onsdag den 28. juli 2010

All good things must come to an end

So.. I'm back home. The trip was long and grueling.. I'm so relieved that I had someone with me on the trip, otherwise it would have been pure torture. I have a couple of pictures to share, a few outfit pictures from Canada that have yet to surface. All the other Canada-buys will surface throughout the next few weeks I believe. And welcome to the new readers!
Wearing.. Dixie hat, Samsøe Samsøe sweater, Wilfred tank, Garage pants, Second Female necklace.
Wearing.. Wilfred top, Garage pants, Gestuz bracelet, vintage clutch.

lørdag den 24. juli 2010

Thoughts about the hair

Hmm.. I don't get my hair. Sometimes it's straight, sometimes it does this:

I really like the fact that my hair is starting to grow out (finally!) and I c an't wait to have longer hair. I just wish I was more satisfied with my natural colour, which is dark blonde/"leverpostej". Even just getting streaks seems to ruin my hair even more. Sigh.
But with that said, you're welcome to come with tips to fix my slightly wrangled hair? Help is completely appreciated! :)

fredag den 23. juli 2010

Silverlake

So I just got back from camping. We were only gone for two days, one night. We had a great time by the beach, ate yummy food (and massive amounts of junk) and made smores on the bonfire. We leave for Denmark on Tuesday. I leave Ottawa with mixed emotions, but that's just the way it is. Anyway, here are a couple happy pictures from our days at Silverlake.
Wearing.. new Wilfred blouse, Cheap Monday tank, Vero Moda skirt.
Me and my favourite Kelly :)

mandag den 19. juli 2010

Peaceful

I just don't want to leave this serenity!

lørdag den 17. juli 2010

Pending

My time here in Canada is coming to a close in ten days. As much as I love my family and friends in Denmark, I really don't want to leave just yet. I've been having such a fabulous time over here, spending my days swimming, hanging out and well, just having an all-around awesome time. It's pretty tough being torn between two places, not knowing what it is you really want.

Whilst I've been here, I've missed aspects of my life in Denmark. But when I'm in Denmark, I feel as though I'm missing out. Missing out on seeing my cousins grow up, missing out on family events, not being able to physically be there when my friends need me, and so on. I don't know if I'll ever be able to find a positive medium. Who knows what my future holds and where I'll spend my days, whether it be in Denmark or in Canada.

Moving on from this rather sappy entry.. here is a picture I want to share with you guys.
Mathew Williamson for H&M bathing suit.

onsdag den 14. juli 2010

And your sheets

I have so much new lovely shit to show you guys, but I simply haven't taken pictures of it all (yet) nor do I have the time. What I will show you is a few pictures of an amazing top I recently picked up. It's by Wilfred (purchased at Aritzia), is 100% silk, and is basically the softest shit you will ever touch. It's an ice blue colour.

fredag den 9. juli 2010

Rarely there

In the questionnaire I was tagged in, there was a question regarding my bathing suits. I've posted quite a few pictures of my H&M bathing suits, but I thought I should post a couple pics from yesterday's activities.

In the pictures below, I'm wearing my beloved American Apparel one-piece. Despite the fact that it was purchased more than two years ago, it's still one of my favourites (due to it's unusual colour and sweet cut) and the quality (and colour) has lasted. And, I've worn it in ocean water, chlorine water and washed it countless times. A good purchase indeed! AA still carries this model in an array of colours and patterns.

mandag den 5. juli 2010

Time flies

Life has been hectic in the most lovely of ways. I've been busy doing, well.. not much. I've been sleeping in, lounging about, going to the beach, enjoying this insane weather (it was 43 degrees with the humidex today!), drinking lots of bubbletea and lemonade, swimming in sweet ass pools, watching sick movies and hanging out with my awesome family. Life couldn't be better.

I will try to start regularily updating again- it's just that when ever I sit down with my computer, it's primarily only to quickly check my hotmail, facebook and the blog. And I never have time to write an actual post. But I'm writing one now (yay, points for me). This post is mostly going to consist of pictures.. Friends and family (plus my boif) have been taking tons of pictures, so you should all be prepared. Rather large amounts of pictures will surface throughout my time here in Canada.
An awesome day at the beach (pretty rad picture too eh). Wearing one of my lovely H&M bathing suits.
At my aunts place for a barbecue. Wearing Dixie hat, Wilfred top, Samsøe Samsøe dress and new bangle.

A great day spent in the pool. Wearing another H&M bathing suit.

I hear the weather in Denmark is great right now. Hoping everyone is enjoying it :)

lørdag den 3. juli 2010

Fun Facts

Jeg er blevet "tagget" i en lille blogleg, og da den er på dansk, svarer jeg så på dansk. Tak for tagget www.volapykken.blogspot.com :).. PS: Jeg har addet et par spørgsmål til sidst, da jeg ikke synes denne questionnaire er særlig "modeblogvenlig".

