A L O H A friends.
Posledních pár dnů bylo tak trochu "odpočinkových". A když říkám odpočinkových, myslím tím, že jsem je strávila povětšinou doma urovnáváním věcí a uklízením a přerovnáváním a bůh ví čím. O víkendu jsem si konečně přivezla věci z bytu v Praze (takže už zase bydlím u rodičů, hurá! *ironie*) a bylo třeba udělat pro ně místo. Takže jsem musela probrat všechen ten brak, co se mi tady za poslední dobu nahromadil... No, ještě pořád nemám vyhráno. Ještě tu na mě čekají dvě plné krabice papírů - snad jen bůh ví, co v nich všechno je. Mám z nich strach.
Venku to vypadá, že léto už definitivně skončilo, z čehož mám vážně radost, protože podzim miluju! No, dobrá, upřímně - to počasí venku se mi nepáčí. Miluju takovej ten podzim, kdy je všude (sucho! a) barevný listí a slunce svítí a ještě trochu hřeje, ale zase ne moc - takže můžeme vrstvit oblečení! Yaaay! Prostě to, co bylo minulý listopad v Irsku!
A když už jsme u těch vrstev oblečení, mrkněte na elegantér. Tam už jsem na plno najela na podzimní sezónu a už tam můžete najít nějakou tu podzimní módní inspiraci.
Ale v tomto článku se ještě trochu vrátíme do léta - loučilo se s námi celkem nárazově a v těch několika posledních parných dnes jsme stihli s Tomem něco nafotit.
H E L L O friends.
I've decided to start a little series here on the blog. It'll be dedicated to women I admire whether it's because of their fashion style, beauty style, life style or because they're just truly inspiring.
And this is the first part and I'm starting with my biggest fashion inspiration: Katie Cassidy.
Let's face it. This lady is just amazing at all fronts. You may know her as an actress. She's starring in a current TV hit show Arrow but she also appeared in the TV show Supernatural and much more.
I don't wanna sound like Wikipedia but let's get some facts straight. Her whole name is Katherine Evelyn Anita Cassidy and she was born on November 25th, 1986, in LA. She has quite an acting background as her dad and his parents were actors. She made her television and acting debut in 2003 by appearing in an episode of the Lifetime drama series The Division. In 2010 she also appeared in over eleven episodes of the fourth season of Gossip Girl.
She is also a spokeperson for the charity H.E.L.P. Malawi that spreads hope, education, love and protection to the children and makes it possible to give them a chance to make their aspirations and dreams become a reality beginning with education. It helps building schools throughout Malawi in rural areas that surround Malawi's National Parks.
Katie's also working on the website TOMBOY KC which is my number one go-to website when I seek inspiration whether it's fashion, beauty or life style.
And I also freaking LOVE her instagram!
I love how she's proving to the world that you as a girl can look damn gorgeous but still kick ass!
And as this is mainly about fashion, let's take a look at some of my favorite outfits Katie put together. I just love her style so much. It's so like me! Well, I love tomboy style in general. And Katie is a pro in that.
Better in Denim:
Denim is probably my favorite thing ever. And it can be jeans in all forms, shorts, jackets, skirts, or jupmsuits. I gotta admit I never wear this kind of denim jumpsuit but seeing how amazingly it looks I totally wanna try it. The one Katie wore is out of stock, but I found very similar ones here and here. I also just adore the little cute clutch from Pamela Barsky - you HAVE to check her out! She's doing some cool funny stuff!
There's something about wearing sandals in the rain. Call me crazy, but I've done it and it felt right. When everyone else was complaining about their feet in wet cold shoes, I was like: not my problem, my feet are already dry. So yeah, totally worth it! And I just love blue & white combo!
I just love me some Birkenstock. Perfect shoes for summer (or any rainy days! ha!). Also graphic tees are my go-to when I just don't know what to wear. Well, basically all my tees are graphic because... why not!
