Launch: Bonobos Fall 2014 Men's Suit Collection

Everybody knows "You are what you wear" or "Clothes make the man". Clothes convey the first impression and this first impression is often very important. A good-looking and well-fitted suit is not only a stable in every men's clothed, it also represents elegance, seriousness, responsibility and success. Every man looks attractive in an excellent suit.

However, every man knows how difficult it is to find a good suit. Now, I have got the solution for you: Bonobos, a fashion label specialized in men's clothes, has launched a new Fall 2014 Men's Suit Collection.

The fantastic thing about the new collection is that they made their signature Italian wool Foundation suit even better this fall with brand new fabrics and updated interior details, including a more ergonomic interior pocket so grabbing that business card is as smooth as your first impression.

A finely-tailored wool suit is warm on its own, but you can always add a topcoat into the mix. Their suits come in Standard and Slim fits, and Short, Regular and Tall sizes, so you can find the perfect fit for you.

The Fall 2014 men's suit collection was inspired by the early British rock invasion style, before they were all glam rock stars. Mick Jagger before he went big played a major part in the inspiration, this was all when he was still a lad. Other bands in their early days played a major role as well such as Kinks, early Who, and Screaming Lord Sutch.

With the new Bonobos Suits your frustrating search for the perfect suit has ended. 
Visit Bonobos now online or at one of their local stores!

Suit up for Fall! 

All the best,

What The Hell Was Going On?! - Everything changed

Hello guys!

How are you?
I can not express how much I have missed you. I also know that there is no really obvious excuse why I have been absent for such a long time. It literally feels like ages since I sat down and really wrote a blog post for you. Thus, I want to take the time and explain what was going on with my life.

Do you know when you suddenly lose the fun to do something or your head is full of so many things that there is just no space left for something that was important in your previous life, but can't cooperate with your new one?
Well, that happened when I met my first boyfriend, fell in love and had some wonderful months. I focused so much on him that I neglected quite a lot of things and what happened? Yes, we quit with a lot of tears and pains on my side only after three months. I had to suffer from my first lovesickness. Plus I graduated from school, I have now my Abitur, I applied to many universities and moved into a new city. The problem was that I didn't get an university place in the city where I wanted to, so I was really frustrated. However, a few days ago I got my desired university place, which was so surprising! Also, I started my hunter's license which was pretty hard and included a lot of learning, but I successfully also achieved this.

So who I am now? // I am a law student in my favourite city. I am living alone in a tiny studio apartment, because the rents are incredible high here. I am living central in a metropolis, but still have to cope with living alone. I have had my first boyfriend, I am over him and I am really enjoying my single life. I am sometimes thinking about him and I have no new boyfriend. I have learnt how important it is to have good friends and I am became a lot more social, spontaneous and open. //

I really feel that with me being a student a new chapter in my life starts. And you are a part of this new chapter. I needed the break during this transition and here I am back in order to post new content and new posts.

So I am questioning you: Do you like the content of the previous posts or are you interested in something new, other emphasis? More fitness, health, food, recipes post or staying with the haul, fashion and beauty section?

I am so glad that I am ready to start again & I hope that you are staying with me!

Lots of love,

Give Me 2 Seconds And You'll Want New Fitness Clothes!

Hello everyone!

How are you and what are your fitness goals are doing? 
Well, as you might have realised, I have started running and while I was running outdoor when it was freezing cold outside, there was only one thing in my mind: I definitely need more outdoor running sport clothes! Considering this case, I started browsing through the internet again and found a couple of really nice running clothes. This time I wanted to focus on cheaper clothes, longsleeve shirts, jackets and tights and also this list doesn't replace my latest Fitness Wish List (Link). This is rather ana additional wish list. So let's have a closer look.

Longsleeve Shirts, Bras & Tops

The most important investment is a good windbreaker jacket and some longsleeve, transpiration-absorbing shirts that serves as a second layer in between my jacket and my bra.

 

1. Odlo turtle neck shirt Evolution Warm (Link)
2. H&M Sports Jacket(Link)
3. Nike Element Half-Zip Women's Running Top (Link)
4. Adidas Women's Response 3-Stripes Long Sleeve Tee (Link)
5. H&M Sports Top (Link)
6. H&M Sports Bra (Link)
7. H&M Sports Bra (Link)
8. H&M Sports Top (Link)

Tights, Sportwatch & IPod Holder

When I don't take my IPod with me, then I don't know what time it is, so I would love to have a tiny sport watch. Also, when I don't have any pockets, then I still want to take my IPOD with me, thus, an IPod Holder would be perfect. Lastly, I'd love to have some more sport tights from H&M, however, the ones from NIKE still caught my eye.

