and I'm feeling goo-ooooood!

 I have FINALLY really and truly decided on my Uni applications! I have found a variety of interesting programs including History and International relations, Social Anthropology and Development and International Fashion Branding (very me!) and I couldn't be more excited about what the future may have in store.
What I know that the future has in store for me is a flemarket date with my once and only BFF, S. You see I'm on a quest to find the perfect date-night dress, since H and I are going out for dinner to celebrate 1,5 years together and our mutual love of Italian food.

Today's outfit: Loose black blouse from Gina Tricot over a basic beige top, traizer (lovechild of a trench-coat and a blazer) from MONKI and my super duper platform shoes from MONKI as well. 

And my cherished coke earrings from back home in Tanzania

I am so filled with love today I cannot begin to explain it.
Have a great weekend my angels!

xxx
Ninja

Channelling Glasto

It was rainy again. I saw my wellies and they reminded me of pictures I've seen of Glastonbury style. I went all the way and did the whole wellies and shorts thing and I think I'm going to have my own imaginary festival in my bedroom with a lineup of my choice and just jump around and freak out like I was in a mosh pit :)
I FINALLY got my bestie back from France and the UK. Thank goodness. We caught up at the fleamarket, where we both made very good finds. The girl literally showered me with gifts (including a gorgeous floral playsuit from New Look and lots of food).Later we bummer a ride home with H, which was pretty funny (we had a little party in the backseat).

Crocker cut-offs paired with a flowy top with lace details (Gina Tricot) and an extended waistcoat (MONKI). Accessories include a little handbag with a quilt-print and sunnies in the style of Lennon.

My new wellies put to good use!

Owl pendant from my Belgian godmother 

Brooch with chain tassels from MONKI

A (faux) fur hat that I just HAD to buy. But hey, it only cost a euro. And me, looking ever so fresh *cough, cough*

Levi's jeans and beige trousers from Zara. Also got a pair of Zara jeans (not pictured)

I didn't even buy these. I mention to my friend that I need new ballet-flats (the Zanottis are almost dead) and hey-presto there's a pair waiting for me in her bag. God, she knows me well!

I've been craving for a great pair of biker boots, ta-duh!

White slim Chucks

A parka from H&M kids, boy's section.

There was the creme de la creme of my finds ;) There's quite a bit more, but I'm far too lazy to post all of it. 

The rest of my second to last day of holidays is going to be spent over a pile of magazines, mozzarella pizza and the clotted cream fudge my friend (let's call he S, shall we?) brought :) Perfection. Road-trip again tomorrow!!! :)

Enjoy the rest of your summer lovelies

xxx

Ninja

Easy livin'

 Another simple sunny outfit since it's been about 35c outside all day.

My printed shorts from Gina Tricot, a tube-top from a market here (about a euro) and red wayfarers also from a market (about 5 euros).

Contrasting my grey-blue ring (or at least trying to, flash raped the colour) with the pattern on my shorts.

ta for now ;)

xxx 

Somewhere over the rainbow

 This morning was grey and rainy, so I decided to brighten it up with a bit of colour-blocking (great excuse to wear those new shoes and that blazer I've been dying to buy!). Another lazy day. Went out for a walk in the morning and made a lovely pizza dinner for the bf in the evening when he got back from work (once again: yes  I'm the best girlfriend).
I feel I've been a bit lazy with my outfits lately, but there's only so much you can do in the summer heat!
Istanbul countdown is well on it's way. Only Wednesday and Thursday to go!

Red, vintage 80s, linen blazer. Love! Wore it over a pair of black jeggings and a top from Gina Tricot. 

Necklace from GLITTER

Owl ring from Seppälä

Lazy day tip: pile your hair on top of your head and use a plethora of pins. Easy-peasy and  casual chic.

Pizza with prosciutto, pineapple, mozzarella and rocket from our own backyard. With a side of green garden salad (also from our own garden) with olives and prosciutto. Pretty much a perfect meal in my humble opinion.

As you can probably tell I'm in an insanely good mood for a change (almost to the point of hysterics). Reason: the iPod is back in order (thanks to my bff), I swear life is dull without a perpetual stream of music.

Thanks to all of you lovely people who have been taking time to comment and follow, you make my day every day!
xxx
Ninja 

The outfit

So what did I wear to meet my tweenhood crushes?

A little bit of this and that:

I felt like mixing prints today: a bikini top from god knows where + printed shorts from Gina Tricot, toned down with  a navy-blue MONKI dress (worn as a top here)= Something I would love to wear on holiday to like the French Riviera (keep dreaming). Topped off with my H&M kid's gladiators and wayfarer-style sunnies. Simple ;)

I fell in love with these casual chic shorts yesterday while sales shopping and I had to get them. Good thing they were only 5 euros!!! I love sales...

Rocking orange nailpolish (from Magnetic) for a popping contrast and a simple twisted gold-coloured chain from Glitter.

That's all folks!

Have a rocking week.

xxx

Shades of grey

 So, one thing that proves that I'm a girl is my undying love for chocolate. We've had a rather intimate relationship for a while now and today we hit a new high...more about that soon...I've had a pretty perfect day: woke up next to my boyfriend and surprised him with breakfast in bed (yes, I'm the best girlfriend ;) and in the afternoon I went shopping with my friend (I found a great pair of earrings!). We came back to my house and made iced choco-mocha drinks, brownies, watched friends and went for a bit of a pizza-run. Perfection! Although after a few days of not eating too much (out of laziness) today's binge is hitting me pretty hard :P Here come the chocolate sweats...

Gorgeous sheer blouse from ASOS (like 50 sizes too big, but that's the way I love it) and a pair of high-waist shorts from Gina Tricot.

Notice the dangling earrings with little pearls on them (LOVE!). They were only a euro at the fleamarket.

Based on the way I'm feeling, the diet starts tomorrow...after I finish off the brownies...and the pizza ;)

xxx

all the best

-irinja

A new outfit update...FINALLY

I've been having the most hectic spring ever, but thankfully now it's sort of cooling down. I started my five-day weekend today in the loveliest way. I slept in, went for coffee and a bit of shopping with my best friend and then made hot-dogs and sunbathed on the balcony with my boyfriend. Right now I'm experimenting with my new tea tree oil facemask from the Bodyshop (trying to get that flawless summer skin, I'll update you on that later!) and enjoying the first warm day in ages.
Today's look is a little recycled from one of my previous ones to illustrate how one piece can be worn in two very different ways.

Re-wearing my T-shirt dress (from first blog post), now giving it a more dressed down feel with a loose knit some chunky bracelets and a small leather bag (my lovely sister's).

My shining stars: Giuseppe Zanotti ballerinas. I'm not sure if it translates to the picture, but they sparkle!!! (and go with absolutely everything)

My "feelgood" bikinis, amazing hippie-printed wonder of a top and my trusty black bottoms. TIP: I only ever buy tops, and match them with the bottoms to save money for other purchases. Plus my bikini-bod which I've been working hard on. Not perfect, but hey, I love to eat to the extent I'm practically a Tribbiani! (And the camera adds about a bajillion pounds...right?!)

And, yes, I know sunbathing isn't good for you. I don't smoke or drink a lot or participate in any other destructive behaviour, so dammit I will sunbathe!!

Lovely day behind me, washed the mask off and my skin feels insanely smooth. Looking forward to another great day with my bestie tomorrow and getting rid of some of my old clothes at the flea market on Saturday.I hope I'll find it in me to wear something gorgeous tomorrow, so I can come out with another update.

Hope the sun shines wherever you are!!!

xxxx