Tomorrow I’m cleaning out my attic for the big flee market on Sunday! 

I’m boycotting the black Friday where your supposed to shop until you drop. Instead I’m doing my own version of Black Friday and wear black from top to toe.

T-shirt, H&M. Belt, Isabel Marant. Jeans & shoes, Acne Studios.

On Sunday the 30th of Novemer Make it last & friends are having a flee market at Debaser Medis!

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I have five boxes filled with cloths, shoes and accessories that I will be selling a long side with these great people: Columbine Smille, Lykke Li, Pamela Bellafesta, Lisa Lindqwister, Naomi Itkes, Maria Virgin, Camilla Åstrand, Michaela Forni, Wasima Ayad, Lisa Corneliusson, Elinor Nystedt, Nicole Walker, Karin Hagman, Julia Strid, Simone Brenemark Molvidson, Louise Sondlo, Helin Honung, Anna Åkerlund, Luisa Cruz, Cecilia Steiner, Hanna Hammarberg, Daphne Leon Sara och Joakim Hampus, Dylan Ross, Johan Hurtig, Qhris Magsino, Al-Wadood Suberu, Christopher Schenk, Gustav Broström, Jimmy Guo.

Suit & shirt, Filippa K. Shoes, Stella McCartney. 

Have you had a look in the lastest issue of Styleby? Here is one of the pictures from the feature they did on my wardrobe! The suit is one that I feel is gonna be a good friend trough the years.

A person that is giving me so much inspiration to train harder for the Costa Rica trip is Belinda Baggs. Just look at this picture, isn’t beautiful?

Surfboard, Bing. Bikini, Stella McCartney for Adidas. Raw coconut crem, Rms beauty.  Backpack, Vintage Gucci Vestiare collective.  Sunglasses, Rayban. Sandals, K.Jacques. Scarf, Eatable of Many Orders Long Scarf.

It’s only 20 days left until I’m off surfing again. As always I already started thinking of what to bring. This is what I’ve come up with so far.

”I’m a real jeans girl and have always been. I think it’s the only garment that’s been through out all my different styles during the years.” Read about my good friend Chrystelle’s Eternal flame here!

One of the best ways to approach sustainable fashion is, of course, to buy things that already exist instead of using the planet’s resources to constantly produce new. It’s also our best tip to develop a personal style – finding the timeless pieces that have worked for years, and staying with those pieces forever. Today, Make it last highlights the work of Myrorna in Sweden.

Myrorna is the largest retain chain of second-hand goods in Sweden and collects more goods than any other organisation in the country. They have large sorting facilities in several places around the country, and 35 stores from Luleå in the north to Malmö in the south. Everything sold in the Myrorna stores are gifts that individuals and businesses contribute with, by coming to the stores or leaving things in the Myrorna collection containers at recycling centers or to their pickup trucks. Every year, over 40 million Swedish kronor goes to the Salvation Army’s social activities from Myrorna.

We’ve arranged for a competition that we hope you’ll like. You can win gift vouchers at Myrorna by entering a competition here at Make it last. All you have to do is share you best second hand-tip as a comment to this post.

My own best tip is to go to Myrorna or other second hand stores early in the day, when the stores are filled up with new items. My colleague Lisa’s best advice is to look for timeless pieces instead of seasonal trends. She constantly keeps an eye out for perfect jeans – a garment that usually gets better with time and suede och leather coats – materials that she wants to avoid buying new, and that also grows better with age.

All the items in the picture are from Myrorna.  

So, hit us – what’s your best second hand hunting tip? 

Share your tip in the comments below, and make sure to get your email right.

First price is a gift voucher worth 3 000 kr at Myrorna.
Second price is a gift voucher worth 2 000 kr at Myrorna.
Winners will be announced on Monday 1 December.

#makeitlastmyrorna

Make it last in collaboration with Myrorna.

This weekend has been so good to me. A specially now when the living room is uplight by sunlight.  I’ve gotten rid of old things that I should have thrown away ages ago. And I got some “new” old things and built a bookshelf of old wooden wine boxes and old planks we found being out walking with Stella. I’ll take a picture to show you the result.

Sweater, Filippa K. Jeans, Acne Studio. 

picture: PAULINE SUZOR

I got sick of looking for a piece of furniture that would fit this wall. So until I do here is the bookshelf/sideboard I put together tester day.

As you can see its built of old wine boxes, planks and books.

I also put a lamp in one of the boxes.

