Ruska

Good evening, my lords and ladies!

It is time for my mandatory Autumn hype post. Ruska is really starting to get at its best here in Helsinki. Today was one of those rare, sunny Autumn days: the most perfect weather. The air is cool and fresh, but it's not yet too cold. This fleeing time of Ruska always fills me with inspiration. Autumn is really a time for celebration for me; it's the best part of the year, and after this the only way is down. After ruska fades, it's cold and wet and dark all the way to Spring. But not quite yet! So I'm enjoying Autumn as much as I can, while I still can. ♥

I hope you are enjoying the weather, too, where ever you might be, my dear readers.

P.S. Oh, how it was nice to photograpf ruska with my better camera! Me and my not-so-new-anymore camera's first Autumn together. :D

Madron

Last Friday my good friend invited me to celebrate Madron (the last sabbath of the year for Wiccas) at her place. She requested that everyone should wear something very festive - once again a perfect excuse to wear lolita! The party was absolutely delightful, there was lots of delicious food, a bottle of very good white wine and of course the best company. ♥

I forgot to take any pictures from the party itself (a shame, since the food and decorations looked beautiful), but have the outfit shots instead. :D

I've always thought this dress (Innocent World's Rose Embroidery JSK) to be perfect for Autumn. Pearl collar is from H&M, and shoes I bought in London.

They are painful to wear but oh so pretty. 

Here's my hairdo. I like this style of bun very much at the moment, it always makes me think of Downton Abbey! I went a littlebit crazy with the rose corsages this time. x)

And I'm very sorry, but I simply must hype a little bit more about Autumn! I love love love these colours... *-*

This looks like a miniature garden to me! 

 

Yep, that's all this time. Might post some pictures from Oulu later, we'll see about that. 

My Style Picks For This Autumn – From My Very Own Closet

Autumn is my favorite season. I have always loved the cool, clear Autumn mornings, the sweet smell of past Summer and a hint of upcoming Winter mixed, the gorgeous colours of the trees – in Finland we have a very own word to describe those colours, “ruska” (and what a lovely word it is!). So yep, I’m very enthusiastic when it comes to Autumn, always waiting for it as eagerly as ever. Please bear with my hype. x)

I’m trying hard not to shop new items all the time – a difficult task for a shopaholic like myself. So instead of browsing the internet for things to feature in this post, and risk new temptations, I decided to search through my three wardrobes and find clothes and accessories that I already own and would love to wear this Autumn.

The colours: shades of deep red, white and brown. Brands: especially Innocent World and Victorian Maiden.

This blouse from Dear Celine, I’m sure I will be wearing it almost too much. I simply love it.

The light brown satchel and the white pearl collar borrowed from the mainstream fashion. I do like to keep an eye on fashion and pick my favorites from the current trends, to be a permanent part of my garderobe. If the item fits both lolita and my regular clothes – as these do – so much the better. 

Nude stockings with little black hearts on them. I like how elegant, yet playful they are.  

And finally, black shoes, paired even with outfits that don’t have anything else black, for old-schoolish yet fresh touch. The longer I dress in lolita, the less I care if my coordinates are completely matchy-matchy. 

What are your Autumn favorites for this year? Do they already hang in your closet, or are you planning to purchase them? Feel free to discuss in the comments. :)

Teekutsut ja uusi mekko

Kävimme tänään Lahdessa Mimin luona teekutsuilemassa. Syksyn sisäkausi on virallisesti avattu. :D

Laitetaas alkuun ryhmis, jossa kukaan ei taatusti pönötä! Minusta tästä tuli tosi hauska.

Kata, Susanna, Mimi, minä, Sari.

Sitten turha takkikuva, koska minä nyt vain ra-kas-tan tätä trenssiä (ja tuota laukkua, ja noita kenkiä).

