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THE FOURTH ISSUE
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Kristina Hultkrantz ILLUSTRATOR
American born illustrator Kristina Hultkrantz, you may know her as Emma-Kisstina, loves being a true girly girl. She loves drawing the beautiful things we have around us, that define who were are, and make us happy... or anything pink! Since 2008 she lives and works in her dream city Stockholm, Sweden.
Asia Pietrzyk GRAPHIC DESIGNER Her real name is actually Joanna, but everyone calls her Asia. Born and raised in Poland, she moved to Stockholm 2011 to live a happy life with her better half. Although she has got a degree in German and Swiss literature, Asia decided to become a designer and illustrator. When she is not doing what she loves (which is drawing&designing), she can be found with her better half doing funny things, cooking, watching Woody Allen's movies or daydreaming.
Pernilla Giorgi Illustrator/Graphic Designer She loves nothing more than drawing (perhaps with the exception of a really nice sea-salt flavored chocolate and a good afternoon nap in the hammock!). And she's passionate about all kinds of art and design. Though after several years of studying art and its history, product design, architecture, and graphic design her focus has now shifted to drawing and illustrating. Preferably with a curious twist. 4
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Karin Wildheim PHOTOGRAPHER
A photographer with passion for food, garden and flea markets. She loves to take pictures of nice homes and nice people. Her plan is to move to Italy when she gets rich and famous.
George James BARMAN AND COLUMNIST George James is a barman who has worked his way up from pulling pints in pubs, to shaking gimlets for presidents. In each issue George sneaks you in behind the bar of London’s most fashionable events. He’ll even share a drink with you.
Filippa Svensson Holistic Health Coach & Informative Blogger Filippa received her Holistic Health Coach certification at the Institute of Integrative Nutrition in New York. As a former Public Relations Executive in the city, the raw food fanatic recently switched careers to pursue her true passion in Stockholm. On the side she devotes her time to informative blogging for Raw Clarity. She loves green juicing, meditation, and affirmations. 5
Ida & Emma Augustsson FASHION NERDS/MUSIC LOVERS Ida & Emma Augustsson are identical twins, fashion nerds and music lovers. Born and raised on the countryside of Blekinge 30 plus years ago. Now living on the best coast of Sweden, Gothenburg. Have never had a nail polish free day since the 90's. Love the creative side about make up and beauty with a touch of humour. Ida works nine to five in the fashion business and Emma in the finance business.
Karin Rosenlund CONTRIBUTING FASHION EDITOR Karin is a freelance fashion stylist with over 14 years of experience. She is based in Gothenburg since five years. Karin thinks fashion should be fun and inspiring. Her style is simple and classic. Her motto is, less is more. She loves to travel and Paris has a special place in her heart. In her spare time she enjoys to hang around with her family.
Kristin Brulay Makeup-Artist Kristin Brulay is a creative music loving Hair-and Makeup artist and Fashion Stylist. She is fascinated by the possibility to enhance everybody's beauty and create amazing art. Kristin believes that fashion shouldn't be taken to seriously It should be fun, creative and an inspiration to make you feel FABULOUS!
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Caroline Grane Hair & make up stylist The hairdresser that became a stylist that eventually ended up as a stylist slash make up artist. What inspires her are the stories in each and every one of us. When it comes to style, she strongly believes in finding yourself and your true identity and then building your style around that, which will naturally add charm and confidence to the approach. Live your life and wear your passion - that's her saying!
Jonas Lundberg PHOTOGRAPHER After a few years of assisting high end fashion photographers, Jonas has made a successful career. With a passion for challenges Jonas approaches each project with an open mind, always tapping into contemporary trends. Inspired by photographers like Richard Avedon, his images express a quality both crude and elegant. His favourite model is his one year old daughter Molly.
Angelica Hellgren FASHION WRITER COLUMNIST/BLOG EDITOR Fashion columnist/writer and blog editor Angelica Hellgren, believes in all things vintage and has a weakness for the stylish 80s. She’s also a shameless art lover, culinary creator and she loves crowded cities. She’s the fashion editor for newspaper NWT.
Sandra Runsten WRITER Sandra is a Stockholm-based economist who has a day-job within corporate resposibility, dreams of a townhouse in Broolyn and loves 60’s vintage dresses. She never says no to karaoke and has sailed across the Atlantic. Her main interests in life are food and traveling, and for this issue she tried the wines of Napa Valley as a newlywed.
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Carl-Henric Malmgren Writer / Art and antiques expert Carl-Henric Malmgren returned from homes in London and Amsterdam to his native Sweden in search for what he thought would be a less hectic life style. The peace and quiet is yet far away in a fast changing and ever evolving antiques and auction market of the 21st century, and the eccentric world at Fåfängans Antik is buzzing with life. Carl-Henric is also a frequent blogger under the pseudonym Mr. Freelance
Marina Milojkovic CONTRIBUTING EDITOR A bag-o-holic as well as a food and magazine lover. Marina loves to have as many projects as possible going on at the same time. Perhaps that is why she studied communications, art history and global development. She works freelance with styling and writing and that is not enough. She also works as a consultant with PR and social media strategies.
Nazli Eidmohammadi GIZMO CHICK Nazli the Gizmo Chick is an engineering student at Chalmers University of Technology. There she is studying her master in Product Development and is loving it. Originally she is from Turkmenistan, where her name has the meaning the “Irresistible one”. Her curiosity for tech devices started out at a young age, when she got her very first Game Boy.
Megan Bross CONTRIBUTING EDITOR Born and raised in the US (East coast), Megan moved to Sweden when she was 23 and she has been living in Gothenburg ever since. She is a trained chef who loves reading recipes and surprising hungry friends with her new creations. Although her career path took a turn away from the kitchen, in her free time she loves traveling the globe in search of new restaurants, ingredients and cooking tips.
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The best thing your mother ever taught you: To trust my female intuition. Beauty budget tip: Aspirin mask What kind of art hangs on your walls? I adore old copper plate engravings in simple gilded frames Favourite vintage find: My wedding and engagement rings China pattern of choice: How could one possibly choose? Drop her a line: anncharlotte@poufmagazine.com
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The best thing your mother ever taught you: The value of unconditional love Beauty budget tip: Sun powder and a black mascara will take you a long way. What kind of art hangs on your walls? Modern art and illustrations Favourite vintage find: My gold pine-apple China pattern of choice: Wedgwood Vera Wang Lace Gold
The best thing your mother ever taught you: That money isn't everything. Beauty budget tip: A lot of sleep! What kind of art hangs on your walls? A mixture of photos and art from friends and flee markets. Favourite vintage find: A red silk dress. China pattern of choice: Prunus by Stig Lindberg (Gustavsberg).
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NOTES FROM OUR EDITORS "The question isn’t who’s going to let me; it’s who is going to stop me.” ~Ayn Rand Well, that would be a prefect quote for the women of today! We are on the go and that is also why we have chosen to dedicate this issue to our Women, in particular our Mothers. These Women whom we still learn from every day, who has been our sources of inspiration and stand by our side no matter what, that is our Mothers! With spring just around the corner, we give you all the necessities and inspiration you need for spring. We guide you on how to set the table in a perfect manner, get the right flowers, and serve you just the right recipe for that lovely brunch. Now all you have to do is to invite your Mom, your granny, your girlfriends and celebrate Women! Love, Jelena & Ann-Charlotte
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E A R LY S U M M E R BUCKET LIST Light a bonfire on Valborg Prepare your home and garden for the summer season Dine al fresco Do a bit of gardening (even if it's only on your windowsill) Get a pedicure Visit Chelsea Flower Show Honour your Mother on May 26th
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WINE & DINE
george the barman
I love pubs George James: I love pubs. I raised myself in them; as a teenager, I skipped school to sit in dark and dingy corners, with a ten pack of cheap cigarettes and a warm pint of watery ale and waste away the afternoons.
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was a jumped up posh boy who wanted to be a working class hero (self-indulgent, I know, but I was 16) and pubs were the best place to escape the trappings of being a middle class, over sensitive Bob Dylan fan. In the tired, smelly Victorian buildings of Worcester I got to mix with all kinds of publicans and regulars, who at the time were my idols. A constant of the pub, each had their own particular chair and staple drink. The staff behind the bar became like substitute teachers, but instead of teaching useless things like Maths or English,
they taught me the important things in life, like how to roll cigarettes or how to avoid a hangover. Pubs at this time were going through a revolution. The Weatherspoons revolution. Weatherspoons acquire struggling pubs, and because of the sheer volume that they own are able to provide cheaper beer, cheaper food, and constant television. At the time, I used them too, but I felt bad for every boarded up ‘Queen Elizabeth’ and ‘Royal Oak’ that couldn’t afford to compete with a ‘beer and a burger’ for a
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fiver. But I soon got over that; after all Weatherspoons helped keep me full and drunk at university, and I felt it was inevitable that pubs, like all things in the modern world, would become standardised in order to survive at all.
month after I quit there was a murder in the pub toilets. I went to London. I went to cocktail bars and nightclubs and trendy bar café’s in Brick Lane and Soho. They were great, but they couldn’t give me what pubs had done. In cocktail bars you had to pay £8 for a drink
A pub seemed like the natural choice for my first job. I started work as a bar man/waiter in one of Britain’s 759 pubs called ‘The Red Lion’. The Red Lion was a little village pub, with its own group of regulars, such as one who came early to tell us about how he wanted to die. It was also a chain pub, not Weatherspoons, but one of its rivals, who shall remain nameless. The Red Lion particularly focused on the family Sunday roast. Sundays were manic. Everyone wanted a different sauce to slather over their dry turkey or crucified roast beef. People were rude, it smelt, the carpets were sticky and for the first time in my life I got tired of the taste of warm beer. The regulars also stopped being my hero’s, when it turned out that actually they were a depressing group of alcoholics (Who knew?). The staff were mean and the head chief obviously had too much gravy in the microwave to be able to communicate without sweating and shaking like he was about to explode. I couldn’t take the place anymore, I had to get out, not just the pub but the whole town, I still wanted to sit in pubs, but I wanted to do it somewhere where it didn’t smell faintly of urine. The staff didn’t like me either, the cracks in my fake working class exterior were widening. I asked the chiefs ‘where they had trained’; I questioned everyone on what they ‘really’ wanted to do in life and asked for my staff meal of a burger to be cooked blue. I eventually resigned and just in time too, a
"I was a jumped up posh boy who wanted to be a working class hero (self-indulgent, I know, but I was 16) and pubs were the best place to escape the trappings of being a middle class, over sensitive Bob Dylan fan."
the size of an espresso. In nightclubs you had to sit alone for hours on end while your friends went to try and attract potential wives, with a strange tribal dance. In bar café’s you had to listen to some nineteen year old girl slaughter Neil Young songs on an acoustic guitar her dad paid for. I wanted my newspaper reading, football watching, anyone can come in. But I couldn’t go back to warm beer and sticky carpets either. But luckily I wasn’t alone. Pubs in London have been going through their own revolution in the last ten years, and have changed beyond recognition. Particularly in North London. Landlords everywhere realised they couldn’t compete with chain pubs on price, but as the demand is there for good food and interesting beers, they can compete on quality. First I discovered ‘The Flask’ in Highgate Village, where on the beer menu are beers such as blue moon; a wheat beer (which is best served with an orange slice) or Kwak (which comes with a glass that has a wooden handle). Then I stumbled upon ‘The Assembly House’ in Kentish Town which is great for food and is super cool inside. Then I needed a pub to watch football in and was recommended to go to ‘The Sheephaven Bay’ in Mornington Crescent, an Irish pub which not only shows football but shows Gaelic football. Pubs are fighting back, and they are winning. The Common joke outside of London is that in the capital a pint of beer will cost you four pounds. It’s a fair comment because it probably will, but I will happily pay it, because I love pubs but I want individual pubs owned by Landlords and frequented by everyone, from the sixteen year olds skipping school to the old man reading his newspaper.
