2021-03-10 12:02
It is now 2021 and the world has more than 100 self-made female billionaires. And we are on a roll. Being self-made means reaching a certain level of money comfort without inheriting it. Thi… Read More
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Fashion, beauty and lifestyle blog by Eugenia Zhenya Bulah from Budapest & Moscow
2021-02-16 14:40
I was born a big, well fed 3.6 kilo baby. From that moment on I was never big ever again. My mom could not produce enough milk for me and after a while I ended up being so thin the doctor ca… Read More
2021-01-06 11:02
The existence of money is there to improve our lives. (It is also there to control our lives as much as possible, but that’s for another time…) Money helps us achieve our social… Read More
2020-12-16 14:07
Most people (that did not go through crazy trauma like war in their countries and similar really bad things) would agree that 2020-covid year removed us from our comfort zones completely lik… Read More
2020-11-27 14:56
The other day my father told me in a very hopeful and very kind way: “I pray for you to find a good husband and have children. Children are the most important thing”. And I explo… Read More
2020-11-13 09:56
So what is influencer marketing. It is a collaboration between a brand and a person of interest with a certain amount of followers. Think cash, think product, think publicity both ways.
Befo… Read More
2020-10-13 10:41
I am really sorry for disappearing for such a long time, but life is hectic and I was moving and settling in a new home and I feel like now is the time to retuuurn.
So lets start. Is it poss… Read More
2020-08-14 08:52
Living as young adults we are reckless. Well, most of us. Our bodies are capable of surviving A LOT and our metabolisms are at their finest. Except then the time comes when none of it is tru… Read More
2020-07-20 10:05
Many years ago, what feels like a century ago, when instagram exploded into our faces, there were some of us who decided to jump on the like train and enjoyed steadily growing accounts. It w… Read More
2020-07-08 08:16
We all know the feeling after rubbing all that cream on and having this velvety amazing skin happening all of a sudden. I always loved that, except it is not a feeling, it is just loads of s… Read More
2020-06-19 07:17
You know that you are getting more responsible (note, I am purposely removing the typical “older” in this quote), when you start to write about cleaning products instead of shoes… Read More
2020-05-18 07:14
Just like skin, hair is a mirror to what is happening inside of your body and whenever there are any hair issues, it probably means your body wants your attention.
Lets discuss some of… Read More
2020-05-06 11:59
We have all heard that very repetitive quote “Women do not need good guys, they only want to date assholes”. We DonT NEeD a GoOd gUy! Yes, very often, but the longer you think ab… Read More
2020-03-20 12:01
I arrived from London a couple of days ago where I have spent most of my time either travelling from one point to another, or standing in a shopping center/museum/restaurant. Basically place… Read More
2020-02-14 09:33
Nowdays our beauty brains get informed about all sorts of weird new chemical names that we never heard of, but we all do know they are supposedly super useful. And indeed they are! Lets talk… Read More
2020-01-21 12:46
I am a sucker for my good old stuff. Huge sucker. I am not proud of that but I get very unhappy when I need to part from the goodies I love, although I am definitely learning there.
The trut… Read More
2020-01-03 13:42
I am slowly, but surely..Wait…Not slowly, but surely am approaching 36. Wow. So I sat down and thought about the things that happened, the thoughts that changed, the actions that were… Read More
2019-12-05 11:33
I was scrolling through a webshop the other day and a Nanushka vegan leather puffer jacket caught my eye. I knew this new named material exists for a while, but always wondered whether apart… Read More
2019-11-29 08:40
The last time I was able to see well was 22.5 years ago. I was 13 and I could not see the blackboard anymore. My dad always said its because I read too much. But so did he and he is a walkin… Read More
2019-11-13 12:16
Winter holidays is a period of time where an enormous amount of money is wasted on good and bad presents, on a huge amount of food and worst of all the packaging.
Our society forces us to go… Read More
2019-10-24 11:16
Many of us are slowly, but surely shifting towards worrying about what we eat and how we clean. That is amazing, but unfortunately it is still a very new thing for people to worry about what… Read More
2019-09-27 08:53
Thanks god there are more and more people every day turning to natural or even organic products. Clothes, beauty stuff, food, cleaning products. You name it.
Cleaning products is one of tho… Read More
2019-09-19 08:44
Recycled polyester has quickly become a very popular choice of fabric used by many fashion companies. They can then easily put an eco friendly or sustainable sign and call it a successful ma… Read More
2019-09-10 11:55
I believe the most common “health advice” that has existed is the one about drinking 8 glasses of water a day. It is also probably the only health advise most people seem to happ… Read More
2019-08-19 08:09
Most of us use makeup and some of us use a lot of it. We tend to spend a lot of time looking for all the imperfections we can cover and following 75 step routines. And we also make mistakes… Read More
2019-08-07 13:03
The amount of eco friendly materials that we see popping up day by days is mesmerizing. I see a world where this one day will become a be a solved issue as consumers dictate the trends.
