Deadline!

Oh no! I totally spaced on one part of my Master's degree application - I was supposed to hand in my MA thesis along with my grades list, ops - the deadline is tomorrow so I've been working away today. I've decided that my thesis topic will be fashion and literature of the Romantic period and the Victorian era. I think that could be fun. Anyways, I'm kind of bummed out that I have to wake up early and go to uni in the morning and queue to see my academic clerk and then go over to our branch's office to hand in all the documents. What a drag! I had planned on taking photos for the blog today but obviously, I was short on time so that didn't happened. Instead I'll show you a photo of what I had for lunch, because it was very tasty and also very healthy.

The Veggie salad: contains cucumber, cherry tomatoes, a mix of salads, arugula, pine nuts, balsamic and some olive oil. Basically you just wash everything and then chop it up and voila, it's done. I'm thinking of starting a cooking blog but more on that some other time. Oh I have one more recipe I want to share. I found this online and am dying to try it:

The alternative to fries:

Instructions: cut a sweet potato almost all the way through, drizzle with olive oil (or butter), add some sea salt and pepper over the top. Then bake at 220°C (425°F) for about 40 minutes. Looks pretty good right?

A special Files of new

Today has been a special hectic type of day. I woke up before 6 a.m. and had gone to sleep late, trying to solve an installation problem on my new computer. Anyways, I went to see my hairdresser and am super happy with the result. My hair feels good, it looks natural (well, the color is a dead ringer for my own hair color so I guess that shouldn't be a surprise!), I won't have to color my hair so much and I got a blow out and I love blow outs.

I got home, had some lunch (potato mushroom soup, so good) and got down to business. I had to contact my school but unfortunately that didn't come to the conclusion I was hoping for. Then I contacted Microsoft support about the installation issues I had been having. The guy on the phone was HORRIBLE. Not only did he obviously NOT understand computers AT ALL but he also had an attitude problem. I think he was just pissed off that he had to be working but still, that's  no excuse.

He sent me some links that were complete crap and then he said he'd call me back in two hours to give me time to go through the links. It took me about ten minutes and still my problem remained. So I went to the US website and contacted customer support via the chat and was connected to Marc, who was just divine. He connected to my computer and in no time found the problem and solved it.

So I'm very happy right now. Very tired too and should be doing school work but I need a break. By the way, I do want to mention my outfit. Sorry for the blurry photo, I was in a hurry to have lunch haha.How do you like my new hair color?

Anyways, I'm wearing my H&M pink coat, pink pashmina, H&M studded bag, F&F thick tights (it got cold again), River Island boots, pull&bear cardigan, Angel Eye London dress. I felt good in my outfit:) and even better as I was leaving after getting my hair done. Oh And I haven't forgotten about the lipstick challenge it's just that I wasn't wearing any and so I'm skipping this week and will resume the challenge next week. (I never wear make-up to the hairdresser's - just a tiny amount of foundation and some cheek stain and that's it.) Anyways, my new computer says hi! He's white and so cute that I named this post after him...

Furry Friends

 So I might be a bit obsessed with cutesy stuffed animals, I admit it. I see a soft cuddly toy and I'm probably gonna want it. I mostly go for piggy toys but I love sheep too. Anyways, M and I were browsing for home stuff (need a new trash bin) and we came across this beauty:

So cute and such lovely details. I fell in love a bit, but man, she was pricey!If I'm gonna spend nearly three thousand crowns, I'm going to be buying shoes. And M wasn't too impressed.

I really did want her though but I knew it wasn't complete love at first sight, it was love but just a bit. Then I came across this guy:

OMG, a sheep dressed up as a wolf? I knew that this indeed was love. He was even more expensive than sheep girl but like twice as cute, right? You can even take his little hood off.

Yup, that's right, he went home with me. And we cuddle like all the time:)) That's my smug face btw.. 

I'll have a shoe post for you later but now I have to go study. Exams, brrr!

Backlog

Hey everyone, how was your New Years? M and I stayed home and comforted the pig, who was all crazy from the stupid fireworks. I hope one day they ban the fireworks people can buy because it honestly just makes a mess in the city and all the animals are so scared. Some of the idiots who live in my apartment complex launched their fireworks from their windows or from the parking lot and it went into other people's windows, there are no words. Anyways, besides this, I had a nice relaxing evening drinking rose champagne and watching movies. I'm sorry for not blogging, I was just too lazy. But I have managed to fit in a few shoe saves so there's at least that. I'll be posting them today so stay tuned!

