I confess that I didn’t do my research before I set off for
Copenhagen (nothing new there then). I had a rough plan to visit the famous
Tivoli Gardens, the world's second oldest amusement park (apparently), and, quite
frankly, that was about it.
To be honest, sometimes it’s nice to enter a city with no
preconceptions, no expectations and then be pleasantly surprised (I had a
similar experience in Hong Kong – read about it here…). Copenhagen achieves the
impossible in its ability to be beautiful, even in the rain. The falling drops
simply bring out a moody, almost magical atmosphere in this calm Scandinavian
haven.
As far as my World Catwalk is concerned, I was intrigued by
the street fashion in Copenhagen because it seemed to be a little different from
most other cities. Like the odd wacky-fashion kid in class, or that one in the office (face it, you know who I'm talking about), she’s the one who shocks you by stepping in with
interesting combinations that are unexpected and a tad weird, but on the whole,
enviably cool.
On my first walk around the city, I took in the sights of
the Tivoli Gardens, and for the most part I didn’t spot too many stylistas
amongst all the touristas. What I did
notice though, was a recurring theme of very yummy mummies! I’m sorry, but I
draw the line at tearing Mother away from Baby whilst I snap their style but I
will report that the streets of Copenhagen were full of svelte, stylish, poised
mums, pushing prams in heeled boots and swishing big bouncy blonde hair around
– making me feel a bit frumpy yet simultaneously inspired. Hats off to glam
mums everywhere – I’m sure it’s not as easy as you all make it look!
I stopped for dinner in the superb Nimb Brasserie, a restaurant
on the border of Tivoli Gardens. It was there I spied Seul Ki, from Korea, who
was looking perfectly quirky in her printed tea dress with dainty collar and plimsolls.
I’m not sure how anyone achieves skin as luminous and perfectly porcelain as
Seul Ki’s, but regardless of the mechanics as to how, this amazing combination of flawless skin and floral print, is
refreshingly simple yet stylish.