Nævn 3 ting, som du især godt kan lide ved sommer.
-Is
-Brun hud (da tøj bare ser mere lækkert ud når man er en smule brun)
-At kunne gå med mine mange solbriller uden folk undrer sig over hvorfor (jeg bruger solbriller i alle sæsoner da jeg er ret følsom overfor sollys)

Nævn 3 ting, som kan være træls om sommeren.
-Myk. Jeg hader myk
-At blive solbrændt
-Hvis ens venner er på ferie og man ikke selv er

Hvad kan du bedst lide at lave, når det er godt vejr.
At grille med venner og familie

Hvad er din yndlings farve.
Umuligt at svare, dog har jeg (selvfølgelig) masser af sort tøj

Hvad er din yndlingssommerret
Alt der kan laves på grillen-kylling, steak, burgerer, hot dogs, kartoffler, osv.

Hvad er din yndlings is-smag (nævn 3)
-Mint chocolate chip
-New York Super Fudge Chunk (Ben & Jerrys)
-Chocolate Fudge Brownie (Ben & Jerrys)

Har du en drømmerejse? Hvis ja, hvilken og hvor henne?
Tja, vil virkelig gerne til Fiji eller Grækenland. De virker hvert fald til at være sådan nogle rigtige "paradis" -agtige steder

Hvilken ferierejse har været den bedste? Hvorfor?
Jamen alle rejser til Canada (hvor jeg har tonsvis af familie og venner) er gode. Nyder den sindsygt meget og savner det altid når jeg er i DK. Men, studieturen til London var fantastisk over alle grænser. Har simpelthen så mange gode minder derfra, oplevede meget, var sammen med mine gode veninder dagen lang, fik shoppet, spiste McDonalds hver dag og havde det generelt rigtig godt.


Hvad bruger du af badetøj og hvordan ser det ud?
Jeg har en tendens til at købe tøj uden så meget farve, derfor er de fleste af mine badedragter og bikinier i mange farver og med masser af print. Jeg er stor fan af American Apparel og H&M badedragter, både bikini'er, badedragter og cut-out badedragter.

Hvad skal du lave i sommerferien 2010?
Jamen er pt i Canada på ferie (for at besøge min familie og mine venner) sammen med min kæreste. Når jeg kommer tilbage til DK skal jeg chille for groft.

Nævn 3 summer musthaves du ikke kan leve uden.
-En fin stråhat. Den er ligesom blevet et samlingspunkt i mine sommer outfits. Den er prikken over i'et.
-Jean shorts i alle farver og styles. Mørke vaske, faded vaske, og bleached vaske. Med huller, synlige lommer, cykel-agtige jean shorts; det duer alt sammen!
-Korte toppe. Ved sgu godt det er meget 80's-90's, men de korte toppe er uden tvivl tilbage.

Nævn 3 produkter du ikke kan leve uden om sommeren.
-Aloe Vera creme. Hvis man har fået lidt for meget sol, er der intet bedre end en god omgang Aloe Vera.
-Lemonade. Den bedste måde at køle ned på.
-Et kamera. Det er så dejligt at kigge tilbage på de minder man danner om sommeren. Det er som om der er noget magisk i luften om sommeren, der gør at de ting man går og laver er lidt mere mindeværdige.

De 3 bedste køb du gjort dig indtil videre.
-Min korte Wilfred top.
-De to H&M maxi kjoler.
-Og selvfølgelig min stråhat.

3 tips til at pifte et sommeroutfit op.
-Farverigt neglelak. Det er nu du kan slippe afsted med hot pink negle, så gør det!
-En lækker stråhat, om den er stor eller lidt mere diskret. Den ser ikke bare mega lækker ud, den er sgu os lidt praktisk.
-Solcreme. Man må gerne være brun, bare ikke rød. Så pas på piger, på med solcremen. Selvom du bruger det, bliver man jo stadig gylden :)

fredag den 2. juli 2010

Awesome amounts of awesome

Holy shit, I've been having a wonderful time.

It's been amazing and I don't want this vacation to end, ever (still have about 4 weeks left though haha). Canada Day was insanely awesome. Our nation's capital sure knows how to throw a party. I'm just going to leave you guys with a few outfit and "atmosphere" pictures.
Wearing new Wilfred cropped-top and sweater, Bianco shoes.
Old Gestuz top, new bracelet bought at the By Ward Market, Bianco shoes.

Look what I got done!

Introducing..

Mit billede
A half Canadian, half Danish girl with a desire to share the things I'm passionate about.