If you're a fashion blogger then you just MUST know the so called Russian Fashion Pack or the Russian Fashion Mafia. They represent a real style royalty and never dissapoint with their exquisite outfits. Forget camera shy, these girls are camera ready no matter what and it definitely pays off. They make the streets their runway and are one of the most photographed women at fashion weeks.

They have such a big impact on the entire fashion industry and this is the reason I decided to take a closer look at their signature styles and see what can we learn from them.

MIROSLAVA DUMA

WHO'S THAT GIRL? Editor of Buro 24/7, mother to little George, muse of Louis Vuitton.

SIGNATURE STYLE: Unexpected and joyful combinations of texture, color and shape.

LESSON LEARNED: Being only 1.50 cm tall, she proves that also petite girls can pull off any look!

STEAL THE LOOK: MONOCHROME SUITS

ELENA PERMINOVA

WHO'S THAT GIRL? Wife of Russian media magnate, part time model, mother of three.

SIGNATURE STYLE: So-on-trend-it-hurts. Very daring, sleek and extravagant.

LESSON LEARNED: Sexy doesn't always mean short dresses and lots of skin.

 

STEAL THE LOOK: CROP TOPS

ULYANA SEGREENKO

WHO'S THAT GIRL? 34-year-old couturier and photographer, mother of adorable Vasilisa.

SIGNATURE STYLE: Babushka meets Grace Kelly. Graceful, timeless, romantic and playful.

LESSON LEARNED: Mixing strinking pieces with timeless classics work every time!

STEAL THE LOOK: LADYLIKE SKIRTS

VIKA GAZINSKAYA

WHO'S THAT GIRL? Designer, wife of billionaire oligarch.

SIGNATURE STYLE: Experimental, bold and clean geometric shapes.

LESSON LEARNED: Dare to mix together pieces which you normally wouldn't.

STEAL THE LOOK: CLEAN CUTS

Tell me, which Russian fashion icon is your favourite?

Admiring Miranda Kerr's faboulous outfits made me realize there are few clothing pieces that can work casual or elegan, for day- or night-time and can be combined with lots of different pieces. So here I represent to you my 5 key pieces, every woman should have in her closet.

TRENCH COAT
Tailored structure and stiff material of a classic trench coat helps you hide all the little flaws. The belt can be tied tight to dramatically define your waist or loosely for a more casual air. The best part is, the coat goes with everything- from jeans and a tee to a formal gown- and you always look chic in it!    

FITTED PAIR OF JEANS
They are comfortable and easy and there isn't much you can't wear them with. As your base, jeans allow you to get glammed up or laid-back, edgy, rugged or grungy- you name it! Combine them with pumps, coat and cute little bag when going to a meeting or pair them with flats, blouse and satchel for a walk around the city.

THE LBD
Little black dress is the one you can always rely on and can never go out of style. It is a piece you pull out of closet when you want to look instantly chic and classic. It's also a transformative must-have. Patterned shoes or bright bag are the easiest way to update your dress. You can also combine it with shiny statement necklace. Pair it with warm cardigan, tights and high-knee boots and you can wear it during your day-time.

LEATHER JACKET
I suggest that you invest in a really good leather jacket, since it's another key piece you can wear anytime and combine with almost everything. Without a doubt, your purchase will be worthwhile. Put it over a lace dress for romantic look or wear it with black pants and loose tee for more rockish style. There are countless options on how to wear it, just be creative.

The ones with medium-high heel are most useful, so you can easily wear them every day and still feel comfortable. Wheather you wear pants or tights, you'll always feel elegant in them. Pair your ankle boots with a dress or skirt when you want to make a statement. This look shows a lot of leg, so make sure you are in shape!

I'm often fascinated by Olivia Palermo's outfits. I'm asking myself How does she do it? How does she put together an outfit that looks so good at the end. Is there any rule to make it all easier and faster so you don't have to stand in front of the wardrobe, thinking hard which pieces to put together?

Well, actually there is! :) It's called Three color rule and its basic premise is never wearing more than three colors at the time. Don't believe me? Olivia can prove it:

As you can count, she always combines three colors in an outfit. Since black and white are technically shadows, you can be more flexible when putting these two colors into outfits. You can wear four colors if one of them is black or white. This is how Olivia did:

When wearing patterned piece of clothing, try to keep other pieces as simple as possible. You can choose a color out of the pattern and match it with an accessory, for example bag, shoes, hat or gloves.

Matching colors of your bag and shoes? That's been out of fashion for a long time! Rather try to combine the bag with the color of your trousers or skirt. I also like to match gloves or hat with the color of my bag.

Red lips also count, so you can combine the color of your lipstick with the piece of acessory!

Now that you know the trick, you can easily put together fabulous outfit and rock the streets in it! Work it, baby!