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Quick update from my world! I am over the moon with excitement since today we are going to see Robbie Williams in concert. Do you like Robbie? I have been dreaming of this concert ever since I was a teenager and I have the highest expectations...Robbie, no pressure! :) I even have my look picked out! Check it out!  

Also I will be posting photos and maybe even a short video on my Instagram page. If you are not a follower yet, go here.

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Yesterday was Switzerland's National Day and we made a trip to Seeli Lake near Luzern. Like always, we were amazed by how beautiful the scenery is. If you are ever in doubt in which season to visit Switzerland, don't be! It's definitely in Summer time that this country blooms and looks its best. And today is our favourite weekday and I am already feeling so happy. Any plans for this weekend? I am having a day to myself in the city on Saturday while Traian is at a work thing. And in the evening, it's sushi time with friends. So looking forward to that! And now, my latest obsessions.


You know how every summer there is a song that you can't stop listening to. Well this summer, is this one. So addictive!

Look at these historic Vogue covers. I searched the one from the month and year when I was born and I am not impressed, but so cool to relieve the 80s and the 90s.

Orange nails are my absolute favourites during summer time. This shade seems to be perfect.

One table setting that caught my eye.

Summer essentials by Garance.

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Hello my fellow grown ups! Do you feel sometimes like Peter Pan? I do, especially somedays when I know I have a tough day ahead of me. But then something cool happens and everything just fits perfectly together and tadaaaa (trumpet sound) it is Friday. Everything falls into place. Like today, when we will end the week with after work drinks and then tomorrow we'll drive to Milan to meet some close friends. Looking forward to an Italian weekend with good food, good weather and good company.

1. In love with loafers. So colourful and easy to wear. 

2. Who here absolutely loves this jacket?

3. The perfect time to have a picnic is now. Some inspiration from this picture. 

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I am dying to know the smell of this perfume after I read this. Who's with me? 

And the royal baby is here and we have a name. The reactions George Costantza from Seinfeld had to the name. So funny!

Here are some tips for someone who wants to get in shape. 

Have a wonderful weekend!

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What is your level of coolness these days? You don't have to answer that, just be cool! This seems to be the perfect attitude bust for this weekend. We are travelling home to see our parents and we will spend a few days by the beach and a few days in the countryside. We can't wait to see our families and our dear friends especially since we have't been home this year yet. Good and happy times! Here is the list to kick off the weekend. And remember: Just be cool!

1. I love this pair of sandals. Black and classy, perfect for office hours and not only.

2. Want to know what famous eyeglasses you wear? I am  wearing the same style as Audrey Hepburn and I love that.

3. This T-shirt is very cool.

4. A recipe for Eton Mess that I can't wait to try. Be aware, it is in French.

5. I have a feeling I already told you about this workout... In case you missed it, here it is the scientific 7 minutes workout. I like it.

6. I am still thinking about Mad Men season finale. I believe it was the best season yet. If you still haven't started watching it, you'd better start. It is that good!

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It's holiday season and everyone is either going away or planning to go away. It is such a great feeling to know that you can explore while having fun and being relaxed. That's why this Dalai Lama quote seems so appropriate. It makes me think of all the new experiences that we can have. Besides being holiday season, June and July are also the months of big shopping sales. So if you are looking for a good bargain now is the time to get it. I have planned a shopping expedition tomorrow in Stuttgart, Germany in order to make the most of the summer sales.

1. I like Isabel Marrant creations and when I read that she is designing a special collection for H&M I was beyond excited. I have high hopes for this collaboration.

2. These Tory Burch flats are so cool. I only wish they were still available...

3. Here are 3 styles for wet hair since we are all going to take a dive this summer.

4. Perfect book for a beach read, The Help.

5. I made a raspberry tart last weekend and it was delicious. I tried to reduce the sugar as mush as possible and to use whole grain flour. I adapted this recipe.

6. Wondering how to get a killer posterior? Here is a good workout.


Have a blast this weekend!

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How many times did we use the phrase "I have nothing to wear"? One too many times, if you ask me. I love the fact that we can have different styles everyday, if we chose to. It makes being a woman so much more fun and it gives us the freedom to express ourselves by playing with our clothes. So what are you supposed to be today? Well since is Friday, I go for being happy and looking forward to our weekend. We have no plans, which means that I will probably get to the gym early Saturday morning and then maybe hit the town since all the shops have big sales on. Have a nice weekend, friends!

1. I am currently in the looking for the perfect white capri pants. Don't they just make the perfect look?

2. Flower arrangements are a new obsession of mine and I have found a few here that are just gorgeous.

3. I love stilettos, I would only wear that if I could and the Pink Laboutin from the picture are just dreamy. New York Times has an interesting article about designer shoes and their prices, if you are interested.

