// I am tempted

Posted on | May 30, 2010 | 2 Comments

I saw Cocorosa wearing these beautiful clogs a while ago… …but maybe because I was slightly scared the sky high heel (rigid, wooden sole and over 10 cm heel… …no thanks) I did not check Su-Shi website. But now I did. In addition to some great shoes they make pretty rad bags. And the prices are not bad. The details and materials look great and the designs are not direct knockoffs (which is actually quite typical in this price group). The satchel shares the lines of Mulberry Alexa — but satchel form is quite generic, Mulberry certainly did not invent it — and the clean lines and distinct hardware give this bag a personal look. It looks like the bag has a suede lining, which is nice…

Posted on | May 30, 2010 | 2 Comments

// Pillow case

Posted on | May 29, 2010 | 3 Comments

I don’t particularly like the culture of being busy all the time and personally I try to schedule my life in a way that I don’t have reason to complain about being too busy to do a thing. In my schedule I definitely need space for spontaneous stuff… …or just for being. But naturally there are times when despite all the efforts things just pile up… …last week it was the work and I just squeezed in couple of shorty-short photo sessions about my work gear, so here’s the second one.

The outfit itself is not particularly flashy — but I do love (almost) every single piece of it. The T-shirt with neat pillowcase shoulders is from Vietto — a great, great piece I got in exchange for my photographs of some neat Vietto jewelry. I was very drawn to certain hand chains of the collection — but because the recent jewelry rejection mode that still seems to have some effect to my daily looks I went for this safe solution. And no regrets, I’m definitely going to wear this organic cotton, artisanal made shirt a lot. I warmly recommend for all Helsinki visitors to drop in the design shop Goodis, where Vietto is sold among other interesting artisanal labels. Actually I was about to make a post about the shop, but forgot my camera home when visiting there — so it will be the next time!

The skirt is the 2or+ linen one seen here before, and this one I love too. It goes all wrinkly during the day, but for me it does not matter, that is the nature of this fabric. I have two old skinny double belts on my waist, both probably from H&M. And the brogues are from Vagabond. They are the weak link — I do love brogues but these lack a character. I bought them in haste about year ago, I really had to have a pair. Now I just wish that I had waited for something bit more special. Like these Irregular Choice ones.

Posted on | May 29, 2010 | 3 Comments

// Where I would like to live

Posted on | May 28, 2010 | 2 Comments

Or optionally in this slightly more accessible accommodation:

Spacious, dark, stuffed and lined by piles of books, with natural light and in a verge of chaos. The slice of skyview via partially demolished roof optional. Yes, please.

Via Bookshelfporn. Don’t go there. Just don’t.

Posted on | May 28, 2010 | 2 Comments

// On man-made fibers

Posted on | May 28, 2010 | 3 Comments

From my previous Lindex post one could get an impression of me as a terrible fiber snob — which is actually true. But I’m not all against man made fibers, they have their place… …in my leggings and tights, certain underwear and sportswear. I have also accepted one vintage polyester lace dress which is as comfortable as a shower curtain — and I bet that among my dressy dresses there are some other man-made miracles.

But to be totally honest — I have found a variety of polyester I actually like.

Modern, lightweight polyester jersey can look a lot like cotton, but it is slightly more drapey, lighter and does not crease at all. The jersey structure makes the fabric breathing, forget the shower curtain effect. The only negative is that it can be slightly static. My first encounter to this fabric was American Apparel see-thru garments, but actually I have two H&M tanks and this Asos asymmetric top with significantly better quality. Oh, the AA-ones are lovely, too — but they are so thin that they are extremely delicate and they also pill quite a lot.

I photographed the top with just my DIY body chain over it just to illustrate that there is no sign of the fact that I had a waist belt over it on previous day. But for the actual outfit I added linen Zara shirt jacket — the chains are too boob-enhancing without this cover-up-op. Selected Femme leather pants & Carin Wester wedges… …a simple work outfit.

(And I have not decided yet…)

Posted on | May 28, 2010 | 3 Comments

// Silver screen inspiration

Posted on | May 26, 2010 | No Comments

Vanessa Paradis in La fille sur le pont in 1999.

This movie gives me strong flashbacks occasionally. And I have seen it only once.

Posted on | May 26, 2010 | No Comments

// To keep or to return

Posted on | May 25, 2010 | 15 Comments

The question is: should I keep or return this Lindex Affordable Luxury top?

