Winter Wonderland

Allo mes jolis amis and welcome back!

Today’s post will be Outfit of the day.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exrjsBoy14Q

Even though it’s the end of December and it is cold as in ’’Frozen’’ song, there are still sunny and a bit wormer days. For that occasion I chose the following pieces of clothing: 

Choies Wine Red Lapel long sleeve knit coat, asymmetric-hem solid-tone Loose Knitting Jumper from Blackfive, high rise skinny jeans from Topshop and Aerie open knit circle scarf. You can find a vast number of variations for these shoes, but my personal choices are from Topshop. 

I really like vintage accessories; therefore I chose this brown gold plated watch from Olivia Burton, London, and a Dream necklace since I am a BIG dreamer :D. 

Hope you like the outfit.

Be safe, strong and happy.

Yours truly,

 

Sweet Christmas Snacks

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mN7LW0Y00kE

It’s getting that time of the year when everything becomes festive, exhilarating and inspiring. Although the sky became gloomy and the cold wind brought that wintery smell in my city, I am feeling happy because it is almost Christmas; the city light are getting brighter and besides, behind me is a desk with well lit candles and my lap top, waiting for me to start creating wonders. But not just yet. Before all that, I want to make some snacks and drinks to complete my relaxing time. Whether we are blogging, writing an article, studying or creating something great, there is always that short break when we take a snack for our soul and hopefully our inspiration. If you are lacking ideas, here are a couple of sweet food and beverages that can bring joy and motivation to you in these upcoming winter days.

Coffee and other beverages

No writer starts his day without coffee, without that magnificent smell of joy. It will instantly lighten up your mood as soon as you take your first sip. However, if you are not a coffee lover, put on a kettle for a nice cup of tea or make a hot chocolate, decorate it with chocolate sprinkles or petit marshmallows, et voila-you got yourself a sweet beverage. And, if it is really late and you just want to unwind alongside your lap top, treat yourself with a glass of wine-you deserved it after all.

Chocolate chip muffins

Now, it is a proven fact that the chocolate boosts your concentration and it is also a reason to be happy as soon as you take the first bite. These muffins are simple to make, and you can even get one of those special silicone molds for personalizing your muffins to look like roses, snowflakes, or even a tea cup.

Stroopwafel

Also known as caramel waffle is a classic coffee or a tea treat, traditionally in the morning. Stroopwafel is a stiff solid cookie that you can dip in your beverage. The best way to eat it is either at room temperature, or to heat it in the microwave for just a few seconds.     

Vanilla and Banana smoothie

If you are feeling a little bit nostalgic about the summer, I have a solution for you:  Vanilla and Banana smoothie. This is quite refreshing drink with a soft twist. Just place one large chopped banana, 125 ml of plain or vanilla yoghurt, 1 tablespoon of honey, 35 ml vanilla syrup(if plain yoghurt) in a blender and you’re good to go. Ice cubes are completely optional. Enjoy.

Iced Gingerbread man

This is the cute, little festive cookie perfect for the time around Christmas. The first gingerbread man dates back to 16^th century when Elizabeth I of England had this cookie made and ornamented as her important guests. So you can also have fun decorating these cookies to make them look like someone you love or, if you are a writer, you can have fun and simply create new characters for your next novel.

These are just a couple of ideas of how you can sweeten up your inspiration. Just remember: One cannot think well, love well, and sleep well if one has not dined well. (Virginia Woolf)

Now, while candles are lit, the sky is orange and the snow is so bright, sit down, enjoy the snack as your imagination comes to life.

Bon Apetite.

P.S. Be safe, strong and happy,

Yours truly,

Images source: Google.com

Alternative girl in a peculiar world

Allo mes jolis amis!

Welcome back.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3J1YBu0gpJY

Today I want to talk about my style. Now, I would describe it as street/romantic. I love earthy, pastel colours and simple and elegant jewellery . But there is always that one day, once in a while, when I like to dress a little bit rock’n’roll. That includes various combinations with leather jacket, black and white t-shirt with my favourite band and leather bag. Here is one of the combinations :) .

(image source: www.weheartit.com)

Be safe, strong and happy.

Yours truly,

Halloween costume idea: Queen of Hearts

Allo mes jolis amis.

Wlecome back.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwtgLzp3tbI

Halloween is coming up, so I thought I share with you my costume idea.  When’s the best time to decide what to be for Halloween party then now. I chose the most frantic person from my favourite cartoon Alice in Wonderland-Queen of Hearts.

