tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759460753738753423.post6314916824095847307..comments2024-02-16T02:33:52.334-08:00Comments on In The Writer's Closet: Solstice, Christmas, New Year!Natalia Lialinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07552652475347261756noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759460753738753423.post-58693473991904159372018-01-01T20:45:05.212-08:002018-01-01T20:45:05.212-08:00I don't really know much about fashion, period...I don't really know much about fashion, period. I just feel my way through it, and maybe I heard of a few facts and names, but that's about it. So I really appreciate your fashion expertise and little history lessons! They are fascinating! And even though I studied languages and literature in the 90s, I too wore LBDs!!! One was made by me, sort of a long turtleneck made of jersey, in the early 90s. Another one in the late 90s was made by a dressmaker. I loved them both and wore them a lot! Natalia Lialinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07552652475347261756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759460753738753423.post-8586299870272945052018-01-01T12:47:57.399-08:002018-01-01T12:47:57.399-08:00Thank you, Monica! I love your comment! I was not ...Thank you, Monica! I love your comment! I was not familiar with Calicia at all, and bagpipes surprised both Justin and me. Now it all makes sense of course, celtic roots! The music was lots of fun, we thoroughly enjoyed the performance. Being an empath, I was totally there and couldn't stop tears (of joy) for the first few minutes.<br />Happy New Year, dear friend!Natalia Lialinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07552652475347261756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759460753738753423.post-68040030550143320202018-01-01T12:44:08.026-08:002018-01-01T12:44:08.026-08:00Thank you, Elle! Such a beautiful, poetic comment....Thank you, Elle! Such a beautiful, poetic comment... Wishing you a very happy New Year!<br />Russian Orthodox celebrate Xmas on January 7th. Then some people celebrate Old New Year on January 14th. To Russians, the celebrations have JUST begun... while I'm feeling pretty exhausted with all the holidays here by now. :)))Natalia Lialinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07552652475347261756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759460753738753423.post-35148777889003118522018-01-01T12:41:36.709-08:002018-01-01T12:41:36.709-08:00Thanks Vix! It was a great find, a bit small in si...Thanks Vix! It was a great find, a bit small in size, but since it's stretchy, it works. :) Happy New Year full of new explorations!Natalia Lialinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07552652475347261756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759460753738753423.post-28784938254970350482018-01-01T12:40:33.015-08:002018-01-01T12:40:33.015-08:00Happy New Year, Ivana! In my family, it's a fa...Happy New Year, Ivana! In my family, it's a family holiday, but there are people who go out with friends too. It's the biggest holiday in Russia, that's for sure.<br />Lots of love!Natalia Lialinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07552652475347261756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759460753738753423.post-44454489717829697092018-01-01T12:38:36.997-08:002018-01-01T12:38:36.997-08:00I felt happy that evening - sometimes the anticipa...I felt happy that evening - sometimes the anticipation brings even more joy than the event itself (though it was both that particular time)! Lots of love, dear!Natalia Lialinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07552652475347261756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759460753738753423.post-91098047339162995302018-01-01T12:37:07.759-08:002018-01-01T12:37:07.759-08:00Поздравляю с Новым годом, дорогая Реня!
