Fall Favorites

Hey guys,

I don't know about you, but autumn is definitely my favorite time of the year. I just love the cosy fashion, hot drinks and awesome fall atmosphere. So I thought this might be a good topic to put some favorites together.

 

Candle

I'm so in love with the Yankee Candle in the scent Fireside Treats. It smells just like roasted marshmallows and after one or two hours the whole room smells like a cosy, warm patisserie.

Fake Flowers

Especially in the fall I find it really nice to decorate my room with candles and fake flowers to create a warm atmosphere even though it's getting cold outside. A little bouquet with red and orange flowers makes every room seem so homy and cosy.

Hot Beverages

Whenever I come home from a windy walk outside I am literally always craving any kind of hot drink. During the day I prefer a sweetened macchiato to get a quick boost of energy, but at night there is nothing better than a chai latte or just a normal red fruit tea.

With this being said, it's not going to surprise you that I am in love with the new reusable cups from Starbucks. They are perfect to take your coffee or tea with you to university and look super cute.

Fashionable Rubber Boots

I purchased these Michael Kors rubber boots a moth ago and instantly fell in love with them. They are super stylish, warm and comfortable without making you look like a ten-year-old. The last couple of days I was wearing them almost every time I left the house just because you don't have to worry about them getting dirty or your feet getting wet. Whenever they get dirty you can just wash it of and they look like new.








Big Sweaters

There is nothing more comfortable and cosy as warm big lambswool sweaters in XXL from the GANT men's collection. They might be on the more pricey side, but I can promise you, they are totally worth the money because they have a lovely fit and never get old or itchy.

Big Loose Waves

I actually like this hairstyle all year around, but especially in the fall I appreciate wearing my hair open so it covers up my ears and works just like a scarf around my neck and chest.

XXL Scarfs

In the fall and winter time you will never see me leaving my home without a big wrap around scarf. In my opinion a beautiful scarf completes a warmer outfit and protects you from getting a sore throat. It can also make any boring outfit look like you put a lot of effort in, when really you didn't!



xx Ilaria

Please let us know about your fall favorites :)

Dinner Outfits

Exeter | UK

Hi everyone! 

Sorry we have been a little absent the last couple of weeks, but things got very busy recently. Ilaria came to visit my at university though, which was so exciting! There was barely time to take any proper picture but we did manage to snap this one just before we went out to dinner on her last night. If you live in the UK and have not been to Ask Italian... I don't know what you are doing with your life! It is maybe even my favorite chain restaurant over here. I tend to always go for my favorite dish which is the seafood linguine. I personally love seafood but I guess that is personal preference. Pizzas are amazing as well, and don't even get me started on the desserts. Mouthwatering, I honestly mean it.
But now to the outfits. It was a bit chilly on this day so we wrapped up a bit. The jeans I had only just purchased and have been wearing almost every day! I've always wanted ripped boyfriend jeans but never found any that are actually fitting and don't make me look bigger than I am.

Britta:

Top - Zara blouse
Fur vest - Local boutique
Leather Jacket - Zara
Jeans - Hollister
Boots - Tommy Hilfiger

Ilaria:
Top - River Island
Bottom - Topshop
Shoes - Local shop
Leather Jacket - Local shop
Bag - Guess


And just look at that food... The cakes were some of the best ever! Pistachio plum tart, cheesecake and a chocolate fudge tart. Some ice cream on the side and my day is made. Maybe even my week that's how delicious it was.

Hope you are all well,

Britta xxx

My favorite Perfumes

Perfume Collection | My favorites

Hi beautiful people,

If you're anything like me, you'll never leave the house without having put on some perfume. I personally think smelling nice makes you feel quite good, and there's nothing like a compliment on how good you smell. I do love trying different ones, but over the years I have come to find my favorite ones that I seem to repurchase quite regularly. Most of them are quite pricy, but if you keep in mind how long they last you, it's really worth the money.

I also have to say that they can make quite nice decoration in your room, especially on something like a shelf or plain looking cupboard.

So now, let's get to the real deal.

Miss Dior | Dior

This perfume has a floral touch and is quite light, which I love for the spring and summer! The fruity side combined with the floral, makes it very feminine scent. I have the Eu de Toilette, which of course is not as strong as the actual perfume, but for the price - £54.50 at boots -, it is definitely a great choice.

Wonderstruck | Taylor Swift

I normally am not the biggest fan of celebrity perfumes, but this one is honestly one of the nicest sweet smelling perfumes I have tried. Often times the sweet ones are almost sickly, but this one is the perfect balance between fruity and sweet. With top notes of freesia, apple blossom and raspberry, middle notes of vanilla, and base notes of golden amber and sandal wood, it makes a great perfume for every day wear. With only a price £22 at boots, it makes it a very affordable choice!

