60's Style

Today my look is a little bit inspired by 60's updo's and makeup style. I'm wearing one of my favourite dresses, and very turqoise tights! I didn't manage to get a good full body shoot, but hopefully James can help me tonight, I'm on my way to meet him and his friends at a restaurant with belly-dancers, exciting!

On The Wishlist: Spring Accessories

I love shopping for accessories online, you can find new and cute things without having to run around in thousands of different stores, and it's much easier than ordering clothes since you don't have to worry about sizes!

Here's a little Spring Accessories Guide from the best online stores, maybe something suitable for Valentine's Day? *Hint hint boyfriends!* or just as a little pick-me-up gift for yourself. Either way, I hope you enjoy it!

1. Necklace, ring, green brogues, bag and watch from Asos. I especially love the shoes and watch, so cute!

2. Felt hat, scarf, belt and gloves from Topshop. They've got lots of cool hats this spring, I think everybody should wear hats more often, that way I wouldn't feel so self-conscious when I do :)

Peacock ring from Accessorize. Isn't it gorgeous?

Necklace, camera case, ring, socks and purse from Modcloth. That camera case is fun, and I love the heart-shaped bag!

Farmer's Market

Yesterday I went to a nearby farmer's market with James, Carl and Victoria.

You could buy bread baked in flower pots, looks kind of funny!

Peruvian handicraft, the alpaca wool is so nice and soft.

We bought cheese, olives, apple juice and churros with chocolate sauce, mmm!

Did You Know There's a Place in London Where Women Are Not Allowed?

At least not in some of the rooms! That silly tradition lives on in this "Gentleman's Club" called East India Club, in St James' Square. We had dinner there last night, James' brother is a member there. It looks like you're in someone's posh house. Women can go into the restaurant, but most of the other rooms are a no-no such as the leisure room and bars. I put my foot over the threshold of the room I wasn't supposed to be in, just to break the rules. I'm such a rebel! Power to the women!

This is what I wore last night. I dug out this faux-leather skirt from my wardrobe in Sweden last time I was home, I got it when I was around 17, ten years ago.

I felt really happy wearing it again because I associate it with a strong and lovely memory of when my friend Tove borrowed it. Tove, Sofia and I went to a concert in Stockholm where we saw Håkan Hellström and The Ark, and we had the best of times. And every time I look at the skirt I see 17-year-old Tove on my back, I was carrying her so she could see better, and the seem on the side of the skirt came open but it didn't matter cause we were so happy and we had so much fun.

Pins

I collect pins, don't really know why because I never use them. But everytime I go to an artistic market I buy some, and if they are given out for free I have to have one! Here are some of my pins, my favourite is the little French bulldog, so cute! That one is designed by Gemma Corell, check out more of her illustrations here!

Does Anyone Know What This Is?

Look what I got in the mail today, together with my baking tools that I ordered from Amazon. It's really odd because I didn't order this and there wasn't any note explaining a) why they included it with my order and b) what the hell it is?

First we thought it was a mini rolling pin, but that just seems stupid! Then James suggested that it's the thing you use with a mortar to crush herbs... maybe he's right, what do you think?

What I actually ordered was these tools that Lorraine Pascal says are essential when baking, so of course I had to get them :) I think I'm gonna make her soda bread tomorrow, yum!

Another Blog Button Preview

Another button is ready, here's my new Twitter icon! Now I've gotta go to the post office and pick up a package and then I'm teaching Photoshop to some students at London College of Fashion. Laters!

Freebies!

I work in a small boutique in Highgate Village twice a week. Today we had a meeting with the Director of a shoe design company called CocoRose. He was showing us the new samples for their spring collection, they're really lovely foldable ballerinas, and I got a pair for free! Wohoo, I love freebies! Even better is that I really like these shoes, I alway buy a pair of ballerinas when spring comes. You are meant to take to these to parties and pop them on when you're feet are tired of heels, but I think I'll wear them instead of the heels!

They come in this cute little bag, perfect if you want to take them with you in your purse.

Photo Shoot With LondonSwedes!

On Sunday I went to the LondonSwedes photo shoot in their studio in Bethnal Green, it was so much fun! They were photographing everyone who is going to work with them, I think we were about five bloggers and maybe seven editors.

Here's Charlotte, Christina and Sanna goofing around. Charlotte and Sanna are the driving forces behind LondonSwedes, Charlotte is Editor in Chief and Sanna's the Creative Director. I really like them and think they are extremely good at what they're doing, so I'm sure the site will be a success! Christina (in the middle) is another blogger and she was very lovely so looking forward to work with her as well!

This is Sina, he's in charge of advertising for the site, a really nice guy as well!

After everyone had done their portrait pictures, they wanted us to do some group shots. I was just happy I wasn't at the bottom for this one!

Really excited to see the photos and looking forward to start blogging for LondonSvenskar!

Business Meeting at Paul's

Yesterday I met Lauren to discuss our iPhone app project. We went to Paul Patisserie in Angel. Our meeting went really well, we showed each other sketches and discussed ideas. Next month we're gonna get together again with finalized ideas and then we'll decide which one we're gonna go with, exciting!