OOTD

Munich shows a London like weather today.;) I had some things to do, so I dressed up quickly listening to H.A.M and went out. My outfit is again... Kanye West inspired. I got a necklace with his initials. I believe it's a good thing to wear something that reminds you of someone who represents your dreams and hopes. To me it's West: Power, strength, work, soul, music, fashion and fun!)))
The rest? Check out!

Top: Zara
Leather Pants: ECEBE
Jacket: H&M
Glasses: Ray Ban
Bag: Chanel

Have a great freaky Friday! ;)
xx
M

AUGUST REVIEW: BEACH FASHION!

Welcome back dolls! I had the most amazing summer and spent the whole month in my home country: The Ukraine. The cherry on top, was my 2 week trip to Yalta.

The American East Coast has the Hamptons. A place where the rich&famous relax and party. It's a known fact that the Russian/ Ukrainian oligarchy captured the Cote d'Azur a couple of years ago. But there's still a group of patriots who remain loyal to the pearl of Crimea: Yalta.

My family is visiting the Hotel Yalta Intourist regularly. My grandparents spent their honeymoon there and my mum enjoyed some crazy clubbing tours with her girlfriends in the wild eighties.))
This hotel is like my second home. I know every corner and administrator. When I was younger, I used to make some hilarious nonsense with my team. ;) But know I prefer a more relaxing kind of trip including spa and sauna sessions, swimming in the pool, healthy food and a delicate social get-together in the evening.))

What else can I say about this place? Oh, yeah hold on: The hotel was bought by a group of Russian billionaires... rumor has it... Roman the Great Abramovich is a part of it. Oh la la! This explains the change in the crowd this year. Where ever you look you see the typical Moscow Beau: Big gold cross, Denis Simachev swim shorts and a heavy Ulysse Nardin on the wrist. Their ladies? They wear Celine and Hermes to the beach, sip champagne in the early morning and change their outfits in two hour gaps. ;) Very interesting to observe for a fashion insterested girl, who grew up in Western European manners. I finally saw the most extravagant Haute Couture pieces of this season live in action! Do you know how many Celine bags I've seen this year in Munich? ONE, seriously only one. I mean, come on!)) It's the bag of the year, this is the weirdest thing ever. In Yalta the Celine It bag 2012 catched my eye approximately five times a day. It's such a pleasure for a fashionista's soul. ;)
The boys try to to stand out as well by wearing print Galliano, floral D&G and colourful Simachev. A 24h fashion show! I love it!
So obviously you have to go with the flow. ;) Which means that stunning beach fashion is a MUST. Maybe even more important than the evening fashion? Kind of... ;)
So here's a little insight in my fashion Yalta-Lookbook 2012. And I'm already looking for hot pieces in order to thrill next summer! ;)
1. Bikini: H&M; Glasses: Dior; Scarf: from Milan
2. Bikini: H&M; Glasses H&M; Headscarf: Etro
3. Bikini: H&M))); Glasses H&M; Earrings: H&M

1. Top&Collar: Marni for H&M; Shorts: AA; Glasses: Valentino

2. Glasses& Earrings: H&M; Bikini: Matthew Williamson; Scarf: Escada Sport

Keep it hot & See you soon ;)

xoxo

M

FALL 2012 TRENDS

Rain in Munich City! The perfect weather for packing the suitcase before I leave for lunch and Maelu sweets with my lovely friend Elena.