Stella approves of it to I think. Mostly because the skateboards are no long in her way in the hallway.

Here is a little sneak peak of the bookshelf I put together this weekend. I’ll show you some more pictures tomorrow because now it’s time make a pea-pasta dinner.

Yesterday my friends had a store opening party for there new location for the Francis Floor store. There was this great band there playing that I think you should listen to called Virginia & the flood. 

Here is a better picture of the table I found on a second hand site called Blocket. Since moving in to my new apartment I’ve only been buying things second hand or up cycled to decorate it. I have to say that it’s been so much easier than I thought and so much cheeper than buying everything new. 

The chairs I found at södra skattkammaren and the chair cushions are old ones I had in my old apartment.

This photo made my day. Just look, Katharine Hepburn on a skateboard! She truly is a a person that for me is an sours of endless inspiration.

Four essential timeless shoes that are of great use almost all year around and to every occasion.

These are two of my favorite pieces. They work great together and with pretty much everything else in my wardrobe.

Sweater and trousers, Filippa K.

There are a few brands that I have faith in when It comes to quality. One of them are the tre generation family owned French company  K. Jacques! I got these sandals a year ago and I have been wearing them pretty much everyday of summer. So when these slip-in sandals caught my eye I just couldn’t resist. I’m really looking forward to growing old with them.

I’m on the train from Stockholm to Gothenburg. I really like going by train but I’m so car-sick that I almost can’t look down for a second. Right now where on a 2 min break in Alingsås so I thought I could share my train music. Right now I’m listing to the song Love is all by Swedish Kristian Matsson that goes under the name The tallest man on earth. I have a little girl crush on his wife Amanda who’s the singer in the band Amason.

Check out this weeks list. I’m getting a bit obsessed with Vestiaire collective. Lisa, you where right…

Sweater, Chinti and Parker. Shoes, Vintage Saint Laurent. Bag, Vintage Balenciaga. Book, Irreverent by Carine Roitfeld. Body polish, Ren. Nail polish, Kure. 

All the leaves are turning yellow and brown here in Stockholm which has been the inspiration for the weekly list. To get some extra clothing inspiration wearing the brown color scale I look to old pictures from the 60’s and 70’s. This week you will also find great vintage finds, a sugar smelling body polish and an organic nail polish.

I’m spending Monday in my favorite autumn color, Burgundy. I’m very exited about this week that’s going to be super busy with one day of back and forth to Gothenburg and two shoots.

Sweater & trosers, Filippa K. Slippers, Beyond Retro. 

I’m so happy that some of you wanna see more pictures of the apartment. I get on it straight away! The other day I was working from home and got a picture of the new dining table. I found it on Blocket and the chairs are from the secondhand store Södra skattkammaren.

Sweater, Chinti and Parker. Sunglasses, Stella McCartney. Coat, Margaret Howell. Gloves, Stella McCartney.

This weeks color inspiration has been gray. A “color” that I have come to appreciate more and more the past few years (it might have something to do with Stellas fur not showing on it as much as black) but also because it’s one of does colors that goes with EVERYTHING in ones wardrobe.

It’s finally Friday and even thought I’ve had a quite easy week I’m completely exhausted. Just got a few hour left to kill in the office. I’m spending them with The Dutchess & The Duke and there songs Hands and Reservoir Park and

I’m practically living in this stripped sweater and my blue jeans and sneakers. This way there is absolutely no stress dressing in the morning. Sweater, Filippa K. Jeans, Acne Studios. Watch, Rolex. Sneakers, Adidas. Table, Blocket. Shares, Södra skattkammaren. Rug, Åhléns. 

In these dark times I’m a bit of a pyromania, at least when it comes to lighting candles. Instead of buying new ones I’ve used the ones form last year and just put new stearic and candlewick in them.

This week’s back to basic contains six bags that are both vintage or produced in a ethical way. You’ll find all the credits here! 

Versatile, timeless and everyday stylish, the black handbag is a great companion in every woman’s closet. It’s all about finding the right shape, size and material for you. If you’re looking to invest in a bag that works day and night, you’ve come to the right place. Tote bag, Okabi. Clutch, Vintage Louis Vuitton. Shoulder bag, Vintage Christian Dior. Reptil pattern bag, Stella McCartney. Messanger bag, Cambridge Satchel Company. Backpack, Chloe Stayon.

