Showing posts with label 2014. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2014. Show all posts

1/09/2015

Vienna: Part 2


 The second part - Vienna went dark. It was already evening. I love when the decorations lit up. It is so breathtaking! Streats were full of people and you could only hear the buzz of their voices and Christmas carols playing in the background. I adore these huge chandeliers they put up every year on the streets. It makes the city center look all festive and fency. 


 On Stephansplatz I got Apfel-Birne punsch, which was really tasty. And than we head off to the Rathaus. We walked through Kohlmarkt (street with luxury shops) and Hofburg. We were so tired, however we managed to sit down on a bench for a while in the Rathausplatz. I always admired those big light up ornaments, which they hang up on the trees! After that we walked through the markets and went (to warm us up a little bit) into the Rathaus, where we sat another half and hour.  

Vienna: Part 1


 Christmas are long time over, however I have a few photos that I want to share with you to recall a little bit of Christmas atmosphere. 23rd of December me and my boyfriend made a day trip to Vienna. It was beautiful as always. Everything was perfect. Sun was shining, we wern't freezing... For a moment I could imagine living there. But after a while a reliazed I don't know German...well...not much...scheisse...entschuldigung bitte...

10/14/2014

Sweater Weather - Denim&Hat


 I am so happy, that I can finally share with you my favourite autumn outfit! Nice classy look is evergreen. I completly fell in love with this long cardigan. I found this treasure in vintage shop, and at first I wasn't really sure about it. You know, if I am able to weare it enough. I can tell you, I have a lot of clothes hanging in my closet, which I don't wear often. So I put it back on the hanger. About thirty minutes later I saw Mango advertisement all over the city with a girl in it wearing simular cardigan. This must be fate! The next day I run back into the shop, and miraculously it was still there. That is the whole story of THE cardigan. 

  It is made from 50% wool, so I don't have to worry about getting cold. I can tell you, I wore it on a chilly day, when people around me wore warm jackets, and I was fine, it kept me warm all day long. What is better, the cardigan is soft. I love the feeling like I am covered up in a blanket while I am walking. (In this case it is more dressing gown than blanket...haha.)

 What I love to do is adding to this outfit nice floppy hat. This one I also found in vintage shop. (Told you that you can find treasures in there.) It was a coincidence. It literally fell to my knees. The hat is made from 100% wool. (Soon enough I will be woolen queen!...Just kidding...haha) I think that nowadays hats are a little bit overpriced, for that reason I am really glad I have found this one. In the Czech Republic hats are still something extraordinary. You can see people on the streets turning their heads when they spot someone with a hat. However I was suprised and pleased at the same time, when a older women came to me in a bookshop and said, that I have a nice hat. It really makes your day!

 Then  I got inspired again from Mango advertisement, and added to it denim shirt. It has white hearts on it, so it is not plain denim shirt. This is what I love about it. My satchel is a must. You cannot be suprised by it anymore.


10/10/2014

7 Sick Day Best Buddies | LucyLavender


  You wake up in the morning and your body feels like crap. Everything hurts, your head is throbbing and through the runny nose you cannot even breathe. This does not sound very fancy, I know. When you proceed from the stage of denial of your sickness, you usually go through the stage "Ihavetorecoverquickly". Tell me about it. I was denying my sickness for five days! After that I lay down in the bed with my best friend - tea. So I thought I will jot down for all of you sick (and also healthy) ones out there my sick day "best buddies", which always help me recover.

 Ráno se probudíte, a cítíte se na nic. Všechno vás bolí, v hlavě tepe, a přes sopel dýchat nemůžete. Vím, není to zrovna hezká představa. Když postoupíte z fáze popírání toho, že jste nemocní, většinou přejdete do fáze "musímtorychlevyležet". Povídejte mi o tom. Takhle jsem přecházela nemoc pět dní! Pak už jen ležím s kamarádem čajem v posteli. To mě vnuklo nápad sepsat pro vás všechny nemocné (i zdravé) seznam mých "nejlepších kamarádů", kteří mi pomáhají léčit se.

1# Medicaments // Léky
 Medicaments are important part of every healing proces. For lowering your temperature, sore throat, etc. It makes us feel better. We cannot take them as Smarties of course. This would do more harm than good...

 Léky jsou důležitou částí každého uzdravování. Na snížení teploty, bolest v krku, a podobně. Pomáhají nám cítit se lépe. Samozřejmě že je nemůžeme polykat jako lentilky. To by pak udělaly víc škody než užitku...

