Sunday, 9 July 2017
A Life Update
Life is funny sometimes. One minute you are unhappy with your life and the next something wonderful happens and turns your entire life upside down. That's exactly what happened to me this year. At the beginning of the year I was stuck in a job that made me unhappy with no prospects for the future and only a few short months later my position had changed completely.
Ever since finishing my degree I struggled to find a job that was in line with my qualifications and interests. Eventually I started applying for jobs that I really really really didn't want to do just to finally have a job but despite various interviews I could never get the jobs because of 'lack of experience'. I was depressed and demotivated and if I was honest with myself I didn't really want a job in Germany because all I wanted was to fulfill my childhood dream and move to England and to be with my English boyfriend. This however was a distant dream when my boyfriend came to visit me for christmas 2016. One night when I came home from work he told me about a job vacancie that he had come across which sounded suitable for me. We ended up writing the application together and some assessments and one Skype interview later (I say that but it actually took a few weeks) I had got myself a job in the field that I had always been interested in (despite lack of experience) and in the area where my boyfriend lives.
The only challenge was that they needed me as soon as possible. So I handed in my notice at my job and started packing up my life in Germany. Within six weeks I cancelled my flat, sold some of my things including my beloved car and packed up all of my belongings whilst still working full-time and at the end of February 2017 I embarked on this new chapter of my life.
I have to admit that these six weeks were the most stressful but also most exciting of my life. On the one hand I finally got what I had always wanted but on the other hand it meant that I had to leave my family and friends which was incredibly hard and there were many tears.
Four months on I have settled in well at my new job and in my new home. I am so much happier and finally feel like I am where I belong. Of course I still miss my family and friends an awful lot but I am optimistic that I will be able to see them all at least once a year which is better than nothing I guess.
So there we have it, sometimes dreams do come true.
Now back to watching 101 Dalmatians on telly. Hope to see you back for my next post.
Thursday, 22 December 2016
My Very Late Christmas Wishlist
With christmas only a few days away I
thought I'd share my wishlist with you as I like to have a bit of a
nosy into other peoples wishlists myself.
I've been on the lookout for a good
quality handbag that I can wear on my arm as well as across body. I
quite like the look of the Fossil Emma Satchel and think it is the
perfect every day size.
This is definitely a favourite of many
bloggers and since I recently rediscovered how much I like face oils
I can't wait to give this a try.
3. Iphone 7
I would really like a new phone because
my 6 year old Iphone 4 just can't keep up anymore. Whenever I get to
use my sister's Iphone 7 I am amazed about how fast it is and how
nice and bright photos turn out.
I absolutely love candles and
particularly like the look and smell of Heyland & Whittle
candles. For me they have a very luxurious feel to them and their
range of scents is just amazing.
I already own a rather sporty Daniel
Wellington watch which I wear almost every day and now want a more
dainty, ladylike watch to wear with dresses and for formal occasions.
When I first saw the Cluse La Vedette watch I knew that this was
exactly what I have been looking for. It is elegant, not too flashy
and reasonably priced aswell.
This film is such a classic so I would
like to add it to my collection of old films.
I love a good cosy hoodie and I think
that Superdry make some of the best ones. I really like this blue one
with the subtle star print and would love to receive it for
christmas.
I've been wanting a Jo Malone fragrance
for quite a while and hope to get one very soon as my current perfume
is about to run out. I sniffed my way through the Jo Malone store a
while ago and found so many scents I liked. The one that stood out
most to me was Earl Grey and Cucumber so I definitely want to get my
hands on it soon.
My current curling wand is rather hard
to use and I'm never happy with the results I get. I heard and read
many good things about the Remington Pearl Pro Curl Wand and would
like to get it so I can retire my old curling wand.
So there we have it. What's on your wishlist this christmas?
Wednesday, 3 February 2016
How to beat the winter blues
I don't know about you but
I'm definitely one of those people who suffer from winter blues. I
wouldn't even say that I generally dislike winter, it's just that I
find it hard to deal with the darkness and the weather which makes me
want to stay indoors way too much and robbs me of my motivation to do
anything, particularly on grey and dreary days. I'm also not very
good with the cold temperatures and admire people who live in REALLY
cold countries/climates (I'm looking at you Canada and Russia).
However, since winter keeps coming round every year without fail,
I've found a few little ways of making it more bearable which I want
to share with you today.
Make the most of any sunny
spells
I try and make the most of
the rare sunny spells by getting out and about for a little walk or
some errands or even just sitting on my balcony in the sun. The light
and warmth revives me and is so important to give my body the much
needed Vitamin D.
Try and
embrace the bad weather. Get cosy!
Since we can't change the
weather it is best to make the most of it and try and appreciate that
it isn't just a nuisance but that it can also be quite cosy
actually. So get your blankets out, make some hot chocolate or tea
and cuddle up on the sofa with a book or a good film.
Buy some flowers
With christmas over, I'm
craving spring but since I'll have to wait for that a bit longer I
make sure to buy some fresh flowers as often as I can. I think a
nice vase of tulips instantly brightens up the room and it
definitely lifts my mood, despite the gloomy weather.
