Finding my way back

So I have been major AWOL for over a year - I think it's because I fell in too a depression and it's hard enough too even function on a daily and normal base. But I tried too take some OOTD photos but never posted them. I felt too guilty not being here more regularly.  But I am back and I am fit for fight!

What was my depression about? Last year was the 20th anniversary since my big brother passed away - he got drunk and stole a car that he wrecked and died in. I was only 9 at the time and never really worked on my feelings and emotions regarding the loss of him. And it has been building up too the point where I couldn't function as me but just went on autopilot. I will have too post a photo of him soon - he was a heart-breaker, a really cutie.

But here are some photos of all the looks I have had this year. I've been better at wearing colorful makeup on even a daily base. I have in the middle of all the photos given myself a side cut, not too extreme so I could hide it if I wanted. And too months ago I went too the hairdresser and I asked if she could clean the lines of the cut up and she went cray-cray on me and shaved half of my head. The first photo on the 4th row - I have no idea how too save it, the last photo in the 3rd row was taken the day before the hair cut and I actually like that hair better - well it's hair, it grows back. 

I've had some crazy colors in my hair too. I know - I am turning 30 in a little more than a month and I have too grow up a little.

So What else is new? I got another tattoo - it was done by a local tattoo artist but it's a sketch by Rick Lee. I wanted something with a frame and a deer and I love it!

Shirt - New Look - back in stock now

Tights - We Love Colors

Skirt - New Look - 2012 

Necklace - H&M 2012

Skirt - Asos Curve

Top - Vera Moda XL

Belt - Torrid

Shirt - Asos Curve "classic"

The nailpolish is from MATAS - those small nailpolish bottles

Jacket - 2nd hand from ebay

Scarf - Vera Moda 

Sweater - H&M a wide XL

Jeans - some old pair I've had for years

first photo - me and my hubbie, Sofus

Dress - Asos Curve

Jacket - H&M BiB or +

Leggings - Asos Curve

The last photo is of my husband again

it's the outfit he wore the day we got married. I

don't have a photo of my OOTD on my phone. I will

have too look throw his photos on his phone.

The rest are just photos of what I have been doing this year. I've tried too get out with my friends and have tried too have some good old fun. I've tried too get into a creative mood again and create thing, even If it only was some simple home DIY.

 

Halloween 2012

  

a painting / lamp I made with help from my husband

1st photo - star lamp I bought from eBay
2nd photo - my in a purple Asos Curve dress talkin' too friends

A old coffee table got a face lift and some colors

 I had a big bang dinner party for some friends on halloween

 1st - a thrifted photo I painted the frame - and etsy hello + bird
2nd photo - watercolor peacock bird I made

Lion head and old frame I put together - I am not sure 

if I like it like this or it need a little "umpf"

a watercolor photo of the Faroe Islands nature

silly photo from the Big Bang Night

My dog trying too cheer me on a bad day

 

A make up look I did for a competition my local Make Up Store had

and I won - we were 5 winners *yeah!*

This is all for now dear reader - but I think I may have gone photo crazy for this blog post. But I prommise I will be better of posting more often. Maybe starting some weekly post so I have a deadline to stick too. Get sum struktur back in my life.

Karina

Window browing on eBay - studds version

So I am home sick and decided too brows eBay just for fun - I found some fun items I wanted too share. I hope everyone is having a great weekend 

XO

Karina

Custom Marvel shorts up too a size UK22 - that's a 48/50 in Europe

Studded tiger head long t-shirt top. Up to a UK size 30/32 

 This awesome studded jacket from Yours Clothing - they have a eBay account too

Polka...

 

Dress/Tunic - Secondhand - from South 

Black tights - from Evans

Black cardigan - from H&M+

White belt from Torrid (old stock)

Black boots from eBay

So I friend called me at almost midnight and asked if we should go out for a beer and I felt like dressing a little bit up. I bought this polka dot tunic at a secondhand store a couple of weeks ago and never got around to using it. 

My hair is finally growing and I can almost fit it all into a ponytail. I CAN'T wait until it get to a length where I can curl it and style it. I have been thinking about coloring it some crazy color. I am actually in love with the faded coloring hairstyle that's going on right now but I have to wait until after my boyfriends 30th birthday in July - we are having family photos taken with our families and I think I may regret having pink faded hair in the photos :)

See you around!

Karina

OOTD - jeans and plaid

Guess what, I am wear all blue again. Wore this outfit today when I went to help my mother clean out some old toys and junk we don't use anymore. The blue top is new, I got it from my boyfriend when he came back from a trip to Denmark. He bought it from H&M only 14 days ago so I guess they would be in stock still - I just can't find it online. 

The blue plaid shirt is from Evans - about 2 years old. I don't like the clothes selection from all that much more. They have been gone to much brownish, old style floral and a bit ill fitted for my like.

The jeans are old, I use them for work. I bought them from Zizzi almost 4 years ago. They were a bit expensive but since they have lasted me this long I think they were worth it. That was all for this time. 

I am off to eat - free range chicken, rice, gravey and chips. Sunday feast!

- Karina

OOTD - ASOS coral

What I wore :

ASOS Curve top with dip back - sold out 

Denim Shorts - from South - Last summer item

Arabic Scarf from the 90's! So we call it vintage

Socks - home made by my mother in law

Sneakers - from Graceland - last summer item

Mule Bag - from smilende suzie - from the 90's

The top is unfortunately sold out but they have them in a similar version but with longer sleeves and in the colors blue and grey. I have this top in black, coral and a light blue version and they are SO comfortable to wear and can be worn down or dressed up.

Link to the ASOS Curve dip back top.

I bought a pair of cute owl knee socks that I am going to pair with my light blue top. But this could  be worn with the gray top too. And the socks are on sale right now - score! I used to hate it when people wore socks with sandals or strappy shoes but I am starting too like the look more and more.

Link to the ASOS Owl socks.

Until the next time - stay happy!

- Karina

**UPDATE**
forgot to mention that the black tights are from Evans. They are pretty share but I like that, they have enough color to hide the little bruises I have left from the car accident. They were cheap too, 3 for something. Don't remember, I bought the for my office Christmas party in December - I just checked they are still available. 

my playground, eBay!

eBay truly is a magical fun place for people with PayPal accounts! Today I got bored, home alone, boyfriend away on business trip and I ended up on eBay and found a cute outfit. All the items are around 11 to 19 £ - all the items were NWT or NWOT - in real life that means New With Tags or New Without Tags. I already own ankle boots and black cardigans - but defiantly am thinking about buying the tights, tunic and earrings :o) I would both wear this on a night out with friends and to a office work place.

Until next time, stay happy!

Karina

VISA vs. ASOS

 

   

And as you see my VISA clearly lost! So this has been all the shopping I will be doing this month and next month. But I can say I didn't buy it all at full price - ASOS is having a huge sale so if you dare take a look I highly recommend stopping buy their web page.

I can't wait until everything arrives in the mail - my second Christmas! :o)

- Karina