What ever did we do before Netflix? I'm certain that you (just like me) feel like you wasted a lot of your precious time growing up, watching crappy TV-shows that you didn't really enjoy, but still glued your eyes to - because nothing good was on after school. Do I really need to say more than Everybody loves Raymond or 7th Heaven? Didn't think so.

It's safe to say that a lot has changed in the last couple of years (I know, I sound like an old lady) and the selection of shows we now have at the swipe of a finger is truly ah-ma-zing. And we don't have to wait a week in-between episodes anymore either, we can do one season a day if we're really in the mood - thank goodness for that.

Having a few seasons of my favourite shows all lined up on Netflix was extra convenient these passed few days. I've been home sick, laying in bed totally bored and feeling sorry for myself. So, let's dive into what I've been watching to make myself feel a little bit better!

HOMELAND. I've watched this series before, but am now in the midst of re-watching the entire series. Funnily enough, around the same day as I started re-watching, my friend decided to do the very same - without knowing. This show is intense to say the least, and is one of very few shows that I feel can be somewhat realistic. It involves a strong female main character, the CIA and something unexpected in every episode, shortly put - it's very addictive & raw. Claire Danes who plays the main character Carrie is so talented it's actually crazy. However, my fave character isn't Carrie, but someone else. Who? Peter Quinn. You'll get why when you're a few seasons in - you just wait and see.

SUBURRA. Yet another series that shows a more "real" representation of how the world (read: Rome) looks. Why I was drawn to this specific one is A: because it was a Netflix original and I think they've been killing it lately with amazing shows, and B: because it's set in Rome. We get to follow two separate worlds, with one foot in the Vatican and the other in the grey and worn down suburbs of Rome. And eventually, these worlds collide.

HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER. A show that is very different from other crime shows, in the best way possible. A few American law students in Philadelphia get into a bit of a tricky one, where their brains, morals, and also their loyalty towards each other - are put to the test. And to make it even more complicated, the situation also involves one of their professors. And a murder. Yep, I told you - tricky.

What shows are you watching right now?

We're already a few days into September and I, like always, cannot believe where time has gone. Seriously, where? Let's rewind a little bit though, back to July. I was on holiday for most of the month - glorious, I know. It made me into a slow functioning, late sleeping human. Since I spent a lot of time in the holiday house and didn't set my foot in the city for a long time - I mostly had my face make-up free and my hair up on my head in a rather messy bun. And you know what? I was nice and all, but now I'm back in the city since mid August, spending my days at the office, wearing make-up again and dressing in proper clothes (read: I jumped out of my sweats). It's all back to normal, and just like having time off - being back into my routine feels very good, too. But now, let's chat about my favourites things & beauty products from July & August!

NUXE FACE & EYE MASK. I'm almost at the very end of this tube of goodness. I went on the hunt for a new tube of this a while back, and was told it was discontinued. Oh, the horror. So, I used this very sparingly, only under my eyes and not on the rest of my face. You know how it says on most face masks that you should avoid the eye area? Well, the great thing about this is that it's formulated to go under the eyes, too. One of the main reasons to why I love this so much. Good news, though, as I can see that is's being sold again! It does wonders for when my the skin feels tight and dry underneath my eyes. And on the rest of the face, too.

NUXE HULIE PRODIGIEUSE OIL. Continuing with the same brand, I understand the Nuxe oil hype now. This is the perfect product to use on your décolletage for a night out, just to add that little bit of something extra. This is a little sample size I have, but I'm sure it will last me ages, since the product is very concentrated and you only need a tiny amount. Summer might technically be over, but we still want that glow, don't we?

INSTAGRAM SAVE. As you might know by now, Instagram have a very Pinterest inspired function that they've added to their app. You can pin/save photos in folders in your profile. I know I'm so late to the party with this one, but I've "saved away" lately and finally I can scroll through all my faves directly in the Instagram app, instead of clogging up my phone with all those print screens I was previously taking. More room for food pics, yass.

ELLE FOOD & WINE. Finding inspiration in blogs and on the web in general is gold, but flicking through a glossy magazine will always be what I love the most. Food, interior & travel magazines are some of the magazines I enjoy the most, because I love reading all the travel guides and articles on local culture & cuisine, see stunning homes and get ideas for new things to cook. ELLE Food & Wine is my new favourite magazine, I've loved both the ones I've bought so far. Note to self: don't flicker through when your tummy is rumbling.

LINNEN SHEETS. Again with the late to the party thing, but how have I lived without linnen sheets in my life before? They are textured, yet amazingly soft and also gives that perfect, messily un-done look when you've made your bed. If that weird description made as much sense to you as it does for me, raise you hand!

It's summer! Well, it's been for a while now, but from now on - I'm officially out of office for summer. Also, I'm on the last day (I hope) of recovering from the worst cold ever and cannot wait until I can go out and enjoy the sun again (and get my own voice back). Looking forward to lazy mornings, many coffee breaks and the smell of the ocean. Well, why are we here? Oh, let's talk faves!

