// Winter hippie

Posted on | November 3, 2010 | 2 Comments

The reason I absolutely adore my cheap second hand furs is their ability to change any outfit winter proof. Today I dug out my ancient Diesel bell bottoms from the closet, paired them to old Zara cotton voile blouse and Marc by Marc Jacobs boots — old rabbit coat on — and I was good to go. A pile of pendants would have also worked well, but I was too lazy to go through the jewelry box… …maybe next time.

Posted on | November 3, 2010 | 2 Comments

// Sun dressing

Posted on | July 24, 2010 | 5 Comments

Uh, there is not much happening here, fashionwise. The summer has been exeptionally warm and I’m shuttling between home and the nearby parks in old sundresses, sloppy shoes and sunglasses. This old Zara dress is one of my favorites, the sturdy guipure lace upper fits perfectly and the straps have actually nothing to do with keeping the dress in place. The material is very lightweight cotton silk blend, heavenly in the hot weather.

And when it goes even more casual: cut offs with slouchy tank tops. I love the tie dye in this American Apparel one — and the cut is excellent. A bikini top or an exposable bra is essential underneath (at least with my sense of modesty) — and I like the addition of sheer bra peeking from the arm holes. My Bodas jabouley lace ones and this neon purple Monki mesh bra (a bargain from Monki Helsinki opening — but excellent fit, I’m certainly getting more of these!) have been in constant circulation.

I got one thing from the sales, though. This mohair dress is from Ivana Helsinki and I have been stalking it since I found the pictures of the collection from the Copenhagen fashion week. Well, actually this was not a sale purchase, but a sample piece that miraculously fitted relatively well. Couple of days ago I saw a girl sporting the same dress in different color — but personally I don’t have the nerve to use this kind of material in this weather. So I’m just saving it for the autumnal layers…

Posted on | July 24, 2010 | 5 Comments

// Beachy peach

Posted on | July 9, 2010 | 3 Comments

Uh, my self-discipline is about zero — of course I dropped in to Zara sales last week — and naturally could not leave from there without buying something. But considering the current weather (blazingly hot, we are going to break the temperature records next week for sure) this something could not be much better.

100% silk piano shawl dress feels like I had nothing on — but is completely presentable on the summer streets, a perfect combination of cover and free movement of fabric. On daytime I prefer minimal accessories: old Pilgrim sunnies, old Ash perspex (!) prism flats (forgot that I indeed have something perspex), fabric bag, neon coral nail polish. Sorry about the hair, my dorky expression and lack of make up… …I’m pretty much making myself up with sunglasses these days. For evening I can add some layered jewels, the brass net necklace and pendant are from Pilgrim, one with somewhat heraldic motif is vintage.

I’m pretty sure that this dress will be great paired with jeans when the temperatures drop. The whole idea of the it is so simple that I’m beating myself not inventing it by myself. I probably will keep my eyes open for nice patterned silks for another DIY one… …the fringe is just simple net crochet with tassels attached.

I do like summer — like the sun, the heat, everything. But I doubt that I would have this blog if the weather would constantly be like this. Dressing up for dog days is not particularly interesting.

Posted on | July 9, 2010 | 3 Comments

// On man-made fibers

Posted on | May 28, 2010 | 3 Comments

From my previous Lindex post one could get an impression of me as a terrible fiber snob — which is actually true. But I’m not all against man made fibers, they have their place… …in my leggings and tights, certain underwear and sportswear. I have also accepted one vintage polyester lace dress which is as comfortable as a shower curtain — and I bet that among my dressy dresses there are some other man-made miracles.

But to be totally honest — I have found a variety of polyester I actually like.

Modern, lightweight polyester jersey can look a lot like cotton, but it is slightly more drapey, lighter and does not crease at all. The jersey structure makes the fabric breathing, forget the shower curtain effect. The only negative is that it can be slightly static. My first encounter to this fabric was American Apparel see-thru garments, but actually I have two H&M tanks and this Asos asymmetric top with significantly better quality. Oh, the AA-ones are lovely, too — but they are so thin that they are extremely delicate and they also pill quite a lot.

I photographed the top with just my DIY body chain over it just to illustrate that there is no sign of the fact that I had a waist belt over it on previous day. But for the actual outfit I added linen Zara shirt jacket — the chains are too boob-enhancing without this cover-up-op. Selected Femme leather pants & Carin Wester wedges… …a simple work outfit.

(And I have not decided yet…)

Posted on | May 28, 2010 | 3 Comments

// Childlike

Posted on | May 18, 2010 | 4 Comments

So I wanted to wear this specific dress today… …and got a bit regressive mood, wanting to create something immature, innocent, slightly moody… …well, however I’m wearing AttilaDesign dress, We Love Color tights, Only (?) burnout T, dirty pink Zara cardigan, COS scarf, Topshop bag (which I had to change to my horrible laptop bag which I have for my work laptop), Vagabond shoes. Nothing new. Nothing borrowed. Something blue.

