An untidy braid at the side of the head must be the hairstyle number one this spring. And so easy to do in a minute! Tease your hair slightly and then twist the braid loose to get an effortless look. At least that's how Ida taught us to do it, she made the hairstyle for our spring/summer '10 lookbook, and we love it!
Finally the weather let the new silver glitter Toms shoes out of the shoebox. Lovely! Toms shoes are the most comfortable shoes ever! The glitter ones are normal in size so choose the size you usually wear.
And don't forget that for every pair you buy a kid in a poor country get a pair as well. We don't know exactly if the kid also gets a glittery pair but we do hope so!
Creative invites from the worlds biggest houses. I would be very happy if one of these invites dropped down in my mail box. Have a look at www.wallpaper.com, where I found these. Get some inspiration for your next party!
"...wear your shorts rolled up at the hem with a slouchy T-shirt" says Vogue.
We say "al'righty!" Slowmotion's Softa Shorts might be the softest shorts on the market - made of 100% organic cotton and produced in Portugal under fair conditions. And they are already rolled up when delivered! How perfect.
I'm on my way to meet up with the guys at Zoovillage, to show them the Slowmotion autumn/winter '10 collection. Anyhow, right now we prefer to focus on the spring, go to www.zoovillage.com to shop the Slowmotion spring/summer collection!
Sweet friends Ebba von Sydow and Joanna Sundström have started a network called DO GOOD with a focus on charity. In January Slowmotion took part when they organized an auction to help raising money for cancer research. Different companies, including us, contributed with products which generated 53 000 Swedish kronor in the auction. So good! If you want, you could give your gift to fundraising here - or you could start your own project! Time to do some good!
People find all kind of stuff to blog about. To our happy surprise we found this lovely blog which is all about owls! We agree that owls are so cool and are really proud our panties found a site of theie own :)
This week we finally received the spring/summer collection 2010. So very soon you will be able to see slowmotion's lovely stuff in shops allover Europe. This is thanks to our sweet intern Carro who helped us unpack, pack and send it all out again. Here she is in an ocean of boxes. Have a look at slowmotionshop.com for all news.
It's fashionweek in Stockholm but I've been so busy not having the time to attend any show so far. But tonight I'm going to Berns to see Ida Sjöstedt and the Lovisa Burfitt show. I know Ida through my friend Cookie and her collections are always pretty as a fairy tale. And I really look forward to see the Burfitt show, as I started my career with an internship at Lovisa's :)
The Norway based finish designer Sami Rintala turned an old fishing boat into a fantastic spa boat. Instead of fish the belly includes a sauna, steam bath, relax areas and everything that comes with it. This is a place I would like to visit next time we have something to celebrate!
January is the perfect time to pop off to a sunny resort. Don't forget to bring your Urban Thongs (100% natural rubber & so comfy!) - now on sale for 5€ only!
This week Swedish National Radio helps raising money to cure malaria. It's very easy to give your support as well, by sending a simple sms to 72999 you can give 50, 100 or 200 Swedish Kronor. If you text your favorite song they might play it on the radio. Of course this is just what Slowmotion did, wishing for Life In Slow Motion with David Gray :)
Have a look at these small ipod speakers with an amazing sound. The perfect portable speaker when travelling. These are made of altec lansing, for sale at the airport. My wish is to find these under my christmas tree.
Want to eat Zac Posen's Butterscotch Wafers or Diane Furstenberg's Saturday night chicken? In the American Fashion Cookbook you find 100 melt-in-your-mouth designer dishes. Let's spend some more time in the kitchen fashionistas!
The Lunchbox Fund was founded in 2004 to address the needs of impoverished students at Meadowlands High School in Soweto, South Africa. The organization has since expanded to include two additional high schools in Soweto, and most recently Alexandra High School in Alexandra Township. The simple intervention of providing a free and healthy lunch, makes a substantial difference in the students ability to reach their potential.
Celeberties as Natalie Portman, Josh Hartnett, Kenye West among many others donate money to www.thelunchboxfund.org and so can you!
This PoGo polaroid camera is what I want for Christmas this year. I love this cure pink camera where you can print instant pictures to share with your friends. It's around 60 dollars and if you buy the pink one 10 dollars goes to breast cancer research. This is what we like at slowmotion.
