The Blanket Cardigan

One of this falls biggest trend is the most comfy trend ever - the blanket cardigan. I don't think anyone missed that.  We just got in an amazing vintage looking one. You can shop it here.

Mornings in bed...

Sweater available on ShopMika.com here. 

Coffee First

This am at our favorite place in LA for coffee and sweets - Republique. Delicious! If you are ever in Los Angeles this is the place to be seen.
 Shades now up on the shop here. 

More Turtlenecks

Via here.

Inspo: Denim & Knits

Turtlenecks

We all love them. New turtlenecks just added here. 

Inspo: Crisp

Accessorize

Accessories here.

Meet Alex Ivanisevic of mexalex.com!

Read our interview below and check out her blog at mexalex.com!

Tell us a little about yourself and why you started blogging? 

So it all started 5 years ago when I went to L.A to study a semester abroad. I had no plans on falling in love, but what do you know... I fell head over heals in love with this Mexican guy that I met, and I ended up moving to Mexico with him. After living here for a while I learn how to speak Spanish but I wanted to better my writing so I decided to start a blog. At first it was more like a diary, it still is but since I'm a big fan of fashion I also started to upload a lot of looks etc.

Describe your style. 

I guess my style is kind of bipolar. One day I can wake up and put on a super girlie outfit and the next day I can be a total tomboy with baggy jeans and sneakers. 

Where do you find inspiration?

Everywhere! I love just sitting at a cafe watching people, and I have to admit that I'm a social network junkie!! I follow a lot of fashion accounts and bloggers on Instagram and I can spend hours on Pintrest (where Shop Mika is one of my favorite accounts)

Name some other bloggers that you like?

In the US I'm a big fan of Sincerely Jules!! I absolutely love her style. I follow a lot from Sweden since I'm originally from there, and two of my favorites are Angelica Blick and Fanny Lyckman (which btw is from my hometown, yeaaah) and from Mexico my favorite is Cassandra from the blog Gypsywings.com.mx !

Your three wardrobe staples?

Leather jacket, black high heels and a really good push up bra ;) 

Favorite fashion decade?

The 70's

Favorite celeb fashion icon?

On the red carpet I really like Lupita Nyong'o but my fashion fav street style gotta be... hmmm, this is hard! I like Rihannas edgy outfits, Cara Delevingnes boyish looks and Sienna Millers rocky style!

What is the best thing about being a blogger?

You can do it from anywhere!! You decide when you want to do it and what you want to write about! 

You'd never be caught dead wearing?

White leggings.

Perfect night on the town outfit/Day outfit?

A perfect night on the town/day outfit would be a pair of jeans,a basic top, boots with a petite heel, a leather jacket, and a whole lot of accessories!! 

One thing you can't live without? 

Bacon and my iPhone!

Behind The Scenes

Some behind the scenes shots from when our owner Michaela styled a shoot for a magazine with some ShopMika summer-y outfits. More info coming soon. Aurelian Levitnan shot it and the amazing Lilly Keys did the makeup. 

Fall Sweaters

Get this look and others here!

Wear Culottes

Do like our favorite bloggers Fashnchips and lookdepernille, wear - Culottes. We just got in these perfect silk culottes in both black and pretty blush here and here. 

Guess Vintage

That Leather Skirt

One of the biggest trends this fall is the leather skirt. We got you covered with an amazing vintage find from DKNY. Get this real leather skirt here for only $52. 

Inspo: Baby Blues

Beauty: Silver Hair

Pink & Floral

It's friday and what's better than pink and floral for the weekend? Get the blazer and romper here!  

Nat From Twin Fashion

The Fall Coat

It's already September, which means that summer is dwindling. Get inspired by the fall coat, and shop outerwear here.

Favorite Spaces

Meet Frida Grahn

What trend are you excited to try for spring/summer?High-waisted leather shorts, sporty tops and a T-Shirt Dress.

What was your least favorite trend this winter season?
Probably the baby blue coats... looks good on some people, but I don't like the bright blue color.

Name 3 of your current "must-haves".
A pair of leather pants, black classic Dr. Martens and the perfect white basic tee.

Celebrity style crushes?Elin Kling because of her simple and elegant style and Anna Dello Russo because of her amazing crazy clothes!

