Our newest girl of the month is the beautiful and stylish Elena Maximova. Here’s her story :
Max Mara Coat, Stuart Weitzman suede boots, Leather custom made skirt, Eugenia Kim hat, Celine bag
I like to feel confident and bold and that often correlates with what I wear. I can’t say if I have a distinct style exactly, I’m drawn to different interesting things. I worked in an investment business for many years and that certainly leaves a mark, because you have to follow a certain business style and that was a bit hard considering my eccentric personality. I would wear super wide pants/trousers or a suit with sneakers, that didn’t’ always go well with my boss. Nowadays I give most preference to simplicity : chunky sweaters, jeans, casual dresses, where you can easily change looks depending on the shoe choices, form sneakers to over the knee boots.
Barbara Bui pants, H&M sweater, Christian Louboutin heels, Fendi clutch
I don’t think I have a must have of the season, my idea of the necessary must have items usually doesn’t match up with the current trends. I used to be obsessed with Celine bags, starting from their classic Boogie bag to their current various collections. Usually when I see something that I really like that’s my goal and I go on a quest to find it. I get the most enjoyment out of wearing the new purchase for the first time, I don’t really like the process of shopping itself.
Chanel Dallas scarf, Valentino dress, Franck Muller watch
After studying in Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology and working at a private equity, I decided to change my occupation. I had a desire to do something more feminine. Until the release of my own project, I have a freelance schedule and like to organize my time accordingly and being productive.
Max Mara Coat, Zara cashmere sweater, Stuart Weitzman suede boots, Leather custom made skirt, Eugenia Kim hat, Celine bag
What I love about New York is the feeling of being independent and unique among the variety and versatility of people of different cultures and languages. A walk in the park helps me relax and unwind, and have a peace of mind surrounded by all the traffic and city noise. Mercer Kitchen is one of my favorite restaurants. Bar Veloce is a nice spot to go to for a glass of wine after a busy day.
Chanel Dallas scarf, Hermes bag, Valentino dress, Franck Muller watch
I prefer a french cosmetics line called Sothys, I love all their products: face masks, scrubs, creams and tonics. My best kept beauty secret would probably be the time and money invested in my hair. Almost always they look like I spent 5 minutes on it, but in reality it took hours of taking care for it to look perfectly healthy. It’s important to look after your hair, because it’s a girl best representation.
Barbara Bui pants, H&M sweater, Christian Louboutin heels, Fendi clutch
I’m an aesthete and like everything beautiful, whether it’s an exterior appearance or the inner quality of a person, the weather, or a particular item. I am inspired and motivated by the beauty in all its dimensions.