I promised you a round up of my favourite Copenhagen stores. Here they are - in no particular order! Plus, some random pictures of me around the city. @illumsbolighus was bursting with achingly cool, quirky homeware, accessories, scarves, jewellery, prints and furniture. Shame we didn’t drive across in a massive van. I wanted to take all of it home. In the end I settled for a silk scarf. @madsnorgaard - a slightly odd store -in that it felt like a club from the early 90’s - but it was chock full of European brands including their own eponymous label. I bought two tees in there ( one I’m wearing in the first shot). Next up @lot29dk a gem of a shop. Cosy and intimate with a noteworthy yellow corner and some serious candle action. I tried on a few pieces from @birrot_official but left empty handed. @stilleben_dk was dreamy. A proper lifestyle store with a huge array of pyjamas, easy dressing clothes and the best socks! I got two pairs one in their own label and my striped rugby socks from @marialarosa_official Over to @illumcph housing one of the best shoe departments I’ve seen in a long time! Lovely staff and a pair of zebra mules I left behind - please don’t talk to me about it. Last, but not least, @samsoesamsoe featuring a spread of Danish designers and delightful staff. This is where I got my green chunky sandals by @baumundpferdgarten And that’s it. Until next time Copenhagen x
One of my outfits for a night out in Copenhagen. We were blessed with great weather, only a smidgeon of rain on our last day. It felt autumnal enough in the evening to need socks with my sandals. These cute socks caught my eye - they’re like a sleek rugby sock. Black with a burgundy and yellow side stripe! Loved them, bought them. Threw on a sweater AND tried my new cape! @marfastance comes up trumps again. I managed to roll this into a tiny ball in my cabin case. I wore my @acnestudios combats for the plane ( super roomy and they don’t dig in around the waist) with trainers, tee, blazer and a coat on my lap ( Marfa Stance, since you asked). In my suitcase just a pair of leather shorts, a cashmere knit, tights, PJ’s, silver sandals and undies. I needed room for the shopping obviously! The Danes dress well- simply, but with interesting silhouettes and huge clumpy shoes or boots. Lots of trenches/puffas in various styles, plus, they seemed to be dressed for winter when we were in tee shirts?! Saturday night we didn’t have a reservation so ended up at an Italian restaurant on a beautiful square close to our hotel…More from Copenhagen another day!
Copenhagen you were just the tonic I needed! Laughing, shopping, eating, sightseeing, more shopping, more eating. The Danes are friendly and oh so cool! Their use of colour and their keen eye for design and shape is inspiring. I will list my favourite stores this week. I got lots of bits and bobs and left one pair of shoes behind which I am sorely regretting…
New suit! I couldn’t find what I wanted at a price I could afford so I went to the amazing emporium that is @joelandsonfabrics and selected this military blue wool. They spent several hours patiently letting me drape and wrap numerous bolts of fabric across my person. It has a wonderful weight to it and moves like a dream. My talented tailor in Richmond then made it for me. 2 fittings and voila! Couldn’t be happier. I know it’s scary getting things made but find an example of the sort of cut and details that you like and, with the right tailor, you can get exactly what you desire. Let me know what you think! X
One from Rye! A shopping and pub day. Plus, how good is that black brick wall as a backdrop?! Baggy jean @ksubi , slim blue shirt @thekooples and trusty sweater @navygrey.co with big trainers @adidas
More from my recent trip to Rye. We were off to the pub for a drink with my youngest. Bit of a chill in the air that evening so I chucked on a favourite @navygrey.co sweater over my @ganni sundress. Comfy casual x
Sharing some holiday outfits over the next few days! @agolde denim shorts from Suststyle, knackered Adidas sandals, Jigsaw vest, straw hat from Petersham Nurseries, sunnies from Rayban and new beach bag from The Jackson’s. Grin, stylists own. Xx
It’s hot. It’s damn crazy hot. I want sleeveless. I want airy. I want wafty. This @threegraces dress is perfect. Lightly fitted to the bust with the most expertly cut neckline. The beauty of it is that it falls in a looser cut right under the bust so there is no sticking or catching. The full skirt is long with acres of fabric so you get plenty of movement and air. Please can you make it in every colour under the rainbow each summer forever more? This @thisisstelar straw bag is structured so it feels smart but fits a surprising amount of stuff. I’m not known for travelling light so this is a bonus. Ideal for a whole host of summer outfits when you don’t want a leather bag. Lastly, I got these @arizona.l.o.v.e sandals before our U.S trip. Oh my! Sooooo comfy. Highly recommend them. Plus I love the girlish bow ties and the soft velvet. They can dress up any outfit instantly. Keep cool everyone! X
