O.K. Linen

Hat, white linen tunica, jumpsuit, boots @ Zara/ Necklace @ Forever21

Happy New Year!

For those of you that don’t know (my friends, clearly, do), I had bought a lot of linen products last year. I never was too obsessed with it, but it very practical, easy to wash and just easy to take care of, really. I was happy all in all. Then, with first drops of Autumn rain, in my head I went: ‘wellf***. There goes my linen Summer love.’ But then I found a few ways to wear it (well, at least I like it). Purchased this jumpsuit from Zara not too long ago and here you go.

Yes, I’m a fashion student, I should divide my S/S and A/W wardrobes into two. But heck, I’m also a part-time worker and a believer. I believe, I better invest to my Karolina Goes on Holiday project. Still holding onto my ‘Summer Nostalgics.’

And what are you still holding onto, darling?

Sincerely,

Karolion xx

Inspo Kick Nr.2

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Karolion x

Goes Well With Coffee: Elad Lassry

Thursday sounds like:

The Cure - Just Like Heaven

1. Untitled (Man, Strainer), 2013 / 2. Untitled (Red Cabbage 1), 2008

3. Woman (Camera), 2010

4. Chilean Flamingo, 2007 / 5.Untitled (Boot), 2013

6. Woman, Man, 2010

7. Untitled (Strawberry, Kids), 2013 / 8. Untitled (Poles), 2010

Good morning! Hope it's a good one! :)

I feel intrigued, lied to, confused and yet mesmerized by Elad Lassry's work.
It makes me feel a little bit claustrophobic because everything is within boxes and frames. 

But that pleated silk, bright colours, hidden action, collages, vintage photos mixed with his own artwork makes me feel a little bit like I'm reading a story as well. Story that nobody but Elad Lassry knows. And it continues. 

Lassry is a visual artist who lives in Los Angeles and is represented by White Cube in London. 

See more of his work here or attend first possible Frieze Art Fair. That's exactly where not that long ago I had a chance to discover this and many more outstanding artists.

Oh wow. That's a lot of words for a cup of coffee, right? Gee, so emotional women can be...

No, but seriously, it's beautiful.

Have a nice day.

Kisses,

Karolion.

Inspo Kick Nr.1

Karolion x

Outside The Box: One leg back!

Sunday sounds like:

Semisonic - Closing Time

Mac quality. Always killing it. 

Me today after Frieze Art Fair. Finally eating at home and knowing that I don't have to run anywhere! Stuffed aubergine from Selfridges Food Hall where staff knows me and that fact itself makes me question the quality of life.

I'm back! Kind of...

So you know how about a month ago I was all smiley and happy, ready to start my new blogging season (it's really pleasantly surprising how many of you enquired about missing posts)? Ha! Well that never happened. There are reasons... 

Me lacking motivation, me lacking time, me almost getting attacked (twice, phew!), me feeling like the biggest anti-human I've ever met, me moving twice. It was all me...

You can blame me, hate me and even throw tomatoes at me (well technically that would be your screen).

I'm sorry.

But you know what? Even if you decide not to forgive me (which makes no sense you reading this), I still love you. 

Now, tomorrow and the day after. 

Because I do believe life is about loving people and doing what you love. 

Oh, and about being thankful for all the beautiful little moments life is grateful enough to give you.

I'm one leg back to being Karolion and blogging. My other leg, however, is reserved for my uni work, just work (because we do all need money for wine, shoes and galleries), friends and all the unplanned plans that somehow manage to find me daily.

Nighty night, little stars!

Love now, forever and after.

Yours and yours and yours,

Karolion x

Karolion: Sympathise Simplicity

FTSE - So Much Shine

Pretty much my simple, calm and way too sunny Sunday.

Breakfast: walnut cake, saturn peach and some summer berries.

