5 tips for the weekend #2

November 24, 2012.Reading time 1 minute.

#1 book that’s absolutely worth reading

Special Topics in Calamity Physics – Marisha Pessl

A great novel I read a few years ago. It’s written in the style of the syllabus for an English Literature course and is despite of the cheesy-looking cover not a particular girly book. Basically, it’s a crime story and full of literary and cinematic references (which I really love), although some of them are made up. (Reminds me of House of Leaves, but that one deserves a post of its own.)

#2 movie you shouldn’t miss

Ink (2009) – “A dark, wondrous, poetic tale”.

An amazing indie film that deserves to be much more popular! It tells a beautiful story about the forces controlling good dreams and nightmares, and will blow your mind with one or another twist. Oh, and the soundtrack is just enchanting!

#3 craft idea

I fell in love with this dinnerware idea. Brooklynlimestone.com has a short tutorial.

#4 recipe to try on the weekend

Recipe found here. Looks delicous.

#5 do you know about trashion?

“Trashion (a portmanteau of “trash” and “fashion”) is a term for art, jewelry, fashion and objects for the home created from used, thrown-out, found and repurposed elements.”

I found a really good blog about trashion that’s worth checking out. Do you still have some old shirts or other clothes that could need some upcycling over the weekend?

This Pinterest page has some fun ideas!

5 tips for the weekend #1

November 16, 2012.Reading time 1 minute.

#1 movie that’s totally worth seeing

Benny and Joon (1993) is one of my favorite movies. It’s hilarious, sad and with Johnny Depp. I think I don’t have to say more.

#2 book you won’t regret reading

Breakfast at Tiffany’s (Truman Capote) is a pretty good read. It’s only a hundred pages and therefore perfect for a Sunday afternoon. And it’s so much better than the movie – seriously!

#3 fun craft idea

I love the fun chalkboard projects from this blog. Especially these painted wine bottles. Chalkpaint spray isn’t that expensive and you can turn basically everything into a chalkboard within minutes.

#4 dish you should try

This braided cinnamon roll recipe just looks delicous.

#5 last but not least

Use the weekend for an autumn walk! Don’t wait for the weather to get better. It won’t.

pretty woman

September 22, 2012.Reading time 1 minute.

“I don’t understand how a woman can leave the house without fixing herself up a little – if only out of politeness. And then, you never know, maybe that’s the day she has a date with destiny. And it’s best to be as pretty as possible for destiny.”

– Coco Chanel

Quite recently, I stumbled over a website by Lisa Eldridge, one of the most highly regarded make-up artists on the international beauty and fashion circuits, and really enjoyed her make-up tutorials. They are great for everyone. There are some that cover the most basic need-to-knows and some that teach you how to do highly fashionable party looks. Even if you consider yourself being rather advanced in terms of make-up, the tutorials are full of useful tips and tricks and product reviews.

I’m not a big fan of heavy make-up, but I really enjoyed the “everyday looks” tutorial and highly recommend this website to everyone that likes fixing up herself a little before leaving the house.

http://www.lisaeldridge.com/video/