1) I love shoes. I have more than I need, but it's my soft spot. Ankle boots in particular...They are perfect for the climate here, as long as there's no snow. I live in the south of Sweden, and we haven't had any snow for two months now, a fact that my feet celebrate! My Margiela shearling boots saved me in December- mid-January, but I was so sick of wearing them every day. I don't own any pumps, I feel more comfortable with my Isabel Marant boots.
With heels - L.D Tuttle, Hope, Isabel Marant.
Flat - A.P.C, Hope*2
Margiela
2) I love stripes. When I was a teenager, all the "indie kids" wore stripes. I was an indie kid, which means that I listened to mostly British independent bands; Ride, Charlatans, The Stone Roses and so on. I haven't fallen out of love with the stripes yet. 
Hope, T by Alexander Wang, Hope, Permanent Vacation and A.P.C
3) I'm pretty obsessed with fabrics - cotton, silk, cashmere and linen are my favourites.
Silk shirt Boy by Band of Outsiders, Etoile linen long sleeve and Luella cashmere cardigan.
4) I also love plaid. That's probably another remnant from my teens when I was in love with Kurt Cobain, I was a grunge girl too. I still have a thing for grandpa cardigans.
Etoile/IM plaids.
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6) I more of a shoe than a bag person, if I had to choose. I think that shoes complete an outfit in a way that a bag can't. I have one bag for work, a big tan Hope shopper. I use my Jerome Dreyfuss Billy when I don't work. I have an old Alek Wek, WEK1933, messenger that I really like as well. When I go out for a drink/beer, I have small black bag by w.e.r.n . I've been eying another Jerome Dreyfuss bag for quite some time now. My Billy is to big to carry around when I take the kids to the park, or meet friends. I need a small cross body bag that I don't have to leave on the stroller, and that will just fit my things, no pacafiers or toys!
7) I prefer black, grey and all kinds of blue to bright colours. I love burgundy too.
8) I don't wear a lot of jewellery. I wear a Tissot watch and a silver bracelet+necklace by a jewellery designer called Vanja evey day.
9) I hardly ever wear skirts. I wear dresses occationally, and shorts during summer.
10) I almost always wear skinny jeans, but as you might have noticed, I'm trying to change that:)!
Does all this make my style seem incoherent? I really don't know. I like good quality basics with subtle details, but sometimes fall in love with a print as well. More often plaid than prints, though. I'd love to see your lists!
I absolutely enjoyed this post. And ooh you have two of the isabel marant shoes! And the dream shoes from A.P.C. !!!
ReplyDeleteI love your wardrobe! Especially your ankle boots and plaid shirts!
ReplyDeleteThanks for such an interesting post! I love your boots collection.
ReplyDeleteyay, I love this post! I think you have such a beautiful and coherent collection. It all looks like Garderoben, you know? But I think one thing missing from your pictures is a glimpse at your beautiful collection of knits! Well, I see you put one cardigan there, but I want to see more knits, haha :) Anyway, you are such an inspiration, I strive to reach that level of consistency.
ReplyDeleteI have the odd crush on print as well, even though I wear them far less often. I think sometimes a print perfectly fits the mood where some neutral solid or neutral can't. Your list sounds perfect coherent to me.
ReplyDeletelove this post - and thanks for sharing all these gems from your wardrobe!! :D i love stripey tops too. i was a shoes girl but have realized that i really don't need all that many. boots and handbags are my weakness, and i've quite a soft spot for ankle boots too :)
ReplyDeleteand so funny - i just posted this AM about my love for my steven alan grandpa cardigan!
this is such a fun post, thanks for sharing! i too have always been sartorially influenced by music. i don't think i'll ever get over grandpa cardigans or stripes. they've been staples in my wardrobe since i was really young.
ReplyDeleteFleurette - Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it! Yes, the leather IM are several years old. The leather ages beautifully.
ReplyDeleteHeart in a cage - Thanks! I never get tired of plaid!
Aïssa - Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. I actually wear all the boots, not a single pair is in the closet.
S - Thanks, that's such a nice thing to say. You're very inspirational too, you know! About the knits, you're right, they should be part of the list. I use knits every day for 4-5 months of the year, so they deserve to be part of the list. I was actually thinking about it, but I'm so tired of them right now. I've worn way too much wool lately! I'll make a separate winter/summer knits post later this week instead!
Lin - I agree, prints can fit the mood where a neutral can't. I used to wear lots of prints, Eley Kishimoto and such. I don't anymore, I've realised that I never use them as much as the neutrals.
Miss Sophie - You're welcome!! I should have written boots instead of shoes. I meant shoes as in all kinds of footwear, but I don't have that many shoes - just boots! That's funny - gotta love the Grandpa cardigan!
Jennifer - Thanks, and you're welcome! I had fun writing it. Music has been such a huge influence in my life too. Still is, but not at all like when I was a teenager. That was such a good part of my life, so I'll always love stripes, grandpa cardigans and plaid.
Oh I love these posts.. i broke mine up over several posts, but it's great to have them all together so you can see the growth of your wardrobe! i love your IM boots so much. I'm desperate for a pair, really.
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Hannah-Rose, the boots are an investment that pays off! Thanks for stopping by!
ReplyDeleteAt least you have a style that satisfies you and it's pretty coherent!I'm in education as well .I teach English lanquage in primary school.Do you also work in primary school or what?
ReplyDeleteI was 22 when I first heard nirvana's smells like teen spirit and I was blown away.And this happens rarely with me.One of the greatest songs ever,a true classic!
ReplyDeleteAngie - I know, it's a great song. I've actually seen Nirvana live twice! I teach psychology and political science to 16-19 year olds. I'm glad I can wear my "normal" clothes to work.
ReplyDeleteThis is a really great post. Thank you for sharing. I may just be inspired to create something similar soon...
ReplyDeleteR A - Thanks! Please do!!
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