This laptop sleeve was one of my faves from the Environment by Heather Heron collection that I got a preview of the other night. Unfortunately it does not quite fit my 15″ MacBook (that size is still in the works, so stay tuned).

I also found out that it’s made from recycled Swedish army fabric!! See the three crowns emblem there? So awesome. That, of course, made me love it even more.

The laptop sleeve could work as a clutch too, just sayin’…

Touching, feeling and trying to send subliminal message to Santa.

The people who showed up were all extremely well-dressed. Love that.

I really dig this giant green bag. I always carry so much stuff around me that if I had this bag, I would totally fill it up with stuff, which, I think, would not be so good for my back. But, it would be perfect for some yurt camping in the California desert!

Me and the lovely Heather Heron. Fringe and fluff.

Today is Diwali, also known as The Festival of Lights.

For Hindus, Diwali is the most important festival of the year and is celebrated in families by performing traditional activities together in their homes.

On Wednesday, a friend hosted a Diwali gathering/showcase of goods from the site Exclusively In (today’s Friday Find — sign up!), which is kind of like a Gilt Groupe, with only Indian designers. There was lots of pretty jewelry.

I fell in love with this ring…

…and am head over heels in love with this harness/vest thing.

There were samosas too — all veggie and not too spicy. I had two.

The Indian cookies were crazy sweet. I think I ate two of those too, which was definitely one too much.

But hey, it’s Diwali, let’s celebrate!

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?

Titta vad som väntar på mig hemma. Två reafynd från Bird. Vill hem och prova nu! Vad tror ni där i paketet?

TRANSLATION:
Look what’s waiting for me at home. Two sale finds from Bird. Want to go home and try ‘em on now! What do you think is in the box?

Beacon’s Closet är min absoluta favoritaffär i NYC, det är vintage, väl utvalt och framförallt billigt. Ett måste att besöka om man är i New York. Den största ligger i Williamsburg och det finns även en mindre i Park Slope. De säljer även utt urval online. Beacon’s köper också, så man kan lämna av en påse kläder, gå runt och kika och sen hämta en check som man kan betala för sina fynd med. Det känns ju liksom gratis! De betalar 35% av säljpriset om man vill ha cash och 55% om man vill ha store credit (och det vill man).

TRANSLATION:
Beacon’s Closet is my absolute favorite store in NYC, it’s vintage, well-curated, and most importantly, cheap. A visit is a must when you’re in New York. The biggest one is in Williamsburg and there is also a smaller one in Park Slope. They also sell a selection of stuff online. Beacon’s also buys, so you can drop off a bag of clothes, do the shopping rounds and then pick up a check to pay for your finds with. It’s like it’s free! They will pay you 35% of the sale price if you want cash and 55% if you want store credit (and you do).

Nån som vet vad de där taggiga frukterna i näten är?

TRANSLATION:
Sure you can shop for clothing in Chinatown as well, just don’t ever buy fakes! It’s tacky, and you are supporting organized crime and child labor — not cool. But, the food shops that line the streets of Chinatown should not be missed. There’s everything from vegetables to live fish (not so nice in my opinion). We always go into a fish market, which feels a bit like a dare since I have a bit of a fish phobia. You can hear stuff splashing around in various containers and I just hold my breath and hope that nothing will jump out. Next time I’ll try to muster the strength to take some photos. We rarely buy any fish since it is nearly impossible to figure out where it comes from. This time, though, we sprung for veggies, bok choy and kohlrabi.

Anybody know what the spiky fruits in the nets are?

TRANSLATION:
Last weekend I went vintage shopping at Beacon’s Closet. I showed the nice Helmut Lang denim jacket I scored, and more will come soon. But this is what didn’t get to come home with me. Girl Scout dress (a bit too Halloween-y), pink romper (too small), suede fringe jacket (too big and heavy), leather skirt from Barneys och a nice floral summer dress from Reiss (both too small). Some lucky person will bring these goodies home I’m sure!

Är så himla irriterad på hela denna lägenhetsprocess! Vi bestämde oss att ta den jag la upp, men då säger mäklaren att den inte alls är ledig, att det var ett “misstag” att de sa det! Grrrrrr. Måste det vara så himla svårt?

TRANSLATION
Found this nice Helmut Lang denim jacket at Beacon’s Closet this weekend. It set me back all of $35, not too bad.

I’m so annoyed at this whole apartment process! We decided to go for the one I posted, but then the broker says it’s not available after all, that it was a “mistake” to tell us that! Aaaargh. Does it have to be this difficult?

(Ber om ursäkt för de osminkade morgonbilderna — det är därför de fick bli svartvita, he he.)

This leather cap is one of my finds from the vintage shopping spree on Sunday. Genuine leather (which I will only buy second hand), $7.95 at Beacon’s Closet in Park Slope. The inspiration came from J-Lo’s recent ELLE cover. Not sure if I’ll put it to use this summer or let it rest until the fall. We’ll see…

(Apologies for the no-makeup morning pics — that’s why they had to be black & white, it’s more forgiving, he he.)

En klänning fick följa med hem, militärgrön med snygg och ovanlig passform (ser ut som att det kan vara en tillskräddad militäruniform eller nåt). Visar snart.

Det som inte fick följa med hem: Bud-bikinitopp och “Dick” skärp – båda underbara (bild 1) samt en fin klänning, lite prärie-mashup (bild 3). Bild 4: bodybuilderbyxor från 80-talet (lite för korta), linnetopp med fin meshdetalj på ärmen (passformen var inte hundra), sailorjacka (lite för gullig för mig), “Charlie’s Angel”-väst med fransar (lite för mycket Halloweenkostym-aktig), 50-talstopp (väldigt Mad Men, men lite för genomskinling och nopprig) och randing sparkdräkt (för stor över axlarna).

Smet även in på Beacon’s Closet innan jag begav mig hemåt. Fick med mig ett mockafransskärp och en skinnkeps, visar snart.

Discovered a new vintage store in my hood today! Guvnor’s Vintage Thrift is on 5th Avenue in Park Slope and has been open for about a month. They have a great mix of 50/60/70s and Americana. Lots of great boots, many of which look like they are bigger sizes that I can actually wear (I often shop the mens section in vintage stores since that’s often the only place one can find sizes 10 and up). I’ll get back to those some other time.

One dress got to come with me home, army green with a sort of unusual shape (looks like it could be a tailored military uniform or something). I’ll show it off soon.

The stuff that didn’t get to come with me: Bud bikini-top and “Dick” belt — both wonderful (pic 1) and a nice dress, very prarie mashup (pic 3). Pic 4: body builder pants from the 80s (a bit too short), linen T-shirt with nice mesh detail on the sleeves (the fit wasn’t quite there), sailor jacket (too cute for me), “Charlie’s Angel” vest with fringe (too Halloween costumey), 50s top (very Mad Men, but a bit too see through and well-worn) and a stripey romper (too big over the shoulders).

Snuck into Beacon’s Closet as well before heading home. Took home a suede fringe belt and a leather cap, will show ‘em soon.