 

1. IPod Nano Sport Armband (Link)
2. Air Sports Watch (Link)
3. H&M Sport Tights (Link)
4. H&M Sport Tights  (Link)

So this was my second Fitness Wish List which is more based on running outdoor now. I hope you like that I tried to include a few cheaper clothes as I think the H&M sport tights are really comfortable to wear. Besides, I would have to have a fortune in order to buy all the popular sport brands even though I would buy everything from their collection! :)

Are you also addicted to sport clothes?

I wish you a wonderful day! 
Love,

See How Easily You Can Become An Athlete

Hello everyone!

How are you? I hope you all had a lovely Easter and enjoyed spending some time with your family, relaxing a bit and eat a lot of chocolate :) Well, when we are just talking about chocolate resp. nutrition resp. fitness, I want to share with you the most surprising development that has ever happened in my life. Yes, I never thought that this will ever happen in my life as I absolutely hated this certain exercise and laughed at all these people in the park. So what am I talking about? What a hard question considering the title of the post :)

I started running! 

Yes, this really means a lot for me and I still can believe how that happened. However, for a few weeks the idea of running started to fascinate me considering the ability of the body to build up such a condition that you can run a marathon. The idea of just running right out of the position where I am and  not feeling the urge to stop for 20-30 minutes is so incredible and is also a natural ability if one regards the "water runners" in the desert.

Additionally, you only need a good pair of trainers, thus, absolutely everybody can do it. Running outdoor really clears my mind and delivers such an amazing feeling of freedom. It is also a high calorie-burner and forms a lean and tight body structure.

I plan to incorporate running in my workout plan while balancing out strength / HIIT Training with running. So my plan is to go running three times a week and to do HIIT training three times a week too or when the weather is really bad. I am not sure whether this plan makes any sense and firstly, I have to test it out, but I will five you a fitness update later. As I already have a base condition, I don't want to start with ZERO, nevertheless, I know that I won't be able to run 30 minutes in high speed straight through, so I want to slowly increase the length and speed of my running section starting with medium speed for 20 minutes.

So this was my surprising progress or change in my fitness routine (at least for me). I am in such high spirits and have so much motivation which I haven't had for a really long time. It also helps me focusing even more on my diet!

Please tell me, do you go running and what do you like about it?

I wish you a beautiful (running) day!

Love,

2012 Year In Review: When You Think You Own the World

Hello guys!

I know that I haven't posted something for a while now and that I even forgot about my pre-written blog posts, but I am currently studying for my FINAL exams and that is so incredibly time-consuming and my whole head is filled with school stuff. So please excuse this lack of post and I doubt that this will change in the future. Nevertheless, I wanted to reflect on the past year 2012 as I absolutely hate New Year's Resolution and rather prefer looking at what I have achieved and doing the things that I want to change in the minute when I want to change them an not waiting for a new year to start. Nevertheless, I will include a little list of things that I plan on doing in 2013. So let's get started with my End of Year Review!

Prevailing mood for 2013?

Excitement.

What have you done in 2012 for the first time?

I travelled only with my sister to a foreign country where we can't even speak the language, I also went to a road trip with my own car and with my sister which was super exciting. I also applied to a work experience voluntarily, went clubbing for the first time in my life (!) and had some really fun experience on my final course trip to Amsterdam. 

What haven't you done?

I didn't travel to Switzerland this year, even though we have a holiday house there and I spent my whole childhood over there. I also forgot celebrating my birthday, because the whole school was so stressful. That's also the reason why I forgot to really enjoy my life and the little moments in our life.

Word of the year?

School Stress

Gained weight or lost weight?

I lost weight because of my aim to get a hot summer body during the summer time :) and because the school stress in autumn.

Visited cities?

Dresden, Leipzig, Florence, Vienna, Weimar

City of the year?

Florence! I have been to Vienna before, thus, it was not that exciting to see everything again, but Florence was definitely an adventure. It is a rather historical city with lots of tourism, but the whole Mediterranean atmosphere, colours, architecture and food were so incredibly inspiring. I think I am in love with Italy!

What about alcohol?

Well, I enjoy having a drink in moderation. I prefer wine and detected my new love for champagne and vodka.

Hair shorter or longer?

Shorter! If you asked me in the beginning of last year, I would have never said that I would cut my hair shorter even though it was only shoulder length. But I absolutely love my new hair and I even died it a bit lighter!

Have you saved the money or spent it freely?

Caused by my really time consuming school I haven't really found the time to spend a lot of money on anything, so at the end of this year I had a lot of money so I just bought myself a few things here and there but nothing major.

Highest mobile phone bill?

Ewww... I don't pay them.

Did you go to a hospital?

No. I have never been into one.

In love?
Nope.

Most called person?
Probably my sister as she moved into her own flat.

Spent the best time with?

My sister!

Spent the most time with?

