Mother’s Day is around the corner for us here in Sweden! (yeah, it’s a bit later than in the rest of Europe and USA) Many of us might plan weeks ahead for gift ideas for mom, but for those who have just been reminded by this post, worry not because we have great ideas for the perfect mother’s day gift! We will review 6 gift ideas your mom is sure to love! Follow us on instagram and Facebook where we continue the countdown to mother’s day.

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1. Wrapped silk scarf

349 SEK /€35

For those who already bought mom a gift, why not add nice extra touch to the gift with one of our silk scarves! These can be wrapped around a nice jewelry box, a bouquet of flowers, or a nice bottle of champagne! You can really add a lot to a small gift with these ideas! (Click on the pictures to shop this scarf!)

Wrap your champagne bottle with a silk scarf.

…. also like everything at Heijne this is ecological champagne! We care about sustainability in all aspects! But unfortunately, no the Champagne bottle is not included with the purchase of the scarf 😉

Click here to view last week’s post with our Blush scarf on Amanda for hair styling ideas!

Camo scarf 100% silk great to wear on your hair, around your neck or tied to your purse

Camo scarf in 100% silk.

2. Organic Self Care

from 69 SEK/ €7

A mother’s touch is irreplaceable! Why not take care of it and pamper her? We have amazing organic soaps, great for hands and body. These are made of completely organic ingredients, which will leave her hands soft to the touch and with many nutrients. You can guarantee that these will never dry out and are super creamy, which is perfect for sensitive skin. We also have nice organic room fragrances which can be sprayed on fabrics to give a room a nice airy and relaxed smell. Therefor they are perfect when mom just wants to unwind. (Click on the photos to view the products)

Organic Aleppo soap in a refillable glass bottle.

Trendy linen water is our favourite gift!

Organic care set with linen water and Aleppo soap.

3. Big Scarfs

799 SEK/ €80

Our larger silk scarves make a perfect gift! You can choose from our different styles. They are light weight breezy scarves for those summer nights. They go great with any outfit and can be thrown on top of a dress as a little shawl or wrapped around the neck as a nice detail.

4. Silk belts

549 SEK/ €55

Like our scarves our belts are also made of silk and are very durable. They make a great small gift which complements any outfit. You can add a nice touch to any outfit, either trousers or a dress! The belts can be worn to add shape to a dress. Some of our customers also style the silk belt as a scarf, adding a nice touch to the whole outfit. (click on the pictures to view the product and designs)

The silk belt adds a stunning contract to your dress.

5. Hand Steamer

999 SEK/ €99

This hand steamer is not just any steamer. It is a premium designer steamer Cirrus.no from The Steamery. Above all the steamer is perfect for all your most cherished garments as it delicately steams them and they won’t get worn down. Additionally it is also perfect when traveling, because it won’t take more space than a hair dryer and will quickly freshen up your garments. (click on the pictures to shop)

If you do not know how to use a steamer don’t worry, read our guide and watch our short video in the link below where we guide you step by step!

Watch our guide to steaming your silk garments here!

6. The Heijne gift card

from 500 SEK/ €50

This might just be the coolest gift anyone can give: a Heijne gift card! We know it can be hard to get someone’s taste, style, or especially their right size! Sometimes when you gift clothes, they might need to be exchanged or returned. With a Heijne gift card your mom is able to get the garment of her dreams! Whether it is a top, dress, skirt, or a pair of trousers she will be able to customize these 100% to her liking. This can be done online or she can come in at our store, where we even offer styling tips!

Once a garment is chosen this can be customized to your exact size, measurements, liking’s! For example if you want a high neck or v neck cut, short dress/skirt or long, full, no sleeve. Everything is customizable; from colors to the patterns we have, even the fabric! It is not only gifting a garment, but rather an experience, your mum will definitely not forget!

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We leave you to it….

We hope this little post gave you some ideas of what to gift your mom. don’t worry, we have fast shipping for you last minute shoppers. Click here to get started! ….Or for all you moms reading start making your wish list 😉

Also, if you do not know what gift to choose (because they are all amazing), why not let her decide herself. The gift card is valid for all accessories and garment care products as well. Best of all: we send the gift card digital if you wish. Super fast and super sustainable!

Super fast and easy hair styling ideas with a small silk scarf

Summer is just around the corner, and with spring weather already here why not bring some color to our outfits with a silk scarf! We know it can be a bit challenging to style our own hair, but we are not hair experts either! Therefore we have chosen 5 easy hair styling looks you can have with our Heijne short silk scarves.

1. Bun with silk scarf

Brush your hair to the back and start gathering it to form a pony tail. Bring your hair up and sleek it out with the brush; now twist the hair to make a bun. If you have a lot of hair secure a pony tail first and then do the twisting. Once you have the hair in a twist wrap it around the pony tail to form a bun and either secures it with (another) hair tie or with bobby pins. To get a sleek look you can add some hairspray to avoid baby hairs form coming out or to get a super sleek look you can also damp your roots when you first brush the pony tail up. Now add the scarf; tie it around the finished bun, you can either tie it upwards leaving the scarf tails to hang on top of the bun or on the bottom.

2. Twists

Part your hair down the middle and brush it down. Grab two front sections of your hair from each side and twist them either inwards, twist until the whole strand is formed into a hair twist. You can do both sides simultaneously with each hand and grab them together to tie them with the hair band. To have the hairstyle more secure you can spray them with some hair spray. Now tie the scarf on the hair tie.