By simply purchasing a pair of TOMS Shoes, you directly impact TOMS work in Ethiopia. Podoconiosis is a debilitating disease that plagues those who walk barefoot in silica-rich soil. Podo is 100% preventable just by wearing shoes! TOMS gives shoes to children in Ethiopia five days a week to prevent the spread of Podo.
We have them in a lot of colours - this is the perfect Christmas Gift!
Yesterday I said hi to Charlotta who runs the lovely shop Schallett at Story Hotel, Stockholm. I brought the sorbet coloured SS10 collection from Slowmotion and we agreed we're both longing for spring. Pictures from Charlotta's blog.
There's only one piece left of the Slowmotion tee with They Say Life print / iron grey. Right now it's for sale at Charlotta's shop at Story Hotel, Riddargatan, Stockholm, Sweden, but it can be yours if you hurry! Otherwise you'll find the same print on a white singlet for sale here.
At Story Hotel (Riddargatan 6, Stockholm) Charlotta runs the prettiest shop we've ever seen in a hotel. She sells clothes, accessories, shoes and lovely stuff. If you live in Stockholm you should pay her a visit soonest possible and if not, you may read her blog instead.
Did you hear of ChariTea? This is a new ice tea of organically grown tea and fruits produced under good working conditions in South America. Buying it you support the farmers and the company LemonAid also donates part of the profit to good causes. And in addition to all this the bottles are so cool! Love!
Brad and Angelina and Slowmotion on the cover of Glaze :) But which one do you prefer - the leather accessory of Sienna Miller or the Slowmotion belt? Give your vote! The belt could be yours at thispage.
Wat ik wel heb aangeschaft is dit uberleuke hempje (met alle geluk van de wereld) van Slowmotion. Sophia en Hanna zijn de twee lieve meiden achter dit merk. Hun eerste collectie werd afgelopen januari gelanceerd, maar ze verkopen hun kleding nu al in 18 winkels, door heel Europa. Hun hele collectie is gebaseerd op ‘a life in Slowmotion’. Het milieu, ethiek en een duurzame toekomst zijn voor hen vooral belangrijk. En hoe leuk…een onderbroekje voor iedere dag van de week
Pumpkin pie, bat cookies and tombstone muffins might fit Halloween time but there is a way to make you evening a little bit more scary. Affix this mad labels on your favourite bottles and let your quests help themselves to some rat poison on the rocks or a glass of Transylvanian red blood. Martha Stewart made these for www.grandinroad.com. Price is 6 dollars for a set of 12.
Design in Britain let you now what people, things, and objects that have special place in Brittish design history. The book is divided into clear subject headings - Automative, Architecture, Graphics, etc. In total the books aims to celebrate the global reach of British designers over the past 20 years. A beautiful book and a great Christmas gift for design lovers!
In October we drive our own Pink Top campain, supporting the Swedish Fund for Breastcancer. For each pink top sold 100 Swedish kronor will all be given to this fund supporting researches. Pretty in pink! Find your size here.
I found this cute little message in a bottle at www.anthropologie.com which I think is so cute! Use these petite scrolls to leave messages for loved ones in unexpected places; leave one blank and see if you get a reply back. Or why not use the old way of getting new friends throw it in the ocean.
I had no idea it was possible to grow peaches in one of the coldest parts in the world (Sweden). But these smooth miracles actually exists in my parents garden and they do taste all lovely. If that climate change brings anything good it must be those sweet peaches.
In the latest issue of British Vogue they declare their love for the owl. As you know we also love the bird and at Slowmotionshop you'll find it at tees, singlets, shoppers and necklaces. The tee you'll find in your size here.
“The fascinated tiger is one of the worlds most hunted animals. Their body parts are used in traditional medicine and their lovely fur is a valuable trophy. Hunting and an increase population is the first reason for the decreasing amount of tigers. Today there are only 3500 wild tigers left. If nothing drastic happens the last tiger may be gone forever”
we at slowmotion have adopted a tiger and we think everyone who has the possibility should help. Pls enter www.wwf.org for more information.
