I love love love this gray poncho that by man bought for me in China last year. It’s Mongolian cashmere, and sooo comfy.
The simple design makes it very versatile. Sometimes I just throw a belt on and it becomes a dress.
/// cashmere poncho, gift / dress, Calvin Klein / stockings & socks, H&M / boots, Børn Crown ///
When unearthing the body of Ötzi, the Bronze Age man found perfectly preserved in the Italian Alps in the 90s, scientists found that for his last meal he had eaten an ancient species of wheat called einkorn.
I’ve been dreaming about Jovial’s einkorn pasta since Friday. These making-of photos may have something to do with that. Yummm.
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It started out in the Mojave Desert, where I was nearly left in the dust, visited Pioneertown and 29 Palms, admired saloons and desert flowers. Back in Brooklyn I hung out by a truck farm and discovered Fultummy’s. I spent 21 hours in Dallas, with a stopover in Memphis. The world celebrated 10/10/10. Back in NYC, I saw friends on stage, took photos with apples, stepped in street goo, watched rain on my windows, biked in the sun, enjoyed a fall feast, did some community service, showed my face without makeup, admired the gorgeous colors of fall, and put on a lot of makeup for Halloween. I bought green boots and a coat, wore dad’s pants, old leopard and a scarf by mom, lusted for tie dye, bloomers, awesome shoes and fair trade fashion. I took issue with Vogue’s vague attempt at eco-fashion and raved about eco-chic NYC and stylish bags made from leather scraps.
In addition to the green boots I showed before, I also picked up these brown ones last week. They’re from Børn Crown, the higher end line by handcrafted comfort brand Børn.
Seriously, it the most comfortable pair of boots I have ever worn! I love the rich brown color and quality of the leather.
I only buy something made from leather if I can see myself wearing it for a very long time. These boots are timeless, true heritage style devoid of any “trendy” details that could make them seem dated a year from now. They’ll last me decades, and — at $70 from Nordstrom Rack — must be considered a very good investment.
So, my Halloween outfit was something like a gothic housewife…
perhaps the dark side of Betty Draper.
Death was there, drinking a beer.
So was Jesus, also sipping a beer. I’m glad we can all get along.
On the other hand, there are some who can’t. Prime example: Elin & Tiger Woods. (Although I think Tiger looks a tad too happy, no?)
I kind of regret not dressing up as Dia de los Muertos, like this pretty lady. Maybe next year?
Although, I think a human disco ball is pretty cool too. It spun around and everything!
I never buy anything for my costumes. I like the challenge of throwing something together with what I have at home. Last minute, of course.
The leotard, skirts, belt, pearl necklace and mask are all from H&M. The bag and earrings are vintage, the bracelet is from Majorca (bought nearly two decades ago). The wig has been part of other Halloween getups, including Betty Boop and Black Marilyn.
The stockings are from Betsy Johnson and the fuzzy housewife slippers are from Fredericks of Hollywood — I do actually wear them out on normal days, and sometimes when I vacuum (maybe).
WHO: Johanna Björk
