This competition calls out to women living under Dubai’s scorching sun, who feel they are in desperate need of a summer makeover! Ahlan! Live has teamed up with Pastels Hair & Beauty Salon to offer three lucky women the chance … Continue reading
This September, H&M stores worldwide will launch a new collection, titled All for Children. 25% of the sales proceeds of each item will go towards supporting UNICEF projects, promoting children’s education and social protection in regions of Southern India and … Continue reading
On Thursday, The Vampire Diaries actress Kat Graham attended an event hosted by Pharrell Williams and although I’m not a fan of her overall look, some of the pieces from her gold-embellished monochrome outfit are to die for, particularly the … Continue reading
New York Magazine recently posted an article about Jennifer Lopez’s latest jumpsuits in their fashion section. The following is a promotional photograph for her upcoming video for “(What is) Love.” Writer Amy Odell points out that the garment may not … Continue reading
Put some of the hottest trends together to create a modest, but still stylish look! Brighten up a neutral coloured jumpsuit with some vibrant neon heels or flats. Throw in an animal print scarf for some extra attitude. Dress yourself … Continue reading
Boutique1.com was voted “Best Online Retailer” at the 2011 Grazia Style Awards held earlier this summer in Dubai. The store offers a great selection of luxury clothing, and the site has recently launched The Outlet, providing customers with a variety … Continue reading
This competition, pioneered by One Wig Stand and Fustany.com, 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.
The submission deadline for the cause is now closed, and voting officially begins today! London-based designer Mia Jafari took part in the competition, and her stunning designs are featured in the “Designer Piece Category.” Her design(s) will be auctioned off at exclusive fashion shows in Dubai and Beirut, and if she wins, one of them could be sold in stores across the Middle East in October 2011! Take a look at this gorgeous Mia Jafari bra design:
CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR THIS DESIGN! (NUMBER 3) (You must “like” it through Facebook to vote)
The bra incorporates a digital print featuring gold gem-encrusted owls with what appear to be green skull-embellished chandeliers on silk satin, with lace detailing on the straps and hem, and a gem sewed on the center of the piece. Inspiration for the design was taken from her popular “Midnight Mojito” scarf and dress. Here are some images of the scarf:
Mia Jafari is a Central St Martins and Goldsmiths graduate, who debuted her “‘Ladybirds ♥ Strawberry Cosmos” collection in 2010. Her bold and vibrant digital prints feature Louboutins, lipsticks, skulls, spiders, gems and more, combining some of the trendiest icons in fashion together in one piece. Her ground-breaking collection is a stylish mix of East and West, and her artistic prints cater to women who indulge in unique and creative high-fashion.
Click here to view a post about Mia Jafari’s “Berrypolitan” scarf, which was previously featured as a “Currently I’m Craving” accessory.
Click here to see more of Mia Jafari’s work online.
Click here to read about the Bras For a Cause Middle East project.
Click here to view more designs submitted by participants from the Middle East and beyond!
Wide-legged pants and funky necklines were the driving forces behind Cynthia Rowley’s Resort 2012 jumpsuits. She combined feminine prints with edgy silhouettes and bold pop colours, playing into some of the trends forseen for the next few seasons. Norwegian model Kat Hessen modeled the two jumpsuits, bringing a classy, yet youthful air to the art-inspired collection. The first was a high waisted yellow-printed jumpsuit with wide legs, bishop sleeves and a v-neck:
The second jumpsuit was a vibrant shade of red-orange, and featured a narrow slit-neckline and exaggerated wide-legged pants:
In both looks, Kat Hessen carries a plastic clutch, appearing to be a cross between an oversized pill and a sunglasses case; functional quirkiness at its best!
View the rest of Cynthia Rowley’s Resort 2012 collection on Style.com
Due to my large Muslimah readership, I’ve decided to add a new feature to the blog. The “Hottest, Modest & Stylish” posts will guide readers to take a more modest and covered-up (but still stylish) approach to wearing jumpsuits that are available in stores, and which follow the latest and hottest trends.
Shop the high street and sport two of the most popular trends of Spring/Summer 2011 by pairing this Aztec print Jumpsuit from Topshop (US$70/AED257) with a green cardigan from Zara (US$12/AED55) and Walberg by Topshop blue suede ankle strap platform wedges (US$140/AED514).
Show your flair for mixing bright colours while pulling off the tribal print trend with bold and edgy modesty!
Part of a series titled “7 Necessities for a Woman to Feel Like a Woman Through the Eyes of a Man,” jewelry designer Ted Noten of Atelier Ted Noten has designed the Dior 001- the ultimate spy-inspired product for modern women. The design is based off of the vintage spy concept, where weapons were hidden in cosmetic bags. In this iconic twist however, the makeup (and other fierce feminine necessities) are hidden in the weapon!
The classy white pistol contains a place to keep your Dior lipgloss…
a container for your pills and vitamins…
an antique hairpin…
a hidden USB for the tech-savy…
and, a bar of sterling silver?
Perhaps if the silver bar were made of chocolate, the Dior 001 Gun would be more of use to me. Nevertheless, it would make the ultimate high-fashion gag gift!
The Chanel 001 Gun is also part of Ted Noten’s collection:
The exclusive pieces were exhibited at the Ornamentum Gallery, part of last week’s Design Miami/Basel.
Photos courtesy of Ted Noten; Source: Frame Magazine
Journalist in a Jumpsuit 