On top of a rock.

One of you asked me if I could write a little bit about my daily life here in Israel, which I thought was a good idea. I think I mentioned a few posts ago that I've begun learning Hebrew - which I do for a couple of hours in the morning from Monday to Thursday. So far it's fun and because I hear Hebrew being spoken around me so much it feels like I am learning the language quite fast. Another good thing about the course is getting to know other people since I really want to have friends here. Other than that my days have more or less been occupied with fixing the apartment (I really hope we can move in this weekend!), and just being with my boyfriend and his family. I wish I had a job, too, but unfortunately I have to wait quite a while until I get my working permit. At the same time I saved up quite a lot of money in Norway so it isn't that urgent, and I do enjoy having time off and just enjoying myself - especially when the weather is so nice!






Top and shorts by H&M.

PS: I mentioned a few days ago that I was going to the H&M opening party in Israel, and while I was there I was photographed and interviewed about my outfit by one of the biggest newspapers in Israel. Really exciting! You can see it here, but it's unfortunatley all in Hebrew.

In a rush.

I am really disappointed in myself for being such a bad blogger the last week - especially when I promised myself to blog more frequently after I was done with all the stressful things which occupied my life the last few months. I imagined that things would be calmer once I got here and wouldn't have anything to do, but I suppose I was wrong (at least for the time being). You see, I've been very busy fixing the apartment we're about to move into (I had no idea it would take this long, but there is a lot to fix, and I am really anxious to finally move in). I really do apologize for not blogging more often, but I hope that things will be better very soon!

An outfit from a couple of days ago:



Vintage blazer, cardigan and tights from H&M, dress from Cala, shoes from Sixtyseven and bag from Accessorize.

I am also in quite a rush now, in fact. I am going to the opening party for H&M in Israel and I am really so excited about that. It's going to be fun to have a store I like so much and that I am so familiar with here finally.

Rainy.

It's been rainy here for a few days now, and I actually kind of like it since I think I have more outfit choices when it's not as warm (perhaps because that is what I am used to), but I am sure the warmth will come back pretty soon again anyway. I started going to a Hebrew course last week to be able to learn the language. I really like feeling that I understand more and more of what people are saying every day, though I think I am a little lazy not studying as much as I should. I have quite a bit of homework to hand in for tomorrow, so I suppose I need to go and do that...





Tights from Accessorize, shoes by SixtySeven and everything else from H&M

Outfits throughout 2009

Like so many other bloggers I've decided to make a little (or maybe not so little) post with some of my outfits throughout this past year. It's always so fun to look back and see what I used to wear both because it gives me inspiration again and because it makes me memorize the moments in which I wore them.

January:



The year started with me being in Israel visiting my boyfriend. The first one is from a trip to the beach where it was quite cold and I cuddled up in two cardigans. The white cardigan and tights are from Vero Moda and the skirt from H&M. In the second photo I am wearing my new top from Cala (an Israeli shop) and a skirt from Zara).


When I came back home again it was cold and snowy. I am wearing my mom's knitted cardigan, an H&M skirt and blouse and shoes from Benetton.

February:


In early February I moved to Sweden for two months to have my teaching experience at a high school there. Coat from Mango and bow from Glitter.


It was a bit sunnier than here there, but still cold. Everything is from H&M.

One of the things I used to do while being there was going for walks in the area. Dress from Zara, top from Noa Noa and tights from Filippa K.

March


In March the snow disappeared and it got a little warmer. Coat from Burberry, blouse, socks and skirt from H&M, vest from Zara and shoes from Benetton.


I had fun posing with clothes and an umbrella that I'd bought on a trip to Malmö. Blouse from H&M, tights and skirt from Gina Tricot, shoes from Din sko.


My sister came to visit me at the end of March and that was a lot of fun. Skirt, hair band and tights from H&M, blouse from Noa Noa.

April:


In April I went to Israel again. My boyfriend had bought me this dress from Cala.


We went on a trip to northern Israel. It was so nice to feel summery weather there... Top from Vero Moda and shorts from Tjallamalla.

