review: PURA VIDA BRACELETS

Hey, sweeties!

Today I wanna talk to you about a brand called:

It is kind of a special bracelet/jewellery brand established in 2010 and every bracelet purchased helps provide full-time jobs for local artisans in Costa Rica.
The brand was founded by the two Southern California friends Griffin Thall and Paul Goodman. During a visit to a small community in Costa Rica, they crossed paths with two men named Jorge and Joaquin who were peddling bracelets on the street. The colorful bracelets were handmade in a simple way that seemed to capture the essence of their journey. Soon after Thall and Goodman returned to the States their friendship to Jorge and Joaquin blossomed into a full-fledged business relationship.
The phrase “Pura Vida” (pu·ra vi·da) means "pure life" in Spanish. The pura vida lifestyle is embodied by the enjoyment of a life lived slowly, the celebration of good fortune, and the refusal to take anything for granted. It's about being free and living life to the fullest.

Their Charity Collection was created to give back to charities all over the world through the sale of individual charity bracelets. In 2013 we were able to donate over $140,000 to 190+ charity organizations and the brand has only grown since then.  From the protection of our ocean habitats to cancer research, this wonderful company tries to support as many causes and organizations as possible.

instagram.com/howepuravida

instagram.com/jewelboxno

I ordered my first pack of bracelets in January 2015 as a late Christmas present to myself and they arrived  surprisingly quick at my place (eventhough the shipping was just 10$!!).
The moment I opened the parcel was a good one, I was sitting on my sofa with a glass of red
wine.
Anyway, the quality of the bracelets is wonderful, like they look exactly like on the photos
on their homepage and each bracelet string is covered with a "plastic", a little bit sticky,
jacket to protect the bracelets from water, dirt etc.
I could leave them on 24/7 and they would still look beautiful after years.
As many of you may know, I work as a nurse, so I have to take the bracelets off whenever I go
to work, which brings me to another positive point of Pura Vida Bracelets. They have a special
clasp/ fastener (no knot needed), which allows you to take them off anytime and also
allows you to vary the different bracelet depending on mood and what you wanna represent.

I am so happy about the existence of this brand, I love wearing bracelets and I was so unhappy
when I had to take them all off when I started working, so having found this brand is my inner
14-year old screaming with joy and me wearing the bracelets with a huge smile on my face.

For more information, check out the brands homepage:
http://puravidabracelets.com/
or their instagram page: 
https://instagram.com/puravidabracelets/

Lots of love, Eva

Man Overboard concert -- Outfit Post

 Hey, sweeties!

Just a small outfit post for now, but I am writing a big product review post for you, guys. I hope it will
be up tomorrow throughout the day!
As many of you may have realized over the years, I am a massive fan of music and go to every concert possible.
Tonight I am going to a concert of a band called "Man Overboard" and the concert is  in a small, really tiny venue called "B72" and so I am superstoked.
There will definitely be a few bruises on my skin tomorrow Moring.

What I am wearing:

• black, studded jean vest by Forever21
• a flowery muscle tank which is band merch of a band called OF MICE & MEN
• black shorts by Forever21
• light tights by Calzedonia
• all-black Vans sneakers by Vans

Also, I am just bringing a light black cardigan with me, because the weather is supposed to stay at a max.
of 17°C this night and after all the jumping and dancing around at the concert I don't think I will feel cold.
I will be buzzing and feel warm from within, HA.

I wish all of you a wonderful evening, day, night (whatever time it is in your country) and enjoy
yourself!
xoxo Eva

Scrubbing The Day Away/ Product Review

Hey, sweeties!

Today I am going to write a little review about my favourite Peelings/Body Scrubs.
I love taking care of my body and skin. When I was younger, around 10 years old, I suffered from a slight case of atopic eczema, especially at the start of winter (when the season of the heater started) and actually also when at the start of spring, when the weather started to get warmer and I started sweating. It all ended through puberty and I am more than happy about it, I hated the rough skin on my elbows and knees back then.
Now I really take care of my skin. I use body lotion, either the typical one from Nivea or „The New Charity Pot“ by Lush Cosmetics, every day after showering. I lotion my face two times a day and my knees/elbows, when it feels necessary, in between. Also, I work as a nurse, which means, putting disinfectant probably more than hundred times in one shift on my hands. Of course that makes my hands super dry and the skin hates all the alcohol in the disinfectant. This is why I especially use hand lotion every few hours, to keep the skin on my hand hydrated.
I am really obsessed with having soft skin, probably because I got many compliments when I was 14, 15 years old about the softness of the skin of my arms and hands. Also, I am really lucky when it comes to the skin in my face. I just have minimal problems with the skin in my face, like black dots and a pimple every now and then and I suffer from terrible big pores, but other than that I am very lucky. My skin care is another topic that I might talk about in the future.

