Sunday Bliss

Sundays: I miss living in Los Angeles for so many reasons. On sundays you can go shopping at the mall, Coffee Bean -the best vanilla latte in the world and go grocery shopping in the middle of the night, if you want to. And I love to go vintage shopping in the city of angels. Sundays in Norway however, are very calm. There are coffee shops open, so you can get your caffeine fix, but thats about it. But very soon flea market seasons starts up, and then I will be running around like crazy, looking for those great deals.

Blazer: H&M, Denim: H&M, Scarf: Vero Moda, Shoes: Rizzo, Clutch: Vintage, Beanie: H&M

Neste uke blir litt crazy, med full jobb og masse visninger. Det er jo OFW, så det blir mye å se. Gleder meg spesielt til å se Iselin Engans flotte kjoler, Moods sine kule antrekk og årets nye designere. Spennende!
Så litt deilig å ha en søndag til å gjøre absolutt ingenting.

Next week will be crazy, due to the fact that it is OFW, Norways fashion week. I am going to as many shows as possible, which usually turns out to be about 5-6, because I am working in the day and running down to catch the shows in the evening. There are some collections, I can not wait to see. Iselin Engan makes the most beautiful dresses, Moods of Norway always has a crazy element to their collections, and tons of new designers. Gonna be fun!
Also, here are another 6 quirks of mine, due to the lovely Songy.
1. I LOVE Dirty Dancing, I have seen it maybe a 100 times and it still moves me.
2. I used to be a ballerina(really!!) and a model(print), and I am all about perfection.
3. I must check the locks about 5 times before I leave the apartment.
4. I must watch series in sequence the first time.
5. I almost always speak my mind. This always gets me in trouble!
6. I love chocolate and eat a piece everyday. Life is to short not to enjoy it!
Thats all….

Anna Sui: Another Fall Favorite

A hippie dream of a collection, made in
the realms of inspiration from the late
sixties, early 70s and a true delight
for all senses.

Purple is huge for fall and an instant
style fix, is a scarf or a pair of tights in
this color. Vamp it up with different shades
of purple in your whole outfit, like seen here.

The blues are electric and jeweled and
another great color to wear this season.

Velvet is back and looking better than
ever. I myself have a couple of jackets
in the basement from the last time this
trend was around. Mu choices regarding
this trend is: Velvet blazers, a handbag
or boots.

I enjoy the mixing of patterns. Its a fun
and laidback style.

Fringes will be even bigger this fall than
it was this summer, so get yourself a
handbag, boots or a belt in this style.

All photos: Style

Anna Sui var en av mine andre favoritter denne sesongen. Kolleksjonen er en blanding av hennes inspirasjon av sent 60tall, tidlig 70 talls, indianerstil og luksushippie. Fløyel, gull, frynser, lilla, blått og brunt er bare noen av elementene vi kan se i i kolleksjonen, som er et fryd for øyet.
Jeg ønsker meg selv en av kjolene, som man enkelt kan dresse opp og ned i høst. I tillegg tenker jeg å lage et kult belte i samme type mønster, bare jeg får tak i et fint stoff. Er du på budsjett anbefaler jeg at du kjøper en frynseveske, et belte(eller lager et!)eller kjole som ligner, feks fra H&M.

Anna Sui was another of my fall favorites of the catwalk this season. I love the textures of velvet, gold, leather and fringes. The electric blue and purple is a delight, and I cant wait to get my hands on a dress, they were all soo beautiful. I like the fact that shes not afraid of using different tones of the same color, it gives the collection a playful vibe. The details and patterns is reminissence of a late 60s-70s style, which of course appeals to me:-
According to Sui, the collection was inspired of a collection of Tiffanys glasses she looked at before she startet designing. As an avid glasscollector myself, I understand were she found that wonderful inspiration.

Hot in The City

The dress my mum got me as a gift. My

husband thought it matched the flowers.

My mum said it looked like a dress she had in the 70s, and

perfect for the Riviera. Now, Oslo might not be the same, but

yesterday was close enough in temperature. Its so

hot, its difficult to know what to wear.

We found the dress in a store were I usually

never shop. I was amazed that they would

carry something like it. The best part, the

price, at 10 dollars. Quite the bargain and

a wonderful gift!

