Concrete Flower » 2011

MY JANUARY

Johanna Björk — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 21:23:40 +0000

I kicked off the new year with a visit to the top of Rockefeller center—nice to have a bird’s eye view of the city. My family was here and we took lots of long walks and ate way too much good food. I bought some rust-colored things and some faux things, and wore lots of bracelets. I was very excited about celebrities taking a stand on the red carpet, awesome designer collaborations and a documentary about the father of streetstyle. There were way too many blizzards and low temperatures, and I consoled myself by looking back at lovely trips I’ve taken in the past few years and sent you some postcards from the past. I finished the month in Hawaii (I have so many more pics to show!), working but very much enjoying the warm weather. A warm Aloha to you all.

MY DECEMBER

Johanna Björk — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 21:03:47 +0000

I was in New York the whole month, said goodbye to one group of visitors, vacuumed the house and soon welcomed another. I went to my first (and second) football game, a Broadway play, went touristing in Times Square, went to a Surf Bar and on an aimless walk. I had heaping nachos by a Christmas tree, custom cupcakes and a guacamole waiter. I wore my new Kånken backpack a lot, figured out how to blend in to my neighborhood, got a new winter hat, became friends with knitted tights, and wore a lot of hats and added to my collection of fluffy things. I got my face put on a calendar, lusted after the new Swedish Hasbeens, Louboutin’s eco-trash and things made from old tapes and bags made from recycled Swedish military fabrics. It was sunny and warm, then here was a huge blizzard and the aftermath was gorgeous. I went to a vernissage, bought a tree, blew a kiss under the mistletoe, celebrated Christmas with my family (and a lot of food), and rang in the new year with bubbly, lobsters and a great view from my roof.

FAUX/REAL

Johanna Björk — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 06:55:01 +0000

The first outfit of the year. It’s funny when you mix faux and real, it feels kind of hypocritical, like I’m supposed to take a stand.

Well, I guess I have — wearing what makes me feel good and only buying fur and leather if it’s second hand. This fur vest was a christmas gift from my BF, bought on ebay. I love it so much.

/// leather jacket, vintage, from Screaming Mimi’s / fur vest, Joie, bought on ebay / dress with faux leather panel, H&M (clearance) / knit tights, H&M / rain boots, Tretorn / faux leather fringe bag, Lindex / cap, gift ///

AS 2010 BECOMES 2011

Johanna Björk — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 15:54:44 +0000

We had a party and 0ne of my best friends, the widow Clicqout showed up.

As did a few lobsters, from the Red Hook Lobster Pound.

And warm, fresh, yummy bread.

Hello bubbly.

Lobster on my plate, I ate the whole thing!

At five to twelve, we went up to the roof. There were some fireworks but less than I had imagined.

I did put on a top hat. Funny hats is sort of a tradition at New Years.

It wasn’t that cold, which was very nice.

3, 2, 1… Happy New Year!