Stocking up for winter...

One of the things I associate with winter is dry skin and dry hair, so I've already stocked up on products to keep my skin and hair mosturized. Today I bought some products on iherb, and I can't wait to try them out:


Jason Natural Apricot Conditioner, Desert Essence Conditioner in Coconut, Shikai Color Reflect Warm Shampoo and Aubrey Organcis Scalp Soothing Shampoo.

Jason Natural Hand and Body Lotion in Rosewater, Nubian Heritage Body Wash in Coconut, Papaya with Vanilla, Desert Essence Oganics Body Care Body Wash in Raspberry.

NutriBiotic Natural Body Foot Powder, Kiss My Face Foot Creme and Scrub

Jason Natural Apricot Scrub, Jason Natural Nourishing Cocoa Butter Moisturizing Creme and Avalon Lavender Facial Cleansing


I only use makeup and hair products that are not tested on animals, but I would love to gradually replace all my beauty products with natural and organic products. The products I bought from iherb are organic, vegan, cruelty free and with no parabens. On top of that they all have smells that can bring me back to the summer on cold winter days. Originally I would love to make my own product and to gradually stop using products on my hair, but that has to wait until I stop using collor on my hair. One step at a time, right? Next step is to replace all my laundry products. If you have any great tips, please let me know!

Dublin buys

A few days too late, but that's how it is when you spend the entire day reading for school. This time I bought a few tops, because I wear the same high wasted shorts and skirts alot, so it's nice to have few tops to mix it up abit. I also like to buy a little thing from each place I've been, so I bought a few souvenirs from the museums we went to. Excuse the terrible pictures.

Dress from Laudry Room

Three tops and one sweater from Topshop

Two tops and a ring from Forever21

Necklace bought in the Museum of Archeology (can't remember the brand)

Calligraphy set and a mirror bought in the Trinity College Library (can't remember the brand)

Tap is Terrific

Are you one of those people who buy bottled water every time you need something to drink, or who reuses the plastic bottles you get when you buy water? I'm one of the latter. Did you know that bottled water have more bacterias than tap water here in Norway? It doesn't exceed the legal amount, but if you don't clean the bottles you reuse, then the amount of coliform bactarias can become quite big. On top of that it has been known that some plastic bottles leach chemicals. There is no problem in reusing plastic bottles, but you have to wash them, and you have to buy a new one after a while. To clean plastic bottles is not the easiest thing, and to buy a new plastic bottle each time the other is getting old becomes quite expencive. So why not buy a bottle that you can clean properly, and that you can reuse how many time you want?



The reason I write this is because I recieved this glass bottle in the mail today. It is from Faucet Face, bought from modcloth, and I love it! I have to add that by buying this bottle from Faucet Face you provide around 100 liters of clean water to a family in India (read more here). So, it's not only you who get cleaner water, but other people as well. I know this sounds like a commercial, but while it's not really a commercial for modcloth or Faucet Face, it's more like a commercial for tap water. If you live in a county like Norway, tap water is just as good (if not better) than the bottled water you can buy in the store. It's cheaper, it's healther, it taste nicer, and its better for the environment; The transport of bottled water causes a great amount of CO2, and in many countries the plastic bottles fills up the landfills. On top of that: many bottles find its way into the ocean and can have an impact on the wildelife as well. So, doesn't tap water sound much better? Just remember that you have to clean the glass bottle as well! (it goes easy in the dishwasher)

London buys

I came back from London on Thursday, but I have worked every day (beside one) since then. The trip was wonderfull! I've been to London plenty of times, but rarely done anything cultural or "acted" the tourist. I'm gonna post pictures from the trip when I've got abit more time. In the meantime: here are some pictures of the things I bought (sorry for the terrible light in some of these pictures)


Three books

Two tops from Topshop
Dress and shoes from Dorothy Perkins

Dress from Oasis

Shorts from the Village Green

Shorts from Tara Starlet

Makeup from Mac

New toy and new shoes

My old Canon EOS 400D had to be repaired, so I bought myself a new toy:

I also bought myself some comfortable new shoes:

I'm going to London with my sister tomorrow. See you guys later!

Bristol, Cardiff and London buys...

Navy brough shoes from River Island

Black handmade leather bag from Etui London

Coral platform sandals with wooden cork sole from Dorothy Perkins

YSL Touche Eclat Radiant Touch (nr1), MAC Pro Palette, MAC eyeshadow (Malt and Haux), MAC lip pencil in Redd, MAC concealer brush, MAC concealer (moisturecover NW15), MAC sheer/loose powder, Soap & Glory scrub

Four new books

Blouse from Therapy (House of Fraser)

Blouse from Topshop

Latest buys

I had alot of money left from December's salary, so I've treated myself to some online shopping.

This is what I bought:

Mad Men: The Illustrated World by Dyna Moe

The Fashion File: Mad Men by Janie Bryant


The 1950s Look by Mike Brown


The 1940s Look by Mike Brown


Style Me Vintage by Belinda Hay


Beret from 20th Century Foxy


Seamed tulle tights from What Katie Did


Natasja tie top from Heyday


Out to Lunch dress from Modcloth


Candy dipped flats from Modcloth

Christmas buys

A few gifts I bought for myself from Etsy:

The Secret Garden crdigan clip (from AmbivalentRelics)

Vintage tiki ratan and wood floral handbag (from C3L35T3)

50s turquoise mink blend cardigan (from reverievintage)


Pictures taken from etsy