Lisbon Diary's

My trip to Lisbon in snapshots, I'd like to share what I've experienced so here goes;

1. View from our hotel (Castle in the background!)

2. Typical Portuguese sn Krokétas acks; and Pastelitos 

3. Coffee break in hotel lounge 

4. My closet for the trip

5. Vintage vanity in our hotel room

6. Awesome murals on Portuguese buildings

7. Gorgeous architecture 

8. Mapping out our route for the day

9 & 10. Portuguese souvenirs; Embroidered sachets and authentic soap

11. Trolly up-hill

12. Canned, preserved foods with vintage images

13. Esspresso Macchiato

14. Lunch at "Lost in" 

15. Having a refreshment at flower shop/cafe "Flower Power"

16. View from "Bairro Alto Rooftop Cafe"

If you ever get to go to Lisabon, These spots are definitive recomandations

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Outfit Post; Lisbon Outfit (une)

We went to Lisboa, Portugal for a few days. These pictures are taken at our hotel room balcony (The Independente), which I highly recommend if you happen to go to Lisbon. 

We experienced little showers of rain and some sunshine too. We did lots of sitting in cafes enjoying a beer or a wine. We found that it reminded us of our little island Cura çao, The colorful buildings, the language and cuisine. What we didn't expect is to actually get muscles aches after walking the entire city, it is a very hilly city with side walks of lime-stone cobbles (very slippery when wet). Gorgeous views and detailed romantic little balconies on every building and lots of buildings completely covered with colorful tiles.

Stay tuned...;)

Heels; Bertie, Dress; Primark, Bracelets; DIY

Long Weekend Gone - Packing Tips

I'm packing for a short get away as we speak. Tomorrow early in the morning I leave for Lisboa, Portugal. I have never been so I'm super excited to see what this city has to offer. 

As I continue packing I leave you with some packing tips if you happen to make a city trip with all these long weekends coming up! 

tchau, veja-o dentro de alguns dias

(Bye! see you in a few days!)

Images via  Net-a-porter

Outfit Post + Beauty Regime

I love the peachy and coral hues for spring, not just for clothing but also for beauty products. Above you can find my go to products these days. 

Below my new pair of leopard print jeans (I couldn't help myself) 

Stud bracelets & Jeans; Forever21, Sweater; Primark, Loafers; DV, Bag; Michael Kors, Sunnies; Paul Smith

Happy Easter!

Easter Rainbow Cakes

If your looking for a fun way to present your cakes for easter, here is how!

 I took the easy way out an used a store bought cake mix (bad baker!), however I did make the "7 minute meringue frosting" from scratch using "this Martha Stewart" recipe (which really doesn't only take 7 minutes). 

 

 I made one big batch of frosting, then used smaller bowls to make the different colors. By mixing primary colors I created other colors. As a tip; if you'd like the color to be more pastel, use less food coloring. 

 Frost your cupcakes with a icing bag and top it off with some edible glitter or sprinkles.  

Et Voila! Your Easter Rainbow Cupcakes!

 With the remaining cake and frosting batter I made a second easter cake. Simply frost and decorate with some mini chocolate Easter eggs!

High tea birthday brunch

 Last weekends pictures of my friends birthday brunch. As you walk in the room you'd get a overdose of pink cuteness and a delicious sweet smell of yummie cakes and such awaiting us. Sipping on mimosas at 12 in the afternoon (it's Saturday, it's allowed) and tunes of Lana del Rey playing in the back ground (which turned into a big random mix tape)  

Some of the treats catered by my personal favorite bakery "Bakken met Passie" and others home-made by the birthday girl herself, it was all scrumptious and a big success 

 Mimosa's and birthday cheers

 The birthday girl and I

 How to wear striped pants; Take cue from these stylish ladies

-pair black and white stripes with a bright color like turquoise 

-or toughen it up with black ankle booties and a leather jacket 

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XO

Outfit Post; DIY Magenta Maxi

Saturday before heading over to my friends "high tea birthday brunch". I helped her plan for the past 2 weeks, I just had to carry over some of the last details and a birthday gift of course, hence the over sized basket that I bough last summer but never got to wear. It turned out a great success we all had a lovely time. I will share some of the details later on

(stay tuned) 

Coat & Shirt; Zara (last year), Skirt (DIY like "this one"), Mary Jane's; New Look , Rope necklace; DIY

DIY - Rope bracelets

You should be able to get all the supplies at a bead or craft store.  Hope you liked this tutorial and the bracelets. If you happen to make one I'd love to see them :) 

XO