Music Monday #37

For all you coffee lovers out there!

Carmen - Lana del Rey
"The boys, the girls, they all like Carmen 
She gives them butterflies, bats her cartoon eyes 
She laughs like God, her mind's like a diamond 
Audiotune lies, she's still shining 

Like lightning, white lightning

Carmen, Carmen, staying up till morning 
Only seventeen, but she walks the streets so mean 
It's alarming truly how disarming you can be 
Eating soft ice cream, Coney Island queen" 

Body Electric - Lana del Rey

Hit The Road Jack - Ray Charles

Hold My Hand - Sean Paul

Could You Be Loved - Bob Marley & The Wailers
This song reminds me of last spring/summer for some reason and I really don't know why.. I didn't listen to it that much. Nevertheless, it's a nice song! :)

Hand Inna the Air - Demarco

What About Us - The Saturdays, Sean Paul
I have always loved the sound of Sean Paul's voice! Listen to the very beginning of the song and you'll understand ;)

Watch Out For This (Bumaye) - Major Lazer feat. Busy Signal, The Flexican & FS Green

Prom Edition

A simple black dress with a beautiful, deep back. Something for the minimalist.

Ida Sjöstedt for Nelly

Something for the pretty princess. This is a darling dress!

I would pick this beautiful, turquoise strapless dress. It's long and flows beautifully. The colour is probably my favourite feature of this dress.

This dress is a dream! I love the cap sleeves and the train.

Spring-ily spring time

11 Random Facts About Me

1. What is a nickname only your family calls you?
The nickname which my family and close friends call me is "Sia" which derives from my forename Sofia. I came up with this name when I was about 4 years old, and always called myself Sia. The name that only my dad and brother call me sometimes when they're joking around is "Sieso." This last one is hard to pronounce unless you know how they say it, and I'm not going to try to explain it because I can't, lol.

2. What's a weird habit of yours?
This isn't exactly weird, it's really only for practical reasons, but immediately when I get home I put my hair up in a ponytail or bun. I'm fine with wearing it down when I'm out but I just feel like it's in the way when I'm at home...

3. Do you have any phobias?
I have ophidiophobia. Which is basically the fear of snakes. I cannot even think of snakes without getting shivers. And when I see one on TV my heart races and I feel scared. I have however touched a rattle snake before. This was at Skansen zoo in Stockholm and I must say that it was probably the softest thing I've ever touched. So I faced my greatest fear but I am still terrified...

4. What is a song you love to blast & belt out when you're alone?
Hehehe. This only really works if it's dark outside and if you have good speakers. But I turn off all the lights in the room I'm in, open the window and blast "Make It Bun Dem" by Skrillex + Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley. I don't really sing along to it though.

5. What is one of your biggest pet-peeves?
When people munch on their food really loudly. It drives me insaaaane! I can't stand it. I grosses me out.

6. What is one of your nervous habits?
I bite my nails. This used to be very regular, not because I was nervous all the time but because it was a horrid habbit. I've stopped and only bite my nails when I get nervous or anxious.

7. Which side of the bed do you sleep on?
Everywhere. But my preferred side is against the wall.

8. Which way do you face in the shower?
When I'm washing my hair, I'm facing away from the nozzle. But if I'm washing my face it's obviously towards the nozzle. I basically face all ways.

9. What is a phrase or exclamation you always say?
"That's fine" this is a phrase I've been saying a lot lately, and I can't seem to stop. I don't just blurt it out randomly but I do say it when it's needed, if that makes sense ?

10. What do you wear to bed?
It depends really. But my favourite pajama is an old, over-sized t-shirt which is sort of like a short nightgown. I've had it since I was like 12 so it's extremely soft and cozy now because it has been washed so many times! It's short sleeved though, and I would like it even more if it had long sleeves because my arms get cold sometimes during the night. I sometimes wear pajama shorts as well, but I've realized they are uncomfortable to sleep with since I usually lie on my stomach.

11. What is your dream car?
A red Fiat 500 (cinquecento) the new version. I wouldn't say no to the old version either, the one in the picture looks perfect!

