fashion
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Jumpsuit of the Day: Jessie J Finally Wears a Jumpsuit That Isn’t Clinging to her Skin
Her skin-tight catsuits and bodysuits usually put Jessie J on the “worst dressed” lists, but at the Harper’s Bazaar Women of the Year Awards on Monday night in London, she dropped her usual form-fitting ensemble for a slinkier, but much classier, look. A similar jumpsuit by Halston Heritage is available for purchase on Asos.com, and…
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Currently Craving… Collar Tips
Collar tips are the perfect accessories for plain or printed button-down shirts. Not only are they creative and unique, they also offer subtle and sophisticated style solutions for otherwise un-embellished outfits. Collar tips are available for purchase on Asos.com, in the following designs: gold swallows, (pictured above pearls with chain links, (pictured above) silver metal…
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Currently Craving: A Chanel “Brandage” Band-aid
Last week, I got a bad cut on my finger, and found that I had no band-aids at home. When I went to the pharmacy, I was faced with a choice of dinosaur and Dora the Explorer prints, and regular plastic designs. (I remember seeing cool neon coloured band-aids a few years ago, but…
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Currently Craving… “Designed By Sara” T-Shirt
Fashion graphic tees seem to be the “in” thing to be making in the Middle East. Back in June, I wrote a post about the Qatari fashion brand √FML², whose designs are sold in Dubai’s S*uce Boutique, along with Fyunka tote bags, created by Jeddah-based graphic illustrator Alaa Balkhy. Cute, bold and practical, the bags…
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21st Century Muslim Women are Defined by their Confidence on a Catwalk, According to Newsweek Magazine Article
As a journalism student struggling to find a balance between writing about two completely different passions (fashion, and the Western perceptions of Islam), I often wondered if an opportunity would ever come to combine both topics in one news article. There are countless “how to wear hijab and still be stylish” stories, but I’ve never…
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Middle East-Inspired Avant-Garde Appears on the Runway At New York Fashion Week
I try to avoid regurgitating runway reviews on my blog during fashion weeks, but as an aspiring journalist who divides her year between the Eastern and Western hemispheres, I had to write a post about a collection that really caught my attention. In what may have been a tribute to the ongoing conflict between Israel…
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Jumpsuit of the Day: Altuzarra SS2012 at NYFW
Joseph Altuzarra showed his Spring/Summer 2012 ready-to-wear collection at New York Fashion Week on Saturday. Black nets and leathers were thrown into the jungle runway, along with white ruffles, colourful graphic prints, Missoni-esque zig-zag stripes, flouncy skirts and tailored pant-suits. Altuzarra gave a bold, tropical spin to his usual grunge-inspired garments, and the result was…
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Jumpsuit of the Day: Wes Gordon SS2012 at NYFW
One of the first to show his Spring/Summer 2012 collections this year at New York Fashion Week, Wes Gordon presented his designs in a runway show on Wednesday. His divine tailoring shined through in beautiful wide-legged pants and intricate neck lines, exemplified perfectly in this coral-coloured floral-print jumpsuit: View the rest of the collection here.…
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Cambridge Satchels vs. Zatchels: a fashion investigation
For months, the Cambridge Satchel has been a hot topic of interest amongst bloggers worldwide, and for many, it has become somewhat of a fashion staple. The Cambridge Satchel Company entered the media spotlight after releasing its “Flouro” collection, and it came as no surprise, since the bright pink, green, yellow and orange colours hit…
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Hottest, Modest & Stylish…Resort with ASOS
The items featured in this week’s resort-inspired post will help inspire you to create a conservative look, while staying stylish and fashion-forward. A full-sleeved, flared jumpsuit in a dark colour like navy blue, will give some sophistication to your appearance, while edgy platforms will keep it young and lively. A long chain or necklace with…
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