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The most beautiful summer sunset

Saulkrasti sunset
I can't even begin to tell you how much I have enjoyed sunsets this summer! In my whole lifetime I have not had the chance to see so many beautiful, colorful and inspiring sunsets as in this one summer. If you are following me on Instagram then you might have already noticed that when I edit my pictures I try to bring out the warm orange tones. And the reason behind this is the fact that I am so inspired by the colors of sunset that I really wanted my Instagram feed to portray that in some kind of a way. 
The pictures you can see in today's post were taken on a very beautiful evening a few weeks ago by my mom. I love how you can see a magical golden path in the sea making it seem like it led right to the sun itself. The evening was calm and peaceful and not only did we manage to take a few pictures, but we also enjoyed a very lovely swim afterward. Evenings like this make me miss summer already as I know that there is very little left of it this year and we will have to wait another nine months to enjoy it again. I really hope you will like these pictures as me and my mom really tried to capture the magical feeling of this evening.

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Saulrieti viennozīmīgi ir viena no manām mīļākajām šīs vasaras sastāvdaļām, jo tik daudzus, burvīgus, košus un iedvesmojošus saulrietus vienas vasaras laikā nekad dzīvē vēl nebiju redzējusi. Ja seko manam Instagram profilam, tad iespējams būsi ievērojis/usi, ka bilžu apstrādē izceļu tieši vairāk siltos oranžīgos toņus. Varu atklāt to, ka mans iedvesmas avots bilžu apstrādē ir vasaras saulrieti, jo tieši šādās nokrāsās es vēlējos redzēt arī savu Instagram feed'u. 
Šajā rakstā ietvertās bildes man un mammai izdevās iemūžināt vienā ļoti burvīgā vasaras vakarā, kad jūrā bija redzams zeltains ceļš, kas radīja optisku ilūziju jeb likās, ka ceļš ved līdz pat pašai saulei. Vakars bija mierīgs un nesteidzīgs, un es pilnībā to izbaudīju gan, tverot šos mirkļus otrpus kamerai, gan arī pēc tam siltā vakara peldē. Tieši šādi vakari manī jau rada ilgas pēc vasaras, jo zinu, ka tā jau pavisam drīz beigsies un, lai sagaidītu nākamo, ir jāizdzīvo gada aukstākie mēneši. Ceru, ka jums patiks bildes, jo mēs ar mammu ļoti centāmies bildēs noķert šī maģiskā vakara sajūtas. 
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Most beautiful sunset
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Summer sunset
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Saulkrasti saulriets

With love
Maddie
Monday, August 13, 2018 Comments: 2
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Feeling romantic in Prague | OUTFIT

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If you don't follow my activities on Instagram then you might have missed the fact that on last weekend me, my boyfriend and his grandparents went on a spontaneous trip to Prague. I consider myself as person who likes planning (even the smallest details), therefore, the fact that we decided to go to Prague only a few days prior to the planned the departure made a bit stressed. But sometimes the best ideas are the most spontaneous ones, therefore, it did feel really good to let go for once. The trip was hard as we decided to go there by car which meant that we spent around 30 hours (to Prague and back) in car. But the destination was so worth all the hardships. Prague is truly a very lovely city which I would love to visit in a less touristy time of the year since there were thousands and thousands of people all admiring the beauty of the city. Though, what can you expect when you travel to Europe in August when most people have their vacations, right? 😅 You can see more pictures and highlights from this mini trip in my Instagram profile as well as on my Instagram story highlights.
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Ja neseko līdzi manam Instagram profilam, tad iespējams nemaz nezināsi, ka pagājušajā nedēļas nogalē kopā ar draugu un viņa vecvecākiem bijām devušies spontānā ceļojumā uz Prāgu. Es esmu aizrautīga ceļojumu plānotāja tādēļ, tas fakts, ka mēs izvēlējāmies doties uz Prāgu vien pāris dienas pirms izbraukšanas, no sākuma iedzina mani vieglā stresā. Bet dažreiz ir tik labi ļauties un izdzīvot šīs spontānās idejas, jo nereti tās ir pašas, pašas labākās. Ceļojums bija grūts, jo braucām ar mašīnu un kopumā turp-atpakaļ mašīnā pavadījām vairāk nekā 30h. Bet galamērķis viennozīmīgi visas šīs neērtības atsvēra. Prāga ir burvīga pilsēta, kurā es labprāt atgrieztos mazāk "tūristīgā" periodā, jo cilvēku bija ļoti, ļoti daudz. Lai gan, protams, ko gan var sagaidīt no augusta, kad bez maz vai visa pasaule dodas atvaļinājumos 😅 Vairāk iespaidus un bildes no šī te mazā ceļojuma meklē manā Instagram profilā un Instagram story highlights.
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Top - c/o Shein
Skirt -  ASOS (very similar)
Espadrilles - ZARA
Hat - H&M
Bag - eBay

