Fashion by Sasha Leskova

How to get by through bad times and remain fabulous

noreply@blogger.com (Sasha Leskova) — Thu, 4 Nov 2010 13:42:00 -0700

All of us fall down from time to time and as a person who has fallen down more than once I would like to think that I have learnt something from it. I've always tried to see bad times through a good perspective, as Tolstoy used to put it "what we conceive as being bad is only the present absence of good". This means that when we are down, we have to hope that this is just a transition period for something good to come our way.

Usually, I always try to fill my time with something else. Never just stop your life and be sad. Try to fill your life with happiness. Go out, meet with friends. Focus on things you like: go shopping, but whatever you do, never think about the things that make you feel sad in the first place.

Moreover, when you are in this kind of situation take a moment and look at yourself. This is the perfect moment to look at yourself again and improve your relationship with yourself. Remember, the most important relationship you'll ever have is the one with yourself and this is the person that you have to keep happy. Revaluate your life and your goals. Rediscover who you are again and have fun with it.

Also, try to have a little dignity and grace when you are down. Just keep your head up and be proud of who you are and what you do. Let people know that you respect yourself and they will respect you in return. Plus, the world doesn't suddenly stop because you're having a hard time. The fact that you're down has little effect on the outside world and this is why I am saying that you should always act with elegance.

And the most important thing: have faith. Have faith that maybe tomorrow things will improve :)

Sasha

Lanvin for H&M: Video and Gallery

noreply@blogger.com (Sasha Leskova) — Wed, 3 Nov 2010 02:45:00 -0700

In a rare transition from haute couture to mainstream Lanvin presents its fine pieces orientated towards the H&M consumers.

Naked photos of Miranda Kerr before pregnancy

noreply@blogger.com (Sasha Leskova) — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 12:55:00 -0700

Even though currently pregnant, Miranda Kerr's photographs are making waves around the world. The photos are taken by photographer Russel James and they come just after another set of revealing photos made by Vogue in an innovative 3D form.

Renee Zellweger in Harper's Bazzar

noreply@blogger.com (Sasha Leskova) — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 07:46:00 -0700

Megan Fox: Top Looks

noreply@blogger.com (Sasha Leskova) — Fri, 8 Oct 2010 14:09:00 -0700

Zoe Saldana for Calvin Klein: Gallery and Video

noreply@blogger.com (Sasha Leskova) — Fri, 8 Oct 2010 12:07:00 -0700

Photos from www.perfecte.ro
Video from fashionologie - www.youtube.com

Miranda Kerr pregnant on the runway

noreply@blogger.com (Sasha Leskova) — Mon, 4 Oct 2010 11:56:00 -0700

5 month pregnant Miranda Kerr is still working her stuff on the runway in Paris in front of her hubby Orlando Bloom

French Vogue turns 90 Party

noreply@blogger.com (Sasha Leskova) — Sat, 2 Oct 2010 11:55:00 -0700

French Vogue celebrated 90 years of existence with a mascarade themed party.

Pin up Make Up: Video

noreply@blogger.com (Sasha Leskova) — Fri, 1 Oct 2010 05:39:00 -0700

Video from FancyFaceBritt - www.youtube.com

Giorgio Armani 2011 Spring Summer Collection: Gallery and Video

noreply@blogger.com (Sasha Leskova) — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 14:51:00 -0700

Look of the day: Adelina

noreply@blogger.com (Sasha Leskova) — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 12:26:00 -0700

Adelina is rocking a pair of silk pants, item that is of traditional Indian origin. She created a fun ensemble by matching the pink pants with a yellow coat. She makes it work by not adding too many accessories and by keeping the rest of the colors in neutral tones.

Pucci Spring Summer 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Sasha Leskova) — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 08:59:00 -0700

Photos from www.emiliopucci.com

The 20's seen through the eyes of Vogue

noreply@blogger.com (Sasha Leskova) — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 05:09:00 -0700

Vogue's Grace Coddington worked with photographer Steven Meisel to produce the shoot Paris, Je T'aime. Being a traditionalist and a romantic at heart, she usually likes to create timeless pieces, pieces that will not go out of style in a year, 10 years or a century.

Click on the images to enlarge.

Photos from www.famespy.com

The Romanovs: A Picture of Elegance an Grace

noreply@blogger.com (Sasha Leskova) — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 11:43:00 -0700

In their intimacy, the Romanovs were a fairly normal family. They liked spending time together and enjoyed taking photos without special occasions. The Romanovs shared a terrible faith, but left behind their lives in photographs. Hundreds of photographs give an insight on the everyday life of this family. Most of all, they show a very gentle, classed, elegant and graceful family.

