Lifestyle // Thoughts about being back home

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It's a funny thing about coming back home.

Looks the same, smells the same, feels the same.

You'll realize what has changed is you.

-F.Scott Fitzgerald

It feels weird lately. 

I am glad being back home, 

being re-united with my beloved sister, parents and friends,

but at the same time I have a hidden sadness

buried in my heart.

Physically I am here,

but mentally I am in London.

I miss my life, my job and my friends there,

even though I have just been away for less than ten days!

I spent last night by the beach,

drinking red wine and listening to the sound of the waves,

while trying to find an answer to my feelings.

Fitzgerald's quote seems to be the answer to my questions so far,

it is not my family that has changed, 

nor my house-everything is and feels the same.

It is me that has changed though,

I am not the same person anymore and living abroad has changed me

for the best or the worse.

Time flies quickly,

so I decided to make myself a favour and enjoy the rest of the week as much as possible,

before I have to fly back in London,

because then I will miss home and all my time here will be wasted,

Such an irony, isn't it?
Missing my home while being in my home away from home..

Do you ever feel the same?

Thanks for reading,
Joanne

Wishlist // Spring Pastel Colours

1. Pink Lemonade Medium Leather Rucksack // Grafea

2. Skater dress // Topshop

3. Black Toast 1 Pint Storage Jar Coffee 2014 // Emma Bridgewater

4. Black Toast 1 Pint Storage Jar Sugar 2014 // Emma Bridgewater

5. Lips in Petal // Topshop

6. Make up bag // Topshop

7. Laila Butterfly Cheeky Brief // Accessorize

8. London Tray // Oliver Bonas

I am getting very excited with all the spring colours around us-have you seen the blossom trees yet?

Pastel colours are steadily making their way into the shops and having a quick stroll in Oxford street today I got plenty of inspiration to do a pastel pink-white wishlist.

The skater dress from Topshop and the pink lemonade rucksack from Grafea are by far my favourite, however I am currently lacking a London underground map tray, so who is willing to spend 27 quid for me (I will love you forever I promise).

Hope you have a lovely week!

Thanks for reading,
Joanne

Style Inspiration // Anneli Willis from What I Bought Today

Anneli is my latest girl crash. 

She has an eye for beautiful things,

best bargains and wonderful outfit compositions.

She is not your average fashion blogger when it comes to posing, 

she gets the most spontaneous pictures and this is one of the reasons I love her blog the most!

I enjoy all her posts-fashion and non fashion relevant 

and I wish I will have the chance to meet her one day in person.

Follow her blog here and get the latest fashion & outfit inspiration!

Have a great weekend!

Thanks for reading,
Joanne

Wishlist // Fitflops the comfortable sandals

1. YOKO mink & yellow pear // 2. YOKO black & fog

3. OLLO cork black // 4. OLLO cork tan

5. BON easy turban white // 6. BON easy tan

I was over the moon 

to be informed earlier today that I am the lucky winner of the FitFlop giveaway at Bunnipunch. 

I have never had a pair of Fitflop shoes

and having the chance to pick a pair of my choice 

brought a huge smile on my face!

As  it was my birthday four days ago, I thought that this pair is a surprise birthday present

and now I can't see the time for the first sunny days to come in London.

Browsing the store I came across so many lovely choices that got me overwhelmed,

so decided to do a post and introduce you my favourite twins (aka pairs of shoes with the same design but in different colours).

Which one is your favourite pair?

Oh, and in case you have been wondering I chose the YOKO sandals in black.

Hurry up Mr. Postman :)

Thanks for reading,

Joanne

London life #3

1. double wrap watch - Michael Kors // 2. chocolate box - House of Dorchester Flying the Flag {via John Lewis}// 3. tote - Madewell // 4. slip on sneakers - Rachel Zoe Barney 

I haven't done a London life post for ages, but lately I have been running errands with my University assignments so I think I had a good excuse to be away the blogsphere. Today is the first day of Spring break (hooray) and finally I got sometime to answer all my emails and do a new blog post (yes, you may not want to hold your applause). 

So what have I done during my absence?

Taking loads of black&white pictures with my new camera, craving this peanut butter fudge ice cream sandwiches- recipe here, playing the tourist around my city and doing loads of online shopping, that included this luxurious chocolate box! Doesn't it have the best package ever?

How was your weekend? I want to hear all about your news :)

Thanks for reading,
Joanne

Mood board // Pastel colours Wednesday

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“I believe in pink. I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner. I believe in kissing, kissing a lot. I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles.” 
― Audrey Hepburn


Thanks for reading,
Joanne

Pink trees and blue jackets // Trespass Qikpac jacket review

Trespass Qikpac Packway Jacket-c/o Surfdome (£19.99)

It's been a while now that I have received this lovely Trespass jacket

from Surfdome, a London based company 

that offers an extensive collection of sports equipment, outdoor clothing, footwear and accessories.

To be honest living in London and wearing a unisex jacket is not something I have ever thought 

(everyone is so stylish!)

but this is a life saving piece of clothing as it can be easily packed away within a minute!

What does that mean?

Well let's say you are walking through the streets of the city

and out of the blue raindrops fall on your face 

but you are not carrying an umbrella (story of my life).

This jacket comes in a pack away tiny bag that allows you to carry it with you around 

and is so light weighted that makes it even more convenient to have it in your bag all day long!

What I loved about this jacket:

-the amazing colour

- it is a wind breaker that keeps me warm even though it is so thin

-it is quickly packed away

-it has light weight

-ideal for runners

-it has pockets and a an adjustable hood

-can be worn on top of your jacket and keep you dry

-very affordable price

-fast shipping (to be more precise very fast shipping)

Would I buy it as a gift for a friend?

.....definitely!

...and in case you would like to check some other jackets in different colours and shapes

 have a look here!

Thanks Surfdome for the lovely gift, it has been of a great use so far!

Thanks for reading,

Joanne