Music Monday #36

I totally forgot to post this yesterday! Sorry about that.

Hound Dog - Big Mama Thornton

Be-Bop-A-Lula - Gene Vincent

#thatPOWER - will.i.am, Justin Bieber

Love Me - Lil Wayne, Drake, Future

Best Friend Tag

Helen Heather Elizabeth Jacobson

1. Who is Helen Jacobson?

I'm 18, turning 19 in June. I was born in France but grew up in Italy. At the moment I'm studying at the University of Aberystwyth.

2. How and when did you meet?

Helen: We met in Mr. Coldwell's class - 4th year primary. He had moved my best friend to another seat so Sofia could sit next to me. I was really upset and didn't like Sofia at first... But in the playground Xana, Ari, Jenny and I talked and we decided we should be friends with her and invite her to our house.

Sofia: I can't remember when or how we started talking to each other.

3. What's your favourite memory together?

Helen: The trip to Pompeii in third year secondary. That's when we became proper friends.

Sofia: I realized on that trip that Helen and I had a lot of similarities which we hadn't discovered before. We'd always been friends but not as close as we are now.

4. Describe each other in two words.

Helen: Sofia is crazy and healthy. She eats rice cookies for Christ's sake!!

Sofia: Helen is either insanely spastic or chill.

5. What's your favourite song?

Helen: My all-time favourite is Sweet Child o' Mine, but at the moment it's Buzzin' by Mann feat. 50-Cent.

Sofia: I have so manyyyy! All The Right Moves by One Republic is my favourite. But at the moment I like Home by Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros.

 

6. What is something that annoys you about the other person?

Helen: She's extremely anal and too healthy for my liking.

Sofia: Something which I like about Helen is that she's extremely care-free, but this is also a negative thing about her.

7. If you could go anywhere in the world together, where would it be and why?

Sofia: It doesn't matter where we are we always act the same. We don't have to go anywhere to have a good time, we just go with it.

Helen: Amen to that!

8. Favourite inside joke?

Helen: "Cradle the balls, stroke the shaft, work the pipe, swallow the gravy - GET IT OVER HERE BUDDY LET'S DO THIS!!" from Tropic Thunder.

Sofia: We have soooo many inside jokes from that movie it's insane. Every time we see each other we make new inside jokes. So we could have a conversation with just inside jokes and make complete sense to each other.

9. Who takes longer to get ready in the morning?

Sofia: Helen.

Helen: Me.

10. Do you have anything matching?
Helen: We have the same Lonchamp bag, same foundation, same converse.

Misfit Heaven

Yesterday, Helen arrived with the train at 16.00. We spent a few hours in the mall strolling around in the shops. I bought the shirt I'm wearing in the pictures from Zara. Before we headed back home, we ate at T.G.I.F's. We stuffed our faces and encountered several extremely awkward moments with our server.
When we got back we watched 3 episodes of Modern Family and then started to get ready for the night. We had a couple of drinks in my room, Skyped with Jenny and then headed over to the Union bar.
When we got back to my room at around half one, we watched another episode of Modern Family and then got ready for bed. A great night to say the least! :D