I am a sucker for dresses, they always put

me in a good mood. I love the pattern of this

dress, the colors and the tie belt.

The white wedges I wore the other night,

gave me the most horrible blisters, so I had

to wear some shoes that would not do any more damage.

We had the best massages at Dragonfly, a must if you ever

visit Oslo. Afterwards I was spaced out…

Dress: Kappahl

Shoes: Oasis

Handbag: Zara

Sunnies: H&M

Bracelets: Vintage & H&M
Denne kjolen fikk jeg som gave av moren min i forrige uke, og den er en favoritt i den sommervarmen vi opplever nå. I går var vi på Dragonfly, hvor vi fikk deilig massasje(anbefales)og etterpå dro vi til New Orleans og spiste Cajun. Idag var jeg en tur på Huk og badet, fantastisk temperatur. Håper dere hygger dere i sommervarmen!

So, this is the dress my mum got me and I could not love it more. I do think it has a 70s element in the print. The temperature here is insane, so only light cotton will do. I am enjoying it (and my last week of vacation) to the fullest. Yesterday we got massages(I will do a separate post on Dragonfly, since its one of my favorites)and went out for some Cajun dinner afterwards. It was a perfect day. Today, I have been to the beach with a friend and soaked up the sun. Hope you are having a great weekend!

In Love with the 70s

My favorite blue maxidress from the 70s

Ali Macgraw in Ossie Clark. One of my

favorites and probably one of Sharon Rose

as well, a beloved Ossie Clark collector.

The shirtdress, perfect for this summers safari looks.

Yves Saint Laurent with his models in the 70s. He

created womens tuxedo and is also known for the safari

style.

A dress of this caliber seldom comes a long,

a tresure in my closet.

Ali Macgraw and Love Story are classics of the 70s. I

will watch this film when I am in need of inspiration.

Lady in red. A favorite because of its cape

and color.

Halston and Bianca Jagger ruled the

70s and studio54.

As an avid collector of vintage

dresses, my dream is to own a

Halston dress from the 70s. A YSL

dress is also high upon my list.

This blue dream of a YSL 70s dress is

from Decades, but sold. But they often

post great 70s vintage items.

You can not really mention the 70s without

Jane Birkin and Serge Gainsbourgh. They were

such a classy couple of this area.

I truly feel that the originals can never be replaced.

A vintage item is worth so much more to me than

a sweater from H&M. Why? Its unique and an

original, nothing beats that. That being said, I

enjoyed Gerard Darels fall collection. It is a pleasure for the

eye. I love the widelegs, flower blouses and orange

platform shoes.

Dere som leser bloggen jevnlig har kanskje fått med dere at jeg elsker 70tallet. Lange kjoler, blomstertrykk, glade farger og fantastisk design av blant annet Halston og YSL er synonymer for denne tiden. Min mor, som var modell og designer på den tiden, sydde mesteparten av sine egne og mine klær på den tiden. Hun var en mester i design og var alltid ballets dronning med sitt fantastiske røde lange hår og flotte figur. Selv elsker jeg 70 tallet fordi de originale plaggene passer min figur. De lange kjolene, de kule mønstrene og fasongen på klærne er fantastisk. Dagens motekjedene gjør sitt beste for å kopiere stilen, men jeg synes de originale plaggene er de beste, selv om jeg også selvfølgelig shopper på H&M.

I have been a true fan of the 70s as long as I can remember. It all started with my mother, who was a model and a designer at that time. As a results, all mine and her clothes were made by her and originals. The 70s was a fun time in fashion. Colors, patterns and high heeled platform shoes, were just some of the favorites that women all over the world were wearing. The flower and floral trends are as fantastic to me now as it was then. Growing up, all I knew was this way of dressing and I counted my blessings, because I was so lucky to have my mothers closet to use as dress up when the girls came over. Her closet housed amazing cords pants, widelegged jeans, dresses and skirts, and the most amazing 70s wedding dress. It was white maxi dress, with brown and orange flowers and it fitted perfectly with my dads brown velvet suit. With so many dresses, she was always the talk of the party. Looking back as these pictures, if I was in my 20s in the 70s, I would have loved to go dancing at studio54, in my blue dress with my husband.

Hope you enjoyed this!

