I got called regarding a interview for a french school project and the woman send me all the questions, they are contacting “Scandinavian women” to hear where they stand regarding style, brands, influence and their image of other Scandinavian women. I wanted to share my answers so you can get to know me better and also ask yourself what you would answer..
INFLUENCE & LIFESTYLE
1.What are the magazines do you read, and how often?
Bolig – Danish home magazine – once/twice a month
Mama – Swedish Mom magazine – 4 times a year
Living – Swedish life magazine – 4times a year
Nude – Icelandic life magazine – every 3rd month
2.What type of music do you prefer to listen?
Soul
Jazz
Reggae
RnB
3.Where do you go on vacation?
Sweden
Italy
The Netherlands
Scotland
USA
4.Where would you like to go on vacation and why?
Mexico – Weather and food
5.What are your interests and hobbies?
Interior design
Cooking
6.How did you spend your weekends?
in-front of my computer / working
with my family
7.What’s in your bag (your indispensables)?
Calendar book
gloves
chap stick
pen
bills
to do list
keys
phone
more keys
8. How would you describe the interior design of your home?
Very Scandinavian
all white walls
cow skin on floors
designer details
lots of vases
9.Concerning the recently news: Are you moved by any situation you might have heard about?
I am moved by the Syria crisis and all the refugees forced to leave their country.
Last night was the bombings and shootings in Paris and it is just terrifying where our world is going.
10.Who is referent in terms of identity? Meaning your icon or influencer.
Not really any person a live, just a better image of myself in my mind.
11.Who do you think is the archetype of the Scandinavian woman? What for?
I dont have any famous person in mind. I live the typical Scandinavian Women is elegant and timeless. She does not stad out very much in style just a very neutral looking women with class. probably a business owner or with a good work. Have 2 children in a normal school and a husband working daily jobs. No housekeeping help or cleaning help, she try to do it all her self.
bakes occasionally and tries to cook most meals at home.
Post less home with very clean surfaces.
FASHION
12. Which clothing brands you like to wear most?
Acne – but I own to little of it
H&M – own to much of it
Calvin Cline
13. Which clothing brands you would love like to wear?
COZ
Acne
YSL
14. What are the reasons that make you buy any new piece of cloth?
2 – Quality
4- Comfort
3 – Trends
1 – Price
5 – Sustainability
6 – Proximity (Local creation)
7 – Other
15. What’s your favorite outfit for the next three situations?
To work: 1
Everyday: 3
To going out: 2
Some specific look?
Kashmir top
simple t-shirt
nice shoes, a little heel
long necklaces
16. Do you have any beauty ritual? Wich one?
– Bleaching my teeth frequently
– Skyn Iceland face cream everyday before make up
17. How would you define Scandinavian fashion and what is your position on this ‘fashion trend’?
-Very elegant and classy, nude colors
18. What’s your position on this statement: ‘You Are What You Wear’ ?
– not true, many time I look like a slob in dirty clothes and hair, but that is when I work the hardest.
Love,
L
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