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.

Colour me any shade of these

Went to the mall with my bestie today, and came over this display of gorgeous nail polish colours! It looked so summery and fantastic, and totally made me want long lazy days at the beach with fabulously coloured nails instead of the otherwise grey and rainy day outside. Also, it reminded me I am well overdue for a manicure... my poor nails look horrible. Nothing any shade of these polishes wouldn't have fixed though..!
Sadly I have not yet been paid, or I would've walked out with at least five different shades of fabulousness! Tell me you're not getting that feeling of summer when you look at this?!

Are your nails ready for summer..?

I'm hooked on ShopStyle

Reading April's Vogue, I found mention of the website ShopStyle, where you can search for all kinds of clothes and even created your own looks. Naturally, I headed straight there, set up my (free) account and got to searching for all kinds of gorgeous clothes, shoes, bags, sunglasses, accessories, etc.
And now I'm hooked... I can sit in front of the pc, spending too much time looking through the plethora (finally, a way to use that word in its right meaning!) of gorgeous things..! You can add your favourite brands, create wish lists, get sale alerts, add things to your favourites and create looks you can share with your friends and family and the other stylists on the site. It is freaking fabulous!
Naturally, on my favourites there are a billion shoes, mainly from the good sirs Blahnik, Choo, Louboutin and Kirkwood. And a gazillion gorgeous dresses, courtesy of misters Posen, de la Renta and Rodriguez. Naturally, there are also lots of handbags... scarves... hats... sunglasses... you get it, pretty much everything pretty I have on that favourite list!

So, ladies, if you love lots of pretty things, this is the site to be at. And it doesn't hurt that you can make wish lists and share with your family and friends when birthdays and Christmas are approaching. They'll know just what to get you!

Now go, my pretties, lose yourselves in the magic of fashion!

Black Dresses by Narciso Rodriguez
Pumps by Manolo Blahnik

H&M's new swimwear model

H&M have a brand new swimwear model, and she is not one of those stick thin models that kinda makes you feel like crap when you don't look as good in the swimwear as they do. Their new model is the GORGEOUS Tara Lynn, a stunning and curvy plus size model who rocks the heck outta the swimwear campaign!
She is absolutely stunning, and I would kill to look like her! Admittedly, I am much more of a plus size than she is, but if I could be her size and look as amazing as Tara Lynn does, I would be a very happy (and swimsuit clad) little lady!

You can read more about beautiful Tara Lynn here, at models.com.  

Also - good job H&M, for showing women you don't need be a size zero to look gorgeous in swimwear!

The gorgeous Tara Lynn

 

Rocking H&M's swimwear