Seeing as English is continuing it's global takeover, someone on hs.fi (Helsingin Sanomat's website) suggested we translate the names of Helsinki's districts into English. I haven't really thought about it before, but we have such stupid names for places, it's unbelievable.
For example (these aren't all in Helsinki, mind):
Lintuvaara = Bird Hazard
Munkkiniemi = Doughnut Bay
Pikku Huopalahti = Little Blanket Bay
Kolmperä = Three Ass
Kupittaa = Have Some Drink
Kastu = Get Wet
Pallivaha = Ball Wax
Leppävaara = Alder Hazard
Kallio = Rock
Kulosaari = Wildfire Island
Paloheinä = Fire Grass
etc.
But seriously, it is true that English really is taking over. It's nothing new, of course, but it's become so normal you don't even think about it. Look at this blog for instance! I'm Finnish, I live in Finland, yet I am typing in English.
I remember, about five or so years ago someone said that English would die out soon (meaning a few decades) and that it would have to give up it's status as the global language. Somehow, it doesn't seem very likely. There was an interesting article in The Guardian once about English's rise to its current status, how it was all planned out by the propagandists in the UK and US and stuff like that.
See, this ain't just no fashion blog!
Tero Pitkämäki sai kultaa Osakassa! Vaikka Uutisvuodossakin vitsailtiin siitä ja oltiin niin epäileväisiä sen suhteen. Emmä kauheasti urheilua seuraa, mutta pitäähän sitä aina Suomen menestystä hehkuttaa. Hesarin sivuilla lisää...
2.9.07
Okay, I'll start off with shoes, the love of my life
I've always liked classic men's shoes. They're often so stylish and simple. They can really make such an improvement in the whole outfit - as can any good shoe, but the simplicity makes mens' shoes different. Switch your trainers for a simple pair of oxfords and don't you look fancy!
Despite having envied men for their shoes, I can't really picture myself wearing those ->
No, they aren't men's. Probably inspired by all the menswear-inspired clothes on the catwalk, Urban Outfitters have come up with a line of women's shoes like these. I really like them, but somehow I'm not really sure about wearing them. I'm afraid it might look a bit too much like wearing my dad's dress shoes. What do you think? Could you wear them - and what would you wear them with? I'm guessing they'd probably look pretty good with all the menswear we're supposed to be wearing this autumn. They also have men's shoes with heels, which I think are actually really cool. Them I could wear, because they don't really lose the feminity as much.
So, I won't be placing an order just yet, but maybe if I see someone looking really good wearing those I'll change my mind. I haven't seen shoes like that in shops around Helsinki (but please, tell me if you have!) so if you really want a pair, I think ordering is your best choice. They're not cheap - the leather oxfords in the picture are approximatly 135€ with the current exchange rates - but if you've always wanted an excuse to wear men's shoes, you should leap at the chance, and I'm sure the quality matches the price. And if you don't like them, you can always give them to a husband/brother/male friend (provided they have the same shoe size as you). More shoes at UrbanOutfitters.com
I haven't seen a lot of women around here wearing clothes that look suspiciously like menswear - yet. It could be that it's been too warm for suits and such, or perhaps it just hasn't caught on yet. Personally, I like the greyness and general harmony of this autumn's clothes; it's really easy on the eye. I know some people think it's really dull and dreary, and in a way I agree. After a rather colourful summer, this look is a lot more monotone. But it needn't be so terribly manly! I like the Hermès one (in the middle) with the skirt and scarf. It's not quite as androgynous as, for example, the Jil Sander one on the right.
1.9.07
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