Today I am going to introduce you to my three favourite body peelings/ body scrubs. I tried A LOT in the past, often the small free samples I got, but the three following crossed my path and they are too good to not talk about them.

1. „MY body Meersalzpeeling Aroma Spa“ by Bipa (www.bipa.at)

I have to say that this peeling was one of the first peelings I’ve ever tried and I still love it. They sold it in a little different variation when I first tried it, with less essential oils in it, it was mostly pure salt back then, but I am not angry, about this change. This little magic pot is filled with the essential oils of menthol, rosemary, eucalyptus, and gives you an intense warming feeling and an aroma sensation. It removes death skin cells and encourages the blood flow. Native, essential oils leave your skin feeling soft and glowing.
It’s a really good cheap alternative, if you want to peel your skin, but don’t have super much money on the side. It just doesn’t nourish your skin that much, which left me searching for alternatives, because I got sick of lotioning my skin after doing a spa peeling, the whole essential oils plus lotion left my skin little bit oily afterwards, but without the lotion the skin somehow seemed dry and not nice the next day.
It is a good cheap alternative, but if I should recommend something, you should spend a little more money on one that leaves your skin and you happy. € 3.99

2. „You Snap The Whip“ Body Butter by Lush Cosmetics (www.lush.at)

I tried this body butter the first time as a free sample when I bought my „Charity Pot“ one time. I tried it at home right away and fell in love.
This piece of art is sold as a body butter, but it is more like a peeling to the skin, a bar of charcoal and pumice filled with sweet-scented oils and luxurious butters. It srubs away any layers of death skin, while cocoa butter and macadamia nut oil nourishes the skin. Also it contains Cassis and the fruity smell of it reminds me of blueberries and I’m addicted to blueberries, that’s why I think I fell in love with it in first place, also because it nourishes the skin and leaves me smelling like blueberries!
On a negative note, it leaves your shower/bath tube super dirty, but with a little bit of water it washes off the remaining pieces of the butter pretty easy, but it leaves the shower very slippery, which makes it overall an dangerous experience.
What I simply love about Lush Cosmetics is that they don’t test on animals and all their products smell heavenly and I think they sell their stuff for a solid price (one bar lasts around 6 showers). € 10.95

3. „Original Coffee Scrub“ by frank (www.frankbody.com)

 

One fact before I start talking about this scrub is that I have an unhealthy obsession with coffee, I drink at least 3-4 mugs of the black gold every day. There is nothing better in the morning than the aroma of fresh brewed coffee in the air, which brings me tot he most amazing body scrub I’ve ever tried and smelled.

The scrubs by Frank Body are made for everyone who likes or loves coffee or more the smell of it! When you open the bag fort he first time a big wave of coffee hits your nose.

I bought the „Original Coffee Scrub“, which is a special blend of coffee beans mixed with brown sugar and sea salt that peels off any death skin cells and moisturises and tones the skin with cold pressed sweet almond oil and uses vitamins & minerals to work its wonders. And it leaves you smelling good with a little essence of orange. This scrub targets dry skin, cellulite, stretch marks, psoriasis, varicose veins, eczema and acne.
Some of you might know that I lost a lot of weight last year (25kg/ 56lb) and my skin really took it good fort he most part, but I can’t blame it for the stretch marks I have. Also I had an operation and i fit does all these things, it might leave the scars a little lighter, we’ll see.
Frank is an Australian company, the products are vegan and not tested on animals. There are different kind of scrubs the company sells, if you wanna know more about each scrub head over to their website and read through the describtions, for me the original version oft he scrub seemed to be the most fitting one.
My experience so far (because that’s the peeling/scrub I use at the moment) is a very positive one!! I love the smell oft he scrub so much, my whole bathroom smelled like coffee and I love that I can also use it on the face. I put it on my hands while putting it on my body and washed my hands afterwards, the skin even after that few minutes was so soft and smelled nice. After the prescribed 10 minutes I washed it off and, oh my God, my skin felt amazing! It was so soft (actually for 2-3 days!) and smelled fantastic.
You can feel the oils on the skin, but I had no problems with putting on tights right after the srub.
Of all the peelings I tested, this one ist he one I would ALWAYS and forever recommend.
Do yourself a favour and try this one. 

