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Katia Peneva Popov and Alina Popov
by Jacquelynn Powers Maurice
ashionistas Katia Pe-
neva Popov and Alina Popov are taking the digital world by storm with their stylish blog, The Garage Starlets. Part chic commentary, part fashion fantasy, this two-year-old site is a highly curated look into the world of designers and their clothing. Katia and Alina define jet set fashion, as they travel around the world in search of the most fabulous fashion finds. Since the two beauties (who are sisters in law) often patronize Nikki Beach in St. Barth, St. Tropez and Marbella, we decided to chat them up about international fashion trends.
What should everyone be wearing this spring?
How do art and music inspire your fashion choices?
This spring is all about the ‘70s. Light flare dresses with
Art and music are big inspiration for us. One’s person-
lace-up sandals and leather vests on top are perfect. The
al style in dressing is influenced by all means of art:
flared jeans are an absolute must have. You can pair them
paintings, photography, music. The art that touches
with leather platforms and a cool straw hat.
your soul, intentionally or not, reflects in your choice of
How is Bohemian Chic/Flower Power an everlasting trend?
clothes.
Bohemian Chic is an amazing style! The classics never
Saint Laurent, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Celine and, of
go out of style.
course, Chanel.
What are necessary pieces to pull off this look?
Which up-and-coming designers are you watching?
A lace top with flared jeans or a lace dress will go per-
Our favorite emerging brands are The Row, Altuzarra,
fectly well with a fringe jacket or bag, while the flowers
3.1 Phillip Lim, Frame Denim, Kiini Swimwear. For jew-
will go in the hair. Don’t forget a cool pair of wedges.
elry, it’s Delfina Delettrez and Repossi. And for bags,
What’s a no-no for the Bohemian Chic look?
M2Malletier, Paula Cademartori and Benedetta Bruz-
Currently, who are your favorite designers?
Patent leather and stilettos.
ziches.
Which designers do you suggest for this look?
Who are some of the most stylish women in the world right now?
Valentino’s lace dresses and fringe bags; Dolce & Gabbana flower dresses; Chloe or Christian Louboutin wedges; and Maison Michel hair pieces.
Tell us about your website, The Garage Starlets. When did it start and how has it evolved? TheGarageStarlets.com is a lifestyle website where we speak about fashion and beauty. We offer different
Miroslava Duma, Emmanuelle Alt, Miranda Kerr, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Elin Kling.
Which Nikki Beach locations have you visited? We love Nikki Beach! We have visited the locations in St. Tropez, St. Barth, Marbella, Miami and we especially love the pop-up in Cannes. We are planning to visit the
outfit suggestions and provide links where the reader
upcoming Nikki Beach hotel in Dubai soon.
can find the items we review. Same goes for beauty
What do you love most about Nikki Beach?
products, which we try and write our opinion about. We
We love everything: the locations, the crew, the DJs, the
also give fashion tips and share our favorite “Must Have”
vibe, the atmosphere and the freedom to express your-
items. We started two years ago and have readers from
self! And the food, which is always delicious!
around the world. We have been featured and collaborated with many international magazines and websites such as HarpersBazaar.com, Grazia.it, InStyle Germany, StockholmStreetstyle.com, Amica Magazine and Moda Magazine. And we have a monthly fashion page in ELLE Magazine Bulgaria.
Who are your readers? Our readers are fashionable women, who love to travel the world. They want to learn about new designers, fashion brands and trends.
What is your fashion philosophy? Fashion is to help you express yourself. Don’t lose yourself in the fashion.
What do you wear on a normal afternoon at Nikki Beach? Something easy: a simple dress or a pair of jean shorts and a silk t-shirt.
How would you describe Nikki Beach style? Effortless!
Finish this sentence: Nikki Beach is… A lifestyle!
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GOWN BY SILVIA TCHERASSI BATHING SUIT BY ERES NECKLACE BY ISHARYA
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LEATHER AND SILK DRESS BY LEKA TOP HAT WITH BUTTERFLIES BY ANYA CALIENDO COUTURE MILLINERY ANIMAL PRINT AND RUFFLE DETAIL STILETTOS BY ZACK LO
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BUTTERFLY ONE-PIECE SWIMSUIT BY RED CARTER BLACK SUN HAT BY CHRISTINE A. MOORE MILLINERY CHEETAH CAT-EYE SUNGLASSES BY ITALIA INDEPENDENT
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SILK GOWN BY ALICE + OLIVIA FRINGED SUEDE WEDGES BY KOOLABURRA BUTTERFLY FASCINATOR BY ARTIKAL HANDCRAFTED MILLINERY
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