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Fashion Week – Day 2

Hola everyone.

And welcome back to the week of fashion. The time has come to talk about the second day of Fashion Week here in Berlin. And to be honest, it was probably one of the best days. Okay, actually the whole week was freaking amazing. It was one big awesome bundle of moments.

So anyway, on the second day I woke up and straight went to the first fair, called Ethical Fashion Show and Greenshowroom. You can all probably guess that it was dedicated to sustainable and ethical, fair produced fashion, that not just looks good but also is good for our beloved mother earth. Which is, at least I think so, pretty amazing. I did two interviews there with two awesome labels. The first one was called Bleed Clothing, a in Germany based label that produces vegan, fair, organic fashion, mostly outdoor and streetstyle focused. Honestly, I’ve never really paid attention to eco fashion, because most of the time you just see that it’s eco fashion. It just looks kinda boring, never quite the look I was heading for. But Bleed Clothing is something different, seriously. I did the interview with the founder and he showed me the upcoming collection and it featured a dark red blouse made of something called Tencel, which is a cellulose fibre made from eucalyptus, which they get from a company in Austria, which is so cool, thinking that I’m from Austria.

Anyway, since he showed me the blouse I can’t stop thinking about it and I’m more than glad that this kind of change is happening right now. A trend going from eco fashion that look like eco fashion to eco fashion that looks like something you bought from Topshop or Asos. And I think that’s plainly awesome.

The second interview I did this day was with another German label called HempAge, which – yes, you guessed it – produces fashion made of Hemp. So, they don’t smoke it but turn the plant into beautiful pieces of clothing. I talked to both the designer and the founder and it was really exciting for me how much into and how much they love doing what they do. And that made me really happy. To see how much the topic meant to them.

And after those two very cool interviews I chilled for a little bit and then went to another fair called Show and Order, which was specialized in feminine fashion. And to be honest, just looking at the entrance you could sense what it was all about. And the inside of the building was even better. It was what I would call a heaven made of pastel. Pastel pink signs and white-grey walls. Huuuuge chandeliers everywhere. Flowers right at the entrance. And one jewelry stand after another. To say it in short, it was magnificent. And while having late lunch and walking around and checking out the labels time just flew by. And suddenly evening had already come and it was time for me to go home.

Looking back I’m so freaking happy that I got the chance to meet those two labels personally and just spent a nice day strolling through the aisles and checking out the newest trends. It still makes me so happy to think about it and sensing how my life could be when I get older and fulfill my dream of becoming a fashion journalist. After this week I know that this is the right thing for me. I could and still can feel it.

So yeah, that was my second day at the Fashion Week in Berlin. As always, I put the best pictures of the day down below and also the links to the websites of the two labels I interviewed. If any of you have any questions or something like that, don’t hesitate to contact me. And until then, I hope you enjoyed this post and, as always, thanks for reading. x

Links:

Bleed Clothing – website

HempAge – website

Fashion Week – Day 1

Fashion Week – Day 1

Hola everyone.

Oh what a week it was. A week full of fashion, style, happiness, good looks and so much more. That’s right, it was fashion week.

And actually, so much happened throughout the past four days that I really had to plan how I’d give you guys all the infos. At the end I came to decision that I’ll just split it up on the days, so yeah, there will be three (with this one four) exclusively about the fashion week here in Berlin. Let’s start with day one.

So the first day was more like just really damn luck for me. Because the secretary at my internship place send me a mail that was actually meant for my boss but she thought it would be a better opportunity for me. It was an invitation for the yearly conference held by Zeitmagazin, a German magazine, and Vogue. You can probably guess what a big deal it was for me when I got the text. And even more when I got the mail that the people form the conference had reserved a ticket for me. Which is totally crazy, still. Mostly because so many exciting people were on the speakers list. For example, Christiane Arp, the chief-in-editor at the German Vogue. And you know what the Vogue means to me. It’s like the queen of the fashion magazines and like the biggest dream of mine.

