Lady Croissant

Pantone 19-3935 Deep Cobalt

2012-02-24T07:00:00.000+01:00

"Shall I catch a shooting star?
Shall I bring it where you are?
If you want me to, I will."

Esther Phillips - If You Love Me

Pantone 15-2706 Violet Ice

2012-02-22T07:00:00.000+01:00

How many rabbits?

24 hours in Afghanistan

2012-02-20T07:00:00.001+01:00

"The opposite of love is not hate, it's indifference."

- Elie Wiesel

A week ago, the Nobel Peace Center had an amazing exhibition opening entitles "24 hours in Afghanistan". The idea was quite simple: the center was open for 24 hours non-stop, no entrance fee and an impressive program.

'IN AFGHANISTAN shows different aspects of a country we have heard much about,

without really knowing much.'

In addition to the beautiful exhibition InAfghanistan, you could attend short conferences, get your hands tattooed, give your blood or watch movies. If you have five minutes, please watch Sleeping Soldiers, it's worth a thousand stars.

Be curious, click here.

Eleven Things

2012-02-18T00:11:00.001+01:00

For you.

1. What is your earliest childhood memory?
Probably this.

2. Did you ever eat or drink anything in the store and paid for it later, instead of the other way around?
I did once, I was really thirsty.

3. If you could have any animal as a pet, what would it be?
A polar bear.

4. What would the title of your biography be called?
Dunno. Ask my biographer.

5. If you could be anyone else for one day, who would you pick?
Robyn.

6. Do you have any party tricks up your sleeve?
Yep! The Sandwich Dance!

7. Are you a sweet or savory type?
Cheese & Vino.

8. Growing up did you have a special item you were really attached too?
Yep. Who doesn't?

9. Are you good at remembering your dreams?
Nope.

10. Do you breath air in, out or both ways when you whistle?
Both. I also have a fantastic whistle.

11. Do you give names to inanimate objects you own?
Yep. My MacBook is Charlie Brown, my iPhone is Snoopy
and my external hard drive is Linus Van Pelt.

[Time Machine] London

2012-02-15T06:30:00.000+01:00

Truth is I was very disappointed when I saw the result of the two rolls I took back in September and November. Very few of them came out nice, they're very grainy and blurry and *insert sigh* I'm still a bit mad at my DianaMini.

Full set here.

Be a whistleblower for peace

2012-02-13T06:00:00.000+01:00

www.fallingwhistles.com

Harlequin Bear

2012-02-10T07:00:00.000+01:00

Hi. I'm in love.

Harlequin Bear Brooch by SketchInc

It's the little things:

• Monki has a scarf named after me.

• 10 ways social media is transforming our world.

• Listening to: Pennyweight's mixtape.

Loved:

• Susie's inventory.

• Diana's post about books.

• A colour matching game.

To-Do List:

• DIY - glitter shoes.

• DIY - embroidered jumper.

• DIY - neon necklace.
• Paint my desk.

• Read, read, read.

Done:

• Double Tumblr Make-Over!

Lady Croissant's Tumblr & Salmer fra Kjøkkenet

• Ada's been in Rio, Brazil.

10 things I'd like to do every day.

2012-02-08T06:00:00.000+01:00

Rabbit Brooch • Tutu • Fifi Lapin

1; Use an hour or so just to have a big mama breakfast.

2; Get a good hug.

3; Wear bold lipstick.

4; Blow soap bubbles.

5; Learn something new.

6; Dance, dance, dance.

7; Smile.

8; Laugh.

9; Make someone smile.

10; Make someone laugh.

See: Bianca's list.

Banana !!!

2012-02-06T07:00:00.000+01:00

Have you watched Despicable Me yet?

No?

You should.

I was told Agnes (the lovely girl in the first video)

and I are twins... Somehow it makes sense:

BANGS + UNICORNS!!!

(takk Carola!)

The Fashionary

2012-02-02T07:00:00.001+01:00

I've never called my blog a fashion blog intentionally. There are real fashion bloggers out there, they know what they talk about and do a great job documenting the latest trends. I would never compare my blog to theirs.

I didn't have much style as a teenager and I wouldn't say I was interested in my own style before I turned 18. Leaving home to study in a bigger city was probably the trigger. All of a sudden, I lived 5 minutes from one the longest shopping streets in Europe. After only two years in Bordeaux, I had changed drastically. It took me years before finding what I wanted my style to be and feeling confident about it. It was a long and tricky process but I've learned a lot along the way and that's the reason why I felt like starting this blog and documenting my style and inspiration.

I followed Paris Fashion Week for years while I still lived in France, I would watch the shows on TV and read articles in the magazine my mom bought every Sunday. I remember Kenzo & Ungaro initiating my love for color. And then I moved to Oslo and had to start from scratch. Learning about Scandinavian designers wasn't exactly my priority but eventually I caught up. I went to Fashion Night Out in New York with Jacob and had a blast. Laetitia (aka Mademoiselle Robot) came to Oslo and took me to Fashion Week and I didn't feel like I didn't belong. Fam Irvoll's show convinced me Fashion could (and should) be fun.

However I never felt I knew enough about Fashion. See: Fashion with a big F, scary. I am very interested in style and clothes and shoes and glasses but without caring much for names and labels.

And then I found out about Fashionary.

BAM BAM BAM

The name 'Fashionary' comes from Fashion + Dictionary + Diary. And only this sounds like perfection to me. It's a sketchbook combined with quasi-exhaustive fashion information and figure templates. I'm still brainstorming about how to make most out of these templates without ruining them but I already know I want to go through the dictionary from A to Z.

