HALDIN Fall/Winter 12/13

Ok! This is it! We just just got personal!
We are so proud to publish this post... I have been personally waiting to talk about this marvelous  scandinavian clothing label. But now that we've got such marvelous photos, we can deliver it to you!

HALDIN is a label run by a very talented couple living currently in the center of Helsinki!

The Finnish designer and her partner Jonas, from Sweden,  carefully care for all the creation and production of every single peace, making it all more special for it's uniqueness! The materials used don't fall behind it's looks, all fabrics are 100% natural fibers, like wool, silk and finest quality cotton!

I just love the way the mix and match such fine fabric and, otherwise quite traditional shapes, with ultra modern, contemporaneous prints and a sharp, strong, fearless color palette.They have also recently added smart accessories to their collection, like the bow ties, ties, belts and these great wooden pins who is the work of the designer's father, a skillful craftsman from central Finland.
The pins are carved and then hand-painted at the designer's atelier.


I truly hope you are all ready to drop a few coins and go make your wardrobe looks a lot more fun!

All the best to the wonderful couple behind Haldin!

Keep it warm and nice!

P.s.: All photos by Roosa Salminen. 

Fernando Korpi shoe collection

Our Friend Fernando Korpi has designed a footwear collection. We have post about this Helsinki based designer here in our WLP blog on august and he is definitely worth of checking if you missed the previous post.

Fernando Korpi’s first shoe collection is inspired by HBO’s Boardwalk Empire series and its classical gentleman style. The show is placed in the time of Prohibition in the 1920’s America, when traditional hand-made products were valued. The collection consists of three pairs of shoes, which are made of high quality leather that guarantees the style and the durability of the shoes. Different colored stitchings are used as an effect. The shoes are made by shoemaker Sakari Jakobsson.

Photography | Ossi Piispanen

Muotimessut / Fashion Fair

Exhibiting with workplace at Helsinki fashion fair... going on untill Sunday!
Worth checking it out!

Anna Ruohonen

Anna Ruohonen

Anna Ruohonen

Saimi Hoyer (Former Finnish top model talks at Elle's stand)

Building begins

Wild hair!

 The cold blonds...

The wavy...

 The side part...

 The buns...

 The braids...

The ponytails...

The bouffants...

 The coloured...

All though working with fashion, I often see myself quite oblivious when it comes to seasonal trends.
Maybe it's because I have my mind set on a signature taste that drives me away from all the back and forths fashion tends to do every six months. I'm always on to the magazines like a junkie but when I get to the "Make up & Hair" sections, I usually stop and go do something else. I blame the unfortunate fact that I am completely useless with a comb and/or a concealer in my hands.
Besides having no natural talent, life with a small child doesn't give much space or motivation to go for the more elaborated details. So I usually "wash and go"!
But this time, this Autumn, It's a different story!
I'm finally inspired by all the trends. Most likely, because it gives so much gap in between all the possibilities. Love the idea of very undone going hand in hand with the very sleek.
The Bun, my favourite, is there, in every shape and height. The crazy colours, and the side-parted sleek ponytail (who helps giving me confidence and a little feeling of importance when much needed).
Possibilities are many and for every style, time available or just even simple patience.
Autumn Hair I love you and will take you with me straight into the winter!

*most photos from ELLE magazine and Glamour UK magazine.

MiniandMaximus

This is a post by the Mama in me... (pretty much a 99% of the whole "me" thing...)

I am, in fact, a complete sucker for cool children stuff... I just can't help myself when they just look all cute in all this "hipster" looking clothes.
But this special label Mini & Maximus is on the very top of my "favourite" list.
Besides the clothes, I love all the concept behind the brand and specially the way they style their campaigns. There is always this cute Rock'n roll rebel feeling to it. And always with great artists, well known or up and coming artists developing inspiring prints and quotes to the tees! And every collection they pick art done by the little ones to be on their t-shirts too AND they are Eco friendly ... how cool is that?!

And for the adults, they got a pretty amazing selection of prints in their webshop.

And a confession, Godmother + Mother + Creditcard today alone in the house...
One can only wonder!