H&M's next collaboration:

Matthew Williamson for H&M

YES!
Da jeg fikk mitt nyhetsbrev fra Costume i dag kunne jeg med glede lese at H&M's neste designsamarbeid blir med Matthew Williamson. Det hele starter med en eksklusiv damekolleksjon som blir å finne i noen utvalgte H&M butikker den 23. april, etterfulgt av vår/ sommer plagg til både dame og herre som vil komme i alle H&M butikker i midten av mai. For de som evt. ikke kjenner til Matthew Williamson kan stilen hans beskrives som fargerik, med mye fantastiske print, litt bohemsk med en del etnisk inspirasjon, gjerne litt flagrende (han lager de herligste sommerkjoler, for ikke å glemme hans signatur kaftaner) og for de som er heldige nok til å eie en av kjolene eller tunikaene hans, sikkert veldig behagelig. Klærne hans er alltid sexy og flatterende (og da mener jeg ikke sexy som Cavalli, men sofistikert sexy), og alle jenter vil vel se pene ut? Jeg vet i hvert fall hvor jeg kommer til å befinne meg tidlig morgen den 23. april. Sees vi der?


YES!
When I received my Costume news letter today I was happy to read that H&M's next design collaboration will be with Matthew Williamson. It will all begin with an exclusive collection for women that will be in selected H&M stores the 23d of April, followed by spring/ summer garments for bothe men and women that will be in all H&M stores from mid May. For those who might not be familiar with Matthew Williamson, he's style can be described as bright and colorful, with lots of fantastic prints, bohemic with ethnic inspirations, often flowy (he makes the most incredible summer dresses, and don't forget his signature caftans), and for those lucky enought to own one of his dresses ore tunics, probably very comfortable. His clothes are always flattering and sexy (and by that I don't mean sexy like Cavally, but sophisticated sexy), and what girl wouldn't want to look beautiful? I sure know where I'll be early morning the 23d of April. Will I see you there?

From Matthew Williamson s/s 2009.

If what we can expect from the collaboration will look something like this, then I think this will be the H&M collaboration with the most cafights... I'd sure take out my inner bitch to get some of that printed, flowy stuff.

Pictures from style.com

A Scandinavian fashion images magazine

SVA

En god shopping opplevelse for meg kan gjerne foregå på Narvesen. Jeg kan stå i en evighet å se i blader før jeg velger meg ut et par, jeg går alltid for de med de flotteste bildene, uansett hvilket språk de er på... I dag oppdaget jeg et helt fantastisk magasin! SVA er et blad med stort sett bare bilder, vidunderlige fotografier tatt av Svein Bringsdal. Perm til perm med nydelige motebilder som oser skandinavisk estetikk. Neste utgave kommer til våren, jeg gleder meg allerede.

A good shopping experience for me might just take place at Narvesen (a kiosk/magazine shop). I can stand for a long time and browse through magazines until I choose a couple, I always go for the ones with the most fabulous photos, no matter what lanuage they're on... Today I discovered a totally fantatsic magazine! SVA is a magazine with just about only pictures, wonderful photographies taken by Svein Bringsdal. From the beginning to end with beautiful fashion images that oozes of Scandinavian aesthetics. The next issue will be out in spring, I'm looking forward to it already.

My newest favorite artist

Artaksiniya

Etter at jeg gikk in i denne blogg- verdenen har jeg oppdaget at det er utrolig mye talent der ute. Jeg har kommet over blogger som viser menneskers kreativitet, og på den måten sett ting jeg ellers ville ha gått glipp av. Men en sjelden gang i blandt finner man noe helt ekstraordinært. Som Artaksiniya. Jeg oppdaget hennes arbeider først på et veldig kult samarbeid med Inspire the Starling. Hun er en helt unik illustratør, vakker modell og som om ikke det var nok tar hun nydelige bilder. Illustrasjonene hennes er helt utenomjordiske. Jeg har aldrig sett noe lignenede. Verkene hennes bare må sees, her er noen få av de, gå inn på bloggen hennes for å se mer.

After entering this blog world I've discovered there's incredible ammounts of talent out there. I've come to notice many blogs that shows peoples creativity, and in that way got to see things I otherwise would miss out on. But just a very few times you can find something extraordinary. Like Artaksiniya. I first saw her work in a very cool collaboration with Inspire the Starling. She's a totally unique illustrator, a gorgeous model and like that weren't enough she also takes lovely photographs. Her illustrations are out of this world. I've never seen anything like it. Her works just has to be seen, here's a few of them, visit her blog to see more.

She makes Illustrations of well known fashion personalities, like here,
Marc jacobs (knitting his nudles) and the blogger Susie Bubble.

And fashion illustrations, like these, Balenciaga and Marni.

And other magical motives from her fantasyworld.

Artaksiniya is my newest favorite artist, maybe yours too? I hope to get to see a lot more from her, and I think there's no limits for what you can accomplish with a talent like that.

My main inspirator

Rubylove

Her er jeg med min hund Ruby. Hun er min inspirator, hun er den som får meg til le hver eneste dag. Jeg ønsket meg et kult bilde av oss sammen, men selv om Ruuby ser ut som en modell, oppfører hun seg ikke som en, hun ville ikke se mot kamera. det kan ha noe å gjøre med at hun trenger å få "her hair done", kanskje er det derfor hun er kamerasky? Jeg skal ta henne med på hundesaloongen og forsøke igjen en annen dag.

