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Saturday January 2nd, 2010

In Full Swing

Let's get into the swing of it with Carmen Kass!

Let's get into the swing of it with Carmen Kass!

Although I don’t feel anything different since the arrival of 2010 – because let’s face it, I had been writing about Fashion for Spring/Summer 2010 since July last year – it is important to set goals so that we start on the right foot on the right track and don’t get lost on the way. For me, my only New Year’s resolution for this year would be to bring blogyul in full swing. It doesn’t sound like much to do, but it’s always easy to say and difficult to do, no? I hope that I could get into the swing of it with pride and joy.

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Wednesday December 30th, 2009

Dazzle Away In Style!

Dearest readers,

anastasijakondratejevamattirwinvoguerussia

Have the most splendid year ever and enjoy 2010 in splendid style!

Lots of love,
-Yulya X-

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Best of 2009

The year is coming to an end. Let’s forget about what was hyped ridiculously and focus on rounding the year up with my pick of the year’s very best.

The Best of 2009 According to Yulya X

The Best of 2009 According to Yulya X

Female Model: Hanne Gaby Odiele (followed closely by Iris Strubegger, Elsa Sylvan, Viktoriya Sasonkina and Freja Beha Erichsen)
Male Model: Mathias Lauridsen Lenz von Johnston
Model’s Boyfriend: Sheila Márquez’s Christian Brylle
Editorial: Meiselpic by Steven Meisel – Vogue Italia December 2009
Ad Campaign: Bruuns Bazaar Spring/Summer 2009 by Henrik Bülow
Cover: Fashion Gone Strong by Steven Meisel – Vogue Italia November 2009 – Rianne Ten Haken
Runway show: Emilio Pucci Fall/Winter 2009/10 by Peter Dundas
Cruise show: Alexander McQueen
Shoes: Camilla Skovgaard
Swimwear + Lingerie: Princess Tam Tam
T-Shirt: Luella Graphic print cotton T-shirt
Designer: Riccardo Tisci for Givenchy

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Wednesday December 23rd, 2009

Merry Magdagascar!

Dearest readers,

A magnificent greeting in Magdalena's marvellous style

A magnificent greeting in Magdalena's marvellous style

Lots of love,
-Yulya X-

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Tuesday November 24th, 2009

Picture Perfect

Spanish model Sheila Marquez with boyfriend Christian Brylle

Spanish model Sheila Márquez with boyfriend Christian Brylle

Dear Robert,

Since I don’t get you-know-who this month, I’m going to take your most beloved further away from you. Hohohohoooo!!! In order to keep you informed of reality and not the dream world, I HAVE to tell you this and there is no kind way to say this, so I’m going to say this directly: Sheila already has a boyfriend – Danish model and photographer Christian Brylle – and they are 100% happily in love!!! Recently, the good looking Gucci boy worked together with Sheila, the super Stylist, for V61. Together, the cute couple produced a love child some of the most amazing photographs for a photo shoot entitled Copenhagen. So please accept your fate and move on!

Yours most kindly,
-Your Mental Adviser-

P.S. I mean no harm. Really!

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Friday August 7th, 2009

Spotted

@ Page One: Vogue Paris August 2009 (with Daria Werbowy on the cover) on sales with Vogue Italia April 2009 (Eliza Cummings on the cover) as a combo for $109HKD. Get it quick!
@ Page One: Vogue Nippon September 2009 (Iris Strubegger) – WHAT? Is that not the thinnest September issue ever?
@ I.T.: Loads of Comme des Garçons’ new season love heart T-Shirts. A promising sell out.

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Wednesday April 29th, 2009

Believe. Achieve.

Are you a Carmenizer?

Do whatever you want, to get wherever you want...

I know it is almost half way through 2009, but I feel so strongly about writing down these goals just to keep track of progress, you know? Usually I like to write headlines that rhymes or show some sort of repetition, i.e. 9 goals in 09, but this year, to keep things simple and achievable, I have 4 goals only and nothing ridiculous, like “I wanna be Natalia Vodianova”. Mind you. That goal had been on my list for a handful of years now. That is definition of ridiculous, no?

4 goals in 09
  • Begin writing short stories… again!

I was cleaning up my former bedroom and found these crazy ridiculous stories I used to write, and I remembered how fun they were. I miss them and plan to re-live those moments of joy and pride.

