Instant Style: The Scarf

A scarf is an instant style update to almost
any outfit.

My own collection span about 50-60 different
scarves, from designer items to must haves
from the High street.

I am in love with this purple/black/white one
I just bought for my fall wardrobe.

How the Celebs wear it

Miss Bilson is the queen of scarves. She always
work this accessory very well, from huge drapings
around the neck to lovely loose hanging silk scarves.

Kate Hudson brings life to her white dress by adding a
colorful blue silk scarf. Diane Kruger pumps up a
casual jean look with this white and black scarf
from (can you believe it)H&M.

Jumpsuit: French Connection
Belt: Vintage YSL
Scarf: Vero Moda
Bangles: Vintage
Shoes: Aerosols
Handbag: Zara
Skjerf er en av de beste og billigste måtene du kan oppdatere et antrekk på. Det er en av favorittene mine på de dagene du ikke orker å tenke så mye på hva du har på deg. Selv elsker vintage silkeskjerf fra Oscar de la Renta og Hermes, men også bomullsskjerf fra billigkjedene. Kule utgaver får du hos H&M, Asos og Vero Moda. Spennende farger som dominerer høstmoten er sennepsgul, lilla og grønt.


I love a great scarf, it can make a outfit look like a million dollars. Its such an easy way to accessories an outfit, weather it is a dress or a casual jeans look. For fall, I am into colors like purple, black & white, green and mustard yellow. The high street has a great selection, and I just picked up the scarf Diane Kruger is wearing. Supposedly it sold out in a few days, after she was spotted wearing it, however they still have many other great ones as well as Forever21, Topshop and Asos.

Under The Norwegian Sun

Inspiration for the shot: Japanese girls
running all over the city with umbrellas to
avoid the strong sun. Quite clever I think.

The dress is the (new) vintage dress from
the same seller as I got the Oscar de la Renta
scarf, and I could not be more happy about it.

The dress was a steal of ebay and perfect
for a hot summer evening.

Remember when Carrie wore that white
umbrella in an Episode of SATC? I must say
I loved that look, so when I got this umbrella
for one of my Bachelorette parties last year,
I was very happy. Such a fun look.

Dress: Vintage from TheRooVintage
Shoes: Creative from ebay
Belt: Old studs from Lindex
Bracelet: Vintage
Umbrella: Gift
Sunnies: Oliver Peoples
En av vintagekjolene jeg kjøpte på ebay i forrige uke. Perfekt selger, utrolig bra service, så absolutt å anbefale. Elsker snittet, fargene og 50tallsfølelsen. Blir mange kjoler i denne varmen,
orker ikke være så utrolig kreativ når det er så varmt.

This is the vintage dress I bought from the same seller as the Oscar de la Renta scarf. And of course I love it! The colors, the fit and the huge skirt, perfect for a I am sorry all of my last posts have been about dresses, but its so hot here, I cant really imagine wearing anything else. Just wanted to have some fun with the umbrella, hope you enjoy it!

Jovovich-Hawk Summer Collection

Jean Wrap dress 475 dollars at netaporter

Wrap top, 190 dollars at netaporter.

Dress on sale for 212 dollars at netaporter

Silk Jumpsuit on sale for 262 dollars at netaporter

For vintage lovers: Gunne Sax at Sleepyheadvintage

Liker veldig godt sommerens kolleksjon fra Jovovich-Hawk. Kjolene og toppene minner om vintageplagg, og det er ikke så rart, siden designerne bak selv sier at de har hentet inspirasjon fra original design fra bla 70tallet. Seconhand og vintageshopping er ikke noe for alle, og igår fikk jeg forespørsel om hva man gjør hvis man ikke liker den form for shopping. Mitt råd er å kjøpe noen få originale plagg(som de over) og blande med Zara og H&M plaggene du sikkert allerede har i garderoben. Dette skaper en flott inviduel stil. Liker spesielt denne blå kjolen, men den er desverre ikke på salg. Kjolene kan du bruke med en cardigan med belte i livet til høsten og blusen enten med en langermet tshirt under eller en svart lang cardigan løst over til slengjeans eller skjørt. Hva synes du?

