Let me show you a part of my hometown in a colourful fashion!

Tuesday, February 19, 2013







Outfit details:
Lipstick: Chanel, "Monte Carlo"
Vintage japanese soft pink 70's pussy bow blouse: Standard vintage
Powder pink angora cardigan: Sale find
Heavy blue/green and golden ring: Birthday present from Anna
Parrot print skirt: H&M
Bright green stockings: Oroblu
Light brown brouges: Vagabond

I was so tired of the cold one day that I thought I would try to dress the winter away. And I was actually going to shoot these photos at the tropical garden (wich is very close to where I live) but it was closed so that will have to wait for another time! 

Instead I chose to show you a little part of the botanical gardens that are so typical for Uppsala. It was founded by Carl von Linné (1707-1778) who was a swedish botanist and who was one of the greatest in his time. He was pioneering in categorizing plants and animals and has left a big mark on Uppsala where he worked as a professor and also founded gardens for study and collecting. 
Well, now you can see his name on basically everything from candy to cafées and furniture here in Uppsala. A couple of years ago we had a jubilée of some sort and you could run into local actors portraying Linné and his gang all over town. 
So, I may not be so fascinated with him or with some of his work but I do love to visit the gardens during every season of the year. When you live in the city there is not many places to relax and this is one of mine. In summer time I go here with some picnic-food to sunbathe and read a book, in autumn I visit the small fairs they have where farmers sell their locally and ecologically produced commodities, In spring you can see the snow melt away and the first little flowers appearing and in winter, well, in winter most of it is covered in snow.
 The cold and white snow gives the gardens a harder and more rough edge where the big stones covered in moss, the red metallic sculpture and the high and dense winter trees takes center stage. In some sense it's quite saddening but the feeling of everything resting under the covering snow and how all that energy will start to evolve when the sun returns with spring still gives it a sense of hope. 
With that in mind I thought I would wear my beloved parrotskirt and one of my more colourful outfits, just to remind myself that spring is coming, soon.

Ps! If you want to see how the gardens look in summertime, check out this post that I did this summer!



19 comments:

  1. Absolutely love your outfit and especially the skirt - this animal print is too pretty!

    Have a fantastic day,
    -Kati

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    1. Thank you! I love it to, it's one of my favourites!

      XO, Simona

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  2. I love the combination of the soft pink cardigan paired with that beautiful shade of green, you look lovely!

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  3. This ensemble is such brilliant splash of colour in that gorgeous snowy backdrop. Beautiful photos x

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    1. Thank you! You have some gorgeous photos on your blog to. Happy you found me!

      XO, Simona

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  4. These photos are incredible, we don't get snow where I live, it looks so magical. I was in Sweden in September and I just fell in love with it! I unfortunately didn't make it to Uppsala, but I can't wait to get back to Sweden ASAP :)

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    1. Thank you so much! If you come back to Sweden you have to let me know so I can give you some tips! I would love to visit Australia some day. Just have to get those savings going!

      XO, Simona

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  5. Looking beautiful in that amazing colourful outfit, Simona! I adore that skirt and the green and pink is a heavenly combination and a very unique snow outfit!

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    1. Thank you Emalina! So happy you liked it, it was cold but fun!

      XO, Simona

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  6. This is such a fabulous outfit and you look incredible in it!

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    1. Oh that's so nice of you, thanks! Can't wait to read your post about fashion week!

      XX, Simona

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  7. OMIGOODNESS Simona, this is absolutely adorable. I am in love with that penguin skirt, and when I scanned down and saw the green tights I was just delighted! How adorable this outfit is...you found the loveliest things to pair together! What a beautiful setting too! xoxo

    ~Alyssa
    www.butterfliesonmars.blogspot.com

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    1. Haha, thank you! I thought you would like this outfit! It was a little bit inspired by you and your use of colours. Hope you had a great weekend!

      XO, Simona

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    2. So sweet that I inspired you :) The best compliment ever! And you look amazing!

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XO,

Simona