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MADONNA WAS HERE

17 Sep

EVEN IF I HAVE NEVER BEEN A GREAT FAN OF MADONNA, I DO LIKE SOME SONGS OF HER.  MY LOVE  HAD GOTTEN TICKETS TO HER CONCERT FOR US.

IT WAS NICE AND SUNNY SUMMER EVENING AND WE WERE READY TO HEAR OUR FAVOURITE SONGS AS WELL AS SEE THE WORLDWIDELY ADMIRED SHOW OF HERS. WELL, THIS STAR HAD NERVE TO SHOW UP ONE AND A HALF HOUR LATE….WE WERE ALREADY TIRED AND BORED BUT HAPPY THAT THE SHOW FINALLY STARTED….

TOO BAD THAT THE HAPPINESS DIDN´T LAST TOO LONG….SHE CAME ALL THE WAY TO FINLAND JUST TO MAKE US WAIT FOR AGES FOR HER SHOW TO START AND AFTER ALL THAT WAITING THE SHOW WAS TOTALLY TASTELESS AND NOT CONSIDERED AS MUSIC OR ENTERTAINMENT IN MY OPINION. IT WAS THIS INCREDIBLY WELL DANCING OLDER WOMAN SHOWING SOME SKIN AND MAKING A SHOW WHICH WAS ALL ABOUT VIOLENCE, GUNS, SHOOTING, BRAINS EXPLODING ON THE SCREEN, MIDDLE FINGERS UP EVERYWHERE, ANXIETY, VISIT TO THE CEMETERY AND THE WORLD OF DEATH….

AFTER HALF AN HOUR WE STILL HADN´T HEARD ANY MUSIC, ONLY BANG BANG, AND SOME WEIRD GROANING AND MOANING….OKAY, THEN IT WAS CHANGED `SUPRISINGLY`INTO LOVE,PEACE AND CHAOS OF  PICTURES AND EVERYTHING ON THE SCREEN LIKE IN THIS DRUG FUELLED MOVIE CALLED  TRAINSPOTTING…. WE WERE DISAPPOINTED…BUT WHEN SHE DECIDED TO SHOW HER ASS TO THE CROWD, THAT WAS THE BREAKING POINT FOR US, WE DECIDED THAT WE HAD SEEN ENOUGH OF THIS FREAK SHOW.

EVEN IF HER CONCERT WASN´T MY CUP OF TEA, I DO RESPECT MADONNA FOR HER CAREER AND EVERYTHING THAT SHE HAS ACHIEVED IN HER NOT SO EASY LIFE.

MY CONCERT OUTFIT : BLAZER FROM HERE, SHIRT FROM HERE, JEANS FROM HERE, PURSE /CHANEL AND SNEAKERS /CONVERSE ALL STARS.

SURFER GIRL

16 Sep

CUTE ANNI UUSIVIRTA GOES SURFER GIRL IN SAMOS, GREECE. PHOTOGRAPHER PASI LIESIMAA/IL, REPORTER INKA NURMISTO AND MAKEUP & HAIR KATJA TEINILÄ.

GARDEN PARTY

14 Sep

WE GOT AN INVITATION TO THE GARDEN PARTY…
MY OUTFIT: BLOUSE AND LACE SHORTS FROM HERE, BEIGE SUEDE BALLERINAS FROM HERE AND NEVERFULL BAG FROM LOUIS VUITTON.MY LOVE´S OUTFIT: SHIRT FROM HERE, SHORTS FROM HERE, SHOES FROM HERE ,PANAMA HAT FROM HERE AND BELT FROM GUCCI.WE GOT LITTLE SOMETHING FROM THE RIVIERA MAISON FOR OUR FRIENDS…
THE SUN WAS SHINING AND EVERYTHING WAS BEAUTIFUL…OUR FRIENDS HAD REALLY SEEN A GREAT EFFORT TO PUT TOGETHER THIS BEAUTIFULLY DETAILED AND SUPER-LOVELY GARDEN PARTY . THEY HAD CREATED A LOVELY OUTDOOR LOUNGE TO THEIR BACKYARD WITH GOOD MUSIC, NICE PEOPLE, SUPER-DELICIOUS LEBANESE FOOD AND SUPRISE LIVE  ARTIST ELIAS HÄMÄLÄINEN, WHO´S KNOWN FROM THE FINNISH IDOLS.

