The New Year Resolution Hype

                           


Happy New Year!

Thanks so much for another year of blogging and your support. I want to wish everyone happiness, perfect health and success in all new endeavors of your pursuits in 2014. I've stopped making new years resolutions because well for one I don't' believe they work and secondly I believe there's too much pressure involved in setting goals just because its a "new year'. I mean lets be honest if you were slacking before and avoiding  something you know was of importance why would a new year motivate anyone? I think everyone is at his or her best simply when we decide to gradually work towards a goal upon realizing that every day is a new opportunity for change and even miracles to happen. Changing "negative behavior" or losing 20 lbs doesn't come over night and neither does making a decision to pursue them. My message is go easy on yourself, don't change too much and don't' fall for the New Years resolution hype.  Well hope you enjoy tonight and if your parting please use a designated driver or call a cab! Until next time!

"beauty is a lifestyle"

Happy New Year 2014!

I just want to wish all my readers a Happy New Year and may your 2014 be as good or even better than 2013. For me 2013 was an amazing year and I will be posting about some of the highlights later. If you have any suggestions for future posts they are welcome also. Now it is time to celebrate the past year and welcome the new one.

Happy New Year 2014!

Haluan toivottaa kaikille lukijoilleni Hyvää Uutta Vuotta ja olkoon vuosi 2014 yhtä hyvä ellei parempi kuin 2013. Minulle vuosi 2013 oli aivan mahtava ja tulen postaamaan kohokohdista myöhemmin. Jos teillä on myös ehdotuksia postauksiin otan ideoita mielelläni vastaan. Nyt on aika juhlia mennyttä vuotta ja toivottaa tervetulleeksi tuleva.

Hyvää Uutta Vuotta 2014!

MY Most Fashionable Men of 2013 (not the Pope)

Esquire magazine just named THIS GUY, Pope Francis, as *Best Dressed Man of 2013*

I am not joking. Here is the article (click here)

WHAT!?

To be clear, I have nothing against the Pope. 

BUT, I love fashion, and I would have LOVED to see someone that puts THOUGHT and CREATIVITY, Heart and SOUL into their passion for dressing. 

The Pope wears a uniform. 

So I took it upon myself to find the ACTUAL most stylish men of 2013. Here they are *BAM*

- Devendra Banhart

lawd jesus, I've had a crush on him for a decade.

 He's always had great style. I mean look at this

 He even looks good wearing a DAMN JUMPSUIT!

You cannot deny that this is better than a poly-blend Pope robe!

- Lenny Kravitz
this man has looked fantastic every day of his life.

 And here he is with his daughtie. Love him even more.

 Does Lenny just NOT AGE? What the hell? "Mama Said" came out in 1991! and he just keeps looking more and more handsome & stylish. Def best dressed.

Don't you agree?

- Pharrell Williams
(needs no explanation)

 Fantastic musician, Good Looking, AMAZING DRESSER Always!

 Swagger for decades.

Wears a tux just OWNING the look. This man knows how to wear clothes.

- Russell Westbrook
Super Creative Sartorial Master & Awesome Basketball Player (poor buddy got injured)

 Always lots of color and GREAT FIT. I love that he does a tailored slim silhouette.

Dudes, get yourself a cardigan. It just makes you look put together.

 Why didn't ESQUIRE PICK RUSSELL!!

-Ryan Gosling
"hey girl.... I'm gorgeous and I stop crimes from happening and I dress sharp on top of that!"

 Not many men have the courage to wear the deep-V. I love it. I've tried to get Stonewash into these.

 Slim fit suit in TEAL. BOOM!! CHAMPION!!

 He just could not look better than right here. This is Sartorialist "I live in Milan and drive gorgeous wooden boats around" shit. Could anyone in their right mind think this is not as good looking as the Pope.

Now, let's explore this...

Was Esquire AT DEADLINE, and they needed to GET THIS ARTICLE THE HELL DONE so they were like, "FUCK IT! PICK THE POPE!! No one can argue that! If they do they're going STRAIGHT TO HELL!"

 Please give me your thoughts. I do not understand this at all. It saddens me.

Christmas feel

New Artist Alert: Banks

Happy Monday!

                                     


I'm  in love in with this song by California native Banks her new single is hot, its called This is What it Feels Like.  From Lady Gaga, Katie Perry, Rihanna Lord and many others the femmes are holding it down!!






