Design

Technology, fashion, cars and home decor…

Acqua dell’Elba…

| solmazinthecity

Acqua dell'Elba

Whenever I’m away on vacation as a treat for myself I buy something that is strictly available within the region I’m traveling. While I was in Siena and walking up and down Via Banchi di Spora, I kept smelling this wonderful scent every time I walked by this mysteriously calm looking store named Acqua Dell’Elba. After awhile I realized that they spray a scent out on to the street and it smelled like clean fresh breeze and ocean. I couldn’t help but close my eyes and think of walking on a warm sandy beach. Continue reading →

Silk

| solmazinthecity

Hermes Silk scarves

There’s something so beautiful about silk scarves…..more to come soon!

Drooling Over Small Spaces

| solmazinthecity

amazing small spacesI’ve been hooked on a new TV show called “George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces“. He has inspired me to look at small spaces with a fresh eye. I always loved an idea of converting a garage into a cute living space, a garden shed into a studio or a guest suite. It probably would be a challenging process but the result would be wonderful. I actually remember seeing an article about some Torontonians doing just that on Toronto Life and the spaces that were created were beautiful. Imagine how amazing it would be to convert a bare unworkable space and design a functioning living area out of it! Continue reading →

Skagen

| solmazinthecity

Skagen Watches Denmark

Skagen the Danish contemporary accessories company has been around for 25 years, designing simple, clean and accessible watches, bags and jewellery. I’m a big fan of watches and when I saw the Skagen watches at the Cool Nordic Workshop, I loved their simple designs. Nothing is better than a classic timepiece with great workmanship. I also got a chance to get a sneak preview of Skagen’s brand new handbag and jewellery lines. The bags are great, from everyday to going out.

Continue reading →

Isn’t It Peachy!

| solmazinthecity

Sophie Hulme envelope mini shoulder bag

I love this Sophie Hulme envelope shoulder bag. The colour, the size and the simple hardware is just perfect. Doesn’t it remind you of Spring?

 

Solmaz

Nordic Style Workshop: How To Build A Functioning Wardrobe

| solmazinthecity

CoolNordic Sofia Hedstrom and Trine Kjaer

As you all know I attended a style workshop inspired by our friends from the Nordic region. I have to say I picked up couple of few tips from Sofia Hedstrom and Trine Kjaer that I think anyone who loves to stay stylish and probably on budget would appreciate. We all have those days when we open our closets and we are over whelmed by the amount of options; we spend lots of time to pick an outfit and are still not happy with the result. After listening to these style pros, I think the Scandinavian women have found the solution to this problem. Here are their tips: Continue reading →