Long time no see

I am sorry for the long absence. The last weeks I tried to settle in my new student life. I think I finally got the hang of it.

There happened some things the last weeks. First we had a lolita meet-up. We visited our local museum of historical instruments. It was really interesting and we had fun taking photos and talking. Here are some photos by the awesome Krone:

Outfit rundown

Dress: Beth

Cape: selfmade, Burda pattern

Bag, hat: Vintage

Shoes: C&A

Then there was my birthday last weekend. We visited my parents home. The weather was so wonderful. The was one of my few birthdays with nice weather. The Friday before I finally cut my hair much shorter. I played with the idea for a while now, but was never brave enough to do it. When I finally decided on it, my hairdresser had no time. So I went to the store bought scissors and a little color and did it myself. I am really happy about the outcome. It looks much better and is easier to style. The color is not perfect and I am not sure if I will do this again, but overall I am quite satisfied.

Outfit rundown:

Blouse, belt: H&M

Skirt: selfmade

Tights: Hudson

Shoes: Deichmann

Bag: JustFab

Visiting the zoo

Last week I had my last day at work, which was our annual works outing. We went to Leipzig and visited the zoo. We had a private tour in the primates house. It was very interesting. Our guide knew so many stories and was so funny.

After that we had a canal tour. I didn't know that something like this was possible in Leipzig. The weather was beautiful and it was so nice to see the city from the boat.

The evening ended in a private club house. It did feel so elegant and special to be there. All in all it was a wonderful day and maybe my favorite works outing in all the years. Of course I was sad because it was my last day, but it was easier so. I bet if it was a normal working day I would have cried so hard.

Now I am a student again. I want to make my Bachelor of Laws in Business Law. The last week was very strange. It was all so confusing. Where to go, what lessons to take and so on. But I am sure I will manage that. Now I only need a job to get some money.

Home Bakery

When I was window shopping last Wednesday I just couldn't resist this baking mix for macarons. And despite being crippled they taste really good.

A lot of wood and a birthday party

My father celebrated his 60th birthday this weekend and so my boyfriend and I headed to my hometown. Before the big party we took the opportunity and visited "Blockhausen". This a kind of "village" (it´s only three or so huts) made of block houses. There are exhibited a lot of wooden sculptures made with chainsaws. These are so cool. I really can't imagine how they make all the little details.

Outfit rundown:

Suit, fur stole, hat, bag: vintage

Blouse: selfmade, Ottobre pattern

Stockings: What Katie Did

Shoes: C&A

And here are my presents for my Dad: selfmade hazelnut creme and something to drink wrapped in a selfembroidered bag. I hope he likes it.

The party was fun, but really long. So I think I will be off to bed early today.

Fairytale Food

I discovered this little book when I was browsing Amazon. Of course I couldn't resist buying it. A Fairytale Cookbook? Yes, please.

And it did not disappoint me. I can not say much about the recipe. They seem to be not very very easy, but manageable. But I really like the pictures and the little texts. And it's nice, that there are not only the same fairytales, but also some unusual ones (Princess on the pea for example). And there is also my favorite one, Beauty and the Beast (the burgers sound delicious).

A ... B ... C...

Yesterday the daughter of my friend got to first class and we had a little party. And because I remembered a dress I made some years ago, which I did not wear anymore I thought I make a new blouse. The fabric of the dress has colorful letters strewn about.

I had some trouble finding a matching fabric for the collar. I had only very little of the yellow, but it was so perfect. In the end it was just enough and I am really happy with my choice.

I decided on New Look 6808. The only change I made was to omit the darts at the waist, so that I could skip the zipper. I mean to wear the blouse only tucked in, so this is no problem.

I had some trouble with attaching the collar, but this was mainly my fault. Somehow I made one mistake after the other.

When the blouse was finally done, I had some trouble finding a matching outfit. I really lack some solid color skirts. And I also had no tights anymore. In the end I decided on my only jeans. I think it goes well with the blouse.

The party was so much fun. I enjoyed myself very much. And I hope the new school kid has fun tomorrow.

Outfit rundown:

Blouse: made by me, New Look 6808

Jeans: H&M

Belt: Vintage (Etsy)

Bag: Bodyline

Shoes: Deichmann

40s pajamas

I couldn´t resist buying this pattern. It was just too cute. And I need something warm for winter. At least I have to make some comfortable pants for home soon, because my old ones ripped and I have not replaced them yet.

My plan was to use some fabric from my stash, but as it mostly consists of leftovers I did not found something nice. After I searched in vain for half an hour, I gave up and ordered a polka dot cotton almost like the one at the right girl.

The rest of the afternoon I watched "The Lizzie Bennet Diaries". It´s a modern take on "Pride and Prejudice" one of my favorite books.