Anyway, on the 16^th the time had finally had come. I made my way to the conference and was speechless the moment I got into the building. Beautiful people everywhere. Some of the coolest outfits I’ve ever seen. And they all looked to important. And the whole place was so gorgeous. To be honest, on the one side I loved it, but on the other side I was also intimidated as hell. I felt out of place. Thank god I had my camera with me, so I could hide behind my photography skills.

And then the conference started and god, it was so interesting. There were so many experts talking about one passion everyone in the room shared – fashion. One thing that I still have on my mind is probably the point about fast fashion and how today we just buy things and don’t really think about where they come from or if we REALLY want them anymore. And, like, it’s true. Like I learned there, according to studies 70 percent of all the girls on Instagram would be ashamed if they would be seen with the same outfit twice on the website. Like, how crazy is that? Don’t we all have something more important to worry about than wear the same outfit? I mean, lucky you if you don’t, but I think you get what I mean. Clothes are there to be loved. And yes, to be worn more than once. I know I also have a lot more clothes than I need, but not wanting to be seen with an outfit twice is a whole different level.

Livia Firth – yes, Colin Firth is her husband – said something at the conference that completely struck me. When she was young and she would see a dress or shoes or whatever she really wanted she had to save up for it and then buy it. In that way, she still remembers how much she loved that exact piece and where and when she bought it and how she stills wears the piece until today. And I think that’s what fashion is about. Seeing something, loving it with all you heart and wearing it until it falls apart. Of course that’s one extreme and the Instagram thing is another, but I think it’s important that we try to meet the middle of that. To buy clothes not just because the look is trending right now or because some else is wearing it too, but because we love them. I can actually take this as one of my late new year resolutions. To buy clothes I know I will wear and love.

Apart from that the conference was all about the future of fashion, the changes happening right now and about the aspect that fashion is everywhere. Fashion isn’t just clothing, it’s in the car we own, the furniture we have and the lifestyle we have. Fashion never ends.

I went out of the conference with so much new info and opened eyes. I had learned so much in those six hours and I took nothing of it for granted. Honestly, until today I still can’t believe I was there. So many cool people, so many interesting speakers, one even showed his cat over Skype (that was the funniest part of the conference, so cute) and for five minutes the whole room turned into a huge club when singer Alma made a little appearance and sang her new song “Colour my hair”. So overall, it was a freaking awesome afternoon and one I will never ever again, for sure. And I got an amaziiiiing tote bag that I will keep forever, I love it so much.

So yeah, there you go. That was the first day of fashion week. Already started up great and yeeees, there is so much more to come. Be prepared. Oh and don’t forget to check out the pictures, they are right down there. If any of you have questions or anything else, don’t hesitate to contact me. Oh and I’m really sorry for posting so late. And until then I hope you enjoyed this post and my pictures and, as always, thanks for reading. x

What is happening?

Hola everyone.

Soooo, first of all. Did you notice the change of the design? I know it’s not that much, just the colors and the fond but I really really like it. I think it’s simple and refreshing. Also, I love the colorful streets of Copenhagen, as you can see in the header. Oh and besides that, the blog domain is working and I couldn’t be happier. It’s so strange to have my own little website now, but the good kind of it.

Anyways, I’m really happy with everything and just wanted to inform you guys about the things I’m up to next week. So, as many of you probably know, I am attending the Berlin Fashion Week next week. And yes, that’s freaking unbelievable, I KNOW. And it’s already starting on Monday, with a conference by a magazine and – and now hold your horses – VOGUE. I am going crazy, not even kidding. The editor-in-chief of the german Vogue, Christiane Arp, will be there too. I seriously can’t believe this is happening. And I’m so excited. To be there. To see all of these cool people and journalists and designers. And to learn and experience what it feels like to work in this field, the field I want to call mine when I’m older. Holy moly.

