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TFW 2015. OVERVIEW. TRENDS

Fashion Shows
October 27, 2015
Few days ago our Tallinn Fashion Week had come to an end. This year I’ve decided not to highlight every single collection, but to make the general overview and see

TFW SPRING ’16. ALTHEA, DENIM DREAM

Fashion Shows
March 25, 2016
This year, Tallinn hosted Spring Fashion Week for the first time in 10 years! Winter Fashion Week is something that Estonian fashionistas are used to. The event lasted for just

TFW SPRING ’16. PIRET ILVES, IRIS JANVIER

Fashion Shows
March 26, 2016
The two shows very much reminded of marshmallow and meringue. Both shows merged into a pastel-coloured mess. Эту серию можно назвать «зефирно-безейный показ». Оба шоу слились в одну манную кашу

TFW SPRING ’16. LIINA STEIN

Fashion Shows
March 26, 2016
Liina Stein follows in Zuhair Murad‘s footsteps and is overly popular in Estonia. It is rather difficult for me to comment on Liina Stein’s design as the ideas are not

TFW SPRING ’16. KATRIN AASMAA, PERIT MUUGA

Fashion Shows
March 27, 2016
Katrin Aasmaa The second day opened with young designer Katrin Aasamaa‘s show.This bright young girl and currently a student at the Academy of Fine Arts very subtly grasps the specifics

TFW SPRING ’16. YEAR BY RAIVO HOLM, MAMMU COUTURE

Fashion Shows
March 28, 2016
Year by Raivo Holm Were it not for the Creative with Oksana Tandit feature with Raivo Holm, I would’ve been extremely skeptical in terms of the designer’s show. Year mainly

TFW SPRING ’16. EMBASSY OF FASHION

Fashion Shows
March 28, 2016
The ‘Golden Trinity’ of Estonian designers from the Embassy of Fashion closed Tallinn Fashion Week. The three catwalk shows were distinctively different, but reviewing them later, they seemed to merge.

RFW SPRING. TREND REPORT

Fashion Shows
April 7, 2016
Even though Riga Fashion Week is not as massive as elsewhere in the world, some trends could still be seen in different designers. These trends can be seen not only

HAUTE COUTURE FALL 2016

Fashion Shows
July 12, 2016
Giambattista Valli Ulyana Sergeenko Francesco Scognamiglio Chanel Schiaparelli Christian Dior Iris van Herpen Atelier Versace Alberta Ferretti Limited Edition

TALLINN FASHION WEEK FALL16. DAY 1

Fashion Shows
October 20, 2016
Exciting news! Tallinn Fashion Week has officially started! Considering the number of participants, it promises to be very enticing. The first day was opened by a young designer Gita Siimpoeg,

TALLINN FASHION WEEK FALL16. HÕBENÕEL

Fashion Shows
October 22, 2016
Hõbenõel (Silver Needle) is an award that recognises young designers. This year, the nominees demonstrated incredible skills that way exceeded their more experienced colleagues! The three nominated designers are very

TALLINN FASHION WEEK FALL16. KULDNÕEL

Fashion Shows
October 23, 2016
This year, the winner of Kuldnõel (Golden Needle) is Lilli Jahilo. Lilli Jahilo Indeed, she deserved it. The winner is chosen by certain criteria, such as quality and functionality as

TALLINN FASHION WEEK FALL16. DAY 2

Fashion Shows
October 23, 2016
Anu Hint Designer Anu Hint presented a monochrome collection made using residues of fabrics. The designer is trying to use mostly eco-materials, making sure the clothes are functional. The simple

DÉJÀ VU AT TFW

Fashion Shows
October 24, 2016
With all respect to all designers, this post was made to express my personal Déjà Vu feeling during Tallinn Fashion Week. Со всем уважением к дизайнерам, эта публикация несет крайне

TALLINN FASHION WEEK FALL16. DAY 3

Fashion Shows
October 31, 2016
The third day of Tallinn Fashion Week was diverse. Not only the collections varied, but also the way the designers presented their creations – a traditional presentation for some and

