Mamma Mia! or a chance to win Swedish clothes

My fashion inspiration Caroline B. arranged a competition for eager fashionistas on her blog http://caroline.feber.se The task is to choose one of 14 looks you like most and place it on your blog/facebook/webpage. Also you need to mention why you and only you deserve winning the cloths on the picture. If your arguments are worthy, then you will get the most desirable things of the spring.

While reading this amazing news, I thought why shouldn't I take a chance. I wrote down some reasons why I do deserve to get the look. And you, my readers, judge if the arguments are good.

1.Catwalkblog.ru In a week I'm starting a new professional fashion blog, which will not only be unique for my home city Voronezh, but for Russia in whole. It will be a mix of street fashion, useful advices considering fashion and young and cheap fashion brands. The design of the page will also be new and catchy. It will show my personality. In summary, the blog is going to be great. I swear. I believe the cloths from Sweden are a good start for the young project. I even have plans to mix them with some Russian clothes and make a photo session. But “Chhh”. Don't tell anyone. It is our little secret.
Some great news for international readers. The blog will be bilingual. So you won't have to rush and study Russian. You can do it without living the Catwalkblog page.

2.Nostalgia I have been to Sweden for two times and fell in love with this country. I like everything from it: furniture, Ikea, Malmo festival, Millencolin and roller skaters. But mostly I am obsessed with Swedish fashion. Moderate color palette, skinny clothes and H&M. Gosh, I want to go back and stay there forever! Unfortunately, I have to do some business here in Russia, so my dream is delayed to be fulfilled. But when I saw this contest, leather Lindex skirt and H&M hoodie, I thought this is how I can make my dream half true. Russians are famous for their extravagance in cloths, usage of bright numerous colors. I am trying to introduce new – Scandinavian – view of fashion to our country. With this Swedish clothes I can continue my mission. And be happy to get a piece of Sweden. 

3.DIY I do hand-made. From mittens to trousers. I believe the new stylish things will be a great addition to things made-by-YuliyaB. Don't you think so?
I promise to show you how to combine them in the nearest future posts.

4.Future In life I see myself as a fashion journalist. First simple reporter, then the editor of a fashion magazine. You say, these are only dreams? But someone said, every big project starts with a dream. I was already inspired by ModeFeber to start my own blog. And this undertaking was completed successfully. Maybe the winning of this contest will be a sign I am moving in a right direction? I believe in signs. 

5.18 On Febuary 23 I'll be eighteen. This date changes life. Now I can drive a car, vote, start my own business. Caroline, please, give me a present. I promise I won't ever fail you.

Journalism department party outfit

Эту кружевную кофту я купила в Topshop всего за 1 000 рублей. Отличная сделка!

I bought this lace top at Topshop for only 1 000 rubles ($30). Great deal!

Moskva trip

Отличная поездка выдалась в Москву. Но не успела я вернуться в Воронеж, как уже затосковала по столице. Из Москвы уезжать не хотелось: только там тепло стало. Но пока любуйтесь, как я ходила по улицам столицы пока было -20 С. Тут, конечно не до моды было, но я старалась. Единственное, пришлось пожертвовать головой и ходить без шапки. Зато спасали угги, шерстяные гольфы и теплый кашемировый шарф Lord&Taylor. Отчет о моем беспощадном чесе по магазинам Москвы смотрите позже.

Translation: The trip to Moscow was great. I only arrived to Voronezh, when already started missing the capital of Russia. There was no wish to leave Moscow: it only got warmer. Anyway, watch out what I looked like when walking around the megapolis, when it was -20 C. No thoughts about fashion in such a frost, but at least I tried to look fashionable. Thanks to uggs, warm socks and a Lord&Taylor scarf. The report from my Moscow shopping spree will come soon. Don't miss it!

Spring trends with Alexander Wang

Alexander Wang уже покорил Нью-Йоркских модников. Париж, Милан и Лондон тоже не выдерживают перед натиском талантливого дизайнера. Модели показа весна-лето 2010 представляют собой все лучшие тренды этого сезона. Изучаем коллекцию Вонга и узнаем о модных хитах этй весны.

Translation: Alexander Wang has already won the hearts of New York fashionistas. Paris, Milan and London are the next. His 2010 spring-summer models are the best representation of the season trends. Let's together examine Wang's new collection and learn the best new hits of this spring.  

Side plait

Leopard print

Brown leather

Leather shorts

Open toes

Knee-length socks with heels

Nudity 

Tattoo

Accent on shoulders

Mix brown with grey

Nude Spring

Этой весной модники оголяются с новыми коллекциями Christian Dior, Dolce&Gabbana, VTL, Rochas и Stella McCartney. Прозрачные ткани, кружева и минимум материи подчеркнут готовность к переменам в новом сезоне. Подобные тенденции можно уже найти и в Bershka, Vero Moda, Topshop и H&M. Пока снег еще не растаял, а надеть новые вещи уже захотелось, предлагаю носить их с разноцветными колготками и ботильонами. 

Translation: This spring fashionistas are going nude with the new collections by Christian Dior, Dolce&Gabbana, VTL, Rochas and Stella McCartney. Transparent cloth, lace and minimum of textile will emphasize the alacrity for the changes in the new season. You can already find the similar tendencies in Bershka, Vero Moda, Topshop and H&M. Although snow has not melted yet, and you still want to try the new clothes on, I suggest to wear them with colour tights and high heels. 

must-haves

Зимние must haves из косметики: 1. Румяна Clinique Fresh Bloom 04 plum poppy (люблю румяные щеки) 2. Прозрачный лак для ногтей Sephora (укрепляющий структуру ногтей) 3. Тушь Clinique high definition lashes black (большие ресницы) 4. Основа Sephora R30 (увлажняет и питает кожу в зимние холода) 5. Пудра Clinique stay-matte 02 stay neutral (кожа без дефектов)

Translation:

Winter make up must-haves: 1. Clinique blusher Fresh Bloom 04 plum poppy (I like rosy cheeks) 2. Nail polish Sephora (hardening and strengthening serum) 3. Clinique mascara high definition lashes black (great volume) 4. Sephora foundation R30 (hydrating and smoothing in winter frosts) 5. Clinique powder stay-matte 02 stay neutral (the look of pores is minimized)

a m e s s

Хотя на улице и холода, мне все равно, если я иду на каток. Мода требует жертв. Одела колготки. Отморозила все колени, но я счастлива, побывав пару раз в сугробе. Еще стала обожать трикотаж и вязаные вещи. Судя по Teen Vogue пряжа сейчас что говориться instyle. Поэтому на мне вязаное платье + вязаные гольфы.  Ну и куда же я зимой без куртки Topshop в стиле Кейт Мосс. 

Кстати, нашла себе еще один тренд. На морозе мерзнет шея, поэтому я заправляю свои длинющие волосы в шарф. И прическу сменила, и тепло стало. 

Translation: Though it is frozen outside, I do not care if it is the skating rink I am going to. Fashion is passion. I got dressed into tights,  injured my knees by frostbite, and, nevertheless, I am happy. Knitwear is what I have fallen in love with. According to the Teen Vogue the knitwear is in style. That is why I wear the knitted dress + the knitted knee-length socks. And, of course, I could not do without the Kate-Moss-inspired Topshop jacket.

By the way, I have found one more trend for myself. Because of the frozen neck, I decided to put my hair into the scarf. Two positive consequences: new hairstyle and warmth.