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After our PEcado store was opened in Downtown Petoskey’s Gaslight District for just under half a year, which I have been operating pretty much by myself, I have had the opportunity to talk to women of all ages and hear their opinions on the new store on the hottest corner Downtown – Lake & Howard. I have seen girls from 10 years old coming in with their moms admiring clothes to women in their 80’s shopping and exploring their style with PEcado.

PEcado Style

One thing I have to say, and I hope after this article, at least one of you will break this vicious cult about fashion, style and what it takes to look good.

This is where it all starts, I won’t be nice! I ‘m just going to lay it all out as it is ))

We are living in a small but extremely beautiful resort community (Petoskey, MI) created by God where for most downstate or out-of-state residents life goes about 60 miles slower once they get here. Majority come prepared for vacation, mostly wearing cute casual dresses, comfy tops and bottoms, sandals, shades and let’s not forget about a sunhat.

Or… depending on a season you will see snow boots, heavy winter Canada Goose down jacket, layers of sweaters and pants etc. But mindless of the season, so many times I hear “I ‘d like top wear it but wish I had your height”, “If I were you, I ‘d rock this outfit” or “This dress would look so fantastic with long curly hear but mine isn’t just…” or here is another one I “love” – “I just don’t go anywhere to wear such nice things” etc.

I sometimes want to scream when I hear people come up with all these excuses!! It is one thing looking at yourself realistically, after you have done your “homework” and you know styles that highlight portions of your body you love the most VS wishing for something you will never have! Why??? Why not except the fact that every society throughout the years comes up with multiple idols and shapes that most people will never have simply because we all are different and we are born as individuals. There are no other person on Earth with exactly the same number of chromosomes as you have, which makes you so unique and that is exactly what separates you from others, as long as you don’t put urself in the same herd with others because you want to look like Marilyn Monroe or Kim Kardeshian.

Love yourself for who you are today, not who you will become after you get a plastic surgery done. And if there is something you wish you had, for example, be 10 inches taller, but surgeons have just not learned how to do that yet, I suggest YOU learn to work with what you were BLESSED with :)))

In the next series of PEcado blogs I will share my ideas on what to wear in order to emphasize “best” areas of each body type. Furthermore, if there is anything specific you would like for me to share my opinion on, please send me an e-mail with title: “Blog question” to info@pecadolimited.com and in the meantime I will share a couple of my own favorite fashion looks.

When it comes to me, I am not a high-fashion, last minute trend type person, nor am I a label person, I simply love unique things and, most importantly, quality things. You will see me wearing Chanel glasses with a coat bought at Marshalls, Versace jeans with a $10 top or something like Casadei suede boots with python leather heel in a snow loader. Yes, I don’t accept an excuse “I just don’t have anywhere to wear them, so I won’t buy them” when it comes to me )))) I will always find an occasion to wear a dress, shoes or an entire outfit even if it is at home. There are no other person you should be doing it for but yourself, and who cares whether it is at a theater or in your own home, you are the only person who will feel these outfits.

I do have my favorite brands, but I enjoy mixing my styles: going from classic to casual, fun and edgy, and sometimes to revealing sexy.

I find each item of clothing is like a human being – it has its own mood depending on who’s next to you.


1. Casual  Style //  

Cut in a voluminous straight line silhouette, this midi has a light and airy style that flutters and floats about the body. It is detailed with roll0ver edge finished giving it a soft, delicate look on sleeves and topped with a chic neckline.

Take this Black Tunic Dress and wear it with some flats, sunhat and you got yourself a nice casual spring-summer look for when you are traveling, on a go, staying home enjoying reading a book or would like to for a romantic walk with your sweetheart down by the water.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.   Fun  Style //

Now, styled with PEcado Knotted leather belt, PEcado DVK Clutch clutch, earrings and a matching PEcado cuff and this  Black Tunic Dress exuding glamour, sophistication yet bold, edgy look ready rock & roll.

 

3. Elegant Style  //  

Finally, last look for today.
An unexpected way of wearing it? When you layer our favorite Black Tunic Dress over a Classic White Trousers, style it with Black and White Mother of Pearl earrings or other accessories and finish the look with classic mid to high heel pumps, you are evoking timeless elegance and any special occasion ready – be it a celebration of some sort, a conference or fundraiser, or simply dinner with friends. You will look stunning in this versatile tunic-dress.

This is why I am so in love with fashion and style. It is never boring whether you know the rules or not. Just play with it until you embrace it.

Take care & see you next time my princesses 💋

With Love,
Alona Podoliak

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