Wow – since thursday my days been packed with activity. Thursday and friday were full with work since I had A LOT to get done before sunday – when Boyfriend and I went to Berlin, Germany.
On saturday we celebrated Christmas, a little bit early since we are apart on the actual day (with our families). We made traditional Swedish Christmas food, sat by our tree and traded gifts . I gave him the Monty Python Flying Circus box, the entire series. We watched a few episodes then we were off to bed – since we had to get up at 5 am the next morning…
I adore Berlin, it’s one of the greatest cities in Europe. So filled with history and things to see/do. The best part about germany in the winter is the Weihnachtsmarkt (Christmas markets). They’re all over the city, our favourite is the one by Kaiser-Wilhelm-Gedächtniskirche. Here you can drink Glüwein, eggnog and beer and eat sausages and bretzels.
We came home yesterday. Sadly, I forgot my camera at home so we couldn’t take any pictures for you.
So instead, I’m showing you what I wore last thursday for a meeting at work. And a song that I’m working on at the moment.
I spent most of the day at work. I thought I would only be in for about an hour – but every time I stop by the office the times flies by. And speaking of the office, Boyfriend and I had another fantastic night in front of the tv. We loaded up with potato soup and candy – watching the Christmas episodes of the Office (the british original version mind you). If you’re not familiar with this stellar tv-show, the Christmas episodes are the last two episodes – that sort of wrap-up the series.
I got this sparkly top from a friend, it used to be her cousins (and yes this is the same friends who gave me her mothers cardigan, that I wore on monday)
Black tanktop: Only
Sparkly top: Unyx
Brooch: vintage
Belt: vintage
Black pinstriped skirt: Stockholm LM (bought at MQ)
Tights: H&M
When Boyfriend came home and saw me in this he instantly complemented the outfit, saying I should wear it more. I love to see his reaction to my clothes – mainly because when it comes like that, spontaneously, then I know that he really loves it. And the funny thing, it’s often outfits where I’m not that sure about the fit or when I think it might put an emphasis on parts I’d rather hide or minimize (read: hips, thighs, bottom).
I like the silhouette of this outfit from the front, but I wasn’t sure about it from the side. I wonder – how often do we wear items that look fantastic from the front, in the mirror but might not work for us if we saw it from another angle?.
We bought our christmas tree on sunday and brought it in. Me and Boyfriend had the best night – we watched ”National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation”, making lussekatter and drinking julmust. I love nights like these – curling up on the couch next to my wonderful guy with a good movie.
On monday I went to work, dealing with planning for the finishing of our book.
Then I had coffee with two old friends, we all used to hang out but we haven’t met all at once in a year. We discussed all types of things from our jobs/educations to abuse… I do like having discussions with people who doesn’t always share my view on things but after on of those conversations I revel in getting home and hanging out with my man.
I got this cardigan from a friend, it used to be her moms. And it ties in the front, but pretty high up, not at the waist. so I decided to close it with a belt and a brooch that I found in a vintage shop on friday. I really like the combination of purples and blue – there’s something so soothing but still interesting about it.
What a fantastic day! Work whisked us off to Denmark and Copenhagen for the annual Christmas lunch. So much fun and a lot of eating. I love Copenhagen with a passion, there’s just something about this city that resonates with me.
Since we we’re going to be walking a lot and be outdoors I decided to dress warm and comfy. I have never worn this top with a skirt before and I havent managed to fit the sleeves under a cardigan prior to this combo. I bought the skirt and the cardigan early this fall so I haven’t thought of this combination until well, today. I’m also very happy I’ve gotten more use out of this beautiful scarf. I bought it almost three years ago for a wedding Boyfriend was taking me to, in France.I’m also happy I wore it since the top has a tendency to ”fall down” and show off my bra to the world. It’s very pretty but not something I want my co-workers to see.
Top Ella Moss, Skirt Mexx, , Tights H&M, Cardigan (below) Style&Butler
The best part about today was watching all the Christmas decorations and displays in shop windows and drinking glögg (mulled wine). This was just the kind of break my brain needed right now. Our book project is speeding up and I have decisions to make about work before Christmas, and I feel pretty torn.
Had a book meeting today. Our latest project at work is a book about different professions, so we have interviewed and photographed 40 people from various fields of work. It’s supposed to get in to schools around here in February and the purpose is to inspire them – give them ideas and motivation. So todays meeting was with the photographer, the art director and us from my office that are in charge of the project.
I wanted to look like I was on top of things so I picked something from my wardrobe that felt sharp and professional…
White shirt – ; Jacket – Dolce&Gabbana; Belt – thrifted; and yes, my brown velvet jeans from Cambio Jeans.
The white shirt is almost tissue-thin, so belting it gave the outfit a little more structure. I really having a belt underneath the jacket. This jacket is one of my true loves (it’s part of a suit, I have a matching skirt) but it’s very very tight. I can button it, but it’s not always comfortable.
I was a bit apprehensive at first about pairing black and white with brown velvet jeans. But Boyfriend said it works, and after taking these pictures, I believe him. I tried on black pants but since I have recently put on a little bit of weight they felt a little bit too tight.
We had our last show tonight SALSA BABY! It really went SO WELL, yesterday we screwed up a bit, forgetting the ending and such. But today, there was this focus, I really felt like I was in control and ROCKING IT
Afterwards, I played settlers with my brother and his wife. It turned out to be a very nice day
I got up at 6.30, my bus left at 8.05. I went outside to wait for it at 8… glanced at my cellphone and there was a text message from my teacher – ”Todays anatomy class is canceled”.
