History meets Luxury: 10 days at Rambagh Palace
A 10-day stay at Jaipur’s Rambagh Palace filled with royal charm, unforgettable hospitality, and the perfect blend of sightseeing and slow living.
A 10-day stay at Jaipur’s Rambagh Palace filled with royal charm, unforgettable hospitality, and the perfect blend of sightseeing and slow living.
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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.
Short but epic, this trip to Brazil packed crazy, interesting, unique, and impactful memories. Instead of writing essays as per usual, I want to try a new easy-to-read travel recap format of an interview I will be conducting myself with myself.
Everlane – not at all shocking – is who this oversized blue dress-shirt is by. Udler backpack + of course, my patriotic Ukrainian sneakers by The Coat + complete lack of jewelry complete the look.
“99% perfect and 1% sparkle” is the brand’s motto, as well as not forcing a customer to choose between trendy and classic styles. I still think the overall vibe of the brand leans towards classic and probably also cozy – most clothes look comfortable.
Making a thoughtful investment through purchasing fashion took on a whole new meaning by supporting #MadeInUkraine – most of these labels operate through air raid sirens from russian missiles on a daily basis.
The swimsuit in this shoot is by Overthesea – same brand I just highlighted for an Ethical Brand Alert. The hat is by a Ukrainian designer Ruslan Baginskiy – a world renowned artist and couture genius when it comes to headwear.
Overthesea is the perfect Ukrainian sustainable brand to recommend – a solid selection of styles and garments, incredible quality with care sewn into creation of every single piece, a great fabric / color palette selection and endless options for styling.
Etnodim Vyshyvanka is highly versatile and very comfortable – style the dress like mine with a belt and modern footwear, create oversized silhouettes without belting at all, or cinch the waist with a matching sash.
I compiled a 2-part series – a catalog of incredible Ukrainian brands that produce beautiful one-of-a-kind creations. Today I urge you to discover some new creators, add some new labels to your list of favorites and do something you would normally never hear me say on this blog – shop your heart out.
I compiled a 2-part series – a catalog of incredible Ukrainian brands that produce beautiful one-of-a-kind creations. Today I urge you to discover some new creators, add some new labels to your list of favorites and do something you would normally never hear me say on this blog – shop your heart out.
I have about 5 black dresses in my closet and 3 of them are 8+ years old and nowhere near retirement. I compiled 7 beautiful black dresses by ethical brands that would be amazing for this late fall / early winter.
Shopping for blazers is easy for me – I know it’ll be worn consistently. Here are my 7 top picks of gorgeous blazers for fall all made and curated by ethical brands.
My take on who carries responsibility for making our world more sustainable, including the fashion industry. And how the hierarchy of responsibility really works.
3 brands I’m considering buying some things from before the year ends. As the other half of this post, here are 4 brands I would never buy from and encourage you to stop supporting.
Breaking down my own style and wardrobe truly helped in solidifying my taste in fashion and guiding future shopping decisions. Step 1 was finding 3 words I would use to describe how I dress.
Having a carefree vacation style gave me an idea for this post – how to style your swimsuit to quickly and seamlessly transition from hotel room to beach time to lunch time. Plus, with all the items you already own.
Highlighting 3 of my favorite Spotify podcasts on the topic of sustainable fashion, ethics, and the industry’s evolution.
3 spring items you may already own that can either be very trendy, depending on the season and mixing / matching or completely classic and timeless dressed down. These 3 are perfect for the warmer spring days.
3 spring items you may already own that can either be very trendy, depending on the season and mixing / matching or completely classic and timeless dressed down. These 3 are perfect for the colder spring days.
A diary entry on turning 30 – where and how I found inspiration, how I let go of my 20s, and lots of somewhat-deep cliche motivational thoughts.
Discussing the 5 factors that go into making a sustainable fashion shopping decision: need, quality, longevity, personal style, and brand ethics. See how you can apply this formula to your 2021 shopping.
Reviewing my year in shopping and listing all 15 fashion pieces purchased, total amount spent, and reasons why investment decisions were made.
7 winter 2021 sweater trends with shopping options from online thrifting platforms. Read my full guide to sustainable sweaters here.
Ethical Brand Alert done in collaboration with Trace Collective. Let me tell you a little about the brand and why I decided to partner with them.