Heat Rush | Beyonce

Ironically, this is another celebrity perfume, which is honestly so amazing! Some places have unfortunately discontinued it but if you look around, they should still offer it for around £25.50. It's a very fruity scent with top notes of passion fruit and blood orange. It's great for a fresh feel and a summery aura. One that will definitely not make you feel sickly, if you are prone to that.

Flora | Gucci

A little pricier with £45 for the small eu de toilette bottle, however definitely worth the money. It's a very light and feminine scent, full of contrast with its citrus, peony and sandalwood components. It isn't as sweet as the others, due to the core having rare rose and osmanthus flower (originating from china). Delicate is the perfect way to describe the perfume. (Cutest bottle as well)

The One | Dolce & Gabbana

This perfume is almost the opposite of Flora because it's a lot stronger and 'heavy'. It is one of my favorites but I do have to be careful with the amount I spray because it's very prominent. As expected with D&G the price is around £47. It's a great scent for a night out, as it has a seductive touch with top notes of bergamot, mandarin, peach and lychee. It becomes so strong due to the added floral from the madonna lily, jasmin and vanilla. Perfect if you love a scent that lasts!

Flowerbomb | Victor & Rolf

Now to my all time favorite perfume. I almost feel a little protective over it as I've worn this so much, some of my friends associate the scent with me. It is quite expensive with £50, but not too sweet, not too weak! The top notes are bergamot and jasmin, heart notes jasmin, freesha and orchid and base notes of rose. Great for everyday wear, special occasions or anything really!

Hope you found this helpful for your next perfume purchase,

Britta xx

OOTN

Sky Garden | London

For my dad's birthday this year we went to Sky Garden in London for one of the nicest dinners I have ever had. I did not know what to expect from this place, but it was absolutely amazing. The atmosphere, not to mention the food at the restaurant on the 37th floor above the actual garden. Once the sun had gone down, the bar area had a band playing throughout the night which made the whole scene absolutely unreal. Looking over the entire city while being in such a pretty place was an experience I recommend to everyone. For the occasion I decided to dress smart-casual, as we arrived in the late afternoon, yet I didn't want to go to casual. So I opted for some of my classics.

Top - Zara
Leather leggings - h&m
Chelsea boots - asos
Handbag - Rebecca Minkoff

Britta xx

A Healthy Breakfast

Breakfast Bowl | Quick & Healthy


Good morning lovelies, 

I woke up today feeling very motivated and also very hungry, and decided that I should use my morning time to not only have a healthy breakfast, but to actually also make it look quite nice. I know it can be quite hard taking the time to make a proper breakfast, especially when you are in a rush, but I can honestly say that this took me 5 minutes maximum. If you are a fruit lover and have a sweet tooth like I do, here is a little inspiration as to what your morning could look like

Recipe:
- 100g (or more, whatever you crave) frozen berries
- 1 frozen banana
- a shot of almond milk 
- 1 apple
- Goji berries
- cinnamon
- mini amarettini

How to: All you have to do is throw your frozen fruit into a blender, with a shot of almond milk (you might have to add more later, depending on the consistency) and mix it through. It should turn into something close to ice cream, which you then pour into your bowl. Now you can decorate your bowl however you would like. I added a few slices of apple, a handful of goji berries and a couple of mini amarettinis (if you know me, you'll know that these are my guilty pleasure). 

Goji berries are known as a superfood and have been used in Chinese Medicine for over 6,000 years!! They're rich in vitamin C, vitamin B2, vitamin A, iron, selenium and a few other antioxidants. 

Also, on the note of eating healthy; I have been reading up on Atilla Hildmann's 'Vegan for youth' book, which is super informative on why you should go vegan, how to start, and many recipes to follow! Check it out if you're interested :)

Britta xx

OOTD at Lake Constance

Constance | Germany

I spent most of my summer break at my family's home right by the lake Constance. It's the ideal place to relax, swim, sail and prepare for my upcoming exams in fall. A few days ago one of my best friends and I finally managed to spend some time together, so we took a walk by the lake and decided to take some pictures because of the beautiful fall atmosphere. Luckily we dressed up a little in case we considered going out for dinner, so the outfits were a little more put together than normal.

At the end of the day we decided to stay in, and made some baked potato wedges with guacamole, but we still managed to get a few shots of one of my favorite fall-appropriate outfits.

Top - Zara

Cardigan - Mango

Jeans - Only

Boots - Michael Kors

Ilaria <3