I'm telling you, boyfriend jeans will never go out of style. They look so damn cool on you and they are so freaking damn comfortable. I always wear the hell out of them. And when you put your heels on... Well, hell yeah! Perfect balance is perfect balance. Wear it! Wear it, girl!
There's never enough plain white tees in your wardrobe, I kid you not! Stock up, because you can wear it every day - dress it up, down and every which way to Friday! And put it all together with jeans and leather jacket and... hot damn! And don't get me started on camo print! It's everywhere now and you won't hear a single complaint from me! Nope, sir! It just ads that extra edginess to your outfit in an instant.
Alrigh, that's it for now. I'll come swooping back with another part for this series pretty soon, I promise. Till then, stay on top of things and take care!
H E L L O friends.
Let's all say hello to March. To be honest, I was really hoping that this month would bring slightly better weather, not snowing (than raining) again. I mean, I love winter and wearing all those lovely warm layers, I love my coat and scarf and stuff, but I think I had enough. I actually can't wait to take my beloved brown leather jacket out for a spin. So I'm really craving for warmer weather.
February was a good month. I had some free time so I finally got to do some reading which I'm really happy about because for a long time I couldn't find time to do that. (So there will be a book coming your way in this favorites. Yaay!)
There's a few things I wanna talk about in this post because I've been really loving them, so let's just get to it, shall we?
And starting with beauty stuff, I have to mention my new concealer. And it's Maybelline Affinitone Concealer in 02 Natural and I just love it so much. The wand application makes it super easy to apply to certain areas. I've been using it to cover circles under my eyes and I have to say it is just perfect for it. In a second it lights up my eyes so much and it feel very light on my skin. I don't know how I could live without it for so long. It also covers all spots, blemishes and impurities very well. So definitely a must have if you struggle with those! And you can find it in a drugstore.
Another beauty favorite is a nail polish that's been on my nails for the whole month, basically. And what else then s.he which is definitely my favorite brand when it comes to nail polishes because they have such beautiful colors and so many of them. And this one is gel-like, long-lasting in the shade 545. It's very lovely dark purple-ish red. It's kinda autumnal but I found out it goes very well with my winter coat which is navy blue with red details so... Perfect match is perfect match!
Next on the list is a Nourishing Lip Balm with Raspberry Scent from Yves Rocher. I often struggle with my lips getting very dry, especially in winter when it's really cold outside, so a good lip balm is essential for me. And this one is so amazing. It really helps my lips to stay moisturised and I just love the raspberry scent. Though I have to admit the application is not perfect with this packaging, you basically have to do it with your finger and that's not very practical, especially if you have longer nails, but on the other hand the packaging is very small and good for travelling because you can just throw it in your handbag and it doesn't take up big space. Which is good for me as I'm constantly moving between two cities so I can have this balm with me all the time.
Moving on to hair care, I wanna mention Nutri-repair treatment shampoo and conditioner from Yves Rocher with jojoba + the conditioner is enriched witch oil of sweet almond. The smell is very nice, kinda sweet and very refreshing. My hair has been so much better since I started using this. It feels nourished, repaired and lighter. And I just love the smell.
Staying with lovely smells, my favorite perfume this month was Chloé's LOVE. It has very fresh flowery scent, and it's just so lovely, and I've just been loving it this month for some reason.
Moving on to fashion, there's one particular piece I've been loving this month. I've been wearing the hell out of this black & white striped dress from Reserved. They're so comfortable but also so chic. They're elastic so they make very nice silhouette. You can dress them up, dress them down, whatever you like, because they are very versatile with this neutral color scheme.