Oh, and they ship for free, so there is no excuse not to buy it. € 11.00

Now, it’s time to follow my lead and get dirty in the shower and make your skin and you happy!
xoxo, Eva 

Berlin Fashion Week F/W 2015

Hey sweeties!

After an exhausting 12.5 hour working day at the ward I work at, I feel super tired. BUT nothing will stop me to check out what happened on the first day of the MBFW in Berlin that started today.

 My favourites of Day 1 - 19.01.2015:
Pearly Wong - Runway
Laurél - Runway
Augustin Teboul - Kronprinzenpalais
Honestly, I just checked a few minutes of each show out and the labels I named above looked beautiful and absolutely killed it, I can't wait to share a few pieces of their A/W lines with you later this week.

Anyway, I can't wait for the next few days and I'm really stocked what the other designers got in their pockets for us.
xoxo Eva

Collding Stars, Part II

Hey, sweeties! :)

As I told you in my last post I attended a local band contest, basically to support "Colliding Stars".
Unfortunately they lost and didn't get into the next round. I still have a lot of things to say about
them.
First of all, they took my criticism from last time to heart and got sooo much better. Holy crap, I wanna give
them a pat on the back for it! The first thing I criticized last time was the lack of eye contact with the crowd - this time they all tried really hard and succeeded, Danny just lost the eye contact when they performed the two new songs, but I wanna really point out here that David, who plays bass, always kept eye contact and his eyes were wandering through the crowd constantly, which was amazing.
Also, last time I couldn't really understand the lyrics....and this is what makes me check out a band later, when I hear one line that really stays with me the whole night. Anyway, this time Danny did so much better, his voice was clear at all times and I almost understood every word he was singing.
I really don't know what happened with Dannys voice since last September, but I absolutely love it!! His voice now got kind of rougher, but it really fits him and I have to say that it makes the songs much more interesting.
Of course there are always things lacking and as I already said in my last post, no musician is perfect. But I have to say that the drummer, Simon, kind of lacked in enthusiasm. I have drummers like Travis Barker of Blink-182 in mind here, killing it....he just seemed too concentrated and seemed to lack fun. Maybe I am wrong and I really hope that I am wrong, because fun is what it is about in the end. Another thing what was a pain in my eye that they didn't really run around or jump around on stage...I mean, it was MUCH BETTER than in September, they were at least moving around a little bit this time, still they could do so much more, because there are super long parts in the songs where no lyric is sung, so they could easily go crazy on stage.
This time they played two new songs and I always forget the names of new songs, when I don't have them written up and I am so sorry about it. But the second new song they played (the name of it has something to do with a hotel in Ireland, I think?) reminded me a lot of "Lost In Stereo" by my favourite band All Time Low, especially the opening riff of the song. It was definitely my highlight of the night.

Later me and Laura (a close friend of mine who went with me to the concert) had a really nice talk with Danny and he told us that he wrote the lyrics for their first EP when he was around 13 years old. Can you believe that?! How amazing is that?!! I can't remember what I was thinking with thirteen, but I guess it wasn't anything lyrically or emotionally deep or good. Also he told us that he doesn't like their EP as much as he did at the start, because he's thinking different of things now than he did with thirteen, obviously. But that's what I was gonna say to him anyway, that they should re-do their EP, because Dannys voice changed so much (to the better) that he now sounds completely different than he did back then.
I really can't wait for the new songs to be recorded and published, because they will bring Colliding Stars to a new level.
Which brings me to a very sad fact....they might have to change their band name...you might think now "What is happening?" and honestly me and Laura felt the same, when we heard it. Ok, there is a story behind it. Gary (I don't know if this is how his name is written), a band member, left the band....or they kicked him out...I guess both is true and he now says that they can't keep the name "Colliding Stars", because he (Gary) was involved in the project "Colliding Stars" from the start and he doesn't want them to keep performing with that name.
All I can say is...that this is a big piece of CRAP!!!!!! A band that is already known, a little bit, under a name should never EVER (excuse all the capital letters) change their band name!!!!
GARY, SUCK IT UP and let it go! You are no part of "Colliding Stars" anymore, so shut up!
To the rest of the band, if you're reading this, please stick to your band name! To me personally it is a wonderful band name, a special one and I think it really suits you guys - don't change it at all!!