I love the Jovovich-Hawk collections. Maybe its because they remind me so much of real vintage pieces. Take the blue dress, is that not something you could find while thrifthing? Of course, that is not for everybody and last night somebody asked me what the next best thing was. My answer is to buy individual pieces that go well with each other. If you buy expensive, be sure that the items are of good quality and dont buy "trend" items. When I look through the sales I always buy the basics(tshirts, underwear, jeans) or one or two expensive items that I know will stand the test of time. For example, all of the pieces I have picked out here, are things you can use now, throughout a part of fall and next summer. My favorite is the polkadot top and the blue dress, which sadly are not on sale. I would wear the dresses for fall with a cardigan and a belted waist. What do you think?

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!

Same Dress, Different Shoes

I love my vintage dresses. This one I bought
of ebay for a steal, earlier this spring.

We were meeting some friends at the marina,
Aker Brygge, which is the place to go for late
night drinks in the evening, if you ever visit Oslo.


Dress: Vintage
Shoes: Bianco
Handbag: Chanel
Bracelet: Vintage

One of the reasons to enjoy drinks down here, is the view.
The yellow boat seen in the back, will take you out to all
of the islands, were you can visit museums or just enjoy
the Norwegian nature.

Its always crowded, but we got a table after
20 minutes, so it was not to bad. We enjoyed our drinks at
TGI Fridays(strawberry daiquiri for me) well into the night,
which turned out to be the hottest night here in Oslo, so far
this summer.

And I had to share with you one of my latest ebay finds.
An Oscar de la Renta skarf in purple. Perfect for fall and
a steal from a great ebay seller The Roo Vintage where
I also found the most amazing dress, which I will post
later on.

I går kveld tok vi turen til Aker brygge. Det var uten tvil den varmeste kvelden i Oslo hittil i sommer, og det ble feiret på uteserveringen til Fridays. Vi traff både gamle og nye venner, og det ble en flott opplevelse. Jeg fikk to komplimenter for kjolen min, som jeg synes var utrolig hyggelig. En jente sa jeg så ut som Carrie i Satc(!) mens Ine, som var veldig morsom og sjarmerende, sa hun hadde beundret kjolen min hele kvelden(sukk). Man kan si hva man vil, men hyggelige kompliementer er noe av det beste man kan få -og gi, synes jeg. Noen ganger er det akkurat hva man trenger for å få "det lille løftet" den dagen. Var også på litt shopping igår og tok turen innom Tonica Vintage, hvor jeg fikk med meg en fantastisk hattekoffort fra 50tallet(tror jeg) og litt andre småting. Tusen takk for alle de fantastisk flotte kommentarene om 70talls posten! Gleder meg at den falt i smak hos både faste og nye lesere.


Last night was such a fun night. We went down to the Marina for drinks & to meet up with old and new friends. It was probably the hottest night so far this summer in Oslo, so we enjoyed it buy having drinks at the waterfront. I had a lovely time and met some very nice people. I got two complimets on my dress that I will cherish for a long time. Ine, this fantastic and lovely girl we got to know, told me she had been admiring my dress the whole evening. Another girl told me I looked like Carrie in Satc! How wonderful was that?
Today I am eating strawberries on the porch and enjoying the sun. Later me and my husband will go and have massages and dinner, so its bound to be a marvelous day.
Thank you all so much for your lovely comments on my 70s post, I am so happy you all liked it!

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!

Blue Sky

Sometimes the most simple things in life are the best.
Like this wonderful blue dress or a late night swim in the sea.

or the clear blue skies at sunset.

For hot days, I find cotton dresses to be best, as they
protect some against the heat. This one I just picked up
at H&M for 10 dollars. Quite the bargain I think.

I cant think of a better view when you go late night
swimming.

Photos: Margrethe, 8 years old

Dress: H&M

Sunnies: Oliver Peoples
Shoes: Havaianas

These are the best flip flops in the world. I love my new

metallic pink ones, which was a gift from my friend Elissa.

