Baltic Beauty Elena Perminova vs. Bracelet by Moniva Vinader

Source: tumblr // Fiji Gem 18-karat rose gold-vermeil spinel bracelet by Monica Vinader: 350.00 //

Ever since I first saw this picture of former Russian model Elena Perminova, wearing this possibly pale lavender or blue but most likely just grey Chloé coat, a pink (although some say orange) Maison Michel hat, and this pair of black (Zara ?) heels, I have thought her to be terribly chic. She is definitely on my list of Baltic babes.


My obsession with Baltic beauties may have something to do with my own Baltic heritage but I do not think I am alone with this one, it seems that along with a few other Russian names (you can read about them in the April issue of Vogue), Perminova is becoming a fashion week street style icon who never fails to deliver when it comes to amazing outfits. Along with the other Russian style stars, her outfits have a unique Russian touch to them that just makes me melt.

So, when I saw this bracelet by Monica Vinader the other day online I became extremely excited. The half gold half cord combination instantly reminds me of Perminova’s outfit. Also, let’s not forget the other similarities: the black, the rose gold, the bracelet’s black spinels/the jewels from the Chloé coat, and of course the ‘M’ on the bracelet and the ‘M’ on the hat. So lovely!

Catherine Deneuve and Snejana Onopka

Polina Kouklina

Friday morning inspiration from model Polina Kouklina

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Rosebud Lips

Is this a trend? I like these pictures, if I didn't I would not have saved them to a folder on my computer but you cannot deny that the concept behind it all seems a little naughty. Or maybe I am thinking about this a little too analytically? Either way, if you have or know of any others could you err, um, possibly send them our way? I have to am going to get down to the bottom of this one.

Models as Brides like Kate Moss by Mario Testino but not

Mario Testino's amazing pictures of Kate Moss and her wedding (which if you have not seen you can see them here) for whatever reason inspired me to look at all of the other photographs that were saved on my computer of models as brides (none of which were actually saved because they were of models as brides). Unlike the photos of Kate, which show Testino's abilities as a photographer in a way I had not seen before, all of the photos showing models as brides have this odd unromantic and humorous feeling to them. I like these two a lot, they make me laugh.

Vovarovaholic Part II

Alexander Wang Fall 2011 Ad Campaign

Have you seen the new Alexander Wang Fall 2011 Ad Campaign yet? This one is not my personal favorite but it is amusing and Raquel Zimmermann looks amazing!

Watch it!

Inspiration: Black

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Inspiration: Blue

source: Tim Walker, tfs, insearchoflittlesadie, tumblr, souvenirs of a girl, becauseimaddicted, saved pictures on my computer