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Thursday, June 23, 2011

I Desire

"Each brass wallet is hand stamped with meticulously selected quotes - chosen for their utmost freshness and gangster appeal." - Gun, Germs & $teal

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Stumbled into a really hip shopping center in Sodermalm one afternoon. It had a really difficult name to pronounce, and was made up of 5 shops wrapped around a Café. I was crippled with hunger, so I grabbed a tasty grilled sandwhich. Mozarella, pesto, and tomato. You can pretty much put pesto on anything and I'm in.

This sandwhich experience made me decide that I'm definitely getting a sandwhich maker when I get to my next home.
I sipped raspberry lemonade and spied on drop dead gorgeous Swedish boys, then strolled around the amazing shops. I'm not a huge fashion guru, but I swoon for Swedish style. It's so clean and crisp, but somehow manages to be edgy as well. So much balance. Big fan.
Anyway, if you've got a few million dollars, this is a great place to drop some cash.
You'll look mega cool when you're done.

Götgatan 36 / Tube: Slussen / Stockholm

Wednesday, March 02, 2011

Stockholm Spot II

BEYOND RETRO

This isn't going to make me sound like a very good person, but this is how I travel: I like to make a list of bars I'd like to visit, and spend my late afternoons bar hopping. This is a great time to do it, they're not too crowded yet, you get to chat with the staff a bit, and usually you're just in time for happy hour! Interesting bars, I find, are often near interesting...other stuff. Galleries, cinemas, shops, you name it. I was on my way to check out Nada Bar, when I passed Beyond Vintage. I swooped in to discover the mega mart of vintage shopping. My initial reaction was awe. My second second impression was a bit annoyed, pretentious even. I felt like it was a bit over the top; too much, too organized. It took away from the "thrifting experience" of rummaging. Bull shit. 10 minutes later, I looked down and saw 6 items flung over my arm. Good ones.
So then and there I had to change my philosophy. I paid attention to the fact that these items were truly vintage, complete with yellowing tags. I paid attention to the fact that the sales girls were friendly and funny and didn't bitch when I asked if I could take a few snaps. (In case you've never whipped out a camera in a vintage shop without asking. DON'T.)
I also paid attention to the fact that the selection was truly good. Unique pieces that weren't so outlandish that you couldn't wear them in the modern world.
So, in the end, I left happy, with a sweater which has since won me multiple compliments.
I'll warn you though, it's not exactly a bargain center. Dresses ranged from 30 to 90 euro, and the average sweater was around 20. But many items were inexplicably marked 1/2 off, so hunt for those gems. It's the kind of place you go to for a kick, expecting to get something one-of-a-kind you'll forever adore, but not necessarily expecting to pay bottom (nor top) dollar for.

Åsögatan 144 / Tube: Medborgarplatsen / Stockholm

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Hooked

Interesting articles, clean design, never rambles. New favorite.
Picked up a copy at the station as I was leaving London.
This month's comes with a snazzy pull out poster.
It's on the pricey side, but if you subscribe you save 50%. Profitez!

Tuesday, January 04, 2011

I'm on the fence

Do I like these, or do I love these?

I would wear them, and feel like Carmen Sandiego, and I can't decide if that's wonderful, horrible, horribly wonderful, or wonderfully horrible. TBD.

Thursday, November 18, 2010

These girls are 100%

via Refinery 29 via Mr. Newton

Thursday, July 29, 2010

Market Mayhem

Sunday morning I met Lucie for some market sifting up at Porte de Clingancourt.
Not only does that girl have an eagle eye for vintage, but she can haggle. And how!
Within 30 seconds of our arrival, she'd swooped in on a pair of awesome peep-toe pumps.
"50 centimes". The guy laughed. She held her ground "50 centimes ou rien". She got those mother fuckers for 50 cents! 10 seconds later she had a 1 euro dress. Then another pair of heels. She was all over the place!
My point: shop with French girls.

Monday, June 28, 2010

Sunken Treasure

I am not a big jewelry buff. But I'd seen Antwerpian lady, Sophie Schellekens around, and always thought she had a cool look. So when I heard she was making necklaces, I was excited to take a peek. Finally: bling that I could actually see myself wearing. You know, the kind that's pretty and understated but funky too...without looking like it came from Urban Outfitters.

I finally decided on one, and on Friday it arrived in the mail. I think it's great. It makes me feel like a hip Flinstones character.

I'm so impressed with how much effort Miss Shellekins puts into the little details, from printing the logo on the box's ribbon, to the geometric tissue paper laid inside.

It makes me feel totally lazy to see someone starting up something so artistic and productive. So kudos to you, Sophie! Can't wait to get my hands on some more of your awesome necklaces. :)

All of her jewelry comes wrapped beautifully, so next time you've got a birthday gift to buy, I say save yourself some time, and send 'em some sunken treasure.