Now, as I promised, book of the month. And it's Girl Online by Zoe Sugg. Yes! I finally found time to read it. I've been planning to do it for such long time and I'm so happy that I finally read it. I've actually read both of Zoe's book, so Girl Online and Girl Online On Tour and I loved them both very, very much but I felt like putting just the first one into my favorites. And let me tell you why... First of all, after reading those two books, I felt really kind of lucky and grateful that I don't struggle with anxiety. Because it really seems like a very hard battle so I gained so much more respect for Zoe and everyone who has to cope with anxiety. And the reason I'm putting the first book into my favorites is that, personaly, I think there were so many useful things and tips how to actually deal with this problem, how to have your anxiety under control a little bit, and most importantly the book just gives you the feeling that you're not alone, you're not the only one with this struggle. And I really think that helps. Even though I'm not familiar with this problem, this book gave me a little inside look into the life of someone who is. And I feel like I understand it a bit more, although I think it's more complex and individual. I would say that anyone who struggles with anxiety should read this book. I think there's a lot of important and useful stuff in it. And Zoe is my hero! You probably know her already, but just in case, check her blog and YouTube channel.
Concerning TV stuff, I have to mention Once Upon a Time. I FINALLY got time to catch up. I finished 4th season and actually managed to catch up to where it is now so I'm currently waiting for the new episode on Sunday and I just can't wait. The 5th season so far is sooooooooo good, OMG!! I can't even! And last episode was just... so heartbreaking. I've been shipping Emma and Hook since like... forever. So... Oh my Good! Emma, save him! SAVE HIM, for Christ sake!!
Also (obviously) I've been loving new season of The Amazing Race. And not just because Tyler Oakley's in it (though that is definitely one of the reasons). I've been loving The Amazing Race for years so I'd be excited for the new season no matter what. But these teams are just soooo good!
Now, music. Byrne and Kelly all the way!! New album is out and it's called Echoes and oh my...! Surprise, surprise, I love me some Irish guys! ^_^ But these two are seriously so amazing, there are no words to describe it! You know I love Ryan's solo music very much (you can read about it here), but when he joins the forces with Neil, it's just magical! Just go here, give it a quick listen and I bet, you'll decide to buy it. The passion the two of them put into their songs it's just amazing! And totally visible in every song on the abum. My favorite is definitely The Garden, because it brings back all the memories from my childhood, but I also adore Belfast or Home from Home.
Favorite moment: trip to mountains. It was just for one day but it was for the first time this winter and I was really starting missing snowboarding, so I was just really happy to enjoy a bit of riding again. Even though the weather was not so good!
And that whould it for my Fabruary favorites. Let me know in the comments what you've been loving the past month. And I talk to you soon.
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Did you know that just this last Monday George Donaldson would have turned 48? But instead... In March it's gonna be two years since he passed away. I've been listening to his songs, watching his videos on YouTube a lot this week, thinking about like unfair it is that somebody so talented had to leave this world so soon... Too soon. I just wish I would have had the chance to see him live, to meet him... But he lives on in his songs. And they are all so amazing! He always cheers me up. I just can't help but smile everytime one of his songs comes up in my headphones. Seriously! Love this guy!
Anyway... This week was otherwise quite boring. Working, writing, chilling... And repeat. Though my Internet connection was sooo bad! Usual things took me twice that long and sometimes I was really loosing my nerves. My girlfriend tried to do something with my computer to make it better but the connection is still kinda shitty. So that's why I haven't put this up sooner and I'm sorry about that.
But here it is... Last Friday's photoshoot. It was a lot of fun and the weather was just freaking amazing! It was just one lovely sunny morning in Prague.
Another month is behind us and it's that time again - to tell you about things I've been loving over the past month. January was a good month. I've been working, studying, I tried some new things, did some photoshooting again... Things at home have been good too, me and my girl are doing just fine. She had a little accident, as you may know, but the leg is getting better so let's hope for the quick recovery so we can start working out again. As she wasn't very good with walking (at all), I was the one who was going for walks with our two little doggies.... Okay, first of all, sorry for the blabber that's gonna follow now, but it is actually one of my January favorites and it just needs a bit of an introduction so bare with me for a moment, please.
