Lady of the ring

I just got my first overseas order thanks to the blog post I posted the other day. (BTW your ring should be on its way now Kirsten, hope you'll like it :)

Maybe that's what I should be doing? I'm seriously considering asking a jewelry designer I know to take me in as his apprentice. He's offered a few times to teach me but I haven't picked up on it, although next time I will. For sure! This could be my new business venture...!

With all of the horrible happenings this past weekend it hasn't felt appropiate to post shallow and thoughtless posts about my everyday life.

I still can't digest what's happened and how many people have died - for what? The ideas and fanatism of a narrow-minded young man? It makes no sense and although I keep reading about the timeline of the bombing, the gathering of the young kids at Utoye, the shooting, the testimonies of the victims.. it's too much to take in, it's absolutely horrible and I can't understand it.
My thoughts go out to all of the Norwegians, especially those affected personally.

Also, RIP Amy Winehouse. Such a sad loss for her loved ones and fans. This is my favorite vid of her performing 'Valerie'.

What a sad and dark weekend. Reminds me to love each day and make the most of life.

A little bit of this and that

Sorry for my absence guys. It's come to my attention that I haven't written in a while so here's a little summary of this last weeks happenings.

1. I've started to make rings again which is so much fun! These ones are made out of brass thread and glass stones.



2. I've been craving handbags like crazy. Bought a similar one to this but in black. Still dreaming about this beautiful red one though..



3. I helped out this sweet German guy who wanted to buy men's vintage and made a shopping guide for him. As a gesture of gratitude he stopped by the day after with this note. "I found a very special shirt so you've earned a little piece of my heart" naaw.. Thank you Daniel!



4. I've been staying at the apartment in Hornstull and therefore been hanging out and drinking lots of coffee at Dello Sport (back to the roots) This is Tony's thumb next to mine. HAHA!



5. I've had little to none fashion inspiration lately but today I found this dress in the back of my closet and went for a 60's look.


This week's biggest drama was when a pigeon entered the shop and attacked me (mildly exaggeration) I started crying and had to call Vicente to rescue me. Hate those nasty flying rats. Hate'em.
Oh, and a date has been set for the shop's last day: August 31. Might be doing a closing party.. I'll keep you all posted. 

Highway to hell

This day's been great. I started working at 13.30 so I had time to chill out at home, soak up some sun, eat mom's delicious flan and then take a long walk before getting to Emma Loca. Lovely!

The only bad part was this dodgy woman that stole a handful of saint bracelets a short while ago. I saw that she was up to no good, but had too many other customers to pay her the needed attention.

If there is a God you know she ain't joining him in heaven, that's for sure.

Beware of men

I have a horrible confession to make. Almost every time a man walks in to the store I get uncomfortable and afraid that he might be up to no good. It's crazy thinking, I know not all men are evil, but I've had a few scares and am pretty traumatized (the naked perv, the young guy that threatened to rob me, the scary men that gamble outside on the street that followed me, the two men that tried to steal the register at my dad's shop....)

Also, it's pretty weird when 'normal' men walk around in a women's fashion shop aimlessly. It really gets the alarm bells ringing.

Anyway, today that instinct of caution saved me from getting robbed.

A man entered and asked to see some handbags behind the counter. He had this creepy vibe. A few minutes later a second man enters (by now the shop is empty apart from these two)
The 2nd one is standing by the door, looking at the displays and asks me to go there to help him pick out a gift (THE most classic decoy of them all... you see, the first 'customer' is now standing close to the register while deciding on these purses he asked to see. If I go over to help the other man -at the other end of the store-  the first one would be able to get behind the desk and snatch today's earnings in a heartbeat)

I politely told the second man that I couldn't go over there and that if he wanted help he had to approach the desk himself. He got a bit annoyed and insisted that I'd go to help him pick out a present, but I refused. So they left. I'm absolutely positive they were plotting this together, and I'm also sure they're gonna try it at some other store on the street but I can't send the cops on them since they didn't actually do anything illegal.

I'm telling you, it's not for nothing some male customers freak me out. I'm sooo happy I have a can of self defence spray just in case I might need it someday. I hope I won't.

The best combo

Freshly-brewed coffee with milk and this lovely Jack Daniel's whiskey fudge. Mmmm... it's my every day indulgence.



The awesome coffee mug was a gift from my sister (she knows me too well, haha) and I got the fudge at this last Emma Loca party. Don't know who it was from or where it was bought though.. Please tell me if you know where they sell it, I want more!! It's probably the best fudge I've ever tried.

Greetings from the beach

I know I've been somewhat absent lately, but there's a reason for that. You see, I've been on a mini-vacay in the archipelago. Now my batteries are re-charged and this week is gonna be productive and amazing! 

Resten av ditt liv

Jag hoppas att ditt vin blir till vatten. Blixtar prickar dig. Hälsa till satan, vi hörs!



I LOVE THIS SONG! It's so full of bitterness and resentment that it gives me goosebumps.

Må dina hårddiskar för evigt, alltid, krascha.

Happy 4th of July!

Sorry for the lousy blogging but a girl's gotta work! Here's a little outfit snapshot bonanza to compensate.

Today - work mode: stripey blouse (H&M) and a vintage leather skirt I bought this past weekend.



Yesterday - lazy Sunday at the movies mode: purple pants (could be my mom's...??), my ALL TIME FAVORITE silk tunic and my sister's silver sneakers.


Saturday - party mode: Ray-Bans, green earrings and orange lipgloss.

Friday - work & errands mode: denim skirt (Gina Tricot) orange top (H&M) brown heels (American Eagle)

Wednesday - tanning mode at the park: circus striped skirt (vintage) and mint blue bikini top (H&M)


Well, that's pretty much what I've been looking like for the past few days. Hope you're all having a great start of this new week and month!

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