A few days ago I was discussing birthday presents with one of my friends. We came to the conclusion that for some people it's really difficult to find something that suits them perfectly since they buy everything they want themselves OR they don't really have any specific hobbies. But there are also some people for who it's pretty easy to do right with b'day presents because you just know that whatever you buy from a specific hobby or genre, it will do. Apparently I am one of the last.
Not only am I a person that loves to shop, for anything actually, but I am also really clear about what I like. One of those things is of course: baking and cupcakes. I have the sweetest sisters and friends that always let me know when they see something cool with cupcakes or they surprise me with it. Atm I am still living with my parents, but I can imagine what my own home is going to look like when I move out.
Here some things that I haven't bought yet but are a-ma-zing.
'You're dangerous, I'm loving it' Yes, while making this blog I'm listening to Glee music. Cupcakes are dangerous to me.
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Even though I past the age of six years ago, I would still wear them.
Cutest pincushion I have ever seen
Transform your cold feet to cute feet
Some luxurious things
Katy you make me so jealous! I will never be able to afford this cutie, but I keep searching for the imitation.
'I'm addicted to you, don't you know that you're toxic' Gosh I love them so much!
The name of this blog, the saying 'tough cookie', is kind of perfect for the subject. I want to tell you something more about me. Of course I'm always blogging about things I like, things I would like to have or things I admire. But I never really blogged about what I am. Right now. Who and what am I?
Okay, so why is 'tough cookie' a good title? It's not to say that I'm a total bad ass, 'cause I'm not, but it's the combination of those two words. The two worlds actually.
Being tough (strong, cool, not easy to hurt) and a cookie (sweet, cute) are total opposites. But I'd like to believe I have a little bit of both, I'm talking about both the inside and outside.
Style I think the mixture of the two things is the most striking here.
- Although I love my new cool leather short boots, I also really love my cute little Uggs. They are actually little because I have quite small feet.
- I hardly ever wear an outfit not involving black, but black looks so good with that little pink touch.
- I adore the Ray-Ban Wayfarer sunglasses, but I have hamster cheeks (truly) so they just won't look cool on me.
- I love my red leather Friis & Company bag, but I'm still dying to find a cupcake themed bag too.
Can you see where this is going?
I just love how Les Plasticines dress. Tough, leather, black but still with dresses and long beautifull hair. Tough and cute! And they are a bad ass female rock band. What's not to like about that?
Maybe she's a bitch, but she's a well dressed bitch that makes amazing music. Just so you know.
On the inside I'm definitely more a cookie than I am tough. For some reason there are still people trying to test that, even though it's not hard to see when you've met me, so it's really not neccesary. I'm still working to get more tough when it comes to feelings and I really learned some usefull things the past time. From myself but also from others. Never doubt yourself. I believe that the decisions we make, the way we act and the people we surround ourselves with are a pretty good mirror of what we are. It took me some time and experience to figure that out but better late then never. At least now I can stop doubting myself every single time anyone else does. We are not all the same. That's just the way it is.
Music I'm really into rock music. Think about bands like Muse, Foo Fighters, Bands of Skulls, Kings of Leon, The Pretty Reckless, Nickelback. I can't think of a better sounds than distored guitars. But sometimes when I'm in this dreamy mood or I'm thinking things over I also really love music that is fragile. Music that doesn't cover anything up but shows everything it's about. Therefor I also really love KT Tunstall, Duffy, Counting Crows, James Morrison. I like the balance. At some moments I can really go wild, dance and scream along at a busy concert or festival and at another time I can just relax and dream away.
Addictions/hobbies I think it's obvious what my latest addiction is since I'm always talking about it: Baking. I love to make cupcakes, cookies and cakes. I love it allright, but it's not a thing for a rock star to do.
(the cake I made for christmas)
But a while back there was something totally different I was crazy about, my electric guitar. Of course I still love it, but to be really really good you have to put some serious time in it which I do not always have or want to give up for it. I like to do different things, not just one. Still I think I should put some more effort in it soon since I get all excited when I hear great solo's.
Even though I am already growing more into what I would like to be and I don't want to be a copy of somebody else, there is someone that states an example. I do not know her personally but in my opinion she is independent, fun, extremely talented, hard working, cool (also her looks) and since she has a husband too she is definitely loving.
I've seriously been to every shoe store in the area, several times, the last months because I really really want boots like that. Never found the exact right pair, the looked too 'pippi longstocking', too 'army boot' or just ugly.
Now while reading someone's blog I saw this picture of Miss B./Miss Leighton Meester herself with the boots. I will probably not be able to afford the exact same pair she has, but they have the exact right look.
I did see these boots from Wanted in an add in Nylon Magazine, but since I live in Holland, Europe, I'm not able to buy them.
If you read this and know where to find them, please tell me!
Love, Noes
PS. How cute is that dog! And of course, she's awesome.