Akris Fall Collection 2008

Beautiful grey coat

Belted waist

Long Scarves

Layers

Photos: Style

Elsker denne fantastiske kolleksjonen fra Akris. Designer Albert Kriemler har lagt vekt på rene linjer, et sofistikert utrykk og lukseriøse stoffer. Grått, kamel, sort og rustrødt er bare noen av fargene i kolleksjonen. Spesielt falt jeg for beltene i livet, de lange skjerfene, smale buksene og hanskene. Gleder meg til å bruke flere av disse elementene til høsten.

I know we still are enjoying summer, but let me point your attention to Akris Fall collection. Whats not to like about this sleek and sophisticated collection? I love the muted colors, the sleek lines, the acentuated waists and the long scarves. The simplicity and minimalist attitude of designer Albert Kriemler, is perfect for any fall wardrobe. Cashmere and other luxorius fabric will keep you warm, edgy and sophisticated for fall. Cant wait to put my own spin on it. Have a great monday everyone!

Where Did the Sun Go?

Photos: Instyle
Regn, regn og atter regn. Da er det bare å ta pcen fatt og lete etter inspirasjon til sommer og høstgarderoben. Dere som leser bloggen, vet at jeg hele tiden er på jakt etter nye skatter til klesskapet. Nå er jeg litt lei av sommergarderoben og måtte ha litt nye ting, så jeg kan sette sammen nye antrekk. Når jeg handler på salg kjøper jeg kun ting som jeg vet holder til neste sesong eller basisplagg, som undertøy og thsirts. Igår fant jeg to lange cardigans på Cubus i grått & hvitt og jeg fikk en 70s inspirert kjole av moren min(hun var i 20 årsalderen på 70tallet og hadde en fantastisk stil med de nydeligste kjoler og velourbukser). Alt kan brukes nå, men går også fint over i høstgarderoben. Elsker jumpsuiten(Kjolen?) til Nicky Hilton i Paysleymønster, skoene til Lauren Conrad og den blå kjolen til Sophia Bush(som jeg hadde brukt med belte). Ha en flott søndag!

Woke up this morning and its pouring rain. So, I have decided to spend the day indoors looking for inspiration for different summer looks. I am getting a little bored with my summerwardrobe(that always happens ) so yeasterday I hit the sales and got some great bargains. My mum(who ruled the 70sfashion scene) got me a 70s inspired summer dress, in a lovely print. I myself, picked up two long cardigans(black &grey) for 15 dollars. The dress can be worn with the cardigans for fall, so my fall wardrobe is all in the making. I also went thrifting and found some great deals. On top of it all I ordered some stuff on ebay, so I have been busy shopping lately. Not much, but key items that will make a difference in my wardrobe. Came over these photos while looking for some new inspiration to wear some of my summer wardrobe. Love Nickys Jumpsuit(dress?)in paysley pattern, Lauren Conrads fringed shoes and Sophia Bushs blue dress(although I myself would have worn it with a belt). And yes, I am aware that they all wear blue. You see, not only do I love the color, but I most certainly got the blues in this weather.. Happy sunday everyone! PS outfit pictures will be posted later this evening.

Gucci Fall 2008

Photos: Vogue.uk, Gucci fall 2008

Det er nesten litt merkelig å planlegge høstgardroben om sommeren, men det er helt nødvendig for å få tak i alle godbitene før alle andre. Elsker Frida Gianninis kolleksjon for høsten 2008. Ideene om en glamorøs hippie fra 70tallet, slo selvfølgelig ann hos meg. Fantastiske detaljer på belter, boots og vesker. Folklorestilen er en av mine favoritter. Hva synes dere?

I know it seems like summer just begun. However, its never to early to start planning another season. My planning for fall started months ago, I have already picked out the items I must and lust after. My favorite collection this time was Frida Giannini for Gucci. I love her ideas of a glamorous bohemian 70s russian. The embroderies, the metal accents and colourful prints are some of my favorites. The belts, the fringes and the studded boots are to die for. What do you think, love it or hate it?

All time Favorite Movie: Dirty Dancing

Can you ever forget this scene, when Johnny and Baby
dance to the song»I had the Time of My Life».

Cut off denim ala 1987 and so hot right now, 21 years later.

