MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA AW 08/09

I think there are some good ideas here: the glasses, the boots over pants and the jackets with innovative solutions and shapes, but it is all a bit too preppy for my taste. Still, I can not wait to see the womens collection!
Pictures from style.com

WATCHING SEX AND THE CITY ALL WEEK

Pictures from saturday night.

COMME DES GARCONS AW 08/09

I do not understand anything of this collection, maybe in a while it will come to me. All I can say is that rolled up tailored pants seems to be big.
Pictures from style.com

JUNYA WATANABE AW 08/09

I am not sure about the high fashion brands for men. It all seems so serious and way too tailored even though this look may be described as quirky. I think boys should grow long hair though, and I like the baseball/suit jacket mash up.

Pictures from style.com

FRIDAY FLICK ON A SATURDAY (I MUST BE CRAZY!)

This song reminds me so of the summer of 2007, and especially when in London in june. It became somewhat of a theme song on the trip, and we ended up listening to it from outside of the tent where Klaxons played live at Wireless festival. Summer memories, I need those now.

Klaxons: Golden Skans

FAVOURITE PIC

I love this picture from Bjork´s Debut. I want a sweater like that, it is so nice. It makes a great contrast to her fingertips (not just the nails) that are covered in silver, and of course I remember making those silver teardrops under my eyes after seeing this picture back in the days. A great look!

FEELING SO REAL

Feeling better, but being on internet sucks energy out of me so I must be quick. I was going to post this picture of The knife before I got sick, now it kind of says something about how I feel. I wish I could wear a mask nowadays so I would not have to be reminded of being sick every time I look in the mirror.
Nice picture though, love the haircut (and their music of course).

MY THROAT IS KILLING ME

That´s right. I am sick. Will be back, but it might take some days!

FRIDAY FLICK

Another one of my "I really loved this song when I was 13"-video.
Crystal Waters: Gypsy Woman. Still sounds great!

ROUND GLASSES PART 2

I predicted last year that round glasses would be a trend, but it was a bit early. Even though we saw oval glasses, it is first this year that round glasses will be big and we will see people actually wearing them.
Some inspiration here from John Lennon and also some glasses from Linda Farrow Vintage.

A LITTLE BIT OF NEW YORK IN BERGEN

The rain and the reflection on my window makes little Bergen almost look like New York. Thunder, lightning, wind and storm outside. I will stay in and make pizza. Wearing jeans form Cheap Monday, tee from American Apparel, asymmetric sweater from Benetton and seconhand knittet beréy from Fretex.

BREAKBEAT JEANS

Cheap Monday SS 08
Cheap Monday SS 08


Acne Jeans
Acne Jeans


As I have written earlier, there is no doubt that chinos will be big this spring. But what about the jeans? While some seems to be stuck in the 70s (or the 70s retro in the 90s) and never gets out of their flaired jeans others goes for the wide and loose jeans.
Personally I think I will go for jeans with pattern, different colours, patchwork tecniques or odd shapes. Like these ones from Cheap Monday´s spring collection or Acne Jeans who has a more sober alternative.
Pictures from cheapmonday.se and acnejeans.com

BLACK AND GREY AND BLUE AND WHITE

PELICAN AVENUE

Caroline Lerch graduated at the fashion department of the royal academy for fine arts i Antwerp in 1999. Since then she has worked as fashion designer assistent, a production manager of Bernhard Willhelm and done several video and art projects. She has also made these capes, and they look great. I actually tried the hide cape on in Tokyo (at Factory), but after half an hour I decided not to buy it. Even though it rains a lot in Bergen, it is very sheer and too cold to wear as outerwear, but I could of course wear it as a dress or just a wrap around thing. Even though I did not buy this one, I think light nylon jackets in every shape will be good for spring/summer.

PATTI SMITH

I am totally in a New York zone nowadays. Flight tickets and hotel booked yesterday. I am ready!

Came across these pictures of Patti Smith when reading about New York´s music scene in the 70s where Patti contributed as a musician, poet and groupie. Her look is so effortless cool, and the coverphoto for her debutalbum "Horses" taken at Chelsea Hotel by her friend Robert Mapplethorpe is iconic. Great inspiration, notice the ripped up jeans.

KNIT & COLOURS

PLANS FOR SPRING 08

I think it is time to reveal some of my planned trips this spring. 

First I am going to Copenhagen in february visiting Gallery. A quite new and def the best fashion fair in Scandinavia, with lots of good brands from Siv Støldahl to Martin Margiela and some up and coming brands in between. Also some of my best friends will join for the weekend celebrating a good friends 30 th. birthday, so I guess the trip will be fantastic featuring both fashion and good friends. My favourites!

Then, after nearly 15 years of longing and wanting to go, I am going to New York in march/april!!! Finally! Planning on staying for 10 days, so hopefully I will have the time to have a good look around the city. I have already started to plan what to eat and which restaurants to visit (this is very important to me!) and of course I have started to stalk superfuture for the best sites of good food and clothes. Can´t wait!

Any New York tips for me?

BARBIE HOOPS

Big hoope earrings looks great with a big oversized hoodie, tight ponytail and fresh make up!

Picture from patriciafield.com

ANN DEMEULEMEESTER AW 2000

Just loving this Ann D. collection from 2000. It has a Matrix-feeling to it, and I love the boots. Ann D. has always made very cool, black boots, a good tip if you are planning to invest in some great and timeless boots in the near future. 

Pictures from style.com

FRIDAY FLICK

Not a band I listen much to, but this video from Kent is great. And the song is good too. Tonight going to Digitalo at Strædet for the first time, but first: Kent with Ingenting.

SOME SHOPPING

Before x mas (while on my gift buying marathon) I always buy stuff on impuls. I do not know why, I think the money just runs out more easily and you are worrying about not having everything in order before the holidays. I got this fannypack at H&M along with two hats (that I kind of regret buying) and some tiny glittery bow ties to put on your shoes. That was pre x mas. Today I got these lamé boots at Fretex for only 70 kroner (6 pounds), they are made in Italy and seems like good quality. I also got this denim shirt on 50 % sale at H&M, having noticing it earlier. Think I will use it with blue jeans (that I never seem to fit with anything these days).

EXTRAVAGANT GLASSES

So great to see some sunglasses that is funny and bring something new. These are amazing, though I doubt I would buy or wear either of them (well maybe the black kitten mask on a night out, if they do not cost a million). All glasses from Linda Farrow Vintage.
Pictures from totemfashion.com

LAYERS

Winter is challenging when it comes to looking good and still feel warm. Today must be the coldest day so far this winter and all I manage is to just put on a big hoodie and my warmest jacket. Done.
This outfit from Facehunter looks good, maybe not warm enough for the coldest days, but still inspiring.

CHUCKS BACK ALREADY?

Just loving this photoshoot from my favourite mag Cover. But hey, are chuck taylors back already? I actually do not care that much, cause I think the shoes always looks fresh even though I have been tired of them for the last couple of years. This photoshoot looks like it is five years old, so it feels kind of illegal cause it breaks the 10 year rule of trend cirkles. Love the stockings as well, I bought some earlier this autumn and it fits in just perfect. I like!

BACK IN BIZ

This must be the longest blog break since I started almost a year ago, it has been good with some days off (including not being online for several days). But it is always good to be back in the everyday routines, which for the last year has included daily updates on my blog. Hope you all had a great holiday, now get ready for the future. Picture from 2.nd christmasday: partytime!