music on a monday:Santa Fe

Hey! 

I´m kicking off the week with Beirut and their song Santa Fe. Something about this song has a feel of summer´s end to it, which is perfect! Even though I will be sad to say goodbye to summer, my favorite season is drawing ever closer and I am looking forward to dressing up in layers and drinking hot tea.   

Happy Monday!

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Weekend dressing: fall florals

Hey! 

I haven´t checked in here for a while so I thought I would throw together an outfit post. This is my dream outfit for this weekend´s big event: Culture night in Reykjavík. 

This fluffy sweater is perfect for the fall weather that has hit here in Iceland 

I love the floral pattern on this pretty dress! 

These amazing boots can be found here

This checked coat is the perfect item for winter! 

Have a great weekend! 

I will be spending mine soaking up the culture in my beautiful city 

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Bags of fun

In my opinion a  bag can be essential in creating an outfit. These fun bags would also make a great conversation starter. 

 Such a pretty apple bag from Anya Hindmark 

 A sneaky way to pick up guys from Kate Spade 

This croissant bag from Charlotte Olympia has my name written all over it. 

This one from Kate Spade feels reminiscent of Carrie Bradshaw 

Have a good day!

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Daisy

Daisies are my all time favorite flowers. Much to my joy 
I´ve been seeing a lot of daisy printed items this season (especially at Topshop). Here are some of my favorite pieces I´ve come across this summer.

These trousers from Asos are definitely on my shopping list! They will be a great way to perk up my wardrobe this coming winter, or of course to be worn the remainder of this summer (the weather here in Iceland is more reminiscent of September rather than July).

I really like the clothes from Oasis

They always have such cute and ladylike pieces. 

I have recently fallen in love with  the dungaree jumpsuits that have been in style this season. So to combine my love of jumpsuits and daisies,this one would be perfect! I also really love

this daisy jumpsuit from River Island.Now the question is: which one should I choose? 

I really like these cute daisy flats  (I could definitely stand to own more flat shoes, seeing that I have countless pairs of heels, but just one pair of flats, which are about to fall apart).

Last but not least, I really love this beautiful vintage fascinator hat. Actually I kind of lost my breath a little when I saw it over at Modcloth, but unfortunately it had already been sold.Oh well..



Have you been able to get your hands on some daisy print this season? 

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Music on a Monday: Brave

I love Sarah Bareilles. Her songs are so wonderfully comforting.

Happy Monday!

Be brave. 

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Foodie Friday: Reykjavík take out

It´s become somewhat of a tradition in my family to order take out on Friday nights. In a way we do this to celebrate the end of the week and to kick off the wwekend. So I thought what better way to kick off this weekend than to share some of my favorite take out restaurants in Reykjavík?

1. Austurlandahraðlestin

One of my favourite places in Reykjavík. Their take out restaurant in Hverfisgata has a small seating area if one should prefer to eat there. They´ve also just recently opened a restaurant in Lækjargata.  Their Naan breads are to die for and their Tandoori chicken might be one of the best things I´ve ever tasted. If you are very hungry I recommend the Onion Pakodas as well.

2. Krua Thai

My ultimate comfort food is their spring rolls. They also have a pretty good red curry.  I don´t know what it is about Thai food that is just so comforting. 

3. Hamborgarabúllan

A small, quirky burger joint by the old harbour.Good, simple burgers and perfect french fries(crispy- I hate soggy fries).

4. The Deli 
 
 Best. Pizza. Ever! Almost as good as if you had flown to Italy to get it. The Modo Mio vegetarian pizza is the best one on the menu. Unfortunately they don´t stay open past eight pm, except on weekends.Alternatively I like Eldsmiðjan but the quality of their pizza varies. 

5. Gló 

For those days when I want a well cooked, healthy meal (and can´t be bothered to cook) I can always count on Gló. It is a vegetarian/raw restaurant which means you walk out of there feeling healthy (and guilt free). I love their eggplant parmigiana. 

Have a great weekend!

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little things

.....that make me happy

Love these magazine page envelopes

..now this is recycling I can get on board with!

 a good lunch has the amazing power to turn even the worst day around.

This necklace is almost like it was made for me personally. The  sentence engraved on the necklace " We all have a story to tell" is at the core of my being. Really love it and have to make it mine. 

 Have a great day!

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