You may know from some older posts we have two little girls... Well, "little girls"... Aky is an old lady. She's a thirteen years old poodle. But she's still doing very well. Whenever she's outside, she's running around like crazy, though sometimes I would say she maybe has troubles with hearing, especially lately she's been a bit rebellious outside, not responding to me calling at her. And she'd never done that before. But I still adore her, even though, technically, she belongs to my girlfriend's mum. We took her in when my girlfriend's baby sister was born, apparently Aky's not very good with little kids. But well, at her age, I guess, she doesn't need that kind of a drama. Ironically, she has a fair share of drama with our other baby - Lily, five years old border collie. Yeah, she's already five but she's still our little baby. And sometimes she acts like one. She doesn't go well with other dogs and even though she grew up around Aky, she can be quite mean to her too. And she wasn't really listening to us either.
And there's always possibility that when my girlfrien's little sister grow up a bit, Aky's gonna return there. As we're already used to having two dogs, we've been thinking about getting a new puppy in the future. And that's when we decided we really need to train Lily a bit more, to teach her to listen, so she won't fight with other dogs anymore. A little puppy wouldn't survive long with her now. So in December we found this guy who specializes in training dogs and he's really good. We've already had two lessons with him, he told us what to do, what not to do, what's the right way to train her and so on. Everytime we go outside we do a bit of training and she's actually made quite a progress. It's still not perfect, we still have a long road ahead of us but hey, we're not getting a new dog anytime soon. She also seems like she really enjoys the training, and as she's getting better, so are we. She can still be mean to Aky sometimes but it's definitely better. She can still be mean to dogs she doesn't know outside... Well it happened twice since we started the training. It was the same dog, still a puppy that belongs to one of our neighbors. It was because the puppy ran up to Lily, not the other way round, like it usually happened before the training. She always saw some random dog and immediately ran to him with bad things on her mind, totally ignoring us calling her. Now, when she sees a dog, we call her, she comes, we tell her to sit down, she sits down and pays attention to us instead of the other dog. We just keep her mind occupied till the dog walks away and all's good. And I'm so proud of her for being so good, and of us for being so patient with her. Her behaving so much better is definitely one of my last month favorite.
Aky's favorite place to sleep.
Moving on to some beauty stuff. There are two things I'd like to mention.
The first on is L'Oréal Paris Brow Artist Genius Kit and I just can't explain how much I love it. I'd been struggling with my eyebrows for a long time before I got my hands on this. I'd be trying to grow them a bit more which I actually kinda succeed in but it still wasn't what I wanted it to be. But then this came along and I just fell in love with it completely after just one time using it. It's so easy to apply. There's a pigmented wax, a powder, two-sided brush and a little tweezer in the package. And the package itself is small and practical so you can basically put it anywhere you want. I have it in my bag wherever I go. You can get it in your local drug store and it's not very expensive. It's just perfect.
The second beauty favorite is Urban Decay Naked Smoky Palette that I got for Christmas from my mum and, oh, I'm so grateful to her! I'd been eyeing Urban Decay Palettes in Sephora for a long time and I'm beyond thrilled that I've actually got my hands on one of these. And this one in particular is just amazing! The whole January I couldn't reach for anything else when it came to my eyeshadows. Even my Zoeva palette went aside for a while. Naked Smoky Palette has just a perfect range of shades! Everything you need for the perfect neutral smoky eye, basically. Warm bronzes, dimensional greys, rich browns, gorgeous taupes and deep black, from mattes and satins to shades with sparkle. And they blend so well! There's also a great brush and a few detailed tutorials inside. The tutorials are really helpful, I've used one when I did my photoshoots and the result was just amazing! The palette might be a bit pricey but, trust me, it's totally worth it!
Concerning fashion, I've got to mention another thing I got for Christmas. And it's this overzise checked blanket scarf from M&S. I've been wearing the hell out of this, especially when it was really cold outside. This scarf is so cosy! And there's so many ways you can style it. When it was really cold, I was basically buried in it as I was so desperate for something to keep me warm. When the temperature raised I just hang it on my neck as a perfect chic accessories.
