// Grab’em while u can

Posted on | September 30, 2009 | No Comments

More Etsy torture… …utterly fabulous vintage boots for 55 dollars.

Posted on | September 30, 2009 | No Comments

// I <3 Norwegian Wood Leggings

Posted on | September 30, 2009 | 1 Comment

Good leggings are not easy to come by, but Angie from iheartnorwegianwood sure does great job with legwear. It looks like there are some brilliant new pairs in her Etsy shop.

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Those dove gray lace ones and tie dyed mesh pair really make my heart flutter. And the beige tie dye is delightfully subtle. Could not say no to a flowered black pair, either.

Posted on | September 30, 2009 | 1 Comment

// Photographic flowers

Posted on | September 30, 2009 | 14 Comments

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I feel pretty embarrassed about the H&M heaviness of my posts… …don’t know why they manage to produce such mass production garments that they really appeal me.

Take this dress. It’s heavy cotton-viscose satin with sturdy exposed metallic zipper on back, full lined, boned, with absolutely delightful photographic flower print with nearly graphic mix of black and white and super vivid hues. What can a girl do, especially when she sees something like this in sale, for ridiculous 24 €? Teamed it to an old cap sleeve T, Kaksi-Två marble print leggings (have I said that I love Kaksi-Två leggings?) and my old rubber band MC boots. For going out I threw on my trustworthy old Filippa-K wool blazer for some grown up kind of flair. No accessories… …but a Lanvin necklace with ridiculously sized gems would be rad with this… *dreaming on*

Posted on | September 30, 2009 | 14 Comments

// Plastic fantastic

Posted on | September 28, 2009 | 6 Comments

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It is probably not that evident from the images of this blog, but I have actually lost some weight this summer, going down a size or even two. From the wardrobe point of view this is not a huge problem, most of my clothes are not close fitting anyway — and I’m totally capable to make small adjustments to garments in need of that.

But the one alarming problem was that my skinny black jeans are not that skinny anymore. Usable, yes, but not skinny. And skinny black pant (something sturdier than a pair of leggings) is such a cornerstone in my regime that I can’t do without. On the other hand — because I have a reason to believe that the gradual weight loss will still continue for a while I was not ready to invest too much to a new pair.

I’m so happy that I haven’t been carrying my pennies to H&M and Zara this autumn — but in this case the H&M shopping was kind of justified. I skipped the fall collection totally to save for the better shoes, but to be honest I have been considering some of the Divided Exclusive pieces anyway. And on the other hand, I think that this vinyl panelled stretch twill pair of pants is actually quite nice!

The fit is excellent, the vinyl panels are lined with soft fabric, the zippers are sturdy metallic ones. Could not expect more from 29 € pants. The vibe is bit S&M, but I guess that I can handle that. A counterattack of cuteness always works — and optionally by combining them to minimal pieces I hope that the feel will be more futuristic than fetishistic. I have no fear for shiny plastic, whatsoever. I had a beige plastic skirt few years ago and wore it to death.

For the test run I layered on some cutesy stuff: a H&M nude tunic, Zara silk tunic & Vero Moda scarf. The ruffles you see underneath are actually a piece of tube jersey I have been using as a mini skirt and a top, would probably look nice as a scarf, too. And the shoes… …those Vagabonds. I’m still after the black Rützou wedges… …we’ll see…

Posted on | September 28, 2009 | 6 Comments

// Complexgeometries F/W 09 favs

Posted on | September 28, 2009 | 2 Comments

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These two items from Complexgeometries fall collection are pure genious. The cell sweater can be worn both sides up (see how different the detail in the sleeves looks) and it works also beautifully as an oversized shrug. The wool cape would be an excellent garment for the transition seasons, the generous shape and sleevelessness would make it ideal for layering.

Posted on | September 28, 2009 | 2 Comments

// Lindex goes lux

Posted on | September 27, 2009 | 1 Comment

High street brand & designer collaborations seem to be all over — and this one I really like. Lindex collaborates with Acne designer Ewa Larsson, and I dig everything I see in the press package.

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It looks like they are going to release a set of beautiful cocktail dresses just before the holiday season, on the beginning of the November. There is definitely that minimalistic Acne vibe going on with these garments. If that cream colored one shoulder number is silk, it should definitely be MINE!

Posted on | September 27, 2009 | 1 Comment

// Boyfriend jeans

Posted on | September 27, 2009 | 1 Comment

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After sampling some options I have concluded that the best boyfriend jeans actually come from the boyfriend’s closet. Or in a case of grown up, mature blogger like yours truly - from the husband’s closet.

Thank you, dear! I will treasure this old pair of Acne goodness (with zero elasthan content and beautiful clean but faded indigo color) for a long time.

Lounging in the newly acquired jeans and old lightweight Uniglo cashmere sweater. Lazy Sunday for you all!

Posted on | September 27, 2009 | 1 Comment

// Revealing tiny pics

Posted on | September 27, 2009 | 3 Comments

I found this site extremely intriguing:

http://www.exactitudes.nl/ — just keep clicking those tiny pics!

Is my outfit actually an uniform? How much do I dress to belong? Does my stance reveal something?

A quote from the site to explain what it is all about:

Rotterdam-based photographer Ari Versluis and profiler Ellie Uyttenbroek have worked together since October 1994. Inspired by a shared interest in the striking dress codes of various social groups, they have systematically documented numerous identities over the last 14 years. Rotterdam’s heterogeneous, multicultural street scene remains a major source of inspiration for Ari Versluis and Ellie Uyttenbroek, although since 1998 they have also worked in cities abroad.

They call their series Exactitudes: a contraction of exact and attitude. By registering their subjects in an identical framework, with similar poses and a strictly observed dress code, Versluis and Uyttenbroek provide an almost scientific, anthropological record of people’s attempts to distinguish themselves from others by assuming a group identity. The apparent contradiction between individuality and uniformity is, however, taken to such extremes in their arresting objective-looking photographic viewpoint and stylistic analysis that the artistic aspect clearly dominates the purely documentary element.

Wim van Sinderen, Senior Curator Museum of Photography, The Hague

Posted on | September 27, 2009 | 3 Comments

// Food of thought

Posted on | September 26, 2009 | No Comments

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Posted on | September 26, 2009 | No Comments

// In black and white again

Posted on | September 26, 2009 | 5 Comments

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Yesterday was my second consecutive day in ripped nylon tights, ripped knee socks and brogues. My original idea was something about very dishevelled black suit — and then I end up leaving the pants home. Complexgeometries t-shirt dress and old Filippa-K wool blazer, DIY merino mitts.

Posted on | September 26, 2009 | 5 Comments

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