Sometimes your choices are also described by what you don't buy... and here is what I didn't buy. This great funky boot by Hope was actually mine for 5 days or was at least sitting in my hallway for the 5 days, me glancing at them not being able to decide. Finally I decided against. Why? I think it's because in two weeks I hope to be wearing shoes not boots, why buy them now? I can buy a pair in the fall. And in Stockholm everyone is wearing this type of low cut boot so why me as well? Sometimes I just … [Read more...] about No I Didn’t Buy Them
Variations on My Top with the Japanese Print 2
It's the time in between winter and spring, some days just without any inspiration or energy to think of something new. A stylish variation of my top with the japanese print is always fine. Just go with the flow. … [Read more...] about Variations on My Top with the Japanese Print 2
Variation on a Top with Japanese Print
Being updated is sometimes about how you create variations with small means. I found this super nice silk fabric with a Japanese inspired print while browsing the Garment district and fell in love. So much that I had to create something from it. At the time I didn't have access to my sewing machine so I actually attached the fabric to the T-shirt by hand sewing. The base is a plain black T-shirt with a v-neck and then I have attached a silk fabric in the front. I have kept the sleeves and the back … [Read more...] about Variation on a Top with Japanese Print
Wrapping It Up
... in my wrap dress from Diane von Furstenberg. Wrap dresses is one of my absolute favorites. Flattering on most female curvy bodies. And I love the contrast of the the soft feminine cut with the graphic pattern in black, beige and white. Here, styled with my black leather jacket. … [Read more...] about Wrapping It Up
Why don’t You Buy a New Spring Purse
Well, despite what I said the other day I'm on the lookout for a new purse. I'm thinking suede, green or summer colors in bright yellow. Haven't decided yet but this is what I'm looking at right now. And by the way I'm a lousy internet shopper... I like to feel and touch before I buy so this is a hard thing to figure out. Zadig & Voltaire Unknown brand but I would love to have something like this Or this also from Zadig & Voltaire … [Read more...] about Why don’t You Buy a New Spring Purse
My Black Purse
... is the smallest I have had for years. I'm enjoying the luxury of fitting my life into a smaller version as the days when I carried all our family's life in my handbag are long gone! But I have to admit that the first time I bought a smaller size it took me FOUR! months to downsize my belongings enough to fit in... It was a painful process! And it involved buying a new wallet... The more happy I'm today with almost no weight carried around on my shoulder... When looking around for purses I realize … [Read more...] about My Black Purse
