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 (a natural fiber)

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 keeping 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

mentality - way of thinking

to encapsulate sth - to perfectly represent sth

to comprehend sth - to understand sth

boiled down version - the simplest explanation free of details and nuances

to consume in moderation - to not use or buy too much of sth