Dior “J’Adior” White Kitten Heels
I get very annoyed with people who complain about the cost of everything. I don’t mean people in genuine economic difficulties, I mean people who pick a restaurant that they are fully familiar with, and then keep droning on about how expensive everything is…
What I’ve Learned From My Daughter About Style
Before my daughter was born (more than 9 years ago now), I thought I would be one of those moms who really like to dress their kids in stylish outfits, buying toddler trench coats and tiny riding boots, pale yellow cashmere jumpers and cheerful sundresses. I..
3 Things To Remember When Decluttering
In spring, many of us are seized by the urge to organise, streamline and downsize what we own. This is generally a noble sentiment, although it would make sense not only to declutter, but also to ponder why we have all this stuff in the first place. I feel t..
March Memo: Spring, Oscars and Reading Women
It is very nearly spring in Brussels, still some way to go in Tallinn. When I was little, I used to be very disdainful of yellow daffodils, as they were the most common spring flowers in my grandmother’s garden. I thought paperwhites much superior and tulips..
A Change of Appetite
This title is stolen from Diana Henry, because no matter how hard I tried, I could come up with nothing that better reflected how I feel about eating right now. It has not been a very sudden thing, my way of eating has evolved immensely since I was that Sovi..
7 Books I Read in February
The reading year has started well: I was very happy with my January reads and this good streak continued in February. In addition to enjoying what I read, I also managed to tick off poetry and an Estonian-language book, staying true to my reading goals of 20..
Workwear Wednesday: Blue Dress, Yellow Scarf
Yes, I’m very much aware that today is not Wednesday. Unfortunately I could not yet publish this post last week and if I wait two more days, spring may have arrived everywhere and that humongous scarf will look awfully our of place. Brussels has already move..
Glossier Part 2: Makeup
In the previous Glossier post on their skincare, I talked about how it’s a very consistent, well targeted brand. This is possibly even more true for Glossier makeup: it is fresh and modern, there are no dense pigments or full-coverage products. The biggest a..
Glossier Part 1: Skin and Body Care
It’s an interesting time to talk about Glossier, as they are facing the first bumps in the road (at least in public) that has otherwise been very fast and smooth. I believe Solution is the first product they have launched that has created some serious backla..
The Opulence of Winter
As soon as January starts, my brain decides that the winter is essentially over. In Estonia, this is very far from the truth (it can still be snowing in May) and even in Brussels it’s a tad too optimistic. Of course, I don’t really, seriously think it’s spri..