So it`s brisk and sunny monday

         

Rocky roads

My inner Martha Stewart came to alive yesterday and I desided to make my version of rocky roads: chocolate, bit of cream, marshmallows, nuts and raisins. Really good, but next time I`ll leave the cream and marshmallows out... :D

- D

Simple and chic

When you are in a hurry, good and simple clothes are the ones that can save the whole look and your day. Good fabrics and cuts are the things that I look for in simple pieces. When I can`t deside what should I wear, I always go with black or white tshirt, black jeans and interesting shoes!

-D

pics from vanessajackman.com, hanneli.com

Nothing to wear?

Helmut Lang s/s 2011

Helmut Lang a/w 2010

Once again a closet full of clothes and still nothing to wear? Helmut Lang is the answer!

Get inspired by the dark a/w 2010 collection or the pure white and neutral s/s 2011 - and ta-dah! All of a sudden you've got plenty of ideas to combine the basics of your wardrobe.

Helmut just saved me from a lot of shopping!

-Maria

(pics from style.com)

New York in my mind

Watching all the photos from New York FW makes me really really really sad cause I wanted to be there too! Gosh, I miss that place so much!

-D

Call me the officer

Just having fun, not my hat though!

-D

Lapland

Since my boyfriend moved to Lapland, I had the chance to explore the nature of Rovaniemi. I love anything super healthy so I had to collect some lingonberries for my morning granola :) I`m going to there again this week so more pics coming later! Hopefully I find some mushrooms, especially chanterelles!

- D

Helsinki !

Got back from Lapland and wisited the cafè with my lovely friends that I haven`t seen in a looooong time. Got that shirt a while ago from H&M men`s department. Ah, very good when I`m in a rush...and yes, it seems that I`m always in a rush when I have to meet someone or go to work!

(trench Marella, shirt H&M Men,Jeans Urban Outfitters, shoes Scorett, bag vintage Chanel)

-D

Platinum

I'm absolutely in love with Abbey Lee Kershaw's new blonde look! I haven't been much of her fan before but now I think I'm gonna have to reconsider that. Here she's in Donna Karan.

-Maria

ps. New hairstyle wanted, can't believe I'm even considering a short haircut..!

(pic style.com)

Oh Alex, what did you do?

After seeing Alexander Wang's s/s 2011 collection I'm feeling dazed and confused to say the least. I mean, the guy is obviously a genius but this just... I don't know :D

some favorites

I really liked most of the collection with its multi-layered, almost architectural shapes. But I just can't imagine head-to-toe white outfits or candy wrapper/duct tape style fit in a normal, everyday wardrobe, not mine at least, for I'm such a slob :D I think almost everything he's done before has been something you could wear to any situation and place. This is something that'll take some time to settle in my mind. But I do feel like having got an inception - you'll see that by January I'm already obsessed with shiny pieces and a mental patient look...

-Maria

(pics style.com)

Adult ACNE

I finally got to start working and was able to buy these amazing Acne Pistol boots! I am in love and because I know this is forever, I found out the ways to keep me walking in these for at least a decade.

I found a nice shoemaker that convinced me to leave my brand new babies in his caring hands and boy was it worth it! I picked them up the very next day with new outsoles, and while I was trying them on, the young shoemaker was asking about my -obviously- high quality boots. A real shoelover I can tell! He gave me these tips to keep my investment in shape:

1) Always have insoles in your shoes, we perspire 1 dl a day with our feet only, so you DO want to have something between your foot and the shoe.

2) Always let your shoes dry after use: take out the insoles and leave the shoes dry on their sides. The shoes dry better lying on their side than standing. Do not leave your shoes on/near a radiator! It'll damage the leather the same way a hairdryer damages your hair.

3) One day use - two days rest. A natural material like leather needs to rest between use in order to keep its shape. A certain way to ruin your shoes is to wear them 24/7.

4) Polish your shoes regularly. It protects the leather from dirt, water and wear. A coloured (brown/black) polish or cream protects better than a clear one, they say. It also covers scratches and other small marks.

I've considered myself a person that takes care of her shoes but this definitely opened my eyes. I'm gonna have to learn to pay more attention to these things, especially the "rest"-part. I've been planning to wear these boots with EVERYTHING, but I guess I'm not gonna forget my other shoes after all. Or I just need two pairs more to make a three-day cycle... ;)

Let's love our shoes and let it show!

-Maria

(pic by Acne Studios)

FINSK

I want and I need these !!!

- D

The jacket

I`m excited that it`s chilly enough to wear jackets! found this one from Zara and it`s super comfy.

- D