2# Cup of tea // Šálek čaje
 There is nothing better than good old cup of mint or ginger tea with honey. Firstly, it warms me up in the times, when chills strike, secondly my grandma always says that heat cures. Drinking regime is also very important during sickness. The body so can get rid of noxious substances. I am trying to drink more water, however I still don't drink enough of it. I have to do better. So let's come together and fight against those insidious germs!

 Není nad starý dobrý šálek mátového, či zázvorového čaje s medem. Za prvé vždy krásně zahřeje, ve chvílích, kdy zimnice udeří, zadruhé babičky vždy říká, že teplo léčí. Navíc máta či zázvor mají dezinfekční účinky. Pitný režim je také při nemoci velmi důležitý. Tělo se tak zbavuje škodlivých látek. Snažím se ho dodržovat, ale i tak toho moc za den nevypiji. Musím se v tom zlepšit. Pojďme tedy společně do boje proti těm zákeřným bacilům!

3# Food // Jídlo
 I know, when you are sick, a man doesn't have appetite. He would reather be tucked in blanket, then to get up from nicely warm bed. Trust me, I know that feeling. However this doesn't mean your body doesn't need it. Eating is a must, if we want it or not. For that reason hot soup is magic in a bowl!

 Já vím, při nemoci člověk nemá zrovna chuť k jídlu. Nejraději by člověk byl zakuklený v peřině, než aby musel z vyhřáté postele vstávat. Věřte, také to znám. Jenže to neznamená, že ho vaše tělo nepotřebuje. Jíst se musí, ať chceme nebo ne. Proto teplá polévka je tím nejlepším kouzlem na nachlazení!

4# Nicely warm blanket // Hezky teplá deka
The feeling, when you cacoon into your blanket is worth all the money! Moreover when is nicely soft, and warm...Beth (my dog) always comes to me and curls up next to me into a ball. She is so cute!

 Ten pocit, když se pořádně zabalíte to peřiny či deky stojí za všechny prachy. Ještě když je krásně hebounká, měkká, hřejivá...Betynka (můj pejsek) vždy za mnou přijde, a stulí se vedle mě do klubíčka. Je tak roztomilá!

5# Entertainment // Zábava
 At the beginning, lying in bed sounds as a gift right from heaven. I don't know about you, but after one hour of sitting/lying I start to get bored. What can I do? There is a lot of things, which you can do in bed. (Of course appropriate things...) For example, I like to read. A lot. So I take some old magazine, which I didn't manage to read in my busy life yet. Or I take a book. At this moment I read books for school. It is true, that most of the books I own are on my phone. When I don't want to do something else, I watch a film, TV show or Youtube videos...I can do that a while...

 Ležet v posteli zní ze začátku jako dar přímo z nebes. Nevím jak u vás, ale já už po hodině se začnu nudit. Co dělat, když ležet mě nebaví? Existuje tolik věcí, co můžete dělat v posteli! (Samozřejmě pouze ve vší počestnosti.) Ráda čtu. Hodně. Tak vytáhnu starý časopis, který jsem kvůli svému rušnému životu nestihla předtím přečíst. Nebo si vezmu knihu. V tuhle chvíli čtu hlavně knížky do školy. Takový Saturnin není vůbec špatný! Je pravda, že většinu knížek mám na mobilu. Když chci ovšem dělat něco jiného, podívám se na film, seriál, či videa na Youtube...u toho vydržím dlouho...



6# Social media // Sociální sítě
 Sometimes we can feel a little bit lonely. We don't want somebody to see us in this condition, and at the same time we want to have fun communicating with our friends. That is why social media were made. My biggest obsession is still Pinterest. I don't know what to do with it anymore. I can surf through those pictures all day long. Crazy. I know.

 Občas si můžeme připadat sami.  Nechceme, aby nás někdo v takovém stavu viděl, a zároveň chceme se bavit s kamarády. Na "nemocné dny" jsou sociální sítě jako dělané. Mou největší závislostí je stále Pinterest. Už nevím co s tím mám dělat. Může ty fotky projíždět od rána do večera. Jsem blázen. Já vím.

7# Sleep // Spánek
 When the eyes get tired and you get bored of everything, it is finally time to lie down and sleep. It is the greatest enemy of almost all diseases. "Sleep heals the body," people say. And it is true. Cocoon in your blanket even more than before and let yourself drift off to sleep.

