CC

Having heard a lot of good things from Essiebutton about these two products, I've decided to try them out myself as soon as they got to our drugstores. Again, the shade range is somewhat strange, sometimes I think that everyone assumes that are no pale people in Ukraine, so the shade 31 of the CC cream was not available anywhere. I got the shade 21 in concealer, and it is perfect for my under-eye area, but the CC cream in 32 itself is quite yellow for now. I guess in summer I'll get the 22 concealer and it would match the base and a tan. When it comes to texture, it's all you could ask for: lightweight, dewy and even. Both products are great for spring and summer if a barely there makeup is your thing!

What are your drugstore picks for this season? Let me know xx

A drugstore haul

I've recently managed to get a sneaky 30% off discount at my local drugstore, and, honestly, it was completely impossible to ignore such a possibility. So these are some things that I have been wanting to try (and some good old favorites that were repurchased).

1. Themal Water by Vichy. I was nearly out of my Avene Eau Thermale, so I picked the Vichy version, just because a large Avene was out of stock. Some may say that thermal water is quite an unnecessary thing and does nothing, but I have irritated skin, and this product is soothing, relaxing and refreshing. A staple, in my opinion.

2. Clinique Take the Day Off Cleansing Balm. Having heard lots of good things about cleansing balms, I really wanted to try out at least one. So I decided to go for the Clinique one, as it is fragrance free and has no nasty stuff in it. I did try it and I do like so much! It has a slightly waxy consistency which melts into a light oil, and it does take my waterproof mascara. Brilliant.

3. Hydreane Legere by La Roche-Posay. Probably my fourth repurchase of this moisturizer. It is light and absorbs into the skin so nicely, still leaving a dewy finish. I use it under my foundation and can't really get enough of it. 

4. Basil Lemon Body Milk by Korres. This colorful tube of loveliness drew my attention as it was 50% off, so who could have passed that? But the best thing about it is the scent - so fresh and spicy, with vibrant lemon zestiness, oh, love it. It tingles the skin a bit, but in a nice, awakening kind of way.

5. Baby Skin Primer by Maybelline. I've never really tried a primer and don't think that I need it, but this little fella is so hyped up, so I figured, why not?

6. Bourjois So Laque Glossy Nail Varnish in 03BCBeige. It is my kind of color through and through. I like nude nails and this polish is a cool-toned beigy grey, which looks great on the nail and doesn't clash with makeup or clothes.

A book makes the best gift

If you are stuck with what to buy your friend/mom/brother/girlfriend, go to the nearest book store. You will spend a quiet time browsing through books and looking at pretty covers + you'll definitely find a present, trust me. I was invited to my (not very close friend's birthday), so I picked this gorgeous Vintage Edition Brave New World by Aldous Huxley. First of all, because it is a classic, included in the 100 best English-language novels of the 20th century, second of all, look at that cover *swoons*. If my friend did not really like the novel itself, this little paperback would just look so nice on a bookshelf, won't it? Of course, you don't have to buy your friend a quite complicated futuristic novel, the variety of books is endless, so here is a quick top-ten that I would recommend buying as a present (or for yourself, why not?) I've linked all the books on Amazon, just that it is easier to see the cover and the reviews. 

1. Underwater Dogs by Seth Casteel. If your friend is a dog lover or he or she has a sense of humor - this coffee table book is perfect, as it is a collection of hilarious photos of... dogs underwater, you've guessed it!

2. Jamie's 15 Minute Meals. A great cook book for anyone, really. Quick, healthy and interesting recipes that your cat can follow, brought by the man of my dreams, Jamie Oliver.

3. Wonders of Life by Brian Cox. It is based on a magnificent Discovery Science series with the same name. A gorgeous and captivating book, sure to fit any taste and answer some eternal questions about the nature.

4. Tales of Beedle the Bard by J.K. Rowling. For those who have read and reread the Potter series hundreds of times, this little collection of stories may be something new(ish), it has some great tales, which your friend can enjoy and even retell then to their younger siblings.

5. Making History by Stephen Fry. I can admit that Sir Fry is on the top of the list of my favorite authors and I cannot recommend him enough. I particularly enjoyed this novel as it combines both history and science in one thing (and a little bit of Hitler).  Even my mom did read it, so it goes to show, that maybe it will be quite a nice present to someone.

6. The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde. Not a typical pick for a present, I know. But if you know someone who enjoys reading plays, get this one for them. It is just so witty and clever, it got very popular with the audience when it was first staged, as there were no serious and highly dramatic subjects. I am halfway through it now and can recommend it even now!

