What I’m Wearing
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I know you don't see me in glasses all that often, but I've actually had optical assistance since I was about 12 years old. I love wearing my specs, but don't shoot looks nearly enough with them on. After trying to insert dailies with grubby fingers cooped up in a tent at festivals , I've toyed more than once with getting laser surgery done, but I just don't feel ready to... ...READ MORE
I have been umming and aahing for sometime now about whether or not to hop on the trainer trend bandwagon. I love the look, but had been struggling to find a pair that didn't make my tiny feet look like little stumps at the end of my legs. Menswear has been rocking the style for a while now, but I've only just begun to spot womenswear models to rival them.... ...READ MORE
I had a bit of a fashion fail prior to London Collections Men this season. I was supposed to go back to Stockholm after Christmas and grab all of my clothing for the fashion shows, but due to unforeseen circumstances (aka a lack of organisation on my part) I ended up staying in London and having to make do with my suitcase that I had packed for a sedate festive... ...READ MORE
Hello there, and Happy New Year! Apologies for going AWOL for a bit there, it has been a suitably hectic festive period and I've only just re-logged onto my laptop in preparation for LCM next week - hooray! For my first post of 2014, I bring you a top to toe (well not quite toe) menswear outfit shot on a rather blustery and wet day in Surrey. If you... ...READ MORE
Today is the final day of my sneak preview of the MTWTFSS/HE Weekday collection due to arrive in store in January 2014. There are some key themes that have been excluded from my shoot, namely the pieces created in tartan and a rather fetching interpretation of the bomber jacket-come-coat - unfortunately they weren't available to photograph. Today's look features my favourite piece from the collection, a white denim, boxy shaped... ...READ MORE
So yesterday I introduced you to the first look from the MTWTFSS/HE SS14 collection where I featured a white leather jacket and a floor-length dress come thawb. Some friends of mine looked at my pictures and immediately declared the outfit womenswear not unisex - but is it? Why is a dress anymore womenswear than menswear? Did you feel it was a gender neutral outfit? What do you associate with genderless fashion?... ...READ MORE
If you live in Scandinavia, you've probably heard of progressive high street favourite Weekday before, but if you're from outside of the Nordics you may not be familiar with the part brand, part retail concept. Weekday was the original stocker of Cheap Monday, and continues to house some of Sweden's most eclectic brands, including hipster favourite BACK and Rodebjer. Perhaps Weekday's most boundary pushing brands however, are their own -... ...READ MORE
I have an teeny tiny Ziggy Stardust living inside me. A proper ginger mulleted, eye-patch wearing David Bowie just waiting to be unleashed at any given occasion. Unfortunately fashioning a lightning bolt across ones face is not appropriate for most occasions, but a touch of the 80's usually is. Not so long ago I did a post about Original Penguin's feather capsule collection, and have since been the proud recipient... ...READ MORE
I have another ultra-hip Swedish brand to introduce you to. I've been a bit light on my Scandinavian showcasing of late, but I return with a big bang of a brand. With the snow being a tad slow, and instead having to make-do with a slushy, wet alternative, a waterproof outer layer is a must. So, let me introduce you to raincoat brand Stutterheim. Stutterheim aren't the only Scandinavian raincoat... ...READ MORE
Brooklyn We Go Hard (BWGH) is one of my favourite menswear brands to come out of Paris of late. More than solely a fashion label, the duo behind the brand have christened themselves an 'art collective' who cater for a 'passionate and open-minded generation'. Before you scoff the collective title, it's worth checking out the works of their young crew of photographers, or getting your hands on a copy of... ...READ MORE
When dapper-dressing, it's all about the details. A man (or a woman) can rock the most beautifully tailored two-piece suit, but it's the finishing touches that elevates ones status from smart-dressed to sartorially-blessed. If you're a bit of a dandy anyway, and own stylish socks in abundance, pocket-squares galore, the finest silk bow-ties on the market and a slip case that's still mooing, the leather is such high-quality - what... ...READ MORE
Earthy tones and mismatched checks make up today's wintery look. I've embraced this seasons autumnal palette and put together an outfit for weekend wear with a sartorial spin. This time of the year, it's all about clever layering that has you looking sleek and put together, rather than bulky and uncomfortable. As someone that seriously feels the cold - my Brazilian blood was not made for these Scandinavian climes - I'm... ...READ MORE
My two favourite outerwear shapes and styles this season has to be the "Tomboy" and the "Oversized" womenswear trends. Whether you have chosen to cocoon yourself in AW's relaxed parkas in grungy shades of green, or decided that big is beautiful and gone for a loose fitted coat - girls who love guys threads will most certainly be looking to these two trends to keep them toasty this winter. However,... ...READ MORE