 Až se oči unaví, a už nic nebaví, je čas konečně zalehnout a spát. Spánek je největším nepřítelem všech nemocí. ,,Spánek léčí," říká se. A je to opravdu fakt. Zachumlejte se do peřiny ještě víc než předtím, a nechte se unášet spánkem.

8/07/2014

Dancing In The Rain


 Two weeks ago me and my family went on a holiday to the lake Lipno. I cannot deny its charm and beauty. Nature there is magnificent. For one whole day was raining cats and dogs, however it had this mysterious atmosphere which I enjoy very much. I love rainy weather. The time I am completely being myself, and want to just a) cuddle myself at home/in the hotel room with nicely warm cup of tea, a book and listen to the piano covers b) go outiside and dance/walk/run in the rain. Sometimes it gets so crazy, that I chant outside aloud "I'm singin' in the rain". My dad actually filmed me last time I did that.

 By the way I love my umbrella. My grandpa gave it to me last Autumn. When he asked me, if I want it, I haven't even considered my respond. Who can refuse The New York Times printed on an umbrella? I can't...

8/01/2014

Wedge Sandals


 I have to admitt, I am super excited about these bad boys! It was a love at first sight. I saw them in Promod, and I just knew - this is my new must-have. The last pair = destiny. Because it was on sale and I haven't had any money in my wallet I had to return home, however I hid these beautiful shoes behind the shelf (naughty girl). Long story short. The very next morning I got up early, took money from home and galloped into the shop. Luckily I found them in the same place I hid them. And well...here they are.

 You will definitely see some outfit with them soon. I just love how combination brown and black is versatile. Also wedges are mostly more comfortable than heels. I have too many heels...

7/31/2014

Pleat & Baby Blue


 A week or so I asked my sister, if she could take a picture of my outfit. This is the explanation for the little ghost/shadow in the photos. As you can see, it was very nice sunny day, however a little bit windy. And you know me, on windy or cold days I always wear skirts. What a smart girl (ha-ha)! 

 Tank Top - Zara (similar)
Pleated Skirt - Vintage (similar)
Heels - CCC (similar)
Satchel - Vintage (similar)
Watch - Vintage (similar)
Sunglasses - GATE (similar)

Love life guys,
Lucy

♡

7/27/2014

Back To Childhood


 Few weeks back my grandma and granpa were celebrating their 70th birthday in the restaurant, which is situated in our village. Of course I had to be there for them. Despite the fact I had summer school, I found time to stay for a lunch. Because I love them. Moreover, this kind of celabrating happens once in a decade. This always makes me reminisce about all that kind of birthday "parties", "good all days" you know? 

 Well this playground belongs to the above mentioned restaurant. I used to play there a lot when I was a little girl. I think, you sometimes need to go back to your childhood, remind yourself, who you really are. Where you belong and just think about what do you want to do with your life next. 


Kimono | H&M
Tank Top | H&M
Skirt | Sportsgirl
Heels |  CCC
Watches | Vintage (Chaika)

Love life,
Lucy

♡

7/12/2014

Graffiti & Sneakers


 Where is the time, when I was in Prague? You can find on every corner something new, something that can surprise you. Well, I was pretty delighted when I bumped into these graffiti that day. Simple art on the street, really photogenic, hiding deeper meaning. Yeah, maybe I am overthinking everything.

7/09/2014

Kimono & Morning with Ducks


 Two days back we drove our dog Beth to the village near by, because she needed a cut. In that village is also nice natural swimming pool. And adorable ducks. So cute. The perfect place for taking pictures of my outfit of that day. And the ducks. I would take them home and let them swim in our swimming pool. However I don't know, if they would even survive in such conditions as our garden has.

 I wore my beloved kimono from H&M, DIYed shorts and my even more beloved black satchel. As I say: "The Perfect Combo".

7/08/2014

The Perfect Summer Playlist


 I am not saying that this the perfect summer playlist for everyone, however I love these songs. I had to share this playlist with you. I noticed that my favourite genre of music for summer is country. Maybe because it reminds me the heat and cowboys...and maybe because I am a little bit obsessed with the Hart of Dixie series right now. I hope you will fall in love with these song as much as I did.

Love life,
Lucy

♡

7/07/2014

Summer To-Do List 2014



1. Find summer job
Let's be honest here. Who doesn't need money? I also want to gain new experience. New job, new opportunities to improve myself.

2. Practice yoga
I love excercising yoga! It is so calming. I always find myself stronger and more confident with every day.

3. Learn to cook new meals
In kitchen I like to experiment a little bit. I enjoy using exotic food. That is why this summer will be focused on my cooking skills.