Another fashion favorite are these black jeggings that I got from Reserved in after-Christmas sales. I just love jeggings so much, in general. And these ones are just amazing. They are so comfortable! As you may already know I did a photoshoot with them and I just love wearing them so much. As they are black and quite simple, you can create so many different looks with them. (And I got them also in acid blue denim version and love those as well. I'm planning to do photoshoot with them in the future so you'll probably see them here soon.)
Now, some TV stuff I've been loving. I have to mention TV show 'Weed'. With Netflix hitting Czech Republic (obviously, we've got it right away), my girlfriend came across this show and after just a few episodes, she was like: "You have to watch it with me. It's so funny!" I gave it a go and yeah, she's totally right! It's so damn funny. We've been watching it all the time since then and we're slowly getting to the end which makes me kinda sad. It's no longer airing, it ended like in 2012. Which is insane, because it's that kind of a show that could go on and on... Forever! But it's also that kind of a show that you can come back to and watch it again and laugh as much as you did the first time. Definitely give it a try!
Second TV show I've actually discovered recently is called 'Episodes' and Matt LeBlanc's in it and I just love me some Joey! I saw some video of him talking about this show on Ellen or something and I though I can definitely try it. I did. And OMG! Guuuuuuys!! It's so funny. Sometimes I'm worried my girlfriend's gonna get annoyed with me for laughing so much all the time while watching it. Also, did I mention... Matt's actually playing himself? Insane! Amazing! Every character is so damn amazing... And funny! I especially love this not really a main character Myra played by Daisy Haggard. I guess the character is supposed to be a bit "simple" or someone may even say stupid, she constantly has this negative facial expression and often does disapproving noices but I mean... It's so funny! You just can't keep a straight face! Daisy is seriously amazing!
Definitely check the bloopers on YouTube. Hilarious!
The best movie of January: The Martian.
Seriously?! Matt Damon?!! Freaking unbelievable! Give that man an Oscar! The movie was quite long but that end!! That end is worth it! I just love happy endings. Who wouldn't?! And Matt Damon?! Seriously?! Oh, I've already said that! No, but really! Unbelievably amazing! And Sean Bean's in it. And he doesn't die! What more can you ask for?!
Favorite music: Okey, let's not go into the whole Celtic Thunder thing, because we all know they're still my favorites. But besides them there are four songs I wanna mention here because I've been listening to them on repeat, basically.
Let's start with Eamonn McCrystal and the song 'Under Your Wings'. I've been getting some likes from Eamonn on Twitter, so I felt like I should really check out some of his stuff. And I'm oh so happy I did. This song is just sooooo beautiful. He's so damn talented and well, let's say it how it is... Handsome!! And he's from Northern Ireland... I rest my case!
I also love Eamonn's version of 'O Holy Night' which is like my all time favorite Christmas song.
Another favorite song is 'Pray for You' by The Swon Brothers. I've been loving them since they were on The Voice but I came across this song just recently and it's so so amazing! I love the message, the lyrics, the video, everything. These guys are just do good! They're going big after The Voice.
Staying in country music... 'Light Me Up' by Hunter Hayes. I've been loving him and his music for a few years already, but you know, Celtic Thunder came along and everything went aside a bit. But in January I came back to Hunter and this song has such a great energy and lyrics! This guy is so talented, seriously. He can play a crazy amount of music instruments. I don't really remember the exact number but it's like 30 or something ridiculous like that. Insane!
Also, you have to hear his song 'Invisible'! It has such a powerful and important message. It actually helped me through some hard times. When you're feeling down, definitely listen to it! What a sweetheart Hunter is! So young and so talented?! Get out!
And last, but not least: 'History' by One Direction. I'm not that crazy about this band as I used to be but I still listen to some of their songs from time to time. And this song is actually pretty cool. Love the melody and the whole message behind it. And the video is kinda sweet.
And that would be all of my January favorites. Let me know in comments what you've been loving this month and I'll talk to you soon (the second January photoshoot will be up in no time, I promise).
Have a lovely day and take care!
Lil' xxx
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Let me tell you a little something about my Thursday.