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Det är sommar! Och ja, det har det ju varit en bra stund vid det här laget, men från och med nu är jag officiellt out of office för att ha lite sommarledighet. Jag är inne på, vad jag hoppas ska bli, min sista dag som dunderförkyld (så oskönt att få en rejäl sådan i juli) och längtar tills jag kan bege mig ut i solen och njuta med alla andra (och få tillbaka min egen röst, det hade också varit najs). Jag ser fram emot en semester med slöa mornar, massa fikapauser och doften av hav. Och varför är vi här nu igen? Jo, vi ska snacka lite favoriter!

EVY DAILY UV FACE MOUSSE. I was recently away on a city break, and before I went I was on the hunt for some sunscreen, in particular I was after some for my face. One thing I always struggle with is finding sunscreen - such a task. Over all, we are fed with so much information regarding sunscreen; on one hand it's important to protect our skin, but on the other hand, so many of them are said to be harmful for our bodies. Knowing this, I don't even know where to start - but I hope and think I've found a brand that does good! If any of you know of a place where I can read and learn more on potential harmful ingredients in suncreams, please comment down below.

Back to the point; this sunscreen is in a mousse formula, is fragrance free and has won numerous awards. It doesn't clog up my skin and even after having worn it daily on my face for a week, my skin had no bad reactions whatsoever. That's a first. I think I finally found my new go-to brand for sunscreen!

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Efter att jag just varit iväg på en resa, så var jag innan den på jakt efter solkräm, mer specifikt kräm för mitt ansikte. Om det är något jag alltid har svårt att hitta när det kommer till skönhetsprodukter, så är det solskydd. Vi är ju så matade med information om solskydd hela tiden. Vi får höra om hur viktigt det är att skydda vår hud, men även hur mycket skadliga ämnen det finns i många solkrämer där ute. Om någon av er kan mycket om det här eller vet var jag kan läsa på mer, hojta gärna i kommentarsfältet! I vilket fall hoppas och tror jag att jag här har lyckats hitta ett märke som är okej.

Den här solkrämen är en mousse-formula, är parfymfri och har vunnit en drös med priser. Den stör inte min hud och efter att jag haft den på hyn varje dag i en vecka hade jag inte ett enda spår av någon form av utslag eller dålig reaktion. Något som är sällsynt, om ens ohört på min känsliga och kräsna hy. Jag har då minsann hittat mitt nya favoritmärke för solskydd!

SANTE MINT & LIME SHOWER GEL. The first time I smelled this I became so excited; a shower gel that smells like a mojito?! Okay - so without the rum that is. Still, this is the perfect shower gel for summer. I got this in my latest PureBox and it's all natural & organic and all that goodness. Cannot recommend enough.
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Första gången jag stack ner näsan i flaskan blev jag exalterad; en duschgel som doftar mojito?! Okej - fast utan rom då, såklart. Men ändå gör fräschören den till perfekta duschgelen för sommaren. Den dök upp i min senaste PureBox och är därmed naturlig och eko och allt det där gottiset. Denna rekommenderar jag starkt!

NARS SMUDGEPROOF EYESHADOW BASE. This won't take long, I promise. All I really need to say about this is that it's the only eye-shadow primer that I've tried that actually works. As a matter of fact, it works really great. I had an Urban Decay one before this and longed for it to come to an end so I could replace it (yep, the Urban Decay Primer Potion is that bad).

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Här ska jag inte bli för långrandig, lovar. Allt jag egentligen behöver säga om den är ögonskuggsprimern är att den verkligen gör sitt jobb. Och den gär det väldigt bra. Jag hade en från Urban Decay innan och jag längtade tills den skulle ta slut så att jag kunde byta ut den (jepp, Urban Decay Primer Potion är verkligen så kass).

THE ORDINARY 100% SQUALANE SERUM. If you haven't heard of the brand The Ordinary yet, where have you been? It's literally exploded all over the Internet and I, for one, am extremely interested in their marketing strategy, how did they totally get their name out there, everywhere, so very fast? Sure, all the beauty bloggers in the world helped, but still? Anyway, I had a serum before this with squalane in it, that was shamefully pricey. So much, that I didn't even repurchase it after it was all gone. The main ingredient in it had however done wounders for my dry skin, so I went searching for a more budget friendly option. And I realised that The Ordinary had a serum that is just 100% plant based squalane. To a fraction (and I do mean fraction) of the price. This product is very good both to my skin and my wallet, and I will re-purchase this as soon as I run out. For sure!
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Om du inte har hört talas om The Ordinary än, var har du varit? Märket har i princip exploderat över hela Internet och jag är så extremt nyfiken över deras marknadsstrategi, hur fick de sitt namn och sina produkter ut överallt på så väldigt kort tid? Visst, alla världens skönhetsbloggare där ute hjälpte ju såklart till, men ändå? I alla fall, jag hade ett serum för ett tag sedan med squalane i, som var skamligt dyrt. Så mycket att jag inte ens ville köpa det igen efter att flaskan var slut, trots att jag tyckte så mycket om produkten. Huvudingrediensen i produkten hade däremot gjort susen för min hy, så jag gick på jakt efter ett mer budgetvänligt alternativ. Och då hittade jag att The Ordinary har ett serum som rätt och slätt är 100% växtbaserat squalane till en bråkdel av priset, och då menar jag verkligen bråkdel. Den här produkten applicerar jag innan min fuktkräm och den har gjort väldigt gott för både min hy och min plånbok. Jag kommer helt klart stå redo och köpa en ny flaska när den här tar slut!