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Karlified

2012-01-19T14:50:00.003+01:00

Howdy dear readers!

The weekend is clooooooose :o)
I don`t know about you, but knowing tomorrow is gonna be Friday makes me REALLY happy!
What a week...

While browsing through the internet today, I found something hilarious:

Now we all can look like my dear Karl Lagerfeld!

How?

Just get "Karlified"! With this App:

NET-A-PORTER KARL
By THE NET-A-PORTER GROUP LIMITED
To celebrate the launch of Karl by Karl Lagerfeld, available exclusively at NET-A-PORTER.COM from January 25, they’ve created a very special app:

I sure Karliefied myself already.... a couple of times :oD

If you want to, e-mail me your pics and I´ll post them on here!

Twenty years ago the average fashion model weighed 8% less than the average woman.

2012-01-17T13:31:00.002+01:00

Today she weighs 23% less...

Open publication - Free publishing - More 16

„This commercial isn’t real, neither are society’s standards of beauty.“

2012-01-13T09:12:00.002+01:00

Fotoshop by Adobé from Jesse Rosten on Vimeo.

AWESOME!

There are days, and then there are blue days…

2012-01-11T14:23:00.000+01:00

Not feeling well today.

No, actually feeling really BLAH`N`BLUE!!!!

But while browsing through the awesome world wide web, i found THIS on HERE:

10 things to wear on blue days:

Fashion isn’t going to save the world, it’s not going to solve problems, but looking good helps you feel good, and that’s a step.

Flattering clothes: It may be natural to want to lounge around in your velor tracksuit, or wear that comfy dress that looks like a muumuu but lately, I’ve been feeling that wearing elegant and flattering clothes helps me feel better about my relentless body issues.
Cheery colors. “When you’re feeling blue wear red lipstick” or anything red for that matter. It’s one the most flattering colors for me. What ever your power color is, whether it be turquoise or pale pink, you know what it is, so wear it.
Before getting dressed, check the weather report. It sounds obvious, but there are so many times I went out the door without doing that. The last thing you want to add to your list is getting caught in the rain with no umbrella, or wearing a cashmere sweater on a cloudy but otherwise hot day.
Well-fitted clothing a bit of stretch. Weight normally fluctuates during the course of the day due to water retention and how much one eats, so wearing clothes that have a little give will keep you from going down that “I feel fat” route.
Make up that highlights your best features, for some that’s lipstick, for others eyes or cheekbones
A pair of smart and sassy low-heeled shoes or flats. Be nice to your feet today
Wear a gift… from someone you love, this will make you think of all the people who love you.
Wear something with a nice story attached to it, like an unexpected score from a thrift store, or the skirt you wore at your graduation, this will remind you of happier days.
Pretty underwear… if you can’t wear nice clothes on the outside, you might as well wear something nice underneath.
Dress for the mood you wish to have. Abraham Lincoln said ” Most folks are as happy as they make up their minds to be.” Which may have been the reason he got shot, but none the less, he’s right. If you look happy on the outside, you just might start to feel happy on the inside.

Those are just the things you can wear, there are many things to do… like take a walk, or eat a slice of chocolate cake. The blues aren’t only natural, and happen to everyone, but they are also temporary.

Thank you, Jennine, for making my day :)

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Vote! Vote! Vote!

2012-01-06T09:38:00.001+01:00

My friend Sarah from SOPHIASA entered Hypeed´s Wool Tights contest!
Click on the pic below and VOTE ;)
Thank you! <3

sophia006 from United States

Cause seriously, she´s the best :)

2012: The Resolutions! (Yep!)

2012-01-03T16:41:00.000+01:00

Source: helloagaingirls.com via Joy on Pinterest

While commenting on my friend Sarah´s blogpost, I thought I should put my new year´s resolutions on here, too ;)

1) Being happy
2) Stay healthy
3) Pray more and do more Bible studies (I seriously have to find a church round here...)
4) Get the effin Green Card and move to Cali
5) Curse less ;D
6) Keep the workouts going (that´s part of point 2 I guess)
7) Don´t turn 30 (that´s impossible, i know, 6 more months to go...)
8) Fall in love (my horoscope says I get engaged this fall.... ummmhmmmm)
9) Stay in touch with the people I love (I was a bad friend since I moved in March)
10) Beat my own score of 24 in 3pt shot on Wii Sports Resort

Source: lilacsaloon.com via Megan on Pinterest

One of these days... // Pinterest findings

2012-01-03T11:06:00.000+01:00

Howdy!

