BON Weekend!

This Saturday means gold, glitter or feathers, going to a dinner party that I already know beforehand will be fantastic.

OUTER BEAUTY

Finally it´s the weekend. I have so looked forward to it. Started my Friday off after a busy work week with a Body Combat class, great way to get the weekend started. Followed that up with a quick shower, rushing to a short business meeting, meeting up with my friends for lunch, followed by grocery shopping for tonight. We´re starting the weekend with an After work by having friends over for red wine and mini pizzas.

Friday wise words

INNER BEAUTY

“The person in life that you will always be with the most, is yourself. Because even when you are with others, you are still with yourself, too! When you wake up in the morning, you are with yourself, laying in bed at night you are with yourself, walking down the street in the sunlight you are with yourself.What kind of person do you want to walk down the street with? What kind of person do you want to wake up in the morning with? What kind of person do you want to see at the end of the day before you fall asleep? Because that person is yourself, and it's your responsibility to be that person you want to be with. I know I want to spend my life with a person who knows how to let things go, who's not full of hate, who's able to smile and be carefree. So that's who I have to be.” 

- C. Joybell

[Image from Pinterest viaweheartit.com]

A bit of powder pink [FASHION]

OUTER BEAUTY

The "old" French brand Busnel has gotten a remake since a couple of years ago from successful Swedish designer Marina Keriklidou. Last season showed many great pieces and SS14 looks even more promising. I love classic items that you can easily combine and wear for work and weekend. My favourite colour for this spring is Busnel's absolutely perfect powder pink. 

Beauty philosophies (super models)

Famous old cover from Vogue

OUTER BEAUTY
The super models are back. Not only are some of them experiencing a revival on the catwalk and in magazines (finally the advertisers have realised that women 35+ is a huge and high consuming group with buying power that don´t identify themselves with 16 year old models but that is another story...). The super models are also back with beauty philosophies for their age of today. Did you know that when Claudia Shiffer stopped eating diary she got nicer skin. And that Helena Christensen swears by Nude Miracle Mask since "it makes your skin look tight and glowing". Tatiana Patitz believes in ageing beautifully and are not a fan of injectables since "you don´t know what they will do to your face in the long run." Cindy Crawford says that women tend to forget taking care of the décolletage which shows off the age. Read more about the models top products and see full gallery from more super models at Harpers Bazaar.

W as in Verbier...[HOTEL]

OUTER BEAUTY
The traditional Swiss ski resort Verbier has gotten a new luxury hotel addition to it this season from the well-known W hotels. Except from world class skiing you can stay in at the hotel to recharge and detoxify in their 800 m2 spa area. And their service called whatever/whenever gives you high hope of excellent service at this five star hotel. So when are we going?

[Images from W hotel used by Beautifulosophy in pr purpose]

Fornasetti meets Svenskt Tenn [New exhibition]

OUTER BEAUTY

Piero Fornasetti [1913-1988] was an Italian designer and sculptor who made over 13 000 products with a design language that is immediately recognized. He was friends with Ester Ericson, the founder of famous Swedish design store Svenskt Tenn. Together the duo created products with maps, since Estrid Ericson thought that by decorating with maps you invited the world into your home. In February Svenskt Tenn opens a Fornasetti exhibition in the store on Strandvägen in Stockholm. Don´t miss it if you´re a fan of Fornasettis products and designs. 

The Monday Pep Talk | Career designing

From my attic, photographer Marij Hessel

"If you do not feel yourself growing in your work and your life broadening and deepening, if your task is not a perpetual tonic to you, you have not found your place." 

Orison Swett Marden 

INNER BEAUTY

Welcome Monday and brand new week. The Monday mornings here on the blog I´d like to dedicate to work and work-life balance, since I think they are so important for ones happiness, a key factor for a beautiful life. I also think it´s healthy that we all some times in life stop and listen to what we actually want for the moment since this changes over time. I recently started a new job, and this has been a process finding that particular job within my area and also finding out what I really want to fill my work days with and in what form. (Something that really interests me, makes sense and has flexibility.) One of the books that I find helpful defining how I´d like to spend my working days is The Pathfinder by Nicholas Lore. 

