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And the back of her dress would be saying 'TSARINA', golden embroidery with diamonds. That would be the day when all the internt in Russia literally explode
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And the back of her dress would be saying 'TSARINA', golden embroidery with diamonds. That would be the day when all the internt in Russia literally explode
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Not exactly, the tape is there to prevent boot laces from coming untied during the skate
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Idea: orange boot cover for the SP!
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I wonder how TAT will defend that
“Look at her! Here she is! Our girl, our Zhenya! Brightens the ice not only with her skating but also with her boots! How fresh, how innovative! This girl never bores me, never! Come on Zhenya! Show them all! Show them your orange boots!”
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I think her ACI free skate dress would be good for her SP dress actually. It's still not perfect but I think the color and the style is more fitting than the dark blue one she's currently using
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I agree. I think the colour is way too dour for what’s meant to be a lighthearted, relaxed programme. And it doesn’t really scream jazz to me, even with the alterations. That being said, just letting her bangs down and a bit of red lip would go a long way.
I think she regrets getting those bangs. Without make up and in her normal work out clothes, Zhenya looks around 14 or 15 years old.
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I could see bangs being distracting while you skate
Can’t wait to see if there will be a dress change for Nationals. I wish I could by a spy at TCC...
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And the back of her dress would be saying 'TSARINA', golden embroidery with diamonds. That would be the day when all the internt in Russia literally explode
Yes please! Or a jacket with the Russian flag colors, but with that written behind.
And the ridiculous amount of makeup, like Nina Hagen or something like that
Done, a complete rock star. Shine bright zhenya! ! (???)
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Lol yes please
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Thanks for the explanation!!
It would be interesting to get an insider’s view of what goes on there.
That was Alexandra Nazarova, who is skating with Maxim Nikitin for Ukraine. I loved those black boots!
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So this is what I hope to see/what I think will help Zhenya in Russian Nationals:
Short Program:
Rearrange layout to Flip combo, 2A, Lutz (or whatever other single jump they choose). This is safest and her flip has been giving her trouble. Also the past two competitions the combo had issues at the end of the program.
Change beginning - The shoulder pumps/hip shakes at beginning are too long. It just feels awkward. Yes I know she can do it better in practice but so far it looks tense. I just think there could be a better start to the program.
Dress - New dress, new look. From where though?
Sandra - Make time to work with Sandra. According to TSL, she has not worked with Zhenya again since they made the program. She needs more confidence in the choreography and I think it will translate to better jumps and overall outcome.
Leave early - I hope she leaves for Russia the weekend of Dec 15th so she can have ample time to adjust. She can arrange for ice somewhere - just not at Eteri's rink, hehe!
Short Program:
Rearrange layout to Flip combo, 2A, Lutz (or whatever other single jump they choose). This is safest and her flip has been giving her trouble. Also the past two competitions the combo had issues at the end of the program.
Change beginning - The shoulder pumps/hip shakes at beginning are too long. It just feels awkward. Yes I know she can do it better in practice but so far it looks tense. I just think there could be a better start to the program.
Dress - New dress, new look. From where though?
Sandra - Make time to work with Sandra. According to TSL, she has not worked with Zhenya again since they made the program. She needs more confidence in the choreography and I think it will translate to better jumps and overall outcome.
Leave early - I hope she leaves for Russia the weekend of Dec 15th so she can have ample time to adjust. She can arrange for ice somewhere - just not at Eteri's rink, hehe!
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I wonder if they’ll move the combo. The thing is, Brian said in a recent interview that Yuzu does the 4T-3T and Med the 3F-3T as their last jumps in the short because those combos are so stable. Though in Med’s case, working on the Lutz would also likely cause some shakiness with the flip. I don’t think changing the Lutz for a loop is beneficial, though — not because of points but because 3Lo-3T combos are deceptively difficult.
Lisa McKinnon could do amazing work with Med. Doubt it’ll happen, though. I think the best she’s ever looked was during the short at ACI.
I think packaging is super-important for the short. While the edits to the dress have made it “jazzier,” it still has a funeral vibe in the colour, and the sleeve length is just awkward and messes up Med’s lines. Orange Coloured Sky is the kind of song you sing in the shower or while walking down the street, and it needs a more relaxed kind of look to sell the choreo. The ACI dress gave you the sense you were watching Med dancing around her apartment, drunk on being in love.
Mai Mihara has bangs. And Med let them loose at ACI. She could let them down but sweep them to the side and then use bobby pins or a barrette to keep them from flying around. (Personally, I find bobby pins more nerve-wracking, probably because they never stay in my hair, and if one fell on the ice... oh boy.)
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I know! I saw her interview with TSL. She does a lot of international work. She made Aljona Savchenko's dresses for the Olympics and just mailed them to her! She said though it is not her preference, which is understandable. Since Zhenya's body is changing still, it would be awesome if she went to her at the end of this season so she could see her body. Then they could do long distance work together.
I like the ACI dress more now.
I like the ACI dress more now.
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I think McKinnon is an exceptional designer. As a fashionista, I really respect her — I worked as a stylist and she has fantastic skill in tailoring a look to match a client’s body. No one comes off looking too young or too old. Maybe next year, like you said.
The ACI dress was a breath of fresh air and reminded me of nightwear, in a good way — it gave me the sense that I was spying on someone dancing around in private, whereas the SCI dress is just too heavy for the piece. Not a fan of the sleeve length, either, as I think it makes Med’s arm lines choppy. And the alterations to the skirt, the fringe and the sparkle, don’t really make it through the overwhelmingly dark colour.
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I actually love something like this for Zhenya: https://www.amazon.com/Skating-Queen-Competition-Performance-Professional/dp/B07CR8FG31
it's not ALL orange but still interesting and jazzy
I don't think blue is working for an orange colored sky
it's not ALL orange but still interesting and jazzy
I don't think blue is working for an orange colored sky
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