THE SUN GOES DOWN

(vintage coat and sunglasses, alexa chung x madewell sweater, bdg leather pants, zara scarf, in search of little sadie boots)

it's beginning to smell like spring! threw on this look to fika with some ladies on a beautiful swedish afternoon. still (read: always) pulling inspiration from MJ; i am now one with the head scarf, and you should be, too! on another note, i bought these amazing booties from natascha and never want to take them off. totally dank. thanks, girl! 

get the look with this sweater, this coat, these leather leggings, this scarf, and these booties.

ELIZABETH AND JAMES F/W 2012

(style.com)

you all know by now that i'm a huge fan of MKA's work, and the fall 2012 collection for elizabeth and james is no exception. looks like they're allowing the row's aesthetic to infiltrate its sister line, and at less than half the price tag, i couldn't be more pleased! peplum and pjs, get on my body. shop the current collection here! 

INSPIRED BY MJ

(weekday striped top, sara blazer, weekday booties)

took some inspiration from marc by marc jacobs fall 2012 (see: this look) and enjoyed the sunlight on a puddle-full day in uppsala. i loved the entire collection, but the pairing of the stripes and jumpsuit really spoke to me, probably because i had pieces to recreate it ready and waiting. now if only i can get my hands on that epic hat... more photos on facebook!

THE RETURN OF THE JELLIES

(topshop huey jelly gladiator sandals)

OH, THE NOSTALGIA! i'm totally bringing the '90s back this spring with these jellies for grown ups in denial. wear them with some boyfriend jeans and a loose tee, or even a baby doll dress and a leather jacket, because every outfit needs a bit of humor. get them here in multiple colors! 

PAJAMA RAMA

(la fee verte silk shirt, bdg leather pants)

i know i've mentioned this before, but i am totally into the pajama trend. and not just daywear disguised as jammies, i'm now finding actual pjs appropriate to wear beyond the bed. i snatched up this gorgeous top at anthropologie, my favorite shop for nighties and such. if you're really daring, go for the set. lazy has never looked so good. 

HOOP, THERE IT IS

(h&m top, boyfriend jeans c/o matthew ryan, vintage leather jacket, h&m earrings, friend of mine boots, ray bans)

photos - angelina belle bergenwall

met up with the brilliant angelina to take some photos on this sunny yet icy day in uppsala. for class, jeans and a tee are an american standard, so i decided to play the look up a bit with some structured tweed and hoop earrings, an accessory which i'm wearing for the first time in, well, ever. when in europe, am i right? they definitely added some spice to my 10 am lecture. here's what i learned: wearing (ONLY) one piece that's meant for night during the day is an easy (fashion)high. yes or yes? more photos here!

p.s. this top has matching high-waisted hot shorts, which i so bought. watch this spot.

ALVHEM MAKLERI

(alvhem makleri & interior and fredrik karlsson)

these properties are designed and sold by swedish brokerage firm alvhem...currently working on a visa (and a big pile of money). swoooooooooon.