Kiev's Morning commute

On an early run today, it struck me how much Kyiv flavor one gets just observing the morning commute. 

The highlights:

Colorful: while in winter, Kyiv's a sea of black coats, the bright spring skies are now complemented by a serious range of outfit colors and patterns

Denim Loving: it's everywhere and all over.... 

Loads of acid wash....

(it's not dead - just moved to Ukraine!)

And, no one lives by the only on top OR on bottom denim rule...

(But let's be honest, as far as I can tell, people are not constricted by any fashion rules here!)

Man-iform: if its not acid wash day, the man outfit of choice appears to be black pants and a short sleeve button down

(note the 'Murse'!)

Comfortable in one's skin: you don't need to have it to flaunt it here. There's a real freedom to wear what you like regardless of shape. 

(Frankly I think it's commendable.  A bit of a "screw you Vogue")

And no shirt, no problem!

(At least he has pants on - unlike some of the construction workers across the street from us)

Casual: While I usually think of Kyiv as somewhat dressy - today's commute put that generality to question...

Getting a Quick fix: the morning bustle is accented with pockets of people getting their morning fix. Coffee and cigarettes on every corner thanks to the mobile coffee trucks abound

The one I stopped at recognizes the connection between caffeine and happiness 

And of course your morning beer....

(Shot taken at 8:30 am!)

Thanks to the beer stands around places like the bus stop!

(Again a morning shot)

Connected:  I thought it was bad in the States, but damn - everyone is on the phone here

Even the nun! 

(She appeared to be texting. What has the world come to?!)

Here's hoping your morning gets off to a good start. Don't forget to Take your smile!