Cleaning your closet - tips for getting ready to a Swap Party

My Swap Party is around the corner (this Sunday) so here are some tips that might help you to get ready for it! :)
We all get attached to our own things and no one wants to give away them, neither do I, but than I started wondering - do I really need all that stuff?
I started to go through my closet: shoes, dresses, accessories, hats, scarves, belts and I was impressed HOW many wonderful things I have, but the question remains - do I really need all of them? will I ever wear this again? or I just keep it because I looked adorable in it? because what we want to kid - we will not going to wear all that things anyway, so why not give them away or even better - swap them for something you will love and wear often?! and the best plus is - you won't spend a dime! so girls, c'mon! don't think too much, just be brutal and pack away all the things and free some space for the new ones.

so here is some tips that I use to depart from my stuff:

A' coat - your next raincoat

While on my way back to Milan I managed to pass through Latvia where I participated in a fair of Fashion and Textile 2013 and get my own free participant pass by a lovely company called A'coat which has a colourful range of raincoats and all Made in Latvia!
This company has been created by two young and fun friends and it all started out just as a fun experiment that turned into a business. (more about them as well about the raincoats you can find in their FB fan page here or in their homepage by clicking here.)

Even though I were there just for 1h, I managed to try some of the raincoats on. :)
 (unfortunately the lights there were not the brightest ones, so pictures came out not so good, but see for yourself).

my participant badge

fuchsia

colourful squares

flower-power

 

bright green

THE ladies a.k.a. owners

so which one will be your next, best friend singing(dancing) in the rain? :)

p.s. one cool thing I forgot to mentioned about them, you can turn the raincoat into a bag, when it is not raining and carry it around and what's even cooler - it doesn't leave creases!
 

Vintage-up! Need Help Dressing? - Beyond Retro

While in Stockholm you must visit Beyond Retro! it's a vintage clothing store for Men and Women.
It all started in England and now they have several shops in London, Brighton, Stockholm and Gothenburg as well as online store. check them out here. and the best thing is that they are shopping around all 27 EU countries :) so check them out and get inspired for your new style, trend or just re-fresh your garderobe with some unique, vintage and chic piece :)

I visited the one in Upper Queen Street, Drottninggatan, Stockholm. And here is what I saw...

evening gowns

ties everywhere ^_^

and colourful bowties, scarves and tights

 oh, loved these skates. unfortunately no space in my bag :(

 the corner of leather sandals.

 tulle skirts.. ^_^

 

hats, hats, hats

bags, bags, bags

 and than I decided to try on some stuff.. :) of course :) so here is what I tried. ( sorry for the quality of the photos but was using a phone for this mission :)
 I won't tell you what I bought, so just go ahead and guess it! :) :P.. just couldn't resist :)

 1. yellow, long sleeve dress

 2. Mexican pattern dress

 3. lime-flower dress

 4. Flower  skirt-shorts

 5. abstract-colourful shorts

 6. Rose pattern sweater

so what do you think? which piece/s I managed to squeeze into my bag? :)
 

Sneak-a-peak from Salone Internazionale del Mobile

this morning started exciting - I had a possibility to attend the annual furniture and house fair in Milan. it was my 2nd year in a row, last year had no chance to take pictures, but this time I managed.
some of them you can check out on my Instagram if already following, or just see here, the freshest news from the world of interior design.
Enjoy :) and if in Milan - check it out this weekend when it will be open for public.

the wall already talking about Expo 2015 which will be here

 

Versace home

 They had a nice, sophisticated design with clear lines for their furniture... fancy

Alta Moda

 An Italian luxury furniture company. the show room with fool of colourful bags, flowers, feathers, and accents.

Alta Moda

 Loving the sofa. super lovely

Alta moda

 that's the bag for the composition

Alta Moda

 Kids room was super nice - Teddy themed.

Alta Moda

 Check them out here.


Kubedesign

 it's all about cardboard and recycled materials! Loved the idea. perfect for a young people and nature lovers as choice of furniture.+ easy when need to move  §:) check them out here.

 

Kiss the rain with Marchetti

 Absolutely charming rain-style booth had Marchetti. sooo cute. Colourful umbrellas, rain boots and rain everywhere. Loved the pictures of the little girl in the rain. soo cute. should take something similar too ^_^ click here to check them out.

Merchetti - I want them!

 



Blumarine

 Blue as sky and blue as water- blue everywhere!! Loved the chair. sooo noble.

Hello Kitty room

 And of course - Hello Kitty room by Cia International. so nice and worked out furniture till last detail. all hand craved:) click here to cheek it out. 

Alessi - they are always coming up with something great

Alessi also had their watches collection. must say that colorful and fun and I want one :

 

 really nice fountain idea - car. no, seriously the car is in the water and water is running also inside. really innovative :) like you accidentally went through the lake, kept on driving under the water and got out other side and stopped and water is dripping off.

 the wooden horse! I bet even there could fit in some couple of people! hehe maybe this is how some people sneaked in the fair?! :D