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13 January, 2014

London Haul 2 | Boots, Forever 21, Selfridges, H&M

When I went to London in June, I spent as much money as I could in the four days that I stayed there. Last time, I did have a budget. I wasn't able to go in to a Boots store last time, strangely one of the things I wanted if I ever went there again. I did have a bit of a splurge there, but in my defence, they were all on my list! I went in prepared: THE frist night we wen tot à little Boots store near St. Pauls Church, and I got their Christmas special. It took me a couple of nights to make a list of what I wanted. On the last day, we went to Picadilly Circus, what we thought was a big
Also, I went to my favourite clothing store in the world: Forever21. Last stop (where I actually bought something) was Selfridges.

Soap and Glory had a 2+1 promotion! There was another 2+1 promotion on all Christmas-selected products. I have heard a lot of positive things about Soap and Glory, so I wanted to make sure I bought some and see for myself! They don't sell it in the Boots stores here, and it was actually pretty hard to decide what products I wanted to try. I love body scrubs, so the Sugar Crush was the first pick. I like the smell a lot, which is why I chose the normal sized pot. And who doesn't love hand cream?

Another beauty product that is not available in The Netherlands yet, lip crayons! (Yes, they are available now. When I went to London the only ones were from Clinique, and I was not willing to pay over 30 euro for it) The Ted Baker crayons were boxed in the sweetest tin!!
The lip crayons from Ted Baker are a little bit glossier then the crayons from Seventeen, but the Seventeen crayons seem to have a higher pigmentation... Hmm.. (I will be doing a blog post on both soon!)

Next thing I picket up are clear elastics. Like all of the above products, no where to be found here... There is not a lot to say about this. Only that they are very easy to use, and I am able to wrap them around my hair 3 times. They are very strong and I love wearing them!

Tangle Teezer!!! I love it. I was never able to comb my hair after a shower (with 10 minutes left to get ready before I had to leave). This is another product I have seen a lot of people raving about, and I just needed to try it myself :)

On the first day, we went to Forever 21. 'In case you need some time to think about it' my mom said. She knows me better than I know myself, and she was right. MOVING ON! haha.

I should iron my clothes before snapping pictures...

I didn't go all out this time, but I did pick up the most comfy things! Sitting at home means I was staying in my PJ's a lot, and it got a bit boring. I don't own a one piece, so I mostly chill in my Pooh bottoms and H&M sweatshirt. The shirt is slightly oversized, and a bit shorter than normal on the bottom :) The legging in the warmestest thing I have ever worn, and I finally own a patterned legging. (White girl much?)

I bought this H&M necklace at Selfridges ;) It's a short necklace, great to wear with a collared shirt! It's not really heavy and I like that it has different parts. The parts are being held together with small silver rings, making it more comfortable to wear (and less easy to snap into pieces).

Hope you liked it! I am really sorry for not posting it on Friday, my cousin was staying here for the weekend and I was helping my mum with getting the floor done in the garage.

Love, Danielle

03 January, 2014

Looking back at 2013

left to right, clockwise

2013 has been a crazy year for me. Some very high peaks, and dark downs. Looking back I am extremely happy to know the people that I know, and to be where I am today. Throughout this year, I wished things would had turned out different than they have, but it was for the better looking back. I think that I have learned a lot about myself and about what I need in my life. This year has made me feel stronger than I was before, and has made me believe in my own strength. I feel better about myself, and can enjoy life again!

Summer 2013 | Tie Dyeing

Summer has officially started, and what better way to start it by making something unique!! I have been wanting to make my own tie dye shirt for a few years now, but wasn't sure on how and when to do it. Somehow, my past summers have been filled with things more important...

But, I am getting my diploma in a few days, meaning I no longer have that to worry about that! When I told my friends I wanted to make the shirts, they were excited and wanted to make one themselves :)

So, after getting all the goodies (which was a lot more than I thought I would need), we looked up some video's on YouTube (what is there not to find on the internet!!) looking for patterns and a step-by-step guide.

TIME TO START CRAFTING!!!

White T-shirts, sprayed with water

We had four different dyes in the colours bright pink, bright green, blue and yellow. We added water to the dyes and put the dye on sections off the shirt, creating the patterns.