Lifestyle Journal
Daily outfits, styling, shopping & secret codes
The First Snow Day of the Season
Itβs so nice to get some snow on December 1st, I think it makes the Winter official. I must confess I like Winter - for so many reasons! The dogs absolutely love it, the town looks all dressed up and - well, I think itβs a reason to dress up too.
The Best of Black Friday: Max Mara pieces on sale
If youβve ever considered getting a Max Mara coat thereβs no better time than now. The Iconic Coat as well as Ludmilla coat & Teddy NEVER go on sale. Well, almost never. Max Mara sometimes runs a sale in the middle of January of February but usually their most coveted coats are excluded from this sale.
This year you can find quite a few pieces that were marked down at online luxury retailers even before the official start of Black Friday event. And YAY, teddy and the iconic coat are there too.
The French Edit: Gifts from SΓ©zane
If youβve every shopped at SΓ©zane store before or received a package from them thereβs absolutely no doubt that youβll remember that as soon as you open the box and unwrap the tissue youβre greeted with their signature Parisian scent. Itβs like no other scent and the way SΓ©zane is describing it: βitβs the scent of fresh summer laundry, dried in the afternoon sun.β To tell you the truth I agree.
Last call for Celine Classic Box Bag
When I look through this yearβs photos and videos I can tell with confidence that Celine Classic Box bag in Camel brown is my most versatile bag, the one I reach for most of the time and the one that elevates any outfit and at the same time is so understated and easy to style.
Mejuri Members Only Sale Event
Make sure to take a look at Mejuri Members Only Sale event! It only happens once a year and you can get 20% off anything including diamonds & solid gold items!
24S Private Sale event - limited time & members only
Shop my favorite finds from 24S Pre-Black Friday Private Sale event here. 20-40% off brands such as Max Mara, A.P.C., Lou Lou Studio, Chantecaille and more! Pssst! Itβs a PRIVATE sale: donβt forget to register an account with 24s.com first. This will also provide you with lots of benefits: more invites to private sale events, free shipping, concierge services and much more.
Regarding Brown Blazers
Itβs hard to find a piece of clothing thatβs so classy and versatile at the same time as a well cut brown blazer.
Pre-Black Friday Sales to shop right now: Farfetch
Shop my favorite finds from Farfetch Pre-Black Friday Sale event here. Pssst! Itβs a member-only sale: donβt forget to register an account with Farfetch first. If you havenβt shopped with them before take advantage of their offer for first time shoppers and use this link to get 10% off any full priced items!
The One Coat You Will Need This Fall-Winter
Iβm going to disappoint you. Nobody has ever said that THIS would be the one and only coat then stopped shopping and looking around for other models.
A coat is basically your Winter dress, you wear it every day: how are you supposed to pick just one? Unless you found the one of course!
Today I feel like I did. In this coat I feel like Iβm being hugged by the softest cloud in beautiful beige, I can tie the belt, add a few layers and survive the Winter or I could wear it as a cape and wear it through mid-Spring.
P448 Monza: underrated and overlooked
I still canβt believe nobodyβs screaming about these sneakers on every corner. Let me briefly explain to you why I personally started looking at this particular pair of shoes.
Trench Coats: Fall 2023
Classic trench coat has always been my favorite piece in my closet: thereβs only so much precious time to wear it: you have your early Fall, a couple of weeks of sweater weather and then in just about a month or so itβs suddenly time to switch to wool coats and down jackets. All the sweeter the moment because itβs so short. I love my trench coat long though.
Womenβs Blazers: FW β23-β24
The easiest way to make a power statement with your outfit on a day-to-day basis is with a beautifully cut blazer. All those pieces that the Mafia bosses used to wear in the 20s? Double breasted, oversized tailoring, big shoulder pads or none at all. Androgyne and ultra masculine looks with oversized shoulders have basically invaded the runways and the street fashion follows. If you love them you should try them on.
Best Sneakers for Every Occasion: Fall Winter 2023-2024
In the fast-paced realm of fashion, one thing remains constant β the allure of sneakers. They are more than just footwear; they are an embodiment of style, personality, and comfort. As I dive into this ever-evolving world of sneakers, I find myself utterly captivated, a true sneaker addict in the making.
Is this the End of Summer?
Labor Day Weekend 2023 on the Lake.
Written by Maryna Holovanova. Photography by Maryna Holovanova
Back to Basics
You canβt underestimate the value of a high quality white t-shirt: in its classic sense, as a long sleeve tee or a tank top. Itβs a wardrobe staple. Itβs something that you can wear with everything. Itβs something you can bleach if you have to or turn into a pj top after years of using it (this is what I do anyways). Hereβre a few options for you to choose from.
Catch the End of Summer Sale Train
The best of Summer Sale 2023: wardrobe staples, Fall picks, getting ready for Winter and preparing for the next vacation
Outdoor Furniture Sale: run donβt walk or better yet grab a scooter (sea-doo)
Outdoor Furniture Summer Sale
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XO, Maryna





