What’s your style DNA? Personal style is influenced by many things: fashion magazines, bloggers, popular culture etc. Most of these influences come and go as your preferences change. But your…
The second Sunday in May is Mother’s day in Finland. And that’s why I’m posting these pictures of my mother, even though she is no longer with us. I have…
In Finland the second Sunday of May is Mother’s Day And that’s why I wanted to pay tribute to the two women who were my biggest role models when I…
Is beauty power? Ally of Shybiker asked this question in a blog post a while ago. She was talking about beautiful people getting preferential treatment, and taking it for granted. It got me…
My mother was perhaps the biggest style influence in my life. I’m sure most women would credit their mothers for having some influence in their sartorial choices, but my mother’s…
The second Sunday in May is Mother’s Day in Finland and I decided to celebrate it with another Style Icon post, showcasing the unique style of my very elegant mother.…
It’s time for another Style Icon post… looking for the roots of my sense of style, and my attitude towards clothes in general. This time I want to discuss smart casual,…
Does fashion help you refine your personal style? Or does it get in the way? As someone who frequently feels let down by fashion designers and clothing manufacturers, I’m inclined to…
The sundress was what women used to wear in summer. It was light and unlined, made of cotton, washable and low maintenance (well, it had to be ironed, so maybe…