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WINE & DINE
Cocktail THE FUN
Caipiroska Caipiroskas are fun and they are so easy to make. I actually prefer them to mojitos, and so does most of South America. Although it’s standard practice to serve them over crushed ice, I like to shake this cucumber version and serve in a martini glass, it’s unusual I know, but if you shake harder and a bit longer than you normally would, the flakes of ice make this a great drink to sip at, especially on a warm day.
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Let's make it! Ingredients Cucumber juice Vodka Lime juice Sugar syrup
For preparation rs (use a strainer to First juice cucumbe lp) get rid of excess pu e (half and a and cucumber juic dk vo ur yo ix m en Th e freezer overnight. half) and leave in th
The Mix: ink over ice I like to shake this dr i glass but it and serve in a martin in a highball could also be served with crushed ice. cumber mix 4 parts vodka and cu 2 parts lime juice 1 part sugar syrup ish this drink is A great way to garn by peeling a strip of e same cucumber skin (in th tato) way you would a po ration. and using it as deco Happy drinking!
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Who is Nazli? Nazli the Gizmo Chick is an engineering student at Chalmers University of Technology. There she is studying her master in Product Development and is loving it. Originally she is from Turkmenistan, where her name has the meaning the “Irresistible one”. Her curiosity for tech devices started out at a young age, when she got her very first Game Boy. When she is not trying to find the latest gizmos to share with you fine people she is off conquering new parts of the world.
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Y E L L A V A P A N GUIDE
WINE COUNTRY WEEKEND The hidden gems of Napa and Sonoma Valley
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f you ever find yourself longing for a romantic weekend, wine-drenched lunches in the sun and 19th century French architecture on the American west coast, then a weekend in the Wine Country is your perfect escape. Blessed with Californian climate and scenery, Napa and Sonoma valley offer over 400 wineries. So, how to choose the best culinary experiences, wine tastings and castle patios? Let Pouf! guide you to the hidden gems - the most romantic picnic areas, best oaked Chardonnays and breathtaking routes. Rent a fast car, bring our map and fall in love!
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s is w een w inerie The drive bet n. ow of its an ex perience
Located less than two hours drive from the San Francisco Bay, Napa offers more than meets the eye. In the late 19th Century, Californian wine stock saved the European ones from getting extinguished by the phylloxera. And, if this isn’t argument enough, Napa is the birthplace for winemaking so exceptional, it enabled the Americans to do the unthinkable in 1976. They beat the French in the blind tasting wine competition ”Judgment of Paris” - a contribution big enough to make a visit worthwhile for any wine lover. [Watch the charming movie Bottle Shock and learn all about it.] Wines of the New World have since continued to prove themselves a worthy alternative to their European predecessors, without making a fuss about it. Americans are as relaxed about wine making as they are about wearing baseball caps and short-sleeved shirts to a formal dinner. This makes a visit to the Wine Country an as breathtaking and culinary satisfying experience as to any wine district in France. But,
Find out how insects and birds can replace pesticide s by a guide of the Benziger family.
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Y E L L A V A P A N GUIDE with the upside of not having your school French being constantly misunderstood, or secretly suspect the French to consider you culturally inferior. Don’t get me wrong, I love sleepy French villages and narrow Italian streets packed with dented cars. Napa is just a different experience; in a country where people down their favorite vintages dressed in sportswear, you are sure to fit in. That said, Sonoma and Napa may very well be the exception of the seldom overpriced or posh United States we are used to. If you want to, you could spend enough on a weekend in Napa to make Marie Antoinette look thrifty.
Wine lovers usually appreciate all good things in life. Where there are Zinfandels en masse, music, art and antiques are never far away. Go on a hot air balloon ride, try the local micro-breweries, taste the olive oils and sun-ripe tomatoes at the farmers markets. Drive between the valleys and find family-owned gems while getting to know the locals. The inhabitants in the villages surrounding the estates are Californian stereotypes: laid back bon vivants with lush gardens, wine cellars any Duchess would envy and an outgoing attitude towards European couples who try wine tasting the American way: by car. They are often in the wine
. s are so ld on site cu ltivating . Tic ket biodynamic w kno get to Hop on a tram and
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industry themselves (and if not: food) and happy to share their personal favorites. After all, the artisanal cheeses, home-made lemonades and newly harvested veggies are a must to cope with all the wine flights, right? Just remember to keep your focus where it belongs: on the bottles of the New World, and in between: on the road. Oh, and enjoy!
“Americans are as relaxed about wine making as they are about wearing baseball caps and short-sleeved shirts to a formal dinner.�
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Y E L L A V A P A N GUIDE Benziger Family Winery 1883 London Ranch Rd, Glen Ellen, CA 95442, USA The Benziger family are making wine and olive oil as good as it is environmentally conscious, and they gladly show you how. Take a tram tour on grape-clad hills and find out how biodynamic wine is made at this family estate. Winetasting ends the tour, so you can make sure the wines are as good for you as they are to Mother Nature.
Glen Ellen Market 13751 Arnold Dr., Glen Ellen, CA 95442, USA Pick up a delicious picnic sandwich at the Glen Ellen Market and eat it on a sun-drenched bench overlooking the vineyards. In the Wine Country, picnic is the way to lunch, and to lunch well.
Mayo Reserve Room 9200 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood Pair your wines with cheeses and steaks at Mayo. Named the single best deal in wine country by Wall street Journal, you won’t leave disappointed. Nor hungry.
Chateau st. Jean 8555 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood, CA 95452, USA Sample artisanal cheeses, spreads and herb infused oils while you taste the wines at Chateu st. Jean. Stroll the rose garden between tastings, and watch the vineyards during sunset.
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110 W Spain St Sonoma, CA 95476, USA
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Have dinner with the Sonoma locals at the Girl and Fig. Make sure you get a table under the stars in their light-strained courtyard, and start off the evening with a signature fig-based cocktail, like the Fig Fashioned. Or, bring home ingredients from their Fig Store to make your own!
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Oakville Grocery store 7856 St Helena Hwy Oakville, CA 94558, USA
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Pick up delicious locally sourced foods at the oldest grocery store in California, known to offer samples of basically everything in the store. Their coffee mugs make great gifts!
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Calistoga Inn 1250 Lincoln Ave Calistoga, CA 94515, USA Enjoy live jazz music, warm summer nights and a micro-brewed Calistoga Red Ale at the patio of Calistoga Inn.
St. Francis Winery & Vineyards 500 N Pythian Rd, Santa Rosa, CA Are you part of a group looking to splurge? Treat yourselves to a private tour and cellar tasting, or even a private estate dinner. Royal treatment has never been this cheap. s in the sun se s and w ine Pair some chee
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What to bring
Be sure to…
- Long, floaty dresses for late night outdoor dinners. Dress up bohemian and chic!
Bring home edible memories! Grab olive oils, parmesan spreads and your favorite reds with you when you leave, it’s the easiest way to re-live your vacation.
- A hat for patio coffee breaks and picnics in the sun. - A mole-skin. Rate the wines as you go, your memory might get blurry as the glasses get plenty. - Sunglasses. You’ll be behind wheels and outdoors most of the time.
Go your own way. The biggest wine makers aren’t always the best ones, especially not when it comes to service and the overall experience. Let enthusiastic family growers smitten you with their love of grapes! Drink plenty of water. You know why, darling. Do as the locals do. Eat where they eat, they know what’s good. Hey, they choose to stay here permanently! Prioritize. You want to taste all and try all, I know, but get to know a few gems well rather than acquaint every bottle. Pick your spots carefully and let the wines take time.
The author her se lf in her true ha b itat.
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The Mothers The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree TEXT BY Marina Milojkovic
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n the beginning, a Mother is our most important person in the world. Then, she becomes a role model and when we are old enough a mother might become our best friend. When all the problems, all the guiding is over, she becomes the best person to hang out with because she knows us. Our mothers are the ones who knows us the best, sometimes even better than our fathers. They have seen it all. Some children even follow their Mothers footsteps. We always talk about mothers and daughters and that is why I choose to have a mother and son relationship in this feature as well as someone classic like Jane Birkin and someone modern like Lena Dunham. I hope you find these relationships interesting, and perhaps think about how your mother has inspired, or influenced you.
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Laurie & Lena Lena Dunham, 26 American filmmaker and actress Laurie Simmons, 63 American photographer and artist
Some TV-shows have a way of capturing the contemporary in a way that is almost scary for us viewers. HBO’s Girls is one of those shows. Just like Sex And The City captured the late 90’s and the early twenty-first century, Girls manages to leave you with the conclusion ”I am not alone, every girl has the same problems, just in different ways”. Lena Dunham, daughter of artist Laurie Simmons is the creator and one of the main characters in Girls that takes place on Manhattan where Lena was born. She was nominated for four Emmy Awards and won two Golden Globe Awards in 2012 for Girls and the show just got renewed for a third season.
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Even though we do not work in the same industry, women, daughters or mothers can learn a lot from each other and become a true inspiration for one and other Lena was raised by creative parents in a creative environment. Her mother is artist Laurie Simmons who is best known for her staged photographs of dolls. She creates them and then she photographs them in different places all over the world. Along with other photographers such as Cindy Sherman, Laurie is one of the leading figures in contemporary conceptual photography. Laurie has made guest appearances in Lena’s show and movies. They prove that the dynamics between a mother and a daughter is sometimes magical. Even though we do not work in the same industry, women, daughters or mothers can learn a lot from each other and become a true inspiration for one and other. 38
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Vivienne & Joseph Vivienne Westwood, 71 British designer Joseph Corré 45 British designer We all remember when Carrie Bradshaw finally gets engaged to her Mr. Big and the moment when that big beautiful white wedding gown by Vivienne Westwood gets delivered to her. The dress is now iconic, as well as all those plaid checkered dresses by the designer. Vivienne Westwood is known for her British punk influences. Westwood first became famous for designing clothes for Malcolm McLaren’s boutique in the King’s Road called ”SEX”. Together with then husband Malcolm McLaren, manager for the Sex Pistols, she designed clothes inspired by punk music. Her first catwalk show was presented in 1981 and the theme was ”pirates”
We all remember when
Carrie Bradshaw finally gets engaged to her Mr. Big and the moment when that big beautiful
white wedding gown by
Vivienne Westwood gets delivered to her
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Joseph and his mother Vivienne are two design icons who will leave a strong mark in the fashion industry. Nowadays she designs menswear and has diffusion lines. She also has showrooms in Milan, Paris and Los Angeles. In 1994, Vivienne’s son, Joseph Corré became the co-founder of the British Lingerie company Agent Provocateur.
