Cinderella's Closet

I Really Love Life Right Now

2015-08-25T23:40:00.000-04:00

Hey guys! Hope you have all been enjoying your summer. Can't believe its about to end. It has been an incredibly wild ride to say the least. I definitely cannot complain since I've been living my life to the fullest and experienced things I've only imagined. Both good and bad. A lot of personal growth, exploration, creation and no doubt fashion forward style game on point---sharper than ever. When you see me on the mean streets of the Big Apple you will know what I'm talking about :P For fashion doesn't belong only to the fashion houses. We can look to them for inspiration, but the "it" factor is something we are all born with. It isn't about imitating what you see via media, social media and the big screen. It isn't about assimilating with your current environment. Life is about self expression and exploration. Why try to be someone else? The world is tough enough as it is. We simply cannot afford to be someone else, but ourselves.

So let the fiery light shine through. Let your character and your personality take you wherever you want. Fashion is something I was born with. Its within. I was recently schooled by someone near and dear to me, explaining that its not the Savile Row men's dress shirt that I borrowed, but its the way I put myself together coupled with my energy that makes the outfit unique. The secret formula is me. To quote my grandmother, "wear the clothes, don't let it wear you." Wear what's comfortable to you, what speaks to you. Wear clothes that reflect your personality. Its better to be yourself than be a carbon copy of someone else. Make no mistake, "Manners might maketh men," but confidence maketh women.

Soccer jersey matched with simple jean shorts, but it all comes down to the shoes. In this shoot, it came down to 2 of my favorites--the Damsel and the Lita. My trusted go-to shoes when it comes to slaying. So, go ahead. Don't be afraid. Let your colors shine. Be confident. Be you.

As I get ready for another school year, my posts are going to be sporadic, but I will always try to give you guys the best. The best shoes, at least :)

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Happy hunting and if you see me, say hello.

Much love always, Pamela Zhuklevich <3 ;)

Temperature Rising

2015-04-22T16:21:00.001-04:00

With Daniel Ramirez, CEO of Estilo Skateboards

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With Daniel Ramirez, CEO of Estilo Skateboards

Pleasure to shoot with Daniel Ramirez, CEO of Estilo Skateboards

Hey guys! I can’t even describe how good it feels to be back. Cinderella’s Closet will be undergoing a lot of changes, but rest assured they are all good. For instance, I have decided to partner with others for my shoots. Starting with this one, Daniel Ramirez is a NY native, whose not only a skater, but the CEO of a start-up Skateboard brand called, "Estilo Skateboards." We hope our partnership of skateboards and fashion can bring you more exciting pictures soon. In my absence, I have been traveling quite a lot. I recently returned from Paris (dream come true) and spent the past 3 or so years gallivanting all over Europe. I hope to share some of those experiences with you despite not having my DSLR. I think my iPhone photos will suffice. For the latest, you can always follow me on my INSTAGRAM and TWITTER @NarikoNYC. I can’t thank all of you enough for your loyalty and support throughout the years. I have missed you more than you know. With that said, let’s get this party going.

You’re certain you made the right decision when the shoes you’ve been coveting turn heads while you’re wearing them. That’s exactly the case, when I decided to treat myself to these simple black eye catching lace-up platforms Privileged by (J.C. Dossier). They’re available in a variety of colors; red, blue and teal (sparkly). But I specifically chose the black ones since it would go well with so many different outfits. They can be worn with jeans, skirts and dresses. Its versatile that it can be worn both dressed up or dressed down. I’ll be posting a much simpler look wearing skinny jeans and a white t-shirt and you can judge for yourself how these babies simply shine. As for comfort and height, if you’re not used to wearing very high heels I wouldn’t recommend starting out with these babies. They are on the comfortable side, but the height can be daunting for those who never wear heels on a daily basis.

Love always,

Pamela

Rising Like The Sun

2014-03-19T09:27:00.001-04:00

Hi everyone! I know most of you are thinking--its about damn time :)

I want to say thanks for your emails and for hanging in there with me while I juggled my so-called life. Its good to be back! I've missed you all and I can't wait to share more with all of you, once more.

I'm wearing one of my all time favorite dresses here. It's one of those standout pieces that you should be a staple in your closet. Simple. Unique. Captivating. As always, its all about the shoes and the person wearing them.

