Caution: visual inspiration heavy post. Enjoy!
I hope everyone's weekend was as relaxing and fun as you would have wished it to be. As for mine, well, it was simply full of wonders and beauty for we went to the Russian Opera Costumes Exhibition at the National Museum of Art in Bucharest. And what a delight it was!
Flora and fauna embroidery, ruby velvet, turquoise wool, gold leather, sequins ans beads and pearls, silver rain drops, gold buttons, reds and blues, brightly colored geometric patterns, hand painted natural cotton, an incredibly bold pattern mix, fur trimmings, white silk ... is was all simply a feast for the eyes!
Still, as impressed as I was by the detailed craftsmanship and the beauty of the textiles, it was the Slavic folklore that stole my heart. More specifically, Snegurochka, a Russian opera written by composer Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, after a play by play by Nikolayevich Ostrovsky. This beautiful love story is centered around the Snow Maiden, the child of Bonny Spring and Grandfather Frost, who wanting to join mankind falls in love with the songs of a shepherd. Yet as love and warmth take over her frozen heart, so she finds her end, and floats to Heaven in a vapour. If you wish to do so, do read more about it here and here.
And as today is the 10th of January, I can't help but think of the passing of our own fashion maiden, Coco Chanel. She will forever be remembered.
Day Birger et Mikkelsen Lace Dress
Day Birger et Mikkelsen Safety Pins Jacket
Victoria's Secret Leopard Jacket
Vintage Snake Belt
Victoria's Secret Ring
Chanel Pre-Fall 2009 Embelished Tights
Fendi Black and Gold Pumps
Make-up using MAC & Lancome, and this video tutorial
Although we couldn't photograph the actual costumes being exhibited, there was a small section where we were allowed to take photos of some of the prints and interact with the exhibits.
one very inspiring pattern mix
intricate prints
and detailed embellishments
with beautiful textures
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I love your leopard coat!!! You look so great! :)
http://dasdushablog.blogspot.com/
super fabulous <3
vdcouture
Every single piece of your outfit is so special. Like it a LOT!
Great post, like always :)
Kisses,
Alice
Wow these are all so gorgeous! Love the tights <3
Wow these outfit is amazing! Incredible :O
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OMG! You left me speechless, between the tights, shoes, the rings, the red lips and the coat I’m lost for words, simply stunning!:)
I didn't know about the exhibition, I have to visit it!
Thanks for sharing your pictures!
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imi pare bine ca stii de snegurocka!foarte frumoase poze si tu esti deosebita!
Sounds like a great weekend. The exhibits look great. I love the embellishments.
You look absolutely stunning. Your lipstick looks amazing and I really love the coat and shoes.
I'm sorry you're really pretty and all but this outfit isn't very creative or unique.It's just pretty in a sort of look-at-me-everybody-i-am-rich. You just show people you have lots of money and can spend it on like practically anything your heart desires and yet you choose over hyped brands with tons of logos in sight (visible logos are so passe and they make you look like a snob/brand whore). There are literally TONS of amazing designers out there. Louis Vuitton and Chanel are really so yesterday. I mean just take a look at net-a-porter..there you have amazing newcomer Dion Lee with his fantastic prints and Australian label Lover with adorable dresses ...heck even wearing Alexander Wang basics is better than branding everything out.
but the make up is sweet I really like that one.
PLEASEE don't turn into Sea of Shoes you have way more potential than Jane with her crappy "curating" and show-off rich life
You look stunning!! <3 <3
YOUR BLOG IS A LOVE AT FIRSTTT SIGGHHTTT !
the pictures, your style, those fendi shoes are beyond beautiful !
following dear !
thx for stopping at my blog too :)
glisters and blisters
what a stuning look! Love all the details in your outfit, and the lipstick is amazing on you!
xxx Charlie
Feminine Bravery
Sounds like an amazing exhibition! I love all of the little details in your outfit!
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I love any type of craftmanship. Love embroidered fabric.
