Christmas gift idea

So I made a cute DIY gift for my friends! Its fun to make and since you make it yourself it shows your friends how special you are to take some time out of your busy schedule to make them something nice ;)

Here's what you need:

 Any cocoa is good or you can even use hot chocolate powder.

 Cookies seem the most obvious and delicious choice :)

 And voila, the perfect xmas gift for your friends: everything they need to keep warm with some hot cocoa during the xmas holidays :(

Xoxo,

SaraBelle

A year of inspiration

So since I consider September to be my "New Year" resolutions month, I have made some decisions about the year that is coming. I really want to change some things and most of all I want to live a little. So one of the changes I'm gonna make is becoming better at my new passion which is graphic design and photography. Its really sad that you find your true calling so late but the least you can do is put as much effort into becoming better at it as you can. Next thing is trying new things. I realized that you learn the most about yourself when you are faced with a new challenge and that is why i want to try as many new things as possible! Find a new passion, do something I've been afraid to do for a long time, say YES to more things and most of all, meet new people! You learn so much from new friends and they introduce you to so many new experiences and opportunities.

One of the most important things in my year of inspiration has to be traveling. I am so passionate about traveling but in connection to my anxiety problems find it hard sometimes. The amount of phicological preparation it takes me to get on a plane is insane! But I have some must have destinations i have to visit in the next year:
-Rome: even though I've been before and didn't like it, I want to go again and view it with different eyes.
-London: I've been like 8times but it's absolutely my favorite European city and I'm so in love with it that I'm seriously thinking about moving there.
-Milan: Fashion, fashion, fashion!!
-Bali and Gili: My boyfriends parents are thinking about moving there and Bali has been a must-have destination of mine for so long so it would be kind of stupid of me not to go :)
- Sweden or Norway: I've never been so that just seems reason enough :)


And the last thing i want to achieve is stop being afraid. Get over my anxiety and depression and realize that my life is in my hands. Even if you believe you're not on the right path, its in your hands or should I say feet :) to change that path. Although I talk a good talk, in reality I'm still not aware of this so it would be just super duper if I coud become aware of this im ny year of inspiration :)

So thats about it. Of course I want to continue to write my blog, gain more readers and maybe, just maybe inspire someone.

Xoxo,

SaraBelle

InstaGood

1. Driving from Jelsa to Stari grad for dinner
2. Making smores by the fireplace
3. New fashion picks :)

 1. Roadtrip around Slovenia
2. Memories of summer
3. The best friends make the best coffee

 1. Enjoying the view
2. Something healthy can come from McDonalds ;)
3. Delicious and healthy meal- chicken curry wrap and bubble tea

1. Chillin in Hvar
2. Cake for breakfast
3. OOTD-dress H&M; belt Primark; Boots Stradivarius, Bag New Look

**The Liebster award**

So something really wonderful happened :) I was actually nominated for the Liebster award by My Fair Lala I first of all I just have to say THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH :) It really means a lot to me since I'm a new blogger and this is such a good opportunity for new blogs to be acknowledged and meet other bloggers :)

The Leibster award is given out by fellow bloggers to help them connect and be blog friends, and is given to blogs with under 200 followers. You are nominated by another blogger, answer some of their questions (which is always fun) and then you get to nominate some other blogs that you find interesting and want other people to enjoy them! 


Rules: 

• Thank the lovely who nominated you by linking them back and shouting them out. 

• Answer the 11 questions your nominee has given to you.

• Pick 9-10 other bloggers with under 200 followers to nominate for the award and let them know about it by going to their blogs and telling them.

• Come up with 11 new questions to ask those who you nominate.

Here are the questions from My Fair Lala:

1) What is your favourite accessory? 

Definitely necklaces. I've fallen in love with them in the past year because I've realized that you can completely restyle a very dull outfit with the right necklace.

2) How would you describe your style in 5 words?

Chic, comfortable, girly, casual and "felingoftheday-ish" :)

3) Who is your favourite artist/band at the moment?

I've found so many cool bands recently that I'm madly in love with a few :) Love Emily and the Woods and Observer Drift, but also anything that is current and has a good beat :)

4) Whose style do you find inspirational?

