back to dirty dalston

photo via the great design platform Object Design League We finally moved back. Back to dirty Dalston (East London) in a brand new flat in our old beloved building. There is still so much to set up and unpack and get to make it a real home, but it feels already fantastic. There is so much light and space. And I am having internet again, from tonight. Now we only need some plants and cutlery... One week we have been constantly unpacking and building and I am bruised and exhausted. But I am in love with this new place already.

spoilt with choice-or what's your favorite colour?

As professional make up artist, I really have to look after my nails, since I am touching peoples faces all the time. But I am not a fan of thick tacky plastic nails or smelly toxic nail salons either. My research for a solution lead my to Bio Sculpture and after all great things I read about it really wanted to try it and see for myself and tell you about my experience. So this week I had a Bio Sculpture nail treatment done! Whoop. And it looks fantastic.

So why is Bio Sculpture different then? Bio Sculpture is is a non-chip nail treatment that can be applied to any nail type, much like a regular nail polish. The gel-like substance is formulated without any toxic chemicals (meaning it’s free from acrylic, formaldehyde, toluene, and DBP), and is designed to act as a protective layer to your own nails, treating and improving the overall health of your nails while simultaneously providing a smudge- and chip-free nail finish. Yes that's right, non toxic, non tacky, chip free, strong nails for about 4 weeks. I went to the U.K. head office in Hertfordshire, where Haley their professional nail technician worked magic on my nails. With about 140 colours to choose from (they do french as well), I was spoilt with choice. She just got married herself and explained that Bio Sculpture is great for brides, because they can have their nails done a week before the wedding and will still have great chip free nails through their honeymoon. I choose a bright coral pink that I am loving but I can apply a different colour Bio Sculpture nail varnish on top any time. "What's your favorite colour?" asked René who is managing the whole head office. She surprised me with a few more purple and orange nail varnishes, so that I can change my colour. So far I am really impressed with the result and I will keep you up to date, how it wears and lasts now.

Rosemary Instead Of Roses

image via vitality-centre.com I haven't done a world wedding traditions post in a while. While looking something up on a yoga website I came across some traditional love herbs and I found the following fact: Rosemary – Represents love and faithfulness. Many cultures have used this herb as an aphrodisiac and to keep love strong. In days of yore, women carried Rosemary for their bridal bouquet in lieu of flowers! I didn't know that. I love rosemary on potatoes and roasts. But as bouquet? Not quite sure. It would look great for sure together with flowers. Keep your love strong- with rosemary ; )

pause...and play!

image via Papier Mache It's time to pause and PLAY! With the whole moving chaos and stressful housemates, my previous studies and full time job, trying to built up my new career in make up artistry and schedule photo-shoots at all days off, there was little to no time for myself. Nor for my loving relationship, though we are living together. I got the point of being anxious and unhappy and every few weeks a hormonal moodiness. Sometimes living in a huge city like London feels insane. I am sometimes really hard and impatient when it comes to myself and I wouldn't allow myself days of laziness and relaxation. Since the move part 1 is done and we are currently in a gorgeous temporary house I decided to step back and book myself a yoga class. Finally. And I will continue going every week. There are also a few health problems that I want to heal and I really feel, it's time to take time for myself. At least some exercise and yoga on a regular basis and good food. It made me also realise that I really want to change a few things in my life I no longer agree with. And I know now that I DO want kids, one day, NOT JUST YET. (I last explained here how I feel about kids: Do you think you will be a good mum?) I am feeling better. In tune. Time to play.

time for new shoes...

I have been in "need" of fabulous new shoes. Being a busy bee at the moment and the whole day on my feet I should better go for trainers or some sort of healthy shoe. I usually don't like compromises either. But hey, I have to grow up or at least sometimes make a grown-up decision. Just in case you are in the same boat, I have a shoe hybrid recommendation for you.

These heels are comfortable, but they are making your legs look loooong. Might be good for dance-loving-brides(-maids) as well? I got my new heels from very.co.uk because of my moving chaos situation I haven't found the time to go shopping lately. (hooray for online shopping!)