As part of the events during Stockholm Fashion Week, a runway show featuring both young Swedish designer talents and a nomination of an award called Stockholm Fashion Talent, took place on Monday. Yes I was there and it was fun, playful and interesting to see some of the creations from the participating designers. The winner was Simon Ekrelius, women clothing designer, creating different and interesting shapes by mixing pleated fabric with no pleats, great cuts and even some color to break off from … [Read more...] about Stockholm Fashion Talents
You Go Girl
A royal Swedish wedding with the bride in a dress from a young Swedish designer, and a glimpse of a tattoo on the neck! How fabulous isn't that! Ida Sjöstedt is the brain behind the dress and the happy couple was behind the rest. A funny, spirited and modern wedding, traditional but yet with a twist - continue like this, Sofia and Carl Philip, and you will rock the Swedish Royal family! … [Read more...] about You Go Girl
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
My Block Dress
A stylish dress isn't obvious to find because style is not only found in the cut but also in the way the dress fits your figure. My experience is that it's really difficult to find dresses that fits both criteria i e both cut and fit. (So my basic tip about dresses is, the moment you find a dress that makes you look fabulous, you buy it!) Here I've found this Boss dress, made from thick knitted wool with a little bit of stretch in it just enough to make it more fitted. Perhaps it's also the combination of … [Read more...] about My Block Dress
