Easter Sunday

 I only had one day to get into the Easter spirit after returning from Istanbul, but I managed to bake a batch of easter cookies (a perfect excuse to use up all of the Christmas sprinkles) and spend Easter Sunday with the family. My aunt baked a beautiful Osterlamm and Osterzopf while my grandparents hid easter eggs in the yard. What did you do for Easter?

Frühlingserwachen

 These are a few shots I've taken in Munich over the past couple of weeks. It's so hard to believe how fast spring came! Last night I laid out at the River and grilled and drank with friends until late into the night (April swimming and bonfires are unheard of in Minnesota.) Tomorrow I'm off to hike in the alps for the day and enjoy this beautiful weather. What have you all been up to this spring?

Starkbierfest

 Everyone knows about Munich's Oktoberfest, but not a lot of people know about Starkbierfest, which runs during the time of lent. It started in the 1700s when monks started brewing this strong beer in order to survive the 40 days of lent. The beer packs a higher percentage of alcohol and more calories than other beer, so everyone leaves the festival satisfied at the end of the night. There are lots of different breweries that celebrate Starkbierfest, but the biggest festival (and the one we went to) was at Paulaner am Nockherberg. The atmosphere is about that of Oktoberfest (minus the hords of tourists) with traditional German folk songs, singing, and dancing on tables. I can't wait to go back this week!

Something old, something new

 One of the hardest adjustments to living in Munich has actually been finding clothes that are nice and reasonably priced. Back in the States I would always head to my favorite thrift stores to find great deals, but here it seems like the only second hand shops around carry designer merchandise that's way above my price limit. So the local flea markets have become my favorite shopping destination. The things are almost all vintage or second hand, but I prefer it that way.. the clothes are more unique and everything has a story behind it. Besides, there's something fun about waking up really early on a Saturday morning to get first pick on everything. Can't wait to present some of these new finds on Lookbook: http://lookbook.nu/sophiamayrhofer
 1. various jewelry from different flea markets
2. white lace blouse from a flea market (1 euro), the other two from a vintage shop
3. bows! earrings from kaufhof, brooch from a flea market, ring bijou brigitte
4. silk scarves 1, 2, 3, and 5 from a market in paris (all 1 euro), 4 is vintage from my grandmother
5. mustard tights from pimkie, textured tights and plum tights from different flea markets, grey brogues from goertz 17,  green flats from a market, black lace ups from h&m

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