I just generally like anyone that is visually in love with fashion. I love it when I browse other blogs and see a style combination that I would have never came up with myself! I personally love "accessible fashion" which means you can feel fashionable for a reasonable price. Not everybody is loaded with shopping money :)

5) What is your favourite colour lipstick?

Dark red and fuchsia pink

 

6) If could choose 1 make-up brand to use for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Going with the whole accessible style policy, I have to go with CATRICE. I love their products and adore their prices! 

 

7) If you could be any animal, what would you be and why?

On one hand I would be a seagull since I could just sore over the sea and watch the sunset every day. But on the other hand, I would also be a dog since I believe they are capable to love in a way even humans can't :)

8) What is your favourite thing about blogging?

Expression what I feel, getting to know a whole new community of bloggers and finally doing something I was too afraid to do for too long.

9) Which is your favourite blog to read?

This depends on the day I'm having. But I love just randomly browsing and landing on blogs I've never read before.

10) If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you like to go?

You can't expect me to name just one! Bali because of its beautiful beaches and sunsets, New York because I've always believed that is where I belong, Montreal because I want to revisit every place I loved as a child and India because I'm in desperate need of a cultural shock!

11) What is your best beauty tip?

Garnier BB cream.. love the living bits of this thing! :) 

My questions for the lovely bloggers:) :

1) Outfit you feel most beautiful in?

2) Worst beauty product you ever bought?

3) A place you've already traveled to and would go again in an instant?

4) Best piece of clothing?

5) If you could live in any part of history, what would it be?

6) Best song for Autumn?

7) Flats or heels?

8) Best book you ever read and why?

9) What made you smile recenty?

10) What makes you proud of yourself?

11) Your favorite quote?

 And I nominate these blogs for the **Liebster Award**:
**independentartfashionheart.blogspot.com**
**styleuniqueblog.blogspot.com**
**lily-gee.blogspot.co.uk**
**lost-arrows.blogspot.com**
**Randomblondelawstudent.blogspot.com** 
**lavivavera.blogspot.se**
**indestructiblestyle.blogspot.com**
**fakkefame.blogspot.com**
**withloveana.blogspot.com**

Xoxo, SaraBelle

   

FALLing in love

Hello Doves,

So even though classes don't start for another month and I still have a very romantic summer vacation ahead of me, I started thinking about my FALL COLLECTION. I made up a couple of different styles that I think I'll be wearin in September and when classes start in October.

 Still a little "Summer in the City" :) For an afternoon stroll around town when you still want to feel stylish.

 An everyday outfit, something simple and cute :)

 I'm absolutely in love with boyfriend jeans but am for some reason unable to find some for myself! This outfit is perfect for a picnic, a lunch date with your girlfriends or just for running errands since it super comfortable and chic at the same time!

Hope there are still some hot days ahead since I really want to wear this outfit! For days you want to feel sexy and show the middle finger at the same time ;)

Take time to relax...

Vacation with my girls in the beautiful Croatian city of Vodice <3 Friends, sun, party, sea, summer and relaxation...

Words Will Kindle Your Heart

So there comes a time when you just need some motivation. And this is the time! So here is a collection of only some of my favorite quotes at the moment, that I believe are going to give me the push I need to take my life in the right direction. They combine all of the things important to me, Travel, Change, Fashion, Life and Letting go. Letting go of all the bad thoughts, bad friends that feed off your good energy, bad situations that you've been in for far too long and instead taking a leap of faith. Hope these quotes help at least a bit ;)

* Primark Jewellery Haul*

Ok so I went a little "loco" in Primark. Me and 4 friends got in a car at 6 in the morning on a Saturday and drove 4HOURS!!! to get to the Vienna Primark. Never mind the fact that this Primark is about 30km out of Vienna and that we got lost in a small village thanks to our lovely friend Mr. Garmin <3 But we finally got there and it was worth every kilometer of the way!


