Natalia Mailis: A Slice of Icon

Text: VIONNE Magazine | Photographer, Stylist & Creative Director: Natalia Mailis
Retoucher: Nastin Mailis | Model: Karina Sheliukh

Birthday Glam, With a Side of Attitude

Dripping in pearls, irony, and frosting, this bold black-and-white editorial by Natalia Mailis is a cheeky celebration of confidence, self-worth, and unapologetic femininity. Shot in a sleek noir palette, model Kesh_Vi is part Audrey Hepburn, part rebel princess — sunglasses on, gloves high, and cupcake in hand.

Titled Happy Birthday, Princess!, the series walks the line between glam and parody, nodding to classic Hollywood icons while subverting their elegance with deadpan expressions and edgy energy.

With artful retouching by Nastin Mailis and wardrobe styling from Zara, each frame is a statement — not just about birthdays, but about claiming your moment, your power, and your place in the spotlight.

This isn’t your average celebration — it’s a crowning moment.

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