Time passing

They say time is money. Maybe that is so. But I would rather say time is love. Sure you can trade your time in for money. But you can also choose to use your time to show care and love. I think that beats money.

It's been a long time since I blogged last time. A lot of things have happened of course. Unfortunately I'm once again battling my own body. But enough boring. Let's get to the good times!

My sister made this for my birthday. The shoes are edible.

This is me at my birthday. I made the earrings and the dress is vintage.

Best. Buy. Ever. At least if you live where we do. This past week the temperature has been lingering around 25-32 degrees (celsius) below zero. This is about 13-26 below zero in Fahrenheit.

Winter wedding in January. So beautiful!

Me at the wedding. And the dress is? Why, vintage of course.

Autumn by our village lake.

When I see this picture I realize I am in dire need of a trip to my hairdresser. In this picture my hair was fresh!

The Pursuit of Happyness

So, maybe everything doesn't have to be so damn perfect all the time and maybe I don't have to please everybody. Maybe everybody doesn't have to think I'm fantastic. And I KNOW I misspelled the word happiness and you know what, I happen to be referring to the movie. How about that, suddenly it is not a misspelling but ARTISTIC FREEDOM. Niiiiceee......

It is funny how you sometimes think that you need to be perfect. Look at everybody around you! Do you admire them for their perfection? Usually it's the imperfections that I find intriguing about somebody.

And yes, I know that I have been a terrible blogger. You know why? Because I spent some time reconstructing my life. It is strange how disease can make you reevalute your life. I put my whole life on stand by. At first because I didn't have a choice. My body made the choices for me. But as I slowly got better I decided to also start slowly. I rebuilt bit by bit, carefully judging each bits value and importance before putting it back. Or choosing not to put it back.

I have now come to a point where I feel I also want to put the blog back. Fashion never left me. I have been reading every fashion magazine I could get my hands on, checked every fashion show and kept the shopping pace steady. My husband says it is an addiction. I would rather use the word passion.

And now it is my favorite season. AUTUMN/FALL. I like it because:

1. You don't need a beach body.

2. Nobody will nag you for staying in all night reading a thick fantasy novel, watching old episodes of Mythbusters or just flipping through a great magazine.

3. I have GIANT teacups which are perfect for hours of conversations with a good friend.

4. The colours are beautiful.

5. The food is good.

6. Halloween. 

7. It has a melancholic streak which is SO beautiful.

And I would love to wear this:

Chris Benz RTW A/W 2011

Alexis Mabille RTW A/W 2011

Chanel RTW A/W 2011

A Détacher RTW A/W 2011

I really don't have the budget for any of these clothes, but inspiration costs nothing!

So here are some of the things I have added to my closet:

Three pairs of shoes from Forever 21.

And this cute vintage dress.

Sky High

I bought new shoes.

That is kind of a magical phrase to me. New shoes makes me happy. Shoes are great, they don't highlight my love handles. They don't have skimpy shoulder straps that won't cover my bra. (And I need a bra after two children.) They will still fit me even if I gained a few pounds. They can make you taller. Help your posture. And they can change an outfit (and your attitude) completely!

I've had my eye on these shoes from Monki for a while. Today they were 75 % off! So now they live in my closet. Wiiihooo!

Shopping Saturday

Today I went shopping with my sister-in-law. WITHOUT kids! If you don't have kids, you probably will not understand how grand this is. I have two kids and my in-law-sis has three. We were out all day and lunched at one of my favorite Chinese restaurants. 

So here are some not so great pictures from a great day. (Most of them were taken with my phone.)

This is me, just before I left home.

Dress, Forever 21. Tank, Aeropostale. Cardigan, H&M Kids. Necklace, KappAhl. Jeanleggins, H&M. Bangle, H&M. Shoes, Gabor.

It's still so cold I had to go inside and put on my inherited leather jacket from the seventies and my Atlas scarf. I hardly ever go anywhere without a bag. This is one of my favorites from Lindex.

I fell in love with these shoes! They where above my budget though so I had to restrain myself! I hope they will be on sale!!!!

I hope your saturday is great!

English rose, fashion for sunny days!

Or days you wish were sunny.......

I love flowers! Don't you?

Great 4th of July outfit!

I am still dreaming of summer! This is what it looks like outside my window.

I took these pictures last Sunday in our backyard. Still winter, but early bird..... Well you know the rest! I love the colours of the American flag. They are also nice colours to wear and on 4th of July you can really dive into the colour scheme. Here's what I would looove to wear when I watch the parade and the fireworks.

A headpiece instantly lifts your outfit!

Cara Accessories "Unforgettable" Rose Headband in blue, Nordstrom

Parade earrings!

Patriot Loop Earrings, Forever 21

Be moviestar mysterious!

F5048 Sunglasses, Forever 21

Cute, classic and crisp!

Akris Punto belted sleeveless dress, Saks Fifth Avenue

Patriotic bag from an iconic American designer!

Kate Spade Belvedere Joisan convertible hobo, Nordstrom

And some Dorothy shoes. Red shoes ARE magic!

Miu Miu Patentleather Espadrille Sandals, Net-A-Porter

Asos in Wonderland!

Right now I am waiting for this cutie to arrive!

 It's the ASOS Alice Short Cluster Pendant. Asos has a special feature of wonderful Wonderland fashion. These are some of my favourites!

My love affair with oxford inspired shoes goes on! ASOS Magnolia Ditsy Lace up Shoe.

These also come in offwhite and black, but I think this colour is more Alice.

ASOS Laurel Mary Jane Toe Cap Ballerina.

This reminds me of the dress Rodarte made for Target, featured in the December issue of US Vogue.

ASOS Lace Mono Two in One Dress.

ASOS Spot Bow Back Bandeau Dress.

Like a tea party on your finger!

Disney Couture "Alice in Wonderland" Silver Plated Triple Stack Teacup Ring.

Oh, yes. We ARE all mad. In one way or another...

Junkfood Alice in Wonderland We're All Mad Here Tee.

This could make any black tee seem special! And a little mad! In a very good way.

Tom Binns for Disney Couture "Alice in Wonderland" We're All Mad Heart Pendant Necklace.

Asos also carries the beautiful limited edition make up kits from Paul and Joe covered in Alice! Pretty!

Me, a pinup?

Maybe I want to be a pinup this spring.... Or at least dress like one. I mean, if I had to choose between having a body like Kate Moss or a body like those of Marilyn Monroe and Bettie Page. Well, hey pass me those curves! This is what made me long for rockabilly, Cadillacs and red lipstick.

Here's what my pinup me wants!

(And I really don't think my husband would mind)

 

  

  

  

  

  

And this bag, it is SO Wilardy! I looove Wilardy!

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