So this is the jewellery I bought:

 So I bought this 3pack that included a cross, the Hamsa sign and a leaf. The Hamsa is an ancient Middle Eastern amulet symbolizing the Hand of God. In all faiths it is a protective sign. It brings it's owner happiness, luck, health, and good fortune. I first thought that this was 1 necklace in 3 layers but there were actually 3 for 3 € which is a real bargain! I will probably wear this with a simple t-shirt or v-neck and jeans since it's really simple and not meant to stand out.

 The next thing I bought was this mustache necklace just because it was soooo cute and it was only 3 €. The thing that bothers me a little is the short chain since the necklace only comes down to the beginning of your collar bone. I would wear this with some baggy, chic black pants and a simple tight shirt and probably accessorize with a hat and some gold bracelets.

I bought this long necklace because it really looks chic and different. It was 5 € and it's a really easy way to make an ordinary shirt pop out!

 Another necklace, very easy to wear since it's just plain silver. Again it was only 5 € so I can't complain :)

The last piece of jewelry I bought was this turquoise-green necklace which I bought because it went really well with a dress I bought (and which will be featured in my Primark clothes haul): And it was.... Yes only 5€ :) I love Primark <3 

*Todays Spring Style Inspiration*

Too bad the rain is starting to fall since I could really use a cocktail in the sun right now!

*10 Things To Do When You Feel Like Crap*

1. Have a really hot, long shower. Cry if you need to. Sit on the ground. Feel sorry for yourself. Let the steam soak into your skin. Let the hot water wash your face clean. But the moment you turn off that water, you are done feeling sorry for yourself. Make a decision to move on from that sadness.

2. Clean. I know, cleaning is boring and annoying - but how about that feeling you get when you are finished? The smell of the vacuum. That feeling of accomplishment? Who knows, you might even find money along the way. Totally worth it. It’s like starting with a clean slate.

3. Call a friend you haven’t spoken to for a while. If your first choice doesn’t pick up, choose someone else. Ask them all about how their lives are going and tell them about yours. Not only will it take your mind off whatever crappy thing you have been plagued by, but you will laugh with them! Laughing triggers endorphins and endorphins make you happy!

4. Go for a run or a walk. This get’s your endorphins and dopamine going crazy. You will get more energy and more happiness just because the chemicals in your body are running around!

5. Stop and take it all in. Walking in the night? Stop and look at the stars. Breathe in the cold air. Feel alive.

6. Stop whining. Ever heard the saying “love life and life will love you back”? Or, the idea of the power of attraction? It’s true! If you sit around saying “why me, waaaaa waaaa” then bad things will happen to you. You’re already defeated. If you start saying, “I will be happy, I will accomplish my ambitions, I will find love, I do look amazing, I am a great friend” etc., then not only will you start to believe them but you will be amazed at what amazing things start to happen.

7. Drink tea. This always works. Not a tea fan? Try hot water with a slice of lemon and some agave syrup.

8. Make a conscious decision to stop holding certain grudges. We all have people we have held grudges on in the past. Let them go. If you feel like you owe this person an apology, don’t be too proud. Send them a sincere facebook apology. Sincerity is in the intent, so even if it’s a 2 sentence apology - as long as you mean it it’s worth it.

9. Cook some really nice, warm food. Stimulate your taste buds with anything as simple as two minute noodles or as lavish as a three course garlic bread, pasta bake, chocolate mousse triple combo.

10. Write down a list of goals to achieve for the week. As simple as “buy insect repellent” or as large as “jog for 25 minutes non stop” and tick them off when they’re done. You will feel very accomplished and that alone will help pep up your mood!

*The Mrs. Carter Show by Beyonce*

The Queen B absolutely amazing!! have so much love for her, her voice and the fact that her dancers were amazing! Loved their bootylicious bodies she is so talented and she really gives you the feeling that you have so much more to accomplish in live! I absolutely loved the videos that were playing during the concert because they really made you proud to be an independent, strong and beautiful woman who is not afraid to use her sexuality in certain occasions

*PRIMARK!!!*

So I went to Primark the other day… Yep, I did. And I came home with 3 bags. Again, yep I did. So I was thinking of doing a haul post of the things I bought this time. I say this time because I decided to go back cause I just didn’t buy enough!  Oh, did I mention that the nearest Primark is a 4 hour drive from me?!?! The things I do for fashion