Missguided Spring/Summer 2014 Press Day

Sara with the Missguided team, Sara, Robyn & Andrew

Sara drinking our fave cocktail of the night- Mary Kate

vvv Photos taken from Missguided's facebook page ^^^

I was lucky enough to be invited along to Missguided's s/s 14 press day by the lovely Robyn. Of course I went along with my beautiful blogger partner in crime Sara and we both ended up getting a little tipsy on the cocktails and beer but what's a party without alcohol?!

There were lots of amazing pieces to suit all sorts of styles- bohemian festival chic, minimalistic monochrome, and bright and bold. I was in love with how many gorgeous two pieces there were especially the metallic silver top and skirt.

It was a very fun evening mingling with fellow fashion ladies and being surrounded by beaut clothes. If only every day was like that!

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EVERYDAY RUN

I feel like I have spent an eternity in jeans lately so I wanted to mix it up a little and put my legs on display.  So I just went for a easy combo, mixing up navy and black and going for neon accents, stating the urban cool running around finish daily errands. 

Leather skirt by Y.A.S , Balenciaga sweater, Stella McCartney for Adidas sneakers, Marc Jacobs purse, Acne coat and Céline sunnies.

EASY

There are so many 90's references to my outfit that if it was a song it would probably be something from Nirvana. Day spent in boxy jackets and sleekjeans over for a mandatory Sunday coffee ritual at the fav cafe.Heaven.

Stella McCartney jacket and heels, Balenciaga knit, Rag&Bone jeans, Acne caps, Saint Laurent purse and Wolford tights

Styling

Photography- Maximilian Hetherington

Stylist- Helena Lester-Card

Model- Loren Trevor

Me and my super talented photographer friend Max have teamed up once again to style another shoot for our portfolios. My mega babe friend Loren was kind enough to help us out by modelling.

I'm so in love with the retro style results <3 We have a really big shoot planned for next month with a full team and collections which will I'm sure will be amazing as Max always creates beautiful shots.

What do you guys think of them? You can check more of Max's work on his website here.

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CHANEL COUTURE

Photocourtesy of Style.com

So....I frankly thought it was ingenious! Every couture presentation, Chanel drops something that creates something like fashion/media turmoil (do you remember those rings last time around?- that is the first thing I will buy when I land in Paris), and now sneakers- sent down couture runway.

Pure ingenious. Now, we all might argue weather the sneaker itself is a garment that fits into the traditional picture of what couture should be, but in terms of bringing couture to the younger audience,  both as inspiration and something to crave for next season, it was ingenious.

 And you know you want this cuteness on your feet, I mean sneakers that involve glitter and rainbow colors are never, ever a bad thing.

And that is what I  love about Chanel Couture, the fact that they are thinking about what a modern girl wants to wear nowadays.The collection feels fresh and forward thinking,and to be frank, few brands apart (Margiela for example), couture has become a synonym with pretty, embelished,cakey dresses worn on the special occasions.The artisanship is unquestionable but we have all seen it before.Billions of times.

Skrew that. I am bored.

PREFALL

Speaking of Copenhagen, I have to congratulate by Malene Birger on their first PreFall collection!
 I haven't stopped thinking about these burgundy and pink heels since I left their showroom, and with the heel of 9 cm they are perfect for walking or dancing.

TBT

There you have me, posing infront of a complete strangers house in Copenhagen earlier in December. Yearning for those temps when a woolen skirt and a pair of pumps didn't involve frostbite, but hey a girl can't have everything. On the other hand a girl is completely allowed to do slouchy layering, especially when anything  Céline involved, and do notice how well I matched my burgundy sweater with that blue door of House number 46.

Anyway can't wait to pop for a CFW two day trip  and enjoy beautiful Cph once again.

Sweater from Stylein that you can find here if you live in Norway, Céline skirt, Proenza Schouler heels (ok now on 50% off-in-sanity) or here, and Little Liffner clutch.

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WISHLIST: SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW

Some sales bargains and some uber-cool new stuff now hanging on the racks.Wanted, badly.

1. Isabel Marant Etoile Barret sweater 2. Chanel rings 3.Chanel purse 4.Gianvito Rossi mules 4.The Row skirt 5. Le Labo candels  6.Sophie Bille Brahe earring  7.Mr.Porter Paper-Back

BEAUTY COUNTER

No sun overhere - for almost two months...Maybe that is why I am completely obsessing about these sunny, spicy shades from YSL soon hitting the stores. On another matter the culottes from ACNE PF would be perfect match to open to sandals( what about some cool mules??) painted in the above-mentioned shades and a simple white T. Mhhhhh, summerdreaming.