4. I made the salad in the picture the other night and it was so refreshing after a hot summer day. Baked potatoes in skin with green asparagus, red lentils, fresh cherry tomatoes and avocado on top. Seasoned with olive oil and rosemary. We served it with a nice glass of white wine.

5. On my reading list, the graphic novel, Persepolis - Marjane Satrapi.

6. A workout that will help you tone your arms.


Happy Friday!

Weekend Mindset

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How cool is this quote? No better time than the weekend to live the life that inspires us and others. I am going to see Alicia Keys in concert tonight and I am so looking to hear the girl sing live. Tomorrow we have planned a hike to one of the lakes in our area, since we have wonderful weather for the next few days. And if you happen to be just chillin' today, I have a few links for you to look at. Have an inspiring weekend, friends!

1. On my reading list are quite a few books, but now I have my mind set up on Alain de Botton. I want to start with the Art of Travel. Have you read it?

2. I am always looking for new ways to style my hair, especially since I love a ponytail. Putting a bow on a wavy ponytail looks so nice. I want to try it!

3. Pencil skirts are so easy to wear and this look reminds me just that. Lately I have been wearing mostly dresses and pants, but I think is time to go back to skirts.

4. These DAD cookies are perfect to make your dad know how much he means to you. Perfect for Fathers Day, but also for any normal day to remind your dad how special he is.

5. Healthy detox salad, to make your regular salad so yummy.

6. I have been training pretty regularly for a while now and I love it. And because I want to avoid getting bored by the same exercises I have found this 20 minutes fat burning training that might be worth trying. Who's with me?

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It's barbecue season and we are about to have the first one this year at the house. Nothing better for ending your week, if you ask me. Tomorrow I have planned to spend most of the day in Zurich, getting my hair done and meeting a friend. In the evening we are going to have a small gathering at another friends house, enjoying a few drinks and having some laughs. So relaxing weekend ahead for us. I hope you have a good one as well. If you are in Zurich you might want to check the Bazaar tomorrow at Stall 6.

Some fun facts about Americans.

How to cook grilled artichokes? I am definitely giving this recipe a try.

I love this look very much and the Celine bag is on my wish list.

Cuffed jeans with statement shoes are something I could wear everyday.

Summer is all about fresh drinks. My favourite in summer time is Aperol Spritz, but I would not say no to this mojito.

Carries Bradshaw best fashion moments. This just confirms the urge I have to see the show again for the gazillion time.

A new shopping website. I want to give it a try. Let me know if you know it.


And the inspirational quote of the week. Enjoy!

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Friday Mindset - Blogs of the Hive

Ok it's Friday again and I just realised that it is also the end of May and summer is still not here. This is a bit depressing for summer enthusiasts like me. Honestly how can it be that we are already entering the sixth month of this year?  Until I get over my time shock, I put together a list of blogs that I discovered by attending the Hive last weekend. There are a lot of creative minds out there and meeting some of them was really awesome. It made me realise once again that creativity is something you can grow and discover within yourself, similar to your style. And is never too late you let yourself be and embrace your passion. So hey to being creative!

The two ladies from Hauptstadtmutti were really cool and their website about stylish mums from the streets of Berlin is lovely.

If you need travel advice, or just a simple dose of travel inspiration, then I recommend Travelettes. It focuses on the travel needs of us ladies, since apparently 80% of the travel decisions are made by women. Something I learned today from here.

A blog about museums, who would have thought? Well Jenny, that loves museums and decided to write about her passion on Museum Diary. It was just amazing to see someone so passioned and enthusiast about what they do.

The decorations at the Hive were done by the lovely Lauren from Folies du Bonheur.

Finding balance in our every day life is so crucial that we had a interesting talk with Luisa from the The Wednesday Chef about it. That is how I found out that multitasking is so overrated and that if you organise your time a bit, you might just have a chance to enjoy every day much more.

Ailine takes the best food pictures you have seen. And it is not even about the picture, but about the food, on her blog, Aicuisine.

Scandinavian home design inspiration can be found at Emma's blog.

I like knitting, but I haven't done it for years. If you share the same passion as Heidi, visit her blog, Wool Rocks. It just invites you to make your own sweaters.


A cooking blog from UK, Anne's Kitchen.


Belgian Waffles recipe from Jillian in Italy. I am seriously thinking of giving it a try.


Elisa, my fellow blogger from Zurich, wrote the perfect post about the Hive. Read it here. She captured all the moments of the conference.