This… Read More
2019-07-19 09:21
Everyone is different. I belong to the group of people who exist in a little cloud of thoughts and do not always look down. This is me who never notices things happening with my own body. It… Read More
2019-07-11 09:19
Plastic. The word of 2019. OK, it is not but probably should be. The fact that people around the globe are way more aware of what is happening with the plastic in the seas and the fact that… Read More
2019-06-19 08:51
If you know me personally or have been following my blog for a while you probably noticed how I have been doing my best to get away from all the chemicals out there. While the organic market… Read More
2019-05-28 08:26
When we think of fragrances something luxurious comes to mind. Amazing mixes of perfume oils mixed with by the best noses of the world. Well yes and no because it depends on what fragranc… Read More
2019-03-19 09:42
ALCOHOL…Because no fun story ever started with eating a salad. Yes, I live in a world where everyone around me wants me drunk, and you and your neighbour. Possibly your dog too.
I gr… Read More
2019-03-11 09:44
The whole subject on periods is still such a taboo thing and we are here in 2019. Friends don’t always talk about it, parents or mothers don’t share shit and boyfriends are weird… Read More
2019-02-26 09:49
There has always been tons of confusion about how often can you exfoliate your skin. I was definitely confused for ages. The clue is in the word exfoliation and not SCRUB. Scrubs are the one… Read More
2019-02-19 09:10
We all love the sale period. This is when you can get your hands on great products for quarter of the price and feel like you won against life. The truth is most brands make huge money at sa… Read More
2019-02-06 12:18
Everyone talks about yoga. But what is it? The word ‘yoga’ means union. You work on your breathe, meditate and do weird poses, although original real yoga is not about the pose b… Read More
2019-01-16 09:33
Hemp, hemp, hemp! The word feels so illegal for some which is very upsetting that this amazing plant reached this shitty demonized marketing for so many people. Mostly because it is so usefu… Read More
2019-01-08 11:51
Many times it is just so much more convenient to rush to the closest Zara store and get yourself a cozy sweater in the colour you dreamed about last night. And that is fine. Sustainable and… Read More
2019-01-03 12:24
Wardrobes, closets whatever the name is it can be a nightmare to declutter and clean up. It is also the most requested service from a stylist so no wonder. And who would want to deal with it… Read More
2018-12-28 16:24
Most of the design elements in a bathroom are usually plastic. Think about the toilet seat, the shower curtain, your toothbrush and the holder, your liquid soup dispenser and so on.
It is on… Read More
2018-12-20 14:21
Christmas is fun. You get to see your family, make your home pretty, eat like a pig and get PRESENTS. It is all love and cool stuff, but what about giving on such a holiday? I have collected… Read More
2018-12-16 10:28
It is amazing to see how many brands (even for marketing purposes mostly) do recycled fashion. With the amount of fabric the industry makes every single minute is devastating and the polluti… Read More
2018-11-29 13:49
Obviously calling anything “cheap” is relative and I respect that. Christmas holidays are by the door and it is a good idea to start stocking up on presents if you celebrate it o… Read More
2018-11-09 10:12
Back in the days and not even that long ago oils for me were for cooking and well getting those cars pumped. The more you live the more you learn (sometimes). The hard part of using oils in… Read More
2018-10-18 06:42
The moment anything that makes me sweat less happens with the weather I start thinking of warm sweaters and tea cups. And cozy wooden houses. And well NOT BEING COLD ALL THE TIME!
