Hello my birds,

I don’t know about you but the current anxious and stressful climate is making me do shopping therapy. I’ve been buying way too much lately. Mainly clothes and makeup but also a few homeware pieces. I’ve been doing my Christmas wish list. I’m adding stuff everyday at the moment… It’s getting out of control. Send help…
I thought I’d share with you my current wishlist. I would love to know yours as well.

1. That Na-kd dress of dreams

I feel in love with the lace details and the fit of this dress. I don’t own any cream long sleeves white dress. Strange as I own a lot of white and cream blouses.

2. A white hoodie

I’m looking for a comfy white hoodie to wear with a leather jacket or simply to chill around the house on the weekend. If you know of any soft and cosy white hoodie, please let me know!

3. A black aviator coat or Shearling jacket

I already own an aviator jacket. It’s the best. It’s pink. I have been wearing it for years and it is still in great conditions. However, I find that I’m lacking a black or neutral jacket. I have grey or coloured coats. I have my eyes on a couple but since last year, i cannot seem to find one that fits… I guess it’s the curse of being 5”1 and having no shoulders.

4. A book from a designer (Yves Saint Laurent or Dior)

I have quite the book collection but I’m lacking one thing. Designer books. I almost bought a book from Yves Saint Laurent last year when I was at the museum in Paris. I’ve always regretted not buying it. I’m hoping Santa will hear me and get one for me ahah

5. A big beige scarf

As a disclaimer, I should say that I own a million scarves already. It’s a passion of mine. Besides, I live in a very windy city so I tend to wear them very often. I would love to have a soft and big scarf in a pale colour.

6. Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder

I already own this setting powder in a compact power. I recently spoke with a makeup artist and got the chance to try the loose setting powder. It completely changed my life. It's honestly even better.

7. Viktor & Rolf Bonbon perfume

I have had this perfume for years but I seem to have lost it. I’m so crushed. I love the smell. It’s sweet but not too sweet. The right amount that won’t make you sick.

8. Nintendo Switch

I’m late on the wagon but I feel like I would enjoy playing games. I have to admit it’s a long stretch as I never play games. I always feel tired and lose interest after a few weeks. This is the only reason preventing me from getting the Nintendo Switch.

9. White or sandy rug

I’m considering getting a big rug for the bedroom or the living room. It adds such a cosy and warm tone to a room. I love rugs but I have a cat so it would eventually end up ruined. I don’t know… What do you think?

10. A textured blazer

They are so trendy this year and always come back in style. I remember my mom used to wear them to work. I always dreamt of having a Chanel blazer or a Balmain blazer. I don’t think this will happen anytime soon but they are some fairly beautiful ones on the high street at the moment.

11. A beige bedspread

With the new bedroom, I feel like all my old bedspreads don’t go very well. I feel like I need more neutrals: white, beige, brown, greys. We need something not too over the top, rather minimalist.


What’s on your wishlist, my birds?

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Hello my dear,

This is part of my new project. I want to add a little fashion side to my blog. I have a huge passion for fashion but I have never exposed it here. I don’t know exactly why. I have a few ideas in stock to change things up. In fact, you might see a lot of fashion related blogs in the next few weeks.

In this post, we will talk about 5 basics to have in your wardrobe in Autumn. You might already own some or all of those items. I will be sure to enclose a few suggestions you could shop if you don’t.

Brown or Black boots

First on my list and a favourite of mine for years are booties. I long for them in Summer and cannot wait to wear them in Autumn. I feel like they make any outfit fabulous. Shoes are definitely one of my favourite wardrobe items anyway.

Big comfy Scarf

Scarfs are just the cosiest thing. I have a passion for big soft scarves that can almost be called a plaidie. I find it so comforting and pleasing.

Camel warm sweater

Nothing beats a soft sweater. As you might remember from an old blogpost, I freaking love sweaters. It’s probably my most worn item of clothing. I have so many sweaters. It’s unreal. The other day, I was trying to reduce them and decide on which to keep. I failed gloriously. I cannot seem to be able to get rid of my babies.

Faux Leather skirt

I used to own several leather skirts. Several shapes and forms of different colours of (fake) leather. I recently decided to size down. As I moved house, I didn’t have the same size of wardrobe. I was thus forced to part with some of my most well loved pieces. However, I think one should own at least 2 leather skirts. If you had to pick only one: a black leather skirt you could wear on a night out and at work would be best.

Cool jacket

A jacket that has style. A statement piece if you wish. It doesn’t have to be in bold colour. You should pick a jacket that would make any outfit pop. I am thinking of an aviator jacket, a leather jacket, a cool parka with faux fur… Pick your favourite and the one that suits your style. It should fit well with the rest of your wardrobe.




In conclusion, what one should always remember in this area of consumption is to invest in key pieces and not always go for the trendy pieces. You will get tired of them and end up losing money. Over the years, I have gathered a few pieces that I will always wear and cherish. The only advice I wish I had received was to always buy clothing that is a little bigger than your actual size. My weight has fluctuated so much over the last two years that I had to let go of my favourite pieces. I was so crushed. Now, I prefer something a little less fitted. This way I know that I will get as much out of it as I can.