I already realise, that this will be huge problem, 'cause it doesn't matter how hard I try reducing my clothes, it's still too much. Now I understand the circumstances behind the pictures of Vic Beckham at the airport, checking in with like 25 suitcases. ;) I decided to take it slow, and start with the glasses I NEED. My mum is already  shocked.)) "Why do you need multiple gold glasses and 2 blue ones?" I won't tell her that there are 4 more, which I'm hiding in my travel pillow. ;) I don't even want to start thinking of the amount of shoes I'll take with me...
Another thing I love doing in those kind of rainy mornings, is watching fashion shows. There's one month left for summer couture and then my favourite fashion season starts: Autumn! I adore autumn! I love the boots, the layering, the tourists in Munich during the Oktoberfest and all that jazz...
So going through the Chanel, Givenchy and McCartney shows, I realised that there are significant trends this fall, and that it's time to get prepared. I already have the feeling that this is the best fall ever! ;) 'Cause these trends are absolutely gorgeous!*
1. Leather:
Givenchy was rough, extreme, strong and super seductive. The Fall/ Winter 2012/13 show is all about the sexiest material in the fashion carousel: Leather. Kanye's beloved leather pants, leather boots, tops, dresses... all leather! Sure, it never really goes out of fashion, in no way, but this season the fixation on the use of leather is conspicuous.
 Colours: Black, red, orange
2. Magenta:
The bonbon pink is passé. But the colour group of pink shades, brings a new variation of the colour in the game: Magenta. Magenta is like a very dark pink, not as bright as fuchsia but in the same time not as natural as burgundy (it-colour f/w 2010/2011). I'm so in love with it! Cavalli featured it in his Pre-Collection of Just Cavalli while Chanel and McCartney made it a signature shade of their main collections. This is the perfect alternative for the pastel and bonbon pink we loved so much this summer. So girls, don't miss it and get ready! ;) Btw: The colour looks phenomenal with a very dark shade of forest green, a classic Etro Tribute. ;)
3. Purple:
"Are you wearing purple?" This hilarious question was the start of the backstage interview with Karl Lagerfeld at the Chanel show. "Yes of course!" Karl replies. He's dressed in purple in order to match the colour of his icy crystal installation surrounding the runway. This show was so unlike Chanel. Definitely not the kind of couture we are used to, but still very likable. I kind of enjoyed it, the colour spectrum was very revolutionary for Chanel. Karl, I adore you, especially your brain, whatever is going on up there! Genius! ;) So here you go guys, purple and dark grey all over the Grand Palais.
4. Royal Blue:
Stella McCartney makes the colour a statement. Her signature cuts ans styles combined with a touch of royal chic, thanks to royal blue.
5. Enjoying the last summer month:
This is probably the most important trend: Use the sun to get the energy you will need in the cold season, go out, have fun and ENJOY! ;)

So girls, don't forget to include these trends in your late summer shopping, make them our own, stay in style, have a great week and... see you guys soon. ;)
xx M

ASAP ROCKY

So guys... it's time for a music post. Music is everything, isn't it? Discovering a new genius is always a super exciting thing, doesn't matter whether it's a new designer or an upcoming hip hop sensation. Lately there are many people around who thrill us with their banging mixtapes weekly and one of them is the unmistakable A$AP Rocky. What can we say about him? Born and raised in Harlem NYC, the young Rakim Mayers (ASAP) had to deal with family drama which is comparable to a Curtis James Jackson movie, and being named after a famous hip hop MC, there was only one way to go for him: Becoming a rap artist. He names the Wu-Tang Clan and Houston rap as his influences and pursues a performing career at a very young age. It's not that long ago, when Mayers joined the A$AP (Always Strive and Prosper) crew and became the Rocky. These people represent a new progressive and unique rap and fashion style. The hardest thing imaginable is to sound new, 'cause we've already been through everything in 2012. Still boys like ASAP Rocky, manage it to amaze us and strive against the stream. Listening to an unknown song, you can truly feel him in it, there's just something catching about him and that's not only my opinion, Drake's in love too. 2012 is the ASAP year, he's killing all the radio stations in NYC and is about to contest against Frank Ocean for the BBC Sound of 2012 award. Wassup?! ;) So boy, you're on the way to the prince crown and Kanye, watch your damn throne! ;) (Just kiddin', KW is the One)
Guys check out his mixtape LiveLoveA$AP! Don't miss it!)

So now the gentleman is introduced, let's go for the fashion. ASAP- As sophisticated as possible. That's how you could transcribe his name after checking out his wardrobe. It has a certain maturity, nothing to popping, a lot of black and a slight Marilyn Manson allure (this mystery and twisted touch, you know? ;) ) This boy knows how to bring back the camp hat and how to rock some black leather. The crosses, skulls and Funeral prints add something unusual to the regular rapper wardrobe. So here it is again: The A$AP-mystery. The other fashion influence is obviously the classic American look: Hoodie, army pants, college jacket, trucker shirt and backpacks. Just like his bro Theophilus (Big Spender), ASAP loves to go the vintage way. And they also both love themself some heavy gold. Do we love Rocky rockin'? Hell yes! Nothing makes a guy more attractive than talent and style. Iggy Azalea knows what I mean. The 21 year old bombshell is the hot gal next to the it-boy. And there's also so much to love and admire about her. She's bad *ss, super hot and so super talented! Check out the honey's mixtape guys, you won't regret it!
For the final, it's time to go through his stuff... oh and just in case you see someone wearin' VSVP... you can be convinced that the ASAPMANIA is spreading around the world. ;) When Terry goes "thumbs up", there's definitely some serious stuff about to happen.
In his wardrobe...
Balmain fur coat; 3.1 Phillip Lim leather jacket (bomb black version only on the West ;))
ASAP's signature beanie shop @ SSUR (http://store.ssurempirestate.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=1841)
How I would dress him...
Alexander McQueen sweatshirt; Maison Martin Margiela sneaker; Persol glasses