New Zara purchases: white linen dress, super thin shirt, loose denim shorts and linen tunica.
Something I carry in my bag this month: Chupa Chups mango lip balm given to my by Dominique, Cocoa and Shea butter hand cream, Maison Martin Margiela Untitled perfume No.3, Eminence Organic Calm Skin Chamomile Moisturizer.

I think life is more beautiful when everything is simple.

Simple cup of tea with beautiful music now and I'm off to bed.

 Love you,

Karolina x.

Rainy Afternoon's Short: Beyond Mountains, More Mountains

Screen shots of an amazing short film 'Beyond Mountains, More Mountains.'

Unusual love story directed by Marc Gomez del Moral includes two beautiful actors, one missing boot, breathtaking locations, and everything you'd usually see in a cartoon.

The way it's filmed reminds me a little bit of The Science of Sleep (one of the most beautiful movies I've ever seen) which makes me smile even more while watching it. 

Don't miss out and see it HERE!

And have a warm rainy afternoon.

Kisses and lemons and honey for your tea,

K.

Low Quality: Let's Stay Home

Unedited, simplest, rawest and maybe most unattractive pictures that can be found on my computer.

But they are personal, positive, relevant to me and magical pictures, capturing the lives of the people who I care about, capturing my life... These are my sparks...

1. Spending evening with Ugne at her place, listening to the music loud and discussing our hearts out.

2. Reading one of Catherine Aliott's books, having late lunch and having an hour long phone conversation with Pijus.

3. Dealing with insomnia in a very smiley way at about 5 in the morning.

4. Decorating one of my walls with b&w things given to me by others.

5. Failing to make cupcakes and using them as our window decoration (in the end we ate some of them).

6. Waiting for my mum's Skype call, trying my new tee on.

7. Having a bath with my 6-year-old brother while being back at home and him lighting all these candles for two of us.

8. Khalid making dinner while Skype calling me.

9. Watching A Single Man, being unable to take a screen shot, taking a phone picture instead.

10. Waiting for Ugne to shower, exploring all the amazing books she owns and taking a mirror shot in her beautiful room.

Nighty night, starry eyed.

x, Karolina

Some Spring Counting

While I wear my sunglasses I listen to:

Andy Jay and S-Tee ft. Charlene - Spiralling (L Phonix and Yllavation Remix)

Peer Kusiv - Let Her Go

Midi Matilda - Day Dreams (MyKill Remix)


'But you only need the light when it's burning low 
Only miss the sun when it starts to snow 
Only know you love her when you let her go 
Only know you've been high when you're feeling low 
Only hate the road when you're missing home 
Only know you love her when you let her go'
- Let Her Go

Let's do some exciting Spring 2013 counting:

1. We celebrated Jennifer's birthday. She's 21 now! We went to Namco (to be honest, thought I'll hate it but it was so much fun) and to GBK for dinner. Do recommend trying Gourmet Burger Kitchen.

2. First successful online shopping experience.

3. One shop is now providing me with girly and feminine books daily. So, I'mma read, I'mma read, I'mma read. I'mma take that... (okay, if you don't know how this goes you should listen to this).

4. Finally started my FOUND notebook with a beautiful drawing by my friend Domile on it. I'll try to list my beautiful discoveries daily in order to not forget them.

5. It's getting warm in London. We're talking leather jackets, sunglasses and colourful nails here.

Have a good Thursday - almost Friday day ;)

Hugs and London kisses,

Karolion.

Find me on Pinterest - Karolion

Little Lies - my daily inspirations album.

little, little, beauty.

xo,

Karolion.

Giambattista Valli Spring 2013 Couture - Princesses in B&W

my choices:

(Style pictures)

When you say: 'COUTURE' I think: 'PRINCESSES.' It's been that way and I'm truly sorry for my entirely (probably) wrong perception.

Giambattista Valli's collection 'wwwooooowww'ed' me in a charmed 10 year old's, who just finished watching Snow White, way.Yes, it's not exactly new, new but have some mercy on me and let me enjoy my 'princess' moment for 5 minutes at least.

And have a good day then :)

KL,

xx