Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face. Victor Hugo The sun is here! The sun is here! Okay. Deep breath. Calm down. Relax. Glance around. The sun is here! Okay, now I’m done. But can you really blame me? It has been a loooong and grey winter, and I’ve spent most […]

When the outside temperature risesAnd the meaning is oh so clearOne thousand and one yellow daffodilsBegin to dance in front of you – oh dearAre they trying to tell you something? Queen   A while ago, I found this Jean Paul Gaultier for Lindex vest hiding on a sales rack. It was one of those […]

There’s a reason why my nails are blurry in this picture. We’ll get to my issues with nail polish soonish. Books. I love thee. Spring mornings. Cold, yet beautiful. Is denim on denim…on denim too much? Let’s start with the cap and see. ~J~

Since I survived the last time, here are a couple of street style sketches. Top and full skirt. A midi skirt is definitely on my shopping list for the summer. I do have a couple, but they’re more 60s style. Cropped shirt over a long blouse. I’ve always wanted to try cropped tops, but my […]

In the winter, I usually gravitate towards wool coats, since they sharpen up most of my casual outfits. But since the sporty style is now in vogue, I decided it was time for me to ”spice up” my wardrobe with a sports jacket that I could sensibly combine with my ’jeans and boots style’. And […]

Exhibit B Metallic purse Tiny, tiny, tiny. Not very practical. Not at all practical. Practically useless. Case history The accused saw the purse at the Copenhagen & Other Stories store and just…had to…have…it. There were so many other options available. Options infinitely more practical. (Note the word ‘practical’. It shall be the key point of […]

During fall and winter, beanies are an essential part of my wardrobe. In fact, if I could, I’d probably wear them in summer too. They are a saviour during my bad hair days, which I have plenty. Let’s just say thick and unruly hair is not a picnic. Unsurprisingly then, I have quite a few […]

I hate Mondays. And just why do I hate Mondays? Because Mondays hate me. -Garfield- I know, I know…I’m quoting a cartoon cat. But just like Garfield I don’t have any love for Mondays. In fact, my week usually starts with me falling out of bed at five o’clock muttering to myself “I hate Mondays.” […]

In celebration of International Women’s Day, here are a couple of quotes from various female authors. People will forget what you said. People will forget what you did. But people will never forget how you made them feel. -Maya Angelou Lock up your libraries if you like; but there is no gate, no lock, no […]

It’s Paris Fashion Week and I have serious street style envy. harpersbazaar.com Rochas autumn/winter 2015 collection. Birds, lovely shapes, birds, great coats, birds. vogue.co.uk Check out this Valentino feather shoulder bag. OMG! So much. So awesome. oliviapalermo.com Want to see how Chanel Spring/Summer 2015 Haute Couture collection was made? Lots of colours and details. Imagine […]