You look more fantastic and beautiful in every post.
Wonderful Chanel tights...
Mil besos.
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Stunning lip color!
this is fabulous! I love that jacket so much, it`s so creative(the safety pins one)!
hugs
ANNA
@ Anonymous (isn't it odd that you can address me by name and yet you did not leave me the same privilege?) Anyhow, let me start by thanking you for leaving such a detailed feedback.
Second, I should begin to address your points. Saying that a classic black dress with a statement leopard coat is not creative is like saying that Giovana Battaglia isn't creative, because I trust you know that this is one of her statement looks. Unique it may not be, yet I did not hope to achieve such high expectations as few things are still unique today.
Now I'm a bit confused as to your actual problem regarding this. Is it that I wear mainstream brands, or that I have the financial means of sustaining such a lifestyle? Because if it is the former, than YES I am a shoes whore and YES, in a lavish Russian-inspired post I am a brand whore as well. And if you want to talk Chanel, let me tell you that it is utterly disrespectful to say anything negative when today we commemorate exactly 40 years since her death. If it is the latter, than I suggest you take a look at previous posts and see outfits which include very affordable brands.
Regarding the other brands which you suggested, I regret to inform you that netaporter is as mainstream as it gets with prices targeting the extremely affluent consumer. If you would ever wish to indicate underground fashion labels I suggest you see the stock at la garconne and colette. As for Alexander Wang, as much as I love him to bits, I am unfortunately not his target (skinny models) audience.
And finally, if you have something to say about Jane of Sea of Shoes, or any other blogger, please feel free to contact them personally.
@everyone else: I know I am very behind on my replies and feedback, yet I am working at repairing that as soon as possible. Thank you so much for your love and understanding ♥
Adorable! No other words:)
I don't know what to choose, the shoes, la tunique, the Channel tights, I don't know, all are extremely classy and makes your look fabulous. Do you really live in Bucharest ?!
love the heels, love the lipstick.
BEAUTIFUL!
Love the outfit and the red lips!
xx.M
www.bellesandrebelles.blogspot.com
Love the heels and tights!
Do u mind i shared one of the pic in my blog post? It's so pretty that i wanan share it. :)
Hope you'd say yes!
Thankss for posting up! Very good taste!
So cute & so very CoCo! Love it, thanks for sharing :)
Hi goddess, I do not allow anonymous comments. If somebody has something to say I want to know who it is. That is also a spam stopper.
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Gorgeous! The lips, the hair. Everything. Anonymous needs some of that lipstick ;)
Share ur post here.
http://missydoroshi365lovelydays.blogspot.com/2011/01/shoes.html
Love ur lip color too, mind to tell ur lipstick brand or code? :)
Anonymous: obviously you still didnt get the Christian Dior's quote on not money that makes you look classy, is how you pick your clothes, Money cant buy Taste. :) Even you have alot of money, you bought alot of branded clothes and you match them wrongly, still bad taste ok.
Such beautiful shoes. And the jacket is interesting as well. I thank you for the link to the fairy tale.
Amazing tights! I am jealous!
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What a beautiful blog you have! So glad I discovered it :) Follower no. 400 !
xx,
Mikaela
http://framboisefashion.blogspot.com
The red hair is haunting and gorgeous.
AND THE SHOES!
what a good post**
sweetness xx
hope to hear from you*!
flyingakite.blogspot.com
I love the shoes, and all that russian inspiration! It really is a influencial country.
Your photos are amazing once again :D
ah, your facial expressions, Ioa. pure poetry, soft sadness. love.
