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Swedish love affair
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The Hunt by Thomas Vinterberg starring Mads Mikkelsen

Two weeks left of school now. With the weather being this nice it feels almost like the summer holiday has started already. By the way, I can’t wait to see the Danish director Thomas Vinterberg...

6 h ago

Garden breakfast

My breakfast Hannes and I had breakfast at a hotel this morning. We sat in their garden, and it was the first outdoor meal I had this year! The morning was beautiful, very still and sunny. Heres what...

14 h ago

Going the extra mile: beach 2012 in Skanör, Sweden

Yesterday we had a lot of rain, but clear skies were visible on the horizon, so we decided to go there. We got in our trusty Volvo and drove south as far as we could, and walked to the beach. And, su...

23 h ago

Drinking age in Sweden

So I had a bottle of San Pellegrino water Tonight I went out to dinner at an Italian restaurant. After having studied the menu, I decided to have pasta with seafood and red wine. However, when the wa...

1 day ago

Let me do the talking

Today (Saturday!) I have an oral presentation on internal combustion. It isn’t exactly my favorite subject, to be honest, but it was mandatory as I’m specializing in sustainability. Anyway, it’s a gr...

1 day ago

Kiko Milano Face Make-up Fixer spray

Kiko Milano Face Make-up Fixer spray Last time I was in Rome I got the chance to try a lot of products from the Italian brand Kiko Milano. They have a lot of fun cosmetics, and right now I’m re...

2 days ago

Best nail polish shades for summer 2012 palette

Best nail polish shades for summer 2012 palette I think the best nail polish colors for summer 2012 are all shades of hot pink, bright oranges and yellows – still! In my opinion, true neons rar...

2 days ago

Sherlock: The British TV series about Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson, personal opinions and a sh...

Martin freeman and Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor John Watson and Sherlock Holmes imdb I’ve now watched both seasons of the British TV series Sherlock. I must start by saying that I’m a h...

3 days ago

The glimmer of a day

Today I’m sporting a sequined top paired with my mum’s checkered blouse. Interestingly, I own and buy a lot of new clothes, but I also keep wearing some really old items that used to belo...

3 days ago 1 person likes this

Squeeze day in Sweden

Easter was 40 days ago, meaning that today is Ascension Thursday. In Sweden it’s a national holiday, and since there’s just one more day until weekend, many will be taking tomorrow off to...

3 days ago

Vintage leather jacket outfit

This is me today. I’m wearing a leather jacket I got from my mum this weekend. It used to be hers, but she doesn’t ever wear it anymore. This jacket is about my age now!

4 days ago

Another diy neon mixed media necklace

I actually made two necklaces yesterday. Here’s the second one. The style is similar to the previous one, but it’s a different color combination and different materials. To make this neck...

4 days ago

DIY mixed media chunky necklace

DIY mixed media chunky necklace I’ve just made this necklace tonight. I must say it took a while (two movies)! I like how the neon yellow glass pearls and the neon pink nylon cord look together...

5 days ago

50s hairstyle idea

Today I’m wearing my hair like this. My grandma did this hairstyle on me in the morning and she tells me that this is how she used to wear her hair in the 50s!

5 days ago

Illamasqua Succubus Intense Lipgloss, red lipstick swatch and look

Illamasqua Succubus Intense Lipgloss, red lipstick swatch and look As I said before, it’s all about red lipstick right now. Here’s a current favorite. It’s Illamasqua Succubus Inten...

6 days ago

Vanilla ice-cream with melon and basil

If I had to choose one favorite seasoning, it would have to be basil. I love it because you can use it both in savory and sweet dishes with great result. Such a versatile herb! Here I’m enjoyin...

6 days ago

Lime Crime Retrofuturist lipstick, red lip look and swatch

Lime Crime Retrofuturist lipstick, red lip look and swatch Here’s a look and a swatch of Retrofuturist, a red lipstick by Lime Crime. I own a lot of shades of red lipstick, but I find this one ...

6 days ago

A day of fun in the sun, Lilla Göteborgsvarvet 2012

Lilla Göteborgsvarvet 2012, Gothenburg The weather forecast had prepared us for rain and wind, but we got lucky and ended up with a beautiful warm day. Perfect for Mattias’ big race, and afterwards w...

14 may 12

Harder better faster stronger

Mattias just passed the finish line! I don’t know in which position he finished, but he was definitely among the top runners! Good job, little bro!

13 may 12

Greger welcomes

When I finally arrived in Gothenburg, it was the middle of the night. The only person awake was Greger, and he was so happy to see me! We immediately went for a night walk, and then he slept right ne...

13 may 12 1 person likes this

On the run

I’ve decided to go to Gothenburg tonight. It will only be for a day or two, but Mattias is running a kid’s marathon tomorrow and I really don’t want to miss it. I’m taking the...

12 may 12

This is the kind of mood I’m in

I just couldn’t walk past this pink cloud.

12 may 12

Study in red

Red has been my favorite go-to color this spring. So the next few days will mostly be dedicated to my new favorite products in different shades of red. By coincidence I’ve been getting a lot of...

12 may 12 2 people like this

Two things I like right now

Black velvet tulips (unfortunately, I’ve never seen this kind in a flower shop, only in parks) and my new fish-bone earrings.

11 may 12

Golden ring with diamonds and blue topaz

Golden ring with diamonds and blue topaz One of the things my grandma got for her 70th birthday was this golden ring with diamonds and a huge blue topaz in the middle. I thought I’d show you. H...

11 may 12

Red and sequins

I just got home from a festive event for young entrepreneurs. Here’s how I looked! As you can see, I get a lot of use out of my new sequined skirt.

10 may 12

Quick Dry Topcoat by Essence

Quick Dry Topcoat by Essence If you are looking for a budget alternative to your regular quick-dry topcoat, here’s one. It’s Quick Dry Topcoat by Essence. Although it’s very cheap, ...

10 may 12

New silver earrings

I have two new pairs of silver earrings (I’m borrowing the first pair from my mum for an indefinite period). When it comes to this kind of earrings I really prefer large ones!

10 may 12

Sex sells or nude celebrities

I wasn’t very surprised when I discovered that my post about dating in Sweden gets hundreds of Google hits every day. After all, this subject interests a lot of people, both in Sweden and outsi...

09 may 12 1 person likes this

Pinkastic by H&M nail polish swatch

Pinkastic by H&M nail polish swatch Here are some nail polish swatches of Pinkastic by H&M. It’s a cool pink with blue undertones and shimmer. This is one of the brightest pinks in my n...

09 may 12

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