S 10

Posted on | November 3, 2009 | 2 Comments

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I just received some press images of Finsk spring / summer 10 collection, called Airelle. The inspiration behind this collection is french animation film, Gandahar by Rene Laloux. It seems to me that anime and animation films are constant source of inspiration for Julia Lundsten — and I don’t complain. I guess that one result is her wonderful way to combine brights to neutrals and of course those architectural, exaggerated shapes that are very recognizable.

I’m very drawn to those delicious combinations of mushroom and vivid coral/pink… …and many of those heels look far from intimidating. But I’m not afraid to add some extra height with some serious heels and I feel that I have to take a closer look of those glorious pewter sandals with origami-like leather composition on the top…

Posted on | November 3, 2009 | 2 Comments

// Julia Lundsten for Ports and
Basso & Brooke

Posted on | October 8, 2009 | 2 Comments

It is always delightful to see a fellow Finn to make it in the big world — and Julia “Finsk” Lundsten is definitely doing that. In addition to her own collection I spotted her shoes from two spring collections: Ports and Basso & Brooke. I found some detail images from nymag.com. Lundsten for Ports looks like completely new collection (note: I haven’t seen images from Finsk ss collection… …they might be from there) with chunky twisted strap detail and super architectural heels. There are also brogues from white stingray, stingray platform pumps and some flats from interesting materials. I like the cheerful combination of pale blue and red — but the palette has also black and white, matte gold and nude.

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Julia Lundsten for Basso & Brooke looks like a mix from Finsk 09 seasons completed with the experimental “Project One” numbers (see Susie on that for more information) and maybe few previously unseen colorways of 09 models.

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All images from nymag.com.

I really like how Julia injects color to her designs. I recently saw the famous ponyhair wedge IRL with its color blocked sister (last image). To be honest I was more drawn to that color version — the cuts and color blocks complete the lines of the design in very satisfying way.

Adding some Finsk flair to my wardrobe is definitely a part of my spring shopping plan. The wooden chunky heels are probably not made for breaking walking records, but they’ll do great job just showing it off…

Posted on | October 8, 2009 | 2 Comments

// Purchase planning

Posted on | July 29, 2009 | 2 Comments

I want to start to plan my clothes purchases. My income is not what it used to be, plus I really want to focus the quality over the quantity. To preserve the joy of impulse shopping I can reserve a small sum for second hand purchases and DIY materials, but everything else should be carefully planned.

For this autumn I probably need a pair of simple booties that go with as many outfits as possible — my current ones are quite worn. I don’t want to invest in these, the weather conditions in Finland are ruthless to shoes. Slush kills. Of course I have rubber boots for the worst days, but in this country you never know what’s next — weather-wise.

Image from Vagabond

I’m quite tuned to these platform booties from Vagabond. They are simple, but I can easily make some detachable chain / stud adornments to upgrade them to something more special when needed. Walkable and DIY inspiring = good.

Image from American Apparel

I have one of these American Apparel ruched bras — and I really need couple of more. These are excellent for women who can’t go without some sort of chest support. They resolve the bra strap problem in most cases while offering enough support for regular light activities (barely, but still). And they flatten the chest, yay!

That’s the “necessities” part. Then the options.

Image from Lumi Accessories

After all I’m not that into bags — and I think that my small collection serves the most purposes. For everyday needs I usually reach for my trusted Topshop bag. It’s black, roomy, does not weigh too much and collapses to a very small space when I don’t carry much in it. But to be honest it starts to be quite worn and might fall apart any day. So I’ve been eyeing some options and the strongest candidate might be this Lumi Accessories XL Supermarket bag. Same attributes to my current favorite, even more minimal appearance and good quality. I actually own the smaller one in teal, but it is not large enough to be my everyday holdall. And it is not black.

Finsk shoes from Asos.com

To be honest, I really don’t need any more pumps or sandals. But I don’t own a single pair of bold platforms — and I feel incomplete without them. This pair from Finsk is perfection, but I’m open to suggestions. At least other Finsk suggestions. Image from Asos — these are in sale there and my heart bleeds.

Before winter sales I have to sort out if I need any seasonal pieces to be updated so I can be better prepared!

Posted on | July 29, 2009 | 2 Comments

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