#TB MY TOP SIX SUMMERY INSTAMOMENTS

Rainy Midsummers Eve 2015 //

A friend of ours were hosting a giant celebration somewhere in the Swedish country side and we took a bus out to nowhere. 

So there we were, all alone on a long unknown road with no clue what so ever where to go - combined with unstable 3G connection and dying cellphones. So we started walking in the direction the by-passing, power walking lady told us it might be, blissfully unaware that the walk from the bus stop to the house would turn out to be around 5k. But even though we complained and swore when we finally got to the party, I have to admit it was quiet nice walking in the rain with my love, stop to pick flowers from the roadside and sing cheesy midsummer songs out loud.

Gig, Jönköping 2014 //

Last summer my grandmother passed away, and for some reason the funeral was scheduled for the same day as one of my gigs. 

Of course I was able to attend both, since the gig was later in the evening, but it wasn't without a slight melancholy me and my boyfriend headed north in the afternoon, post-funeral. We got there, checked in to the hotel and then went to get some snack and I ended up crying over the coffee, feeling exhausted about the whole thing.

The gig was quiet a fail. The organizers hadn't done particulary well with the advertisement so a third if the audience consisted of my boyfriend. Lol. But the stage was on this raft out in the water of this big lake, and I sang my sad heart out into the twilight skies and afterwards we just laughed at the whole thing and cuddled up in each others arms.

Summer apartment, Lund 2013 //

One summer when I was back living my parents again I got sick and tired of it, went online and found the prettiest apartment in a nearby city called Lund. So I borrowed the car, drove down there and signed up for a summer contract (the girl who lived there was a student). Everybody thought I was being weird and told me it was unnecessary, but to me it was the best thing. It was 18 square meter on the seventh floor with a tiny balcony that looked out over a lush courtyard. I mostly spend my days on that balcony eating pasta and drinking rosé wine and I will always remember that summer as the Summer in Lund.

Adventurous date 2014 //

I met my boyfriend in the very beginning of last summer and since we're both doers we did a lot of fun things to get to know each other. So this one time we started off the day by driving down to a waterfall where we walked the surroundings and took selfies in front of the splashing water and I kept thinking that it was so easy to just be with him. After that we continued to Stenshuvud where we took a daytime skinny dip in the ocean, sunbathed on the rocks and jumped from stone to stone all across the beach. We finished off the day with the most delicious dinner and now that I think back on it, it was probably one of the best days we've had together so far.

Holiday in the US, 2012 //

Me and my parents went to the US for three weeks and visited New York, San Fransisco and Los Angeles. I love to go on vacation for 

so long, since it almost stops feeling like vacation and instead, all of a sudden, it just feels like everyday life. I think this selfie is taken in our hotel bathroom in Los Angeles on my name-day, right before we took off to Universal Studios and had the most amazing day.

Summer 2015 //

This pic doesn't represent any specific happening, it's just a snapchat from one of my late night summer walks this year. I havn't really been doing anything overly exciting this summer, but that's something I've come to value. This summer feels like a long wait for the admission letter, and I'm starting to accept that. Because that is life. It's full of different stages that we need to go through to be able to become something else, something better. So for now, most of the time, I'm here in my apartment with a person I love, waiting for the rest of my life to begin. And even though the whole thing is nerve wrecking and makes me almost unbearable restless from time to time, this will also form a memory I will cherish in the future.

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BEAUTY CRAVING

Pinterest is a magic place where I can spend hours browsing beautiful homes, delicious food and cool streetstyle photos. 

Whenever I need an inspirational boost, that is where I'm heading. One of my fave things to scroll through are makeup looks, especially editorials & backstage shots. Those looks are always more out there, which I find to be more inspiring than yet another classic winged liner.

A while ago I came across these pictures and instantly fell in love. Even though it's quiet a neutral, wearable eyeshadow, 

it's used in a way that makes the look a lot more cool and edgy look. So now I'm craving a product that will let me recreate this 

awesomeness, since I find that I don't really have anything that would do the trick in my collection. My immediate thought would be 

something like MAC Paintpot in the shade "Groundwork" or Maybelline Color Tattoo in "Creamy Beige". 

So I might go on a hunt to get those, but before I do: do you guys have any suggestions? 

Where do I find a warm toned, medium brown shadow with a creamy matte finish?

