Prada designer outlet near Florence

This is for real....!

If you ever have the option to visit Florence you should take time to go visit the luxury designer outlet "the Mall". It's located in the beautiful Toscan hills and it's great to spend a grey rainy day there. It's not cheap but you can get final bargains like Stella McCatney fake snake skin pumps for 89 Euro that was 389 Euro before or Lanvin ballerinas for girls for 62 Euro that was around 175 Euro before. They are adorable...good thing they are too big for my daughter....

Believe it or not I didn't buy one thing during my visit. I tried lots of things on but didn't find the correct size or prices were still to high. It didn't help that my husband was there as well. He is good at reminding me if I really need the item!

Had I been there with my sister we could have easily shopped a lot...we inspire each other...

The outlet has shops from Burberry, Tom Ford, Gucci, Prada, Bottega Venetta, Lanvin, McQueen, Stella McCartney, Fendi and many more. Check it out...

Luxury design is a treat...

Enjoy,

Pernille 

Mini Boden summer stripes and dots

I'm a fan of "Mini Boden" for kids and I recently got a few more pieces from their sale for our summer holiday coming up soon.

From the top, flower printed blouse, striped 3/4 sleeve t-shirt, dot printed cropped leggings and dot printed skirt. The gold ballerinas are from John Lewis.

My daughter and I played dress up again and this is how she looked...

It's always more fun wearing a butterfly mask...

Have you found your summer dots and stripes?

Enjoy,

Pernille

Zara kids summer yellow outfit

Summer is making us all feel good and what is nicer to wear yellow in the park...

The pj trousers are from Zara Kids, t-shirt from Gap and trainers from Notting Hill kids shop Petit Aime and final glitter gold ballerinas from John Lewis..

I wonder what shoes my daughter will choose to wear? Most likely the gold ballerinas because they are sparkly and makes you feel like a princess :)....

Here is the final outfit...

Summer and animal love to everyone.

Enjoy,

Pernille

Chinti and Parker heart t-shirt

It's my wedding anniversary today, 7 years...and guess what was delivered this morning just in time...?

My new heart t-shirt from Chinti and Parker. It's been on my radar for a while and I found it on sale at Net-a-Porter...

I feel lucky and blessed with love...

Love you my dear husband and look forward to another 7 years and more...

I can't wait to wear my new heart t-shirt with jeans or my white long COS skirt and my tanned leather sandals from Mulberry...

Lots of love...

Enjoy,

Pernille

Isabel Marant sweatshirt

I had a Sunday on my own and did a feel good shopping trip in Wimbledon village. I ended up in Matches and found the sweatshirt I have been looking for, since last year.

I wanted a soft inside and a great fit and this one is perfect. I will wear it with a skirt or jeans and for an evening out I will wear it with my Navy colour satin pyjama trousers from Lanvin and some nice high heel sandals.

Fujiyama is Japanese and one of my favourite countries.

Perfect outfit for a Danish summer night out with family and friends in one of the many new outdoor bars in Copenhagen. I heard "din nye ven" is a nice new hotspot bar for a drink Friday night.

I can't wait to go to DK in August to hang out with friends and family.

What is your summer bar outfit?

Enjoy,

Pernille

Carven silver braided sandals

Summer is here and I'm wearing my silver braided sandals from Carven. I got them at Liberty and they were really a bargain.

My nails are painted with Essie nail polish colour 22

What is better than feeling the fresh air between your toes. I'm loving the summer so far..

Happy summer sandals to everyone...

Enjoy,

Pernille

Tuscany hills holiday weekend

Our friends invited us to their amazing beautiful wedding in the hills of Tuscany. We took advantage of the invite and added a few more days and made it a small child free long holiday weekend.

My wardrobe was split between my sparkly party clothes and high heels and comfortable relaxing holiday pieces.

I made a small selection of the relaxing pieces that I loved the most...

 

Starting from the left, lime green coloured kaftan from Scoop, silver grey bathing suit from danish designer Camilla Staerk both bought when I lived in NYC.

