this was part of my berlin soundtrack in summer 2006. two months internship at the filmarchive plus living in the capital. not so bad for a summer. and of course i was totally head over heels fresh in love. i love him still. he's perfect.
Wednesday, 20 May 2009
diy: lacey scarf
some time back i found this wonderful diy-idea (here) about what to do with vintage doilies: a lightweight, romantic scarf. so i set out to buy doilies, some i found at a thrift store and some i found at a fleamarket, and i started sewing. i'm still not done yet, only half way through, but i thought i'd share it with you for the diy-blogparade.
you need:
a bunch of doilies (you'll need, depending on the size, between 8 and 15), a needle, some thread
sort the doilies by size and lay them next to each other in the order you'd like to have them in your scarf.
pin them to each other and sew them together (either like me, by hand, or, if you're handy, with a sewing machine.. i didn't dare to subject these gentle doilies to my not so perfect skills on my sewing machine, so i stuck with handsewing) - done!
of course i'll post a picture of the finished scarf as soon as i am done..
black and red
yesterday started all well but then the warm and humid weather slapped me around a bit and i ended up feeling tired and having an upset stomach. today is a little better, though the weather is pretty much the same and even though i am perfectly able to eat (which i was yesterday as well) my stomach is just not happy. i'm not sure, but i might have caught something, so i guess i'll try the trick with the pepsi-coke though i usually never drink anything like this.
so today is reserved for blogging, watching a movie (and writing a transkript on the use of fashion in it) for my thesis and finishing my tax declaration. i do hope to get some money back, so the thought of it should be helping me on the way.. if it just wasn't so difficult with all these different papers and stuff to copy and hoping not to forget anything...
this morning i also finished shortening this lovely 70s farmer's skirt:
skirt: thrifted, altered by me
tanktop: vero moda
cardigan, tights: h&m
necklace: six
belt: thrifted
shoes: deichmann
isn't the print on the skirt lovely?
i cut about 20cm off the skirts length, and as it is a full circle i guess i have now some 4m of a pretty border left for some project.. maybe i'll use it for the hem of a summerdress, or an apron? we'll see..
so today is reserved for blogging, watching a movie (and writing a transkript on the use of fashion in it) for my thesis and finishing my tax declaration. i do hope to get some money back, so the thought of it should be helping me on the way.. if it just wasn't so difficult with all these different papers and stuff to copy and hoping not to forget anything...
this morning i also finished shortening this lovely 70s farmer's skirt:
skirt: thrifted, altered by me
tanktop: vero moda
cardigan, tights: h&m
necklace: six
belt: thrifted
shoes: deichmann
isn't the print on the skirt lovely?
i cut about 20cm off the skirts length, and as it is a full circle i guess i have now some 4m of a pretty border left for some project.. maybe i'll use it for the hem of a summerdress, or an apron? we'll see..
Tuesday, 19 May 2009
good start
today seems like a good day, at least it started well so i have high hopes.. first i managed to get together all important papers for my intended copysession for my taxdeclaration today. then i got an email that i have won a dvd-box with audrey-hepburn movies on a giveaway which i had already almost forgotten about. and as if this wasn't great already, my phonecompany phoned to tell me that my mobile phone finally has come back from a turn to the repaircenter, after more than three weeks. so, now i'm off to fetch it and will leave you with yesterday's outfit with the lacey dress in action:
dress: gina tricot, altered by me
cardigan, tights: h&m
necklace: six
shoes: kmb
dress: gina tricot, altered by me
cardigan, tights: h&m
necklace: six
shoes: kmb
Sunday, 17 May 2009
the lacey dress
today was not much more successful than yesterday, and equally as slow. must be the weather. i worked a little on my tax declaration (want to hand it in this week), shortened a skirt (well, now i still have to shorten the lining..) and ate chocolate.
in a few minutes i'll be off to my friend rana's in hamburg for dinner, and as i did not take a picture fo today's outfit, here is, as promised yesterday, the new stripey dress with the new lacey hemline. it also laces up at the back, which is why i bought it in the first place.
in a few minutes i'll be off to my friend rana's in hamburg for dinner, and as i did not take a picture fo today's outfit, here is, as promised yesterday, the new stripey dress with the new lacey hemline. it also laces up at the back, which is why i bought it in the first place.
