GOSSIP GIRL'S LAST TANGO

Gossip Girl. OMG! It's back. The first episode of season six aired yesterday. It was... thrilling. ;)

So many years passed but some thing are still the same: I love Chuck, I want Serena's closet and I want to know wtf this Gossip Girl chick is?! Believe it or not, we're about to find out! The biggest secret in the history of a six seasons show is about to be revealed. Any guesses? There was a time when I was 100% positive that it was Dan. I mean, he's cute and stuff but let's be honest, this dude has been stalking the hot blond for years before they teamed up and became the most inspiring it-couple on the Upper East Side. No just kidding, it was very charming how he fancied her from far, right? But who is it? Georgina? No. Bart Bass? No. Or maybe... NOOO! LOL I have no idea. But one thing is for sure: It has to be someone IN the clique. Not some strange randon girl, like this new chick Nate is about to have quality time with in the next episode.We'll find out! ;)

Let's talk fashion! Favourite outfit? Serena's pseudo-bridesmaid dress! When I saw it first, I was like this has to be Jenny Packham. High five Maria! This show taught me a lot, it's JP Spring 2012 Collection . ;)

A perfect Serena gown! So apparently S is considering a fresh start (while I'm considering a french start)) with this hot beau. We can't wait to see where it goes! Oh, Blair and Chuck?! The storyline is slowly starting to annoy me! Get together! Get married! We want Blair in Ralph Simmons Dior and Chuck in Tom Ford! ;)
But I'm more than happy to have my Tuesday mornings back: GG, french breakfast and blogging. ;)



You know you love me guys, have a great day)))
xoxo
Gossip Girl (No it's just me ;))

GAYDAMAK JEWELLERY

 

Good Morning Guys,

yesterday at work, I had the most random "Russian" moment ever. A man walks in our store... he's around 70, with a "Rick Ross" like body and a cane))... a gold watch... and a ring... so unbelievably flashy, that it looked like a piece of the Versailles. It was an emerald of the size of a 2 cent coin surrounded by many 1 carat diamonds. Obviously it was more than hard for me to stop staring at it. Soon I realised that the man didn't understand any German. From this moment on it was clear to me, this is a Russki. ;) So we started picking an all silk Cavalli dress for his daughter.

This made me think of what gold and diamonds mean in the history of my country, for our mentality and our values. I spent yesterday night, going through books like "The treasure of the Romanovs", "Golden Russia" and "Petergof". It's obvious: Russians and Diamonds, are like Bonnie and Clyde, like Liz and R. Burton, like Beyonce and Jay Z... It's a very strong and deep love. ;)

Visiting home this summer, I was charmed of the beauty and extravagance of the jewellery the Russian high society has to offer. Besides old money classics like Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels, new designers become more and more of a topic. The label "Gaydamak" catched my eye immediately. The label was established in 2009 by the sisters Katia and Sonia Gaydamak.

First, the designer: Katia Gaydamak is doubtless one of the most gorgeous women in the Moscow It-Clique. She's incredibly tasteful, beautiful and stunning... and so is the jewellery. She does the designing part. The first thought in my head when I saw the pieces: This is could be the jewellery of a Sheikh's daughter, a Russian aristocrat or of a 21st century It-Girl with a touch of erstwhile elegance.

The super educated and charming Beauty Sonia is responsible for the developing process of house Gaydamak. She makes the brand an international guideline for every young jewellery label. They go worldwide, strong and visionary.

All in all, a real sensation! The pieces are already rocked by the globe's hottest it girls and loved by my ultimate Russian fashionista Miroslava Duma. The most extraordinary piece? The hand bracelet. An ultimate it piece, jewellery is a fashionista's best friend, right? ;)
Launch:
http://www.tatler.ru/tatlertv/181455_yuvelirnie_priznaniya_stolichnih_it_girls.php

 
Lindsay Lohan and Alicia Keys wearing the it-piece... DIAMOND LOVE))).

As I am very interested in the label, I contacted Katia Gaydamak and I was lucky enough to get a Q&A with her, a little but amazing interview on her inspiration, favourites and work.

