Hell yea. Miss me? Ahh, ofcourse you did. It's been such a long time, but here I am. Alright. Got some news for you guys.
Since I realised I'm totally into clothing right now, I've decided to start posting some of my outfits for you. Awesome, right? I've always loved fashion and makeup. Like I've been wearing makeup since 4th grade. Jeez. First I have to get my health back to life cause I've been sick for a veeeery long time, I don't even know what my school looks like. I stayed in hospital for a week + another week home. Yayy. Luckily I've got my man to support me and help me with (mostly) everything. Let's get to details. I will be posting pictures with descriptions of my outfits and where i got them from, so if by any chance you like something, you can check it out in the shop. I will be using all the material I have in my closet (hopefully). Oh, and guess who's gonna be my photograph?! (HINTS: tall, amazing, beautiful, caring and blonde-haired!!!) Yeah ofcourse it's my boyfriend. Heh. Sadly, I have no friends so it's his job now. Poor guy. Anyways, i'll be starting soon so STAY TUNED FOR MORE. LOVE YOU! xo
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Sleepless nights suck. Most specifically, the moment you realize it’s 3:30 a.m. and you’ve been lying awake just staring at the ceiling for the past five hours. Luckily, I’ve got 11 techniques to help you quit worrying and get snoozing faster. DIM THE LIGHTS As bedtime nears, your body starts producing melatonin, a hormone that tells your body, Hey you, it’s time to sleep. But bright lights can interfere and trick your brain into thinking, Oops, it's not quite bedtime yet. So hit the dimmer switch (or better yet, turn off the lights you’re not using). It’s the fastest way to trigger hormone production and set the sleepy mood. SWITCH OFF YOUR PHONE Same rules apply: Save the Instagram scrolling for the morning and inflict a self-imposed technology ban for at least 60 minutes before bed. All electronic devices (yes, e-readers count) emit blue light--aka the anti-melatonin. Instead, pick up a paper copy of that book you’ve been dying to read or switch on the good old-fashioned TV (assuming you’re not sitting 25 centimeters from the screen, of course). CHECK THE ROOM TEMPERATURE The sweet spot for blissful slumber is a cool 18°C. Adjust your air conditioner accordingly. COVER UP YOUR CLOCK Come on, is there anything more taunting and stressful than constantly glancing over and seeing the sleepless minutes ticking by? Shield your eyes from the glow--and the pressure--by covering the clockface before you climb into bed. IN FACT, COVER UP ALL AMBIENT LIGHT It’s more than just your clock that’s keeping you up: It’s the glow of the cable box, your laptop charging or your phone constantly blinking on and off with alerts. These teeny-tiny interruptions impact your circadian rhythms and, in turn, the quality of your sleep. TRY A BEDTIME ROUTINE After a long and busy day, a calming routine helps your brain stop buzzing. Wash your face, put on a beauty mask or take a shower (studies show the steam causes your body temp to rise, then drop, triggering a sleepy feeling). WEAR COMFY CLOTHES AND SOCKS From the fabric to the fit, what you wear to bed matters. Opt for breathable fabrics (cotton in the summer; flannel in the winter) and a looser fit so you don’t overheat while you sleep. And if your feet feel cold, throw on a pair of socks--the extra layer helps improve circulation to your extremities, a common sleep complaint. PICK A COLOR SCHEME THAT SOOTHES Research shows that calming hues help trigger sleep by helping you relax. This means you should decorate your bedroom in neutral and muted tones versus loud and vibrant shades. Think periwinkle blue or lavender as opposed to sunshine yellow or bright pink. ASSIGN HOMEWORK TO YOUR BRAIN No, this doesn’t mean review your to-do list. Come up with creative--and fun--distractions to get your mind off present-day tasks. For example, plotting a new story line for your favorite TV show. Or better yet, plotting your dream vacation. CALMLY MEDITATE WITH CALM For the moments we can’t sleep, we’re obsessed with Calm, an app that supplies relaxing sounds like rainfall and crashing waves to drown out common household noises like creaking floorboards…and snoring husbands. TRY THE 4-7-8 EXERCISE If all else fails, wellness expert Dr. Andrew Weil swears by this breathing technique to help your mind and body relax. How it works: While you’re lying in bed, exhale completely through your mouth; then, close your mouth and inhale through your nose for a count of four. Hold your breath for seven counts and exhale again for eight counts. Repeat three more times -- assuming you’re awake that long. „There is no revenge so complete as forgiveness.“ There are two types of people in this world: those who like brownies and those who don't. Actually, scratch that, who doesn't like brownies? To fulfill all of your chocolate dreams, check out these four decadent takes on the classic dessert that go beyond the basic bar. BROWNIE PIE Love dessert but hate making decisions? Me, too. Which is why I came up with this recipe for brownie pie. Top it with whipped cream or ice cream and you've got yourself a serious treat. Start to finish: 1 hour 15 minutes INGREDIENTS:
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BROWNIE POPS What makes a humble brownie better? Putting it on a stick and dipping it into chocolate, for starters. Just set out a platter of these sweet bites at your next gathering and await all the compliments. Because serving food on stick so that guests can nosh with one hand and hold a drink in the other means you're a host who cares. Makes 15 Brownie Pops Start to finish: 50 minutes INGREDIENTS:
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BROWNIE LAYER CAKE So here’s the thing: Brownies are awesome. So awesome that I've decided they needed to be the star in a spectacular dessert. And the brownie layer cake was born. In this recipe, I bake two pans of fudgy, decadent brownies (topped with chocolate chips and chopped nuts) and sandwich them together with whipped cream. The finished cake looks impressive--and tastes even better. Makes 4 servings Start to finish: 1 hour 30 minutes INGREDIENTS:
