// Demure lengths

Posted on | May 17, 2011 | No Comments

A nude pleaty thing found it’s way to my wardrobe. I cut the lining out — I’m rather wearing it with separate slip or half slip (you can sort of see it in the pictures) when the top layers don’t provide the coverage I’m comfortable with. Nothing too ballerina-esque with this for my body type, here I’m wearing it with Weekday shirt, H&M shrunken cardigan and Carin Wester clumpy shoes. The skirt is from Lindex — and I was there just to pick a few pair of undies…

I’m kind of loving this demure length, it is so easy to wear and it agrees nicely with my proportions.

Posted on | May 17, 2011 | No Comments

// Converse girl

Posted on | April 4, 2011 | 9 Comments

Note to myself — Converse works really well in snow and ice. But the insulation leaves something to hope for.

Yes, I’m again all but age appropriate (38 today, time flies, I can tell) — but who cares about old ladies anyway! Pretty skirt and pair of tattered converse is kind of cliche, I like to add an oversized cardi and ugly tights to the mix. Dress is by Cheap Monday (I really stocked in the sales. I’m so very embarrassed, I need to keep out of there that time. Basically I want all the stuff that is left there and sold at the end of sales by ten euros or under. Oh, this is true for both Weekday AND Monki), grey dress underneath Diesel Black & Gold, tights from H&M, cardi from ASOS (and I’m kind of in love with it currently — the slouchy pockets and silk chiffon back are perfect).

Posted on | April 4, 2011 | 9 Comments

// Spring pattern

Posted on | March 28, 2011 | 5 Comments

While I’m dreaming of Jonathan Saunders sending the whole spring collection to me I’m arranging my old stuff to spring-y combinations, with very few new second hand additions. In this case it might be second hand addiction, this is my THIRD haori jacket. Especially the red woven patterned one has been quite a bit in my regular rotation. Anyhow, this one I got dirt cheap — perhaps because it was dirty. Fortunately the colors in this one did not run when I put it through a small test and I was able to wash it in gentle cycle. Actually kimonos are handsewn and meant to be taken apart before washing — and after the washing sewn together again. To be honest I did not bother and for this one it worked just fine. I adore the pattern and the color on this one!

The suede fringes and haori jackets probably don’t have anything in common, but I think they get along pretty well. A long, almost dresslike Weekday shirt gives bit more leg coverage worn over the modified H&M suede skirt. That Savage Salvage horn necklace and Carin Wester wedges… …yeah, I try to wear something else once and then…

Posted on | March 28, 2011 | 5 Comments

// A suit — sort of

Posted on | March 26, 2011 | 1 Comment

It can still be quite wintery here — but thick tights start to be a pretty safe choice. That means that my last autumn Monki find, an affordable pair of very work appropriate length leather shorts will get some play time. The subtle texture play of feathery H&M jacket, crisp cotton shirt (probably from H&M, too), softly shiny leather and matte tights were the starting point for this outfit, with my safe bet palette with black, white and grey. Horn necklace from Etsy, Savage Salvage.

Posted on | March 26, 2011 | 1 Comment

// It’s oh so bright

Posted on | March 19, 2011 | 3 Comments

So, I haven’t been purchasing clothes this spring (well, I’ve had one slip at Monki and one in H&M) — but the accessories department has not been totally quiet. I have been stalking Cambridge Satchels for a while — their smallest 11″ satchel seemed to be exactly what I need. A smallish bag that leaves my hands free, good quality, reasonably priced, bright colors. The only problem was that I was unable to decide between the green and the purple.

A while ago they announced that they will launch fluorescent colors soon. Well that was it. I knew that the neon yellow was exactly what I had been waiting for — without even knowing it.

The size is perfect to accomodate the essentials. The leather is thick and lovely, the fluorescent color leaves nothing to hope for — it is so bright! I like the idea of combining it to netrals: greys, nudes, beiges — and to other brights.

I’m wearing it here with an Acne coat, COS cardigan, H&M tank, Cheap Monday jeans, JC wedges.

Posted on | March 19, 2011 | 3 Comments

// Just for the fun of it

Posted on | January 23, 2011 | 5 Comments

I got this Malene Birger dress from sales after Christmas. It is kind of serious, good girl dress with long sleeves, subdued nude and gray paint splash print and quite grown up, beautifully draped faux wrap cut. Quite perfect for semi-formal events — and also for everyday workwear, probably layered under a cozy cardigan. I know that I will wear it quite a bit with just some simple undergarment and heels… …but both the pattern and the shape also tempt me to experiment with other patterns and digging out the other side of it…

…like the bold spots of cheap H&M tight from last spring, they turn my thoughts to circus atmosphere every time I wear them… …or the saloon girl vibe with old lace fishnet tights and vintage silk slip.

