12 Pairs of Christmas

WHISTLES 'Lennox' coat
COS shirt
MARCIANO pants
WHISTLES 'Anjelica' boots
MARJA KURKI bag

How adorably Christmassy is it that December is kicking off the first day of Advent? If you’re not yet in the holiday spirit, now is the time to get sucked in. Favorite retailer Whistles is launching their famous Advent Calendar and in today’s window we’ll find the chance of winning a brand new pair of shoes every month for the whole year!

So whether you’re looking for a perfect pair of run around boots (obviously pictured) or something more festive or maybe even sparkly, never mind - you can have them all.

Simply enter with signing up here, as there will be prize draws and competitions every day until December 24th. Good luck!

In collaboration with Whistles

Unchained affection

COS coat
WHISTLES waistcoat
ZARA knit
TOPSHOP skirt
CHANEL boots

My newest shoe confession speaks for itself. What happened to my simplistic taste is something that only the hours after loosing my virginity to the Chanel boy can explain. Things did change as much as I cringe to admit, I’m now the type of person that gets phone call from the Chanel store when certain things arrive. Fast-track on becoming a diva? Nah, I still happily took my place in the back of the queue at the launch of Isabel Marant for H&M, nothing will kill the thrill of the chase in my materialistic mind.

But on to a pair of chained, screaming Chanel boots! Minimal pointy pumps for the win, but when these hit my sight-field, the thought of all things understated flew out the window - fast. I trust that majority of you will agree that these are nothing short from perfect? Don’t even get me started on the fact that comfortable, runway heels are practically impossible to find. I’m a shoe lover reborn.

Window

MKA OLSEN x BIK BOK shirt
MUUBAA leather pants
MKA OLSEN x BIK BOK hat

A lucky window of light that was too prefect to pass up on. Sometimes it’s better not to ask too many questions, especially if you can’t answer them.

photos by Steffi

Oh sugar

RIVER ISLAND coat
H&M trend trousers
TIBI ‘Billie’ boots
MARIA BLACK jewellery

It’s bye for now London and hello Finland! I’m heading home for an early Christmas break as you can see London has been boring me lately. Oh well, nothing is ever so serious when you get to look at the world from the arms of your loved ones.

More cheerier posts to follow, promise.

Lack of love

 

RIVER ISLAND coat

ISABEL MARANT x H&M t-shirt

BIK BOK jeans
MARIA BLACK jewellery

VINTAGE belt

TIBI 'Billie' boots

Am I sensing some lack of motivation in the air? Is it just me or has everyone else unwillingly cut down on their Instagramming, posting and over all social media existence? I’m blaming the weather, the wind and the days that are over before they begun. Ideally we would all be on a plane on to better and brighter things but that’s not reality right now. So time to bite the bullet, light up some expensive designer candles and fill the glass up to about half full. Soon comes the snow, which will set all aesthetically obsessed bloggers at ease for a few extended weeks. Good times.

Suited alternatives

MKA OLSEN x BIK BOK suit
RIVER ISLAND shoes
THOMAS SABO rings

Borrowing another few pictures from my recent Finnish Trendi magazine feature, as the weather in London has me layering coats like there is no tomorrow. Stating that I love a good suit is surely an understatement at this point, but it’s not often when I feel like choosing beige over black. The subtle golden glow and ruched finish whispers all the right things, so a minimal styling was a given. After spotting some very similar pieces at the Olsen sister’s Elizabeth and James spring collection, the message to give the steamer a rest, is clear. So call it a suit reinvented, or a perfect party piece minus the obvious Christmas reference, thank god.

pictures courtesy of Trendi

Comfort

COS coat
ISABEL MARANT x H&M jacket
ZARA mohair knit
ISABEL MARANT x H&M pants
ALLSAINTS 'Kara' shoes

Hey and sorry for the radio silence! It’s been a busy and fun weekend that I spent in Finland but I’m back on track and both mentally and sartorially in my comfort zone. The big Marant collaboration launched with a bang and although the signature print dose had me slightly overwhelmed, I managed to update my dark staples with some more current ones. It’s the season for double coating again and that’s what a Londoner has to do to sport some bare ankles in November. I’m happy to hand over the ‘best pants of the year’ award to these and clearly I’m not alone on that.

The waxed, cropped biker-blazer

CHARLIE MAY jacket
ZARA shirt
COS trousers
ALEXANDER WANG 'Edie' pumps
NOEMI KLEIN rings

It took a while, but I’m following up on the promise I made in this post to take a closer look at my newest Charlie May jacket. As the title indicates, I don’t really know how to define this extraordinary piece, but maybe that’s the beauty of it. Meet my blazer/biker, where best of both world unite to compliment my large selection crop tops. My affection of red nails has turned me into a little bit of a lady, and I’m staring to crave high-wasted jeans again. No fear though, as it seems like I have the ideal upper half sorted.

Photos by Steffi

Below the knee

STUDIO NICHOLSON knit
H&M hat
SECOND HAND skirt
NOEMI KLEIN ring
 ALLSAINTS ‘Kara’ pony pumps

VINTAGE coat
SECOND HAND jeans
NOEMI KLEIN rings
 ALLSAINTS ‘Kiss’ boots

#BelowTheKnee, not to be confused with below the belt, although that would not sit wrong on 5 inch and up. Well, a new shoe range from one of the coolest Brit brands, AllSaints, with an inspiration from the NYC fetish scene is pretty much a favorite thing for me to have the honor to introduce. The brand best know for its leathers gets a sexy shoe update with a collection of everything from pony to python, without forgetting the inserts of studs, chains and buckles, presented in their famously scrumptious leathers. See the campaign video and you’ll get the hang of it! So with an overwhelming love for those beautiful cow hide pumps and a pair chain inserted booties, I can’t help but warmheartedly welcome the new direction of AllSaints.

But let’s not forget that I’m going to need your input too! High heels and a lot of knees, surely you haven’t missed the trending #belowtheknee tag on Instagram? You are invited to join in on the fun by uploading your own b&w version. Get creative as best photo will win a trip to London and two pairs of AllSaints shoes. Don’t worry, there are cool flats too but if you ask me, nothing nails ‘fetish’ better than a tongue and cheek pair of high heels. Good luck!

Cream of the crop

 HOSS INTROPIA coat
COS men’s shirt
ZARA pants
STELLA MCCARTNEY shoes
 SAINT LAURENT bag
RAY-BAN sunglasses

When in Paris, I took the time to switch out my always black cover up for a more lady-like one. It’s not just the soft powdery colour that got to me, but the cool long lapels and the surprisingly textured finish. The Stella shoes call for at least one manly tailored item and I’m starting to sound like a broken record...

 photos by Steffi

Birthday suit

 

MARCIANO 'Hope' jumpsuitBALENCIAGA bracelet
MIES NOBIS rings

MARCIANO bag
PRADA shoes

What I wore on my birthday night! I switched up the standard dressing routine of a dress and leather jacket with this beautifully draped jumpsuit by Marciano. We know I’m a fan of jumpsuits, but it’s only when they come in the most simple, sleek form that I would find covering up sexier than showing some skin. So in this case: easier done than said.

photos by Anouska