Vintage Nature

Even though we sometimes complain about autumn (especially the weather), we secretly sort of like it as well. There is something very romantic and comforting about this season and we think it has something to do with the colours. After the bright summer, all the colours seem to fade, and when the world gets this yellowish glow in the late afternoon, it seems to get all warm and wonderful again - like those yellowed, vintage photographs. 

deer, branches, grass, girl with feather

Love,
Ivanna & Lisa

Unique

This week's quote is from one of my favourite Fleet Foxes songs, Helplessness Blues. I really like Robin Pecknold's songwriting, since he always seems to be able to capture these ideas in a very metaphorical but clear way. The passage below explains a kind of uniqueness that is similar to snowflakes: from a distance we all appear to be the same, but when you look more closely, you see that every single person is one-of-a-kind.

I was raised up believing

I was somehow unique

Like a snowflake distinct among snowflakes

Unique in each way you can see

- Fleet Foxes

The verse continues with: "but after some thinking, I think I'd rather be a functioning cog in some great machinery serving something beyond me" which seems to be a contradiction, but I actually think this doesn't have to be like that. I believe you can be unique AND be a functioning part of the machine.

Love, Lisa

PS: We used these lyrics as an inspiration for our Delicate As Stone and Soft As Stone bracelets. Every stone is completely unique, even though they look similar, which - to us - is a perfect comparison to people (and snowflakes). 

Coloured Highlights!

We've got a new favourite thing: coloured highlights! Lisa and I talked about dyeing our hair in a crazy colour a while ago. I hadn't done this since I was thirteen, when I decided to commit a rebellious attack on my hair and dye a few random stripes bright pink. But now that we are more mature, we found that we could try it the fashionable way.

Since we were a bit nervous about dyeing our own hair, we bought light blonde hairextensions online, which we first dyed in bright colors ('turquoise' and 'shocking pink', as you can see on the pictures. This is semi-permanent dye and fades in a couple of weeks). By using hairconditioner, you can dilute the dye, so that the color becomes lighter. In this way you can create an effect of two colors blending together.

You can attach the extensions to your own hair by using so called 'microrings' (also included in the order with the extensions). To attach your hair to these rings, you take a thin piece of hair and make it wet, so that you can easily stab it through the ring. Then you shove the ring up to about a centimeter up to your scalp, but not too close - make sure it's still comfortable, and push the plastic end of the extension into the ring as well. Then you close the ring by pinching it firlmy with a pair of plyers. The extensions will remain as long as you want, you can wash, brush, and style them.

There you go, a simple manual to very special hair!

xx Ivanna

Monday's Musical Delight - Playlist #8: Upbeat Bicycle Songs

First of all, my sincere apologies for the delay in posting. The last few days have been very hectic in terms of work, and the little spare time I had, was mostly dedicated to the shop (new stuff coming soon!), so I've only just found the time to sit down and scramble some songs for you. This is not entirely true, however, since I already started collecting songs while I was cycling to work this morning. While making my way through the traffic, I noticed my Mondays usually start a lot better when there are happy and upbeat songs involved. So, for this week's Musical Delight, I collected a couple of these for you - to cycle to work, sing in the shower, or eat your cereals to. Enjoy the songs, and the start of this wonderful new week! :)

Lots of love,

Lisa