Happy New Year 2013!

Hello, my dearest reader darlings!

Today I took first self-portraits in months and months and felt like sharing them here with you.

And since this is, after all, a sort of a fashion blog, I shall hereby list the items I'm wearing.

shirt: Gina Tricot

spaghetti strap, long top with lace (worn as a dress): Vero Moda

skirt: Gina Tricot

belt: Gina Tricot

tigths (wool mix): Lindex

SOS-locket: Red Cross, from here

XOXO - rings: Gina Tricot

other rings: Gina Tricot

bracelet: Kalevala Koru

ear adornments: www.bodyartforms.com

wrist support / brace on a (permanent) loan from the city hospital

I wish you all a delightful New Year 2013. May it be filled with loads of happiness and love.

See you next year! ;)

It's Alive!!

Aaaand I'm back to black hair. Oh the happiness! I felt like something was out of place for quite some time and then realized - this was some days ago, that yes indeed, I'd grown tired of the blue hair. The turquoise brows. All that. Change is inevitable and my goodness what a blessing it can sometimes be, indeed.

Cough cough.

I'm getting ill, I'm afraid. And while being full of snot and cough and sore throat and watery, puffy eyes and ringing ears and fucked up sense of balance et cetera is far from what I see as "having a good time", I'm ok with it.

I've learned to be ok with things, a lot of them. This fall has been such a good one with all of it's ups and downs and you know, life that's been happening.

Due to the aforementioned crappy feeling in my body I shall refrain from making this post a longer one. Fashion week posts most likely to not be continued, I feel that that train took off a long ago now. Maison Martin Margiela was nice, Comme des Garcons was magical (glorious, absolutely glorious!) and Chanel was a bit of a mess. I'm a fan of Karl's, pretty much everything he does (his aesthetics in photography is so good!), but ungh I don't know. I'm way behind in all that's these fashion weeks. Paris, to be honest is the only one I have  even seen thoroughly! Ah there, now I know what I'll be doing the next few days while I'm tormented by this illness... hehe!

Anyway, my deepest apologies for the absence of outfit posts. I'm on it, I really am!

So. It's toodles for now, take care of yourself and have fun, dearest reader. Til next time!

Apples in a tree and me in shorts.

Hello there, reader dear darling!

Just like I thought, life has been busy times billion this month! For that reason my posts are so few and far between. But there's a good chance for things to look up on the look post front. Let us hope for that!

A busy bee as I am, this look was photographed in a bit of a hurry, but there are just enough pictures to fill this post nicely.

So:

(see this look on lookbook here!)

faux leather jacket: Gina Tricot

shorts: Motel Rocks, from Nasty Gal

shirt: Gina Tricot

knee-highs: H&M

boots: London Rebel, from ASOS

bag: My Bag, from Aleksi13

belt: thrifted

sunglasses: Lindex

necklace: used to belong to my grandmother

rings: Lindex, H&M

bracelets: my trusty Kalevala Koru ones I wear almost daily

As well as being in a hurry, I also had a difficult time keeping myself from being a complete idiot in front of the camera. 

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Ah there! A decent photo!

It's been such a while since I've written here that I keep forgetting what to say. Umm.

This look came together really smoothly even though it was so very early in the morning. (The current things in life require me to get up at six or seven o'clock, gasp. I actually enjoy it tremendously, being awake at such hour. I love the ways of the world when the day is still fresh and new.)

The shorts are a comfy pair and it doesn't hurt that they got my favourite print on them. Loops for a belt is a great plus, too! Hah, I have been wearing plain old stretchy materials for so long now it seems, that I've forgotten the niceties of other materials and items made from them. Meaning that, for example, I didn't remember how useful belt loops are - or that they even do exist!

I seem to be having some sort of fall-y, flirty relationship with pants as of late. I don't remember when was the last time I wore a skirt, for goodness' sake! Oh wow, perhaps I have grown tired of skirts after feeling really comfortable in them for a change (as this hasn't always been the case). 