With supporters such as Stella McCartney, Kelly Osborne and Kate Bosworth Meat Free Mondays encourage us to have one day a week without meat. Through eating vegetarian food just once a week you could help reducing carbon emissions and world hunger. And every week you can get one new meat free recipe of Linda McCartney's. vegetariska recept.
Check out this soul-stirring Scandic resort of the juvet landscape hotel. To live this close to nature in five-stars luxury suites is really something. Book today at www.juvet.com. Price is around $ 250 but money well spent - trust me.
Last time I went to New York I had brunch as always at Pastis – this is the place people just can’t stop talking about because it is so good. Nice environment, fantastic food, good wine and a hot spot for celebrity hunting. This time I happened to sit next to two very cool twins with a last name starting with an o.
Newborn stars costumed by Prada, Bottega Veneta, Burberry amongst others in cinematic moments from seven depression classics. These photos are amazing, you just want to jump right in to all of them.
Go and have a look at www.vanityfair.com for more infomation.
Through Facebook we keep you updated regarding new styles, offers you don't want to miss, when we appear in magazines and so on. And you could always let us know what's on your mind through our wall. Let's hit Facebook in Slowmotion right away!
Wild Swans is one of the best books I have ever read. The story takes place in China where you follow three generations through their life history. This book is beautiful, exiting, interesting and best of all based on a true story so you learn something on your way.
Pick it up in any book store - it's been one of the worlds best selling books for a long time!
14th - 21st of August it's a festival going on in Malmö. Among concerts, culinary kitchens and happy people you will find GOOD. GOOD is an exhibition space at Lilla Torg, presenting smart products that are eco-friendly, fair-trade, recycled, vintage or locally produced. There's also a GOOD shop where you can do some good shopping and where you, of course, also can shop garments and accessories from Slowmotion.
Visit GOOD everyday between 11 am to 11 pm, Lilla Torg, Malmö.
We love going to dinner party's in the middle of the week. For this the perfect outfit is slowmotion singlet, slowmotion tights and high high high heels.
A new baby is born. At the Copenhagen Fashion Week, 6-9th of August, we showed our newborn Spring / Summer 2010 collection for Europe's top buyers. Enjoy your sneak-peak, because this is all you'll see until the launch in January next year. But, by then you'll find the collection at several selected retailers in Germany, Italy, Norway, Denmark and Sweden.
Now, let's focus on the autumn-baby! Give her some attention here.
Now we're heading south towards Copenhagen, where Slowmotion will take part in the Danish Fashion Week, August 6-9. Welcome to drop by and say hi to us at CPH Vision / Oksnehallen.
Johan Anäng from Gothenburg, Sweden, had a great job arranging soccer travels to Barcelona. Yet he was not fully satisfied, and in February this year he went to stay at a children’s home in a small fishing village, in Ecuador. Now he volunteers as a guardian of the orphans, working about four hours a day, 20 meters from a South American beach.
The house.
How come you wanted to volunteer?
- I wanted to save the world as everybody else! Well, I actually wanted to go travelling and to do something meaningful at the same time. So now I volunteer and I study Spanish - it’s like having a vacation meanwhile doing something good.
Some of the orphans.
If you don't have the possibility to go volunteering, you could always help through many of the organizations working with children's villages around the world. For instance, check out the Swedish alternative; SOS Barnbyar.
These flip-flops from Urban Thongs are made of 100% recycable natural rubber. They come in black, green, navy and mocco and right now you get a 50% discount when using the code: summer when cashing out. Get yours now!
Susanna Lau is one of UK's most read bloggers, and is also an editor at Dazed & Confused. In her blog, stylebubble.co.uk she shows all what's on her desk right now, and we noted that she's got Slowmotion's horseshoe bracelet in acid pink! We do hope that it will give Susie a lot of luck. Become as sweet as miss Bubble and get one for yourself here!
The book, Vanity Fair Portraits: A Century of Iconic Images, celebrates ninety-five years of photographic history, from Berenice Abbott and Cecil Beaton to Mario Testino and Tim Walker. Bringing together the work of over eighty photographers, and juxtaposing Jazz Age luminaries with modern icons, the book encompasses the two incarnations of the magazine. If you like fashion this is one of the books you must own.
