Denim is not Dead : Stockholm

This week I travelled to Stockholm, Sweden and  I was caught completely unawares of how magnificent this city is.

I started by walking around the old town and became short of breath at the beauty of the small streets, colourful churches and the royal palace. As I continued I became increasingly aware of the change in atmosphere around me. I had walked from the clean cut, more commercial Island of Stockholm into the hipster style island of Sodermalm. It was then I discovered the meaning of cool, found the best coffee, bookshops, vintage stores and the rest. 

Of course Sweden is world famous for Acne,Cheap monday and Nudie but I wanted to take a more under-ground tour of the fashion capital so I had some friends of friends take me on adventures around the undiscovered areas. But of course, like any tourist, I ended up at the Acne Studio and bought my first set of pistols.

So denim is not dead & Stockholm certainly isn't either.

Here are some snaps of the trip::

My Favourite Cafe :: Espressino

The Local's Guide

Voted, by me, as Stockholms most conceptual store :: 5th Avenue Shoe Repair

Candles at Dinner

Elsa's Place

The lovebirds love blogging too :: Morganfreedude.com

I attended this new denim launch for Aussie brand  Neuwdenim.com . Stuff so hot you would want to wear it out then sleep in it afterwards.

Bookstore in Sofo

Little bugs bunny

Left to right:

Brooklyn Flea Markets, New York

Red stone & silver - Angle vintage Market, London

Silver Band - Marrakech

Gold band - Vintage market, Rome

Turquoise & salmon rings both from Topshop, London

Bracelet - Topshop, London

Xxx

A little bit : Eye fantasy

Our generation can't seem to stop feeding ourselves with information & inspiration from the internet.
Here's some eye candy, it's what I stare at when there's no wifi around.

History heist

Screw the cheesy family holidays to Tenerife or Palma. My parents love history & to see the nitty gritty of any country. So we are roadtripping from Palermo to Rome & absolutely killing it. I am blessed.

I've been looking for a decent market that sells anything vintage that can actually be worn, but instead finding historical treasures that are best looked at and not touched. Boohoo.

But THERE IS HOPE.
Just under Mount Vesuvius (near Pompeii) there is a little town called Portici where there is a second hand clothing market until 12 midday, everyday!!

So tomorrow I will ravage the market & see what treasures lay ahead. Ahoy, I will be haggling- this is Italy.

It's a pinch worthy moment- we are staying in a 17th century palace where the king of Naples used to visit for hunting trips and holidays.

So happy Christmas & I hope we can all enjoy some past in the present.

Xxx

Williamsburg Flea Markets

Sunday's best shopping in NYC is the incredible Willliamsburg Flea Markets. Sifting through the unique tables of vintage magazines, sequine blazers, taxidermy, furniture & equisite jewellry against the Manhatten skyline is truly exhilerating.

Make sure you pop into EGG before you hit the markets - the best cafe to have brekky in Brooklyn, with simple decor & a knockout menu.

A H H H H H this is Ricky & I..

He has the BEST taste in fur & opens his little boutique every saturday & sunday just up from the markets

Beautiful Studded Bra - again from Ricky