// Pirates, ahoy
Posted on | June 30, 2010 | 7 Comments
I wanted to reward myself for my exercise project with something that I have wanted for a long time, something I believe I do use a lot and something I don’t consider completely outrageously out of my price range. So now I’m a happy owner of classic slouchy shaft Vivienne Westwood pirate boots in suede. The taupe color goes well with my wardrobe and I love the lightweight construction, these can be well incorporated to summer outfits as well.
The weather is very warm and summery, so the dressing is simple. I’m wearing an old Diesel sundress covered up with H&M cardigan — this piece has been probably my best high street purchase from this spring. The slouchy cut is excellent and I love the lively material. One of my Pilgrim pendants is hiding underneath the dress.
So… …this was the last month for my start for more physically active life — and although this month either was perfect from the exercise perspective (traveling and now the flu) I think I have actually changed something in my habits because I’m actually missing regular exercise when I’m not doing it. On this period I did not focus on weight loss, but I got down 4 – 5 kg and it certainly has not been my muscle mass.
Naturally this was not the end of the project. My summer holiday starts tomorrow and when I get well I’m planning to have a physical activity filled semester. And I could really focus on weight loss for a while. I’m still quite chubby.
Posted on | June 30, 2010 | 7 Comments
// Soon wearing vintage…
Posted on | May 12, 2010 | No Comments
Yesterday I found this pretty amazing silk dress from Fida Hämeentie. I fell for the delicious fabric covered buttons and whimsical butterfly print. There were couple of stains on it, but a gentle wash dissolved them almost entirely and I got it ironed back to shape. It has been locally made, the tag says Malli-Eeva — Model Eva — I would love to know the stories behind these vanished local “brands”. The hem is hand sewn with blind stitch and the overall work quality is very good in this — not to mention that silk has not been too common in this country, so I suspect that Malli-Eeva has been some sort of smallish seamstress boutique…
It looks like we are getting a sunny day for today, great!
Posted on | May 12, 2010 | No Comments
// Today I wish
Posted on | April 19, 2010 | 6 Comments
Today I wish that my fairy goodmother would drop this Saara Lepokorpi dress to my doorstep while I’m working. Giant pumpkins and white horses optional.
Posted on | April 19, 2010 | 6 Comments
// Soft geometry
Posted on | March 18, 2010 | 15 Comments
Actually I was not even about to post these pics… …but whattahell, the heel of those OTK boots are clearly shown in these. I was about to shoot this again the way I actually wore it — the cardigan open (I had only couple of images of that). The belt emphasizes the body issue I have found quite difficult to work with… …the large chest.
There is definitely a reason why I do prefer more or less sacklike garments covering my upper body. Although my ribcage is quite small the fat tends to accumulate to my short’ish torso topped with broad shoulders — and I have terribly large chest. Don’t get me wrong… …I have nothing against boobs and even the nipplegate does not move my eyebrow (come on, we Finns are so liberal with the nudity — and love to shock the foreign visitors with meetings in sauna and such…). But having my large chest on display feels gross. Personally I think that I look like I could beat Angus the cow in the milk production competition… …and maybe I would, who knows. That definitely does not make dressing up easy.
So I occasionally play with waist belts but almost always end up leaving home with somehow billowing silhouette. Or just lightly fitting one. And almost never emphasize my waist, because emphasizing the waist equals emphasizing the boobs and that’s it, pals! Nothing to discuss about. The images from front don’t tell the whole truth and the geometric blocks of the dress distort the proportions nicely — but I can assure you that the side silhouette of this was tragic. There is more than a daily serving of boobage on display, even with that minimizer bra that is designed to make the big boobs look like pancakes… .…or as much so as it is humanly possible…
Personally I have never thought that shapeless silhouettes or oversized garments make a person look fatter than they actually are. They might do so in single photographs, but in real life people perceive each other as moving 3D objects in 3D space with the clothes moving around the bodies — and it does not take long to get the idea of overall bodily proportions, whatever the person is wearing (excluding intentional body proportion changing padding, used to solve certain issues). And I’m not dressing up for photographs. So I’m generally saying no for boob display silhouettes causing me personal mental discomfort and yes for relaxed, loose garments covering my torso, or long lean vertical lines with lightweight fabrics, coats and jackets worn open — those make me feel good in my skin. And don’t get me wrong, this is not a whining post. I am quite comfortable in my skin. Every treat has a tradeoff — my legs are relatively long, plus this overall body shape can carry a lot of weight without going totally shapeless.
And I’m definitely not saying that this is the right way to handle the boob issue — but just my personal solution for a thing that is not even an issue for everyone.
The dress is old one from Malene Birger, it is delightfully beautifully draping viscose jersey with nice geometric pattern and tulip shaped skirt. The nude cardigan is from H&M, and I really don’t remember the origin of the suede obi belt — it might be from Vero Moda, but I have removed the tags. Necklace is from Pilgrim. The boots are those Vagabonds — and the heel is ugly.
