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New York minute



ACNE ‘Mape’ jacket
ZARA top
ZARA skirt
TIBI 'Billie' boots
RAY-BAN sunglasses

Oh hey NYC, I missed you. I’m back in the big city for another cool four days to spend with the Guess team. So blurred yellow cabs and iconic street signs to demonstrate my location for the ones that can’t be bothered to read. More of it all, soon.

photos by Anouska
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Happy hunting




To continue what I started in this post, over in Spain I shot another series of my favorite THE OUTNET.COM picks. This time with a focus on those autumnal accessories, because let’s face it, that’s probably what brings us to the site 90% of the time, right? Finally a comfortable pair of Wangs? Count me in. A bag version of the Valentino Rockstud shoes? Please.

But they go as quickly as they come, so exercise your mind on quick decision making while I wish you happy hunting, my dearest bag and shoe obsessors.
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Minju Kim x H&M


MINJU KIM x H&M jackets
COS shirt
ZARA pants
BALENCIAGA shoes

Minju who? This has been the reaction of nearly everyone to whom I’ve proudly presented the winning collection of this years H&M Design Award. I have to admit the 27 year old South Korean designer was new to me too, but I’m nothing short from impressed that H&M took a chance with a designer so.... different? Let’s go with unexpected.

So while we eagerly await for the launch of the iconic Marant collaboration, Minju Kim’s collection landed quietly with minimal promotion. I would have liked to see a bit more of a deserved hype; a launch party, a magazine spread or even a store window. However, apparently that did not stop the collection from selling out in minutes.

I took the good old fashion route down to the store that morning and bought the pieces that I loved the most, quality and design had me piling up almost the entire collection. The manga inspired range that was not only sold in H&M stores but at Opening Ceremony too, remained as an industry secret that even Ebay can’t seem help you out with.... So, it that a good or a bad thing?

More about the collaboration here.
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Hola Murcia

   
GUESS embellished jacket
COS shirt
LEVI’S shorts
ZARA boots
RAY-BAN sunglasses
 
Indeed hola from Mucia, Spain! Even I did not see that one coming, but I decided last minute to join my other half on a work trip. A brief change of scenery is always a good idea! I can tell you Murcia is very nice, I was strolling around the old city in when I released that this beautiful jacket thing was indeed very culturally correct. I think I do most of these clothing choices somewhat unconsciously. Giving the good old tailoring a rest was just what I needed, before it’s off to the capital of power dressing, New York!
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Reflections



H&M ‘Paris Collection’ coat
COS knit
ZARA pants
MINNA PARIKKA ‘Hile oil’ shoes

Back in an almost all black ensemble, nothing that you haven’t seen before but my shoes are indeed fresh. Turns out oil, shine and other undefined coloured surfaces are the best friends of black! I’m proudly wearing pumps from iconic Finnish designer Minna Parikka, for the longest time I’ve been meaning to get a pair, so I finally jumped on the opportunity with these oil hued pumps from Parikka’s fall collection. Everytime I’m asked for some Helsinki recommendations I mention her ‘Universum’ store on Alexanterinkatu. Needless to say, map it in if you’re stopping by.
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Check yourself



ZARA coat
ZARA blazer
SECOND HAND jeans
TOPSHOP unique shoes
MICHAEL kors bag
RAY-BAN sunglasses

Check matching with the newest member of the bag family. Monochrome on a tote is not something I would agree on everyday, the line is fine on what’s acceptable. Layered tailoring on the other hand is something that I seem to want to wear everyday; when did I get so serious with dressing? Maybe it’s time to pull out my floral jacket and smile for a change.
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Don't fear the unknown





ALEXANDER MCQUEEN knit
ZARA cropped pants
RAY-BAN sunglasses
STELLA MCCARTNEY shoes

How to pair the most sought after shoes of the season? The funny thing is I don’t even know how to google these, they’ve been called creepers, 90’s platforms, tractor, rubber and lug sole Stellas. I might have claimed I was torn between these and the Prada pair, but I guess that was a lie since I could not live without either one.

What’s certain is that they caused some mayhem, a lot of commotion that brought up emotions in us women, both positive and negative. So the ugliest shoes of the season or did they just caught you off guard? Don’t fear change unless your planning to wear the same type of shoes for the rest of your life.
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Raw leathers

 


Last week it was time to allured Janne to the other side of the camera for a change, as we shot the new shoe range by G-star. I know what you’re thinking: All sneakers, right? Well, I’m going to prove you wrong, although I think the fresh focus on high shine leather might speak for itself.

High heeled leather boots and the chunky suede Mary Jane pumps were what stood out from the look-book for me, as on point as ever. There is of course a range of sneakers on hand too, even a 5 inch version. Anyway I stuck to an all time favorite: The black boot that was hands down the most comfortable heels I’ve worn in years. Someone please advice the catwalk designers on that technique, thanks. For my second pair I surprised myself with picking brown over black, my secret stash of vintage brown bags are thrilled over this new acceptance.

A pretty impressive edit of Chelsea boots was also on offer from G-star, but I left the flat versions for Janne to cover. That’s certainly what he did, as he now happily conceders his shoe collection as forever sorted. Men...

Worn from top: G-STAR Shona Cheval strap boots with 3301 Jeg Skinny jeans in dark blue, G-star Penrose Turner Shine shoes with 3301 Jeg Skinny jeans in denim blue.

Janne wears: G-STAR Manor Credo Shine in brown and Manor Dryden Hi Shine with G-star Jeans
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How to wear your Kors



I’m taking on the forever burning question of ‘How to’ in collaboration with Michael Kors at Selfridges this week. Easy, of course, I’m sure the big watch that’s always on my wrist has not gone unnoticed for anyone. Not necessarily as straight forward was the tote picking, although I think I made the right decision, I’ve never had a checked one in my wardrobe before! But back to the question of how to, the task is now to show your take on the Michael Kors range, for a chance to win a runway look worth £1000. So make sure you take part in the Instagram competition by adding the tag #HOWIWEARMYKORS tagging @theofficialselfridges and @MichaelKors in your photos. The competition will run from October 17th to October 31st, check the details tomorrow, here.

But for your chance to get even closer in on the action, come join us tomorrow the 17th, at the Michael Kors section in Selfridges London on the 3rd floor, for a night of fun with Daisy Lowe and stylist Angela Scanlon. The party is from 7pm-9pm, see you there!
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Hair, everywhere



So my hair is getting pretty long, should we talk about it? It’s usually just there, or lately mostly tucked in. God forbid I would never cut it off, but I’m the worst hair salon customer. So it remains untouched until I find a hairdo that I can relate to. Any suggestions?

On another hairy note, you might have spotted the pony ombre boots on my Instagram feed lately, or in the earlier post here. I would say the best and most enjoyable way to ease into liking brown, right? The more mature generation cringe at a combination of black and dark brown, but these pointy toes cover more than those two hues. So I might be breaking dressing rules with ombre, but in a lot less offensive way than it was done in the 80’s.
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