From Russia with Style

This style makeover is very special. First of all, because it is inspired by the fashion heritage of my beautiful country - Russia, which to my biggest pride is becoming more and more influential in fashion world thanks to the pioneers of new Russian style-it girls such as Miroslava Duma, Ulyana Sergeenko and Vika Gazinskaya. Second of all, it is a wonderful collaboration with a talented girl Julia, who has got all the courage, creativity and passion to turn the oldest Russian accessory into a real fashion statement.

Russian shawls are genuine piece of art - they are hand-painted by Russian artists so you can be sure of not seeing the same pattern twice. They are extremely warm, since it is pure wool and versatile: they can be used as a scirt, dress, scarf, or a turban. Just use your fantasy and don't be afraid to experiment as we did together with Julia during this photo shoot and we did have fun!

This look is all about Julia and who she is: Russian temper adjusted by European education, healthy sex appeal without vulgarity, can be tough and very sensitive at the same time. And you may think it just does not match at first sight, but when you pull it together it looks quite harmonious and whole, at least to me.

This look shows how easy you can combine the typical oriental pattern of the shawl wrapped as a skirt with easy-going striped sweater. The stripes take the extravagance down and you can easily wear it in the day as well as dress it up for the evening by wearing a pair of sexy pumps coupled with a simple clutch.

Julia is wearing striped cotton sweater coming from some local market in Province, 

shawl Vera by T&K boutique, Cos leather necklace, pumps, clutch and belt.

Sometimes there are occasions in girl's life when you just need to give yourself to draw this extra edge and emphasize your authority no matter your age, sex or a cup size. Marlene Dietrich's style has already become classics but you cannot really call it masculine, because wearing masculine pieces and styling them the right way you only emphasize your femininity and girl's power and this is what this look is about. Don't be afraid to be bold!

The brooch and a tie make this look quite toreodorlike, but it is easily fixed by taking the accessories down.

Julia is wearing Diane Von Furstenberg leather jacket, Massimo Dutti pants, Zara shirt, 

shawl Vera by T&K boutique, black shoes and glasses.

This look is very Russian and very feminine as most Russian women. Take your shawl to the next level and wear it as cocktail dress with some light-weight blazer. Your customized dress is fixed with a pair of pins and a belt and you will never find anyone to wear the same.

Julia is wearing shawl Vera by T&K boutique, blazer, belt and pumps.