On the Street. Classic Trench Coat With Attitude, Helsinki

 

There has been very little any interesting street styles around lately. Or there may be, but I don’t personally move around very much due to pandemic Covid. Something anyway. Here we go.

I don’t remember where or when I saw this woman, but the feeling was, that this trench coat has been with her since 80’s. Thinking about the classic cut and thick material that lasts time. Accompanied with black polo shirt, the grey braid on the neck and giant yellow sunglasses from the same era as the coat.

This is a good example of two things. 1. When you buy quality, it may last your lifetime. –> very sustainable from the viewpoint of globe. 2. When you lean your style on classics like ageless trench coat, you make decision of style, not fashion. And style is the one, that lasts time.

My Style. Living With Plants.

It has been a while that I have been posting hear any new stuff. What to blame? Well, there is few facts that has been going lately. Number one is COVID19. I don’t see anything interesting on the streets because I don’t move around as much as before. Number two is plants. The moment that Spring arrives starts the hustle with plants.

When I come Home or Office the first thing is to hang around plants. There is always someone who needs a little water, a little shower, some pest control, or, is growing new leave, new flower or new baby plant by the side. In the spring all of this is accentuated as the amount of light increases. Immediately the plants respond to it. With some 100 plants there is always something to do. And I love it!

This aspargus has come to me as tiny little plant from my mother-in-law, who didn’t cope with it. I like how it is like a green cloud. In the spring, it grows long new offshoots that I wrap around the rest of the plant. It gets bigger every year.

If I can’t go to the woods, I still have the variety of calming green around. Especially in wintertime a lot of plants is a precious source of energy. 

Have you ever thought what would be the only colour if you could have only one? As you can see in this image, Me and My blue. What about you?

I don’t know when there will be next post. I’m off to summer holiday. Domestic tourism on countryside is on target in the age of coronavirus. Have a nice summertime!

On the Street. Man in Boots, Lauttasaari, Helsinki

Time to post this man in boots, carrying heavy plastic bags. Classic outfit toasted with moustaches from 80's.

Many may wonder, why doesn’t he have facemask in these days of coronavirus covid-19. In Finland the authorities have not made any rules that everybody should wear a mask. Therefor it is more rare than usual around here.

The Spring is coming warmer day to day. But it may be, that this gentleman keeps his boots and leather jacket on whatever the weather is. I wonder what is he carrying. Maybe the groceries to his old mama, who is quarantined to home for the sake of covid-19.

On the Street. Messenger of Spring, Lauttasaari, Helsinki

One of these mornings I noticed some 300 meters away a bright green spot coming closer in every step. The days had been grey and therefor a green spot like that woke me up from my inner thoughts. I went on curiously waiting what will it be while walking ahead. And then eventually I passed this green spirit. Like a messenger from Spring itself, convincing that Oh Yes, the Spring is just around the corner.

On the Street. Moustache Man, Kamppi Helsinki.

It’s not quite Spring yet. One can still feel happy to wear a decent protective woolen jacket. In this case gray like… moustaches. Moustaches has made a comeback.  I hope that same time Movember-movement hasn’t experienced inflation. While every other guy is having moustaches anyway. Then there is nothing special in growing moustaches for a month.

A few trend notes from Helsinki this winter, that are featured in this guy’s style too.
1. Fisherman’s beanie has been super popular lately.
2. I haven’t seen as many Dr. Martens boots since 90’s, as I have seen this winter.
3. Big round eyeglasses.

Few years back there were moustache prints everywhere. Remember? Now the flamingos and rainbows has taken the place as trendy images.

On the Street. Never Ending November, Lauttasaari, Helsinki

This year in Helsinki the winter has not been the same as it used to be. No frost, no snow. Mostly only grey days, rain and wind.

I have seen this character on my home street regularly walking head down, hood on the head, no face to see, dressed in totally black protective equipment to fight against the somewhat hostile weather type. Slowly walking to the seashore and back.

I admit. The feeling is like never ending November has hit this corner of the world, Helsinki. Is this the future along with the climate change? Just thinking…

On the Street. Beanieboy in Metro, Helsinki.

I traveled in a metro and opposite to me stood this guy leaning to a handrail. There was something, maybe the simplicity of his style, that triggered this drawing. Maybe the personal touch in his style was the wide bootcut jeans, while many men goes in slim jeans. The unusual little thing.