Unfortunately I will have to come back from my fashion heaven on Friday again and I’m really sorry but this will be the first time you’ll hear something from me again from today on. I know, why the hell am I doing that? I know this is very exciting and not just for me, but the internet situation is really complicated here in Berlin for me and I won’t get back to my office before Friday so keeping you posted is close to be ing impossible. But please don’t loose all hope just now, because I will actually be posting stuff and keeping you guys updated on my Instagram page (link: instagram). Like post pictures of my outfits, which yes are very important. I’ve worked on them since I got the invitation. And tell you what is going on an post pics of the venues and of course the clothes there. And I know I sound like on of those internet people that are like “go do this, do that, subscribe to me, follow me”, but in all seriousness, I’d love to be able to tell you guys what’s going on and reach as much of you as I can.

So, there you have it. Actually, I just want to fully experience the next week, as much of it as I can. Because this is a huge thing for me, seriously. And I don’t know when I’ll be able to attend another Fashion Week again, so I want to enjoy it as much as I can. Just me and my camera. And a whole lot of other things that will be waiting there for me.

I really hope that you aren’t too mad at me, I’m really sorry. And I hope you still enjoyed this post. I’ll “see” you again next Friday. Thanks for being here. I wish you all an amazing weekend. And as always, thanks for reading. x

Ps: this is also my 100st post and I can’t believe it. This is so crazy. When I started this blog I didn’t know what would happen. Maybe I would stop enjoying this after like one month, but here we are, 100 postings later. I want to thank you guys for being here, reading my posts and giving me the chance to share all the things I love with the world. You are amazing. Thank you. And here’s to hundred more (and more and more and more and more…)

Winter Wonderland

Hola everyone.

So, it’s snowing. Finally. And I don’t know why, but this year I kind of really enjoy it when I’m outside and even in Berlin and not at home – usually I hate all the mud everywhere. And to be honest, when you look outside the window and the snowflakes are dancing around in the air, you just can’t help feeling a little romantic inside.

And because I thought that it was so beautiful outside, I wrapped myself up in huge amounts of clothing and went for a little adventure with my camera. And of course I had to show you my best snaps. So, here they are. Enjoy.

Also, I just got an upgrade for my blog, so this little space here is now called “thatlemonlife.blog” (as soon as the upgrade is finished in a few hours). I seriously have my own website now. How freaking cool is that? God, I’m so excited. Also, by doing that, I will now make some changes on the site, change the design and so on. I hope you’ll love it as much as me when it’s finished. That’s a new era guys, a new era.

Oh, and thanks for being here and reading my blog and paying attention to the little dreamer know as myself. I hope you all had a great start of this week and are feeling happy. I really hope you enjoy this post and my pictures. And as always, thanks for reading. x

My weekend with mum and Merry Christmas

Hola everyone.

Christmas is just around the corner. Can you believe it? Because I certainly can’t, to be honest. The days just went by so quickly, it’s crazy. And as I told you last week, I still have one thing to do – tell you about my weekend with mum here in Berlin when she visited me.

First of all I have to say that it was really really amazing. I loved spending time with her, it was like a small holiday. So what did we do? On the first evening we just spent some quality time at home. Actually I picked her up from the airport when she got here in the evening. And then we just got home in my apartment and chatted. The next day, after work, we went to have dinner in a vietnamese restaurant, which was freaking amazing. And then we visited my favorite place in the city, a huge book – and a lot of other stuff – store. Until midnight and I’m not even kidding. And yes, people seriously still buy books on a Friday night.

On Saturday we went a little shopping and then went to the cinema to see the oh so beautiful movie “About Ray”, which I already told you about in my last post. What a great movie, holy moly. And then we just strolled around in town, visited a supercute cat café and again went for dinner – Mexican this time. Oh and then we walked to a really nice christmas market where I drank probably the best punch (the christmasy beverage, not what you are thinking) I’ve ever had.

And then the last day had already come. So we tried to make the most of it and went for a little brunch and then visited the famous flea market at the mauerpark. If any of you guys ever get the chance to go to Berlin, please please please visit this market. It’s like most Berlin thing you’ll see. For real. And then it was already time to bring my mum back to the airport.

So yeah, that was our weekend. Doesn’t sound like much, but it was really packed and really awesome. I loved every single moment.

