I’ve written a guest post on my Top 10 Tips for Vintage Shopping over at BestofYou, full of my best advice on things to think about and how to be a great vintage hunter. I can’t think of a better time to share my recent trip to vintage heaven, the Stockholm Vintagemässa 2016. Stockholm Vintage fair is […]
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Favourite Beetle Shoes
In my birthday post you may have spotted my beetle shoes. I posted about these bad boys nearly two years ago. I had spotted them during a visit to the & Other Stories‘ shop in London and fallen hard. They were too expensive, too perfect to use and they had to be mine. I made a […]
Cherry Blossoms of Stockholm
In April I made Greg give me a daily update on the status of the cherry blossom trees in Kungsträdgården. He cycles past them on his way to work every day. I usually check on instagram to check if they have started blooming, which they finally had. Trust me when I say that I was […]
Spring Trend – Blue Eyeshadow
Once the girls of Chanel’s spring 2016 collection marched out as pastel bandits it had been decided. Blue eyeshadow is back, and there is no getting round it. You may have already heard several complaints about this trend. It’s understandable. It is a tricky thing to pull off a colour mostly seen in children’s play makeup-sets. […]
Stockholm Vintagemässa
On the 30th of April Stockholm’s vintage fair is kicking off again. I went last year but never shared the photos (I blame having too much fun) But, this way you can know what to expect if you are planning to go! I went with Linnéa, a fellow vintage aficionado and my Mr. Miyagi when it comes to knitting. […]
Ruffles for Spring
There is no getting away from ruffles this spring. Most of the shops have already got their own takes on these flattering, flowy shapes. Personally I am craving a light blue top to toughen up with some cut-offs, and there are even faint plans in the works to make my own. Until then I am more […]
Carved 1920’s Bakelite
A throwback to February for a simple outfit where this true vintage treasure is the star! This turn of the century pendant is made from some of the first plastic, bakelite. It’s highly collectable, funny considering how most people feel about plastic these days! This is truly one of my most precious pieces of jewellery. […]
Unreasonable Birthday Wishes
The month of April is precious to me, it is my birthday month (because on the inside I am turning 7 not 27 eek!) I sometimes find it hard thinking of what I want for my birthday, seeing as you tend to buy what you want and what you don’t buy is usually not purchased […]
Spring 2016 Flat Lay
I mentioned I had picked up some items in the sale recently, and here they are. All the tops are from Noa Noa where I have learned you have to size down, they are very generous with their sizing! I plan to wear them tucked into high waisted skirts or just with jeans. The skirt and […]
Resolution Revolution
A whole year has once again come and this year I decided to put resolutions off the menu. I committed myself to a resolution revolution. I do normally make a list – here is a flashback from 2009 which did make me to consider one exception to the no resolution rule (No more yellow eye shadow, […]
New Years Style
Sainte Maria Illustration Christmas has been and gone, and a post is soon to follow. But first we have to dive right into New Years Eve. This is the highlight event of every person who loves some extra flair to their style. Finally a chance, wherever you are, to poshen up, dress over the top […]
Field of Lupins
In June the fields of Sweden turned purple. The lupins had arrived, strong and proud, standing tall like they had always been there. Not that anyone would dare question them. I admired them through the glass as we passed them, driving down thin roads bruised with their purple and blue blossoms. Finally one night, as […]