Today I feel really crazy. I don’t know what it is. I wanted so badly to wear my new long sleeve and since I am in a very 70’s mood these days I paired it with a 70’s skirt. I feel like I look so old school and I don’t know whether to think it’s ugly or nice. Either way I like it (ugly can be good), it just makes me feel like I’m living on the edge. I don’t know why this outfit should be any more daring though than others. Is it the color combo? The shape?

One thing I’ve learned from this blog is that what makes us feel like we’re taking fashion risks differs a lot from person to person.

Skirt: Secondhand
Long sleeve: American Apparel from Tuffy McPuggles
Belt: H&M
Deer necklace: Sujakwis
Shoes: Mango

I finally got the Americal Apparel stuff I ordered from Tuffy McPuggles. They were willing to send the packet as a gift to avoid additional taxes, but the receipt was in a plastic envelope on the outside of the packet and didn’t fool the custom. Oh well, a little extra to pay, but still worth it.

The men’s zip hoody in heather fit perfectly. I originally ordered in in XS but they were out of this and I got it in S. That wasn’t a problem. I think it looks better when it is a little loose, it gives it a more masculine feel.

The long sleeve tees were my favorites, especially the one in navy. I am still bummed out that you don’t get these in many colors cause they had the perfect boyish feel. They do have more colors in similar styles though.

The thermal henley shirt in melange olive was a slight disappointment. It’s a bit larger than I had imagined and the color was greener than in the picture (I just wanted a warm gray). If I order another one I will have to go for a smaller size than I normally wear and I’d buy it in heather.

At last there was a white t-shirt. No surprises here as I already have a ton of these and they are the best in my opinion.

Once in a while I get comments from people that tell me that they experience a lack of acceptance when it comes to fashion. Standing out from the crowd is never easy, I have often experienced this myself. I grew up in a very small place and my interest in fashion wasn’t always conceived in good ways. The most silly rumors went around only cause I never wore the typical “uniform” that consisted mostly of sports wear. When I moved to Oslo I thought all of this would change, but it didn’t. I’m not as visible here so it helps, but still I experience all kinds of consumptions. From girls who look at me with the evil eye because I like to dress up, to men that think girls that are interested in fashion are stupid and shallow, to different groups of people that never see me as one of them because I change my style all the time to any person that stares on the street…

I am not really trying to stand out in any way. I think because of my experiences while growing up fashion has become a way of expressing my self and my moods. Sometimes I’m feeling silly and then I’ll wear a stupid outfit, then I’m feeling happy and I’ll dress up or I’m feeling depressed and I might choose something safe to protect my self. I don’t really get why it should be a big deal to some people. All in all it’s just clothes. If everybody looked the same this world would be a boring place to be.

I get easily bored with things and then I have to try something new. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn’t. You’ve all been witnessing my ups and downs the past few months. While I thought it was scary at first, it has made me stronger. I don’t let negative comments get to me anymore. I dare more than I used to when it comes to trying new things. I feel more secure in my own style. I’ve kind of come to the conclusion that I can’t care about what people on the street think about what I’m wearing. It’s my life and I love fashion.

I’d love to hear your thoughts on these things.

The categories are getting smaller and smaller. Here’s what you should wear on your head.

The Beret

I’ve wanted a beret for many years and I am happy to finally have a good excuse to get one. The beret is going to be huge.

Knitted hats

I like the cute knitted hats with brims, they’re very cute, but if I was to choose I’d go with a chunky knitted hat in gray (as close as you can get Marc Jacobs without looking like mushroom).