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This is a post just for fun. If you nerd out over words, if a thesaurus is your favorite book, it might be of interest.

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I am reading articles about bloggin, or more specific writing in general, a lot and recently I have come across an article titled something like "10 words you need to stop using right now" addresseing not specifically bloggers, but anyone who writes.

Among those were pretty sensible suggestions, like not using "really" as part of a statement. You know what he/she is talking about. You do it. The people that comment on your blog do it. "I really really really like that sweater. Really." Why do we feel the need to add really? Do we think (subconsciouslt maybe) we aren't convincing if we do not emphasize that we really really really mean what we are saying?

In my recent post about my not anymore brown belt, you've seen a picture of me in the traditional karate gi that we wear during our practice. Yes, even in summer. Even when it's 35+ °C outside and you sweat just watching others move.

So, whilst I have to wear the "traditional" white gi when practicing Karate, I do love to wear fancy sporty outfits - or more sophisticated, active wear - for going to and from the gym where we train. Especially in summer. It just adds to the feel of doing some physical activity, if you know what I'm saying. Besides nothing beats active wear in being comfortable. Am I right? Well maybe some pajamas do...




Today I want to introduce you to Ikwetta, a brand that sells handmade goods from Africa.

I've been approached by Sheeni, one of the founders of Ikwetta, to share and help promote their project, which helps artisans from Africa to earn a good wage for their beautiful handmade goods, thus empowering them and helping  them make their lifes better.

To learn more about it, here's a short video.



I am happy to support this project, their project, because with the simple step of having a broader (and let's face it, wealthier) market for their products, these people can transform their lifes. They can go from Caterpillar to Butterfly, because it's not just a one time aid, but something that will continue to support them and their families. It's not a handout, but an energy exchange where they now simply get more energy for their craftsmanship.

Currently Ikwetta is running a Kickstarter campaign to gather funds for building a proper workshop. All the products sold by Ikwetta are handmade.









Besides beautiful sandals, their range inlcudes also colorful totes, clutches and crossbody bags. If you pledge your money towards their Kickstarter Campaign, you have the choice between several options ranging from a simple bracelet over a color coordinated set of sandals, bag and clutch all the way up to having an entire collection designed for you.






If you toyed with the idea of getting a new pair of sandals or a beach tote, please go & take a look at Ikwetta and consider whether one of their products could be thoroughly loved by you.





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I think with the OOTD from last Friday I've left absolutely no doubt anymore that I love printed tees, right? Well today I'm trying to bring you over to the graphic side...


15 Fancy Graphic T-Shirts under 20$ for all you Statement Lovers out there | Funky Jungle, fashion and personal style blog

A small selection of fancy graphic & statement t-shirts from SheInside, all under 20$
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Credo che dopo il post dell'outfit di venerdi scorso non ci sia più dubbio riguardo il mio amore per le magliette con stampa, giusto? Oggi quindi provo a convertirvi al lato grafico.

Una piccola selezione di magliette con stampa grafica da SheInside, tutte sotto i 20€.
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Das ich sehr auf bedruckte T-shirts stehe, duerfte mindestens seit dem Pst vom letzten Freitag jedem klar sein, oder? Heute versuche ich auch Euch auf die grafische Seite zu ziehen.

Eine kleine Auswahl an bedruckten oder sogenannten "Statement" T-Shirts von SheInside, alle unter 20€

1. It Always Seems Impossible... || 2. ICON & Rhinestones || 3. Little Rain Cloud || 4. Different Font Print Shirt  || 5. Inhale Exhale & Rhinestones  || 6. I Love NYC || 7. Too Vogue for You || 8. Girl with Huge Statement Necklace



1. Grey Lotus Print Shirt || 2. Somewhere I Belong || 3. Floral Let Go of Heavy Things || 4. Make Up Your Mind || 5. When in Doubt, Colour || 6. Tips for Timeless Fashion || 7. ONLY Gold Letters ||





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I don't know about you, but for me wearing dresses comes more natural when it is warm and I don't need to wear tights or long sleeve shirts below and at the most a light weight jacket above. In a nutshell: I like when I am dressed with just the dress. So naturally with this comes that in summer I buy more dresses than in winter.

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In my wardrobe you'll find dresses I splurged on and dresses I thrifted. For me a good dress has to have stripes have a fairly simple and classic overall cut so it will resist as much as possible the change of fashion fancies. At the same time, I want it to have something, however small, that makes it particular in the sea of dresses. Of course, never say no (absolutisms are out), sometimes it is the "not classic cut" that makes it special and at the same time set to endure.
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Non so voi, ma per me indossare vestiti viene naturale quando fa caldo e non devo mettere collant o maglie a maniche lunghe sotto e magari una giacca leggera sopra. In poche parole: mi piace quando sono vestita solo col vestito. Come conseguenza, in estate acquisto più vestiti che non in inverno.