A close-up of the jewelry minus the bracelets, you've seen them so many times now. Hahhah!

The necklace is especially dear to me since it is my grandmother's old. She has always had the best taste in jewelry and I've been so happy to receive some from her collection.

Mixing different styles of jewelry is something I completely shamelessly love. Old and new, "real" and not-so-real (silver or not), cheap and expensive-ish, I don't care. Or rather, I do care, but have no respect for boundaries between different styles, genres, whatever.

That same could be said about my way of dressing myself. Accessories, make-up, hair style, I sincerely am just me.

And to that shocking conclusion we shall end this little session of me writing and you reading this.

photos by Jussi

I shall return as soon as possible. Til then, take care and be well!

edit: a warm thank you to each of you new followers! I'm so so happy to have you here, I hope you enjoy your stay! <3

Bless the excess!

Well well, g'day my dearest reader!

Despite of having had a nasty flu for a week now, one that turned into an upper respiratory system infection (antibiotics - weehee) I had an appointment I needed to attend to and miraculously enough, I felt a lot better in the morning today and out and off I went, hurrah!

My wishes for a fall swiftly coming got delayed quite some for it's been summery, sunny and hot hot hot for a couple of days now. And there I was, dreaming of getting to wear my new oh so pretty purple beret this week... But as inevitable as it can be, seasons change, luckily and I will get to enjoy the scarves and berets and mittens soon enough anyway.

Now, onto the look!

(see this look on lookbook here!)

dress: Ark&co.,  from Nasty Gal

socks: H&M

shoes: Litas by Jeffrey Campbell, from Nasty Gal

bag: MyBag, from Aleksi13

ribcage neckpiece: OS

bracelets and rings: Kalevala Koru

sunglasses: Lindex

hair flowers: H&M

Oh my goodness it felt amazing, getting to be out of the house for a change! Being sick is ok, but not getting to roam free in the fresh air is what always bothers me. Anyway, today saw a very welcome change to that!

I was so happy to be wearing this dress. I adore it so. It's got those perfect roses printed on it, the open shoulder/sleeve is so comfortable - and beautiful too. Oh and guess what? 

That's quite the right answer, dearest reader, yes, the dress has pockets in it. Bliss!

I kept the bling at minimum, only wearing my beloved Kalevala Koru pieces.

(Marika, this photo is for you as well!)

Flowers! Omg so girly I can't even    , but I could anyway! Hahah. These little hair clips have roses in perfect shades for my taste and here they are, in my hurrrs. 

Today was also a black lipstick day. Way too few of them days, lately. Must fix this.

The ribcage neck piece. Ah! It's such a delight to wear it. Thus I wear it often. La laa!

Oh dear, my roots look rather dreary. But being ill means no hair operations. Said operation to follow asap. Have I mentioned that I do my own hair? I've done it since I was just a wee 15 year-old me. No education, just trial and error and finally success, too. Hah. Oh well. Let us move on, to the last picture of the bunch.

I f*cking love this photo, oh hahhahhaa! See, there was this overly eager bee/wasp/whatever (I didn't inspect it that close. I think it inspected me much closer, heh). And with it's vigor it just wanted to I don't know, give me a gentle kiss, maybe? For I was wearing flowers everywhere. Or it took a liking to my perfume (Chanel number five at the moment, of course)? Anyway. I'm not scared of bees nowadays, I somehow managed to get rid of my fear of small flying things hovering in my personal space year or two ago. But when a prime example of a small flying thing wants to enter one's mouth the situation calls for a time-out. And that we got, and photos of me not looking like that, them we got as well. As you've seen here.

photos by Jussi, as per usual

I need try and rest now, for this darn illness I do not want getting any worse than it already is.

Toodles for now, dear readers! Be well!

Heatwave.

Greeting from the sunny and hot (and sweaty and sticky) North!

This summer's been not that hot of a summer (which I don't particularly mind as our home is one hell of an oven when it's hot outside) but today was a reminder that it really is still the warmest of the seasons.