7. Andy Warhol Portrait by Toni Shafrazi. It is just a colorful and stylish book, I have to say. A collection of those iconic, bright portraits that Mr Warhol got so famous for. I can see this looking great on anyone's bookshelf, it's just a decor piece by itself.

8. The Pocket Scavanger by Keri Smith. This author and illustrator become very popular because of her interactive books. In this particular one, the reader is instructed to collect various little things and place them into the journal, following page after page until a little hunt is complete.

9. The Fault in our Stars by John Green. Do I really need to get into this? Go, go buy or read it, only then give it to your friend (friends, the whole world, to be particular).

10. Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson. To be honest, I've only seen the film, like, 20 times, but I imagine that the book is even better. It is in that Perks of Being a Wallflower genre, but a bit different. It is a story of Melinda, a sensitive and vulnerable girl who had some mistakes in the past, but doesn't really know how to overcome them and speak about them. I imagine this would make a great gift to one of your closest friends.

Lots of love.

Nika xx

Basics

My wardrobe consists of basically black, white and grey tops, because I find them the easiest to style. If you have a white shirt and a pair of jeans you love - the outfit is complete with adding a necklace or a jacket. So while 'casually' walking through the mall, I spotted that some GAP basics were on offer, you buy one, and another one is half priced, I decided to pick up three, just because you can't go wrong with a nice-quality crew-neck tee. I've already worn the white one and it doesn't wrinkle as much as I thought it would (I am a bit OCD when it comes to wrinkled clothes, but, what can you do).

I highly recommend checking GAP out for some essential shirts or tank tops, I don't care much for the store's overall aesthetic, but nevertheless, I find their basics to be on the highest level of middle-price high-street clothes.

Roomspiration

Confession: I'm 20 and I still live with my parents...
In my country it is common, but I'm starting thinking about moving out, dreaming of my own little place, scrolling through endless pages of scandinavian room decor photos. I like simple but unique things, ones that can reflect my weird personality but still remain looking inviting. The most relaxing space for me is light and bright, clutter-free and cosy at the same time. Of course, these HAY catalogue photos are staged, but I jut imagine how good that little yellow chair would look near a window next to a big pile of magazines and a cup of tea.

A little haul

I can't stop cursing on the weather, it's soo gloomy, windy and just depressing. So when some sunshine hit my brain, I was very much into treating myself to some spring-ish purchases. To be honest, I'm not very fond of shopping, because there are only 3-4 shops that I really like and they aren't the cheapest. So I save up and then buy some things here and there.

A little shop is not complete without Zara, and as being obsessed with boyfriend jeans, I picked up these light blue, very distressed  and ripped jeans with light-colored panels down the leg. They look so cool with a white sweater or shirt, any shoes, really. My second purchase was these patterned trousers by Sportmax, which is a MaxMara line. Again, they would be perfect with white or black simple top, trainers and a pair of Ray Bans. I was in a hunt for Nike Roche Runs, but couldn't find them anywhere, so I opted for as cool Nike Air Max Theas, which are very lighweight, comfortable and generally cool-looking, the sole especially. I'll be making some outfit posts as soon as I can, so I'm pretty excited to wear some of these in spring.

What have you bought for spring? Leave some links in the comments xx

Ready for spring

So the spring has come, and it is one of the main reasons for having pretty flowers at home. So I went to the nearest supermarket and picked some daffodils which are the favorite flowers of my beloved one. Passing by the beauty isle, Garnier Micellar Water caught my eye, it was as cheap as the daffodils, so I thought, why not. It wasn't disappointing, I must say, useless for waterproof mascara, but removes foundation quite well and is moisturizing. The Freeman Acai mask was also pretty good, it left my skin feeling soft, clean and refreshed, I think it's worth getting a full tube. So this is my coming into spring beauty bits, I'm looking forward to refreshing my wardrobe with some new things too!

Reblog that

I'm just obsessed with Tumblr! It is an ultimate place for inspiration. Click on any screen shots of my Tumblr page and it will open in a new window. Enjoy xx

Good morning, sunshine

Today the morning is so gloomy and foggy, my body craved for some fresh, healthy and bright food, so I decided to raid the fridge and see what can I demolish.