White from top to toe is might not be the most practical thing to wear in the fall. But still I love wearing all white in the winter with white sneakers. The other day I was wearing my favorite cozy trousers that works all year around.

Sweater, Filippa K. Trousers, Rodebjer. Shoes, Adidas. 

Pic: Pauline Suzor

The other day I got this comment that really made my day from Rebeckah. Thank you Rebeckah for posting these great tips:

I just wanted to say that you are a great inspiration to me in terms of my clothing consumption (I use to buy quite a lot…) My advice to people that want to update their wardrobe in a more economically and environmentally friendly way is the following.

Shop at eBay or in vintage shops, here I tend to shop quality clothing like Acne or similar, or am I looking for 100% cotton, woolen clothes and so on. These clothes have already been produced and purchased once, better to these garments “circulates” than going out and buying a brand new garment shop, which of course also likely to be more expensive.

Rediscover old clothes that been stuffed away hidden in your parents’ basement or in the back of the closet. With small changes, such as cutting off the sleeves of a shirt, the old clothes become “trendy” again!

Organize the closet on a regular basis. Then you will be inspired by your old clothes and perhaps find new combinations that works!

Borrow or change clothes with friends or family with the same/similar size and then change it back when you start to “miss” your own clothes again.

Looking in fashion magazines is of course very enjoyable, but for me it often leads that I get “cravings” and I get sort of shopping-anxious. Therefore, I tend to avoid scrolling too much in magazines… Also these “trend pieces” does not have the same durability. Since I tend not to use them as much.

Think about what you usually wear in everyday life. These are the kind of clothing that one actually needs, rather than mass sparkly dresses or party tops. In Sweden it is quite chilly most of the year, therefore, my closet contains mostly of thick sweaters and jeans, which are not only stylish but very comfortable too.

I’m so happy about this dropped back fringe top I found at the Filippa K outlet last week. A better picture will be up soon!

Have you seen the beautiful pocket perfume feature that Filippa Berg made for Make it last? I’m very curious on the Marrakech Intense that reads:

“Marrakech Intense by Aesop is an animalistic, colorful and spicy scent that brings us right back to the souks and surrounding desert of mythical Marrakech, with warming woody oriental notes from neroli, jasmine, sandalwood, cedarwood and bergamot.”

You’ll find all the pocket perfumes here! 

The very relaxed everyday casual kind of look its the inspiration for this weeks list. You’ll find all the credits here! 

Bra, Base Range. Book, To die for by Lucy Siegle. Concealer, EDM. Jeans, Stella McCartney. Turtleneck, Base Range. Knickers, H&M. Candle, “Happiness” Neom. Shoes, Stella McCartney. Bag, Emmanuelle Alt’s Vestiaire Collective.

Vestiaire Collective has launched StyleCycle, a charity auction that gives you the opportunity to buy exclusive pieces from some of your favorite style icons, fashion insiders and celebrities whilst supporting sustainability in fashion.

How would you guys feel about a recipe every week? I’m trying out all these new dishes lately and I would love to share some of them with you! This is what we did last night, It’s one of my favorit dishes at the moment actually.

Pesto

I’m really exited about the Vestiaire Collective’s launch of StyleCycle. It’s a charity auction that gives you the opportunity to buy exclusive pieces from some of your favorite style icons, fashion insiders and celebrities whilst supporting sustainability in fashion. The proceeds of each sale will go to the celebrity’s chosen charity. Right now I can’t stop looking at this Louis Vuitton clutch. You can find all the auctions here! 

Instead of cut flowers I bought these little miniature plants to have on the dining table. With the thoughts of them last longer (if I manage not to kill them) and that there super cute. Now I wanna find lots of small different pots in different colors and patterns to put them in.

Créme eyeshadow, Rms beauty. Mineral eyeshadow, Makeup dreams. Eyeshadow, Kjaer Weis. Créme eyeshadow, Inika.

I’m so happy with my finds I got at Filippa K’s outlet. Got som great knits for winter, socks and a korall red jumpsuit that absolutely in love with! But I think that’s I’ll have to wait until Costa Rica to wear it since it’s pretty much see-through. The outlet is open all weekend here in Stockholm, you’ll find all the info here! 

Shirt, Margaret Howell.

Read about Lisa’s favorite shirt here!

Read about Emma’s favorite shirt here!

I feel so happy and honored that one of my favorite illustrations Liselotte Watkins Falk let Make It Last visit here amazing home in Milano to do this interview with her about willpower and wild imagination. Read it HERE!

