Before winter set foot in New York, I jetted off to the Maldives to get my winter tan on, but more importantly, to take part of the Vaara Wellness retreat hosted by billionaire wife Tatiana Korsakova. And don’t get me wrong, no negative intentions referring to her as a billionaire wife, it’s the truth, and this is definitely what enabled her to put her dreams into reality. Because let’s be honest, she took the traditional “press lunch to the next level” flying out UK press, wellness specialists, and International influencers to her favorite resort in the Maldives, to enjoy daily private yoga classes, vegan food, and dinner on the beach. This is not something just anyone can do, but Tatiana could, and she did. Resulting in a once-in-a-lifetime yoga experience!
Okay okay, I know, those bare ankles HAVE to go, but I couldn’t resist posting this look from not too long ago – when it was just cold… not the Arctic. As with the amount of snow that’s falling down at the moment, our only option is to go out in full snow attire, BUT – needless to say – the pink Balenciaga scarf is 100% weather appropriate! And I’m so glad I can finally wear it. It’s been hanging on my clothing rack since my birthday – thank you again MyTheresa – but it never REALLY hit that point below zero where I “needed” to wear it. In all other cases, it’s one scarf too warm. Balenciaga does that so well; their winter coats and scarfs are the best out there, and definitely the warmest.
Okay, I must admit, when I saw the Matches Fashion newsletter in my inbox this morning, I got REALLY excited: Balenciaga Kids! But instantly I felt a kind of embarrassment – even though I didn’t share this excitement with anyone yet – over loving the idea of a $300+ hoodie for my kids. Then again, it’s not the first designer brand that smartly plays on those Balenciaga-loving mommies – like me – and launched a kids collection. It’s actually so smart, because there’s nothing a mother doesn’t want to buy for her kids, even when it’s evidently for an overpriced hoodie… But then again, I LOVE it so much on them!!!
Today is THE day to think about the past year; what are we leaving behind, what are we taking with us, and what’s next? Funny, because when I’m forcing myself to think about this, I have no clue really… my contemplation of year 2017 has happened on many occasions, but on the spot it seems an impossible thing to do. Yet, I feel I owe you a few thoughts and some positive and thankful takeaways before we start 2018 together. I’m going to give it a try and put down a few words that feel are needed to be said… Contemplating in Chanel: How I really feel about 2017!
Knitwear comes in many forms and colors, we know that. In fact, last week I made a case of wearing more colorful knits this winter – which I still am doing – but for those who are less comfortable with the whole colorful-winter thing, still; here’s the winter knit we all should have, AND is on sale right now: from Adam Lippes.