Next from the top is my IPad cover and next to that my makeup bag both from Vanessa Bruno. My new silver braided sandals from Liberty and to the right my grey fold up Mulberry clutch. Last in the bottom right corner is a loose fitted jersey dress from Tu..

Overall this gave me a perfect day by the pool and a dinner out eating amazing Italian food.

Just to top of this post this is where we stayed...

View from the hotel

View from the pool of the hotel and wedding venue

By the pool...couldn't have done it with out my paraben free Avene sun lotion, Chloe sun glasses and a fashion magazine...

When was the last time you spend a day by the pool?

Hopefully it will not be years for any of us...

Enjoy,

Pernille

Karl Lagerfeld vintage dress

Summer is here in London and what's better than celebrating it by wearing my sleeveless printed pleated summer dress from Karl Lagerfeld. It's an old show piece that I bought from a model in New York years ago at a fleamarket at the Soho Grand hotel. I love the print and fit is very comfortable. I wore it with my flat black ballerinas and my canvas tote bag from Vanessa Bruno.

Happy summer dressing everyone.

Is summer where you are?

Enjoy,

Pernille

Summer reading 2014

It's time for the beach and spending more time in the garden or the park. Having a toddler doesn't allow you much time to read in the house but for some reason it's ok when we are out doors.

I filtered through my book shelf and pulled these books out which I'm thinking reading again. Some of them are from the time I lived in New York and some are British purchased in London.

Books below are from the top:

1. Eat Pray Love, easy feel good read bought in London

2. The Brooklyn Follies, bought in New York

3. Until I find you, bought in New York

4. Dog book, bought in London for dog lovers

5. Sophie Dahl and her light weight writing, bought in London

6. Truth and Beauty, sister love bought in London 

7. Summer and the city, teenage love bought in an age depressed moment in London

8. Linda McCartney bio, bought in London

It's an ambitious long list but hope to get some nice memoirs from living abroad and then hopefully next time I'm in Copenhagen I will stock up on my Danish books.

Any suggestions?

What are you reading for the summer?

Enjoy,

Pernille

Zara pastel colour block shirt

I love mixing hight street brands with designer brands. This week I wore my Zara pastel colour block shirt in 100% silk, which I think is a great buy, and I have worn this many times.

I wore it with my light pink Acne jeans and L.K. Bennett suede pumps and got lots of compliments.

I'm hoping for warmer weather here in London soon, summer is almost here here and I want to get my skirts and sandals out...

Colour blocking is still a trend so dont be afraid to wear it, it's fun and looks great.

Do you have a colour blocking piece to wear?

Enjoy,

Pernille 

COS White summer skirt

White classic long pencil skirt from Cos is my new summer hero. It goes with anything and yesterday I wore it with a bright colour Orange GAP t-shirt and Sand colour suede pumps from LK Bennett. 

I also think it will look great with a nice button silk or cotton shirt. Let's see how it goes when I choose to wear it next.

The skirt is from COS's last years summer collection and this will be part of my summer collection for many summers.

Do you have a summer skirt hero?

Enjoy,

Pernille

Marie-Laure Chamorel snake bracelet

My best owned piece of jewellery besides my wedding ring is this Marie-Laure Chamorel bracelet.

My sister Charlotte gave it to me for my 40th, (not too long ago), and I love it.

It has small gold plated snake heads with red stones inserted. I miss my sister when I wear it. Living in London and she is in Copenhagen is not easy but she will always be my soulmate. 

Lots of sister love to you.

Have you told your family you love them lately?

Enjoy,

Pernille

Petit Bateau shirt summer outfit

Summer is here and my daughter can finally wear her flower print shirt from Petit Bateau, that her cousin and auntie from Denmark gave her for Xmas.

I matched it up with Gap jeans and sandals from Angulus.

Thanks guys it looks and fits perfect and makes my daughter look adorable, we love it and it is now our favourite summer shirt.

Have you decided on your favourite summer shirt yet?

Enjoy,

Pernille

Butter London nail lacquer

Spring nails have been on top of my to do list for a while and now it has finally happened. I picked out my favourite colours from my cabinet box and these are my choices.