Here's the list of contents:

• Measurement Tools

• Brands Index

• Books & Bookmarks

• Body Measurement

• Patterns & Flat Drawings

• Specs Sheets

• Fabric Dictionary

• Colour & Printing

• Laundry Labels

• Seams & Stiches

• Typography & Boards

• Fashion Events

I'll make sure to post some of the templates once I've customized them. Can't wait to get started!

Just a minute ...

2012-01-30T07:00:00.000+01:00

... in January.

The Rapture - How Deep Is Your Love

Watching... The Godfather.

Listening... to 'In the Grace of your Love' by The Rapture.

Reading... not as fast as I wish.

Buying... imaginary shoes (i.e. making wishlists)

Drinking... Moroccan mint tea.

Looking... for a new flat.

Loving... SLEEPING.

Find me here:

Twitter • Flickr • Pinterest

Lomography • Tumblr • Bloglovin

The White Lightning Combo

2012-01-23T07:00:00.000+01:00

Handmade by Yokoo

Portrait - Etsy Shop

Pantone 16-1255 Russet Orange

2012-01-19T07:00:00.000+01:00

Personal Uniform:

Skirt + Lace Top + Cardigan

I finally purchased a mirror (!) which makes it easier to snap outfit photos on my way out the door. In other news, I cut my hair a week ago, I wear A LOT of blush in a vain attempt to look like a doll and I eat an apple a day. Bazinga!

[Oh Hello Oslo] January is Magic

2012-01-16T07:00:00.000+01:00

An Experiment in Simplicity - Part Three: Don't Let Clutter Get Back In

2012-01-09T06:30:00.000+01:00

A little while ago, I mentioned getting rid of the mess...

I know it didn't look messy at all to most of you but in my quest for minimalism, this part of my bedroom was driving me nuts. Ok, maybe not nuts but I sure didn't like the way my necklaces were displayed and my bookshelf was full of stuff. Stuff. Even though it was full of things I liked, it was full of things I never used simply because I had forgotten about most of them. The more you have, the less you see what you have.

I gave books away, I discarded bags of paper - brochures, pages, articles - I had been keeping ever since I moved in. I couldn't believe how much clutter I had around. I had no idea getting rid of it would make such a difference. I took everything out, reorganized all of it and I can now see what I have and make better use of it. I found out I don't want to have many books. I want books that inspire me, books that I actually read and even reread.

1. Paris versus New York • 50 exercices pour les paresseuses • This is not a book.
2. Nesting Dolls (used as jewel boxes) & Make-Up.
3. Fashionary & Juniper Girls.
4. Books, Moleskines & The Circus Club.
5. Ada's Sisters and Snow Globes.
6. Books & Nesting Dolls... again.

• Read: Closet Resolutions by Little Tin Soldier.

• Listen: Hearts by I Break Horses.

• Watch: The Artist with Jean Dujardin.

♡ Bonus ♡

Just a minute ...

2011-12-27T16:00:00.000+01:00

... in December.

Watching... Yoyo by Pierre Etaix.
Reading... Mighty Be Our Powers by Leymah Gbowee.
Getting... a pink skipping rope from my mom for Christmas.
Wearing... Christmas socks.

Attending... the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony, highlight of my year.

♡

Find me here:

Twitter - Flickr - Pinterest

Lomography - Tumblr - Bloglovin

Joyeux Noël!

2011-12-23T07:00:00.000+01:00

You + Me = ♡

2011-12-16T08:30:00.000+01:00

You might have heard of Google's decision to cancel Google Friend Connect - I honestly don't really care as I've been using Bloglovin' for years. However I don't want to lose all 226 of you using Google's toy and if you're looking for a good (better) blog reader, I'd definitely recommend Bloglovin'.

Otherwise, you can always subscribe by email...
(have a look at the right sidebar)

And in other news...

Going home to France in five days!

Happy + Excited + Impatient

xoxox

Adeline

Handmade Portrait: Yokoo

2011-12-12T21:00:00.000+01:00

Just ordered The White Lightning Combo,
I fear no winter.

Pantone 19-4305 Pirate Black

2011-12-09T07:00:00.000+01:00

Shoes - Urban Outfitters

Tights & Dress - Monki

Rabbit Ring - Me & Zena

Klaxon - Christmas gift from my brother

Pantone 18-2120 Honeysuckle

2011-12-07T07:00:00.000+01:00

Skirt & Jumper - Monki

Glasses & Collar - H&M

Deer - Urban Outfitters

Pantone 14-0848 Mimosa

2011-12-05T07:00:00.000+01:00

Jumper & Necklace - H&M

Skirt - Monki

Shoes - Jeffrey Campbell

Lips - Violetta by Mac

Btw, the mess behind me is all gone.
I might do a post about it... someday.

I ♡ London

2011-12-01T17:30:00.000+01:00

Full set here.

In London...

I fell in love with Portobello Road,

I drank a lot of tea and not that much coffee,

I had cupcakes for the first time,

I sat on a red bus,

I got scared because it drove on the wrong side of the road,

I took photos of red telephone booths,

I bought nesting dolls,

I went analog and came back with two rolls to process.

Merci Laetitia!

xoxox

I am a Monki Girl

2011-11-29T22:55:00.001+01:00

Guess who's featured on page 7!!!

Click click click!

Just a minute ...

2011-11-28T07:00:00.000+01:00

... in November.

Watching... Pina. Magic.
Listening... to this song again and again and again.
Buying... a cape, awesome tights and a few Christmas gifts.
Drinking... pistachio milkshake.
Wearing... purple nail polish with glitter top coat.
Going to... Copenhagen & London!!!!!!!!
Loving... this, more than words can ever tell.

"Dance, dance... otherwise, we are lost"

- Pina Bausch.