Category: Outfits

So this is the new year and I don’t feel any different

Anna-Maria30 Comments
My New Year’s outfit doesn’t sparkle or shine but it is, once again, inspired by Givenchy’s fall/winter collection (I honestly think I will never stop being fascinated by it). The ruffled sleeve button up is on me for the first time after I purchased it back in November, same with this tulip/diamond shaped skirt that I got from Sweden. The shape kind of reminds me of the fools outfits back in the renaissance days with its exaggerated “side wings”.

Shirt: Comme des Garcons for H&M
Skirt: Monki
Shoes: Vagabond
Belt: Second hand
Ring: Kalevala Koru


If you remember my Xmas wish list, you might recall I was lusting over the Givenchy open toe strap shoes. Well I didn’t get the real deal but I did find these amazing shoes from Vagabond while shopping for Xmas gifts with my boyfriend. They kind of have the Givenchy feel with the open toe/straps combo but with much less heel. My feet will thank me after all the dancing that I’m planning on doing today.
Happy New Year everyone and see you next year!

Hollywood

Anna-Maria11 Comments
On Friday I attended a Hollywood themed company Xmas party. Instantly I knew I wanted to wear something in the vintage spirit, to catch the “old Hollywood” vibe. Having searched eBay for 2 months prior to the event, I came into the conclusion that there was no point of buying a dress for just one day, especially when you have friends like Ranna with a closet full of vintage party dresses. As I was modeling for our Etsy store’s lookbook, I got to try on this amazing cobalt blue dress of hers. It was love at first sight; this was THE dress for the party. This amazing piece will be for sale at Tell Me A Story Vintage, as soon as the fall/winter stuff is up.

The dress definitely demanded a hair updo, so now I am fulfilling one reader’s request to having my hair tied to the back. I also wanted to give the dress a modern twist with the double layer belt and studded platform sandals. I was pretty pleased with the outcome, especially when so many people gave me compliments on my outfit during the night. Thank you Ranna so much for letting me borrow the dress!



Dress and cape: Tell Me A Story Vintage
Gloves: L’acessor
Belt: Second hand
Bag: Bianco
Shoes: Urban Originals
Cigarette holder: Naamiohuvit

These grey days

Anna-Maria31 Comments
Today I visited my parents for a formal dinner to celebrate the Finnish Independence Day. We were looking over photos from last summer’s Norway trip and doing what most Finns do every 6th of December, evaluating the evening gowns of the guests entering the president’s Independence Day ball and toasting to the celebration. It seems that burgundy was the hit color amongst the guests this year. I wanted to wear something comfortable so I grabbed something I haven’t worn in ages; a puffy sleeve shirt bought from California two years ago and high waisted jeans that have been waiting to get re-colored for a year now (yep, I’m lazy…). Since the high waisted jeans need something extra to fill the extra length, I tied the twofold second hand belt around my waist.





Puffy sleeve shirt: Urban Outfitters
Jeans: Weekday
Belt: Second hand
Heels: Dinsko

Now I’m off to the evenings festivities which consist of going to the local indie club (no surprise there). Happy Independence Day to my fellow Finns and others, enjoy your weekend!

Black celebration

Anna-Maria26 Comments
I have literally slept only three hours last night since the night’s festivities continued until 7 am. I had a really fun time dancing to indie tunes and hanging out with my friends. The outfit and make-up inspiration came to me while browsing through the Elle runway collections of fall/winter 08/09. My eyes focused once again to Givenchy’s oh so black RTW collection. I honestly think I will forever be inspired by Riccardo Tisci’s creations, the man is truly a genious. The blazer and white button-up are purchases from Sweden and when I got them I did actually have Givenchy in mind. I was gonna wear the platform sandals to the club but the snowstorm outside told me otherwise. Winter has finally arrived to Finland.

Source: Style.com

Blazer: MTWTFSS
Buttonup shirt: MTWTFSS
Wet look leggings: Gina Tricot
OTK boots: Bronx