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•  Avoiding overpacking and rolling with the punches
  I don’t consider myself extremely high-maintenance, but I do like to have options. Which is probably why I have a slight tendency to overpack, when I travel. And by “slight tendency” I mean that I usually bring enough extra clothing and accessories to open a pop-up shop. But this t...
  Thu, 23 May 2013 15:30:02
•  Event Alert: Women?s Expo
  There have been a lot of changes in Zurich since I first moved here in 1999, pregnant with my now-thirteen years old daughter Sarah: Zurich is more open and more fun to live in, and decidedly more expat-friendly; there are events, blogs, and even a magazine  geared towards expats and Zurich’s ...
  Wed, 15 May 2013 14:54:40
•  Budget-friendly spring fashion
  I’m almost afraid to say it for fear of jinxing it, but… IT’S SPRING! YAY! I’m so glad the sun has finally come out and I can leave the house without piling on layer over layer to brave the cold. Instead, I now cannot get enough of color, and lighter neutrals paired with some...
  Sat, 04 May 2013 16:48:15
•  Welcome new sponsor: Camille Lingerie.uk!
  If you have discussed blog-monetizing options with me in the past, you know how picky I am. I have always preferred honest sponsored posts to ads, because I share what I think about a specific product, rather than endorsing the whole brand (unless I love it all!) But probably due to the many less-th...
  Fri, 03 May 2013 06:16:44
•  Stamp of approval: the only hair-care product you really need (and a giveaway!)
  Before my recent cut while in Milan, I had been growing my hair out for the 2-3 years. Long hair is a lot of work. You have to find a way to keep the length and ends nourished without ending up with an oily scalp. And if you use hairdryers, curlers or flat irons on a [...]...
  Fri, 26 Apr 2013 22:31:22