TALLINN FASHION WEEK FALL16. DAY 4

Fashion Shows
November 6, 2016
Tallinn Fashion Week ended with two amazing shows presented by our leading brands: Kriss Soonik and Baltman. Kriss Soonik is a well-known lingerie brand, and her shows are always most

TALENTED FROM RIGA

Fashion Shows
November 10, 2016
What happens when a talented person creates a brand called TALENTED? Success! I’ve heard designer Indra Miklava started her creative work with customised shirts, and this was her first show

DRAGONFLY BY ANNA LED

Fashion Shows
November 26, 2016
ANNA LED (Anna Ledskalniņa) is one of the most distinctive Latvian designers. Her collections come in a modern feminine cut, in which different fabrics and textures are often mixed together.

SPRING 2017 COUTURE. FAVORITES

Fashion Shows
January 29, 2017
Giambattista Valli Iris van Herpen Christian Dior Alberta Ferretti Limited Edition Schiaparelli Chanel

TALLINN FASHION WEEK SS17

Fashion Shows
March 20, 2017
Last week was marked by the anticipated Tallinn Fashion Week, which lasted for three full days. This time, local designers were free to choose whether to show collections of the

INSPIRATION: MANGO LOOKBOOK

Inspiration
March 31, 2013
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VAHAN KHACHATRYAN F/W 15-16

Inspiration
April 13, 2015
The latest and greatest inspiration – collection “Treasures of Armenia” by Vahan Khachatryan. So, once I’ve written a blogpost about this talented young designer from Armenia. I’m pretty happy I

EMANUELE FERRARI,BABINES

Inspiration
January 3, 2016
Emanuele Ferrari – Babines FW 2015 French startup Babines wants you to completely re-think your conception of lollipops. Forget those flat, no-name sugar gobs handed out at doctor’s offices, and

THE NEW BALMAIN SQUAD

Inspiration
January 7, 2016
When I was 10, I dreamed of becoming Cindy Crawford. No I’m almost 30, and I still dream of being like her. True beauty remains forever! A big lover of 90’s, Olivier Rousteing

PINK FEBRUARY

Inspiration
February 1, 2016
February is a transitional month. Besides, it’s my very personal month with a list of symbols. Here they are: month of love purification gentle pink last winter month romance Haute Couture heart

FASHION CUBISM

Inspiration
February 23, 2016
A few day ago, I found interesting accessories of geometric and cubist form at a Reserved store. To be honest, Cubism is my favourite abstract art movement. The world knows

LANVIN FALL 2016

Inspiration
March 7, 2016
When I first heard the news of Alber Elbaz’s dismissal from Lanvin as creative director, I thought the company was going to collapse. The designer and the brand seemed simply

STREET STYLE INSPIRATION

Inspiration
March 21, 2016
Image source Vogue.com All collages made by me via Polyvore. Look 1 Look 2 Look 3

ALEXANDER ARUTYUNOV FW2016

Inspiration
March 26, 2016
A sneak peek of the upcoming advertising campaign by Alexander Arutyunov made me write to him personally asking for the entire lookbook. I’ve been following Alexander, Russian designer of Armenian

FROM CUBA WITH LOVE

Inspiration
May 9, 2016
Personal moodboard inspired by Chanel Resort 2017 Collection dedicated to Cuba: Castro regime • 50s • Havana architecture • summer heat • Cadillacs • ethnic costumes • Cuba fedoras Catwalk images from VOGUE; rest from Pinterest.

