Norwegian Fall

There is nothing like the fresh smell of fall.

The color combinations are like a piece of art.

Trying to catch it all.

The scenery is breathtaking and like a fairytale.

Vest: Vero Moda

Beanie: H&M

Jacket: Gina Tricot

Boots: Zara

Handbag: Vintage Chanel
Scarf: H&M
De flotte høstfargene er i full blomst i Oslo. Fantastiske farger, lys og natur gir flotte bilder. Disse bildene ble tatt på en tur igår, med kaffepause på Åpent Bakeri. Håper dere nyter solen og fargene i det fine søndagsværet.

These pictures was captured on a walk through the old woods yesterday. Fall has arrived, and the colors are amazing and beautiful. We picked up a coffee, and the latest gossip, before heading back. I am in love with my new grey beanie, and need to pick up a black one as well.

The Perfect Leather Jacket

Elle: Alexa Chung

InStyle Rick Owens of Netaporter

Jeg leter fremdeles etter den perfekte, svarte skinnjakken. Den du kan bruke til fest og hverdags, og som dresser opp etthvert antrekk. Jeg ønsker meg denne fra Rick Owens, men vet ikke om jeg kan rettferdiggjøre prisen. Så, jeg leter fortsatt etter en vintagejakke. Zara, H&M og Bik Bok har også flere utgaver, men jeg vil gjerne at skinnet skal være mykt, ikke stivt, noe svært få billige skinnjakker er. Hva står øverst på ønskelisten din denne høsten?

I am still looking for that little black perfect leather jacket. You know, the one that goes from day to night, no questions asked. I love the looks of Alexa Chung and Tayler Momsen (sans the heavy makeup) they are both great choices. On my top wishlist is this Rick Owens leather jacket, in black. I wish I could justify spending that amount on a jacket, but I probably wont. I am still looking for a vintage option, and I know Zara and H&M have some good choices. But a girl can lust, cant she? What are you lusting for this fall?

Thursday

Boots: Acne

Dress: H&M

Jacket: Gina Tricot

Scarf: Vero Moda

Sunglasses: Oliver People

Bangles: Vintage

Beanie: Noa Noa (a loan from Maren at work, I need one now!)

Snart fredag! Gleder meg til sove lenge, lese blader og slappe av. Fantastisk flotte farger ute, men ganske kjølig på morgenen. Derfor holder jeg meg til lag på lag stilen, med litt ull for å holde varmen. Har dere noen spennende planer for helgen?

Almost friday! The weekend is closing in and I cant wait to sleep in on saturday morning, having good coffee and going to a birthdayparty. Sorry if I look weird, I was in desperate need of a coffee pick me up. Love the fall colors and the nice sun, layers is totally the way to go. Do you have any exciting weekend plans?

Very Berry

Silk & cashmere sweater in wine from
Victoriassecret.

Blouse from Ellos in wine.

Jeg har alltid synes at vinerød er en fantastisk flott høstfarge. Den dype fargen gir et hint av luksus og eleganse. Det er en nydelig farge å hente inn i garderoben, og finnes i forskjellige nyanser som kler de fleste. Elsker genseren fra Victoriassecret (de shipper til norge) og toppen fra Ellos, som er et røverkjøp. Er det første gangen du bestiller fra Ellos, får du 40 % av på en vare. Selv har jeg allerede gått til innkjøp av tshirts og genser i denne deilige høstfargen. Disse toppene blir kule til skinnbukser eller grå/svarte jeans.

I love the rich deep wine colors that are dominant this fall. Certain pieces gives a sense of luxury and elegance. Just one piece will add instant glam to any wardrobe, and it does not have to be an expensive item. My addiction right now is nail polish in this color (see my post under for picture). I love this blouse from Ellos and the sweater (on sale) from Victoriassecret. Pair it with black leather pants, blue jeans or over a vintage flower dress for fun. Happy shopping!

Grey Matters

Grey is one of my favorite colors for fall and great
as a base in your wardrobe.

Outfit: All H&M except the vintage bracelets.
Nails: Estee Lauder black berry. Love this color!