Thanks Peggy and Yvonne for organising. It was creativity at it's best!

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We are 3 hours away from getting into our flight to Berlin. As you might know, I am going to the Hive in Berlin this weekend. I am beyond excited and I hope I will have tons of energy the next two days. I did not have an easy week, I feel a bit overwhelmed with all that has been going on lately, but I am set to have a weekend full of fun and interesting experiences. And since last weekend we were walking the streets of Paris, I am showing you a few photos from a very spontaneous photo shoot at Louvre Museum. Traian had the idea and I like the pictures so much that I have to show them to you.

And I managed to gather some links from the web as well. Have a nice weekend, my dear readers!

Could you go two weeks without social media? Someone gave it try.

Check out this sofas. I have one in our living room and I love how it changes our home.

Trends for Spring from Garance Dore.

This is what I would eat right now.

The mix of colours on Chiara's outfit is just perfect.

I am wearing: Zara pants, shirt and scarf, Massimo Dutti bag and Converse sneakers.

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I am glad this week is ending, first of all because I am fighting a cold and second of all because this weekend we are going to Paris by train. I love Paris (who doesn't?). It has been my soul city ever since I visited it at age of 10, worked there for a summer in my early twenties and then returned for a semester as an Erasmus Student. Some of my best memories are from Paris and every time I return it's something special, because I always see it with different eyes. Also hoping for some good weather so that we can take lots of nice pictures. Here are my finds from the internet for you.


Elisabeth Gilbert, author of Eat Pray Love talks about artists and how they can manage creativity.

Fashion Blogger, The Blond Salad shares images from her home.

This man is in space and he sings a cover from David's Bowie, Space Oddity. So cool.

See live photos from Cannes red carpet. I love this photo of Leonardo di Caprio.

I know these days everything is about gluten free stuff, but I am so looking forward to a french baguette in Paris. It is my absolute favourite bread and nobody makes it better then the French.

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This Romanian T-shirt by Romanian designer Adrian Oianu reminds me of my home country and the beauty that lies in our traditions.

I love this pair of Manolo's .

I am thinking of buying this dress. It would make a great summer office outfit.

Lately I have been cooking quinoa and this is a recipe I recommend. If you did not try quinoa yet, here is what you need to know about it.



















Have a nice weekend my dear readers! I will look for the coolest stuff to share with you from Paris. Instagram or Facebook follow me!

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I have some exiting news. Maybe you noticed the badge on the up right side of the page that says I am going to the Hive in Berlin. It is the annual european blogger conference and by pure chance I managed to score a ticket and book a flight and hotel, all in the same day. I can't wait to meet other fellow bloggers, share our experience and learn all sort of interesting things. And on top of that, Traian is coming along since it will be our first time in Berlin and we want to do a bit of sight seeing as well. So looking forward to share the experience with you as well.


A few tips from Garance if you are looking to change your beauty routine. I will definitely try some of the Murad beauty products.

What do you think of gender book covers? As a crazy book lover, I love the idea.

A documentary that I really want to see, Stories we tell 

On Sunday it is Mother's Day. Here are 10 gift wrapping ideas  so that you make your mama proud.(By the way, in Romania, Mother day is celebrated the 8th of March.)

I have a thing with pink and this skirt is just lovely.

This made me laugh.

A post about obnoxious trends on Instagram.

Because is almost summer and strawberry season, this cocktail looks mouth watering.

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Have a nice weekend and don't forget to laugh till your stomach hurts!

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I love a short week and we get 3 of these in May. It really feels like summer and holidays. May mornings are another great thing to wake up to. This weekend my brother is coming to visit and we have planned some nice things to do with him. Also it is Easter in Romania and I plan to cook a really nice Sunday meal and treat my brother to the best breakfasts ever. So let's kick off this weekend and if you are near the ocean or a the sea, say hello for me...


So craving the toast with lemony pea mash:

If you still don't have a favourite skin foundation, Garance and her team tested a few of them for us.

 Jaime King from Hart of Dixie talks fashion and shows us her closet.

Christian Laboutin home and atelier in Paris.

I love this skirt .

I am seriously considering purchasing one of these to get my skin in better shape.

Still listening to Karen Souza, Feels so good.

If you love cheese like I do, then you will appreciate a perfect cheese plate.

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This is it, one of the most busy weeks I had in a while. I feel so tired and I so need this two days to chill and relax. But tomorrow I have big plans that start with a good workout in the morning, then a vintage fair in the city and a hen party in the evening. So hopefully Sunday will be the day of rest. Also I find Pablo Picasso's words helpful, especially after such an exhausting work week. I hope you had a nice week and that your weekend will reward you with great experiences. And here are some links for a lazy Friday evening.