Dreams Size Zero
Nice collection of shots and wonderful inspiration.
ioana i left u mess on fb as well but as i told u last night i love love this outfit. i actually just wore my leaopard coat today too. i think subconciously i was still insipred by the photo from last night so when i left home i just grabbed it and put it on. and good thing i did cause i went over to my friends house who i raved about u, and then we went out and took some photos of my outfit. unfortunly i took them with the point and shoot cause thats what i usually carry with me so the quality isnt that great. but i think i will post some. anyways just wanted to say today's outfit was insipired by u.
xoxo
mina
P.S. my friend roshy loved the jacket and is planning on doing a DIY with safety pins. she is a pretty creative individual so i'm dying to see the result. as to the dress i'm kinda thinking of getting it. i think seeing it on u makes me want it even more. the only thing thats stopping me is being your clone.
You look like a modern day Anastacia! The gold embellishments on the jacket are seemless with the gilded tights and the shoes! Your style is so flawless, I love it!
I love the leopard coat, shows and the red lips! Great style!
You arise beauteous in the horizon of the heavens
Oh living Aten who creates life.
When you shine forth in the Eastern horizon you fill every land with your beauty.
You are so beautiful: you are great; gleaming and high over every land.
Your rays embrace the lands and all you have created;
You are Re and reach out to all your creations, and hold them for your beloved Son.
You are afar, but your rays touch the earth;
Men see you, but know not your ways.
Thanks...sweet sugar!
imi place foarte mult tinuta :) Ai un blog foarte reusit, felicitari !
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Those intricate prints are stunning and it sounds like you had a fantastic weekend,sweetie
I love your outfit and Im crazy about your heels:) Wow..Happy Tuesday
Kisses
Gorgeous!
StylePicks
http://stylepicks.blogspot.com
Your jacket looks like being part of the expo.:)
Sper sa ajung si eu...mai e deschisa doar pana duminica. :(
These pictures are so gorgeous, and your stockings are absolutely breathtaking! As are those shoes!
-Ashley
http://breakfastatsaks.blogspot.com
so classy! love the outfit.xx
http://www.theprovocativecouture.com/
Gorgeous! Gorgeous! That lip colour is so fab too. XX
Fabolous like always! Great pictures!
http://de-vero.blogspot.com
your blog is incredible
Wow! You look absolutely exquisite in each and every one of these photographs. What a beautiful tribute to Coco Chanel!! :)
Thanks for dropping by my blog, else i would have never discovered yours, and guess what, I'M IN LOVE! The photography is awesome, and so is your style. Thumbs up to rocking the embroidered tights!
xoxo, http://heelsandwedges.blogspot.com
those are some beautiful shoes. I love the look :)
Wow!! This is such a beautiful outfit. LOVE the tights, love the heels so much. :)SarahD
Hi, sweetie! long time no see!
You're looking amazing, as always! Love that coat and those shoes! That makeup is divine! :)
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Beautiful shots again...of course!
"Flora and fauna embroidery, ruby velvet, turquoise wool, gold leather, sequins ans beads and pearls, silver rain drops, gold buttons, reds and blues, brightly colored geometric patterns, hand painted natural cotton, an incredibly bold pattern mix, fur trimmings, white silk ..."
Reminds me of Carrie Bradshaw: "that is my poetry."
Thanks for stopping by Mrs Bossa Does the Do. I remember the D&G ad you mentioned. In truth, there are too many offensive ads to write about!!
You look absolutely beautiful - I adore everything you're wearing, and love the bright red lip color.
I adore photographs, so I'm thrilled that this was a photo heavy post. They were all absolutely beautiful, as were the words that went along with them. You have a gorgeous blog, darling. xox
you are stinking ah-mazing!!!!! omg. and that fuschia lipstick is out-of-control fabulous on you!!!!! loving your style.
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operation megan fox...
wow you are gorgeous!! Love the leopard coat. And your photographs are beautiful!
That is such a beautiful outfit! So lovely! Those tights are amazing!!
you absolutely look Fabulous and Elegant, i LOVEEEE your Chanel Tights!!!
xoxo, http://spyonmefashion.blogspot.com
Wow! Absolutely stunning outfit and photos! I would love to own anything by Chanel. You really rock those tights and the whole outfit! Love those shoes too. :)
In love with your shoes and tights!Wonderful smile!
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