Raili,
Tammsaare’s Park, Tallinn

I tend to notice very simple outfits – a pair of well-fitting jeans with a simple t-shirt is always a winner. I usually add some colourful details to otherwise plain clothes. Today I wear a bright necklace, but I also like spicing things up with a scarf. I don’t really read fashion magazines, but style there is always bit over the top and therefore isn’t really something I would wear.


Emmie,
Tammsaare’s Park, Tallinn

I’m actually just visiting Tallinn and I’m from Sweden. I like how Swedish people dress, but many people there look the same and lack originality. People are bit too trend-orientated. Although I don’t really know how to define and describe my style, I like to read fashion magazines, such as Elle, to get new ideas and update my wardrobe.


Liisa,
Viru str, Tallinn

One thing that I like about street style is that you can always see so many different people with different tastes. You can’t really say that two people have exactly the same style. When it comes to my style, I like wearing colourful clothes. My current favourite colour is red. At the moment I can’t think of anything I would really like to get, but if I want something, I’ll go and find it somewhere.

Kadri,
Kuninga Str, Tallinn

My favourite clothes are usually quite simple. It even doesn’t matter how they are styled – you can have many layers of them, but each one has to be subtle. Simplicity as a whole inspires me. Today I’m wearing a shirt-dress from the Rotermann Quarter, bag is second-hand and shoes from somewhere in Tartu. I don’t pay much attention to what other people wear, unfortunately you only notice them, who don’t really carry off their clothes.


Thea,
Rüütli Str, Pärnu

I love leopard print details and I’m wearing them today also. All my clothes, except these tights, come from second-hands and mainly from Tartu. I used to live there before so I know the best places to shop. I really like what young people wear in Helsinki and when I go there I always get so many new ideas.

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PS Estonian readers! Go and check out the article about Just Glitter Lust in Anne

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Mona,
Pikk Str, Tallinn

My current most desired item is a pair of heart-shaped sunglasses, but I haven’t found it yet. I really like bright pink and purple clothes and I always wear scarves. I like them in different colours and prints. I usually shop when I’m abroad; I think only this bag is from Estonia, other clothes are from Lithuania and Germany. I like people who wear what they want; even if it isn’t something I would wear.


Maksim,
Rotermann Quarter, Tallinn

My style is very chill yet crazy. Dreams are a great source for ideas – I see myself in outfits that work and I want to try them in real life too. I like to shop in Jack&Jones, NewYorker and other similar shops. It is so annoying how critical people are here, especially when it comes to someone else’s style.


Alar,
A.Laikmaa Str, Tallinn

My style depends on my mood and where I’m going. Clothes have to make me feel good. Today I went to work and wanted to wear comfortable clothes. I try to minimize the amount of clothes I have and most of them come from second-hands or are hand-me-downs from friends like this sweater.


Sara,
A.Laikmaa Str, Tallinn

This t-shirt has images of Rubik’s Cubes because I’m really into them at the moment. I think my style is changing and maturing when I change and mature, this is something unintentional that you really can’t avoid. However, I think I always put some personality into my clothes and I try not to lose that ‘something’ that defines my personal style. My favourite shop is Urban Outfitters.


Liis,
A.Laikmaa Str, Tallinn

When I look through different magazines or street style blogs, I try to not copy things I saw there. I will gather all these ideas and different looks that where there and create a new outfit that will work on me. I really like oversized clothes, these have been a wardrobe must for a while. Oversized clothes work really well every season.


Pille,
Vanaturu Kael, Tallinn

I don’t like to buy new things so I tend to wear all my clothes till they are worn out. If something feels bit dated, I’ll just print something on it and it is as good as new. I’m a textile artist so I have the screen printing equipment. This bag is one example of prints I like. When it comes to colours, my preferences change, but I have always loved all kinds of reds.

Ann,
Viru Gates, Tallinn

In Estonia it is a common belief that your life will be a lot easier when you are modest and don’t dominate. This also reflects through clothes that are worn. I’m hippy at heart and like being around artistic people. I study at Estonian Academy of Arts and people there are very inspiring. I like wearing dresses, but I also find items from menswear, especially I like men’s watches.