Det er så mange favoritter når det gjelder sommeren, men kveldsbad er en av mine. Mens du bader i deilig sjøvann, kan du nyte solnedgangens fantasiske fargespill. Siden jeg ikke har barn selv(og det er de som gjerne vil bade) låner jeg min gode venninnes barn, Margrethe. Hun er åtte år og har forøvrig tatt bildene av meg. Synes hun gjorde en fantastisk jobb, så hun skal få

fortsette å ta bilder av meg når hun vil.

Og Anne, her har du et bilde med lave sko!

One of my favorite things about summer, is a late night swim. Since I dont have any children myself, I often borrow my good friends little one, as an excuse to go swimming. Of course they have long since seen through this scam, but me and Margrethe(8 years old) always have such a great time together. She is a fast learner, so when I suggested she could take my outfit pictures, she was all game. And I think she did a pretty awesome job! The dress is one of the things I got on my last sale shopping spree and it has the most beautiful blue color. The sunset? Free of charge.

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!

Norwegian Summer- Rainy Days

Even though it is raining, I usually always
go for a walk in the summer.

The key is to be both stylish and practical,
so you dont get wet. A raincoat and rain
boots are a must in every wardrobe.

Raincoat: From the 50s
Rainboots: Økonomi sko
Tshirt: Gina Tricot
Shorts: Bought in a store in California
Norsk sommer er lunefull. Den ene dagen regner det, den andre er det strålende sol. Det som jeg aldri tviler på, er dens fantastiske skjønnhet. Her er jeg klar for en av sommerens mer regnfulle dager. Jeg tror man kan være både stilig og praktisk i regnet. Denne regnjakken beskytter mot det meste.


One of the things I love most about the Norwegian summer, is its marvelous beauty. Yeasterday was a heavy rainy day, but today it has changed again. Its not sunny, but it is light skies and warm weather. Maybe perfect for some shopping or a swim in the sea? And I did not really mean to complaine about my summer wardrobe, as I love it dearly. I was just in need of some new inspiration and some small additions to my overfilled closet. Dont you just love that orange raincoat from the 50s? I know I do.

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.

Norwegian Summer- Part Two

Black & White has always been a staple
in my wardrobe. Its so versatile and you
can always count on it to save you in a case
of fashion emergency.

Sometimes I find the most amazing deals
in the weirdest places. This bag was discovered
by my friends daughter in the H&M childrens
department, and was a steal at 3 dollars.

Dont be fooled by the sun, it was actually
freezing here.

A long cardigan is a great investment piece for fall.
I will get another grey and black one to wear with
my flower dresses.

I think I am having a love affair with polkadots this summer.
Believe me when I say it is as suprising to me, as I have liked
the trend before, but now I simply love it. Bikini purchased
on sale for 12 dollars at H&M.

Jean shorts: Old Levis cut offs
Singlet: H&M
Cardigan: Gina Tricot
Shoes: H&M
Sunnies: Gina Tricot
Bikini: H&M
Jeg var så heldig å få en pris, Brilliant blogger award, av elegante TimesofGlory og fantastiske PlaineJayne, og her er mine nominerte:



The lovely jayne of plainejayne and the lady Times of Glory, awarded me with the Brilliante Blogger Award. I bow my head humbly for this honor and pass it on to the following ladies.
The rules for passing on the award are as follows:
1) When received, you may post the premio to your blog.2) Link to the blogger you received it from3) Give it to 7 blogs 4)Link to those 7 blogs5)…and leave those seven bloggers a comment about receiving award.


Sharon of SharonRoseVintage. My cyber twin, who has the uniqe ability to find the greatest finds, especially when it comes to vintage fashion. She has a great eye for spotting treasures and making it own. Her blog always lists her latest finds and advice on were to get the best deals. She always leaves me with tons of inspiration!

Amie of amiestyledungeon: Such a sweet girl with so many good ideas. A visit to her blog always brings a smile to my face.

Marthe of marteverden. she writes about so many things, and I especially like her makeup testing. She orders new products all the time and loves to share the experience with her readers, which Is great for us readers.

Pamcasso of squareoldsoul: Reflected and entertaining writing are just some of the things I like about her blog.


