Petite on Point

It's no secret that most runway fashion is made for, well... models. As in, 5'9"+, impossibly long-legged, gorgeous creatures who make up maybe 2.5% of the population. So what are the rest of us to do? What exactly does ready to wear stand for even?

 

Enter one of my personal fashion inspirations: Miroslava Duma, Russian fashion writer/editor and founder of Buro247.ru. Never one to shy away from fabulous statement outerwear, voluminous layers and a good midi or maxi skirt/dress, Miroslava shows that RTW looks can work on an average (or below average!) height frame. A trustworthy tailor and sky-high heels also help, of course!

 

And for the record, while Miroslava's exact height isn't available anywhere online, it's rumored she is between 5'1" and 5'3" - which probably makes her about 5'2", which is my height! Thanks to her example, I am definitely ready to try out some of this spring's longer, fuller silhouettes.

 

 

 

 

 



Alice McCall Spring 2015

 

I am totally in love with Australian brand Alice McCall - all of her pieces have a magical, whimsical, girly vibe I so connect with, especially for spring! These are some separates (and onepieces!) I am dreaming of. How cool is that funky lip print?

 

Simple Jewelry

I have to admit - I'm not much of an accessories girl. I go through phases where I like to pile on the bracelets and necklaces and earrings and scarves, but then I have long spells where I don't wear any kind of accessory except for a handbag (which I can never leave home without!)

 

I really like the new delicate jewelry trend though - it fits in perfectly with my bipolar love for accessories. I was browsing through the January issue of Sweet magazine when an advertisement for Tasaki's abstract star collection caught my eye. These are all pieces I could definitely see myself working with. The studs are absolutely gorgeous!