NOT IN PARIS

So, not in Paris, huh. Well, I got sick yet again, right after Milan and had to interrupt the whole trip by doctors orders, not that I would have managed another plane trip in this condition.
So, I have been stalking internet and Instagram and my friends updates on those few hours I was awake last couple of days.REALLY annoyed about it, but it's not like I can do a squad with it, so...

Anyway, just wanted to pop by with some spring inspo, and I must humbly say that when I was in Milan, people literary stopped me twice to ask about nail lacquer I was using.
These two pretty shades come by YSL in 38 Gris Underground (last years collection) and in 49 Rose Scabiosa.
Why wear one when you can wear them together.

Lazy Oaf Launch Party

Jacket- Topshop

Sequin smiley top- This is a Love Song c/o the clear agency

Crochet Trousers- Lord von Schmitt via Etsy

Bag- Motel

Shoes- The White Pepper

Last night I went along to Lazy Oaf's store relaunch to see the first of their Spring/Summer collection to blog for my all time favourites How Two Live (see my guest post on their blog here.) Let's just say the collection didn't disappoint and I ended up going home with two amazing pieces; the fat joes jumper in the bottom picture and the crazy printed jeans! Just wish I could afford the matching denim jacket as that would be one fine ass two piece.

They're probably not everyone's cuppa tea but I'm so obsessed with my new rainbow granny crochet trousers! They are actually made from a blanket by a talented American guy. You can tell him what kind of colours you're after and he searches for the right blanket and then turns them into trousers. He's away at the moment but will be back in June if anyone wanted to order any.

I teamed the trousers with my new This is a Love Song sequin netted tee as I've got a thing about wearing sequins in the day at the moment. I will be running a giveaway to win a really cool This is a Love Song very soon so make sure you keep an eye out :)

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PRADA AW14

 SO, this happened. Not sure how, but it did. Anyway, I am packing for Paris, and surely wouldn't mind one of these colorful shearling jackets paired with sheer dresses and skirt. Chic winter ready for sure.
At least a inspiration to bring with.

Prada AW14

H&M LIFE

And whom do you find as this months H&M gal? Yours truly on her 5 favourites.

Check it out here!

SPRINGLY LAYERS

Hello there everyone!Look who's back form Milan(after 6h flight delay and a taxi que in biting wind, but a girl can't have everything)!

Anyway, I have had an amazing run in Milan and catched some big shows (Pucci, Cavalli, Marras to flash some names) AND the temps have been, so, so nice! I am talking bare legs and sunscreen nice.

Having a little Natasha Goldenberg moment with a pop of shoulder here, and layering shirts. I love how two shirts go together, baby blue and white making it crisp and soft at the same time. My obsession with raw hems hasn't deminshed since from many seasons ago, so this Marant Etoile skirt had to be mine sooner or later. Loved it.
On another matter what do you think about my pink/lilac lipstick? I love that the color isn't that typical fuchsia pink, but it is slightly more blue, giving it a really cool fashion edge. I was very surprised to find that it stayed on  my lips for hours and actually needed very few touchups during the day.SO defeintely recomanded. I kept the face soft and clean with just a little bronzer to make the whole color scheme pop out. 

I am wearing ACNE shirts, Isabel Marant Etoile skirt, Wang heels, Thomas Sabo, Maria Black and Lara Bohnic jewelery and Céline sunnies and Rouge Allure Matte in 44 La Diva

TODAYS DETAILS

Obviously a little snap of todays (plenty more photos, but no time to edit^^). I realy wanted a cute simple outfit to match spring temps here in Milano so, sporting my DIY mules (I just removed ankle straps), skinny bles by Saint Laurent and pastel on pastel to attend Emporio Armani earlier today.
Can't wait to show you the full look, but I absolutely need to get some sleep. BUT don't forget u can follow fashion week action on my Insta (that is as long my phone is alive and well)- @portablepackage

I am wearing Acne cardi, Stine Goya sweater (from Vrimmel in Bergen as so many have asked), Alexander Wang shoes and SaintLaurent jeans. 

LFW Day One with Missguided

Full outfit- c/o Missguided

DIY Pom Poms

Bag- Smoke & Mirrors

Photos taken from Sara's blog

Photo taken from i-D magazine website

So I still can't believe that this actually happened but on the first day of London Fashion Week, myself and Sara went along as representatives for Missguided. We will be featured on their homepage with an insiders guide in the next couple of weeks- EEK I'm so flattered to be working with such a cool brand and to be doing it alongside my blogger bestie Sara was amazing. We spent the day with the lovely Robyn and despite the horrific weather (hello mental hair) we managed to have a fun day street snapping, chatting to other bloggers and having a mooch around covent garden.

