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The statement dress in Paris by Cristina Cernei

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March 4, 2016

Elegance is an attitude and, like all magnificent things, it is very simple. Growing up as a woman can turn into a difficult task, always taught, always influenced by implicit ideas about fashion and what it is appropriate to wear at certain ages. But all the preconceptions lack comfort and assurance, and we need those more than anything else. Someone once said that it’s always wonderful to be elegant, it’s always fashionable to have grace, it’s always glamorous to be brave, and it’s always important to own a delectable perfume. So, with these in mind, I wore my beautiful Cristina Cernei couture dress last month in Paris for Fashion Week, and I felt fabulous. The opulent asymmetric cut, extravagant hand-painted details, and the overall Katniss Everdeen look, made want to stroll the streets of Paris and conquer the city.

I have met Cristina Cernei a few months back, right after she showcased her beautiful designs at Pure London Exhibition. A genuine soul, breathing fashion, creativity and flair, I loved her immediately. Time stops when she talks with passion about her collections, her work and ideas for a hundred lifetimes as a designer. I was really impressed by her atelier as well, one of the most beautiful I’ve ever seen. In the middle of a crowded Bucharest, the historical villa of Neo-Romanian architecture, a Mediterranean oasis with Moroccan influences, sets a grounding point for all the adventurous ones in this industry. She lives in the attic, right above the atelier, and right before visiting it, she was a bit reluctant not be disturbed by the “mess”. Well, trust me, I wish I had that creative mess in my home! Cristina truly lives in a permanent state of fashion, with fabrics, tulle, patterns, scissors lying around her bed, because there is no stopping from creating. When you have this rare gift, you have to honor it and make others happy with it. It was truly a blessing meeting Cristina. She restated my trust in goodness, and I will forever treasure the time spent with her.

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