Alright, this is it. My gossip about a local concert and OMG can you believe that the Fashion Week in Berlin starts tomorrow?!! I feel so stressed. So much blogging to do now, haha
xoxo Eva

Local Band/ Colliding Stars

Hey, sweeties!

Today I really wanna talk to you about a band called "Colliding Stars".
Well...as you might know, I am all about the music scene and supporting local bands.
It all started when I was 15 years or something like that. I love exploring the music scene and finding
new music, even better when the band plays anything in the Alternative Rock or Pop Punk/ Punk Rock
genre.
But who are Collding Stars?
They are three young musicians basically from the suburbs of the capital of Austria/Europe.
Formed in 2013, they released their first EP 'Open The Sky' - it reached 1# on the Austrian iTunes Rock Album Charts on the first day and 25# in the overall Album Charts. Which is freakin' amazing for a 
little band. They say that Biffy Clyro, Foo Fighters, Billy Talent and Bad Suns are their influences (https://www.facebook.com/Collidingstarsband). In my opinion, they really remind me of 
All Time Low in a cute way. They try really hard and in my opinion they still have a lot to learn, many
concerts to play until they are anywhere near their heroes. But before you're telling me that I should stop talking just negative things...there are many positive ones; all of them can play their instruments actually really good, they know what they are doing. Also, Danny, the lead singer, has a very special singing voice.
I don't think you've ever heard a voice like that. It took me some time to really get used to it...and at first to be honest I thought it was horrible, but then I realised that every note, every line in the song is so much
on point and that he has actually a great voice.
Which brings me to the fact that after the first time I've seen them live a few negative things about them acting on stage stung in my eye and I couldn't do anything else that writing them what they could improve.
There is always things to improve, I don't think any musician is perfect. They all fuck-up,
they all play wrong chords or forget their own lyrics. But hey, that's human...and I rather watch a band
play their own instruments and sing the songs they wrote themselves, that a band that was formed by a music management just for commercial purposes.
You can check them out here:

https://twitter.com/CollidingStars

https://www.youtube.com/CollidingStarsMusic 

http://instagram.com/collidingstarsofficial

I will go to one of their concerts tonight, it's a band contest and I'm rather excited. I really hope that they took just one thing I told them to heart and try to do it like I told them. I know what I'm talking about...eventhough it might seem a little weird. But I had enough contact and interaction with musicians to know what it is all about.

Hope you're all having a wonderful day/evening!

xoxo Eva

Welcome to my YouTube channel!

Hey, sweeties! 

Yes, it is true! I made my own YouTube Channel, also I made my first video, which is kind of a warm welcome to my life.
It was a hard decision to start a YouTube channel. Why? Because I am really insecure when it comes to myself in videos. I don't mind sitting here behind the screen talking/writing about what is going on, but when I know that I don't know how many of you are watching me...it just makes me wanna hide in a corner.
Anyway, please check it out: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC51KaUroZR7LRnCarXOxADg
I would love to hear how you guys like it! Comment, like, do whatever you think is necessary.


xoxo Eva

Sale/ Winter 2k15

Hey, sweeties!