Ugh, today is one of these days... I cought a cold just around christmas and still suffering. 2 nights in a row the fever went up to 103F, sleeping impossible. Yesterday was back-to-work day for me...

I feel shitty and the part that is bothering me the most: I look shitty, too. Red nose, teary eyes, weird hair, pale skin... Isn´t it enough to be ill? Why does it always come with scarecrow-lookalike?

Plus: I was making great progress in my daily workout routine before christmas. Another "Murphy´s Law": As soon as everything works out great, a cold/slipped disc/...(tbc) kicks your butt and you feel as if you have to start aaaaaall over again... I wanna do more Zumba, go for a run! Do some more "Be A Knockout With Kendra" (best workout DVD ever by the way!).

But no, after laying in bed 80% of my days off during the holidays, I´m back at the office and dreaming about the stuff I could AND WILL DO as soon as I´m ok again.

I´m making good progress in eating healthier though! Ok, me and my sis went to Burger King´s New Year´s Day, but a cheat every once in a while is ok.

I found this awesome broccoli recipe yesterday and gave it a try for dinner right away. I left out the garlic though (when it comes to garlic my inner vampire seems to come out :o/)

Try it! You´ll love it!

The Amateur Gourmet >>CLICK!<<

OK, gotta go back to work now ;o)

Here go some Pinterest findigs I feel like sharing with you guys:

Source: sophiasa.blogspot.com via S on Pinterest

Source: thesartorialist.com via Marisol on Pinterest

Source: Uploaded by user via Sara on Pinterest

Source: Uploaded by user via Marianne on Pinterest

Source: tumblr.com via Gian on Pinterest

Source: goingglamwithgigi.blogspot.com via Dana on Pinterest

Source: Uploaded by user via Gabrielle on Pinterest

Source: babaloud.com via Kara on Pinterest

Source: 9laughs.com via Josh on Pinterest

Source: etsy.com via Marissa on Pinterest

Source: fashnberry.com via Marisa on Pinterest

Bye Bye 2011! Hello 2012!

2012-01-02T13:27:00.000+01:00

2011 was FULL of drastic changes for me... But good ones:

Cheers to a wonderful 2012! Let´s see what happens this year ;)

Jeremy Scott Says Happy Holidays!

2011-12-22T21:55:00.001+01:00

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Oh and Snoop Dogg has something to say, too ;)

SOTD: Look At Me Now // Who said that white girls couldn't rap??

2011-12-21T19:12:00.000+01:00

This is hillarious, hey but this chick is quick!

A few reasons why I L-O-V-E S-A-L-E (today: on hm.com)

2011-12-20T21:21:00.005+01:00

all mine :oD

Have a good day! Oh and don´t forget to enter Sarah´s giveaway!

>>CLICK!<<

A Christmas Giveaway from sophiasa!

2011-12-19T16:46:00.001+01:00

My dear friend Sarah is having a giveaway on her blog!!! Don´t miss the chance to win these cute Freshwater pearl and chain fringe earrings!

And you even have the chance to win this second pair of earrings, too!

Just go ahead now, visit SOPHIASA!! I´m keeping my fingers crossed for you guys!

Open to U.S. and Canada only.

Featured on Nylon

2011-12-13T08:24:00.003+01:00

After 1.5 years of waiting (and actually forgetting I even sent my pic there), Faran from Nylon featured my graffiti pic on the blog:

Giveaway!

2011-12-12T13:33:00.002+01:00

Marie from ***All Things Marie*** is having an international giveaway on here blog!

You can win a 100$ shopbop giftcard! Go check it out and enter!

I won my first giveaway :)

2011-12-08T12:36:00.001+01:00

Thank you soooooooo much, dear Gabrielle from

paperplanes and maryjanes, one of my all time favorite blogs!

Make sure to check it out and become a follower :)

I was the lucky winner of the "Shabby Apple" giveaway!

What I´ve won??? The unbelievable cute Waimea dress! I hope it fits :D if not I´m gonna go on a even tougher diet!!

Santa´s Baby

2011-12-05T20:24:00.001+01:00

Guess who was a good girl??? ME THAT IS!

Tonight is "Nikolaus Abend" in germany, means: Santa Clause is coming to town and brings little gifts to all the children, who were nice during the past year,

Yea I know, it´s kind of confusing since Santa is coming on christmas!? Well not over here. In germany "Nikolaus" (Santa Clause) is coming on the night of December 5th. And on Christmas Night (December 24th) the CHRISTKIND is bringing us our christmas gifts.... I think it´s an angel-like girly thingy with blonde locks and stuff.... It should be little Jesus though. That´s what the name means. But.... I don´t know :D

See, even I am confused! I´m german but american by heart. I just celebrate everything that´s coming up during the next weeks and whoever wants to bring me gifts: go ahead!

