Two sides to a story - and I need a rest.

1) So, these are the final days 'til my last exam at university (unfortunately it's maths, a study course of no earthly use!!). I am pretty stressed out and totally bushed but I can't help it. The last two tests really got me down. I know I won't come out first in my exams but nevertheless I somehow wanna scrape through it. So, keep your fingers crossed for me.
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2) Luckily, H&M produced relief. They sent me their new fashion catalog (F/W '11) which I flicked through immediately. They really were my last resort and cheered my up. Although I have to say that the collection is dull and autumnal as usal, they're some unique gems I definitely have to own!! The color palette ranges from ochre to sludge-colored and khaki - so nothing new. Every year it seems like going back to the roots, using the same colors and cuts over and over again. Seems like it's a matter of habit but actually the fashion goes with the seasonal mood which is why the colors are that sober. Well... it's acceptable.

But what bugs me the most is the fact that this summer is pretty wack!! I haven't yet worn my summer outfits - nevertheless H&M has already presented the new Fall/Winter collection. That sucks. Anyhow: Next week I am in VACATION!! I am really chuffed about going on holidays and get suntanned on Corfu. What about you? What's your holiday destination this year?



One week 'til deadline

In light of the rapidly approaching final exams, I really make me mad. They're only seven days left 'til my exam in microeconomics and I am only half done with learning. The trouble is that I am writing politics just one day later. Moreover there is my exam in mathematical methods. Ahhh... I really despair of all this stuff. And they're so many record cards piling up on my desk and all these formulas are buzzing my head too. Know, what I mean? It really sucks.

Posting about it vents my anger at least a bit, so, sorry for whinging. Hence, my day was nothing fancy. I was learning all day long and sat an exam this morning (again a test, I know) but this time it was media law at my school. Nevertheless, I have to recognize that my outfit today was pretty well arranged!! Haha, I know, a man's praise in his own mouth stinks, but this little succes spirits me up. Gonna update my outfit post in the next days when I have some time to spare.

Yummy!!

After having learned microeconomics the whole day, I really need to kick back and relax. And these sweeties I found are just perfect to indulge my sweet tooth while maintaining my waistline in summer. They're called micro cupcakes, a concept by Kristy Lynn, and they are made by means of squeeze bottles and nickel thimbles - so, they're no bigger than a quarter. Quite cute and definitely mouth-watering!!

 

 



Are you in the know??

On trendhunter.com, I discovered some really fashionable sunglasses made of lace. Well, they're quite chichi and definitely not suitable for daily use, but a real looker!! The editorial with model Sophie Vlaming was shot by Marcin Tyszka and features fashion from Chanel, See by Chloé and Prada. Although the trend is quite unwearable, Sophie looks quite ravishing with her glaring red lips and the slinky outfit.

Kerin Rose's Barracuda glasses - $210

By the way: Did you know that the lace sunglasses already gained notoriety in 2009, when Rihanna showed up with a pair of lace sunglasses at the 2nd House of Hype Dinner? I didn't!! Anyway, I think the sunglasses are very Lady Gaga, aren't they?

How do you feel about it? Useful or useless?

Way to go!

Every year, thousands of designers present their latest collections, even now - of course, it's Berlin fashion week. No surprise, that you have to find a way to stand out from the crowd: through crass campaigns or out-of-the-way designs. But what striked me to most this season was Hugo Boss Orange's new and cheeky fashion campaign, amongst others.

Having a look on them, the shots definitely lift my spirits and it somehow reminds me of childish horseplay, being full of mischief and having fun hanging out with friends. It's a really felicitous way to showcase their new fall collection. Nevertheless, I feel like Hugo Boss bears resemblance to Diesel's 2010 "Be Stupid" ad campaign. Anyway, the fun-loving models Dree Hemingway and Lily Davidson did a great job and they kinda breathe new life into Hugo Boss collections.

