Kova and T

I first took notice of Russian Dasha Zhukova when she attended a Louis Vuitton and Richard Prince dinner in a white mini dress topped with a Chanel cropped denim jacket. Who's that girl? Upon further research, I discovered that she's codesigner of the brand Kova & T.

Since she's usually attending fancy fetes, you'll often find Dasha in a pretty dress. Yves Saint Laurent, Chanel, Valentino — these are just some of the designers she prefers. Even when she's not dolled up, the 27-year-old still looks put together in anything from shiny leggings to men's button-down shirts, leather jackets, blazers, and Kova & T pieces. Bottom line is she exudes that signature Russian sophistication with a dash of decadent Dasha.

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There are gray jeans and then there are light gray jeans. Though I like the former, I am obsessed with the latter. The soft hue looks especially smashing with cognac pieces. I melt just thinking about it. My hunt for the perfect pair got me to these Kova & T Sandy 98 Skinny Jeans ($198). Compared to other brands, the price tag isn't brutal. Still, why spend more when I can spend less?

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OK, so here's the thing: I am so over leggings. Have been since they came back a couple years ago. But I accepted it's one of those things that won't die, and I figured out it's because they serve a functional purpose; they do come in handy in times of travel and nippy weather. And so, I think Lindsay Lohan was on to something. Along with her legging line 6126 (named after Marilyn Monroe's birthday), the new crop of leggings are un-ordinary. They come in different colors, textures, and treatments. So if you can't rid yourself of them, try on a modernized, fresh pair, for me.

Here is a very fun, youthful outfit; but, this look does not come cheap. Though, I think it is definitely one that can be achieved on the cheap by scouring your local vintage shops! Rihanna does not dress shy - and for that, I like her. She has fun with colors and isn't afraid to show some skin. Here she is on TRL and while I think she could have ditched some of her bling, because that top delivers enough 'pow,' that's just her style.

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