Flux.

Welcome, 2012

Anna-Maria — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 16:36:28 +0000

The first purchase of 2012 is a 5kg brick about the master. Perhaps he intended carrying it home to be the first step towards getting biceps like his. In any case, I’m a happy customer.

book: Rick Owens by Rick Owens

Filed under: Culture, Lifestyle, New, Rick Owens

Happy holidays!

Anna-Maria — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 21:13:59 +0000

Picture via Pxleyes

Filed under: Lifestyle, Photography, Uncategorized

Booted up

Anna-Maria — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 13:03:21 +0000

It was about time to dig these Rick Owens flap boots out of the archives of my closet. I have no idea why they have not got more wear, perhaps they are more suitable for the bizarre but laid-back clubs of Berlin than they ever were back home. Here no one looks at you like an alien, even though they could easily mistake me for one while wearing these bad boys.

Cape shirt: DRK SHDW
Skort: Rick Owens
Wedge pull-on flap boots: Rick Owens

Filed under: Outfits, Party time, Rick Owens, Shoes

Wide legged

Anna-Maria — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 09:57:45 +0000

When I saw these wide legged pants on one sale assistant back in Finland couple of months ago, the thought of them never left my mind. A weird hybrid between the samurai Hakama pants and a Victorian era riding skirt, they could not scream my name more. I am planning on shortening the hem with just a few centimeters, because even with my 10cm heel wedge boots, they are a tad long. Other than that, they are probably the comfiest tailored pants I have ever owned.

Long sleeve: Julius
Wide legged pants: MTWTFSS
Wedge ankle boots: Rick Owens

Filed under: Julius, New, Outfits, Scandinavian

In the showroom: OBSCUR S/S12 collection

Anna-Maria — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 17:17:08 +0000

Last summer I had the privilege of visiting the OBSCUR showroom in Paris and see what the OBSCUR S/S12 looked like. This beautifully crafted collection featured light weight basics made of Japanese organic cotton, rustic looking Japanese linen jackets, lots of typical to OBSCUR leather goods, such as jackets with a new moldable collar and an oversize zippered bag. The designer Richard Söderberg‘s idea was to make the garments like an armor, protecting their wearer but still keep them wearable. Having tried on the garments myself, I think he succeeded spot on. OBSCUR S/S12 will become available early next year.

OBSCUR S/S12

More pictures of the S/S12 men’s collection on OBSCUR’s blog.

Filed under: Designers, Fashion week, Men's business, OBSCUR, Paris, Photography, Showroom, Traveling

Silent sigh

Anna-Maria — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 20:27:40 +0000

The fall in Berlin has been absolutely beautiful and luckily there has been no rain which has allowed me to wear some lighter gear much longer than I ever expected. Hence, hail to the mini dresses, leggings and Ricks! Hopefully there are many more rain and snow free days to come, I’m just not ready for the winter while the fall is still offering its best.

Dress/tunic: SILENT by Damir Doma
Leggings: DRK SHDW
Wedge ankle boots: Rick Owens

Filed under: Damir Doma, New, Outfits, Rick Owens

OBSCUR women’s S/S12

Anna-Maria — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 17:52:39 +0000

Ever since my friend Richard Söderberg started his menswear brand OBSCUR, I have been constantly asking him to start designing also for the prettier half of the two genders. Finally the prayers have been answered, as he debuts with his OBSCUR women’s collection for S/S12 this year. This capsule like collection features elements typically known to the brand: Treated leathers, rustic zippers and that certain dark aesthetic – this time blending these familiar elements into a soft dream like state, embracing the feminine side of what defines OBSCUR. Needless to say, I can’t wait to see more of the women’s wear in the future.

“A myriad of forms embody this first complete exclusive cluster of pieces that is a feminine expression of OBSCUR. Constrained structures juxtaposed with playful anatomy create warped and skewed perception of shapes. Molded outlines uncover bare human flesh. Treated leather in a gradient, heavy exposed silver along with raw material melt and merge with one another to coexist within an extremely feminine silhouette.”

More images of the OBSCUR women’s S/S12 collection on OBSCUR’s blog.

Filed under: Check this out, Designers, OBSCUR, Women's world

Flux. sales blog now open!

Anna-Maria — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 11:34:13 +0000

Hey everyone, after numerous emails and requests, I decided to put up a sales blog called “Flux. sales” to make a little room in my wardrobe and for you to chance to browse items that I am willing to let go to a good new home for a fraction of the original price. The shop will include items that have mostly been seen here as part of my outfits and are ranging from my favorite high end avant-garde designers (Ann Demeulemeester, Rick Owens, Haider Ackermann etc.) to some smaller designers. All items for sale are second hand (worn by me) and handled with love and care.

I start the sale with a pair of beautiful Ann Demeulemeester wedges (featured here, here and here on my blog) with an architectural heel (note: price dropped!), so if you are interested, please ENTER THE SHOP HERE.

For questions and my shop policy, please enter the “About / shop policy” section of the sales blog.

Happy shopping!

Wedge boots: Ann Demeulemeester

second hand women’s Ann Demeulemeester wedge boots for sale for size 36.5 fits true to size 37

Filed under: Ann Demeulemeester, Flux. shop, Selling, Shoes Tagged: Flux. sales

Because there is nothing left to say, that has not been said

Anna-Maria — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 16:24:32 +0000

Berlin keeps me busy, so here is one more picture from few weekends ago. Nothing new under the sun though, this is how I pretty much look everyday strutting the streets of my new hometown.

Leather jacket: OBSCUR
Double layer long sleeve: OBSCUR
Jeans: Cheap Monday
Boots: Guidi
Bag: Zam Barrett

Filed under: Finland, Guidi, OBSCUR, Outfits, Zam Barret

Der Himmel über Berlin

Anna-Maria — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 19:39:51 +0000

Warmest welcome to the new blog address and greetings from Berlin! Things are finally starting to normalize here after a hectic moving week, though there is still lot to be done and my almost furniture-less apartment will probably take awhile to start looking like a home.

It still feels a bit unreal that I am actually living in Berlin and not just visiting, but each morning the view of Alexanderplatz’s TV tower from the bedroom window reminds me that I am really here, and not just dreaming anymore.

Filed under: Berlin Tagged: Life