This is it! 

Hello everyone! I'm happy to announce: this is it! At least for mauricechabale.blogspot.ru. 

Don't worry though! I'm still with you, my beloved readers! I just needed some fresh  air, you know, some kind of change. But one who wants the said change should kill a lazy queen in oneself. 

Those who follow me on Instagram know that I've just had the best opportunity of improving my visual content by having bought a new iPhone.  I'm proud of having joined the club - a friendly family of everything new and perfect  - as Tim Kuk is proud of being gay (my inner Queen is excited: do I have the chance of marrying him one day?). 

And another thing I did is moving to mauricechabale.com. It seems more coherent to me. Don't you think so? 

By renaming my blog I hope to be able to focus on content that really matters to me and pick up an appropriate pace of writing again. And I also hope that EVERY person who's been following me up till this point keeps checking out my new address too. Coz the only recipient of what I've been doing for almost a year and will keep doing as long as possible is you, you you, and yes, you who I love from the bottom of my heart!!!! 

My contact details remain the same though, but you can also write me here. 

Faithfully yours, 

Maurice Chabale

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First step forward

I'm working on some improvement of my blog site. I've already bought something for it. Then I'm currently working on some tech changes. Expect its having been revamped by the end of November. It'll have looked differently by that time I hope. And I hope you'll like it too. 

On a different note, while I've been clearing up my hard drive, I found some old photos of mine which unexpectedely seemed cute to me. So I decided to post them here for your visual satisfaction. 

Those were the days as they say!!! 

Interesting thing is that I used to try every possible style. I even don't wanna mention those crazy years at school when I dyed my hair every season using different colors: blond, dark chocolate, red, and even blue (hello, Léa Seydoux). 

Do you remember a verse from Madonna's "American life" which starts with this line: "I tried to be a girl...". Now let's change it a bit and sing after me (try to сopy MDNA's voice while singing for a funnier effect and click on the links below then): 

"ahhhhI tried to be  a wolf , I tried to be a cat, a fairy soldier too, and a wood goblin then, and after that I tried to be rebel like Eduard Limonov, it doesn't rhyme but F#ck it. Yeah..f#ck it. Then I tried, tried  to be a gay, tried to find a friend etc...!" LOL

But back to normal, not zoo-riented approach, I'd like to start my pornographic photographic report from back 2008 when I was studying at the University and getting my first bachelor degree (yes, I'm an educated b#tch - whatever you thought. ha-ha). 

I can say that my style has evolved by now. And I'm happy that I've always had an opportunity to play with different styles (thanks, mom!). So, comments away, let me show you ME ME ME in history: 

2008

I was wavin' between rock and excentric styles like frantic and I love  my long dandelion-like hair

leather jacket, striped poplin trousers, white shirt (all by Helen Lichutina), socks (flee market), shoes (local market)

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Salvador Dali: Vogue & GQ covers at MMOMA

Photo courtesy: CondeNaststore

Are you in Moscow, Russia? Don't know how to spend time? Then rush to MMOMA aka Moscow Museum of Modern Art which is in Gogolevsky Boulevard, 10 to have a look at the exhibition made of Salvador Dali's original works which is being in full swing now. 

I would die to simply catch a glimpse of those GQ & Vogue covers designed by the infamous artist in real. 

I've been a huge fan of 'Avida Dollars' Dali since I was a school boy. First, I remember myself dawdling along the book-racks in the school library in search of his "Diary of a Genious". Unfortunately, in vain. Those were the (poor & f#gly) days...

Lo and behold, I could find it at my literature teacher's place (who used to be my Muse and the greates 'book worm' I've ever known, BTW) who had an old edition of the book: all shabby and faint. 

My eyes sticked to the narrative autobiography which seemed like a surrealistic paradise to me where I would like to settle down forever. Everybody would! 

Then I remember how they exhibited  authentic Picasso & Dali's pictures here in Krasnodar  two years ago. I visitited the exhibition, and I could hardly breath because of excitement. I had a really "dreams come true" moment at that time. 

And now this exhibition at MMOMA. Oh, I would definetely go if I could visit Moscow now. But alas! 

The only thing I'll be satisfying my visual pleasure will be the local bloggers' (lucky b#tches!) reposrts from the event. I would appreciate if you e-mail me some pictures if some of you decide to go. 

And if you have extra free 125$ you might be interested in the posters designed by Salvador Dali specifically for Vogue. I think this is a good idea to implement some art moments into a fabric of fashion which Vogue is quintessence of, cause art and fashion are inseparable. 

