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21 March 2013

A modern fairytale

The Shoe Pendant


Let me tell you a story. A story about how "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder" and how each and every little thing can become not only a piece of art, but a variety of pieces of art.

Now continuing...

I never agreed with my mother's taste in fashion (maybe only in her twenties, when she would create herself some lovely outfits), especially now that she no longer embraces her femininity and goes for elderly looks, and especially with the clothes she buys for me. However, as soon as she buys a new piece, I somehow manage to either borrow it from her or steal it (or how I call it :"borrowing without a deadline"). I am not quite sure why I do this, but it's somehow thrilling to see my fascination and need to mix and match these items even more than anything I buy for myself.

The same thing happened last week, when my mother arrived home with this dress and a cardigan: they were a set. The cardigan is cute, but the dress seemed too bland... I might even say monotone. But this was even more of a challenge: it wasn't your average basic piece, but it was a great piece all together. My mind was filled with ideas on how to mix and match it so I took the opportunity of creating the perfect outfit inspired by city streets.

So what does this outfit say? It says everything about layering, about being feminine with an edge and about proving the impossible: dresses go well with pants. For me, this was a great alternative for letting my feet freeze in the weird weather that's currently residing in Giurgiu.

Now, stay tuned for part 2 of my challenge of mixing and matching my mom's green basic dress.

3 June 2012

Chicken Noodles


Being stuck by yourself at home with no money and a growling stomach after a 12 hour sleep is no bed of roses, but if you're a crafty individual, you should remember the "all time college kid resource": instant food. My personal favourite? Chicken noodle soup. As unhealthy as it might be, it's really filling and has the same taste as my grandma's home-made vermicelli one. 
A big plus is the fact that it only requires :
- a bag of Snacky Noodles (these are from Knor, but Rollton has some great varieties too)
- boiling water
- 10 minutes to spare
The first step is to get the ingredients out of the bag and pour the contents of the little bag on the stack of noodles. Meanwhile, your water is on the stove (and we're talking of the same quantity you use to make a big cup of tea), heating to the point of boiling.  When the water has reached 100 degrees, pour it over the noodles and wait for around 3 to 5 minutes. Et voila! Your chicken noodle soup is ready to be eaten and you just saved precious time and money! Point plus for college students!

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