Day 3: Litteraturhuset

I met a friend for lunch today at a popular cafe in Oslo, Litteraturhuset. I have never been before, so I am glad to have checked that off my list. Apparently it is the place to go, and it was proved today when multiple familiar faces sat around at the cozy tables. 

girls night

Martine made me pizza last night, delicious! And we relaxed on her porch with her beautiful dog, Lycke. 

Only downside was that she tried to serve we box wine, and I was not having it. (Sorry Martine!)

Doing this again soon, and then I am bringing the wine.

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dress/zara

jacket/aqua

bag/louis viutton (old)

watch/tag

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top/topshop

leggings/zara

jakcket/zara

bag/mulberry

shoes/tods

Day 2: curly, wavy

 

I have made my hair wavy before, but this time I tried to go for larger waves, and it worked.

 

Day 1: Bright colors

I normally wear neutral clothing and use red or neutral nail polish. I just got this nail polish, so I thought I'd try it out. Not bad, right? 

I am liking this project already. 

30 day challenge

It seems I am in need of a project, and in that event I have decided to try one new thing everyday. And I will of course tell you all about it.

Rejoice!



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pants/zara

top/forever21

boots/kurt geiger

shades/micheal kors

necklace/thomas sabo

going out

dress/top shop

bag/micheal kors

shoes/tods

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dress/missoni

shoes/tory burch

bag/mulberry

shades/micheal kors

last nights outfit

skirt/forever21

top/zara

shoes/tory burch (i know you can't see them)

bag/micheal kors

going out london style

london calling

Waiting at the airport to go to London. 

So excited!

shopping

 

Had to buy this when I saw it in the store. Maybe it's plain, but I really like it. Perfect for my trip to London this weekend! Bik Bok has become one of my favorite stores, one reason being they don't have it in the states.

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leggings/zara

blouse/h&m

necklace/sabo

shades/micheal kors

watch/sabo

bag/mulberry

#tbt

 

Guatemala seems like a lifetime ago. What a wonderful experience. Wearing Guatemala's national costume.

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knit/bikbok

shorts/bikbok

armcandy/tiffanys and sabo

shades/micheal kors

 

 

 



"war is not over when it's over"

 

This book by Ann Jones portrays the effects of war in different countries and how the war continues after the war is over. Jones went around to villages and refugee camps, giving out cameras to the women so they could take pictures. The pictures helped portray the destruction and the problems in the different communties. One recurring problem that seemed to be common everywhere was rape.

Jones shows us, through the pictures taken and her words how rape is not only a problem by war, but the other problems stemming from war causes increase in rape.

 

A sad, heartbreaking book about the brutal reality in so many countries.

Definately worth a read. 

a year of reading the world

Stumbled across this today. How awesome is this?

I love reading, so this would be perfect for me. I won't try to do it in a year, but it's definately going on my bucket list. I have sort of already started with my new reading-spree on women's rights and women in wartime.

 

Anyways, check this out. She is awesome.

 

http://ayearofreadingtheworld.com/what-on-earth-am-i-doing/

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I went digging in my closet yesterday and found a few things that haven't seen daylight in a few years. The bag is about 6 years old, at least. 

 

skirt/abercrombie

tank/abercrombie

blazer/aqua

bag/dkny (old)

shoes/tory burch

lillo

My mother took my dog, Lillo, with her to her friends cabin, and I miss him. Who is going to snuggle with me tonight?!

oslo

 

 

A beautiful day in Oslo.

22 juli

Today is a sad day. I'm sure you already know that two years ago an evil man massacred innocent children on an island and blew up a building, killing over 70 people. The Norwegian people responded with love, love for the victims, love for the families affected and love for our country.

 

Personally, I was not affected, nor was I in the country when it happened. I was far away in Vietnam, spending the night in a monestary.

 

Regardless, today is a sad day. But it's funny, in a way, how life goes on. I am at work just like I would be on a regular monday. And yet there are people in Norway today who are once again reminded of this dreadful event, feeling more pain and loss than I could imagine.

So to the families left behind, I pay my respects. My thoughts are with you.

 

mother&daughter

cinqueterre

Amazing wine, from an amazing man, from an amazing place.

friday pizza

Home once again, and friday pizza is on the menu.

The wine accompanying, not exactly a pizza wine, but so be it.

top 10

http://www.businessinsider.com/best-business-schools-in-the-world-2013-7?op=1

Read carefully so you don't misunderstand, but BU is still in the top 10 Business schools!

Woohoo!

#tbt

It's a shame we sold this beautiful sail boat.

Oh well.

Wishing for summer sun, and not this cold and grey.

homeward bound

On my way home. Going back to Italy soon. I'll post some pictures later. 

how cute

How can you say no to that face?

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dress/urban outfitters

shoes/manas

hat/vintage (elio altare)

armcandy/tiffanys and sabo

it was a good day

good night

Fabulous dinner at More e Macine in La Morra. Wonderful evening!

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skirt/cubus

shoes/tory burch

tank/zara

cardigan/vintage

bag/mulberry

armcandy/thomas sabo and tiffany's

alessandro veglio

Wonderful wine visit. Wordlclass.