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BROWNIE CUPCAKES WITH MARSHMALLOW FROSTING Cupcakes that frost themselves. Here’s how it works: We start by making brownie batter, which is fast and doesn’t require a mixer. Then, when the cupcakes are almost fully baked, we top each one with a marshmallow, return the pan to the oven and watch those white clouds of sweetness melt over the surface. Makes 12 cupcakes Start to finish: 40 minutes INGREDIENTS:
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Perfume Smells that are tied to a memory or a person can get a guy hot and bothered. If it is a scent he finds sexy or is worn by his lover or former lover, he may get turned on. Perfume is supposed to be attractive, so here’s the proof it gets the job done. Red Dress The color red has been shown to be the color most associated with arousal. So, when a woman is wearing red or shows up in a red dress, guys get turned on and are even possibly more drawn to a woman wearing the color. Clean Sheets New, clean sheets are a huge turn on for men. In fact, sliding in between clean and new sheets is a turn on for both sexes. This is quite possibly the reason behind “hotel sex” and the desire to “get busy” in a hotel with clean sheets. Wearing His Shirt Throwing on his dress shirt in the morning is extremely hot to men. Guys find something hot about a girl wearing one of their shirts. It is almost a confirmation that the girl likes them in a way, and they love it. Being Nerdy Guys like nerds. They don’t necessarily like people who are way too intelligent for them, but guys do like girls that are super passionate about what they like to do. Being passionate about something you love is a huge turn on for guys. Making Him Laugh Men like a sense of humor. If a woman is able to make a man laugh, they find it extremely arousing. Sometimes making a man laugh can lead right to the bedroom (or at least into a fantastic conversation). Fear Fear, or being scared, can cause arousal, but not necessarily because the man likes being scared. Fear and arousal share things like shortness of breath and a rise in blood pressure, so even if they are scared, their brain may tell them they are aroused instead. Tickle Fights That tickle fight you and your partner have on Sunday mornings sometimes? He’s getting turned on by it, even if he doesn’t tell you. This can also be a fetish, but it is an extremely common thing among men. Seeing Himself Yes, guys can get turned on by simply seeing themselves naked. Most people love being naked, and everyone has had days where they catch a glimpse of themselves and are pretty impressed. Guys get excited by this! One minute you’re brunching in your awesome tunic dress and loving life (and the fact that you don’t have to button any pants). The next, you’re scrolling through your Instagram feed and realize that, whoooops, you look like you ate 14 brunches and maybe carried an octuplet or two. Here, ten flattering pieces that lengthen, slim and always photograph well. A SNUG SWEATER Save your oversized knits for another day (or perhaps every other day because they’re so dang comfortable). On photo day, opt for a form-fitting style in a lighter fabric to avoid adding any bulk to your frame. A simple sweater also helps to tone down flashier bottoms or accessories. Get the look: Need Supply Co. (€42); Everlane (€75); Alice + Olivia (€166) WIDE-LEGGED PANTS Much more forgiving than skinny jeans, a wide-legged pant skims your hips and creates the illusion of longer, leaner legs. Wear them with the aforementioned fitted sweater to keep proportions in check and the overall look streamlined. Get the look: Madewell (€160); Tibi (€310); Rag & Bone (€350) A MIDI SKIRT As far as fashion trends go, the midi skirt is the great equalizer in that it works on anyone--and is appropriate for any occasion. Bust out your trusty fit-and-flare one or try this season’s popular wrap style for an extra-slimming effect (see next). Get the look: Forever 21 (€25); Anthropologie (€113); Rachel Pally (€183) STRAPPY NUDE HEELS The most popular shoe on the red carpet for good reason, a nude two-strap heel lengthens your legs, straightens your posture and doesn’t clash with anything else you’re wearing. Get the look: Steve Madden (€71); Sam Edelman (€89); Stuart Weitzman (€353) A COLLARED SHIRT This classic layering piece does for your neckline what the nude heel does for your legs: elongates. Just make sure to undo a button or two up top to keep it from looking stuffy. Get the look: J.Crew (€87); Cheap Monday (€89); Equipment (€193) STATEMENT EARRINGS Standout earrings frame your face and pick up light, which helps to brighten your overall look and complexion. Get the look: Rebecca Minkoff (€34); Dannijo (€129); Lizzie Fortunato (€155) OFF-THE-SHOULDER TOPS AND DRESSES This trendy style is also supremely flattering because it shows off your shoulders and collarbones while keeping your upper arms (aka the widest part of your arm) covered. If you have a larger bust, look for something that's more fitted than loose (which can make things appear bigger) and opt for darker colors like black or navy. Get the look: Urban Outfitters (€61); ASOS (€91); Club (€150) JEANS WITH A TUCK So what do you do with all of your oversized knits and blouses? Tuck them into a pair of high-rise jeans to show off your waist and give them some shape. Get the look: Gap (€62); Rag & Bone (€165); Citizens of Humanity (€175) A FITTED BLAZER There’s nothing like a good structured shoulder to make the rest of your frame look lithe. Go for a sharp suiting look or tame a maxi dress with a sleek blazer that hides a multitude of sins (like those aforementioned brunch food babies). Get the look: H&M (€31); J.Crew (€149); Club Monaco (€203) |
Christie G.“Only on the Internet can a person be lonely and popular at the same time.” Archives
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