Naturally, I wished to add to her character my personal touch. Thus I’m wearing a black dress and black high heels in order to bring a little Rock’n’Roll to the style. I also added the black leather jacket to complete the look.

Next up is makeup.

 For my foundation I’m using the Maybelline concealer, BB cream (because it’s lighter on the skin) and translucent powder to make my face smoother. Next I’m using my lovely BRAND NEW NYX Natural palette, which I absolutely Love. If you read my blog post ‘’October wish list’’ you’d know that I planned on buying that palette because I really like earthly colours. I have brown eyes and I think that these colours really complement them, and, besides, I love natural colours.  In this palette firstly I’m using at the end of my eyes the darkest one. Then, I’m blending that out, and adding a little bit brighter brown colour next to it, and again blending it out together. And finally, I’m putting on a second shimmery light one on the rest of my eye, and also in the corners of my eyes. After blending it all out, I’m then putting on a Sephora eyeliner to finish up my look. I’m extending a bit more eyeliner so I can later on draw a little heart using red lipstick with a lip brush and eyeliner. For my lips I’m applying concealer and then translucent powder to make it like my natural skin. Then I’m drawing heart using a lip liner and filling in. After, I’m applying Kate Moss lipstick gently trying to follow the heart shape.

For my hair I'm using two toilet paper rolls, a 8 bobby pins for both sides,a teasing comb and a hair spray.

Separate your bottom part of the hair from your upper part and tie up your bottom part with a headband so it doesn't go in your way.  Then, separate your upper part into two(one on each side) then tease both sides. Take the paper roll securing with two bobby pins the end of your hair, and then starting from bottom, roll your hair up from your face. It is important to roll it tight so it doesn't come off very easily. Secure it again with the other two bobby pins. Repeat the process on the other side. If you have bangs, you can use them to cover the front part of the roll, but if you don’t, do not fear-just move around your hair to cover up just the paper roll. Since I have naturally curly hair, I won’t curl my bottom part, but you can use your curly iron. Then spray the whole thing with the hair spray and you’re good to go. 

To sum all up I drew a heart on my chest using only an eyeliner and lipstick and spraying all with a hairspray.

So, that’s it for now. I hope this gave you an idea for an easy Halloween costume. 

Be safe, strong and happy.

Yours truly,

Coffee Fest

Allo mes jolis amis.

Welcome back. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3MqmV47Lq8

I’ve written in my blog post ’10 ways to improve your mornings’’ how I am a huge coffee lover and when I get up in the morning the first thing I do is getting a nice cup of coffee. When I heard of Coffee Fest I wished for nothing more than to this fest appear in Belgrade. Well, my dreams came true as Coffee fest was knocking on Belgrade’s door. I was really excited. I immediately went with my friends to buy tickets and the show was about to commence.  As it was the first Coffee Fest in Serbia, I was really satisfied with the organization and the vastness of the fest.

(Serbian House of Tea products)

(Moritz Eis Ice cream <3 )

While I was trying out various types of coffee, I was stunned by that machine in the light: a new Nescafe Dolce Gusto coffee maker: Oblo.

Since I adore various types of coffee, but of course my favorite is Nescafe, I was super excited, like a little child, and decided: this machine just got on top of my must have items list.

I am wearing:

Coat - H&M

Leggings - Zara

Shoes - Aldo

T-shirt - Stradivarius

Bag - Vintage shop

Jewellery  -  Tiffany & Co. <3

Be safe, strong and happy.

Yours truly,

New Lush Products

Allo mes jolis amis,

Welcome back. 

I’ve been obsessing over Lush products for a couple of months now, since I’ve got it as a gift from two of my really good friends from UK. As we don’t have Lush in Serbia anymore, which I really regret, I usually go online to see what’s new, ask my relatives from Croatia to bring me when they are visiting, or bother my boyfriend who lives in Canada now. I really like that Lush is environmentally friendly, fighting against animal testing and their products are natural and handmade. So far I tried a couple of their bath bombs and I loved it. I’m actually completely in love with their goods.