Postergirl of FashionTrendguide. If you are ever planning on going to Santa Barbara or its vicinity, you should visit this blog. She writes great reviews of every store, market, sale or anything else regarding fashion. If you wonder were to get a certain pair of shoes or jacket, she has the answer.

Kira of Kirasfashion. Kira is such a lovely lady and she always has the most interesting posts. I always enjoy a visit to her blog, because I know her posts always are entertaining.

Krystal of Whatisrealityanyway has one of the best selection in her vintage shop. She always manages to put together great outfits and has a killer vintage wardrobe herself.

Norwegian Summer- Part one

Into the Norwegian Woods in style

I love my accessories

Shoes: Bianco, Cape: Ebay, Sunnies: Gina Tricot

In the Norwegian woods, there are an erie
sense of quit and tranquility

And the oceanfront is truly spectacular at is finest, rain or

shine

Sometimes you witness the most amazing things.

Like the apperance of the swan. It had been on

the prowl all day, willing us to go away from the beach.

It was apperant that it had laid its nest close and was

adamant in protecting it. So, it did not like it when we

went into the ocean, it came closer and closer until we

just had to leave. It brushed its wings and gave us

several warnings, so we opted to leave. We did get

some good pictures and we named the swan, The Evil

swan. For something so beautiful, it sure is very scary.

Photos: Kathrine Stenvaag

Outfit:

Dress: H&M

Shoes: Bianco

Cape: Ebay

Bangles: H&M

Norsk sommer kan vel kalles luneful synes jeg. Det er alltid veldig vanskelig å vite hva man skal ha på seg, for selv om det er stekende sol en time, kan det pøseregne i neste. Det som aldri stopper å forundre meg er den fantastiske naturen og skybildene på himmelen en sen sommerkveld. Er hjemme igjen nå, men har fortsatt sommerferie, så oppdaterer bloggen innimellom.

Norwegian summertime is very strange. One day it pours rain, the other its shining sun and the third it is lightning and thunderstorms. The beauty of it, is not lost on the Norwegian people. One day you see a sunset so beautiful it hurts your eyes, another day you sit drinking hot tea in front of the fire while the wind makes it almost impossible to go outside. A common trait for the people is that we adapt and make the best of every weather situation, as long as possible. These shots were taken during both rain and into the woods in the nighttime. I hope you sense the same as we when you look at nature in play, beautiful.

Testing: Youngblood Mineral Rouge

Photo: Beautybasket
Denne gangen testet jeg ut rougen "sherbert" fra Youngblood Mineral makeup for Beautybasket. Da jeg først åpnet boksen, så det ut som rougen hadde mye shimmer, noe jeg ikke er så veldig begeistret for siden det vanligvis synes så godt på huden. Men da jeg prøvde rougen på, viste det seg at den blandet seg godt inn i huden. Fargen, som var ferskenaktig, gir en flott gyllen glød i kinnene og er perfekt som sommermakeup. Må innrømme at jeg liker mineralmakeupen fra Youngblood bedre og bedre. Den sitter godt, uten at du føler deg veldig sminket. Konsistensen er lett og produktet føles veldig naturlig på huden som forventet, siden det er mineralmakeup. Anbefales! Rougen får du hos Beautybasket her.


This time around I received the rouge "sherbert" from Youngblood Minerals. At first I was hesitant, as the rouge seemed to have a lot of shimmer in it. But when I tried it on I discovered that the shimmer blended into the skin, so it was more of a glow to it. What I liked about the product was the fact that it is so light, it melts into the skin, it gives a fresh summer look and it was the perfect colour (peach)for summer. Recommended! See the product here.

Costume Feature

Click on picture to enlarge
Ved Elisabeth Gilje
Photo: Renate Torseth

Dress: Vintage
Belt: Vintage YSL
Her er utdraget fra Min stil i Costumes augustnummer. Synes bildene som er tatt av Renate, ble veldig fine. Bildene er tatt i Kirkeristen, som er av mine favorittperler i sentrum. Her ligger Esaia Solberg som har byens flotteste vintagesmykker og den italienske restauranten Balthazar, som har helt fantastisk mat. Rett rundt hjørnet finner du Uff Underground, som jeg besøker jevnlig. Tusen takk for alle de hyggelige kommentarene om Min Stil, veldig hyggelig å bli profilert!

