RAFF - THE EXIBITION

The RAFF exibit in Bergen. I have to say that this year they have really outdone themselfes. 

The one that really stood out is the exibit by Norwegian Rain and T Michael exibited at a church (Korskirken Bergen).  I think the sight made me gasp for air as  I stood at the entrance. The  the clothes beside the windows and the jar filled with water, lighted up, made such a grand impression that I was running around photographing as a five-year-old child in a candyland.
I have to say that I am really honored and proud to be a part of it this year as I really think they made something spectacular and unique!

From the top :
Mahiout
Scandinavian surface
Kristian Aadnevik
T Michael
Norwegian Rain

RAFF 2012 - THE BREAKFAST

When I was asked to be the official blogger for RAFF, I wasn't the one to say no.
 However before I knew the word of it I faced a remarkable question:
 "How to contain and sumarize such an overwhelming amount of talent and hard work in a post or two?"
I never noticed how many photos I took ( before I was supposed to edit them) as when trying to capture something so unique I was bedazzeled with it.
At a beautiful location (with a very baroque/ reneissance feel) of "Holbar" the lecture about design, marketing and product developing took place.
The lecturers were guys from " Norwegian Rain " talking about brand developing and going from a sketch to a full buisenss.
It was definetely one of the best lectures I have ever attendend, as it was in a way very personal yet one could get much guidance in the little amount of time.
The same goes for lecture held by " Maritime Colours" which went step by step through the creating process from idea to the finished product.

Seriously a great, great event, absolutey worth visiting if you are in Bergen next time!

SNICKERS

OK, I was not kidding whe I said that my only pair shoes with me to Kristiansand  was these pink sneackers. I have been pairing neon and silver lately, a minimalist twist on futuristic trends.
I arrived today in not so sunny Bergen  so the time wher I can go in summer clothes is long gone.

RAFF 2012 is started and I am very proud to say that I will be their official blogger.
I am very excited about tomorows breakfast and lecture about branding and developing your own brand. Amongst the lecturers is team behind Norwegian Rain and Maratime Colours.
Oh, and god news! I have found my sketch book!
I can finnaly start to design again.

Stay tuned!

Love,
Irina

DAGMAR VS HOPE- A BATTLE OF KNITS

Photo courtesy of Colmbine

You can see my dillemma, can't you?The beige one is from Dagmar(who's aw I totaly adore!!) and the otehr one is well known classic. Dagmar?...or Hope....or Dagmar...or Hope..or both?!
Oh, the bittersweer choice in the life...

LAST DAYS OF SUMMER

I am soon on my way back to Bergen, but still injoying the last rays of sun in Kristiansand.
I am actually looking  much forward to RAFF 2012, which is a fashion and design week in Bergen featuring lots of talented and forwad thinking ppl!
It kicked off on Friday ,unfortuntely I didn't have time to be there at the opening, but I will be covering some of the events!
Oh, yes, ppl have been asking me about transitional pieces and I have to say that the one I swear to is this mac from Tiger of Sweden, as it goes with complitely eveything and has really cool fit to it.
I am wearing my fav combo at the moment- black leather skirt and fishnet sweater.

I am wearing Tige of Sweden coat, Isabel Marant sweater, Thomas Burberry skit and Alexander Wang heels.

Love,

Irina

LUCKY

I have been spending time in Kistiansand relaxing and gathering energy for the upcomming fashion race month. Believe it or not I haven't taken one pair of high heels for my 4 day stay.Actually, come to think of it I brought only one pair of shoes- my (one and only ) snickers-in neon pink.
I have been doing a little shopping on sales- where I found a pair of these ACNE beauties for Chistian.
It was the only pair left and that in his size!
Whoop, whoop feeling lucky!

Have a great Saturday loves!

Oh, yes I have been staring at Fillipa K catalogue for ages now and I love, love, love how it's done!

PARIS MON AMOUR

 The plaintickets are booked. The hotel on the verge of Seinen is booked. The outfits are all soon prepared! Although it's almost a month until Paris Fashion week I am excited as a little child would be about a trip to Disneyland (while I am at it, maybe we'll visit Disneyland too?!). So, it only seemed apropriate to post 'Pasis mon amour' editorial from Vogue Paris  shot by Mario Sorenti.

PARIS here we come!!! (in a month or so, after London and Milan, but still)!

Have a great weekend loves!