Here's hot and sweaty good ol' yours truly in my summery gear!

(see this look on lookbook here!)

over-sized top: Gina Tricot 

bra/top: Lindex

shoes: Jeffrey Campbell Night Litas, from www.solestruck.com

bag: MyBag, from Aleksi13

circular ear weights: www.bodyartforms.com

necklace: Glitter

bracelet: Kalevala Koru

rings: H&M, Gina Tricot, Kalevala Koru

This is the least clothes I've had on this year (on public, that is, harhar) and I have to admit that dressing accordingly to the weather also on hot days is a nice thing. I tend to wear rather too much of clothes than too little almost without exceptions. Because, obviously, it is a lot easier to take off a layer than to add on something that isn't there.

The shoes. Have I mentioned that I'm oh so very fond of them? (referring to the entry before this one)

Somehow this over-sized top/dress/whatsoever (that I got from sale on Gina Tricot for mere 5 euros) just naturally paired itself with the shoes. Not going over-over-the-top was, I suppose, my intention today. Well, there's no such thing as too much of much anything for me...

Anyway, lots of bling today like on so many days. Turquoise. Of course.

Damn this heat makes my head melt. Hurrrdurrrr and lalalaa.

I found the perfect khol from my eyebrows the other day and it made me so happy. It's "Sparkling Beach" by Make-Up Store and it has loads of pigment in it (as their products always have). It's also a metallic shade which I wanted because having metallic turquoise brows is my new favourite accessory, haha.

Oh! Today was also the first time in a really, very long while that I wore only lip balm on my lips. Gasp. Yes, it felt, and I mean actually felt funny. Not literally though. But anyway. You get my point I'm sure!

photos taken by J.

Dum-dee-dum I'm sitting here wiping sweat from my face, ungh. 

That was surely a thing everyone wanted to know, oh bhahhah. See, my brain really is melting. I wonder what's going to happen when I take out my painting stuff and start painting this image I have in my head...

Toodles, dear readers! I hope you are having a good weekend!

Edited to add: thank you so, so much for all the nice comments! I suck at replying to them but I promise to try harder from now on.

Thirty.

I had my 30th birthday on the 13th of this month of July we're still living in. As it has been for many years now, I took a birthday self-portrait.

Here it is:

My preciousssssss shoes, oh my beloved, gorgeous, slightly outrageous, beautiful Night Litas by Jeffrey Campbell. I bought them as a birthday present for myself and decided to wear them the first time on that very day.

I also wore my Ika top, plain black cycling shorts and black fishnet tights. Nothing fancy, so me, comfy and just perfect for the weather (that was, thank you universe, sunny).

But. I was so busy being the birthday girl that no outfit photos were taken! I only have this one to show you the super gorgeous colour of the shoes:

photo by J.

(The celebration took place at my parents' home, included just the closest family and relatives, a strawberry cake and pink champagne for me thankyoumomIloveyou! among other things fun.)

Since this post would be so short with just two photos, here are a few more of my silly self-portraits.

(No, I do not have any idea what is going on with my eyes there, bhahhah.)

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Rabbits, roses and all the f*cks I give.

Hi! It's been a while, eh?

I've been feeling really unwell again - or still - and that is to blame for the lack of posts. For that I apologize once again.

But better later than never?

May I present you the outfit I wore today, on a rainy day, with the idea of not giving a f*ck (not that I ever do, heh..) about what my choices of garments say about me.

(see this look on lookbook here!)

faux leather jacket: Gina Tricot

cardigan (that's actually bright neon pink but just doesn't translate to photos): Gina Tricot

sleeveless blouse: ASOS

maxi skirt: Vero Moda

rose boots: ASOS

bag: Osis, from Aleksi13 ages ago

rose and bling necklace: H&M

bracelet: Kalevala Koru

So, as one must, I had to run some errands despite of feeling not very well and thus comfort was the number one factor in this outfit. No heels, just cozy and pretty items mashed together.