50 Random Questions Tag

1. Where were you 3 hours ago?
Out on a walk.

2. Favourite moisturiser?
Nivea's Smooth Caring body cream in the purple tub thing.

3. Have you ever eaten a crayon?
I sure hope not.

4. Is there anything pink within 3 meters of you?
My shoes, a VIP wristband from TigerTiger, a pencil and my brush.

5. When was the last time you went to the mall?
Last weekend - I was only passing through to get to the other side.

6. Are you wearing socks right now?
Yes, and they have cute chickens on them!

7. What is the weather like outside?
Sunny-ish, a little cloudy and 9°C

8. When was the last time you drove out of town?
I wasn't driving, but when I went to the airport to go home in March.

9. Have you been to the movies in the past week?
Nein.

10. Are you warm?
I'm bloody freezing!

11. What was the last thing you had to drink?
Water.

12. What are you wearing right now?
A blue slouchy sweater from BikBok, black leggings and my chicken socks.

13. What are you listening to at the moment?
Flight from Edoras - Howard Shore. Haha, I'm such a nerd.

14. Last food you ate?
My breakfast. Philadelphia and ham sandwich.

15. Where were you last week at this time?
On a plane.

16. Have you bought any clothing items in the past week?
Nope.

17. When is the last time you ran?
Today.

18. What's the last sporting event you watched?
Hmm.. The Olympics I think?... Yeah, probably that

19. What is your favourite animal?
UNICORNS! No but seriously, horses and owls.

20. Your dream vacation?
Rent a boat and sail around in the Caribbean or the Greek islands.

21. Last person's room you were in?
Paola's room. We were watching the newest episode of Game of Thrones!

22. Worst injury you've ever had?
I broke my arm when I was four - but I hardly remember that.

23. What is your favourite movie?
I have so many! As of now it's Hook, Django Unchained or The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.

24. Do you miss anyone right now?
My mum.

25. Last play/show/musical you watched?
I saw the ballet Giselle when I was home for easter. It was really good!

26. What are your plans for tonight?
Either I'm staying in with my flatmates and watching a Game of Thrones marathon or Tangled, or I'm going to a house warming party.

27. Favourite memory from last year?
STUDENTEEEEEEN - my graduation, or the Ios trip.

28. Who is the last person you sent a message to?
My dad.

29. Next trip you are going to take?
Helen and I might pop over to Edinburgh on Monday.

30. Have you ever been to camp?
Yes, four times. Twice to Malma Kvarn which is a sailing camp in Stockholm. Twice to Ängsholmen, which is just a regular camp thing.

31. Were you part of any school clubs/societies?
Yes, I joined the choir when I was four, I was a Brownie for a few years, I was part of the knitting society (yes, I'm pretty serious) in Kindergarten. I later joined the Drama society. I'm now part of the Nordic Society and Psychology Society.

32. What do you want to know about the future?
If I ever get to go to outer space.

33. Are you wearing any perfume?
No.

34. How many cousins do you have?
I'm actually not sure... But I have met seven of them (6 boys and 1 girl). I only have cousins on my mother's side, since my dad is an only child.

35. Do you have a tan?
Pffft! No...

36. Favourite song of the moment?
Like Home by Nicky Romero + Nervo
OR
Home - Edward Sharpe + The Magnetic Zeros

37. What phone do you have?
Call me old school but I have a Nokia 302. Indestructible.

38. Last movie/series you watched?
I was watching the Swedish crime series Wallander before I went to bed last night - probably the reason why I had nightmares...

39. Do you collect anything?
I collect post stamps, sea shells and pretty and unique pebbles/stones.

40. Favourite book?
I dont' have a favourite book.

41. Have you ever been pulled over?
Thankfully no (not yet at least..) I think I would have started crying and hyperventilating!

42. Favourite soda?
CocaCola

43. What does your last text say?
"Ok. Tittar på det i morgon."

44. Do you like spicy food?
Love it! Just as long as it's not too spicy.

45. Do you need to do the laundry?
Desperately.

46. What were you doing at 11am yesterday?
Waiting for my Social psychology lecture to start.

47. Favourite tea flavour?
I like green tea, but recently I've been drinking more and more red tea!

48. What type of hair brush do you use?
I have a pink Tangle Teezer. I couldn't live without it.

49. Last time you took a shower?
This morning, after I got up.

50. When was the last time you cut your hair?
About a month ago... but I didn't cut that much so I'm thinking of getting it cut again.

I Heart Spring

1. What is your favourite spring nail polish? 
Two months ago I bought a beautiful dark pink nail polish from Topshop. It's called "One Hot Minute," however the colour of the nail polish in the pictures don't look anything like how it does in real life - it's more pink.
I also like mint green and corals for the spring and summer!

2. What is your favourite spring flower?
Last week I bought a potted white narcissus for my room. It's slowly starting to bloom now and I'm so excited!
My favourite spring/summer flower are peonies. They can bloom from April through to June/July, but where I live I think they start to bloom in June.
Tulips are another favourite for spring and I love them in all their different colours and styles!