Nel mio guardaroba potete trovare vestiti per i quali ho fatto la spesa pazza e altri dove sono rimasta parsimoniosa. Per me un buon vestito deve avere le striscie avere un taglio semplice e classico in modo da resistere al cambiamento dettato dalle mode del momento. Allo stesso tempo, voglio che abbia qualche caratteristica, per quanto piccola, che lo faccia emergere dal mare dei vestiti comuni.
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Ich weiss nicht wie es Euch geht, aber mich zieht es eher zu Kleidern, wenn es warm ist und ich nicht unbedingt Strumpfhosen/Leggins plus Langarmshirt darunter and hoechstens eine leichte Jacke oder Cardigan darueberziehen muss. Um es kurz zu sagen, ich mag es wenn ich nur mit Kleid schon bekleidet bin. Daraus resultiert dann natuerlicherweise, dass ich im Durchschnitt im Sommer mehr Kleider kaufe.

In meinem Kleiderschrank findet Ihr KLeider, die sogenannte Investitionen waren (d.h. etwas mehr gekostet haben) und Kleider die ich auf dem Flohmarkt gefunden habe. Und alles dazwischen. Ein tolles Kleid muss fuer mich Streifen haben einen relativ einfachen, eher klassischen Schnitt haben, damit es die Meinungsaenderungen im Modebereich ueberdauert (oder in 3 Jahren wiederkommt). Zur selben Zeit muss es aber auch etwas Besonderes haben, das es aus der Masse hervorhebt. Und weil man ja niemals nie sagen sollte (Absolutismen sind out) , manchmal ist es dann doch der "nicht einfache Schnitt" der das Besondere macht.


Here are my favorite budget friendly picks of short summer dresses from Romwe:

Striped budget friendly dresses
1. Striped Dress w flared skirt & contrast hem || 2. Multicolor striped slim shift dress || 3. Vertically Striped Straight Scoop Neck Dress || 4. Vertically Striped Tank Dress  || 5. Contrast Hem Shirt Dress || 

1. Asymmetric Pleated Dress || 2. Neon Color Block Shift Dress ||
 3. Mint Leaf Print A-line Dress || 4. Eye Print T-Shirt Dress

1. Vertical Striped Organza Shirt Dress || 2. Navy Ruffle Sleeves Dress || 3. Exotic Floral Print Dress || 4. Swan Print Polo Shirt Dress || 5. Boho Style Tribal Embroidery Dress || 


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*This post was sponsored by Romwe, but I picked the dresses.*



Since I keep stumbling over all these things that would make perfect gifts for cat lovers, I figured ah what the heck, I am going to make a proper gift guide out of it. So here you go. 16 purrfect gifts for those in your life that love the felines.

And once again, I'd be happy to receive any of these ... who am I making these for again?







During the winter months, a coat is your number one way to be both stylish and stay warm. Whether it is trendy or classic, it basically becomes your outfit whilst you are out and about, your business card, the first impression you are giving. Investing in a good coat is a smart decision, because the (for you) perfect coat will be a trusty friend for many occasions and many seasons.




A small selection of cozy but stylish knitwear to keep you warm and snuggle in whilst still being chic and fashionable. Outside. Or on the couch. With a cup of your prefered hot beverage.
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I.N.O.X. - A companion for life-time




Everyone who has followed my blog and other social adventures for a while, knows that I do like to incorporate masculine elements into my outfits. And if you would have known me for a little longer, you'd know that I've been a fan of the Swiss Army Knife since early ages. A good thing to have in one's bag.

As a natural consequence, my eye would fall upon I.N.O.X. by Victorinox.
Made to last, this timeless watch was build according to the values of the Swiss Army Knife, robust, authentic and reliable in all conditions.


I am curious, would you wear it?




Right, it is time for another installment in the series "Would you wear it?". This time, I am presenting you a sweater with a hamburger print. That's right. A burger. Looks like a double whopper. Or the same thing, different name, different brand.

I was browsing the sale section at SheInside when I saw this sweat shirt. Yes with the summer not really being there in my part of the world, I figured it is savvy to be on the look out for sweaters and jumpers.
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E' l'ora per un nuovo post nella categoria "Lo metteresti?". Questa volta vi presento il maglioncino con stampa hamburger. Si esatto. Un hamburger. Sembra un Double Whooper. O la stessa cosa con nome diverso, da un brand diverso.

