How to Style a Dirndl

As you may or may not know, I study German at University and am really involved in the 'German Society'. This means that I have to help run events, look after the freshers and regularly style out my definitely-not-authentic Dirndl. This post is about some of the events we ran so far this year. For any true Germans out there, we love your culture and understand that Germans don't typically dress in Lederhosen and Dirndl's; it's simply a Bavarian tradition! I'm also going to write briefly about some of the reasons why you should visit the dream-land of Deutschland. 

Promoting German Society at the Annual Freshers Fair!

First German Social: Bar Crawl

Oktoberfest with 3rd year George 

Count the Bier!

Another Night Out Selfie with my fellow 'Bavarian' friend!

More Lederhosen!

To finish off, here are my top reasons to learn German / go to Germany..

• The food and drink is amazing. If you're not a fan of beer (myself included), try a 'Radler', it's a mix of beer and lemonade which makes it sweeter and more like a soft drink.

• There's so much history in Germany and although it's not exactly uplifting, there's so many different places to visit and explore. I'll be going to Berlin in February if you'd like me to write some Travel Posts!

• If you have an interest in business, Germany is one of the biggest trade partners the UK has. Any level of German language skills would be impressive on your CV and help you get a job.

I could go on and on about my love for Germany but I'll end it here with a recommendation to take a trip there at some point if you can. It will really be a unique experience! Prost!

Have you ever been to Germany? Where abouts?

xxx

The Liebster Award

Thanks Emma Lou for the Liebster Award nomination! I love the name of this tag because 'Liebster' means darling / sweetheart in German - which I know because I study German at University! 

The rules are as follows

1. List 11 facts about yourself

2. Answer the 11 questions chosen by the blogger who nominated you

3. Create 11 questions to ask other bloggers with under 200 followers

4. List the nominees

5. Link said bloggers to your post

My facts

1. I have been studying German for 9 years. If anyone wants to know about my experience learning a foreign language, let me know!

2. My first year at University has been the best year of my life. I've met some amazing people, done a bit of work (joking, it's hard!) and I'd recommend the experience to anyone - if you can, go!

3. I am a total cat lover. 

4. My current TV show obsessions are Suits, The 100 and Pretty Little Liars (any PLL fans out there??).

5. I am desperate to visit Barcelona.

6. My choice of cocktail is a Peach Bellini.

7. My favourite perfume is Dot by Marc Jacobs.

8. I love drinking tea, but once I'm at uni I become a coffee addict (need the caffeine!).

9. I can't sleep without an eye mask. 

10. My favourite books are The Great Gatsby and Confessions of a Shopaholic.

11. I've never broken a bone *touch wood*.

Emma Lou's questions

1. Your dream location to live?

Dream location would be Italy! But right now I'm looking forward to my year abroad in Germany 2015/16.

2. Song that means the most to you?

It's Time by Imagine Dragons. 

3. Who inspires you the most?

Audrey Hepburn, of course! But also, Keira Knightley.

4. Favourite shop? 

Zara. They just know how to do 'effortlessly sophisticated'.

5. Favourite animal?

Cats.

6. Your biggest dream?

To have a book published / Have my own business.

7. If your house was on fire and you could save one thing (apart from family / pets) what would it be? 

Probably my laptop - wouldn't want to risk losing anything important! I am the worst person ever for backing up my files.. 

8. Favourite film?

Breakfast at Tiffany's / Roman Holiday (predictable, I know).

9. What is your dream job?

To intern at a German fashion magazine on my year abroad.

10. Favourite holiday? (e.g Christmas / Halloween)

Christmas Eve / New Year's Eve.

11. The reason you started blogging?

I love writing, photography, beauty and fashion. Added together they equal a blog!

The nominees

1. She's Tabassum

2. Beauty by Brittni

3. Kneel to Heels 
4. The Rabbit Hole

My questions

1. Never have I ever..?

2. My most treasured piece of clothing is..?

3. Drugstore or High end makeup?

4. Favourite celebrity?

5. My favourite magazine is..?

6. If you could be anyone for a day, who would you be?

7. Any career dreams?

8. Do you have a favourite blogger?

9. Do you have a holy grail beauty product?

10. Favourite TV series at the moment?

11. Describe your blog in three words

Have fun, bloggers! Hope you enjoyed reading this

xxx