With the right to take a break

An old image of me from an Italian magazine. I look so young! I did a story about a cozy weekend I think and was dressed in all sort of comfy pj:s and got to do "cozy things" - fun!

I should be doing a lot of things right now, a lot of "have to dos" that all our lives are filled with. Instead I'm in bed watching web-TV on my Mac, drinking tea and eating saffron buns. And I feel pretty good about it. It's OK to pull the plug some time.

Marni for H&M

It's just been a couple of weeks since the Versace collection flew of the racks of H&M. Now the Swedish fashion chain has already announced it's next collaboration - Italian Marni. What I have seen of Marni I really like so I'm pretty excited about this one. Hits stores March of 2012.

Be safe

Yesterday I got news about one of my closest friends being in a car accident this weekend. It happened right after we had spent the entire evening together! When going back home with her boyfriend they got into an accident on the freeway, the car is totaled and she woke up the next morning in the hospital! I was beyond shocked when I heard this. Thank God, they got away with mostly some cuts and bruises but things could have ended really badly. Life is so fragile. Be safe everyone and take care of each other. xo

Happy 1:st Advent!

I know it's not big over here in the US, I don't think it's even celebrated at all, but in Sweden the 1:st of Advent is a great celebration. It's the day when you greet Christmas and welcome the holiday into your home. You light the first candle, drink the typical glogg and eat saffron buns and ginger snaps. (Luckily IKEA did have some glogg at least!) This year I decided to be a bit experimental and made a different version of the classic saffron bun. Instead, I baked them more like a roll and filled them with marzipan and sprinkled pearl sugar on top. I like them but I think the old school ones are better!

Beauty culture

Cardigan - Element, Top&Scarf - Forever 21, Jeans - Ralph Lauren, Flats - Marc by Marc Jacobs

The museum complex with surroundings was so stylish itself and just walking around there was worth the drive out as well.

I finally went to see "Beauty Culture" at Annenberg Space Photography. An exhibition about how photography has captured and defined beauty through out the years. One whole section was about the modeling industry. Very interesting for me of course, being in the industry. I'm glad I got a chance to see it before it was too late but it It was just packed with people, probably because this was the very last day and more than one shared my idea of coming last minute.

My look

Hat&Skirt - Forever 21
Top - H&M
Leather jacket - BB Dakota
Bag - Moschino
Boots - DKNY

Hollywood Night

Last night I spent in the heart of Hollywood. On Cahuenga we started with dinner at fun and casual  Kitchen 24 and then continued on to the classic Beauty Bar. I haven't been there for years and it was a fun little reminder of the past when we used to bar hop on the streets of Hollywood almost every weekend.

A sip of Lagerfeld?

This is one of the most unnecessary but fun items I've seen in a long time. A Karl Lagerfeld teabag! How does Karl Lagerfeld "taste"? Would this instantly dress up my ordinary cup of tea? It's the German brand Donkey Products who is behind these "Prêt-à-por Tea" bags. Or if Jean-Paul Gaultier, Naomi Campbell, Claudia Schiffer and Donatella Versace is more your cup of tea try one of those. Or why not Elvis Presley, John Lennon or James Dean or perhaps Charlie Chaplin?

Bad IKEA

Yesterday was Black Friday and I deliberately stayed away from a lot of the craziness even though I had some errands on my list - including a stop at IKEA to pick up some familiar treats for Advent this coming Sunday. But apparently IKEA has stopped selling all the Swedish brands and almost didn't have anything I was looking for. Not the classical round big gingerbread jars, no juleskum (the strawberry flavored marshmallows), no Ahlgrens bilar (the small car shaped marshmallows) and no nothing.... They will only sell IKEA:s own brand of food from now on and until they have received the new items the shelves were almost empty :( As a Swede, of course I don't like this one bit. A trip to IKEA:s food store was always something I was looking forward to and the salvation when cravings after something sweet from home got too big. But at least a stop at the food court to have some meatballs and a princess cake cheered me up a little bit.

Magnolia Bakery goes LA

Ps. It's not so pale but a lot more purple in real life!

We skipped the Sprinkles line and decided to try another cupcake institution. You know the bakery in NYC where the Sex&the City girls always enjoy their baked treats - we got one in LA about a year ago but I never tried it until now. Hmm, so who wins, Sprinkles or Magnolia? This one had a very homemade feel which I guess has its charm but I would say I prefer the more "luxury" taste of a Sprinkles cupcake.

90210 Happy lunch

From my window seat at Le Pain Quotidien. Beverly Hills turning into evening while a long line of people outside of Sprinkles beating the cold for a Thanksgiving treat.

The BEST sandwich - a tartine with chicken, smoked mozzarella, arugula and basil pesto on a sourdough bread.

A late lunch at the always yummy Le Pan Quotidien in Beverly Hills with fun company got to start the holidays for me. I also found out I got put on hold for a big cigarette campaign and received some other really great news so I'm feeling happy and thankful, looking forward to Thanksgiving tomorrow. Happy Thanksgiving!

