// I am tempted

Posted on | May 30, 2010 | 2 Comments

I saw Cocorosa wearing these beautiful clogs a while ago… …but maybe because I was slightly scared the sky high heel (rigid, wooden sole and over 10 cm heel… …no thanks) I did not check Su-Shi website. But now I did. In addition to some great shoes they make pretty rad bags. And the prices are not bad. The details and materials look great and the designs are not direct knockoffs (which is actually quite typical in this price group). The satchel shares the lines of Mulberry Alexa — but satchel form is quite generic, Mulberry certainly did not invent it — and the clean lines and distinct hardware give this bag a personal look. It looks like the bag has a suede lining, which is nice…

Posted on | May 30, 2010 | 2 Comments

// Eksoskeletal legs

Posted on | May 13, 2010 | 3 Comments

My heel accident made me look flat shoes from new angle. I had been stalking a pair of high top sandals in Brandos last summer, but they sold out in my size before I got to the actual decision point. Considering these two things and –30% sale coupon to Ellos it did not take too long to actually go for these Bronx ones. For 62€ price tag for a leather sandal I think they are rather difficult to pass.

One detail that slightly bugs me in these is the distribution of those straps on the ankle — but I can live with that. Overall I’m very happy with the design — the strappy texture and the eksoskeletal structure on the front will be a nice addition to many outfits.

I also made a decision that I will never buy heels without trying them on from now on. On heels I need a decent, well balanced shoe and good touch to the ground — which means that there has to be some bend on the sole.

Posted on | May 13, 2010 | 3 Comments

// But threads that are golden
don’t break easily

Posted on | February 3, 2010 | 13 Comments

Ok, I kind of promised to myself to not to do these via-the-mirror-headless photoshoots — but here we go again. I just got so excited from my latest second hand acquisition that I had to take the pics instantly — although I actually did not have time for decent session. So the quick and dirty option…

But I’m wearing a pair of awesome antique gold leather shorts from Kellykitsch. They are even better in person than I had imagined — rather high waisted, soft and beautifully worn leather. Plus the length is just fine for me.

I’m still in rather sober clothing mood so I put them together simply with old sleeveless and buttonless A-lined blouse from H&M — I really like how modern those three pintucks on the hem look as an only detail of this garment, All Saints wrap cardigan, Falke tights and those oh-so-familiar Rützou wedges.

I have to say that I realized just a while ago that those are almost exact copy of Rick Owens’ ankle boots, only the zipper positioning is slightly different and the zipper might be bit chunkier in these. I’ve never paid attention to those Owens boots before, I’ve been so blinded by his other shoe designs.

Not sure what I think about that. The quality of these shoes is excellent and they have a great, super comfortable last… …but still.

Although I’m not too self conscious I have to say that the thigh-discussion in the previous post made me think if a pair of shorts really is a good choice for my build. For a very brief while. If I’m starting that I will soon wear full cover potato sacks — and when have those actually improved anyone’s looks?

Posted on | February 3, 2010 | 13 Comments

// Subtly low cut

Posted on | August 30, 2009 | No Comments

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Filippa-K is one of my trusted brands for basics. Bit pricey, but good quality — and easily avalable here in Helsinki. The brand is very commercial and cautious, but sometimes they manage to smuggle in some genious pieces. This winter collection is perhaps even more mainstream than usual, but again I can find some basics I really like. A subtle pair of harem cut pants would be rad for winter. And grey leather jacket.

Posted on | August 30, 2009 | No Comments

// Just leather strings…

Posted on | August 29, 2009 | 4 Comments

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This leather string necklace from Mono has serious DIY potential. Extremely simple structure that manages to make a great impact. The length of the neckpiece even gives an interesting possibility to wear the strings around the shoulders. I feel that I’m totally ripping this off one day.

Be sure to check their site, the clothes are interesting!

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Posted on | August 29, 2009 | 4 Comments

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