// Twist in my sobriety

Posted on | February 27, 2010 | 10 Comments

Dammit! I fell to the temptation of designer collaboration and now I’m the owner of this citrus colored cardigan. So I broke my high street clothes shopping restriction. Was it worth it? Well, I think that I quite like the acidic colors of this little one, the quintessential Rykiel details (seams on the right side, using the purl side of the knit as RS, sturdier stockinette stitch on sleeves) and even the bows surprised me pleasantly. They are not sewn but you can tie them yourself — or leave untied which might be often my choice when wearing this. Even the cotton feels surprisingly nice to my hand. The only downside is that these colors work for my coloring only at summertime when I have some actual tone on my skin.

Sonia has also special place on my mind… …I made my first designer boutique purchase from her flagship store on Paris. I was after the Domino bag with silver studs, and it was not on display on the shop. The friendly staff served me extremely well and dug out one piece from stockroom. That pleasant experience slightly eased my reserved attitude towards fancy designer boutiques and after that I have stopped in in few just to feel the atmosphere and see the clothes. I’m still very hesitant with the ones with guards on door, though…

What next… …I think that I should continue with my plan. 30 euros for not-that-necessary thing is not the end of the world.

Posted on | February 27, 2010 | 10 Comments

// Winter inspiration (wish it would be spring — but the reality bites)

Posted on | February 26, 2010 | 3 Comments

Some of you might have noticed that my winter everyday style has quite a lot masculine elements — and when I browsed my inspiration folder I noticed that many of the wintery images indeed are of men.

I also noticed that The Sartorialist still is my favorite street style blog. Scott is sometimes claimed being somewhat conservative — but personally I value the variety, his attention to subtle detail and his overall ambitious take on street photography. The Sartorialist is never a cavalcade of stereotypic hipsters wearing the IT-items of the season (occasional disease of Nordic street style blogs) and I can’t really blame it on focusing just beautiful people, there’s always something remarkable in the outfits and personal style.

I know that I have to widen my perspective to Asian street style… …I truly have a fascination to especially Japanese aesthetics and although I feel total alien to the culture (never been there, never actually known anyone from Japan) I think that I have been somewhat influenced subconsciously by the popular culture imagery. Any suggestions of great sites?

One thing I really value in The Sartorialist that Scott actually photographs all age groups. Maybe not in the actual demographic proportion — but all age groups are represented whatsoever. This image is one of my definite favorites of all winter outfits I’ve ever seen — and should be added to Wikipedia, key words aging gracefully.

All images from The Sartorialist. Thank you, Scott!

Posted on | February 26, 2010 | 3 Comments

// Oh, Stella!

Posted on | February 24, 2010 | 4 Comments

Thank you for this nice little silk dress you designed for common folks like yours truly to buy from my regular H&M with a budget that does not break my arm and leg. It has helped me through several family parties, where I don’t necessarily want to look too fancy, just a bit more nice than in my usual severe black and white heavy winter stuff. It has served also beautifully worn down as a part of layered outfits. The dusty shade of blue green delights me every time I’m wearing it and I really like the subtly lingerie-like decoration with ribbons and shiny silk satin panels.

My husbands granmother had her 90th birthday last weekend. That makes me humble.

The tights are also from H&M and the wedges by Castañer. Can’t really recall from where I’ve got those two bangles.

Posted on | February 24, 2010 | 4 Comments

// The scrunchie strikes back

Posted on | February 23, 2010 | 6 Comments

To be honest I’ve never ditched all my scrunchies from back then… …a velvet one is such a gentle way to keep a long hair up in the nighttime. Ahum, practically this is my night look for hair — I hate to wake up with hair in my mouth. I was just thinking if I could incorporate it to day looks.

I am aware that I have awfully large forehead — but it has been like this from my teenage years. On the other hand I really like the severity of no loose hair around the face, all other facial features of mine except that hairline are softly feminine, and I like this contrast.

Otherwise I’m wearing everyday winter stuff. The dotted scarf I picked up from local charity shop and it is a decent substitute for the Comme des Garcons for H&M one — which I did not buy when it was time. The material of this one is not as beautiful, but I like the combination of beige and black, plus the ample amount of fabric. My cashmere-silk sweater is from Zara, jeans are my husbands old Acnes, shirt is thrifted, mohair mix socks from who knows where, ebayed Martens. I’m getting sick on winter clothing…

Posted on | February 23, 2010 | 6 Comments

// And science runs through us

Posted on | February 22, 2010 | 1 Comment

This is not an outfit post by any means, just snapped a quick one when I happened to wear one of my favorite T:s. This is American Apparel viscose shirt with black and white tie dye pattern. I adore it… …unlike many of the cheapie tie dye prints that have floated around in the tracks of the recent tie dye trend, this one looks like a real thing. Like someone had really, thoughtfully pulled the garment together with tight bands, soaked it in a dye to get this fabulous x-ray-like or alienesque symmetric pattern to it. I also like the loose fit, the drape of the viscose and the generous neck hole.

Moving to this one:

Posted on | February 22, 2010 | 1 Comment

// Cropped sweater

Posted on | February 22, 2010 | 5 Comments

Ha ha, I have been extra sensitive to cold lately — thus the thick layers — but I can’t really explain the insane expression in the first pic. I probably just look like that.

But I like the bulkiness somehow. And the urban nomad theme continues. I wish I had some more primitive jewelry. Like real bones and teeth. Hitched the pans upwards for some ruching action, but I wish that there were even more creases. I NEED a cape to be used over really bulky layers like these.

Old Zara cropped sweater, COS cashmere cardigan, American Apparel see-thru tank, American Apparel see-thru circle scarf, Necklush, Selected leather pants, old boots with rubber bands and couple of Pilgrim pendants.

Posted on | February 22, 2010 | 5 Comments

// The DIY reminder

Posted on | February 21, 2010 | 3 Comments

These trinket belts are from Dolce & Cabbana spring 2009 collection — and I decided to make one as soon as I saw them. I would love to combine it to some distressed looks — perhaps mixed with some military elements — rather than bold colored silk dresses, like Anna Dello Russo here. Not sure about the origins of this image, has been in my inspiration folder for a while.

Now I need some decent ribbon and maybe some loose rhinestones. I have several brooches I could use on it — and better yet they can be detached and reattached as many times I please.

Posted on | February 21, 2010 | 3 Comments

// Seeing green

Posted on | February 21, 2010 | No Comments

Ok, it was my favorite color when I was a kid — and still like it. These Reed Evins tie dyed flats would be fab. From Oak.

Posted on | February 21, 2010 | No Comments

// Thank u, Last FM

Posted on | February 20, 2010 | 1 Comment

Without you I would have stuck to my old favs… …and probably ended up eventually listening Finnish adult pop *shudders*.

Posted on | February 20, 2010 | 1 Comment

// Wedges for summer

Posted on | February 20, 2010 | 4 Comments

Sam Edelman from Nordstrom.

Ash from Shopbop.

Jeffrey Campbell from Solestruck.

Diane von Furstenberg from Net-a-Porter.

Acne.

Carin Wester (via Kristin L. Dahl).

Posted on | February 20, 2010 | 4 Comments

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