Motivational Friday

Should I say Thank God It's Friday? 

It's official that I'm half way threw the semester and sometimes routine can be exhausting. I'm so glad that spring break has already come. I have like a need to breath and have some space before continuing with my routine. I don't mind it most of the time but it's always nice and, I think, even healthy to take a break from it. Maybe even reflect on what going on and change a few bits. In moments like this where there are lots of work and uni exams, things can easily stress me out. In those moments it's kind of easy to loose track and forget why I'm still doing what I'm doing. Those are signs that I need to leave what I'm doing and go to the nearest beach. Listen to the sea. The other good alternative, have a very long tea break (with some Netflix, please and thank you). So for today I decided to share some positivity over here not only for myself, but for anyone who needs it as well. 

SOME MOTIVATIONAL QUOTES

"I'd rather have a life of 'oh wells' than a life of 'what ifs'"

"Nothing is impossible, the word itself says "I'm possible"" 

- Audrey Hepburn

"Great achievements involve great risk."

"With every sunrise you are given another chance to make your life shine even brighter! Take on the day!" 

"Life is very interesting. In the end, some of your greatest pains become your greatest strengths." 

"Do not give up, the beginning is always the hardest."

THINKING POSITIVE 

Instead of going for what I dislike, I need to remind myself of the little things in life that make me happy. Sometimes I feel like I take things for granted. It's better to appreciate what I have and love.

a good cup of coffee · my dogs playing · looking up the night sky · challenging myself to things that scare me · arriving home in the afternoon · having a warm shower · tea before bed time

WORDS TO NEVER FORGET

Bloom where you are planted

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Exist to be happy, not to impress

Hope you have a very lovely & positive day! 

xx

Time Flies, but not Memories

 Good morning! (or good day, because time zones!) Hope you're having a lovely day! I wanted to take a time today to do a little update in my life. I like to do this little updates in my blog because I really want to look back at them someday in the future. I know lots of you have started school and universities by now, so just a little tip from a university senior over here. 

Remember this: Time truly goes flying and fast! I always laughed when 'grown ups' like my parents always told me this, because the one thing I wanted was to time to go fast so I can be a 'grown up' and be independent. Well I think that is good but I think I needed to remind myself more often to have fun because these years are never coming back and now it shocks me how fast four years past by. So yes, I’m feeling very melancholy just by thinking this will be my last year at university. But at the same time I’m very excited and eager of what’s coming next in this journey of life. I’m trying to treasure every moment I’m spending here, capturing everything I can, things that I know I may forget but maybe these pictures will remind me of how I felt, what I was going through at the moment. For everyone who is starting university, do work hard but have fun and truly treasure that time, meet new people, learn something new everyday, get out of your comfort zone once in a while, just live the moment. 

xx

Don't strive to be better than others; strive to be better than your best self.

“The way to gain a good reputation is to endeavor to be what you desire to appear.”- Socrates

Scrolling through old photos in my phone I came upon this quote, which I saved it for a reason. I'm very glad I did because it's something that I need to constantly remind myself. Don't worry, I'm not going to get too "deep" and serious in here. I like this blog to have a positive atmosphere, but I thought I might share it because maybe someone out there, just like me, needs to be reminded of how important you really are and never hide to be yourself. I think it's okay to have role models to look up to, but never forget that we all different individuals with the potential to do great things and be our own person. It's a little difficult when society wants something from you or people telling you how you must live your life. And again, that can be good but sometimes I feel like I can 'lose myself'. This is only a small reflection that I had this morning - try to do your best, do the things you love and truly care about and never give up. 

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{Dreaming} I would like to be outdoors in the nature, where there is green grass, feel the warmth from the sun and later at night look at the sky and appreciate the light and forms of the stars. It makes me feel at peace in those moments when I realize how tiny I am in this universe.  

Thank you for reading & have a nice Tuesday!

xx

Inspiring Spring Summer Looks

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Even thought I enjoy fashion and don't always follow the "rules" in wearing whats "in season" (I just go along with things I feel comfortable and looks good on me), but I get really excited when seasons change because somehow that change translate too into how I dress. I always prefer fall/autumn clothing...you know sweaters, leggings, scarfs, beanies. As you can see in the pretty pictures above, I have just discovered a new designer called Betina Lou and I'm in love with the Spring Summer and Fall-Winter 2014 lookbooks. Everything looks so well put together, so simple and yet inspiring and interesting. I'm already a fan from what I've seen on their site. Now I just need to make a wish-list and hopefully soon will go out and buy some things I need (like dresses and skirts for the spring - but maybe that wont happen and I will end up buying more books, mugs and coffee haha). 