I received so many questions regarding this outfit on Instagram, therefore, I really wanted to showcase it also on my blog and show it fully with all the details. I am wearing a new addition to my wardrobe - a light pink blouse with floral detailing on the shoulders from Shein. When I first saw this blouse I immediately paired it together with my pink ASOS skirt which I think makes the prettiest combination. Even though, the skirt is not available anymore I did manage to find a very similar alternative. I decided to complement the outfit with a panama style hat from H&M, espadrilles from ZARA and a straw bag from eBay. I am truly in love with the espadrilles and straw bag combination, it for sure gives a little "oomph" to my outfit.

Par šo tērpu saņēmu ļoti daudzus jautājumus Instagramā, tāpēc vēlējos arī to atspoguļot savā blogā un dot jums iespēju to redzēt pilnībā. Man mugurā ir jaunums manā garderobē - maigi rozā krekliņš ar ziedu aplikācijām plecu daļā no Shein. Pirmo reizi, kad ieraudzīju šo krekliņu, uzreiz zināju, ka tas lieliski izskatīsies kopā ar maniem rozā ASOS svārkiem. Kaut arī svārki vairāk nav pieejami, es ASOS atradu ļoti, ļoti līdzīgu alternatīvu. Tērpu es papildināju ar platmali no H&M, kas tik ļoti mani glāba no karstās saules, espadrilles stila kurpēm no ZARA un salmu somu no eBay. Šo divu aksesuāru kombinācija viennozīmīgi ir mana vasaras favorīte, jo, manuprāt, tik ļoti labi saskan kopā un tērpam piešķir savu atšķirīgo odziņu.
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The best outfit for summer
All pink summer outfit

With love
Maddie
Wednesday, August 8, 2018 Comments: 2
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The perfect harmony | OUTFIT

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Last Sunday me and my boyfriend decided to be tourists in our city and explore the center of Riga. I don't often go to the city center in summer, because usually in summers it is all about getting out of the town end enjoying the nature. And, boy, Riga is so beautiful during the summer time 😍 I really, really liked this mini date as I had a chance to see my city from a different perspective and spent such lovely time together with my boyfriend. And, yes, lots of ice creams and ice cream milkshakes were involved since we have been having the longest heatwave I have experienced in my life. But I am for sure not complaining - I really strive in weather like this! 🌞
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These pictures are taken in front of the French Embassy - how beautiful is this building?

LV
Pagājušajā svētdienā kopā ar draugu izvēlējāmies tēlot tūristus paši savā pilsētā, un devāmies skaistā pastaigā pa Rīgas centru. Rīgas centrā vasaras laikā gadās būt ļoti, ļoti reti, jo parasti brīvdienās tieši vairāk gribas izbraukt ārpus centra un baudīt zaļumus. Bet es biju pārsteigta par to cik gan skaista Rīga ir arī vasaras laikā! Šis mini randiņš bija tiešām lielisks, jo man izdevās aplūkot savu dzimto pilsētu no pavisam citas perspektīvas kā arī pavadīt ļoti jauku un kvalitatīvu laiku kopā ar draugu. Un, protams, randiņa laikā apēdām ne vienu vien saldējumu un izdzērām gardus saldējuma kokteiļus, jo šādā karstumā tas ir vienīgais par ko varu domāt. Bet es absolūti nesūdzos, jo tieši šādā laikā es jūtos vislabāk! 🌞
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Šī tērpa bildes tika uzņemtas iepretim Francijas vēstniecībai - cik gan skaista ir pati ēka? 
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What to wear in summer
White denim skirt outft
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Top - c/o Shein
Skirt - H&M
Slides - ASOS
Hat - H&M

I have included all my favorite summer colors in just one look - white, blue and pink! This color combination is very common in my wardrobe, here is an Instagram picture to prove that 😅 This Shein floral print blouse has definitely found a place in my heart because, firstly, hello - floral print? 😃 Secondly, it is made from a really lightweight material, therefore, making it comfortable to wear even in the hottest summer days and, thirdly, it has such a nice, feminine frill detailing on the shoulders! I decided to style the top together with a white denim skirt which by the way is my favorite summer bottom - it just goes together with practically anything!