For et par dager siden ble jeg intervjuet av Kvinneguiden om hva man bør ha i basisgarderoben. Intervjuet kan du lese her. Personlig synes jeg det varierer om du jobber feks på børsen, er student eller jobber i motebransjen. Noen har strikte arbeidsantrekk, mens jeg kan følge min egen stil. Av mine favorittplagg som aldri går av moten, velger jeg Chanel 2.55 vesken, basistshirts, svarte blazere og den lille sorte kjolen. Spe på med vintagesmykker og annet kult tilbehør. Da du får en personlig og unik stil.


So, I was interwied by the online magazine Kvinneguiden about what every woman should have in their basewardobe. I think that depends on what kind of job you have. Since I work in fashion, I can pretty much wear whatever I want, and follow my own style. However, many need to compromise. I mean, if you work in a bank, a suit is probably appropriate. But you can still add what I call "the spice". That being costume jewelry, scarves and nice shoes withouth being over the top. Those small accessories can easily show your unique personality and add some fun to any outfit.
An excerpt from the interview:
K: What is the perfect basewardrobe?

S: Black blazer, an LDB, a vintage flower dress, tees in white, grey and black, jeans, a leather jacket, a clutch, a brown and a black leather handbag for everyday use.

K: Name some things that never goes out of fashion?

S: A Chanel 2.55, a Chanel tweed jacket, a good pair of jeans, a black blazer and a LDB in a classic shape that suits your body.

K: What kind of shoes should a woman own?

S: A pair of classic black heels, tan or nude high heels and some ballerinas. A pair of leopard or red shoes will spice up any outfit and is great for those times you want to add some edge.

Favorite Picks from the Red Carpet

Olivia Wilde in Reem Acra and Marcia Cross in Elie Saab.

Sandra Oh in Oscar de la Renta and Debra Messing in

Monique Lhuillier. Photos: InStyle

Debra Messing ser fantastisk ut i kjolen signert Monique Lhuillier(designeren som jeg kjøpte brudekjolen min fra). Rachel Zoe gjorde en bra jobb med Messing, for selv om det ikke er en fashion risk, er kjolen veldig vakker. Sandra Oh går for blonder som seg hør og bør i høst. Jeg synes stoffet var vakkert og hun bærerer kjolen fint. Marcia Cross ser ut som en ekte ballerina, i denne femtitallsinspirerte kjolen. Fantastisk! Ønsker du deg noe lignende, anbefaler jeg å lete i vintagebutikker eller på ebay etter en ekte 50-talls kjole. Sist men ikke minst, Olivia Wilde ser ut som en gresk gudinne i kjolen fra Reem Acra og var min absolutte favoritt denne gangen. Hadde du en favoritt?

My votes are in, and all of these lovely ladies above were some of my favorites. I have a soft spot for ML (as my wedding dress came from her line), and I think Rachel Zoe dressed Debra Messing very nicely in this gown. No fashion risk, but a gorgeous choice. Sandra Oh carries one of falls biggest trend, lace. I loved how the gown was so interesting and really fits her frame. Marcia Cross proves to me that she can pull almost anything of in this dress. She looks like a ballerina ready for rehersal, and yet it actually works for her. The color and the fifties frame and style is very flattering, and if you are thinking of buying something like it, go vintage. Theres nothing like an original 50s design. Last but not least, I am in love with Olivia Wilde dress. The cut, the color, the beading, its all stunning and red carpet worthy. Well done! Who was your favorite last night and why?

Emmys 2008

Photo: Elissa Love Goodkin

Photo: Wireimage. One of my favorite Emmy looks.

Sarah Jessica Parker in couture Chanel 2003.

Inatt er det Emmy i USA. Venninnen min Elissa jobber i kulissene på den røde løperen og sendte meg dette bildet inatt. Gleder meg til å se stjernene all dressed up imorgen tidlig, siden ingen av mine tvkanaler dekker sendingen og det er midt på natten her når det hele går av stabelen...

Since we dont have any live coverage here, and its in the middle of the night our time, I have to wait until tomorrow morning to see whos wearing what and who stole the limelight this time. I love the red carpet, some stars really go all out while others never take any chances. I cant wait to see who Rachel Zoe styles this time, and some of the fabolous dresses of the runway. I am sending positive energy to my friend Elissa, whos working on the red carpet (behind the scenes) all weekend. You go girl! So tell me, who are you looking forward to see?