Here I am with my dog Ruby. She is my inspirator, she is the one who makes me laugh every day. I wanted to have a cool picture of us together, but as much as Ruby looks like a model, she doesn' act like one, she did not want to look towards the camera. It might have something to do with the fact that she really needs to get her hair done, maybe that's why she's camera shy? I'll take her to the doggie- salon and try again another day.

What we're wearing: Cardigan from Comme des Garcons for H&M, skirt from H&M, pumps from DNA and the black trench is from, yup you guessed it, Viktor & Rolf for H & M.

Ruby is sporting a harness and red leather leash from the local pet store.

X-ray

On the inside

Check out this cool picture that I found in Pop magazine:


Shoes by Louis Vuitton

And for the guys..

Suited

Siden jeg har noen mannlige lesere, ville jeg gjerne finne noe spesielt til dem.
Gutta må også få på seg finstasen i festsesongen. Uansett om man skal ha på seg smoking, dress eller noe mer casual er det ordentlig mye fint å velge i. Denne sesongen er det veldig hot med smale dresser. Sløyfe er også inn nå, men personlig er jeg veldig fan av slips. Uansett hva slags stil man har, ingenting er mer sexy enn en mann som ser virkelig mandig ut. Det er kult å være kreativ, men i tillegg er den klassiske looken alltid flott.

Since i have som male readers, I wanted to find something special for them.
The boys have to get all dressed up for the party season too. No matter if you're going to wear a tuxedo, suit ore something more casual there's a lot of nice things to choose from. This season the slim suits are very hot. The bowtie is also very now, but I'm personally a big fan of the tie. Whatever style you have, there's nothing more sexy than a man who looks real manly. It's cool to be creative, but also, the classic look is always great.

They know how to wear a suit:

Jude Law


Justin Timberlake and Kanye West

Tux classics:

Cary Grant and Sean Connery:

From the catwalks, fall/winter 2008:

Burberry Prorsum, DKNY, Alessandro Dell' Acqua

Paul Smith, Dior Homme, Burberry Prorsum

Viktor & Rolf, Viktor & Rolf, Michael Kors

Det er selvsagt ikke nødvendig å kjøpe så dyre dresser som disse, men hvis man er ute og ser etter en rimelig dress kan det jo være greit å vite litt om hva man kan se etter. I Oslo har vi en butikk som heter House of singles, hvor man kan få kjøpt flotte dresser til gode priser, og jeg regner med at alle byer har lignende butikker. Man kan jo også alltids gå for noe vintage, kanskje har til og med bestefar en kul dress fra gamledager.

There's no need to buy such an expensive suit as these, but if looking for something affordable it could be good to know what to look for. In Oslo theres a store called House of singles, that has great suits for good prices, and I bet all citie's have similar stores. You can also always go for something vintage, maybe even grandpa has a cool suit from back in the day.

For inspiration:
Men.style.com
The New York Times Style Magazine, men fall fashion.

GQ has some good adwise on how to buy a tux.

If you need a new tie you can get some designer ones, for bargain prices at Designer Collection.

Burberry tie before $269,00 now $31,90 Chanel tie before $249,00 now $28,90



Looking forward to see lots of handsome men in December;)

Party season

Holiday festivities

Julebord og nyttårsfest, festsesongen er rett rundt hjørnet. Jorda rundt stresser jenter (og kanskje gutter?) med å finne noe å ha på seg. Jeg vet hva jeg gjerne skulle hatt på meg, dette er mitt drømme antrekk til julefesten.

Christmasparties and new years, the party season is right around the corner. Girls (and maybe boys?) all around the world are stressing to find the right outfit. I know what I would love to wear, this is my dream outfit for the christmasparty.

Dress: By Malene Birger $645
Cuff with gift bow: Maison Martin Margiela $475
Clutch: Prada $413,90
Slingbacks: Christian Loubutin $795

Litt i dyreste laget kanskje...
Men det trenger ikke være så dyrt å være velkledd på fest, det du trenger er en enkel fin kjole, et par pumps eller sandaler med heler og en fin clutch. Når det gjelder smykker kommer man langt med kun et smykke, det enkle er ofte det beste. Har du en bra veske gjør det mye for antrekket. Her er noen eksempler på billige og fine clutcher som er perfekte til fest.

A bit too pricy maybe...
But it doesn't have to be expensive to be well dressed at the party, what you need is a simple nice dress, a pair of pumps ore sandals with heels and a good clutch. When it comes to jewlery you'll get far with just one piece, simple is often best. A great bag does a lot for an outfit. Here's a selection of nice and affordable clutces that are perfect for parties.

1. Jessica McClintock beaded clutch $68

2. Carlo Fellini fan pleat satin clutch $48
3. Kenneth Cole wavy clutch $68,99
4. Kenneth Cole hang glide clutch $79,98
5. Sultry breeze evening bag $68
6. Lace clutch $39
7. Mango Bombon handbag $69
8. Nine West gathered clutch $39,99