Life is go… Read More
2018-10-09 11:04
I know for a lot of you the word “greenwashing” means anything from washing vegetables to dying your t-shirt green but not the sad sad marketing behind a lot of brands out the… Read More
2018-09-19 07:53
In the past years, actually many years now I have been transforming myself to be way more eco friendly than I have ever been. It all started with the hassle of ever getting rid of clothes, s… Read More
2018-08-28 10:31
I have a serious bag addiction that is really starting to outgrow itself into something massive. The good news is that all of the bags I have are investment pieces and last me for ages and b… Read More
2018-08-15 10:50
Dear men,
You sometimes think we are perfect. But guess what. We are…Hahaha…But we have our shit going on behind the closed doors that some of you have no idea about. I made a… Read More
2018-06-27 10:40
If you have been reading me for a while you know I like to keep it private on certain subjects that include family and friends. I believe it is understandable why I do so and my social media… Read More
2018-06-18 14:54
When sale period arrives everyone tends to lose their minds. I kinda do too, but in the past many years I learned to shop smart. I have barely bought anything in the past years and I am happ… Read More
2018-05-14 10:30
Dear readers, I am super sorry for disappearing for such a long ass time. First of all I managed to break my amr (wrist) so typing was a pain in the ass and typing work emails and doing exce… Read More
2018-03-06 14:33
Spring is for home and kitchen decor updates. Always and forever. It is just the perfect time for a huge clean up and a bit of home hacking with new drapes, small objects, plants and decorat… Read More
2018-02-15 09:47
Sustainability in fashion became a huge ass topic in the past years. There is obviously a reason for it. Used clothes became an environmental crisis and we have no idea what to do with them… Read More
2018-02-02 09:17
Once all the crazy holidays are over we all try to enjoy the good side of the winter season aka skiing. I have not visited the slopes for a very long time I used to ski, but that is not some… Read More
2018-01-22 09:29
Remember a while back I made a post on what women hate in men and their ultimate turn offs. It is still one of my most read posts, so I took the time and started to randomly interview male… Read More
2018-01-05 09:27
Behold the SALES are here. The ultimate happiness boost and an ecological disaster. There are always those trends around that come and go in a minute and they are baaad because you spend mon… Read More
2017-12-26 11:14
Hello Kattiva jewellery! The older I get the more I become my mom who loves classy stuff and beautiful jewellery. For me Christmas is an excuse to splurge on myself as much as possible (and… Read More
2017-12-21 11:33
This year is probably the biggest horror in Christmas gift buying for the crazy period. There is the Catholic and the Orthodox Christmas, 25 thousand birthdays and a bunch of unexpected visi… Read More
2017-12-14 10:09
Every year I make one of these Christmas wishlists that are a dream to dream, but I usually do manage to get a couple of the items. I have a confession I have been barely shopping but this d… Read More
2017-12-07 13:14
2017 decided to turn itself in basically with the wave of allegations in Hollywood against sexual abuse and harassment and I am struggling with a really bad feeling in my gut. On one side wh… Read More
2017-11-17 13:00
Me and my bff were discussing how hard it is to find any good card holders that keeps the goodies in so I basically promised her this one. We were talking about the closeable ones which can… Read More
2017-10-17 09:56
The Erdem X H&M lookbook and full collection photos are finally out and they are beautiful! This is not the most typical H&M collaboration and that is what makes it special. The &lsq&hell…Read More
2017-09-28 11:40
You know when a fashion piece or brand becomes so overpopular it becomes kind of embarrassing for those who are all into having a style in fashion? This happens and this happens a lot. I hon… Read More
2017-09-11 07:49
All of my roads just somehow lead to H&M. As much as I am against fast fashion stores I always find something cool there especially their Trend and Studio (or their Premium lines) lines… Read More
2017-09-06 08:00
I have done so many interviews lately seeing really different candidates that I thought I will share some ideas on how to dress. Not only have I been doing interviews but I have obviously go… Read More
2017-08-29 08:47
I have stopped buying jewelry and trying to recycle what I have at home. It is one huge collection.
This Gorjana rose gold ring set did catch my eye though. It is so beautiful and minimal an… Read More
2017-08-16 12:00
There is currently such a crazy amount of long skirts out there and they are not really going away, so buying one is totally approved by my closet. I have a couple but I don’t really w… Read More
2017-08-07 12:17
If you are a very 2017 person like myself then you shop online. You shop online A LOT and sometimes you save up for a designer bag.
I tend to try to buy from physical stores where there is n… Read More
2017-08-03 07:27
I might be a little bit late with this one and I already attended a wedding this year, but there is one more upcoming where I have a fixed dress given by the lovely bride. Normally its a has… Read More
2017-07-18 14:01
I receive so many question on fashion, styling, personal questions and what not by email, comments and in real life. I try to keep track of as many as possible and answer them all here. Do a… Read More
2017-07-12 09:09
I know a lot of people who are afraid of self-tanning creams and lotions. Why? Well it is the media. All the horror stories of brown or yellow faced people who somehow end up having the self… Read More
2017-07-06 06:56
I believe one of the biggest horrors of the past decades in deformity of the human souls is the snobbism that has evolved. For obvious reasons it is there, the world has never revolved arou… Read More
2017-06-27 12:47
It is summer. The only time nylon and canvan is appropriate. So get on the wagon and get yourself a pretty canvas bag that will probably get dirty in no time (sorry for being a spoiler but t… Read More
2017-06-19 06:48
Remember that post I did on fashion investment pieces? Well here I am doing a part two on this subject because there is never enough to invest into. You can read the previous one HERE.