I wanna add quickly here, how massive the SALE this season is. The labels are throwing some good stuff
right into our faces and we would be dumb if we wouldn't take an opportunity like that. This time (and that is new) I tried to find just a few of the best sale objects in my eyes from all different price categories; there is not just the "normal" stuff from Zara etc., this time you'll also find my favourites by more expensive designers, f.e. Nanette Lepore. I hope you like this small change, I really like it. Small reminder, there is SO MUCH MORE hidden in between rubbish and trashy stuff they sell us. Happy Shopping!!

xoxo, Eva 


Pleated Mini Skirt by Forever21, found on: http://www.forever21.com/EU

$ 23.00 (such a good deal, it doesn't need a sale)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Shirt with a crossed back by Zara, found on: http://www.zara.com

$35.50 $23.60

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wool Coat by MANGO, found on: http://shop.mango.com

 

$82.79 $59,13

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TIP-OFF PANT by Nanette Lepore, found on: http://www.nanettelepore.com/sale

 $298.00 $149.00

 

 

 

 

 

  Quilted Eyelets Small Nomad by Marc Jacobs, found on: http://www.marcjacobs.com

 

$1,495.00 $897.00

Hello, 2k15! Hello, upcoming Fashion Week!

Hey, sweeties!

I know it has been a while since I last blogged and I am so sorry that I was M.I.A. for so long!! But...
THE STREET STYLE GIRL IS BACK!!
Maybe you're interested in my personal life, maybe not, BUT life wasn't easy...but I guess that's just how it is. Life is not meant to be easy. Also, if I were honest, I would be completely bored if life kept running smoothly all the time.
Anyways, I am back for more. It is less than a week to the Mercedes Benz FASHION WEEK in Berlin and I couldn't be more excited. I am so stocked for what is in for this fall. Keep expecting for a few inside scoops on the fashion week and as you already know, my favourites of the shows. Maybe I'll find out some gossip...all I can say is, look at the front row and you know what is up.
By looking at the front row you know what is happening with a label, who is sitting there and for what purpose? I still remember the year when fashion blogger were sitting in front rows, bless them, but I doubt any of them could afford a proper dress from a good designer. I want to see the A-celebrities in the front rows, no B- or C-celebrities. But let's be honest... the financial crisis hits us all and some labels seem not to be able anymore to afford a good walking advertisement.
So, enough punches were made here, you'll hear from me.

xoxo, Eva

P.s. Also, I decided to keep on blogging in English, because the majority of my readers on here is not from German speaking countries and I expect everyone that is from Germany or Austria to know so much English to understand what I am talking about, love you all...really.

Beautyflohmarkt Wien

Hey, sweeties!
Living in Vienna, in the capital of my home country, brings a lot of opportunities to me. One of them is
the so called "Beautyflohmarkt Wien", a second-hand market that was created by three bloggers and takes place twice a year. Well, basically it is a couple of bloggers (and a few private people) selling stuff, they don't use anymore (including designer stuff from Chanel and so on), to people for pretty good prices. The idea is great and I knew a few bloggers that sold stuff there from instagram. The idea was good and the thing had over 2k confirmations on facebook. I went there for the first time....and was disappointed. You can't even say that I've been there, 'cause when I got to the store where it took place, a police guy (which was the nastiest person ever) told me that the BMFW was over. I was confused and asked someone else at the door and they told me that due to technical circumstances they had to stop the thing around 2 hours after starting it. Well, and that was it. Two sweet ladies sold me and Julia (a girl I met there and became friends with) some of their stuff and I bought a great Chanel lipgloss. Until now, which is 3 days later I am still waiting for an official statement that told me what happened, there is one on the BFMW facebook page but it is basically just blabla. I know from hearing around and talking to a few people that people who lived around the store called the police, they checked all the papers and found out that the authorization was expired. Well, this was the 6th time this event took place, so I am not afraid to say that this is not supposed to happen. But there is always something good coming out of bad situations.
I met Julia, a really really sweet girl and became friends with her like I have written earlier and she asked me if I wanted to get lunch with her. And I had the best French food ever. I was never a fan of French things at all, but the food and atmosphere there, made me think. The restaurant is called "Le Bol" and you find it at Neuer Markt 14, Vienna/AT. If you're in Vienna, this is a definite hot-spot to go for a delicious salad and good self-made mint lemonade. The gâteau cake is to die for!!

xoxo Eva


Hallo ihr Süßen!
Ich war gerade zu faul das ganze nochmal auf Deutsch zu schreiben, haha Ich hoffe ihr versteht alles, vielleicht schreibe ich die deutsche Version noch morgen oder so ;-)
xoxo Eva

