Nassjo may be a smaller town but that doesn’t mean that the
people are any less stylish, both men and women alike. Although much of my time
is spent around basketball guys in workout gear, I have taken the opportunities
to scout out the best dressed during different excursions.
Here are a few of the trends I have noticed off the bat:
- Leggings & Tights!
Coming to Sweden I expected people
to be bundle up everywhere they went, but in fact in actuality it is a bit
opposite. It might be because this is a unusually warm “fall/winter” or it
might be because women here have learned to “suffer for beauty” as my Gran
would always say. 
The leggings and tights are all
very trendy. No one is afraid to wear designs or textures. Fall shorts, tights
and layered tops with of course a leather jacket, has been one of my favorite
looks. At home I might be scared to attempt, but here it’s a norm. I’m taking
notes, and asked for tights and leggings for Christmas.- Scarves
I swear they have so many amazing
scarves available. The most trendy or practical ones here are the infinity
scarves: thick, long, and knit. Guys and girls have embraced sporting scarves.
It may be less because of fashion and more because of the cold, but if it looks
good then it is still a style trend to report.
I like the bright color scarves
and ones with a good pattern, especially when the coat is a neutral color. I
also really enjoy the idea of embellishments on scarves such as ruffles, added
paillettes for flair, or just something as simple as an added brooch you have to
make it unique.
Check out this scarf from Nordstrom. Makes me want to take up knitting!
- Boots
Last year I visited Sweden for a
short period while Rob played here half the season. When I came I brought my
warmest clothes, and typical American staples: my North Face and Ugg boots. Not
to say I don’t love my North Face and Uggs, but everywhere I went I felt
under dressed.
Two of the major trends I’ve seen
in town and surrounding cities include ankle boots and boots with stylish socks
peeking out. Ankle boots here come in all different forms: classic black, with fur
trim, and ones with shearling folds. Usually a tall boot fan, I am digging that
these make my short legs look longer.
In terms of the stylish socks
peeking from boots, I think this is a fun way to make the same old boots look
different. A friend from back at home, Anna Sondergard, has started making and
selling her own. She’s posted some really cute designs! Check out her blog to
see more pictures than the ones I’ve shared.
More to come the more I see!