On My Style Radar: Sequins & Metallics

Angie Harmon in Stella McCartney and Chloe Sevigny

in Preen.

Photos: InStyle
Jeg elsker alt som glittrer. Derfor kommer det kanskje ikke som noen stor overaskelse at jeg elsker denne trenden. Paljettekjole, top eller skjørt er kult. Selv har jeg bestilt meg en 70-talls kjole med paljettopp fra ebay. Men jeg må innrømme at jeg også ønsker meg en kjole slik som Angie har på seg her, som jeg kan ha over de skinnbuksene jeg planlegger å kjøpe i høst..

I love everything that sparkles & shines, so of course I am all over this trend. Always on the hunt for bargains, I decided that the best way to do this trend, was to go vintage. As we speak, a 70s disco diva dress with a sequined top and a full skirt is on its way to me, courtesy of ebay. My advice for this trend, is either to go for a full dress or a cool top in the material, that you can pair with jeans or leather tights for that ultraglam rock chic look. I love how both of these ladies pull of their look, and I think a short dress like Angies goes well with a cardigan for a more daytime outfit.

Fab Friday!

Vest: Vero Moda
Jacket: Gina Tricot
Boots: Vagabond
Dress: H&M
Scarf: Vero Moda

Endelig fredag. Selv om det regnet, var det deilig med en tur ut i arbeidstiden. Dessuten sier jeg aldri nei til en deilig kaffe latte. Ettermiddagen skal tilbringes på sofaen med nyeste Elle og litt andre magasiner. Hva er dine planer?

Finally friday. I am all in heaven with delight. Work was great and even got a minute to pick up some great Cafe Latte after lunch. I looking forward to spending the afternoon reading the newest Norwegian Elle and American Harpers Bazaar. What are you doing this friday?

Craving: YSL Tribute Sandals

Lust

Must

Gojane

Jeg elsker YSL, vintage og nytt. Spesielt er jeg glad i belter og sko fra 70-tallet. Disse skoene har jeg sett på lenge og spesielt denne fargen er helt nydelig. Men tillater ikke budsjettet disse, har Gojane kopier til litt over hundrelappen.

I am craving these YSL sandals sooo bad. But at 900 dollars the price is a little beyond what I usually spend on shoes. If you are not worried about the brand, grab these knock offs from Gojane, which I think is a steal at 24 dollars.

PS: Check out myself and all the lovely ladies with faux fur vests over at Mimisblog Great inspiration!

Nomination

From Paris this summer.

Bloggen min har vært så heldig å bli nominert til årets moteblogger, i regi av Costume. Allerede i oktober skal juryen velge ut fem finalister. Ytterligere fem blir valgt i november, og i desember skal leserne stemme fram en vinner.

Jeg begynte å blogge fordi jeg elsker mote og fordi jeg ville dele mine erfaringer med andre. Det startet i mammas klesskap da jeg var fire år gammel (70-tallet), da jeg fant en hippiekjole og et par platformsandaler som jeg spankulerte rundt i foran speilet. Siden den gang har jeg samlet opp en garderobe som er langt fra fullendt, men jeg kan med hånden på hjertet si at jeg elsker 90 prosent av alt jeg eier. Dere som leser bloggen fast, vet at jeg er opptatt av gjenbruk, vintage, secondhand og liker å mikse dette med H&M, Vero Moda og andre high street klær. Grunnen til at jeg er så glad i vintage, er at alt har en karakter og det er unikt.

Alt jeg har kjøpt som er vintage, er juveler i klesskapet mitt og de gir meg en god følelse hver gang jeg tar det på. Denne følelsen ønsker jeg å formidle til andre. Det skal ikke være vanskelig å shoppe eller få seg sin egen stil. Jeg ønsker med bloggen å gi svar på spørsmål og inspirere til å tenke anderledes. Om det er hva slags neglelakk du kan kjøpe deg til 20 kroner eller en investering til 5000 kroner, vil jeg at bloggen min skal gi råd og svar på det meste. Gi meg gjerne ris og ros, tilbakemeldingene leser jeg alltid, og prøver å svare så godt jeg kan. Håper dere stemmer meg frem på Costume i desember! En ekstra stoooor takk til den som nominerte meg.