3. What is your favourite fragrance (body spray/perfume etc.) this spring?
This whole year I've been alternating between two Victoria's Secret perfumes. One is the Bombshell body mist which smells of purple passion fruit, Shangri-la, yellow peony and vanilla orchid - in other words GORGEOUS! The other  fragrance is a body mist called Secret Charm which smells of fresh honeysuckle and jasmine. I also have the body lotion for this scent.

4. What is spring like where you live?
Spring has finally arrived here! It's been sunny and fairly warm (10-14°C - yes, this is warm for me) but extremely windy for the past week I've been here. It did rain yesterday but that's all part of living in the UK - very wet.
The park's flowers are in full bloom and hopefully the trees will be lush and green soon :D

5. What are your favourite spring accessories?
Sunglasses!

6. Which are your favourite spring shoes?
I recently purchased a pair of Chipie shoes and these are the ultimate spring shoe. They're easy to put on, which I like, and are fairly comfortable.

Music Monday #35

Stay - Rihanna feat. Mikky Ekko
Obsessed!!

Home - Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
I absolutely love this song. It makes me so happy :D

Sound and Vision - David Bowie
This song is in a Sony ad campaign.

Music Monday #34

BAAHAHA!

Animal - Mike Snow

Pompeii - Bastille

When I Was Your Man - Bruno Mars

Jolene - Dolly Parton

Like Home - Nicky Romero & Nervo

How I Want Ya - J-Man feat. Lara Wilson
This amazing song is from the Netflix commercial.

Just Keep Breathing - We The Kings

Bomber

I found these two exquisite pieces at H&M's website just now. The style bomber jackets isn't exactly my favourite but I fell in love with the pattern and colours of it, perfect for spring and summer time! The second jacket was love at first sight for me. The colours, the patterns, the style as well as the immense detail of the jacket is marvelous!

This Time Last Year - April 2012

April 2012

Helen, Jen & Roos visited Stockholm at the beginning of April.

Saw some awesome straw-attachments in Urban Outfitters.

And a cute little owl cushion.

I took up riding again, and here I took a picture of an extremely dirty horse, haha! I miss him <3

Bought my prom shoes in Zara.

Danced several sweaty hours of ballet <3

Received my performance dress for ballet.

Had lunch at the Hard Rock Café in Stockholm and took a photo of John Lennon's vest and hat!
They had a whole wall dedicated to The Beatles <3

Ate many delicious mangos.

During my weekend trip to Edinburgh + Glasgow at the end of April with my family and Emma, I finally found my graduation dress in Jack Wills. 

Happy Easter

Happy Easter peeps! Hope you had a good one. I was skiing in Sälen for the weekend and couldn't have asked for better weather - sun every day, it was absolutely beautiful.

View of the sunset from the apartment

We took a day trip to Trysil in Norway

Trysil, Norway

At Trysil's summit

Gulasch soup and delicious bread for lunch at the "Skihyttan" in Trysil

After ski in the slopes at Trysil

There were loads of people! Music, beer, BBQ's etc.

Högfjällsbacken in Sälen

Music Monday #33

Party Up (up in here) - DMX
This is an Ios song which I found on Friday evening while I was searching for songs on Spotify.

Alla Vill Till Himmelen Men Ingen Vill Dö - Timbuktu
"Everyone wants to go to heaven but no one wants to die" I love this song!

Afterski - DJ Broiler
This norwegian song was playing in the slopes when my dad and I took a day trip to Trysil, Norway on Friday. The weather was absolutely amazing and people were chilling in the slopes, BBQ's ready to be used and a beer in their hand - proper after-ski mode!

Got 2 Know - Flux Pavillion

Ancora Qui - Ennio Morricone & Elisa Toffoli

Freedom - Anthony Hamilton & Elayna Boynton
These last two, amazing songs are from the Django Unchained soundtrack. Have a listen to the whole thing it's so good!

Dance Our Tears Away - John De Sohn feat. Kristin Amparo
This song makes me so excited for summer! :D A new favourite.