Saturday, 16 May 2009
rather slow
today was a rather slow day. probably because of a great lack of black tea, and don't ask me why i forgot to make me some. yes, that's right. forgot. and yes, i do feel a bit ashamed. but only a little.
but, i did go food-shopping, i did take an outfit-picture and i put up three dresses on ebay. you can buy them here. and there is more to follow during the next days.
leather-skirt: thrifted
vest: h&m trend (but, thrifted)
t-shirt: new yorker
necklace and tights: gina tricot
shoes: vintage
i found the vest on my latest fleamarket-trip. or rather, the one before, as the latest was in oslo. as the vest looks more white than striped in the picture, here is a close-up on it:
i also finished a diy project, namely sewing some black lace ribbon to the hem of a new summerdress. will show tomorrow.
but, i did go food-shopping, i did take an outfit-picture and i put up three dresses on ebay. you can buy them here. and there is more to follow during the next days.
leather-skirt: thrifted
vest: h&m trend (but, thrifted)
t-shirt: new yorker
necklace and tights: gina tricot
shoes: vintage
i found the vest on my latest fleamarket-trip. or rather, the one before, as the latest was in oslo. as the vest looks more white than striped in the picture, here is a close-up on it:
i also finished a diy project, namely sewing some black lace ribbon to the hem of a new summerdress. will show tomorrow.
dresses, shoes... for sale!
i'll put some stuff up on ebay tonight, links will follow then as well.. in case anybody is interested in buying something directly, leave a comment with your email!
edit: i put up the first three dresses here. more during the next days.
beige 30s-style dress (h&m, size 38), with fabric covered buttons and a bow to tie in the back. used once or twice.
black neckholder dress, with gold detailing. (h&m, size 34/36). used once or twice.
the famous h&m peacock dress, sold out right now. size 42, but works also for 38 (see picture), 40 and maybe 44, as it is very strechy.
black knitted dress with by zara, size 34/36. closes with 12 fabric-covered buttons in the back (but they don't have to be opened to get into the dress). i just never used it, so it has to go, even though it is one of the most comfortable dresses i ever had..
bright red shirtdress (h&m, size 36 - might fight better on a 34, as is very tight) - perfect for summer!
a pair of summer sandals from dinsko, a scandinavian shoe chain. real leather, size 38,5 - or small 39. they are a little too big for me so i slip out of them all the time... used once.
dark green 80s/90s handbag. i just never used it.
a pair of 20s/30s style mary-janes. with very pretty 3cm heels, made of the softest leather and with nice detailing. they are just a little too small for me. size 37,5, might work for a small 38 as well if you have a narrow foot. leather sole, used two or three times.
black blouse by the swedish brand indiska. short puffy arms. size 36/38, with pretty little white flowers. perfect for summer!
i guess i'll sort out some more stuff to sell during the weekend..
edit: i put up the first three dresses here. more during the next days.
beige 30s-style dress (h&m, size 38), with fabric covered buttons and a bow to tie in the back. used once or twice.
black neckholder dress, with gold detailing. (h&m, size 34/36). used once or twice.
the famous h&m peacock dress, sold out right now. size 42, but works also for 38 (see picture), 40 and maybe 44, as it is very strechy.
black knitted dress with by zara, size 34/36. closes with 12 fabric-covered buttons in the back (but they don't have to be opened to get into the dress). i just never used it, so it has to go, even though it is one of the most comfortable dresses i ever had..
bright red shirtdress (h&m, size 36 - might fight better on a 34, as is very tight) - perfect for summer!
a pair of summer sandals from dinsko, a scandinavian shoe chain. real leather, size 38,5 - or small 39. they are a little too big for me so i slip out of them all the time... used once.
dark green 80s/90s handbag. i just never used it.
a pair of 20s/30s style mary-janes. with very pretty 3cm heels, made of the softest leather and with nice detailing. they are just a little too small for me. size 37,5, might work for a small 38 as well if you have a narrow foot. leather sole, used two or three times.
black blouse by the swedish brand indiska. short puffy arms. size 36/38, with pretty little white flowers. perfect for summer!
i guess i'll sort out some more stuff to sell during the weekend..
