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07/06/2015 - Casual Summer Sunday

Today a short sneak peek into an outfit appropriate for a casual city stroll. For sunny and warm (yet a bit windy) Sunday I decided to go for a semi-casual combination featuring some linen, suede and lightweight denim. And my new Balmuir Panama hat. Linen in different forms A while ago I wrote about linen shirts and as mentioned there in terms of summer and lighter fabrics choices linen is for many the ultimate choice. Today I decided to go for linen myself as well - in two different forms. First of all I took my blue linen safari jacket out of the closet for the first time this summer. The jacket is made by Italian Gutteridge. I bought it two years...

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5x sport coats for summer ´15

It seems that we are finally getting summer here in Scandinavia as well and at the same time sale seasons are already knocking on the door. Mr. Porter for example already started summer sale on their American website and if everything goes as usual, Europe will follow in a couple of weeks.However, just because the weather keeps getting warm and sun starts shining more and more does not mean you shouldn't wear a jacket. It just means you should swap out your lined, all-weather, dark colored heavy wool and flannel suits and sport coats for something that's a bit more easy and lightweight. That means unlined, unstructured jackets with more casual details such as patch pockets and 3-roll-2 button closure....

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Monthly DLA-instagram review - May

One weekend, as well as one more month again gone. Thanks for everyone who made it to the #tyylit-kevätpäivä on Saturday, pictures and report coming up later. Starting the week with monthly review of shots featured at instagram, including some wiwt-lookdowns as well as a few others shots from last month.As some of you have probably notices the update rate on the blog has been a bit slower recently -  state of affairs I'll try to fix back on track in the near future. However I try to keep at least my instagram fairly active - so for more wiwt- and other pics - check and follow @dresslikea€‹. And just to remind (and as a little heads-up), in two weeks the feed will...

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#tyylit SS15 lookbook - behind the scenes

Last fall we decided to start shooting some seasonal #tyylit-lookbooks and continued the project for this spring and summer. The first set for this season, featuring selection from Sauma - including pieces from Lardini, Tagliatore, Berwich, Carmina, Roy Rogers etc - was shot a few weeks ago and the pics will be up in the air soon. Before that - as a sneak peek some material from the shootings showcasing a bit what's coming up and parts behind the scenes.Thanks to Joonatan for modeling and Niko & Reetta for shooting. It's gonna a good set! The pics can be seen today at #tyylit-kevätpäivä in case you happen to make it to Torikorttelit.Pics by Juha Kortesalo / tyylit.fi

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Thursday inspiration - Saman Amel x Italigente

Today's collage is made to remind you of our #tyylit-event taking place on Saturday @ Torikorttelit, in Helsinki. For more information - check out the post here. The outfit is build on two items that are ideal for warm and sunny, casual summer weekend. The cotton pop-over shirt is combined with lightweight espadrillas. Both of these are actually pieces that are not that easy to find. Especially if you are a looking a proper option that can be combined in multiple ways. Blazer: Lardini Pop-over shirt: Saman Amel Trousers: Incotex Espadrilles: Italigente Tote bag: Frank Clegg  

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