Britney's cover

I picked up the June/July issue of Harper's Bazaar on Saturday, seeing gorgeous Britney Spears smiling at me from the cover. And, being a fan, I absolutely had to buy the magazine!
The interview with the Princess of Pop was quite short, done by telephone, but still... it was Britney, and she was on the cover, looking absolutely stunning. You can read the interview here if you don't want to go pick up the magazine yourself, and find the pictures and clothes info here.
Check out the pictures below, and tell me she doesn't look like she's back to her old fabulous self?

Cover shot - dress by Bill Blass

Looking gorgeous in an Isabel Marant dress, and Louboutin pumps

Dress by Dolce & Gabbana, pumps by Raphael Young

At the skate park in an Emanuel Ungaro dress and D&G pumps 

Chic in a Blumarine dress, paired with Givenchy pumps 

Cocktail rings

In addition to my new-found bag obsession, I've also become ever so slightly obsessed with big cocktail rings. The one I purchased at H&M, gold with a lilac stone, is fabulously glittery and totally chic. Two others I picked up the other day, one in gold with a large brown stone and another in silver with a red stone, I spotted when I really just popped in to the store to buy some bobby pins! But they just spoke to me, and fit my finger so nicely. So naturally, I couldn't just leave them all alone in the store, not when I could offer them a nice home and (hopefully) lots of usage! Not that I don't have a bunch of fabulous cocktail rings from before... I've more than I can fit on my fingers, quite literally. But they are oh-so-pretty, and they sparkle and they just make me feel happy inside when I look at them. I know you know what I mean!

All my pretty rings..!

New bag(s)

I've been on a bit of a handbag kick the past weeks, apparently! During a short period of time, I've managed to purchase five new handbags. As if I really needed them... well, I did, because I'm a girl and we can never have enough fabulous bags!

Bought a smaller mint green-ish cross body bag from Accessorize, a pretty brown faux-leather satchel from Cubus, the brown fringe shoulder bag from H&M, a pretty overnight bag from Accessorize and today I got this gorgeous oversized clutch from Lulu's Accessories that I purchased at a fantastic store on the floor above where I work, called MiiN. Mostly, I'm a total shoe girl, but lately, my need for pretty bags in various shapes, colours and sizes have evidently made itself clear. Please remind me to leave my cards home when I got into work for the rest of the month?!

Real pretty and summery overnight bag from Accessorize 

Close up. Got maps and flowers and postcards, oh my!

Ultra fab new oversized clutch!

Happy Birthday, Meryl!

Today is June 22nd, and it's the truly gorgeous Meryl Streep's birthday! The fantastically talented actress turns 62 today, and a girl can only wish she looks as gorgeous at sixty-two that Ms Streep does!
In honour of one of my all-time favourite actresses' birthday, I think I will be putting on a Meryl movie or two when I get in from work tonight! Preferably The Devil Wears Prada, as I am utterly and completely hooked on that movie. I've seen it like a billion times, I mouth along to all the lines and would absolutely kill for that job. Yes, I'm one of those millions of girls they so often refer to.

Anyway... here's to you Meryl, and I hope you have a fantastic day!

This gorgeous woman turns 62 today! 

Stunning Meryl Streep

Saturday's shopping results

So, I went into the city on Saturday with my friends to do a bit of shopping. The weather was behaving, keeping the rain at bay, to really let us enjoy the day. I went in to buy some shoes I'd tried on a couple of days before; turquoise platform heels that just spoke to me, begging me to take them home. And you know you can't deny pretty shoes such a request! I also found another pair, grey wedges with lots of pretty flowers on it. So, of course, I had to have those as well. My husband doesn't call me the Shoe Queen for nothing!
And at H&M, I found this gorgeous rust-red maxi dress that just fit me so nicely. Since it's not every day a pretty dress like that fits me so well, I had to have that one, too. And I found a nice fringe bag on sale... and a cocktail ring. Also, I picked up a headband with a bow on it in a teal colour to match the new awesome platform heels I bought as well. A girl's gotta match a little, right?

Pretty maxi dress from H&M (and no, those are not my white sandals!)

Sweet fringe bag... on sale!

