A pleasant weekend.

Despite working this weekend, I've had quite a nice weekend anyway.

On Saturday I helped my mum bake gingerbread cookies in different shapes.


I don't really celebrate Christmas anymore (and I'm also going away, and I'll be celebrating Hanukkah in Israel with my boyfriend instead), but homemade gingerbread cookies are just irresistible.

Aaaand, I got a sewing machine from my parents. I suppose as sort of a Christmas present since I won't be home during it, and they thought I should have a present, too, since my siblings will get some. I've been wanting to learn to sew my own clothes for quite some time, so I'm very happy about it. Now all I need to do is learn how to actually operate it.


Last, but not least, the postman brought a lovely surprise. A swimsuit that has such a nice retro silhouette. It's from Juicy Couture, which I've always looked upon as a bimbo-like brand, for some reason. But my new swimsuit is wonderful, and it's coming with me to bathe in the Dead Sea.

The swimsuit, and what it looks like on the model.

A little break

My paper is due tomorrow, and my apartment is a mess. There are papers and books strewn everywhere, and it doesn't surprise me the least - it happens every time. I wish I would be able to keep things tidier when I'm in the middle of writing assignments since I despise living in such a mess. Ah, it shall be lovely to be done and have time to clean, give my dog a bath, visit my grandmother, start packing and planning for my holiday in a little more than a week (!), maybe see some friends, and catch up on other things I've neglected.

As you can see I ended up with the second striped top. I don't regret it! This was taken in just about the only corner of my apartment that wasn't terribly untidy.

Everything is H&M, except for the tights which I believe are from Urban Outfitters.

Saturday's outfit.

On Saturday evening I went to a party and I wore this


Black lace blouse, black skirt, white tutu skirt and tights; H&M, hair bow; Topshop, and the pearls are old.

Choices.

A few days ago I came across these wonderful bow hair clips (with a net) from Johnny Loves Rosie at Asos. I want one so badly, but the Asos shipping rates are outrageous, so I don't think I will. Hopefully someone will get to wear these well!



Oh, and I've been looking for a black and white stripe top for ages, and I think I've finally found two good candidates at H&M.


This one is nice as it's quite stretchy, and it has some cute buttons on one of the shoulders. However, the quality seems poorer than the other one.

I like this one since it seems like the quality is quite good, and it has buttons on the sleeves. I'm not sure how I feel about the wide black stripe at the sleeves and neck... but I think I like it. I just don't know if this one would work as well underneath dresses as the other one. Nevertheless, this is the one I think I'm slightly leaning towards. Which one do you prefer?

Writing.

I've finally spent some time on my assignment about my work experience during the last few days, and it feels good to be almost done with it. Tomorrow I'm going to have a guidance session with one of my teachers, which I feel sort of nervous about.

This is what I wore today. The cardigan is probably one of my favourites, and although I've had it for four years and it's H&M, it's excellent quality. Oh, and sorry about the dirty mirror!

Cardigan, blouse (underneath), and skirt; H&M, tights; Noa Noa.

New bag, new tag.

First of all I apologize for the lack of updates lately. When I have a lot to do (university assignment), I find it really difficult to concentrate on other things and end up neglecting them - and I suppose that's what I've been doing. I'm still not done for now, but I'll try to squeeze in a few more updates.

Nevertheless, I got a new bag. I talked about this bag (and some in other colours a few posts ago), which reminds me of an old school bag, and I decided to get one. I am really pleased with it as it fits my laptop and other things perfectly. I just wish it looked a bit 'older' somehow, but perhaps it's possible to customize it a little. Does anyone have any ideas on how to do that?

While trying to work hard (I'm unfortunately very bad at concentrating) on my assignment this weekend I started browsing Australian ebay for vintage clothing, and I discovered that so many pretty vintage clothes are sold there - especially dresses. Just thought I'd share that if anyone is interested.

Finally, I was tagged by the inspirational The Valentine Journals to write the first and only word I can think of to the following questions;

Where is your mobile phone? Table.

Where is your significant other? Israel.

Your hair colour? Blonde.

Your mother? Mother.

Your father: Father.

Your favourite thing? Travelling.

Your dream last night? Horrible.

Your dream goal? -

The room your in? Living room.

Your hobby? Films.

Your fear? Pigeons.

Where do you want to be in 6 years? Stockholm.

Where were you last night? Working.

What you're not? Energetic.

One of your wish-list items? DSLR

Where you grew up? Tromsø.

The last thing you did? Flossed.

What are you wearing? Clothes.

Your TV? Old.

Your pets? Here.

Your computer? Macbook.

Your mood? Restless.

Missing someone? Yes.

Your car? None.

Something you're not wearing? Jewellery.

Favourite shop? Topshop.

Your summer? Nice.

Love someone? Yes.

Your favourite colour? Green.

When is the last time you laughed? Today.

When is the last time you cried? Weeks.

This tag didn't say to tag anyone so I am tagging anyone who wants to do this!

White like snow.

A few days ago I decided to wear an all white outfit - to match the snow.



Dress; Traffic People, cardigan; H&M, gloves; Grandmother's, booties; Dinsko, hat; H&M.

On another note, I was given the Kreativ Blogger award by the ever so sweet Q's Daydream. Thanks so much!

Six things that make me happy.

• Travelling, and discovering new places. I don't like the travel itself so much since I tend to be a bit afraid of flying, although train travelling is great ( However, I almost never get to do that as we have no trains around here). I really enjoy buying magazines and books to take with me, as well as making some nice food to take with me.


• Watching films. I have quite a large film collection myself, and I can borrow movies from the library for free as well. I love sitting down with a cup of tea and watch films in the evenings.
  


• Money. That might sound a bit shallow, but whenever I earn a lot of money, or manage to save a lot, it lifts my mood instantly, and the opposite brings me down.


• My boyfriend. We don't meet very often as we live very far apart, so I suppose that makes each meeting a little more special.


• Having a day completely off, with no obligations whatsoever. It feels like I only get one of those days once in a blue moon, but when I do, I love looking through old albums, old letters, old magazines, sorting through my closet... it really takes all day, but it's such a wonderful thing to do, which brings back so many nice memories.


• Getting letters or packages in the post. There's nothing better than that.

I hereby tag; Muchlove, Styledigger, Vie Goldenstone, Tea With Two Sugars, Princess Daisy, and Parsimonious Gem

The rules:

-List six things that make you happy.

-Pass the award on to 6 more kreativ bloggers.

-Link back to the person who gave you the award.

-Link to the people you are passing it on to and leave them a comment to let them know.

New week, lots to do.

I've just realized that I forgot (or neglected) to do any work on my thesis due in the beginning of December this weekend. I'm quite bad at being structured and diciplined when it comes to university work, and always end up doing most of it in the last minute. Does anyone know how to be better at that? Nevertheless, I must do some this week. My weekend was instead spent visiting my Grandmother, cooking, watching films and tv, and helping my little sister colouring her hair.
On Saturday I wore this:


Cardigan; H&M, dress; Dahlia's, shawl; used to belong to my Grandmother, tights; Noa Noa, boots; thirfted.