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We were at the mall walking in and out of magic mirrors, mesmerized by the wonderland of never evergreen garments.
“What are you having?” I asked the photographer.
“A tiny…
We were at the mall walking in and out of magic mirrors, mesmerized by the wonderland of never evergreen garments.
“What are you having?” I asked the photographer.
“A tiny…
I put a silk shirt on and made coffee. It was weekend, and despite the sharp, delicious bitterness of caffeine part of me lingered between the soft sheets and even sweeter dreams..
Although the summer is officially here, that doesn’t necessarily mean constant sunshine – especially in the Nordics! Long sweater, or the boyfriend’s arm still come in handy to keep warm!
The sun twinkled between the buildings and trees as I was passing them on the way to Maridalen – a picturesque valley located north from Oslo. The valley stretches just above the suburb of Kjelsås, and it is filled with all one can wish for after a busy week in the city…
Who doesn’t love picnics! The scent of freshly cut grass mixed with the barbecue smoke, happy chatter, and the blue skies filled with flying frisbees! Picnics are a great occasion to forgo the restraints of formal dinners and cocktail parties. One can eat, drink, run around, and even unnoticeably answer some work emails at the same time!
Ethnic jewelry gained recognition after the 1967 African collection by Yves Saint Laurent. Although the collection was composed of minidresses in strong colors, embellished with wooden beads, shells, and raffia capes – YSL managed to turn beaded, feathered, tribal patterns into chic haute couture looks.
Let me tell you a story about men’s wardrobe. It begins with… a shirt and pants. End of story! And that my dear people is a great scenario to start a day, especially if it is a busy one!
Fashion is a tool that corresponds with and facilitates processes that are happening within. It can become a means to get a taste of the past, future, or a particular reality one wishes to create and live. And it is perfect for doing so since it produces things that are closest to our bodies, that as we move through the day become a second skin that one can shed several times a day revealing an ever new version of self. Sometimes that self happens to be something unusual.
Research shows that mindfulness practices work and can not only lead to a calmer, more balanced state of being but also contribute to changing the chemistry and structure of the brain, helping to be more focused and productive.
