Yummy Mums..

New giveaway glossy-paper Mums was released in Finland yesterday night.

The swedish magazine continues a pathway laid by Vice putting a new exciting spin to it.

Launch party in Helsinki took place in the Diesel store in the heart of the city. The party crowd was entertained by a quirky musical act and bondage mermaids that were cruising the area tied up in various ways were a huge hit.

Chief editor Petter Mollenberg and fashion editor Martin Bergström seemed to enjoy the night meeting helsinki fashion-goers and sipping away at the launch and the afterparty held at Siltanen restaurant whose restaurant manager Richard McCormick was spinning the records at the party.

It's great to see new things being put together by enthusiastic people and although swedish isn't my mother tongue the articles are an easy read and it's never a bad thing to brush up :)

como te llamas?

Finally a new, exciting bar emerged in Helsinki city center. It has been long awaited since the Kallio area has admittedly taken over as the hippest place to be in town. Lots of great places there, but it's lovely to have somewhere in between home and work where the atmosphere folds you in the warmth again.

Llama Bar is a pleasant surprise. A cluster of of furniture and decor creates a bazaar feeling yet leaves space for activity around the small premises. They'll be serving lunch starting next week but already you can find sorts of little eatables.

A bar serving snails cooked in herbs as a snack can't have the wrong idea what this town needs. Only time will tell wether it's going to be the new favorite of everyone or claim its place in the row of punavuori's classics.

Tigi Photo Awards Finland

Last night the long awaited show of Tigi creative team was finally again seen in Helsinki as part of the Tigi Photo Awards. Despite the worst weather we've seen this fall the event was a success and the party stretched well into the next day.

Led by Nick Irwin, Maria Kovacs and Akos Bodi did a demo presentation on the snazzy and beautiful of today's hair. I personally think I'm yet to see hair too big and enjoyed the show thoroughly.

Local make-up team did a great job as well in participating in creating the look for the show styled by Jiv. At least Tintti has some detailed material on the make-up in her blog.

two of my favorite photos featuring -surprise surprise, BIG hair!

I'd welcome more international teams to present their knowledge here so big hugs to

SKT-group for putting together a quality event!

Skate Sm 09

Skateboarding championships in Helsinki were on full throttle when I got there early afternoon and continued well into the night.

Crazy talent was to be found all around but what caught my attention were the under 12yr series and its contestants.

Determination was apparent on the faces of the boys showcasing their tricks and everyone had moments succeeding. Also, living the life of a beauty industry worker, the obvious team spirit and solidarity amongst the contestants is something that reminded me how everyone can grow and gain from cooperation.

Here's some of my favourite moments captured trying out the Canon 70-200 f2.8l.

Bummer i need to be somewhere but there today so all you who have a choice in how to spend your sunday, go and marvel, cos today it's the pros' day!

Open series winner Sami Miettinen

My favourite picture of the day :)

I didn't get the names of the guys in the pictures so feel free to shout my way if u are / know them.

Samba around town!

Completely un-retouched, fresh from the sunny streets of Helsinki, forget the picture-perfect polished model-images and check out this stellar groove of cute butts and local fun!

photos by yours truly

Here's some of my favorite moments during the past couple of weeks, when the sun was shining and u'd think the summer had finally arrived...

Delicate moments during the finnish national ballet summer show..

serene sunday

my oh my how many cheerful people one finds in Helsinki on a sunday afternoon. Tolerance seemed to be the key amongst them and i thoroughly enjoyed the warm feeling that comes with it. All of the irritating little things i've bothered myself with the past couple of days were washed away with the realisation that there actually are people out there who just try to get along. Genuine caring for the wellbeing of others and the effort to educate and build a more tolerant environment radiated all around.

cycling is a great way to get around. if ur interested in promoting a healthy way of moving and want better cycling roads in Helsinki, check out the date for the next kriittinen pyöräretki.

also check out Rodrigo Duende's PauBrasil jewelry. Liked the sunny feeling of those a lot :)

all pictures by me, trying my best...