xx

Just keep reading | Book Update

One of my goals for this year is to read more books since last year i was kind of lazy to keep up with my reading and ended up reading like one book in the summer and two more through the year. I really love the experience of reading books, fantasy and love stories that i wish came true in real life and just take a time to get away and relax. At this point i've read like 8 book...i'm not sure, i just lost count. But the reason of this post is Game of Thrones - omg! I just can't stop! If it wasn't for work, classes and life i would have read this like in two days. And is one of the reasons why i haven't post over here. Taking all my free time just reading this. Never thought i would like this story...really. I just wanted to see what was the hype and everyone going crazy about it. I tried watching the HBO series but it wasn't that interesting. How wrong i was! A lot of things are happening, lots of secrets, everything just keeps better and better in each chapter (which it's from different points of view/characters). I'm just a few chapters away to finish it and i need to find the second one very soon. If you like fantasy, kind of mysterious stories with lots of characters and don't mind a little action then you must pick this up. I don't know what more to say about it, i'm not good at making book reviews. Oh, and The Perks of being a Wallflower was really good too and saw the movie already. In short, the book is better...just saying. Maybe when i finish i would do a better book update and mention all the books i've read. 

Thank you for ready & have a nice day!

xx

Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, Nothing is going to get better. It's not.

Hello! It's being a while i haven't come here. I'm having my spring break this week and i'm enjoying taking some time for myself and relaxing. I thought i was going to do some posts this week but it seems that it did not work, so maybe i should start now. I know this is not my usual kind of post, but my mom showed me this video and it really shocked me. It's a trailer for a film called Midway. I just thought to put it here so i can share it with all of you. It's really sad how many living creatures suffer from our decisions when it comes to the environment - in this case littering. It's true, one person can't save the world (unless you have superpowers, of course) but i believe in that everyone can help and make a little difference instead of doing nothing about it. It's a sad video but it speaks the truth. What do you think? 

xx

Today is a good day...

 

my addiction to coffee seems to be growing very slowly over time | i have an unhealthy habit to add hazelnut creme to every cup, yum! | i'm loving this perfume at the moment. i think is the perfect scent for spring. | the teen vogue april issue arrived this week in my mailbox and it never fails to bring fun articles and beautiful photographs | and my beauty essential for last six months - the maybelline bb cream. it doesn't cover blemishes and i don't think it actually does all of the stuff that it mentions but my skin has improved a lot since i've used it and now i never go out of my house without it. 

This is just a peek of things that i'm loving and enjoying at the moment. Thank you for reading! 

xx

If this is love then love is easy

 

@cristiland

This month of October has gone so fast! Literally, uni work has taken over my life this semester. But I will not complain - do not worry! It's all good! Besides, the holidays are coming very soon and I can't wait for the festive decorations to start. I hope you don't mind posting Instagrams pictures but is the best I can do at this very time. Also, just wanted to say hi to all the new readers. Never thought people would actually like my blog. It's not the best, but believe me I'm very glad you've stayed and can share with you my thoughts about things I love and enjoy. So - Thank you! 

♥

What you're missing but you didn't know was there

I’m not an expert or even qualified as someone who can write a music review, plus this is not a music based blog – in conclusion this is not a review post. This is just something I want to put out here since I can’t get it out of my head! (in a good way, of course) I listen to music almost 24/7 – I wake up, have breakfast, study, relax and even sleep with music. I love it! Last weekend I picked up Two Door Cinema Club’s new album called “Beacon”. As a fan, I admit it is amazing! I’m very happy with the sound even thought the first one is still my favorite. Tracks I can’t get out of my head: Next Year, Handshake, Sun, Sleep Alone, The World is Watching & Pyramid. Like I said I’m not very good at describing the sound but if you like good melodies, pop/rock/indie kind of music and you haven’t heard one of their songs, than you must check them out.

I think that’s pretty much it. Oh, and did you notice I’m practicing my photography skills? Oh yeah, I’m working with my list of goals (Don't know what am I talking about? Then click here) and taking pictures as much as I can.

Have a nice weekend!  

xx

Fashion Week | Calvin Klein

It will be a dream come true if someday I could go and see a runway show in fashion week, but for now I love watching it from here my computer. I’ve seen so many good designs and trends that I know I will love and enjoy. I especially excited to see Calvin Klein’s collection since I’m a fan. Most of the time I love their designs and the spring 2013 collection was a no disappointment. In my opinion, designer Francisco Costa did a beautiful collection of designs. The pieces looked so feminine, kind of sensual and simple but with very delicate and nice details. Even when the colors were neutral – black and white – the looks call my attention and I love the neutral colors because you can concentrate more on the actual design of the garment. What’s my favorite look? Too hard to chose! But I think I will go for the dress in the first picture and third. I love the laces (I think they are laces, I don’t know) and the see-through material in the middle, it gives something interesting but at the same time doesn’t show too much. 