Vienā tērpā man ir izdevies iekļaut visas manas mīļākās vasaras krāsas - baltu, zilu un rozā. Šī krāsu kombinācija ļoti bieži pavīd manā garderobē, to var ļoti labi redzēt šajā Instagram bildē 😅 Šī Shein ziedu raksta blūze man ir ļoti iepatikusies, jo hello! ziedu raksts 😃, tā ir izgatavota no ļoti viegla auduma, kas lieliski der karstām vasaras dienām un tai ir jaukas, sievišķīgas smalku volānu detaļas plecu daļā. Saskaņoju šo blūzi kopā ar vienkāršiem, baltiem džinsa svārkiem, kas ir viennozīmīgi vieni no maniem vasaras favorītiem, jo tos ir tik viegli saskaņot kopā ar praktiski jebko. 
Panama hat outfit
French Embassy in Latvia
French Embassy in Latvia
The best summer accessories
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Shein floral print blouse
What to wear in summer

Wednesday, August 1, 2018 Comments: 2
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White dress & white denim | OUTFIT

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And here is the second outfit post from the lovely summer date with my mom about which I told you in one of my previous posts. We arrived in Sigulda already in the evening, but the sun was still relatively high and, therefore, created such nice plays of sun rays and just enhanced the beautiful view overlooking the forests of Sigulda and river Gauja. This summer's evenings have got to be my favorites as they are truly amazing - beautiful, warm and filled with those magical golden rays of sun. 🌞

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Un te nu ir solītais otrais ieraksts no mana jaukā vasaras randiņa ar mammu par kuru jums stāstīju vienā no iepriekšējiem bloga ierakstiem. Siguldā iebraucām jau vakarpusē un kaut arī saule atradās vēl relatīvi augstu, tā radīja interesantas gaismas spēles un tikai vēl vairāk paspilgtināja skaisto skatu pāri Gaujas senlejai. Šīs vasaras vakari man atmiņā paliks ļoti spilgti, jo tie ir patiešām burvīgi -  ļoti skaisti, silti un maģiskās zeltainās saules gaismas ieskauti. 🌞
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Trapeze style dress outfit inspiration
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Dress - c/o Shein
Jacket - New Yorker
Heels - Quiz Clothing
Bag - Lovelywholesale
Sunglasses - eBay

For around two summers I have been searching for the perfect white denim jacket and quite recently I stumble upon this jacket in New Yorker. Back in the teen days New Yorker used to be my favorite retail store, but nowadays I visit it very rarely. But to be fair almost every time I visit it I find something really cool for a relatively low price. For example, this jacket cost only a bit more than 20 euros which I think is such a great bargain! Even though, I adore blue denim jackets, I really like how this jacket looks together with light color outfits, for example, I think that this dress and this jacket is a match made in heaven. I decided to complement my outfit with pink accessories to give the outfit an airy and light feeling.

Perfektās baltās krāsas džinsa jakas meklējumos es biju jau aptuveni divas vasaras, līdz pavisam nejauši uzdūros šai te, bildēs redzamajai jakai New Yorker veikalā. New Yorker bija viens no maniem tīņu gadu mīļākajiem veikaliem, bet tagad tajā iegriežos pavisam reti. Lai gan jāsaka, ka tajās reizēs, kad to apmeklēju gandrīz vienmēr atrodu foršas un budžetam draudzīgas lietas. Piemēram, šī te baltā jaka, ja nemaldos maksāja vien nedaudz pāri 20 eiro. Un, lai arī zilās džinsa jakas ir manas absolūtās vasaras favorītes, man ļoti patīk kā šī te baltā piestāv gaišas krāsas tērpiem. Manuprāt, tērpā redzamā kleita kleita kopā ar balto džinsa jaku veido perfektu kombināciju. Tērpu papildināju ar gaiši rozā aksesuāriem, kas tērpam piešķir vieglumu un vasarīgumu.
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Sigulda in summer
Golden hour photo shoot inspiration
White denim outfit inspiration
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Monday, July 30, 2018 Comments: 3
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Summer clothing | Friday eBay bargains #196



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This summer has been so good to is Latvia. Ever since the beginning of May we have had the summer of our lives and, even though, it is already the end of July, I am still looking for items to fill my summer wardrobe. Since many stores are already stocking their shelves with summer/fall transitional pieces, eBay feels like a place in which summer never ends. The assortment that you can find on eBay is truly endless and for this blog post I had to go through dozens of pages to pick the items that I love and I think you would love as well.

LV
Šī vasara mūs viennozīmīgi ļoti lutina. Lutina tik ļoti, ka vēl jūlija beigās es meklēju vasaras garderobes papildinājumu 🌞 Ja pašlaik daudzi veikali jau pamazām sāk plauktus piepildīt ar vasaras/rudens pārejas drēbēm un aksesuāriem, tad eBay šķiet kā vieta, kur vasara valda mūžīgi. eBay sortiments vienmēr ir bijis ļoti plašs un, lai sagatavotu šīs dienas rakstu, es izgāju cauri desmitiem dažādu lapu, lai atlasītu, manuprāt, pašas foršākās un vasarīgākās lietas.


With love
Maddie
Friday, July 27, 2018 Comments: 9
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