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NEW BLOG

2011-09-06T22:56:00.001+02:00

Hi everybody. I have moved my blog, please follow me at this new blog under the same name.

See you there. :)

HER STORY

2011-02-22T15:00:00.002+01:00

LUNCH

2010-07-12T22:15:00.001+02:00

I met up with my friend Trine for lunch at Paludan Bogcafé. Even though it was hot, we decided to go for two bowls of tomato soup and cheese for dessert. My calendar is completely filled with work related notes, but it is always nice to be able to squeeze in a friend.

A note on the café: I love the idea of a bookshop and café in one place. So it is no shock that I spend a lot of time in the café all year around reading and catching up with friends. Not only is it bookshop and a lovely café with great lattes, and soon they can add gallery to their name! They are currently making room for a gallery as well.

SUMMER NOTES

2010-07-05T02:31:00.015+02:00

My calendar is completely booked and completely doodled - I am afraid I might miss my many coffee dates or work because of the many doodles filling the pages. Anyway, the entries are not frequent, but since summer has graced us with its face here in Denmark, I thought I would share some of my summer notes with you.

The home of carpet designer, Malene Barnett by The Selby.

1. It is very healthy to keep your alarm clock in the shadows during summer. Get used to go bed early so that your body can get the 8-9 hours of sleep it needs and let it wake up with the sun. This can be the start of a good day - to feel rested and ready to embrace the day. And to feel rested is to feel healthy.

2. Even though the title says, 'Hello Sadness', this little novella by Francoise Sagan is a perfect read during summer. The novella is about a girl, Cécile, who is leading a jaded life with her father, but one change to their frivolous life makes Cecile think differently, and it has consequences. She seeks comfort in the sea and in the sun, and it is written beautifully. And a little side note, the author wrote this when she was 18!

3. A cd that rests by my laptop is "Fall Down" by CallmeKat. Katrine Ottosen - the lady behind the tunes - has a playful voice, which is conveyed in her cover of Britney's hit "Toxic". Her music is electric, original and alluring. A perfect blend, if you ask me!

4. Go for a run now and then! We all know little about the many things you can avoid by maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

pics: 1, 2, 3

BUSY BEE IN A BLUR

2010-06-27T01:08:00.006+02:00

This week has been a blur. So many things have happened this week, good and bad, but all in a blur. I have been catching up with friends, had my final oral examination of my second semester at uni, worked and helped adding the final touches to my parents and uncle's restaurant, worked, started a new volunteer job, bought pretty striped and dotted blouses etc. Those were the pros. Now to the cons... everything has happened so fast, I forgot to bask, it is almost as if I have an indistinct memory of this week and the week has not even come to an end, yet! lol.

LEAVES

2010-06-12T22:19:00.025+02:00

Leaf necklace from ASOS.

DRIVES ALL THE GIRLS CRAZY

2010-06-11T17:16:00.004+02:00

As mentioned, I love reading stories about her. I just read about Yasmin Sewell. She is known for her signature hair-cut "that drives all the girls crazy." Count me as one of those girls! My hair has grown out, the tips are death, and not even my Paul Mitchell tea tree shampoo can work wonders on it anymore. I have this tradition, that by the end of June I fix my bangs, cut my hair to shoulder length, but I am considering just fixing my bangs and tips - perhaps colour the tips a vibrant colour in contrast to my dark brown hair. Or I can say au revoir to my tradition and get a Yasmin cut, no?

And look out for my Her Story section.

Photo from Garance Doré.

LAMP + LIGHT

2010-06-10T23:09:00.001+02:00

ETSY FAVOURITES

2010-06-06T20:57:00.001+02:00

Aika dress by LJLambillotte

Ingrid draped shoulder panelled jacket by annapopovich

Gypsy romance earrings by sarahbethdesigns

Audrey long sleeve draped top by annapopovich

HER STORY

2010-06-05T21:27:00.008+02:00

I love history, and I love stories about her. Urban Outfitters has a feature on their blog called, About a Girl, and look forward to a similar feature on my blog called, Her Story. Every now and then you will be able to read about different girls from different corners of the world.

