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By Elma Beganovich I have been wanting to change my hairstyle for a while, to create a new and fresh look for the summer. Thus, I went on a "hunt" and looked at hairstyles of various style icons. After much digging, I spotted a perfect summer cut: Brigitte Bardot's choucroute hairstyle (a sort of a beehive hairstyle with fringe-bangs and all of its teased, tousled glory).  To help my look come to life I found two amazing hairstylists at Arrojo NYC ( @arrojonyc ): Corrinn (cutter) and Eve (colorist). These two astonishingly-talented young stylists made my look come to life. Corrinn ( @corrinndoeshair )  did a pristine job with shaping my bangs and Eve ( @thehaircolorexpert )  colored the tips to make sure that my hair was one glistening color: chestnut brown. I would highly recommend these two ladies to anyone who lives in (or visits) New York City; the salon  is located in Tribeca.  For the fashionistas, I am wearing an H&M dress and...

By Elma Beganovich One of my favorite places in this bustling and busy city is the Central Park. There the city's noisy is drowned out and one can enjoy some spectacular scenery, from a myriad of flowers to the waters of Jackie Kennedy Onassis reservoir. We took advantage of the gorgeous weather this weekend, and did this amazing shoot on the Upper West Side. I wanted to share the beauty of Central Park in the summer with some spectacular views of Manhattan in the background. Below, I am wearing a dress from H&M, Stella McCartney sunglasses, and sunglasses from Stella McCartney. I opted for a barefoot look since climbing on the rocks in heels is probably not such a good idea. :) Enjoy the scenery and the vivid color hues of Central Park in the summer, until next time, xoxo from New York City! 

By Elma Beganovich Recently, I made a trip to New York Botanical Gardens, about half an hour outside of Manhattan, and I must say the trip was well-worth it. The New York Botanical Gardens are a true oasis and make a perfect get away from the bustling city to gather your thoughts while enjoying the surrounding green serenity.  For my day getaway, I picked-up a perfect pair of sunglasses (my favorite cat-eye ) from Sama Eyewear . The Blake glasses are quite cool because the sides are gold pleated (24k gold). I would recommend Sama Eyewear because of their high quality and ultra sleek design. For the rest of my ensemble, I am wearing a black fringe skirt and flower crown from H&M, Chanel boy bag, and lucky love tank top from Urban Outfitters.  So fashionistas, when planning your summer getaway, always take the time to pick out your perfect summer glasses , which will make you feel "oh so chic." Until next time, stay fabulous and beautiful, xoxo from New York City! 

By Elma Beganovich I have been looking for beautiful and chic yet everyday jewelry that can add a touch of elegance to my outfits. I stumbled upon this amazing online boutique, Swasey Fashion , that handcrafts and sells unique pieces made of precious metals on the West Coast! I want to provide you with some tips on how to style jewelry to make your look effortless and chic.  Styling Jewelry Effortlessly: Dos and Donts Firstly, to make your jewelry stand out, I would suggest always picking out a solid colored ensemble, e.g., white, navy or soft camel for the summer. Here, I am wearing a solid white outfit with a camel colored fringe vest with understated and chic jewelry:  double bypass rings  (gold filled),  eternity rings (gold filled), and cuff bracelet love knot (gold filled).  Secondly, to make your jewelry stand out, wear a lot of the pieces together. As you can see, I stacked-up rings to give a sense of radiance and vivaciousness....

By Elma Beganovich I have been looking for a perfect summer bag, which is very light to carry and soft to the touch, and I think I just discovered something great: Quilted Koala ! I stumbled upon this beautiful online boutique and thought the duffel bags would be perfect for summer weekend getaways and even my everyday workouts. Below, I am ready for my late spring/early summer getaway to escape the bustling and noisy streets of New York City. The duffel bag I am wearing is perfect to take on any road trip: light (easy to pick-up), extremely roomy and made of fine quality material.  The fabric is beautiful and the design is colorful and joyful.  Also, since I workout everyday, this bag is perfect to take to your pilates or yoga class; it can easily fit change of clothes, your makeup bag , and even your tennis rackets.  There you have it fashionistas, this is definitely one of my summer favorites! (Outfit details: denim dress from Zara; floppy hat from Forever21;...

By Elma Beganovich As you probably know by now, I am a huge fan of the Old Hollywood era, e.g., the glamour of Grace Kelly, Audrey Hepburn and Natalie Wood have been a huge source of inspiration. I have realized that I am more of a fan of the '50s, where ultra feminine styles, like synched waists and midi-skirts, were at their peak. Below, I am channeling my '50s Golden Era of Hollywood look with a bit of a modern twist by adding a white backless bodysuit, which are all the rage this season.  I am wearing: skirt from Zara; bodysuit from H&M, heels by Louboutin, cat-eye glasses by Stella McCartney; and vintage bag by Salvatore Ferragamo. There you have it fashionistas, what era inspires your everyday style? Leave me a comment, love hearing from you! Xoxo from New York!

By Elma B. I have been on a search for a fabulous pair of black sunglasses that could easily be match with anything, whether with my white t-shirt and black tights on my way to the gym or with a long floral dress on my way to a meeting. And I believe I found a pair... Before I reveal to you the details about my new sunnies, I must give you a few styling tips. First, find out your face shape (oval, square, heart, etc.) to see what sunglasses look the best on you. Secondly, make sure to pick out the ones that are the most comfortable for you (I purchased a pair of sunglasses that kept gliding off my nose and another pair that gave me a headache because the temples were too tight!).  With all of these style tips in mind, I opted for a classic-chic pair of cat-eye sunglasses from Koali Eyewear . I am a fan of the white catty tips on the frames and the change of color on the lenses. These sunnies are easy to wear on my everyday outings as well as for those occasional summer su...

By Elma Beganovich After attending many evening rooftop parties around New York City, I wanted to share with you some styling tips on how to glam-up for those unforgettable summer soirees. After watching many My style inspiration are the '60s and '70s ever-glamorous Bond girls like Honey Rider, Domino, and Solitaire. Without further ado, here are some tips on How to Look Glamorously Chic: Summer Edition  Firstly, I would suggest letting your locks loose and humidity plump-up your hair (as was seen on Ursula Andress in Dr. No). If you do not live in a humid climate, try using surf spray by Bumble and Bumble. Hairstyle tip: use it only on your roots so your ends do not get dry. Secondly, always opt for something sheer or semi-sheer. A sheer piece or a partly sheer piece gives a romantic look to whatever you are wearing. Word of caution: careful not to expose too much, leave a lot to the imagination. Thirdly, pumps, pumps and pumps. Pick out a black-sleek pair of stilettos and roc...