2022-07-01 21:36
Soaking up the Summer sun is much easier and more fun in a flowing & bright maxi dress. One brand that truly stands out in that space is Farm Rio – with a great selection of the mo… Read More
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Modnitsa Styling is a blog written by Dina S., NYC Image & Wardrobe Stylist and Personal Shopper. If features Dina's color and style inspirations, tips & tricks of dressing best for your figure type & style personality, shopping finds, stylist insights and advice and much more!
2022-06-28 23:59
I’m not usually a “matchy-matchy” lover, but this Season, the two-piece matching shorts suits have stolen my heart.
I chose to style this Veronica Beard Emsley Cotton-Li… Read More
2022-06-27 22:56
As Summer rolls into full swing, I’m always looking for outfits for myself and my clients that are both heat-friendly and dressy enough to transition from daytime to evening, and this… Read More
2022-06-01 22:40
One of my favorite things about Summer is all the color and print that makes outfits come alive – and mixing colors that are naturally found in nature in my clothing to help harmonize… Read More
2022-05-25 21:50
Summer is almost here and my wardrobe is slowly but surely transforming from jeans to dresses. Dresses are the easiest Summer “outfits” as they don’t require much to look… Read More
2022-05-22 23:27
Spring in NYC is truly my favorite thing. I love how the air gets warm, I love seeing the trees get their first blooms, and how the city awakens with all the outdoor activity. It’s als… Read More
2022-05-19 01:07
One of the most versatile wardrobe pieces for Spring/Summer to add to your closet is a belted shirt midi or maxi dress – it’s super easy to style, and can transition between cool… Read More
2022-05-11 20:21
One of my favorite wardrobe staples is a crisp white oversized button down shirt – it creates “casual cool” looks with jeans, leather pants and skirts – and is virtua… Read More
2022-05-10 01:07
As I mentioned in one of my previous posts, I had a super fun photoshoot a few weeks back at a colorful Williamsburg Loft called “Dream Loft Studios” and among a few outfits, I s… Read More
2022-04-30 20:34
One of my go-to color combinations throughout Seasons is blue & brown, and I love how it always feels chic, sophisticated and refined.
For this look, I decided to go “shopping… Read More
2022-04-27 20:56
Being a “Spring Color Season” I always gravitate towards brighter colors for my outfits – and happen to love lavender, but sadly, don’t have a ton of it in my closet… Read More
2022-04-26 20:48
A couple of weeks back, I decided to see what was left of the Spring Cherry Blossoms in Central Park and take a few outfit photos. Even though a lot of the blooms did get affected by the con… Read More
2022-04-21 23:22
Last week I had a super fun part-branding part-Spring fashion photo shoot at Dream Loft Studios – and have some amazing colorful pictures to share. I booked it via Peerspace – an… Read More
2022-04-17 22:19
Happy Easter Sunday! Even though Spring is still playing hide-and-seek, I love seeing more blooms around Park Slope – and had a chance to check out the cherry blossoms in Central Park… Read More
2022-04-08 23:44
Spring in NYC makes me so happy! We’ve had a few super nice weather days this week (mixed with some lousy rainy ones) but the good ones really lift my mood!
I made time to shoot so… Read More
2022-04-07 23:23
Since I don’t work in a traditional office, I definitely don’t have a lot of “office-wear” outfits in my closet – but I do love a structured pant with a feminin… Read More
2022-04-02 22:31
One unexpected and fresh ensemble idea I love for Spring is leather shorts with a patterned pretty top.