4. Swim in the pool
Although we have pool in the garden, past few summer holidays I spend my time watching TV shows, or just in general sitting at home with my comeputer. Never happening again!

5. Enjoy every minute
You don't know which day is your last...

6. Summer picknick / BBQ

7. Read books and take notes
I love reading books. However not that books I need to read to school. This summer I have to focus on it!

8. Spend more time with friends
When summer holidays begin, I start to be a little bit "a lone wolf". That doesn't mean I don't like my friends, the truth is I absolutely love them. I want to get out of my comfy cocoon this time.

9. Redecorate my room
Oh my gosh, I want to redecorate my room for a while now! I desperately need a change. I enjoy "designing" my own room so much.

10. Travel
Travel is my injection of happiness. Exploring new places, cultures, it is magical to me.

11. Draw

12. Sing

13. Be more creative
Creativity and art is my second injection of happines I cannot live without.


What is yours summer to-do list? :)

Love life,
Lucy

♡


6/23/2014

Monday Talk


 Let me just say, last week was the busiest week in past few months. I had to do a loads of work to school, because it was the last week we could improve our grades. That is why there was no new articles. Basically, from now my summer holidays are at its beginning. I have to admit, all I want to do is just watch Hart of Dixie and read The Fault in Our Stars with a cup of tea in my hand. I need to relax before my last year of high school starts. However there is some work I want to do during the summer holidays. For example read the books for final exams or the summer musical school I enrolled. After all I love being busy. It gives me the feeling I am not usless. (ha-ha)

 Also I wanted to say that because of the more time on my hands, you can expect more articles and adventures. This Wednesday and Thursday I am going to Prague. I am thinking about a little "Follow me around" type of vlog. What do you think about it? Will see....I am planning on a little bit of shopping while I am there and meeting my friend from summer camp. (Which I am pretty excited about, because I haven't seen her for a year.) 

 Can we also talk about how perfect is the new Ed Sheeran's music album? I love it so much! I cannot stop listening to it. His songs are my best friends right now. It is contagious. They got under my skin and don't want to get out.

What are your plans for the summer holidays?

Love life,
Lucy

♡


6/12/2014

Lace & Floral


 There is no better combination than my two favorite things ever. Lace always awokes in me feeling of elegance. This kimono a little bit dresses the look down, so it seems more casual. I absolutely love this look. 

 You wouldn't believe how comfy it is. I always love wrapping myself in the kimono like into some cocoon. I think this look is pretty and summery. (Or pretty summery?) The fringe looks pretty adorable, don't you think? When I somewhere see fringe, in my head pops out a picture of squaw. Don't know why, it just does.

 I love these days for taking pictures of my outfits. It is always pleasure. But without my sister those photos wouldn't be here, so thank you sis!

 I have new Facebook page!!! Follow my jurney there.

6/07/2014

VLTAVA - I am back!


 I am back at home! I have to say I am going to miss the places we visited this week. It was surprisingly incredible! I felt like a nomad. (ha-ha) Being without wifi for four days was liberating actually. It felt like other life. Not mine. Which is weird to say...I know. For a second I thought that I can live like that. And then it hit me. I have to live more in harmony with nature. Because we are nature. We belong in this world, and so does every animal, plant and even rock in our small Mother Earth. (Quite deep and philosophical, I know.)

 I am not going with this article any deeper. My phone was discharged all the time becouse there wasn't much places where I could charge it. That is why I have just a few photos, which I want to share with you. Enjoy!

5/23/2014

What I Got: Maybelline


 Some of you may know that I was a finalist in the competition with Maybelline. The finale was held in four stare hotel NH Prague. I have to say, I am not used to luxurious things/hotels. I felt so special that day. I even haven't lost myself in Prague. Really suprising. Thank you Google maps! Because on my way to the hotel, I bumbed into (not literally...haha) shopping center, it was the first place I went to (right after metro of course). I didn't bought anything, because I thought that I will have time later that day (So wrong Lucy!). But I was in heaven when I saw MAC and Bobbi Brown stores (it was like villager came to the city). In my eyes were lights flickering. Yeah...I am crazy, I know... 
 I was there only for 15 minutes, than I had to go get myself to the hotel. I was really overwhelmed when they told me to go to the upper hotel by cableway. I actually thought thay are kidding. But nope...it was all true. I had to overcome my fear of hights, but the calming music and other people in the cableway distracted me from looking down on the space between ground and me.




