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For Velvet Magazine: “Hippie Chic: Reemami“
Last month, I had the pleasure of interviewing Dubai-based graphic designer and fashion designer Reema Al Banna, and was delighted as she walked me through her latest collection, a modern-day fairytale full of flounce, floral prints and fringes. Shot at a local farm, Reema’s Spring/Summer 2012 campaign captures the essence of the free-spirited and whimsical,…
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Hafsa Lodi SS12 “Collarful Creations”
My SS12 collection, “Flucture” by Hafsa Lodi was recently released in s*uce boutiques across Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and I’ve just completed producing a follow-up collection of shirts with embellished collars. I took the basic design of the “Nada top,” the best-selling shirt from my 2011 collection, combined it with funky and trendy prints, and…
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For Velvet Magazine: “Sole Man”–My Interview with Giuseppe Zanotti
I had the pleasure of meeting shoe extraordinaire Giuseppe Zanotti when he was in Dubai last month for an interview with Velvet Magazine. It was held at the Jumeirah Zabeel Saray hotel on the Palm, and though we were in the C Club – a lavishly decorated gold room, he was extremely down to earth…
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Wearing Valerie (+ Win Your Own On The Fierce Diaries! )
I recently wore the “Valerie” shirt from my SS2012 collection “Flucture” by Hafsa Lodi, to Dubai Mall while attending Grazia Magazine’s styling event at Diesel, and Dima Ayad’s “Butterflies” launch at S*uce. Here are some photos from the night: www.shadesandcoffee.blogspot.com www.styleunderfire.com www.desertfabulocity.com HOW TO WIN YOUR OWN VALERIE SHIRT: I’ve teamed up with Nadya (pictured…
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Jumpsuit of the Day: Rihanna In Monochrome Floral Lace
Yesterday, Rihanna left her hotel in London wearing this gorgeous jumpsuit! It’s bold floral lace print and slouchy style are perfectly in sync with this season’s trends, and the covered-up look suits the R&B singer, who is more often seen wearing skin-showing ensembles. The photo just went viral yesterday, so I can’t seem to find…
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Pretty Please? Pink Lady Collar by Melody Ehsani
While browsing Tumblr recently, I came across this cute collar necklace by jeweler designer Melody Ehsani. Though the name may slightly give her away, I was pleasantly surprised to see that the brand reflects my love for East-meets-West fashion. Originally Persian but born and bred in LA, the designer had a brief stint in Law…
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For Velvet Magazine: Culture Clash–Modest Muslimahs In The Blogosphere
Recently, I noticed the growing trend of Muslim fashion bloggers on the web, and found it to be a “clash of cultures.” Fashion bloggers, who generally flaunt their daily outfits and thrive on support and publicity would seem to stand miles apart from Muslim women who wear hijab. However, I found a couple of blogs…
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For Velvet Magazine: The Indian Bridal "Tikka" Revolutionized
When Karl Lagerfeld showed his Indian-inspired Pre-Fall 2012 collection at Paris last December, I was overjoyed at the sight of bold jewelled and studded head ornaments that decorated the models’ heads. Then, when I saw a similar style of Indian-inspired head jewellery on the models at the ASHISH Fall/Winter 2012 show, I knew that it…
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Style Scrapbook for Kipling Camera Bag Collection Released & Available in the Middle East!
Almost exactly one year ago, blogger Andy Torres of Style Scrapbook collaborated with Kipling to create a limited number of exclusive camera bags. I was lucky to have been able to order one online before they ran out of stock (literally in minutes) and since, have gotten so many questions about where I got it,…
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Sneak Peek: Collars from “FLUCTURE” By Hafsa Lodi
If you follow me on Tumblr, you may have noticed my recent obsession with collars. Here are a few shots of collars from my upcoming collection, “Flucture”: Flowers + Studs + Vintage Buttons = the final “Flucture” collar: All will be revealed at the end of this week! “Like” my Facebook Page for more…
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