Star Mom And Daughter On How Easy It Is To Get Through The Transitional Age

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Ekaterina: I began to understand that my daughter has matured about a year ago. 16 is not an easy age, but fortunately, we have never had any global problems. I have always made it clear that Alexandra can come to me with any question. Although I don't like to say that my daughter and I are best friends. I was always sure that there can be friends today, but not tomorrow, and family is forever.

Sasha: In general, I talk with my mother about everything, but if I don’t want to worry her, I’ll turn to my older sister Nastya. I'll ask dad about something.

Ekaterina: By the way, Sasha is still more "daddy's daughter" - it was not for nothing that she saw him first in her life (her husband was present at the birth). I believe that the same names leave an imprint - they have a very similar character!

Sasha: And it seems to me that I am equally "common"! Sometimes mom is stricter, but with dad I can skip classes, eat up fast food - then, of course, it will fly in from mom … And with mom I can arrange a real bachelorette party and spend the whole day only together.

For two

Sasha: The doors to my mother's wardrobe are always open for me - well, or it just seems to me so. She calmly refers to the fact that I can take some of her things, the main thing is to ask before that: she can scold, of course, but she will still give whatever I ask. In general, my mother's style, of course, influenced me: I look with delight at how she dresses, but most of my mother's clothes are only good on her - they look at least inappropriate on a teenager.

Ekaterina: I always rejoice at Sasha's discretion! She has a great figure, and almost any clothing will fit perfectly on her. The main thing is to be appropriate. I can't remember a case when I was against her appearance, and often she tells me about some new trends: I recently started wearing chokers. Too bright I will leave to teenagers, but I liked the classic velvet ribbons on the neck.

Sasha: Once I was going to a party and put on tights in a large mesh under ripped jeans - my mother did not appreciate the new trend. I had to explain that it is now so fashionable and that you can find these on any Instagram star. I don't think my mother herself will ever wear this, but in the end she allowed me.

Mom's cosmetics

Ekaterina: Sasha has been in the frame since she was 3 years old, so she is well acquainted with cosmetics and even stage make-up, there have never been any special taboos: I sincerely believe that the more you prohibit, the more the child can break at some point, reaching what he wants. Although once Sasha shocked dad when she appeared at the Bolshoi Theater with dark wine lips that could not be washed off immediately - the lipstick was matte. I will blame it on a one-time teenage riot, fortunately, this never happened again.

Sasha: Thanks to the genes, my skin is excellent, and I simply don't need to use foundation or powder. When I go to school, I only slightly tilt my eyes or use mascara, and for meetings with friends or a date I can add color, but not much - in fact, I don't like bright makeup on young skin too much.

For going out to the world, a make-up artist can make up for me - I adore the Dior corner at TSUM, and sometimes my mother draws arrows for me - she does not forbid using her cosmetic bag and some face products.

Ekaterina: Of course, we have a different skin type, but there are products that we share in two. I'm a cleansing fanatic: I use Dior HydrLife Micellar Water and Powdery Exfoliant. In general, we are both long-time fans of Dior moisturizing: we daily use sorbet cream from the Dior HydrLife line, which recently delighted us with incredible new products. They have magical texture-hybrids: lotion-foam, milk-oil, powder-exfoliant. With them, make-up removal turns into a real spa treatment before bed.

Sasha: And I'm a fan of the Dior ExtrPlump mask - this is a powerful moisturizing formula that everyone needs. I apply before bedtime or while I am going to school in the morning - it can be washed off after three minutes. And no concealer is needed.

Time for a change

Sasha: I never thought of a radical change of image, except that one day I wanted to change my hair color - to become a brunette, like a mother.

Ekaterina: I dissuaded Sasha - it was a pity to spoil her hair, besides, it would be very difficult to return to her native light brown color. I called my master, and they told me that you can paint Sasha with a tint tonic - he will be washed off in a week. As I thought, after a week in a new color, Alexandra decided to return to her family. The experiment ended pretty quickly. I was pleased that Sasha turned to me for advice, and the very fact that she asked my permission: at one time, having pierced my ears, I simply put my mother before the fact, which greatly upset her.

For going out to the world, a make-up artist can make up for me - I adore the Dior corner at TSUM, and sometimes my mother draws arrows for me - she does not forbid using her cosmetic bag and some face products.

Online

Sasha: In general, it seems to me that any trend now comes from social networks. Multi-colored hair, fishnet tights, chokers, even the fashion for cosmetology and plastic. Previously, they could write nasty things to me in the comments on Instagram. For example, I participated in the show of a Russian brand and went to the catwalk in a dress - not as a model, but simply as an invited participant. There were several people in the comments who decided to point out to me that I did not fit in some parameters, that I had a strange makeup, and so on.

Previously, it would have seriously upset me, but, fortunately, I outgrew the excellent pupil syndrome, when I wanted to prove to everyone that I was good and that I needed to be loved. Now I do not react to this: there will always be critics, and professionals know that by participating in a fashion show, you cannot dictate your rules to a designer. You have to fit into his concept or not participate at all. Parents are calm about my participation in various creative projects and activity in social networks, because they trust - I will never post or write too much.

Ekaterina: Sasha and I, of course, are subscribed to each other, but I do not track my daughter's activity, although maybe this is wrong. At one time, my husband and I conducted a safety briefing: you should not believe those who write to you there, because they are not your friends - on the other side of the “black mirror” anyone can be.