My Life Is A Rollercoaster Ride

Hallo ihr Süßen,

in meinem Leben geht es drunter und drüber. Vor 6 Wochen bin ich kurzfristig operiert worden und
war deshalb im Krankenhaus und dann bin ich nur auf dem Sofa gelegen und hab im wahrsten Sinne
des Wortes Däumchen gedreht.
Ich arbeite seit 1 Monat auf meiner ersten richtigen Arbeitsstelle und es ist so perfekt. Ein Traum, der wahr wurde. Weiters lebe ich seit 2 Wochen in meiner ersten eigenen Wohnung, so spannend.
Letzte Woche war ich spontan tättoowieren (ist nun schon Tattoo Nr. 6 und wirklich das letzte Tattoo
jetzt!)
Heute war ich wieder einmal shoppen bei FOREVER 21 und hab viele tolle Sachen ergattert und
bin zur Erkenntnis gekommen, dass ich diesen Winter nicht ohne Nieten leben kann!
Und gestern habe ich mir vor dem Nachtdienst spontan die Haar gefärbt. Seit ca. 1 Jahr wollte
ich schon den Ombré Look haben, hatte aber nie das Geld und die Zeit dazu. Naja, gestern
ist es dann passiert und ich bin so stolz auf mich! Es ist unglaublich gut geworden und ich fühle
mich so gut damit. Obwohl ich mich schon fast ein bisschen sehr edgy und grunge damit fühle,
aber egal.
Also, ich hab euch denke ich icht zu viel versprochen - mein Leben ist derzeit chaotisch, bunt, aber
unglaublich spannend.

xoxo Eva

Hey, sweeties!

My life is a rollercoaster ride at the moment. 6 weeks ago I had to undergo an operation and was in
hospital because of that and after it I was just on the couch for around ages and didn't do anything
at all, haha
Since 1 month I have my first real job and it truly is a dream coming true. I love it, it's so perfect.
Ok, since two weeks I'm happily living in my first own flat, an adventure.
And last week I spontaneously went to a tattoo artist and got my 6th tattoo - it's going to be the
last one.
Today I have been shopping at FOREVER 21 and bought so many sweet things and I realized that
I can't live without studs this season!
And yesterday I spontaneously dyed my hair. For 1 year I wanted to have the ombré look myself, but
never had time or money to do it. So yesterday I did it and I'm so proud of myself. It looks incredibly
good and I feel so happy. Eventhough I look a bit very edgy and feel grunge, but who cares.
So, I think I didn't promise to much - my life is very chaotich, colorful, but so thrilling at the moment.

xoxo Eva

ALL TIME LOW tattoo!! <3

fall favourites

Hey, sweeties!

Today I'm going to post you my favourite four fall outfits. Like I said in my previous post, I am going to start my Job in November, which means until then I am in 'recycling'-mode aka searching through my whole closet what surprises I can find. And, I was really surprised, I found a few things I had completely forgotten about, things I haven't worn for a year. So, it's time to bring out all the lovely stuff and Show you that it is possible to look 'up-to-date' without buying new clothes all the time!

xoxo eva


Hey, ihr Süßen!

Heute werde ich meine vier Lieblings-Herbst-Outfits posten! Wie ich schon in meinem letzten Post gesagt habe, werde ich erst im November meinen Job starten und somit bin ich derzeit im 'Recycling'-Modus, was bedeutet, dass ich meinen Kleiderschrank nach Überraschungen durchgesucht habe. Und, ich war wirklich überrascht...ich hab ein paar Dinge gefunden, die ich komplett vergessen habe, Dinge, die ich bestimmt ein Jahr nicht mehr getragen habe!
Also, ist es Zeit all diese netten Sachen rauszuholen, abzustauben und euch zu zeigen, dass es möglich ist, auch 'up-to-date' auszusehen, ohne sich ständig neue Klamotten zu kaufen.

xoxo Eva

Nr. 1:

Nr. 2:

Nr. 3:

Nr. 4:

Oh, and for more ideas jump over to:
- http://forunicorns.blogspot.de/
- http://nicoleloher.com/
- http://lisaruocco.buzznet.com/photos/fashion101summertofa/