Friday, 15 May 2009
friday outfit
today i missed the meeting of my coaching-group for writing your thesis. it wasn't my fault but simply wrong information on the side of the leader - it was supposed to be at 10.00 but her email stated 16.00. that i was misinformed i realized of course too late.
so, instead i used the day - mostly for socializing. i had breakfast with my friend astrid who was here from berlin for two days, then i met up for coffee with my friend dany (who actually made it to the coachinggroup today, as she was suspicious of the sudden change of time), afterwards i had lunch with my collegues from the swedish department and to top it all i had afternoon tea at my friend nicole's place.
and this is what i wore for all this:
skirt: vintage
black t-shirt: new yorker
belt and cardigan: gina tricot
brooch: thrifted
tights: don't remember
and yes, i look tired because i took the picture around half past eight in the morning. which is practically night, counting that i was up until 2 last night reading austen. for my thesis. of course.
so, instead i used the day - mostly for socializing. i had breakfast with my friend astrid who was here from berlin for two days, then i met up for coffee with my friend dany (who actually made it to the coachinggroup today, as she was suspicious of the sudden change of time), afterwards i had lunch with my collegues from the swedish department and to top it all i had afternoon tea at my friend nicole's place.
and this is what i wore for all this:
skirt: vintage
black t-shirt: new yorker
belt and cardigan: gina tricot
brooch: thrifted
tights: don't remember
and yes, i look tired because i took the picture around half past eight in the morning. which is practically night, counting that i was up until 2 last night reading austen. for my thesis. of course.
meet my new sixlegged friend
look who just moved in with me last weekend: this little guy (not sure if he is a bug or a moth..) likes to hang around my neck. sometimes he disappears in my clothes, just to suddenly reappear and scare me!
Thursday, 14 May 2009
diy blogparade
fashion diary by anna frost called for diy-projects for a blogparade (info here), and as i have some projects lying around, waiting to get finished, i thought i'd use the opportunity...
are you also bored by all those simple, plain t-shirts lying around in your wardrobe? or want to give away a personalized t-shirt? well, i thought, printing or painting is nice, but everybody does that, so when i wanted to give my brother a t-shirt for his birthday i decided on something different and dug up the good old method of cross-stitching. it really is simple, and above all, very relaxing.
to make a pattern, you draw the outline of the motif on checkered paper and fill the checkers within the outline with small crosses.
then, you need a needle, thread in any colour you like to use and, to make it a little easier and keep the fabric in place, an embroidery hoop. with all this in hand, take your time and stich one cross after the other until your embroidery is done:
this pattern i used i got from the swedish page "fuldesign", where they offer free patterns (a dancing michael jackson, a girl with balloons...) for cross-stitching as downloads. if you'd like to use words, here is a bunch of cross-stitching alphabets to be found which you may use privately but not for stuff you want to sell.
of course this is far from perfect embroidery, but that was not what i aimed for either. i think the pistol gives the rather oldfashioned method a nice twist..
are you also bored by all those simple, plain t-shirts lying around in your wardrobe? or want to give away a personalized t-shirt? well, i thought, printing or painting is nice, but everybody does that, so when i wanted to give my brother a t-shirt for his birthday i decided on something different and dug up the good old method of cross-stitching. it really is simple, and above all, very relaxing.
to make a pattern, you draw the outline of the motif on checkered paper and fill the checkers within the outline with small crosses.
then, you need a needle, thread in any colour you like to use and, to make it a little easier and keep the fabric in place, an embroidery hoop. with all this in hand, take your time and stich one cross after the other until your embroidery is done:
this pattern i used i got from the swedish page "fuldesign", where they offer free patterns (a dancing michael jackson, a girl with balloons...) for cross-stitching as downloads. if you'd like to use words, here is a bunch of cross-stitching alphabets to be found which you may use privately but not for stuff you want to sell.
of course this is far from perfect embroidery, but that was not what i aimed for either. i think the pistol gives the rather oldfashioned method a nice twist..
gingham dress
yesterday i had my black and white gingham dress, and lila tights. the dress has a full circle skirt, which is not so praktical for going on your bike. i realized that when i was halfway to the station. on my bike, of course. everything went well though, the dress did not end up in shredded by the spokes and i got safely to and from the station.