I will do a separate post with street style later on :D

Thank you so much Missguided, Robyn and Sara for such an amazing opportunity! 

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FUNNY BUNNY

No seriously, I am.

 Anyway, I love this furry piece (remember it from here??) and I love how easy it is to wear. If you are ever in doubt what to pair with some serious crazy-fuzzeffect- outerwear simple white shirt(hey even a T would work)and BF (not BFF) jeans are a way to go. Obviously some fantastic magazines who have snapped this outfit (psst, not to brag BUT WhoWhatWear and Grazia UK...) agree, which is kinda cool.

I am wearing Maison Scotch fur, ACNE shirt (mens), Current/Elliot jeans, Saint Laurent heels and bag.

The jewelery salad is as always by Thomas Sabo, Lara Bohinc and Maria Black

Coat- Topshop

Top- THIS IS A LOVE SONG c/o The Clear Agency

Trousers- River Island

Socks- H&M

Shoes- Schuh

Bracelet- c/o Punky Pins

This top has me daydreaming of summer time, pina coladas and sunshine. Hence why I rocked out the rainbow sandals again. I keep wearing socks with sandals to make them more 'appropriate' for this weather but I'm not gonna lie, my toes were still frozen. 

THIS IS A LOVE SONG is an amazing Bali based brand but their SS14 collection is going to be available in the UK at Harrods and Skinnie Belle from April. I have another really cool top and also a little giveaway coming up so keep an eye out <3

How perfect is this rainbow crayon bracelet from Punky Pins?! I felt it really brought all the colours in my outfit together and matches my rainbow shoes. By the way, these socks are £2 in H&M at the moment in their sale- I stocked up today as they're my faves. 

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COMFORT ZONE

So, peeps, A'ma back blogging. After 3 days in London (ok, not the longest stay) and squeezing in lunch, shooting and shows in a limited amount of time I needed little time to recover. Believe me when I say that there is no vitamin pill or energy drink that can make you stand upraised after running in heels like a crazy person,so at the end, I threw the towel and creeped into my sneakers.
Thank God, sanity prevailed.
Missmatching everything on the last show I visited (Hello there am-amazing Peter Pilotto!!)but trying to stay cool as hell, and very so confident that at least my nails and the invite looked good together. At the end my mind has been into this color/pattern mismatch thing lately, and from what I see it is becoming a big trend.I mean you don't have to look like something rainbow threw up, in order to be funky, but try something new, something completely out of the comfort zone- according to London designers comfort zone seems slightly last year.

I am wearing Dries Van Noten coat, Fillipa K turtleneck, Rag&Bone jeans, Stella McCartney for Adidas sneakers, Liffner clutch and Celine sunnies. Ring assortiment from Lara Bohinc, Maria Black and Thomas Sabo

Jumper- H&M

Necklace- c/o Punky Pins

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

Bag- Jade Clark

Shoes- The White Pepper

I discovered Punky Pins the other day after they contacted me asking to pick a couple of bits and I was so overly excited to finally find a brand who has jewellery right up my street! They have lots of quirky items but this rainbow unicorn necklace was calling my name. It's SO cute <3 

I have to be mega super quick unfortunately as my deadline is a week today and I have a whole sketchbook, portfolio and dissertation to do-AGH! Also (in case you're wondering) I do have lots of photos from LFW day 1 but haven't got my outfit photos yet so will post them another day :)

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PROENZA SCHOULER AW14

Photocourtesy of Style.com

Hello there amazing cobolt blue, fantastic clutches and amazing structure. Proenza Schouler in their  100% true spirit. Not kidding when I say that a drool just left my mouthcorner.

THINKING FORWARD

Aom

Complitely ignoring the fact that it actually snowed in Bergen today as my mind is completely set on some pretty spring picks arriving at the stores.

1. Rag&Bone sweater 2. Isabel Marant Etoile skirt 3.Chanel Charivari Vernis 4. Hermes hoops 5. Chanel Denim backpack 6. Maria Black pendant 7.Taschen Prada book 8. Céline boots.

