// Paris second hand

Posted on | December 23, 2011 | No Comments

I found this rabbit trapper hat (or Hrustsev hat… …eh) and a pair of almost unused English derby shoes from fabulous Kiliwatch.

Posted on | December 23, 2011 | No Comments

// Paris, Instagrammed

Posted on | December 19, 2011 | 2 Comments

In the beginning of December I did a partially work related trip to Paris. Yes, I did have my decent camera with me but it rained almost every day — so the few Instagram images are pretty much all documentation I have. Deemed from these it looks like it was my first trip there — all those tourist’y snapshots — but yes, Paris in the Christmas decorations, all those familiar landmarks dressed in sparkling lights, it was rather magical…

Pics: I did not catch the Eiffel Tower sparkling… …except from distance. The opulent Chanel window at Printemps. Dreamy Mary Katrantzou print at Le Bon Marché (my secret vice: visiting department stores for clothes I can’t really afford — less awkward than popping in upscale boutiques… …hmm), Champs-Élysées Christmas deco. Galeries Lafayette Christmas tree, scorched by the flashlights… Big Karl at LeWeb conference. Yes, I saw him IRL.

Biggest fashion related news was new Karl Lagerfeld line, debuting on January 25th, online only. The price point will be mid-range — sweet thing, will definitely check it up for sharply tailored jackets and crisp shirts…

Posted on | December 19, 2011 | 2 Comments

// The beggar

Posted on | December 18, 2011 | No Comments

I apologize my human weakness — posts like this will not be regulars in this blog.

Shortly put, there’s a blog competition going on (for Finnish style blogs), and the winner goes to NYFW. Not going to get lyrical how much I would love to go, but anyway if you want to read about the fashion week from this blog and see me stumbling around the Big Apple with my camera and feeling alienated in the middle of all that fashion crowd please vote this blog here. No registration or social media connection needed.

I know that the competition will be the battle between the big ones in this country — and honestly I don’t really believe that I have much chance to even get to the top five from which the Finnish Elle will pick the winner. Anyway, I’m super thankful for each and every vote — and good luck for all participants!

Posted on | December 18, 2011 | No Comments

// Pencil silhouette

Posted on | December 8, 2011 | 5 Comments

For my body type — curvy and feminine in relatively small boned frame — it would be all natural to explore the classic pin-up silhouettes. I just can’t do that. What I can do is to take a piece or two from that world and mess the silhouette by adding some oversizedness, clumpiness… …well, awkward shapes of my choice.

In my world this egg-shaped sweater is pretty much a perfect match for this old pencil skirt. I like how the sex-kitten angora fuzziness meets perfectly body concealing shape. The knit is heavyweight enough to have some body of its own. I also dug a pair of *gasp* kitten heel pumps with ridiculously sharp toe from my closet. They have looked so outdated for many years, but I still love their perfect nude shade and vintage appeal.

The knit is from H&M, pinstriped cotton pencil skirt with jean pocket details by Diesel and several years old — it’s truly restrictive with close fit, heavy fabric and no walking slit — the pumps are by Bronx, from the beginning of the millenium…

Posted on | December 8, 2011 | 5 Comments

// My witchy fingers weighted down with crystals

Posted on | December 6, 2011 | No Comments

I got the gorgeous Blood Milk lookbook to my e-mail over a week ago — but I just did not have time for blogging last week. However this lookbook and Blood Milk jewelry definitely deserve attention… …better late than never!

Personally I definitely belong to the category of Blood Milk audience who just simply enjoys the aesthetics & design of these jewelry. Occultist notions, healing crystals, jewelry empowering the wearer… …well, lets just say that I’m boring pragmatist who just enjoys these random references to our social history — symbols with meaning piled heavily on them are often good discussion starters if nothing else. Blood Milk does exceptionally good job on cooking unique and awesome pieces out from these rather popular ingredients.

Now staring my deep burgundy nails and thinking how awesome would that giant crystal pyramid ring look in these hands…

Posted on | December 6, 2011 | No Comments

// Timeless

Posted on | December 5, 2011 | No Comments

I usually keep my nails short — but they grow so fast that sometimes I have some unintended tip length. This time I decided to utilize it, shaped the tip to gentle almond shape and applied the best nearly black burgundy polish ever — Zoya Casey — to half moon manicure with bare moons. So classic that it looks completely contemporary.

Tips for the removal method for half moons here.

Posted on | December 5, 2011 | No Comments

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Location: Helsinki, Finland

Contact: kamicha (a) gmail dot com

I'm especially interested in young designers creations, non-established labels and indie fashion. So if you have something interesting to show, feel free to contact!

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