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Swarovski is the luxury brand name for the range of precision-cut lead crystal glass and related products produced by Swarovski AG of Wattens, Austria. My favourites are the "crystal-brids". I simply can´t help myself no to stare as one bewitched at these everytime I pass a Swarovski-boutique.


Photo: Swarovski

Banana, Honey and Yogurt Facial Mask.
This facial mask tastes as good as it works.

Avocado Facial Mask
This is one of those masks that leave your skin very soft to touch.
* 1/2 Avocado

Mash avocado and apply evenly to your face. Leave it on for 15-20 minutes. Rinse off with cool water or soft wash cloth.


Lemon Tomato Mask
Use this on oily skin. The acid in the tomato and lemon work on acne and blackheads.

Soothing Strawberry Scrub

Use this on normal or combination skin. The strawberry seeds exfloiate old skin while the yogurt sooths.

 
Peachy Facial Mask
Perfect for a summertime refreshing skin care day.

Try also facial masks from Nivea.
Or Neanae Red Ginseng Yellow Earth Facial Mask. A perfect gift set!

One of my friends, Sara and I took a bracing walk in our hometown in Sweden. As you can see it was sunny and warm...the summer is just around the corner even for Sweden.

* Avoid products that claim to "heal" split ends. They will only temporarily glue split ends together. They may help prevent messy hair, but they will cause more damage farther down the road.
* Protect your hair before swimming. Be sure to rinse and shampoo your hair as soon as possible after swimming.

* Many people don't realize just how fragile the ends of hair are. Being too rough with a brush or comb, or brushing or combing too often can damage your hair. If you have thicker hair you may need to use a pick or wide-toothed comb. Combs in general are more gentle and don´t forget: never over brush!!! Comb the hair gently. Start at the bottom and work your way up.

* Protect your hair from the Sun. Ultraviolet rays can be as damaging to your hair as your skin. Look for conditioners that contain sunscreen or mix sunscreen and conditioner together and leave that in your hair.
* Wash your hair properly. It is best to only wash the scalp hair and leave the length to hang down your back...the length should not be piled on top of your head. When you rinse the shampoo out of your hair, the shampoo will run down the length anyway, that is as much washing as the ends of your hair need!
* Conditioner should then be applied to the length to soak for a while before rinsing out. Hot water strips away moisture so rinse your hair with the coolest water you can stand.
* It´s best to let your hair air dry naturally.
This is want you´ll be needing:

Thank you Studio Laura in Ljubljana for these tips.
I and my hair will see you again next week :)

I came across these "ancient" photos from when my family and I were in the mountains in Slovenia (the Alps) a couple of years ago. I´m the type of girl who loves mountain climbing (my family and I go a few times every summer) not because of the walking itself but due to the view! But then again who doesn´t go mountain climbing/walking because of the view?

Saying these views are spectacular and astonishing would be an immense understatment!

Guess

Piran (Italian: Pirano) is a town and municipality in southwestern Slovenia on the Adriatic coast on the Gulf of Piran.
The Piran peninsula was incorporated into the Roman Empire in 178 and 177 B.C.
It is full of Italian charm. Venice is only 1.5hrs away, and the lights from Venice can be seen on a clear night. The whole town is one big attraction as this lazy fishing village has not changed much in 400 years. The cobble stone streets are so narrow that two people must walk single file.
Here`s where my grandmother and my mother were born and raised. They moved to Portoroz (the neighboor town) when my mother was ten years old.

• 1 1/2  cups  finely chopped fresh pineapple
• 9  tablespoons  chopped peeled ripe avocado
• 1/2  cup  finely chopped tomato
• 1/3  cup  chopped green onions
• 2  tablespoons  chopped fresh basil
• 2  teaspoons  fresh lemon juice
• 1  teaspoon  minced chipotle chile, canned in adobo sauce
• 1/2  teaspoon  sugar
• 1/2  teaspoon  salt, divided
• 30  large unpeeled shrimp (about 1 1/2 pounds)
• 1  tablespoon  dry sherry
• 1  tablespoon  low-sodium soy sauce
• 1/2  teaspoon  ground cumin
• 3  garlic cloves, minced
• 2  teaspoons  olive oil
• 6  lime wedges (optional)

Combine first 8 ingredients (through sugar) in a medium bowl; stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cover and chill.

Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact. Combine shrimp, sherry, and next 3 ingredients (through garlic) in a large zip-top plastic bag; seal and shake to coat shrimp. Marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes.

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Remove shrimp from bag; discard marinade. Add shrimp to pan; sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook 2 minutes on each side or until shrimp are done. Spoon 1/3 cup salsa into each of 6 martini glasses; place 5 shrimp on rim of each glass. Garnish each glass with a lime wedge, if desired.

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All you guys out there probably know every girl needs special attention once in a while...or make that everyday!
And even if you´re not a guy you can always give something special to your mum, sister or your best girlfriend for no special reason. This is what I´ll be giving my mum and my younger sister just because I love them so damn much!

Photo: Sodahead

Isn´t it just beautiful? Do you spot a little bit of the ocean? There´s supposed to be a special light here...but I didn´t notice anything different. Could it have been my sunglasses?
Skagen is considered the boundary between the Skagerrak (named after Skagen) and the Kattegat. At its very tip there is a sandy, shifting headland known as Grenen. Right here you can experience the sight of waves clashing together from each side of the tip.