Stavo guardando la sezione dei saldi a Sheinside quando ho visto questa felpa. Si con l'estate che non si è mai veramente fatta vedere dalle mie parti, pensavo fosse una cosa saggia guardarsi in giro per pullovers, felpe e maglioni.
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Okay es ist mal wieder an der Zeit fuer einen neuen Eintrag in der Kategorie "Wuerdet Ihr das anziehen?". Dieses Mal stelle ich Euch das Hamburger Sweatshirt vor. Ja richtig. Einen Burger. Sieht aus wie ein Doppel Whopper. Oder selbes Produkt, anderer Name, andere Marke.

Ich hatte mich mal durch die Sale Abteilung bei Sheinside geclickt als ich diesen Sweater fand. Mit dem diesjaehrigen Sommer, der irgendwie nie so richtig da war, dachte ich es kann bestimmt nicht schaden sich mal mit Sweatshirts und Pullovern zu versorgen.

Two Sisters walked into a Shoe Shop


Trying on one of 234356 pairs of shoes


I don't think this post needs many words. If you are following me on Instagram you have already gotten a hint of the shoe marathon at the Buffalo Outlet Store. Today I just wanted to show you what we walked away with after an afternoon of trying shoes and more shoes.
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Non penso che servano tante parole per questo post. Se mi seguite su Instagram avete già visto un po' della maratona delle scarpe al Buffalo Outlet. Oggi volevo solo farvi vedere cosa abbiamo preso dopo un pomeriggio trascorso a provare scarpe e ancora scarpe.
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Ich glaube nicht, dass ich hierzu viel sagen muss. Wenn Ihr mir auf Instagram folgt hattet Ihr ja auch schon einen kleinen Einblick in den Schuhmarathon im Buffalo Outlet. Heute moechte ich Euch nur zeigen, was wir nach einem Nachmittag der mit Schuhe anprobieren verbracht wurde, gekauft haben.


Buffalo Outlet Store

Buffalo Outlet Store



And I am now officially ...

Cute & Sweet


Today it is all about sugar and candy, prints so cute/sweet they are causing tooth aches and sticky hands.

Oggi è tutto caramelle e zuccherato, stampe cosi carini/dolci che causano mal di denti e mani appiccicose.

Heute dreht sich alles um Zucker und Bonbons, Drucke so niedlich/suess dass es Zahnschmerzen und klebrige Haende verursachen

The 10 Cuties


JDC - Sweater



Heart print skirt - Asos



Flowers for wrist - Topshop



Apple dress - Oasap



Clock handbag - Blackfive



*Peep toe pumps - Sarenza*



Pink Flower Hair - Topshop



Heart print short shirt - H&M



Pants with fruit print - Zara



Rainbow Stars sneakers - Deichmann


*Deichmann* in questi giorni ha anche una promozione dove *paghi mezzo prezzo sul secondo paio* delle scarpe in saldo



Luxe Option:

Gucci printed scarf - Net-a-porter




Ciao!

Did you book your appointment with your dentist yet?
Avete gia prenotato l'appuntamento col dentista?
Habt Ihr schon einen Termin beim Zahnarzt vereinbart?


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A New Love


Where as before they almost couldn't be big enough, and still being drawn in by promise of storage room, I have recently started a love affair with cross body mini bags.

Prima non erano quasi mai troppo grandi, e sebbene anche adesso mi senta ancora attratta dalla promessa di avere tanto spazio, da poco ho iniziato una storia d'amore con le borse mini a tracolla oppure Mini Bag.

Frueher konnten sie nie gross genug sein, und obwohl ich mich auch jetzt noch von dem Versprechen nach viel Stauraum angezogen fuehle, habe ich vor kurzem eine Liebesaffaere mit Mini Bags begonnen.




This is the one I recently bought at Asos, you can find it here. Or here in a different color

Questa l'ho preso recentemente da Asos, la trovate qui. O qui in un colore diverso.

Diese hier habe ich kuerzlich bei Asos erstanden, Ihr findet sie hier. Oder hier in einer anderen Farbe.


Cross Body Mini Bag



Mango



Boohoo



Deichmann



Zara



H&M



*Sarenza*



Topshop


Luxe Version:


Jérome Dreyfuss via Net-a-porter



Christian Louboutin via Net-a-porter




Ciao!


Do you like Mini Bags? Yes or No? and why?

