Month: January 2023

Fresh off her restful babymoon with boyfriend Darius Jackson, Keke Palmer is back to work. On Jan. 4, the “Nope” star attended the 2023 New York Film Critics Circle Awards in NYC, marking her first red carpet event since announcing her pregnancy on “Saturday Night Live.” Wearing a silver maxi dress embellished with illuminating sequins from Michael Kors Collection, the 29-year-old actor cradled her growing baby bump.

The eye-catching gown incorporated super-skinny straps and side cutouts that drew attention to the massive floral tattoo on her rib cage. Palmer, who worked with styling duo Wayman and Micah to curate her look, accessorized with matching silver platforms and a dainty assortment of jewelry including a necklace, bracelet, and earrings. Her sparkly appearance comes a day after she was spotted in another flattering dress at a “Nope” Q&A in NYC. On Jan. 3, she wore a knit lavender maxi with a halter

This post describes the history of the Norwegian Lice Jacket, its knitting technique, traditional colors, and patterns as well as embellishments. Furthermore, it includes how to style the garment. Learn also in which climate zones the piece is worth the investment, and how to get an original when Norway is not on your travel list.

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Note: Terms indicated with * are explained in the High Latitude Style Glossary.

The Norwegian Lusekofte Goes Back to the 8^th Century

A traditional and probably the most famous Norwegian sweater is the so-called Norwegian lusekofte (“lice jacket”) sweater. This sweater type goes back to the Setesdal, a region along the Otra river valley in southern Norway. Therefore, it is also referred to as “setesdalgenser” which means Setesdal sweater in English.

In the 8^th to 11^th, i.e. prior to the Vikings, this region

I love browsing online and getting inspired (and let’s be honest, I always end up adding a few things to my own shopping cart 🙂 so I wanted to share some of my favorite gift ideas that mom will love. I included some all price points, from under $10 to,.. well, to Chanel haha 🙊

BEAUTIFUL MOTHER’S DAY SWEATSHIRT (UNDER $50)
DENIM SHORTS
WHITE COWBOY BOOTS (UNDER $50)

 JO MALONE CANDLE (under $50)
GUCCI RING
DIOR EYE PATCHES (UNDER $50)
BANDOLIER PHONE CASE (under $50)
MAMA GOLD NECKLACE (under $50)
NEON SCHUTZ SANDALS
GUCCI FLORA FRAGRANCE
STATEMENT FLOWER EARRINGS (under $15)
LANEIGE LIP TREATMENT (under $25)
CARAWAY POTS & PANS SET
NIKE DUNK LOW
DOUBLE AIR FRYER
BEAUTIFUL MOTHER’S DAY SWEATSHIRT (under $50)
GUCCI LIPSTICK (under $50)
TOM FORD FRAGRANCE & BODY OIL SET

I put some of my tried and true favorites on here like the Bandolier phone case