Filed under: Welcome to my life | Tags: Band camp, Band jacket, Military Jacket, Shopping
Standing in the dressing room at Beyond Retro in Stockholm I couldn’t make up my mind. I loved this jacket but couldn’t decide if it was worth the price and if I would be able to pair it with anything in my closet.
I wound up buying it. With a little convincing from the slaes assistant, of course. Isn’t it fabulous? I love it!
A closeup of the great details!
This mark is on both upper sleeves.
Filed under: Eyecandy & Celebrities, Movies and TV | Tags: Bella Swan, Edward Cullen, Isabella Swan, Movies, Robert Pattinson, Stephenie Meyer, Twilight
Ah, Robert Pattinson. The man responsible for every girls major crush since the premiere of Twilight.
I finally saw the movie last night with my best friend and before even setting foot in the cinema I knew I would have a headache by the time the credits rolled. And I did. My best friend, Bella (yes, just like Bella Swan in the movie), and I could hardly sit still each time Robert Pattison, er, sorry… Edward would smirk, stare intently with those golden eyes or flex some muscle.
Mmm…
Filed under: Welcome to my life | Tags: christmas, Cosmopolitan, Cupcakes, Elle, gifts, Magazines, Marc Jacobs Daisy, topshop
Here’s some of the fun stuff I got for Christmas. Such great gifts!
The Marc Jacobs Daisy perfume I have wanted for so long! How cute is this?! It comes with a refill!
I asked for magazines because I miss all the Swedish and international magazines when I’m in Prague. There I can almost only get hold of the Czech versions of the magazines. I’m bound to buy yet another big load of magazines soon though!
Cute cupcake-forms! Check out the leopard print ones! I love them! These will be saved for extra special occassions only!
My sister got me fabulous underwear from Topshop!
What did you get?
Filed under: I want it! | Tags: Beauty, Candle, Hair styler, Philosophy, Voluspa
I decorated the Christmas tree yesterday. Here’s the obliatory before and after shots!
A detail shot of one of our pretty old ornaments.
Here’s the lights in our kitchen window.
After decorating the tree mom, sis and I had some traditional Swedish “Glögg”. This one has a new twist to it though – it’s got a hint of chocolate in it! Glögg is a hot wine drunk during the holiday season and traditionally you add raisins and almonds to your cup of “Glögg”.
1. Did you do something this year that you’ve never done before?
Yes! I moved away from home to a completely foreign city where I knew nobody. I quit my job. I got two new jobs and positions I have never had before. And… well, a lot.
2. Did you keep any of your new years resolutions?
I don’t remember what my resolutions were or if I even made any.
3. Did any of your friends have children this year?
No, not that I know of.
4. Did someone close to you die this year?
Thankfully, no.
5. Which countries did you visit this year?
I actually counted that I have lifted and landed over 20 times this year! I went to USA twice, London and Prague.
6. Is there something you miss year 2008 that you would like to have in 2009?
Yes. Happiness.
7. What date from the year 2008 will you always remember?
Tough question. There are several days that were memorable (both for being good and bad), but probably most memorable was the day I quit my job, 7th of March. And the day I moved to Prague, 7th of October.
8. What was your greatest success during 2008?
Surviving the beginning of the year at my previous job. And surviving three months alone in Prague at my new job. And landing a job at In Style magazine and as executive editor/editor in chief at another magazine.
9. Your biggest mistake this year?
That I gained weight.
10. Have you been sick this year or hurt yourself?
A couple of colds and a bad cough that wouldn’t go away for three weeks while I was in Prague. But other than that, nothing too serious luckily.
11. Your best buy 2008?
My laptop, a pair of Gucci-lookalike heels and my plane ticket home!
12. What did you spend most money on this year?
Flight tickets.
13. Did something make you really happy this year?
A couple of things. Mostly nice text messages and emails from close friends that made me smile.
14. Which songs will always remind you of the year 2008?
Sara Bareilles – Love Song (reminds me of my trip to USA), Jesse McCartney – Leavin’ (reminds me of USA and Angela), Laurent Wolf – No Stress, Amy MacDonald – This is the life (Reminds me of Prague), Orange Sky – Alexi Murdoch.
15. Were you happier or sadder this year compared to previous years?
It’s been a little bit of both. Compared to this time last year I think I am slightly more content. I’m still striving for happiness though.
16. What do you wish you had done more of this year?
Laughed.
17. What do you wish you had done less?
Not eaten so poorly.