I hav… Read More
2017-05-23 11:25
I think through my whole life since the age of 6 I have always owned a baseball hat. When I became a teen it was a religion because I was a skater girl (LOL). It was always a part of my / yo… Read More
2017-05-19 07:39
Feeling crappy randomly is a default feature in most of us, so when the shit feels hit you and it is definitely not what you want then follow my top “how to unshit your feels&rdqu&hell…Read More
2017-05-03 07:52
You might all know me as a black on black dresser, but the truth is I do love me some girly pink. I really do and I have random pink clothing items at home. I do not like trends, they make p… Read More
2017-04-18 08:15
If I would have to choose one jewelry brand that fits all, I wouldn’t think for a second and talk about Thomas Sabo. The brand has such a vast collection of jewelry for every taste, es… Read More
2017-03-16 11:50
I will be honest I am not entirely convinced by this trend. Don’t get me wrong I love these mules and would kill for a comfy pair of Guccis with tigers, but BUT BUT I try to not lose m… Read More
2017-02-22 08:42
Finally good weather is upon us so we can all enjoy the sun and blooming out like the field flowers. Let’s practice positive thinking and what better way then to surround you… Read More
2017-02-16 09:03
There is nothing I am obsessed with more than beauty products. You should see my bathroom filled with containers, bottles, boxes and bags filled with creams and scrubs. Some of it can be fou… Read More
2017-01-26 09:34
Spring 2017 is upon us. Forget the horrible overused bomber jackets unless it’s something extra ordinary or has a wonder code name like Vetements.
I have collected a bunch of stre… Read More
2017-01-20 07:58
I was born into a very strict family concerning etiquette and I have always felt that it is an important part of me to keep it alive. I did have my horrible punk years and wore skirts o… Read More
2017-01-09 13:48
So I visited Madrid. It was on my bucket list for quite some time, but hey. Another trip full of crazy stories and unfortunate situations but laughing at those is the best.Jamon (pronounce h… Read More
2016-12-27 13:29
I love me some backpack. 2 years ago I sat down and after weeks of decision making (yes, we women do that) I ordered a Marc Jacobs backpack. One thing I forgot to do was to check its size ob… Read More
2016-12-13 09:46
When Belle’s super famous yellow dress from Beauty and the Beast is just about to hit the theaters, it does not take much guessing that the color will make it’s way into our ward… Read More
2016-12-05 10:04
Every time I think about it, I feel blessed being raised the way I was. My grandmother was a designer and dressed the wives of Soviet presidents back in the days. We had a sewing machine wo… Read More
2016-11-22 14:37
Winter is here! It is time to get those fabric colorful bags back into their boxes and shop for new leather goodies. Choose dark colors or leather if you are into investing into a… Read More
2016-11-18 09:25
We women tend to do one thing very well: OVERTHINK. I wish we would use the power of our imagination to find out how to cure life threatening diseases, draw awesome paintings or save kitties… Read More
2016-11-14 08:21
Whenever autumn and then an even colder winter hits I start searching for ankle boots. In black. Always. It’s a sort of tradition. Here is my latest collection of ankle boots in black… Read More
2016-11-10 09:06
I have always been very rational about shopping. As a teenager my mother had a bit of control over my decisions and I always ended up buying less, but of better quality and an interesting de… Read More
2016-11-08 08:29
We all know what Autumn brings. RAIN. Lot’s of rain. I have received a couple emails in regards to rainy seasons, so here is the best of umbrellas for 2016.
CHOOSE FROM&nb&hell…Read More
2016-11-01 17:50
I am not a beauty expert, that is why I took a chance and spoke to some of Budapest’s best make up artists to find out what palettes are the best choice for autumn and winter… Read More
2016-10-21 08:28
What do you normally do when it gets chilly? I usually prepare my home. Change things around, take out winter clothes, etc. That is also when I do a bit of updates since it is the period of… Read More
2016-10-18 09:39
The other day I was sitting sipping on my tea and contemplating about life when my thought drifted away from the meaning of life and got really deep into things I can not stand in men… Read More
2016-10-10 13:05
AAA. We all tend to go a little crazy when it comes to H&M collaborations and this one is not different. Kenzo has been one of the funnest and coolest brands out there by a super duo Car… Read More
2016-10-10 08:05
I was considering getting a highlighter for quite some time, but to be honest I failed to find any. Clinique’s Chubby Stick Sculpting Highlight was the first one I bumped int… Read More
2016-10-06 09:03
There is always Zara time right? I am just going to leave this here as it is.
The post NIKE HUARACHE VS. ZARA COPYCAT appeared first on DIAMONDS AND SPIKES Read More
2016-09-29 08:00
I have always loved denim, so the fact that we can dress up head to toe in ‘jeans’ and not look like Britney and Justin once did is quite refreshing and I wrote a bunch of a… Read More
2016-09-26 09:19
The day you realise you have been in need for a vacation since forever is when you are there. The good thing is that I did realise how much I have been missing vacays with my workaholic ways… Read More
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