A day in the life of Elin Kling
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June 1, 2012
GIRLS
One of my big weaknesses is for TV shows. I watch a lot of them. I recently made a discovery of something absolutely brilliant. It’s a relatively new HBO show called Girls. It is centered around four twenty-something girls living their lives in New York. They are in this in-between time of their lives, having finished college but not having found themselves just yet.
It will make you think of Sex and the City because of all the sex and women issues but these girls are younger, therefore way more disoriented and they are very real. I know people who are like them and I can see myself in every one of the four characters.
There’s Hannah, the quirky, insecure and very intelligent aspiring writer (the actress playing Hannah, Lena Dunham, is actually the creator of the show). Marni, a beautiful, egocentric girl who doesn’t like to lose control. Jessa, the british hipster with no inhibitions and absolutely clueless about her future – I guess she’d like to do something artistic. Shoshanna knows all about Sex and the City, but still hasn’t had sex. She describes herself like this: “a carrie at heart, but sometimes Samantha comes out and at school I try to put on my Miranda hat”.
Intelligent, realistic comedy. A must! Watch here.
May 31, 2012
from lilac to lagoon
I admire Ivania Carpio from Love Aesthetics a lot for her personal style and well, I just had to share her amazing new hair color (“Lagoon Blue”).
Since she usually sticks to a color scheme of white, black and grey when it comes to her clothes, she can be experimental and colorful with her hair.
What do you guys think about pastel colored hair? Would you dye your hair? Or better leave it to Charlotte and Ivania..
May 31, 2012
fall sneak peek: H&M
I’m amazed with how much H&M has grown in quality the last few years and the upcoming fall collection is no disappointment. I’m glad we’ll see more peplums, leather, crystals and great patterns and structures. Very exciting jackets and accessories..
May 30, 2012
summer picks
Since summer finally arrived I can’t stop thinking about my upcoming trip to Portugal (okay, it’s only in two months but I can not wait!). I’ve made a list of my summer necessities..
Something white. A white, slightly sheer blouse does everything. I always try to travel with hand luggage only so choosing versatile pieces is key.
Something short. Needless to say anything. It’s a necessity.
Something bold. I tend to under-accessorize during summer, but one statement piece really makes a difference. Found this amazing plexi cuff here.
Something waterproof. Again – versatility. Plus a sense of humor and nostalgia. Get them here.
Something tropical. And revealing. Via Miss Selfridge.
Something cool. And protective. These are perfection in my opinion. Via Gargyle.
May 29, 2012
today’s nails
I have purchased yet another nail polish: It’s called flamingo and I got it at H&M. I still can’t get enough of glitter.
May 26, 2012
#9 – The Leather Jacket
What a fabulous biker jacket I now own. The cute detail in the back and the quilted parts really make it stand out and the leather is so soft. Unfortunately, I can’t really wear it with it being 30°C outside, but the time will come.
I’m wearing: Sunglasses from Urban Outfitters, jacket courtesy of I Don’t Like Mondays and Fashiolista (thanks again!), dress from Weekday, H&M sandals and Monki Clutch.
Photos by Hendrik Jung
May 25, 2012
new in
It’s finally here! The jacket I won from I Don’t Like Mondays a few weeks ago finally arrived.. at the customs office. I went there this morning and had to learn that there really is no such thing as a free lunch. Apparently, even a prize has its price. Still. I got an amazing leather jacket for 17,5% of its actual price, so I can’t really complaint. I’ll post a photo of me in it as soon as I can.
Another recent addition to my closet is this wonderful clutch from Muji. Technically, it’s a pencil case, but where is the fun in that? I’m in need of a new wallet, mine is slowly falling apart. Inside the purse: Glasses from ASOS, L’Oréal 4D Mascara, Vaseline, wallet from the flea market.
May 22, 2012
Therapy
This is the new Prada short film by Roman Polanski starring Helena Bonham Carter and Ben Kingsley. The two brilliant actors take the roles of a psychoanalyst and his rich, very chic patient (of course dressed in Prada). Absolutely worth watching!
May 21, 2012
Yes to Camo!
I guess it’s only natural in the cycle of fashion that this pattern is coming back. After years of designers being influenced by everything military, camouflage is creeping back into the pages of style blogs and onto the streets, promoted by Carine Roitfeld and Columbine Smille among others. I’ve never really disliked this pattern. I owned camouflage pants when I was 12 and adored them.
It’s one of those patterns people swear they’ll never wear – which they probably will at some point. I feel that way about leopard print by the way, I’ve never owned anything leo. But never say never.
Also, for more than 2 years we’ve been seeing denim jackets everywhere and I need an alternative summer jacket.
I say: Yes to camouflage!
Images via Columbine and Helen Glory
