Checkered Shirt

Checkered and plaid shirts have regained its fashionable power over the last couple of seasons and going by the most recent fashion weeks it looks like it will keep its crown for a while. It's just so easy to style it and create a laid back, grungy look that I can see why designers keep bringing plaid back. I've had this shirt for more than a year now and it's my go-to item when I'm in the mood for an edgy yet comfy outfit. And it works all year round, through all seasons. 

What's your go-to fashion item at the moment?

xo

Photography by Patrik Lundin

FINDERS KEEPERS coat

TIMBERLAND shirt

GENETIC DENIM jeans

KAREN MILLEN clutch

TOPSHOP rings

SAM EDELMAN boots

I Woke Up Like This

Hi guys! Happy Monday! Hope you are having a nice sunny day and taking it easy on the first day of the week!

Here's a quick and colourful post shot during this weekend in London. I wanted to find a fun location and knew without any doubt that the cool and hipster Shoreditch and Bricklane areas would not disappoint. While walking around, I was inspired by everything from people with an immaculate sense of style and layering skills, to the colourful art on the walls. Add in the nice sunny weather and what could be better?

While in Bricklane I always want to look a bit more grunge, a bit more cool and so boyfriend jeans, biker boots and some layering on top were an easy choice for the day. I love those outfits that make you feel comfortable, that don't require well styled hair and anything in between the lines of Beyonce's 'I woke up like this' work the best. 

Also, I am excited to announce that I teamed up with Cosmopolitan Russia during London Fashion Week to report on the street style! Check out the gallery of the images I shot for them here and don't forget to sometimes stop by my PRESS page for the latest updates. xo

Photography by Patrik Lundin

THEORY top

LNA t-shirt

WILDFOX COUTURE jeans

SAM EDELMAN boots

MICHAEL KORS purse

RAY-BAN sunnies

Turtleneck Chic

Monday is here starting the final countdown to London Fashion Week. It begins on Friday making February 14th twice more exciting. I have pretty exciting things planned for this week including a menu tasting at our wedding venue so there is a lot to look forward to! 

I shot this outfit over the weekend while out and about in central London. I felt like it was a quite an unusual look for me. Last time I wore this dress I styled it with heeled ankle boots and a biker leather jacket. This time I went for a more season friendly variation. One thing I want to mention is the power of a good black coat. I have styled it in so many different ways since I got it earlier this year. The possibilities are endless and that's exactly what I want from a coat.

Have a good week and speak soon xo

Photography by Patrik Lundin

DIESEL dress

T by ALEXANDER WANG coat

SAM EDELMAN boots

ALL SAINTS clutch

I Dream

Happy Monday everyone! How was your weekend? 

I am starting the week with a very dreamy post. Back when the New Year started I made a wish/resolution. In 2014 I dream to be happy.  That one little word holds so much in it. For me being happy means that everyone in my family and among my friends are healthy, that my blog is growing and doing better every day, that my life is full of laughter, excitement and of course, peace. 

I have always been a big believer in the power of dreaming. The biggest dreams of my life have always included music and fashion. Not many of you know this but I have wanted to become a professional singer for the most part of my life. Hard work and lots of vocal exercises secured me a place on the National TV channel back home where I was participating in a singing reality show. It was a bit like a mix of X-Factor and Big Brother. We would live under the cameras 24/7 and perform live every Saturday. I spent two months on the show and although I didn't win it I will never forget that experience. I was able to do the thing I love the most. I was singing (and I still do).

My second dream has always been to be a part of the fashion world. To be more specific, I wanted to work for one of the most famous fashion magazines. And those of you who know me, know that it wasn't easy but I made it. I can probably write a book on how to get in, prove yourself and secure a place in a magazine. So any of you who would like some tips don't hesitate to e-mail me. I went from being on two weeks work experience to an Acting Retail and Market Editor of ELLE UK magazine in a year. That's the power of dreams for you guys.

So you are probably wondering why am I starting this week by talking about my dreams? It's because I've received the greatest dreaming reminder from Winky Designs. It's a fun, young and emerging fashion watch and accessory brand based in Las Vegas. Their Words of Wisdom watch collection aims to inspire you to dream bigger, love deeper, laugh louder, believe candidly and hope freely. You can choose the inspiration that you need the most and wear it on your wrist. I chose to DREAM.

Photography by Patrik Lundin

I have teamed up with Winky Designs and am happy to give everyone of you an exclusive 10% discount when you shop at www.winkydesigns.com. Just enter JULIASHUTENKO14 at the check out. 

Also go ahead and enter their giveaway for a chance to win your own W.O.W watch. More details on www.winkydesigns.com.

Dream big and have a perfect week! xo

WINKY 'W.O.W' COLLECTION watch available here

H&M top

GAP jeans

SAM EDELMAN biker boots at MATCHES

KAREN MILLEN clutch

*Sponsored post

Boot Camp

If you, like me, are planning to purchase a pair of new boots this season, then you must know that it's not as easy to make up your mind as it may seem. The choice is big and sometimes that throws me off balance. Sure, I have a vision of the perfect boot in my head (thanks Saint Laurent), but when it comes to reality, I'm lost. I must admit that usually I face the opposite problem when nothing seems to be good enough, but this time it's the issue of narrowing the choices down to just one.

So, here is my wishlist/moodboard with those pairs that inspire me (yes, talking about Saint Laurent again) and those that I can actually afford. 

Have you found your perfect pair yet? x

From top left:
BALENCIAGA, £575, at Browns Fashion
RAG & BONE, £490, at Matches Fashion
ZARA, £89.99
SAINT LAURENT, £810, at Net-a-Porter
KURT GEIGER, £160
MARC BY MARC JACOBS, £319, at Net-a-Porter
VENISE COLLECTION, £175, at London-Boutiques