JUNE COLOUR INSPIRATION

Inspiration
June 7, 2016
Personal selection of top colours for June ’16: DELICATE BLACK YELLOW HONEY RICH TAN EMERALD GREEN SMOKE GRAY Image source: H&M, Net-a-porter

NEW ERA OF SAINT LAURENT

Inspiration
September 28, 2016
The new era of Saint Laurent has begun. Anthony Vaccarello replaced Hedi Slimane and became new Creative Designer. His sexy and glamorous debut brings back the YSL logo, paying tribute to Saint Laurent’s original work

KÄT AW17. FROM SUNSET TO SUNRISE

Inspiration
October 7, 2016
Tallinn Fashion Week is coming to town soon! So one of TFW participants is KÄT (Kätlin Kikkas) who’s going to present her new AW17 collection From Sunset to Sunrise. It’s

DION LEE. PRE-FALL

Inspiration
December 13, 2016
Rich textures and colours mixed together made the pre-fall collection by Dion Lee extremely desirable. Sporty elements such as track pants went well with military aesthetics, while the cozy bouclé

TIBI. PRE-FALL 2017

Inspiration
January 7, 2017
If someone asks me how I used to feel working at the office, I would definitely say “uncomfortable”. These pictures perfectly describe my attitude towards bureau work, which I had

ARTFUL BAGS

Inspiration
January 16, 2017
Inspired by the latest Prada Fall 2017 Menswear Show, I thought I should write a post how art influences modern fashion. Nowadays, art has a wider meaning and ranges from

ARMANI PRIVÉ. SPRING 2017 COUTURE

Inspiration
January 31, 2017
Go Tangerine! Every time I see orange colour on the runways, my heart starts beating fast. Once I was a teenager, I had a strong addiction to this fruity shade

A STORY OF UNIQUENESS.

Inspiration
April 19, 2017
MANGO APRIL 2017 CAMPAIGN This is a story of people like me, like you, like us. People embracing their own selves, their own talents, passions, strengths and weaknesses. Embracing what

KES FALL 2017

Inspiration
July 27, 2017
Fabrics: washed silk, doubled chiffon, felted wool for outerwear, rich hand-knit. Cut: wrapped dresses with dangling belts and hems; draped, and bias-cut shapes. Style: mix-and-match staple pieces (camisoles, silk cargo pants, throw-on sweaters) and the

JANUARY MOODBOARD

Inspiration
January 11, 2018
January is such a melancholic month! The festive season is left behind, the weather is still cold, and loads of work is looming on the horizon. But I love this

ROLAND MOURET. PRE-FALL 2019

Inspiration
August 15, 2019
A couple of women are seen messing about in a dilapidated house and garden in Greenwich, London. Women trapped in a grand world—in their heads. It’s this idea that clothes are

FASHION DECADES

Inspiration
May 4, 2020
When you think about 50 years – it isn’t a particularly long time. But in the course of fashion history, there’s a huge the difference between periods of the New Look and

ELLE RUSSIA OCTOBER 2021

Inspiration
October 25, 2021
Here’s the story about the magazine cover (out of 25!) I’ve been looking for month. The search was worldwide. )) Eventually, found it in Estonia and safely delivered to Switzerland.

KARL LAGERFELD. A CELEBRATION

Inspiration
April 12, 2023
Ten models, ten looks, one famous cat. At Paris’s Grand Palais, ten designers cast Karl Lagerfeld’s legacy into the future. Photographed by Annie LeibovitzStyled by Alex HarringtonHair: JawaraMakeup: Fara HomidiSet

REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE

Inspiration
April 20, 2023
Let’s make a commitment to reduce waste and implement eco-friendly practices in our businesses, so we can preserve our resources and create a more sustainable world for generations to come.

MY WISH-LIST: AVIATOR JACKET

Shopping
October 3, 2010
> My wish-list for fall/winter 2010-2011: Aviator jacket – CHECK !! Actually, I had a choice whether to buy a camel coat or an aviator jacket. But after I’ve spent

INSPIRATION: ZARA EVENING

Shopping
January 6, 2015
Pictures taken from Zara.com

AMANJEDA: TSHIRT

Shopping
November 26, 2015
AMANJEDA art t-shirt: print by Eduard Wiiralt / “A Lying Tiger”. Eduard Wiiralt is considered as the most remarkable master of Estonian graphic art.