With design in his blood, in an interview he said that he wore his mother’s designs long before she became famous, Joseph thought that something was missing on the lingerie market. He first opened up a lingerie store with his now ex-wife. When they couldn’t find the type of lingerie they wished to sell, they decided to create their own lingerie line, Agent Provocateur.
The lingerie company now has stores worldwide as well as fragrances and cosmetics. Although Agent Provocateur is all about sexy lingerie, they are best known for their provocative commercials with supermodels such as Kate Moss.
Joseph and his mother Vivienne are two design icons who will leave a strong mark in the fashion industry.
In 1994, Vivienne’s son, Joseph Corré became the co-founder of the British Lingerie company
Vivienne Westwood
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Agent Provocateur
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Jane & Charlotte Jane Birkin, 66 British actress, style icon and singer Charlotte Gainsbourg, 41 French actress, style icon and singer Imagine having a mother who has a Hermés bag named after her, the Birkin Bag that is. Or, imagine having a daughter who is the face of Balenciaga, sings like a dream and stars in Lars von Trier movies. Well, that is Jane Birkin and her daughter Charlotte Gainsbourg.
Not only do they sing and act, they are true French style icons as well. You can see them both in classic striped sweaters, classic bangs or in a careless t-shirt and a jeans look, done in a perfect way.
Somehow, French women have style in their blood. Jane Birkin is not really french though - she was born in England but married French legend Serge Gainsbourg in the early 70‘s. Before she got famous for singing ”Je t’aime... moi non plus” with Serge she starred in the movie 60’s movie ”Blowup”. The song mentioned got banned by radio stations in Italy, Spain, and the UK for being to sexual. Then, after Hermés named a bag after her she became a worldwide style icon. 41
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Charlotte Gainsbourg is known for her effortless chic style, just like her mother.
Denim, boots paired with a cool jacket and simple t-shirt. Who needs more when style and beauty is simply in your genes?
With Serge Gainsbourg she had her daughter Charlotte Gainsbourg who is an awarded singer and actress. She sings in both French and English and has starred in movies such as Melancholia, The Science of Sleep and Bob Dylan biopic I’m Not There.
She is close friends with former Balenciaga creative director Nicolas Ghesquiere which means that her closet must be to die for - imagine all those leather jackets! She has also been the face of Balenciaga’s fragrance Paris.
Charlotte Gainsbourg is known for her effortlessly chic style - just like her mother. Denim, boots paired with a cool jacket and a simple t-shirt. Who needs more when style and beauty is simply in your genes?
the birkin bag: a HermĂŠs bag named after Jane Birkin
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MOTHER'S DAY GIFTS FOR OUR MOTHERS
Jelena Jankovics’ mother Marija
The kind and caring “My mom is the kindest and most caring person I know. She has taught me the value of unconditional love and she is my shoulder to lean on through thick and thin.” HER favorite parfume Laura Biagiotti Laura EdT, 495 SEK ¤59, Eleven.se
GRANDIOSA gerberas remind me of beautiful sunshine and my Mom! Grandiosa Gerberas, 275 SEK ¤33, Euroflorist.se
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A perfect mist for her lovely home. Voluspa Home & Body Mist Elysian Garden Aqua De Senteur, 295 SEK ¤35, Drytrend.com
CAUSE my Mom makes the best cakes in the world. Sweet dreams, 192 SEK ¤23, adlibris.se
THIS skirt is so sweet and feminine just like she. Pixilated houndstooth skirt, 946 SEK ¤112, JCREW
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY! I love you Mom! Mothers day card, 22 SEK ¤3, Hallmark
NICE coffee cups deserves nice napkins Napkin, 49 SEK ¤6, servett.nu
A nice coffee pot to go along with her lovely coffee cups. Veryan Coffee pot, 245 SEK ¤29, Oscar & Clothilde
LOVELY coffee cups for her and her best friends whom she drinks coffee with every day.BRUMAIRE Coffee cup, 359 SEK ¤42, Oscar & Clothilde
SHE is a maestro making cakes, and she loves her sweets as well Chartreuse Macaron Gift Box, 218 SEK ¤26, pixpatisserie.com
DIAMONDS are a girls best friend! A diamond heart my Mom who has a diamond heart! Diamond heart jewelry, 15 998 SEK ¤1 892, Hedbergs Guld & Silver ONE of her favorite moments is lighting her lamp and reading up on baking recipes. Table lamp in gold, 699 SEK ¤83, Oscar & Clothilde AUNIS - Webbshop Cause she loves to use lots and lots of nice pillows in their home Pillow, 399 SEK ¤47, Oscar & Clothilde
A heart of gold for her heart is truly a heart of gold! Gold heart jewelry, 749 SEK ¤89, Hedbergs Guld & Silver
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MOTHER'S DAY GIFTS FOR OUR MOTHERS
Ann-Charlotte Lovéns mother Heli
The Creative
“My beautiful mother is a really outgoing businesswoman who gives the best advice. She always encourages me to be creative and is my biggest source of inspiration.”
A tray in her favourite pattern, Family Silver by Mulberry Home. Great for a cup of tea or a glass of Sherry. 725 SEK ¤75, Amara
BECAUSE every mother needs luxurious chocolates from time to time. CHARBONNEL ET WALKER Pink Marc de Champagne truffle box 350 SEK ¤40, Selfridges
FANCY snacks for a fancy lady. By The Hampton Popcorn Company
THERE are always several tubes of pale pink lipstick in her handbag. I think she’ll really like this shade. LANCOME Rouge in Love lipstick 210 SEK ¤25, Selfridges
THIS will keep her hands soft after pottery. Lily is also the namne of her youngest daughter. Lily Hand Therapy 98 SEK ¤10, Crabtree & Evelyn
WHO doesn’t love a Diptyque candle? Jasmin Scented Candle by Diptyque 400 SEK ¤45, John Lewis
H as in Heli. Enamel Clic-Clac bracelet 4.950 SEK ¤495, Hermès
WHITE flowers. Just because. Mothering Sunday Bouquet 600 SEK ¤65, Fortnum & Mason THIS book would be an addition to her coffee table book library. The Swedish Country House book, 325 SEK ¤40, Adlibris
THIS Toile de Jouy iPad Mini Cover is right up her alley. 420 SEK ¤50, zazzle.com
IT´S Toile, a H and you can drink tea from it! Perfect for my Mother! 112 SEK ¤12, Amara
FOR lazy sundays. Downton Abbey Series 1 and 2 Box Set 150 SEK ¤20
SHE´D like the packaging almost as much as the content. Lavender Rose blend loose tea by The Real Flower Company 125SEK ¤15, Selfridges
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BLOOMING MARVELLOUS April showers bring May flowers! BY ANN-CHARLOTTE LOVÉN PHOTOS BY INTERFLORA
Why and when? Everybody loves fresh flowers! But how did the whole thing of giving flowers really start? Well, without getting too caught up in the details, let’s take a look at the history. Sit up straight and don’t yawn! It started in (drumroll): ANCIENT EGYPT! Flowers were considered a link with the supernatural world and carried religious meaning. Later, the very clever folks in China cut and arranged flowers displayed in water so the flowers would last longer without wilting. Around 1.000 A.D., the art of flower arranging began in Europe. Then, in Victorian England, men and women gave each other small bouquets known as "tussie mussies” as a sign of friendship. (Don’t you just love that word? Tussie Mussie) Giving cut flowers got really hyped when they became a way to send messages to the recipient. "The language of flowers" added an interesting twist. Now, let’s talk about what flowers to give and when to give them. Or, we could just let the flowers do the talking since they have a language of their own.
PICKING PERFECT FLOWERS Research reveals that those who give flowers, in comparison to other gifts, are viewed as successful, caring and emotionally intelligent people.
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Pouf! up your manners
Don’t give potted plants as these will be a ”burden” to the recipient. As a general rule - bouquets are almost always the best pick. It’s customary to give odd number flowers if they are fewer than 10. This will make them fall nice in the vase. Flowers should be given without the paper (in Sweden that is, the rest of Europe can go wild with the wrapping paper). Cellophane can be kept on if it’s part of the arrangement.
TO SOMEONE YOU WANT TO SNOG Learn all about the Language of Flowers, or if you are not feeling brave, stick to the boring classic red rose(s). More flowers equals more snogging.
GRIEF When one becomes aware of a death send condolence flowers. The flowers should be white or pale pastel and of traditional style. Try to send the before the funeral (but it’s never too late for thoughtfulness). For the funeral, the choice of flowers can be more personal. Remember to choose the hand bouquet well since this will be a last farewell to the one who’s passed away.
IT’S A BABY! You don’t have to send flowers to the hospital, you know (and don’t even think about visiting the new family there - they need time and space alone) send flowers to their home instead! Try to do this during the first week and make sure they are home from the hospital. The Swedish custom is to send a family bouquet (a bouquet with a small bouquet attached with a ribbon to it).
HIPP! HIPP! HOORAY! Birthdays, Mother’s Day, Baptism, New job, New partner, Drivers license. The reasons to congratulate someone by giving them flowers are endless. Try to snoop around to figure out what the recipient likes, and if possible, keep it seasonal. Add a card for a personal message and to help the recipient remember the giver.
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MERCI BEAUCOUP! Of course one can always send a hand written thank you note, but sometimes you need to bring out the big guns to really show your appreciation.
UNDER THE WEATHER Flowers are a terrific way to let someone who is ill, or just feeling blue, know you're thinking of them, even if you can't visit them in person. They might just be the trick to cheer someone up. Some hospitals may have a policy regarding flowers. For instance, most intensive care units do not allow flowers. Remember to consider allergy sufferers don’t bring fragrant flowers into hospitals.
BE OUR GUEST Never show up empty handed! If you’ve never been to the house before (or just don’t know their style), choose neutral flowers such as lilies which most people like. If the host or hostess are stressed, offer to put the flowers in water for them.
FLORIOGRAPHY - Do you speak flower? AMARYLLIS - Pride
IRIS - Good news, Faith, Hope, Wisdom and Valour, My
BABY’S BREATH - Innocence, pure of heart
Compliments
CARNATION - Fascination, Love
LAVENDER - Devotion, Distrust
DAFFODIL - Regard, Uncertainty, Chivalry, Respect or
LILAC - Beauty, Pride
unrequited love, return my affection
LILY - Majesty & Honour, Purity of Heart
DAHLIA - Elegance and dignity
LILY-OF-THE-VALLEY - Sweetness, Humility, Return to
DAISY - Innocence, Loyal Love, Purity, Faith, Cheer, Sim-
Happiness, Trustworthy, Happiness
plicity
NARCISSUS - Egotism, Formality, Stay as Sweet as You
GERBERA - Innocence
Are, Unrequited love
GLADIOLUS - I'm Really Sincere, Strength of character,
ORCHID - Love, Beauty, Refinement, Chinese Symbol for
Honour, Conviction
Many Children
HONEYSUCKLE - Devoted affection, Bonds of love
PEONY - Shame, Happy Marriage
HYACINTH General - Games and Sports, Rashness: Flow-
ROSE - A whole language of it’s own - We had to do a
er Dedicated to Apollo
separate box just for these beauties.
