Blazer-season is ON.

Sep 17, 2018 | 4 comments

Hi! Hello! How are you all doing? I’ve not been putting a lot of effort into my blog for the past couple years which I am actually super sad about. Afterall this is where it all started when I pubilshed my very first post back in 2015! I’ve been thinking about picking back up on writing so many times, but with the rise of short-form content (hello TikTok, Shorts and Reels) it’s just harder to have time for it all these days. As much as I love creating snappy little styling reels I do also miss long-form and slower content, and I’m secretly hoping that we’ll start seeing a slow shift back to that in the near future. I mean, am I the only one feeling super fatigued by the AMOUNT of content out there some times? Everything is so high speed; similar to our consumption habits. I know everyone seems to love TikTok, I’ve given it a go myself and I do kind of like it too, but man. From a content creator perspective (even not just that, from a social media user perspective too), I’m so tired of feeling like you have to be “in it” and that you need to be onboard with all the newest social media trends alive to keep up. Anyway… moan over.

I wanted to check in here with a bit of a life update (for those of you old-school enough to enjoy the written format) as I feel like we’ve not chatted in ages!

 

(Trigger warning: infertility)

One major thing I have been considering openeing up about for a while is infertility and how this has been affecting our lives for the past 2 years. I’ve been going back and forth about sharing this for so long because well, it’s private and intimate and while I do like keeping things real on here some things are just better kept private. Having said that I’ve felt so incredibly alone in this whole process, and actually, after deciding to just be honest about it I’m amazed of how many other people we meet are actually going through the same. According to WHO 1 in 6 people are affected by infertility on a global scale, so really this is something we should talk way more about, yet there seems to be a lot of shame and taboo evolving around it. It’s something you always think happens to the next person and it’s never something I pictured would happen to me. But as this article states “infertility does not discriminate”, and it can happen to anyone.

As you know if you’ve followed me for some time we were blessed with a beautiful daughter back in 2020. When we decided we wanted children at the time, it didn’t take long from making that decision until I actually had a positive pregnancy test in my hands. Not long after that we felt ready to expand the family again, but as it turns out fate had other plans for us. It took a long time for us to even feel sure and ready to become parents the first time around, but once we did (it’s true what everyone always tells you) there was nothing else we rather wanted. That was it. Wanting to experience it all again so bad and then not being able to conceive has been no less than heartbreaking. At some point it becomes part of your life – you kind of get used to the fact that it’s just not happening. I don’t want to go into too much detail, but we were ultimately left with no other option (if we ever wanted more kids) than to go through IVF. I’m currently on my second round of IVF after one unsuccesful attempt back in fall 2023. Full of hormones and super (!) tired, but feeling okay despite it all. Having spring around the corner and generally experiencing lighter days at the moment helps a lot.

I’m very grateful for where we are and what we have, please know that. So we will have to see what the future brings. I just wanted to open up about this so that maybe if you’re going through the same thing; please know that you’re not alone and I know exactly how you feel <3 And maybe also so you guys know why I might be a little absent sometimes. 

Thanks to autumn and the fact that I am finally able to wear my favourite style-uniform again, I feel like I’m back to my normal self after a good, long (and warm) summer!) I have 3 blazers in my basic wardrobe, which I wear on rotation every single week. Not because I HAVE to or have a job that requires me to do so, but simply because I feel like the best version of myself whenever I wear a well-cut blazer. I like my blazers to be a bit longline and slightly oversized, but that sit well on my body at the same time so I wont drown in it. By the way I’ve heard that Everlane plans on restocking my favourite grey blazer very soon, so keep an eye on the shop if you’re still crushing on it. Otherwise I’ve found some great alternatives below.

This time of year I love using my blazers as outerwear. I think it looks so cool with both a jumper or even a more relaxed hoodie underneath. And then I’m just forever a fan of contrasts like comfy sneaks and a pair of edgy jeans together with my well-cut jackets. Things are not supposed to be too neat for me, you know!

Takket være efteråret og det faktum, at jeg endelig kan tage min favorit-uniform i brug igen, så føler jeg mig atter lidt mere som mig selv efter en god, lang (og varm) sommer! Jeg har 3 blazere i min basis-garderobe, som jeg går i ugenligt. Ikke fordi jeg skal eller har et job der kræver at jeg går i blazer, men simpelthem fordi jeg føler mig som den bedste version af mig selv, når jeg bærer en flot blazer. Jeg kan bedst lide blazere som er en smule lange og oversized, men som stadig sidder godt på kroppen så jeg ikke drukner i den. Jeg har forresten ladet mig fortælle at Everlane snart får min grå yndlingsblazer på lager igen, så hold øje med deres shop hvis du stadig er lun på den. Ellers har jeg fundet nogle fine alternativer nedenfor.

