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Pack a bag and go

My mind is in a travel mode at the moment. I want to get away for a bit, see something new, talk to people I don't know, taste something different. I usually love big city trips, but this time around, I want sun on my skin, a salty breeze, that sharp summer light that almost hurts your eyes. Last summer, me and Andrea had an excellent plan that worked out really well. We started off in Sweden, where we hung out with my brother, went to a small cottage in the archipelago outside of Stockholm for a couple of days, saw my parents and went to Malmö/Copenhagen to see my friends. People always seem to think that Swedish summer is crappy and cold, but it's more complicated than that.  It is unpredictable, and you never know when it's gonna come or leave. In other words, us Swedes really try to make the most of a sunny day. At the same time, and I totally understand that this is because I'm Swedish myself, but I absolutely love Swedish summer. There is something so bitter sweet and totally seductive about it. The nature is so beautiful and lush it's almost painful and it never gets really dark. 

After Sweden, we went to Italy. Our plan wasn't really set so when we took off, we didn't know exactly where we wanted to go. We ended up visiting Florence, Siena, Sam Gimignano, Pisa and the lovely island of Elba. It was truly an unforgettable trip - not only because of the fact that I got the worst sun burn of my entire life. The nature completely blew me away and I can't wait to go back to Tuscany - truly my no 1 favourite place in Italy. 

Please spring/summer, come now. I need this badly. 

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Licia Florio S/S 2012

I've blogged about Licia Florio before, and today, via the lovely blog Miss Moss, I found some pictures from the S/S 2012 collection. I'm in absolute awe, love it every bit as much as the previous collection. Such amazing pieces! Pin It

Aitken Jolly for b Magazine

Photo via Fashion gone rogue. 

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Lazzari

SWOON! Italian brand Lazzari really tickles my taste buds - this is absolutely gorgeous. Each and every piece from each and every collection would be more than welcome in my closet. Clearly vintage inspired, very feminine, lovely cuts. Double swoon! Found via Blackhair, all photos via Lazzari's web shop. 

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Savage beauty

When I was in London, my sister-in-law (who by the way might be one of London's most stylish ladies) showed me her copy of Savage beauty, the book on Alexander McQueen's work that was released last year. This book leaves me absolutely speechless. The photos are both beautiful and a bit frightening at the same time, just as McQueen's designs. If you get the chance, sit down with a cup of tea (don't spill) and have a look in it. Has the line between art and fashion ever been this fine?

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