My blogg has been so lucky as to have been nominated for the magazine Costume fashionblogger award 2008! I want to thank all of you readers that keep coming back. The blogg has already exceeded my expectations of what I thought it could be, when I first started writing. I feel very fortunate to be a part of an environment of creativity, support and a passion for fashion. The blogg har brought with it some amazing opportunities for me.
My love for fashion began in my mothers amazing closet at the age of four. I loved dressing up in her 70s dresses and tall platform shoes. Whenever there was a costumeparty, I would dress up as my mum or a ballerina. From there on, I have never looked back. Our move to Los Angeles opened my eye to how to be stylish on a budget, since we did not have that much cash as students. Now, I have a great job, but I will never forget that time, as it was one of the most amazing experiences in my life. This was also the time that I started collecting vintage clothing. The beauty of a vintage item, the way its crafted and made, gets me every time. If I love it, I buy it. But of course price matters, I would have to earn millions to afford my dream closet. However, I believe I am very fortunate to have all the things I have, and to be able to afford the things I want. I also believe that dreaming makes us strive for something better, something bigger. And in my life, dreams always come true.

Favorites from New York Fashion Week

Halston: Beautiful, flowy 70s style

Erin Fetherstone: Light breeze, pink heaven.

Diane von Furstenberg: Hippie girl meets

boho luxe. Sans the headbands.

Alexander Wang: Dearing, different, soft

and edgy. Love the pink & black.

Anna Sui: Color explosion, rich, fascinating.

All photos of Style

Mine favoritter fra New York Fashion Week. Hvem var dine?

My favorites from the NY Fashion Week. As the week comes to an end, I must say there were some goodies to lust for next spring. My faves are picked out. Is yours?

Rachel Zoe Project

Photo: Of Bravo

Første episode av The Rachel Zoe Project var akkurat slik jeg hadde forventet meg, crazy på en morsom måte. Showet er en god blanding av mote, kjendis, gale assistenter og Zoe herself. En must see for alle som elsker fashion! "I die" er favorittutrykket til Zoe, og det hører vi sikkert hundre ganger i den første episoden. Anbefales!

Just finished watching the first episode of The Rachel Zoe Project and what can I say? "I die"! Her favorite expression through the show. The series is a must see for anyone who loves fashion. She meets amazing designers, her assistants are crazy in a funny way, and of course the fashion is to die for. I know a lot of people dont like her and that she creates a lot of controversy, but there is no denying that the lady has talent. You can read her blog at Bravo, where she answers some fashion questions. Tell me, are you on team Taylor or Team Brad?

Breakfast at H&M

This morning I was invited to a shopping breakfast at H&M.

We got coffee, yougurt, croissants and brownies for
breakfast, while we browsed the latest fashion and listened
to a forecast of fall fashion.

I love the grey and muted colors for fall, because
you can jazz it up with a shot of hot color.
I love how this orange scarf makes the outfit. And
if you buy it, some of the profit goes to Unicef.

The clean lines, sharp trousers and cozy sweaters are
always a hit. This is how I would like to see my husband
this fall.

Like I said, a shot of color goes a long way. These shoes
remind me of Dorothys red shoes, only pink!

Vest: Vero Moda
Boots: Acne
Shorts: Very old cut of Levis
Wool Cardigan: Gina Tricot
Scarf: Vero Moda
Handbag: Gucci
Idag tidlig var jeg på frokostshopping hos H&M. Arrangementet var i samarbeid med Costume og Loreal. Mange shoppingglade jenter og journalister hadde møtt opp. Vi spiste god frokost, mens vi lyttet til foredrag om høstens trender. Det var kommet masse nyheter i butikken og jeg fant flere ting som jeg MÅ ha i høst. Blonder, skinn, pudder og grått står høyt på ønskelisten. De rosa skoene er det også sikkert fare for at blir mine. Vi fikk femti prosent avslag på en vare, så da kjøpte jeg meg en lekker svart cape som nok blir en favoritt i høst. I goodybagen fikk vi siste Costume, sminke, hårprodukter osv. Fantastisk start på helgen!