The power hair

"Your hair is your co-star in life"

celebrity hairstylist Julien Farel

OUTER BEAUTY
What a great and happy expression I thought reading the above statement from Julien Farel. Hair is a big thing and should be treated with respect. It affects the overall look and mood. There´s no point in buying expensive clothes and handbags if you don´t take care of your hair as well. "The hair is the first thing people notice when you walk into a room and can say a lot about who you are and your personality," says Julien Farel to Harpers Bazaar. "Everyone needs to own their ‘power hair’ with confidence." He also says that when it comes to getting what you want, hair may play a bigger role than you think. A friend of mine taught me to look at hair as something that you´re always putting out to the world. The hair is always with us, whether it´s a good or bad day. The new thing in hair is a) to regularly treat the scalp (hmm must admit I don´t) with special products we didn´t know we needed up until now (now it´s urgent) and b) adding sophisticated scents to you hair. This is because many of us (definitely me included) have dry and damaged hair which means we use more dry shampoo to expand the time between washes. This creates another new need for our co-star in life; special scents for the hair according to NY Times which recommends these scents. A lot to keep up with. But I think I´m going to give the scents a try...

[Image from Pinterest via DustJacket]

Snowy, cozy and chic [HOUSE]

OUTER BEAUTY

Loving this oh so comfortable and chic renovated upstate New York home, located in Hudson Valley. The house is featured in the latest issue of Architectural Digest where you can see many more photos. 

[Images with permission from Architectural Digest. Photographer Pieter Estersohn]

Daily wise words to reflect upon [The DailyOM]

Make sure you aren’t running away from your problems, 

always moving towards something.

INNER BEAUTY
Have you checked out the new section here at Beautifulosophy to your right, called Today's DailyOM? Every day you get a new life wisdom here from the DailyOM team. As much as I love (and need!) fashion, beauty, glamour and light entertainment I know it´s best when it´s balanced with some reflection and mindfulness as well. It´s all about being fulfilled, which can only truly come from both sides. So those days when you feel the need for it, I know I have days when I definitely need it and days when I don´t, you can always find some wise words to reflect upon in your own life. 

From Todays DailyOM:
There are times when change - moving to a new city or a new home, or changing careers - is the right thing at the right time. But there are also times when the urge for change is really just a desire to run away from problems that need to be faced rather than avoided. These are the kinds of problems that recur in our lives. For example, issues with coworkers that seem to arise at every job we take, or repeatedly getting into unhealthy relationships. A move might temporarily distract us, and even cure the problem for a time, simply by taking us out of the situation in which the problem fully manifested itself. However, the problem will eventually appear again in our new situation. 

One way to make sure you aren’t running away from your problems is to notice whether you are moving towards something that is exciting in its own right, as opposed to something that is appealing only because it is not where you are now. 

Read the whole text

[Image from swoonworthyblog.blogspot.se]

Fashion moment

OUTER BEAUTY

The YSL bag with gold tassel, the clutch, the effortless sweater, the sunglasses and the biker jacket with its red accessory bag. It´s a fashion moment. Street style from Tommy Ton.

Snap of the day

 Loving my cup of tea in the evening, and todays message is an important reminder.
Whatever your day was like; be kind to yourself. It´s the whole point.

Colour co-ordinated

OUTER BEAUTY

I know I´ve said this before. If you only do one thing for your bookshelves; let it be colour co-ordinating. Does wonder for the books, the room and your energies. Try it, you will get hooked. It´s a sport...

[Image from Pinterest via ciaonewportbeach]

Words of wisdom

[Image via Pinterest from stylecaster.com]

Oh, just take me there! [JK PLACE CAPRI]

"The handsomest hotel in Europe 

and as glossy as a shiny apple." 

TATLER Travel guide

OUTER BEAUTY
Capri. Just the name sounds tempting. The beautiful little island Capri in the Italian archipelago is truly magical. Having only been once to Capri I know I have to go back. Days like this, when the temperature is below zero, we´re entitled to a little day dreaming. This is the hotel that I would check into immediately. JK Place Capri. Like all hotels with self-respect there is a spa worthy a goddess, offering treatments like "Holistic total body ritual". This hotel also has something so unusual as special spa treatments for children. Have a look at the stunning view and the fantastic interior.

The Monday Pep Talk | Slow down, mummy

INNER BEAUTY
This is not a pep talk to get you any further in business. This is a gentle reminder that I think most of us need from time to time. Especially when you have children you realise how fast the years go by. A beautiful and insightful poem by Rebekah Knight;

Slow down mummy, there is no need to rush,
slow down mummy, what is all the fuss?
Slow down mummy, make yourself a cup tea.
Slow down mummy, come and spend some time with me.