Very happy with the feature in the August number of the magazine Costume. The pictures was taken by the lovely photographer, Renate in Kirkeristen. Which is one of my favorite places in Oslo, not only for its location but also the vintage jewelry store Esaia Solberg and the best Italian restaurant in town, Balthazar. The feature is about my style, my favorite vintage buys and what items I wish for this summer and siljesfashion. Hope you like it, even though you cant read the text.

A New Favorite

Its pink, it has polkadots and it is the perfect
summer dress. Whats not to like?

Dress: Koola anna

Flowers in bloom: Priceless

Jacket: H&M

Shoes: Bianco

Flower: H&m
Dress: Koola anna

En ny favorittkjole i skapet. Det er vel ingen hemmelighet at jeg elsker rosa, polkadotter og kjoler? Så selvfølgelig passer denne kjolen fra det Svenske merket Koola anna meg perfekt. Kjolen kan brukes på stranden med Havaianas, eller til sene grillkvelder i hagen. Koola anna er et nytt favorittmerke, som jeg oppdaget for ikke så lenge siden. De har utrolig kule jeans(post om disse kommer senere), kjoler og tshirts. Du kan få tak i Koola anna hos Mogul i Arkaden og Illusion. Tusen takk for hyggelige kommentarer om Min Stil i Costume, skal prøve å få publisert bildene imorgen.

So, I got a new favorite for summer. Its no secret that I love pink, polkadots and dresses. This dress has it all and is from the Swedish brand Koola anna. Its a girls dress, withouth being to much. I will wear it for lazy summer days spent in the sun, and with a jean jacket for evening barbecues. Sorry about not posting everyday. I currently am enjoying my summer vacation and that requires some travelling and no internet connection at some days. Tomorrow I hope to post the feature from Costume (just waiting for some pictures). Have a great day everyone!

Spotlight

First try without someone behind the camera,
please forgive me. Lets just say I prefer to
have a photographer.

Jumpsuit: French Connection(bought in Paris)
Shoes: Nine West
Sunnies: Gina Tricot
Bracelets: Vintage
Selv om det fortsatt er sommer, begynte jeg å planlegge høstgarderoben for en god stund siden. Idag ble jeg intervjuet av Merethe Gamst fra Spotlight på TVNorge om årets høstmote og hvilke plagg du bør investere i. Intervjuet kan du se på TVNorge idag kl 1820 og 2345.
Det er fortsatt mulig å gjøre noen kupp på sommersalget. På Sten & Strøm får du mange lilla skjørt og kjoler som vil passe perfekt i høstgarderoben. På UFF fant vi lilla seconhandkjoler, skinnjakker og fløyelsblazere til en billig penge.
Gode kjøp på sommersalget som kan vare inn i høstgarderoben er:
-Blazere, svart eller grå
-Lilla, sterk rosa og sennepsgule farger
-Jeans med mye sleng (både lyse & mørke er å anbefale).På KOMA hadde de et bra utvalg på salg.
Når det gjelder høstmoten er jeg svak for 70tallsstilen som holder seg ut på høsten, dog med et litt annet utrykk enn vi så i sommer. I tillegg blir det mye svart, blonder, fløyel, blomstertrykk og sterke farger. Det kommer selvfølgelig flere innlegg om dette etterhvert. Nyt sommeren så lenge! PS: På mandag ser du meg i Min stil i augustnummeret av Costume.

I am still on vacation, so slept in this morning. Then an old colleague of mine called to see if I wanted to do a piece on Fall Fashion for TVNorges Spotlight, a TVshow which highlights celebrities and fashion. Of course I jumped at the chance and tonight you can see me on Spotlight, TVNorge at 1820 and 2345. Since I have been a tvreporter for so long, I really didnt think of it as my first TV apperance untill a friend of mine said "But honey, it is your TV debut, so enjoy it!" I just want to thank you all for your support, and for stopping by my blog.
My advice for Fall Fashion are to many to sum up in this post alone(more posts to come!). But I have aleady started to collect pieces like velvet blazers, vintage floral dresses with purple, black or green shades, lacetops and dresses, widelegged jeans, and leather jackets. My little interview with Costume(the Norwegian fashion magazine) is due monday and I just got a copy of the magazine, and it looks great! Pictures to come.