End result is "Blowing raspberries" colour (first, front row from the right) from the less harm to your body and no bad chemicals nail varnish company called Butter London and I'm pleased with the result...

Are your feet and toes spring ready yet?

Starting now will slowly prepare your feet to be with out socks and to wake up from their hiding winter beauty sock sleep. Mine are now one step closer to be set free...

Enjoy,

Pernille

Sofie Gråbøl mini sweater

My daughter is lucky that her great auntie is so talented and has knitted this amazing sweater for her. She could be part of the Killing tv show now, as a new addition to the cast...

I matched it up with cargo pants from the Gap and underneath is a trendy yellow colour long sleeve t shirt from the Danish brand "Nørregaard på Strøget".

Thanks for the beautiful sweater great auntie Kirsten. She is now ready to go solve a new mystery... 

What is your mystery?

Enjoy,

Pernille

Isle 100% Pure Cashmere sweater addition

My new Scottish cashmere addition is navy which is classic and I can wear it with almost anything. My mum gave me the grey melange below a few years ago, and I have been wanting to get a new one for a long time. The new navy also has a special place in my drawer...

Yesterday's work outfit was classic and all navy with my Joseph blazer.

Have you got your spring cashmere out yet?

Cashmere is not only for winter!

Enjoy,

Pernille

Mini Boden summer holiday pieces

I'm a big fan of Mini Boden, and I try and order from them online, when they have a sale...here are some of the first summer holiday pieces which my daughter can also wear with jeans, t shirts, shorts and leggings from other brands.

First from left is a flower printed dress, flower printed short sleeve blouse, butterfly appliqué t shirt and a dot printed pink skirt. Yellow trainers are from Caramel and child and pink sandals from M&S.

Summer holiday clothes is almost ready for my daughter, now I just need myself...not sure where to begin the shopping!

Lots of choices...

Enjoy,

Pernille

Acne pastel pink jeans

Acne is one of my favourite jean brands, and my pastel pink colour ones are just perfect for spring. I wore them to work today together with a long classic white shirt, new flats from Liberty and my loved Joseph navy colour blazer.

Pastel colours makes me happy and they bring a spring feeling even in the rain. I'm slowly getting ready for summer but it always rains in London, so keeping my hopes for summer and sun off a bit longer...

Me getting ready this morning...

Next is a nice colour summer pedicure...did you get yours yet?

Enjoy,

Pernille

H&M princess shirt

I love H&M. It's great value for money. This princess t shirt was a must have and makes a perfect princess out fit with a tulle skirt.

Who doesn't want to feel royal and special? At least just for one day...

The tulle skirt is from Le Petit tom from a shop on Kings road in Chelsea. Kings road offers lots of great shopping for kids and mums...

Where is your tutu skirt? The feeling of wearing one is just amazing, and I wish they made it in my size...

Enjoy,

Pernille

Jigsaw summer hat and tiger stripes

My Jigsaw summer hat is my best friend every summer. I love it and it has saved me from many sun burns...

This summer I plan to wear it with my Mulberry tiger oversize sweat shirt and when going away on holiday the matching stripe mulberry fold up nylon bag will match nicely.

Denmark summer house here I come. Get ready for wild prints and my straw hat...Next find in my closet will be flip flops and swim wear. Then I'm ready for a relaxing holiday.

Did you get your summer hat yet? It's my best summer accessory... 

Enjoy,

Pernille

Wheat kids Spring T-shirt

Easter holiday with family is a must, and we had fun visit from Copenhagen from our 3 year old cousin and auntie. They gave my daughter the cute fab coral colour T-shirt from the Danish children's brand Wheat. I couldn't resist taking a twin cousin love picture too sweet.

They both wear Gap jeans and hair bands from H&M...

The pink metallic Easter bunny first from left on the shelf was also a present from our guests bought in 

Illum in Copenhagen.

Thanks for all the present guys...miss you already...kisses...

Happy Easter everyone and to rest of my family.

Enjoy,

Pernille