Alexander Wang pour H&M

I know millions of fashionistas would die for this collaboration! Loves it...And I need to do sport!!! 

Is that Natasha Poly who's making 'salto' and jumping through the wall (min 0:57)? Genious...Answers via mchabale@yandex.ru, plz. 

Person of the Day: James Franco  or a bald prince

Photo courtesy: TheFashionisto

As many of you have e-mailed me and said that you liked the post of the same name featuring a Russian scandalous TV diva Bozhena Rynska (thank you and kiss kiss), and as one of my readers from Poland asked me if I was gonna do the same post about a male,  I thought that's a good idea (thank  you!!! Identify yourself, sweetheart). 

That was not an easy choice I must say, cause you know how weak I am in the knees when I see hot males whenever they are.

I've been browsing sites for god knows how many hours to find an appropriate face till lo and behold I found out an article about James on the super exciting web - resourse about celebs - PerezHilton. Actually, this is the only website about celebs I religiously read. I strictly recommend it to those who haven't added it in  their RSS yet. 

The article says: "James has shaved his head — and we're not talking about the buzzed look. The skin on his skull is as bare as a baby's bottom. And no, James isn't starring in a Mr. Clean biopic, but the new and questionable look IS for a movie role".

My jaw dropped down when I saw this: 

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A bit of ART, anyone? 

Photo courtesy by Svetlana Sergeeva

I know my knowledge about art is just ridiculous. I can't tell the difference between Monet and Manet if you ask me to do so even in front of a shotgun. But art has always been the greatest source  of inspiration for me. 

That's why when one of my best friends Svetlana, whose work you can see above, told me she was launching a small 'secret business', I was the first person who persuaded her to unveil it on my humble personal area aka my blog. Because it's related to art! I actually see my personal obligation as a blogger to help  and support young talents all around the world. 

But before we talk about the business in detail, let me say a few words about Svetlana.

She's a young talented painter originally from Vologda (what? where's it? I don't care...somewhere near sexy Moscow). She is super nice and naturally beautiful. She's young, cheerful and kind.  She's a caring mother. Her husband is a millionaire (But she doesn't mind if he's replaced by a billionaire HA-HA. hush-hush). We've known each other for ages. And I know that Svetlana is not only a professional, but she's a really good friend. I love her! 

Okay, let's stop this f#gly ass licking. JK! 

Well, meet MOIself & SVETLANA at my 1st apartment when  we were (oh God!) young and stydying at the University: 

"НЕТ РАСИЗМУ" 

Photo credit: gq.ru

This is a hysterical  historical moment. It must be engraved in gold and platinum in the annals. I have chills down my spine every time I see collections which leap out of  any possible imagination because of their strength  and strong political or whatever statement. Like this  collection of a no brainer genious Mr. Van Beirendonck. 

I remember another genious designer - Umit Benan  - who paraded down the runaway with a poster screamin' "No racism"in his hands declaring the same  position as the previously mentioned  Van Beirendonck. 

I support both of them and the pleiade of those talented artists who  don't support understatement about the topic. Besides, I'm pleased that there was cyrillics used to make a statement stronger I hope. 

Alexander Wang Spring Summer 2015 Fashion Show: the best clothes hands down!

Glossy, sexy, sporty, chic collection by Alexander Wang for the next summer season made me cream in my pants. I've talked about my favourite show of the season (Chanel ) in the previous blog entry, but Wang's collection amazed me by its 100% refined commercial approach mixed with hundreds of the perfectly-tailored slick, polished pieces. If I had all money of the world, I would buy every piece in every possible color palette, I'm not joking. High-waisted satin trousers, embroidered crop bodices, structural blazers, and oh those to-die-for hand-bags - mmmmmm....perfection! 

See yourself and tell me what your favourite piece of the collection is:

Agnes B: "Je m'appelle HMMM" 

There is nothing more exciting to me when I see people related to fashion industry being involved in discordantly opposite projects like movie industry, for instance,  where they have another opportunity  to express themselves even more than in making clothes.
I'm looking forward to watch "Je m'appelle HMMM" in full-length format, a movie directed by one of my favourite designers and stylists  - Agnes B.
 BTW, it has already been screened as part of the 51st New York Film Festival at Film Society of Lincoln Center last September. So, it is promising and I'm going to watch the film as I'm all for good ol' tear - jerkers cause I love them so much. Here is a trailer to preview what this film is about.

No thanks! I love y'all. Could you tell me your favourite movie made by a designer? Or made about a designer? E-mail me your answers. I'll appreiate that!!! My e-mail is - mchabale@yandex.ru

Forever yours,

Maurice Chabale

Person of the Day: Bozhena Rynska

Photo via http://becky-sharpe.livejournal.com

I'm starting a new category on my humble personal area where I'm going to write about people I like or who inspire me somehow or whose personal life experience is exemplaire for me. And let me introduce you to the first name - Bozhena Rynska. 

Frankly speaking,  I was not interested in her personality so much till the moment I heard that Naomi Campbell's syndrome had striken her when she tried to attack an NTV reporter or he attacked her blah-blah-blah. 

September 11 2013 Bozhena and her husband Igor Malashenko, according to Moscow police, attacked an NTV reporter and cameraman in Bozhena`s house`s yard at Lesnaya st.. They took away the reporter`s microphone and beat him. Rynska and Malashenko charged that they couldn`t get rid of the importunate journalists, who were waiting for them near the house. Novaya Gazeta characterized the NTV journalists` methods of work as “far from professional” and Bozhena`s behavior as a “furious animal`s reaction”.

Source: FLB, 11.09.2013

Scandal is the best PR as they say. So the incident drew my attention. I googled her name and found her infamous blog.

I actually don't care what's going on in the blogosphere in Russia, but gosh, her blog is so sticky. I've spent hours reading it. This outrageous woman calls Putin "посредственным....жучок" (excuse my French; but I'd literally interprete this as  "a mediocre bug") live!!!! She literally had a fight with a man (as far as I can see her Hermes bag was involved). She used to date a Russian billionnaire. She is making friends with the most influential people in Russia. I love, I love Bozhena!!!! I think she's really 'russe'.  She's my personal hero. And she must be 'it person', and not the ones you might see before Fashion Month in Paris and Milan starts.  

Pet Shop Boys "I'm not scared" for Chanel Spring/Summer Ready-to-Wear 2015 show

I don't know how about you, but I was crying after I saw the latest show the ST. HOUSE of CHANEL set up on Tuesday, 30th October, (I know I'm the least person who's commenting on the show). Thank you, my spiritual brother and teacher Bryanboy.com, for the link. 

I watched the full - length show through Bryan's website and I was emotionally striken.  I guess we're all living for such great moments like Mr. Lagerfeld the Great releases season after season. But this collection is so amazingly powerful!  

Every piece on the catwalk was a real hymn to the unique history of the House, freedom, and, finally to women in general! Every detail of the backdrop was screaming: "French chic!". And oh please, let's not talk of divine Gisele! Look at her both a bit frivolous and elegant posture. 

Though Mr. Lagerfeld himself "dismissed any grand political meaning", I'm sure there was a huge one in his genious head while he was making this collection. 

While men are playing war games and sitting in oval dusty cabinets, women are taking action. Women will save the world, - that's the hidden statement he vaguely worded like "right for the moment". We all need a good mind shake. It must be loud, it must be powerful, it must be heard! 

How wise of "Uncle Karl" (Bryan Boy's term). Women make a little over half  of the world's population, so they make up a majority of consumers. 

So, dear gurls and gayderellas, let's get our credit cards ready and massively go 'chanellopping' (my term) for the following beautiful garments I liked the most (All the photos are found on liveinternet.ru):

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Alena Akhmadulina white croco print cow-hide bag

photo courtesy (AlenaAkhmadulina.ru)

Don't you love that little cute hand-bag by Alena Akhmadulina? I'd say without exaggeration that Akhmadulina and  Chapurin are my favourite brands originally from Russia whose exquisite pieces I've been drooling for ages. Think I'm a fan. 

As for this bag, I love it to bits. I love its color, I love its  texture. I love its minimalistic attitude applied  in accessories. I want it! I want it! I want it! 

Pink eye aka Conjuctivitis

It ain't funny anymore!!!! The end of this summer and the beginning of this fall has made me a really sick in bed person. Taking hoards of pills and vitamins is making me ill at ease. 

I've  become very conscious about my health for the past few  weeks which actually I should have done much earlier. I hate myself for ignoring all kinds of physical activities, and having snacks instead of proper healthy food. Yesterday it was just a flu, now it's turned into an ugly f#gly pink eye (formally known as conjuctivitis)  that I have. My ophthalmologist said that I've got the most serious form of it. If I don't follow her prescriptions, my poor vision  may become even worse (It seems that there's nothing worse than the vision I have:  I can't spot anything which is at out of my arm's length)

Oh boy! I would do anything and everything for getting my vim & vigor back. 

Tomorrow I'm going to go to the  again for the eye irrigation procedure or whatchamcallit. Then I'll drop by the photo center on my way back home to order some new business - cards. And after that I'm intending to browse sites. Get ready for the overload of posts about the recent fall/winter collections. 

On a side note, I've been looking for new sunglasses to hide  my damaged eye for the whole evening but I'm vacillating between Zarubka Wenge Blue Mirror & Legend Zebrano Brown  versions by a Russian brand Woodsun which specializes on manufacturing beatiful beautiful hand-crafted glasses made from wood. I first heard about them back in 2011 and have always wanted to have my own pair of customized sunglasses in a wooden frame since then, but alas I didn't have the opportunity  (don't ask me why). I've found a catalogue with the brand's pieces on DressOne website. They are shipping around Russia and countries - members of CIS,  using all the up-to-date payment facilities from CyberSpace to YandexMoney. Two weeks and you'll get your order by post. 

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Morning stroll in the park, pet squirrels, modelling me...

check-and-plaid cotton trousers (Helen Lichutina), vintage scarf, velvet jacket (tailored in Britain)

Me, my mother, and my stepfather went for a stroll yesterday morning just to enjoy subzero temperatures. I have complicated feelings when it comes to a fall/winter season. I'm a huge fan of heat actually when the weather makes you break into sweat, but there are more oppotunities to give a better upgrade to your best clothes when cool temperatures are spreading all around the South which is cool, don't you agree? 

Especially when the  fall/winter collections are being in full swing by now (let's not talk about my purchases, I'm broke). 

I promise to look through all of the fresh fashion shows via GQ Russia website and Style.com and post my favourite looks on my little insolent online area (aka my website) as soon as possible (they'll be provided with my vain comments, of course, \lol/).

Revenons a nos moutons! On a side note, I've made a cheeky video when I'm desperately trying to make my own  fall/winter 2015 PRADA show. Do you wanna watch my modelling career flopping down the hill right then and there? Pure collapse, but it was fun. Let Freja Beha (I love her!) and Sasha Pivovarova (I adore her!) rock those runaway shows better than anyone else on the surface of this damn planet.  Click NEXT

GQ Russia Fall - Winter 2014/15 edition

How are you doing, cuties? The weekends have been over and I've felt better since my 'famille d'enfer' came to support me the day before yesterday. We've been having this renovation hulla-baloo thing around the house for the past three days and I'm obsessed about it. I've got a new sink, new shelves, a new coffee table -  new everything! 

I feel like the happiest person in the world when I'm with my beloved ones cause we don't see each other very often. 

On a side note, I've got *someone* (aka my mom) who can take pictures of me, so I've collected a serie of peeks for your visual pleasure by the moment. 

Check 'em out:

Billie Marten "Ribbon" + Burberry Spring/Summer 2015

This is what's on my mp-3 player fixed on autoplay regime. Billie Marten's voice is so magical.  The music is so calm and relaxing. I love that. BTW, it was a background soundtrack played LIVE at Burberry Spring/Summer 2015 where Cara the Great and Kate the Diva were sitting frontrow.

Enjoy! 

Weekends in Novorossiysk, freezing Maurice, pre-wedding situation

No, it's not me who's going to tie the knots. I'm sorry if I gave a false hope to anyone who's looking forward to get drunk at my wedding ceremony see me happily married as much as MOIself. Not this year though. A couple of months ago, my real - estate agent with a beautiful name - Taysya - asked me to interpret at her daughter's wedding cause the lucky b#tch  gurl (I love you, Anna!!!!) had lured a French hottie into a trap. Yes, French men don't like stupid blondes. They like good-looking dark-haired women with a ton of brain-cells and two higher educations at the least. Anna has both. 

Firstly,  I was like "I dunno", "I need to think", "Come on",  coz you all know I am the last person to be associated with the interpereter. I even can't remember what happened to me a minute ago leave alone a shitload of vocabulary the profession requires to keep inside your head. 

My English is crap, but my French is much crappier. 

But then I thought: I'd never attended such kind of ceremonies in my entire life, I won't lose that chance. And maybe her husband has some French gay colleagues who'll drive me far from this cesspit for a better place (Think Cap- Ferrat, Luxemburg, Paris, Cote-d'Ivoire or what have you...).
The problem is: I have nothing to wear! When I say this,  I mean that I don't have a piece of clothes which hadn't been shot before. It's too late to go to a tailor and it's too expensive. I don't have any clothes which might match the occasion. I mean what for? I don't go out so often.
Despite this whenever I go I always remain a rara avis type of boy who stands out of a crowd even if I am naked (Just joking!). If I wear my tailored tuxedo outside for a walk, I'm afraid of another nuclear exploision of anger and envy all around me.
I know I should have prepared beforehand. The wedding is on Saturday. I still need to choose a present for the newly-married birds. But when you're alone working 24 hours a day with no support under your feather it's not to easy to be prudent about anything and everything which comes in on your plate on a daily basis.
I'm doing my best though! On a different note, do you remember my post "Wind of change" where I wrote how I feel like something good's gonna happen soon.
I think one part of this 'good' thing has already knocked on my mail box. I've got a very seductive job offer from the place I adore (it's in Russia though, and it's not fashion but close to. Think about  David Beckham). Guess where? The person who guesses the place first will get a chance to meet me in person in a cafe (if you're in Krasnodar, of course). If you're not, I'll give you a kiss on your cheek when I'm at your place!
OMG! I'm so scared... I don't know. I've planned a trip there for the 10th of October and later, so I'll let your know if I go. I wish I could (*fingers crossed*).
How did you spend your holidays? As for me, I went to the closest seaside place but I ignored swimming cause it's already too cold for me to swim. I'm all for 45-50 degrees above zero temperatures when it comes to swimming. There's nothing worse than enjoying water when you're in and trembling like a paultry when out. Me and my close friend went to the barbeque place instead and pigged out over there till midnight. The very next day we went shopping for clothes (I helped him to choose the clothes from catalogues. Yes, like OTTO, or some old German ones where the old German elderly people order clothes.  I hate styling and giving advice, especially to people who are hard to change their mind, but I'm the only gay friend he has so I couldn't help it). We bought jeans and some plain shirts for him. He wanted shoes but prices were far from being moderate,  so he decided to look for another pair in a shopping mall next time.
By the end of the day I had been too tired to take pictures so I don't have anything to satisfy your viewing pleasure. But I have some pictures taken last year. I assure you, Novorossiysk is one of those places stuck in stagnation which never change. There's soft port over there.

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The most hilarious skype session in my life!

Am I perverted or what? I feel like an old owl stuck in a kid's body, as far as I can't afford golden threads or injections, I need something different to feel myself younger. I'm obsessed about my age, you know it. What can be better for an old kid like MOI than meeting a young lover friend. 

Yesterday me & my friend Timothy from Michigan (who's about to be 20 y.o. soon!) spent the entire day online talking to each other via Skype. I rely on it so much when it comes to talking to my parents or friends. Who knew it could be also entertaining? 

This is a part of our conversation:

[07.09.2014 21:48:47] Me: have I missed yr answer? )
[07.09.2014 21:48:54] Me: abt shopping
[07.09.2014 21:49:11] Timothy: Oh, no. I haven't shopped yet.
[07.09.2014 21:49:21] Me: ah ok
[07.09.2014 21:49:35] Me: I wish we went shopping together)
[07.09.2014 21:49:54] Me: the clothes here is much more expensive than in the States
[07.09.2014 21:49:55] Me: I guess
[07.09.2014 21:49:57] Timothy: Shopping is always more information for me with someone else
[07.09.2014 21:50:14] Timothy: Really?
[07.09.2014 21:50:16] Me: I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE shopping. Shopping 4 me is better than sex
[07.09.2014 21:50:55] Me: yes because we don't have a lot of choice here. retailers are smart enough not to choose Krasnodar to exhibit)
[07.09.2014 21:51:04] Timothy: So if I was kissing on your next and a Louis Vuitton advertisement came on you'd stop me?
[07.09.2014 21:51:14] Timothy  Neck
[07.09.2014 21:51:43] Me: will Marc Jacobs be on the ads? )
[07.09.2014 21:51:49] Timothy: Perhapz
[07.09.2014 21:52:06] Me: I'll kiss you both in cheeks then
[07.09.2014 21:52:17] Timothy: Hehe
[07.09.2014 21:52:21] Me: lol
[07.09.2014 21:52:26] Timothy: I like that idea.

HILARIOUS, innit?! I love Marc Jacobs,  I really do. He inspires me a lot.  I don't know him in person but he seems to be very kind. I love that.
And I love this Vogue Voices video clip featuring Mr. Jacobs