When I saw this installment at the Seaport in NYC, I knew what I was going to write about: how I got over my mild depression of 2020, in the hopes it can inspire someone out there to get a little piece of positivity back.
Sharing insights on consumer trends in retail at the time of COVID. Is this the end of fast fashion or will we be back to business-as-usual at the end of 2020?
Discussing the role of digital & influencer marketing plays in the modern world of fashion & how you can recognize + push back against marketing’s influence.
I thought it’d be interesting to share some Instagram profiles I find creative or just esthetically gorgeous, plus some photos I’ve been taking at home.
Post about self-care and comfort at the time of COVID-19. Featuring an ethical brand The Fifth, comfy & useful during self-isolation from the world.
Ethical Brand Alert done in collaboration with a sustainable Swedish jewelry brand TREEM. Learn more about and shop the brand in this post.
8 ethical brands that offer high-quality dresses that are made to last & reduce your shopping trips. Read my full guide to sustainable dresses here.
8 ethical brands that offer high-quality, classic winter boots that are made to last & reduce your shopping trips. Read my full winter footwear guide here.
Ethical Brand Alert done in collaboration with Universal Standard. Let me tell you a little about the brand and why I decided to partner with them.
I decided to shoot this look full of winter trends that are very much IN right now. But they were also pretty IN last year. And the year before. So, in conclusion, these are the winter “trends” that will never go out of style.
Paris, France: all about comfort, swapping shoes, ethical gray area, international brands… All about our Parisian adventures here.
Paris, France: comfortable traveling, not falling into the Instagram trap and finding personal style… All about our Parisian adventures here.
Paris, France: my favorite Ukrainian brand, a versatile dress, timeless pieces and designer bags… All about our Parisian adventures here.
Paris, France: wearing an incredible midi pastel dress by a sustainable cashmere brand Naadam. More about the brand and my Parisian adventures here.
Paris, France: wearing a gorgeous midi dress by Ayani, photographed in collaboration with VEPSI. More about the brands & my Parisian adventures here.
My “WHAT IS” sustainable fashion series: learn all about what it means for a brand to be ethical and why some brands have a hard time going that route.
My “WHAT IS” sustainable fashion series: learn all about what biodegradable fabrics are, why they’re important and why some fabrics can’t be recycled.
My “WHAT IS” sustainable fashion series: learn all about what slow fashion is, why it’s way better than fast fashion and the 5 steps to smart shopping.
One of my favorite Ukrainian fashion brands: The Coat is a sustainable and beautiful luxury brand with classic styles and transparency around production.
Sumy, Ukraine: exploring my hometown in a fully thrifted designer outfit. More about how I thrift luxury labels and my Ukrainian adventures here.
Kyiv, Ukraine: my thoughts on greenwashing and fast vs. slow fashion, while exploring Kyiv. More about my Ukrainian adventures here.
Kyiv, Ukraine: my thoughts and struggles with sustainable & ethical brands, while exploring Kyiv. More about my Ukrainian adventures here.
Kyiv, Ukraine: I share easy tips for sustainable shopping, while exploring Kyiv in a gorgeous Katimo suit. More about my Ukrainian adventures here.
Inna Bose – Lviv, Ukraine: how and why Lviv is the most stylish and fashionable city I have ever been to. More about my Ukrainian adventures here.
In collaboration with Michael’s Consignment Store in NYC, I put together 3 looks featuring one item: an oversize denim jacket.
Wearing a one-of-a-kind Alexander Dets dress, I’m sharing tips on how to build a unique wardrobe that reflects your personality & doesn’t drain your budget.
Post about my new #1 rule of maintaining a sustainable style and something I did last week for the very first time in my life of shopping. THRIFTING.
Shining a spotlight on 2 ethical fashion brands: Stella McCartney & NAADAM. Learn about the brands, sustainability commitments and my love for them here.
My journey to a fully sustainable wardrobe began with this post, where I talk about re-wearing clothes we own and why it’s important to decrease shopping.
First time I attended NYFW events alone and didn’t do shows. Taking you to StyleCon & My Haute Society meetup for fashion bloggers in NYC in a post / vlog.
Paris, France: Join me on a marathon of French restaurants ranging from local and authentic to hyper luxury to affordable deliciousness.
Murano, Italy: Our day on the island that is most famous for its beautiful glass factories. Learn all about my Italian adventures here.