Feeds:
Posts
Comments

Archive for the ‘Champagne’ Category

~* Elle Style Awards Gala 2012 *~

Posted in About Me, Champagne, tagged , on October 25, 2012| 6 Comments »

Preparations for the annual Elle gala started well on time…

My favorite designer, Kristina Viirpalu, before the gala. Rock cool already.

Even cooler and rocker, when ready…

Kristina was wondering if maybe her dress would be too much for us Finns.

Carried with such dancer’s elegance – and figure! – no way, say I.

Sissi… Flaming curls for the hair, naturals for the face & nails.

After a some (red) thread & a needle, everybody was practically ready…

Photo Pipsa Lagus

Off we were, to the suites of Kämp Hotel. Time for a glass of champagne, some mood music and dance…

dresses Kristina Viirpalu

*

Last minute stitch…

*

At Kämp were also Pipsa Lagus (hiding behind the camera), Sirpa Kajo (Sirpa’s dress from France, necklace Miu Miu, borrowed from daughter Heli) and of course Sirkka Siiskonen. The primus motor of our adventures.

Only one pair of these dreamy stockings by Kristina were ever made. But she promised to have another pair made especially for me ♥

*

I wasn’t invited to the gala, but I was invited to join the pre-gala excitement with my friends… Such lovely ladies; such a lovely time we had..
Photo: Pipsa Lagus

*

Red hot Sissi.

Pipsa’s deep blue dress, adorned by golden beads and a chiffon hemline had been especially made for her. Perfect, such perfect look and fit.

And off for the evening everybody!

~*♥*~

Read Full Post »

~* Lady Lumière *~

Posted in Champagne, Home on October 21, 2012| Leave a Comment »

Last week, LadyBohemia got an extraordinary opportunity. To dive into the wardrobe of Sari Ihatsu, the Managing Director of Ajatar.

Sari actually presented me the most stunning jackets that she has acquired for herself during her 20 years as the head of Ajatar. And I got to choose which ones I’d photograph for LadyBohemia!

Not only is her wardrobe the most impressive I’ve ever seen, Sari was simply the loveliest, most interesting person imaginable. We had so much fun during our photoshoot… Here’s the first little look; I’ll show you all the rest as soon as  I find a moment…

~*♥*~

Read Full Post »

~* soft relaxed lbd *~

Posted in Champagne, Home on October 21, 2012| 4 Comments »

Lace on silk, satin bag with rose detail, feather for an earring. Comfy, easy, ready to go. Anywhere.

~*♥*~

Read Full Post »

~* Wrapping myself into October *~

Posted in Champagne, Home on October 19, 2012| 1 Comment »

*

*

My black & white jewellery are handmade unique pieces by Fine van Brooklin; inspired by the 20,s flapper girls and charleston, made of Czech glass beads, silver bits and vintage pieces.

~*♥*~

Read Full Post »

~* Tallinn by Night *~

Posted in Champagne, Home, tagged , , on October 15, 2012| Leave a Comment »

Photo Jari Laaksonen, Very Prestige

…was dutifully explored by the d’ORO guests.

Fashion editor Nina Nuorivaara, Marika Nöjd (Tallink Silja), Sissi Siiskonen (Press & pr d’Oro), one LadyBohemia; soaked & happy.

Our night was off to a rocky start though… After the show, it was pouring rain outside. However, we decided to catch a bit of fresh air and walk to dinner… Which, as the restaurant turned out to be somewhere, far, and nobody knew exactly where, prompted a passionate debate amongst our little group over which one of us was MOST made of sugar.

My Italian soft rosa silk strappy heels gave Mikael a run for his money but this one he won. I walked, ran and hopped over paddles all the way to the restaurant, cheerfully I might add,  whereas Mikael went on full strike and only joined us after finding a taxi :).

We were offered a wonderful fusion dinner at the most sympathetic and atmospheric little restaurant called nAnO, a first ever mixture of Indian and Greek soul food I’ve tried. Sounds funny, tastes yummy. Our beautiful hostess Beatrice took such good care of us… Her husband even carried my bags to the restaurant!

I was very reasonable and sensible throughout our visit, didn’t go to the night club, didn’t go shopping with the others, got a healthy 10 hours’ sleep… Until I came across this black beauty by Kristina Viirpalu.

Well you can guess… I really, really wanted to take it home with me. But another lady had reserved it first.

I asked her what she thought… And she thought long and hard. Then, everso sweetly, she concluded that as she lives next door from Kristina’s, it’s easier for her to come across another unique piece that fits perfectly, than for me coming all the way from Finland. So she let me have the dress.

And although she laughed, there were a couple of tears in her eyes.

Wow, how impressed I’ve been by the Estonian ladies during this trip… Dear Beatrice, dear Ene, dear Kristina. Thank you for all your hospitality and kindness.

These flowers are for you ♥.

~*♥*~

Read Full Post »

~* Edgy, adventurous, sexy, powerful *~

Posted in BusinessWoman, Champagne, Home, tagged , , , on October 14, 2012| Leave a Comment »

Yet uncompromisingly feminine as ever.

Voilà, Kristina Viirpalu’s stunning new collection that we got to celebrate as  guests of Press & Pr d’ORO and Tallink Silja this weekend.

The Queen of the night.
Photo: Delfi

Our distinguished group of fashionistas included Mikael and Jari…

Note the flower details… Our guys were gentlemen, to the last drop.

