Well hello, please, step into my office! I figured I'd show you guys what I'm working on, I'd say because I've been so absent from the blog, but in fact I haven't! I've posted at least once every two weeks for a while now, and in my book that's a pretty good job haha. 

As I've said before, I'm working on a small webshop for my handmade jewelry! First pic is where I work, second is what I've worked on today (it's a really pretty white/gold bracelet with amazonite stones, so luscious!) and third, what finished products I currently have in stock. Consider this a little sneak peek, as I've delayed the opening for a few weeks. Why, you ask? 

Well, I found a job! Wait, frankly, the job found me, haha. A few weeks ago one of my former bosses at the eye clinic I used to work at contacted me asking if I was interested in coming back! I was hesitant at first, because of my application for my dream job, but alas I haven't heard anything back so I took my chances and ran with it! So, I'm back at that familiar old desk, I've already seen a familiar face or two amongst the patients and I'm loving it! It feels like I never left at all! 

So that's one new year's resolution to tick off! And to top this off, I passed the theoretical driver's test so I now have a learner's permit. Back in December I told myself I wanted to pass the exam by the end of January and since I would start working Feb. 1, I figured I had to stay true to my vow so my mom drove me to the exam center Jan. 31 and I passed with a whopping 47/50. It was dead easy! 

Currently I'm looking for a second hand car to cruise around in, and I'm occasionally checking websites for apartments for rent, too. I'm totally excited for the future and I haven't felt like this in such a long time. Things are finally coming together for me and it feels guud. Now I just need a prince-like character on a white horse (or preferably, carrying a white cat because I LOVE CATS GUYS) to swoop me off my feet and life would be one million percent awesome. 

Lastly, I want to thank you guys, my lovely readers! Without you guys, blogging would hardly be any fun at all! Kate Louise sent out this Versatile Blogger Award to a bunch of bloggers, including me! Woo! 

Now I'm supposed to give 7 facts about myself (and share the award to 15 other bloggers but I have a lot of playing with glue waiting for me so I'm going to skip that, sorry for doing a half-ass job on this!) 

1. One of my biggest childhood traumas is most definitely P.E. class. I specifically hated things that involve hanging/standing upside down and I think all in all I handed in about a 30 sick notes. The rest of the classes I just stood around doing nothing.
2. The only exam I ever failed was year 9 Chemistry, at 34%. Mainly because the computer I ordered arrived the day before the exam haha. I do suck at chemistry though.
3. I have really small toes. 
4. As a kid I would sometimes sell drawings of Pikachu and Snorlax that I'd make, for about €0,50. Maybe I was destined to become an entrepreneur. 
5. Some of my annoying habits include biting my lip, scratching the skin next to my nails and checking up on my nose piercing (it's nasty because it looks like I'm picking my nose haha).
6. I am deeply afraid of spiders, confined spaces and death (thank you Six Feet Under).
7. My favourite game on the Wii is Mario Kart because it's the same concept as Crash Team Racer but with better graphics. I also really like the tennis game.

So there you go! Thanks again Kate Louise, and to all my precious readers, see you next post! 

Top from Pull & Bear, Flares from Forever 21, Boots from AllSaints

Hey guys! I figured I'd so something different for a change and since people keep asking me to do a room tour, here's a new corner, haha.

Also, I combed out my curls! Weird right... It's been years since I've had relatively straight hair, so it's totally awkward for me to go out without my signature blonde mini 'fro, so I added some volume to the back of my head haha. My mom loves it and thinks I look older, I just feel it matches this 70s outfit better. 

On another note, I had an interview for a desk clerk job last week, and I thought I was doing well, when one of the two women asked me if I'd see myself talking to, say, a lawyer or a judge. So I'm like "Yeah sure why not" super casually... And then she goes on about certain "dress codes" and "etiquette" and I'm all *IS THIS REALLY HAPPENING*? 

Then she proceeded to ask if I could take out my nose piercing if I got the job. I politely refused. 

I realize this is nowhere near being discriminated because of race, religious beliefs, age, sex or disability, because I had a needle jammed through my nostril by choice, and I could take my ring out if I wanted to. But when I walked out of the building, I felt seriously insulted and realized this is only a fraction of what victims of discrimination must feel like. For a 21-year old, I have quite a nice resume, I'm a smooth talker and I smile a lot. But all I was judged on is a little piece of metal through my nostril. 

When I left and said something along the lines of "oh that darn nose of mine haha" they told me they hadn't decided if I would get the job or not. On my way home I had actually made up my mind. I don't want to work for a company where people see me as a second class citizen. 

I was, and still am in awe. I mean, this is 2012, right? 

Right now I have two open applications, one at my former job as a secretary at an eye clinic, which will probably be just for a short time, and one for my dream job. I applied for the latter over a week ago but the job opening is still online, so I really don't know what to expect of it. But I'll just keep hoping for it like the desperate sucker I am, haha.