See you guys soon <3

Summer Please Restart Yourself

2013-03-07T15:54:00.000-05:00

I know I'm not alone in saying, we're all a little tired of winter. I'm done with snow (its snowing outside right now in NYC), Winter's last hurrah. I'm ready for sunny, warm summer weather. Picnics at the park, walks on the beach, bonfires by the lake, EDM festivals galore - well you get the picture. Not to mention, I have new shoes that need to be worn :)

To say that 2013 has been cray is an understatement, I'm now running 2 blogs along with the whole full-time school & work thing. How I manage to do interviews and cover EDM gigs while doing a little side partying, frankly is beyond me. Although, I'm sleep deprived, I'm absolutely loving every minute of my life. I'm cleaning my closet guys and I'll be doing a few shoe-giveaways soon. Stay tuned :)

XOXO Pamela Zhuklevich

Rock The Houze

2013-02-18T14:22:00.000-05:00

Jeffrey Campbell

Jeffrey Campbell Night Lita

Jeffrey Campbell Night Lita Pink

Hey guys! Can you believe March is just around the corner? These photos were taken before I left for Budapest in December of 2012. I decided to finally grab these Night Lita's from Jeffery Campbell. These are a lot lighter than most fo the Jeffrey Campbell's I own. Definitely more comfortable. Look out for future posts with these babies worn with some pretty exciting, but definitely edgier look. Let's see if I can pull it off =)

Another day of shooting in the freezing cold, but I tried to make it as fun as possible.

XOXO

What we dream is all that matters...

2013-01-14T09:55:00.004-05:00

Jeffrey Campbell Lita Q

Happy New Year everyone! I trust you all enjoyed your holidays with family and friends. As we begin a New Year, I have to take this time out to thank you all for your continuous love and support over the years. You have all watched and joined me on my journey through fashion, laughter, blood sweat & tears. Life is amazing and no matter what you are going through never give up. Be yourself, work hard and dream big.

Back to fashion, 2012 paled in comparison to 2011 and I promise to post more this year. After all, I live, eat & breathe fashion. When I first laid eyes on this skirt, it was love at first sight. It was the last one & clearly 6 sizes too big, but I didn't care. I had to have it, I already found 20 ways to wear it in my head. The beauty about feminine clothes is the ability to transform oneself. Paired with a polka dot tights, a simple black sequined sweater and of course kick ass shoes, an edgier version of Jeffrey Campbell's Lita, Lita Q and I'm ready to tackle 2013. Bring on the adventures. In case you are wondering why I wear shades all the time, it's because I hate wearing make-up & I strive to preserve my skin.

Living Life My Way

2012-11-16T12:56:00.000-05:00

Hi everyone! Can you believe it has already been a year?! Thanksgiving is here yet again only this year I didn't blog as much as the previous year. I tried my best to be around more often, but its become quite a challenge to juggle my life. Plenty of changes occurred (career wise and personal) to complicate my life even further - you know cause I love a challenge I just had to add a long distance relationship with my Hungarian boyfriend who currently resides in Deutschland. Blogging took a back seat while I recharged and sorted myself out and now that I'm back, I'm determined to post more not just for the sake of posting. After all, the Tribeca shoot was pretty awesome (in my opinion) and hard to follow. So to keep you up to date to what I've been up to this year, I recently came back from Europe on a fun-filled vacation that started in Munich, Germany - I finally went to OKTOBERFEST!!!! that's one thing off my bucket list. For those of you who haven't gone, its a must! From Munich we drove to Prague, Czech Republic for some wild times (The Las Vegas of Eastern Europe) followed by a visit to historic Wein (Vienna) Austria then back to Munich for more debauchery. I'll be posting more pictures of this trip on my instagram filled with the Austrian Countryside, the oppulent Prague and Vienna and the craziness that goes on during Oktoberfest. 2012 has been incredibly good - I can't wait for 2013.

So every year I look forward to the cold months, not only for hot beverages, accessories and such, but mainly because I can wear my Marciano by GUESS over-the-knee boots(a good investment-take note!) to keep me extra warm while looking fashionable. Living in New York has its perks and one of them being able to wear these bad ass babies without feeling out of place. I especially love the lace up style in the back which can be easily adjusted and the soft supple leather and wedge style for comfort (I've danced in them for hours).

What's your cold weather fashion staple?

Candela Spring/Summer 2013

2012-10-18T16:55:00.000-04:00

Candela's Spring/Summer 2013 collection embodied both innocence with the right amount of sparkle and bohemian. A formula well executed and mastered by designer, Gabriela Perezutti. The collection oozed ethereal complimented by bohemian and western accessories, as well as downtown chic. The shoes came in metallic and candy colors with a few Greco-Roman inspired sandals, leather boots and tassles. Some of my favorites are below.

