Currently Craving: “Berrypolitan” scarf by Mia Jafari

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Mia Jafari is a Central Saint Martins and Goldsmiths graduate who launched her own line of unique scarves last year. Her creative collection combines prints of Christian Louboutin heels, gem-entrusted birds and beetles, skulls, shades, cosmetics and Hamsa hands on square pieces of silk. Here are a few photos of her “Berrypolitan” scarf:

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Mia Jafari is one of the designers taking part in the Bras for a Cause Middle East competition this summer. It will be interesting to see how her design aesthetic will translate on a bra or t-shirt!

Mia Jafari scarves are available for purchase at Debut in New York, Crème in Bahrain, S*uce in Dubai, and online at Dia-Boutique.

Visit Mia Javari’s website for more information about her and her designs.

Currently Craving: Wild Stride Wedges

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If you’re looking to combine four Spring/Summer 2011 trends in one shoe the Wild Stride Wedge is definitely footwear to pursue! It juxtaposes the bold cheetah print with the minimalist white colour trend, with the wedge style, in an overall retro look!

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The open-toe platform ankle bootie has a zipper in the back, and is perfect to jazz up a white, black or monochrome- coloured outfit, and will even add attitude to colour-blocked clothes.  Designed and manufactured by Matiko Shoes, the wedges are available for purchase on Modcloth.com for US$194.

Jumpsuit of the Day: Azzaro Fall/Winter 2011 at Paris Fashion Week

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The hottest jumpsuit brand right now seems to be Azzaro. At Cannes last month, Spanish actress Paz Vega  arrived on the red carpet of the “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides” premiere in one of the brand’s jumpsuits, and soon after, Rachel McAdams wore an Azzaro Fall/Winter 2011 jumpsuit to the after-party of the “Midnight in Paris” premiere in New York City.

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The brand showed its Fall/Winter 2011 Ready-to-Wear collection at Paris Fashion Week

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Lilly Allen and Sarah Owen attend launch of “Lucy in Disguise” at Boutique 1, Dubai

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After launching the summer ready to wear collection of their clothing line, “Lucy in Disguise,” at Harvey Nichols in London last week, singer Lily Allen and her sister Sarah Owen flew to Dubai and attended the  launch event last night in Dubai, at Boutique 1 in JBR.

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The vintage-inspired pieces from the collection were displayed on a gold rack in an enclosed room where the two designers were seated at the beginning of the party, as well as on mannequins placed in different areas of the store’s second floor.

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International designers confirm participation in “Bras for a Cause Middle East” competition

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The Bras for a Cause competition, pioneered by One Wig Stand and Fustany.com, launched earlier this month. The project aims to fill the region’s existing fashion hole, as many women in the Middle East who have been affected by breast cancer are unable to find comfortable, affordable and fashionable bras to wear that will accommodate prostheses.

Organizers invite artists, students, graphic designers, illustrators, bloggers, breast cancer survivors and influential Middle Eastern figures to participate in the design competition. One of the entry categories is “The ‘Designer Piece’ Bra Design Category,” in which established fashion designers in the region may submit sketches. (Read about the other categories here)

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Take a look at some of the names of the well-known designers who have agreed to take part in the Bras for a Cause campaign. Click on the images to browse through their websites and designs: Continue reading →

Jumpsuit of the Day: Sarah Owen wearing Lucy in Disguise

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Lily Allen, along with her sister Sarah Owen, recently launched a vintage-inspired fashion line called Lucy in Disguise. Last night, they attended a launch party for their summer ready-to-wear collection at Harvey Nichols in London! Sarah Owen arrived at the event dressed in this beaded harem jumpsuit from the line.

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Accessory Spotlight: Montaigne Runway Gloves

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Nasrine Dechache, the designer behind Montaigne, showed her collection at the I ♥ Fashion I ♥ My Community event that took place in Dubai last week. Models dressed in her funky leggings and embellished tees appeared as if they had dipped their hands into wax or paint, before strutting down the runway.

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