My favorite campaign

I'm in love with the David Yurman jewelry campaigns. They are so pure and just incredibly beautiful. But no wonder, since they often feature two of my absolute favorite models: Kate Moss and Nadia Vodianova and are captured by the master Peter Lindbergh.

Old Housewives

Old episodes of Desperate Housewives and a big cup of Earl Grey. Simple quiet Tuesday evening.

Some love for Target

A handsome man in the company of sweets and snowman clad socks - only at Target!

Yes, I was pretty upset with Target a couple of months ago when they cancelled that Missoni order...but otherwise I have to say Target is really great. It's probably the most versatile store there is. And now they even have groceries too, so with one visit you're pretty much set. I went there today to get Ken dolls for my nieces and came back with a $1(!) body lotion, cute snowman socks for my sister for Christmas (just for fun, she likes snowmen), strawberry sweets that I thought would be the exact same ones I used to be obsessed with when I first moved here but haven't found since (but unfortunately these were not the right ones either) and some Italian cookies that made the ride home a bit more fun..

Stripes & Flowers?

Would you wear stripes and a flower print together? I like it!

Versace madhouse

Empty shelves. All gone! Look at the poor guy in the middle looking all sad..

Yesterday was the Versace for H&M launch and it was just as crazy as the Missoni for Target one! We got there early but still didn't stand a chance to even look at a piece. Stores opened at 8am and by 8.05 all the men's wear was gone! The women collection is like always in a surrounded area where you are only allowed entry once your time slot on the given bracelet is up. Anyway, it was a day of pure madness and bad luck on our part where we returned home empty handed. After coming back a while later though, we managed to get our hands on a pair of really pretty shoes, a hat and a pair of tights. Could be nice under a black dress perhaps?

Life is beautiful

Sometimes it comes naturally. Sometimes you need to get reminded.

All those great restaurants of LA

Tired and full I'm now going to bed. Good night!

I love going out for dinner, to  sit down with great company and be spoiled by good food and drinks. And here in LA there are so many options. Almost endless. The whole world's kitchen is literally around the corner from you. That's one of the things I find the most fun about living just here - all the different cultures blended in one colorful mix. Last night I tried this great Indian restaurant, Electric Karma, on 3rd Street with absolute experts on the subject - Indian friends! Tonight I just came back from meeting my agent at Cafe Stella in Silverlake. I've been wanting to try that one for a long time. I liked it. Super cozy and my fish was one of the best I've had. Sunday, perhaps, I'm I'll be going to Terroni - an Italian favorite.

This will have to do...

A bit healthier treat to another episode of Mad Men. I'm getting hocked!

Candy!

Deliciousness!

I'm leaving for Sweden in two weeks. If you have picked up a thing or two about me, you know I'm just crazy for sweets. So one of the first things I always do when coming home, is to buy myself a really big bag of that delicious candy that is only to be found in my native country. The problem is, I'm craving it soo much already! American candy doesn't help much at all. Perhaps it's because I know it's just around the corner and that's why it seems too long.  Does that makes sense? Ahh, can't wait!

And I thought the Grove was early..

Beverly Center has an entire Ice Palace with Santa himself already in place, waiting to receive wish lists. I wonder if I can sneak in mine...

Totally unnecessary but cute

 

Owl lip balm. $6 each at Urban Outfitters.

Mad Men

In my home and Don Draper's :)

I've rented the super hyped series Mad Men on Netflix and saw the first two episodes last night. I can't say I'm blown away by it already but I'm definitely interested in more. What I am blown away by though, is the amazingly stylish 60's interior. I want to jump into the TV and steal almost everything I see. The typical fashion of that era are so much fun seeing too. And do you remember my penny pot? I saw the very same one in Don Draper's kitchen!

Versace for H&M coming up this weekend..

Check out the Versace for H&M Fashion Show in New York and make up your mind about what to stand in line for and what to skip.

A model housewife

After an intense morning, including a last minute callback in Santa Monica for a Toyota commercial, the day continued with some creativity around the house instead. I baked a sponge cake (so yummy! Why make it more complicated when a simple sponge cake is so good?) and made a Greek Moussaka for dinner. I really like to make dishes where you have all in one - meat and potatoes mixed together with tomatoes, thyme, cream and cheese and then a salad on the side and you're all set! Thanks mom for the recipe!

Heavenly breakfast

Happy Sunday!

A fun shoot

A sneak peak from a really fun shoot I did a couple of weeks ago. The furry little friends weren't supposed to be a part of it but they had a tendency to want to join in. So cute!

Gold or Bronze?

I wouldn't mind a new big watch in gold or bronze (or rose gold as it's called) and I just saw these two from Marc by Marc Jacobs with Swarovski crystals. $175 each and a bit cheaper than the similar ones I've seen at Michael Kors. Which color do you prefer?

Ah, those calories

Just me

A Sunday in September. My photographer friend captured me at his apartment.

Mjau!

On November 18 Hello Kitty launches a line in collaboration with everybody's favorite youthful fashion chain - Forever 21. A lot of it will probably be a bit too young-looking for me but a little something could be fun.