Children and the Dentist

I had the most wonderful patients today, as young as 3 years old! With a lot of patience and basic tricks, I find that cooperative children are the easiest to treat. Children’s fear of the dentist originates or from an experience gone wrong or from an anxious parent that themselves are afraid of the dentist. 

Here are couple of tips that I have for parents:

1. If you are an anxious parent, especially regarding dental care, please control yourself:) A child will feel any anxiety or fear displayed by you. It is normal to have a child that is fearful from the unknown or from being separated from the parent and they don’t need the extra stress! 
2. Couple of days before the child’s dental appointment, mentally prepare him or her about the visit, with the least possible details. Avoid words such as “pain”, “It won’t hurt” or “needle”. Children don’t know these things if you don’t tell them! 
3. Don’t share any personal negative experiences with your child. 
4. Chose a kid-friendly dentist. 

Parents and dentists play an important role in making a child's dental visit a positive experience. 

Yours truly,

Olga Markiza 

Glamour Russia Women of the year

It was a big night in Moscow last week at the "2012 Women of the Year Glamour" award. Black and white couture dominated the evening.

Chanel dress- Vogue.ru

Vionnet gown - Vogue.ru

Vika Gazinskaya dress- Vogue.ru

Bohemique gown- Tatler.ru

Louis Vuitton dress - Vogue.ru

Tom Ford gown- Vogue.ru

Ulyana Sergeenko gown- Tatler.ru

The award for the "Women of the year" went to Natalia Vodianova. Aside from her busy life as a mother of two and model, Vodianova lends her support to a number of philanthropic causes, such as the Naked Heart Foundation, the (Bugaboo)RED campaign and Tiger Trade Campaign.

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Glamourous indeed, Vodianova wore a beautiful Ulyana Sergeenko black gown.

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As for Ulyana Sergeenko, she went home with the "Designer of the year" award. 

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She wore a polka dot gown from her own creation, as she does so often. Sergeenko had a busy year with her debut in Paris last July, followed by her fall 2012 couture collection in September. Her style is a combination of 19th century Russia with a vintage fifties vibe. She is slowly conquering the fashion market outside of Russia, having Lady Gaga among her clients. 

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Russian pack's Elena Perminova got awarded the not so surprising "Fashionista of the Year" award.

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Irina Shayk kissed her prize as she accepted the "Model of the Year" award.

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A lot of glamour, beautiful people, couture gowns and one big celebration.

 Tatler.ru

Yours truly,
Olga Markiza 

Ulyana Sergeenko

Meet Ulyana Sergeenko.

Though she might not yet be internationally famous, this Russian designer is firmly making her way to the top. Part of the so called ‘Russian fashion pack’ (referred to Miroslava Duma, Vika Gazinskaya, Elena Perminova, Anya Ziourova), 32 year old Ulyana has been named Russian trendsetter of the year by the Russian edition of Glamour. She was also recently named by Vanity Fair on the international list of best dressed women. 

Former model, aspiring photographer and now designer, her haute couture debut in Paris last July was the talk of the fashion world. Being the wife of a Russian insurance billionaire sure helps, but you can not buy style. Her style is a combination of 19th century Russia with a vintage fifties vibe. Natalia Vodianova and Lady Gaga are among Ulyana Sergeenko’s clients. 

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RCFA

Part of Paris Fashion Week, Ulyana Sergeenko unveiled her Fall 2012 couture collection, with the presence of major industry players like Grace Coddington, Carine Roitfeld, Tim Blanks, Anna Dello Russo and Patrick Demarchelier. Not bad for a little over a year old fashion label. Her fall collection included her signature voluminous printed maxi skirts worn over a knit sweater, Russian references that were felt through her accessories, which included military hats, lace helmet, medals of honour, military boots, big furry hats. 

Natalia Vodianova closed the show in a floor-sweeping black coat styled with a floral embroidered tulle veil.

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This Russian tsarina is feminine, retro, posh and has just began to surprise us... 

Yours truly,

Olga Markiza

Best dressed at the 2012 American Music Award

There was a lot of glitz and glam at this years American Music Award. I narrowed down my top 5 favourite dresses of the evening. 

Brandy Norwood in a black and gold, asymmetric  Ekaterina Kukhareva dress, with coordinating bottines.

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Gwen Stefani rocked in a low-cut Balmain look, paired with black leather leggings, black Christian Louboutin pumps and her signature red pout.

Kerry Washington shined in a yellow Stella McCartney dress 

and coral Christian Louboutin heels. 

Taylor Swift chose a long sleeved, this time shorter gold beaded dress by Zuhair Murad.

Heidi Klum in a gold mini-dress by Alexandre Vauthier 
and sparkling gold stilettos by Christian Louboutin.

Yours truly,

Olga Markiza

Fur Handbags for Fall 12/Winter 13

If someone asked me what comes to my mind when I think of winter, I would answer fur, after snow of course. Fur bags and clutches are regaining popularity with this year's Fall 2012/Winter 2013 collection.

Fendi

Missoni 

Iceberg

Prada

Denis Basso

Moschino Cheap & Chic

Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci

Tod’s

Max Mara,

House of Holland

Versace

Cynthia Rowley

Elie Saab

Christian Dior

Valentino

Proenza Schouler 

Christian Dior

Barbara Bui

Pictures from Furinsider and Vogue.ru

I love faux-bijoux, but simply don't understand faux fur. Perhaps that's one of the reasons why I was disappointed with Banana Republic's Anna Karenina collection. On a brighter note, these luxurious handbags are sure to keep your belongs warm this winter. 

Yours truly,

Olga Markiza