Outfit of the day, sharing my hair secrets (+ a book and a restaurant recommendation)

I told you that you're going to see more of this coat, didn't I? Here I styled it with a turtleneck, a skirt, a pair of leggings, a pair of boots with high heels and a black leather bag. I braided one braid to the side of my head, like I sometimes to. It's a very practical hairdo and it can save you from a bad hair day. You know those days when your scalp is starting to get a bit oily but it is still not time for another hair wash. What to do when your hair gets quite oily but it is still not time for a hair wash? I usually braid all of hair. I opt for boxer braids or a fish bone. Speaking of which, how often do you shampoo your hair? How does your hair routine looks like? I'm curious. I usually shampoo my hair only once or twice a week. Years ago, I heard some hair model say that she only shampoos her hair once a week because too much shampoo destroys our natural oils and so on and I guess I took her advice to heart. It is good to note that shampooing and washing the hair are not the same thing. If you stick with shampooing your hair less often, you can still shower every day (and rinse your hair with water in the process). People who do intense sports and/or sweat a lot will probably need to shower more frequently.  In the Summer when you swim every day, naturally you're also going to wash and rinse your hair every day because salt isn't great for the hair (or so they say). Shampooing less simply means washing your hair with shampoo less often. Lots of people swear by it. It might not be for everyone, but it is worth a shot. What are your hair secrets? 

This year I decided to read more classic and non fiction. I had obviously read tons of classic as a literature student back in a day but I believe that you can't read too much of a good thing. One of the authors I opted for is William Faulkner. Previously, I read Light in August and The Sound and the Fury from this author and I was really impressed. I heard that Absalom, Absalom! is considered to be his masterpiece so I went to for that. I was not disappointed in any way. This tragic family saga takes place before, during and after American war of independence. Focusing on a Southern family, it is told by several (unreliable) narrators. The modernist writing is quite complex and at times even challenging, but at the same time it is hauntingly beautiful.  I would even go so far to say he is one of my favourite authors from USA. I plan to read more of him. You can read my full review of William Faulkner's novel Absalom, Absalom! here.

Today I also have a restaurant recommendation for you. I ate at Pablo's restaurant in Mostar a few times already and I rather like it. My options for dinning are always a bit limited (because of Chron's disease), so I only tried one thing on a menu ( bruschetti tuna) but it was delicious every time. My husband was able to try out more things on the menu (lasagne and different breakfast options if I remember well) and he seemed pleased enough. The decor is very sweet, urban but cozy. The atmosphere is nice and quiet. The staff is friendly. I checked the reviews on Trip Adviser and they're extremely positive, so the foreigners seem to like it as feel. If you're in Mostar and are looking for a peaceful place to eat, I would recommend this one, not only for food, but for a lovely location as well. I already wrote about this street that was originally named Stephanie's Alley (after Belgian princess Stephanie who visited it in 1988). I actually already recommended this restaurant back when it was called a pub, since then the place was adapted and the name changed, but from what I've seen, the food is pretty much the same, so my old posts are still relevant here and here.  Anyhow, I just love this street, probably mostly due to those gorgeous platanus trees that were planted for the visit of Prince Ferdinand and princess Stephanie visit. Honestly, these trees were the first thing that caught my eye when I arrived in Mostar year ago. I've been planning to paint these trees for ages, but I keep postponing it. Maybe I'm just afraid that I won't be able to do them justice?

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