I will always have those 5 items in my autumn wardrobe: a scarf, a jacket, a skirt, a sweater and a pair of booties. They have been a part of my essential wardrobe for years.

What about you, what are your key item for Autumn?

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Hello my sweet birds!

I hope all is well for you. For those who didn't get to go on holidays or catch a break, well done! You are some badass people. Good luck!

I was lucky enough to get a couple of days off from work and went on a small vacation to Milan. In case you missed it, you can find both articles: here & there. I chatted some more about my wee holidays & Milan's street arts.

I thought I'd do a little Beauty haul. In this collective haul is a bit of everything I have been lusting over the past few months.


― Kiehl's, creamy eye treatment
I've been meaning to try kiehl's for a while now. The price tag has been the reason I put it off for so long... It's fairly expensive. As I was on holiday, I ran out of my favourite eye cream. In Milan, there were a lot of shops selling Kiehl's. It didn't take long for me to make the final step... I've not tried it for long enough to be able to do a full review but it will certainly be coming your way very soon.

― Bath & Body works, Vanilla Buttercream hand nourishing hand cream
At first, I was going to purchase one of their hand sanitizers but a glance at their sales had me thinking otherwise. There were a lot of nice bargains. My favourite bodyshop hand cream was getting emptier and here there was one unknown and reduced to half price... Smelling like heaven on earth... I had no choice. You would have done the same thing, wouldn't you? However, the only thing I love is the smell. It's not nourishing enough for my dry hands...

― Wet'n'wild, megaliner liquid eyeliner
I have been after this eyeliner for quite some time now but this brand is impossible to find in France. Thanks to Italy, I was finally able to get my hands on it. I will do a review soon. I want to compare it to my current Zoeva eyeliner.

― Hourglass, ambient lighting palette
Okay, let's face it: I'm weak. In Milan, for the first time, I got to swatch the oh so famous hourglass highlighters. I FELL CRAZY IN LOVE. It was like nothing I had ever tried. Worth the fucking hype. As soon as I managed to get a discount code I got this palette. I went for the palette opposed to the single highlighter as it seemed like the smarter choice. I can't wait to write a full review! #soexcited

― NYX lingerie, Exotic
This one I bought on a whimp. It was not like I needed more lipsticks, wasn't it? I wanted a change, something new. I hadn't tried much from Nyx and had heard a lot about it (#bloggersmademedoit) Soon after that, I learnt the most horrendous thing. Nyx's products contain ingredients which come from animals... What the fuck, NYX? It's 2017... Can't you leave animals alone?

― Too faced, better than sex mascara
This is an old time fav. I'm going back to basics this month. Why change a winning team?

― Garnier, micellar water
I was in need of a new makeup remover and I came across this one. I was intrigued. We both exchanged a deep look. I sized it down. Investigated. Observed. I was conquered. Let's see how I get along with my very first product from the Skinactive range.

Have you tried any of those products? What did you buy recently? Tell us in the comments.

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Hello lovebirds. I hope all is well. I'm not the biggest fan of summer. I always find it hard to dress in summer. I always look for ideas on Pinterest or Instagram which is why I prepared 3 outfits for my little birds. I have done this before, you can find last year's inspiration here.
You don't have to go buy new things. I'm sure you can find similar items of clothing in your own wardrobe. It's probably not everyone's style and that's okay. Thankfully, we all have different tastes. Anyway, I hope this inspires you this summer. Don't hesitate to share your summer outfits with me - or even just say hi! - on @serenbird 's instagram or twitter!

― OUTFIT 1


tote bag / white trainers / off the shoulders dress

This outfit is for the lazy days walking around the city. I've fallen back in love with converse. I feel like they go with everything. Converse shoes are the most comfy shoes on earth. For those days where I cannot be bothered, I'll be wearing this outfit - or something very similar - with some big sunglasses.


― OUTFIT 2


ruffle black shorts / pink floral top / plateform black sandals

This outfit looks very cute and yet simple. It has the perfect floral top tucked into cute little tailored shorts. It could work on pretty much any occasion. How perfect does that sounds?


― OUTFIT 3


white top / floral skirt / White Cross Strap Cork Block Heels

I wear a lot of white. My wardrobe is pretty much composed of white and pink undertones - besides your average black touches, ofc. At the moment, there are about 100 cute white tops on the market. I'm fighting hard not to buy new ones. I probably don't need another white top, do I?! ahahah Topshop is killing it at the moment. They have so many cute skirts and shorts... Please send help!


What about you, is there anything you like to wear in Summer? Let me know in the comments.
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Hey babes! I hope all is well. I'm very found of this season. Autumn is such a lovely transitional season. Winter is just around the corner. The weather is soft. We don't have to wear our big coats. I've been looking around pinterest to find some proper autumn's outfits inspiration. I found a few gems. I figured you might be interested to see a recollection of my favourite pintrest outfits for Autumn. My favourite autumnal shades are camel, burgundy, grey and black. I also wear a lot of white shirts/blouses.

You can find more fashion inspiraton here.

Let me know what you think. Which one is your favourite? What is your go-to outfit in Aumtun/Fall? I can't wait to read your thoughts. Let me know in the comments below. Thank you for reading and I'll see you soon ♥ x


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