Churidar vs. Sari - A Merrytale about Indian Clothing

Hey sweeties,
Today I wanna tell you some things about the traditional, typical clothing of women here in the southern part of India. Of course, in big cities like Mumbai and Delhi women are dressing VERY western (actually too a little bit too much), but here on the countryside, where except 3 other volunteer girls and me are no other 'tourists', women and girls are still dressing veeeeery traditional. So, girls wear a Churidar (just for special occasions and events they wear Sari) and women almost always wear Sari....that's how the people here want it to be, that's the tradition, that's how they did it for hundreds of years.
A Churidar is a set consisting of long cotton pants, long cotton blouse and a scarf that is used to cover the breast (300 - 1000 Rs.). Supersuper comfortable and although you are wearing long pants it is very cool even when it has 40 degrees outside!!
A Sari is consisting of an underskirt, a blouse and a 9m x 1,5m long piece of cloth that is beautifully and artfully wrapped around the body (800 Rs. up to 10.000 Rs.!!). I still have no idea how it really works. BUT I bought a Sari a few days ago and gonna upload a photo on here if I wore it for the first time....because it is tradition here to own a Sari and the people go mental and are so happy if a foreigner wears one. With 40 degrees outside a Sari is impossible to wear and so uncomfortable and I always live with the fear that the parts fall down and I am naked, because it is just draped around the body and not really fixed.
As I wrote last time the most important thing is to cover the breast area. And as soon as the start of the breast can be seen on a young girl she has to wear a scarf, no matter if she wants to or not.
On the 19th June me and 3 other volunteer girls are allowed to go with the founders of the Ashram to a REAL Indian wedding!! I'm gonna wear my Sari there for the first time AND it will be the first wedding I ever attend. That's so exciting! It is the wedding of the daughter of a hospital owner, so I expect it to be very expensive, colourful and breathtakingly unique! So looking forward to that....I am already counting the days!
xoxo Eva

Hallo ihr Suessen,
Heute moechte ich euch etwas ueber die typische, traditionelle Kleidung der Frauen hier im Sueden von Indien erzaehlen. Natuerlich, in den Grossstaedten ziehen sich Frauen wirklich sehr westlich an, aber hier am Lande (wo ausser mir und anderen 3 Voluntaerinnen keinen anderen 'Touristen' sind) kleiden sich die Frauen  und Maedchen noch seeeeehr traditionell. Also, es ist so, dass junge Maedchen nur Churida anziehen (ausser bei besonderen Veranstaltungen, da ziehen auch Maedchen einen Sari an)  und Frauen eigentlich immer Sari....so wollen es die Leute hier, so ist die Tradition, so wurde es schon seit hunderten Jahren gemacht.
Eine Churidar ist ein Set bestehend aus langer Baumwoll - Hose, langer Art von Baumwoll - Bluse und einem Schal, um die Brust damit zu verdecken (300 - 1000 Rs.). Supersuper bequem und obwohl es immer eine lange Hose ist ueberraschend kuehl und auch bei 40 Grad super zu tragen!!
Ein Sari besteht aus einer Bluse, Unterrock und einem 9m mal 1,5m langen Stueck Stoff, das auf eine bestimmte kunstvolle Art und Weise um den Koerper gewickelt wird (zwischen 800 und 10.000 Rs.). Ganz ehrlich...ich hab noch immer nicht verstanden, wie das funktioniert. ABER ich hab mir schon einen Sari gekauft und werde ein Bild auf diesen Blog stellen, sobald ich ihn das erste Mal anhatte....weil es hier Tradition ist einen Sari zu besitzen und weil es die Leute unglaublich freut, wenn eine Auslaenderin einen Sari traegt. Ein Sari ist bei 40 Grad unmoeglich zu tragen, er ist unbequem und ich hab immer Angst, dass er mir aufgeht, weil der Stoff ja nur gewickelt ist, und nicht irgendwie fest verschlossen ist.
Wie ich schon letztes Mal geschrieben hab, geht es vor allem darum, den Brustbereich zu verdecken. Und sobald bei jungen Maedchen der Brustansatz zu sehen ist, wird von ihnen 'verlangt' ihre Brust mit einem Schal zu verdecken!
Am 19. Juni duerfen ich und die anderen 3 Volunteerinnen mit den Gruendern vom Ashram zu einer echten indischen Hochzeit kommen. Dort werde ich das erste Mal meinen eigenen Sari tragen und es wird auch die erste Hochzeit sein, auf der ich bin. Das ist so richtig aufregend! Es ist die Hochzeit der Tochter eines Krankenhaus-Besitzers, also wird es wohl sehr farbenfroh und atemberaubend werden. Ich freue mich schon wahnsinnig drauf...ich zaehle schon die Tage!
xoxo Eva