For today’s outfit, I styled the Ulla Johnson Willa Blouse (sadly sold out, b… Read More
2022-03-29 21:55
Some of my favorite new items to add to my wardrobe every Spring are fun dresses – and I love splurging on a few that I know will be statement pieces, and supplement with a few basic o… Read More
2022-03-23 22:42
One of my favorite color combinations for any Season is brown and blue – they’re color compliments that make each other pop. Every Season, I like to reinvent them via fresh wardr… Read More
2022-03-21 23:06
Happy Official Spring! It’s truly my favorite Season – and also my Birthday Season. One of my styling recommendations for Spring is to embrace the lighter shades of your favorite… Read More
2022-03-15 01:31
These last two weeks have been a see-saw of weather here in NYC – ranging from extreme freezing temps and super nice warm Spring days. I’m hoping it will all be settled in the ne… Read More
2022-03-09 00:36
Happy Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day! I love celebrating this Spring holiday for so many reasons – and it always makes me feel like the new season &&hell…Read More
2022-02-27 01:08
Happy (Almost) March! I always await it impatiently as it feels so much closer to Spring – but truth be told, it’s still far from warm here in NYC – so I’m dreaming o… Read More
2022-02-21 21:50
I’m sure I’m not alone when I say that Winter has been around long enough – time for Spring! Every year, I wait for Spring impatiently – and not only because when it… Read More
2022-02-15 00:09
Happy Valentine’s Day! Hope however you’re celebrating, you’re taking a moment for self-care. For me, sometimes all it means is a solo coffee date at one of my favorite nei… Read More
2022-02-04 23:49
February is the unofficial-official month of love, with Valentine’s Day mid-month – and all the brands and marketers pulling out all the stops to remind us to buy roses, heart-sh… Read More
2022-01-30 00:17
It has been a really long January here in NYC (as I feel like it always is) – and to say that I’m ready for Spring is a serious understatement! I’m planning to shoot and sh… Read More
2022-01-22 00:31
As resort season rolls in, I love to put together look inspirations for my clients that can be versatile and carry over into Spring. I’m not a huge fan of purchasing items that have on… Read More
2022-01-14 04:23
My clients are always looking for warm coat recommendations come Fall/Winter, and I definitely have a list of favorites for each category. When it comes to wool coats – I really like c… Read More
2022-01-09 15:38
One of my favorite color combinations all year round is rose (pink), white and gold. I love how refined, elevated, feminine and elegant those colors feel together. They can be worn all year… Read More
2022-01-07 01:43
Winter Date-Night looks can be tricky – as it’s important to be warm but also chic – so I love it when I find pieces that pack both a flair and a sense of warmth/comfort to… Read More
2022-01-02 23:56
Happy New Year 2022! Hope it’s off to a great start for you – and will only get better from here on out for all of us!
I’m starting the year with fun and exciting colors… Read More
2021-12-30 13:20
Today’s look is inspired by the “water element” which is the sign element of zodiac year 2022. I personally love spending time near the water, it always feeds my soul, so a… Read More
2021-12-27 00:29
I honestly can’t believe that 2021 is almost over. It’s been a hectic year, both colorful and dark at the same time (as I think most of the world will agree) and I’m ready… Read More
2021-12-21 14:03
One of my favorite Fall/Winter looks is a sweater dress with booties. I think it’s easy, chic, and always feels both cozy and put-together.
I also like playing around with monochrom… Read More
2021-12-17 02:33
If you follow me on Instagram, you must have seen my big announcement this week – I just launched my first product, and a labor of love that I’ve been working on for the past two… Read More
2021-12-13 04:35
One of my favorite color combinations across Seasons is purple and green – and in the Fall/Winter Season, I love mixing toned-down versions of these colors to create soft looks that ar… Read More
2021-12-09 16:02
I honestly cannot believe it’s been almost 24 years since the first episode of Sex and the City aired on HBO. That show meant a lot to me growing up in NYC – as I related so easi… Read More
2021-11-29 22:51
As the Seasons change, I find myself leaning more into the colors that nature surrounds us with – and in late Fall, I really gravitate towards deeper earth-tones bordering on jewel ton… Read More
2021-11-25 16:49
Happy Thanksgiving Week, everyone!
This year, I’m definitely feeling the weather calling for cozy and warm – which to me always comes through fabrics that are both soft and sl… Read More
2021-11-17 23:57
Outfits that make me feel most authentic, most stylish and put-together are creative ones that combine bold color compliments in softer tones (like mint green + rose pink vs red + green toge… Read More
2021-11-14 01:11
One of my favorite outfits to wear in the Fall is a sweater dress and booties (jacket/coat and stockings optional when weather gets colder).
For this look, I styled a super comfortable Li… Read More
2021-11-14 00:34
I’ve been having a lot of my client sessions in Midtown lately – and decided to make it a point to have one of my outfit photo shoots at Central Park. Having lived in New York fo… Read More
2021-11-07 00:22
When NYC weather is as perfect as it’s been this October, I get to do my favorite outfit formula – dress with booties. For todays’ outfit, I styled a whimsical, twirly Zimm… Read More
2021-10-31 22:23
I think one of the best fabrics for Fall is leather (vegan or genuine) as it feels both substantial and light-weight, and comes in so many colors, textures and silhouettes. I’ve been l… Read More
2021-10-28 01:18
One of the nice things about living in NYC is that the city really gets dressed up for the holidays. This year for some reason seems more special than others – maybe its the feeling of… Read More
2021-10-23 01:54
There are really only so many ways to reinvent a garment (or so it seems), especially when it comes to black or dark navy pants, but I think there have been a few trends lately breaking thro… Read More
2021-10-19 23:34
Every Fall, I see tons of leather hit the stores, and this year is no exception. I think leather (be that vegan or genuine) is a great fabric for Fall/Winter as it keeps the warmth in, while… Read More
2021-10-16 16:35
It is officially Sweater Season! I have such mixed feelings about Fall this year – as much as I love the cozy fireplaces/pumpkin spice lattes/apple cider and donuts, to me Fall also me… Read More
2021-10-10 23:37
Would Fall even be Fall without tweed?
