On a hunt for a Cocktail dress… is a post from: Fashionable Mama

This week was well deserved, a short break from the daily grind was what I needed. It’s been long  since I felt so relaxed and having made my way through at least 6 books over the course  of the week, in front of countless open fires, I even felt relaxed in my head.

Pixie really enjoyed herself, ski school and sledging every day. On our last day as we were packing up the car she looked at me and said… “I want to go skiing today, mummy!”

The journey home is never easy, 714 km door to door, with a child who suffers from car sickness. Bless her, she was soo good. The did throw up on two occasions but bravely used the plastic bag I gave her. But when her tummy settled she enjoyed the rest of the journey watching My Little Pony on the IPad.

Now we’re back home and the hunt for a Cocktail dress continues.

Back in Stockers! is a post from: Fashionable Mama

As Pixie attended her second day of ski school I hit the slopes hoping to catch some rays and improve my non-existent  tan, but it was impossible to enjoy the sun. In the end I wore my ski goggles and a balaclava to protect my face from the ice cold winds on the top of the mountain.

I am quite pleased to see helmets being the height of fashion here, so different from a few years back. Nearly every one coming down the slopes are wearing them. The exception: the older generation who are also still wearing their ski gear from the 80′s.

I’m truly enjoying this trip and all the skiing I fit in, even though my kneese are being affected by the pressure going downward. The red slopes are manageable and with no queues to the lift at the bottom of the slopes you’re  quickly back up the mountain for another run.

At lunch time we headed over to a FAV place in Storlien, Flamman, for spot of lunch. They do a great buffet lunch, home-made pancakes (proper home-made) and a FAB goats cheese salad.

SUNNY days in Storlien! is a post from: Fashionable Mama

Today Pixie had her first ski lesson with a group of children and they learned how to use the “button” lift and how to make a cone shape with their skis as they made it down the hill. Me, I enjoyed a couple of hours of undisturbed skiing, no sunshine today, pity, cause yesterday was glorious. But I understand that towards the midddle of the week the sun will be back.  I am looking forward to that cause today the sight on top of the mountain was very poor, so much snow. It’s been snowing constantly since late last night.

We stopped around noon for a quick bite and when we’d had our lunch the three of us headed back up the mountain, this time all three of us together. Mark went ahead of me and Pixie as we where slowly making done the slope together. My legs were killing me my the time we were down, and we only fell twice. Man that was hard, my legs will be soooo sore tonight!

Now back to the cabin for a small glass of white!

Man that was hard! is a post from: Fashionable Mama

Preferably I would wear a dress with a long sleeve but they seem really hard to find, one that isn’t a jersey dress at least. I have a gorgeous Wrap Dress from Diane von Furstenburg here at home which I first wore for my friend Caroline’s Wedding in 2000? (I think). But it is a little snug around the waist, pity.

Ah well, I’ll keep looking.

Need a new Cocktail Dress! is a post from: Fashionable Mama

We’re heading north just as spring begins to make its appearance here in Stockholm and as we move further and further north we begin to see snow covered mountains and ice-covered lakes.

Sweden is an amazing country sprawling most of the Scandinavian Peninsula, it measures 1,574 kilometers (978 miles) from north to south, and our trip from Stockholm to Storlien is going to take at least 8 hours by car.

We were still packing late last night and as we woke up this morning, Mark headed in to the city to collect our BMW. Me and Pixie chilled out most of the morning, but as soon as daddy returned we started filling the boot. So as we speak we’re heading on the E4 North!

Can’t wait to hit the slopes tomorrow!

Can’t wait to hit the slopes tomorrow! is a post from: Fashionable Mama

Snowflake from Dale of Norway is a post from: Fashionable Mama

It must be at least 5 years since we went skiing the last time and I have been aching to ski every winter since we arrived in Sweden. To celebrate I have decided to invest in a new jacket, this time I am the proud owner of a Houdini. Such a good price at Addnature (link) !

Making plans for a ski holiday! is a post from: Fashionable Mama

I haven’t bought a new perfume in years having been addicted to Orange Blossom by Jo Malone since my wedding in 2004.  I haven’t actually felt the need for a new perfume, well not until today when I realise that Byredo’s Green  is exactly what I was missing.

Byredo has made nine different unisex perfumes: Chembur, Gypsy Water, Rose Noir, Green, Blanche, Baudelaire, Bal D’Afrique and Pulp including 11 scent candles, amongst one in collaboration with Swedish collective Acne. The name Byredo comes from – by redolence – which means something is made out of sweet-smelling scent.

I am absolutely delighted with my new scent and I absolutely love the unisex aspect of it, it’s a perfume with an attitude, it’s strong, dark and mysterius.

Byredo can be found at their new shop at Mäster Samuelsgatan 6 in Stockholm.

I smell freakin good! is a post from: Fashionable Mama

I have been looking at the Decadent bags for a couple of months  now, hoping I’d find a reason to buy one and I finally did. My choice was the DECADENT 455 Tall Shopper Bordeaux (see right), an unexpected choice, but as I sit here at home admiring it I realise that it is the perfect colour for me. There were very few left in the shop and had I had an option from a range of colours I would most likely have picked a black or tan bag as usual, now I was forced to change my normal pattern of behaviour and go for something really unexpected. I am glad I was.

I am in love with my new computer bag! is a post from: Fashionable Mama