Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Snapshots


En: Because of lack of inspiration and long, lazy weekend, this post reunites different snapshots taken on  different occasions, which bring a nice, relaxed, colorful spring mood. Well, you would say it's summer already; true, true, though I like spring better, but now I can tan. Lately I've been obsessed with this activity, I don't like solars or spray tan, so I just spend a lot of time by the pool, despite the easy result the first ones give, I recommend you the natural D vitamin, well the best case scenario would be the beach.
As new activity I could brag about attending a golf championship (Byron Nelson) and a soccer game at the Cotton Bowl stadium where the Moldavian national team played against El Salvador; the kind of sports that I don't really watch. My greatest achievement of the week was starting to work out in the mornings, so I don't feel anymore like I have some homework left to do in the evening.
For the rest just staying busy with work, planning some get-aways from the city and waiting for my sister to come.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

One man's old shirt another man's new start!

Going back to the idea of Saturday's post (http://www.peach-punch.com/2012/05/perfect-saturday-outfit.html) where I was telling you my doubts about big brands like H&M throwing the clothes they don't sell away, well I was right, I googled it and found an article explaining very well per facts what is happening.
The New York Times reports that both H&M and Wal-Mart throw out unused clothing people don't buy. But they want to make sure that, after they throw stuff out, people can't wear or resell the clothes. So they destroy the items by cutting holes in them with machines. If they're dealing with a pair of shoes, they go to the trouble of cutting the insoles so you can't wear them. Puffy jackets are slashed across the body and the arms are cut off. The 34th Street H&M discards the destroyed but otherwise perfectly good merchandise in trash bags behind the building. Wal-Mart has a contractor that dumps their destroyed unworn clothes in a space on 35th Street. Poor people who need clothes are freezing all over the city, but rather than donate unused goods, these stores are destroying them and treating them like garbage. Wouldn't it be easier to simply donate the stuff so they don't have to bother with cutting everything? 
I looked at the comments below the article and I was surprised to see some defending opinions like: 'By donating the clothes H&M would minimize the exclusivity of their brand' or 'H&M is not a non profit, they are a business for profit--who cares if they trash their clothing?' Now my reaction is, please, who cares about exclusivity when there are so many homeless people and orphan kids everywhere around the world, I believe that the social responsibility aspect of such big companies should be more important at the end. 
And hitting the same subject, what I love in US is the fact they have Goodwill stores and all kind of donation centers where you can leave any clothes, shoes or other items that you don't need anymore.

Intorcindu-ma la idea articolului de simbata seara, in care va povesteam despre dubiile mele in legatura cu aruncarea hainelor care nu se vind  in cazul brandurilor mari ca H&M, la o mica cautare pe Google, am gasit variate articole care cu parere de rau mi-au confirmat suspiciile.
The New York Times raporteaza ca ambele companii H&M si Wal-Mart arunca haine noi nefolosite. Entitatile vor sa se asigure ca dupa aruncarea lucrurilor acestea nu vor fi purtate sau vindute din nou, si aleg sa le distruga prin gaurirea lor. In cazul incaltamintei se complica si mai mult prin taierea talpilor respectiv iarasi ca sa nu poata fi purtata. In cazul gecilor se reduc din lungime si se taie minecile. Magazinul H&M de pe strada 34 din New York neaga distrugerea hainelor, dar admite ca arunca hainele nevindute in stare perfecta in sacose de gunoi in spatele cladirii. Cu parerea de rau aceste magazine prefera sa arunce bunuri noi-noute la gunoi in loc sa le doneze, atunci cind pe la colturi de strazi sint mii de persoane care ingheata. Nu ar fi mai simplu sa doneze decit sa distruga si sa arunce?
M-am uitat la mesajele de desubtul articolului si am fost surprinsa sa vad comentarii care veneau in apararea acestor companii, ceva de genul: 'Prin donarea hainelor H&M si-ar minimiza exclusivitatea brandului'or 'H&M nu e companie non profit, sunt un negot de profit - deci cui ii pasa daca arunca hainele?' Acum reactia mea e, deci cui ii pasa de exclusivitate, cind sunt atitia cersetori, oameni fara casa si orfani in toata lumea, consider ca aspectul responsabilitatii sociale, mai ales in cazul unor companii atit de mari, ar trebui sa se ia in considerare mai mult.
Si daca am abordat aceasta tema, ce imi place tare aici in SUA ca in majoritatea oraselor, linga centrele comerciale mari se vor gasi mereu gherete de genul Goodwill, in care fiecare poate lasa haine sau incaltaminte pe care nu mai vrea sa le poarte.


These are the next items leaving my closet/Urmatoarele piese care parasesc garderoba mea, in speranta ca vor mai prinde bine si altora!


P.S: When was the last time you gave something away, don't be lazy, check your closet I am sure you'll find plenty of things you don't use anymore!


Monday, May 21, 2012

For my one and only

This post is dedicated to my one and only beautiful sister, my best friend, my confident, my worst critic and my best advisor. The one who is always there for me for the better and for the worse, the one I share with all the feelings: happiness, girls drama, succes or bad-luck. Well, first of all I should thank my parents for what I used to think it was my toy when I was four, and a pain in the butt until I was five and they made me change her diapers, and the best girlfriend from the moment she didn't needed diapers anymore.
Happy Birthday baby girl, I love and adore you, you are my sunshine, my pride, everything a sister can ask for.