On a serious note, tweed is almost synonymous with Seasonal dressing – and I love that while being a classic, it gets reinvented every Season… Read More
2021-10-07 22:41
I’ve been loving this NYC October weather, and honestly want it to never end – so naturally, I haven’t had to retire any of my Summer dresses yet, but have been styling the… Read More
2021-10-03 22:20
Happy October! I’m really excited that this Fall is still feeling a lot like late Summer – and that I’m getting so much use out of my denim jackets and sweatshirts before i… Read More
2021-09-30 02:26
As the weather continues to fluctuate between late Summer and Fall, I continue to reach for outfit formulas that are both airy and a little cozy – and can be “warmed up” wi… Read More
2021-09-26 23:44
There are so many fun (and wearable!) trends this Fall, but my favorite this year has to be Western Boots. I definitely don’t find myself gravitating towards the cowboy/girl trend on t… Read More
2021-09-15 02:27
One of my favorite ways to dress up an easy sporty look is by adding a structured blazer layer. I think a fitted blazer makes almost any outfit more elevated and elegant – and is a gre… Read More
2021-09-12 02:35
Even as we head deeper into Fall, I love to hold onto color in my wardrobe – and some fun prints that relate to harvest Season. I really view September as an extension of Summer &ndash&hell…Read More
2021-09-08 03:23
One of my favorite colors for Fall is brown, and I love mixing light shades of brown with other neutrals in my Autumn looks – like camel, beige, off-white, rose, mauve and creamy yello… Read More
2021-09-04 01:38
Happy September! It’s one of my both most favorite and least favorite months of the year. I love it because it’s still warm and feels like Summer. I don’t love it because b… Read More
2021-08-31 03:41
As the Seasons are changing, I’m still clinging to Summer a little bit – so I wanted to share another late Summer outfit that’s super easy to replicate – and you can… Read More
2021-08-28 00:58
As Fall comes nearer, I’m even more motivated to give all my Summer pieces another round of wear, and my favorite item that I wear all Summer long, that screams “Summer”, i… Read More
2021-08-23 03:05
One of my favorite fashion “rules” to break is “not wearing white after Labor Day”. I think it’s silly and pre-historic – and I also think that white deni… Read More
2021-08-15 03:14
As I mentioned in a previous blog post, I’ve recently discovered and fallen in love with a Brazilian Brand called “Farm Rio” – their dresses, skirts, jumpsuits, short… Read More
2021-08-12 12:41
As we’re near mid-August, the fashion cycle completely switches over to Fall – and pre-Fall is the first taste of the Season, when the fabrics and silhouettes are still Summery… Read More
2021-08-07 22:41
Happy 2nd week of August! I heard the other day that they call this “the height of Summer” – which is not entirely how I see it as I feel like Summer is definitely slipping… Read More
2021-08-01 04:26
I’m always on the lookout for new brands that bring colorful and patterned designs to the market – as one of my goals as a Personal Stylist and Fashion Consultant is to inspire m… Read More
2021-07-25 04:48
I’ve been following Arielle Charnas (of Something Navy) for years, and it’s been really exciting seeing her new clothing line evolve since it’s initial launc… Read More
2021-07-21 12:51
One of my favorite things to do when creating outfits is looking at my own closet with fresh eyes. It’s true what they say – that statistically speaking, we wear 20% of our close… Read More
2021-07-20 03:50
How is it already mid July? I know, I start every post with wondering where the time is going – and I really do feel like this year is going extremely fast!
In today’s style… Read More
2021-07-03 00:45
Hope everyone had a great long weekend – I can’t believe we’re through the first week of July already, this year is just running by!
As we head even deeper into the Sum… Read More
2021-06-22 01:24
Happy official Summer! The heat has been really crazy here in NYC – running around town has required to rely on breathable fabrics, like linen and soft cotton. Thankfully, they are mor… Read More
2021-06-17 23:17
Happy Thursday! It’s been a busy week here – and the weather has been so nice, making every day a joy to be outside! Yesterday, I loved taking a stroll through my favorite NYC ne… Read More
2021-06-13 23:25
Happy mid-June, and the official start to Summertime! The days are still getting longer and the sun is higher – making me excited for all the bright days ahead!
As I always tell my… Read More
2021-06-08 12:26
As we head deeper into the Summer, I’m definitely wearing less jeans and more dresses/skirts, but I did want to share one staple look for cooler days – styling a pair of straight… Read More
2021-06-03 19:43
Hello, June! The Spring weather is still holding strong here in NYC – and I’m soaking up every moment before the Summer heat arrives!