MY SISTER & my friend in the club!

Song(s) of the year?
All songs from Coldplay, Battles by Hudson Taylor and Levels by Avicii!!!

Book of the year?

I had to read a lot for the school so I haven't had that much time to read. However, my favourite book was probably Delusions, Confusions by Theodor Fontane.

TV serie of the year?

Oh, since summer I love watching Grey's Anatomy. Seriously, this is only my scond series after Gossip Girl that I really like.

Most expensive thing that you bought this year?

My Nikon Coolpix Camera.

I would be able to live without ... ?

the school stress, the not existing time for myself and the insecurity regarding my future.

Best experience?
Slowly starting to learn the positive effects of being female and how to use this wisely ;)

2012 with one word?
STRESS

My plans for 2013:

• having a healthy and well-balanced diet even during stressful periods
• working on my sixpack ;)
• just buying makeup products that I REALLY need or are used up
• being more self-confident, authentic and care less about other's opinion
• pass my final exam, moving out and starting my new career
• living more care free

So this was my Review of the Year 2012. I am so excited about 2013 because this years starts a new chapter with my life. Everything, absolutely everything will change in my life and I am super excited of how I am going to handle these changes. I also want to progress in my character because I feel quite wise and mature, but not really fun-loving even though this lifestyle attracts me the most. So we will see what 2013 will bring!

What have been your experience in 2012 and what are your plans for 2013?

Wish you a wonderful day! Love,

Nespresso Variations 2012 Winter Limited Edition

Nespresso has released its new Variations for 2012! The Winter Limited Edition offers three coffees with three different flavors: Hazelnut, Coconut and Macadamia Nut. Quiet Nutty. You can see an overview of their new collection on their website here.

But firstly, let's talk about my coffee story:
I have to admit that I hated drinking coffee for years and only really enjoyed drinking a cup of coffee three weeks ago. I am still a total tea-drinker, let's say that I drink tea for 95%, and just drink a cup of coffee as a special treat. However, after years of making a disgusting face when thinking about coffee, I have to admit, yes, I like coffee with lots of milk. I still don't like the pure taste of it as I find it too bitter,  so the Nespresso Vanilla flavoured coffee was like heaven. Not as sweet as the vanilla latte from Starbucks, but with a less noticeable roasting. So I was really looking forward to this year's winter limited edition and wasn't disappointed of these capsules.

Hazelnut
Description: "The combination of the lightly roasted hazelnut notes with Livanto Grand Cru reveals praline flavours, giving it a well balance in the mouth."
Intensity: 6/10
Size of cup: Espresso - 40 ml

Macadamia Nut

Description: "The rich savours of the macadamia nut combined with the roundness of the Livanto Grand Cru, develop a sup rising freshness, revealing citrus notes."

Intensity: 6/10

Size of cup: Espresso - 40 ml 

Coconut

Description: "A perfect harmon between the coconut notes and the Livanto Gran Cru creates a gourmand experience reminiscent of coconut macaroons."

Intensity: 6/10
Size of cup: Espresso - 40 ml

One package consisting of 10 capsules costs 4,20€ or you can buy each capsule individually for 0,42€. They currently also offer a "Discovery Variations 2012" set which consist of 2 packages of hazelnut, 2 packages of macadamia nut and 1 package of coconut for 21€.
The capsules can be drunken as espresso, cappuccinos or regular lattes.
I am really looking forward to testing these out and will do a review of them as fast as I receive them. What do you think about Nespresso capsules?

Wish you a wonderful day! Lots of love,

My New Blog Design - The Official Guide!

Hey guys!
As you might have probably seen when you visited my blog, my blog design has changed. After 2 hours of experimenting and trying out different designs, I finally created this one. I know that my last blog design change is not that far away and I really loved this one, but I always thought that something is missing. So I added a few more colour accents and changed the fonts to a more straight less cursive version with straight lines.

THE OLD DESIGN

THE NEW DESIGN

The header

I can not promise that the header will stay that way, but I am definitely more pleased with the new version than with the old one. Here you can see the straight lines in the font and I wanted to enhance the word play in the word "How 2(to) look pretty" which I intended right from the beginning when I started this blog. So I hope that with this header this becomes more obvious for new people.

The page tabs

My pages existed somewhere on the side hidden between thousands other things. However, I discovered how I can organize my blog posts much better. So I put them right underneath my header and now you can search directly blog posts under its topic.

Social networks

I still like the idea from having pictures on the side that link to my social network pages. I just updated it with my whole straighter design.

Just click yourself through the whole blog. I changed the font here and there and did some other changes in general. Do you like the new blog design or do you prefer the older more cursive version?

Wish you a wonderful day!

