// Weighty details

Posted on | July 23, 2011 | No Comments

Weekday accessory selection is not extensive — but I do love the accessory jewelry they make. Rose gold knuckle ring, matte rose gold double finger ring and antiqued silver necklace (huge and weighty), all from Weekday.

Posted on | July 23, 2011 | No Comments

// The simplest of sundresses

Posted on | July 12, 2011 | 2 Comments

This ages old Filippa K dress has saved so many dog days — despite and because of the material. It is polyester jersey, practically wrinkle proof so I can throw it to any bag and take it out from there without any visible damage. The a-lined shape is such that I truly feel ventilated — nevermind this one being a close sibling to those black garbage bags — material-wise… Two invisible life-savers underneath: American Apparel ruched cotton jersey top (um, have I said “comfy” yet?) and very decent, almost short-like granny pants by Sonia Rykiel for H&M — the latter is necessary because of the almost opaque nature of the dress… Even with these little flaws this dress never fails to make me feel dressed up — even when the temperatures fight against all attempts to truly dress up.

The simple shape guides me to simple accessories, my old silver flip-flops, Weekday cuff. Naturally I have to break the pattern a bit… …the hand-tooled leather bag is one of my many steals from Etsy vintage department…

Posted on | July 12, 2011 | 2 Comments

// In the black jean rut

Posted on | May 28, 2011 | 6 Comments

The truth about my everyday work wear has been bit sad and monotonous lately. This spring has not been particularly warm and I have lived in my black or washed black Cheap Monday jeans. For work I like to add a shirt or t-shirt — and a jacket for some structure. This is all old stuff, ASOS shirt — which I have apparently snagged from the back. It is semi transparent, but not this much — I added the contrast to the images to get out more detail from this lovely Gestuz jacket — and for the mood… Hmm, the necklace I bought quite recently, it is from Lindex. I was about to go for the gold one, but the industrial charm of the shiny silver just looked so much better in person.

Oh, if someone wonders my sudden eagerness of wearing my hair open… …well I guess there are couple of reasons. First of all it starts to be in length that looks quite balanced on me. Second — I bought a GHD straightening iron a while ago — and it kind of lives to the hype. It is an extremely well made tool, warms in seconds, glides on hair and is hot enough to smooth the hair with one or two swipes. It takes under 10 minutes to straighten my baby fine hair — a huge improvement to the previous 20 – 25 minutes… …I certainly can do that couple of times in a week in spite of my low maintenance tendencies…

Posted on | May 28, 2011 | 6 Comments

// Northern treasures

Posted on | February 26, 2011 | 1 Comment

Well, there has been lots of jewelry browsing lately (the clothes shopping break, perhaps )… …and it has been a long time since I last time introduced any Finnish designers here — so — good thing I got a mail from Chao-Hsien Kuo from Chao and Eero.

Chao started her studies in US and jumped to the unknown just because she got a recommendation of goldsmithing school in Lahti. She did not speak the language; and frankly these –20 C temperatures can be quite unwelcoming — but she enjoyed the school and was able to see to the soul of Finnish people — truly we are friendly and honest people, there is just a coating of grumpiness, bad manners and terrible drinking habits covering and protecting our delicate inners!

The rest is “the usual story” (her own words) — she met Eero Hintsanen, a goldsmith as well — and Chao and Eero is their love child.

I saw their jewelry for the first time couple of years ago in a young designers sales exhibition at Stockmann department store. Finnish designers are known to get inspiration from the nature, in such extent that it can be almost tiresome. But Chao and Eero have a delightful playfulness going on in their nature inspired designs and the urban vibes live parallel or mix to the organic elements, that makes their designs stand out for me.

Pearls… …meh… …except in these Bubbles stacking rings! I love the unusual take on the most conservative of all adornments.

Butterfly series, heavy brushed silver with surprisingly delicate looking, quite minimal detail. The cuff is so beautiful.

The brand was born on Valentine’s day 2005 and “Follow your heart” series celebrates the 6th anniversary. I really like the delicate and traditional shape of heart mixed to the strong, semi-organic, almost futuristic shapes.

“Inbetween rings” are bit of their trademark, you can find one in most of their collections. The sign rings were the first inbetween ring I had ever seen, I remember being quite baffled before I figured out the concept…

I have been bit absent lately, but I just did a small project related to this blog, back to that soon, I guess!

Posted on | February 26, 2011 | 1 Comment

// Plain armor

Posted on | June 4, 2010 | 1 Comment

I haven’t got myself one of those quite popular armor rings yet — but I have to say that it will be very close when these Fashionology rings restock. For some reason my silver jewelry tend to be clean lined and futuristic, this one would be a perfect addition to the collection. The armor shape is directly from knight tales — but the lack of embellishments give it a futuristic aura.

Posted on | June 4, 2010 | 1 Comment

// Extraordinary jewelry

Posted on | July 30, 2009 | 1 Comment

I have still some neat Etsy finds left from the rainy summer day surfing spree.

The fascination for all things shiny is not unfamiliar to me, although my everyday outfits are sparingly decorated with jewelry. But I do like large, extraordinary pieces, they have the power to upgrade the simple outfits to interesting ones.

eheaddress

This headpiece is from Venus in chains. How great it would look over a poker straight long hair? Unfortunately mine is slightly wavy — and it fights surprisingly strongly against straightening.

eplatemaille

Shadow Cutter Jewelry handflowers are inspired by chainmail armor. This plate mail structure looks fabulous.

emeshscarf

I’ve been thinking about doing some chainmail items by myself, but it will be a long time before I could even think of doing anything like thisMetalAndThread’s chainmail scarf is so lightweight that it truly transforms to fabric like.

emask

ATHD makes really rad jewelry design. This mask is simply striking. It’s far out from my price range but that does not stop me admiring it. For a very different bride, perhaps?

All images from seller’s shops in Etsy.

Posted on | July 30, 2009 | 1 Comment

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Location: Helsinki, Finland

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