JUKOCUTE BAG FOR OKSANA TANDIT

Shopping
November 26, 2015
Stylish Jukocute leather bags special for Oksana Tandit collection.

CHRISTMAS WISHLIST

Shopping
December 21, 2015
Four days left till Christmas. Here’s my annual blogpost with some gift ideas. This time I’ve highlighted those garments which I would personally wish to get on Christmas, as well

MY BURBERRY

Shopping
January 11, 2016
“If I could wear any label forever it would be Burberry. It covers a huge span of stuff. You can’t go wrong with a classic trench and a pair of

HAPPINESS BOUTIQUE

Shopping
January 16, 2016
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SUEDE SNEAKERS. MASSIMO DUTTI

Shopping
January 18, 2016
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JEFFREY CAMPBELL

Shopping
January 28, 2016
Something new in my wishlist: Jeffrey Campbell man tailored loafers something similar to LAWBOW and BELAN models.

PINKISH NUDE

Shopping
February 19, 2016
H&M showroom is filled with romance and nude-pinkish tones. Blush simply makes any skin tone color stunning. I think every girl will look great in soft pink, tawny and beige tones. Here’s something

PINK BOOTS, WAB

Shopping
February 27, 2016
Spring collection in WAB Store (Foorum Center) Tallinn

OSCARS DRESSES VS MASS MARKET

Shopping
January 1, 2016
What if… the Oscars red carpet gowns looked more casual. Way more casual. If those dresses were wearable for work, going-out with friends, or any other activity. The best thing

FITTING ROOMS IN TALLINN CLOTHING STORES

Shopping
April 22, 2016
Recently, I’ve come across a post, where a girl compared fitting rooms. I was so excited that decided to carry out my very own mini-investigation. How often do we ask

ESTONIAN ONLINE SHOPPING

Shopping
April 8, 2016
Great news for all Estonian citizens. Now we have an opportunity to shop online at: Zara, H&M, Bershka, Massimo Dutti, Pull&Bear, Stradivarius. Just imagine, how much time each will save

TRUE ROMANCE BY MANGO

Shopping
May 2, 2016
“Romantic is the new black”, they say. In case you’re looking for summer outfit inspiration, browse Mango “True Romance” campaign which pays tribute to all white. White takes over ethereal dresses, loose

ZARA SUMMER CAMPAIGN

Shopping
June 8, 2016
Inspiration post just for my coming vacation. Pictures borrowed from Zara Holidays Editorial. Style: retro, relaxed, feminine Silhouette: flowy, elegant Fabrics: airy, knitted, linen Print: graphics, tie-dye, floral Colors: warm shades, multicolored

COOP W16

Shopping
June 19, 2016
Style: punk-rock attitude, anarchic with unexpected polish Cut: raw edges,oversize, cropped flares, 60s, ruffles Colour: soft pink, plaid (saffron, navy, khaki) Print: graffiti, abstract COOP Winter 2016.

MY CLUNY BB BAG

Shopping
July 17, 2016
Before entering Louis Vuitton shop in Milan, there was no clear idea which kind of model to choose. I filtered all vivid colours and monograms, rare animal leather and prints. As

WHERE TO SHOP: WAB

Shopping
August 24, 2016
WAB – We Are Beautiful. Tallinn shopping hasn’t a diverse assortment of buying options for fashionistas. But in case, you’re here and looking for something new and fresh, you have to go to WAB store.