Check out the Fashionably Petite blog

Pattern Mixing: Break the Rules!

2012-09-24T23:49:00.001-04:00

Park Avenue @ 40th Street

Park Avenue , New York

Tribeca, NYC

Tribeca

5 foot 11 Half Italian-half Filipino

Whoever said you can't mix dots & stripes was dead wrong. We've all been bored with our wardrobes at some point in time and have been tempted to bravely break fashion rules. The key to print mixing is to have fun, be daring. Most importantly, leave your reservations at the door. Yes, it can be daunting, but take a chance—jump in. I don't care if you are in rural Alaska or in the middle of Times Square. Subtle to bold to graphic – print mixing is here to stay and continues to make its mark this fall. Here, I lead by example; big & bold polka dot tights, striped b&w skirt, subtle polka dot blouse bravely paired with my bright yellow/green DAMSEL.

Be sure to share you print mixing ideas (link pls!) on the comment box.

Thank you guys for your continued support and love thru the years. I promise only great things for the months & years to come. It's great to back!

Pamela Zhuklevich

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Walk the Edge

2012-08-21T23:15:00.001-04:00

Jeffrey Campbell - 4 Evz

Peep-toe platforms with metallic detailing, need I say more. These towering platforms by Jeffrey Campbell will make anyone look rad and they are perfect for summer. On the comfort level I would give it a 6 out of 10 and wearability depends entirely on one's sobriety. For those who are seriously thinking of getting a pair these run TRUE TO SIZE. There you have it ladies & gents, till next time.

XOXO

Pamela Zhuklevich

Instagram: ShoeAddictNYC
Twitter: @ShoeAddictNYC

Toga Party

2012-07-26T11:17:00.000-04:00

Guten Morgen everyone! So far, I am having an exciting, fun Summer here in the big apple, but due to the overcrowding (who doesn't love NYC in the Summer) I'm looking forward to a little time away. In the meantime, I find refuge from this congestion in places in the city that has not been advertised in a movie or tv show. And for that, I am deeply grateful for these places that I can still call my own, free from the crowds, and transports me back to the old New York I remember and love.

I dug up this dress from my closet with price tag attached, it fell into my pile of bought, but never worn. Procured in 2009, but never worn until Spring 2012 (these photos were taken in April). How I managed to make it look like its 80 degrees out, is beyong me since it was freezing that day. Back to the dress, what I love about it is that it reminds me of GREECE. It also oozes summer, throw on a jacket and voila it adds automatic sohpistication. Now, when it comes to wearing a dress that is long & loose fitting-I have a strict rule that I follow. The 4 inches or higher rule, it provides a deliberate balance which prevents the dress from overwhelming my tiny frame. Y'all agree?

CIAO. LOVE YOU GUYS XOXO

Pamela Zhuklevich

Twitter & Instagram: ShoeAddictNYC

Chasing the sun

2012-07-02T22:19:00.000-04:00

My beautiful photographer, Claudia Anne

Standing at 5'11 with looong legs

She's got taste in music too ;)

Jeffrey Campbell Leimomi

Hi everyone! I apologize deeply for being away for so long, but I've been going through some changes at work & in my personal life-that needed some tweeking. The last few months has been all about learning to balance my new responsibilities at work and finding time to be selfish, give myself some me time. These pictures were actually taken in April of this year, while it was still Spring here in NYC and I have been meaning to post them for what seems like ages now. I have plenty of new shoes to share with you guys & I hope you forgive me for neglecting y'all. This girl needed to chase the sun & learn to dance in the rain again.

I bought these tan Jeffrey Campbell's (Leimomi) for the Summer and as usual they never fail to make my legs look longer. Super high, but pretty comfortable due to the open-toe style. No squished toes here to complain about - just pay attention where you are walking & you should be okay. My only gripe is that I wish they had these in so many other colors. As for yours truly, I'm waiting for the ORANGE ones to restock again.

CIAO. LOVE YOU GUYS XOXO

Pamela Zhuklevich

Twitter & Instagram: ShoeAddictNYC

Festive Feet

2012-05-22T10:39:00.001-04:00

Jeffrey Campbell Damsel

My fashion statement always starts with my shoes, then my legwear. Habitually festive and daring. Depresssion, recession - the global economy can't stop this girl from investing in shoes. Some of my favorites this Spring: Colored specs. Tulle. Platform shoes. Sheer polka dot shirt. Funky legwear. Need I say more.