Letters from Paris-Last Day

Dress: Punkys vintage

Shoes:Havaianas
Sunnies: Oliver Peoples

Probably the hottest day during our trip.
So, I opted for a lighweight dress and flip flops.

On our last day in Paris, we went to Gallery

Lafayette. I still had hope as to find some of

the things on my shopping list. And....

There it was, the Gucci bag I have lusted

after, on a 50 percent sale off. Heaven indeed!
Needles to say, I was very happy.

Not only was the mall huge, they had all

high end designer items, a floor of handbags,

a floor of shoes and tons of great stuff. Since

it was sales, there was very limited sizes,

however I did end up with some great deals.

Shopping:

-Gucci handbag

-French Connection jumpsuit

-Ombre dress

-Pink leather filofax

-Pink leather passportholder

Not all the things that I wanted, but I was

very happy with what I got.

The champagne bar. A nice thouch. Since

we were on a time limit, I opted to shop.

However, they did have my favorite Rose Moet ..
Todays tip: If you shop at department store,

make sure they fill out the tax form for you,

it will go so smothly at the airport. I think you

have to spend over 180 euros in a shop to get

back any taxes. Its worth it though, I get back

around 100 on my spendings.

Very sad to go. I had such an amazing time.

I could have stayed for many more days.

Thank you for all your lovely comments, I

hope I have inspired you with our journey.

Dress: H&M

Ballerinas: H&M

Scarf:Bik Bok

Handbag: Vintage Chanel

Macarones in every flavor. I bought cheese, bread,

Macarones and Champagne to bring home.

I will post pictures of all the things I got as I wear them

in the upcoming days.

Tax free shopping:

-Biotherm all about eyes

-Biotherm lotion, I highly recommend this

-Biotherm age fitness facial cream

-Yves Saint Laurent fuschia lipstick 128

-Good champagne

-While waiting for plane I picked up all

my favorite magazines and I am still

working through them now, back home. So, it

was a good thing I did not spend my budget, beacuse

now I have even more money towards my fall wardrobe...

Au revior Paris! Cant wait to see you again.

Letters from Paris-Day 4

On our fourth day in Paris, we went to see
Notre Dame. And yes, thats me in the DVF
dress. It was soooo hot, I was very happy
I choose this dress. Its my "hero" dress, it
saves me no matter what occasion.


Very early, before it got hot, in front of YSL.
Always bring a cardigan or Pashmina to stay
warm and cover your shoulders if you go into
a church.
Dress: Diane von Furstenberg
Cardigan: Lindex
Sunnies: Sean John


Sainte-Chapelle. Incredible beautiful church
on the outside


as well on the inside. The glass paintings were amazing,
I have never seen anything quite like it.



Musee du Louvre. Remember the movie about the
DaVinci Code? Kind of like it. To me this museum was
much better on the outside than the inside. In a minute
you will see why.


Mona Lisa. To me, art is something you study in awe and
silence. I prefer it when its few people and you can get lost
in the moment. Unfortunately, too see this, you would have to
endure THIS



freaking sircus. Crazy people pushing to get in front. To
me that was waay to much, so I went shopping while
the others went through the rest of the museum.


First stop, Shoe Bizz 42 rue du dragon in st germain-des-pres.
I walked from Louvre, a good 15 minute walk.
Cheap good stuff, and sales.


Next stop the vintage store Killiwatch.
I am sorry to say I forgot to take a picture,
However, it was huge, but I was very let
down by its contents. In a vintage guide I read
they had vintage high end designers like Dior,
Gucci and Chanel. Not true. And their dresses
was way overpriced. I did not find a single
thing in this store.

So off to Free P star, another vintage store with great
reviews. Tons of vintage dresses for 10 euros each. Not
a bad price, considering were I just was. They also had
tons of handbags, belts, shoes and other stuff in this tiny
store. However, like i said before its was soooo hot and
crowded. I found 5 dresses i liked, but NONE in my size.
By now, my frustration was evident. Of course, in the window
hangs the most beautiful white & black polkadot dress-in a size
small- would they let me buy it, NO.


