Happy Thoughts
{1} My first photoshoot
On Saturday, my friend Lise and I trotted off to Frognerparken to shoot outfits for the blog. This was the first time I’ve shot in a semi-professional way in public with me as the model, so it was really exciting! Though I initially felt that everybody was staring at me and we got a few nasty comments for hogging Sinnataggen (Vigeland’s infamous sculpture of a toddler throwing a hissy fit) for all of four minutes, it was a great few hours spent in a gorgeous setting — in incredible sunshine. The first outfit from the shoot was posted this morning and there are three more to come.
{2} My first artwork
Not counting the gorgeous Geisha painting that my dad made, currently in its pride of place above my sofa, I recently purchased my first piece of art. Visiting artist Camilla Grythe’s show at Fineart I fell in love with her style and subject matter, and decided to invest in one of her smaller artworks. It’s now hanging above my bed and every time I enter my bedroom, I take a moment to admire it. Looking at the painting is second best to actually going to New York and feeling the energetic puls of this fascinating city!
Photo credit: thetelevixen.com
{3} Series finales
Living alone for years, I’ve become quite a TV buff. In addition to the news, I mostly watch drama or comedy series (films are watched in the cinema or on Netflix, as TV films are invariably reruns of Pretty woman). Sunday night is my favourite TV night, with series such as Nashville, Scandal and Indian summers. Yesterday was the grand finale of two other series that I’ve been eagerly watching: Parenthood and Hart of Dixie. Though both finales got a bit soppy towards the end — the whole town dancing on the grass in Hart of Dixie, anyone? — both shows were just so happy and joyful. Quite the opposite feeling you get from watching an episode of House of cards or Orphan black…
{4} Frame denim
While admiring gorgeous trousers in the luxury boutique YME in Paleet shopping centre early this week, the incredibly chic Monica (Margiela and Owens from top to bottom) persuaded me to try on a pair of Le High Flare jeans from Frame. I’ve seen rave reviews of these jeans in magazines and online, but I always thought people were exaggerating — how can anyting beat my beloved MiH Marrakesh’s?
Though the jury is out on whether Frame beats MiH, I’m now convinced that Frame has some impressive jeans. The denim is soft as velvet, while the amazing stretch seems to hold its shape forever. And let’s not forget the most important sales argument of them all — the legs are a mile long! I’m actually forced to wear heels, otherwise the legs will be dragging on the ground.
I’m so happy that I now have TWO jean brands to reach for when I need an update in my wardrobe. Who would have thunk?!?
