YLC is THE online lifestyle magazine for the international community of Stockholm. We keep a finger on the pulse of the city’s heartbeat – just for YOU. With the style of a glossy, the substance of a journal and the eye of an event planner – we have it all. We are your one-stop guide to living in Stockholm or visiting our wonderful city.
Ah yes, trying to find the perfect gift for your beloved. It’s never easy, is it? Well, YLC has you covered with five great ideas sure to please the man in your life on Valentine’s Day. Men are not always easy to buy gifts for and there really is no ‘one size fits all’ when […]
A truly romantic dinner can help make Valentine’s Day – or any day, really – extra special. We’ve scoured our beautiful city and found what we consider to be five of the most romantic for you and your honey. What gets you in the mood for romance? Fantastic views? Gastronomical adventures? A wine list to […]
Buying a gift for the woman in your life can be a challenge but YLC has picked out five ideas for you to find that perfect special something for that perfect special someone. The list of things to buy your lady love is endless and well-worn: jewellery, chocolates, flowers … been there, done that, right? […]
Attracting the international fashion community and buyers from across the globe, Fashion Week puts Swedish designers front and center. In Northern Europe Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week has become one of the most important fashion weeks, with more than thirty Swedish designers showing twice a year. The main venues are held at the Berns in central Stockholm […]
Pack your overnight bag and get ready for a weekend away from the hustle and bustle of the city! Here’s our favourite getaways near Stockholm! Few would argue that Stockholm is one of the most beautiful cities in the world – but even the most dedicated city-dweller sometimes needs to get away from it all, […]
Stylistas in head-to-toe black, new fashion phenomena and exquisite Dolce Vita dresses. Claire Duffy took a peek at Stockholm Fashion Week. As far as I’m concerned, there is little point to taking a ferry unless you’re going to sit outside and enjoy the sea air. Indoors, let’s be honest, you might as well be on a […]
With our lives so busy – and getting busier all the time – one-pot cooking is the perfect solution when you want a delicious meal that satisfies your palate and frees up your time. This recipe fits the bill on both counts! I’m not going to lie to you – this one has a kick […]
Quirky shoe line Swedish Hasbeens have created a spring collection with an air of optimism and enlightenment. Welcome to the 18th century – and the best of all possible worlds! Swedish Hasbeen’s Autumn/Winter theme from last year, Victorian Gypsies, left sleepy Swedish minimalism snoozing and summoned forth the romantic 19th century with curves, strong dark colours […]
One month down and eleven more months of fun ahead of us! February isn’t just about Valentine’s Day – there’s a full calendar of events waiting for you! Stockholm Design Week Stockholm Design Week is dedicated to all the latest trends in Scandinavian Design – so here’s your chance to check out the latest in […]
Every newcomer to the city must make their peace with the darkness and cold of the winter months. YLC’s Rob Scott on the anonymity AND kinship of winter Stockholm. Like every newcomer to this town I’ve spent a period of time ‘in the dark’. Adjusting to the quirks and kinks of the place. I think […]