Guys, I’d still like to talk about some other stuff. I know you’ve all probably heard about the terrorist attack here in Berlin. And yes, I’m alright. Actually before my dad had called me, I didn’t even know anything about it. After all those nice days with mum that really brought me back to earth, right to the ground. I was extremely shocked. I mean, terror isn’t something new, not this year (2016, we really need to talk). But being in like the same city, just a few miles away from the place of the attack is different. Too different for me to process it completely. I’m extremely sad for all the people who were affected by the attack and can just hope that next year will be better. I mean, we are all humans, we live on such a beautiful planet, why can’t we all just live in peace?

But christmas is coming, so let’s concentrate on the nice things, right? Anyways, I just wanted to thank you guys for being here and for reading my blog. You make me so happy, every single day of my life. I started this blog because I wanted to try it. I was curious. And I liked the idea of sharing the things I love and happiness with the world, with all of you. And I’ve loved it ever since. More and more every day. And let me tell you, 2017 is going to be a good year, a big one. I have a lot of things planned, a lot of them are just about to happen, so stay tuned. I hope you’re as excited as me. And until then, I wish you all the most amazing christmas and a beautiful time with your loved ones. Oh and if you want to, I’d be really excited to hear what you are all doing this christmas. I’m actually flying home today and I’m soooo excited, oh my god. So, I’ll “see” you all next week. Happy holidays and merry christmas. And as always, thanks for reading. x hohoho

Ps: Snow is actually falling on my blog, how freaking cute is that? Oh my god

About Ray

Hola everyone.

I know it’s late. Very late, to be honest. But I didn’t have any time to write today, it was horrible. And after work I had to go christmas presents shopping and then I had to make myself some food and now I’m here. Anyways, I just wanna apologize for being so late.

I know you all probably expect a post about my weekend with my mum, but I thought I’d postpone that to Friday and tell you about a certain part of our time. To be exact, the day we went to the cinema and watched one of the most special and beautiful movies I’ve ever seen. And as you can all see at the title, I’m talking about the masterpiece “About Ray”.

Let me first tell you what the movie is all about. About Ray is about a girl or boy, who feels like she’s / he’s born in the wrong body. Since she was just four years old, Ramona felt like something about her just didn’t feel right. Fast forward to Ray, now 16 years old and desperate to start the gender transition. But exactly that, his age, is the problem. It means that he needs his family to be okay with loosing their daughter/granddaughter. Not to mention that his grandma still thinks that Ray should just be gay.

I guess you guys can already sense the drama and all the emotions. And I can tell you, there A LOT of emotions. Beginning with Ray, who just wants a normal life, a normal family. Then his mother, who never thought that she would loose Ramona so fast. And Rays grandma Dodo and her girlfriend Honey, who even live all under one roof. Oh and let’s not forget his dad, who left when he was just a little baby and now has to sign one of the most important papers of Rays life.

If you’re asking yourself, yes, I cried. Many times. And I had to stop myself, for real. The movie gave me such an urge to fully cry, the loud, sobbing, heartbreaking type of cry. And I think mum did too.

Apart from the unique and amazing story, the movie is turned into something perfect by the fascinating camera work – it’s actually more like some kind of art, so damn amazing – and of course the breathtaking actors. Elle Fanning is so real in her role as Ray and Naomi Watts as the mother is just mind-blowing. Mum said that she could really feel how hard she tried to let her daughter go and welcome her son. It was kinda heartbreaking, to be honest. Because of both sides, Rays and his mums. Oh and probably too because I watched it with my mum and this movie is all about mothers and daughters/sons.

I asked my mum later on if she would accept it if I told her that I felt like I lived a lie and wanted to change my gender completely. She said yes. And I am thankful for that. Because it is for sure a hard thing to say, even if it’s just hypothetically.

All in all, the movie About Ray was everything I expected it to be and so much more. I loved every second of it, even when it broke my heart. I think that’s the kind of story and movie everyone should get to know and see. Because it’s such an important and recent topic. So guys, I can really just recommend this movie to all of you. If you have the chance, please go and watch it. Please. And if any of you have seen it, what do you think about it? Did you like it as much as me? Tell me. And until then, sorry again for being so late, I hope you still enjoyed this post and, as always, thanks for reading. x