S2 B1-B2 HYGGE, LAGOM & THE MINDFUL SCANDI GIRL

to prioritize comfort over sth

to choose comfort instead of style/trends

passing micro-trends

very short-lived fashion trends

wearability

how practical/comfortable clothes are for daily life

style cornerstones

basic, essential fashion items everyone should have

to emulate the effortlessness

to copy that natural, easy-looking style

to stem from sth

to come from/originate in sth

to opt for flats

to choose flat shoes over heels

to shy away from color

to avoid wearing bright colors

elevated wardrobe basics

high-quality versions of simple clothing items

pop of color

a brightly colored detail in an outfit

put together

looking neat and well-dressed

to dress your denim up

to make jeans look more formal and fancy

essential for every capsule wardrobe

must-have items for a minimal closet full of essentials

to layer a sweater over sth

to wear a sweater on top of another piece

to take style cues (from)

to get fashion ideas from sb/sth

bright knit

colorful knitted sweater

it-girl piece

clothing item popular with fashionable influencers/cool girls

timeless

never going out of style

relaxed silhouette

loose, comfortable shape of clothing

breezy linen blouse

light, airy shirt made out of linen

to master the Scandi style

to perfectly recreate Scandinavian fashion

button-down

shirt with buttons all the way down

oversized fit

intentionally loose/baggy clothing style

conscious living

a mindful life

inviting atmosphere

a warm, welcoming feeling of a place

convenience food

pre-made meals that are quick to prepare

to make sth a habit

to do sth regularly until it becomes automatic

serenity/tranquillity

peaceful calmness

to stay in

to spend time at home instead of going out

long working hours

many working hours each day

to cultivate your hobbies

to actively develop your personal interests

leisure time

free time for relaxing or fun activities

to limit yourself to the essentials

to keep only what you truly need

(to find a) middle ground

a balanced position between extremes

consumption

the act of buying and using products

Swede

a person from Sweden / a Swedish person

pastry

sweet baked goods (like croissants or Danish)

to take a break from the hectic life

to pause from a very stressful life

to overcome challenges

to successfully deal with difficulties

perseverance

continuing to try despite difficulties

to grit your way through sth

to push through sth difficult with determination

to keep a positive attitude

to stay optimistic

take it easy

relax and don't stress

to make the most out of sth

to get the maximum benefit from sth

to take advantage of sth

to enjoy sth while you have the opportunity

to enrich and enhance life

to make life more meaningful and better

to cook seasonally

to use ingredients that are fresh at that time of year

to free yourself from the hustle and bustle of everyday life

to escape daily stress and busyness

to adopt the ideas behind Hygge

to embrace Hygge

clutter

too many unnecessary things in a space

built into the daily schedule

included as a regular part of the day

to increase the quality of life

to make life better

to spend time outdoors

to be outside in nature

to embrace the seasons

to enjoy each time of year

essential for well-being

very important for health/happiness

functional design

practical and useful design

to value quality over quantity

to prefer good things over many things

invest in durable materials

buy things that last long

sensory overload

too much information for your senses

stress-inducing

causing worry or tension

easily overwhelmed by sth

quickly feeling stressed about sth

superficial conversations

discussions without deep meaning

authenticity

being real and true to yourself

to embrace solitude

to enjoy being alone

in the countryside

in rural areas

introspection

the act of examining your own thoughts

drained from social interactions

very tired after being with people

to reflect on sth

to think deeply about sth

meaningful connection

important relationship with sb

to appreciate nature

to value the natural world

a sense of grounding

feeling stable and calm

to be present

to focus on the current moment

to feel pressured

to feel forced to do sth

to make eco-friendly choices

to choose things that help the environment

to chase status

to try to appear successful

to aim for contentment

to try to be satisfied

material wealth

possessions/money

to gain traction

to become popular or successful

to partake in a trend

to participate in a popular activity

in a sustainable way

without harming the environment

misconception

a wrong belief about sth

tied to consumerism

connected to buying things constantly

fuzzy socks

warm, soft socks with a fluffy texture

cozy

warm, comfortable and pleasant

Dane

a person from Denmark / a Danish person

to receive international recognition

to become famous worldwide

universal healthcare

free medical care for all citizens

paid leave

time off work with salary

to have immense privilege

to have very big advantages in life

to glamorize sth

to make sth seem more attractive than it is

commercialization of sth

turning sth into a product for profit

vague

not clear or specific

international craze

sth popular all over the world

there is some merit to it

it has some good points

target demographic

the specific group of people sth made for

to take sth with a grain of salt

to not completely believe sth

downside

the negative part of sth

detrimental

harmful

mellow mood

calm, relaxed and pleasant state

systemic racism

racism built into society's systems