HYDRANGEA - Frigidness, heartlessness, heartfelt grati-
SUNFLOWER - Pure and lofty thoughts
tude for being understood
TULIP - Perfect Lover, Fame, VIOLET- Modesty
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Most flowers are available all year, but in-season are always more chic!
BIRTH MONTH FLOWERS JANUARY - Carnation, Snowdrop FEBRUARY - Violet, Primrose MARCH - Daffodil, Narcissus APRIL - Sweet pea, Daisy, Peony MAY - Lily of the Valley JUNE - Rose, Honeysuckle JULY - Larkspur, Water Lily
SPRING
AUTUMN
Allium Apple Blossom, Cherry blossom Birch branches Crocus Daffodil Freesia Hyacinth Iris Lilac Narcissus Peony Ranunculus Rose Sweet pea Tulip Willow
Anemone Carnation Chrysanthemum Freesia Gerbera Daisy Gladiolus Lily Roses Sunflower
AUGUST - Gladiolus, Poppy SEPTEMBER - Aster, Morning Glory OCTOBER - Calendula, Marigold NOVEMBER - Chrysanthemum DECEMBER - Narcissus, Holly
SUMMER Carnation Casa Blanca Lily Chrysanthemum Dahlia Freesia Gardenia Gladiolus Heather Iris Lilac
WINTER Amaryllis Carnation Chrysanthemum Cyclamen Evergreens Gerbera Daisy Helleborus Lily Narcissus Roses
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The Lake House Heli and Kent Gading’s rural home is laid back and filled with natural light. BY ANN-CHARLOTTE LOVÉN PHOTOGRAPHED BY KARIN WILDHEIM
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eli and Kent’s house is situated right by the lake in a village outside of Gothenburg, Sweden. As you walk in through the front door all you can see is water, and natural light. Heli (the owner of an interior design shop) and Kent have filled it with lovely vintage items and gorgeous things from her own shop. Your house is beautifully decorated and you even have your own interior design shop. When did you discover your talent for interior decor? I’ve always been interested in colour, shapes and design. I started visiting furniture shops when I was 11-12 years old. I really like the fact that you can change the way you live through paint, wallpaper and simple materials.
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Wilma the dog in a polka dot wing chair.
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“Had I lived in the city, my style would have been different.” How would you describe your decorating style? I don’t really have a particular style. It changes depending on where I live and where I am in my life. Right now, it’s rural since we live in the countryside. Had I lived in the city, my style would have been different. Your home is so unique! What are your tips for decorating with vintage? If you get attached to something - go with it! Try not to mix too many different styles. Have one style throughout the house. Where do you find these unique pieces? A lot of it is heirlooms, but I also buy things when I travel in Europe and in auction houses. Any shopping tips when it comes to new things? Try to find shops that sell unique things. Use local carpenters to customise furniture for you.
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A clear hatchway to the wine cellar in the kitchen floor.
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So no big department stores for you? No, it’s not my cup of tea. I like craftsmanship. How long did it take for you to get the house decorated the way it is now? The house was pretty much this way when we bought it. We have, of course, done a few minor changes. I don’t think you’ll ever be finished decorating a house. Any favourite pieces in your home? Not really since I’m so changeable. I like to bring out different things depending on my mood. But, I do like the polka dot wing chair and the fish plates. Favourite room in your house? The living room is wonderful because of the natural light and the closeness to the lake.
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armchair BIRDCAGE
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ESSENTIALS Get the laid back style of the Gading's house by adding white furniture and vintage pieces. WOODEN PLAQUE 208 SEK (造25) Giftedpenguin.co.uk
FISH PLATES Bukowskismarket.com
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PHOTO frame 99 SEK (造12) Oscar & Clothilde
ceramic urn 349 SEK (造41) Oscar & Clothilde
candle holder
round cushion
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display cabinet 996 SEK (造118) Oliverbonas.com
horse Helishem.se
cabinet Helishem.se
flower basket Helishem.se
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A guide
TO
fine art H
ave you been wanting to go to that artmuseum but feel you are unsure of how to behave or have too little knowledge on art? Don’t worry, we asked CarlHenric Malmgren a specialist in art and antiques to give us a guidance on art and manners while visiting a museum..
BY Jelena Jankovic and Carl-HenriC Malmgren
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Manners at the museum F
irst rule is, Have fun! Don’t see museums as a military estate, rather enjoy the art and enjoy yourself.
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lso try to remember not to point at art with a pointed finger. If you pay attention you will notice all museum attendants point at art with a more or less closed fist. That way if by accident you will get pushed by someone your finger won’t go through the canvas of painting.
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owever there are some things you might want to think about.
efore going to the museum do some research about what paintings the museum is showing and make a list of what pieces you would like to see. Don’t force yourself to see everything, it will be too exhausting. Art should be fun, see the pieces you have on your list and take time to admire them. If you couldn’t see them due to the line being too long, well maybe you discovered something else.
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emember most museums have stone floors. Never ever wear high heels, shoes with a hard sole or squeaking shoes. It there anything more annoying?
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on’t drink or snack while in the museum. Most museums have nice restaurants, Coffee shops or patios where you can sit relax after the tour.
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on’t be in a hurry when visiting a museum. Consider that the art you are looking at was somebody’s masterpiece in life, show some gratitude.
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f there is a walkabout in the museum, join the tour, that way you will get a crash course in art by an expert and will save you hours of hanging on google searching for information. The experts are also there to answer any questions you might have
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hatever you do, DO NOT touch the art. Some of the pieces are really old and so fragile that you might damage them by just by touching it. We would not want to see a rerun of Mr Bean, if you know what we mean.
ou don’t have to whisper when you are in the museum, but try to speak with a lower voice and please turn off your mobile or at least mute it. People that come want to enjoy their art.
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f you must take a photograph, do NOT use a flash. Even if it doesn’t actually destroy the painting it is customary not to do so, and it could be annoying to other museum visitors. You are there to look at the painting live, not through a lens.
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f you want to sketch please ask for permission first and be careful with those pencils. We don’t want to see Rembrandt go pink..
What ever you do, DO NOT touch the art. Some of the pieces are really old and so fragile that you might damage them by just by touching it. We would not want to see a rerun of Mr Bean, if you know what we mean
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The timeline of art Renaissance
Baroque
Medieval Romanesque period, c. 800-1150
Early Renaissance, c. 1400-1550
Early Baroque, c
Nidarosdomen, c. 1070-1300, (the Western Front in high Gothic style), Trondheim, Norway
The Ghent Altarpiece, 1432, Hubert and Jan van Eyck, Belgium
Conversion of St. P Italy
The Baptism of Christ, c. 1445, Piero della Francesca, Italy
The Miracles of St. ter Paul Rubens, B
Venus and mars, c. 1480, Sandro Boticelli, Italy
The Drunks, 1629,
Lund Cathedral, c. 1145, Lund, Sweden St. Albans Psalter, mid 12th century, Geoffrey de Gorham (1119-46), St. Albans Abbey, Hertfordshire, UK
Gothic Period, c. 1150-1400
Self Portrait, c. 1500, Albrecht Dürer, Germany
The Picture Gallery Wilhelm of Austria Belgium
High Renaissance, c. 1550-1600
High Baroque, c
Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Chartres, 1194-1250, Chartres, France
Self Portrait, 1660, The rape of Europe, c. 1560, Titian, Italy
St. Chapelle, 1246, Paris, France Les Très Riches Heurs, c. 1415, The Limbourg Brothers The Annunciation, 1432, Fra Angelico, Italy
The Tower of Babel, 1563, Pieter Brueghel the Elder, Holland Feast in the House of Levi, 1573, Veronese, Italy The Burial of Count Orgaz, 1586, El Greco, Spain
The Art of Painting Holland
The Avenue, Midde Hobbema, Holland
Late Baroque 16
St. Paul’s Cathedra Christopher Wren,
Palace of Versaille Louis Le Vau and J Versailles, France
The death of St. Sc Restout, France
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Rococo
ue
Neo-Classicism
c. 1600-1650
Rococo, c. 1710-1770
Neo-Classicism, c. 1770-1800
Paul, 1601, Caravaggio,
The Dance, 1718, Antione Watteau, France
Oath of the Horatii, 1784, Jacques-Louis David, France
. Francis Xavier, 1617, PeBelgium Diego VĂŠlazques, Spain
Charles Sackville, 2nd Duke of Dorset, 1740, Rosalba Carriera, Italy The Swing, 1767, Jean-HonorĂŠ Fragonard, France
Self-portrait hesitating between Arts of Music and Painting, 1791, Angelica Kauffmann, Austria and England The Dead Marat, 1793, Jacques-Louis David, France
y of Archduke Leopold a, 1647, David Teniers,
c. 1650-1680
, Rembrandt, Holland
g, 1670, Jan Vermeer, The Dead Marat, 1793
elharnis, 1689, Meindert d
680-1730
al, 1675-1710, architect , London, UK
es, 1669-85, architects Jules Hardouin-Mansart,
cholastica, 1730, Jean-
The Swing, 1767
The Art of Painting, 1670
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The timeline of art Realism Romanticism
MODERNISM
Early Romanticism, c. 1790-1830
Realism and Pre-Raphaelites, c. 1850-1880
Mary Freer, 1809, John Constable, England
Christ in the house of His Parents, 1850, John Everett Millais, England
The wanderer above the Mist, 1818, Kaspar David Friedrich, Germany
The man with the Hoe, 1852-62, JeanFrançois Millet, France
Death of Sardanapalus, 1828, Eugène Delacroix, France
Beata Beatrix, 1863-70, Dante Gabriel Rosetti, England
Late Romanticism and Biedermeier, c. 1830-1850
Modernism, c. 1880-1945 The Scream, 1893, Edvard Munch, Norway picture The Gates of Hell, 1880-1917, Auguste Rodin, France Mont Saint-Victoire Seen from Les Lauves, 1904, Paul Cézanne, France
Realism and Impressionism, 18601900
Interior from Amaliegade with the Artist’s brother, 1829, Wilhelm Bendz, Denmark
The Execution of the Emperor Maximilian, 1867, Edouard Manet, France
Princes in the Tower, 1831, Paul Delaroche, France
The Boating Party, 1881, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, France
Houses of Parliament, 1839-52, architects Charles Barry and Augustus Pugin
Cafe terrace at night, 1888, Vincent van Gogh, Netherlands and France
The man with the Hoe, 1852-62
The Scream, 1893
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The wanderer above the Mist, 1818
Twentieth-Century art Contemporary Expressionism, c. 1905-1930
Surrealism, c. 1920 and onwards
Munich-Schwabing with the church of St. Ursula, 1908, Vasily Kandinsky, Russia
Le Viol, 1934, Renée Magritte, Belgium
Outbreak, 1903, Käte Kollwitz, Germany
The Persistence of Memory, 1931, Salvador Dali, Spain Abstract Expressionism, c. 1940-60
Cubism, c. 1907-1925 Houses and Trees, 1908, Georges Braque, France Female Nude, 1910, Pablo Picasso, Spain and France
Autumn Rythm, 1950, Jackson Pollock, USA Green on Blue, 1956, Mark Rothko, Latvia-USA Pop Art, c. 1955-1980
Abstract / Non-Objective, c. 1910 and onwards Oiseau dans l’espace, 1923, Constantin Brancusi, Romania Suprematist Composition, after 1915, Kasimir Malevich, Poland-Russia
Neo-Expressionism c. 1980 and onwards Midnight sun II, 1982, Francesco Clemente, Italy Cat Litter, 1989, Robert Gober, USA The Physical impossibility of Death in the mind of someone Living, 1991, Damien Hirst, England Up in the Sky, 1997, Tracey Moffat, Australia My Bed, 1998, Tracey Emin, England picture
Twenty-five coloured Marilyns, 1962, Andy Warhol, USA Big Painting no. 6, 1965, Roy Lichtenstein, USA Minimal / Conceptual 1960 and onward Tuxedo Park Junction, 1960, Frank Stella, USA Wrapped Reichstag Berlin, 1971-95, Christo, Bulgaria-USA Post-Modernism 1970s and onward Punch and Judy, 1985, Bruce Nauman, USA My parents, 1977, David Hockney, England
My Bed, 1998 Green on Blue, 1956
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Parthenon One of the most important symbols for Western civilisation, the Parthenon was built around 440 BC. Architects were Ictinos and Calicrates, and the most famous artist involved in the marble statue carving was Phidias, who also oversaw the building work. The Parthenon has been through war, sacking, looting, pollution, negligence and tourism but still stands after 2,500 years. Over half of the marble works were stolen by Lord Elgin (1766-1841) between 1801-12. They have been on display at the British Museum, London, since the British Government bought them in 1816. If they will ever be returned to Greece is still unsure.