OK, so tonight "Nikolaus" came. As every year for 29 years, I didn´t see him. Oh wait, that was a lie. I saw him 3 years in a row when he came to my childhood home when I was about 6-9 years old. BUT: the second time he came over all dressed up and stuff I figured out it was a local guy who ususally took care of the fire drenchers in all the homes during the year... I saw the rubber band holding his beard. Sad day.

So I´ve never seen the real Nikolaus.

Today after work I was invited to my sister´s place. We had dinner with my 3 year old nephew and were waiting for Nikolaus to arrive... Maaaaan, he took his time this year!! But while we were playing with Playmobil at my nephew´s room, the doorbell rang! Exciting!! The little boy was soooo scared and excited at the same time!

But when we arrived at the door, there were only the gifts and a few candles waiting for us. No Nikolaus.... Missed him again!!! My nephew looked kinda relieved though :oD guess he was really scared.

So....there were the gifts. And then I heard my sis say "Oh, this one is for Anni!" and I was like "What?!"

Ha! I got a wonderful gift PLUS tons of sweets!!!

I don´t know how Nikolaus knew I wanted this dress, since it was only me and my sis at H&M last saturday ;) - but this is what I got!! I love it and I think it looks extra good with my newlybrunette hair!

This is the pic from the H&M website - I will do my best to make a real outfit post soon though!

Besides the dress, I got this wonderful and supercute necklace!

I´m so happy and it was such a HUGE surprise :) (thanks, sis!!!! <3)

So now I´ll enjoy a bit more time at home, relaxing on the couch in my PJs and having a few pieces of this:

Good night everyone! And be nice :oD cause it pays off!

xoxo

The Top 10 Beauty Trends // Spring 2012

2011-12-05T13:04:00.001+01:00

via style.com

A walk in the park

2011-12-04T16:52:00.001+01:00

Happy sunday everyone!

The weather is crazy over here.... It´s way too warm for december and now raining for 3 (?) days straight.

I decided to take a break from being lazy though, got dressed and went for a walk in the park!


Boots // Deichmann, Leggins // Telly Weijl, Shorts // H&M, Baseball Shirt // H&M, Cardigan // Primark, Jacket // New Yorker, Gloves & Hat // H&M

And nope, these pics are not retouched at all... That´s as light as it got outside today :( really depressing.

Did you realize something about me that DRAMATICALLY changed? ;)

Have a cozy sunday everyone!

xoxo

P.S.: I´m gonna be a guest blogger for sophiasa´s fit friday soon :) so stay tuned!

This and that... but HEALTHY

2011-11-20T18:34:00.001+01:00

Happy sunday!!

Hope everyone had a great weekend!

I didn´t do much... Wanted to go kickboxing saturday morning, walked over to the dojo, just to find out it got canceled :o/

So I walked back home and stopped by at my sister´s place for a coffee. She came up with that GREAT idea to go to a spa. AND: she invited me since I´m kinda broke again (will this ever end? LOL)

We´ve had 4 really relaxing hours.... Sauna, steam bath... I felt sooooo good afterwards!

This is where we went:

Lately I´m trying to live a more healthy lifestyle. And: I feel so much better!

A huge step for me was, to drink less coffee. I used to have about 6-10 cups a day. Now I just have ONE (2 max.!) in the morning. That´s it. At work I just have tea now (ginger & lemon, green tea, chamomile...). I never thought it would change anything, but I have much more energy!

Eating: I´m trying to eat more clean. In a nutshell, eating clean is the practice of eating whole, natural foods such as fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and complex carbohydrates. An easy way to remember if a food is clean is: "if man made it, don't eat it."

A person that eats clean generally practices the following:

Eliminates refined sugar
Cooks healthy meals
Packs healthy meals
Makes healthy choices when dining out
Drinks a lot of water
Eats 5-6 small meals per day
Eliminates alcoholic beverages (or significantly limits it)
Always eats breakfast

I´m not a breakfast person, so that´s a tough part for me... The healthy cooking is fun though. And it is really relaxing to get home after a long and stressful day at work and start chopping veggies and read recipes and cook. My fave meal (as you could probably see in my last post) is baked Hokkaido... It is easy, quick and tastes soooo good!