Claudia Shiffer for German Vogue

noreply@blogger.com (Sasha Leskova) — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 07:15:00 -0700

Photos from www.fashiongonerogue.com and from www.wwd.com

My Favorite Movies About Fashion

noreply@blogger.com (Sasha Leskova) — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 14:27:00 -0700

Valentino: The Last Emperor

The reason why I find this movie entertaining is the fact that is shows a rare glimpse into the extraordinary world of fashion designer Valentino. Valentino has been a couturier for more than 45 years, he has spent his life not only understanding beauty, but also creating it. The movie also describes the relationship between fashion and business. It creates a link between creating art and selling it too the masses, thus losing some of its value and power. It depicts savvy businessmen that ultimately force Valentino to conclude his career and leave the empire that he had built during decades.

The Devil Wears Prada

The Devil Wears Prada is a movie based on the fictional novel of one of Vogue's Anna Wintour former assistants. It describes the cold world of fashion in which millions of girls would kill to work. Rumors have it that it is based on what really happens in the backstage of Vogue. Smart, witty and highly entertaining, the movie was a huge blockbuster success that drove even more attention to fashion industry.

The September Issue

Why do I like it? Because it gives a raw insight of the world of Anna Wintour. Even though many people portray her as an ice woman, I admire her very much. She is a woman capable of making decisions, standing up for herself and commanding respect from others. She is both feared and idolized by the industry she leads. The movie shows the incredible amount of work that is needed in order to create such a successful product. It also gives a glare behind the cold mask of Anna, she becomes more human, more sensitive. The movie shows her copping with anger and family issues and how she doesn't let all of these external factors influence her rational decision-making process.

Coco Before Chanel

Coco Chanel was an iconic woman was able to forsee the changes in society and how these would affect the market demand for hats, perfumes and clothing. First of all being of an obscure origin she was able to overcome great personal difficulties in order to pursue opportunities and create the person that was later on known as Coco Chanel. The movie show an inspirational tale that is worthy to be seen by anyone who feels neglected, an outcast and that is fighting to overcome personal troubles. By the way the soundtrack by Desplat is incredible.

Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky

This movie takes off from where Coco Before Chanel ends. We now see a grieving and successful Coco Chanel that overcomes her grief by having an affair with renowned composer Igor Stravinsky. Even though I do not support Chanel's moral motivation for the affair and the movie shows a darker side of Chanel, I still believe that it is worth seeing due to its incredible cast, well played scenes and interesting storyline.

Picture Me: A Model's Diary

I have yet to see this movie, but it seems to be worth watching. The trailer promises an insight to the dark side of modeling. I personally know models that have told me about this side of the fashion world, where models aren't seen as being smart or as even being human, but as a means of mass consumption. As a coat on a hanger they must do what they are told and accept certain compromises in order to be successful.

Videos from Valentinomovie, OSKARYinfo, FLMgr, watchCulturetainment, 43KIX and FashionistDotCa - www.youtube.com

Signature Old Hollywood Hair: How To Video

noreply@blogger.com (Sasha Leskova) — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 11:28:00 -0700

I've been thinking of changing my hairstyle for some time. I want to create a signature hairstyle for myself, something that people can associate my image with and make me special. Every strong woman from Coco Chanel to Princess Diana to Anna Wintour has had her own signature hairstyle, you should have your own! I've decided that the best signature hairstyle for me would be Old Hollywood and if you are interested check out this video tutorial.

Photo from www.haironthebrain.com

Video from fordmodels (www.youtube.com)

Lady Gaga is showing off her breasts in the Russian Tatler

noreply@blogger.com (Sasha Leskova) — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 11:21:00 -0700

Photos from www.perfecte.ro

Eva Longoria shines in Harper's Bazaar Russia

noreply@blogger.com (Sasha Leskova) — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 11:23:00 -0700

Photos from www.perfecte.ro

Why do I love Coco Chanel ?

noreply@blogger.com (Sasha Leskova) — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 10:04:00 -0700

"Elegance is not the prerogative of those who have just escaped from adolescence, but of those who have already taken possession of their future."

Coco Chanel has an inspiring story that should be known by any girl who is ambitious and has big dreams. In fact, she is the only couturier to have made it in the list of the 100 of the most influential people of the 20th century.

What makes her stand out?

Gabrielle Chanel, later known as Coco, was born into a poor family and became an orphan by her mother and abandoned by her father when she was very young. She spent most of her childhood in an orphanage and convent where she also learnt how to saw. Growing up under such harsh circumstances made her increasingly ambitious, having dreams of moving to Paris and starting a career there.

One of her first relationships was with baron Etienne Balsan. Although she moved in the baron's estate, he didn't treat her very well. He didn't like to be seen in public with her, didn't introduce her to his friends and made fun of her on account of not wanting to wear dresses and having a sense of style inspired by menswear. She soon became bitter of the relationship, but was hesitant in leaving the baron because she didn't have any other place to go to, she didn't have anything. Instead, she spent her time designing hats and creating clothes for herself that were made out of cheap materials such as jersey.

Soon, she met the love of her life, Captain Arthur Edward 'Boy' Capel. After finding out that Capel had no intention of marrying a mistress but that he was set up to marry an English woman, she gave up on the idea of love, but not on men. Her affair with Capel lasted for many years and he along with Balsan helped her move to Paris and open her first hat shop. Soon, after Chanel became successful Capel died.