Make some plans and changes
that get you excited
I always find that making
plans and sticking to my new years resolutions really helps with
improving my mood and getting me even more excited for spring and
summer. I like making plans for the months ahead so that I have
something to look forward to and to work towards.
Watch summery films
On days when it is
particularly cold and wintery I like watching films that are set in
summer or a sunny location because they give me that summery feeling
and let me forget about winter for a moment.
I hope these tips help you
as much as they help me :-)
Julie xx
Tuesday, 24 November 2015
Astor Pro Manicure Already Dry! Quick Dry Topcoat
Today
I want to show you my favourite topcoat, which I've been using for
the last six months.
For
years and years I never even bothered with topcoats as I wasn't keen
on adding yet another step to my manicure. One of the things I find
most annoying about painting my nails is waiting for them to dry. In
my mind, adding another coat of something would probably not make my
wait any shorter. I was so wrong however. I ended up picking up the Astor Pro Manicure Already Dry! Quick Dry Topcoat on a complete whim
one day and haven't looked back since.
Now,
I have to add that I used to have a bit of a love/hate relationship
with this at first which was completely down to me using it wrong. It
is important to give the nails some time to dry a bit and not to apply
the topcoat too early, otherwise you will move the nailpolish around
which then creates gaps and makes the natural nail visible again.
Once I found that out (silly me!) I started to love it and like how it
finishes off my manicure and gives my nails a nice shine. I will
definitely repurchase this once I run out.
Which
is your favourite Topcoat?
Julie xx
Sunday, 15 November 2015
Instagrammers to follow: Preppy fashion and lifestyle
I'm a huge fan of Instagram and love looking at my feed for inspiration and happiness. There are so many interesting accounts with a whole range of topics and I thought I'd share some of my favourites with you.
Today I'll share some wonderful, preppy accounts with you that I love for their outfits and preppy lifestyle.
@sarahkjp
First of all Sarah Vickers from Classy Girls Wear Pearls. How could I not include her in this list. I love her style and think she is absolutely beautiful. I also live vicariously through her because she and her fiance Kiel just get up to so many cool adventures.
@carly
Carly is the lovely lady behind the blog The College Prepster which I have been reading for a long time now. I love her style and love following along with all the adventures that she, her boyfriend Garrett and her cute dog Teddy get up to.
@summerwind41490
I love Sydneys account for her beautifully preppy and sophisticated outfits and lifestyle. I think she always looks incredibly classy and happy which is what draws me to her blog and Instagram account more often than I care to admit.
So there you have it. This list is by no means a complete list of all my favourite preppy and sophisticated Instagrammers but these are definitely the ones I browse most often.
Which are your favourites?
Julie xx
Today I'll share some wonderful, preppy accounts with you that I love for their outfits and preppy lifestyle.
@sarahkjp
First of all Sarah Vickers from Classy Girls Wear Pearls. How could I not include her in this list. I love her style and think she is absolutely beautiful. I also live vicariously through her because she and her fiance Kiel just get up to so many cool adventures.
@carly
Carly is the lovely lady behind the blog The College Prepster which I have been reading for a long time now. I love her style and love following along with all the adventures that she, her boyfriend Garrett and her cute dog Teddy get up to.
I absolutely adore Whitleys Instagram feed because it is so colourful and stylish. I love that her outfits are super classic and wearable without being boring. The only problem is that I want all of her outfits for my own wardrobe now.
Robins feed is full of super preppy outfits and I like how she combines various pieces. She also has enviable hair which I always very much admire. (Damn you thin hair...)
I love Sydneys account for her beautifully preppy and sophisticated outfits and lifestyle. I think she always looks incredibly classy and happy which is what draws me to her blog and Instagram account more often than I care to admit.
So there you have it. This list is by no means a complete list of all my favourite preppy and sophisticated Instagrammers but these are definitely the ones I browse most often.
Which are your favourites?
Julie xx
Monday, 5 October 2015
Autumn nails
Today I wanted to share some of my favourite autumn nailcolours with you
which I have been wearing in turns over the past few weeks. At this
time of the year I really love deep reds, berry tones and stormy greys,
as well as more shimmery and glittery polishes. Essie nailpolishes are
(as usual) my favourites and I can't wait to add to my collection this
autumn and winter :-)
Essie - Dress to Kilt (Limited edition)
Essie - Bahama Mama
Essie - Bahama Mama
P2 - 017 Elegant
P2 - 991 Satellite Dreams
Which are your favourite polishes this season?
Julie xx
Monday, 17 August 2015
Kiel James Patrick Pieces I Love
I've been a big fan of the KJP products ever since I've come across Sarah Vickers blog
'Classy Girls Wear Pearls' a few years ago.
Over the years Sarah and her financé Kiel added more and more beautiful accessories and now even shirts and shoes to their collection. I really like the whole classy-New England- nautical theme and definitely want to add some of their pieces to my wardrobe soon.
Julie xx
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