Lately, all my outfits have been mostly navy and white (which is my version of black and white, I suppose). And now, suddenly, it’s starting to feel a bit… bland,…
The day summer came to town… Summer is here. At least for now. OK, it’s May, so it’s still a bit early. Nevertheless, we seem to be enjoying very summery…
Most of my blog photos are shot at weekends. There’s a practical reason for that, of course: that’s when my photographer/husband, Professor M, is around to take pictures. However, these…
Casual, business casual, smart casual… It’s all very confusing. Especially if you live in a country where the dress code is always more or less casual, whatever the occasion. Then…
Most of my life I’ve avoided pastel colours For starters, they fit into the same ‘cute’ category as frills, bows, or anything ‘girlie’. And I sort of overdosed on all…
What do you wear to go out? In winter? Make that early winter. Which means rain, snow, sleet, slush, and some more rain. Not necessarily in that order. However, it’s…
It’s not Luxury if it doesn’t feel right So, the brown leather skirt gets another outing, with a cashmere cardigan, no less. For me, luxury does not only mean quality…
MIDSUMMER So, Wednesday was summer solstice, the longest day of the year. And Saturday is Juhannus (= Midsummer), when we celebrate everything that makes summer so special in Finland: the midnight…
Valentine’s Day… A special day to keep greeting card companies in business. Or a day to gaze into the eyes of your soulmate over a candle-lit dinner. I suppose how…
