not so far away lands

once you finally get out into the world, you realize how small it really is; simply everywhere is just a plane ride away. i spent the last year "studying" across the atlantic, specifically florence, italy. and seeing as how the earth is quite small, i managed to fit in a couple of trips here and there; these are some of the places i went, and things i found.

edinburgh, scotland.
[it's not hard to take enchanting photos here, edinburgh just is.]


dolce and gabbana is NOT a scottish label [i'm aware that they are uber italiano, not to mention i am normally am not a huge fan] however, i could imagine flouncing about the daffodil laden meadows in one of these tartan beauties from the fall/winter '09 collection.




the red door is quite precious. it's a gallery, it's a store, it's fantastic. i'm regretful that i didn't buy the laurie hastings suki purse, and practically all of their jewelry; like the allira tee "roar" brooch, or the me and zena rainbow keyhole necklace, etc. etc. etc.

their blog is fun too the red door gallery

stockholm, sweden.

hands down, the most beautiful people in the world reside in this city, and not to mention have impeccable style.

monki. cheap/tasty thrills abound in this swedish label. unfortunately, they are only available for purchase in their motherland, so i'll just have to reminisce while clutching onto this jazzy lace tank and mid rise coral skinny jeans. the foamy green color is quite dashing as well.right now i'm all about the mini skirt. preferably mid to high waisted, possibly with a semi-cropped blouse. throw a big cardigan on top, maybe some tights on the bottom, and i'm out the door.

and of course some bike shorts for good measure. monki

vagabond shoes has a delightful collection of classic style shoes w/ a bit of funk and edge. the chunky but intriguing shape of the heels are lovely, and i bought a pair patent black lace up pointy mannish dress shoe flats. perfect for a night of serious dancing, perhaps at the club/bar under the bridge... vagabond




a visit to the moderna museet
women's bathroom


saw the exhibition "eclipse, art in a dark age"
some of my favorite works were by ellen gallagher


and dana schutz
my thoughts on the show: quite good. i've seen schutz before (via internet, slideshow, etc.) but in person, it is fantastic.



i'm picky when it comes to high priced eyewear. meet karen walker.i'll take the "trixie" in brown please, minus the swedish kroner to dollar exchange rate, thanks. karen walker eyewear



someone carved this into a random light near the parliment building...
[ain't that the truth.]

ciao ciao, con baci!