E pa ja sam ovaj put rešila da batalim bitne stvari, iskoristim novogodišnje popuste i kupim baš te "neophodne" stvarčice koje uveseljavaju. Osim Zarinih sandala, ostalo su zaista sitnice koje su na popustima smešno koštale. A sandale su bile na 50% popusta. Ja to nazivam dobrom investicijom, slažete se?

Mene ove gluposti nekad više usrećuju od krupnih i konkretnih stvari. Ako ste i vi takvi, iskoristite ove dane popusta dok još uvek traju!

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You know those little things that are not so useful but they are so cute? Somehow, there is always something more important to buy, and you convince yourself that dotted notebook is not your top priority at the moment. And the year passes by.

But, this time I've decided to forget on that "useful" things and to take advantage of  New Year's discounts and buy those bits and bobs that make me happy. Except those Zara shoes, the rest are really small items that were practically next to nothing. And shoes, I call them a good investment (50% off), don't you agree?

I don't know about you, but sometimes those little things can make me more happier than bigger stuff. If you are like me, this is the time of the year for that kind of shopping! There are a few more discount days left, so go and use them!

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Sleeping mask: Women'secret

Nail case: No brand

Mini mouse ears: Disneyland 

Shoes: Zara

Key chains: Vulkan bookstore
Dotted plate and cup: Chinese shop

Wall paintings: Home center, mine, gifts

Notebook: Vulkan bookstore

Ako nečim Beograd može da se pohvali, to je svakako broj ugostiteljskih objekata. Od raznoraznih kafića, preko restorana, barova i pabova. Što nažalost dovodi do kvantiteta pre nego kvaliteta (čast izuzecima). Zato se svaki put oduševim kad vidim nešto zaista jedinstveno i originalno. Ok, možda udruživanje kafića i knjižare nije do sada neviđen koncept, ali ovako slatko mesto sigurno jeste.

Knjižara "Apropo" je jedno od onih mesta koje vam se svidi na prvi pogled. Od domaće mace koja nas je pozdravila čim smo ušle, preko lagane muzike do osećaja kao da smo ušle u nečiju biblioteku a ne knjižaru, zbog načina na koji su knjige poslagane na policama (a i činjenice da postoji po jedan primerak od svake). Ovde možete naći gomilu naslova na koje ne možete da nabasate u velikim lancima knjižara. A u okviru iste, krije se maleni kafić "Čajnik" (i još jedna preslatka maca).

Kao što i samo ime kaže, specijalizovani su se za čajeve (koje nažalost nisam probala) ali imaju i ponudu preukusnih kolačića (obavezno probati čokoladne). U prijatnoj atmosferi možete popiti čaj, čitati kupljenu knjigu i uživati u ambijentu. Toplo preporučujem ovo mesto kao knjižaru, ali i kao stanicu za predah. Obavezno svratite u Cara Lazara 10.

One of the things Belgrade can offer is certainly a number of various restaurants, cafes, bars and pubs. Which unfortunately often leads to quantity rather than quality. Therefore, I am thrilled every time when I come across something truly unique and original. Okay, perhaps mixing cafe and bookstore is not a groundbreaking concept, but this sweet place certainly is.

Bookstore "Apropo" is one of those "love at first sight" places. From domestic cat, who greeted us as soon as we stepped inside, over soft, relaxing music, to the feeling like we stepped into someone's library rather than a bookstore, (because of the way the books were stacked on the shelves and the fact that there is just one copy of each displayed). Here you can find a bunch of titles that you can not stumble upon in large bookstore chains. And within the bookstore, there is a tiny cafe "Cajnik (Teapot)" (and another sweet kitty).

As the name suggests, they specialize in teas (which unfortunately I did not try) but they also offer delicious cookies (chocolate one is mandatory). In a pleasant atmosphere you can drink tea, read the book and enjoy the ambiance. I highly recommend this place as a bookstore, as well as a quick stop for a break. Be sure to stop by this place if you find yourself in Belgrade (Cara Lazara 10 street).

Cape: C&A

Turtleneck: Old

Pants: Bershka

Boots: Benetton

Hat: Bershka

Rings: Bershka
Belt: Stradivarius

Photos by: Olga&Ena



From the dusty mesa

Her looming shadow grows

Hidden in the branches

Of the poison creosote
 

She twines her spines up slowly 

Towards the boiling sun 

And when I touched her skin

My fingers ran with blood

 

...sigurna sam da je većina vas makar pevušila pesmu iz uvodne špice True Detective-a... Naravno, gledali ste ovu seriju?! Ako niste, u manjini ste. Ni ja nisam razumela famu koja se brzinom munje digla oko serije i glumca Metju Mekonahija dok nisam odgledala prvu sezonu. Spoj mistike, mračnih monologa i zanimljivog zapleta, čine ovu seriju vrednom gledanja. U duhu isčekivanja druge sezone (kao i odabira novog glavnog glumca, načula sam da će biti Kolin Farel, uh) su i današnje slike koje me krajnje asociraju na predele Luizijane i sjajnu muziku koja se provlači kroz celu seriju kao neizostavni momenat moje inspiracije (ako niste čuli do sada, obavezno poslušajte The Hat - The Angry River).

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... I'm sure most of you have hummed a song from the opening credits of the show... Of course, you have seen the series True Detective?! If not, you're a minority. I did not understand the fuss about the series and leading actor Matthew McConaughey until I watched the first season. The mix of mysticism, dark monologues and interesting plot make this series worth watching. While anticipating the beginning of second season (as well as the selection of a new leading actor, I overheard it would be Colin Farrell, oh my) today's pictures are reminding me extremely to areas of Louisiana and the great music that follows the whole show, as an essential moment of my inspiration (if you have not heard it by now, be sure to listen to The Hat - The Angry River).

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Sweater: NewYorker

Shorts: DIY (old jeans ripped apart)

Boots: Stradivarius

Backpack: Vintage

Necklace: Tally Weijl

Rings: Bershka

Photos by: Olga&Ena