Go Ape for Monki!

Hello again! Today I really want to talk about the Swedish brand Monki! Now, if you read my bio, you'll know that I speak Finnish (I'm part Finnish). So, I have a great appreciation for the unique creative, yet simplistic ness of Scandinavian design! I myself found out about Monki from Asos, who carries them, by the way. I bought this dress you're about to see here. The prices are reasonable, by the way, some around the twenties (both in dollars and euros). 

Sorry about the blur-factor...it was getting dark out and very crowded due to the bar goers for the World Cup!

Outside Three Twins...with cookies and creme~

                                             

Walking the pooch....

Outfit:

Jean jacket: I'm sorry, I'm enamored with it, here it is again...Juicy Couture from Crossroads

dress: Monki

socks: Asos

belt: Genius Outfitters Hawaii (I guess I don't have many belts?)

flats: Old Navy

headband: ....Claire's to be honest!

So isn't the dress great? It has a thin cotton material(you might need a slip or shorts and a cami), and is sleeveless. The design is very modern-art...it may look like a bunch of lines...but they're abstract faces! Here are some of my pics from the site!

nternetz...such a fun shirt!

is it a tee? A button down? varsity? A cool hodge podge!

short b and w top which interesting sleeves...I like the boxy cut!

such a cool skirt...I'd love a length like this...plus, it actually consists of small images! Reminds me of flashing NYC billboards...or tumbrl!

I am super....motivational beanies, anyone?

http://www.monki.com

check out the site if ya like~

So...Monki's really great! The designs are unique and graphic!

Hey, here are some clips from my day!

A super good panini with Orangina at Spazzio cafe

Sweet Lady Jane's cakes (I'm sorry guys, I always post dessert!) with chai latte(same goes for tea...)

Random selfie from a day earlier (I have f21 dungarees!)....my new Blick sketchbook....so smooth! And that paper smell (ooookkkk, creepy art geek!) I was so happy to get a new one!

Have a nice day~

Windblown Locks and Flowered Frocks

(and Brandy Mellvile)

I rhymed...ehehehe~ It was veeeeryyyy windy...I kept getting a mustache of my hair every time i turned around! Well, I took photos outside again! It was worse this time, since there were actual people about! 

ach, see how windy, I'm laughing because of my hair whipping into my face!

jean jacket: Juicy Couture, Crossroads

dress: you've seen it already, but bought at Genius Outfitters Hawaii

bobby socks(first pic): Asos

shoes: Old Navy flats

and that Gap belt...sorry but it's so versatile, I wear it all the time.

my hair's down again...whaaaattt

So, I mentioned Brandy Melville...I'd heard a lot about it, and I finally popped in to window-shop, just to see what the fuss is. Now, the USA store does have mixed reviews on sites like yelp, but is quite popular nonetheless...which is evidenced if you set foot in one of the brick-and-mortar locations. The one I went to was PACKED! Mainly with teen and up girls. The style of clothing is that typical "California Girl" style, with breezy little cotton outfits in lighter colors and graphics bearing things like...well, geometric hipster patterns, buddha, and flowers. 

http://www.brandymelvilleusa.com/

my one complaint so far is that all the models on the website are caucasian...nothing against THEM, but I mean, they have a wide range of DIFFERENT customers....

http://www.myretailmedia.com/blog/10248/brandy_melville_opens_new_flagship_store_in_london.php

the store I went to was tiny on the outside....and bigger on the inside! 

The stores are full of nice woods, soft lighting, and cute displays of pastels and dried plants, etc. So, I was impressed with their cute and casual style, with lots of drape-like fabrics and smock dresses that remind me of The White Pepper (check it out, but its pricy!). The prices were pretty decent with really cheap but nice looking jewelry! Here are some of my picks, all from the site:

cute, unique graphics

overall simple design

smock-style dress!

Love the gingham...summer tank

school-girl skirts ftw!

soft looking, nice pastels

reminds me of a cheerleader top

"vodi" shorts...cute and ruffly...might be nice to wear under a dress...ya know, for the windy days

fuzzy! the fuzz reminds me of the amazing Meadham Kirchoff

Whaddya think? You like? 

Now, to close this post, here's some of my day!

from the cutest British-themed shop....these cups would be great for my evening wet-leaf! haha, i mean TEA of course!

from the shop....Cadbury Milk Chocolate Fingers! addicting...

food! Tried a grain called "Bulgur"...I don;t know why. Any way, it's good, as grains go. served with pesto-chicken.

Straciatella gelato with Aranciata (orange) San Pellegrino! Ohoho, so Italian! i liked the flashes of orange in this picture!

Toodle-oo! Have a nice day! yay!

Mornings and Marimekko

Posiesss

Lemons on the counter

biscuit and tea

Pooch

Marimekko!!!

Found from: http://ebelandi.com/2014/05/06/style-watch-marimekko-at-banana-republic/

Marimekko website 

Wow, fabulous prints right? If you don't already know, Marimekko is a famous brand from Finland, known for its fun, Scandinavian-chic apparel and home decor. Unikko, the 

famous print of abstract-like poppies, is having its 50th year!

 In addition, the brand, usually pricy and a bit hard to buy, is having a collaboration with Bannana Republic! Marimekko came to mind in today's outfit, so I thought I'd express my enthusiasm for it! Don't the flower shapes on this romper remind you a bit of it? 

*Mind the face.*

Romper- purchased in Buffalo Exchange

Cardigan- Gap

Belt- purchased in Genius Outfitters, Hawaii boutique

Jewelery and hair accessories-misc.

Shoes- Birkenstock

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