Photos: Starpulse
Fredagskveld og det er på tide med et lite besøk tilbake i tid, rettere sagt 1987. På hitlistene lå «I had the time of my life» og Dirty Dancing var den hotteste filmen på kino. Filmen, som skapte en generasjon dansere, handler om kjærlighetshistorien mellom Johnny og Baby som kommer fra meget forskjellige bakgrunner. Patrick Swayze var den svarte rebellen med kul skinnjakke, mens alle jentene ville ha den uskyldsrene stilen til Baby med avklippede jeans og hvit skjorte. Og idag er denne trenden på moten igjen, dog med en litt annen vri. Favorittscenen min er den siste hvor de danser sammen og selvfølgelig replikken «Nobody puts Baby in a corner». Hva synes du? Elsker eller hater filmen? Og hva er din favorittscene?

So, its friday night and its time to revisit the past through my all time favorite movie. Let me take you back to the year of 1987. When the song «I had the time of my life» ruled the charts. The movie Dirty Dancing catapulted a generation of dancers and made Patrick Swayze the hottest man to walk the planet. We wanted to dance and be in love like Johnny and Baby. The movie tells the love story of a couple that comes from very different backgrounds. It is both a treat for the eyes and the ears, as the dancing and the music are truly magical. Its fashion impact was not lost on thousands of girls that wanted Babys cut off denims and classic white shirts. And Patrick Swayze as the ultimate rebel with that black leather jacket and a flair for drama. Always in black and working that hot body on the dancefloor. This is probably one of my best memories from that year. Do you love it? Hate it? Or havent seen it????? Let me know girls, its time to dish. Whats your favorite scene? Mine is the last dance when they finally dance together to the coolest tune ever. And of course the best line ever «Nobody puts Baby in a corner».

Things I love about June

Picture from our honeymoon in August, Italy 2007
Dress: Betsey Johnsen
Shoes: New Look
Belt: Vintage, Koma

-Its my Birthday! The 17 of June is the day of festivities and fun. I am a girly girl at heart and still love presents (small and big)! I try to suppress the fact that I am getting older, but at least I become wiser as the years pass by(thats what I think anyway).
-Sex and the City premiere!
-Our 10 year anniversary! It was actually in May, but we had so much going on, that we decided to hold of until June and really enjoy our day together. We have been together 10 years, and almost married one (August).
-Icecream and strawberries.
-The chance to wear all my summer dresses, mini and maxis.
-Sunbathing and wearing flip flops.
-Festivals and summer parties.
-Paris! Saving the best for last. Cant wait to go vintage shopping in Paris. Do let me know if you have any advice as to were-which shops are worth stopping by.

Are you a One Piece or a Two Piece girl?

Photos: 50s glam from netaporter and sugar candy from H&M.

Sommeren har offisielt startet og det er på tide å hente frem (den fryktede) bikinen fra ifjor eller shoppe for en ny. Jeg er en typisk bikinijente men elsker 50talls retro looken, som endel av badedrakten har i år. Personlig synes jeg badedrakten passer perfekt for en ferie i Cannes, som oser gammeldags Hollywood glamour og eleganse. Badedrakten er ypperlig til å gå fra bassenget til lunchen. Bare ta på deg et skjørt og noen armbånd så er du pyntet. Men la oss ikke glemme hvorfor jeg elsker bikinien. Den gjør det enklere å bli jevnere brun og er lettere å variere. I sommeren vil jeg kombinere alle bikinien mine om hverandre, for en avslappet og kul look på stranden. Elsker du bikini eller badedrakt? PS: Du kan fortsatt vinne SATCbilletter, se posten lengre ned.

Summer is here, and its time to either dive into your closet and find the bikini from last year, or go shopping for a new piece. While I am definitely a two piece girl, I love the retro looks from the 50s that characterizes this years one piece suits. If I was going to a glam place like Cannes, this summer, I would go for a one piece. Why? Its classy, sexy and has an old Hollywood glamour appeal. Throw on some bangles and a skirt and you a ready for classy lunch at the pool. But lets not forget why I love the two piece. Its easier to tan evenly, its more versatile, and I can mix the 5 ones I have with each other for a mixmatched look of different colours. Add a tunic, a sunhat and some enamel bracelets for a fun look. Maybe I will just have to give in and buy both a one piece and a two piece this year… What kind of girl are you? Do tell!