SUPER-LOVELY PARTY EVERY POSSIBLE WAY ♥ THANK YOU ♥

SNEAK PEEK

12 Sep

SNEAK PEEK TO LOVELY SUNNY´S FALL AND WINTER COLLECTION PHOTOSHOOT. MISSION IMPOSSIBLE COMPLETED ONCE AGAIN. ALL THIS WORK DONE IN A ONE LONG DAY WITH SEVERAL MODELS, DIFFERENT STYLES AND LOADS OF CLOTHING. AWESOME DAY WITH AWESOME PEOPLE.

THANKFUL FOR HAVING THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE PART OF THIS PROJECT ♥ SO THANK YOU SUNNY´S SUNNEVA KANTOLA, PHOTOGRAPHER NADI HAMMOUDA, MODELS ANNI UUSIVIRTA, SARA SIEPPI, NIINA-MARIA LAVONEN, SABINA SÄRKKÄ, SARA CHAFAK, SOFIA RUUSILA JA NIKO NOUSIAINEN.

DON´T GET BOTHERED BY THE QUALITY OF THE PICS, SINCE MOST OF THESE PICS HAVE BEEN TAKEN WITH MOBILE PHONE BY THE MODELS…

PICTURE BY NADI HAMMOUDA
PICTURE BY NADI HAMMOUDA

PICTURE BY NADI HAMMOUDA

HAPPY HAIR

10 Sep

I WAS IN SERIOUS NEED FOR A TOTAL HAIR RENOVATION AFTER SPENDING TOO MUCH TIME UNDER THE SUN. MY HAIR WAS DULL, DRY AND LOOKED LIKE EXPLODED COTTON CANDY…THANK GOD I GOT AN OPPORTUNITY TO GET SOME HELP FROM THE MATRIX PROFESSIONALS.  MATRIX PRODUCTS SEEM TO BE THE ONLY ONES WORKING FOR MY HIGH DEMANDING HAIR QUALITY.

PROFESSIONAL MATRIX TRAINER  SATUMAARIT VÄÄNÄNEN MADE MAGIC TO MY HAIR IN THEIR NEAT AND NICE TRAINING CENTER IN KAMPPI.
I WAS SO SUPER-HAPPY WITH THE END RESULT, MY HAIR FELT HEALTHIER, SHINIER, SOFTER AND I´M IN LOVE WITH THE PLATINUM PASTEL SHADE OF IT. I LOVE MATRIX ♥

THE BIGGEST PROBLEM AMONG THE BLONDES SEEMS TO BE TOO YELLOWISH COLOUR OR TOO STRONG BLEACHES THAT WILL DESTROY YOUR HAIR ONE WAY OR ANOTHER….I HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED THOSE PROBLEMS SINCE MY HAIR HAS ALWAYS BEEN DONE  WITH NURTURANT  AND EFFECTIVE MATRIX PRODUCTS.

IF YOU HAVEN´T TRIED MATRIX YET, IT´S ABOUT THE TIME TO TRY NOW THEN…MATRIX IS LUCKILY SEEKING FOR ALL KINDS OF HAIR MODELS FOR THEIR TRAINING SESSIONS FROM FINLAND, DON´T HESITATE TO SIGN UP HERE  AND GET MORE INFORMATION . I AM SURE THESE PROFESSIONALS WILL DO MAGIC TO YOUR HAIR AND WILL TAKE ALL YOUR WISHES AND HOPES INTO THEIR CONSIDERATION.

HALUATKO MATRIX HIUSMALLIKSI? ILMOITTAUDU JA LÖYDÄ LISÄÄ INFORMAATIOTA TÄSTÄ
MY OUTFIT : SEQUIN SWEATER FROM HERE AND LINEN SHORTS FROM HERE.
THE PRODUCTS THAT WERE USED FOR MY HAIR ARE PICTURED BELOW

(Hiuksiin tehtiin ensin vaalennus-käsittely ja tämän jälkeen Color Sync-pastellisävytys,alapuolella kuvat käytetyistä tuotteista).