apart from this dangerous bikeride, i suffered from a minor shock when i wanted to pay with my card and saw it was not in my purse. it took me about ten minutes of severe brainwork to remember that i had not left it accidentally in the atm or at any shop, but that i actually had only left it in my other purse which i used this weekend for my norwegian money when i was in oslo. there i had also forgotten my student-id which serves as my trainticket, and only thanks to a really nice conductor i was spared the misery of a fine.. what a day!
dress, cardigan and tights: h&m
belt: thrifted
shoes: topshop
(invisible) necklace: gina tricot
apart from this dangerous bikeride, i suffered from a minor shock when i wanted to pay with my card and saw it was not in my purse. it took me about ten minutes of severe brainwork to remember that i had not left it accidentally in the atm or at any shop, but that i actually had only left it in my other purse which i used this weekend for my norwegian money when i was in oslo. there i had also forgotten my student-id which serves as my trainticket, and only thanks to a really nice conductor i was spared the misery of a fine.. what a day!
dress, cardigan and tights: h&m
belt: thrifted
shoes: topshop
(invisible) necklace: gina tricot
a chance to win
i might have a tiny chance to win a beautiful sundress. oh how i would love to win!!!
Loose Teeth Vintage Inspired Sundress with Petticoat GUEST GIVEAWAY!!!!
other than that i'll try to post yesterday's outfit later on, and will also try to modify a new dress i have with some lace. have a beautiful day!
Loose Teeth Vintage Inspired Sundress with Petticoat GUEST GIVEAWAY!!!!
other than that i'll try to post yesterday's outfit later on, and will also try to modify a new dress i have with some lace. have a beautiful day!
Monday, 11 May 2009
the greatest
just. beautiful.
the movie and the song.
my blueberry nights. would have been. the perfect movie for tonight. but. a selfmade mangolassie is helping a little.
the movie and the song.
my blueberry nights. would have been. the perfect movie for tonight. but. a selfmade mangolassie is helping a little.
Thursday, 7 May 2009
questions
so, i was tagged again, this time by kath. on her blog seidenrock and by nina from schokoladensüchtig. thank you!
the rules are:
1. answer the questions on your blog
2. take away one question you don't like and add a new one.
3. tag 8 other people
1. which perfume do you use?
prada - infusion de fleur d'oranger, cartier - eau de cartier, l'artisan parfumeur - thé pour un eté. it all depends on the mood.
2. song of the day?
kaizers orchestra - de involverte
3. what's for dinner today?
pasta with pesto, and then selfmade rhubarb-orange-jelly with whipped cream
4. today's highlight?
the rhubarb-orange-jelly, i'm afraid...
5. what whould you really like to learn?
more russian, some finnish and how to use my new cordless screwdriver
6. what was the last thing you bought?
vanilla-pecan icecream by a wellknown brand. i shared it with my good friend nicole.
7. what's your favourite animal?
my sewing machine
8. what's your most important goal at the moment?
to get my thesis done. or rather, to get the start done, i guess finishing it won't be too hard once i'm running...
9. what do you think of the person who tagged you?
nice new blog-acquaintance!
10. what's the colour of your eyes?
greyish blue
11. if you could change something with yourself, what would that be?
be less lazy
12. if you could be anywhere in the world for the next hours, where would that be?
at my boyfriend's place in oslo.
13. what do you find important with your friends?
to be able to rely on them, and to know that they rely on me as well
14. who would you like to meet sometime?
jane austen. as this is impossible i'll have to be content with the books and movies
15. what's your dreamjob?
to organize the nordische filmtage lübeck
16. what's your favourite piece in your wardrobe?
that's a hard one. my white scarf with black dots, and my red t-bar-pumps.
17. do you have any favourite models?
nope.
18. 3 things that make you smile
my boyfriend calling me on the phone without any reason, just to call.
the first flowers of the year.
getting nice handwritten letters.
19. what's your favourite song at the moment?
detektivbyrán - lyckans undulat
20. what's your favourite tv-series?
i don't have a tv... but i'd like to see mad men, i think. and i've always had a thing for the nanny. you know, with fran drescher (*ashamed*)
21. what are you wearing at the moment?
raspberry-coloured tights, h&m 50s flowerdress, brown cardigan, black belt with bow and favourite scarf.
22. what's your favourite sweets?
sometimes chocolate, but not today. mostly selfmade cakes and pies and muffins.
