A beauty collaboration with a good purpose

Lauren Bush Lauren with husband David Lauren (as in Ralph Lauren's son) 

OUTER BEAUTY

American socialite and it-girl Lauren Bush Lauren started working for U.N's World Food Programme in 2005. She then designed the now almost fashion iconic cotton tote marked FEED, loved by many celebrities and raising money for children's school lunches.

Re-launch of classic Stockholm restaurant [The Veranda]

 

OUTER BEAUTY

This week saw the much anticipated re-opening of the classic Stockholm restaurant The Veranda at Grand Hôtel. The interior design is described as timeless elegance with traditional Swedish influences suitable for every age at both lunch and dinner. The Veranda has been a Stockholm institution since 100 years, and is famous for its fantastic Smörgåsbord, Crayfish and shellfish buffet. 

Words to live by [ENTHUSIASM]

INNER BEAUTY
"Enthusiasm is one of the most powerful engines of success. When you do a thing, do it with all your might. Put your whole soul into it. Stamp it with your own personality. Be active, be energetic, be enthusiastic and faithful, and you will accomplish your object. Nothing great was ever achieved with our enthusiasm."

Ralph Waldo Emerson | American essayist and poet

Not sure how to land after the holidays...[PUERTO BANUS]

OUTER BEAUTY

So now the summer officially is over in our family. Back to school and work and normal routines. After almost three weeks in Puerto Banus in the Marbella area in Spain we arrived in Sweden yesterday. I often find it rather difficult to adjust the first couple of days after a longer break. 

Words to live by [ME time]

INNER BEAUTY

Haha...was my first reaction thinking about the famous movie quote*, but I quickly realised that this is nothing but true. 

[*Jerry Maguire. Image via Pinterest via s-o-u-r-c-e.tumblr]

Fall Fashion Favourites [J.CREW]

A great cashmere sweater with a pop of colour and pattern for fall

A chambray shirt is a classic staple, this one gorgeous and embellished

OUTER BEAUTY

There is no other fashion season that I look forward to more than Fall. Maybe it has something to do with that it feels like a fresh start, like first day on a new semester. Fall is like the perfect time to reinvent yourself fashion wise. Let´s have a closer look at what J.CREW offers right now. 

The Monday Pep Talk | How to make your life more surprising

INNER BEAUTY

Did you know there´s actually a job title called Surpriseologist? That´s exactly what Tania Luna is. In 2008 she co-founded her company Surprise Industries with her sister and today they have clients like Google, Loréal and Whole Foods. Tania Luna recently gave an appreciated TED talk about how to make your life more surprising. As Luna says, "surprises make life simultaneously more serene and more exciting." 

Office in style

Lauren Santo Domingo, Moda Operandi headquarters NYC

OUTER BEAUTY

The beautiful socialite and founder of luxury shopping site Moda Operandi, Lauren Santo Domingo, shows her New York headquarters, a feminine blend of pink, neutrals and lots of fresh flowers. 

On my list...[Hydrating BEAUTY]

OUTER BEAUTY
"Throughout the day I use Creme de la Mer’s Facial Spray, I squirt it on frequently and it’s really hydrating"says Elizabeth Hurley to Harpers Bazaar. Sounds perfect for hydrating at the desk during  long office hours in front of the computer. 

Inner + outer purpose | According to Eckhart Tolle

INNER BEAUTY
Most of us wonder about our life purpose from time to time in life. According to bestselling author Eckhart Tolle we have both an inner and an outer purpose. "Our outer purpose changes with circumstances and necessarily involves time, whereas our inner purpose remains always the same: It is to be absolutely present in whatever we do and so let our actions be guided and empowered by awareness, the awakened consciousness, rather than controlled by the egoic mind. We fulfill our destiny and realize our purpose when we awaken to who we are."

[Pinterest image via simply-flowers.blogspot.ca]

DvF on female sensuality

INNER BEAUTY

"No matter how much I've learned, every day is a new adventure for me. Every day I discover that what I learned before is not definitely right, not necessarily true, but I get richer through these experiences. I grow richer in the experience, and richer in my feelings. And I think that that is the true sensuality and the true joy of being alive and being a woman."

From Diane von Furstenbergs book of beauty.

{Image from Pinterest via 1 thefashionspot}

The Monday Pep Talk | Be your own BEST FRIEND

INNER BEAUTY

"Nobody is going to accept you if you don't accept yourself first. That should be obvious, but it was a brick to my forehead when I really considered what it means. I realized that every time anyone ever rejected me, I was waiting for THEIR acceptance to prove to me that I was worth accepting! Which means I didn't already accept myself, which means that in some way I didn't show up in the fullness of myself when I engaged with them. 

