I am back in London after spending a few restful September weeks in my hometown of Stockholm. This is always my favourite time to go and also when I think the city looks its most beautiful. There is a new freshness to the air coming in from the sea, and the colour of the leaves have just started turning but it doesn't feel like full on autumn yet - you can still pick a bright bouquet of flowers at Rosedahls Trädgård. It is when people still take their Fika (coffee and cinnamon bun for me) outside bundled up in knitted scarves and jumpers, see friends for the seasons last few glasses of rosé or even take a morning swim in the lake before work. This is the time of year to walk everywhere and really enjoy what the city has to offer.
Read MoreThe season of mist and mellow fruitfulness is finally upon us; also known as the season of crisp air, tea and hot crumpets and of course, knitted jumpers and vintage blazers. Time to cosy up on the sofa and have a look at some things that have caught my eye recently…
Read MoreThis week I am inspired by Kate Moss off duty in the 90s, a summer nibbles still life, glossy green Prada Mary Janes, a Picasso and Jean Cocteau print, Isabel Marant cowboy boots in pink suede, Lovö armchairs by Axel Einar Hjort, Prada AW23 on the catwalk , a dog illustration by Luke Edward Hall, a brown suede Hermes clutch, white silk ruffle dresses with boots and a vintage Saks logo.
Read MoreThis week I am inspired by pleated a Molly Goddard dress from the AW18 collection, the OASE Magazine cover from 1991, an Italian brass mirror, a Picasso poster from 1957, the Kinetics lounge chairs from the 1970s, Amanda Goodge for WSJ Magazine 2017, a Gilbert Poillerat 1940s Metal Armchair, a Venetian wedding, a duck egg blue blazer over white jeans and a vintage Balenciaga evening coat.
Read MoreThis week I am inspired by bright yellow Mimosa, Old Céline campaigns, baby blue cardis from Deima Knitwear, pearls in a pod, the crochet designs of Fendi SS21, the simple aesthetic of Lié Studio and crimson red Prada peonies.
Read MoreThis week I am inspired by some of the classic style icons; Brigitte Bardot wearing a mini skirt, Jackie O in a silk gingham flowy dress, Gwyneth’s Kelly bag, Julia Roberts’ velvet blazer with razor collar, Carolyn Besette Kennedy’s faded denim and 90’s sunglasses, Elle’s red Adidas Galzelle sneakers, SJP’s tuxedo blazer and of course the inimitable style of Franca Sozzani…
Read MoreThis week I am inspired by new beginnings and the promise of spring, Parrot tulips in a ceramic vase, white silk on tanned skin, a spread of fresh oysters in Martha’s Vineyard, washed hair tied in a velvet ribbon, vintage Vivienne Westwood on the catwalk, party Kate Moss and the end of (dry) January, the dream of a vegetable patch, a bespoke cloud coffee table and a mint silk chiffon dress blowing in a breeze…
Read MoreThis week I am inspired by everything winter and snow 🖤 Brigitte Bardot on the slopes, Zermatt in the 50s and some great vintage ski outfits.
Read MoreThis week I am inspired by: Romanian floral headpieces, Faye Wei Wei, Blanca Miro’s all white outfit, revival style jewellery and silk print patterns 🖤
Read MoreThis week I am inspired by: The vintage copper jelly moulds in the kitchen of Skye McAlpine, the Zazi Vintage collaboration with Moroccan rug maker Limala, a snapshot of the studio of Luke Edward Hall, Aimee Lou Wood for the Vampires Wife, and a vintage photo of Martha Stewart preparing for Thanksgiving. 🖤
Read MoreSunday was spent outside in the Stockholm autumn sunshine, walking in the royal park that is the island of Djurgården. We stopped for a coffee and cardamom bun (the most important Swedish tradition ‘fika’) in an apple orchard at Rosendals Trädgård, a cafe and bakery which also has a plant shop.
Read MoreThis week I am inspired by: Oda Eide’s swan on film, David Hockney at his studio in 1969, collar perfection at Horror Vacui, the amazing whippet collage by The Full Montage and Margaux Hemingway’s wedding dress. ❤️
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