Johanna,
Nunne str, Tallinn

I like Swedish minimalist style. Very few colours are used, but clothes have interesting shapes and textures. I also like Swedish designers, for example Filippa K. I mainly wear white, grey or black, but this summer my favourite item is a red bubble skirt. I’m also bit obsessed with all different kind of shoes. I like heels, but also these boots I’m wearing today.


Sandra,
Tammsaare’s Park, Tallinn

Long and oversize shirts and tops have a firm place in my wardrobe - I cannot stand mini tops. My newest purchases are different tights, of course black ones are a staple, but I also love ones with different patterns. I like wearing clothes my way, but ideas for updates I get from street style blogs, I sometimes browse this one, but I also like French blogs.


Laura,
Müürivahe str, Tallinn

My style is very relaxed and colour oriented. I choose my clothes based on colour and it is much more important than actual shapes. I get ideas from different subcultures, music and films. I sometimes also see what is going on in fashion, but it isn’t as important source for ideas. This summer I love oversize shirts and also empire-cut tops.

Anne,
Anne Metsis: ½-hundred beautiful things, Haapsalu Town Gallery, Haapsalu

I got into fashion because in small towns like Haapsalu there wasn’t anything else to do. I don’t like too offensive styles. You can make a statement without frightening other people away. I like neutral colour schemes, especially different tones of beige as I have a fair hair and clothes that match your hair can look very beautiful.


Ida,
Anne Metsis: ½-hundred beautiful things, Haapsalu Town Gallery, Haapsalu

Most girls in my age group dress too alike. One recommends something to another and you trust your friends and in the end everyone is wearing the same thing. I usually wear skirts and dresses, because too many girls are wearing only jeans. I got this dress from a second-hand in Haapsalu for 10 kroons.


Aino,
Anne Metsis: ½-hundred beautiful things, Haapsalu Town Gallery, Haapsalu

I don’t think I have ever worn green clothes, maybe only when I was really young. Otherwise I don’t discriminate. When already talking about colours, I do like white and blue. My style has always been very minimalist – simple shapes and only few accessories. As I am getting older, I care more about feeling comfortable, therefore I like wearing these plimsolls.


Mimi,
Anne Metsis: ½-hundred beautiful things, Haapsalu Town Gallery, Haapsalu

I really like pink clothes. My favourite piece of clothing is one pink skirt with sequins, but I also like this t-shirt with pink roses. My older sisters wear so beautiful clothes and I look up to them. I think older people should wear more beautiful clothes in beautiful colours. They should look for clothes not grab the first one they see.


Vassilissa,
Anne Metsis: ½-hundred beautiful things, Haapsalu Town Gallery, Haapsalu

I get so many ideas while talking to interesting personas and when I watch some classic films. I like Russian films, especially Andrei Tarkovski’s creations. I’m also affected by naivist artists. Central aspect in my style is absurd. I don’t want clothes to be too serious. For example today, this dress from a very thick fabric, although it is summer, I take elements from autumn and winter. My only accessory today is my wedding ring.

Summer is finally here and there is no better way to enjoy it than going away from big cities. I went to an idyllic small town of Haapsalu in Western Estonia to attend an exhibition opening – Anne Metsis: ½-hundred beautiful things. I’ll add pictures from there as soon as possible, but here are two I took while wandering around in Haapsalu.

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Lotta,
Promenade, Haapsalu

(Her style through her mother’s eyes)
Children should wear colourful clothes with lovely prints, but it is not necessary to spend enormous amounts of money, because she’ll grow out of it in a second. Today she is wearing clothes from second-hand shops. I personally dislike the fact that most of the clothes for little girls are pink. Therefore Lotta is wearing other colours


Kristi and Marit,
Promenade, Haapsalu

Kristi: Colours are an essential. Compared to Marit, my style is a lot more focused on feeling comfortable, but I also like mixing basics with interesting prints. Sneakers are also key items – I like them in every colour.
Marit: I’m bit obsessed with coloured jeans and dresses with floral patterns. I just got this dress and I absolutely love it. In Haapsalu best places for shopping are second-hand stores. Here people don’t really care what other people wear, especially in summer. If you want to try something, just go for it.