"beauty is a lifestyle"

Style Role-Models for 2014

Staying the same is boring, we must always be evolving. At least that's my goal. 

I was thinking, "How do I think my wardrobe should change for 2014?" I think I shall go for more ladylike tailored silhouettes, and these women will be my role-models, since they exemplify that aesthetic. 

1. Giovanna Battaglia - Fashion Editor, Stylist, Gorgeous High Style Lady that I Love. 

 This dress is my jam. I'm sure it's Prada, but I would find something like this thrifting. So great.

The fit and lipstick red color of this trench make me want to die. So perfect.

I love this "bummin around town" ensemble. Full skirt, the boots, the super cool jacket.

Now this is a look that I have not worn, but would like to explore. The high waisted skirt with a tucked in shirt, I've never really done that.

2. Miroslava Duma - Former Fashion Editor, current fashion writer/blogger, CONSTANT FASHION ICON.

 i have NEVER said a non-negative word about overalls, let alone LEATHER overalls. But DAYUM GIRL, she is making them work. I even find myself wanting some. Is she magic?

She is just so goddamn cute. I love this whole look head to toe. It's quirky, colorful, fun, comfortable, beautiful.

Are you kidding me with this jacket? If I had this it would never enter the closet because I would always be wearing it. What a find.

This "trench" is a piece of art. I love the delicacy of the flower appliques, and it's also so flattering.

3. Ulyana Sergeenko - Fashion Designer, Style Icon, Gorgeous Beauty, Photographer.

What I love about her is that she always looks like she's in costume. She has a wardrobe for the dramatic play of life.

 A lot of throwback silhouettes, much emphasizing the waist. She also often pays homage to her russian roots with head coverings and interesting prints.

 ALSO, She's a member of the pixie club. *muah*

So who influences you? What aspects of fashion would you like to try? What would you like to be?
I'd love to know.

Christmas celebrations

Holidays always come and go. Christmas is my favorite holiday of all, in case someone still didn't know! ;) We spent Christmas together with my family, and I also had a Canadian friend visiting us for Christmas. We had such a great time and she really fell in love with Finland, our Christmas traditions, the food and of course my family. Hope to see you here soon again A! I hope you all enjoyed the holidays!

Pyhät aina tulevat ja menevät nopeasti. Joulu on lempijuhlani, jos sitä ei joku jostain syystä vielä tiennyt! ;) Vietimme joulun perheen kesken, ja minulla oli myös kanadalainen ystävä vierailulla jouluna. Meillä oli todella hauskaa ja hän todella rakastui Suomeen, jouluperinteisiimme, ruokaan ja tietysti perheeseeni. Toivotaan että palaat vierailulle pian A! Toivottavasti te nautitte joulusta!

Salmon, my favorite for Christmas 

Our Christmas dinner table included traditional foods like different casseroles, rosolli and ham. We also tend to eat a lot of salmon at Christmas and salmon roe. My sister also made a special cake for dessert. Any special traditions you have with your family?

Joulupöydässämme oli perinteisiä ruokia kuten laatikoita, rosollia ja kinkkua. Syömme myös paljon lohta ja lohen mätiä jouluna. Siskoni teki myös erikoisen valkosuklaa-glögi kakun jälkiruuaksi. Onko teillä perheen kanssa mitään erityisiä perinteitä?

White chocolate-glögg cake my sister made 

These are special china that my grandfather brought years ago from the United States. They are special especially now that he is gone and my mum handles them very carefully. We only use them for special occasions like Christmas. 

Nämä posliinilautaset isoisäni on tuonut monta vuotta sitten Yhdysvalloista. Ne ovat erittäin tärkeät erityisesti nyt kun isoisää ei enää ole. Äitini pitää niistä hyvää huolta. Käytämme niitä ainoastaan erikoistilaisuuksissa, kuten jouluna. 

I love our Christmas tree 

Our Christmas traditions also include a visit to the cemetery to remember our loved ones who are no longer here. The whole place is like a big sea of light and it is incredibly beautiful. The idea of a dark cemetery creeps most people out but this is a beautiful sight. 

Jouluperinteisiimme kuuluu myös haudoilla käynti. On tärkeää muistaa rakkaita jotka eivät enää ole keskuudessamme. Se on aivan kuin valomeri ja uskomattoman kaunis. Ajatus pimeästä hautausmaasta saattaa karmia monia, mutta tämä todellakin on kaunis näky.