Outside Off Broadway Boutique

Some of my best shots have come from waiting outside the Off Broadway Boutique on the Upper West Side. Doesn't this woman look striking in her leather pants and gorgeous scarf and jacket?!!!

Raspberry ...

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                                                                                                 shoes: mango,
                                                                                                 jeans: zara,
                                                                                                 t-shirt: stradivarius,
                                                                                                 blazer: thanks to sheinside (here),
                                                                                                 scarf: stradivarius,
                                                                                                 watch: michael kors,
                                                                                                 bracelet: pandora,
                                                                                                 bag: mona,
                                                                                                 sunglasses: ray ban,
                                                                                                 ph. Maja


As you probably noticed, I'm not having that much time for the blog lately but I will give my best to update this place at least two times per week. And I will stop b...ching about that fact, cause it want change it in the near future! ;)
This post was made three weeks ago, when it was still chilly, so I paired raspberry jeans with white blazer and printed scarf. Do you like it?
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Kisses

A Visit to l.a. Eyeworks

Ever since I purchased my first pair of prescription glasses my mom has been  telling me, "You change your shoes and shirts everyday, so why not change your glasses." Having several pairs of glasses is definitely a luxury, but it's also an investment that you won't regret. While in Los Angeles this past weekend, I had the opportunity to photograph co-founder of l.a. Eyeworks, Gai Gherardi. I have been a long time fan of her fun and colorful frames and was delighted to meet her and her equally awesome partner Rhonda. Thank you to the l.a. Eyeworks team for my new gold Flying Wallendas. (They are definitely mom approved!)

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New Frames from l.a. Eyeworks

Advanced Style Featured in The BBC News Magazine

Ilona just called called to tell me that a friend of hers saw her picture featured on the BBC homepage this morning! To read the entire article CLICK HERE.

Off Madison

This gorgeous woman was walking near Madison Avenue when I asked if I could take her photograph. I love her classic look.

Back to black ...

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                                                                                              shoes: bershka,
                                                                                              skirt: zara (here),
                                                                                              t-shirt: stradivarius,
                                                                                              bag: thanks to romwe (here),
                                                                                              trench coat: thanks to oasap (here),
                                                                                              sunglasses: raen,
                                                                                              watch: michael kors,
                                                                                              ph. Maja


Okay, let's try this option for shedule posts. If everything goes well, you will read it while I'm still at my work. :)
Lot's of new things are in the game, and time by time I will reveal them all.
You have been asking me a lot about business looks, and  this will be my version of that. Not typical at all, but that's me. :)
What do you think?



 

Work Clothes

When I approached the woman above about taking her photograph she replied, " Sure you can. I'm a painter, a muralist, and I work in these overalls."

Carla Palermo, Amsterdam

This past weekend, Lina and I traveled to Amsterdam to speak about the Advanced Style documentary. While walking around the 9-Straatjes, I came across a great vintage store. As soon as I walked in, I noticed the shops owner and asked if I could take her photo. If you are in Amsterdam  check out her wonderful boutique, Carla Palermo on Huidenstraat 4.

A Happy Coincidence

I can't wait to share some of my new street style snaps with everyone. Isn't Richelle Jones, pictured above, absolutely stunning? When I stopped her to ask if I could take her photograph, she took one look at my card and replied, " Of course, I know who you are." It turns out that a few months ago, we were both visiting Off Broadway Boutique on the same day. Pat, who runs the sales floor, pointed me out to Richelle and told her  that she should be a perfect candidate for my blog. I happened to be on an important phone call at the time and rushed out of the store before getting to meet her. It was a happy coincidence to run into her yesterday, walking down Madison Avenue.

Jenny Hirschowitz in Grey Magazine

My dear friend Valentina gave me the opportunity to contribute to the latest issue of her gorgeous fashion book, Grey Magazine. Check out a preview from our shoot above and to see the full story
Click HERE and HERE.

If your status ain't hood ...