GRUNGE ROMANTIQUE

Fashion week prepp over here, or you can read it like this :I -don't-know-what-the-heck-to-pack-panick-attack. Anyway, because all of the stress, I have been seeking refuge in the comfy, soft garments, easy silhouettes (I would even dare to say on the border of romantic) and flats. I love how everything seems so 90's grunge romantique, with the soft lace and shoulder playing peek-a-boo.

I am wearing Saint Laurent mens sweater, Zara lace slip, Prada boots, Vanessa Bruno coat, RayBans, Maria Black, Thomas Sabo and Lara Bohnic rings, clutch is Little LIffner.

BEAUTY COUNTER:ALWAYS WITH ME

SO, many of you have asked about my beauty routines, and to be honest I there are two things I swear to: a good brow and a natural blush. These two are to must haves (hello there fashionweek) that can fresh up my tired face in an instant. 

1. I have become such a fan of the Chanel creme blush that I have it in 3 colors and adapting them to my seasonal skin tone.

I use the one called ´64 Inspiration´ as a background color during the winter as it really melts nicely with my skin tone into a natural blush and than 'dabb' a little stronger color right on the tip of the cheek itself.I recently got the the newest shade from their SS14 collection (Notes de Printemps) called '69 Intonation' and it looks really good with my pre-fashion week acquired tan.

2. I have been searching something to create a bold brow, yet still a natural and soft one and the girl in store recommended a glittery gel in a shade that is really much lighter than my own. I was really skeptical, but went for it, and I tell 'u' gals when it comes to the brows go 2 shades lighter as it creates much softer natural look.
MAC Brow set in Beguile

Le Blush Creme de Chanel in 64 Inspiration and 69 Intonation

Mac Brow set

NYFW part 1

Photocourtesy of Style.com

 Scrumptious cobolt blue cashmere  and beige shearling to keep you warm from Altuzarra. really wouldn't mind any of these.

KK FEATURE

If you should live in Norway, pick up the newest issue of KK magazine where you can see me talking about some of my favorite summer trends, together with some of the other fantastic ladies.

I am wearing Dries Van Noten skirt, Alexander Wang heels, Samsøe&Samsøe shirt, Saint Laurent bag and Georg Jensen watch

SHOPFLOORWHORE VALENTINES GIVEAWAY

I have some very exciting news :D Today I am launching my first ever giveaway in conjunction with one of my favourite brands ShopFloorWhore. As you may have noticed, I'm a huge fan of turbans and all of mine are from ShopFloorWhore as she creates the most amazing designs! You can win yourself this gorgeous disco dot turban as a valentines day treat just by following me on Bloglovin, and liking ShopFloorWhore's Facebook page (follow the steps via the Rafflecopter link below). It's as easy as that! 

Competition ends on Friday the 14th February at 12pm. GOOD LUCK <3

a Rafflecopter giveaway

FRIDAY NIGHT

Daria looking mildly said hot in the latest issue of British Vogue. Some last minute leather on leather Friday night inspo.

FRIDAY

Kicking the weekend in with amazing feature in the Russian edition of Cosmopolitan and a little reminder of my what-I-wores over the past year. ^^

Thank you!

Happy Weekend!

NY THOUGHTS

After seeing some 'wonderful' snaps of the slushy New York, I can't say that I have missed snow that much- it was more than enough earlier in January.Although I wouldn't mind sporting this black&white number on the streets of NY.

I am wearing Proenza Schouler jacket, Balenciaga sweater, Rag&Bone jeans, Gianvito Rossi boots, Saint Laurent Betty and handknitted beanie (a present from my great brother) and the cute Iphone case by Malene Birger

SPRING FEELING

From cold Copenhagen to spring temps in Bergen. This weather is giving me a whiplash.
At least I don't have to wear socks.

Isabel Marant Barett sweater, by Malene Birger leather pants, Louboutin heels, rings by Lara Bohnic and Thomas Sabo and vintage necklace.

CHOPPY CHOP

In courtesy of Vogue.com

HOW amazing isn't Hillary Rhoda's new chopped messy bob??Obsessing, partly it is so, so good partly beacuse I have just booked my hairdresser appointment and am wondering what to do on the hair front.

DESIGNERS REMIX SNAPS

Some fantastic trending on the models Designer Remix sent down the runway last week during CPH.
I don't know which of these I love more the red/pink combo or the bare midriff in pastel tartan.

And don't even get me talking about the sculptural LBDs (like that one below) that were for my part show-midpoint.