3. Side low pony

This side low pony tail is a very simple, but flirty look. Start by parting your hair down the middle and brushing it down. Grab a small part of your hair from both sides at the front and separate them from the rest. Gather the rest of your hair and bring it to the side you prefer, just behind your ear. Now you want to secure the ponytail with a small hair tie. With the two parts in the front you want to make two small braids from each side and place them along the pony tail, secure them with bobby pins. Now grab your scarf and tie it on the pony tail to finish it off. This can also be done with a low pony down the middle, the small braids add a nice touch to the whole look and the scarf will add a nice accessory.

4. Silk scarf into pony tail

Start by parting your hair down the middle and brushing it down. Grab it all into a low ponytail and tie it. Now just on top of where you tied the hair tie stick the scarf in leaving one side longer than the other. Now section the pony tail into two and braid them down with the part of the scarf that is hanging. You are using two sections of the pony tail and the remaining scarf to make the braid, once it is done secure it with a smaller hair tie.

5. Braided bun

Brush your hair and section it into two down the middle, tie it into two low pony tails. Make sure the low pony tails are quite close to each other so when we tie them up they will make the illusion of one bun. Take each pony tail and make it into a braid and tie them at the bottom, next you will twist them into buns and secure them with pins. Once it is done tie the scarf around your head like a headband.

Extra styling tips

Like always you can secure everything better with hairspray, but remember it is very important to do this BEFORE having the scarf on your head as we want to be kind to the fabric. These are all super fast and fun ways to really dress up an outfit. These scarves are great since they are very durable. Therefore one may tie them in many ways. Additionally these styles are perfect for hot summer days when we like to have our hair up! Click here to shop for your Heijne silk scarf!

https://old.studioheijne.com/product/scarf-blush-55-cm/

The videos show you how to take your body measurements correctly. The video guide is language accompanied and we recommend turning on the volume.
Let´s start taking your measurements. You need a measurement tape and 5 minutes of your time. Put yourself in front of a mirror, this can help. Wear tight clothes or only underwear for the best result.

Chat with us for help or book an online measurement session here:
https://calendly.com/studioheijne/15-min-measurement-session

To measure your chest, position and pull the tape measure around your body where your chest is as broadest (under your armpits, around your back and back to the front) to get the right measure.

Fold the measurement tape around your natural waist, where it is as smallest, a few cm above your belly bottom. Keep it parallel to the floor. Avoid holding your breath or pulling your stomach.

TIP: If you are unsure, measure 21 cm straight down from the chest. There is your most defined waist according to our measurement system.

Pull the tape around the widest part of your hips. Adjust the tape measure slightly up and down to ensure that it is the widest part. Look in the mirror to assure you keep the tape straight.

Measure from top of shoulder to desired length.

For dresses measure first to your hips, then bend and adjust measurement tape to
get the right length. For asymmetrical dresses measure to the shortest part of the
dress.

For skirt length: Place the tape on your earlier defined waist. Hold the tape on your knee and secure the tape with one hand. Bend forward and measure to the length desired. Measure from your waist (earlier defined) to length desired. For asymmetrical skirts measure to the shortest part of the skirt.

Are you experiencing that the sleeves of your top or dress often too tight around your biceps? We recommend measuring your biceps and adjust the measurement.
Define your biceps by bowing your arm and tensing your muscles. Measure around the widest part of your upper arm.

Measure the exact sleeve length you want. Place the tape on your shoulders and measure to your elbow. Hold the tape on your elbow and let go of the upper part. Then measure the final length from your elbow to the length desired.

Measure the inside of your leg: Place the tape directly under your crotch and measure first to your knee.

Hold the tape on your knee and let go the upper part. Then measure the final length from your knees to the length desired.

Place the measuring tape around your wrist and check the measurement.

Hold your leg straight and place the measuring tape tight around your thigh.
Pay attention that the measuring tape is placed on the largest part of your thigh

Hold your leg straight and place the measuring tape tight around your knee. Pay attention that the measuring tape is placed in the middle of your kneecap.

Place the measuring tape around the fullest part of your calf for the right measurement. Pay attention that the measuring tape is placed straight.

SIZE DK/DE/SE/NL /AT	32	34	36	38	40	42	44	46	48	50	52	54
SIZE	XS		S		M		L		XL		XXL
CHEST (CM)	76	80	84	88	92	96	100	104	110	116	122	128
WAIST (CM)	60	64	68	72	76	80	84	88	94	100	106	112
SEAT (CM)	84	88	92	96	100	104	108	112	117	122	127	132
SHOUDER LENGTH (CM)	12.7	12.8	12.9	13	13.1	13.2	13.3	13.4	13.5	13.6	13.7	13.8
YOUR HEIGHT (CM)	169	169	169	169	169	169	169	169	169	169	169	169

COMPARABLE INTERNATIONAL SIZES
Our size (DE/SE/NL/DK/AT)	32	34	36	38	40	42	44	46	48	50	52	54
USA	0	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16	18	20	22
UK	6	8	10	12	14	16	18	20	22	24	26	28
France	34	36	38	40	42	44	46	48	50	52	54	56
Italy	38	40	42	44	46	48	50	52	54	56	58	60
SML	XS		S		M		L		XL		XXL

Month: May 2019

Countdown to Mother’s Day with Heijne gift ideas