My New Favorite Brand

I just got two new pairs of pants, with a very special label in the back: Made by Mor.

My mum has always been somewhat of a sewing-whizz and this summer she took her talents to a new high and have sewn pants, jump-suits, tops, dresses and the likes with an unstoppable enthusiasm.

When I saw her in one of her recent creations - a trés chic patterned loose-fitting jump-suit - I was sold and asked where she had got it. She told me, whit just a hint of pride, that she had made it her self and then I was immediately off to the nearest textile shop, found two kinds of fabric for her to have fun with.

Last week she presented me with the results: to amazingly well-fitting pairs of loose pants with just the right amount of slack. They are perfect both as casual wear and for a night out, mixed with high heels. I have literally not been out of them since I got them. 

And the best part? For sure, the surprise label in the back, which I am proud to show off to everyone: Made by Mor.

If you want to try making your own, most textile shops sell patterns, and you just fit it to your size.
The fabrics are not too expensive. I bought a super-thin black cotton kind and a slightly thicker shiny grey/black/white variation and paid less than 200 kr.
You only need to by the length of your legs + a buffer for seams. C'est ca! 

Jungle Fever

The past few weeks I have acquired quite a few new items, sweetening my ensemble été.

I already shared my wonderfully bright-coloured shorts from asos as well as the chic little number of snakeprint cross-body bag, also from asos.

However individually pretty, two newbies does not a summer closet fill, which is why I have made a few additions to the collection. It seems I must truly long for something exotic, since all items are colourful or somehow bear reference to faraway and tropical areas.

First in is this ideal summer sweatshirt. It is very light in the material and perfect for chilly summer mornings and evenings - especially because of the beach reference. It is from only. Get it here. 

The strappy sandals in pillar box red sued are equally perfect for dressing up a pair of jeans or a casual summer dress. Plus they make the legs look mile long and tanned. These are from New Look.

I found the most versatile day dress a few weeks ago in Vero Moda. It is knee length jersey and in a graphic jungle print. Buy it here. 

Moving on to sale in Zara, one of the absolute highlight of the year. Lately, I have become increasingly more fond of printed bottoms and have long been looking for a cool pair of pants to jazz up my legs. 

The thing about wearing printed bottoms is, that I feel less like a circus clown than when I have the print close to my face. Paired with a neutral top, the a wild print south of the navel can actually become a rather stylish affair.

The newfound love for colours, also resulted in a musthave, brocade-inspired skirt on the Zara sale, too.
It is highwaisted an slightly sculptured, enhancing the narrow waist beautifully. I fell very Marie Antoinette-ish when wearing it, though i figure she would never pair it with a printed tee as I did just the other day.

The amazing, yes almost exotic weather which have blessed (and cursed) Denmark the past few weeks, have also led to a few beach-inspired looks for my part. I am especially fond of this one: A H&M swim suit with Hawaii-flower and tiger print, paired with turquoise hotpants (Selected Femme, 2012) and RayBans. A tied, see-thorugh and sleeveless shirt, and consider me off to the beach!

Last note: Even my snacks have been inspired by my jungle-fever: Fresh red berries and salt-free popcorn with a drop of agave sirup, raw cocoa powder and vanilla seeds. Yummi-delight! 

Bag it!

I just made the best steal at asos.com - a cute little green and white snakeskin cross-body bag.

The green snakeskin and white flap actually goes surprisingly well with most summer outfits as well as giving them an unexpected twist. It is sure to be my favourite summer accessory!

I've already used it with my Balenciaga/Florabotanica-inspired psychedelic flower-print dress (brought last year in Paris), making the look casual and summerish with flat sandals (Sigerson Morrison), 60'ties inspired cat-eye sunnies (Erbs & Bjerke), bright orange nails (Depend no. 124) and my great-grandmothers ruby and brilliant ring. 

In fact, the snakeskin is a good mix with all prints, it seem. My new black-and-white-printed knee-lenght dress from Vero Moda (159,95 DKK - buy it here), got a bit more jazz with the naughty reptile print and a pink necklace (H&M). 

I also can wait to flash it with my neon shorts. 

Don't hesitate to bring out your wild fashion animal this summer! Get the bag here for 231,46 DKK

Neon shorts

I've always been the girl in black. Period. Occasionally, when feeling particularly daring and outrageous I've explored the colour palette of my (dominantly black) closet and slipped into the boldness of whites and greys. Daring, indeed.
However recently, I've become increasingly more fascinated with outspoken patterns and very bright colours such as animal prints, exotic flowers and orange. And what is more, I've even purchased some items of this fashion.

The latest addition to feed my hunger for colours is the cutest pair of high-waisted shorts from ASOS. They are in a kind of batik/paisley-inspired purple print with a neon-orange trim. One would have thought that a species with my natural translucently pale complexion would downright disappear in this vibrant dye. But lo and behold, I look more tanned than ever!

I can't wait to sport them around town with a basic white tee and some cute sneaks. And moreover, they are the perfect match for the Grace Coddington memoir I'm currently reading. (Read my blog post about Grace Coddington here)

The shorts are available on here and costs €33 (DKK 231)

"Grace" - A Memoir by Grace Coddington

This summer I have one week off, and I plan spending it in the sun reading GRACE - A Memoir by Vogue's own Grace Coddington. Hopefully, I wont get quite as orange as the cover (or Grace's hair for that matter) after spending hours tanning in the sun.

"For decades, Grace Coddington's personal touch has steered widely imaginative fashion spreads in Vogue magazine. Then came The September Issue, the behind-the-scenes documentary that turned the spotlight on a woman with a no-nonsense attitude and an unerring visual instinct. Overnight, the flame-haired Grace became a heroine for fashion insiders and the general public alike." 

Personally, I watched The September Issue completely in awe of and spellbound by Grace and can't wait to spend my summer inside her orange head.

I'll promise to post a review when I finish reading. Stay tuned!