WORKWEAR

Soon Monday huh? A question that often pops up during interviews is what I usually wear to work. 

So I thought it would be cool to show you the everyday attire. Now, I would wear heels more often if I actually worked in the city, but my workplace is slightly further of- so needles to say flats can take you long way. 

Anyway, I have been into more masculine layering lately (hello there Haider Ackerman!) and this sweater is just perfect for just that. I have been obsessing with it since I 've seen it in Styleby couple of months ago and almost jumped when I discovered it at the danish Me&Met store. Had to have it.

New fav piece. Basta.

I am wearing Acne coat and mens shirt, Dagmar Asuka sweater from here, by Malene Birger leather pants, Celine flats and Saint Laurent Betty

Top- Motel Rocks (20% off using the code: helenajlc)

Kimono- Vintage

Trousers & Shoes- ASOS

So this is the first outfit post of 2014 for me and it's all about the oriental vibezzz. I don't know what made me put leopard print with oriental print but hey it kind of works. 

I'm not gonna lie, I've attempted about 3 outfits posts this year but my self esteem is at an all time low (girl problems) and I've hated every photo. I've really pushed myself to do an outfit post today as this is the longest without one EVER. Anyway.. I have lots of exciting stuff coming up over the next couple of months- lots of shoots, events and maybe even my first ever giveaway.. eeek!

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BOY IN CHAINS

Photocourtesy of Chanel.com

Because like every proper rock devotee black leather and chains are always highly on my wishlist.

BORROWING FROM THE LADS

 

 

With the menswear in full swing, and for a girl that is completely into cross-dressing- that means a good dash of inspiration- and  a little peek into what we might expect on the womenwear front. So with all that influences coming in, I partly consciously( or unconsciously if you rather have it), have been tapping into my loves wardrobe. Oxfordstripes, sweatshirts, jeans and preppy shirts have been dominating my everyday wardrobe lately. So layer all the above, join with a pair of good heels with tassels and whoop there you have a good Friday-borrowing form the boys-outfit.

Wearing ACNE Mysterious sweater, Suno shirt, Ralph Lauren jeans, Little Liffner clutch and Celine heels.

CÉLINE SS14

Photocourtesy of Céline

 

Like we all need yet another insanely priced pair of shoes to covet.
But they really are amazing right?

 

THINKING OF: WARMER CLIMATE

Incourtesy of Styleby via FGR

Loving this styling in the latest issue of STYLEBY. I can feel in my bones that I am in dire need of those Isabel Marant leather Birks.And who knows ,maybe I really do end up with a messy bob next time I am visiting the hairdresser's.

UNIFORM

A lot of simple things for my part lately, soft sweaters and skinny jeans. Not so strange actually, with winter finally reaching northern shores. Still spiking it up with colorful beanies or cool sunnies, like these leopard Céline.

I am wearing Stella McCartney sweater, Rag&Bone jeans and Georg Jensen watch 

ALL WRAPPED UP

I will admit that I have had a certain aviator jacket on my mind (read this: obsessing about it like crazy)but my nearly dried wallet was the one that made me so indecisive. On the other hand Burberry Prorsum showpiece is worth bleeding for.

And than  here it is and I will also admit that I don't regret buying it for a second - especially when a colder wave hit Bergen. SO, happy about it. I like to think that it is an investment that will stay in my wardrobe for many years to come. For now I am all bundled and wrapped up and definitely not freezing.

I am wearing Burberry prorsum shearling aviator, Isabel Marant sweater, Saint Laurent jeans and Gianvito Rossi boots.

BEAUTY COUNTER

I really don't even grasp how I have survived earlier without this thing. It was on my Christmas wishlist and dear Santa (who really looks like my folks) was listening. Really happy with it. ^^

Mia 2 from Clearsonic

ALL WHITE

Ok, that trip to Copenhagen during New Years weekend wasn't at all abad idea, I still can't believe that I snapped this Céline skirt at 40% off. Insanity.
The other reason is that I actually got the chance to sport it, as Bergen isn't always the arena for wearing all white. Or at least if you are nearly as clumsy as I am.
Anyway, I have been dying to show it to you, as I have been wearing a lot of jeans and sweaters lately, so a skirt was a nice refreshment, and a good way of ending the week.

I am wearing Céline sweater and skirt, Saint Laurent bag and Proenza Schouler heels,Rings are by Thomas Sabo.