Christmas party frock season is upon us. Girls everywhere are grabbing their smallest and sparkliest little numbers for evenings of bubbles and dancing - so what's a girl in menswear to do, hey? Throw in the well-tailored towel and grab an LBD? Or challenge the status quo and find an androgynous evening wear alternative? I say the latter. This party season it's all about the women's tuxedo aka Le Smoking.... ...READ MORE
The bowtie was once the nerdiest of neckwear pieces, but as was the case with the cardigan, its now abandoned its geek chic shackles and become a sleek staple for the preppy man about town, and consequently the girl who loves menswear. Forget black tie occasion wear, this nifty little neck piece can be worn dressed down in a neutral, block colour with jeans and a bomber jacket, or dressed up... ...READ MORE
Scandinavian design has really been put on the map of late, and I would be silly not to try to showcase the fantastic fashion on offer in this part of the world whilst I am living here. We've all heard of ACNE Studios and H&M, but the Nordics are literally overflowing with additional design talent that is less well known but of equal note. In addition to featuring my favourite... ...READ MORE
Sorry for being off the radar for the last week, I was catching the final bit of sunshine in Lisbon before Stockholm welcomes in winter, which incidentally it appears to have done in my absence. To commemorate my return to the northern part of Europe I've decided to do today's outfit post on one my recently discovered Scandi-brands, WHYRED. WHYRED declares that they are all about 'art, music and tailoring'... ...READ MORE
A little while ago my boyfriend decided it was time to purchase a pair of skinny black jeans, he'd grown a beard, slicked back his hair and got a leather jacket, so really all he needed was to slink himself into some over tight denim and his rocker-come-Scandinavian persona would be complete. We spent ages trawling through stores looking for the perfect pair which we eventually discovered at The Kooples... ...READ MORE
When I tell Swedes I've moved over to Stockholm for six months, they look at me with a smirk and say "for the winter? Are you crazy? Why?" - they don't mince their words our Nordic neighbours. There is no Indian summer occurring over here, we are skirting around the zeros and I'm having to ditch my favourite summer staples in favour of more wintery gear. I have learnt a... ...READ MORE
It's no secret that I wear a lot of menswear from GANT Rugger - how many times have you seen me bust out that slipcase (whoops its here again) and wear ties and socks from the brand? Available in XS, it's a menswear label that fits me well, and I love the preppy, east coast vibe that the guys at Rugger channel. It turns out I'm not the only girl... ...READ MORE
So it's the last day of London Fashion Week, and I'm a little bit bleary eyed after a rather crazy night spent at The Box at the ID Magazine "New York, New York" after party. Yesterday was incredibly busy, but it was well worth it for the beautiful variety of shows I attended and the people I met. I have to admit, I'm a bit sad that I'm not headed... ...READ MORE
The heavens opened yesterday and it rained and rained, and then rained some more. To be honest standing around as it pours isn't all that fun and if people aren't attending shows they aren't hanging around, so the style spotting yesterday wasn't all that great. Today I'm wearing these gorgeous patterned trousers by Japanese brand Edwin with an oversized TM Lewin men's dress shirt. My statement necklace is from Revival, a brand... ...READ MORE
It's Sunday, day of rest - I think not! The rain seems to have ceased for the day and the sun has got his most fashionable hat on, so I'm off to North London to kickstart my day with Sophia Webster's shoe presentation. Today I'm wearing my Topman rabbit print short sleeved shirt - a menswear favourite. I've got my TM Lewin dark red silk woven skinny tie on framed... ...READ MORE
Yesterday was absolutely amazing. Despite the incessant drizzle (at times a downpour) and my lack of anything waterproof, I had a great time strolling around Somerset House, bumping into faces of old and being acquainted with some of my blogging, photography and journalism idols. It was a full on day of shows, behind the scenes reporting, meetings, presentations and a mean afterparty where the Noisettes performed to an intimate crowd (including... ...READ MORE
I can barely contain my excitement, London Fashion Week has arrived! It is Day 1 and I'm heading up to Somerset House, to kick start my day with the catwalk show by Bora Aksu, who told the British Fashion Council that “The Bora Aksu girl is the one who grew up as a tomboy” - sounds pretty ideal, right? I'm then off to Waldorf Hilton for the Kilian Kerner presentation, then... ...READ MORE
As the A/W collections replace the summer styles, it is clear that the androgynous look is set to be big for this season. Much to my delight, fabrics and fine tailoring traditionally reserved for men has crept into the women's aisles, and this masculine elegance has extended to jewellery too. It all started with the oversized boyfriend watch a few years ago (how many of you own one from the Michael... ...READ MORE
The days here are gloriously sunny with blue skies but it's pretty chilly in the evenings so I'm grabbing a coat today - last night I was frozen by the time I got in! You've seen this ZARA number before, and I'm wearing it with my ASOS menswear ankle-grazers, an Urban Outfitters top, and my satchel to shove my laptop in as I've got some time between shows today when... ...READ MORE