STREET STYLE FROM NEW YORK FASHION WEEK

Shopping
September 26, 2016
Though I’m a bit late publishing news from NYFW, I still wanted to do this post. When Fashion Week approaches, big cities turn into a runway with models and bloggers

SAVE MY BAG

Shopping
September 30, 2016
Haven’t yet seen any brand that is so cool and ironic. Meant originally as a luxury, waterproof cover to “save” a designer bag, Save my Bag has gone as far

MOENS ÜLEMISTE. FAMILY LOOK

Shopping
October 3, 2016
Huge savings! Local shopping mall Ülemiste announced another MOENS event during which the customers can shop with big-big discounts. Offers valid from 6 till 9 October 2016. Moreover, there’s an app

KENZO X H&M

Shopping
November 3, 2016
Ready, steady, go…It’s 3th of November – day when Kenzo x H&M hits the stores. This is the most vibrant, colourful and bright collection I’ve ever seen from H&M collaborations. Collection

PANDORA’S MAGIC

Shopping
November 21, 2016
With the festive season knocking on your door, I’ve decided to share some useful information as to gifts to be looking for. If you have never been to a PANDORA

CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEA 2016

Shopping
December 5, 2016
Christmas time is coming, so hurry up to get the best presents for your loved ones. To make things easier, I’ve prepared Christmas gift ideas for each family member. See below: .. GIFTS

LINDEX SS 2017

Shopping
January 12, 2017
Yesterday, Lindex presented their new SS 2017 collection – a wonderful mix of Scandinavian design with a bit of Asian/African influence. Love the vivid colours and the graphic prints that

ZARA BY STEVEN MEISEL

Shopping
February 22, 2017
Very cool SS 2017 collection campaign from Zara was captured by Steven Meisel. Here are few perks describing the collection: Borrowed from the boys oversize outerwear Wardrobe of a

DOPANDORA

Shopping
April 28, 2017
DODream! This is my main call for action that really works. If you can dream it, you’ll definitely can do it! We all have to dream before our dreams can come

INSPIRATION: GUCCI’S URBAN GARDEN

Shopping
July 22, 2017
Fashion alchemist Alessandro Michele brings his whimsical take on luxury to the fragrance counter (and Times Square), with help from Dakota Johnson, Hari Nef, and Petra Collins. #InBloom Ok, just

LINDEX AW17

Shopping
August 15, 2017
This season is all about power dressing. Play with proportions to get a balanced look combining loose and fitted pieces and mixing fabrics. The trend has a clean expression

FALL WITH H&M

Shopping
October 21, 2017
Recently I’ve discovered new amazing colour palette that fits into fall season perfectly – brown and silver grey. Haven’t been using these shades for long, and recently spotted them in

ERDEMXHM

Shopping
October 27, 2017
This year, H&M has teamed up with London-based designer Erdem Moralıoğlu for its latest collaboration. Drawing inspiration from memories, design signatures and the English countryside, the collection is bursting wi

BLACK BOX ON BLACK FIDAY

Shopping
November 23, 2017
When considering a modern outfit, never forget about a perfect watch. I love minimalistic styles and timepieces in classic shades like silver, gold or black. They work best. To determine the watch

MANGO. EVENING CAMPAIGN 2017

Shopping
December 14, 2017
MANGO Evening Campaign 2017 BEFORE MIDNIGHT The velvet dress Velvet & Burgundy The tone on tone look The faux fur coat Smart festive evenings The sequins Sharp tailoring

IT’S CHRISTMAS O’CLOCK

Shopping
December 20, 2017
How about having the timeless and tasteful gifts for holidays? Daniel Wellington has them! Classic collection of watches with a cuff or a strap in a beautiful gift box will become

LINDEX SS18

Shopping
January 17, 2018
Lindex Lookbook for SS18 shows a clean expression, navy sailor influences flirting with French femininity. The collection is built around fashion-classics made in a modern mix of new materials, textures

MANGO. THE SELECTION. SUMMER 2018

Shopping
July 29, 2018
Info source: MANGO THE KNIT COMBO A new delicate mood is unfused into lounge and street-inspired looks, reinventing core knitwear and sweaters for the new season. TOTAL LINEN Elegant in

WILD GARDEN. ZARA

Shopping
August 16, 2018
Wild Garden Deep inside, it is about to burst out to come up through my skin Flowers weaving through my ribcage my lungs, breathing cannot stop them as they wind

H&M STUDIO AW18

Shopping
September 6, 2018
Inspired by neo-noir films and TV shows, H&M Studio A/W 2018 is now available in selected stores and online. Why should you buy it? Classic long-lasting staples Seasonal key pieces

RE.DESIGN

Shopping
April 5, 2019
Heading north! The latest limited collection #ReDesign from RESERVED was inspired by the nature and culture of Estonia and Latvia.