But today, I want to talk about their new products for Halloween and Christmas. I found out this news from ’’Fashion rocks my socks’’ blogger Rhiannon, so I went straight to the Lush web site to check it out. Here are a couple of products that really stood out for me:

            1) Butterbear-A big softy 

https://www.lush.co.uk/products/bath-bombs/butterbear

The reason I chose this bath bomb is because I am a big fan of soft and creamy baths. This bath bomb contains organic cocoa butter, cocoa powder and Ylang Ylang Oil plus it is moulded in petit, white bear with a cute brown nose. What more could you wish for? :D

            2) The Christmas Hedgehog Bath Bomb 

https://www.lush.co.uk/products/new-products/christmas-hedgehog

 This soft bath bomb is really adorable and presumably soft on your skins since it contains Ylang Ylang Oil, orange oil, organic Shea butter and rose scent. This sweet hedgehog will give soft and silky bubble bath and it is perfect for chilling in the tub while reading a book.

           3) Yog Nog soap 

https://www.lush.co.uk/products/new-products/yog-nog 

This soap is made with soya yoghurt which gives it that moisturizing and creamy feeling. It also contains Clove Bud oil, Nutmeg powder and Ylang Ylang Oil. On a first glance I really liked how it looked: festive carvings dusted with a cocoa powder. I could really see myself using it around Christmas time.

4)  Golden Wonder Bath Bomb

https://www.lush.co.uk/products/bath-bombs/golden-wonder-alcohol-free

The main ingredients for this bath bomb are sweet orange oil and lime oil. The first thing that amazed me was the picture of this bath bomb when it melts away. It looks like the night sky and it is perfect for those cold winter days when you want to unwind, daydream and wish upon a star.

5) Northern Lights Bath Bomb 

https://www.lush.co.uk/products/new-products/northern-lights

Lush did surprise me with this Aurora Borealis looking bath. Well, who would’ve thought that you would have northern lights in your own bathroom? I personally think that this is one magical idea with jasmine scent and Ylang Ylang Oil mixed together leaving you with happy and relaxing thoughts.

So that’s it for now. I hope you enjoyed this blog post. Leave me a comment if you tried any of Lush new products.

Be safe, strong and happy,

Yours truly,

P.S. This is not sponsored text, I just really like Lush and I wanted to share my experience and thoughts with you. XO

October Wish List

Allo mes jolis amis,

Welcome back to my blog.

I’ve been wanting to renew my makeup and buy new books for quite some time now, so I’ve made a list of thing that I wish to have in October. Here they are:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYDY9YuJVtY

Makeup

1)  NYX Natural shadow palette  

So this palette has all the basic colours. As it is autumn and the winter is approaching a decided to wear more natural look. And if I’m going out I can easily put on a bold lipstick.

2)   Urban decay eyeshadow primer potion

I heard that this is the best eyeshadow primer. Well, you’ll never know if you don’t try.

3) NYX Simply nude lip cream pink beige

This lip cream, in the colour pink beige, is the thing that I was looking for to complete my natural, autumn look.

4) Naked 2 eyeshadow palette

I chose this palette because it has more shimmer then the NYX Natural one and because it has more colours. So I’ll use for the daily look NYX, and for the night look Naked 2 palette.

Books

1)  ″The Night Circus″ by Erin Morgenstern

I’ve wanted this book since I first laid my eyes on it in the local bookstore. After a while I went to buy it, but it was sold out, and since this book isn’t so popular in Serbia, they needed time to reorder it. Now they have it again and I am super excited. I am a big fan of old school fairs and circuses and this book is basically the story about the circus called Le Cirque des Rêves which flew in the city without a warning and it is only opened at night. If you’d like for me to do the review on this book, leave a comment in a comment section. But yes, I think it is going to be a phenomenal story.

2) ″Living with the light″ by Gail Abbott

I plan on redecorating my room. It has been painted red/blue for a very long time, as you can see in my blog post about books. My taste has changed and now I’m in love with bright colors and elegant shabby chic style, so I found this book hoping it will give me some ideas on how to enlighten my bedroom.

I hope these choices will give you the inspiration as they gave me.

Be safe, strong and happy.

Yours truly,

Outfit of the day

Allo mes jolis amis,

Welcome back to my blog. I hope you found the previous blog post very handy, I know I did :).

Here’s a little song for you as you are reading this post:

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsZuL3LUBvk

So today I wanted to show you my outfit of the day. It is getting really chilly here in Belgrade so I went for some bright jeans, a worm cardigan and a leather jacket, but I wanted to keep a little bit of summer with my hat. I hope you like it.

Leather jacket-C&A

Cardigan-Zara

T-shirt-TALLY WEiJL

Jeans-Stradivarius

Jewellery-Accessorize

Bag-Bershka

Shoes-Converse

Be safe, strong and happy.

Yours truly,