I had a very good start this morning, rushing to get to the breakfast at H&M. Got some great advice on fall colors and textures, as well as a wonderful complimentary breakfast. The highlight of course being fifty percent of any item you wanted to shop. I could not resist and got a lovely black cape for a steal. On top of that we got a nice goddy bag with tons of great stuff like a magazine, hairproducts, diet coke, lippgloss and such. Very nice indeed. Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

Why it is always a good time to invest

My latest investment this summer, the Gucci

handbag.

One of my first ebay purchases, vintage Christian Dior.

My vintage Chanel, also an ebay purchase.

Det er min personlige mening, at det aldri er en dårlig tid for å kjøpe noe du elsker. Hvis du gjør det, vil du ha det i garderoben for alltid. Chanelvesken er en av mine favoritter, ikke bare er den en klassiker, den passer til alt jeg har. Før i tiden kjøpte jeg nye ting hele tiden, nå tenker jeg mer over hva jeg bruker pengene på. Når jeg kjøper nye ting, investerer jeg. Det gjelder uansett om det er billig eller dyrt. Noen ting varer kun en sesong, og der er det greit å spare inn ved å kjøpe i billigforetningene. Vintage YSL, Dior, Chanel, DvF, Halston og Missoni er noen av mine favoritter. Når det er sagt, har noen av mine beste kjolekjøp vært til rundt hundrelappen. Det trenger ikke være dyrt for at det skal vare.

I never think its a bad time to invest in something you love. The thing is, if you really love it, you will wear it forever. Timeless, classic pieces are the best, as they stand the test of time. My Chanel is the most classic piece in my wardrobe, and I love it for the way its gives instant style to any outfit. After spending most of my early years buying cheap things that I discarded season after season, I now look for the timeless classics that can last a lifetime. In my opinion that is vintage YSL, Dior, Chanel, Gucci, Diane von Furstenberg, Hermes, Halston and Missoni. Mulberry, Prada, Miu Miu, Marc Jacobs, D & G, Stella McCartney, Christian Louboutins, Brian Atwood and a few more are some of my contemporary favorites. That said, some of my most treasured vintage dresses where a steal at 20 dollars. Remember, its not about the clothes, its the person who wears them that give the outfit life and personality. You can never buy taste, its something you have or will strive to learn.

Photo Shoot

A couple of weeks ago we did a photo shoot
for the magazine. This is what I was wearing.
Jeans: Acne, Top: Carlings, Necklace: Vintage
and Shoes: Guess

We had so much fun, and as you can see, its a
great team of people behind the magazine.

Photo: Bjørgli og Bergersen
Beklager at jeg ikke får svart på alle innleggene, med prøver å komme meg ajour denne uken. Mye jobb og lite fritid de siste ukene, og har kommet så sent hjem at jeg ikke har orket å ta noen bilder. Men synes det er morsomt å dele disse med dere da!

I am sorry I have been missing in action for a couple of days, its all about work. I am trying to catch up on all your post this week! Its fun though, I get lots of post to read. We had fun at the photoshoot, which I thought turned out pretty well!

Almost Famous

Photobucket


Kate Hudson has an amazing sense of style. As
does her character, Miss Penny Lane.

Photos: Instyle
Elsker denne filmen. Ikke bare er storylinen fantastisk bra, det er god musikk og spennende skuespill. Ikke minst kunne jeg tenke meg Kate Hudsons aka Miss Penny Lane sin garderobe. Spesielt den ikoniske skinnkåpen.. Det er utrolig hvor mye en film kan inspirere og denne er en av de bedre, synes jeg. Min mor hadde nok en enda flottere garderobe enn jentene i filmen, men har du ikke sett denne ennå, er den absolutt å anbefale.

Just spent the evening with one of my favorite movies, Almost Famous. Not only is the story very well written, it is also a great source of inspiration. Kate Hudson, aka Miss Penny Lane, plays the character to a tee, and has a very cool style in the movie-as in real life. I love the free spirit of the 70s, sans the drugs. The clothes keeps on being an inspiration to designers of today and to us, the girls who loves nothing more than to play dress up. A great evening indeed.