The Woopsy series from Slowmotion are made of the finest cut glass beads. The bracelets and necklaces come in blue, green and pink, and right now we'll give you a 50% discount when using the code: summer when checking out at the cash point. Valid until July 30.
We love the organic and raw food thinking of Renée Voltaire. In a perfect kitchen all products are as good but also as pretty wrapped as hers, what about this Bovete Crunch for breakfast a Sleepy Sunday Morning?
Every year around 7 000 new cases of breast cancer are diagnosed in Sweden. This means that between 15 and 20 women fall ill every day; about 80 per cent of them are cured. Breast cancer accounts for around 30 per cent of all cancer in women, and is therefore the commonest form of cancer among women.
thanks to all of you who bought stuff during pink week, x slowmotion
Angelina Lundqvist wearing Slowmotion's "the Bliss Purse" and "the Horseshoe Bracelet" Photo by HJ
Cecilia Planting-Gyllenbåga wearing "the Horseshoe Bracelet" in acid pink Photo by Kristian Olofsson
The official Göteborg City Race and STCC party at the club Push this Saturday was a real success. Guests were dressed as chic as the invitation required and were happily refreshed with champagne and delicious fingerfood. We also spotted some Slowmotion accessories among the Fashion Crowd this lovely summer night.
Today, the 5th of June, is the World Environment Day. This day has been celebrated around the world since 1972, when it was first established by the UN. Every year one or two cities are acting hosts, this year the turn has come to Mexico City, Mexico.
At slowmotionshop we celebrate this day offering you a discount of 20% on our Jersey Scarf in 100% organic cotton. Available in Pink, Grey and Beige. Size 150 x 150 cm. Order at slowmotionshop.com, using the code: UN when checking out. Offer is valid 5th-7th of June.
Keira Knightly, Kristen Stewart, Scarlett Johansson and Sophia Bush are all walking around in TOMS Shoes. For every pair of shoes they purchased, TOMS gave one pair to a child in need. And will give, for every pair of shoes you buy. But why are a pair of shoes so important? Read these words from TOMS homepage:
"Most children in developing countries grow up barefoot. Whether at play, doing chores or just getting around, these children are at risk.
Walking is often the primary mode of transportation in developing countries. Children can walk for miles to get food, water, shelter and medical help. Wearing shoes literally enables them to walk distances that aren't possible barefoot.
Wearing shoes prevents feet from getting cuts and sores on unsafe roads and from contaminated soil. Not only are these injuries painful, they also are dangerous when wounds become infected. The leading cause of disease in developing countries is soil-transmitted parasites which penetrate the skin through open sores. Wearing shoes can prevent this and the risk of amputation.
Many times children can't attend school barefoot because shoes are a required part of their uniform. If they don't have shoes, they don't go to school. If they don't receive an education, they don't have the opportunity to realize their potential.
There is one simple solution...SHOES.
Of the planet's six billion people, four billion live in conditions inconceivable to many. Lets take a step towards a better tomorrow."
Den här veckan är det PINK WEEK hos Slowmotionshop.com. Förutom 15% rabatt på alla rosa varor skänker de ytterligare 15% av priset på alla sålda rosa varor till Bröstcancerfonden.
Skriv in koden PINK i fältet för rabattkod i kassan. Erbjudandet gäller 25-31 maj.
This week is a pink week at slowmotionshop. We give you 15% off all pink items, and at the same time we give 15% to the Swedish fund for Breast Cancer. Use the offer code: PINK at the cash point. Valid 25th-31st of May.
Blake Mycoskie, the founder of TOMS Shoes, visited Sweden last week. He told us his simple business concept, that for every pair of TOMS you purchase, TOMS will give a pair of shoes to a child in need. One for One. Many times children cannot attend school if they don't have shoes on their feet, as this is required for their shool uniform. If they don't have any shoes, they cannot get an education. Which means that a pair of shoes might be very important for a child's future.
Take a look at this limited edition of the celeberty camera Leica M8. Who wouldn’t want to have this beauty when photographing the world. It is only 10 000 dollars.