And some follow up on the process that is my future webshop: I'm being delayed by some stuff that is stuck in customs and I hate it! I wish I could make millions of pretty little bracelets because I have some  seriously pretty beads that are not being used and that just makes me sad haha. I've amazed myself at how good everything has turned out, I just have to figure out the best way to package things so they arrive safely yet aesthetically pleasing, haha. I'm so excited about this you guys, you can't even imagine!

Sorry for my pissed off rant, and see you next post!

1) Nina Ricci's Nina L'Elixir Giftset, €54 on sale - Ici Paris XL

2) Burgundy lace high waisted shorts, €12 - Urban Outfitters

3) Suede loafers, €12 - New Look

4) Purple sheer top, €10,99 - Forever 21

5) Dark wash flares, buy one get one free - Forever 21

Hey guys! Figured it was time to show my purchases from Monday haha. 

1) I love how after Christmas, in the sales, you can find gift sets for prices lower than the bottle alone haha. 

2) First time I saw these shorts I was with my best friend and he remarked that they looked like giant underpants. I was eyeing them in white or black, so well, point taken haha. Second time around, I decided to try them on because they haunted my mind. Surprisingly, they fit beautifully! (High waisted styles usually don't work on my short torso.) I took the black pair to the cash desk but alas, only the white ones were on sale. And seeing I'm the whitest girl alive all through Summer, I didn't care much for the white ones. 

Third time's a charm, when also the burgundy ones were on sale. I searched the entire store to find them  for €24 and then the sales associate told me they were €12. You wouldn't believe how happy I was, haha.

3) As you may or may not know, my feet are orthopedic train wrecks and after getting free quality footwear from my job I swore never to wear PU shoes again (ok never say never, but you catch my drift). These little suede loafers (for extra wide feet - is that an insult?) fit me like a charm! I was so happy to find a pair of open flats that don't slip off my heels! 

4) and 5) I initially thought Forever 21's sale would be nothing but a pile of junk thrown together but it was actually quite alright! When I saw that they were doing the buy one, get one free thing, I had a major kid-in-a-candy-store, *OMG WHERE DO I BEGIN* moment, but decided this was all I needed... For now. Might go back for some more flared denims. Haha.

In other news, I applied for my dream job the other day. Let's all cross our fingers in hopes that they will invite me for an interview and hire me! Because looord knows I need this!

Last but not least, I've been slaving my ass off on a pretty little webshop! I will be selling the stone necklaces and the beaded bracelets there, and I'm hoping to open by the end of the month. Yay! I'm really excited about this and I wish I could share some images but alas I don't have any stock at the moment (I sold a few necklaces and I'm waiting for new supplies)! 

That's about all I have to talk about today, so I'll be off again to continue working on the webshop! Until next post!

Hey guys! Can you guess what I've been doing with these beautiful semi-precious stones? Let me show you:

That's right! Making plain old necklaces! (If you were expecting some kind of bejeweled flying space pig, I'm sorry) I'm still perfecting my ways but I'm so excited about it that I just couldn't wait to show you.

Pretty, right? I know for a fact that if I saw this in store, I would snap it up right away! That's actually the reason why I made it, because I can't find anything similar in the shops (either really big rocks, too much glitter in the rocks, plastic rocks etc).

Now I'd like to ask the same question I asked you guys about the bracelet I made a few weeks ago: Would you buy this if these were offered online for about €6? (Shipping not included, but that wouldn't be too much I suppose, as I can ship these in padded envelopes.)

By the way, I've tested the bracelet I made by keeping it on my wrists from New Year's Eve to the 3rd of January, including one hell of a partaaay and 4 long showers, and it has held up really well!

If you'll excuse me now, I'm off to play with glue!
Until next post!

Hey everyone, what's up? Keeping up with your newyear's resolutions? I know I am (most of 'em haha). I've been very focused on moving out and everything that surrounds it, I've applied for a new temp job (desk clerkin' is what I do best) and I've been cramming for my driver's license test! Theoretical that is, I should start looking for a car soon so I can start cruising around parking lots (read: anxiously screaming *OMG WHAT DO I DO NOW???* at every turn) with my dad. 

I love how things are slowly coming together now, as you may or may not know I've gone through a bit of a rough patch the past half year. 2012 seemed to have brought a new beginning thus far! (Yeah that's me being careful cynical and pessimistic haha.)

Anyway, on to my shopped goods! These are actually from the day before New Years Eve, I went all the way to the city to pick up a bag that I had accidentally left at a coffee shop the day before when I was hanging out with my mate so I figured I'd do a quick shopping spree! I swung by H&M and snagged the suede bag for €20 (marked down from €50) and the velvet-y kimono for €15 (marked down from €40)! Total steal, if you ask me!

The kimono was actually lined with a stiff polyester fabric, which really took out the flowiness of it, so I figured I would just cut out the lining. And voila! 

Also, notice my awesome cherryblossom tree light in the first pic! Isn't it awesome you guys? My mom got it for me as a Christmas present, I love it loads! 

More buys are on the way, as I went sort of loco again today, haha. I bought the cutest pair of loafers, which I'm super excited about because usually open shoes just slide right off of my ankles, but not this pair! Woo!

Until next post!