// Well cinched
Posted on | November 28, 2009 | 4 Comments
Oh my! I’m completely blewn off my feet about these fabulous artistic creations of Eiric Aswan. Dark and beautiful, incredibly detailed, astonishing… …most designs have material options like leather, rubber, vinyl. If the dark look is too much for you, think for example these waist cinchers in tan leather. Be sure to check the shop, these are not the only beauties from there!
I’m putting up a savings campaign for these… …awesome… …awesome… …*mumbling*…
Posted on | November 28, 2009 | 4 Comments
// Doloris Petunia
Posted on | November 17, 2009 | 4 Comments
Oh, Doloris Petunia, I have a confession to make. I love all your wild, crazy statement necklaces. Those giant glass stones arranged to netting revealing the skin underneath, random trinket explosions, ribbons to be tied behind the neck, sequin fringes… Would love to feel one floating around my neck while I’m dancing to the dawn. Well, I don’t dance that much but I love the idea…
And wait, there is another one coming! I secretly dream about your fancy headpieces, too! Maybe I should take some advice from the royal court and start wearing these while cleaning up the bathroom… …changing the bedsheets… …emptying the cat litter box… …sneaking in the woods in hope of mushrooms (bit late for that but you get the idea).
Posted on | November 17, 2009 | 4 Comments
// Get cowlin’
Posted on | November 6, 2009 | 5 Comments
Scarves and all garments relative to them are definitely my favorite accessories, so I was quite happy to run into this brilliant cowl by Xant Hippe. The price is definitely ok for this kind of huge pile of merino wool, but if you are adventurous this one definitely has some DIY potential.
The cowl is constructed from braided strands — which are braided together to keep the thing as one piece. The lime cowl reveals the construction quite clearly. Pick a super bulky yarn for this, I recommend super soft Twinkle Soft Chunky, luxurious Gedifra Highland Alpaca, or affordable but good Drops Polaris in beautiful heathered shades. Wool or merino roving works for this, too!
Posted on | November 6, 2009 | 5 Comments
// More from Josefin Strid
Posted on | October 31, 2009 | No Comments
Oh, how haven’t I heard about her before! This woman has some seriously genious pieces in her collection. I love these accessories!
Zipper collar, leather sleeves & leather harness vest from Josefin Strid, black dress from Diana Orving, printed dress from Acne, all images via Looklet. There are some Josefin Strid pieces sold at Kotyr, but they seem to be from previous collection. The asymmetric blouse, two tone tights and some of the dresses are quite desirable from there…
I’m using these rather lame Looklet images just because they give so clear idea about these items. Again, click for images for back and detail view.
I would not even have noticed that genious vest from Josefin Strid website images, they are so small (but yes, it is there…).
Posted on | October 31, 2009 | No Comments
// Roped up
Posted on | October 20, 2009 | 2 Comments
This rope / harness thang might work with my body type.
Designed by Sofia Järnefelt (images from her site), found via Silver.
Posted on | October 20, 2009 | 2 Comments
// Summer laziness
Posted on | July 26, 2009 | 1 Comment
Although I love summer it is really not my favorite season to dress up. Heat makes me lazy. I’m almost unable to fiddle with separates and end up throwing on a simple dress with super simple accessories. Here are some of my favorites; nothing fancy but tested against time:
Cotton dress with silk details from All Saints. This is at least three years old. I really love the faded pink color, pockets in side seams, raw edges on neck and sleeve openings — and how the dress does not have a single straight seam. The skirt part arranges itself to sculptural drapes automatically. I like it most in wrinkled, scruffy state and I love to combine it to black leather in cooler days.
Skip the next if you hate to see toes =).
A pair of ultra minimal sandals from local department store. I guess that the brand name is Flutter or Fluffer — never heard it since. Anyway, I love the whole leather construction (sole too), the small and weird Swarowski detail on the sole, the fact that they have held together at least four years in spite of the delicate structure. They leave almost no tan lines and are surprisingly comfortable.
The greatest summer straw bag from Vero Moda, this has seen two or three summers, too. The little metal discs make the most beautiful faint sound when I walk — an instant boost to a summer feeling. The bag is large enough for couple of books, iPod, water bottle, knit and a blanket for sitting down in a random park, my basic equipment for lazy summer days in the city.
And no, I don’t care too much about coordinating the metallics.
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Edit:
I feel pretty bad that I photographed one of my fav summer dresses just on the hangar. Here with Zara cardigan, DocMartens (obviously quite excited about them) and cycle shorts (cut from regular sheer tights). Not the best angle for my legs but you get the idea.
Posted on | July 26, 2009 | 1 Comment
// Easy adornment
Posted on | July 19, 2009 | No Comments
I love Ann Sofie Back in general — how in earth did I let this fine neck adornment pass my eyes while scanning her S/S09 collection:
Great DIY potential. I’m tempted to add some thin chain to the arrangement — or try similar construction made out from chain entirely…
Posted on | July 19, 2009 | No Comments
// Swooning over the heavy metal
Posted on | July 7, 2009 | No Comments
I just made the notice that my wardrobe is seriously lacking statement pieces. That observation might have been just a lousy excuse to spend the rainy day on the computer, browsing Etsy. But look what I came by!
Melissa McElrath makes beautiful, chunky jewelry for her Only the Brave Etsy shop. Every single piece in this shop calls my name. Unfortunately my cash situation does not allow any purchases right now, but my favorites are certainly updated right now!
Posted on | July 7, 2009 | No Comments
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