I just discovered Karen Souza and this song is my new obsession. The voice, the intensity, the mystery oh and Paris...

The best recipe of American Pancakes I have tried so far. I totally recommend it!

A love story between a Venn diagram and a Spreadsheet found here.

If you plan a travel adventure, this post will help you find the best hotel, restaurants and things to see on your journey.

Some tips on how to look good in photos from Garance.

Am I the only one you wants to see this Sofia Copolla movie?

I love vintage and here is someone that made a job out of it. And her home, precious little details...

This makes me sad and also question what is behind all the fashion brands we buy everyday.


And if you are in Zurich you might want to check out the vintage market tomorrow.

Have the best weekend ever!

Me and hubby, last weekend.

And here comes my favourite part of the week, Friday night and the weekend. This week was uneventful, but sunny and filled with nice dinners. Tomorrow morning we are heading to Milan for a get together with some good friends. We expect to have two very nice days, even though the weather forecast shows only rain.


The quote below made me laugh. If you think about it, it is kinda true...whenever I spend a hole day in sweatpants I start feeling a bit depressed. So don't get too cozy, especially if Karl is watching :)

Here you can create an idea board that will help you when decorating your home.


Have you ever seen the series called Creature Comforts? If you love animals you are surelly going to enjoy this video.


A guide to 8 best brunch places in Paris, perfect for a long weekend.


About Friendship with Garance. It pretty much says it all about good friends.


If you are looking for the perfect curling iron, here is a helpful post on how to chose one.


I love this look for the summer. The colours of the skirt are really nice.


If you are thinking of doing a juice cleanse, you should read this three day diary. It is very funny.


The perfect video for this melody, that I simply love.

Fun and sunny weekend

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I love the fact that it is Friday again, especially since we are suppose to have our first days of Spring this weekend. We are planning a barbecue to welcome the warmer times and we are thinking of plans for this summer. Also it's the year when I turn thirty and the words above inspire me not to make such a big deal of the age thing. As long as we have our health, there is nothing stopping us from feeling young, beautiful, awesome...you name it. Have a great sunny weekend!


If you need inspiration for a warm weekend outfit here is a suggestion. I like the necklace and the hat.


If you live in Bucharest, you are going to enjoy this new tumblr series of When you live in Bucharest.


You really have to love the way Garance talks about boobs and buts...oh, and she is right :)


If you live or plan to visit L.A. here is a guide to the best restaurants.


I listened to a lot of Josh Groban this week. I like this song a lot.


If you feel like you lack inspiration in the kitchen and you don't know what to cook here is a website where you select what you have in your fridge and it gives you recipes. Brilliant idea!


We are big fans of salads and lately we are eating a lot of spinach, avocado and chickpeas. Here is great recipe, if you want to try something new.

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The first week of April is ending.  How was your week? I became even more focused on working out. I have discovered that I really like it and that it relaxes me and challenges me to take more care of myself. And I have to thank two of my great friends, actually part of my family now, that keep updating there Facebook pages with motivational messages (You know who you are). Also we are planning a nice weekend with our friends and as a last minute thing we got tickets to see One Republic in concert tonight. I leave you with some of my favourite discoveries from this week. Enjoy!


Ryan Gosling plans on taking a break from acting. Am I the only one that will miss him?

The thoughts of a bride  about choosing her dress, very special.

New trend for this Spring, the red dresses.

Thinking about this jacket. I love the colour.

Read this if you love babies, especially when they start to talk. So sweet.

Garance Dore in another Pardon my French video. If you want to see the highlights of the fashion week, take a look.

One Cupcake recipe I plan on trying very soon.

Listening to this all week. I can't believe we get to hear them live today.

Weekend preview

This week is a short week for us, since we are celebrating Easter and we are off to Italy tomorrow morning for a long weekend (road trip yeyyyy). We plan to see the magic area of Cinque Terre and a bit of Florence. But before I go, I gathered a list of cool things from around the web, that I hope you will find interesting. A lot of other bloggers do it, so no points for being original, but I liked it and I want to try it myself. Here is goes. Have a nice Easter weekend!

If you had to do a list like this what would you put on it?

A fashion show that has amazing design, Adrian Oianu, Romanian Punk, can be seen here

I love this MLH dress that Jennifer Lopez wore to an event.

I think this series of When you live in Amsterdam is very funny.

Holiday in Thailand, find more in this post

This outfit makes me want to go shopping.

Isn't this chair just fabulous?

I am so looking forward to the return of Mad Men

The Great Gatsby is on my watch list.

This song was on my playlist this week.