How to sleep 10 more minutes and still not look like a swamp monster

 This week I've had my Autumn break, which means that on Monday I have to return to reality. Since I haven't slept that much during this break the Monday morning is going to be tough one. Luckily on my exam week I invented this more or less genius technique to manage mornings like this and it's called...

How to sleep 10 more minutes without looking like some kind of hobo

1. This technique's most important part is preparing: always have a clean pair of leggings and a big sweater or some kind of other outfit that is comfortable and kinda good looking.
2. Wash your face with super cold water: it makes you look more fresher and awake.
3. If your hair is dirty use dry shampoo. Leave it applied on your hair for a while, then ''rub'' it little bit and brush off. Ponytails and braids are also super handy. (Actually the best way is to apply it before you go to sleep but we don't always know when we're going to need more sleep, huh?)
(4. Do a super quick base with concealer and cover stick)
5. Curl your lashes and apply mascara, it enlarges your eyes.

I hope that some of you find this at least a little helpful. I can't even say how many mornings- or days actually- this technique has saved.

My Back to school wishlist

 Back to school season is here and all the shops are full of school stuff and fall clothes. I've already done my school supplies shopping so now it's a perfect time to start looking for fall jackets, boots and other fall(ish) clothes!
After some online window shopping I  fell in love with these products:

This Peter Pan collar top from Forever 21

This _adorable_ knotted elephant T-shirt, also from forever 21. Some of you may have seen my instagram pic where I wear my favorite shorts, which have the elephant pattern <3

And what would be the fall without the new dress(es)? I'm a huge fan of skater dresses and paisley pattern so this one just caught my attention immediately when I was scrolling down the page. This cutie is  ASOS's Skater Dress in Paisley Burnout.

I think I really don't have to explain why I need these whale tights. I mean, look at them!

These buffalo boots are just perfect for fall, because at some point of fall I'm feeling a little depressed, sad and tired, but whenever I'm wearing shoes with even a little heel I feel hundred times better. And the best part is that because of the short shank these aren't going to cover the whale tights that I'm totally going to buy!

The last (but not least) product is this little oversized sweater with back buttoning. This would be perfect for running late mornings! Which happens to me too often...

I hope you all have a rainy (I love rain) fall! 

-Aino

Back to School: what's in my school bag/ mini haul

I might be super weird but I really like returning back to school. Not really because of the school but because of the back to school shopping and friends!
I have to be honest with you guys: I actually returned to school four days ago and instead of actually returning back I started my school year in absolutely new high school! In Finland the school system is kinda different including the fact that you don't have to buy your school stuff until you go to the high school in age of 16. Because of that this was the first year when I really had to buy all the stuff by myself. Inspired by all (very few) stuff I bought I decided to make a back to school post: What's in my school bag+mini haul!

 

So this bad boy here is my backpack: Red and white Fjällraven Kånken. It's not new but it's super practical and cute!

 

This is everything that is in my backpack on a typical schoolday. Usually there's also my mini laptop but I forgot to put it into this picture :d

 

These are my school books. On this period I study Finnish, English, Swedish, biology and math. I also have a couple IT, PE and student counseling classes.

 

These are my notebooks and folder. In the bigger notebook there's five sections for five different subjects. At first it was just a huge black notebook but I decorated it with these mustaches.

 

This is my calculator. I'm studying higher level math so we need this super big and complicated calculator. I really don't know (yet) how to use it so I'm keeping the instructions with me all the time.

 

This is my mini laptop and I absolutely love it! It's so little and cute! It's basicly my life, because all my pictures and short stories are in this little baby.

 

This is all the stuff you found in my pencil case. There are my favorite stabilos, some highlighters, mini stapler, scissors, tape, glue.... My favorite parts of this mess are Paper Mate's neon colored non-stop pencils. They are super easy and comfy to write with and colors are just a huge plus.

I hope you all have an awesome school year!

xxx Aino