The Battle of San Romano Paolo Ucello (1397-1475) This panel, consisting of three paintings, was painted around 1440 and is one of the earliest examples of the re-introduction of linear perspective into western art. The Greeks may have understood the complexities of linear perspective, but the knowledge is believed to have been lost. Therefore medieval painting has that peculiar, flat surface lacking depth. During the early renaissance, Ucello and a few fellow artists once again starts to understand the secrets of linear perspective.
Judith Slaying Holofernes Artemisia Gentileschi (1593-1656) One of very few female artists during the baroque period, Artemisia Gentileschi became famous for her dramatic mastery of the chiaro-scuro technique, i.e. light-and-dark in stark contrast. This painting was painted around 1620 and reminds us of the master of masters who more or less invented the chiaro-scuro painting; Caravaggio (1571-1610). It is also a prime example of the religious/mythological paintings that were highest fashion at the time. Gentileschi almost exclusively painted these kinds of motives where strong women violently won over men. That was probably how she felt herself, when she had to fight to become successful in a male dominated world. 74
The Slave Ship John Mallord William Turner (1775-1851) When first exhibited in London 1840, it had the title Slavers throwing overboard the dead and dying – Typhoon coming on. The painting was intended as a comment on the on going abolition debate. Great Britain had abolished slavery 1833, but Turner thought the whole world should follow. At the time there were writing about a case where the captain of a British ship, the Zong, in 1781 had thrown sick slaves overboard in order to be able to claim insurance for cargo lost at sea, a legal category normally referring to animals and inanimate cargo washed overboard. Though Turner’s painting is not a direct replica of this happening, it’s painted with the beauty of the sunset and the atrocities of the floating bodies thrown overboard as distinct contrasts; it is inevitable that one notices the similarities in the setting.
A burial at Ornans Gustave Courbet (1819-77) Was painted in 1849-50 and is seen as a turning-point in introducing Realism. At the time critics thought Courbet intended to mock the people in the picture, but, quite the opposite. Courbet simply wanted to paint exactly what he saw. Up until now every grand scale painting, the life sized A burial at Ornans measures about 3.1 X 6.6 meters, had been carefully choreographed. This painting though, has no obvious centre point. The people stand scattered around, each person with their own sorrow. Each person is very plain, with death acting as a leveller of society. Farmers, priests and Mayor alike. This was a first, but would not be a last. Realism was born.
Impression - Sunrise Claude Monet (1840-1926) This is the painting that gave the new art movement its name. Art critic Louis Leroy unwittingly named the new movement in his unfavourable satirical review ”The exhibition of the Impressionists”, written after the first collective group exhibition held in 1874. Monet had sent this painting with a view from his window over the harbour in Le Havre to the exhibition, and when asked what title should be put in the catalogue, Monet later told that he had said ” …it couldn’t really be taken for a view of Le Havre …so I said: Put Impression”. With this, Monet and colleagues like Sisley, Renoir, Degas and Berthe Morisot had started an art movement that would later become one of the most loved and adored ever in the history of art.
Luncheon on the grass Edouard Manet (1832-1883) With Le Déjuner sur l’herbe, painted 1863, Manet created outrage, buzz and scorn among the jury members of the Salon, the most important annual event for artists in 19th century France. The painting was refused because of the naked women included in the picture. The nudeness per se was not a problem; the problem was that it was contemporary naked women. Until now nudity had just been allowed in paintings with historical or allegorical themes. The jury of 1863 could not accept that it could be any woman of today being shown in this flagrant way. The painting was instead shown at the Salon des Refusés, opened after the regular Salon, and was the most talked about painting of that year. After this, artists worldwide started to depict contemporary, naked women without blinking.
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Les Demoiselles d’Avignon Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) This painting from 1907 is often seen as the start for Cubism, a new direction in Modern art. Like many revolutionary paintings before, critics did not appreciate Picasso’s painting when it was first exhibited in 1916. Depicting five girls in a brothel at Carrer d’Avinyó in Barcelona, Picasso chooses not to depict the girls in the traditional way. During the time leading up to him painting Les Demoiselles, he struggled with finding a new way of getting a three-dimentional effect on a two-dimentional surface. This rendererd over a hundred preparatory sketches and paintings. Originally, the girl in the top right hand corner was a male medical student holding a skull, but he turned in to a she in the final picture. After this picture, Picasso developed Cubism into something never before seen, and the art world would never be the same.
Just what is it that makes today’s homes so different, so appealing? Richard Hamilton (1922-2011)
For the love of God
Damien Hirst (b. 1965)
As a signature for early 21st century art, this piece has become a symbol for the excess and materialism, which is often woven into the contemporary art debate created by artists and critics alike. A platinum skull set with 8,601 diamonds, of 1,106.18 carat, and human teeth, this is sometimes seen as the ”last” pieces made directly for the contemporary art collector market. Created in 2007, it didn’t sell at the asking price £50m but was later sold to an art consortium where Hirst himself is part owner. The piece now travels the world and is shown at different exhibitions. 76
Often, when Pop Art come up as a topic, we never seem to reflect over why it’s called just that. Because of the time it was created, we assume. But no, it all comes from this collage by Hamilton, one of the first pop artists who created a style that later turned Roy Lichtenstein and Andy Warhol into iconic stars. Looking closely at the racket held by the body-builder, we see the word ”pop”. This was an art movement created as a reaction against the previous generation of Abstract Expressionists. The younger artists wanted to break new ground, and choose commercial art and mass media sources to ’make impersonality a style’. This collage was, when first exhibited in London, thought to be an attack on art itself, but Hamilton explained that he wanted to create an art that was ”popular, transient, expandable, low cost, mass produced … sexy … glamorous and big business”.
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TEXT BY Ann-Charlotte Lovén ILLUSTRATIONS BY KRISTINA HULTKRANTZ
Hanging art should be fun! Don’t worry too much about getting things perfect. It’s really easy to fix the wall if you’d want to move a picture. Just use a little spackle! Think of your home as a gallery and move things around once in a while. We’ve provided you with a few, helpful tips on how it’s done.
Nice to know HANG ’EM LOW! Most people hang their pictures too high. 145 cm from the floor to the centre of the picture is good as a general rule. You shouldn’t look up at the pictures.
KEEP COMPANY Do not hang pictures without a friend, such a piece of furniture or other object underneath to keep them company. The important thing is not where the paintings hang, but where they are in relation to other objects. You don’t want the pictures floating around completely aimlessly on the walls, do you?
TWO BECOME ONE When hanging several pictures together, one above the other, treat them as one large piece (doesn’t matter if they’re the same or different sizes). Find the centre point between them, and use the 145 cm rule.
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Gallery and Salon walls A group of often different size and shape images or frames clustered together are called gallery or salon walls. These groups can often spread from wall to wall or floor to ceiling
HOOKED ON A FEELING With a gallery or salon wall you’ll have to go with your gut feeling. It’s best to start in the middle and work our way out.
DRAW IT OUT If the pieces are different in size and shape - cut them out in paper and tape the papers to the wall where the pictures would hang. This will allow you to play around with the layout before hitting the hammer.
THE SPACE BETWEEN For spacing between art on the same wall - use 5 cm between larger pictures If they’re all smaller, 3-4 cm between might be better. This goes for the spacing above, below, and on either side of each frame, bien sur.
SYMMETRY IS YOUR FRIEND If all the pieces are the same size and shape, consider hanging them in a symmetrical pattern.
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H. Johannes Lindgren We are huge fans of the work of Swedish artist H. Johannes Lindgren. His paintings, known as Swirls, will add a touch of animalistic chicness to almost any room. Johannes recently took a few minutes out of his busy schedule to chat with Pouf! Magazine about his art.
Did you always know you wanted to be a painter? I had no intention until I was about 12 years old and discovered 90s street art which I found to be really cool. Street art took me where the traditional art couldn’t direct me.
How do you find peace and inspiration to paint? Inspiration attacks me more often than I need to search for it. It’s more about peeling off inspiration to get to the core of what’s really important. That can be difficult sometimes. It helps to be centred through meditation and Qigong. 80
What other artists do you look up to? Besides from Swedish artists such as Anders Zorn and Carl Larsson I like Mode 2 who is a graffiti artist. Wassily Kandinsky had some interesting ideas in his book Concerning the Spiritual in Art. I believe that art affects us more than we think. What do you want convey through your art? I strive to mediate harmonious elements taken from nature. My intention is to refine the experience of shape by only using black and white. I work with the energy that occurs in the meeting between black/white and shapes. A state of balance and freedom is a kind of starting point where the viewer can be given space to contemplate.
I believe that art affects us more than we think
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HELENA HÖTZL Life inspires me! When did you discover your passion for art? As a makeup artist, I started to paint faces that I later realised I could paint on canvas instead. It all started in 2008 when I went to frame a painting and the gallery owner looked at me asking me who painted it. I was terribly shy when I told him that I made it and he bought it at once. He loved it. I then realised that maybe I could start selling my art. A few weeks later, Saatchi Gallery in London contacted me telling me that they found my website on the internet and liked my stuff. Through them, I got invited to participate in Budapest. They had chosen 25 of the best Swedish contemporary artist and I was invited. I’d never had an exhibit before and was in a happy kind of shock. I guess the passion to move forward as an artist was born at that time.