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ZOOEY

2010-06-01T16:00:00.010+02:00

Beautiful Zooey Deschanel on glamour, researching vintage finds, and patent-leather shoes.

1) I love getting dressed up and shopping, but I don't follow trends. My style fluctuates: it's whimsical and feminine. When I was little, I was a really girly girl who didn't like to wear trousers. I just wore party dresses all the time with patent-leather shoes.

2) At school the kids wore hippy dresses from thrift stores, and people made their own clothes. I've always enjoyed wearing old-fashioned clothes. I try to do a bit of research before I travel so I know where to uncover vintage finds.

3) Know what suits you. Now I understand proportion and recognise the shapes that look good on my figure. I try to stick to classic pieces. I don't go to a lot of fashion shows or pay attention to what other people are wearing.

4) The red-carpet thing of premieres and parties is probably my least favourite part of my job. I do this because I love to act. All that other stuff may be glamorous, but glamour, by definition, is all just a circus.

5) You don't have to wear expensive clothes to look good. Growing up in Hollywood meant there were a lot of film stars' kids at my school – but no conspicuous wealth. It wasn't cool to show off that you had money.

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WHIRLWIND

2010-05-31T23:12:00.009+02:00

Moi in a whirlwind, but things are calming down.

I have no real plans for summer, and I would like for it to stay that way. However, one thing is certain... many coffee dates with my lovelies. I am thinking of making a coffee notebook, I might just share it with you.

What about you?

WISHFUL WISHLIST.

2010-05-08T19:08:00.001+02:00

I am in love with Alexis Bledel's look from top to bottom! She wore a beautifully crafted Phillip Lim dress and amazing Loeffler Randall sandals at the Independent Filmmaker Project Spring Gala and she looks so, so pretty.

Phillip Lim Spring '10 dress, Loeffler Randall sandals.

TAMILA PURVIS.

2010-05-04T22:07:00.002+02:00

I love jewellery. I think my jewellery posts speak for themselves. I must honestly admit, that I have never been one to wear jewellery. Just a year ago, my mother took me and my sisters into a jewellery shop in Turkey and I just wasn't interested. I ended up buying a really simple gold ring - the cheapest in the store. However, my heart for jewellery is, as of now, a rapid growing plant.

I just stumbled upon pieces by jewellery designer Tamila Purvis (via garance doré). Not only are they statement jewellery, they come with stories.

Immortals ring / element cuff / the truth earrings / the initiation necklace

The words that inspired this beautiful and intriguing collection.

Tamila Purvis pictures from Garance Doré.

LESS IS MORE PT. II

2010-04-30T13:35:00.005+02:00

I am in love with the French label, American Vintage.

So simple, light, silky, soft, comfortable and timeless. The colour palette they have made use of is uplifting. Perfect for the summer! These pictures are from their summer/spring '10 lookbook, which you can find here.

LESS IS MORE.

2010-04-29T23:24:00.007+02:00

I am trying to adopt the 'less is more' philosophy, which these beautiful French ladies seems to be leaning on. Elegance radiates from their styles.

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BLACK DRESS.

2010-04-23T23:57:00.000+02:00

I am drained and wishful. And the wishfulness is messing with my head... though, it would be nice to wake up tomorrow morning to see this dress hanging in my closet. ;)

Je l'aime.

RED.

2010-04-22T23:09:00.001+02:00

pictures from Clémence Poésy, red sunshine dress, the selby, Clémence Poésy.

JAR OF RANDOM JEWELLERY.

2010-04-15T13:31:00.007+02:00

...if only they were mine.

pictures from mixologies, the selby and calourette.

SUNNY SATURDAY

2010-04-10T22:54:00.002+02:00

The most natural light is from the sun. A dirty mirror is another story. ;)

MIA

2010-04-09T19:18:00.003+02:00

I have been MIA for a little while. My studies, work and everything, pretty much, took up so much of my time. But I am back again, and a little more well-rested. I hope you're all doing lovely, and thank you for still following.