For juice:
3-4 leaves of romaine salad;
1 carrot;
an apple;
half a pear;
2 stalks of celery.
For the 'main dish'
1 leaf of romaine to serve with;
an egg (hard boiled);
a tomato;
salt, pepper, balsamic vinegar.

Do I need to tell you about all the benefits of freshly made juice? This particular juice is sweet and refreshing, the pear makes the taste very rich and amazing, to be honest.
So this is a simple but healthy breakfast, just juice some fruit, chop tomatoes and an egg sprinkle with some pepper, and drizzle a bit of balsamic.
Have a healthy morning.

Easy weekend reads

Have you ever wondered around the house on a Sunday, thinking what to do? Go out? No, too much hustle. Work? It's weekend, come on. Read? I have nothing to read. So here is a treat for you, my friend, four books that can make your lazy Sunday a bit more exciting.

1. Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling. I mean, if you haven't read at least one of the Potter books, just READ it. It's the best thing that can happen to you, promise. The storyline is impeccable, brilliant, compelling, exciting, it's written simply but with taste. It has brought up a whole generation of the 90s and is considered a classic. Go read some Potter, even if you have, it's always so nice to reread it, again and again, and again.

2. Why Does E=mc? by Brian Cox & Jeff Forshaw. Why indeed? This book is for those who don't have a lot of knowledge of physics and all that sciency stuff, because it is a simple explanation of Einstein's equation. I haven't read it till the end, but I enjoy flicking through it and feeling smart just sitting with a physics book.

3. The Little Prince by Antoine De Saint-Exupéry. This book will bring back your childhood memories. It's simply written with drawings known to everybody. If you feel like you're to old for reading this, read it to your younger brother or sister, you both will enjoy this heartwarming adventure with the Little Prince.

4. IT by Alexa Chung. The best book to read on a weekend. It has been quite popular in the blogging community, and I get why. It's full of cool hipster photos and drawings, stylish design and a beautiful cover. Although the writing is not very complicated and engaging, still, pretty interesting.

Go drugstore or go home

It's sad to admit that I shop to feel better. I was tired and sad after uni and decided to pop into a nearest drugstore. Always in a hunt for a great liner, I picked up the Bourjois Erasable Liner, not for the eraser, but for the formulation - thick and black, it's hard to work with, but it's possible to create a nice line. Unfortunately, the lightest shade of Bourjois Happy Light foundation available in Ukraine is 51 and it's a bit dark and pink for me, but still wearable as the spring and summer are coming in. I also bought L'Oreal Million Lashes Mascara, it's great, gives length and doesn't flake. My last pick was Maybelline Colorsensational Shine Gloss, in color 105 Cashmere Rose, which is 'said' to be a dupe for Clarins Lip Perfector. I did like it, even bought 420 Glorious Grapefruit the next day.

So here are my little make-up buys for spring, haven't really tried them properly, but, still quite impressed.

Have you tried any of these?

Lots of love.

Nika xx

The Heavenly Hundred

For those people that don't really care or know anything about what has been happening lately in Ukraine (or for those who have no idea where Ukraine is), there is something I want to tell you about. For the last three months, Ukrainians have been protesting agains out political regime, which started on November the 21st as a peaceful demonstration with public protests that demanded closer European integration. It was given the name of Euromaidan, because the main square of Kiev is called Maidan. Unfortunately due to many factors, our protests turned into a war against the government, corruption and abuse of power. I want to tell you about those people who gave their lives for our true independence.

On 30 November 2013, the protests were dispersed violently by the Berkut riot police units, sparking riots the following day in Kiev. On 1 December 2013, protesters reoccupied the square and through December further clashes with the authorities and political ultimatums by the opposition ensued. This culminated in a series of anti-protest laws by the government on 16 January 2014, and further rioting on Hrushevskoho Street. Early February 2014 saw a bombing of the Trade Unions Building, as well as the formation of "Self Defense" teams by protesters.

The majority of victims died on 18-19th of February 2014. This was not even a civil war, professional snipers employed by the government shot protesters in the head and heart from the rooftops, a lot of young men died, the youngest of them was only seventeen. Today Ukraine is mourning. Those who were killed by the dictators are now referred as the 'Heavenly Hundred'. Only 82 confirmed victims are known to us, but more than 200 people are still missing, and we are all afraid that there will be more than one Heavenly Hundred. 