A voi piacciono i mini bag? Si o No? Perchè?

Gefallen Euch Mini Bags? Ja oder Nein? Und wieso?




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Sales season is now officially on us and even tho the brick & mortar shops around here have yet to start with summer sales, online shops all over the world already did. And if the italian version of the site doesn't have the sales yet, well we just order in Germany. Besides, some companies and stores do pre-sales discounts for their long time clients. Or those on the mailing lists...

As the title suggests, I have already treated me to some new things. Among them my first purchase at Asos (can I get a background cheer from those Asos people over there?).


La stagione dei Saldi è ufficialmente arrivata e anche se qui i negozi non hanno ancora iniziato, quelli online in tutto il mondo invece si. Se poi la versione italiana del sito non ha ancora abbassato i prezzi, ordiniamo semplicemente da quello tedesco. A parte questo, alcune aziende offrono gli sconti per i clienti affezionati (o quelli sulle mailing lists) già in anticipo.

Come suggerisce il titolo, mi sono già regalata alcune cose nuove. Tra quelli c'è il mio primo ordine su Asos (posso avere un po' di sottofondo di applausi dalle persone di Asos la in fondo?)


Die Schlussverkaufs-Saison hat ja jetzt offiziell begonnen, und auch wenn hier die Ladengeschaefte noch nicht nachgezogen haben, die Online Shops sind fast alle schon gut dabei. Und wenn dann die Firma X italienische Seite noch nicht will, bestellen wir eben in Deutschland. Ausserdem gibt es ja von einigen Firmen Aktionen bei denen Stammkunden (oder halt die auf der Mailing Liste) schon vorab den Rabatt bekommen.

Wie der Titel des Posts (Erstschlag - Erstschlaege) schon andeutet, habe ich mir schon ein paar Sachen gegoennt. Darunter war auch eine Erstbestellung bei Asos (kann ich hier bitte Hintergrundjubel von den Asos Leuten dort drueben bekommen?)

We love flowers

I can almost smell the summer sales already, can you? Infact in some parts of the world, or with some retailers, they have already begun. And maybe I was subconciously conditioned by that first sentence, because in the end I realized I had picked out an entire garden collection of flower prints.

Nonetheless, as a whole or taken as single item, this list would make a great addition to my wardrobe.


Posso quasi annusare i saldi d'estate, e voi? Infatti in alcuni paesi o su alcuni siti sono già cominciati. E forse inconsciamente ero condizionata dalla prima frase, perchè alla fine mi sono accorta che ho scelto un intero giardino di fantasie a fiori.

Comunque vada, sia che prenda tutto o soltanto un pezzo, questa lista sarebbe una grande aggiunta al mio armadio.


Top 10 Summer Sales Picks


Topshop - Tulip Print Pussybow Blouse:

Topshop Tulip Print Blouse
Topshop Tulip Print Blouse


Well, due to commitments and other busyness once again Friday's Fashion Find has turned into a Saturday's Fashion Find.

Because of this and the because I sometimes find interesting things more often then once a week, I've decided to drop the fixation on a specific day, i.e. the Friday, make it just a Fashion Find and call it a day. This way, I can post it when I want without having to make excuses for being late all the time and even more then once a week should I so fancy.


Ebbene, ancora una volta a causa di impegni vari, il Fridays' Fashion Find è diventato un Saturdays' Fashion Find.

Per questo motivo e anche perchè mi capita di scoprire cose interessanti più di una volta alla settimana, ho deciso di non scrivere in un giorno speficico, ma semplicemente far diventare questa mia rubrica un FF e andare avanti da qui.

Così potrò scrivere senza dover accampare scuse ogni volta che sono in ritardo e se mi venisse l'ispirazione, anche più di una volta alla settimana.



Ledaotto Campaign

The Fashion Find - Ledaotto


Today I want to present you "Ledaotto" an Italian company founded by the two young designers Simona Cassai e Marta Saletti in 2010. You can read more about their history, brand philosophy and process here.


The jewelry of Ledaottto is nickle free, non allergic and completely Made in Italy. Each piece uses the floor plan/blueprint of a famous building as main component.


Oggi voglio presentarvi Ledaotto, un'azienda italiana fondata dalle due giovani designers Simona Casai e Marta Saletti nel 2010. Potete leggere altro sulla sotira dell'azienda, la filosiafia del marchio e il processo di produzione qui.

I gioielli di Ledaotto sono senza nickel, anallergici e completamente Made in Italy. Ogni gioiello utilizza la pianta di un edificio famoso come parte principale / forma di partenza

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