WOMAN AND INNOVATION

2010-03-13T16:15:00.004+01:00

Two words with a nice ring to it. Just visit giddyspinster's etsy SHOP and you will hear the ring.

"These shoes are used/upcycled. The concept is about hard-working women, the increasingly artificial nature of American femininity, and the impossible images that women face in our society. It's a prickly, spiky, sticky situation..."

"This wall-hanging is intended to be a comment on the artificial nature of feminity in our society."

Innovative pieces of art, that have the purpose of illustrating what it is like to be a woman. And being a woman can be hard work. Indeed.

WINTER GIRL WANTS TO WEAR SUMMER.

2010-03-09T15:51:00.007+01:00

Yesterday I saw light stream from the sun - Copenhagen is waking up, and that means open-back-dresses, smoothies and long walks. (on a more realistic note, I will probably have to wait for more sun, but but!) And on a wishful note, I would love for my bank account and I to speak the same language, because that would make me the happy owner of these dresses and the lovely shades.

Urban renewal open back floral dress from UO

Totally waisted dress + Cobain shades from NASTY GAL

sparkles.

2010-03-04T10:20:00.000+01:00

A picture is a story. These pictures illustrate that very well.

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random.

2010-03-03T21:29:00.002+01:00

This is what I look like after a lovely birthday. My hands are holding up my head - I was that tired and was ready to lay my head on my pillow.

camomile tea.

2010-02-28T12:58:00.001+01:00

This week I have a had a bad case of flu, so I had to stay home from my lectures and work. I crept under my duvet with camomile tea, books, music and movies nearby. I re-read "The Catcher in the Rye" by Salinger and read "The Sea" by John Banville for my semester project, and I shed countless of tears to "Love Story" (the movie), and listened to She & Him's "Volume One" and The Honey Trees, "Wake the Earth".

BEAUTIFUL MARION COTILLARD.

2010-02-17T18:47:00.006+01:00

"Inspired by her powerful and chameleon-like portrayals, we decided to cast Marion Cotillard in our very own Fashion Performance. The current Lady Dior proved to the world she was master of both film and fashion when she elegantly carried off that Jean Paul Gaultier mermaid dress on the night she won Best Actress for her role as Édith Piaf. We looked to the work of the 1960s Fluxus movement to inform this one-off performance, full of intriguing yet unexplained meanings. In AnOther Magazine 18 the narrative continues in an interview, where Cotillard reveals her heroes, her passions, and the contents of her handbag."

Dress by Dolce & Gabbana; Shorts by Prada; Socks and shoes by Comme des Garçons

Blouse by Miu Miu; Shorts by Prada; Socks and shoes by Comme des Garçons

(Left) Ruffle top and shorts by Marc Jacobs; Socks by Dior, (right) dress and shorts by Prada; Socks and shoes by Comme des Garçons

Top by Comme des Garçons; Shorts and socks by Dior; Shoes by Comme des Garçons

Dress and shorts by Prada; Socks and shoes by Comme des Garçons

Bodice dress and shorts by Dior

Marion is more than just an actress who received an Oscar! And if you ask me, this editorial from AnOther Mag conveys that stunningly! You can read the interview in AnOther Mag which will be out tomorrow, February 18.

Source: AnOther Mag

Copenhagen Fashion Week - AW10

2010-02-13T22:33:00.003+01:00

.MARGIT BRANDT.

But these words: nostalgia, retro, authentic and soulful, into a blender and you have Margit Brandt's timeless AW10 collection!

Source: Copenhagen Fashion Week

Copenhagen Fashion Week - AW10

2010-02-12T23:17:00.004+01:00

.STINE GOYA.

It looks like a runway in a barn. Think cowboys and western movies. Think of a door being kicked in and out falls this runway. Then think Stine Goya and this amazing collection. I love.

source: cph fashion week

Copenhagen Fashion Week - AW10

2010-02-12T23:14:00.006+01:00

.RÜTZOE.

Smokey eyes, luxurious coloured outfits = sexy, independent, confident and classy women = Rützoe.

Source: cph fashion week

pandehår.