Lots of love,

Die brandneue Nivea Pflegeserie

Nivea startete vor wenigen Tagen eine brandneue Hautpflegeserie speziell für erwachsene, unreine Haut. Ich war schon immer von der Marke NIVEA begeistert und habe mir schon lange ein Produkt erhofft, dass speziell für ölige Haut mit Hautunreinheiten geeignet ist. Ich habe noch nicht richtige erwachsene Haut, bin jedoch auch kein Teenager mehr, dennoch denke ich sind diese Produkte besser verwendbar als die Hautpflegeprodukte für normale Haut.  

Control Shine Mattierende Feuchtigkeitspflege

Mattierende Feuchtigkeitspflege - reduziert Glanz & spendet intensive Feuchtigkeit - mit Magnolia Extrakt

• Versorgt die Haut mit lang anhaltender Feuchtigkeit, ohne die Poren zu verstopfen.
• Zieht schnell ein dank Gel-Textur.
• Reduziert Hautglanz sofort durch mattierende Formel.

Meine Meinung:

Auf dieses Produkt freue ich mich am meisten, da ich die Feuchtigkeitscremes von Nivea wirklich mag und diese perfekt für meine Haut zu sein scheint.

 

Matt Beauty Getönte Feuchtigkeitspflege

Getönte Feuchtigkeitspflege - mattiert Ihre Haut & verleiht einen natürlichen, ebenmäßigen Teint -  mit Mangolia Extrakt

• Versorgt die Haut lang anhaltend mit Feuchtigkeit, ohne zu fetten.
• Zieht schnell ein dank Gel-Textur.
• Verleiht der Haut einen natürlichen, ebenmäßigen Teint.
• Verfeinert und mattiert das Hautbild ganz ohne Make-up.

Meine Meinung:

Ich denke, dass ich mir dieses Produkt nicht kaufen werde, da ich Unreinheiten habe und eine getönte Tagescreme für mich nicht die geeignete Deckkraft hat.

Thermo Tiefenreiniger mit Wärmeeffekt

Tiefenreiniger mit Wärmeeffekt - reinigt ihre Haut porentief um Pickel und Mitesser zu bekämpfen -  mit Mangolia Extralt 

Erwärmt sich beim Kontakt mit nasser Haut sanft und öffnet so verstopfte Poren.

Reinigt porentief, trocknet aber nicht aus.

Wirkt bei 2- bis 3-maliger Anwendung pro Woche gegen Hautunreinheiten.

Verfeinert die Poren und beugt neuen Pickeln und Mitessern vor.

Meine Meinung:

Dieses Produkt ist auch sehr interessant. Bekannterweise öffnen sich die Poren bei Wärme und somit können die Mitesser tiefer entfernt werden, daher werde ich mir diesen Tiefenreiniger wahrscheinlich leisten.

All-In-1 Täglicher Tiefenreiniger 

Täglicher Tiefenreiniger - für erwachsene, unreine Haut mit 3fach Funktion als Waschgel, Peeling und Maske - mit Magnolia Extrakt

• Reinigt tiefenwirksam mit antibakterieller Formel gegen Pickel und Mitesser und beugt neuen Unreinheiten vor, ohne die Haut zu reizen.
• Öffnet als Peeling verstopfte Poren und verfeinert das Hautbild.
• Als Maske verwendet, reduziert der Tiefenreiniger lang anhaltend Hautglanz.

Meine Meinung:

Dieser Reiniger erinnert mich sehr stark an den 3fachen Reiniger von Garnier Hautklar, welchen ich ganz gut finde, mir jedoch dieses Zusatzprodukt nicht noch einmal kaufen würde.

 

Wash Off Tägliches Waschgel

Tägliches Waschgel - entfernt Make-up & beugt Hautunreinheiten vor

• Befreit die Haut bei der täglichen Reinigung von Schmutz, überschüssigem Talg und Make-up.
• Trocknet die Haut nicht aus.
• Beugt neuen Hautunreinheiten vor dank antibakterieller Formel.

Meine Meinung:

Ein weiteres Produkt, welches ich definitiv ausprobieren werde, da Waschgel und eine Creme für mich die Basis für jede Hautpflege bilden. Vielleicht verbirgt sich hier ein neues Lieblingsprodukt.

Das ist die ganze Nivea Serie. Ich hoffe, der Beitrag war hilfreich für Euch. Vielleicht findet ihr auch das ein oder andere Produkt interessant, so wie ich. Ich finde es auf jeden Fall eine gute Idee von Niveau, dass sie ihre Hautpflege auch auf ölige/unreine Haut optimiert haben. Bleibt nur noch die Frage aus, ob diese Produkte auch ihre versprochene Wirkung erzielen.

Seid ihr an ein paar Produkten aus der neuen Pflegeserie interessiert?

Ich wünsche Euch noch eine wunderschönen Tag!

Alles Liebe,