inspiration

blooming Dior 20 October, 2010

If you are in a bad mood or having a hard time waking up, I highly recommend treating yourself to watching Christian Dior Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2010 Runway Show. Screaming with wild colors and flowing shapes, the collection is one of the most impressive ones I’ve seen in a long time. These flower bouquets fused with butterfly wings won’t leave a single soul uninspired.  Personally, I can’t get enough of it…watched it 3 times already! Speechless.

Just a few of my favorites 

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<images via www.style.com>

ruthie sommers 19 October, 2010

Tuesday is now my official day off. After an intense week, I  decided to give myself a break and do NOTHING for a change: watch “Roman Holidays”, catch up on blog-reading and magazine-flipping. And I’ll do a LAZY post today. Since my friend scored a position of the project manager for the lovely Ruthie Sommers (Dana, I hope you are cool with me bragging on your part!) , it brought me back to Sommers’ latest project featured in the Lonny Magazine. I just loooove the richness of the green against white.

<images via www.lonnymag.com>

 

simple life 16 October, 2010

It’s gloomy in LA today but at least the weather helps to get into “get-things-done” mode. It’s so much harder with bright sun shine luring you outdoors. My to-do list made me think of the stunning Brit stylist Twig Hutchinson who made the house chores look so incredibly chic.

Which in its turn made me remember that all the real pleasures in life lay in the simple moments like this. And if you go through the day with the happy smile and appreciation for what you’ve got, it makes it so much easier. Enjoy your weekend whatever it holds in store for you.

<images via www.twighutchinson.com>

flock away 14 October, 2010

After an exhausting day yesterday of 10-hour computer staring, I have another one coming today. How exciting, right?! I wish I could flock away to the city streets in these beauties by Balenciaga. A girl can dream…

<image via November issue of Marie Claire>

3 years ago 12 October, 2010

Today exactly 3 years ago I married the most amazing man on earth (sorry to break it down to you, single ladies, but yes – he’s already taken:) and those 3 years were the most blessed years of my life. I cant’ thank the God enough for bringing us together from across the planet. Seriously, what were the chances for a guy from Los Angeles to meet a gal from Shadrinsk? But here we are, honey, and I can’t cherish enough every second spent with you. You really make me a better person and I’m looking forward to spending the rest of my life in our arms. I love you!

To celebrate the anniversary we set up the shoot with tremendously talented photographer and my dear friend Jenn Hoffman. Jenn did an amazing job capturing us as we are as well as luscious Downtown LA architecture (which, as you understand, was very important for me). Jenn is the best and can’t recommend her enough. Check our her site and prepare to be impressed!

And now, you guys get the first sneak peek of out shoot!

<images via www.jennhoffmanphotography.com>