Счастья в ...Поздравляю с Новым годом, дорогая Реня!<br />Счастья в новом году!Natalia Lialinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07552652475347261756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759460753738753423.post-63868616893567178492018-01-01T12:36:35.321-08:002018-01-01T12:36:35.321-08:00Happy New Year, dearest Jill! May it be full of wo...Happy New Year, dearest Jill! May it be full of wonderful things that bring joy to your heart! Maybe even a little snow for (the next) Xmas!Natalia Lialinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07552652475347261756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759460753738753423.post-41661125537259812242017-12-31T11:24:27.197-08:002017-12-31T11:24:27.197-08:00ohhh, I love when you dress up so appropriately fo...ohhh, I love when you dress up so appropriately for an event, not only elegantly, but also thematically!, you look really gorgeous in your lace skirt and rich velvet jacket, with all those golden accessories enhancing the deep colors, and your cute booties too!, love your ring and those earrings (so appropriate!)<br />And it's pretty interesting to know that some music from the celtic Galicia is being played around the world, and so lovely that you enjoyed it. It's a moving music and very evocative!. I think you could even dream on woods and see and old stones!<br />Love to read your post!<br />besosSeñora Allnuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01403540346998939207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759460753738753423.post-74578049480623874192017-12-30T16:59:21.830-08:002017-12-30T16:59:21.830-08:00Dearest Natalia,
I love the artistry of each phot...Dearest Natalia, <br />I love the artistry of each photo here, as always, it reflects your personality, and soul, if I can use that word in this context.<br />I adore your red lace skirt, the bits of embroidery in the back of your boots, the layering of velvet over shimmer, and the shots of lovely places you have been, including the ceilings!<br />The frog ring and the photograph is outstanding.<br /><br />I wish you a year that is abundant in family time, and all things precious.<br />Is Russian New Year's January 6th? Do you celebrate that or both?<br />Anya is a beauty, like her mother. Hugs to them and Justin, too.<br />Much love<br />xoxo, Elle<br />https://theellediaries.comThe Elle Diarieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10352057220124245797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759460753738753423.post-42781584382793774402017-12-28T10:26:17.692-08:002017-12-28T10:26:17.692-08:00I hope you, Justin and Anya had a wonderful Xmas. ...I hope you, Justin and Anya had a wonderful Xmas. <br />Your boots are incredible and I love the fabulously opulent polo neck! xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759460753738753423.post-144710420038362552017-12-27T15:38:37.956-08:002017-12-27T15:38:37.956-08:00Attending a nice performance is such a lovely fest...Attending a nice performance is such a lovely festive tradition. While I lived in Split, I always attended a New Year symphony concert in the city's theater. <br /><br />Listening to Puget Sound Riven sounds like an amazing experience. It is always great to hear authentic music. Looks like you guys had a nice time.<br /><br />Reading while walking? I must admit that I do that sometimes as well. Your daughter is not the only one:):).<br /><br />I really like your black and red outfit. That red lace skirt is so pretty. The industrial background is interesting and it works quite well as a background for this lovely look. I do like the animal print coat as well. Dark tones, Rembrandt background- what is there not to like?<br /><br />I wish you a happy and blessed New Year. Do Russians traditionally celebrate New Year with the family? I think so. Here there is no traditional way to celebrate it, some celebrate with the family, some out with friends. I will definitely celebrate it at home.<br /><br />All the best to you and your family in new 2018!Ivana Splithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04908566377732204399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759460753738753423.post-47467574402405693372017-12-26T14:00:47.892-08:002017-12-26T14:00:47.892-08:00Natalia I wish you all the best and a happy new ye...Natalia I wish you all the best and a happy new year for you and your wonderful family.<br />You look satisfied in your face. I love the last picture ;)<br />Fabulous style my dear friend and Justin did a very good job! Great pictures.<br />Huge hug and much love, TinaMode und Lifestyleblog Tinaspinkfridayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03367112313416996194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759460753738753423.post-60805009784935112882017-12-26T07:18:24.523-08:002017-12-26T07:18:24.523-08:00Wyglądasz pięknie i bardzo świątecznie:))śliczna s...Wyglądasz pięknie i bardzo świątecznie:))śliczna spódnica:)))jak zawsze zachwycam się Twoją torebką:))))Pozdrawiam serdecznie:)))Reniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01541880241343325879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759460753738753423.post-4645729278718313752017-12-25T23:26:58.230-08:002017-12-25T23:26:58.230-08:00thank you for the link - want to watch the movie i...thank you for the link - want to watch the movie in the evening - but i´m very curios now!!<br /><br />coco chanel invented the LBD in the 20s - you know it i guess - but it took until the 60s that it took foot by the masses - evening dresses were pale or jewel colors but mostly in shiny fabric like satin...... or full of sparkles like in the 20´s..... the high time of the LBD were the early 90s - we fashion students wore it 24/7......<br />me since then totally not - but lately i feel a craving for the LBD ;-)<br />xxxxbahnwärterinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02032478343344432338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759460753738753423.post-77191670736943003612017-12-25T23:00:35.917-08:002017-12-25T23:00:35.917-08:00A little late but Merry Christmas to you and you f...A little late but Merry Christmas to you and you family. I must admit to being a little envious of a Winter Christmas , the Christmas lights twinkle brighter on a darker night and your theatre productions so wonderful. You look perfect for the evening . Enjoy you holiday season Natalia. xxJill Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12393826705818799236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759460753738753423.post-67476587016097562862017-12-25T16:41:17.972-08:002017-12-25T16:41:17.972-08:00:))) Well now I just MUST go to banya!
