9 Things I Want to Buy
“What I NEED most at the moment is a pair of boxing gloves” – this is an actual quote by me to J from two days ago. For context, let me also inform you that I uttered this sentence after complaining that I was forced to go to the doctor and spend 73 euros on..
Best of 2019: Non-Fiction
As repeatedly promised, I will recap my reading year and I will do it in several instalments, as there’s a lot I’d like to highlight. It was an especially good year for non-fiction: I tried to edit this list further, but it got too painful – I already had to..
On the First Day of Christmas Marina Gave to Me 13 Perfume Samples
Technically, it was two days before Christmas that I met Marina* in Athens for a cocktail and a chat – but one shouldn’t let facts get in the way of a good blog post title. Or even a mediocre one, as titles are always difficult. It was a lovely evening for m..
Yes, These Are Actual New Year’s Resolutions
I’m writing this in a hotel room in Thessaloniki, after 10 days of exploring Greece – proof, if needed, that life can have extremely unexpected plans for you. As J is now working in Athens, I will most likely be coming to Greece often, something I’m looking ..
Life Update & the Future of the Blog
Well, yes. I have been awfully quiet here. It’s been mostly for a very specific and I think understandable reason: I started a new job three weeks ago and you know me and work – it can get out of hand. The good news is that I am extremely happy with the job:..
Restyling Challenge: Strawberry Vintage
I know the order is usually ‘strawberries and cream’, but in this case we have already had the cream and I’m now following up with strawberries. As I mentioned in that last style post, I am encouraging myself to wear things I already own and if I really need..
November Memo: Boxing, Celine Scents & Terminator
November, one of the greatest crimes against humanity, is here. Although I have to admit the weather has been rather nice in Brussels, so it feels unfair to complain. My work situation continues to be frustrating, but there is only so much I can do about it,..
Restyling Challenge: All Cream Everything
I mentioned in my autumn trends overview that I’ve got some style posts coming where I will either take an old favourite and restyle it or create a look based on vintage pieces. This is a deliberate attempt to curb my tendency to constantly buy new, exciting..
8 Books I Read in October
This was a somewhat weird reading month for me, I picked up several rather random books in addition to a couple that I have been on my must-read list. No regrets, though, I enjoyed everything I read and it’s good to occasionally stray from one’s default mode..
Autumn (Non) Trend Report
I have been putting off writing the Autumn trend overview because frankly, there are no trends. OK, I agree, there are always trends, but there are less and less of the kind that make sense for articles like these. There are no overnight reversals in directi..