A 10-day stay at Jaipur’s Rambagh Palace filled with royal charm, unforgettable hospitality, and the perfect blend of sightseeing and slow living.
Let’s talk about my trip wardrobe. I packed light(ish), intentionally, and these were the three brands that stood out.
Ten days in Jaipur is more than enough to truly live and breathe one city. I built our itinerary as a blend of early mornings, slow palace afternoons, and small glimpses into local life between the chaos.
This summer I’m leaning into intention: choosing swimwear that doesn’t cost the earth, carving out self‑care rituals to soothe and layering in my Ukrainian heritage in a way that meets my editorial‑style sensibility.
This Spring 2025 fashion retrospective explores how my style transformed over the years – from early 2000s chaos to sustainable, ethical, and Ukrainian-inspired fashion.
A cozy winter reflection on style, sustainability, Ukrainian fashion, and finding new rhythm in Jersey City.
The more I thought about this, the more I realized – even fast fashion consumers can create a sustainable (not ethical, but sustainable and long-lasting) closet if they chose personal comfort.
4 brands that create and produce high quality pieces made in Ukraine, with fairly affordable price tags and durability you can’t deny: Jul, Balcony, The Lace and Udler.
A staple piece of my uncompromisingly comfortable wardrobe of today is – T-shirts. Minimal? Classic? Edgy? You can find one for each vibe or all 3 in one.
3 Instagram posts in 1 day!? There’s a short list of occasions that can make me break a social media detox these days – Vyshyvanka day on May 15th is one of the few.
This was an investment of my work, my time, my research – end result is an accessory I’ve been wearing for a decade.
I’m on the “I repeat my looks” side – the contrary isn’t just unsustainable, but wildly expensive, impractical and void of a personal style.
This whole outfit is fast fashion, yet I haven’t contributed to a single unethical company thanks to my favorite theme on this blog: thrifting. Learn how you can build a stylish, sustainable wardrobe by embracing the art of thrifting and making ethical fashion choices.
Discussing spring layering, environmental benefits of thrifting, and innovative upcycling efforts of brands like Omelia, this post explores sustainable fashion with style and purpose.
This post is inspired by my mom’s amazing talent and hobby – and this gorgeous hand-knit sweater she created. The intricate texture of this piece, the weaving of delicate sequins just to add a tiny bit of sparkle, the oversized sleeves – chef’s kiss.
Honest talk and helpful actionable tips on how to overcome burnout at a time when the world is on fire, plus some thrifted luxury vintage fashion.
Sunrise at the Duomo di Milano in JJSQUEE – a Ukrainian fashion brand, creating unique pieces from upcycled materials + my thoughts on embracing Ukrainian fashion brands in 2023.
Vibrant streets of Milan, rich culture and exquisite fashion, a stunning Army Utility Jumpsuit by MOOS STUDIO exclusively made in their atelier + top tips on budgeting for sustainable fashion through saving, thrifting, borrowing, and embracing upcycling and repairing.
A collection of Instagram captions from what I call “wedding spam” on social media. Detailing our experiences, vendors, planning details, and brands.
“Ukrainian New Yorker” has been part of my Instagram bio for years – love and patriotism for my country is not new to this blog. “I find Ukrainian artists, designers and brands to be some of the most chic and creative ones in the world,” is a direct quote from my travel series of posts from Ukraine from 2019.
With russian missiles flying over their heads, Ukrainian businesses and brands today are operating to produce high-quality products. Teams of creatives are hard at work crafting gorgeous clothing, while also doing the most to support humanitarian and military organizations, while also hiding in shelters during air raid sirens.
Ukrainian designers need and deserve your support and attention.