The weather wasn't actually as chilly as I had thought (shame on me for once forgetting to check the weather forecast online!) and as I was on my way home, carrying heavy grocery bags I was quite a sweaty little thing. The jacket is so great for windy and rainy days, but it's also rather heat inducing. And nevermind the cardigan underneath it...

I do (still) have two legs, even if this photograph up there hints on things being not quite so)

This blouse arrived a few days ago. I could not, absolutely not resist purchasing it when I saw it was on sale. The colour is so so nice and, well, bunnywabbits, anyone? Hares more like, to be serious. Heh. I also like the fact that the uppermost button is black while others are not. Details like that are what I love!

This necklace. This cute cute cute cute cute darn little necklace, it had been calling my name rather loudly for a while already. For some unknown reason I bought it only a couple of days ago even though I knew we were meant to be the moment I first saw it. It's so cheesy I'm just head over heels in love with it. And since this was the first outing since acquiring it, it was obviously going to dangle from my neck today.

In this photo up there the guinea pig of a lady is showing off her very turquoise and very glittery nails. Well, the glitter doesn't show, but at least the colour does. 

Eyebrows! That are! And not black, long and as thin as can be! Madness?

No! Love. That's what it is. Funnily enough I drew myself turquoise/blue brows on yesterday for the first time ever, despite the facts that a) I've been known to try pretty close to everything imaginable with make-up and b) I've had turquoise hair on several different occasions during the last six years maybe? Anyway. Love, instantly.

I'm the kind of person that gets bored of one's appearance very easily and thus keep playing with make-up and hair often. It's actually a small miracle of a thing that my hair's been (almost) the same colour for this long. Well, I did dye it bluer. And as you most likely have noticed, I've changed my eyebrows some during a short period of time. Well, as it happened, I'd grown a bit tired of the lack of brows and felt bored with my usual drawn-on lines of black. So realizing I had metallic turquoise khol pens in my possession and that they could be used to draw on one's brows as well as, um, everywhere else hahhah, this happened and I think I'll stick to this form of eyebrowness for a while!

photos taken by J.

So, that was that! I can not promise to post more often blablabla since my well-being isn't at a very stable phase, but I will do my best to keep this dear little blog of mine alive and active!

Take care, dear readers, may your week be filled with nice things!

Jeepers Creepers!

My first (possibly of many to come...) gamer geek t-shirt. Yes. I mentioned about starting to play Minecraft on my last post and so it is only logical to follow up with this.

(see this look on lookbook here!)

three creeper moon tee: J!NX

mesh dress: Gina Tricot

skirt: H&M

socks: H&M

shoes: 2LipsToo, from Nasty Gal

bag: MyBag, from Aleksi13

belt: thrifted

sunglasses: Lindex

bracelet: Kalevala Koru

cube rings: Gina Tricot

In addition to being super fantastic a tee, it has the perfect colours, too, as you can see. And as I've grown to love three wolf moon motif (yet didn't have any variation of it on anything I own) this was a natural choice for me, haha! 

I've been feeling black lately (well, in addition to feeling lavender/lilac/violet). It must be the summer with all of it's light and scents (roses, ahh!) and wonderful colours. Like there's enough of those things everywhere right now and I don't have to wear light and colourful items. Buh, I don't know. 

Black, studs and spikes and layers. And jewelry. Lots of it, please yes thank you.

(Serious guinea pig is serious. Creepers are, after all, scary creatures!)

As a high heel lover I must admit that it really feels good to wear less heel at times. I suffer from vertigo and sometimes being suddenly 20 centimetres taller, after gracing my feet with heels, I get a considerable vertigo. It's better at the moment though. Oh, and have I mentioned that I'm so incredibly tall as 151 cm?

I love being short, never have had any problems with my lack of vertical greatness, hehheh.

Shit, I'm rambling now. I apologize.

See how brown my eyes look in these photos? Ah, the magic of make-up. Turquoise does this to my eyes rather intensely. No need for coloured contact lenses!

photos taken by J.

Have a great weekend, dear readers! May you all stay safe and be happy. Toodles!