Category: Rick Owens

Fair and square

Anna-Maria12 Comments

This week the Tampere Film Festival took over the town and we were partaking the evening actitivies during the weekend. Friday night offered an interesting documentary about the birth of the rave culture and for me it was such a nostalgia trip being a teenager and living it large when the rave scene hit Finland. After the movie we danced to all the 90’s acid tunes that the techno pioneers of the past were offering us at the after party.

To celebrate the event, I dug out a pair of shoes that I haven’t worn since junior high school, circa 1997. I remember how badly I wanted these square toed motorcycle boots and how mature they made me feel when I finally got them. I knew that the time of the square toed look would come again, and was rather amused when Rad Hourani‘s version was introduced last year. I have yet to decide what’s my relationship with this familiar look, I like it but at the same time I’m a bit sensitive to jump into it completely. All I know is that with this outfit, these old bad boys actually work.

Shirt: DRK SHDW
Leather pants: Object
Bag: DRK SHDW
Shoes: Vintage
Rings: Kalevala Koru, eBay & custom made

Take me out tonight, where there is music and there is people who are young and alive

Anna-Maria26 Comments

Last weekend was so much fun and went by way too fast; it was nice meeting up with some of my older friends and making new ones. It’s a pity I didn’t manage to take any pictures from our stylish guests but I guess when you’re having a good time until the early hours of the morning, camera just might be the last thing to think about. Well, there is always next time…

When it comes to fashion, my mind seems to work on an unconscious level: Whilst constructing my outfit for Saturday, I happened to glimpse the Julius fall/winter collection and saw this outfit in the bunch (photo courtesy of the Fashionisto). Now, I have worn this very same outfit even before seeing the Julius collection but with the leather glove, it looks almost identical. It’s no wonder because I always tend to fall in love with collections where  the most elements are already part of my wardrobe – clothes, that don’t necessarily redefine my style each season but rather strengthen it.

This reminds me, I have tapered cargo pants hidden somewhere in the attic. Perhaps it’s about time to let them see the light of day…

Shoulder padded vest: COS
Silk top: Ann Demeulemeester
Faux leather pants: H&M
Sheer dress: MTWTFSS
Boots: Rick Owens
Fingerless leather glove: Global Accessories
Ring: Kalevala Koru

My bloody valentine

Anna-Maria36 Comments

I hope you all had a great Valentine’s Day! I spent mine in rather unusual and dark surroundings of the art museum by visiting the H. R. Giger expo with my boyfriend. Giger’s artwork is absolutely spectacular: The whole idea of man meeting the machine, living organisms coming one with technology is so intriguing. When it comes to my outfits and style, I’m often inspired by music, movies or certain athmosphere, and can already tell that this expo most certainly has left it’s futuristic marks on me.

My Sunday outfit was quite relaxed with a touch of dark romanticism to better suit the mood of the most romantic day of the year. The loosely knitted cardigan is another great find I made from Stockholm, and it’s actually from the men’s line this time. I love how it’s so slouchy that even though I stuffed myself to the max at an Indian buffet later in the night, my dinner company or no one in the near tables could really tell. Girls got to have her secret weapons, right?

Shirt with figerloops: COS
Leather shorts: Second hand
Cardigan: MTWTFSS
Boots: Ann Demeulemeester
Rings (from top to bottom): Superior Wedding Rings, Weekday and Kultaropo

To get back to the amazing artwork of H.R. Giger, here is the magnificent Debbie Harry wearing and surrounded by Giger’s creations. Truly inspiring!

Veiling reflections

Anna-Maria25 Comments

Yesterday ended up being rather quiet as my friend, who’s b-day we were attending, had hurt his leg. So, we didn’t end up going dancing but it was still a good night hanging out with the friends.

Knowing that the night might have become a quiet one, I had dressed up in the most comfortable gear which would still be party approved. The DRK SHDW shirt is a find my boyfriend made in Sweden but for some strange reason, handed it down to me. Somehow I have a feeling that he’ll end up wanting it back after seeing how great it looks on me (haha). The sheer mesh dress is also from Sweden, it was a quick purchase decision made without even trying on the garment, and even though it was a total impulse buy, I’m really happy about taking it home. I love how it creates another layer on the skirt, making it almost like a veil of darkness that is covering my body. I can’t wait to play with it more!

The last paragraph of this entry shall be dedicated to a lamentation about the fact that I’m totally over the winter season already! I hate how it restricts you from wearing what you want, say, these boots for example (damn slippery roads and snow!). Please spring, can’t you just hurry up and come already? We’ve been waiting for you…

Shirt: Rick Owens DRK SHDW
Mesh dress: MTWTFSS
Skirt: MTWTFSS
Boots: Ann Demeulemeester
Cuff: H&M