Remember when I had my very first bilingual Follow Friday a couple of weeks ago? I figured it was such an awesome idea that I decided to do it again.
Sara of Ladylike Delicacy is a Finnish blogger who has been described as a “modern girl” with “old world charm,” bringing her love of vintage into the 21st Century. Make the jump to learn more about her love of vintage, as well as the reasons behind her blog’s (very) recent name change, what Finnish fashion is like, and what you should expect should decide to head up to Finland. As always, my questions are in English while the original answers are in her native tongue, and the English translations are italicized/colour-coded for your convenience.
Sara of Ladylike Delicacy showing us how it’s done in the world of vintage.
Name of Blog: Ladylike Delicacy
Date of Founding: 8. lokakuuta 2009 / 8 October 2009
A Short Description of Your Blog: Tyyliblogi, joka sisältää vintagea, kirpputorilöytöjä, romantiikkaa ja höpsöä Irlannin ihannointia. / A style blog that includes vintage, thrifting finds, romanticism, and silly admiring of Ireland.
How did you find your way into fashion blogging?
Sara: Olin selaillut muutamia tyyliblogeja jo ennestään ja halusin muutenkin paikan jossa jakaa ajatuksiani, inspiraatioitani ja elokuva-arvioitani. Ajan myötä blogini kuitenkin muuttui enemmän vintagetyyliini keskittyväksi, joten muut kirjoitukset jäivät vähemmälle.
I had browsed some other style blogs before I started my own, and I wanted to find a place where I’d share my thoughts, inspirations and movie reviews. Over time, my blog began to concentrate more on my vintage-inspired style, so I wrote less about other stuff.
What is the story behind the name of your blog?
Sara: Ensiksi blogini oli nimeltään Autumn, Coffee and Inspiration, mutta muutin sen 8. kesäkuuta 2012. Ladylike Delicacy kuvailee blogiani enemmän, ja kun elämänsuuntani muuttui huomattavasti, halusin sen näkyvän myös blogin puolella. Uusi nimi kuvaa minua ja tyyliäni, rakastan naisellisuutta ja olen muutenkin aika herkkä persoona. Mielestäni “Ladylike” ja “Delicacy” ovat myös kaksi maailman kauneinta sanaa!
First my blog was called Autumn, Coffee and Inspiration, but then I changed it on 8 June 2012. Ladylike Delicacy described my blog much more, and after my life changed a lot, I wanted it to be seen in my blog, too. The new name describes me and my style, I love to be feminine and I am a bit overly sensitive too. Also, in my opinion “Ladylike” and “Delicacy” are two the most beautiful words in the world!
You describe yourself as a “modern girl” with “old world charm.” What do those two phrases mean to you, and how do they show through in your blog?
Sara: Hyvä ystäväni Bella The Citizen Rosebud -blogista keksi kyseisen sloganin minulle, ja ne kyllä kuvaavat minua oikein hyvin. Elämäntyylini on samalla tavalla nykyaikainen kuin muilla ikäisilläni neitokaisilla, mutta tyylissäni yhdistelen paljon uutta sekä vanhaa, yleisilmeen pysyessä vanhanaikaisena. Erotun ainakin katukuvasta. Rakastan myös antiikkisia huonekaluja ja esineitä!
My good friend Bella of The Citizen Rosebud invented the slogan for me, and those phrases describe me well. My lifestyle is as modern as any other 20-year-old girl’s, but I mix a lot of old and new, yet my look stays old-fashioned. I stand out from the crowd. I also love antiques!
When one thinks of fashion, Finland is not usually what comes to mind. How would you describe your country’s overall style, and how does your style compare/contrast to the overall picture?
Sara: Ensiksi tulee mieleen ainakin Marimekko, Ivana Helsinki ja Minna Parikka. Suomalaisten tyyli on mielestäni yleisesti ottaen aika yksinkertainen ja väritön, halpaketjuvaatteita (esim. H&M) näkyy paljon katukuvassa. Itse en niinkään perusta trendeistä, mieluummin panostan klassiseen ja naiselliseen tyyliin.