What inspires you? Life inspires me! People that I meet. I once got a message from some women in the US that had been going through a lot, and they wrote that I inspired them. I felt close to them as I have been going through a lot of pain in my life, and that gave me an incredible inspiration to move forward. The love from people and knowing that I inspired some with my art - that is the best payment you can get. 82
Who is your favourite artist? Don´t have any favourites as I find so many artists that are incredible and art is a feeling, a passion. But if I shall mention one, I would say Henri Matisse.
Your painting are mostly of women, is there a particular reason for that ? I feel for women and all what we are going through in life, as I am a woman myself. I love faces as I did work as a makeup artist. I love fashion and I see the beauty in every face. But, hmm… Then, of course, I’m not that good at painting men either.
Lately you have gone from showing faces on your pictures to painting women and men with no faces, what is the reason for that ? I made them faceless, like a symbol. The thought of them was “You are perfect the way you are“. Small lips, big lips, small nose, big nose - I just want us women to love what we have, to accept ourselves for what we are. The beauty of being just the way we are. Many women compare themselves with others all the time. For what? We are unique the way we are. So I made them faceless for you to imagine what they look like.
What is your next big project? Working with people in London to start making scarves and shawls for women and handkerchiefs for men. To start a concept with clothes and interior designs with my art and illustrations on it . But first the scarves and the handkerchieves!
Helena’s favourite things Bvulgari Omnia is the best perfume. Love it! My pillowcases Dusty smoke eye pencil by Make Up Store. Cannot be without this or the chocolate cheescake metallic one. Helena Hötzl scarves
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BILLGREN Elsa Billgren is a true vintage expert. She’s even written a book on the subject that’s just fresh on the shelves. We love her feminine colourful style, and the fact that she only wears dresses.
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Äntligen hemma. I decorate using vintage and reclaimed pieces, but also with modern and industrial touches. I try to use the same style as I do with my clothes. Interior design and fashion are closely related. I also help people to buy vintage clothing and wedding dresses. I have a big collection of wedding dresses that I rent out. On top of that I blog about vintage fashion for Elle magazine. It really is a luxury to work with tearing down walls one day and the next day toasting in some bubbly whilst helping someone to dress in tulle. What is a typical day like for you? I wake up at seven and eat porridge whilst watching some American TV-show like Girls or Project Runway. Then, I put on my makeup and fix my hair. At about 8.45 I’ll get picked up to work on Äntligen Hemma. I get home again at around three o’ clock
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and snuggle a while with my husband and my cat, drink a cup of coffee, change clothes and blog. After that I might walk into town to meet up with friends over a glass of bubbly. Later on, I’ll eat dinner at home with my husband and just chill out in the sofa watching documentaries. What got you interested in vintage? It started early. I always wanted to dress up and, in a way, tell a story through what I was wearing. I didn't regard clothes a something practical, but as a way of expression. In my family, older things are regarded as higher status than new things. Since my parents are artists, beauty and aesthetics has been part of my everyday life. How would you describe your style? My style is like a Disney-lady. I’m not particularly fragile or petite, but I do like pretty things. That’s why I’m like an old lady in a Disney film who’s in the wrong place. There is a lot of colour, romance, dreaminess and cinematic in my style, but it’s also ragged and dirty.
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Elsa's best shopping tips! Do you have a favourite era? I always wear things from the 1950’s because it suits my body and personality. Aesthetically, I like the 20’s and 30‘s - especially for parties. The 40’s-style is great for every day. Is there anything you are always on the lookout for in second hand and vintage-shops? Wedding dresses due to my business and anything wedding-related like shoes, veils, tiaras etc. I also like hats even though I rarely wear them. Day-dresses are other things that I’m always searching for since they seem to vaporise on my body and don’t last very long. What items should one spend extra money on? A good leather handbag, an autumn/winter coat and leather shoes. Things that are visible if you go for a walk in the autumn. These items will be used and seen most. You’d want to choose pieces that make you feel beautiful and that are of good quality.
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Choose a weekday if possible, and take your time. Avoid Mondays, when many shops are closed. Do not start too early, most second hand shops do not open until eleven or twelve o’clock. Do not be discouraged if the store is empty, it's just good. Take the chance to dream away, imagination helps the shopping. Bring along a friend. Two brains have better taste than one and you’ll also get zipper help.
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You come from an artistic family and work in a creative business. What is your advice to someone with a ”normal” office job who can’t or does not dare to express themselves through clothes? Invest in a gorgeous silk blouse. There are a lot of nice high quality blouses in second hand shops, especially from the eighties ”power woman-era”. A silk blouse will look equally good with a pencil skirt as with a pair of jeans. You always have such nice makeup and hair. How much time do you spend on this each day? People get a bit annoyed when I tell them this, but it only takes me 3 minutes to do my makeup and 4 minutes to do my hair. It’s all about routine. There are no secret tricks - just practice! Do you have any beauty tips for us? You really only need a concealer, white eye pencil, black eyeliner and, to get a vintage look, a red lipstick. This is something that works seven days a week. You don’t need thousands of makeup products, just a few good ones.
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COL OUR SPRING IS HERE! LET’S GO CRAZY FOR COLOUR. DARE TO WEAR IT FROM HEAD TO TOE.
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orange BLAZER, SHOWPIECE, J LINDEBERG. SILK CHEMISE, 700 SEK ¤77, AMERICAN VINTAGE. TROUSERS, 299 SEK ¤33, LINDEX. NECKLACE, 449 SEK ¤49, BY BILLGREN. SHOES, 999 SEK ¤111, CLARK’S.
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green DRESS, 299 SEK 造33, LINDEX. EARRINGS, 99,90 SEK 造11, GLITTER.
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lilac DRESS, 2.499 SEK 造278, TIGER OF SWEDEN. NECKLACE, 99 SEK 造11, LINDEX.
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FAS H I ON M U STH AVE S UPDATE YOUR SPRING WARDROBE. GO FOR TIMELESS PATTERNS AND MATERIALS, IT WILL NEVER GO OUT OF FASHION. ADD SOME COLOUR AND YOU ARE READY TO MEET SPRING. LOOK AND GET INSPIRED.
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FLOWER PRINT LONG DRESS, 3.999 SEK 造444, ZETTERBERG COUTURE. EARRINGS, 495 SEK 造55, LILY AND ROSE. SHOES, 750 SEK 造83, & OTHER STORIES.
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COLOUR DRESS, 699 SEK ¤78, TWIST&TANGO. NECKLACE, 2.100 SEK ¤233, EFVA ATTLING. BRACELET, 990 SEK ¤110, EFVA ATTLING. TWOSOME CUFF, 2.090 SEK ¤232, EFVA ATTLING. BRACELET WITH RHINESTONES, 749 SEK ¤83 BRACELET WITH SPIKES, 939 SEK ¤104, BOTH FROM DYRBERG/KERN.
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DENIM SLEEVELESS DENIM SHIRT, 249 SEK ¤28, LINDEX. JEANS, 899 SEK ¤100, LEE. BELT, 199 SEK ¤22, HOLLY & WHYTE BY LINDEX. NECKLACE, 500 SEK ¤56, DAY BIRGER ET MIKKELSEN. RINGS, 49,50 SEK ¤5, H&M.
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KNITS KNITTED SWEATER, 1.699 SEK ¤189, BY MALENE BIRGER. SKIRT, 1.099 SEK ¤122, BY MALENE BIRGER. SHOES, 399 SEK ¤44, NLY/NELLY SHOES. BRACELET WITH RHINESTONES, 749 SEK ¤83 BRACELET WITH SPIKES, 939 SEK ¤104, BOTH DYRBERG/KERN.
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WHITE SHIRT, 899 SEK 造100, DENIM & SUPPLY RALPH LAUREN. TROUSERS, 999 SEK 造111, PART TWO. BELT, 49,50 KR 造5, H&M. EARRINGS, 59,50 SEK 造7, H&M.
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STRIPES SLEEVELESS SHIRT, 1.395 SEK ¤155, CLUB MONACO. TROUSERS 749 SEK ¤83, SOAKED IN LUXURY. BELT, 79,50 SEK ¤9, H&M. BRACELET, 749 SEK ¤83, DYRBERG/KERN. RINGS, 49,50 SEK ¤5, H&M.
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Michelle Obama If the president is the voice of America, the first lady is its look. After five fashion-starved presidential decades Michelle Obama simply delights us with her contemporary sense of style and fashion text by Angelica Hellgren
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he’s almost in her fifth year as Americas First Lady, and now more than ever, she’s defined her position on the global style stage. When Michelle became the First Lady of America, she also brought the glamour back to the White House, and since then she simply delights us, day after day with her glam appearance.
Mrs. O loves her statement pieces that are breathable mix-and-match, clean-cut dresses, cashmere cardigans, flower prints, ballet flats and clothing with bright and strong colors. Michelle’s style imprints a nice feeling of authentic openness with a glorification of individuality. Well, she`s the perfect poster child for American style.
She knows exactly how to add every creation with a vibe of classic sophistication, blended with tasteful diversity. This first lady always remain stately and modern, regal and approachable, elegant and casual, and all at once. Not since Jackie Kennedy (later Onassis) has America had a First Lady so well known for her super chic fashion choices.
Michelle’s style
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The proof: Almost anything Mrs. O puts on her body sells out in store directly. Her husband talks about change and that really reflects in her stylish confidence that says fashion is fleeting, but style is forever. We can just say; America’s First Lady really knows how to fits in, but handsomely stand out.
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Azzedine Alaia – The French designer of Turkish origin that creates many of Mrs. Obama’s smashing belts.
H&M. Michelle even rock H&M, just like us. She made her mark as an ambassador for affordable clothes, when she appeared in a TV-show, wearing a cute dress from H&M woman department store.
Ikram. A store located on Chicago’s North Rush Street that’s favoured by Mrs. Obama.
C Colour. Indigo, burgundy, bold red and papaya. Michelle is a big fan of vibrant, powerful colours. The stronger, the better.
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E Erickson Beamon. Mrs O loves Erickson and Beamon’s cutting-edge dress jewellery that adds a texture and a glamour to many of her outfits. F Flowers. Mrs. O’s taste for floral prints we simply can’t resist. Favourite designer prints: Abstract prints by Thakoon or playful ones by Jason Wu. G
Giorgio Armani. The First Lady has a taste for the Italian designer king.
J. Crew. Mrs. O loves J. Crew and once again she show the world, how to mix labels from everywhere, in an unexpected fashionable way.
Kitten Heels. The First Lady like heels with comfort, sprinkled with glamour of course.
L Lena Wald. Mrs. O shows that nothing is more glimmering than jewellery from Lena Wald. M
Moschino. The Italian fashion house has several times dressed Michelle from beautifully ordinary to fashionably extraordinary.
