On the 11th of February I decided to go for a nice ride with my parents. E. was away and I didn't feel like sitting at home neither running errands. So, in the first place we (or actually only I and my mom since dad stayed in the car) visited and admired the icy Jägala Waterfall (Estonian: Jägala juga) in Northern Estonia on Jägala River. This is the highest natural waterfall in Estonia with height about 8 meters. Over thousands of years the falling water has worn out the edge of the limestone banks and as a result a steep-sided valley about 300 meters long and 12-14 meters deep has been created. The oldest written information about a water mill (the beginning of the 13th century) derives from this place.
The waterfall is a peculiar sight to see in winter when the water mass frozen in cold weather becomes a glistening ice wall with large icicles. A tunnel surrounded in both sides by ice may be formed in between the ice hanging down from the edge of the waterfall and the wall of waterfall.
I also found some old photos taken in the same place in February 2006, now more than six years ago, so please don't mind my excessive Adidas admiration. At least I have always loved waterfalls.
2006:
2012:
I was wearing: hat - Guess; sunnies - Prada; scarf - /thrifted/; coat - ICON /thrifted/; waist-belt - /thrifted/; gloves - random; jeans - Cherokee /thrifted/; boots - Pertti Palmroth; top - Next /thrifted/; sweater - Blend She.
Since the beautiful and picturesque Jägala Waterfall is situated not far from Tallinn, the capital and largest city of Estonia, we did some light shopping there. For an example I discovered a designer clothing brand called Karen Millen. It was founded in 1981 by Kevin Stanford and Karen Millen, and in 1983 they opened their first store in Kent. The company has continued to expand, and its global presence now stretches from the UK to Europe, Russia, Asia and Australia. Karen Millen produce 12 collections each season covering day, work, occasion and weekend wear.
My first Karen Millen item is a fierce pair of white wedges which used to cost 212.- euros but I got it for unbelievable 32.- euros. Now I just can't wait for the spring to wear those two fabulous beauties!
Additionally I bought a zoey m. light asymmetric denim blouse (originally it was 25,90.- euros but I payed 3,30.- euros) and a pretty fancy greenish dress from also zoey m. (it used to be 27,90.- euros but I payed 6,40.- euros) and a nice pair of classy gloves for 3,30.- euros as well. Now, I would call that a great success! By the way, the day before the trip I managed to do some quick thrifting in my hometown and got a sheer brown top and classy Zara pants for only 3.- euros. I also noticed all my freshest clothes are in colours very close to earth. It's probably a coincidence since I actually love bright colours as well!
Anyhow, I spent a great day with my mom and dad. We did some required shopping, ate at the Stockmann Café and I drank my favourite cocoa there - sometimes you don't need much to be happy.
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