If you don't already have them go and get them. With over a million copies sold worldwide, covering 80 cities (with more in the pipeline), Wallpaper* City Guides have become the companion of choice for discerning travelers. Brought to you by the Wallpaper* team of writers, photographers and design-conscious contributors, each city is rigorously researched and edited so as to suggest only the best, the most exciting, the most beautiful.
Modeling in Japan requires a pale complexion. They love the fair skin and that's great for me cuz I'm close to transparent by nature. I don't mind the whole "no tanning" situation for as long as we are in Japan. But as soon as we get back to California, I notice how pale I really am, and how fresh and glowing everyone else looks. For the past years I've panic tanned with the result of major sun burns. But this year I'm determent to take it slow to get a nice golden brown instead of flaky lobster red. We had our first day at the beach this week, and so far so good. Thumbs up for sun screen!
The Hummingbird Bakery is the most adorable little bakery atOld Brompton Road. Dare to taste their intense Red Velvet or Chocolate Devil cupcakes, or a Mississippi Mud Pie. Cannot find a better way to start a day!
The Hummingbird Bakery, 47 Old Brompton Road or 133 Portobello Road, London.
This beautiful, fragile creature lives in a “mariposario” (butterfly house) in the little village Mindo in Ecuador. Mindo is a center of jungle adventures, where you can do mountain climbing, cross country biking and go by ropeways. The butterfly house engender their own butterflies and as a tourist all you do is stunningly adore them.
Do you want to get your body and soul in shape - try bodukon. For me this is the perfect exercise. I quote Cameron Shayne.
Budokon is a living art. By that I mean it is the art of living. It is your waking and your sleeping, your walking and your sitting, your living and your dying. I cannot say that it is more special than any other art. In fact, it is not special at all. It is the practitioner who brings all that the art is, all that the art will ever be. Budokon is not about gaining ideas. There is nothing to gain from it. It is simply a way. Our way is the Zen way. We are not a religion or a devotional practice. We do not practice to become enlightened. We practice because we are enlightened. If you are seeking something in order to gain something, this is the wrong practice. Budokon is empty of gaining ideas. If you believe there is something to gain from it, you will always be disappointed by it. This is the first lesson in our art. We must come to it, like all things, with a pure mind, free from attachment and gaining ideas. This is why we suffer. Budokon is freedom from suffering, nothing more.
Me and Mikey took our little girl to the Aquarium in Long Beach today. It's not too far and a perfect half day trip, just to get out of the house. It was not as big as I had expected but very nice. And you know, I love seafood, but to look at fish and "shrimp"...mmmjaaa...so so. But Hanna was excited and that was the whole point. This "Spider crab" caught my attention though. He must have been out clubbing the night before, cuz he still had his "free drink" bracelets on. Thought he looked a bit beat up....
Very nice day though, all in all. We'll be back for sure, since we got season passes. Next time I'll bring a nice bottle of Chardonnay, to go with the fish.
Was a little tired today. My daughter didn't care that mommy and daddy went out with friends last night. She got up at 6.30 am as usual and was ready for a new day. We had fun last night though, my husband is a huge Lakers fan so we hooked up with some friends over at "ESPN Zone" in Downtown Disney to watch the game. Unfortunately the Lakers got beat by Utah by like 2 points in the last seconds. What bullshit! Not that I really care though... I was just excited to get out on a date with my better half. Especially since I was wearing my new hot HOT scarf from Slowmotion! Yaaayy! It was a little to warm for being scarfed up but it just looked so good it had to come with me.
Neon and sand is one of the biggest trends this summer, therefore we at slowmotionshop would like to offer you 20% discount this coming weekend on selected items. If you enter the offer code: slowmotion at the check out you will get 20% off on the above lovely styles.
The offer is valid until the 26th of april so hurry up!
At the skybar at Hilton Park Lane they serve these crazy green cucumber cocktails. Vegetables might be good for you but this drink is not to be recommended.
Instead I'd like to recommend the outfit of the prettiest girl in the bar, which included this and this.
I'm not a big sugar fiend, but there is one thing I can't resist. A Sprinkles cup cake. Lord have mercy on my belly fat, this is so good! Sprinkles first opened in Hollywood I think and then started spreading through out the country and also abroad. My sister lives in Hong Kong and I know she told me they have one there too. We have one 20 minutes from our house and both me and my husband get cravings at times and just have to go get some. There's always a line, but who cares, it's Sprinkles! So fluffy, so moist and the frosting is to die for! A little piece of cake heaven, sleeping with my taste buds.