All you need is a small Hokkaido pumpkin. Cut it in slices and lay it on a baking plate. Cut some onions and put them on there, too. Drip a little bit of oil (I´m using soy oil over here) on each slice, a bit salt, pepper and cumin. Put it in the oven for about 30 minutes at around 200°C (about 390F). DONE! Yummmmmmmmy!!

Raw - ready to be baked ;o)

Done!

Besides eating healthier, I work out more, too. But I´ll let you know about my workouts in my next post :o)

Have a great sunday night!!!

xoxo

Dinner

2011-11-13T18:15:00.000+01:00

Red Curry Chicken // Brown Rice // Oven- Pumpkin and Onions :)

Cozy Saturday

2011-11-12T15:39:00.001+01:00

Howdy!

I know - it´s been a while since the last outfit post. Finally I feel more comfortable with my body again so i decided I might give it a try.

It´s REALLY cold outside today. So I didn´t do much, yet, besides cleaning my windows (yes, I did!) and going to the grocery store with my sis and nephew.

Maybe I´ll join them going outside later though. I need some more fresh air!

My Outfit

Boots // No Name

Leggings // H&M

Shirt // ONLY

Purse // Promod

Cardigan // Orsay

I usually NEVER EVER put a foot into that store (Orsay) cause most of the stuff looks cheap and is weird fabric that makes you stink sweaty just by looking at it. But one day I joined one of my friends going in there and found this Cardigen for about 10 Euro at the SALE section. I love it since it looks different. And it keeps me warm :)

I wear it at home a lot, too. Just to be cuddled up while doing chores or watching TV: It was worth the money.

I hope y'all enjoy your weekend!! Be safe!

xoxo

Happy Veterans Day to all the Veterans & active Military members!

2011-11-11T19:18:00.001+01:00

Thank you all for your service! Enjoy your day!

Happy Veterans Day to all the Veterans & active Military members! von anni-s, studded booties enthaltend

I wish I had.....

2011-11-10T20:38:00.001+01:00

Timberland Women’s Earthkeepers® Rudston Waterproof Pull-On Boot

Gina Tricot - Tindra knitted cardigan

Gina Tricot - Dilba jacket

Gina Tricot - Maja Bag Roasted Pepper

CULTURE CHANEL exhibition in Beijing, China

2011-11-09T20:12:00.000+01:00

The CULTURE CHANEL exhibition opens from November 5th until December 13th 2011 at the National Art Museum of China (NAMOC) in Beijing, China.

The National Art Museum of China (NAMOC) in Beijing, China.

The exhibition reveals through 400 artworks and documents, the links and connections between Mademoiselle Chanel and the greatest artists of her time, as well as the permanent creative dialogue between different eras and inspirations, that have given shape to the brand's aesthetic concepts.

Jean-Louis Froment, Curator of the exhibition

CHANEL's ambassadress Anna Mouglalis

Actress Yao Chen

CHANEL's ambassadress Zhou Xun.

CHANEL's ambassadress Zhou Xun at the exhibition.

CHANEL's ambassadress Anna Mouglalis at the exhibition.


CHANEL's ambassadress Anna Mouglalis and Jean-Louis Froment, Curator of the exhibition

via: CHANEL facebook page

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2011-11-08T21:05:00.002+01:00

ANREALAGE 2011-12 A/W COLLECTION

Grapefruitprincess ReLoaded

Karlified

Twenty years ago the average fashion model weighed 8% less than the average woman.

„This commercial isn’t real, neither are society’s standards of beauty.“

There are days, and then there are blue days…

Vote! Vote! Vote!

2012: The Resolutions! (Yep!)

One of these days... // Pinterest findings

Bye Bye 2011! Hello 2012!

Jeremy Scott Says Happy Holidays!

SOTD: Look At Me Now // Who said that white girls couldn't rap??﻿

A few reasons why I L-O-V-E S-A-L-E (today: on hm.com)

A Christmas Giveaway from sophiasa!

Featured on Nylon

Giveaway!

I won my first giveaway :)

Santa´s Baby

The Top 10 Beauty Trends // Spring 2012

A walk in the park

This and that... but HEALTHY

Dinner

Cozy Saturday

Happy Veterans Day to all the Veterans & active Military members!

I wish I had.....

Timberland Women’s Earthkeepers® Rudston Waterproof Pull-On Boot

Gina Tricot - Tindra knitted cardigan

Gina Tricot - Dilba jacket

Gina Tricot - Maja Bag Roasted Pepper

CULTURE CHANEL exhibition in Beijing, China

PX

SOTD: Look At Me Now // Who said that white girls couldn't rap??