Move Learn Eat

I truly believe that traveling the world is one of the most magical life changing experiences that you can do in your life. Not only do you constantly learn new things, meet new people and taste delicious and sometimes weird food, but it also helps to put things into perspective and makes you really think about who you are and who you want to become. I stumbled upon these mini videos by Rick Mereki created in 44 days in 11 countries and couldn´t help my travel bug buzzing in my ears. It´s good that I´m flying over to Italy today, otherwise I´d feel compelled to just buy a plane ticket somewhere, anywhere, right now. Traveling is a way of life. It´s not the question of money or connections, it´s about having a dream, an outlook on how you want to live your life and going for it. One of my best friends is leaving for an around the world tour with her boyfriend in just a few days and I´d like to dedicate this post to them. Sophie, I cannot wait to hear about your adventures and discover some new places through your eyes. I love you! ;) Have the trip of your life!

New In

Lately I've been really (really!) unmotivated to go to the gym, so I needed a little push which arrived in the form of this Breeze Comfort sports bra!  I have several similar tops from different brands, in different shapes, but this padded sports bra is definitely my new favorite! Thanks to its Ventipad technology it's more comfortable than anything I've ever worn in the gym before! I almost don't feel that I have it on, althought it still keeps everything firmly in place! ;) Can't wait to wear it for morning runs on the beach!

New Wet Paint nail glazes for fall. What I like most about them is that you can layer the different shades to achieve different colors and effects. Can't wait to play around with them! (I'm currently sporting the red "Fetish" both on my hands and toes! LOVE!!!) Don't these colors remind you of Twilight? ;)

This Theit beauty is finally mine! Cannot tell you how good it feels to bring my new Bossi bag to photoshoots instead of my ugly man-camera-bag! It fits my camera with a 50mm lens, my flash, an extra lens and my daily things like my wallett, phone, keys...etc in customizable padded compartments.

I confessed my love for Totally Rad products before, but their latest and greatest, RadLab just blows my mind! If you are a Photoshop user and you are looking for a quick way to enhance your pictures, use some awesome effects and actually see what you do before you do it, than Radlab is for YOU! It's supereasy to use, saves me a lot of time and my photos look better than ever! I'm looking forward to share some before and afters on En Route soon!

Fresh Faces GIVEAWAY

Following the fantastic feedback of my Fresh Faces Mineral Make Up review, we've decided to give you the chance to try out a whole lotta products for yourself as well! Yep! Giveaway time! Fresh Faces has offered a $100 gift card to one lucky G*D reader and that will get you a looot my friend. (Like everything I've showed you in my post! ;))

 To join the giveaway:

- please  follow Gypsy*Diaries on Bloglovin' (and/or GFC) if you haven't already

- visit the Fresh Faces website and let me know in the comments what product(s) are you the most excited to try! ;)

For Additional entries you could:  (please leave (a) separate comment(s) for each!)

- add Gypsy*Diaries to your blogroll
- like En Route Photography on Facebook 

- like Fresh Faces on Facebook
- follow me on Twitter 
- blog/tweet/post on facebook about the giveaway (+1 entry EACH)

You have until Sunday, August 6th 9pm CET to enter. The giveaway is open to Gypsy*Diaries readers worldwide and the winner will be announced on my twitter.

GOOD LUCK!

Think Pink!

Pink Dress - Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent, Wedges - Sonia Rykiel for H&M, Sunnies - Mango

We all know that I'm not the bravest when it comes to colors, but when I spotted this silk Cynthia Vincent beauty on the racks a few months ago, I just fell in love and couldn't say no. I've been waiting for the right occasion to pull it out and in the end I wore it for a date night with AC a few days ago. Can't believe that summer is soon coming to an end, in fact in Germany it seems like it already did. It's been raining a lot with temperatures falling to 15-16C... which is like a cool October! I'm glad that in a week I'll be in a much more summery area. Italy here I come!

 

Facelift

I woke up this morning with a burning desire to give Gypsy*Diaries a summer facelift (it must be the new month syndrome! ;)) I wanted something more clean and mature and with the new design I think I've accomplished just that, what do you think?

I'm still working on a few tweeks here and there, but I think the overall look is done for now. With a little creativity and a few hours on your hand you can totally change your blog's look and I promise it's easier than you'd think! ;) Who's ready for a face lift? ;)

P.S: Special thanks to Rosa & Carlotta from Illustrated Moodboard who made this illustration of me last year! It's a core part of my new blog identity. Love it! ;)