Chanel stands out because she realized that women needed a change. Women were becoming more independent and their style and social position would require a change. She was a pioneer of elegant simplicity, emphasizing on comfortable materials and pants. She invented the little black dress and changed the world of perfume, creating Chanel no. 5 by using chemical formulas rather than flowers. She said that she wanted to smell like a woman not like a flower. She revolved in the social world of Igor Stravinsky, the duke of Westminster, Salvador Dali, Picasso and Jean Cocteau.

Below you can find a Vogue presentation of Chanel's famous apartment and a trailer of the movie Coco Before Chanel, I highly recommend it.

Videos from watchCulturetainment and vogue - www.youtube.com

Emerging Romanian Fashion Icon: Medeea Iancu

noreply@blogger.com (Sasha Leskova) — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 10:12:00 -0700

Every few years there always appears someone new in the fashion spotlight that is promising enough to change it. Medeea Iancu could be promising enough to create such a change. Reminiscent of Coco Chanel, Medeea has her own thoughts about fashion and art.

Q: Could you please tell us a little about yourself?
A: Most of all I love creating my own world using colors and textures .I'm a painter and an art hunter too and for me every day is a new game and it's more and more interesting hehe.

Q: How did you discover your interest for fashion?
A: Well...I discovered this kind of attraction when I was a child and I used to play with my Barbies hehe..They were my models and I was their designer .It was a good game and a good start.

Q: What’s more important, following the trends or your own personal style? How would you describe your own style?
A: It's very important to have your own style and of course you can follow the trends and adapt them in your own way. My style depends on my mood..I love punk, rock, hippie and bohemian gypsy influences. I love also relaxed outfits , large T-shirts, Jeans, boots and converse shoes.

Q: What is your favorite fashion icon and why?
A: My favorite fashion icons are Catherine Baba and Kate Moss,for their fine taste and just beacase they are absolutely fabulous. Chaterine Baba has a style which has its own place in the contemporary fashion,very elegant, glamouros and feminine. Kate Moss is a unique trendsetter who likes to mix vintage and other styles of clothing together to create unusual looks.

Q: What makes a woman beautiful?
A: First of all a woman is beautiful when is natural and simple.As Leonardo da Vinci used to say

“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” Unfotunately many women forget how important this is..and untill vulgarity is a small step.

Q: In Romania due to the financial crisis many girls have to put a budget on fashion. Where do you suggest shopping for cost friendly items? Places like vintage fairs, or from young designers, etc...
A: I suggest shopping in vintage fairs and second hand stores or Zara, Bershka, Stradivarius, Pull and Bear, Tomka, Outwear, H&M, Topshop.You can find also unique outfits in designer boutiques and concept stores. Online shopping is also a good way to find interesting pieces.

Q: And finally, what are the major trends that you suggest to follow this autumn?
A: For this season I suggest trying to remember the beautiful summer and wearing red,camel,violet,and khaki .Fall winter 2010 -2011 comes with a lot of new trends:
High collars, maxi dresses, military, patchwork, poncho, wide pants, fur.

Burberry Spring Summer Collection 2010-2011

noreply@blogger.com (Sasha Leskova) — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 13:18:00 -0700

This year's Burberry Spring/Summer collection draws its roots in millitary, leather jackets and pants and neon colors.

Naomi Campbell celebrates 25 years of career

noreply@blogger.com (Sasha Leskova) — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 13:06:00 -0700

Fashion House Dolce&Gabanna celebrated Naomi Campbell's 25 years of career through an exvcusive party. All the guests wore special T-shirts with the model's most iconinc photographs. The T-shirts are also available for sale at the price of 200 euros a piece. The money resulting from sales will go to to support the charity "Fashion for Relief."

Alexander McQueen Spring 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Sasha Leskova) — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 09:22:00 -0700

Videos from gillianarmour - www.youtube.com

Tribute to Alexander McQueen in London

noreply@blogger.com (Sasha Leskova) — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 14:47:00 -0700

After his suicide on the 11th February Alexander McQueen's memory is honored in London. Apparently his suicide motivation is connected with a number of emotional outbursts, the suicide of his muse Isabella Blow and the death of his mother Joyce, after struggling with a long ilness. His personality was excentric and fashion was its outlet. Through his creativity in his early stages as a desingner he used to show his collections on models that looked bruised, altered, in pain.

On September the 20th around 1000 people gathered at Saint Paul's Cathedral London to pay tribute to the man that once was Alexander McQueen. Among the members in attendance were the designer's father, colleagues, Stella McCartney, Hussein Chalayan, Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell, Sarah Jessica Parker and Vogue's Anna Wintour.

Anna Wintour stated that it was hard to find a confort zone with Alexander McQueen and that is how he will remain forever, a man of contradictions.

Photos from Getty Images and www.nytimes.com
Video from itnnews (www.youtube.com)