Posted on | May 18, 2010 | 4 Comments

// A variation of a theme

Posted on | May 1, 2010 | No Comments

Haha, this is going to be boring! I promise that the next post will not be about these old jeans…

Acne jeans with old Topshop wooden wedges & random socks (which I ruched before going out), Zara horse print tank under H&M cotton lace biker I bought on winter but haven’t still used too much (blaming the weather — not complaining, though).

Lace biker… …they are doing it all there just to get me…

Posted on | May 1, 2010 | No Comments

// And then she would go to the fashion show…

Posted on | April 29, 2010 | 3 Comments

I could have caused an enormous dilemma for me by stressing about the dressing for my first ever fashion show visit… …but I did not. It was quite clear for me that I would build the outfit around another of my two pairs of Kaksi-Två leggings — and I picked the marbled ones, they have not been too much in use. I like them, but somehow they are not too easy to mix to my regular rotation. That is actually funny, the much more bold abstract zebra print just feels so much easier!

So I wore them with old Zara silk organza envelope dress with subtle transparency details — I like how the leggings strip the office hygiene out of this dress, the feeling is almost futuristic; Carin Wester wedges, Aarikka necklace worn as a bracelet and matte white nails. Originally I bought this Opi matte polish to be used under other polishes, but the flat white look is growing on me… And I have a bruise on my shoulder marking the regular gym-goer, steel is stronger than flesh Q.E.D..

Posted on | April 29, 2010 | 3 Comments

// Everyday floral

Posted on | April 10, 2010 | 6 Comments

Oh, nothing special this time, but I like to keep these everyday wear posts going on — and not all of my everyday stuff is layered nor particularly creative. On Thursday I wore this nice cotton vintage dress to work, with H&M silk slip (I really like unlined dresses and separate slips), opaque tights and Vagabond OTK boots. I have an old metal bead choker wrapped twice to my wrist. But that’s about it. Super simple.

I would love to wear just the mongolian lamb vest on top of the dress when going out (and roll the sleeves down)… …but unfortunately it is not that warm yet.

Posted on | April 10, 2010 | 6 Comments

// Self-deception, the good kind

Posted on | March 16, 2010 | 8 Comments

No, it is not time for shorts and even these very walking friendly platforms are still bit risky considering my bad balance and the amount of ice still left (I still made it to grocery shopping for lunch — just not telling that the market is actually across the street…). But the sun is shining like ALL THE TIME and I’m feeling so positive because of that! So excuse my fashion blog cliche pile — at least I tried to offset it a bit with mixing things up. Note: this is not irony… …it’s just like couple of my few flowery garments sneaking out from the wardrobe to enhance my positive mood…

The tunic is several years old Lindex find from some sale rack — and it has surprisingly nice details for a cheapie cheap cloth: very lightweight soft hand cotton, nice unfinished trimmings on hem and neckline, fabric covered buttons. And the length is fun… …like almost a dress… The boots are from Vagabond, tights and jean shorts from H&M (yay — I can use the tights I broke under the OTK:s), coat is ancient Filippa-K and the vest Zara — but acquired as second hand. I still love the front lace detailing of these Vagabond boots. Still don’t like the heel. They are quite loose — but I sort of like that. Would love to add an OTK boot pair with perfect heel and well fitting leg to my wardrobe. From my point of view (badly scarred right knee) those should be actually considered as necessary basics — and definitely purchased as long as they are all over…

The dreaded SCRUNCHIE has made it to this blog, permanently!

Posted on | March 16, 2010 | 8 Comments

// The transition has begun

Posted on | March 11, 2010 | 3 Comments

The transition seasons are definitely my personal favorites… …I can use my whole wardrobe and layer deliberately if I feel like that — but I don’t have to be afraid of freezing to death. It has been sunny and relatively warm lately, but the pavements are icy except in the middle of the city. Thus I encouraged myself to leave the heavy coat home today and trusted the combination of thin thermal jersey, lined silk dress, lightweight wool jacket and giant handknit scarf. It worked! Now I just wait wait wait for all the ice to melt — I want my heels back!

I’m wearing Zara splatter print dress, Marjan Pejoski lace print leggings, old Filippa-K blazer, super heavy DIY wool scarf — and my ancient Vagabond shoes from the beginning of nineties. They remind me slightly of Amelie, especially combined with girly dresses. I love their clumpy shape, heaviness and how beautifully they have aged. The outfit left me thinking that I definitely need vests. Knitted… …woven… …whatever — they would be great addition to this kind of transition outfits. Maybe I should knit one.

Posted on | March 11, 2010 | 3 Comments

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