dalyndarling

Elizabeth. 22. BSc Marketing & Brand Management. Fashion & Lifestyle.

This blog will mostly cover fashion, my adventures in and out of Oslo, Norway, and whatever else that pops into mind.

Oslo raised, Melbourne based.

Instagram: @dalyndarling

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BIG CITY GIRL

1/10/2018 3:32 PM OUTFITSAUSTRALIATRAVELSPERSONAL

Location: Melbourne, Australia | Local time: 2:32 am

Melbourne.

A city I have been to three times, and for each time I've been here, I've extended the duration of my stays. Although Oslo is home, Melbourne feels just as much as a home to me because I've grown so fond to this city. I've got to know a handful of people that treats me like their own, I've made friends for a lifetime, and I've met someone who cares for me more than anyone else.

But sometimes it gets a little bittersweet. I absolutely love it here, but I do get homesick. I'm here by myself after all.

Even though I'm only a phone call away from speaking to my parents, I always have to keep in mind that Oslo is ten hours behind in time. That makes our days completely opposite, and thus I can't make a phone call home whenever I want to.

And because of the distance, I can't just take a weekend trip home to visit my family. It takes a lot of planning, and not somewhere I can just stay for a few days. If I'm already travelling that far, it has to be at least a month.

I'm happy to be heading back to Oslo soon. Happy to see my family again.

But you know what the crazy thing is? When I'm finally back in Oslo after being away for so long, I know that I will get homesick again. This time over Melbourne.

Can't ever get out of this circle, can I?

FEELING A LITTLE ROMANTIC

12/16/2017 2:59 PM FASHIONOUTFITSTRAVELSCOLLABORATIONS

In collaboration with SheIn

I have lost count of how many times people have walked up to me whenever I wear this dress. It doesn't matter if it's in Dubai or Australia, they will compliment me and ask where I got it from. It's flattering knowing that what I wear flatters them.

It's such a gorgeous piece, with a split design to compliment your legs while keeping its elegance. "Romantic" doesn't just have to be candle-lit dinners and a dozen of roses. It can be the look and feel of something, and this dress makes me feel romantic even without the stereotypical clichés. Definitely one of the dressier alternatives in my wardrobe, like a hidden treasure amongst my collection of not-too-formal clothes and casual wear.

dress HERE.

I have been creating a lot of new content lately, and can't wait to share them here on the blog with you!

Until next time!

DARLING CAFÉ

12/12/2017 2:49 PM AUSTRALIAFOOD & DRINKSRECOMMENDATIONSTRAVELS

Location: 2 Darling Street, South Yarra, Melbourne | Local time: 01:49 AM

As mentioned in my previous post, Alexandra and Tsutsumi came for a visit to Melbourne recently. With all three of us being reunited, we decided to go café hopping to discover the not-so-hidden treasures of Melbourne. One of the cafés that has officially been added to my ever-growing list of Favourite Cafés in Melbourne is Darling Café in South Yarra.

Let's not even talk about the sentimental value it had on me just by hearing the name of the place! They even have coffees with "DARLING" printed on them, which if you haven't noticed already, is a word I adore. It's also a wordplay on my middle name, hence why it feels even more personal to me.

Before coming here, I had been weirdly craving Pad Thai for a while, and to my surprise, Darling Café had it on their menu. They conveniently had some Asian dishes at a brunch place. Sweet. I ordered the Pad Thai of course, though I didn't expect anything spectacular. Their speciality is breakfast and brunch anyway. But oh my, was I wrong. The Pad Thai was probably the best dish out of all the ones we ordered, which by the way was super tasty as well!

Since then, I've already been back once for the Acai Bowl that you can see on the top left in the picture above. Not only is it refreshing, but it's also very filling for the stomach and healthy for the soul. It's a great option if you want something healthy and tasty at the same time.

They usually have a waiting list of around 15-20 minutes for a table during peak time, but I can tell you that it's definitely worth it!