Slow down mummy, let's put our boots on and go out for a walk,
let's kick at piles of leaves, and smile and laugh and talk.
Slow down mummy, you look ever so tired,
come sit and snuggle under the duvet and rest with me a while.

Slow down mummy, those dirty dishes can wait,
slow down mummy, let's have some fun, let's bake a cake!
Slow down mummy I know you work a lot,
but sometimes mummy, its nice when you just stop.

Sit with us a minute,
& listen to our day,
spend a cherished moment,
because our childhood is not here to stay! x

More poems by Rebekah Knight here.

[Image from Pinterest via OderNichtOderDoch]

Olive - again [FASHION]

OUTER BEAUTY

Let's stick to the theme from the last days, about going green. Not the veggies. The colour. For interiors and fashion. This soft military green jacket by Swedish/Danish designer/model/singer Anine Bing has been on my radar for spring. And on many international fashion editor's radars as well. Anine Bing started her fashion career designing "two perfect fitting jeans and two perfect classic leather jackets", since she could´t find what she was looking for in the stores. These quickly became a hit and just a few years later she now has her own label with many great pieces. Fans include Jessica Alba and Rosie Huntington-Whitely. "This is my new favorite! I wear it with skinny jeans or a floral skirt while it still warm outside", says designer Anine Bing about the jacket. 

Snap of the day

So I just had to. Even though it´s a little bit early in the season for this national sweetie. Outside snow is falling down slowly and silently. I´ve been really healthy the whole week, eating my veggies. It´s Friday. A great start to the weekend.

Carolyn Bessette Kennedy in pictures

OUTER BEAUTY

Since CBK is one of the frequently recurring searches on this blog and still considered an it-girl (always will be) I have to recommend, for you who like me likes her, the profile on Carolyn Bessette Kennedy that Into The Gloss did the other day. Lots of photos, many of them not so well-known. 

Ps! In case you missed it; 

Beauty never goes out of style

CBK colour - camel

More photos on Beautifulosophy's Pinterest board Unforgetable Carolyn Bessette Kennedy.

The world of perfume

OUTER BEAUTY

Perfumes are fascinating, I think. Not something that I´m obsessed about, just a little extra detail that is very feminine and sensual, adding extra glamour. The world of fragrances are fascinating as well. Perfumier Frédéric Malle was born into it. If you´re interested in that this is the book to read, offering a rare glimpse into the refined world of perfume. And beautiful cover too, so could serve as coffee table book as well...

Having GRIT

INNER BEAUTY
I like these inspiring words from TED talks about sticking with your goals. It´s too easy to change direction all the time in our lives. A great reminder.

"Grit is passion and perseverance for very-long term goals. Grit is having stamina. Grit is sticking with your future, day in, day out, not just for the week, not just for the month, but for years, and working really hard to make that future a reality. Grit is living life like it´s a marathon, not a sprint."

Angela Lee Duckworth TED Talks on "The key to success - grit". 

See the whole talk at TED.

Snap of the day

After a busy day at work I treated myself to a rasberry juice with extra ginger at my favourite juice bar to cure an extremely long and protracted cold. Be gone. Feel better already!

Liv Tyler on that inner sparkle

INNER BEAUTY
I think Liv Tyler is a true beauty icon. Not only having an amazing face, but also she seems very reasonable when it comes to body and mind. I like her inspiring words on how to shine from within as well, as told to Intothegloss: 

"When you put a bit more effort into some things, the results are wonderful, especially as a woman—in your health, your body, your skin, your hair. It can be about that extra five little minutes a day, 30 more minutes a week. Try to shut the world out. And that is what makes you more beautiful—the inner-sparkle that shines out. My whole thing about skincare is starting from the inside, out. There’s no cream that’s going to make you beautiful."  Liv Tyler

[Image source Marie Claire cover from Lisa Eldridge text source Intothegloss.com]

Going for olive [CHLOÉ]

Chloé SS14

OUTER BEAUTY

I don´t know if I need some kind of earthing but I´m totally hooked on khaki/olive/army green. All kinds. Luckily for me my favourite brand Chloé is also hooked on that for SS14. 

Words to live by [Maya Angelou]

The Monday Pep Talk | Get clear on what you want in 2014

INNER BEAUTY

January is settling us back into routines. Although a new year always leaves room for that feeling of creating an even better year. Are you ready to make 2014 your best year yet? It’s easy to start the new year full of enthusiasm and optimism. But to maintain your momentum through the year, you need to set powerful, crystal-clear goals. The first step to getting what you want out of life is to decide exactly what you want.