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Narciso Rodriguez. What would you wear if you were to attend the elections night, as the potential presidential wife? This First Lady picked the Victory Dress by Narciso Rodriguez, and it has since then become the dress for success, because it marked that the white house now had a first lady that was colourful and independent in her fashion choices.
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P Peter Soronen. The king of cocktail wear helps Mrs. O look even more spectacular on cocktail parties. R Ruffles. An obvious choice for elegant evening functions. S
The first lady`s choice: Sheath dresses.
T Target. Satisfying Mrs. O’s style appetite, with high available design. V
V-Necks. V-necks are especially flattering for Mrs. O’s figure, and adds a casual grace.
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White House Black Market. It was here Mrs O bought the dress from Donna Ricco, and it took Michelle Obama to make the designer famous.
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Said about Mrs
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“..Mrs. Obama’s style is feminine, polished and classic.” Jason Wu “Mrs. Obama is able to merge femininity with strength and comfort..” Catherine Malandrino “..she dresses in a way that is very appropriate for today..” Carolina Herrera ”A lot of people are to insecure to wear colour, especially one as bold as red.” Tommy Hilfiger Mrs. Obama is a woman that looks strong in florals because she has an inner confidence.” Glenda Bailey
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Clutch by Talbot Runhof 4.731 SEK €549
Cardigan by Orla Kiely
2.442 SEK, €283, Orla kiely
Dress by Forever Unique
1.017 SEK, €118 Van Mildert
ESSENTIALS What the First Lady knows – The way to dress powerfully
Skirt
85 SEK, €10, Rokit
Pumps by Giuseppe Zanotti 1.821 SEK, €211, Stylebop
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Peplum
3.404 SEK, €395, Mytheresa
Peplum 284 SEK €33, River Island
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1.599 SEK €185, Karen Millen
Michelle always chooses clothes that show of her very best assets. Wear what really suits you. Keep it simple and don’t add to much accessories, then people see you first, and are not overpowered by the clothes. Match your colours to your confidence. Do not use baby blue.
Scarf by M Missoni Flats
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BRUNCH AT ITS BEST RECIPES BY MEGAN BROSS PHOTOGRAPHED BY KARIN WILDHEIM THANKS TO FÅFÄNGANS ANTIK
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Dress Code Brunch is the perfect opportunity to get together with friends to share a meal and unwind after a busy week. The atmosphere should be chic, but casual. The most important elements for creating a great brunch are good food, good friends and a steady flow of bubbles. So dress to suit your mood.
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While living in New York, I would meet friends for brunch every Saturday and Sunday and we would spend hours eating, and catching up over eggs and mimosas. I have wonderful memories of jazz music playing in the background, crinkly newspapers being opened and closed by readers catching up on the weekend Arts section of the New York Times and glasses clinging, as friends would cheer on the weekend.
"To succeed at creating a successful brunch all you need is a little creativity and a whole lot of sweet and savoury."
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Nutty Granola Eggs Benedict with Prosciutto and Fried Shallots Passion Fruit Mini Pavlovas Grapefruit Mimosa
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About 10 Servings 7 dl old-fashioned oats 5 dl chopped nuts (I like to use almonds and pecans) 2 dl pumpkin seeds 4 dl shredded organic coconut 1 dl flax seeds (whole or crushed) 1 dl good quality olive oil (add an additional tablespoon if granola still seems too dry once mixed) 2 Tbsp. light brown sugar 1 tsp. ground cinnamon (use a fresh cinnamon stick for extra flavor) 1 large egg white beaten until stiff soft peaks form 2 to 3 dl honey (you can also substitute with agave syrup or maple syrup) 1 1/2 tsp. sea salt 3 dl dried fruits (I like to use dried cranberries and dried blueberries)
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Nutty Granola Preheat the oven to 150 degrees 째C. Place the first eleven ingredients in a large bowl and stir until combined well. Spread the granola mixture on a large, rimmed baking sheet. Bake granola, stirring every 5 to 10 minutes until it is lightly toasted and turns a golden brown (about 40 minutes).
Add the dried fruits once the granola has come out of the oven. Spread the granola evenly in the sheet pan and allow to cool. Once cool, transfer granola to an airtight container and store at room temperature (I like to store my granola in a big glass jar on the countertop). To Serve: Mix the granola with some fresh fruit, sprinkle it over your favorite yogurt or add a splash of almond milk for a dairyfree alternative.
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Eggs Benedict with Prosciutto and Fried Shallots Slice the shallots into thin rings and sautĂŠ in a tsp. of butter over high heat for about 1 minute per side. Remove shallots from the pan.
Whisk in the Dijon and season with salt and white pepper. Cover the sauce to keep it warm, re-whisk just before serving.
Toast the English muffins or crumpets and arrange one half on each plate. Heat a small sautĂŠ pan on high heat with a teaspoon of olive oil. Once the pan is hot, place each of the four slices of Prosciutto ham in the pan and cook for about 30 seconds on each side, until beginning to brown. Place one slice of ham on each English muffin. Sprinkle the shallots over the ham.
To poach the eggs, bring a pot of water to a slow boil. Spray a ladle with non-stick cooking spray and crack one egg into the ladle. Slowly lower the ladle into lightly boiling water and carefully allow the water to seep into the ladle (making sure to keep the egg in the ladle). The egg should cook for about 3-4 minutes, or until the whites are set and the yolk is still runny. Using a slotted spoon, remove the egg from the ladle and place the poached egg on top of the ham.
To make the hollandaise sauce, whisk the 2 egg yolks and lemon juice in a small metal bowl and slowly add the melted butter, whisking continuously. Place the bowl over a small pot with gently simmering water (do not allow the bottom of the bowl to touch the water) and continue whisking the sauce until it is thick (it should coat the back of a spoon and be warm to the touch), about 3-4 minutes.
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Spoon over the hollandaise sauce and sprinkle with some chopped basil. *As an alternative, use steamed spinach or smoked salmon instead of Prosciutto
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Makes 4 Servings 2 Wholegrain English muffins or crumpets, cut in half and lightly toasted 4 large, farm-fresh eggs for poaching 4 slices of Prosciutto 2 large shallots, thinly sliced into rings 2 large egg yolks 3-4 Tbsp. fresh squeezed lemon juice 115 grams of unsalted butter, melted (Normandy butter is a favorite) 1 tsp. Dijon mustard 1/2 tsp. sea salt 1/4 tsp. white pepper Chopped fresh basil
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Passion Fruit Mini Pavlovas Position rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 150째C. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Beat egg whites in a large bowl until soft peaks begin to form. With the mixer still running, slowly add 6 tablespoons of sugar. Whisk 2 tablespoons of sugar and 3/4 tsp. of cornstarch in a small bowl. With the mixer running, gradually beat the sugar and cornstarch mixture into the meringue. Continue to beat the meringue until stiff, glossy peaks form. Fold in vinegar and vanilla extract with a spatula. Spoon the meringue onto the parchment paper (4 - 6 separate circles). Using the back of a spoon, form a slight dip in the center of each meringue.
Bake the meringues until lightly browned and dry to touch, about 20 minutes. Turn off the oven and let the meringues cool in the oven with the door closed until dry, about 40 minutes. Transfer to a rack and cool completely. The meringues can be made one day ahead. Store at room temperature in an airtight container Whip the cream until soft peaks form. Add one teaspoon vanilla and 2 Tbsp. sugar and beat for an additional 30 seconds. Assemble the meringues on plates, top with cream and spoon the passion fruit over each of the Pavlovas.
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Makes 4 to 6 servings (4 large meringues or 6 small) Meringues: 2 large egg whites at room temperature 6 Tbsp. sugar 2 Tbsp. sugar 3/4 tsp. cornstarch 1/4 tsp. white balsamic vinegar 1/8 tsp. vanilla extract 5 deciliters whipping cream plus 2 Tbsp. sugar 4 passion fruits
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"Ring in spring with some bubbly and freshly squeezed grapefruit juice"
Grapefruit Mimosa Serves 4 4 very ripe grapefruits (you can also try yuzu, peach juice or fresh squeezed orange juice) Champagne, Prosecco or Sparkling Wine (or seltzer water for a non-alcoholic version) Squeeze the grapefruits and fill each champagne glass with 1/2 dl of grapefruit juice. Add champagne or sparkling wine. Garnish with a thin slice of grapefruit.
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The art of
table setting Place something interesting on the table and the party is on!
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or daily use, special occasions, breakfast, lunch or dinner, a beautifully set table will brighten the meal, enhance the dining experience and make everything a little nicer. Get inspiration from the seasons, colours, the food you are about to serve or your own personality and taste. There are no right or wrong, you determine how you want to present the dinner table, lavishly or spartanly.
TEXT BY Douglas Milling PHOTOS BY Trademill ILLUSTRATIONS BY KRISTINA HULTKRANTZ
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Table settings HOW TO SET A BEAUTIFUL TABLE
TABLE WARE
Start with the food to be served and what is needed to that particular meal.
Do mix different china patterns, eras and colours, but also dare to be traditional!
The decoration, flowers etc, can take some time to figure out. Do add unexpected things as well - during the 19th century they had conversation pieces like porcelain figurines on the table to get conversations going.
Serve the soup in a terrine with a ladle. Your grandmother’s soup terrine might look fantastic next to the bowls from the big department store.
This is as relevant today at larger dinner parties that sometimes can be a little stiff at first. Place something interesting on the table and the party is on!
Large serving dishes are excellent for salads; small ashtrays are perfect for soy to your sushi. Table ware is relatively inexpensive today compared to the past. Pick up a whole set at an auction for a bargain, score odd pieces at flea markets or complete an existing set at the antique shop.
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THE HISTORY OF TABLE SETTINGS The tradition of serving several dishes one after another where guests helps themselves to food from plates goes back to the middle of the 19th century. It is called “service à la Russe” as it was presented by Prince Aleksandr Kurakin in Paris. ”Service à l’Anglaise” implies that the food is plated by the servant. During the 18th century, people ate several dishes in sets.
HOW THE SWEDES ATE IN THE 18TH CENTURY Among the aristocracy on silver and pewter
Flatware HISTORY
In the country on wooden plates
During the 18th century, cutlery was personal and something people carried with them. It wasn’t until King Gustav III:s era that cutlery was placed at each setting at the royal table. Still, it wasn’t until the 19th century that silver production exploded and we got a great selection of models to choose from.
The common people directly on dry bread
A few worth mentioning are: Olga, Old French, English Shell, Old Swedish and Prince Albert.
WHAT TO DO WITH IT? Silver flatware is lovely to set the table with and it’s available for reasonable prices at auctions and in antique shops. Either mix different models and buy silverware separately or invests in an entire set of the same model. If you have a dinner with multiple dishes, it might be nice to set the table up with the associated flatware to each dish (the outer flatware for the starter, then work yourself inwards). Dessert cutlery is placed between the plate and the glasses, dessert fork is preferable. Make sure in good time that you have polished the cutlery, it’s not enjoyable to realise at the last moment. Above all: use your cutlery!
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Glassware HISTORY During the 18th century, beverages where served from a ladle beside the table. The cupbearer went from guest to guest who drank from the same glass and between drinks rinsed the glasses in a glass rinser. In the middle of the 19th century it became usual with different models and complete sets of glassware.
