Thursday, December 29, 2011

Train-rides, Plane-rides

It's exam season again so I haven't been taking photos of outfits or clothes, even though I did buy some cool sweaters online. I've been on an online shopping craze because a) I'm lazy, b) it's so much easier to see all the products in the store in a computer screen and c) I've been glued to my seat for revision... how's that for christmas ? Online shopping is fun, and surprisingly easy, I never really got into it until this year because I got a debit card to my name, but it's way to easy to overspend too when all you do is click, click, click and you've spent a few hundred dollars!

These few weeks, Christmas week, has consisted of phone calls, exam papers, books, long long afternoon naps, no more squirrel chases, online shopping, bargain hunting online, looking at christmas lights, ice-skating and tearfully happy skype conversations ....Here's a little run down in pictures ! 


Two hour train ride portrait on the carriage, horses in the street during the London pension strikes, ice skating in a Tiffany and Co. themed outdoor rink (beautiful tiffany blue), skype-hearts with best friend, christmas tree during christmas eve! 

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I think after that outdoor skating, the color's my new favourite. Blue/green anyone ? 

Moving on, nowadays, do you notice everyone around you has got an iphone / ipod / ipad or some apple gadget ? I'm a big fan myself of these really slim, really aesthetic technological pieces, but recently I've been playing with my iphone's apps, especially with...drum-rolls....INSTAGRAM! 

For those of you who hasn't heard of this application, it's a really easy to use photo app that lets you take photos and edit them in several pre-set effects, like vintage style, cold room style and much more. Then you press "DONE" and it uploads the finished product on a platform where every user shares their pictures, sort of like a twitter flow, only it's restricted to the iphone!



Gives every photo a vintage feel to it ...

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Happy to report I've not been stalked by squirrels and pigeons since last week! And some more good news, I'll be reviewing some cool T-shirts from a funky shop that's kind enough to sponsor a gift card giveaway for one lucky reader (as soon as I get the shirts I'll post it up so you can take part ! ) and I'm going to host another jewelry giveaway soon! 

So l'm curious, are YOU an online-shopaholic or do you prefer to buy things in the shop ?  

Catchy Song of the week:
Stuck - Caro Emerald 
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41 Comments:

  1. ChunnyDecember 29, 2011 at 12:16 AM

    I love your hair on the 1st picture. Looks like you have fun with those photos. And about that Instagram App I also have one on my Itouch. I love browsing pictures from other users. Some would share awesome scenes. Advance Happy new year to you. =)

    http://sassychunny.blogspot.com/

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  2. Rachella - flourishingfit.comDecember 29, 2011 at 3:26 AM

    That Christmas tree is beautiful!

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  3. Dilan DilirDecember 29, 2011 at 5:51 AM

    you look awsome and the photos are gerat!

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  4. Princesse KyonyuuDecember 29, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    You're so amazing ^^ ! I love your pictures :D xx

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  5. by S December 29, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    I've never been on train or plain :/ anyway i'm scared of plain.. haha height and so on.

    Secondly... For a half year now I shop online, and I like it more than buying it personal. I'm talking about makeup of course. We have crappy and cheap looking makeup in Croatia, and other stuff, that is drugstore products and cheap in US it's 100's of dollars. :/ sucks. I buy makeup online and never would stop until we get to EU. Clothes... well... I bought my sister two dresses, they fit perfectly... so I think i would buy some more. Oh well... XD

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  6. ellieDecember 29, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    Sweet picture of you..the first one. What fun and great memories you have of London! Happy Holidays!

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  7. ivy's closetDecember 29, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    What a wonderful update! Love the Christmas lights..glad the animals aren't after you!

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  8. lucy and sarahDecember 29, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    So pretty! Love your update!

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  9. SaraDecember 29, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    Wow, love all of the pics! Ah, your hair is perfect! I need to make mine look like yours!

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  10. onesixthreechirpDecember 29, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Good luck with your exam!I do like online shopping too. Agree with what you stated. Nice Christmas photos! :)

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  11. Fashion to GoDecember 29, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    Nice to see you posting again! These days I prefer buying in retail stores because I like to try the clothes on. During busy times I go for online shopping.

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  12. AudreyDecember 29, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    I prefer to buy things in person because I've bought things online and then got it in real life and it didn't fit me well or the fabric was ugly or something....D:

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  13. UnknownDecember 29, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    i love online shopping! <3 so much easier than going to the store.

    delicatelyfierce.blogspot.com

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  14. JenDecember 29, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    You're still as gorgeous as ever! I feel you on the online shopping. Ever since a debit card has been given to me.. the power of spending knows no bounds! XD love to see what you got if you did haul any goodies online :)

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  15. Oneiro December 30, 2011 at 1:04 AM

    Well hello there gorgeous! Haven't visited your bloggie in a little while :p
    You're still pretty as ever XD

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  16. EugeniaDecember 30, 2011 at 1:17 AM

    I am def an online shopper! so much easier!