AND THAT´S NOT ALL…MATRIX HAS NEW OIL THERAPY PRODUCTS FOR ALL HAIR TYPES…..I HAVE BEEN USING THESE WITH MY FAVOURITE MATRIX SILVER SHAMPOO CALLED `SO SILVER`. HIGHLY RECOMMEND FOR EVERYONE LOOKING FOR STRESS-FREE HAIR WITH ULTIMATE SHINE, SOFTNESS AND MANAGEABILITY. THE MAIN INGREDIENT, MORINGA OIL´S ANTIOXIDANTS WILL MAKE EVEN THE DULLEST HAIR FEEL ALIVE AGAIN,  IT WILL ALSO PROTECT AND NOURISH IT.

BIOLAGE  EXQUISITE MICRO-OIL SHAMPOO AND OIL CREME CONDITIONER

….are paraben free, weightless oil-replenishment for smooth, shiny and silky hair

…restores shine, manageability, control and nourishment

BIOLAGE EXQUISITE OIL REPLENISHING TREATMENT

ALONE CAN BE USED SEVERAL WAYS:

…massage before shampooing for smoothing treatment.

…restore dry mid-lenghts and ends for immediate luster.

…replenish extra-dry ends by using as an overnight treatment.

…detangle after shampooing for additional manageability.

…protect during blow-drying or prior to flat ironing for softness and shine.

(when using as an overnight treatment, wrap hair to avoid transfer)

…it can also be added to conditioners and masques to customize with any Biolage treatment for added brilliance, softness and manageability or enhance 3-step service by adding to ether Micro-Oil Shampoo or Oil Creme Conditioner.

 

COOKING BEAUTY

9 Sep

THE MOST ADORABLE CHEF SARA LA FOUNTAIN CAPTURED BY PHOTOGRPHER PASI LIESIMAA/IL, REPORTER INKA NURMISTO, MAKEUP & HAIR KATJA TEINILÄ.

LOVELY GROCERIES

20 Mar

WE LOVE THIS CUTE LITTLE GROCERY STORE IN OUR NEIGHBOURHOOD….

ANTON & ANTON OFFERS DELICIOUS, NEARBY PRODUCED FOOD IN A DELIGHTFUL GROCERY SHOPPING SURROUNDINGS. THEIR SELECTION HAS FRESHLY BAKED BREAD, FRESH UNPACKED  MEAT AND FISH, THE BEST CHEESE, ORGANIC PRODUCTS AND SOME SPECIAL GOODIES FROM AROUND THE WORLD.

EVERYTHING SOLD IN THIS STORE HAS BEEN CHOSEN BY THIS CRITERIA; TASTE, FRESHNESS, LOCALITY, NO ADDITIVES, ECOLOLOGY, ETHICALNESS AND DELICIOUS LOOK.

NICE THING IS THAT YOU ACTUALLY KNOW EXACTLY WHERE ALL THE FOOD IS COMING FROM.

THE SELECTION VARIES BY EVERY SEASON´S SPECIAL DELICACIES.

I HIGHLY RECOMMEND TO EVERYONE SEEKING FOR DELICIOUS , `HAPPY `AND  FRESH FOOD. YOU CAN BE SURE THAT YOU ARE WARMLY WELCOMED, SERVED AND HELPED OUT. ALWAYS A PLEASURE FOR THE GOURMET LOVERS…

MORE INFORMATION FROM HERE

IF YOU WANT TO HAVE THE COOLEST GROCERY SHOPPING BAG AND SAVE THE NATURE….. THIS ANTON & ANTON JUTE BAG IS A MUST HAVE, IT COSTS ONLY  4,50 EUROS ….THEN YOU HAVE A GOOD REASON TO TOTALLY FORGET PLASTIC BAGS ….AND THE NATURE WILL BE THANKING YOU FOR SURE….

MISS CHRISTMAS

19 Dec

BEAUTIFUL MISS FINLAND SARA SIEPPI GLOWING IN CHRISTMAS LINGERIE PICTURES. PHOTOGRAPHER JENNI GÄSTGIVAR, REPORTER LEENA YLIMUTKA AND MAKEUP AND HAIR KATJA TEINILÄ.

WINTER WONDERLAND

14 Dec

SO HAPPY TO FINALLY HAVE A GOOD REASON TO DIG UP MY VINTAGE FUR HATS FROM THE STORAGE….

IT WAS TIME TO DRESS UP FOR WINTER…..

AND FLY TO WORK IN WINTER WONDERLAND FOR COUPLE DAYS…

BEAUTIFUL MORNING SKY….

OUR SECRET DESTINATION WAS IN NORTHERN FINLAND….

