Shopping for work clothes probably isn't the most exciting thing to do, but as I find myself in work an average of 40-50 hours per week, I guess it's a good investment. I love simple Swedish design and have been a loyal fan of Filippa K for at least 15 years now. I still remember buying my first Filippa K Suit, which was such an investment at the time. Her thick cotton/stretch roundneck white t-shirts, WHY DON'T YOU MAKE THEM … [Read more...]
Age is catching up on me it seems. Well, I am turning 40 next year, so I guess it is about time. Why am I giving out? OK, let me explain: over the past few months I've had problems reading my Iphone when holding it too close to me eyes and have as a result began to hold it away from me. Same thing happens with the paper, held at arms lenght I can read it without a problem. Sure sign eye sight is going, right! The other day Mark came home … [Read more...]
I am off on a trip to Åland tomorrow. It will be the first time that I visit Mariehamn since I was 5 or so. I am really looking forward to spending the day there, not sure that I will be able to see much, mostly my client's office, but still, it will be fun! I am going to wear my new cardigan from House of Dagmar, see below, and a pair of trousers from Day Birger et Mikkelsen. I always like to wear comfortable clothes when I fly, and when you … [Read more...]
I am attending a special evening with Colm Tóibín tomorrow at ABF-Huset here in Stockholm. Afterwards we're heading over to the Irish Embassy for a special reception in honour of one of Ireland's foremost authors and journalists. As I have to be in work during the day, and don't have time to go home to change I am planning a smart casual outfit. here's my inspiration... November 2nd 2011 by griffette featuring zara … [Read more...]
It's time to get hyped up for Autumn, ready to face the cold & rain, but also into gear and prepared to hit Winter, Swedish style. I've picked out a few pieces that I will let influence my wardrobe this Autumn/Winter 2011-2012. The first piece I've picked is from House of Dagmar, a young Swedish fashion company which was launched in the Spring of 2005, an Aline hand knitted alpaca cardigan, in a lovely rusty colour. I am … [Read more...]
Autumn is in the air and I am finding myself looking toward the black items in the wardrobe but I've decided to keep the summer vibe going for a while. Tomorrow, as I am meeting up with a girl I met on a recent flight from Malmö, I will celebrate summer in this... Tuesdays blues by griffette featuring cartier watches … [Read more...]
My dear CEO, Maria, is being interviewed on TV4 tomorrow morning. I am meeting up with her at Fridhemsplan early tomorrow morning so that I can be there to support her. Thinking of taking the bike to work, so I guess chinos and flats are the best option. Check it our on Swedish TV4 - Nyhetsmorgon at 8.20! Monday 15 aug 2011 at work by griffette featuring a trench coat … [Read more...]
It's been a great evening. As I returned home after work I was greeted in our back garden by Mark, Pixie and my sister K. They were sitting there with our neighbours firing up the barbeque. We enjoyed marinated chicken, hot dogs, rice and chips and some tomato sauce, as well as a green salad. I am interviewing tomorrow, one of the girls in the office has decided to up and leave and we now have to find a replacement. It's not my … [Read more...]
YesterdayErin met Santa for the very first time. We had intended to go to Magasin 3 in Frihamnen to see the latest exhibit… ANDREA ZITTEL, Lay of My Land, 9 september – 11 december 2011, Curator: Richard Julin …but we never made it. When I had mismanaged trying to get on three buses I [...]
Her name is Pixie Bo, and she is wonderful. She is a little fairy with sparkly wings and loves to fly around all day. In this picture we’re on our way home from Bonniers Konsthall, as we leave the museum she turns to me and says “I am going to fly all the way” A [...]
I have been practising Bikram Yoga since the beginning of July this year. For nearly 5 months I have sweated like a maniac and worked out like a yogi at least two and sometimes three times every week. I have been gettig up at 6 o’clock in the morning to do my 90 min Yoga [...]
I love the Satorialist and have been following his blog/imagery/portrayal of contemporary fashion across Europe and USA for some years now. In fact, my brother gave me his book for Christmas last year and I love it! Thank you Pelle! Little did I know that he had a precursor. Vivian Maier (February 1, 1926 – [...]
Mid-October and Stockholm is showing it’s best side. The sun is shining, the air is clear, the leaves are turning yellow and orange and town is packed. W’e’re in central Stockholm, Pixie, Marco and yours truly. We’ve just spent far too much money on a new dish washer, kettle, microwave and coffee maker. We’ve looked [...]