Shoes saved: H&M ankle boots with shearling detail

Worn on: Monday Dec 30th

Wearing: Zara Woman coat, United colors of Benetton scarf, Zara Woman mini skirt, Reserved sweater, H&M studded bag, Promod earrings

These shoes are very comfortable because they have a super thick sole. They are the closest thing I have to hiking boots (except for my hiking boots haha). Anyways, I wore them out to do a spot of shopping and I only managed to get the following: a bottle of wine (hey, there was a pig on the bottle! A pig wearing a red jumper no less.. ), a pair of cutesy hair pins that were on super sale and my dinner (that's what's in the paper bag) - Mexican tortilla, some nachos with a spicy dip and grapefruit flavored Jarritos - the best soft drink ever!!

I haven't really gotten into the post-holidays shopping mood and that's so strange for me because every year I score some amazing things but this year I'm more bothered than ever by the crowds and I guess I'm still waiting for further sales (I'm talking to you, Zara.) I mean I still love shopping but I don't need all the stress of people frantically trying to score the best deal. Plus I kinda hate trying on clothes in the winter - you have on all those layers and that bulky winter coat and then it's hot inside the store, so you take half the stuff off only to have to put it on again = hell. That said, I think I might you look inside Zara today once again because there's this midi length skirt I've had my eye on...

More Shoe Saving

This week was all about shoe saving. Oh and cleaning up the new flat - there are STILL boxes everywhere but most of my storage places are full. It's difficult but I know I'll figure something out.

Shoes saved: Bershka snakeskin flats in electric blue
Worn to: movie date with the boy to see "We are the Millers" on Sunday night (8th of Sept.)
Wearing: Zara skirt, Zara basic black tee, Stradivarius leather pocket detail black cardi, Bershka purse, Asos watch

I love these flats - they are super comfy and though I'm not usually a fan of snake skin print, this blue version captured my eye when I bought them like four years ago. The outfit celebrated the last of warmer days as I went sans tights.

Shoes saved: F&F canvas lace up flats in red white polka dot
Worn to: walking the pig - as you can see, he's not really interested in my shoe saving challenge
Wearing: Mango black skinny jeans, Zara grandpa sweater, H&M tee, InStyle cross body bag that I wear my pig walking things in (treats and pooh baggies). Sorry about the weird expression on my face, the pig was pulling me in another direction and the lobby lights were just about to turn off.. so I'm like, take the damn picture stupid phone camera! :)

Shoes saved: Mixer big bow orange flats
Worn to: go to work, Tuesday 10th of September 2013
Wearing: H&M orange mini skirt (I was feeling very orange today), H&M opaque tights, Zara long sleeved tee, Hew Look sweater, Zara office bag in tan (love it!).

This is the first time I've worn these shoes and I'm glad I did. They're comfy enough to wear to my commute to work, plus I hadn't ever worn them before. I was doing some unpacking in the morning and they were on the top in one of my still unpacked boxes. I chose my outfit around them, matching my skirt and keeping everything else basic. I'm too lazy to do either my hair or makeup just to go to work so I left it all natural. I didn't even brush me hair, but for all the minimal effort, I'd say I look pretty good.

Topshop studded bow flats. I think this was the second time I wore these shoes? I must say I was a bit disappointed with these as they caused me a serious blister on one heel. Next time I'll have to wear them with tights to put a layer between my skin and the shoes and hopefully after they're broken into, they'll be comfier to wear.

Last but not least in today's round up are one of my favorite sandals. They're from Pull&Bear and are made from incredibly soft leather. I love them. Too bad I have such a crappy photo - this is in the garage of our building. I wore them on a shopping trip to Ikea (we needed storage boxes), the day after wearing the Topshop evil blister inducing flats and needed something extra comfy to wear, in order to be able to walk. These were perfect. Anyways, that's it for today and hopefully I'll have some nice outfit photos to share as well. Till next time, xox, Miss V

And here's a better photo of them from way back when the pig was still tiny. Aww I miss those days!

Crazy Times

These past few weeks have been crazy indeed. Have had so many exams and still have quite a few to go (five more). But mainly I finally found a flat! That's right! The boy & I & Mr. Pig are moving! (Well actually, we're moving sometime in August/September but were buying the flat now.) I can't wait to move! Though I'll miss the part of Prague we live in, I definitely won't miss the tiny tiny flat.

Here are some photos of the flat:

This is the building. It was built in 2009. There's a parking space in the garage that goes with the flat too.

The flat has a really big balcony. I cannot wait to have a veggie grill party. Dream come true.

Also the flat has a great kitchen! I am in awe of all the room we'll have! Currently we have a one room flat (one room = the whole flat) whereas this is a two bedroom plus kitchen and living-room flat with a balcony.

We're signing this Thursday, woo-hoo!