5/17/2014

Pinterest Addict

Because I am Pinterest addict, always searching for the pictures which pleasures my soul, I decided to show you just a few pictures I like the most. I think that there is no need to talk about it more. I love nice and clean-looking things. That is why the pictures are mostly white. Lately I have been loving white decor. I don't know why. It just happened. I hope you will enjoy this article!  

Mother's Day 2014


 Hello everybody! I haven't talked to you for a while! Ups and downs again. My life is like a rollercoaster. However this workweek was super exciting. I think I will everything briefly jot down here during the weekend. (Maybe it will be longer than I think. We'll see.)
 Last Sunday was Mother's Day! Despite that it was raining dogs and cats and the sun haven't showed up all day here in Brno, it was beautiful day. You just felt that all you need is warm blanket and hot tea to feel like in heaven. Because I felt really festive I wore this beautiful kimono from C&A. It really suprised me that they had this beauty. I was just saying to my mum that I want one for summer. I looked up and there it was. Birds, flowers...yeah. This one is the right one for me. 
  For Mother's Day I wanted to "give" my mum something useful so I chose the best gift. That kind you just cannot live without...food. Yes. I took my mum (and my little sis) for a meal in this beautiful and very pleasant restaurant named "Jedna báseň". I just fell in love with this place. When you come there and sit down, they immediately bring you a pitcher full of water. In the menu you have specially marked gluten free and vegan food which is always good. At least you don't have to ask the waiter for more information. 

 I have to say, mum havn't expected that move. When I told her to dress up she was quiet suprised (haha). We had tomato soup which was delicious. A little bit sour but really thick. For the second course my mum and sister chose spaghetti. I had rice with spinach and tomatoes. It was something different from what I normally eat at home (surprisingly), but good different. Down there between photos is a animation of my mom and sister eating, so you can see how they enjoyed the food (:D). Mom also ordered us a glass of wine (Traminac) for each. (Not for my sister of course.)
 When we were done with eating, our stomachs were about to burst. Too much delicious food literally on one table. We sat about half an hour chatting and checking what is new on the internet. (Tipical...) Until my sister wanted to order a basil cheesecake. Because our bellies were still a little bit full, we decided to order just one cheescake for all of us. I have to say basil in the cheesecake is interesting combination. I thought it won't be good, but it got me. I fell in love with it! I have to do it at home!
 After our delicious lunch the three of us went with grandma and grandpa to the coffeeshop. They like to go there every day actually. Because she loves flowers as I do, we bought her potted plant in this amazing vintage looking flowerpot. It had also beautiful butterfly on stick right in the middle. She loved it, and we love her too.
 My point of this article is that mum is just one. If you have one you should take care of her, becouse it is still your mum. Despite everything I still love her. The mother-daughter bond will stay here with us forever. This love is endless. Child's love to mum is unlimited. If you don't have mum anymore, you should take care of the person that takes care of you., always stays with you in spite of everything. 

5/01/2014

Crush for Radiant Orchid


 As a shopaholic who founds buying things relaxing and very pleasant thing, I have to say, I bought another dress. This time more summery, but Radiant Orchid. Today I read that this color won the Color of the year 2014, which is even more pleasant.
 This color is so adorable! The woman on the sides (Panto View) talked about it so nicely. She basically said that this color represents mystery, supports creativity...If you find time, watch the video. You won't regret it.
 But now back to my obsession with this 2014 trend. I loved this color many years before and surely I will in the future. I cannot enough describe my happiness that I will see this color in the stores. This dress was bought on ASOS. I was actually deciding between two dresses (in the same color) but this one won becouse I wanted some flowy dress. You will definitely see the whole dress in one of my OOTD.
 The nail polishes I actually have for almost a year now. The first one is from NYC in the shade "Lavender Cupcake", the second one is from Rimmel London "Sorbet So Good". Necklace is from Lindex.

Love life,
Lucy

♡

4/22/2014

Easy Easter Eggs | DIY


 Hello everyone! I know that is after Easter now, but I though I still post this article. I feel you can still decorate your house with it for spring, because spring is still here. Or you can use this trick next year.
 Because I didn't have any egg colouring at home, I was wondering what to use. That is the moment how this idea was born. You need just a few tools.
 I am sorry for the bad quality of the upcoming photos. A storm decided to came over and ruin the perfect moment for taking these pictures. What I did is I took a little lamp which normally stands on my desk. Welcome little lamp lighting. I hope you still enjoy this DIY.