It was a strange feeling to be up that early, and ready for the day – without going anywhere. The outfit took about ten minutes to put together, and five minutes of studying in the mirror afterwards. I wasn’t sure about the yellow (and print!) together with the decorations on the cardigan. But I feel drawn to it, and somehow it just works.
I rarely wear yellow, I have a hard time finding a shade that suits me. This print has a lot of green and brown in it too, wich I think brakes up the yellow. But I think it’s a fantastic color and I wish I could find more pieces that could work for me.
Cardigan: Oasis (a few years back)
Camisole: unknown
and – as always – my velvet jeans. I hadn’t realized until I started this blog how OFTEN I wear these… But it’s the only pair of pants that works for me right now.
In the evening of this day, it was salsa time! The first show was on saturday, the second today, and the last on Tuesday. SO MUCH FUN! Scary, but still so much fun!
Trying to do a salsa-pose here. Sort of This is one sparkly dress!
Yep. Once again I seem to have left my brain switched off. Today I forgot that I had an appointment for a facial. I called her about an hour late truly apologetic, and she took it ok (she’s such a fantastic dermatologist and person!) but I still feel SO bad. I think it’s pretty disrespectful to do stuff like this, so when I do it myself… bad Lina… bad.
This day started out pretty crappy, yes.
I will try to turn thing around though. Get a few phone calls out of the way, get a little work done and do some christmas shopping. Trying to redeem myself and make amends.
I’m starting to really love having a blog, to vent feelings like this. Because here I can write about my idiotic behaviour once and then be done with it – instead of obsessing about it four hours or complaining about myself to my friends and family. I just hate feeling so guilty, I have a hard time letting it go.
How do you cope with yourself when you’ve done something completely stupid or mindless?
Pearl Jam has proven to be a good remedy for feeling lousy. And coffee with my lovely and fantastic friend – on days like this nothing beats a good friend! If I hadn’t met her today I don’t think I would have been able to turn this day around.
Let’s hope tomorrow is brighter, lighter and a little better
Dress from Banana Republic
Tights H&M
I also wore a purple cardigan over this, H&M
And to stay decent – I’m sporting my grandmothers slip underneath
Forgot to take pictures today – I think I need to set up my camera a day in advance, otherwise I just wander around my apartment all day - and when I realize how much fun it would be to post todays outfit, I look down at myself to see a vision in black yoga pants and an old white sweater… not much to see my friends. I did wear proper clothes today, you know pants, a t-shirt and a vest (I looked pretty darn good).
Then we had dress rehearsal for the dance show we’re in on saturday. Boyfriend and I take salsa classes every friday. It’s so much fun! Tricky yes, with a lot of turns and twirling etc. But I’m very proud of us, now we’re doing moves I never thought we could do.
So we’ve already establised that I can’t show you anything today.. so instead, I thought I was going to give you a tip! You see, I have a crush. It’s almost as bad as the crush I have for the author Malcom Gladwell. The new crush is a very special singer, australian, with red hair and deep eyes… and has the ability to sound just as Eddie in Pearl Jam (or that guy in Creed. Really they sound the same. I did a compare and contrast today. So yeah, really.)
Christmas spirit is here. We’ve started playing my christmas playlist on Itunes (very important to have the right music), today we bought flowers and started decorating.
For advent, we light a candle. Like this:
This is our kitchen window, we’re very pleased with how it turned out:
Yesterday, Boyfriend was playing at a club until 3 am (he sometimes works as a DJ). Until late in the evening I was baking cakes, fudge and playing around with different christmas recipes. Then I watched Bridget Jones Diary and My big fat greek wedding. I fell asleep on the couch around 2.30, woke up when Boyfriend got home.
So, we slept in today. All we’ve done is a bit of shopping, and for that I’ve been wearing this:
Top: Oasis
Velvet jeans: Cambio Jeans
I love that the top has little sparkles of silver and oh so cute buttons. But I rarely wear it, something about how it makes my breasts look (finding a bra that works with this one is tricky) and the little puffy sleeves.
I haven’t been a good blogger. I always forget or are too tired to take my picture after a whole day. That or the light becomes way to drab when it is has become dark outside (that happens around four in the afternoon here).
Oh well, now I’m here again. So what has happened since last time?
On friday I went to the album signing, and yes I wore the tights, if you were wondering. In the last minute I took another pair of boots though. I stood in line for about 45 minutes, but it was a pretty nice experience. People are so friendly, open and warm in that kind of environment. And the artist, she did recognise me. Fun! But I in retrospect I just feel like I could have said something more clever, smarter, cooler. I felt a bit like hrm.. a fumbling idiot at times. But Boyfriend says it couldn’t have been that bad. Oh well, what’s done is done.
The concert was lovely, the day after. Afterwards Boyfriend and I convinced my parents to have a drink with us ”out on the town”. Whole lot of fun!
Then it was sunday. And after that monday. Work began yet again. I’m a bit uninspired at the moment. I guess we all have periods like that.
So today, I’ve been working from home and I felt like wearing white after reading this post
On sunday it’s the first of advent, do you celebrate that overseas at all? I know you do Thanksgiving before Christmas, but advent? Every sunday until Christmas we light a candle on advent. I’m so looking forward to it, I couldn’t help myself, this past sunday I spent most time in the kitchen baking Christmas goodies. I love Christmas, finally it’s here!
. I gave him the Monty Python Flying Circus box, the entire series. We watched a few episodes then we were off to bed – since we had to get up at 5 am the next morning…
