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Style tips from DVF

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A couple days ago I went to a Russian Wives get together. And let me tell you, it was worse than Real Housewives of Whatever! From the generation gap, to the endless conversations about children, to nasty comments and finally a confrontation that should stay unmentioned, nothing could get me out of the hole I’ve fallen into in a matter of hours. The only way out for me was reading fashion magazines, and so I did!

 I came across some great Personal Style tips from DVF and decided to share them with you! I think that when it comes to personal style, it’s always better to follow someone’s guidelines and then, once you learn more about what looks good, and what doesn’t, you can go on your own and choose your own pieces.

1. Wear Perfume – it’s sexy, you are going to smell good, and it will help attract a man into your life, if you don’t have one :)

2. Go for Statement Jewelry – whether a bold necklace or a bright bracelet, that type of jewelry is definitely one of the top choices these days. My favorites are the statement rings

3. Be the woman you want to be! Be happy, be positive, be radiant.

4. When getting a new pair of shoes remember – Shoes should always elongate your legs! See the previous post on UGGs – I think the designers of that brand finally got it right! ;)

5. Take your beauty routine with you – I am not telling you all to turn into a nomad and hoard loads of stuff with you, but grab a small make up bag and stuff it with some essentials that you know you are going to need. For me any sort of face powder is a must have, everything else can stay at home!

6. Own a wrap dress – Why? Because they are flattering for all body types, now stop asking questions and start beautifying yourselves!

And always remember to leave uncomfortable or stiff clothes behind!

I hope you all enjoyed these tips and will take them into consideration! I know some people who should really look into those ;)

Xo,

ZhenyAH! 

 

 

 

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Fashion Crochet

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You see, I firmly believe that certain things never go out of style, just because they can evolve or transform into something new each season.

And the best examples I could come up with are crocheted and knitted items.

I found some great vintage crochet pieces, which are 100% wearable today!

What an amazing 1970′s dress!

Or this vintage open weave crochet tunic

Here is another comeback from the hippie era: vtg 70s hippie boho patchwork prairie calico dress

For some reason I am really into the white dresses this season, I guess that’s what happens after you get married!

Make sure to visit The Frippery Vintage Boutique, a lot of gorgeous vintage dresses on sale!

Being the DIY freak that I am I went and researched what designers included crochet items into their collection.

Check out this Sena Crochet Wrap! How amazingly simple and completely DIYable :)

I am loving these tops and dresses, even though they are more of a summer trend, you can TOTALLY style them for FALL!

I am still drooling over the DVF dress! It will probably take me a while to get over it.

Not that I don’t have any knitted dresses in my collection ;)

I have a Kookai knitted black dress, but I am still looking for a perfect black slip to go with it!

Though my husband loves this dress on me without any slips ;)

I also want to give a shout out to The Double Stitch Twins, who bring crochet to a totally different level!

They are such an inspiration and an encouragement to all of us out there, aspiring knitters and crocheters. In all it’s seriousness though, crocheting and knitting gives you an opportunity to be your own designer, or a designer period! It’s the knowledge that you are the only one who has this unique item, that keeps me, personally, going! And standing out in a crowd is what I like!

And finally – the Salvatore Ferragamo bag, which to me, is a PERFECTION

 Wouldn’t you love to knit that?

For those of you who like to play it safe – use crochet to decorate the already existing pieces of your wardrobe, which need some refreshing! There are a million ideas on the internet! Here are some of them!

A tank with a crochet strap

A shirt with the crochet back

And some sexy looking shorts!

I promise to show some DIY projects similar to those above in the future!

As for me, I learned how to knit from my mom. She was always making sweaters for herself and me, back in Russia, when the times were tough! Crocheting came later, I went to an after school program to learn that! No bragging, but I was a natural.

I have recently finished an infinity scarf. Pics will be posted after it’s washed :) And I am currently working on something very special, and I will let you sneak a peak at it…

…but not going to tell you what it’s going to be!

Anyways, have a great weekend everyone, happy Friday!

Kaleidoscope of DVF

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DVF’s vintage Fall 2011 collection calls for mixed prints! The geometrics of DVF remind me of a toy I used to have as a kid, called the Kaleidoscope!

If you have, by chance, missed the joy of playing with this toy when you were a child, let me share a few pictures with you (but seriously – go to the nearest toy store and check it out!)

And here are the DVF’s prints for the fall! I am not only loving the dress, I am loving the idea of those prints on the walls!

Having been in love with browns for a number of years now, it was obvious which outfit would become my favorite:

I am also loving this Justine dress:

And of course the Finn shoe (ever since I got those Via Spigas, I have been in love with the chunky high heel paired up with a platform!)

I almost died when I saw this baby on sale! It’s the Capreena Mini Dress!

It’s going to go with so many of my shoes and bags!

Happy Monday!

ZhenyAH!

PS. This post was inspired by an ad video I watched this AM, unfortunately, I couldn’t find it to share with you!