Weekend Inspiration #49

Weekend Inspiration #48

For more information about this book (if it strikes your fancy like it does mine) go to Shannon's blog www.thesimplyluxuriouslife.com 

She also has her own podcast called The Simple Sophisticate - Intelligent Living Paired with Signature Style It's on every Monday morning and a great way to start off the week while enjoying the first cup of coffee of the day. Enjoy!

Good weekend everyone!

7.1.2015

Daily Life and A New Year

A few things which sort of set my mood this weekend. I don't know what 2015 will bring but I'm quite optimistic. It might sound cheesy but there really is much to be grateful for.   

   

January tends to be a slow month for me and I think the darkness has started to take its toll on people but I won't succumb to self pity. Instead I've signed up for Art History classes at Open University, I'll read all the books on my bucket list, land my dream job (or something close to it), continue traveling, explore Copenhagen and enjoy even the most mundane aspects of daily life - such as vacuuming :-) And before you know it Spring is knocking on the door and we get to enjoy looong light summer evenings.... 

Okay, okay, back to reality - what was it... oh yes, something about enjoying vacuuming ;-) 

Weekend Inspiration #47

Why Not ... Borrow from the Boys?

I've long been a fan of dressing in boy's clothing and I think I got inspired (and intrigued) after seeing "Morocco" from 1930 with Marlene Dietrich. Her black tuxedo, short curly bob and red lips (I assume as the movie is in black and white) was to me the most stylish, mysterious and appealing thing I'd ever seen. Marlene Dietrich herself said: "I'm sincere in my preference for men's clothes - I do not wear them to be sensational."

In Chicago I ventured into Brooks Brothers and had a blast. The sales staff (men) were classy and attentive in ways I don't experience when shopping in women's boutiques abroad or even here in Copenhagen. I was too busy chatting away and enjoying myself to get a picture of the store but I did get a shot of the entrance.

The secret when "borrowing from the boys" is to mix it up with feminine pieces - I mean, I am still a girl :-) I left with two shirts from the boy's department (white and pale blue button up) and a grey woolen vest. The shirts are true classics (as we know) and so versatile. During winter I like to wear them under my sweaters or just as they are. 

When pairing them with my vest I like to wear tight pants, my short Billi Bi booties and red lips. When Spring arrives I see myself wearing the ensemble with my boyfriend jeans and a pair of heels or ballet flats - and red lips. 

What do you think about "borrowing from the boys?"

Photos: Marlene Dietrich via Google search

Haaaappy (2015) Neeeew Year!!