Me and my girl were both getting up pretty early as she needed to go to see her doctor to get some papers for her new job. I promised to go with her as she still has troubles walking after her recent misunderstanding with stairs.
Anyway... The weather wasn't really good, it wasn't cold though, so that was good. But it looked like it's gonna start raining any minute. Which was unfortunate as I was supposed to have a photoshoot in the afternoon. But hey... It wouldn't have been the first time I did photoshoot in the rain, so I wasn't really worried about that.
It actually started raining a bit just as I was leaving the flat for the shoots in the afternoon (oh, how typical!).
Thank God, Prague is beautiful even in the bad weather. All those kinda gloomy, romantic, medieval-like, narrow streets. To be completely honest with you, sometimes it feels like I'm back in rainy Paris... Maybe I should take my girlfriend for a little walk... When both of her legs are gonna be working properly.
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It's the middle of January and I'm thinking that it's also about the time I'd tell you a little something about my 2015 favorites. There's quite a few things I wanna talk about so let's just get to it, shall we?!
Let's start with the beauty stuff.
I definitely have to mention Rimmed Stay Matte Liquid Mousse Foundation that I've been using for the whole year, basically every day. It's just that good! It's not really "liquidy" so it's easy to apply, it covers all my spots very well and it lasts for the whole day easily. I actually got to try two shades before I found the perfect one matching my skin color so I can tell, even though I'm not very in favour of that, it would probably be perfect for contouring. And at the top of all that, it's not very expensive so it's totally affordable.
Another beauty favorite is a bronzer, specifically Essence Sun Club Blondes. It's not expensive and it last very long. I bought one maybe even more than a year ago and I still haven't run out. You don't need to use much of it and it gives you a very nice color without looking unnatural. It also has quite a range of shades so there's always the perfect one for you skin tone.
Next thing is my all-time favorite mascara. I'd gone through so many before I found the perfect one. And it's NYC Big Bold 24H Mascara. The applicator is just perfect!
My next beauty favorite is an eyeshadow palette 'Love is a story' by Zoeva. With confidence I can tell that it's definitely the best beauty thing I own right now. It has such a chic and sophisticated color range. It's inspired by the make-up of the early '60s and movie stars with the classic color variety of brown, teal, violett and grey. The nude/brown shadows together with the shimmery bronze one are perfect for every day look and I've been definitely using those ones the most, but violett and teal tones are really great for the night out. You'll be the star of the party! And the palette itself looks really cute. And it won't ruin your wallet neither.
My favorite lipstick of 2015 was Maybelline New York Color Sensation in shade 422 Coral Tonic. It's such a vibrant color and I just love wearing it so much. Coral is one of my favorite colors so this lipstick was a must have for me, for sure. And it lasts really long!
Then there are two perfumes: Roberto Cavalli's Just with a nice sweet fragrance and Jimmy Choo's Exotic (the name says it all!). I just love wearing them. And my girlfriend loves them on me... That's basically all I have to say.
Moving on to bath stuff, there are two things I've been using that I just love and wanna mention them here.
First is Shivon Soap. I won't say much about it here because I've already wrote about it in this article so go give it a quick read to find out more. Now I just say that it's the best soap I've ever used in a bath. And it's 100% natural. And handmade. And Irish! What else could you need?!
Second thing is from Oriflame, from their 'Discover' line of bath products, and it's 'Parisian Delight' body scrub. And it smells like lavender! My skin has never been better, seriously! I feel always so fresh, getting out from the shower after using this. It just smells like heaven, reminds me of holiday in Provence.
Now, let's move on to some fashion pieces.
Definitely have to mention Fashion Code Clutch from Zara that I just love. It's quite small and perfect for a little runs around the town. It's just for a wallet, a phone and a few necessary bits and pieces. And it's so chic!
Next on the list is Keith Harkin Anchor Hat that I got in grey color, though I definitely will be buying it in some different colors too in the future because I just love it so much. It's basically adjustable, snap back baseball cap with moisture absorbing sweatband inside. I just love that nautical vibe it has thanks to that cute picture of an anchor and a little braid up front. And it freaking came signed by Keith Harkin! Duh! Best thing ever! Go to see this article to find out more about Harkin Headquarters and who's behind it and stuff.