  • Work in Fashion

There is nothing worse than not waking up in the morning. Not only do I get pimples on my back when I sleep too much, I also become wider on the horizon, thus, occupying more valuable surface squares on earth. What a waste of our earth’s precious resources? The only solution: to fulfill my dream and work in fashion.

  • Learn more vocab

There is nothing wrong with using the same vocab. all the time, as long as your message gets out there, but sometimes, a little bit more variety shows your depth, sophistication and most of all, excitement; and I hope to achieve that.

  • Use time more efficiently

An unofficial research has indicated that I spend almost 75% of my life time lying down, and 50% of that time, I am on the couch. Litter does not come appear more manifestly than this…

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Tuesday April 21st, 2009

Vogue España May 2009: Carmen Kass by Paola Kudacki

Estonian model Carmen Kass on the cover of Vogue España May 2009

Estonian model Carmen Kass on the cover of Vogue España May 2009

The 463-paged mega issue for Vogue España May 2009 features Carmen Kass photographed by Paola Kudacki. What is special about the cover is its outtake-like nature, with shows the Estonian model, dressed only in a black blazer jacket and knickers of the same shade, appearing shocked by the presence of the camera in the manner that echoes the rhythms of “I got locked out of my hotel room”. This cover exhibits the experimental approach of Vogue España, which differs it from Vogue all over the world. 

Review from tFs by b&bofbalenciaga:

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Vogue Russia May 2009: Magdalena Frackowiak

How many reasons are there for me to love Russia – the vast country with vast resources, which stretches from the far east to the far west? Not only does the country yield one of the most gorgeous looking human beings, it also has one of the most good looking ex-President/Prime Minister in the world! Mmm…

The best treasure of all this month has to be Vogue Russia – one of the best fashion magazines in the world!

Magdalena Frackowiak wearing swimwear from the Spring Summer Couture Collection by Jean Paul Gaultier

Magdalena Frackowiak wearing swimwear from the Spring Summer Couture Collection by Jean Paul Gaultier

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Monday April 20th, 2009

Poly Power: Dreaming of Natasha

Power Poly works it [1]!

Power Poly works it! For more see endnote 1.

You know you are an ‘it’ girl when you have the power to jump from one dream to another.

Guess what?

Ms. Rusya, who is just sleeping a few beds away from me, also dreamt of Ms. Poly yesterday night.

She told me she was walking down the plain suburbian streets of Tokyo in the dream and suddenly… Voila! There came the stunning Russian model Natasha Poly glimmering oddly out of an Asian crowd the ordinary.

Ms. Rusya quickly extended her hand to greet the 23 year old.

Ms. Poly, who meets probably a million people in a day, was at first uncertain as to who the short chubby girl was; but after two split seconds, the intelligent Russian model quickly figured out she was just another fan.

Hi, Nataaaaasha, how are you?”, shrieked the naive first year university students hyper-enthusiastically. “What are you doing HERE?”

I am on my way to meet my boyfriend.” Ms. Poly explained with poise and elegance. “The last few times I called, he did not respond, so I am just here to give him a surprise.”

Oh… Yeah… They are so annoying. Are you still with that 45-year-old man? [2]” asked the 19 year old daringly.

No. No. No. I’ve moved on.”

An extended awkward silence…

The pair started walking together and arrived in Belgium at a site with a waffle truck [3] parked by the side of the road. At the back of the truck, there is a banal-looking but immensely-masculine man of great built. He stopped his task of loading the truck up at the immediate sight of the long-legged model. Passionately, he greeted her, “Hi, Lily!” [4]

No, it’s NATASHA!”

Yeah, you are right,” said Mr. Boyfriend half-heartedly, then, quickly, turned his attention to Ms. Rusya to avoid further embarrassment. While the curious bitch protagonist of this dream wondered why on earth the hot Russian babe is going out with this not-so-Mathias-looking and not-so-rich guy, it was like he could read her mind as he explained that he is experimenting with different occupations and different paths in life whilst he is still young.

Ms. Rusya woke up.

What a silly dream?

Endnotes:

[1] Natasha Poly in an editorial “Soleil de Minuit” from Vogue Paris March 2007 by Inez and Vinoodh.
[2] Ms. Rusya is thinking of Ms. Barsukova here.
[3] Ms. Rusya is a BIG fan of waffles.
[4] This is obviously a mix up with the Gucci ads.

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