Author archives: Mai

Tips against spring fatigue

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First of all, springtime lethargy or fatigue is completely normal and affects many people. After four weeks it usually passes, but you can fight it with a few tricks, because you want to be able to fully enjoy spring. So let’s get straight to what will actually help you: Lots...

Ausstellungstipp: Bosch. Visions Alive

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[caption id="attachment_154765" align="aligncenter" width="800"] © ARTPLAY Media/BOSCH.Visions Alive Hieronymus Bosch: Visions Alive Hieronymus Bosch: Visions Alive[/caption] Über die Großartigkeit von Hieronymus Bosch besteht zweifelsohne kein Diskussionsbedarf, deswegen kommen wir gleich zur Sache: Letztes Jahr, welches zum Bosch-Jahr erklärt wurde, gab es eine große, multimediale Ausstellung in der Alten Münze in Berlin. Seine Werke der nördlichen...

Why we eat more during winter

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Everybody experienced the phenomenon of craving for additional carbs during winter. While most people feel like eating more raw fruits and vegetables during summer, the meals almost cannot be hearty enough during low temperature months. We not only decide to eat different meals in the winter, often times we also find...

Art on Instagram

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(Art by Daniel Arsham) You don't want to get out of your bed, but your cultural spirit longs for nourishment? Cover yourself up again and take a deep breath. With those three artists and art enthusiasts at your fingertips, you can easily get some great inspiration on Instagram. Anthony Lister https://www.instagram.com/p/BMmihMhhoe4/ Ranging from Popart,...

The risks of Social Media

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That facebook might be problematic for someone who cherishes privacy should not be news to anyone living in this time and age. But facebook is not the only platform which involves a certain risk. One should contemplate over the issue that Mark Zuckerberg’s firm has become a little social media...

How Instagram makes us sick

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The emergence of Social Media is stressful. Of course, platforms like facebook and the likes have many benefits. Staying in contact was never that easy. But observing the life of other people has its darker sides as well. The power lies in the hands of the consumer. But if the consumer...

Antonia Canova Expo In Berlin

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The neoclassic artist Antonio Canova is a major name in sculpting. The Bode Museum in corporation with the Staatsballet Berlin will hold an expo, where Canova´s art will be shown. The theme of this expo will be "dance", as three human sized dancing marble sculptures will be shown there for people...

Nazis on Facebook

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At the latest after the alarming election results of this year, everyone must admit the fact that right-wing groups are not only present, but they're also growing. Social media enable the Nazis to reach and connect many people. Loudspeakers online have been supported by 7000 right-extremist internet contributions, 80% on Facebook....

How to style your hair the boho way

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To archive a perfect look you always need an amazing styling as well. But luckily this can be so easy for boho lovers! While the boho make-up is very light and simple, the hair can be styled in a more exiting way. Okay, you shouldn't go crazy on colors or cuts but who says...

Make-Up for Boho Lovers

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If you're looking for a dreamy look, which is natural and amazing at once then you should try doing your make-up boho-style! You'll love its simplicity, trust me. As you know, less is more. By using a light foundation and a little bit of bronzer you got the perfect start for your new...

The 10 Step Skincare Routine from Korea

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[caption id="attachment_139649" align="aligncenter" width="700"] seemyskin.de[/caption] Okay, you all know that asians are crazy about their body care. And you all know that Koreans are one of the top leaders of this obsession, but do you know their exact beauty routine? Well, to show you the whole body care routine of a typical...

The three best hair tinting lotions

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[caption id="attachment_139411" align="aligncenter" width="800"] L'Oréal Professionnel[/caption] Changes are necessary to keep us going, they can give you motivation and vitality. Creating a new look for yourself is perfect for gaining self confidence and a positive attitude in general. But where to start? You could go to the hair dresser and let them do the...

DIY: Lavender facial toner

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[caption id="attachment_138783" align="aligncenter" width="800"] kosmetik-vegan.de[/caption] Summer's back! Nature is blossoming and we finally find back to yourselves. Everything seems to go well again, everything but your skin? Well, don't worry, we got something for you- a homemade lavender facial toner. While looking through the website www.kosmetik-vegan.de I stumbled upon this genius recipe which is not...

Good for you and your environment - Lush cosm...

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Under which conditions was that product made? What about animal testing? Is the product vegetarian, vegan or none on these? Does it contain silicones or palm oil? Is it wrapped in plastic? You see, the list goes on and on... If you don't have time to waste but you still want...

This summer's coolest Sneakers

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[caption id="attachment_138169" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Nike[/caption] Let's face it, the weather is damn depressing at the moment. But still, it's summer and summer should always be lived to the fullest. Maybe you're one of society's unicorns that just don't give a damn about the temperature dropping. But maybe, just maybe you're exactly...

The best accessories from this summer's sale

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[caption id="attachment_137769" align="aligncenter" width="800"] ASOS[/caption] We waited so long and know we find ourselves in the middle of it: Summer always seems to come slowly and then all at once. Are you also more than surprised that it is july already? It's time for appreciating the warmest seasons, it's time to enjoy it...

The best dresses for curvy women

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[caption id="attachment_137316" align="aligncenter" width="800"] ASOS Curve[/caption] It's 2016 and we still didn't manage it yet, sexism is still present, the fashion industry is still teaching young girls that you need to be young, white and skinny to be pretty. And of course, teenage girls worldwide suffer from these expectations. Okay, there are...

Fashion nostalgia - The Vintage Style

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[caption id="attachment_137212" align="aligncenter" width="800"] ASOS[/caption] Nostalgia may be a dirty liar. It's the reason why we keep living in the past instead of the present and it also lets moments appear why more amazing than they've actually been. That may sound right, but walking down memory lane is still a beautiful thing...

The Top Influencers from Holland

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[caption id="attachment_134412" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Negin Mirsaheli[/caption] The whole world probably knows that Dutchmen are quite liberal and progressive. Yet, we can’t emphasize strongly enough that Dutchmen are also up in terms of fashion. It’s not for nothing that labels such as G-Star Raw were born here. Holland is also home to...

Stoner Fashion Labels

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The Netherlands, which is known to have legalized same-sex marriage and euthanasia, is also known to be a pretty liberal country in which progress plays a big role. However, the main reason why a great part of the world, or at least most of the younger western population, envies the...

Top 3 Dutch Fashion Blogs

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[caption id="attachment_134369" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Love Aesthetics[/caption] Van Gogh, coffee shops and tulips – there are plenty of reasons why you should visit the Netherlands. According to a survey, the country of birth of world famous painters including Vincent van Gogh, Rembrandt and Bosch is the German’s favorite neighboring country after Austria,...

Reijina Pyo: Combining Arts and Fashion

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[caption id="attachment_134207" align="aligncenter" width="800"] SS16[/caption] Those who aim to become real artists, avant-gardes or visionaries in the fashion world, will sooner or later find themselves in a nerve-racking fight of two principles. What the crowd longs for isn’t usually coherent with the visions of a designer who creates art and whose...