I am thankful to all those brave men who stood up for our country, stood up for us and for Ukraine. I'm proud to live here, I'm proud that so many people around the world supported us, our struggle against the power. We all are happy and relieved that the ex-president Yanukovich is trying to run away, but he will be found and punished for everything he had done. Even though I'm not religious, I pray for Ukraine, pray for the Heavenly Hundred, so they would guard us, the young and the old when we step into a whole new era.

*Victory to the Heroes.

*The author of these photos is unknown, but I'm sure I will take my own this week.

Слава Україні

Throwback edit: Paris

Can any place on Earth be more perfect? I guess, no. Throughout centuries, Paris has been a city of love, romance, high culture and magnificent architecture, but to me, Paris seemed to be all about small little things: antique window frames and ceilings, corner shops and flower markets. It is a city to be, like, you feel so much alive.

It is vivid, colorful and lively. Even when it rains, Paris doesn't lose its charm and invites you outside. i was lucky enough to spend there five days, but still, the time spent there flew so quickly and I was devastated that my mom and I had to leave.

Some people say that the French are quite unfriendly with foreigners, but to be honest, we haven't met anyone who was rude. The women, especially those who stroll down Les Champs Elysees, are so sophisticated and have that particular effortless, Birkin-kind of style. They made me like Paris and France even more.

So now after writing this I want to come back there even more. One day...

Lots of love.

Nika xx

Liberté

I've only recently started getting into make-up. So now I'm keeping myself from buying everything I see, because in this case less is definitely more. There are only three blushes in my 'capsule' collection, and this beauty from Nars is my favorite. Nars doesn't need any introduction, the sleek matte black packaging and insane pigmentation speaks for itself! It's quite impossible to get hold of Nars products in Ukraine, so I bought this baby while I was in Paris. It's bright terracota-peach in the pan, but on the cheeks it looks warm and natural, wearable both in summer and winter.

What's your go-to blush?

Lots of love.

Nika xx

Top 5

For many bloggers it's quite impossible to narrow their lip product collection to only five things. But as I'm trying no to be obsessive and excessive (but still dreaming of Muji storagefuls of lipsticks), I can show some of my favorite ones. To be honest, they all are influenced by blogs, but, nevertheless, they are stunning.

The oldest, and probably, the most favorite one - Clarins Instant Light Natural Lip Perfector in 03 (1st from the right in the swatch photo). A mouthful, yes, but how gorgeous is it? Non-sticky, smooth, nice-smelling, heavenly pretty on the lips! One word - love.

The most luxurious and, probably, the most expensive one - the Dior Lip Glow (2nd swatch from the right). It changes color throughout wear and has a cooling effect. On my lips it looks more pinky and rosy.

The most practical - the Korres Lip Butter in Wild Rose (3rd). Perfect for autumn-winter, but would look great in summer with a tan, applies quite thinly but is buildable, I like it with a minimum make up and a thin eyeliner flick.

The most 90s - Clinique Chubby Stick in Graped-up (4th swatch) . This what happens when you ask your mom to buy something at duty-free, but despite that I wanted The Grandest Grape... I'm quite impressed. On the lips it is a dark nude, with a hint of brown - wearable and effortless.

The easiest - MAC Shy Girl. I bought it while feeling sad and spendy, but this impulse buy has turned out to be a success! This lipstick looks so nice with a brown smokey eye and a sheer foundation.

So these are my beloved lip products that I'd definitely repurchase. What are yours?

Lots of love.

Nika xx

Ready to wreck

Being a book hoarder, I'm quite protective of my books, trying not to give them to anyone, keep them nice and stain-free. So for a while, I doubted if I could do anything destructive with a book. So this is where Wreck This Box comes in. It is a collection of three books by an author and illustrator Keri Smith. All these books are supposed to be telling the owner's story, they are targeted towards creativity and expanding one's comfort zone. 

I've decided to start them when it gets warmer outside, when you can find flowers, grass and less dirt or snow, as it is recommended to take them anywhere you go. You can also share these books with your friend, sibling, partner, It would be so fun that way. So now, I'm really looking forward to spring, maybe even will make some posts on my favorite pages!

Do you own any of these?

Lots of love.