Sitten varsinaiseen asukuvaan, ja samalla kätevästi tulee esiteltyä uusin mekkoni: Angelic Prettyn ihanainen, rokokoo-inspiroitunut luomus! Anteeksi, taas vaahtoan rokokoosta. :'D

Sain myös vihdoin aikaiseksi käyttää ekan kerran tätä jo ajat sitten askartelemaani rokokoo-henkistä chokeria!

Tässä hieman yksityiskohtia mekosta.

Lopuksi todettakoon, että syksy on täällä! *-*



Asuni:
Mekko, sukat - Angelic Pretty
Takki, laukku - Baby, the Stars Shine Bright
Choker - itse tehty
Kengät - Minna Parikka

P.S. Cortile de Roses:n on tulossa lähiaikoina lisää kuvia teekutsuilta - mm. muiden tyttöjen asuista tarkemmin, joten kurkistelkaa sinne päin!

Translation: Today we journeyd to Lahti and had a tea party at Mimi's! Here is my outfit for the day: my new, lovely, Rococo inspired dress by Angelic Pretty. This dress has so many wonderful details, as Angelic Pretty's clothes usually do. *-*

My outfit:
Dress, socks - Angelic Pretty
Coat, purse - Baby, the Stars Shine Bright
Choker - self made
Shoes - Minna Parikka

P.S. More pictures will be soon coming to Cortile de Roses, e.g. pictures of other girls' outfits!

Dress In Inspiration: Autumn 2011

♥ On jälleen aika kaivaa esiin trenssit, jakut, ja keepit.

♥ Viimeistele tyylisi asuun sopivilla, hyvin istuvilla nahkahansikkailla.

♥ Ota käyttöön myös paidat, jotka ovat olleet kesäkauden kaapin perukoilla. Nyt voit taas huoletta kerrostaa asuasi enemmän.

♥ Tyttömäiset, vyötärölle ulottuvat neuletakit sopivat syksyyn mainiosti! Suosi luonnonmateriaaleja, kuten angoraa tai villaa – ne ovat lämpöisimpiä.

♥ Syksyn tyyli on klassisempi! Hehku kilpaa ruskan kanssa; pukeudu syvän punaiseen, lämpöiseen keltaiseen tai smaragdin vihreään.

♥ Jos et tahdo luopua karkkiväreistä syksylläkään, älä sitten luovu! Saat makean väriseenkin mekkoon aivan uutta raikkautta yhdistämällä sen kermanvalkeaan tai suklaanruskeaan.

♥ Käytä persoonallisia ja naisellisia asusteita. Etsi vintagea, tai tee itse juuri omannäköisiäsi koruja. Erityisen ihania ovat korut, joissa on vanhan ajan tunnelmaa: luonnonvalkoiset helmet, kultaiset medaljongit, ajan patinoimat hopeiset rintaneulat.

♥ Suloisin teema syksyyn ovat linnut; korusi symboloi tätä hivenen haikeaa vuodenaikaa, jolloin muuttolinnut lentävät pois.

♥ It’s time to wear your trench coats, jackets and capes again.

♥ Give a final touch for your style by wearing well fitting leather gloves – naturally in a color that suits your current outfit.

♥ It’s also time to find all those blouses that you didn’t have the chance to wear at summer. You can start layering your clothes again as the weather gets cooler.

♥ Girly, knitted blouses that end at your waist are perfect for autumn! Favor natural materials, like wool or angora, because they are warmest.

♥ Autumn style is more classic! Shine together with the colorful leaves of the trees; wear deep red, warm yellow or emerald green.

♥ If you don’t want to give up candy colors for autumn, then don’t! Even the sweetest dress can look very fresh, if you coordinate it with creamy white or chocolate brown.

♥ Wear unique, feminine accessories. Try to find vintage, or make your own jewelry to get accessories that look just like you. The loveliest accessories have old time’s feeling to them: offwhite pearls, golden lockets, silver brooches touched by the time.

♥ The cutest motive for autumn are the birds. Your jewelry can symbolize this time of year, when birds fly away.