On the way to find the Metro I stumbled across this store.
It was pink(!) and beautiful. Both the dresses in the picture
were lovely, but not my size. Found some very nice shoes,
but nothing in my size.

Yves Saint Laurent was closed, however there was tons

to admire in the window...

Off to Christian Louboutin we went.

Finally, I was going to get a pair of those red soled darlings.

Imagine what Dorothy felt slipping into those red shoes,

and add that up times ten. Thats how hard my heart was

beating. On top of that they had a sale! I died and came to

shoe heaven....

Now imagine how I feel when they say they dont have

any pairs that I want in my size. I wanted either a nude,

black or snakeskin heel. Why? Those go with everything.
SOLD OUT seems to be the theme of today.

Iris. Another good shoe store on the same street. Marc

Jacobs, Chloe, something for everybody. Nothing that

wowed me though, still in shock after the CL experience.
After this, we hit a few more stores, but I must confess,

I had enough. I never buy to buy, I need to find things I love.

Besided, It was sooo hot and my feet were swollen,

so we took the metro back and enjoyed life with a glass of

wine at a Brasserie close to our hotel.

Shopping List:

-Christian Louboutin shoes. Nude or black.

-White blazer, preferably vintage

-Vintage dresses, scarves, shoes and clutches

-Chanel, Balenciaga or Prada shoes

-Gucci or Chanel handbag

-Shoes in general

What I ended up with:

-1 pair of shoes

However, my American friend decided to

give me all the things she had brought for me

like a dress and a top from Forever 21 and these

Old Navy shoes, that I got the day before. Let me

tell you it cheered me up!

Ready to dine & wine at Chez Andre`. We

took the Metro, no more walking this day.

Cardigan: Vintage

Skirt and top: H&m

Handbag: Zara

Bracelet: Vintage

Shoes: Old Navy

Were we had Rose Pommery champagne

and toasted to our last night in paris.

Yes, it was as good as it looks.

Tomorrow: Shopping at Galeries Lafayette. Finally, I scored

some shopping!

Todays tip: The local or house wine is usually excellent.

Order a glass to go with your preference of cheese, divine.

Letters from Paris- Day 3

So, on the third day I forgot to take an outfit shot during

the day. Thats why I am starting with what I was wearing

for dinner later on.

Right outside our hotel on Avenue de Suffren. We had so

much fun doing this, people stopped and stared and

we were just goofing around.

Jacket: Zara

Skirt: H&M

Tshirt: Gina Tricot

Belt: H&M

Shoes: Nine West

Handbag: Zara
Mood and Scenery: Priceless

The Metro. The heart of the city, as it will

take you anywere, and save your swollen

feet. Remember to get that Metro card.

Filled with expectations and ready to go.

Invalides

On day three we started out with the Invalides.

Remember to get the museum passes if you are

seeing more than three. It gets you in front of

every line and you save sooo much time, its

totally worth it.

For me it was enough to see it on the outside, so

I will leave you with a detail from the inside, while I

spent two blissfull hours at the flea market two blocks

away, which I accidentially stumbled across.
Flea Market

On a sidestreet to the Invalides, I saw many

people and tons of antiques. My heart raced

and I shopped the biggest flea market I have

ever seen for 2 hours.

My advice for flea market shopping:

-Hassle over price. Its never the price they say, they

expect you to step up to the game.

-Come early or late, depending on what you are looking

for.

-Be prepared to fight over items you really want.

-Never put things down if you want it, if someone picks

it up its gone.

-Be careful of smells like smoke in furniture & clothing, it

will never completely disappear.

-Know your pieces. Then you will not pay more than its worth.

My mental shopping list:

-I collect china from the 1920s, 40s and 70s.

-Glasses and vases from all periods

-Perfume bottles,

-espresso sets,

-candle holders

-old posters.

-Clothing,

-hatboxes

-shoes, scarves, handbags and jewelry.

This flea market had it all, except clothing. Beautiful

furniture, glasses, dishes, jewelry, scarves and all other

things you can imagine.