Acest post e dedicat unicii si irepetabilei mele surori, cea mai buna prietena, confidenta, cel mai aspru critic si cel mai bun sfatuitor. Cea care e mereu alaturi de mine la bine si la rau, cea cu care impartas toate  trairile fie ele fericire sau drama, succes sau ghinion. Desigur, ar trebuie sa multumesc in primul rind parintilor pentru ceea ce credeam la 4 ani ca era o jucarie vie, la 5 o durere in cot pentru ca ma faceau sa ii schimb scutecele si cea mai buna prietena din momentul cind nu a mai avut nevoie de ele.
La multi ani scumpa mea, te iubesc si te ador, esti soarele meu, esti mindria mea, esti tot ce as putea cere de la singe!

Sunday, May 20, 2012

Perfect Saturday mood

This article marks the beginning of my bilingual posts, at the request of some of my readers I will write in Romanian too. The other new catch of the day is that I dared to shop at H&M, some of you will ask me what is weird about it, well is not, it's just in my opinion the kind of brands like Forever 21 and H&M, are difficult to shop for, because of the immense merchandise stock they have in the stores it makes it difficult to look at all and find something I'd really like. I also believe these brands are a waste of fabrics, and I am sure they do not sell their entire stock, and the remaining items are mainly just polluting the planet. On the other hand I do not deny the positive aspects of the business: the fact that they offer a lot of jobs worldwide from production in China to sales associates in U.S, as well the variety of the goods that are affordable and accesible for a lot of buyers.
Long story short, I found this bright turquoise dress, that gives me the baby doll look, that I never get tired of, appropriate for an energetic Saturday night. I hope you had a lovely weekend too, make sure you get plenty of energy for the week that is about to come!

Articolul dat marcheaza inceputul postarilor in limba romana, la rugamintea citorva cititori de-ai mei, mai putin sfiosi in a-si manifesta unele doleante, placute pentru mine. Seara data mai marcheaza o alta noutate pentru mine, deci am indraznit sa fac shopping la H&M. Unii o sa ma intrebe si ce-i in asta ciudat, si o sa aiba dreptate, mai nimic, doar ca nu imi plac brandurile de genul Forever 21 si H&M care detin un stock imens in care te pierzi si te enervezi in search-ul outfitului perfect. Plus in opinia mea sunt mai mult sau mai putin (iarasi fiind subiectiva) o epuizare de resurse materiale, care imi dau seama nu se vind in totalitate si doar polueaza planeta. Desigur nu neg aspectele pozitve ale afacerii, locurile de munca pe care le acorda in toata lumea si o gama variata de produse care sunt pe buzunarul si gustul multora
Si ca sa facem povestea lunga scurta, am avut norocul de a gasi o rochita superba turcoaz cu uzor, care imi da un fler lejer de babydoll, ceva de care nu ma satur nicicind, numai potrivita pentru o petrecere de weekend cu muzica buna si piscina. Sper ca ati avut si voi un weekend pe masura cu Guetta sau fara!
                                                           Inainte de chef!
 In a future post I'll tell you about the hassle I experienced to find the right pair of sandals.
Intr-un post ulterior, va povestesc despre cit de mult mi-a luat sa gasesc o pereche de sandale potrivite.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Bookletta

This post is inspirational; inspirational from the point of you of how someone can be so motivated and dedicated to an idea and develop it into something big. It is about a girl from my native Moldova, Sanda Cojocaru who gave birth a few years ago to the online concept 'I read so I am sexy' , and this year came up with the inspirational bag for books named Bookletta, which is a stunning bag made of genuine leather, but the distinctive element is the transparent front pocket designed to keep in it the book you read at the moment. The message behind Bookletta and I read so I am sexy is that not only nerds read a lot, and that women who read are fashionable, trendy and sexy, and it is not a thing to be ashamed of.
I think it is a brilliant idea, and I always appreciate and admire the initiative of young people, their attempt of doing something different.
For more details check the pictures below.

Mini and maxi bookletta

My favorite


photo credit: http://www.facebook.com/Bookletta

P.S: For more details on the variety of the product, how to order it check their website www.bookletta.com or visit their facebook page and at the same time give them a like.


Monday, May 14, 2012

Pink weekend

Warning: this is gonna be a very pink post, males should reconsider before proceeding to reading and viewing!
I had a long and beautiful weekend with good food, fun activities and obviously a bit of shopping. 
Saturday I decided to go for my native moldavian cuisine: I cooked some delicious green beans with potatoes, but at the end I have to admit I improvised something less moldavian, I've added some shrimps. 
Later the same day I said I should try something that I didn't do in years: I went for bike riding and I ate ice-cream. You would think this is weird but yes I haven't eaten ice-cream in a long time, I am just not a candy freak, and thanks God, this is the salvation of my body.
Sunday, because it was Mother's day I decided that as a future mother that I am I should spoil myself with shopping, what better than Victoria's Secret lingerie (this time I opted for a very bright color - neon lime) and the PINK eau de parfum, which is one of their best scents, very invigorating and refreshing, just perfect for summer. And because there is no such a thing like perfect shopping without buying shoes, I got some beautiful Franco Sarto blue sandals.
I hope you enjoyed your week-end too. Have a wonderful new week.
Xoxo, Dia.
 I have received my new jeans from Asos.

And because my baby sis didn't wanna give me her boyfriend jeans, I got my own! :))
The conclusion of the weekend: I need to buy a bike!

Thursday, May 10, 2012

Dallas spring street style

One more time I am bringing to your attention and trying to show you that Dallas socialites have good taste, style and follow the trends. Below you can see a few shots from Kentucky Derby, Stiletto Strut event, 5 de Mayo and other occasions that Nort-Texans don't miss to look good. Colors, flower or geometrical prints, we have them all.
Have a great weekend everyone. I hope weather is gonna take my side and will be good enough to continue with my tan. As to you, I wish you lots of positive energy and thoughts.
Xoxo, Dia.
Baby Hermes
In love with his unisex pants
This is an impecable outfit
These are a masterpiece
credit source: www.dmagazine.com