MY SKINCARE ROUTINE 2015 // LUSH, GARNIER, NUXE

It's Friday and my next video is here, yay! Today I'm talking skincare routine and my favourite products.
If you didn't know already, well, I'm a huge Lush fan. I really enjoy making these videos since I'm quiet a tech nerd and like to
play around with editing and stuff. Hope you'll like it 'cause I look forward to create more cool, inspiring videos in the future.

All of the products mentioned are linked in the desciption box for the video.
If you have any other questions don't hesitate to ask, & please share your own skincare tips & fave products in the comments!

MY BESTIES BEST BEAUTY TIPS

Me & my friend Felicia go way back and we actually met through our old teenage blogs. Both of us read the other ones blog religiously
and even though we lived kind of close we had never met until one day at a random flea market where we ran into each other.
I have to admit, that first meeting was kind of awkward, but since then we've been close friends. 

Yesterday we hang out and, like always, had a good old beauty chat. So I thought, why not share it with you guys?
Here it goes - Felicia's holy grail products!

1. LUSH ANGELS ON BARE SKIN

This is the best exfoliating cleanser for sensitive skin. It's like a scrub, so it really gives your skin a deep cleanse,
but it's still very gentle and doesn't irritate and cause redness. This is like my third or forth bottle, so I'm a big fan.

2. EVO MISTER FANTASTIC TEXTURE SPRAY

My favourite hair product! I apply it to wet hair and then blow dry it. My hair tends to be quiet flat and frizzy,
but this texture spray keeps those problems at bay. I've had this for ages, so it lasts a long time.
Side note: this company makes the funniest product descriptions.

3. H&M EYEBROW FIX

This is actually the only eyebrow fix I've used, so I don't have a lot to compare it to.
But this is really cheap and it keeps my unruly eyebrows in place.

4. MAC EYE KOHL "FASCINATING"

I always use a white eyeliner in my lower waterline & after trying a lot of cheap ones I got tired of
the poor lasting power, so I went to MAC and bought this unreasonably overpriced eye kohl.
But this lasts all day & you get a lot of product so truly worth the investment!

5. LA ROCHE POSAY HYDREANE LEGERE

I have very sensitive skin, prone to redness. My skin gets both oily and surface dry, and I easily break out.
I need something that is light weight but still gives a lot of moisture, which is exactly what this does! I love this,
especially for the summer. It has a slight scent, but nothing too overwhelming. The only bad thing is that it's
quiet difficult to control how much product you squeeze out, so if you're not careful it can squirt out a lot.

6. KRONANS FUKTSERUM

The most hyped serum (in Sweden). As I mentioned before, my skin craves a lot of moisture and
this fulfill my needs. I use this in the evening, and I wake up with amazing skin. I don't use it in the morning,
as it can make me look a bit greasy. Very affordable, 100 sek! (£7)

7. BENEFIT WATT'S UP!

One time my friends skin looked really amazing, but I couldn't figure out what it was - like she had this amazing glow!
So I asked her, and she told me it was the Benefit Watt's Up. It makes you look good without being detectable on the skin.
And the packaging is super cool!

THINK PINK!

I've always been a sucker for bright eyeshadows and pink is no exception. 

Brightens up any dull day at work. 

For todays look I used some of the soft pink shades from my Makeup Revolution Redemption Palette Iconic 3 all over the lid, 

as well as the bright pink from the Sleek Ultra Mattes V1 dusted in the crease. I paired it with glowy skin (what else is new?) 

and some pink lipstick, which I dabbed on to create a soft stain. Felt like a rave queen all day!

JUNE FAVES

AMMAAAGGAAD. My first video is here and it feels kind of super weird.
Things are getting chatty and giggly when I ramble on about my favourite things from the month of June.

Ok, here it goes! Let me know what you think & make sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel for upcoming videos.

AMAZEBALLS

This is my go to recipe for healthy, raw food balls. Back in school I made a big batch every weekend, threw them in the freezer 

and had all my snacks sorted for the rest of the week. Perfect for a pick me up in the afternoon!

As with almost everything I cook I'm not too fussy about precise dosages, but this is basically what I use to make them:

12 fresh dates

1 tbs coconut oil

1 dl cocoa powder

A handfull almonds

Some water if needed

Oh yes, it's as simple as that. Now go make some, enjoy and then let me now how you liked them!