The first design labels that come to my mind are Marimekko, Ivana Helsinki and Minna Parikka. I think that Finnish style is typically quite simple and colourless. Lots of cheap chain store clothings (H&M for example) are seen in the street view. I myself don’t care about trends; instead, I like to go for feminine and classic style.
If any of my readers were to visit Finland, what should my readers know about your country in regards to cultural norms and behaviour, and what would you recommend as far as places to visit, lodging, transit, dining, shopping et al?
Sara: Ensinnäkin, Suomessa ei asu jääkarhuja emmekä asu igluissa. :D Talvella on jäääätävää mutta kesät lämpimiä.
Suomalaiset ovat ujoja aluksi, mutta se ei tarkoita, että olisimme epäkohteliaita. Suomalaiset ovat hakoja alkoholin juomisessa.
Sanoisin, että ulkomaalaisten kannattaisi kokeilla saunaa ja avantouintia.
Paikkoja, joissa käydä, olisivat ehkä Lappi, luonto ja tietysti pääkaupunkimme Helsinki. Mutta turistien tulisi tietää, että Suomi on kallis maa vierailla.
Hyviä perinneruokia ovat esimerkiksi karjalanpiirakka, lanttukukko, ruisleipä ja karjalanpaisti! Ja tietysti suomalaiset herkut ovat kokeilun arvoisia, erityisesti salmiakki ja Karl Fazerin suklaat.
First of all, here lives no polar bears, and we don’t live in igloos. :D It’s freeeeezing in winter but summers are warm.
Finns are quite shy at first, but that doesn’t mean we are impolite. Finns are good when it comes to drinking alcohol.
I would say that foreigners should try sauna and winter swimming.
Places to visit would be Lapland (northern part of Finland), nature, and of course, our capital Helsinki. But tourists should know that Finland is quite an expensive country to visit.
Good traditional foods are, for example, Karelian pie, lanttukukko, rye bread and Karelian hotpot! And of course, Finnish sweets are something worth of trying, especially salmiakki (salty liquorice) and Karl Fazer’s chocolates.
Sara waiting for Godot with her father’s bear.
What has been your favourite moment as a fashion blogger?
Sara: Kun lukijat kertovat, että inspiroin heitä. :)
When readers say to me that I give them inspiration. :)
Why do you blog?
Sara: Pidän blogia kuin päiväkirjaa, ja minusta on ihanaa dokumentoida asujani. Olen saanut myös ystäviä blogaamisen kautta, ja löytänyt samanhenkisiä ihmisiä. Se on ollut ihanaa!
I keep my blog as a diary, and I love to document my outfits. I have got lots of friends through blogging, and found people with the same spirit. It has been a wonderful journey!
What one piece of advice would you offer my readers regarding…
Style: Pukeudu vaatteisiin joista ITSE pidät. / Wear the clothes YOU like.
Writing (blogging et al): Suosittelen kirjoittamaan asioista jotka sinua kiinnostavat, ettet tylsisty ja näin löydät helpommin ihmisiä jotka ovat sinunkaltaisiasi. / I recommend to write about things that interest you, so you won’t get bored. And that’s the way you find the people who are like you.
Life in general: Aina löytyy oikotie. :) / There’s always a shortcut. :)
Who is your blog for?
Sara: Kaikki ovat tervetulleita, jos vain kiinnostaa. :)
Everybody is welcome, if you’re interested. :)
Any final words?
Sara: Ole oma itsesi!
Be yourself and cheers!
Sara can be found on her blog at myfeelings-only.blogspot.com.
Photo credit: Wikipedia (title card) + Ladylike Delicacy.
What a wonderful feature on the sweetest of bloggers! I am so proud to see Sara get discovered by others, I hope people do feel inspired by her style. Sara is lovely, and so is this post.
Bella Q, The Citizen Rosebud recently posted..The Art Glass Necklace + Advanced Style Pow
And I have you to thank for bringing Sara to my attention, madame! May everyone find inspiration from her style and her words.
Cameron Miquelon recently posted..Follow Friday – Ladylike Delicacy
Thank you again, it was nice to be featured on your blog, this was new to me! :)
-Sara
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It was a pleasure to feature you, mademoiselle! Big hugs! xoxoxoxo
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