Churidar

Sari

f**k the hiatus - A Big Hello From India! :)

Hey ihr Suessen,
Es ist schon 2 Monate her, seit ich meinen Blog auf 'Hiatus' gesetzt hab...aber es ist so viel passiert und ich MUSS euch eines einfach sagen:
Indien ist total verrueckt, bunt und laut!
Ich hab 1 Woche in Mumbai, der wunderbaren schrillen Metropole, verbracht.
Danach bin ich im Flieger weiter nach Tamil Nadu, in den Sueden, gereist und war fuer 3 Wochen in einem Ashram, das eine oesterreichische Frau und ihr indischer Mann aufgebaut haben, es ist eine Mischung aus Kinderheim mit 55 Kindern und Altenheim mit 20 alten Menschen. Das Leben ist ruhig und entspannt. Zeit is wirklich relativ.
Dann war ich fuer 2 Wochen in Kerala, genauer in Alleppey, und habe einen Ayurveda Massage Kurs absolviert - ja, ich darf jetzt offiziell alle 'durchkneten'. Am 15. Mai bin ich dann wieder zurueck ins Ashram gereist und werde dort bis 28. Juni bleiben.
Hmm, was kann ich euch sonst noch sagen....ich esse mit den Fingern und trage nie Schuhe, haha
Das ist hier so Tradition. Sowie, dass eine Frau die Brust mit einem Schal bedecken muss (wie ihr es auf den Fotos bei mir sehen koennt) und ich klebe mir jetzt immer so einen roten Punkt auf die Stirn, der KumKum genannt wird, der ist das Zeichen der Frau. Anfangs hatte ich ziemliche Probleme mit allem und echt rebelliert, aber die Zeit hat meine Einstellung geaendert und ich akzeptiere das als ihre Tradition.
Es ist echt nur eine Frage von Respekt.
Ich hab nicht viel Zeit zu schreiben, deshalb poste ich nur ein paar Fotos...ein paar Eindruecke...ein paar Erinnerungen der letzten zwei Monate meines Lebens 'on the road'...
xoxo Eva
p.s. Ich unterrichte eine Gruppe von 5 Kindern in Englisch, die noch nie in ihrem Leben was von Englisch gehoert haben. Das ist wirklich spannend und eine wahnsinnige Herausforderung! :)


Hey sweeties,
It is already 2 months since I put my blog on 'hiatus'....so many things happened since then and I have to tell you one thing:
India is crazy, colourful and loud!
I spent one week in Mumbai, the wonderful glittering metropole.
Then I travelled by plane to the South, to Tamil Nadu and stayed in an Ashram for 3 weeks. The Ashram was founded by an Austrian woman and her Indian husband. It is a mix between a home for orphans with 55 children and a old-age home with 20 old people. Life is silent and relaxing! Time is just a amount of numbers on the clock.
Then I spent 2 weeks in Kerala, in Alleppey, and did an Ayurveda Massage Course there. Yes, now I am really allowed to massage everyone, yaaay!
On the 15th May I travelled back to the Ashram and I will stay here until the 28th of June.
Hmm, what else can I tell you?! I eat with my fingers and never wear shoes, haha
That's a tradition here. Women also have to cover their boobs with a scarf (you can see it on the photos of myself that I post) and I stick a red point, called KumKum, on my forhead, that is a sign of femality.
In the beginning I had real problems with all of that and was very rebellic, but time changed me and I accept their traditions. It's all about respect.
I don't have much time to write, so I post a few photos...a few impressions...a few memories of the last two months of my life on the road...
xoxo Eva
p.s. I teach a group of 5 children English and they have no idea about English at all, so this is my excuse for every spelling mistake in the previous text! ;)

Oh, and I try to update as much as I can. But there is always an electricity problem, so I don't know when or how much I'll update, but I surely will!