NEVER MIND THE COPENHAGEN

Last week I attended a environmental conference in Helsinki, Never Mind the Copenhagen, which was arranged by Ilmastotalkoot. The seminar lasted for four hours with almost 20 different, interesting speakers from marketing industry to philosophers. One of my favorite speeches was held by the US embassador Bruce J. Oreck who suprised me a big time. I was waiting for something totally different than what he offered us, the main point being "take risks". Don't be afraid to fail - success comes from failure! It's not wrong to fail. It's only a failure if we fail to learn from it! So now when the world is facing big changes, we can't just step back or stay still. We have to take a brave step forward, take risks and see if they can bring us some good, new changes to our lives. Don't wait "them" to make the change - YOU are the change!

Another interesting speech was given by Markku Jussila, founder of kuinoma. The concept of the company is really innovative, at the same time being common sense: it is a lending service website where people can borrow their gear for other people's use. So basically, if you go once a year camping, you don't need to buy your stuff for it! You can borrow the needed gear from other people and save your money besides getting to know nice, new people. How brilliant!

Last but not least I got really inspired by Maija-Riitta Ollila who's among many other things a philosopher. Her view to the global issues and solving them was, well, different? If you have five friends that you believe you can influence in a positive, greener way, and they have five more friends who have friends etc., this world we live in now could be according to her calculations changed in - tadaa - two weeks! Sounds quite utopistic but I like to believe her. I have to believe!

Later the day we were offered some delicious Finnish finger food and beverages by Laitilan Wirwoitusjuomatehdas while listening to trumpetist Jukka Eskola and saksofonist Timo Lassy playing. It was a perfect day!

IVANAhelsinki POP UP STORE TO CONTINUE

We aren't ready with NY just yet - our Pop Up Store was supposed to be closed last week but because of the huge interest and success, the shop will stay at it's place for at least now! So if you missed it before now you got the chance to go and see what's all the fuzz about - design, fashion and sex toys made of gold.

YOGA A DAY KEEPS THE DOCTOR AWAY

Phuh my body can truly feel the, hmm let's say, 20 hours of yoga that I've made in four days...! The past weekend I had a intensive yoga course and then in the beginning of the week my mom got sick and I held her yoga classes. Quite nice start after two weeks of break since I was also in strong flu and before that had fallen so badly in the icy streets that any sports didn't come to question. But now I feel the yoga did only good for my body and mind and I'll try to do it more regularly. If you've never tried yoga before, you should! Start from hatha yoga, that's my tip. Yoga saved my life, literally!

Peace and love babes.

Denim jacket with teddy linen (?) found from UFF - my relatively new love for the Spring! Knitted cardigan, dress, bag and the plywood bracelet from IVANAhelsinki.

CHECK IT OUT: JR

I've forgotten to share one of my new favorite street artist's with you dear readers - his work is something you should definatelly check out! Parisian photographer and street artist JR's aim is most seemingly to give human face to the most impoverished areas of the world, from slums of Kenya to Rio's favelas. His huge pictures of faces give a important message, at least to me: we live here, we excist and can see you even thou you don't want to see us. This world doesn't belong only to those whom made it in their lives, have a high oppucation, nice little house, designer clothes and a brand new car. According to some statistics at least 80 % of humanity lives on less that 10 $ a day and UNICEF research's show that 25 000 children die each day due to poverty. There's something to think about. And from thoughts to acts!

JR's work seen in Rio (pictures from woostercollective.com)



From rooftops of slums in Kenya.



Check out also this really touching video. So amazing!

SUNSCREEN

What a beautiful day, it takes my breath away.



Don't worry about the future.

DENIM AND DOTS

The silk dress is from IVANAhelsinki's new collection "Leaving Circus". It's gonna be one of my favorites, I'm sure!

PS. I love my new hair!!! Let me introduce you Henriikka, she's my red haired alter ego! Thanks to Sumi Moreno from Dandy who made my hair, she's THE BEST! I'll post later some pics from her hair studio which is one of the coolest, or maybe the coolest, in Helsinki. In Dandy they know how to make a customer smile, from the colourful and personal interiors to your hair. I like!

RED IS THE NEW BLACK

I was chosen to one print ad and they needed to colour my hair red so here I am with my new do'! Bye bye blondie, there's a new gal in town and she's gonna stay for a while!

CAN'T HELP BUT SMILING

It's been so nice sunny weather now for days and I'm also starting to feel so much better after the flu attack, yei! Also back at work, it feels good to be here again.

My shorts are a giveaway from a friend who found them from her already-deceased-aunts attic. Now I'm giving a new life to the lovely striped shorts - thanks auntie and peace to your beautiful soul! The golden bag is one of my latest purchaces and I'm lovin' it! I bought it from a friends web shop, Quincy, with one hoodie and t-shirt that I'll share the pics with you later... Check out the site, you'll find all sorts of cool and different stuff from small, urban brands! Support the local companies!

Enjoy the day sweeties!

Click the pics to see them sharper.

EMPIRE STATE OF MIND

Pictures of old New York via nathanabels.blogspot.com

LISTEN: Elis Regina

Her voice is something divine. Elis lived full life in half of time. Die young, stay pretty.

A LIGHTER SHADE OF GREY

Pics from Selby, taken from Yoshiko Kajitani's home. I absolutely adore the colours used in the interiors, quite soft in general but then couple stronger colours to add some character. Also the combination of sweet and scary works for me - butterflies and skulls. Life and death. Yes, I like.