Never miss the new tracks! ;)
Hope you loved

xxM

TYGA IN MUNICH

The reason for why the whole city is on insane fire today is not only the high temperature but also the hot flow brought by one of the most poppin' rap young stars in the world: TYGA! ;)Yesterday he performed in Munich and left a long lasting impression. This boy knows how to heat up the crowd. Super spontaneous and without any tickets, we decided to go and watch him rocking. After some hours of back and forth, we finally managed to get our hot dressed up behinds in. ;) Did I mentioned it was awesome? Sure I did, and hell yes it was! But as you guys now I'm very big on fashion and obviously I used this event in order to check up the Munich Hip Hop community. Well where shall I start... there were some backpack wearin' Wiz Khalifa fans, some hot blokes wearin' Munich's it-label Beastin with the right kind of Kanye flow (beastin.planet-sports.de; buy guys, it's good stuff)) and of course some all tattooed cool eye wear rocking Tyga boys. So all in all great fashion material. It felt like the whole city was there.
But the one million $ fashion-question of the night was... What will Tyga wear?
The world wide blogger community is hyping up vintage multi coloured silk shirts at the moment. Remember the great era of them? It was the Gianni Versace time. The printed shirt is like Versace's 2.55, their ultimate signature piece! Right no Rick Ross is popping them with some heavy gold while Drake makes an all vintage hip hop appearance like Dr. Blue. ;) And of course girls like Cassie and Queen B don't pass the trend.
And guess what Tyga picks for his Bavarian visit... the banging silk shirt on some perfectly fitting black jeans! BOMB! The Last Kings' classic LK snapback was a tribute to his clothing line.
By the way: I spotted a couple of fashionistos wearin' LK and VSPV!
xx
M

ANNA FOR H&M

Breaking fashion-news: New partner of the next H&MxDesigner collaboration announced: Anna Dello Russo, our favourite fashion editor (Vogue Japan) is about to design some gorgeous jewellery! Autumn 2012... we are so excited! ;) She's extravagant, sophisticated and more high fashion than anyone else to me. Her apartment screams haute couture. This woman makes her life a fairy tale, beautified by Valentino & Co. There's no way not to love her brave style and fabulous appearances. La Russo always steals the show hitting the red carpet and her collection will obviously be the ultimate sensation of this year's fall/ winter season!

Be ready for a BIG haul post tomorrow. Girl went shopping like it's cray! ;)

xxM

HOW I... STORE MY ACCESSORIES

Dresses, shoes, bags, skirts... I love them all! But my biggest pleasure are accessories. I love how a bracelet can change the whole tone of an outfit. Hair up, classic women suit, long flashing dangling earrings= Sophisticated aristocratic charm. Hair down, classic women suit, big hip hop creoles= Lascivious party chic. I believe you can't have to many of them! Another sick obsession? Eye wear! ;) So expanding my accessories department every single week, I really need a nicely organized and cool designed storage system. (or a ASA- Anonymous Shopaholics Association membership ;) ) This post is supposed to quickly share some storage strategies of mine.)
My headbands are stored in these two Marc Jacobs cases, the elastic ones on the top, the others in the structured case below. I used to have a rack for them, but they started to disturb me being all out. The first case came along with the fragrance Daisy. The structured one was brought in Milan.
 Keeping my jewellery organized is much harder. I organize it every day, because being in hurry in the morning I tend to put everything out of the boxes on my bed searching for the stuff I need. So basically it rather often looks like that: My creoles are supposed to hang on this leo lady which I got on a flea market in Paris. But they prefer to be all around the place. ;)

Another thing I love to do is keeping designer shopping bags, storing things in them and having things hanging on them. I feel like it always adds a slight designer touch. So I love to keep it that way. Another rule of mine: Colour organization. Here you can see an inside in a shelf of my big closet where I store some accessories.

The majority of my eye wear is stored in a commode. Here I also add some Haute Couture charm with fashionable post cards and advertisements. On the commode I use to place a high fashion magazine, some bracelets and my watch (in the green satin sack).

This is my mothers table: I love her little fox holding rings. It's log-built, from Moscow (early 60's). She teached me the "decorate with fashion post cards and magazines trick" as you can see. ;)

How do you guys store your stuff?)
xxM