Signal red

I have a weird relationship with red: I don’t particularly like the color but for some reason the color seems to suit me. Being a brunette with an olive toned skin, red, in fact, should pretty much love me if we go by the book.

I can tolerate red in small pieces such as an accentuating color, for example my apartment is  decorated mainly with black, white, and red. No problem there. However, when it comes to my clothing, I probably own only a dress and a pair of gloves in this brightest of the colors. Red lipstick or more muted tones of red don’t give me shivers, and as you might know,  I own a pair of cherry red shoes which I absolutely adore. But when it comes to the signal red color in large amounts, I back up and get irritated. I’m “seeing red”, so to speak.

So why all this talk about the color red, you might ask. Well, I don’t know what exactly has happened with my brainwaves but when one of my favorite designers, Ann Demeulemeester, marched an army of black and red on the runway in Paris last week, my heart pretty much stopped: red had never looked so fierce, so brave, and oh so good. At this point I really have to praise the magic maker herself, as no one has ever made me actually like and want red this much. I guess when it’s presented right, anything can look beautiful. Even the color red.

Images via: Style.com

You are an obsession, I cannot sleep, I am a possession, unopened at your feet

I’ve been looking for the perfect blazer for a year now, something with a structured shoulder line, great fit and feel. So far my search has led nowhere; I’ve returned and turned down a few decent options which just didn’t quite cut it, making me more frustrated and obssessed than ever.

It seems that a temporary solution to the problem was closer than I thought. It so happens that my boyfriend owns an amazing Viridi Anne blazer that meets all my requirements: it has enough shoulder padding and great details, it fits like a boyfriend blazer but is still feminine enough to pair it with pretty much my whole wardrobe.  Why I call this perfect solution a temporary one then? Well, one problem still exists: what if one day we both feel like wearing it?

So the hunt down for the perfect one for me still continues, though now there is an excellent temporary solution available. Well, at least on those days when my boyfriend is not in a blazer mood, which unfortunately, doesn’t happen too often. I don’t blame him though. It’s one great blazer.

Blazer: Viridi Anne
T-shirt: Gina Tricot
Pants: COS
Wedge boots: Ann Demeulemeester

Wool/silk scarf: Global Accessories

Rings around the world

Today my silver ring collection grew by one new member: I spotted this amazing bone armor ring with a claw on the fabulous 5 inch and up blog, and instantly decided it just had to be mine. Sandra was kind to hint that eBay had a similar ring up for auction and with some luck, I happened to be the highest bidder. Now I can’t wait to take this baby for a test drive with my future outfits!

Armor ring: eBay

P.S. For those who are interested, Sandra also told me that these bone rings are sold in Camden town, London, so if you happen to be in the neighborhood, get yours there. On the market they go for about £50 since the ring is made of real silver.

PPS. The leather underneath my hand is also one of my recent purchases but I shall reveal its form to you later…

Enjoy your Friday, folks!

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

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