Nike till I die... wait what?!

Im a nike lover. There is no way denying it. This couldve been seen this week when I was about to buy some 5.0 free runs with my last pennies.. They were on sale, and 20% extra off so really it was a bargain. But my consciousness thought otherwise, better save now. Also there are so many christmas presents needed to buy so I really shouldnt be treating myself.

Anyway, as I said, I am a nike lover, and although the occasional adidas finds its way to my closet, it isnt often... However I must say this. I think I prefer Nike for sport clothing, but for leisure wear, the winner might be good old Adidas.

Take this for example... Just casually strolling through urban outfitters and BOOM. I spot it, this sweater. I must have it.

And as seen on adidas.

AWxH&M

The now 'already gone' and famous Alexander Wang collection in collaboration with H&M. Yes I got my fair piece from it. Although I was about to give up with the web page I just had that MUST HAVE feeling. I think it might have been the hype... Well here is the damage, sports bra. Fitting as I use them anyway on a daily basis, but this one gives a nice little edge to it. The designer edge.

tartan. need I say more?

A finnish post for a change? 

Mitä bloggaamiseen ja kirjottamiseen tulee... en ole kamalan hyvä kummassakaan. Vaikka kirjoittaminen on kivaa, ja pidän siitä aikas paljon, en usko että mun ajatukset ikinä kuulosta samalta paperilla kun mun päässä. Jotenki se ajatusten transferraus (sori mun suomi ei ole sieltä parhaimmasta päästä) ei vaan onnistu. Olis ihanaa jos joku vaan osais suoraan kirjottaa kaikki mun ajatukset paperille suoraan, vähän ku joku personal sihteeri. No eiköhän tämä tästä kuiteski. 

Olis ihanaa jos olisin joskus aikoinaan alottanu bloggaamisen ja vaan pysyny siinä hommassa. Koska on kyllä ollu paljon kertomista, ja tapahtumia jota jos nyt miettii, niin toivoo et ne olis jossain kirjotettuna ja kuvat todistuksena. Kyllä sitä ollaan monta ihanaa päiväkirjaa kirjotettu siitä 8 vuotiaasta asti jota nyt on ihana lukea ja nauraa, mutta eihän sitä kaikkea sinnekkään laittanu... 

Yritetän nyt siis oikein skarpata! Oikeesti. No promises silti koska ei sitä kannata luvata asioita jota ei varmasti ja välttämästi voi pitää. 

No mitä tähän postaukseen nyt tulee niin ei nyt mitään ihmeellistä paitsi että toi kaulahuivi/shawli/ neule? on IHANA. Päätin ostaa uuden huivin ku niitä nyt aina tarvii ja talvi on täällä, ja satuin hukkaamaan (tai vaan laittaa hyvään talteen...) mun yhen ihanan ite tekemän kaulahuivin. No tämäpä löytyi sit vintage kaupasta täältä Glasgowsta ja oon kyllä tyytyväinen. Ihanan lämmin ja JUST hyvän kokonen, ja kuka nyt ei tykkää pikkasen Tartan kankaasta, varsinkin Skoteissa. (huom vielä toi YES tarra tossa kivi seinässä Referendumin jäljiltä...)

hat- h&m

scarf- vintag

belt- vintage

stairway to heaven

Ihanaa alkuviikkoa kaikille!

Wonderfull start of the week to everyone!

My week did not start of so well. Expectations were high with me packing up my laptop and gym gear with me to uni on this morning... The plan: go to lecture, go to library and work, go to the gym. The reality: Go to lecture (check) go to the library (for an hour.... yeah check) and no gym. Im not one to skip gym but today was just one of those days... 

I couldnt really figure it out though, was feeling down and just wanted to go home and do nothing for the rest of the day... Well lets just hope the rest of the week goes smooth and cheerful, which I think it will since im going to FINLAND! just a small break for a few days. Cant wait. 

scarf- old

jacket- Bik Bok

 hat and jeans- h&m

 top- topshop

 cardigan- gina tricot

rings- topshop

shoes- nike

A little rain and hurricanes

Glasgow has grown on me... It really has. Despite the rain, and overall weather, there isn't much I can complain about. Okay there are a few things... the flats, how they are build for example... high ceilings, no double windows, high cost of gas heating... yeah there are some problems. But every place has its ups and downs, and Ive learnt to live with the downs, and enjoy the ups. Glasgow has many ups...

- student friendly prices (oh the discounts)

- friendly people

- the accent

- the variety of styles and people

- internationalism

- many universities

... and the list goes on, but to conclude... I like it here. 

These pictures were taken in horrendous weather conditions (wind and rain), this wind seemed like it was blowing on at about 10000000000000 miles /sec. Can probably tell with the hair, but I tries to keep positive even when taking off the jacket... Quite a casual look here, thats what sundays are for. 

photo credits to kristiina K. 

jeans- h&m

shoes- nokia

cardigan (grey)- weekday

cardigan (black)- sand

shirt- zara

jacket- wood wood 

scarf- diy

Shoes on my mind...

