Max it up!

There is a reason why I hardly ever throw away anything from my past, take this velvet maxi dress for example. It has been residing in my parent’s attic since I wore it the last time, in my junior high school’s Independence Day ball in 1997. Mixed with my favorite blazer from last summer and the Ann Demeulemeester wedges, it’s actually very 2010. The only thing I had forgotten is that velvet is an extremely hot material but I guess for a sickie like me, it was the perfect choice to keep me warm throughout Thursday’s hectic schedule.

The maxi saga continues: a dreamy soft maxi skirt has just moved into my closet but more about that later…

Velvet maxi dress: Impuls
Top: Object
Blazer: Zara
Wedge boots: Ann Demeulemeester
Belt: MTWTFSS
Rings: Kalevala Koru & unknown

And when the day come, it will all have been fun, we'll talk about it soon

Yesteday was an über busy day including a visit to Helsinki, and more specifically making a video interview with the aspiring fashion designer  Ewa Larsson (more about that later), crashing Star PR’s housewarming bash where the latest summer collections of Monki and Weekday were present, and finally attending the Marimekko autumn 2010 fashion show with a few of my blogger colleagues.

This whole week I’ve been fighting against an afwul spring flu to make yesterday happen, and of course today, regardless of the multiple vitamin overdozes, I’m a total bedpatient. Therefore I’ll let the pictures do the talking from now on and concentrate on getting better.

Enjoy your weekend!


Ewa & I


Ewa’s gorgeous designs

 Jenni aka “Miss never takes a bad picture”

Tiina & Stella

Aurora & I, “the maxi dress girls”

Jan & Stellagee, “the intellectuals”

Aurora, Johanna & Irene
Weekday’s spring looks quite promising…


My baby and his brand new Rick Owens heels


At the Marimekko show

Someone was rocking my next savings target: the Rick Owens turbo wedges

Miss J Alexander!

Velvet maxi dress: Impuls
Blazer: Zara
Top: Object
Belt: MTWTFSS
Wedge boots: Ann Deulemeester

Spring it on

When the temperature is still below zero and you’re trapped inside hibernating from the cold,  thoughts of springtime automatically flow into mind. Even though fashion wise I’m not the biggest fan of the season, this year it seems like the spring could actually turn out to be a good one. Stripes, black, white, grey and touch of rustic metals doesn’t sound too bad and obviously my favorite designers have not failed to please my minimalistic and colorless taste, no matter what the season. In fact, this year I’m as excited about the spring fashion as the fashion magazine world is excited about pushing out the September issue. So, thank you Ann Demeulemeester, Riccardo Tisci and Rick Owens for making my spring  2010 inspiring and wearable – this is how fashion should always be.  And the best part of it all: most of the elements are already hanging in my own closet!

Pictures from Style.com and polyvore.com

Businesslike

Two more days of work and then I’m off to Berlin for the new year’s celebration. A mini vacation is in place since they made me come to work during these “in between days”. I don’t really see the point when my email box is screaming of emptiness…

Speaking of work, someone once asked me to post about my work clothing and tips about how to look chic in the boring office environment. The trick I’ve learned, is to keep it simple with the basics but to also add something that makes the outfit pop, such as an interesting detail or accessory. The topic actually allows me to introduce something my lovely boyfriend got me for my birthday: a blazer/cardigan designed by our talented friend, Richard Söderberg.

Richard’s brand Obscur is a menswear label but the smaller sizes seem to fit me fine (you can get his clothes at least herehere and here). I’ve worn this number on several occasions since it’s suitable for both office and free time wear. The piece looks professional, though it has that special “twist” which makes it look more interesting than those basic blazers or cardigans people would normally wear to an office. I kept the rest of the outfit simple with basic peg leg trousers, the only additional detail being the front of the white top. You can even add platform ankle boots and no one would make a big deal because the cardigan is the true show stopper here. In a delicate way, of course.

I hope you all are enjoying the holidays, I’ll be back next year!


Blazer/cardigan: Obscur
Trousers: Asos
Top: Zara
Ankle boots: Fendi