What To Do In Copenhagen - The Coffee Collective

It's time for another Copenhagen post! When looking back at my previous ones I have realised that they are all about food or cafes.. So why stop that theme now? I first came across The Coffee Collective when reading a buzzfeed article called 25 Coffee Shops Around The World You Have To See Before You Die. Now being from a tiny country like Denmark, every time it is mentioned somewhere it is the biggest deal.. even if it really isn't (*cough* eurovision *cough*). While scrolling through the article I was pleasantly surprised to see that one of the 25 coffee shops featured was in Copenhagen. Naturally, I had to visit this lovely place. 

I went to the one pictured in the buzzfeed article, which in on Godthåbsvej 34B, 2000 Frederiksberg (Godthåbsvej translates into Good Hopes Road - adorbz) but there are a couple of other cafes dotted around Copenhagen so check their website for the one closest to you. It really is such a lovely and simple cafe with some really fucking good coffee!

If you are a lover of coffee like myself I would highly recommend you stop by one of the Coffee Collective cafes. Obviously the coffee is exquisite but in addition to that the menu offers some fascinating styles and spins on your usual coffee orders. Naturally, you have your classics within the beautiful world of coffee but then you have some other gems based on different fruits and so on. There is also the option of a coffee tasting that I will be trying for sure at some point in the very near future. To add the cherry on top of the heaven, the prices are not bad what so ever - they are pretty much the same as other chain cafes such as Baresso (the Danish version of Costa/Cafe Nero) and the quality is on a whole other level.  

I went with my boyfriend and we both were pretty simple in our picks - I had an iced latte and he had a double espresso. They were yummy. Even when it came to ordering an iced latte there were multiple different options - so many options! That just means I will have to go back again... and again... and again. In addition to coffee, they also sell a variation of food and nibbles! 

I cannot praise this place enough - if you are in Copenhagen and in the mood for some truly delicious coffee do yourself a favour and go to one of the Coffee Collective cafes. Just do it. The service, the quality, the price, the cafe itself - perfection. The only thing I wish they had was a cafe closer to me so I could have the Coffee Collective as my go to, everyday coffee fix supplier. So what if we don't have Starbucks in Denmark, we have this and its so much better. 

If you want to read more about this glorious cafe chain then you can check out their website or their facebook page for more information. On the Coffee Collective website they tell you all about the roastery within the cafe (yes, you can actually see it in the cafe. it is so cool) and how they go about making their coffee, which is fascinating! Finally, they sell their coffee in the shops so you can take the goodness with you. Jackpot! 

I hope you all enjoyed reading about my love for this gem of a cafe and that you get a chance to visit it someday! I will be doing more of these Copenhagen posts in the near future, which will most likely be about food.. because food.. Nuff said. Have a lovely day! 

Much Love,

Caroline

What I've Been Reading - Blogs

Raise your hand if you've been slacking on posting on your blog *raises hand shamefully* but I am back now! I am so very sorry about my absence on here.. I'm just going to be completely honest - it is due to a combination of sleeping far too much, binge watching Netflix and traveling. It is summer after all! Anywho, I am back with a handful of blog posts lined up that I am really excited about!

I have always loved it when bloggers share a list of their favourite blogs because it gives you a chance to branch out and discover new gems. Sadly, it seems that more and more bloggers have stopped doing so... So I wanted to do a post about the 5 blogs I can't get enough of at the moment! I love seeing what blogs other people read on a regular basis so please do share if you have any favourites! 

The first blog is one that has been mentioned multiple times on my blog and will probably be featured again and again - Samantha from Beauty Crush, known both within the blogging and Youtube world. The reason I adore her as much as I do is because I love the way she dresses and the way she styles pieces. If I can't decide what to wear one morning I give her blog a browse for inspiration. To add the cherry on top, Sammi has some amazing tattoos. Just sayin'. Finally, for all the people reading this who live in London - she is a foodie (another reason to love her even more) and shares her favourite spots around London to eat and drink - they all look amazing! 

Next up we have another blogger who has also been mentioned previously on Much Love, Caroline, however, not for her blog (if I remember correctly), but for her book! Emily from Cupcakes and Cashmere is what I like to call a fashion/cooking/lifestyle goddess. Just look at her blog.. I mean... come on! It seems like everything she touches turns into perfection. From her outfits to her recipes and interior design ideas (not to mention her wedding - my god), Emily just oozes an elegant and unique taste that I love. She is just amazing. I also really appreciate when bloggers pay attention to detail in their website layouts and design, which you can safely say Emily has mastered. On top of sharing her outfits, recipes and interior design tips, she also does posts like Five Things, which are my favourites, where she shares five random things/places/experiences. 