2010-02-12T22:43:00.006+01:00

I have bangs now. I have to get used to it.

Blue Planet

2010-02-07T00:12:00.008+01:00

Fashion editorial from Harper's Bazaar UK March 2010.

I would gladly be a part of this planet without ever feeling blue.

Source: mixologies

Støt Haiti / Support Haiti.

2010-02-03T13:57:00.003+01:00

Various Danish artist have come together to record this beautiful song to support the victims of the earthquake in Haiti. To all my Danish readers, or Danish people who stumble by this blog, please buy this song and support this cause. And other people for that matter.

MAKE A STATEMENT

2010-01-31T19:30:00.007+01:00

This month has been all about snow and sleet, so you would surely make a statement with these beautiful vintage accessories adorned on you during this winter. And for any other season for that matter! I personally would love to own each piece of jewellery.

Vintage Ivana Trump goldtone set with tiger print design - 80s, Vintage Christian Dior gold tone with ruby and clear diamante collar necklace, Vintage Christian Dior gold plated diamante and pink rhinestone earrings (all from ASOS.com)

Blue Valentine...

2010-01-25T14:55:00.006+01:00

... is an independent film starring Michelle Williams and Ryan Gosling, it is currently playing at the Sundance Festival. These two actors are two very poignant actors who are so versatile. They are gems in the world of cinema. I am looking so much forward to this movie!

"Blue Valentine is an intimate, shattering portrait of a disintegrating marriage.

On the far side of a once-passionate romance, Cindy (Michelle Williams) and Dean (Ryan Gosling) are married with a young daughter. Hoping to save their marriage, they steal away to a theme hotel. We then encounter them years earlier, when they met and fell in love—full of life and hope.

Moving fluidly between these two time periods, Blue Valentine unfolds like a cinematic duet whose refrain asks, where did their love go? Framing the film as a mystery whose answer lies scattered in time (and in character), filmmaker Derek Cianfrance constructs an elegant set of dualities: past and present, youth and adulthood, vitality and entropy. The rigor of his process is visible throughout the film. Eliminating artificial devices, he has only the truth of the characters to work with. Because Gosling and Williams bring amazing intensity and emotional honesty to their roles, the experience of connecting to these two souls becomes truly moving."

The question, where did their love go, is so vital. Movies are based on this question, but it is rare that we get a raw explanation of where it went? Either somebody changes and their spouse can't adjust to these changes, or a third party is involved and the candle of love goes out just like that. I have not seen this movie, but from reading this synopsis, I am thinking we are seeing the evolution of the love between Cindy and Dean. And that is reason enough for me to see how it pans out.

Are there any movies you are looking forward to see?

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let them eat cake!

2010-01-24T21:10:00.008+01:00

I am fascinated.

Lukka Sigurdardottir is the woman behind this edible wedding dress. I appreciate her vivid ideas! (via: urban outfitters)

casual is the new pretty.

2010-01-20T14:11:00.013+01:00

This photo shoot screams: CASUAL IS THE NEW PRETTY! I adore it!

This shoot is from a new visual platform, (c) Test Magazine. I am loving this site!

♥

2010-01-16T22:01:00.005+01:00

Make a donation and help countless of victims of the earthquake in Haiti! (13.01.2010)

My ♥ and prayers go out to the victims of this horrible tragedy.

must have!

2010-01-16T02:33:00.003+01:00

I hate wearing lipstick, and lipgloss isn't nice for a person who has long hair and likes to ride bicycles. I prefer lip balm, it looks more healthy and natural. Very recently, I ordered two lip tints from Flourish bath and body. And they are amazing! In the midst of procrastinating, I took this poor self-portrait wearing the redwood lip tint. It only costs $6!

From the description in the little shop owned by Brooke Marton:

"Will they last all day, through eating, drinking, kissing and clarinet practice? Nope. (They also won't do your taxes or make you look 10 lbs thinner.) But I think you will prefer reapplying this smooth and light gloss vs. having sticky petroleum-based goop on your lips all day (did I mention these are made from natural ingredients?)"

