Good Buys / Girly Stuff

Hi there!

I have been on a savings kick lately, so I haven't really been buying new stuff, and that is why my posts have been more about free stuff like nature or exercising (*or lack of it due to my stupid sore foot*).

But as everyone knows a girl needs her cosmetics, so eventually she must buy at least the very basics. My recent basic purchases included lip balm, hair care stuff, lipstick and a necklace (*I'm pretty sure a new necklace every now and then is a must, giggle*).

Most of the new stuff I bought are brands I haven't tried before, so I was really surprised how good they are. I usually won't recommend anything easily but these items are an exception, and no, I didn't get paid to write this.

Here's pics and details...

Awesome 100% organic lip balm by BalmBalm. It has tea tree oil that not only soothes and moisturizes but also is antibacterial. Can be used on chapped lips and stubborn hangnails.

I had never heard about hair care product line called Rich but once I tried a sample of their goodies, I was hooked. Their shampoo, conditioner and especially argan oil elixir are so moisturizing. Definitely a must for hair that has been dried by summer heat, sun shine and salty sea water.

Many people have asked me if I have hair extensions because my hair is long and super thick. It is actually all natural hair due to good genes but also because of good hair products. I always make sure I'm treating my hair well. It helps to have a sister who is a hair stylist too (*giggle*).

 I usually don't use much lipstick because I'm more of a lip gloss kind of a girl, but one day I felt like my new outfit called for delicious red lips (*oops, I guess I also bought new clothes*). I marched to the nearest store and bought this Lumene's awesome lipstick. It is exactly the shade of red I had in mind.

 Not only is the color intense and beautiful but it also stays on really well without staining teeth.

 Pucker up!

 Red lipstick is great for hot summer days. You can keep the rest of your makeup really light and just highlight the lips.

This is the new outfit that made me thought about red lips. Both skirt and the top are from H&M. Shoes are few years old. Hat is from our trip to Spain.

Now Jinx would need something red too (*giggle*).

Last but not least my new necklace from No bad design. It is a Finnish company that makes jewelry and other accessories from recycled materials. For example my necklace that is made out of an American quarter.

No bad has many cool items. I bought this one because I like the long chain, plus the American coin reminds me of all the American loved ones that I have (*kisses to you all*).

You can wear the necklace by itself or to pair it up with other necklaces. I have been wearing these two together on few occasions now.

There you go, my list of good purchases from this summer. What are your favorite cosmetics or brands? Anything you want to recommend to me?

Hump Day Post

Hello!

I can't believe how cold it is in Finland right now! I actually had to start wearing a hat and gloves again on my way to work because it is so fricking cold. I know it is June but it feels like October (*brrr!*). I hate summers like this. It's nearly Mid-Summer and it should be warm. I want back to Spain...

No time for vacations to hot beaches and exciting new places though. I'm busy at work and it seems like there is a ton of stuff I would need to do at home too. Plus needing to have time to watch world cup and all the summer TV series (*True Blood starts soon!*). Oh, and I shouldn't forget working out either. I haven't gone to the gym for couple weeks but I have been running.

Today's pics are just random snaps along the week. Enjoy!

Getting motivated to change into more office appropriate clothes in the morning...

...ok, all changed up.

Fricking cold! That's only about 48F degrees.

Thank goodness Arnold's was handing out free Croniz. That chocolaty mix of croissant and doughnut made me forget the cold weather. At least for a little bit.

Regardless of the cold weather, nature still looks beautiful with its many flowers.

 My wickedly awesome running pants that I got from Casall. I'm so excited about them! I'll write more about these later on. I don't have time right now (*sorry*).

Me bundled up in the morning. Brrrr!

Happy Wednesday!

New Skirt From H&M

Hello!

I can't believe it is already Friday. Time has gone by so quick this week. Wow! 

Anyway, I had time to snap a picture of my new skirt this morning. I love how big and fluffy it is! I bought it from H&M. It is still bit cold in Finland, so this skirt is perfect to keep my legs warm since the hem line goes over my knees. It also has pockets, so it is great to wear at work because I can store my keys and phone easily with me.

Happy weekend!

Wish Upon A Star

Hi there!
No time for a long post since it is already late. I just wanted to share my today's outfit. Nothing fancy, more relaxed and comfortable.
Today I was feeling bit cheeky and decided to wear all stars (*pun intended*). Few weeks ago I found this cute Saint Tropez t-shirt on super sale and I'm glad I bought. It looks yummy with my pink Converse sneakers. Maybe sherbet hues are my thing for this spring. I haven't liked them that much before but girl can change her mind, right? To top of the look I wore my star earrings that are already quite old but I still love them. 