SANDRA MANSOUR X H&M

Shopping
August 4, 2020
Sandra Mansour x H&M: a dreamy and empowering collaboration Through her collection with H&M, Lebanese designer Sandra Mansour wants to send a message of hope and light to women around

ZURICH SHOPPING: VIVIAN GRAF

Shopping
August 12, 2020
New discovery in Zürich – Vivian Graf concept store.What a stylish location with amazing international brands. The selection is so good that I couldn’t resist buying a pair of cool shoes.

BACKPACK SEASON

Shopping
August 26, 2020
Got myself a backpack for all my goodies from a Swedish brand Gaston Luga. It says it fits A5-sized items, but I even managed to place my laptop in it!

CRAZY MENSWEAR 2011

Menswear
March 19, 2011
When I was checking out the spring 2011 menswear, I felt a real shock! And it’s not because I don’t like these collections – I do! Some of them are

MEN LONDON FASHION WEEK. FAVS

Menswear
January 20, 2015
Fall ’15 menswear shows have begun. I’ve already chosen my favorite looks and written an overiew for FashionStep. See the gallery below. And what is your favorite designer? Burberry Prorsum

MEN MILAN FASHION WEEK. FAVS

Menswear
January 26, 2015
Bottega Veneta Andrea Pompilio Antonio Marras Brioni Calvin Klein Collection Canali Corneliani Emporio Armani Costume National Dolce & Gabbana Diesel Black Gold Ermenegildo Zegna Etro Fendi Giorgio Armani Gucci Jil

TFW 2015. MEHED MOES.

Menswear
October 29, 2015
Last day of Tallinn Fashion Week ended up with creative art performance dedicated to menswear. Three Estonian designers (Taavi Turk, Pungits, Reet Aus) showed small installations featuring models wearing their

FALL 2016 MENSWEAR. LONDON

Menswear
January 27, 2016
Despite the fact that men’s brands tend to beat the image of the dandy during London Fashion Week, each designer is trying to outdo everyone else at presenting the brand

SUMMER WITH SHABEEG

Menswear
June 1, 2016
Summer’s here, so let us start this daring adventure with great mood, joyful pictures and sunny vacation. These thoughts came to my mind when I first saw photos from Shabeeg campaign.

LES HOMMES SS 2017

Menswear
July 17, 2016
Les Hommes is a menswear brand by two Belgian fashion designers Tom Notte and Bart Vandebosch. The location of the show was amazing – Palazzo Serbelloni, a Neoclassical palace in

ISAIA SS17 TAKES CAPRI TO MILAN

Menswear
July 20, 2016
ISAIA SS17 collection presentation left me speechless! I was quite amazed by the general lounge atmosphere, perfect suits, good music, stylish guests, and of course, handsome male models. I felt

MISSONI MENSWEAR SS17

Menswear
August 3, 2016
Throwback at Missoni Menswear SS17 Show. I was so lucky to capture all these pretty people, fashion icons, and the catwalk itself. I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw

DIESEL BLACK GOLD MENSWEAR SS17

Menswear
September 14, 2016
Another throwback at our Italian men styling course. We had a great chance to visit the Diesel Black Gold Fashion Show. The most exciting part about the event was to

MIMI DISAIN

Kidswear
November 10, 2014
Estonia-based clothing brand Mimi Disain offers exciting collection for children, 0-10 years. Mimi Disain emphasizes the mix of fabrics and prints. They bring the fashion trends for adults into kids

ARMAN X RIVER ISLAND KIDS. PART 1

Kidswear
February 18, 2016
I knew it would happen someday, but had no idea when. I wasn’t sure whether I wanted my boy to star as a model, but frankly speaking, I couldn’t resist.