Yesterday was such a nice and sunny day, I felt it was the perfect time to wear my new rainbow earrings for the first time.

Walking across the Williamsburg Bridge, it became clear that someone else was (or had been) in the same rainbow bright mood.

Rainbows make me happy. Life makes me happy. Time to get out in the sun!

My usual uniform—finest New York black. It’s such a cliché, but I just can’t help it.

If spring ever comes, I promise to wear happy colors every day.

/// new blazer, H&M / faux-leather dress, H&M clearance / 16-year-old Doc Martens / necklace, Brooklyn Charm / random bracelets ///

Short-sleeve knit from H&M, $17.95 (I think).

Vintage Wrangler denim vest from Beacon’s Closet, $15.95 (but really free since I had sold stuff and had store credit).

Vintage safari-style shirt from a Williamsburg thrift shop, $10.

This is one of the finds from the new second hand store (which I can’t recall the name of) I came across on my Sunday walk.

A sleeveless white shirt in a great silky material, at $48 it was bit expensive for me but something tells me I will get a lot of use out of it. (Sorry about the mirrorface!)

I love when you buy something new that makes other pieces you already have just click. I love the warm rust color of this long dress/shirt I bought this week.

And it goes so well with these over-the-knee socks from American Apparel that I’ve had for 3-4 years and never used that much. Love it.

/// coat, Tiger of Sweden / long shirt, H&M / tights & socks, American Apparel / rain boots, Tretorn / faux-leather fringe bag, Lindex / necklace, Brooklyn Charm ///

I have wanted one of these Kånken backpacks from Fjällräven for so long. Think I remember having a green or red one of these as a kid, most children growing up in Sweden in the 80s probably did, but I have no idea where it went.

And, after a few no-so-subtle hints, my love got me one for my birthday. I absolutely love it.

I like wearing it with more dressed-up looks, to give a bit of an edge. That said, it’ll probably come with me out into the woods a few times too. To me, that’s the point of a modern wardrobe — basic pieces that are able to transition seamlessly between all aspects of life.

I bought this faux fur hat right before I left Stockholm. I like that it’s funky and elegant at the same time, and kind of woodland creaturesque. The price was right too, 199 SEK (about $28).

Right after these photos were taken it started snowing. It didn’t stop until 20 or so hours later. It looks magical right now — a true winter wonderland.

/// cashmere poncho, gift / belt (worn as scarf), Beacon’s Closet / cashmere sweater, Uniqlo / pants, Urban Outfitters / socks, H&M / faux fur hat, åhléns / shoes, Swedish Hasbeens ///

P.S. Happy Birthday, Mamma! I Love You.

I’ve decided my feet are not going to freeze this winter.

So, I ordered these Caribou boots from Sorel. They’re toasty as can be — supposedly good down to 40 below!

For someone who is prone to stepping in puddles, it doesn’t hurt that they’re waterproof either.

They run big, so get a size smaller (I’m a 10 and the 9 fit me perfectly). Got ‘em for $88 from Amazon.

All in all, this feels like a very responsible purchase. I think my mother will be proud.

When I saw these green beauties on the shelf it was love at first sight.

I knew they needed to come home with me and be with me forever.

The color is even more amazing in real life.

Sam Edelman boots, from Nordstrom Rack in Union Square, $89. Pretty good deal. Probably the only green thing about them, though, is the color. One is allowed the occasional slip, right?

It’s really getting chilly here in NYC and all my winter coats are still deeply embedded in storage (behind mountains of boxes), so I popped into H&M Friday and picked up this little black thing on sale. Am quite liking it.

Saturday night was a Swedish music showcase at CMJ and a caipirinha-fueled birthday party at Brazilian joint Miss Favela. Thought shiny pants seemed appropriate. And no, I did not dye my hair red (yet!), it’s the sun.

/// jacket & shirt, H&M / tights, American Apparel / boots, DSW / bag, vintage ///