In today’s Chic Files feature I’m presenting someone very special to me. Over the past a little over a year since I started blogging, I’ve met, sort of speaking, a few extraordinary people. Natalia from Fashioned by Love is one of them. She is my very dear friend, one I had the feeling I’ve known forever since the first time we exchanged comments on each other’s blogs. She’s not only very talented, her writing skills are worth gracing the pages of the best fashion magazines, with fantastic knowledge and an acute sense of fashion, but a beautiful lady and an inspiring and wonderful person too. If you are not familiar with her blog yet you’ve been missing on a lot. I have no doubt it will fashion your life just as it does mine. Welcome, Natalia!
{Diane von Furstenberg dress}
How would you describe your style? I’d say it’s feminine classic.
Who are your style models? I’m inspired by clothes and life experiences rather than women, even the most beautiful and stylish ones. I’m fascinated by Parisiennes because they know how to tame fashion.
Your signature day outfit. Dark blue jeans, white shirt, chunky heel, trench and a tote bag or Ledbury.
Your signature evening outfit. Classic dress, high heel pumps or sandals and a clutch.
Is there an item you don’t leave the house without? Sunglasses, even if it’s cloudy.:)
Your favourite wardrobe item? I actually have a few, but if I have to pick one, then it’ll be Taffy Diane von Furstenberg broderie Anglaise blue dress from Spring 2006.
5 items a woman should have in her closet. Dark blue jeans, white shirt, little (black, blue, red or whatever colour looks best on you) dress, trench coat, pumps.
What is the most underrated piece in a woman’s wardrobe that should deserve more attention? I absolutely agree with Claire – I also think that great hosiery (tights or stockings) is absolutely essential and can transform the outfit as well as the shape of your legs. I also believe that Italians make the best hosiery.
{Michael Kors dress, Tommy Hilfiger cardigan, Carvela ankle boots} and he is Oscar
Can you choose from these?
Flats or heels? Heels.
The 50s, the 60s or the 70s? Definitely, the 50s.
Leopard print or snakeskin print? Leopard, but only as a shoe.
Lace or velvet? Lace, in moderation.
Knee or mid-calf length? Knee-length.
Audrey or Marilyn? Audrey.
The LBD or DVF dress? DVF.
Paris or Milan? Paris. I feel very happy in Paris.
Hermès Birkin or Chanel 2.55? Classic 2.55
A style quote you live by: “Be daring, be different, be impractical, be anything that will assert integrity of purpose and imaginative vision against the play-it-safers, the creatures of the commonplace, the slaves of the ordinary.” Cecile Beaton
Thank you, Natalia. It was an honor to feature you.
She is verrrrry classiq appropriate;) She looks divine in that blue DVF dress and that photo looks like it comes from a magazine, beautiful. Also I love her cute dog <3
Love her anwsers and her sense of style
Love it! It’s such a pleasure reading this Q&A and see more pictures of the beautiful Natalia!
I love Natalia’s blog and thrilled to see her here today! Love her chic sense of style and her gorgeous pup is so adorable!! xx
Wonderful! Love the quote. Will share surely want to share that.
Have a wonderful day. Smile loads. Laugh much.
xx
she gave great answers and looks stylish.
Okay I love her. Ha. Great interview…love her Paris response…it’s true!
So nice to meet her! Isn’t blogging such a wonderful thing. I’ve met so many incredible people. Off to check out her blog now
xoxo
So wonderful to get a glimpse into Natalia/Little Rus! She is lovely and this was such a sweet interview! Thank you!
xo Mary JO
how nice to find Natalie here
Love her blue dress and the hat. And how cute is her dog?!!
I agree with her on the sunglasses thing – never leave home with out them!
Great feature, I need to go check out her blog now BC she has grt style. X
great feature!! i love that first shot
she’s fabulous! can’t wait to check out her blog!
What a lovely girl!! Nice interview and beautiful pictures!!
Have a great weekend, honey!!!
xoxoxo
I discovered Little Rus’ blog thanks to you, Ada and now I discover Natalie also thanks to you! I love all the images, Natalie is very beautiful! I’m glad to have discovered both! Kisses!
Thanks… I didn´t met her, I am cheking her blog
Alex b
Oh i am so happy to see Natalia here – she is absolutely lovely, stylish and a fellow dog lover – what a special lady – fab interview Ada xx
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Fabulous quote by a fabulous girl!
I discovered her blog recently and I totally agree what you say about her way of writing.
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