Interview from March 2014Read Frida's blog here.

Denim Daze

Shop our favorite denim items here.

Images via Pinterest and Tumblr

Meet Emelie Torling

Meet Emelie, the founder of Leontine, a creative fashion brand of boots, jewelry and ready-to-wear (launching soon!).
Shop at http://loveleontine.com/
Follow her on Instagram @emelieleontine

How did you get into the fashion industry?

I got into the fashion industry simply because I started to make jewelry and boots for myself, and then people wanted to buy them. Leontine started out as a dream about freedom.

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Tell us about that dream.

Next step for me is launching a limited line of unique Ready To Wear. All pieces are stylishly designed, made from a mixture of new and vintage materials and crafted by hand with a distinctive edge and elegance. Rock’n'roll and luxury, together as one.

I want the pieces to be unique, just like when buying a piece of vintage. I want my customers to want to keep their Leontine item and treasure it for a lifetime. It feels more special then buying a mass produced piece that everyone else in the world is wearing.

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How would you describe Leontine and the Leontine woman?

As a brand, I would describe Leontine as a luxury fashion and lifestyle brand that celebrates freedom, love and rock’n'roll. Established with the conviction that every woman is a “Leontine”, our collections define a new category which empowers exploration of who you are, and what you could become. Leontine is a brand that dare to defy what is expected, and creates its own rules.

Leontine will esconce you in rock’n'roll, woo your vanity, enslave you with luxury and remind you that few things are as profound as love and freedom. The Leontine woman is not interested in trends,  but she loves fashion, music and culture. She reads, loves to travel and is a strong woman with a lot of confidence in her style. It will enhance your already strong and free personality.

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Tell us about your boots and jewelry.

The Leontine boots are remade vintage with accessories and decorations.  Every single pair is unique and a lot of work and love is put into them. My jewelry is made by me, by hand in reclaimed materials. I also remake new jewelry from selected vintage pieces. 

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I see that you’re launching your clothing line soon! What was your inspiration?

I have designed and handmade a collection that enhances a life of freedom, dreams and music – and also helps create it. Jewelry, Accessories, Boots and now Ready To Wear. Our designs appeal to a range of tastes, settings and moods – from the Mojave desertto the boiling streets of New York, from the backroads of Laurel Canyon to the bohemian dreams of Australia.

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How would you describe your personal style?

My personal style is what I’m creating with Leontine.  I love fashion, but I am not interested in trends. I find my style inspiration mostly through music or films. My standard outfit is a pair of jeans, a white t-shirt, and boots. My style is comfortable and the materials need to be soft. I could never wear wool directly to my skin, it would ruin my day. 

And of course I always wear my jewelry. I especially love bracelets that I wear forever and never take off.  Mine are a mix between finds from when I have been traveling, vintage gifts from grandmothers and from my husband. And of course Leontine.

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What are your favorite places in New York?

One of my favorite places in New York is the restaurant Le Grainne and where we go for breakfast, lunch and dinner. They have the best Croque Monsieur. I also love to walk by Hudson River with music. I love to look at the horizon and see the end of my walk. Living in New York requires a bit of space for the mind. When I go out, I love to go to La Esquina for the best margaritas and mexican food. My favorite vintage spots are the Chelsea Flea Markets that are open on weekends. Here you will find everything you can dream about!

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What about LA?

When [my husband and I] lived in Los Angeles two years ago, we lived in the mythical area Laurel Canyon where Joni Mitchell and Jim Morrison lived and recorded many of their amazing records. I will always treasure that neighborhood in my heart. One of my favorite places in LA is in Malibu, the epic biker and surfer restaurant Neptunes Net. You grab a paper bag filled with fish and chips and sit on a wooden bench, eating the insanely good food and look out over the ocean. There are a lot of hidden beaches down in Malibu where you can be alone for a whole day if you look thoroughly. My third favorite is Venice Beach. Of course. It is a magic area.  A little neighborhood where you can walk around, which is not how you usually do it in LA. A lot of amazing vintage shops and organic cafés , an epic beach walk to run or bicycle on and great waves for surfing. And the vibe here is not found anywhere else in the world.

Both New and Old

Welcome to the ShopMika blog. You will find inspiration, behind the scenes from our shoots and office, interviews and much more! Shop here.