Enjoy guys, the Q&A with the lovely Katia Gaydamak:
-What is your biggest inspiration?
"we love strong personalities, unusual faces and looks. the street of London or the west village in NYC. My sister and I find inspiration in architecture and tapestry mostly."

- Favourite Jewellery House of all times?
"we love JAR for it s unique statement pieces and daring choices of stones and shapes. We also love the more ancient (1930s) Cartier collection. Especially those made for the Maharadjas."

-"Icon in Diamonds"- The most gorgeous diamond loving woman in world's history?
"Elisabeth Taylor is one of our icons because she made it clear that love and jewellery are the best couple ;-))). but jokes put aside, our mother has always worn the most insane jewellery with classic clothes. it s all a question of mood and self esteem but jeans and shirt and a cool jacket is the base to wear ANY type of extravagant jewellery"

I'm sure many of you became fans of Gaydamak Jewellery. ;)
Let's support the girls via Facebook: Here's their page, so LIKE! ;)
 http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/GaydamakJewellery?fref=ts
http://twitter.com/KatiaGaydamak
And the website for exclusive insights in the brand:
http://www.gaydamakjewellery.com/

Wish you a great Sunday))
xoxo
M

ANNA DELLO RUSSO X H&M

It was time again: A new sensational collaboration @ H&M. The super hip, super extravagant and super crazy fashion it-persona Anna Dello Russo, Editor for Vogue Japan, created an exclusive line of breathtaking accessories for H&M. Obviously I had no other choice... I had to go ahead and get myself some goodies. I've red all kind of collection reviews... they include everything from "awful and grotesque" to "must-have and iconic" To be honest I'm kind of in between, but these are the kind of pieces you'll keep forever, true art! Especially... the suitcase! I'm so obsessed with it. I've already seen Moscow socialites instagramming it earlier this week. (Yeah the Russians totally get it all first ;))
Keta Topuria (Moscow fashion icon, It girl and singer) with the stunning suitcase (via Instagram)

But this time... NO craziness. There were 5 guys who really wanted it, in front of the closed doors. They were super fashionable wearing Givenchy and Prada, Asian and they brought pretty much everything. The reason for that? I guess that this kind of fashion doesn't fit in the the classic "Longchamp-Speedy"-kind of couture in the city of Munich. Don't get me wrong, but this city knows more about Beer and Pretzel than Balenciaga and Pucci. ;)

Let's get back to the collection: What was stunning? The eye wear! I'm a bit of a Kanye West speaking of eye wear: I love it popping! The ADR glasses are to die for! BUT they are so heavy I could barely keep 'em on my nose. LOL))) Same thing with the jewellery... gorgeous looking, painfully uncomfortable. So what did Anna taught us in the advertisement clip? "Fashion is uncomfortable" Hell yes doll! Yours definitely is! ;) But whatever... she's right sometimes you just have to go through the pain.))

Here are the pieces I got. I decided to order the suitcase online, lol I can't wait to see the postman carrying it up going like "WTF is that?!"))))

Now, do you like the line? Is it so hot or so not?
I wish you an awesome weekend guys, enjoy, party and thrill!)))
xx
M

MORNING NEWS

1. Our beloved genius Kanye West mentions his girl Kim in another bomb track. This time... we talk about Kimmy Ks past... JUICY ;) "My girl a superstar all from a home movie"

Alright Beau we got it!

 

2. Anna Dello Russo captures the TV screens with the new short movie for her long awaited H&M collection! Theses shoes are not just hot... they are the ultimate perfection of Italian heat and haute couture! Don't miss! And start to put some money back ladies... it's going to be a sensation. ;)

So what did she told us? Fashion is freedom, we need a fashion show... fashion is uncomfortable... you should wear everything only once... sounds quite true actually. I can already see this collection becoming the most worn line in the Moscow High Society. ;)

3. You know what I miss the most? The sun! Where the hell is it?) But on the other side... this kind of 50 shades of grey weather (btw, is the book good?!)) is perfect for this fall's most significant trend... LEATHER! Oh excuse me, it's BLACK LEATHER! Who taught us? Givenchy of course and it couldn't be better. ;)

xxM

Enjoy the day dolls ;)



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