Planting trees is one of the easiest ways to offset your carbon footprint and become carbon neutral. A single mature tree can absorb carbon dioxide and release enough oxygen back into the atmosphere to support 2 people.
This Grow Me Tree will grow up to become a silver birch and you'll find it at one of our favorite eco shops. Buy to help saving the planet! Though the silver birch tree can grow to approx 9 meters high, so you might want to plant it outdoors after a while.
Want some art in your bathroom - check out these lovely bottles from 4th Floor salon. To celebrate their 20th anniversary London’s 4th Floor salon, approached four famous-in-the-field clients (Tom Dixon, John Pawson, Brad Lochore and Sophie Smallhorn) to create limited edition packaging for the salon’s new line of shampoos. We want them!!
Aawww...what a week this has been. My husbands basketball season is over and we just got back home to California. As much as I love Japan, it's always good to come home for a bit and get a break. Sad to say tho' we just missed the cherry blossoms this year. If you ever consider traveling to Tokyo, end of March would be the time to go. When the cherry trees are in full bloom and the weather is pure spring! There is something magical about it. White and pink blossoms covering the trees, almost making it look like snow when they fall to the ground. Hopefully next year I'll get to have a beer in one of the many parks filled with blooming trees. Japan at it's best. This is a picture from last year, just outside our supermarket....love! (bild: market street)
These cute short stories in a box set of eight or as a booklet is the perfect book to bring to the park. “There are few simpler pleasures than whiling away a day in a London park with a good book” That’s the thinking behind these books written by different authors inspired by the London parks. We say they are good for any park.For more information visit royalparks.org.uk.
It seems like there are no rules when it comes to bike riding here. I'm sure there are though but you can't tell. I ride my bike all the time, some times with Hanna in the back. I try to be as careful as I possibly can but it's still scary sometimes cuz the majority don't seem to give a fuck. Svishhh! Don't use their little ringer when coming up full speed behind you and no one really cares where they ride. Streets, sidewalks. Anything goes, both directions and wrong lanes. And the bike parkings are always crowded. You're lucky if you can find a spot and even luckier if you can get your bike out without breaking a sweat. Really?! There were NO other place you could put your bike?!!
The 4th and 5th of April, Nordiska museet in Stockholm organizes a Fashion with a Conscience weekend to tie in with the ongoing exhibit, Fair Fashion?, in which Slowmotion takes a part. The program for the weekend includes discussions with well-known figures from the fashion industry, fashion shows and film screenings. Vintage items and eco-friendly fashion will be on sale in the Great Hall of the museum.
Vogue is my favourite fashion magazine in the whole world. I love when I come home and find the UK edition in my mail box. I read it from cover to cover and then I feel very enlightened. At the airport the other day I picked up the French Vogue Collection which collect all the shows for S/S 09 – this is the perfect hand book to get inspired from when you are shopping. Shop with your heart and your Vogue, Sophia
My favourite art shop is an on-line shop called POW picturesonwalls.com, here you can find amazing pictures from artists such as Vhilst, Banksy and Vaucher. You have to be really alert though because some of the prints sell out in seriously one second.
At Jak's (77 Walton Street) we had the most delicious lunch, all home cooked organic food. Combine your meal as you like, and then head to the table with desserts...
For the first time in history, people of all ages, nationalities, race and background have the opportunity to use their light switch as their vote – Switching off your lights is a vote for Earth, or leaving them on is a vote for global warming. WWF are urging the world to VOTE EARTH and reach the target of 1 billion votes, which will be presented to world leaders at the Global Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen 2009.
Come have a cup of tea and check out the latest news from slowmotionshop! For every pair of shoes you purchase from TOMS - one pair will be given to a child in need. Or shop from our jewelry collection and you will get a 10% discount. A great opportunity to take a look at slowmotion's spring collection.
Sunday 29th of march at 12am to 4pm
This is a one day event. Location: Gudmundsgatan / Ågatan, Göteborg, Sweden
Scarlett Johansson seems to love her TOMS as much as we do.