That pretty much says it all!

A haven.

2010-01-14T14:46:00.007+01:00

I am the kind of girl who doesn't like speaking for the future. It is all about living in the moment. Tomorrow is a mystery. However, I make one exception. Whenever I see a piece of furniture or piece of art, I imagine how it would look in the apartment, I'd like to own in the future, with a high ceiling.

Isabelle McNally is an actress, who I am not familiar with. Regardless, she has invited the readers of The Selby into her home sometime in 2008.

Her bedroom is a little too messy, but I absolutely adore her timeless furniture, and that she has so much colour and nature in her home. It is very inviting, artsy (which tells so much about the owner) and comfortable. It is a haven... with a high ceiling. I love it!

Pictures courtesy of The Selby.

spring and summer inspiration!

2010-01-08T20:25:00.007+01:00

It is so cold here in Denmark right now. I was walking around the heart of Copenhagen with some friends this noon, and let me tell you this, I adore snow, but I also appreciate blood running through my veins. So now I am going to bask in these pictures from Rachel Comey's spring collection 2010.

source: style.com

grey skies out, vivid roses in.

2010-01-06T22:30:00.009+01:00

I love rain, however, grey skies can be mood altering. And right now, my closet is a mess of greys, black and dark blue. I have no resolutions this year, I never keep them anyway, but I do have one thing that I would like to change! I want to be inspired by the beautiful french actress, Cécile Cassel and her beautiful red dress. This year should be all about red lips and colours. For me at least.

source: J'adore Cécile Cassel

apple blossom

2010-01-02T20:12:00.002+01:00

A limited edition fragrance, apple blossom, from The Body Shop. It is so subtle, but it wakes the senses with its fruitiness. Earlier I found a similar bottle, only with a new name, but the same fragrance. Lovely.

Coco Chanel

2009-07-01T00:34:00.000+02:00

Shirley MacLaine as Coco Chanel. (c) sfgate.com

I just watched the first (out of two) episode of the mini-series,”Coco Chanel” that chronicles the life of the style icon, featuring Shirley MacLaine on DR1 (Danish channel).

And it made me think… Coco Chanel is especially known for her perfume Chanel No 5 and the little black dress. However, after watching the first instalment of this mini-series, it occurred to me that she was a woman ahead of her time. You see girls wear the boy blazer daily, I am sure. If you stroll down the streets of Copenhagen and come tell me you can count how many girls you have seen wearing the boy blazer with both your hands, I wouldn’t believe you.

Chanel was from a poor family. Her wealthy boyfriend Etienne Balsan didn’t invite her to dinner with his mother, because she wasn’t as wealthy as him, she did not wear the fashionable clothes of that time, but instead, she made her own! She may not have had the money for the right fabrics, but she had a passion to lean onto, and with rejection of the period, she used what she had and wore it with confidence. She used male attire that was worn by men on daily basis, it was something that she could easily get her hands on. And while people stood in her way blocking her, she walked in male sports attire as if nobody stood in her way.

Doesn’t this quote say it all?

picture source: costume.dk

“How many cares one loses when one decides not to be something but to be someone.” - Coco Chanel

And someone? Her name says it all.

2009-06-21T00:32:00.000+02:00

My camera came today! These are the first pictures I took with it, so from now on, I will post the outfit of the week and other fashion, photography, music (and everything in between) related stuff!

You can't really see what I am wearing, but I am wearing a light purple/dark pink grandma cardigan from H&M, and a black silk headband with a flower on the side from VILA.

"existentialism on prom night"

2009-06-15T14:11:00.000+02:00

On the 20/03/09

"So, sing me something soft
sad and delicate
or loud and out of key
sing me anything
we're glad for what we've got
done with what we've lost
our whole lives laid out right in front of us"
- Straylight Run

recent buys.

2009-06-14T20:20:00.000+02:00

This blog is still under construction. I have been wanting to buy a decent camera for a while now, but I have had no money, so I had to save up a little. And I did! So here the other day I ordered my first real camera, a Nikon D40 and I cannot wait for it to arrive!