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                                                                                            boots: zara,
                                                                                            jeans: bershka,
                                                                                            shirt: thanks to Sheinside (here),
                                                                                            blazer: zara,
                                                                                            bag: mona,
                                                                                            sunglasses: ray ban,
                                                                                            watch: michael kors,
                                                                                            ph. Maja

Last week was pretty much hectic for me, so I couldn't manage to upload already prepared posts. I suppose that scheduling will be the only one solution for the upcoming days. Let's try it!
For this look I matched new stripped blouse with old ripped jeans, biker boots and girly blazer.
Do you like it?

Shine Bright

I was looking through my photos from the last Easter Parade and realized that I forgot to post a shot of this elegant woman. Her smile was as bright as her sparkling jewelry. I can't wait to see what she has in store for next year...

Costanza Pascolato

The other day I ran into Vogue Brazil's enchanting contributor, Constanza Pascolato, in front of the Plaza Hotel.  I have always admired her style and was thrilled to hear that she has been following Advanced Style from the very  beginning. She told me that it's so important to show images of older women and revealed that she would never want to try and look younger than she is. At 73-years old Constanza is a true Advanced Style icon. I hope to travel to Brazil sometime soon and hear more about her refreshing attitude towards aging and style.

Do my thing ...

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                                                                                               boots: isabel marant,
                                                                                               pants: oviesse,
                                                                                               sweater: stradivarius,
                                                                                               bag: mona,
                                                                                               sunglasses: ray ban,
                                                                                               watch: michael kors,
                                                                                               bracelet: pandora,
                                                                                               ph. Maja


This weekend I manage to make several posts, so I can update you during the working days. And here we are: cropped pants, my favorite type of shoes ever and neon sweater were my choice for Sunday.
Do you like it?

Carmen De Lavallade at Home

Carmen De Lavallade, 82, is one of the most gorgeous, gracious, and talented women I have had the privilege of photographing.

Get busy ...

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                                                                                              boots: zara,
                                                                                              pants: pull&bear,
                                                                                              shirt: stradivarius,
                                                                                              coat: zara,
                                                                                              sunglasses: raen,
                                                                                              watch: michael kors,
                                                                                              ring: thanks to oasap (here),
                                                                                              bag: michael kors,
                                                                                              ph. Maja

Last week I was more than busy with my regular job, so I couldn't manage to update blog or answer to your emails and questions, which I'm hoping that I will be able to do till the end of Sunday. Just give me some time! :)
Today, I decided to share this look made couple weeks ago. Ankle boots, coat over the shoulders and a new bag were my choice for that day.
Do you like it? :)

Waiting For a Taxi

A quintessential New York moment.

Yoga In Central Park

Top thrifted, Pants from Forever 21

My dear friend Debra Rapoport and I took a walk through Central Park on the first warm day of Spring. She had just come from Yoga class and I asked her if she could repeat some poses for a few pictures. I hope to have even half of her energy and creative spirit when I'm 70.

Life Imitating Art

When I was young I would spend hours with my grandmother watching old movies and drawing pictures of fancy older ladies. When I moved to New York, I saw my childhood drawings come to life on the city streets. The women I photograph are a reflection of everything my grandmother taught me about life and style. A few days ago I photographed this striking lady in the East Village. Isn't she a wonderful inspiration for a new drawing?!!!

Paris instagram guide: #PFW ...

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                                                                                           ph. via instagram (@vanjaam, @jelenakarakas)


Getting around a Paris during the fashion week madness is really incredible experience! Barbara Bui, Manish Arora, Cedric Charlier, Alexis Mabille, Marc Cross, Roi et moi are just some of the names in fashion which we have seen on the runways. Besides that, we also crashed at H&M party with Sonja Kovacs (editor in chief of Elle Serbia) and had amazing night!
Because of the #pfw , fashionable people are everywhere, and you never know who you'll meet! At our gorgeous hotel the Westin Paris - Vendome we run into one of my dearest girls Aimme Song and her lovely sister, but we also had chance to met super star Ashley Olsen, cute Garance Doré and Scott Schuman and as cherry on top, we met my all time favorite miss Caroline! 
So if you ask me what is the most important thing during the #pfw, I will say: Hotel! If you are at the right position, a few steps from the shows, or short taxi rides, if you are near all the fashion craziness you will feel like you are a true part of it, and you will love it!
At the end there are no words that can described better than photos, so I'm leaving you to catch the vibe!
Good night!