Cheap Skincare: The Inkey List
There is no denying that I love my luxury skincare and I’m sure I always will. But I do keep trying affordable stuff on the side: partly because of the blog, partly because I think in some categories there isn’t much point in spending outrageous amounts and ..
On Staying Sane: Black Friday Edition
I was not going to post anything Black Friday sales related, as I’m deeply ambivalent about this concept and currently preparing myself mentally for buying as little as possible tomorrow and in the coming days. But then I had two – somewhat contradictory – t..
Glamour in a Cold Climate: Part Two
My mission to rewear and restyle my dresses continues, with bonus points awarded if I manage to be Autumn-appropriate. The pink slip dress by Riina Põldroos that starred in the first post of the series was in fact part of a two-layer dress that I deconstruct..
November Memo: Chanel, Murakami and Warm Underwear
I’m back from Beirut, but managed to catch a virus as soon as I left the noble home of the Phoenicians, so I need some cheering up. I’m rather frustrated for not being able to post for a while, as I have things lined up that I really want to share. Anyway, f..
Glamour in a Cold Climate: Part One
Blogging about style makes it really difficult not to buy clothes. (No shit, Sherlock.) Seeing clothes is the reason people come to a style blog – in my case it’s one of several reasons, but it’s still a major one – and who wants to see the same clothes over..
Cookbook Recommendation: Feast by Anissa Helou
I am writing this on my way to Beirut for a week-long holiday, which is extremely fitting, considering the subject matter of this post. If you are a regular reader, you’re familiar with my love of Middle Eastern, North African and Central Asian food. It is t..
Autumn Edit: Skincare
September is usually the time when I return to my heavy-duty skincare, my retinols and strong acids and vitamin C. This overview is partly late because the weather has been extremely warm and one needs to be careful with actives in sunshine and partly becaus..
Workwear Wednesday: All the Animal Print in the World
I generally try not to do two consecutive posts on the same theme (say beauty or books), but my blogging schedule has been disrupted by 1) work and 2) weather that is so unseasonally warm that writing about anything autumnal seems entirely wrong. As a result..
How To Dress Like A Seventies Spy
This is not the how-to you’ve been waiting for? That’s too bad, as it’s the only wisdom I feel capable of imparting at the moment. I am endlessly fascinated by spies and dream about becoming one pretty much on a weekly basis. Unfortunately, I’m exceptionally..
9 Books I Read in September
I’m late with my wrap-up, as I got sick in the end of September and that messed with my schedule. On the other hand, I got my reading mojo back in the second half of the month, so win some, lose some. Overall, I’m happy with this stack and glad it includes a..