18. How will you be spending Christmas?
On Christmas day my brother is coming over with two of his friend for dinner. So it’ll be mom’s great food, gift exchanges and maybe a good movie in the evening to top it all off!
19. Did you fall in love this year?
Close, but no cigarr.
20. What was your favorite show on TV this year?
The Hills. Hands down. (Yes. I am addicted.)
21. What is the best book you read this year?
Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert.
22. What was your biggest musical discovery this year?
Nothing feels like a huge discovery really…
23. Did you get something you wished for on your birthday?
I can’t remember. I got some gifts, including a wonderful surprise bouquet of roses from a very dear friend of mine which made me smile.
24. Did you wish for something you didn’t get?
My wishlist has had a lot of big things on it this year: a Marc Jacobs bag, the Les Chiffoniers leggings, the Sass and Bide leggings, and at the top of my list – happiness!
25. What did you do on your birthday this year?
My mother and sister put together a nice “french” breakfast for me. I got calls and birthday wishes from friends and tried to plan a party night with some friends which proved to be very hard as everyone was in different places on this particular date.
26. Is there something that would have made your year better?
Yes, very many things would have made my year better.
27. How would you desribe your style this year?
A big mix: fun and quirky mixed with a lot of black. Skirts and dresses. High heels.
28. What made you feel good?
My close friends, words of encouragement from said friends. Music. Words. Writing. Hugs.
29. What celebrity were you crushing on this year?
James McAvoy. And I’m always crushing on Johnny Depp.
30. Who did you miss this year?
Sebastian.
31. Who are the best new people you’ve met this year?
Anna and Arnhild, Sam and all his friends, Bnjmn (although I first met him last year), and the whole gang at Chili who have made my life a little bit happier.
Filed under: I want it! | Tags: 3.1. Phillip Lim, Hervé Legér, Leather leggings, Les Chiffoniers, Top three
Filed under: I want it!, Welcome to my life | Tags: Sasha Pivovarova, Vogue UK January 2009, Word on the Street
Word on the Street. Sasha Pivovarova. Vogue UK, January 2009
Filed under: Welcome to my life | Tags: christmas, Czech Airlines, Flight, Friends & Blogs I Follow, home
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is airing on Swedish TV on Christmas eve!
I’m finally home in Sweden again!
I had a funny experience in the airport today, sort of like in a movie scene. My luggage weighed too much so the guy at the check-in asked me to try to put some of my packing over in to my carry-on. After trying to put as much as possible over to my carry-on I was still hitting 3,8kg over the limit! Slightly frustrated and feeling a little bit stressed out I asked the guy how much the overweight would cost me. It was much more than I had bargained for but I wasn’t about to give up my high heels and Marc Jacobs bag! I told him I’d just have to pay as there was nothing I could do and then the unimaginable happened – he said: “It’s okay. Consider it an early Christmas present from me.” Wait a minute, rewind, did that just happen? I was so surprised that I didn’t think I heard him right. He hands me my ticket and then points to the bag dangling on my arm and asks if it is my carry-on. “Yes, this… and this” I say showing him my laptop bag. “Ah, I see… okay, my second early Christmas present for you.” he says. I gushed out “Thank you so much!” and gave him a big smile. I should have jumped up and given him a “Christmas kiss”!
So, a big shout out to the guy at the check-in for Czech Airlines at Ruzyne Airport in Prague! Thank you!
My first day at home has been spent with my mom and sister plus calling to talk to some friends. I also watched some TV, it’s one of the many things I have missed from home. My roomates and I have a TV but we don’t have any channels so we rely on DVD:s, but it’s just not the same as zapping through random junk on the tube.
Tomorrow I’m meeting my friend M, she’s coming over with her dog and we’re going to go for a long walk to catch up on everything that has been happening the past couple of months. From the little preview I got during our phone call today I can tell there will be a lot to talk about tomorrow.
Filed under: Welcome to my life | Tags: Beauty giveaway, Body Lotion, Estée Lauder, Hairspray, The Body Shop, Tigi
Our beauty editor, Daria, had a beauty giveaway at work today. All the girls gathered around a table of items that were being given away. It was like an early Christmas.
I grapped “Seriously Straight” from Tigi, it’s a hairspray that is supposed to make your hair straight. A pale pink nailpolish from Estée Lauder, that is going on my nails and toes now! A glitter body lotion from The Body Shop that smells like cranberries and a lip balm from The Body Shop that has a nice and fresh smell of mint.