Shoes, Stella McCartney.

I know that these are the kind of shoes that just wouldn’t work for me in real life. But in my fantasy it’s summer and I’m in the south of France wearing them and a little white dress.

I just love this interview with Stella McCartney. She’s talking to Paula Reed, fashion director of online retailer MyTheresa, about why she doesn’t believe in fast-fashion. Watch it here!

“When I design, it’s about designing pieces that are stand-out, staple, long-term commitments in your life. They’re made beautifully in the finest places in the world and should be cared for, loved, and handed down to the next generation. So for me, it’s not about ‘wear now, buy now’ or whatever. It’s about buy[ing] whenever you can buy it, whenever works for you, and wear it forever.”

It’s 40 days left until our surf trip. Which means time to build some muscles and get in to the best surf-shape possible. When I comes to my surfing, It’s the paddling muscles that needs to some extra attention. So today I had my first Crawl lesson! I’ve never been much for swimming, I use to like spending more time under the surface, pretending to be a mermaid that was diving for hidden treasures on the ocean floor. But today I was actually surprised how lovely it was to be in the warm pool when the snow was falling outside the window. Now I just need to work on my breathing while swimming. Sound pretty basic but it’s super hard the get it right! On my way back I bought some breakfast and now I’m sat at my new dinner table with a cup of black coffee working watching the snow falling outside the window.

Coat, Stella McCartney. Wool trench coat, Margaret Howell. Pea coat, Stella McCartney. Coat, H&M. Coat, Patagonia.

Keeping warm in style is easy when you have designers like Stella McCartney and Margaret Howell, who know how to create timeless wool coats. For this week’s Back to basic, Emma Elwin has selected five coats in all price ranges.

Denim from top to toe is a true favorite of mine. It’s a mix I never grow tired of! I finally got to borrow Lisa’s coat that I’ve been obsessing with.

Shirt, Topshop. Jeans, Acne Studios. Shoes, Adidas. Coat, Ann-Sofie Back. 

All I wanna do theses days are to cuddle up in a big blanket with Stella in front of a big fireplace.

My favorite garment of all time is this jumpsuit from Stella McCartney.

Styleby #29 out in stores this week! Filled with the best party outfits, our wish list for Christmas!  

I’ve gotten the honor to style Ruth Fernandez Vega, five shopping pages and a dress editorial and the band Tussilago.

Styleby also visited my new apartment to have a look in my wardrobe!

Every week, Make it last’s Emma Elwin chooses products that have caught her eye during the past week.

Shirt, Filippa K. Candle, Neom Organics. Blemish Tincture, Farmaesthetics. Bag, Okapi. Coat, H&M.  Gloves, Filippa K. Scarf, Organic by John Patrick. Heels, Stella McCartney. 

Phoebe Frangoul wrote this weeks feature for Make it last about seeing signs of change in the attitude among luxury brands in recognising that working with sustainability is in fact – good business. Read it here!

Since maybe a year ago I’ve almost stopped wearing mascara. No in the winter time (as I’m looking more tired than ever) I was looking for a really good one. Here are this weeks fantastic mascaras. Organic of course!

This is a color I’m considering for my hallway walls. A dark but warm grey.

My apartment is finally starting to come together. I’ve found a dinner table and chairs! Now I only need the smaller things for the kitchen. Like placemats, candles, cutting boards and a rug. Here are my favorite things from the Åhléns Bra val collection! Here is the entire Bra val collection!

This post is presented in collaboration with Åhléns. 

I’m so happy with this blazer that I found at Beyond Retro a few weeks ago. I just had the shoulders adjusted and now it suits me perfectly!

Jacket, Beyond retro. Sweater, H&M. Jeans and shoes, Acne Studios.

Shirt, Carin Wester Spring SS15.

Normally I’m not that big a fan of the spring collections. But this year for some reason I feel differently. One of the pieces that caught my eye is this shirt/jacket from Carin Wester. Again I’m obsessed with all things linen…

I don’t think any of you guys missed the big knit-feast that’s been going on the catwalk, almost all designers that influence the fashion world had a knit on the catwalk. So, I here by give you the pictures of the designer, whom I think, created the most beautiful knits this fall. Michael Kors himself says that the inspiration is Big Sur meets with the Big City. I’m gonna look for similar knits in the secondhand stores. Or maybe knit one myself, if I start this weekend it might be done by next Autumn…