OUR SUPER-LOVELY COTTAGE…

THEN IT WAS TIME TO WORK WITH SANTA´S HELPERS….

CUTE AND BEAUTIFULLY COLORED REINDEERS…

I LEARNED MY LESSON ABOUT THESE FURRY CREATURES….YOU SHOULD NOT PET THEM, SINCE THEY DISLIKE IT….

NEVER ASK REINDEER OWNER HOW MANY REINDEERS HE HAS, IT´S THE SAME AS YOU WOULD ASK SOMEONE HOW MUCH MONEY YOU GOT ON YOUR BANK ACCOUNT….

REINDEERS EAT ALMOST THREE TIMES MORE DURING THE WINTER, SINCE THEY NEED MORE FUEL TO KEEP THEMSELVES WARM….

THEY EAT AND LOVE LICHEN WHICH IS LIKE CHOCOLATE FOR THEM …

IF YOU FEED THEM, DON´T BEND OVER AND HOLD YOUR HAND UP SINCE THEIR HORNS CAN POKE YOUR EYES….

THESE GUYS WERE SO NICE, THAT I´M NOT SURE IF I´M ABLE TO EAT THESE SANTA´S HELPERS EVER AGAIN….

IT WAS ONLY ABOUT FOUR HOURS OF DAYLIGHT TO TAKE PICTURES DURING THE DAY AND THEN IT GOT BLUE AND DARK ….

I KIND OF MISS MY SNOWBOARDING TIMES….I THINK I NEED TO RETURN  HERE SOON!!!!

HELSINKI DAY

13 Jun

HELSINKI RULES AND I LOVE HELSINKI!!!!

TODAY HKI OFFERED PLENTY OF THINGS TO DO, WHICH IS LOVELY!!!! ….BUT WE DECIDED TO SUNBATH FIRST AND THEN TOOK LITTLE TRIP TO LIUSKASAARI BY BOAT. IT WAS TIME TO HAVE LAZY CHILL OUT SUNDAY WITH GOOD FRIENDS.  THERE IS THIS WONDERFUL RESTAURANT  NAMED BOATHOUSE WITH AWESOME TERRACE BY THE SEA. THIS IS DEFINITELY MY NEW NUMBER ONE FAVOURITE  SPOT FROM NOW ON!!!!!

…ONLY COUPLE MINUTES SAIL WITH CUTE BOAT WHICH WAS DECORATED WITH CUTE H&M HOME PILLOWS AND BLANKETS, LOVELY!!! BOAT FEE WAS 4,50 EUROS PER PERSON.

RESTAURANT BOATHOUSE FROM FRONT…

AND FROM BEHIND YOU FIND THIS WONDERFUL FRESH TERRACE  WHERE YOU CAN TOUCH, SMELL AND FEEL THE SEA !!!!

THE FRONT ROW SEATS ARE SUNBEDS…

THE MUSIC WAS HEAVENLY GOOD, THE BEST EVER DJ AND SAXOPHONE PLAYER … THEY REALLY HAD IT GOING ON ( NOT SO SURE  WHAT IS THAT INSTRUMENT? ), LOVELY CHILL OUT . THE MUSIC AND ATMOSPHERE WERE JUST SO PERFECT, THAT I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE MY WEDDING PARTY THERE WITH THESE AWESOME GUYS PLAYING!!!! VERY INTERNATIONAL, TRENDY ATMOSPHERE…

REALLY HELPFUL AND FRIENDLY STAFF ….

GREAT FOOD TOO, ESPECIALLY FRESH HLT SANDWICH ( GRILLED HALLOUMI CHEESE, AVOCADO, TOMATO AND COLESLAW)

THERE WAS THIS POOR LITTLE DUCK BABY THAT HAD LOST IT´S FAMILY, IT WAS CRYING AND WONDERED AROUND IN PANIC, SO WE DECIDED TO CALL HELP! I CALLED TO 112. SINCE I LEARNED THAT THEY HAVE THIS WILD BIRD CREW THERE, THAT HELPS IN THIS KIND OF CIRCUMSTANCES. I THINK THAT´S GREAT!!!! I HOPE THAT BABY BIRD IS SAFE AND HAPPY NOW!

IT WAS TIME TO GO HOME AND UPDATE THIS BLOG!!!

WONDERFUL WEEKEND WITH FRIENDS!!!! SO HAPPY!!!