...was a small DIY project. Adhering to the trend of cropped and flared pants I set my eyes on a pair of black pant hanging in the closet, unused since forever. So why not trying something new and see if that will improve the chances of seeing them on? The pants were regular length and I just cut and hemmed them shorter in style. Must admit that I'm not totally convinced - feels as if they are a little bit too Granny- short... It's a fine balance with cropped pants to make them short but not too short. … [Read more...] about Weekend Business
All Flared
I added some 2016 to my old blue blazer by combining with the new highwaisted pants. I love the flare in both my jacket and the pants – very feminine and yet an office style. Pants – Acne Blazer – my own creation, can be seen in more detail here. Top dates a couple of years back and is from Vince. … [Read more...] about All Flared
Sparkle Away
It's the sparkle time of the year! It's as though Xmas parties represent a zone for sparkling in the outfits. Combine the sparkle with a plain grey top, as I do here, or with jeans to down play and I think it's a great outfit. Skirt - made last year. See in this post. Ankle boots - Steve Madden Top - Filippa K Or combined with a slightly heavier suede boot. … [Read more...] about Sparkle Away
Summer Day in Summer Dress
Finishing off the week ahead of vacation, it's just lovely that warmth and sunshine rules! I took the opportunity to wear one of my New York summer dresses! This one of my own making. … [Read more...] about Summer Day in Summer Dress
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
Reinventing My Blue Jacket
That Michael Kors jacket really got me going so here I'm with my very own version of the jacket. Again. But this time I styled it with skinny jeans. All ready for the painting of the easter egg. if you didn't know already this is a Swedish tradition not to forget, paint or color your eggs for easter lunch! Jeans - Rag and Bone Jacket - Charlottes very own Boots - Vintage.... … [Read more...] about Reinventing My Blue Jacket