Posted on | March 18, 2010 | 15 Comments
// Rock me, Michelangelo
Posted on | September 24, 2009 | 9 Comments
Back to the wardrobe plan! For a long time now I have been wanting to add something special to my wardrobe from AttilaDesign. I’ve had so many favorites from Tiinas designs, but the light cotton convertible Sybil dress won me over completely. The print of the dress is from Sistine Chapel Michelangelo painting — and it totally reminds me about places I still haven’t been visiting, but I should.
The material is super soft and light cotton, great for summer but works fine for layering and thus for all other seasons. The hem can be gathered symmetrically or asymmetrically — or left longer and straight so the piece works as a dress, mini dress and a tunic over the pants. The waist can be tied in two different ways. The details and the finishing of this piece are excellent and faded pastel colors make it extremely easy to combine. The print is on both back and front. It’s quirky and fun — and extremely beautiful at the same time. I’m more than happy with it!
Here I’m wearing the dress with old H&M (?) striped shirt, ripped nylons and nylon socks, Vagabond broques. For going out I threw on a black coat from Victor & Rolf for H&M.
BTW, a weak inspiration for the outfit is this film — do you recognize it?
Posted on | September 24, 2009 | 9 Comments
// Strange little girl
Posted on | August 28, 2009 | 2 Comments
That strange little girl moved in just a while ago. She’s just a bit camera shy and likes to hide behind the scarf.
Necklace from Tilly Bloom, H&M scarf, old All Saints knit dress in lovely silk/cotton jersey, under that American Apparel t-shirt dress, which I sliced (but did not dice), Vagabond sandals & old Topshop bag.
I’m the Scary Miss Mary of all t-shirts.
Posted on | August 28, 2009 | 2 Comments
// Neon yellow
Posted on | August 23, 2009 | 4 Comments
I found a super bright neon yellow men’s T-shirt from the local thrift store (Fida, Hakaniemi) one day. It got my standard treatment for large, unfitting shirts: I cut the sleeves and neck to get this slouchy raw edge tank. The sleeve openings are huge, but it does not matter in a summery layering piece like this.
Of course it is totally understandable to ask, what does a grown up woman actually do with a neon yellow tank. I admit that I feel a bit nostalgic about neon colors and that was probably one reason for the purchase, but I also had a very specific purpose in my mind. I happen to own a great cotton voile dress/tunic from 2or+ by Yat that absolutely needs something underneath. Instead of going for some invisible undergarment style I have been combining pieces that actually transform the outlook of this diaphanous dress. And neon yellow under mint green does some amazing things — the dress looks lit within!
Someone might also rightfully ask why are my clothes so often wrinkly. Well, my philosophy with this blog is that I publish outfits that I actually use, and often it happens that I take the photos after a day of wear. It might be too dark in the morning — or more often I’m leaving too late to fiddle with pictures. Anyway, this dress saw today a small, happy family party and probably wrinkled just from pure joy!
Not much else was needed today, the weather is still somewhat hot. The pair of white sandals is from Sixtyseven — never heard about the brand before I bought these from Brandos last winter.
Posted on | August 23, 2009 | 4 Comments
// You got me some…
Posted on | August 20, 2009 | 5 Comments
It’s been a busy week wor me, thus the lack of posting lately. But I just wanted to tell you that the horse print arrived — and I’m liking it.
I ordered it in XXL so I got this almost dresslike layering piece by cutting the sleeves and collar off and reshaping the openings lightly. I really dig the print and the subtly tie dyed dark purplish blue fabric. Here with Gina Trickot latex leggings, Vagabond booties, Fendi silk chiffon slip & Vero Moda sequined tank.
Posted on | August 20, 2009 | 5 Comments
// The polka dot
Posted on | August 15, 2009 | 3 Comments
I don’t do that vintage chic thing so popular here in Finland well at all. I end up looking like the skankier, uglier sister of Joan Holloway. But that does not prevent me liking polka dots. From the teensy, cutesy ones to giant, unproportioned blobs.
The summer is still here, so no fancy layering, I just wanted to show how nicely those boots resonate with simple dresses. I especially like the contrast between this silk polka dot print one and their shabbiness.
The unkempt hair is kept away from my eyes with flimsy little braid. Tiny amount of hairspray keeps it relatively well in place on my fuzzy hair.
Posted on | August 15, 2009 | 3 Comments
// Ripped T is a dress
Posted on | August 6, 2009 | 2 Comments
Nothing new here, I just want to add my penny about the ripped t-shirts. The starting point for this one was an oversized Gina Trickot piece, but I’m still bit surprised how much it actually gained length. It took two summery movie evenings to get all the unraveling done. The back is ripped entirely, but I left a panel in the middle front and the sleeves are intact. Hmm, actually I took a photo of this earlier, with tulle leggings.
It has still been relatively warm, so I’ve kept the layers light. Short AA spaghetti strap dress underneath, and super light Diesel viscose print cardigan on top, Vagabond sandals with velcro fastenings. Oh, an I have also cycling shorts, just cut them out from sheer tights. The effect is nice when seen up close, but these images don’t do justice.
Posted on | August 6, 2009 | 2 Comments
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