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  17. akiko hiramatsuDecember 30, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    Hi, Florence!
    so gorgeous christmas tree!
    I sometimes go shopping online.
    However, my heart throbs each time.

    I am happy that I knew your pretty blog this year!
    Have a nice happy new year!!!

    akiko from Japan
    http://kimonosnack.blogspot.com/

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  18. TiffanyDecember 30, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    I've actually been doing 90% of my shopping online these days! it's so much more convenient and I always get so excited when something arrives in the mail for me hahah. Very nice photos..good luck with your exams! :)

    Leftbanked.

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  19. AnonymousDecember 30, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    Actually, NOW i prefer buy things in shop. But who knows what will happen in 2012? maybe i'm gonna change my mind? (:
    Great pictures, dear. ♥

    I'm following. You'd like to follow me back?

    xoxo
    http://panammah.blogspot.com

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  20. SamDecember 30, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    Hi dear, great photographs. The ice-skating looks so fun. So you write exams straight after Christmas too?

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  21. kimberleyanisaDecember 30, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    Great blog,

    Follow back?

    X

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  22. Punk ChopsticksDecember 30, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    Hey pretty!

    Hahhaha call me old fashioned but I still prefer shopping in stores. Holding clothes in my hands...mmm the fabric *gets a shopgasm*

    Haha but whenever I ant to buy dr who stuff I go online

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  23. CominicaDecember 31, 2011 at 1:07 AM

    I always love to see your pictures, so pretty :D

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  24. veryhoneyDecember 31, 2011 at 1:13 AM

    your pictures look so delightful <3<3<3
    I can't wait to read more of your blogs! :D

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  25. RapuncelaDecember 31, 2011 at 1:41 AM

    very cool screens ;)
    it's ice? wow! it's very big ice :):)
    funny horse! :):)

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  26. Mi_MiDecember 31, 2011 at 3:07 AM

    aa same exam season for me too...wow these pictures are wonderful and you look really pretty^^ did you go to london? and hope you had a great Christmas and happy new year.
    Mi_Mi
    x
    mi-miworld.blogspot.com

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  27. Miss Psycho CatDecember 31, 2011 at 4:48 AM

    Great pictures, you are really cute :)
    Kisses :*

    http://confessionsofthepsychocat.blogspot.com/

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  28. WinnieDecember 31, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    I love Instagram too! I use it almost daily- it's so addictive! I have loved hearing and seeing pictures of the Tiffany Skate rink at Somerset house. So beautiful! Hope you had a lovely Christmas and even better New Year! xx

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  29. UnknownDecember 31, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    Thanks for the sweet comment.. you look great.. espeacially the first pic is really nice :) Have a lovely New Years xx

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  30. aniesbrandDecember 31, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    YOU HAVE SO NICE FACE;)

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  31. Audrey AllureDecember 31, 2011 at 11:36 PM

    Lovely photos! :)

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  32. aki!January 1, 2012 at 5:57 AM

    I haven't gotten into the online shopping craze. I hope I never do. Considering how much time I spend online, that would do some serious damage to my account.

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  33. KatJanuary 1, 2012 at 1:27 PM

    haha i actually prefer to buy things in the store :P happy new years! ^-^

    katslovefashion.blogspot.com

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  34. Stephani JanetJanuary 1, 2012 at 6:59 PM

    Nice pics! You look so pretty, dear!
    Happy new year!

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  35. Momo T.January 1, 2012 at 8:16 PM

    aww you're so pretty !! and it looks like you had a great time on your holiday :D

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  36. yiqin;January 2, 2012 at 1:00 AM

    pretty christmass tree! :)

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  37. HelenaJanuary 2, 2012 at 6:28 AM

    happy new year! xx

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  38. UnknownJanuary 2, 2012 at 12:50 PM

    happy new yearrr!!!!

    delicatelyfierce.blogspot.com

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  39. UnknownJanuary 3, 2012 at 3:16 AM

    I heard of Caro Emerald on Jools Holland, she has a gorgeous voice! Everyone I know has an Apple gadget, apart from me, I feel like I am missing out! xo

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  40. KJJanuary 3, 2012 at 5:54 AM

    Hello! Happy new year for you! Miss your blog as well ;) I love reading your updates.

    Vintages photos are the best! They're nice to see :) Haha. Pity I don't have iPhone. Wish I can get one this year! Heehee.

    And hope to see you on Skype someday! :D

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  41. SteviaJanuary 3, 2012 at 1:02 PM

    good luck with exams, Florence!
    so glad to hear you have been free of squirrels and pigeons! LOL

    I just started Instagram as well! what's your username? I want to follow you :)

    Happy New Year!

    <3
    The Sweetest Escape 

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