Nika xx

A nice bath

Just got out of a steamy Monday afternoon shover, feeling all relaxed and sleepy, craving a big nice cup of melissa tea and a comfy blanket. I'm all about taking baths, maybe watching some Big Bang Theory episodes, lying in warm bubbly water. I use L'Occitane's Shower Oil, which lathers in a soft foam and smells like buttery almonds. After taking a bath, my skin dryish, so I always moisturize. Now I'm using Caudalie's Antioxidant Body Milk, which has a fresh scent and absorbs quickly, so there's no need for waiting ten minutes for putting a pajama on.
I'm not big on expensive candles, despite eyeing up Jo Malone and Diptyque, so I lit candles when I feel stressed, like today, so now I have a L'Occitane's Green Tea candle, which has a green and leafy smell.
Now I need a cuppa and some sleep.
What is your bath/shower routine?
Lots of love.
Nika xx

No.07

I was so excited when our family's friend came back from London and brought a little present. It's a perfume from Rituals No.7 White Patchouli & Cedar Wood. I bought  it while visiting Amsterdam and ran out so quickly, because it's gorgeous. First of all, the packaging is so nice, I love the wooden lid and a sleek glass bottle. The smell is quite strong and woody, with warm cedar tones. It's based on natural ingredients and organic alcohol, so despite the fact that it's strong, it's not sickly or overpowering at all.

So now I'm saving it for bad days to light up my mood!

Have you tried it?

Lots of love.

Nika xx

My mom's favourites

My mama is not quite a fan of make up or skincare. She often comes to me asking about products she could try. Not to say I'm an expert, I just spend some time on researching this kind of things.

I'm writing this post maybe to give you ideas on what to recommend to your mother or aunt, or just to anyone who has more mature skin. 

So these are some of my mother's favorite products. She removes make up with a Biosource Cleansing Milk from Biotherm, massages it into the skin and then removes excess with a cotton pad. As a toner, she uses the Biosource Instant Hydrating Lotion, which has simple ingredients, works as an exfoliant and leaves the skin both clean and fresh. In the morning mom uses the Korres Quercetin & Oak Antiageing and Antiwrinkle Day Cream, and a corresponding Night Cream in the evening. As all Korres products, they contains 80% percent natural ingredients, with no mineral oils, no silicons and parabens. She also uses the Reve de Miel Lip Balm from Nuxe, which I bought her recently and loves it, too. 

her favorite lipstick is Dior Addict Extreme in Cherie Bow, a pinky mauve color. It's quite pigmented and moisturizing as well. The Bronzer is Soleil Tan de Chanel in 907 Sable Beige, unfortunately, I can't find it on the website, maybe, it has been discontinued.

So this is a little run-through some stuff that my mom uses. Please, leave comments telling about your mom's or aunt's favorites :)

Lots of love.

Nika xx

Throwback edit: Amsterdam

I haven't travelled a lot, but my soul craves visiting new places, I'm flicking through pictures of London or Berlin on tumblr and sigh with sadness. If only I could live there, or just spend there a few days. Last spring my mom surprised me with a European tour, so we explored some magnificent places in just two weeks. Amsterdam stole my mind and my soul. I've never been anywhere as cozy, as friendly and as colorful.

The fact that you can rarely see blinds or curtains on the windows just blew me away! In Ukraine, people try their hardest to conceal their private life, hide behind the curtains, but here - everything is transparent, so clean and elegant. Big fancy cars are such a rare find, because these little vintage ones look natural in such a rustic, but modern, environment.

We were lucky enough to visit the Van Gogh's museum, as it has just opened and that time - the queues were huge, but we've managed to get in. The whole place was so nicely organized, the staff couldn't be more friendly, but the paintings! Oh, you just have to see them.

This picture makes me want to come back. The little boats, the dancing buildings, pots with fresh flowers. It's like a little gingerbread fairytale, and it looks like this without smoking some pot :D

These are some main and the most lovely purchases I've made there. Don't judge, I love seeing what people are buying, especially while traveling. The top is from COS, as well as the sandals, they are leather and were 99 Euros if I'm not mistaken. The Fry Chronicles and the yellow Moleskine I got at the American Book Center, which is a huge book shop and it's gorgeous. My mom literally had to drag me out of there, because I wanted to buy everything I saw!
Have you ever been to Amsterdam? Maybe you live there?
Lots of love.
Nika xx

Everyday skincare

The key to my everyday skincare routine is simplicity. I try to make it as minimal as possible for two reasons: I'm quite lazy and overloading skin with products hasn't really been a benefit for me. My skin is a mix between dry and normal but also there's some acne prone areas: chin and forehead.

When it comes to cleanser - Clinique's Rinse-Off Foaming Cleanser is the bomb. It has no fragrance and other nastyness in, has a mousse texture and cleanses the skin gently without stripping.