And now it is definitely time for bed since I can see the stars on the dark night sky. Haha! I'm lying about the stars. It is so foggy that I couldn't even see Puijo tower earlier today. But I'm not lying about bed time. It is definitely time to get some shut eye.
Good night!
P.S. My wish for the stars is to have summer time asap (*wink*).

Avoid Sokos Online Store At Any Cost!!

Hi there!

I usually don't like to write negative stuff about anything or anyone but this time I feel entitled to.

Two weeks ago I placed an order for few bottles of Biotherm body lotion at Sokos online store. I paid my order as well as received a confirmation. I was even given a tracking number to track my shipment.

Couple days later I got an e-mail from Sokos and they told me that their online store was having difficulties. The lotion I had ordered was out of stock and they were not able to ship it.

Since this matter wasn't my fault I replied Sokos and told them that they will need to mail me my purchases as soon as they had them. This wasn't ok by Sokos and they kept insisting that they are not able to ship my items and that order is not completely through until customer has gotten a confirmation.

After several e-mails back and forth, and me reminding Sokos that I did get a confirmation and even paid my products, Sokos decided that they are not able to get the item in stock ever.

How funny is that? They won't have it ever never. A popular product like Biotherm. Obviously it sells really well since it was sold out in the first place. But Sokos won't have it in stock anymore. I find it hard to believe. They just didn't care about the customer enough. It's not that I tried to hurry them up. I said I can wait as long as I would get the products I ordered and paid for at some point.

Sorry about my rant. I hope you can understand my frustration with a big company toying with their customer. Shame on them!

Giggles&Gossip

Hello!!

Sorry for no post couple past days. I have been having way too much fun with my girlfriends that I haven't had time to sit down by the computer. We have been just laughing, gossiping and goofing off any chance that we have gotten (*giggle*).

Other than that, I still have a little bit of a cold going on (*bummer*). Also, I think fall is here already because you can feel a change in the wind. It is definitely colder. Bye bye cute&short summer dresses. I will miss you. But before I get too sappy about summer being gone, let me share these fun pictures with you guys. Enjoy!

Jinx enjoying the last days of summer.

Just me!

Yummy dinner the other night; hot dogs, corn, mac'n'cheese, baked beans and caesar salad.

Jinx being goofy again. He swore that he didn't eat any grass on our daily walk. Hmm, I'm not sure if I believe him... (*laugh*).

Cupcakes for our girls' night out.

Giggly girls.

Frozen yogurt date with my pals.

Besides all fun&games, we also did something useful and went to pick sea buckthorn berries.

We kinda ended up climbing up an apple tree and picking apples too. 

Delicious freshly picked apples.

I couldn't reach all the apples up top!

I happened to have a gift card to Bubbleroom.fi, so I ordered myself a new Selected Femme purse. It just arrived in the mail today. I had to tell about it to my friends right way!

It is a huge one! It is half suede and half canvas. I love it!!

Since I have a new purse for the fall, I also needed new nail polish (*just kidding, I got them for the girl's night out*). Mavala has these wonderful new colors Peacock green and Metallic grey.

Cute isn't it?

That's it for now. I better get going to bed because it is getting late. We shall see what else I come up with my friends this week. I definitely want to go see the new movie Pain&Gain. Anyway, whatever we do, I'm sure it'll be legendary (*wink*). Good night you all! XOXO

Friday Fun!

Hello!

Wow! This week has gone by so quick. I haven't had time to make new posts since Monday (*sorry*). Well, here's some Friday fun&pictures. I hope they'll make up for the past few days.

My friend sent me this pic because she said this is me. Very funny (*ha ha ha*)!

I do miss hockey but I don't just mope around all sad about it. That's because I have so many fun things to get excited about. Like my friend's new baby and her christening party! I got to dress up for the occasion, see friends and kiss the most beautiful baby in the world!

Besides finding that cute dress I wore to the christening, I also found this fun flock from H&M's summer sale. Both dresses were under 10 euros. Cute and affordable! Who says you can't wear a new dress to every occasion (*giggle*).

 I love summer because that is the season of fresh berries and fruit! One afternoon this week I stopped at the local farmer's market to buy cherries and rhubarb to make this delicious pie.

Since the weather has been mild and sunny, we have been walking a lot with Jinx. This pic is from one of the walks in the near by woods. A lonely dried up tree that looked cool.

I love summer because of fresh vegetables too! We had this amazing green bean-new potato-bacon-cashew dish for dinner couple nights ago. Yummy!

Lunch break at the park yesterday.

Amen.  

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