Slowmotionshop gives you the opportunity to shop shoes and at the same time contribute to a better tomorrow. For every pair of TOMS you purchase, one pair of shoes will be given to a child in need. One for one. TOMS Shoes was founded in 2006 in Santa Monica, USA, and since then they have given more than 85 000 pairs of shoes to children in need around the world.
Shoes for a better future! You find the selection in our shoes department :)
You know that Japanese kids are the coolest dressed in the world right?! I see little 4 year old girls walking down the street sometimes looking so fab I wanna copy their style.
There's a little children's clothing shop down our street called Lucy's. I pass it almost every day and there is always something that catches my eye. The owner Ryoko Maeshiro opened Lucy's three years ago. Her mother had previously run a Japanese style hamburger restaurant in the space but retired and Ryoko took over to start her dream. There's a mix of brand clothing, little nick nacks, shoes, vintage toys and off course my favorite, Ryoko's own designs. She's self taught and has only been making clothes for two years. I'm really impressed and I love her way of mixing and matching. Her ispiration is color and things that are different and when I asked her how she would describe her clothes she said"Fun and childish"
I actually ordered a vest from her for my little Hanna. Awesomely cute and I can't wait to see the finished result in a couple of weeks. I'll post a picture of it when it's done for shizzle!
When I was out window shopping the other day, these caught my attention. Shiny rubber clogs....mmmm. I was waiting to get that feeling of"Oh they're so ugly they're cool!"But that never happened, they're just so wrong to me. Elf 2009. I just can't see anyone pulling these ones off with respect, even when it comes to the fashion forward Japanese. I'd be surprised. What outfit could possibly benefit from these flamboyant gnome kicks? I'm very curious though, if you are the proud/crazy owner of a pair of these clogs, please don't be scared to let me know how wrong I am and please send me a picture of what you match these suckers with. Make me change my mind...
Sweetest darling Helena from Elle was talking trends at The Big Department Store yesterday. Jackets and bright colours are nice for this spring, Helena says.
Picture by Daniel Lindström at Café, read his blog here.
Urban Thongs was created by two sisters in Sri Lanka with the motto to have fun while producing flip-flops. Urban thongs was a natural manifestation of this craving for expressing the sisters lifestyle and culture. Growing up in a tropical paradise they felt that urban dwellers needed to be reminded of the simple pleasures in life.
The most comfortable flip-flop ever! We love our Urban Thongs.
For the all the years I've lived out here I've always wondered what this is and someone finally told me. It's a rice vending machine ya'll! You put your money in the slot and then chose what kind of rice and how much you want. 2,5 or 10 kg bags. How cool is that! I tried to think of something that we Swedes eat as much as Japanese eat rice and if we would have vending machines for it what would that be. I don't know... crisp bread, potato vending machine? Like "oh hey let me just get a sack of potato's since we pass the machine" Hmmm, maybe not.
Swedish semi retired model, full time wife and mother, just sharing itty bits and pieces of my everyday. Spent between Tokyo, Japan and O.C. sunny SoCal! Holla'! I love diversity and contrast, odd things, beautiful things, small things, big things, old things, new things, mixed things. Anything is my thing. I cuss to much and I never start the day without my coffee.
We've just receieved new bracelets and necklaces from our factory in Czech Republic, where they have loads of amazing glass beads. The beads used for these items are faceted in transparent with a colour inside. Blue, green or pink.
”A life in slowmotion” is our motto but it’s also a different kind of blog. We like to call it a magazine actually. At this page we’ll present small advices of anything we like. It could be a nice restaurant, a good book, a funny story, a bring-back-memories-song. Just simple and lovely stuff. You will also get to know Slowmotion’s correspondents from all around the world, who will write you their adventures. We’ll present them here within shortly. Keep in touch.
Amos Oz is in town, promoting his new novel Rhyming Life and Death which now is to be launched in Swedish. We were invited to a breakfast talk with him and Amos spoke about how curiosity can solve self-conciousness, because by imagining the other you’ll get greater understanding. He also refered to his other novel How to Cure a Fanatic, as being fanatic is, according to Amos, the opposite of being curious.
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