Killer Shoes - Jeffrey Campbell Shadow

2012-04-27T12:54:00.001-04:00

Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell Shadow

Buy it HERE

Jeffrey Campbell Shadow

One thing about these killer shoes you can wear them with just about anything. Problem is I rarely take them out. Why? Well these are not exactly the kind of shoes I can wear to work. Unless, of course I want to get fired. These babies do all the talking and do so LOUDLY. Plus the insane hardware can literally kill someone. Note to self: do not wear if planning to board an airplane.

Worn appropriately while visiting a President's Tomb (more on that on the next post). Threw on equally loud legwear, jacquard skirt & sequined top. Perfect for a day out in the city that never sleeps.

Vibrant for Spring

2012-04-17T18:18:00.000-04:00

With my new found freedom comes new possibilities. New People. New inspiration. New wardrobe yehey J So for Spring I am taking the plunge by piling on the prints & colors adding a sunny spirit to my style. So get in gear and pick something ultra-lively for Spring. Follow my lead and scoop up some rich, colorful legwear paired with some wild hued shoes.

Go on, don't be shy. You can do it. Keep me posted on what you decide to get. Be inspired! Get in gear.

No Trespassing

2012-04-10T15:45:00.000-04:00

Marc by Marc Jacobs watch, Jeffrey Campbell Combat Boots,

H&M Skirt, Steve Madden Socks & Forever 21 sweater.

Jeffrey Campbell Combat Boots

Have you ever missed something from your childhood. A piece of clothing, shoes or accessories perhaps. A favorite of yours when you were a child and something you held on to like a security blanket. Mine was a red Hello Kitty bag from kindergarten lol – dorky I know, but I rocked the playground with that bag.

This winter I thought a lot about sweaters gifted during the holidays and I started to yearn for my fair isle sweater. Unfortunately, I no longer fit in mine and since they are quite hard to find and not to mention expensive (I don't live with my parents anymore so you know – a girl's got to pay rent & buy shoes) I settled for a fair isle pattern sweater that would go perfectly with my blue corduroy skirt. I was going for a country feel, but a little hipper J These are my very first pair of Jeffrey Campbell shoes. Who would've guessed the ripple effect one pair of shoes

Bold colors for cold weather

2012-04-02T12:50:00.004-04:00

A colorful outfit can always brighten up even a cold cloudy winter day. As most of y'all know I dont' shun away from colors :) so wearing bright colorful tights, sweaters and shoes is something you can expect from me. Most of the time my clothing reflect my mood and on this blustery winter day – its no different.

Sweater by Ralph Lauren (from 7 years ago), tights by Nicole Miller, hooded parka by H&M, skirt by Dollhouse and shoes by Aldo. Shoot Location: Rockaway Beach, NY

Get that dirt off your shoulder...

2012-03-21T17:27:00.004-04:00

My gorgeous photographer

Uncontrallably laughing my a**off

Empire State behind me

Injury from weaing the Damsel (Natural)

Jeffrey Campbell Security in Black Patent

My hair is healthy again =)

Hello. Good Morning. Good Afternoon. Good Evening. Depends where you are in the world, you get my drift.

This past weekend NYC was blessed with beautiful weather - perfect for a blog shoot. Finally able to do one of my to do shoots in non-other than Long Island City (Queens) with NYC serving as the backdrop (plenty of locations in LIC) but I decided this would be first of many. How great is that.

It was also St. Patrick's Day so the city was full of people, but amidst the green in Manhattan - guess who stole the show - my Jeffrey Campbell Security in Black Patent of course. Ridiculous art deco divas.

Orange Skirt & Top are both from H&M (last summer) and well the shoes y'all already know.

I apologize for rushing this post - I haven't been able to edit, but will definitely remove excess photos. Help me and vote which ones didn't make the cut.

XOXO - Pamela Zhuklevich

The calm after the storm......

2012-03-16T13:10:00.002-04:00

Life has a funny way of getting you back on the right track. The last year hasn't been an easy one for me, but I guess that really explains why I started this blog in the first place. An outlet to a life I was not happy with, and which was no longer mine.

So this past month I've been hiding out in my lair (hahaha) – grieving, pondering, strategically planning my next move. Today, I finally decided to post after so many weeks of being away. I figured since I've got myself back – its time to focus and just be.

