People of Ukraine

Sunday, May 15, 2011

I saw so many beautiful people walking the streets of Kiev that I'm afraid I was terribly impolite with my stares. The girls in Ukraine are gorgeous (though I may be a little biased... forgive me). 

Fur everywhere. Fur trim, fur boots, scarves with fur tassles, fur coats to the ground. Everyone looked so nice and proper... and warm. Oh and the hats. It was one of my favorite winter accessories in Ukraine. There is so much variety and detail that goes into every hat. Again, Yuriy and I felt very underdressed and very American in our jeans and dinky little sports jackets. 

All these photos were taken in the day time, but in the evening, people were twice as dressed up! It was rare to see women that weren't wearing heals. Every sidewalk is covered in ice and snow and the girls tiptoe around on stilettos, clinging to one another so they don't slip and fall. I admired them, but didn't envy them. I was quite comfortable in my flat lace-up boots that I picked up in Vienna. 

Is it just me or do some of these people look like they just stepped out of a movie?

- Julia

P.S. 
Another people post coming this week, but next time its a fashion post!



















13 comments :

  1. you're so right! everyone is so fabulous (: i can't wait to see your fashion post. thanks for sharing your trip with us.

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  2. oh wow. their outfits give them such personalities! can't wait for the next post!

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  3. You're right - the people of Kiev ARE beautiful!! I remember feeling the same way when I lived in Copenhagen... everyone looked so tall and blonde, healthy and stylish there!

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  4. Your comments had me laughing because that was my first impression when I first traveled back home too: these girls are amazing (and I first traveled in the summer, when there were legs, legs, legs everywhere! I felt like tiny compared to these beautiful, tall girls). But one thing: have you noticed that most of the men aren't much to look at? I don't know if it's the drinking that gets to them... but they really aren't as beautiful as the ladies. And usually far shorter. Odd, yes?

    -Olga

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  5. Those fur hats were in in the 60's on to 80's and still look great. I love this, so different from the Ukrainians that migrate to United States.

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  6. Amazing photography :) and they do look like they came out straight from a movie haha amazing~

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  7. i think when i am old, i will wear fur. :) these ladies are so gorgeous!

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  8. Very nice & classy... European people was always dressing up the BEST!!!

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  9. urgh! I totally wish that I can sport one of those fur hats without looking weird in California!

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  10. Wow, amazing photos. Looks like such a beautiful place. Makes me want to travel!

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  11. Love this post! In all of my travels, I've found that the Ukrainians are so chic compared to many other cultures. I've always wondered how they handled the heels in the winter! Beautiful photography, and thanks for sharing!

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  12. in a place that cold this much for is a necessity

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  13. Amazing photographs! Beautiful compositions and so interesting! Really great blog. Your wedding photos are stunning too x

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