29.9.2011

Falling into the Fall

Oh, I feel so... fally today. Partly it`s because Ninni has left me and gone to Germany (not bitter or anything) and I miss my friend already. You really don't know what is important to you before you lose it. But luckily my dear friend is returning in three months to spend Christmas in Finland ;D
Anyhow, I'd like to share my Autumm-mood with you (last days of September!!!) with a couple of songs Ninni helped me to pick. ;) Thank you.


Poets of the Fall - Carnival of rust (My ultimate favourite band ever!!)

 

Green day - Wake me up when September ends


Coldplay - Yellow

Eric Clapton - Autumm leaves


With love, Feo

Au Pair-life in Germany!

Wohoo, here I am darlings! ALIVE. (Actually have been for a week now but as soon as I arrived I've been traveling with the family so much that I unfortunately haven't had time to do anything.) By this time I've been in Düsseldorf and in Bonn and seen a lot! Family is very warm hearted and they have cute 3 year old twins. For me this was really cool, since you know I'm a twin too.

Next week I'm going to check out Cologne ;) Can't wait!

Here is some simple practical German sentences just for you ;)
I'm going to teach you more later. Take Care you little!

Guten Tag! = Good day
Ich heiße Ninni, wie heißst du? = My name is Ninni, who're you/what is your name?
Ich mag dich = I like you
Entschuldigung = Sorry/ Excuse me
Du siehst sehr gut aus = You look very good.

Now if anyone notices, there are one or two letters wrong or a whole word, please keep it for your own information. I'd like to live in this perfect bubble and think I really know this language. Thank you.

- Ninni
Ps. Next time, you sweeties may see some photos I've taken unless I feel so lazy as I feel now !

18.9.2011

Man of the Month: Nigel Barker

September: Nigel Barker


 Maybe it's because of the suite, charisma or the tallness, I don't know. When hearing from one interview this man saying ''Finnish look is hot in New York'' on last May, the only thing I focused on while staring at him was this three worded word: hot.

I've always admired and secretly envied people, who truly dare to say things as they are and try not to wear their words in a pretty gown. Nigel Barker stole my attention when watching years ago this ''America's Next Top Model'' for the first time: I really liked how straight was on everything. Of course, like in every area, also in that industry I guess people need to say things straight and make decisionsto get what they want but this boldness of him really fascinated me... and the look ;)

 In the end, I wanted to share these marvelous videos with you! Like Nigel, also I love photography, so here are some tips from the talented master himself!




Can't wait for the next America's Next Top Model to be shown here in the far North or in Germany!

- Ninni

Ps. You darlings can see him in ''Huippumalli Haussa'' here in Finland on channel 4 tomorrow!

16.9.2011

Fridays Five!


... And here we go darlings! It's my last weekend here in the far North ;)


Let's Paaaaartyyyy !



 








- Ninni 

10.9.2011

Ninni, Against the Autumn Depression



Warm pullovers, colorful leaves, romantic candles, boots, chilly breeze... It's autumn darlings!

This time of the year I usually feel really depressed 'cause here in the far North days are getting darker and colder but somehow this year has been a bit different. I've actually waited that I could wear big and warm scarfs, proper blazers, pullovers and boots, definitely! Who'd thought! Guess miracles do happen. Of course I need to thank our Feo too because if someone is a true autumn person, she is (thank you dear.)




So I decided to help you darlings! In case some of you out there are too suffering from this awful ''autumn depression'' like I normally do, here are some hints to kill the depression! PS. If these doesn't work... well... I think it's time to be really concerned! ;)

-  Go and take a nap! I've read (or heard) from somewhere that those people who are sometimes taking 15 minutes long nap in the middle of the day or in the afternoon, are definitely more energetic and more perky but they're also more creative.

- Decorate your room/one of them again! Why be boring and keep furnitures always in the same place? Change their places, change your curtains, change the place of your paintings on the wall, decrease the junk/kitsch-items or organize them again, get some flowers in the vase...



 - Go for a walk (or jogging)! I myself couldn't say I am a huge fan of sports but every now and then I like to go for a walk and just turn my iPod on and observe people around me.

 - Enjoy a cup of coffee (or tea)! In my situation I usually take a warm blanket and go enjoying my coffee outside in our garden.

- Turn your favorite music on and do nothing (This is my favorite)!  Just lay down somewhere: On your bed, on the sofa, on the floor... etc and close your eyes. Literally do nothing but listen to music and let everything else vanish.

- Go to secondhand shop! In the autumn time I usually visit these places more often. I can't say exactly why. You might surprise how much there actually are things you would like to have and with the ridiculously low price...

 - Color your nails! Use only bright/light colors. Why always use those formal colors? The more crazier color you use, the more fun you have.

- Try your clothes on and mix them! It's fun to mix one shirt with different jeans, blazers and skirts and watch how many ensemble you can get. ATTENTION: Remember, when being a woman it's normal that you don't fit the jeans you used to wear when you were 13-15 years old ;) In case you do, congrats!

- Put some candles on and read a good book/magazines! Some of my good friends, including our Feo, would burst out laughing if they see I'm suggesting someone to read... I myself loathe reading over everything since I think it's pretty boring. It can suit for someone else but to me it just doesn't work. So, instead of books, you can always read different magazines!

- Organize movie night with your friends! Do some pizza together or if you are as lazy person as me, just order it. Pick up a movie you all like and watch it! HINT: Instead of pizza, you can split some cucumber, apple and carrot and dip it or have some popcorns!

- Daydream! (This is another favorite of mine) It's always time to do this and I myself think everyone should daydream more.

- Watch old photographs! Oh, those good old times... ;)


- Ninni

9.9.2011

Fridays Five

Oh gosh...


... it's Friday again! 









PS.  Guess Darlings who's heading to Germany soon? ;)
Yes, I got an Au Pair place and now I'm going to prepare myself for my Au Pair period there.

- Ninni

2.9.2011

Fridays Five!

Today darlings our Fridays Five is a bit different than usual. I've been today the whole day hooked in these 3 youtube videos/Cover-Musik of Mike Tompkins. I thought, I'm going to share these brilliant songs with you darlings ;)

Let's have an easy-going Friday sweeties! Here we go...







- Ninni