23. who's your role model for style?
lots and lots of great bloggers. dotti's dots, evis from om stil, nio till fem, sal from already pretty, little peaché, stylebytes (even though she doesn't blog anymore) and casey's elegant musings. amongst others.
24. what is the last film you saw?
jane austen's persuasion (the one with ciaran hinds and amanda root. perfect. very 90s. very pretty.)
of course i almost forgot tagging others... so, i do tag:
betty lou
bucca (from whatever she said then i'm that)
little peaché
benedicte
malliss
linnea from reggie and friends
and beating heart baby
the rules are:
1. answer the questions on your blog
2. take away one question you don't like and add a new one.
3. tag 8 other people
1. which perfume do you use?
prada - infusion de fleur d'oranger, cartier - eau de cartier, l'artisan parfumeur - thé pour un eté. it all depends on the mood.
2. song of the day?
kaizers orchestra - de involverte
3. what's for dinner today?
pasta with pesto, and then selfmade rhubarb-orange-jelly with whipped cream
4. today's highlight?
the rhubarb-orange-jelly, i'm afraid...
5. what whould you really like to learn?
more russian, some finnish and how to use my new cordless screwdriver
6. what was the last thing you bought?
vanilla-pecan icecream by a wellknown brand. i shared it with my good friend nicole.
7. what's your favourite animal?
my sewing machine
8. what's your most important goal at the moment?
to get my thesis done. or rather, to get the start done, i guess finishing it won't be too hard once i'm running...
9. what do you think of the person who tagged you?
nice new blog-acquaintance!
10. what's the colour of your eyes?
greyish blue
11. if you could change something with yourself, what would that be?
be less lazy
12. if you could be anywhere in the world for the next hours, where would that be?
at my boyfriend's place in oslo.
13. what do you find important with your friends?
to be able to rely on them, and to know that they rely on me as well
14. who would you like to meet sometime?
jane austen. as this is impossible i'll have to be content with the books and movies
15. what's your dreamjob?
to organize the nordische filmtage lübeck
16. what's your favourite piece in your wardrobe?
that's a hard one. my white scarf with black dots, and my red t-bar-pumps.
17. do you have any favourite models?
nope.
18. 3 things that make you smile
my boyfriend calling me on the phone without any reason, just to call.
the first flowers of the year.
getting nice handwritten letters.
19. what's your favourite song at the moment?
detektivbyrán - lyckans undulat
20. what's your favourite tv-series?
i don't have a tv... but i'd like to see mad men, i think. and i've always had a thing for the nanny. you know, with fran drescher (*ashamed*)
21. what are you wearing at the moment?
raspberry-coloured tights, h&m 50s flowerdress, brown cardigan, black belt with bow and favourite scarf.
22. what's your favourite sweets?
sometimes chocolate, but not today. mostly selfmade cakes and pies and muffins.
23. who's your role model for style?
lots and lots of great bloggers. dotti's dots, evis from om stil, nio till fem, sal from already pretty, little peaché, stylebytes (even though she doesn't blog anymore) and casey's elegant musings. amongst others.
24. what is the last film you saw?
jane austen's persuasion (the one with ciaran hinds and amanda root. perfect. very 90s. very pretty.)
of course i almost forgot tagging others... so, i do tag:
betty lou
bucca (from whatever she said then i'm that)
little peaché
benedicte
malliss
linnea from reggie and friends
and beating heart baby
Friday, 1 May 2009
a new baby
i finally made up my mind and ordered a new computer. as i am just about to start writing my thesis (magisterarbeit) i thought that this was a good idea. i just don't want my good old pal here to break down right when i'm half way through with all the work. of course, it wasn't easy to decide, but the possibility to actually get a notebook in my favourite colour helped me a lot on the way:
so today i ordered a brandnew and very stylish lila dell studio 15 (picture from dell's webpage), and i just hope i won't be disappointed. i don't know how long it will take to deliver the baby, but i guess it'll be something around 2 weeks. guess who's excited and feels she just cannot wait!!!
so today i ordered a brandnew and very stylish lila dell studio 15 (picture from dell's webpage), and i just hope i won't be disappointed. i don't know how long it will take to deliver the baby, but i guess it'll be something around 2 weeks. guess who's excited and feels she just cannot wait!!!
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