As a culinarist I spend all my money on food, wine, eating out and travelling. So I really don't have much left to buy beautiful clothes and shoes not to mention expensive bags.

But I love beautiful outfits and quality materials! To save money I usually I shop at sale and at flea markets. Recently I have been really happy to discover that the flea markets held at home are quite popular now-a-days. I realized I have found really special outfits that used to belong to my friends. And I have saved a lot of time and money by this!

My talented little brother Matti Keski-Kohtamäki is an extraordinary photographer so of course I had to take advantage of him. He was kind to take these outfit photos of me wearing clothes I have bought from my friends or at flea markets and second hand shops.

I bought this scarf from Maria and the shirt (COS) from Voula. — I bought this scarf from **Maria** and the shirt (COS) from **Voula**.

I bought this scarf and shirt (Pierre Balmain) from Maria, leggings and shoes (both Zara) from Voula.

This jacket (Weekday) I bought from sale.

This silk shirt (Paul & Joe) used to belong to Päivi. These trousers (Marimekko) and the bag (vintage) I bough from Voula. Hertta from Vaatelainaamo gave me these colorful flower socks. Shoes (Adidas) I found from a flea… — This silk shirt (Paul & Joe) used to belong to **Päivi**. These trousers (Marimekko) and the bag (vintage) I bough from Voula. **Hertta** from Vaatelainaamo gave me these colorful flower socks. Shoes (Adidas) I found from a flea market. This Pelago Brooklyn bicycle was sold as a special offer when Pelago opened their shop in Kalevankatu.

This scarf (Global) used to be Voula's and the dress (Samuji) I bought from Maria. — This scarf (Global) used to be Voula's and the dress (Samuji) I bought from Maria.

I used to borrow this shirt (Acne) from my friend Hertta. Finally she sold it to me. Jeans (COS), belt (Tiger of Sweden) and shoes (Toms) from sale. — I used to borrow this shirt (Acne) from my friend **Hertta**. Finally she sold it to me. Jeans (COS), belt (Tiger of Sweden) and shoes (Toms) from sale.

“Home flea markets really are the new black.”

— Eeva Kolu, Restaurant Day, 17 August 2014

Shirt used to belong to Maria. The bag (Kenzo) is from a second hand shop (Olkkari), second hand shorts from Berlin. The shoes (Robert Clergerie) I have borrowed from Maria and she is considering to sell them for me.

Haircut by Mikko Huttunen / The Lounge. The black ring used to belong to Voula. Swatch (Orient) I bought in Kuala Lumpur. — Haircut by **Mikko Huttunen** / The Lounge. The black ring used to belong to Voula. Swatch (Orient) I bought in Kuala Lumpur.

I bought this blouse (Zara) from Voula and the silk shirt is from a second hand shop (Hazy Days). Jewelry I bought with a "friend discount" from my talented designer friend Jaana / Pioni Design. — I bought this blouse (Zara) from Voula and the silk shirt is from a second hand shop (Hazy Days). Jewelry I bought with a "friend discount" from my talented designer friend **Jaana** / Pioni Design.

This shirt is from a flea market. Shoes, leggings and ring used to belong to Voula.

Photos © Matti Keski-Kohtamäki / mattikk.net

If you wish to see more fashion photos visit Matti's fashion blog matti.photography.

HOT TIP: Remember mine and Tuija's flea market at my inner yard on Siivouspäivä Saturday 30 August! Come and see how lucky you are finding new jewels into your closet. Check out the facts from here and here.

Since the Cleaning Day "Siivouspäivä" was established I have been planning to have my own flea market at our inner yard in Albertinkatu, Helsinki. During the Cleaning Day anyone can sell their old stuff on the streets and parks anywhere in Finland. That's so perfect. You don't have to pay for the table at a flea market nor you need to carry your stuff outside from your house.

So finally this year me and my friend Tuija are selling our clothes, shoes and bags at my inner yard. The clothes are flying out of our closets!

Photo © Marina Ekroos — Photo © Marina Ekroos

The sizes for clothing are 34-40 / XS-M. Shoe sizes are 39-41. I also sell some of my boyfriend's clothes (M-XL) and shoes (41 / 7.5). The brands we have for sell are: