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I'm seriously getting pretty lame with my "I'm sorry, I've been busy" excuses. It's almost two weeks since fashion week and I'm here like I'm bringing the news of the day. Well...I am kind of, but two weeks later.
A few days before fashion week started my uncle which I loved so much died and I barely found strength to go there. And after the fashion week I tried to work as much as I could in this situation I'm going through, but at the same time I also tried to take some time for myself, distance and process what actually happened.

First let me say I'm sorry I'm so late with my Fashion Week posts, but after we came to the end of the Fashion Week Aquafresh I unfortunately got sick. But now I'm fine again. Tired a little but happy and fine.

The second day of Fashion Week Aquafresh we could see Garevski, Nina Susnjara, Akultura, Miro Misljen, Tanja Zorn, Squat // Young@Squat and Aleksandrabrlan. I have to say I feel it was much better than the first day. I was blown away quite a few times. I was thinking for a while who I should choose as my favourite from that night and I really can't decide just for one! I liked Akultura by Alenka Globočnik so much! Her basic idea of the collection was "less is more". And her collection includes almost all of my favourite materials what means: leather, cotton, zippers and wait for it...nets! Yes. I was in an Oh-I-Got-a-Vision-How-I-Would-Wear-That land for a few minutes. I also liked a lot what I saw on Squat // Young@Squat runway. Their collection "Accidentally on purpose"  mix sports with classic, street style fashion with haute couture and future with tradition. What I especially liked on their collection is that there were a few unisex pieces.

For the second day of the Fashion Week Aquafresh I've been wearing Sisley shirt, Topshop leggings, Topshop faux fur and Dr. Martens boots. Gorgeous Maja Vu took care of my make up and did an amazing job on my face again! I could rock this make up every day! Well...I wish I could.

First day we've been able to see M*Faganel, Maja Štamol, Urša Drofenik, Sofia Nogard, Irena Funduk Fashion and Ivan Rocco. If I'm completely honest with you guys I've expected a little bit more from presented designers! Don't get me wrong here - they all did a great job of course and put a lot of effort into their collections but still there was just a few pieces that caught my eye. And I wish there was more of them. My favourite from that night was without doubt Ivan Rocco! I loved the colours, the prints, materials and I loved that he made a dress which looks like a skirt! Remember few posts ago when I was wearing one of my shirts as a skirt? I was thinking how cool would it be if someone would make a skirt or dress that looks exactly like a shirt. And he did! Ivan, you read my mind! Thank you, keep doing that. I also had a chance to talk with him for a while and he really looks such a nice guy. But mostly...really humble. And I appreciate that in people so much because these days it so rare. 

My eyes also liked what they saw on Sofia Nogard runway! There was a lot of translucent materials which I like a lot of course. What a shock, ha? Even though we can see a body through the clothes it's not in a trashy or flashy way. It's in very discreet, gentle and playful way, I promise. I also liked her colour palette - there was a lot of black (black is one of my absolutely favourite colours), but at the same time she served us also a dose of pastel colours. By pastel colours I mean colour powder, gentle blue and light gray which was here and there intersected by strong tones like fluorescent orange. Materials were also pleasing! Especially leather! I really got a little "I like what I see" smile when I saw a leather top, black pants with leather pockets and  fluorescent orange dress with black laces over.

While we are speaking about leather I guess it's not a surprise I wore a leather Topshop dress for the first day of fashion week which I combined with also a Topshop jacket (by the way I think I'm in love with that jacket) and finished my look with ripped tights on the side and black lipstick. A big thanks to Maja Vu, who's also working with a Slovenian celebrities and takes care of their make up, for making me beautiful!

Today, no wait...it's already yesterday, was the D-Day! 

As I have already said, I was invited to the L'Oreal Paris conference in Sarajevo which was organised as a side event of the Sarajevo Film Festival. There're so many things about the event you guys need to now, but before I start I would like to thank first Lejla Brčaninović for inviting me over and L'Oreal Paris of course! I'm honestly so happy and mostly grateful that I had a chance to be part of that. Thanks so much for having me, the pleasure was all mine!

You're probably wondering what was all the fuss about...am I right? Have you guys ever heard about Zana Marjanović? She's a Bosnian actress best known for her role in "In the Land of Blood and Honey", which was Angelina Jolie's directorial debut. I didn't really know her (I know...shame on me!), but my first thought when I saw her was - "Omg, she's so beautiful". No joke! I lost my track now because of her beauty, but let me return... L'Oreal Paris presented the new trends that have been presented by Zana, as she's a personification for the brand because of her elegant and youthful look and artistic embodiment. Zana, Laurent Sorieul - director of L'Oreal Paris Adria, and Renata have presented us three beauty red carpet looks which you can also wear in every day life. And no, that's not all. Ladies from L'Oreal Paris also showed us how to do all that looks! But more about the looks in my next post!

I was really surprised about the whole event organization. To be honest, I didn't expect it to be so professional! They took care of absolutely everything. Everything! From the seats, goody bags, catering, champagne, press etc.  And everyone was really nice to me, but I've already told you guys how everyone is super nice and open here, so that's nothing new. So before I put those gorgeous beauty looks up I would first like to share pictures from the event with you. Take a peek lovelies, because you're worth it! 

Lost your breath? I know, I was there too.

Actually I'm still breathless every time I see this picture. No, wait...scratch that! I'm breathless every time I see this dress, not the picture. But I also look quite "wow" in this dress, right? 

I was so happy that I had a chance to wear this Eric Matyash dress for one night, because until last night I didn't know you can really feel like a princess in a particular dress. And since you all know very well by know I'm all about edgy stuff, I felt like my version of princess - Edgy Princess! And I don't mean by "princess" when you put on some cute dress and you're like "ooh, I look like princess". No. I didn't know this feeling before. It's the dress, it gives you something more - power, confidence, happiness, that special look, worshiped and much more. I'd love to tell you guys how it feels, but it's so magic that there are no words to explain that. I've put this dress on and I felt like a completely different person, like I can do anything I want! Oh, gosh...I really fell in love with this dress, ha?  Last night when I got back home I was standing in front of a mirror for maybe 10 minutes watching myself in this dress, because I didn't want to sit down in it and I didn't want to take it off yet. Well, and because it was great seeing myself looking that good, of course. It even crossed my mind that I could sleep in it (luckily I have big bed), so I could wear it a bit more. For safety reasons I unfortunately abandoned the idea! Eric Maj Potočnik & Matjaž Plošinjak thanks so much again for making me a princess for night. There are no words to thank you enough.

Best for the last, or how do they say? I feel so bummer it's already over  Philips Fashion Week. After all, I was living my dreams those three days. And last night was super fun. I'm a bit disappointed about designers this year, because there was no single dress that would blow me away. Don't get me wrong, they all did a great job and it's obvious they worked hard for their collection, but honestly...there was no surplus. But I loved organization this year. Avi agency did a really good job. Everything went smooth and I think everyone was pretty much happy about this year organization. I also gave quite a few statements to the press and was published on many websites (Elle,  Žurnal 24, Slovenske Novice, Mediaspeed, etc - I'll post links later) and I'm really happy that I was noticed. Thanks to my team - Dalia Divovic , my make up artist who was making me beautiful from day to day even through she got sick (outfits would never look the same without your make up, darling) and Blaž Kupljenik for taking a photos of me and the fashion show. He's such a talent! Not that I'm saying this because he was nice and worked for me, but honestly he took better pictures than some "pro" photographers who work for big media houses. And big thanks to Avi agency for having me, again. You made my dream come true.

Last night was real fun! After fashion shows I ran into my friend Rok Terkaj - Trkaj, as this Slovenian raper is known. Ok, I'll be honest, as "the best" Slovenian raper. Being around him is always different and fun. We were foolin' around a bit as you can see and snap a few pictures and had a little chit-chat later with also a very lovely and mostly eloquent lady Manja Plešnar. Damn, that girl is fun to be around! For more pictures check out my Instagram, where you can also follow me, if you like - @selmaspendl.

In the morning everything seemed pretty normal. Oh, since I'm a bit different let me first explain what I mean by "normal". Clothes were hanging everywhere! In those three days I changed our whole apartment to some kind of a big fitting room/place. You can find clothes hanging in the hall, shoes are everywhere, purses are everywhere, and not to mention my room! I'm not saying it's messy (ok let's be honest, it is a little bit), I just turned out casual apartment into fashion apartment. So first thing that went wrong is that I should give you guys one more post yesterday about the designers we saw on first day, but I just couldn't find time, so I decided to make a recap tomorrow and post just my favourite outfits from all three days. Is that ok?  Then Eric Maj Potočnik and Matjaž Plošinjak came over to my place to make dress fitting for me. I'm in love with this two guys (not in love-love, but you know..."love"). I admire how they always look nothing but fashionable. And they're seriously so nice, such warm and lovely people! After fitting and little chit-chat troubles came into my little paradise I have these days. My Elizabeth Mad dress was locked in my best friend's apartment and he was out of town, so you can imagine a dose of stress I got! I didn't even know until the very last minute if I'm even gonna get it, which is also a reason why I attended only the last part of fashion shows, yesterday. The time I should already be at my gorgeous make up artist Dalia Divovic place (I could never could thank you enough for being there for me these days! She's not only doing my make up, she's helping me with my hair, she drove me to the fashion week last night, because everything was so last minute, made me a coffee which totally brings me back to life and so much more...so honestly...THANKS SO MUCH FOR EVERYTHING!), I was on my way to get my dress. Madness! But in the end all has ended up well, luckily. Well, more than well. I had a little meeting after the fashion shows with two famous Slovenians and we're starting a big project together. What and with whom...let's make it a secret, but you'll find out soon enough!

As I mentioned I was wearing Elizabeth Mad design for the second day of the Philips Fashion Week. She also has so many gorgeous things that was quite hard to decide for just one dress. But in the end I chose something  more simple, but still a bit edgy. I love how you think at first I'm wearing a dress, a beautiful dress and then when I turn around you get a little shock. No dress anymore. And the back of the dress is stunning, isn't it? I'll give you guys soon a sneak peek into her collection, so make sure to stay tuned! If I look back now to the last night or actually the whole day even though everything seemed so messed up in the end I can't find no better world to describe this but this one: blessed! I was really blessed.

All pictures has been taken by talented young photographer Blaž Kupljenik.

On March 13 we could see 13 young designers who are trying to make their way into fashion industry and become great one day. No doubt, some of them definitely will! We were able to see Ema Salčinovič (Lessema), who represented her with the collection "Lillian". One minute we were sitting there and waiting for a fashion show to start and then suddenly we were somewhere else. Somewhere where there's already summer and the air is full of fragrant lilac. She took us back to 50's where everything was about emphasizing curves, soft materials, narrow bands, handmade bags, wooden jewellery and much more. Just a few seconds after flashing lights from camera have taken a little break, another sensation stepped on the runway. Iva Katalenič! OMG! She's definitely my favourite! I was probably looking at her collection with my mouth open and I admit...I was drooling all over her skirts! She took us back to Rockabilly time, but with a touch of modern. Printed skirts, high waists, black and white T-shirts with her own prints and we can't forget to mention rivets which never died in Rockabilly collections. I also had a chance to meet this lovely lady on Voom models' photoshooting, and let me tell you...she's so super sweet and cute. And this lady has absolutely gorgeous style! She's one of those people who get under your skin if you want it or not.