2017-01-15

Crystal clear


Hello you,
Hope you are all doing great and that you're keeping warm or cool depending on where you live.
Where I live in northern Sweden it is cold (not very, but enough to not be able to photograph outdoors), and I'm keeping warm with blankets and hot cups of tea.




When I was a kid I loved rocks, stones and crystals of all kinds. I used to collect some and at times I would get them all out and arrange them in order of colour, just look at them and be joyful. The little things really make me happy, and I was like that as a child too. The littlest thing could amuse and preoccupy me.


Jeans: Forever 21 (old)
Lipstick: Bésame Cosmetics (here)

This lovely top from Book of Deer with a crystal print reminded me of my box of rocks, and I went searching for them in my old stuff, and to my surprise, my box was still there, with crystals and stones of different shapes, sizes and colours - all living in harmony. It made me happy.


This unique and dreamy top also makes me think of the 70's, and I imagined that it would be what I would wear on the cover of my soul-rock record. Arms outstretched above me, my curly mane billowing behind me, a cross between Freddie Mercury and Erykah Badu. Well, I sure wish anyway...


I think I'm going to go arrange my rocks now.
I hope you all have a fantastic week, take care of yourselves.


Much love,

22 comments:

  1. That top is so dreamy, absolutely adore the sleeves and print! It's been absolutely freezing in London too, we even got snow yesterday (albeit a small amount). Keep warm! <3

    Andini xx | Adventures of an Anglophile 

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    1. The sleeves are sooo awesome! Thank you!! <3
      Oh really, wow, snow! I can barely imagine a snowy London. You keep warm too darling!
      Much love

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  2. I love your top - it is so feminine. It is the sort I try to wear with my trousers to increase modesty!

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    1. Thank you! I agree, it's very dreamy, flowy and feminine. That's a good idea.
      Much love,
      Mona

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  3. I know others have said this...but those sleeves are a dream. They look so delicate and lovely. The outfit you put together is simple and perfect because it highlights your gorgeous top!

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    1. Haha yeah, but I agree with you. The sleeves are so awesome!
      Thank you beautiful lady.
      Much love,
      Mona

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  4. Such a fab top, yes love the top!! Your hair looks amazing too!! I hope you have a great week xx

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    1. The top is amazing, I love it too. Aww, thanks lovely. Thank you, and you too!
      Much love,
      Mona

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  5. What a fun top! Love the sleeves - very Stevie Nicks - and the pastel colors of the gems! This look rocks (hehe get it??)!!

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    1. Thanks! Yes! Stevie Nicks!!! XD LOL rocks indeed!! Thanks darling!
      Much love,
      Mona

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  6. Love you in the bell sleeves, lady! You look so happy in these pics too! Fun learning about your rock collection too ;) XO
    Lauren-Blair
    www.gracerock-kellyroll.com

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    1. Thank you beautiful! Haha, my rock collection rocks! ;D I'm glad you liked this post!
      Hope you have a great week.
      Much love,
      Mona

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  7. Ahhh! I had a box of rocks too! One of my favorite Christmas presents as a kid was getting one of those "Grow your own crystal" kits. I wish I would've kept my little box. This top is AMAZING! And I love all your photos of it! The crystals and the sleeves are too perfect.

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    1. Really!?! Cool!! We've got both the egypt-thing and the box of rocks-thing in common then!
      Ohhh I loved those grow your own crystal kits!!
      Aww, thank you so much darling.
      Much love,
      Mona

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  8. This top is so cute on you Mona especially with your stunning curls! I loved crystals too - I still do!
    Emma Xx
    www.emmaslookingglass.com

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    1. Thank you so much lovely Emma! Crystals are great!
      Much love,
      Mona

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  9. That top is amazing! I love how flowy the sleeves are. It's definitely reminiscent of the 70s. I'm so glad to hear that you found your box of stones and crystals from your childhood! When I was little I used to try to collect ants, but wasn't very successful. I'm still fascinated by them, and bees, too!

    xoxo
    Helene
    www.circleskirtsandpetticoats.wordpress.com

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    1. Isn't it!! I usually don't go for 70s fashion, but I couldn't resist this one.
      Ants cool! Yeah, harder to collect living things. The are very fascinating, I agree.
      Much love,
      Mona

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  10. Mona I not only adore you and your outfit, but also the spirit in these photographs! I used to collect crystals and 'precious'(using that term very loosely) stones too as a child, and would often be found mezmerized by the rocks section of museums! BoD never ceases to amaze me with her creations and this is no exception!

    Vintagonista|Sumeyye

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    1. Oh thank you Sumeyye!!
      Haha, it's something we have in common. I had precious stones that were worthless pebbles too.. haha
      Right, I agree. BOD is amazing!
      Much love,
      Mona

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  11. Such dreamy sleeves! So feminine and ethereal. I also loved collecting gem stones and rocks as a child, especially those gem stone bracelets! I still love collecting stones actually. I very rarely leave a beach without an interesting pebble or shell :)

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    1. I knooow. Thank you so much.
      Really, how nice. Stones are fun. I like stones too, I thought about starting my collection again. Cool!
      Much love,
      Mona

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