...and dresses without tights. Dress from Dahlia.


My last day was spent shopping in Tel Aviv. Dress from Cala and shoes from Topshop.


At home it was still pretty cold, but it was wonderful to see Tassus again. Dress and tights from H&M, trench from Dahlia and shoes from a shop in Germany.

May


Despite the cold, I tried to wear summery outfits by incorporating tights. Vintage shorts, Mango t-shirt, shoes from Topshop, and tights from H&M.


I explored places I had not been. Skirt from American Apparel, vintage top, shoes from Benetton and tights from Noa Noa.


I got a lovely 40s vintage dress with the cutest lace and bows.

June


Summer finally arrived - the sort of summer we're used to so far north. Dress from Noa Noa, tights from Cubus and cardigan from H&M.


I went to England to see a good friend. It was a really lovely holiday. Vintage blazer, Tjallamalla shorts, H&M blouse and Topshop shoes.


Had a picnic with my little sister in a field full of buttercups. Dress from Traffic People.

July


Most of the time I was working, but I also found the time to enjoy summer. Skirt from H&M, blouse from Noa Noa, shoes from Topshop, tights from American Apparel and Marc by Marc Jacobs bag.


I also manged to turn my days around - staying up in the night, taking pictures in the midnight sun. Dress from H&M, tights from Cubus, shoes from Chie Mihara and a flower crown from a flower shop.


I bought a straw boater hat. Skirt from Gina Tricot and blouse from Vero Moda.


And fixed a vintage playsuit I'd purchased months earlier. Top underneath from Benetton and parasol from Kremerhuset.

August


In August we had lovely, warm weather for three weeks. Then it's nice to sit in trees and just relax. Dress from Vero Moda.


And just enjoy the last weeks of summer. Shirt from H&M, shorts from Tjallamalla and shoes from Topshop.


I took advantage of the sales and got this lovely dress from Lover. Shoes from Noa Noa.

September


In September it quickly got colder. My aunt gave me this vintage jacket that I still haven't fixed. Skirt and tights from Gina Tricot.


My boyfriend also came to see me. Sweater from Cala, skirt and tights from H&M and shoes from Topshop.


I bought this wool, long sleeved playsuit from Sea NY, which is great for colder weather. Tights from H&M and shoes from Noa Noa.

October


My boyfriend and I went for a walk in the cold woods. Shirt from Bikbok, playsuit from Primark, tights from my boyfriend's mom and shoes from Benetton.


Soon the mountains were covered in snow. Skirt and cardigan from Gina Tricot, scarf from my grandmother.


I bought a fun hat from H&M, which I hope to be able to wear more. Top and tights from Oasis, skirt from H&M and boots from Bronx.

November


In November life got really stressful due to my thesis. Blouse from Vero Moda, shoees from Din sko and skirt from Asos.


I tried to wear bright colors more as the days got shorter. Jacket, tights, and skrirt from H&M, shoes from Noa Noa and beret from my sister.

December


This is the only outfit I have to show for December, which has been such a long, dark, uninspired and cold month. Skirt from H&M, cardigan from Oasis and tights from Topshop.

I suppose all that remains is to wish all of you, my lovely readers, a wonderful, inspiring and eventful new year!

Plaid homemade dress.

Sadly, it is quite evidential that I've yet again been absent - for a week. I've been so tired every day that I have had no energy left for blogging. I've been working a lot and it's completely freezing cold both outside and quite cold inside, too. On top of that, the near-constant darkness outside has made me feel like hibernating, which is practically what I have been doing every day after work.



I have, however, found the time to almost complete the dress that I've been making at my sewing course this autumn (I didn't manage to finish it there so I've had to do bits of it at home), and I thought I'd show you it. I'm quite proud that I've made this dress myself (although I am doubtful I'd be able to do it again alone) and I can't wait to wear it. The collar needs a little fixing and I need to make a hem since the dress ended up being a lot longer than I wanted... but after that, I should be ready to go!