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Wild Asparagus
I am a huge fan of asparagus. In May, I could eat fresh asparagus (both green and white), new potatoes and butter on most days and be very happy (OK, maybe I would need some bacon, too). You know what’s even better than the good old asparagus, though? Wild a..
Gingham is the New Floral
Usually I start my trend-led posts with something like: „I’ve always loved this or that and now, it suddenly happens to be in fashion. Hallelujah!“ Gingham is different. I don’t think I can truthfully claim to have been a life-long fan of the pattern: it has..
The Ordinary: Retinoids and Vitamins
Last September, I did a post on The Ordinary skincare and my first impressions of the five products that I had bought. Since then, it’s become by far the most read article on my blog and the interest in the brand is clearly not going anywhere. And I get it. ..
Giving a Good Sleeve
This is another one of those posts that I’ve been planning for months, but haven’t been able to execute. Fortunately for me, the statement sleeve trend shows no signs of abating, so the message is still relevant, if not quite as fresh as it would have been l..
Smith & Cult: The Most Exciting Nail Polishes Out There
Compared to many other things, my enthusiasm for nail polish is only moderate. I do like a good colour, but as I’m crap at doing my nails, the number of polishes I buy and use is relatively limited. Another factor is that my clothes vary so much that they pr..
Red Shoes and Failing at Life
I’m behind with everything – with life and work, with blogging, with reading, with sleep, even with reacting to people’s comments, for which I sincerely apologise. The universe seems to be against me as well, with the trains not showing up, planes missed and..
My Christmas Scent: Amouage Lyric
I’ve just bought myself a Christmas present, unwrapped it and am wearing it with abandon. And yes, if you read the title of the post, you already know it’s Lyric by Amouage. It’s my favourite scent from the luxurious Omani brand and it has been on my to-buy ..
Colour to Wear: Bruised Rose
It’s been pretty solidly established by now that I like to wear pink: after years of claiming that “I usually don’t like pink but this skirt/dress/lipstick/doughnut is rather nice” I had to admit that saying this twice a week possibly hints at something. So ..
No More Pine: Bella Freud Loving Candle
Despite my undying love for scented candles, I have never been a huge fan of the Christmas versions – there is only so much pine and clove I can take. I do like the house to smell nice during holidays, however, and I also think a pretty candle works well as ..
How To Make Everything Look Cool
Before Instagram, there was Polaroid. Those with first-hand knowledge of the nineties surely remember the heyday of instant cameras and how cool it was to see a picture develop in front of your eyes. I was way too poor and way too Eastern European to own one..