A couple of days ago, I took a stroll aro… Read More
2021-05-23 19:29
Happy almost Summer! With the 80-90 degree weather here in NYC it sure has been feeling like it. I can’t say the Summer is my favorite season even though I do prefer the warmth to cold… Read More
2021-05-15 03:22
Happy mid-May! As this month is unfolding, I’m definitely feeling the warmth of Spring, and all the positive energy awakening around me very inspiring, and I’m looking ahead to a… Read More
2021-05-08 03:55
Happy Mother’s Day Weekend!
As we get deeper into May and closer to the Summer, I wanted to share a look that is perfect for a Spring-into-Summer vacation, or a special occasion. It… Read More
2021-04-13 02:41
Hope everyone’s week is going great! I don’t know about you guys, but I feel that I’m looking at Spring this year with a newfound appreciation. Whether it’s becau… Read More
2021-04-03 00:06
I’ve been meaning to write this post for a very long time – and as April marks the beginning of my birthday month with this birthday being the last one in my 30’s (eek!… Read More
2021-03-25 01:24
Hello, Spring!
It felt really good to get dressed and shoot a few Spring looks last week, and I can’t wait to share more outfit formulas over the next few weeks.
For to… Read More
2021-03-06 01:01
I’m so excited for the coming Spring – I feel like the last two months flew by (mostly inside – as the NYC weather is quite unforgiving this time of year) and I can’t… Read More
2021-01-07 03:01
Happy 2021 – Hope it’s off to a great start!
With the Holiday Season over, and Spring still miles away, I find this a good time to hibernate – and refocus. One of the… Read More
2020-10-29 22:56
I can’t believe it’s end of October! With the Holiday Season quickly approaching — whatever that might look like this year — I’m sure some of you guys are geari… Read More
2020-08-10 00:01
Happy August! I hope you’re enjoying your Summer as much as possible – it certainly is a different kind this year.
It’s been both a long and short couple of months since my… Read More
2020-05-13 03:20
I never thought of myself as a boho girl, but not too long ago, a brand stole my heart and made me fall in love with all things pink, frilly and flow-y. This brand has a fun name – Lov… Read More
2020-04-16 01:08
Hello, mid-April! First and foremost, I hope that you and yours are all feeling healthy, safe and sane — it hasn’t been an easy few weeks (adding up to months already!) and we… Read More
2020-03-19 14:30
Happy (Official/Calendar) Spring! Even though it’s been fairly moderate here in the North East, it still feels very much like Winter with all the stress that’s been happening in… Read More
2020-02-18 14:00
Hello, mid-February! I feel like we’re zooming through the month and Winter is finally on its way out (even though, there is still at least 1.5 months of cold weather left here in t… Read More
2020-02-10 03:56
Happy Valentine’s Week and mid February! Even though this Holiday is definitely over-commercialized in the US, I still enjoy all the pink hearts and romance it conjures up. I think… Read More
2020-02-03 14:00
Happy February! I’ve been seeing all these memes on Instagram about how it feels like “January 74th” — but to be honest, I felt that the month actually raced by fo… Read More
2020-01-27 13:34
Happy Lunar New Year, everyone – may this year of the Metal Rat bring only amazing blessings to you and yours!
As we’re in the midst of Winter, and the weather is up-and… Read More
2020-01-20 19:32
I’ve never really been a gym person – even though I’ve had memberships to at least a half-dozen NYC workout facilities (and gave them my hard-earned money without really… Read More
2020-01-13 20:42
Happy 2020! A new decade, New Year, and a feeling of renewed optimism is how I hope it started for everyone.
I love the idea of turning a new page and giving yourself permission to revisi… Read More
2019-12-26 14:25
It’s officially the last week of 2019, and what a year it was! I feel like I’ve been on a rollercoaster with balancing motherhood and my business, traveling a ton and seeing m… Read More
2019-12-17 16:06
We’re in the homestretch to 2020, and the Holiday Season is in full-swing, with Christmas music blasting at the stores, lights and tinsel galore, and holiday gift guides popping up… Read More
2019-12-09 14:52
Before I start sharing holiday looks in my next few upcoming posts, I wanted to finish off Fall 2019 with this great outfit that’s perfect for every-day, and features one of my favo… Read More
2019-12-02 14:08
Hello, December! This year is zooming by – and I really can’t believe we only have 1 month left before it’s officially 2020! I still remember celebrating Y2K – it… Read More
2019-11-25 15:33
I’ve been feeling really short on daytime lately – with early sunsets and colder weather – so even more than ever, I’m craving a little fun and color in my looks… Read More
2019-11-17 15:44
Before we fully commit to coats and gloves, I wanted to share one more easy Fall outfit that’s perfect for a day in the city. The looks features a few pieces from J.McLaughlin &ndas……Read More
2019-11-10 15:30
As a busy mom and stylist, there are days when I really don’t want to think about what I’m going to wear – so I love having some outfit formulas that are full-proof: eas… Read More
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