August is here and most Athenians leave for vacations. They go to the islands, the mainland, anywhere and everywhere in order to escape the city for a few days. I’ve yet to go on holidays, so every weekend I head to the southern suburbs of Athens (where my hometown is) for relaxation and of course swimming and lounging at the beach (and share beach snaps on Instagram).
The setting
This last weekend I took a stroll in Voula’s main square and took notice of a new cafe/bar/restaurant called Family (note: we love slashes in this country) which opened a few months ago. I was intrigued by the decor (I’m an interior design sucker and my Pinterest habits can prove it), the whiteness and the fer forgé chairs. So yesterday we went there for a family lunch (see what I did there?) and took the opportunity to shoot some outfit photos!
Related: my review about Family on Aspects of Athens
The outfit
I have a deep love anything white and embroidered! Preferably in dress form, but shorts come a close second! These white eyelet shorts are not new; I got them from H&M first Conscious Collection back in 2011. I always had trouble pairing them with the right top, as they are a bit poof-y! This tank top though seems to do the trick! I paired it also with my Kate Spade slingbacks which also feature an eyelet design. These shoes were my wedding shoes but I’ve worn them many times since then (I couldn’t bare spending so much money on a pair of shoes that would be worn once)! My jewelry are from Folli Follie, a Greek brand that I adore (they also make beautiful bags)!
So tell me! What did you get up to this weekend?
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You look great! I think the shoes go so well with the shorts.
Silly Medley: Lifestyle and Travel
Yes indeed! the shoes match perfectly with the shorts!
This is such a gorgeous look! I love eyelet and those shoes are perfect!
xo Bree
http://bree-west.com
thank you Bree!
So casual yet still so classy!
XO Ellen from Ask Away
Thank you Ellen!
Love the details and of course the shorts are so pretty! xo, biana
thank you Biana!
I am in love with those shoes!!!!! They are seriously SO cuteeee!!! Those shorts are super cute, too 🙂 I love the decor in Familys. It is so unique and pretty!
xo, Candace | Lovely Little Rants
yeap those shoes where a hit! And that cafe has indeed beautiful decor!
Hi Anna I have just headed your way from Le Chic En Rose, where you kindly visited me via #mondayescapes! Love this look it’s so stylish and chic and yet is not complicated to put together. I always think soft grey and white make a lovely combination. Your blog looks lovely and I’ll enjoy looking round and will sign up to follow you too 🙂
Thank you for you kind words Rosemary! Indeed the look is easy to compile and the shoes add the necessary lever of chicness!
I love this look, it’s so youngish looking and so chic. I especially like the shoes.
Thank you! I agree…the shoes are the selling point of this look!
YOUR SHOES!!! They are so cute! You had excellent taste in choosing them. Sadly, I only wore my wedding shoes once. I should’ve done a better job of selecting ones that would get more use in the future!
I was so particular about being able to re-wear my wedding shoes! Style wise I did a good choice because I’ve worn them a couple of times after my wedding!
Ok these shorts are SO CUTE!! I love them! You look fantastic!
Stopping by from the Pleated Poppy link-up!
-Adriele
http://www.StyleAssisted.com
Thank you Adriele!
Cute + breezy, lady! Love the eyelet!
-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge
Thank you Ashley! The eyelet is a favorite style of mine!
Such happy, carefree shots! I love them. Your jewellery is what I covet most of all though.
Πολύ όμορφες φωτογραφίες και τα παπούτσια σου ακόμα πιο όμορφα! Πολύ καλή επιλογή! 😉
Love it! Especially the shoes 😉
Anna thank you so much for linking up to #iwillwearwhatilike – the shoes are so pretty and I LOVE the picture of them on the tiles. I have to agree with you on the anything white and embroidered thing…!!
Catherine x