*

The Wonderful Unique Pipsa Lagus, whom I finally got to really meet. Pipsa who wrote to me at two o’clock the following night that she missed me already. And of course I was awake, missing her too :).
PS. My dress is by Kristina

*

Photo: Delfi

The show was a fusion of modern dance, music and the gorgeous clothes. Bold, even raw at times. In a good way.

No pauses between wow factors.

The show had Kristina’s trademark written all over it..

Cool, rock, sexy vibe.

*

with that unique touch of romance that I so adore in Kristina’s creations. Every piece, handmade.

A long knitted dress such as the one above takes a month at the átelje.

One magic creation came home with me… They tend to gravitate towards a loving home…I’ll try to get a photo of the black beauty soon.

And this long dream was brought to Ella Kanninen, directly from the show, by her stylist Pauliina:

Photo: Iltalehti

Worn by Ella at MTV 3’s Dances with stars just the following day :).

Sissi ❤

We were pampered by all this and more by Sirkka Siiskonen from Press & pr d’ORO… I’ll let you in on a few more of our adventures a little later… But a lady’s gotta sleep too…Even yesterday I opted the jazz night club where Kristina had invited us to a gooooood long night’s sleep ♥. Ah.

~*♥*~

Read Full Post »

~* coming right up… *~

Posted in Champagne, Home on October 14, 2012| Leave a Comment »

Ladies and gentlemen! Coming up, a fashion extravaganza á la Kristina Viirpalu…

A combination of modern dance, cool & rockin’ dresses, not to mention some absolutely legendary anecdotes on wardrobe malfunctions, Mikael’s very own diet tips, bridezillas…  

During this trip I’ve laughed so much that my stomach is still aching.

*

Queen Kristina ❤
Photo: Delfi

Stay tuned my friends, as Kristina’s collection is so worth it…

~*♥*~

Read Full Post »

~* an evening of music, fashion defilé & ballet *~

Posted in Champagne, Home, tagged , , , , , , on October 5, 2012| Leave a Comment »

What more could a self-confessed romantic, engaged in a love affair with all things beautiful ask for…

You see, I was invited to an event where a rather legendary Finnish boutique Ajatar, specialized in luxury coats, celebrated her 60 years in business. With a superb performance by two dancers from the National Ballet, a very cool fashion show, a live concert.. Quite an exquisite evening.

I’ll let the pictures speak.

Prima Ballerina Minna Tervamäki, from the Finnish National Ballet

*

Niina Kurkinen, model and owner of the coolest shoe shop in Helsinki. Nina’s. Photo: Ajatar.

*

No further presentation needed I presume… Personally, I’m green with envy.

*

https://ladybohemia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/sirpa-kajo-pipsa-lagus-ilkka-ruotsalainen-hannele-herttua.jpg

Sirpa Kajo, Pipsa Lagus, Ilkka Ruotsalainen, Hannele Herttua. Guests who bring spirit and spunk to any party they attend :). Photo: Ajatar.

*

The ever gorgeous Niina Kurkinen again.
I want those burgundy stockings!!!!

*

Host of our evening, Saimi Hoyer, remembering past encounters, adventures and mishaps with Ajatar with Niina.

*

Jukka Rintala also lifted a toast to our hostess, Sari Ihatsu. Photo: Ajatar.

*

Sari Ihatsu, queen of the evening.
With a warm welcoming word for everyone.

*

Ok, this is then the Princess of the evening. The always enchanting Heli Kajo.

Then the Grande Finale.

Performed by dancers Kare Länsivuori and Minna Tervamäki. With such intensity;  of separation, despair, caress.

After their dance I simply had to leave the crowd, to protect that feeling they brought to life somewhere deep my heart.

And it carried me all the way home, as I wandered through the rainy stormy streets of Helsinki.

Thank you for this evening ♥.

Thank you Sari, thank you Sissi, thank you all you wonderful artists.

And me then… As usual, I walked home with both feet firmly off the ground.

~*♥*~

Read Full Post »

~* a rare songbird *~

Posted in Champagne, Home, tagged , , , , on September 28, 2012| Leave a Comment »

Yesterday I was invited to an event where ballerinas soared sky high, fashion models strutted their stuff – and gorgeous clothes – and songbird Heli Kajo belted her heart out.

I actually had the opportunity to meet Heli in person… Wow. After all those months of summer in France, when her songs filled my car where ever I went, that was A MOMENT for me. Me, I was nervous, she even nicer, funnier, sweeter, cooler and so much more elegant than I could have  imagined.

And after, she sang straight to my heart.

Tomorrow, I’ll tell you about the ballerinas who danced their way to the core of my being…

But as of today, the little heart is full.

~*♥*~

Read Full Post »

~* A garden romance *~

Posted in Champagne, Home, tagged , , , , , on September 13, 2012| Leave a Comment »

During our French summer we once visited a Michelin star restaurant – a first one for me. Although the restaurant was absolutely beautiful and everything we ate and drank  couldn’t have been yummyer… I still must say that most of all I enjoyed the wild flower garden surrounding the 18th century building. Breathtaking.

And to my heart’s content, the memory of this place is one of charm. Instead of tasteless soulless luxury.  

I love this photo by Albert Mäkelä.

It nails my little private experience  to the point, with such poignant perfection.

~*♥*~

Read Full Post »

« Newer Posts - Older Posts »