Merry Chr...:))) Well now I just MUST go to banya! <br /><br />Merry Christmas and happy holiday season, my dearest friend! We are taking it easy here, but a little miracle happened - we got snow right at Christmas Eve!!! So pretty and magical. We went for a walk! :)<br /><br />Love!Natalia Lialinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07552652475347261756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759460753738753423.post-31022564998702517512017-12-25T16:38:58.802-08:002017-12-25T16:38:58.802-08:00Merry Christmas!!! Happy holidays!!! I wish I coul...Merry Christmas!!! Happy holidays!!! I wish I could travel to Belgium to see all the wonderful decorations and have a cup of tea with you (and some thrift shopping of course)! I am so glad you were able to get away! I will visit (virtually, for now ;) soon! Lots of love, my dear Ann!Natalia Lialinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07552652475347261756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759460753738753423.post-35453368524005652122017-12-25T16:35:31.526-08:002017-12-25T16:35:31.526-08:00Happy holidays, my dear!!! You know, I suddenly re...Happy holidays, my dear!!! You know, I suddenly realized why evening attire is often black... in the dark, you won't see much color anyway, but the sparkles are visible even at night! :))) Since that realization, I stopped resenting black ebening dresses or even LBD - they are totally valid in my eyes now!<br /><br />The student is so tired after the semester and finals, she even fell asleep during the 1st act! Thank you for your kind words, we love you too, our dear Beate!<br /><br />Of all blogging friends, you might understand the joke at the end if you had a chance to watch Ирония судьбы или С легким паром (it might be shown in DDR). here with English subtitles https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVpmZnRIMKs&list=PLvTDLJkKSddidaicdG33SF2VT5cjmfkZk<br />It is THE New Year movie for Russians! Classic with brilliant actors, though I am not sure non-Soviet people can get the cultural background etc.<br /><br />Love you!Natalia Lialinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07552652475347261756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759460753738753423.post-53349308530825588592017-12-25T14:59:08.598-08:002017-12-25T14:59:08.598-08:00I like this departure in style. Well done to you c...I like this departure in style. Well done to you creative pair!<br />Merry Christmas to you all and may your celebrations be magical and filled with love.<br />See you clean in the New Year!<br />xo Jazzy Jack Jazzy Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09082508866581606775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759460753738753423.post-89687962037841029062017-12-25T08:26:12.234-08:002017-12-25T08:26:12.234-08:00The photographs taken in that garage worked out su...The photographs taken in that garage worked out surprisingly well! I'm loving your suptuous festive outfit, and that skirt is just divine. The city looks wonderful dressed up for the holidays with all those lights! Even Antwerp does, although at the moment I am glad I'm away for it all for a while. Waiting for suitable weather to go on long walks too! Have a wonderful holiday, my dear friend. Hugest of hugs from Belgium! xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759460753738753423.post-2802057751122517812017-12-25T07:48:27.275-08:002017-12-25T07:48:27.275-08:00thank you for this post and all the festive greeti...thank you for this post and all the festive greetings!!<br />you look perfectly elegant and ready for celebration in this glorious ensemble! loooove all the shiny details! and justin did a fabulous job behind the camera!<br />"little" anya looks the perfect student ;-) she´s so cute - don´t tell her, i know that teenagers do not like to be called cute....<br />:-D<br />wish you happy celebrations at your cosy home and gemütliche days - would like to join you at the banya! <br />hugest hugses! xxxxxxbahnwärterinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02032478343344432338noreply@blogger.com