These pictures were taken the day after Hurricane Irene hit the NY tri-state area this past July 2011. Such a beautiful day, as you can see and very fitting to the current situation I've been going through. I think the last photos encompass who I am, perfectly. The optimist, happy, free spirit, survivor – just full of life. Free, free, free at last!!!

xoxo - Pamela Zhuklevich

Mercer Hideout - Soho NYC

2012-02-27T23:02:00.002-05:00

Hey guys! Sorry for the lack of blog post, but I've been dealing with a crazy life lately. Hope everyone is well.

I've been dying to shoot my Jeffrey Campbell Damsel Natural for some time now and it just so happens that I found the perfect place - a fire escape in Soho's Mercer St. Now that some complications have been addressed, I cannot wait to do more shoots in the city.

Lately, I"m sure you've noticed I'm quite gaga about colored jeans and this tomato red jeans from Vero Moda via ASOS is perfect for Sprummer and for $20 - can't be beat.

xoxo - Pamela Zhuklevich

Mellow Yellow

2012-02-17T14:27:00.002-05:00

Jeffrey Campbell DAMSEL

Hi everyone! I apologize deeply for blogging less these days, but my new role at work has kept me away from everything including the blogosphere. I've missed you guys and I only hope everyone is well.

Bought these ASOS colored jeans (on sale for $30) just to pair with my JC Damsel. It's rare to find me without my Jeffrey Campbell Damsel these days. I suggest wearing them with colored denim or leggings. Forgive my abruptness, but duty calls.

xoxo - Pamela Zhuklevich

Would You Wear Over the Knee Boots?

2012-02-09T16:21:00.001-05:00

BCBG Boots

Over the knee boots come and go from season to season, but never out of fashion. They've proven again that they are definitely here to stay. I owned a few flat one's 7 years ago, but in 2010, invested in the heeled version and bought 1 buckled over-the-knee boots (worn here), 1 wedged over-the knee-boots (HERE), and 1 military inspired over-the-knee boots (HERE). I just couldn't help it, they are a bit sexy and inherently, a teeny bit vampy. Wearing OTK's (over-the-knee boots) is a very complicated matter, you don't want to look like you just lost your mind or worst – you just lost your customer (Pretty Woman, ring a bell).

So know your limitations. Go with natural make up, simple accessories and keep it clean. You might be tempted to wear it with animal print or bright colors, but be mindful or else you might end up looking like a clown, or a dominatrix. So whether you are thinking about getting flat OTK's or heeled OTK's, now might be the perfect time to try them out. I wore mine with a military green hooded parka, ballet tights & mod printed dress.

Pattern Play

2012-01-30T12:28:00.002-05:00

Jeffrey Campbell Damsel

Mixing & matching prints has become one of my favorites the last few seasons. Never has it been this fun to let patterns run amok and be amazed by the delightful results of my unexpected combinations. To make the look work, the first rule is to wear prints that compliment one another and the same applies to colors. Sometimes I color outside of the lines, but that's what makes it so fun. The unexpected results. Its nice to breathe new life into old clothes we've otherwise written off as so last season. Anyone else having a blast with this other than me?

You guys have seen me wear hearts, floral & color blocking HERE and another stripes & floral combo HERE.

This post is especially for Anh Nguyen of Australia, who made a request to post pictures of my Jeffrey Campbell Damsel in black floral. Hope this helps you Anh! Happy shoepping :) and yes, I said SHOEpping.

Shorts in the winter: In or Out?

2012-01-24T11:59:00.001-05:00

Max the baby in our family giving me some sugar :)

A mini polar bear.

Jeffrey Campbell Security

Living on the east coast most of my life meant adapting my wardrobe to all types of weather. This left room for daring ideas like wearing shorts in the winter. I know what an insane idea and I admit it can be a challenge, but with the right pair of wool shorts paired with tights, warm thick fuzzy socks & winter boots, its not entirely insane. Right? I wore mine with a cashmere sweater and my Jeffrey Campbell Security in striped zebra fur.

xoxo - Pamela Zhuklevich

Cat's out of the bag

2012-01-17T15:00:00.001-05:00

Jeffrey Campbell Damsel

Returning to work after a 3 day weekend can be frightening. Not to be overly dramatic (its Tuesday and a little drama won't hurt), but getting up at the crack of dawn is a nightmare for some of us working folks. Is 10 hours of sleep for 3 straight days too much to ask? I'm more productive when I've had my beauty sleep. I would trade working longer hours for 4 days and have either Monday's or Friday's off. An extra doing of having nothing to do on your to do list matters.

xoxo - Pamela Zhuklevich