Cheers to a great weekend

Cheers to the last day in July! What are your plans for the weekend? Lately, I can't get enough of dim sum and pho soup - even in the hot weather, so tonight we are meeting friends for an Asian-food feast. Besides that, tomorrow I'm going for a body art class that is a mix between yoga, meditation and Pilates. Wishing everyone a jolly good next two days and I will see you back here on Monday morning. Fancy going down the internet rabbit hole? Enjoy!

A letter from yogis to non yogis.

Need a breather? This post will do the trick :)

10 wines to drink with ice cream.

Men and flowers.

Could you have a part-time life?

Brilliant!

Dreamy French flat.

Coffee granita, everyday, all day long...

Ha!

10 healthy living books to read this summer.

A fascinating etiquette tip.

Avocado cheesecake? Yes, please!

Another pretty half-up hairdo.

This is what your favourite ice-cream flavour says about you :)

How to bring a dying house plant back from the brink.

Scary and incredible!

How to create a capsule wardrobe.

An unspooling...

And fancy a blast from the past?
- Four years ago tomorrow.
- Three years ago today.
- Two years ago today.
- One years ago today.

P.S: How about a bit of chit-chat? Join me on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and even Pinterest.

(Photo via Beauty Devoted)

This Week's Gems

The only shirt you need this summer. It's a keeper:)...

On my birthday wish list: One of those sassy cuff rings...

This hair rinse looks and sounds amazing...

The perfect everyday necklace!...

The pants to see the world in:)...

Those half moon earrings would look great with a top knot and geek-chic glasses:)...

Aww...

How awesome is this cuff earring?...

The cutest little mugs...

And speaking of cuffs, this one is stunning, isn't it?...

Stunners...

Love!...

Oh, I need one of those market backpacks in my life!...

Must smell amazing!

Everything about this dress makes me swoon:)...

Happy Friday, loves! What caught your eye this week? Any great finds or buys?

 P.S: Fancy more gems?

(Top image by Lydia and Emilie, 3rd image by/via Farisia Thang)

What unconditional love looks like...

Oh my goodness, this little story just made my day! A little over a week ago, David and Sarah got the call that all families who want to adopt wait for. They were told they have a match and they should pack their bags immediately and catch a plane to Florida to meet their new baby daughter. They asked Sarah’s best friend, Kristen to join them to capture the first meeting on film. By Wednesday afternoon this little cutie was officially theirs…

How special, right? Love all around!

P.S: Parenthood is about love, not genetics.
P.P.S: Blended, and what's your perfect number?

(via Daily Mail)

Lithuania and Croatia From Above

It’s always fun to see how our world looks from above, don’t you think? Karolis Janulis travels across Europe and brilliantly snaps birds-eye view photos whenever he can. His feed is swoonworthy - so if you fancy a dash of travel lust (from above), have a peek or two:)

P.S:Bird's view of NYC and rooftopping.
P.P.S: Also, airing out Miami style and flying over LA.

(via Bored Panda)

Awkward Vacation Photos

Giggle! How about a little mid-week smile to get us through this week?

I bet we all have an awkward family vacation photo that we wish could get lost somewhere, don’t we? For me, those holiday fails are an essential part of my childhood memories. I have probably a dozen snapshots that used to make me blush, but nowadays they just amuse me.  I've got one where I’m covered in chickenpox spots while wearing the biggest hair pom-pom the world have ever seen:)

So when this morning I stumbled upon this website full of awkward family vacation photos, I knew I had to share. Go on, crack a smile! :)

P.S: Also, the universal family, a few stylish families and Skype family reunions.
P.P.S: Plus, ubuntu - I am because we are.

(via Daily Mail)

Dress The Rainbow

Blush 

Coral pink

Hot pink

Fuschia

Fire truck red

Tomato red

Peach

Orange
Mustard yellow
Pineapple yellow

Holy Moly, this is pure genius! Earlier this month, Brittany set herself a 50-day rainbow challenge where each day she wears one colour of the rainbow. Besides dressing herself in fun colours she also snaps a photo of her outfits against a wall of the same colour and even invites friends to join her in the fun! She is now on day 22 and going strong. I so want to join in, you? My colour would be navy blue or deep wine - yours?

P.S: Also, a rainbow cake and a rainbow cloud.
P.P.S: Minimalist take on a work uniform.

(All photos via The House That Lars Built by Alexa Jorgenson and Samantha Hahn)

Half-up knotted crown hairdo

Half-up hairdos are huge right now, so here is another sassy take on them in the form of a beautifully simple knotted crown. I actually wore this little do last weekend for a friend’s wedding with a navy dress and I got tons of compliments on my hair. It took me probably 3 tries to get it right, but when you get the hang of tying the knots, you’re already there. Here is the full how to.

Fancy giving it a go?


P.S: How to wear your hair like a true Parisian.
P.P.S: Fancy having wavy beach hair all summer long?

(Photos by Sincerely, Kinsey)

Natural Headache Balm

Do you suffer from headaches? I get them often so I’m always on a look-out for natural and new ways to deal with them.

Last month, I discovered Stephanie’s peppermint and lavender balm that not only smells amazing but it's also perfect for those annoying headaches. It’s a simple mix of infused dried herbs, beeswax and olive oil. It takes a while to make, but it’s so worth it - I’ve been using mine on repeat. Here is the recipe if you’re curious.

P.S: Summer lipstick trick :)
P.P.S: Also, a few more of my favourite things + this sleep salve is amazing if you have problems sleeping.

(Photo by Stephanie - Hello Natural)