Posted on | January 23, 2011 | 5 Comments

// Merry X-mas

Posted on | December 24, 2010 | 10 Comments

So… …the Lanvin for H&M dress I had to see was this age appropriate (ha-ha) tulle explosion. What really tuned me into it was that a) it is not black, but rather mundane shade of taupey grey — interesting pick for party dress b) although all the tulle is polyester the whole inner skirt and the skin colored yoke are silk…

Yeah, it is all sorts of crazy an theatrical, probably too much for… …well practically anywhere. But today I’m wearing it to Christmas eve dinner at home, with old Moroccan slippers and feather head band from Etsy.

Posted on | December 24, 2010 | 10 Comments

// Dancing the night away

Posted on | November 12, 2010 | 6 Comments

I don’t know if other people than Finns arrange these pre-Christmas parties… …anyway — my calendar starts to be full. Personally I think that everyday dressing is so much more interesting than clothing for parties… …I’m doing it usually just by this old convenient formula: put on a dress and heels, funky tights optional. I don’t do sexy — just some sort of girly-quirky. Or dark and austere. But that’s about it.

Dress is old Karl Lagerfeld for H&M — and I love it to bits. It is 100% silk — it does not have actual lining but the opacity builds from the multiple crepe chiffon layers. The frocklike shape is bit playful — but it can be also worn with very classic accessories. Um… …mine are blindingly bright Topshop sale tights — and awesome Kron by Kron Kron shoes from Iceland — I believe they haven’t been here yet although they are not new. There is bit of everything in them — that somehow makes them quite easy to combine. Their broque-like details match them nicely to this wannabe-frock dress…

Truth about me and dancing — I don’t do it…

Posted on | November 12, 2010 | 6 Comments

// Goal kick

Posted on | October 29, 2010 | 4 Comments

I’m a cardigan girl. But I need them disproportionally large — or shrunken and small — textures and patterns don’t hurt. Could not help myself when I saw this cotton cardigan in H&M earlier in this autumn. Got to check if I have some nice prints to combine to this. I also love it as a part of simple everyday black and white outfits.

It has not been a huge clothes investment autumn for me — the browns and camels have invaded the shops and boutiques — not to mention the faux shearling *shudders*, not exited. Guess I can wait until it is time for blacks and grays again, haha!

Leather pants are from Selected and clumpy suede wedges from Vagabond. I really like the awkward shape and detailless look of them.

Posted on | October 29, 2010 | 4 Comments

// Thoughts about Lanvin for H&M

Posted on | October 15, 2010 | 3 Comments

I definitely confess being one of the fashion victims running after H&M collaborations — but honestly I have just good things to say about the stuff I have purchased. Both silk dresses I have (from Lagerfeld and McCartney collections) are keepsakes. Loving the lightweight, deconstructed wool jackets from CdG collection — and feeling regrets for not getting more from that collection. And the latest, the toad shoes and weekend bag for my husband from Jimmy Choo collection are definitely worth every penny. Not to mention that I got the butter soft leather LBD from the sales with ridiculous price.

And now, Lanvin. For me Lanvin represents timeless design in good way, the sharp suits and beautiful dresses don’t just repeat the classic shapes, the collections are always recognizable but never boring. I love how Elbaz is able to inject a bit of edginess and toughness to clothes with very, very upscale profile. Yes, they feel inaccessible — and reflecting a world with endless rows of cocktail parties and exclusive meetings, but at the same time the bold jewelry and other great accessories, dramatic but often also easy-to-wear shapes inspire numerous high street copies. I think it is great to see something high street, coming from Elbaz’s own hand.

Some rumors say that they are recreating the SS 2010 collection for H&M. Although not my absolute favorite it is a great one, and I will definitely keep my eye on flowy jumpsuits and beautifully draped dresses, preferably in bold jewel tones or nude — well, maybe one of the less flashy ones, it would be nice to be able to wear it up and down. I would love to see some of the giant necklaces reproduced, too!

The only thing I’m dreading is the shopping experience… …I deeply HATE the rush.

Images via Vogue.com.

Posted on | October 15, 2010 | 3 Comments

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