På denne tid af året elsker jeg især, at bruge mine blazere som en form for overtøj. Jeg synes det ser super cool ud både med en striktrøje eller endda en hoodie indenunder. Og så er jeg evigt fan af kontraster som behagelige sneaks, og et par hullede eller afklippede jeans sammen med den pæne jakke. Det må jo helst ikke blive for pænt ved I nok!

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Blazer – InWear (old) / tee – Armed Angels / jeans – Levi’s 501 Skinny (one size up) / sneaks – Stories (old)

Besides Everlane I don’t really know that many other ethical brands that make beautiful blazers, and the ones I have n my own wardrobe are not only from brands of such either. In this category good quality and a perfect fit is my own mark of sustainability in the long run, and the black one I’m wearing here is from a Danish brand called InWear and I’ce had it for around 6 years. It just keeps being as beautiful as when I first bought it. Right there I think it’s important that you do what makes sense to you. I also have a vintage blazer in my autumn capsule which I bought on Asos Marketplace last year. It is so beautiful! So going for secondhand is a great option too. And if you happen to stumble upon a vintage blazer with a nice fabric or pattern but a terrible fit, it is often because of the shoulder pads. Just cut them out, then you’ll have yourself a brand new and more modern blazer! When it comes to sizing I like to size up in my jackets, depending on the overall fit and design. If the jacket is designed to be oversized I’ll go for my regular size 36/small. If it’s more regular I will probably size up to a 38/medium. Again, I like it better when the overall outfit doesn’t look too polished.

Besides wearing my blazers on a daily basis I also like using them as outerwear or as a part of my outfit at special occasions. I was recently attending a wedding where I wore a black silk cami, navy pleated skirt and then my grey Everlane blazer just as a jacket outside. I think the grey colour gave such a nice, soft contrast to the outfit! And if you’re not much of a dress girl at special occasions a suit is so cool. I even wear suits with sneaks and a t-shirt for a daily look as well! It’s so easy and simple but at the same time a little bit badass.

Udover Everlane kender jeg faktisk ikke så mange bæredygtige brands der laver smukke blazere, og de jeg har i min egen garderobe er da heller ikke udelukkende fra sådanne brands. Der vinder pasform og god kvalitet mit bæredygtighedsstempel langt hen ad vejen – den sorte fra InWear som jeg har på her, har jeg fx haft i omkring 6 år, og den bliver bare ved med at være ligeså smuk som da jeg købte den. Der synes jeg man skal gøre dét, der giver bedst mening. Jeg har også en vintage blazer i min nuværende efterårs-capsule, som jeg købte på Asos Marketplace sidste år. Den er så smuk! Så genbrug er helt sikkert en god, bæredygtig løsning også. Og hvis du falder over en smuk blazer med et lidt outdated fit, så skyldes det oftest de store skulderpuder man engang proppede i dem. Men klip dem bare ud og luk foret til igen, så ser den med det samme lidt mere moderne ud! Størrelsesmæssigt går jeg gerne en størrelse op i mine jakker generelt, afhængigt af designet. Hvis jakken i forvejen er designet til at være oversize, så tager jeg min almindelige størrelse, som er en 36/small. Hvis den er almindelig i fittet, så går jeg gerne op i en 38/medium. Igen så kan jeg bedst lide, hvis det ikke bliver for nydeligt.

Udover at bære blazeren til hverdag, så bruger jeg dem naturligvis også enten som overtøj eller som en del af mit outfit, hvis jeg har en speciel lejlighed jeg skal til. For nyligt var jeg til bryllup hvor jeg havde en sort silketop og navy vintage nederdel på, og så brugte jeg min grå blazer som jakke. Synes den grå farve gav en rigtig fin, blød kontrast! Og hvis man nu nu ikke er til kjoler så er jakkesæt jo også super cool til særlige lejligheder. Jeg går somme tider også i jakkesæt til hverdag med en hvid t-shirt og et par sneakers. Det er så nemt og pænt, men samtidig sådan lidt badass.

4 Comments

  1. Fia

    Check out Filippa K. The have great blazer and minimalist clothing, and a sustainable brand in many ways.

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  2. Nicole

    Blazers are a favourite for me as well. Work requires me to dress smart casual, so blazers are great to spice up a dress or shirt. I’ve been eyeing the grey Everlane blazer for ages haha, already pre-ordered it :). Another option for gorgeous blazers is Ivy + Oak. A sustainable German brand. I have a stunning pair of corduroy trousers and a blouse from them and the quality is absolutely amazing.

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  3. Mette Louise Gyhrs

    People tree laver skønne blazers

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    • signeh24

      Tak for tippet! <3

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