Edit: Oops! I forgot to post the shoes! Did you see them? These are gorgeous! 

If you enjoy watching more colors and details you can check out Carolina Herrera, Jason Wu, J. Mendel, and Oscar de la Renta collections. Well there’re lots to choose from, but the ones I mentioned were my favorites. I’ve seen a little of what’s going on in London Fashion Week and I can’t wait to see the Burberry collection (another favorite!).

Well I’ve got to go to class now. 

Bye! xx

Cristi wants to go to...

Study, study, study! Uff, I think I will take a break and talk a little bit about something I’ve always being eager to do: travel. I love traveling but don’t ask me why, I just do. I like going to new places, meeting new peoples, learn different cultures. It’s just amazing how diverse our little planet can be. I’ve never gone to other countries but I know at some point in my life I will get the chance to go somewhere. If I can go to more than one different country, than awesome! If I give you my list of all the places I want to go it will be a very long post and I tell you that list keeps growing. But I will mention my top 3 places I want to visit as soon as I can: 

• England, UK

Maybe I should say United Kingdom since it is not only England I want to visit. But I want London to be my first stop. I’ve dreamed to go there since I was a child. It will be so amazing if I could go there. I don’t know what is it maybe its their culture, the people, the weather, the food, their accents and the list goes on. Everything looks so different and is like the opposite of I’m used to. So yeah, I really want to go there so bad. And after following many bloggers that are from the UK I have grown an obsession with some beauty brands and clothing stores that I will make sure that when I visit the first thing I will do is go shopping. Ok, maybe that’s sounds bad haha but it’s true it’s on my list of things to do there! Maybe the first thing I’ll do is visit all the tourist sites and then go shopping…yes, that’s what I will do.

• Paris, France 

I’ve never met someone who doesn’t want to visit Paris (unless you live there of course! Lucky you!). I’m not learning French for nothing (But I want to visit Quebec, Canada too to practice french). I need to go here! Yes, I think it’s a necessary thing in my life, haha. Like I said before it’s a different culture and this time an even different language. First thing I'll visit? Eiffel Tour! Oh yeah! And I want to try so bad their cuisine, especially the macarons. Yum! (Now I'm hungry!) Another thing I like Paris is because it seems like the people over there are so stylish (or is it just me?). It’s really is the capital of fashion. So yes, I look forward to those things and even more because I know there are more things to see, places to visit and things to learn.

• Sydney, Australia

Is it bad that Sydney always reminds me of Nemo? Ohh, I'm so sorry! Ok...Australia! Where they have summer in our winter! Awesome! (If I’m wrong correct me!) Australia seems like a fun country to be. If I go, I would like to go surfing, even if I know I will fail miserably. I love food, so yes to try their cuisine is another must. I would really like to visit in the month of December to be able to be there when they celebrate the new year and be (kind of) part of the first persons to welcome the New Year. I know it’s kind of silly but is something I wish to do for years. Oh and another thing (which is silly too) I will like to visit the zoo. Kangaroos? Koalas? Please?! Haha I don’t really like zoo’s that much (it makes me a little sad seeing the animals in cages) but I love animals and it will be cool to see animals I’ve never seen before.

So there you go my top 3! But believe me that there are plenty more places I dream to go. This planet may be tiny compared to others in the universe, but at the same time it’s huge! So many countries and places to visit & so little time! And since I’m talking about traveling, I would like to know where are my readers are from or where you’re currently staying. Are any of you from the countries I mentioned? & If you like to travel? Yes? No? haha So many questions, sorry! I just really enjoy to much this topic.

Have a nice day!
xx

(I don't own any of the pictures on this post. I found them on Google search.)

The Row Fall 2012 Favorites

I found an article in the September issue of Marie Claire featuring the Fall 2012 collection of Ashley Olsen and Mary-Kate Olsen brand, The Row. I adore everything they do for brand, but the reality is I can’t afford anything. Even if I can’t go and buy what I want (just like any other designers clothing), I like to look at their collections and maybe try to find look-a-like pieces for less. When I saw the Fall collection I was very happy it wasn’t an letdown, it is beautiful. And I fell in love with the accessories. The bags look so simple, beautiful colors and very stylish. I love bags that are simple with plain/neutral color, so I can add more to an outfit. I can see myself buying one of these, but for now in my dreams. haha. And the same goes to the sunglasses. I’m a fan! I like the style, forms and colors. I have used Ray-bans aviators for two years already, so I want to change and look for something more like these ones. My favorite is the clear one, it’s something very different and I’ve never had clear sunglasses, so it could be fun if I find ones like that. You can check their collection at their website. I will like to add, besides their accessories my other favorite pieces were the long dresses and skirts. Do you like? 

Thanks for reading! 

Have a lovely day!

xx