For more photos click underneath:

How to: Summer braid

Ever wanted to learn how to braid this summerly hair style? Here is fp's step by step guide:



Let me know, if you wangled braiding and how it looks on you!! Do you like the style at all?

Oneiric city of style

New York is definitely the place to be - at least in the matter of style. Some impressive snapshots were now taken by trendland for Sportsgirl Australia. They hit the road to catch some unique fashion impressions at NYCs hippest neighborhoods - and they suceeded in making me jealous. Compared to Cologne, NYC is more adventurous, more open-minded to cultural influences and totally happening. But unfortunately, I am not there, so I have to settle for Cologne's fashion habits. What a bummer but I am not able to help it. Umm, well maybe it's possible for me to resident there the next year while doing my exchange semester. Anyway, everything at the proper time.

Finally Stylemint launches

As anounced, the Olsen twins launched their latest venture called stylemint.com on Friday. This new shopping experience permits them to directly interact with their shoppers by giving some personal styling advices. A quite good idea, although it slightly reminds me of jewelmint, Kate Bosworth's jewelry-of-the-month club.

On both sites, the user register as members and can then take a short style quiz where they can get tailored montly recommendations - according to what the store is selling each month (featuring a collection of women tee's starting comperatively low priced (30$). Mary-Kate told WWD: "Ashley and I have created an online experience reflecting our love of style and allowing us to engage with our customers directly, which is an inspiring new way for us to think and create as designers." So, let's see how things will work out..

Just whys and wherefores

1.) The day was nothing out of the ordinary, just cramming like usual. This morning, I had to author a company portrait for my journalistic studies, a thing I was quite worried about 'cause there wasn't pretty much time left for writing and I had to observe the deadline (didn't wanna risk demerits). I know, I could have written the portrait over the weekend but my boyfriend called on my and we enjoyed our togetherness - so no space for academic stuff.

2.) Later on, I bicycled to university for an exercise course in microeconomics. I am really working my socks off to understand anything - but it doesn't stick to my mind. I don't get it, seriously. All these digits and graphs are killing me, everything seems nonsensically to me. And although I get additional help at school, the whole math thing makes no sense for me. Fortunately, I am not the sole loser.

Love is...different.

This afternoon, we went to Christopher Street Day's Parade here in Cologne and it was totally insane. People went bananas on the streets dancing to booming house beats, having a pint and enjoying their day [click here for pics]. Normally, that's totally okay for me, but there were some creepy partier wearing their fetish/S&M outfits which was quite scary. One of them was put a leather leash on and he crawled on all fours on the street - really takes getting used to, so I spare you the photos of this sight.

But what I actually wanted to post was my latest acquisition, a golden eagle necklace. I already espied it on friday after having dinner at a burger restaurant, but I couldn't buy it due to closing-time. Fortunately, we went shopping within spitting distance on Saturday, so I knocked down. Here my outfit, how do you like my new necklace?

 

Saturday = Shopping time

Today, my boyfriend and I went shopping in one of Cologne's shopping malls to snatch some Hollister tees. I have to admit, that I'd never been to Hollister before (as there are maybe a handful in Germany), which is why we queued up in front of that little beach shed. I'd never thought that I'll ever bring myself to wait before someone permits me entrance to shopping but in the end I did it.

Afterwards, we dropped over at Dunkin' Donuts to get some delicious colored sins. They're really easy on the eyes but true calory bombs. Anyway, for once there are great.

Quentin Jones' haunting Time Machine

In almost every fashion era, mixing new trends with old vintage pieces is common usage. Now, AnOther Magazine's fashion editor Agata Belcen and filmmaker Quentin Jones worked together on this awesome but crazy "Time Machine video", a journey from the 16th century until now. The pieces in it are brougt to life with surreal animation, including collage techniques using archive fabrics from the Museum of London and selections of this S/S 2011's collections.

 

Click underneath to see a detailed description of the filmmaker's intention.