Snap shots [SUMMER]

OUTER BEAUTY

The Swedish summer is coming to an end. It´s been the best summer ever weather-wise. Long days at the beach. Some evenings continuing on the beach. And of course the mandatory crayfish party...

If just all summers could be like this...

Anti-ageing [FOOD]

OUTER BEAUTY
There´s food and there´s food, food that can actually make you look and feel younger. Here are 50 foods proven to be anti-ageing. I´m relieved to find several favourites here like dark chocolate, red wine, coffee, avocado, eggs, salmon and of course rasberries and strawberries...

Great words [Mr Darcy]

 

Hotel by the sea [TISVILDE]

OUTER BEAUTY

There´s just something about a classic hotel by the sea. That´s what Helenekilde Badehotel in Tisvildeleje in Denmark is, a trendy coastal village just a couple of hours drive from Copenhagen with many restaurants and events in summer.

The Monday Pep Talk | Secrets of her success

INNER BEAUTY
Take some career advices from Hillary Kerr, founder of successful magazine shopping sites Who What Wear, Domain and Byrdie, as told to Glamour Magazine:
“Say yes to everything. I’ve done things that felt overwhelming at the time—like volunteering to go to Spain for a big story when I was just an assistant—but they turned out to be the most amazing learning experiences.”

“Even though it’s hard, try not to be the office gossip. Remember, every industry is small.”
“Don’t act entitled. All that grunt work teaches you what goes into everything else, which will help you handle bigger projects when you move up.”
“Comparison is the death of happiness. People get caught up in who gets what account or assignment. Just focus on doing the best work that you can.”

I totally agree on comparison being the death of happiness, as written about before in one of the most read posts here on IOB.

Read the whole article about Hillary Kerr at Glamour.com

A bench [with a VIEW]

OUTER BEAUTY
There´s just something about a bench. It´s something peaceful about a bench, don´t you think? Last week we drove by these amazing spots. Contemplation...

[All photos via IOB]

Ebba Brahes' new jewellery

One of my faves...

Beautiful display

OUTER BEAUTY
Summer time is the perfect time for ohhing and ahhhing over nice jewellery while sipping cold Champagne with girlfriends...Well, at least that is what we did the other day being invited to a jewellery presentation for newly launched Swedish brand Ebba Brahe. Created by two designing gemologists sharing a passion for jewellery and precious stones.

Bliss at washing [SKIN CARE]

OUTER BEAUTY

I discovered the bliss skincare range last year in NY, where they also have a Spa in the city. Lucky us we can buy the bliss products in Sweden also. This Fabulous Foaming Face Wash is great, since it not only washes but also exfoliates gently while calming the skin. Martina Bonnier, editor-in-chief of Swedish glossy mag Damernas Värld says about this product; ."To live without great cleanser isn´t an option for us who spends a great amount of our working hours testing new cosmetics. Bliss Fabulous Foaming Face Wash holds professional standard with its mix of light exfoliation and cleansing."

Words to live by

INNER BEAUTY
True words.
[And if you want to surround yourself with inspiring words you can order this as iPhone case and art prints of different sorts here.]

[Image from http://society6.com]

AW13 Fashion favourites [By Malene Birger]

Love those PINK pants!

Pencil skirt is one of the staples this Autumn

OUTER BEAUTY

The other day I got this beautiful little knitted jumper from By Malene Birger. It´s a perfect piece since it's classic camel updated with a hint and twist of golden glitter on the back and along the arms. This made me have a closer look at the fall fashion from By Malene Birger, one of my favourite brands.

The Monday Pep Talk | Slowing down with Oprah

INNER BEAUTY

Today many people all over the world practice some sort of meditation. In business life there are several successful people practising meditation for clarity and inner peace in a stressful and busy environment. As an impatient type A-personality I wish I was doing it more often for stress release, clarity, inner feel good and strength. With a little toddler around there isn´t enough time for this, but one day...If you´re curious about meditation Oprah today launches a 21 day online meditation challenge with herself and Deepak Chopra as guides. It´s free to join and last time Oprah did this a whooping 650 000 people joined the program. This meditation challenge is about "true love and miraculous relationships". 

"Fall in love with yourself. Fall in love with life. Join us on August 5 for a transformational three-week guided meditation journey into the heart of true love. Discover the wonder that exists within and then watch all of your relationships unfold effortlessly, easily, and miraculously" Oprah promises.

[Image from Pinterest further source unknown]

The importance of...[KINDNESS]

INNER BEAUTY

- What I regret most in my life are failures of kindness, says famous author George Saunders, who was asked to deliver the convocation speech at Syracuse University for class 2013. George Saunders inspires his audience with a speech about getting older and how that leads to replacing the selfishness with love and kindness. And to find and follow our own path, by taking ourselves seriously, and doing it with kindness all the way.