HOW? Glassware can be endlessly varied. Old, new, inherited, cut, coloured, crystal, on a stem, cylinder shaped, cheap or expensive. Glassware will give radiance to the table setting and create a dynamic with its height. If you want to create a strict elegance it’s nice with a complete set with everything from champagne flutes to sherry and schnapps glasses. The glassware should be placed in the same order they are to be used; from right to left with the water glass at the far right. The host or hostess always proposes the first toast. During dinner, you don’t need to nod towards each guest for every toast. 132
A piece of advice Table ware with a gilt lining should be washed by hand, so should earthenware from the 19th century as they easily crack and become discoloured. Decor that is underneath the glaze is durable, especially chinese 18th century in under glaze blue. These can even be machine washed. Enjoy your glassware - and drinks!
CHECKLIST: Pouf!’s table setting essentials Accessories
Silver flatware
Glassware
Candelabras
Cutlery
Glasses for every beverage you plan to serve
Table plateau
Serving cutlery
Table garniture
Side plates
Conversation pieces
Meat covers
Vases
Coasters
Urns
Candelabras
Pots
Small pitchers
Flowers
Salt cellars
Plants
Cream pitchers
Shells
Plates
Stones or pebbles
Trays
Whatever the season offers
Serving trays
Imagination!
Salt and pepper shakers
Decanters Pitchers Glass rinsers Bowls Jardinieres Bonbonieres
Tableware Basic plates Serving dises Bowls A terrine Sauce bowls Deep dishes Salt shaker Saladieres
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Spring Clean Your Body 1-2-3 Easy Steps to
Detoxification BY FILIPPA SVENSSON
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eel it’s time to come out of hibernation? Yep, the urge to throw out the stale gingerbread cookies from your cupboard and remove the thick wool sweaters (even your favorite) from your closet is pretty natural as the month of April comes knocking on your door. This year we’re adding your body to the spring cleaning checklist and guiding you to an ultimate detoxification to get you squeaky clean from the inside out. Roll up your sleeves, grab a green juice, and drink your way to health.
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Recharge, refresh and rejuvenate for the warm months ahead Spring is no longer around the corner; it’s officially arrived in full bloom. And with that said, your most valuable home, your physical body, is asking for a little assistance in the cleaning department in order to recharge, refresh, and rejuvenate for the warm months ahead. Detoxification is a natural process for the body; where by elimination of unwanted toxins are processed through the liver and colon. Boy do those two work hard?
The unwanted waste slips into our body in many forms, from breathing polluted oxygen, to consuming pesticide covered blueberries, from leading a stress induced lifestyle (talking to you Mrs. Career Woman), to playing scientist in the kitchen and cooking your food - which changes its chemical structure. The result not always favored by our two organ friends mentioned above. At the end of the day, the toxins will break down the door regardless of your perfect eating habits. Your job is to escort the unwanted house guests out with the help of fresh juice, water, organic produce, vegetables, and fruit.
So let’s get down to business. Haven’t you waited long enough? Spring cleaning your body requires your commitment to three days of juicing, lots of veggies and colorful food. You need to give your body the proper tools to work.
First begin by removing all animal products, white carbohydrates, white sugar, processed foods and “bad fats,” including trans and saturated fats, from your daily diet. Instead add in vegetables and fruits in every shade of the rainbow, nuts, seeds, “good fats,” and water. This is essentially the foundation to the raw food way of eating.
1-2-3 Steps to Spring Cleaning Your Body Start the day with a large cup of warm lemon water. Squeeze about half a lemon in desired amount of water.
Raw Clarity Organic Green Juice Ingredients:
Drink three green juices per day either during your regular meal times or in between as snacks. Each juice should be about 2 cups (5 dl). Recipe can be found on the side box; feel free to adjust ingredients, but do not remove the greens.
Replace lunch or dinner with a big salad. Ingredients of your choice. No animal products. For the fullness factor, add nuts, seeds, or avocado.
8 handfuls of Spinach 5 Celery Sticks 1/2 Cucumber Small piece of Ginger 1/2 Lemon 3/4 Green Apple
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Green juice serves as the most effective boost, rich in vitamins, minerals, enzymes and amino acid
Bovetecrunch Kardemumma & Fikon by Renée Voltaire, 79 SEK €8, Renée Voltaire
Svart Bönor Spagetti by a la eco, 39 SEK €4, Gryningen
Green juice serves as the most effective boost, rich in vitamins, minerals, enzymes and amino acid for complete nourishment that aids the entire body. It rebuilds everything from skin to hair and nails. It also pulls out the toxins in the cells on a deeper level due to the removal of the fiber and replenishes them with new energy. The lemon water helps to flush liver and kidneys, cleanses the blood, removes radiation, and strengthens the immune system.
As the spring cleaning process begins, simultaneously notice the clarity of your mind. This is a great time to let go of past emotions and memories that no longer serve you. See what floats up during this time of detoxification and write it all out in a journal. Let go of the old, and embrace the new.
Crazy Sexy Diet, 239 SEK €31, Gryningen
Focus on adding healthy foods into your daily diet, rather than removing the junk, which can cause stress and set you up for failure. After a while, you won’t even crave the bad stuff Progress Shorts Fuschia by Drop of Mindfulness, 399 SEK €41, Byenberg 136
HEALTH & BEAUTY
Carrera 6000, 996 SEK €103, Edel-Optics
Lavender Cream Body Wash by Weleda, 119 SEK €12, Weleda
Eat Raw Live Long T-Shirt by One Lucky Duck, 160 SEK €16.50, One Lucky Duck
FOR YOUR BODY& MIND
Lexington Mug, 98 SEK €10, Lexington Company
pH-BALANS Multipulver, 290 SEK €29, PH Balans
Loved Ring by Dogeared Jewels & Gifts, 273 SEK €33, Dogeared
Bond No. 9 New York, 657 SEK €68, Saks Fifth Avenue
Original Towel in Rose by Lexington Company, 395 SEK €41, Lexington Company 137
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Spender
Saver ?
Are you a saver or a spender? Do you like to treat yourself with luxurious beauty products from expensive brands or do you like to have some money left in your wallet for that extra party night out or the summer holiday? We’ve made it easy for you both. We have chosen great make-up products that meet both the spender and the savers beauty budget. It’s a battle between the famous high-end brands and the affordable drugstore products. Great ”dupes” that makes the decision hard for a beauty junkie.
So the only question remaining is: Who are you Essie Nail Polish You can’t live without nail polish and of course you can’t live without nail polish from the nail expert brand Essie that comes in every pink colour you ever wished for. It comes with a wide brush that makes it easy to paint the nail. Name: Essie Nail Polish What: Nail polish with wide brush Get it: essie.com
Dior Show You have heard it everywhere; Dior Show is the best mascara ever for a girl that loves those black voluminous lashes. You love the packaging and the big brush. You love spending more than two dinners on a mascara for getting those Dior lashes. Name: Dior Show What: Volumizing mascara Get it: Grandparfym.se
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Isadora Nail Polish You are not that convinced about the greatness of Essie but love to have a big nail polish wardrobe. Don’t be sad young nail polish lover. Isadora makes your nail polish dreams come true for only a few bucks. Name: Isadora Wonder Nails in Rosette What: Nail polish with wide brush Get it: Isadora.se
Isadora Big bold You love big, bold lashes but want to buy that little black dress you saw in a window. Your budget is weak but your lashes crave for mascara. We have the solution. Isadoras Big Bold make no lashes hide in the corner. Name: Isadora Big Bold Mascara What: Volumizing mascara Get it: Isadora.se
Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua We get it! You are a Chanel girl and like the luxurious feel. You want to shine like the stars by wearing classic Chanel foundation. This is a super soft foundation that has a light coverage. The finish is a mixture of dewy and matte. Name: Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua What: Light coverage foundation Get it: Grandparfym.se
Nars Blush Orgasm This blush is a big favourite among a lot of women. The colour is a peachy pink and gives you that perfect glow. This blush fits almost anyone whatever colour you are. That’s probably why it is so popular. We all know that a bit of blush can change your whole make up and is the almost the only thing you need to glow. Name: Nars Blush in Orgasm What: Peachy rose blush Get it: narscosmetics.eu
Mac fluidline
Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum Want to have that French feeling without a gap in the wallet? Then Bourjois is your game. Feel like a million dollars, but keep your lunch money in your wallet. This foundation smells really good and you get the same dewy finish as the Chanel one. Name: Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum What: Light coverage foundation Get it: asos.com
Sleek Blush Rose Gold This product is almost in the same colour as the Nars one, but hey! You get at least 5 of this one for the price of one Nars blush. As for all Sleek products this blush is really high pigmented and the blush stays on your cheeks all day long. Name: Sleek Blush in Rose Gold What: Peachy rose blush Get it: sleekmakeup.com
Wet n’ Wild Mega Eyes Creme Eyeliner
Like any other beauty junkie you swear by Mac. You can’t really live without your favourite Mac products. You like spending maximum percentage of your salary on Mac. You just need that paint pot to get that flirty eyeliner wing.
Don’t worry if you want to have that special Mac feeling but don’t have enough money to spend on great make-up. We have looked everywhere and found your bargain eyeliner with great results. You can call it a win-win situation.
Name: Mac fluidline Blacktrack What: Creamy eyeliner in a jar Get it: Maccosmetics.com
Name: Wet n’ Wild Mega Eyes Creme Eyeliner What: creamy eyeliner in a jar Get it: Nelly.com
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Salon For the day after
Anyone for PIMM’S? Rosé is so passé! We much prefer Pimm’s for our afternoon terrace drinking. Cheerio, old chap!
After too many barbeques and Pimm’s you’ll need this book. The Hungoevr Cookbook 70 SEK €8, ModCloth
Naughty but NICE Chanel Nail polish iPhone case! Get one before Chanel finds out and takes them off the market. Chanel nail polish iPhone case, 87 SEK €10, Etsy.com
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The new IT-bag? It’s that time of year again! Time to barbeque everything you possibly can barbeque. This portable grill from Finnish Selki Asema is pretty hot (pun intended).
Time’s a wastin Contouring, blusher and a highlighter in one? Bloody brilliant!
Swedish Summer ahead!
Fine one-one 210 SEK €23, Benefit Cosmetics
Is it a Wellington? Is it a ballerina? It’s a jelly ballerina pump! Probably invented for the Swedish summer. Jelly bow ballerina pump, 500 SEK €55, Ted Baker
MADNESS The wait is finally over! Mad Men Season 6 premieres on April 7th.
Look alive! We are seriously contemplating wearing false eyelashes every day. You’ll look so awake no one will ever know you had to get out of bed half an hour early just to put them on. Fringe Benefits Lashes 70 SEK €8, Sephora
Ring, ring! Retro looking porcelain phone dock. Totally necessary in our office. Smart Phone Dock by Jonathan Adler, 325 SEK €36, Shopbop.com
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BITS& PIECES Illustrator Kristina Hultkrantz imagines what Hart of Dixie character Lemon Breeland simply couldn't live without.
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