For keeping it:

I love the asymmetric cut (the back is even better with beautiful fabric cascades — but my photos were crap, so no picture)
It has inbuilt support, so this would be my one and only top with no separate bra needed
I love the print
The fabric weight is perfect for the cut

Against keeping it:

It is polyester. This is not all bad… …when traveling few polyester garments are practical (they don’t crease so easily).
The straps are faux leather. This is bad. I hate plastic that pretends to be something else than plastic. Occasional perspex heel or PVC panel is ok… …but I HATE FAUX LEATHER. I should probably change the straps.
The price is bad considering the materials. 60 €.

Without all that love the decision would be easy.

What do you think?

Posted on | May 25, 2010 | 15 Comments

// For contemporary hourglass figure

Posted on | May 23, 2010 | 2 Comments

If I ever get my body to state where I actually enjoy showing off my waist, my first purchase will definitely be this artLAB waist wrap. Oh, I love it so deeply… …thanks, Steff, for reminding me the existence of this awesome Etsy shop. Only the relatively high prices have kept me buying stuff there. I’m not saying that they are too expensive being awesomely designed artisanal items — but the additional taxes and other expenses limit my outside European union purchases to relatively cheap ones. Some day my wardrobe will contain something from artLAB, though, I’m sure about that.

Posted on | May 23, 2010 | 2 Comments

// Youth vs. Future

Posted on | May 23, 2010 | 2 Comments

I had a fashion filled Saturday — I started it by visiting in design shop Goodis (back to that later) — walked to Odd Day design market in Diana park — and in the evening to Anna Ruohonen fashion show.

At the design market I finally got myself one Youth vs. Future feather necklace — I might be the last one doing so in the whole Finnish fashion blog scene, haha (BTW, see Sugar-Kane rocking hers and Jenni a black one)! They are selling these online, but I sort of wanted to see them in real life to be able to decide the color. And now I did. The delicate feathers have been toughened against the hardships of life with a coat of acrylic paint and combined to chains with various finishes. My feathers are silver, on oxidized silver chain.

Could not resist to combine the feathers to something heavy… …thus the silver bauble necklace. My wardrobe has been clearly lacking one ridiculously oversized T-shirt, because I’m living in this Weekday one. Skirt is from Topshop and silver leather sandals an old department store find. I have actually been wearing my fringe down quite a lot, but today I wanted it off from my face because I spent several hours outside. That explains also my minimal make up… …some bronzing powder and brow pen. For going to the fashion show I just showered, did my hair, applied a light make-up, changed the shoes and added a sheer tank top under the T for more dressed look. And yes — we are experiencing an unexpected heat wave here… …mmm…

My upper back posture problems are quite visible on the side image… …I think I have to blame my lady lumps. Unfortunately I have experienced only minimal cup size shrinkage with my weight loss, but I’m still hopeful, I think I’m still shrinking. Could also target some training to specific back areas, I guess that the muscles that draw the scapula down and middle could be stronger — that would pull my shoulders back a bit. And some foam bar / tennis ball rolling for the thoracic spine area, perhaps?

Posted on | May 23, 2010 | 2 Comments

// Anna Ruohonen A/W 2010

Posted on | May 22, 2010 | 4 Comments

Today I had an opportunity to attend to Anna Ruohonen A/W 2010 fashion show — and I gladly did! The show took place in an amazing old magazine building on Katajanokka — and despite of the last minute preparations (the ash related things seem still to be an issue and that did not actually help Paris based designer on this home country endeavor) the show was a success.

Anna’s designs are quite grown up profile — but like her choice of amateur models of different ages — and even sizes showed they can be adapted to many wardrobes. Her design approach is quite minimal, there are subtle architectonic influences mixed to classic silhouettes, I definitely can see a professional woman wearing her creations at any situation. She also uses knits for more relaxed looks, and mixes textures for understated effect.

Radiant designer herself.

My absolute favorites in this show were all the tactile mohair coats, definitely reminiscent from 80’s — and shown even on male model. Would love to have one to accompany my leatherwear and slouchy tops. I also liked many of her minimal and well cut coats — but unfortunately my image material of those was so bad that I’m not giving any examples of them — not that these mohair coat pictures were much better…

Some other favorites including a wool dress with strikingly simple and beautiful silk panelling, “luxe loungewear” looks combining shiny silk satin, ribbed knitwear, drawstring waist and gathered leg pants.

Anna Ruohonen concept store in Helsinki is located at Uudenmaankatu 4 – 6.

Posted on | May 22, 2010 | 4 Comments

// Second hand summer

Posted on | May 20, 2010 | 2 Comments

The drawback of vintage — great item, wrong size. Go and get them before they are gone. Booties sz 8 from Raiarox, clogs sz 7 from Marie’s Vintage.

Posted on | May 20, 2010 | 2 Comments

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