Wicked wedges

Cute headband with a pretty bow 

Pretty cocktail ring

Gorgeous and very cool platform heels 

Anna says geeks are chic

At the 2011 Webby Awards (giving out awards for the best websites in various categories), Vogue.com won the "People's Choice" award for fashion. The award - presented by Daniel Radcliffe - was accepted by Madame Vogue herself, Anna Wintour. Although some might be surprised that Wintour actually went to the Webby's, the biggest talk of the night (and subsequently, the web) was her five-word acceptance speech. Her short speech - more like a statement than a speech, really - is probably the most famous quote from last night's festivities. And as fab fashion website Fashionista put it: "Even if she did dart of the stage like it was the end of a bad fashion show, Wintour’s presence would seem to indicate her acknowledgement of the importance of the internets. Yay for that!"

Watch Ms Wintour's fantastic speech below.

New perfume!

After a great night out with the girls, I woke up this morning feeling a little worse for wear. And I woke up early... too early when you didn't get to bed until real late the night before! Luckily, the rain had stopped and it was a beautiful sunny day out, so that helped a little. And a couple hours after I had risen from my comatose state, showered and washed my newly cut hair (I'll shut up about that soon, promise!), my parents came home after a "mini-cruise" to Kiel with my uncle and his girlfriend and my nana. My hangover kind of vanished a little when my mum showed me the perfume she'd bought me in the duty free... Jimmy Choo! She'd also bought me the Clinique Redness Solutions Daily Relief Cream.
I so heart my mum. She totally made my day!

My new perfume - ain't it purdy? 

New haircut!

Had a short day at work today, and thought I would call the hair salon to check if they had any available appointments at the end of the day. They did, and I finally got the haircut I've been wanting since months ago! I asked her for a long bob, and boy did she deliver; I got a great haircut; shorter than my previous middle-of-the-back length, layered nicely, totally manageable and definitely summer chic!
It felt so nice to feel the air on my neck again, finally. It's been so hot and humid at work, the long hair has just been killing me. So now, I won't have to keep twisting my hair up in clips all day long. And it looked like total carnage on the floor around the chair I'd been in. Just lots of blonde hair in heaps all over the place, and still I've a lot left! I am definitely ready now to go out tonight with the girls. It's grey and rainy outside, but I've got the Jacob's Creek Sparkling Rosé chilling in the fridge, the Bacardi Apple ready for action and a new haircut - no rain can stop us!

Just to show you the "before" (and the new tee my hubby got me!) 

New hair! 

Toning while working

You gotta love secret workouts! I know I do, especially when they occur at work and all I do is walk around. Well, it is supposed to occur at work while I walk around doing my usual thing. You see, I am the proud new owner of a really sweet pair of Reebok EasyTone shoes, purchased for me by my awesome husband. I picked them up from the post office yesterday afternoon, and wore them to work today. They were really comfortable to wear, and that is key when you work in a store and all you do all day is stand or walk around. I didn't really feel my legs and backside getting a workout, but I'm hoping that's part of the magic; you don't even feel it! But, even if they don't work miracles as big as the commercial promises, I'm sure they do something good. And they are really comfortable to wear, plus they look good. Can't go wrong then!
Naturally, I will keep y'all posted on whether or not they really do work as well as the ads say!

They are pretty, no? Love the white and champagne colour combination! 

Yeah, I know, you want them too. It's only natural. ;)

Anniversary gift

My husband sent me this "girly rejuvenation kit" as he called it for our anniversary. It was super sweet, totally made me tear up! He had included my favourite shampoo and conditioner (the VO5 Strawberries & Cream), lovely scented Suave body washes, a new hairbrush, Neutrogena make-up remover wipes (love those!) and a super cool new t-shirt! Totally loved it, and in addition to all of that, he sent me some goodies and such a sweet letter. And as if that wasn't enough, he's bought me a pair of Reebok EasyTone shoes that should be arriving either today or tomorrow. He so spoils me, and I am so lucky!

My girly kit, courtesy of my sweet husband 

Iced coffee

Today is Ascension Day here in Norway, and that means everyone's off from work. That's what we're all excited about, not the fact that today something religious happened..! And today, the sun has decided to come out, even if it is a little windy, it's still nice out. Nice weather needs nice cool drinks, and I got a super easy recipe for an iced coffee that hits the spot if you crave caffeine and cool at the same time.
You need ice cubes, instant coffee, milk, some kind of sweetener if you like your iced coffee a little sweet and hot water. Easy, right?

Mix about two teaspoons of instant coffee with a little bit of hot water (and sweetener if you want). You should get about the same amount of coffee as an espresso, and it should be strong.
Then add ice cubes, and pour milk over. Stir and serve!
Told ya it was easy!

Home made iced coffee - so cool.