For some exfoliation I use Arnaud Rituel Visage, the beads in it are quite small and don't irritate the skin or make it red, which is always a pleasant thing.

Next step - toner. I either use an Avene Thermal water which is refreshing and makes the skin feel awake, or the La Roche-Posay' Micellar Solution that isn't technically a toner, but is nice before applying make up.

My two favorite moisturizers are Effaclar duo and Hydreane legere - both from La Roche-Posay. Effaclar duo is targeted towards the skin with imperfections and calms down spots and redness quite well. The Hydreane, as the name suggests, is a hydrating moisturizer for sensitive skin, I apply it either before Effaclar Duo, or on its own, if my skin isn't irritated. Occasionally I use Bioderma's Sebium AKN serum, which reduces imperfections, but tingles severely on my skin, so I don't get on with it as much.

I've only recently purchased an eye cream, just to see what it's like, the one from Garnier is affordable and to my opinion does the job at moisturizing the under-eye area. Next time I will probably buy something more fancy - a Caudalie one.

If I had more money to spend on skincare, I'd load my cart with Nuxe products. The quality is amazing, the texture, the smell... I love them all. In my stash I own a couple of cult numbers - Reve de Miel lip balm, which I'm sure you've heard of, a Huile Prodigieuse, which is a dry oil and can be applied anywhere, including hair, but personally I like it on my face, as a night serum. The last product is a Reve de Miel hand cream. It's so rich and smells divine!

So that's all I use day-to-day, tell me about your favorite products. Any recommendations from the French drugstore?

Lots of love.

Nika xx

The Liner

I've never really ventured into a whole feline eye look, because it seemed too complicated. Recently I've decided to experiment with it and purchased the L'oreal Super Liner and Maybelline Gel Eyeliner. The Super Liner has been more friendly, it has a thin felt tip and is quite easy to use, the downside of it - it dries out quickly. The Maybelline liner got mixed reviews, but I was expecting a lot from it, but...
The brush that comes with it is useless, in my opinion. Is it that hard to make a thin little brush? So I need to find a nicer brush that would work, maybe an angled one, and then I'll report back.
Also I've found quite a useful article in Vogue: top ten liquid lines, if you're interested, here's a link.
In the photo I'm wearing the Super Liner by L'oreal.
Please tell me what are your favorite liners? Or is there any you'd like to try?
Lots of love.
Nika xx

What's in my pouch?

Since I don't have to go to uni until Monday, the last two weeks have been all about carrying pouches or small bags, where I can fit all my essentials, but keep it minimal and clutter-free. When I'm on the go, I don't need too much stuff to carry, so the photo is pretty much self-explanatory.
The pouch is from Esprit, got it at the end of summer on sale, seems quite small, but fits inside a lot+super durable. My notebook is from Butler's and is getting quite old and battered, but it's still well-loved and frequently used ('to do' lists and other random stuff). My IPhone 5, a Kindle (currently reading A Single Man by Christopher Isherwood), a wallet with cards, money and driving license, my car keys (I drive a little white Fiat 500), Clarins Lip Perfector in 05 and an old but true love of mine - Chanel Blush in 82 Reflex.
So this mini kit is pretty much all I can carry around with me, make up products can vary, but usually it's a nude lip and a peachy blush, I don't own too much make up. A Kindle could be replaced for an IPad, but usually when I'm at university, and that's other bag and other blogpost.
What do you carry around on weekends or holidays?
Lots of love.
Nika xx

Lust=Motivation?

I think we all are a bit OCD and have a 'tiny' wishlist in our notebook. For example, these are some items that I really want to get my hands on in 2014: a white-gold watch by Swatch, Wreck this Box by Keri Smith, Chanel Rouge Coco Shine in Boy, a Moleskine planner, some classic white Converse, Comme de Garcons 2 Perfume (never smelt it, but bet it's my cuppa tea) and a Fujifilm Instax 8. 

I'm posting this to motivate myself, because I really lack motivation. The only thing that gets me running is a lust over a certain thing or even an activity. So right now I'm closing blogger and going back to work.

What keeps you motivated?

Any cheeky tips?

Finish what you start

In life, there are many beginnings. Projects, newly purchased books, blogs, work assignments, but I struggle so much with finishing all of them, like this John Green book, for instance. Not to say that it's bad or boring, no, it's just I can't seem to concentrate on one thing and then go on to another. So without further banter, I'm starting this blog to finish what I start, to keep going, stay interested and share with others.
Lots of love.
Nika xx