Lets start things off with saying I love shoes... That is quite a common phrase amongst women though so its nothing new really. In my case however it might be quite surprising with the range of shoes that Ive got. This is just the collection I have here with me in Scotland... (almost all... a few pairs are not photographed here)

Its a Nike world out there...

Oh how I adore nike. Their shoes, their clothes, their bags, their everything. Its definitely a good thing that sports shoes came into fashion and looks like they are here to stay, at least for now. Even if they weren't IN, I'd still wear them. Too comfortable. My collection also includes some football boots and basketball trainers.

Cold, cold, cold...

For those sad, rainy/snowy, cold, miserable, grey days. Ah these 2 are my favorite. Timberlands, so good for every season, just top them off with some woolly socks for winter and thin socks for spring, anything goes. My other new favorites, although haven't had a chance to wear them in Scotland, yet. Nokian Kuura boots (find them here) also available in black, perfect for the city as they are not your common wellies. 

Dress me up 

Some black basics. Heels. These 3 pairs have made it with me to Scotland, simple yet effective when trying to dress up a little bit more fancy.

From left to right, Primark, Bianco, ZARA

Shhhh its just a pair of shoes

Sneakerssss. Favorite brands include Converse and Vans. Everyone should own at least the white original converse, honestly. In my case I own 2 pairs in white, one is leather. Vans is another one, they do plenty of printed sneakers which I love, my prints are polka dots, and then just plain ones. I dress a lot in black, but a lot of my shoes are colorful... or white.

An old favorite.

Last but not least. Ballerinas, aka flats, aka summer shoes. Cannot really wear these in Glasgow as the weather changes in a day about 5 times. However sometimes nice to wear out, or risk it and make a whole day out with them without wetting your feet. I used to wear flats alllll the time, and well my style has changed in many ways to say the least, so these shoes are worn on only some occasions... Oddly enough these 3 pairs all come from ZARA, which I do find good for ballerinas. Fair price and quality.

No wasted mondays

Having one class (lecture) on a monday leaves plenty of time to do other things... Uni work of course... or some sewing. Today I took some time off university assignments and decided to work on a project of my own. A lace 2 piece. The color is a nice champagne cream, perfect for a summer party, or any party. Heres the outcome.

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Some summer wardrobe updates. 

The sun is shining and september feels like summer, only the crispy air reminds us that it is autumn. In just a week and a half I am packing up my bags again and heading back to Scotland to continue my studies. 3rd year calling.

  

 Shirt- H&M, Cardigan- Weekday, Trousers- ZARA, Shoes- YMC, Bag- Herschel, Sunglasses- Ray Bans, Watch- Michael Kors 

Photo credits to - Kristiina K.

The classics that keep coming back

How's the reader base? Totally gone...? probably... I know that its been a while, and summer is almost over, but I cant help but just enjoy summer and not worry too much, who doesnt? Although mine has been really all about working and earning, there has been a lot going on which will require sometime to update it all.

I have been up to quite a lot, so many new things bought and so many plans. But before the text gets too long and I start to just write, I will just do a short update about some new shorts of mine.

I went around helsinki's second hand stores/ flee markets and was determined to find some old vintage Levi's to make myself some shorts. Well it was a success!! I found 2 perfect fit Levi's and 1 pair of Diesel's that cost 12€ all together and have made my summer! The shorts have been worn almost everyday and are truly the classics that can be worn over and over again.

So here we go, the transformation from jeans to shorts.

Before...

And After....

 Is it just me or is Denim just so comfortable right now? Bought these YMC shoes on 30% sale!

  

make your own

Make your own training tops from old shirts that dont quite fit anymore. I got this shirt from my boyfriend as he was going to throw it away, and although its a nice fit, i like my training tops to be breathable and not so long. So I just cut off the sleeves, made it a little shorter and voila! There is a new training top. You can also make the neck bigger by cutting some bits off if its a little tight. 

 before

 after

ready to go

dream team

 I havent been too keen on the Nike Airmax. However... I have had a change of heart after I saw these Nike Air Max Thea PRM Trainers. On my radar at the moment and I will probably make a purchase once the first pay check hits the bank. Do research before buying as different web sites or stores can vary in prices IMMENSELY. An example with these shoes... First I saw them in Stadium (a finnish sports store), price = 149 euros. Beamhill, a store in helsinki, price = 145 euros. ASOS, price = 104 euros. Yeah... huge difference, and you can guess where I will be buying from. (free delivery worldwide as well).

They are not too white, but more of a shade of whites as well as some grey, and the heel has a hint of blue in them (if you look close enough). Comfortable for sure and they can be worn with so many things. Yes to all. 

pictures from here

summer caps

Come summer I have been thinking about investing in a new summer hat, or actually a cap. Been browsing and here is just a few that Ive been thinking. I want something colorful. Or do I? 

 HUF

 OBEY

Norse Projects

Nike

Seafolly