Style - Nordstjernan

Hot Christmas Items in December

This week in Sweden, we are expecting our first big snow storm of the year, but the hot hot Christmas items keep shoppers in the city and in the stores. Photography and commentary: Lisa Mikulski

Black is, well ... the new black. Always in fashion and always a big seller. ENLARGE IMAGE »

The boots you see on every woman's feet. It doesn't matter if you're 15 or 52 years old. And if your boots have studs ... well, all the better. ENLARGE IMAGE »

This year's Årets julklapp is the juice extractor, but any of the high-priced kitchen items will be a hit ... especially for espresso and coffee. ENLARGE IMAGE »

Once again, kitchen items that encourage "make it yourself from scratch" with healthful cooking are this year's trend. These copper pans are popular items this year. ENLARGE IMAGE »

Ahhh ... H&M. Always trendy whether you live in the U.S. or in Sweden. This year sees a lot of jacquard-knit prints in sweaters, hats and leggings. ENLARGE IMAGE »

What more can I say? Jewelry is always a hit. The younger girls are looking for sweet little delicate bracelets, earrings and accessories ... while the ladies go for more of a statement. ENLARGE IMAGE »