Now on to a slightly different blog. First of all, let us just appreciate the name of the blog.. Fashion Foie Gras. Its genius! The reason why this blog is slightly different to the others I have mentioned in this post is that it isnt a personal style blog... It is more of a fashion news blog - where the good, the bad and the controversial in fashion news are delivered daily. What's not to love? I feel like this is the perfect blog for all fashion dorks to have saved in their bookmarks. 

On to the next blog babe where we have Sandra from 5 Inch and Up (holla to my scandinavian sista!). This was one of the first blogs I started reading a couple of years back when my obsession with blogs began. Not only does Sandra have an amazing taste in fashion but she also puts incredible effort into her photography and presentation. Like Sammi, Sandra is another person I like to look to when in need of fashion inspiration. So much pretty. 

Finally we have Olivia from Lust for Life, who in my opinion is just an image of cool. I don't know if that makes me sound lame or whatever but I honestly think this girl has such an essence about her - from the way she dresses to the way she takes pictures and edits. So fucking cool! I can't quite remember how I came across her blog but I sure am glad that I did. 

So there you go - my five favourite blogs at the moment! If you are on the look out for some new blog goodies I would highly recommend all five of them (obviously) and please do share if you have any favourites of your own! 

Hope you are all having a wonderful summer!

Much Love,

Caroline. 

Let's Talk... Red Lips

Oh hi there! I wanted to do a post dedicated to the wonder that is red lipstick. When going through my makeup whilst packing up my room for summer I realised that I have quite a few red lipsticks.. But I only really wear a small handful of them. So why not turn this realisation into a blog post?! Today I will be sharing my four go to red lipsticks with you wonderful people.

Looking at the picture below I couldn't help but giggle to myself cause really.. they all look the fucking same. I realise that. But they aren't! At all! Yes, they are all red but they have their own unique element to them which makes this the perfect red lip collection - variety! I feel like I am rambling right now... Let us actually get to it now!

Russian Red - MAC Cosmetics: This is probably one of the most popular red lipsticks there is. Everyone who is a fan of lipstick has heard of Russian Red and if not.. Let me introduce you! This is the shade that I would call the classic red. It really just is your beautiful, warm, luscious, matte red colour - so if you are on the look out for that, walk your ass into MAC and buy this. You won't be sorry. With any MAC lipstick the pigmentation (at least in my experience) is uh-mazing, which just makes this colour so so much better! On the swatch below (sorry for the awful quality, you are just gonna have to trust me on this one) the picture really doesn't do it justice! Its the perfect wearable pin up girl red (which is a good thing in my opinion), I promise! 

Kate 01 - Rimmel London: This is another much talked about lipstick within the drugstore/high street brands. This is the very first lipstick I ever bought and it was for my IB graduation.. I fell in love. Like MAC lipsticks, it has a wonderful staying power and great pigmentation. Compared to the Russian Red it has a slightly more orange under tone AND it smells really good. I don't know if that is just me but my Rimmel lipsticks smell delicious - kind of like berries. Please tell me there is someone else thinks so too! The Kate 01 is a slightly matt lipstick, again, like the Russian Red, which is how I prefer my red lipsticks. Just sayin'. 

Viva Glam 1 - MAC Cosmetics: This is my darkest red lipstick I own and it is the one I prefer wearing for everyday... Dare I say.. It is my favourite lip product! If you haven't heard of MACs Viva Glam collections you must have been living under a rock. Every penny spent on Viva Glam products is donated to the MAC AIDS fund, which supports people who have been diagnosed with HIV and AIDS. Not only is it for a good cause but it is also a truly great product (You can buy it online but I am not sure about in stores). When I was buying this lipstick, I was trying it on in a MAC store in Copenhagen and while talking to the sales assistant we came across the perfect word to describe it - brick red. It is a deep red matte colour that isn't too dark but still has an umph (is that how its spelt?) to it. If i am wearing a boring/plain outfit and close to no makeup, I like to whack this onto my lips. Just cause. 

Really Red - Revlon: Fourthly and finally we have Revlon's really red. I bought this, not because I needed another lipstick (but lets be honest.. is there such thing as too many lip products?) but because I had heard it was a dupe of MACs Russian Red. I wanted to test that out and it was so not true. However, that didn't mean that I didn't like the colour - I love it! I consider Really Red (super creative name, Revlon) my summer red. It is closer to the Kate 01 than the Russian Red, however, it doesn't have quite as strong pigmentation as the other three, it is a tad bit more sheer, which I think is perfect for summer. I already have three amazingly pigmented matte red lipsticks so Really Red was a perfect addition. It is vibrant without being too heavy and, like Kate 01, has an orange under tone to it. 

I hope you guys enjoyed this post and that you are all doing wonderfully! Remember to go and like the Facebook page for more updates and goodies! 

Much Love,

Caroline