A big day ahead today with seven shows lined up and a launch party this evening for a shoe and fashion label. This is just a super quick outfit post as I best be on my way - the Scandinavians are known for their punctuality, a trait that does not come naturally to this Mediterranean! I'm going to try out the city bikes today and cycle to the shows, how... ...READ MORE
When most people think about Sweden they alternate between visions of ABBA, IKEA, meatballs and leggy-six-foot-something blondes. But when I think of Sweden I think of sleek lines, loose fabrics, layers of muted tones and forward thinking functional fashion - albeit worn by leggy-six-foot-something blondes. Of late, it seems the capital of Scandinavia can do no wrong, exporting the likes of ACNE, H&M, Nudie jeans and COS to the wider public.... ...READ MORE
It probably doesn't come as a surprise that I have included a more tailored menswear inspired look to the style challenge portfolio - I just couldn't resist, I am after all called Girl in Menswear. To create this look, I rolled up my Levi's 501's and held them up with my vintage leather belt in chestnut, I would have preferred a gold buckle but I couldn't locate mine, so silver had... ...READ MORE
This summer the double denim trend was championed by many a menswear label. Not for the faint hearted, it's a look that can have you looking more akin to Justin Timberlake & Britney Spears in those outfits, then a slinky Marlboro inspired cow-girl. However, when done right, it's a look that can appear effortless whilst still catching a few fashionable eyes. I'm pairing my Levi's 501s with my short-sleeved River Island... ...READ MORE
Oh, I swoon for Autumn colours. There's nothing like summer weather, but I can't resist the winter prints and heavy-weight fabrics of the cooler months. Despite the current toasty temperatures, this is a look I can't wait to wear when Fall descends. I've got my newly discovered Swedish menswear label 'WESC' fern-print shirt peeping out from underneath my GANT Rugger jumper in claret. Next season is all about the dark... ...READ MORE
As you know (because I've bored you all with it) my summer has consisted of me attending a few festivals and gigs. The female camp at music based events seems to always divide into two defined groups: Tribe 1 – floaty dress, flowers in hair, ethereal looking smiles. Tribe 2 – bowler hat, denim shorts and a mean two-step. This is a look for the latter tribe. The base of the outfit... ...READ MORE
Last week the lovely folks over at ASOS Fashion Finder invited me to take part in a challenge styling a piece from the Urban Outfitters Urban Renewal range - awesome. The Urban Renewal collection is the brand's vintage line, which is curated by a team of savvy buyers from thrift stores and flea markets, and then reworked to sell in store. As a consequence, every piece in the collection is unique, so... ...READ MORE
For my final item of ASOS menswear I have opted for an evening look. More, cocktails on a roof terrace in London then a full on black tie ensemble (that's to come!), I wanted a look that was impactful and womanly for le soir, but of course still featured menswear. Once again my key menswear piece is for the lower half of your body and is a lovely pair of... ...READ MORE
Prints are in - well you knew that already. In the women's wear aisles there has been no shortage of floral, Aztec and animal print, but what the ladies lines lack in my humble opinion, are the tongue and cheek, more adventurous patterns that are found in the menswear sections. Take these ASOS skinny fit shorts for example, embroided with storks they are a witty nod to the pattern trend whilst... ...READ MORE
As you know I'm a little on the small size to be wearing men's clothing, but I've discovered (and continue to discover) menswear brands with awesome items available in a slim fit 'S' or 'XS' sizing. One of the champions of smaller sizing at affordable price tags is ASOS. Girls will be familiar with trawling the site in the ladies section, but perhaps never ventured into the rest of the... ...READ MORE
There are three main reasons you may have heard of menswear designer Michael Bastian: 1) He's been voted one of Out Magazine's 25 sexiest silver foxes (grrr) 2) He won the CFDA Menswear Designer of the Year Award in 2011 and was nominated the three years preceding his crowning - this year he was nominated again. 3) Over the last few years he's created standout collections with the likes of UNIQLO, GANT... ...READ MORE
From Wednesday this week, over 100,000 people will be descending upon Worthy Farm in Somerset for Glastonbury, and I am one of them (cue fist pumping, bouncing up and down, and whooping by me). Weather reports suggest the rain will keep at bay, and although it may not be toasty, it should be dry (more fist pumping). Regardless, I will be packing for every season, but my upper-body Glastonbury staples... ...READ MORE
Spring has sprung, or is at least in the process of springing, and as a consequence rails are filled with bright colours and bold prints for Easter and on. For my third and final chino challenge look, I have opted for Topshop's floral jacquard t-shirt, which has a gorgeous structured form and is patterned in brights pinks, reds, greens, yellows and most importantly a matching powder blue to my Rugger... ...READ MORE