Moving on to the next famous guy: Adam Levine. I managed to get my hands on three things from his fashion collection: cropped shirt in a Hawaiian style, stripped black and white pencil skirt and the third thing which I'm putting into my favorites is this cute cross necklace that I've been wearing basically the whole summer. It has kinda boohoo vibe to it so it's just perfect for the summer. But is looks damn good with fancy dress too.
Now I wanna mention the brand called Aeropostale. I found them when I was looking for a new watch to buy. And oh my... The watch they have! So so so beautiful! I almost bought all of them because I just couldn't decide which one to choose. In the end I went with white-gold one with a cute flower detail. And I also got and alphabetic rings set and a cool ear cuff.
I'd also like to mention this Marks & Spencer ankle shoes. I bought them for my trip to Ireland and they are just perfect. I love the color, the fact that they are actually slip-ons, and they are so comfortable. They were great for walking the streets of Dublin as well as the four-hour walk along the coast on muddy/rocky paths. And they are NOT that expensive!
Talking about fashion, I feel like I should mention a brand called Beautiful Halo that I got to meet quite closely in 2015. And there's no words to describe how much I love it and the people who stand behind it. Guys, check them out! They are not expensive and they have amazing stuff!
Now, interior-wise, there's one thing I'd like to mention. And it's an IKEA candle called SINNLIG. It's in a little cute glass, it's red and it smells like strawberries. And I just love that smell! Seriously, if you're planning to visit your local IKEA, don't leave without this candle. If you're not very fond of strawberries, they have this candle in many other colors/smells. I also got an orange one and a green apple one. And they're all amazing.
Moving on to some random bits and pieces I've been loving in 2015.
My favorite book was definitely Jeremy Clarkson's 'The Top Gear Years' which is just hilarious! I love his humor so much! Though, I've got to say... Maybe not the best thing to read on a subway... For some reason, people stare when you laugh that much!
Next thing is Kayla Itsines' Bikini Body Guide that I've been using the whole summer. And it worked! And I actually really enjoyed it. I wrote about it in this article so if you wanna know more, go read it. I really got into a better shape just after two months of using it. Now I'm getting back to it because... You know, Christmas!
Get the guides here.
Also, concerning my workout, I have to mention New Yorker's line of active wear.
They had really amazing stuff in 2015. Especially sport bras - very well adjustable, front closure, comfortable, in great vibrant colors. Perfect for jogging and all kinds of working out (I wore it for my first crossfit lesson).
Favorite thing to watch? Definitely Zoella! Obviously, I watched her vlogmas and 24 days of Zoella and I absolutely loved it. It totally got me into the holiday spirit. But I've been watching her a lot during the whole year. Platonically in love with her, duh! I've been also watching Tanya Burr and SACCONEJOLYs a lot, but Zoella is still my all-time favorite youtuber.
I also have to mention new Star Wars movie which I'd been excited to see for a long time. And I just loved it so freaking much! Though, I'm still not even Han Solo's death.
Favorite music.
Well, well... We all know what I'm gonna say now... A few months into 2015 I discovered Celtic Thunder and absolutely, totally, 100% fell in love with their music. They've made me find the passion for Irish music and I'm oh so grateful to them for that. After just a few weeks of listening to them I'd set a goal to visit Ireland. And I did. All in one year. 2015 was a great year! So to finish this article I have to say: Ireland, Dublin, is definitely the best place I've ever visited. I had a great time and I'm definitely going back there in the future. Read more about my trip here.
And to wrap this up, I'm gonna send a big THANK YOU to my girlfriend for being by my side in 2015 and supporting me in everything I was doing even though it wasn't always easy. I couldn't asks for a better person to share my life with. I love you! xxx
Have a great day, my friends, and the best of luck in 2016 to all of you!
