fashion
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Currently Craving: Bing Bang Evil Eye Fob Necklace
I’ve always had somewhat of an obsession for “evil eye”- embellished accessories. In the East especially, the blue “evil eye” charm has become a popular image icon, and is often found on delicate bracelets, necklaces and rings. Never before had I seen a chunky necklace decorated with an “evil eye,” until browsing Asos yesterday, and…
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Currently Craving: Charlotte Olympia Kitty Heels
If you read last week’s Dubai Weekend Guide on Savoir Flair, you’ll know that Symphony has received their first drop of footwear from Charlotte Olympia’s Fall/Winter 2011 collection! Along with the pretty pumps accentuated with neon colours, velvet textures, leopard prints and glamorous gold platforms, Symphony has gotten hold of these Charlotte Olympia kitty flats:…
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Jumpsuit of the Day: Stella McCartney at Paris Fashion Week F/W 2011
According to the runways, the jumpsuit is one of the hottest work-wear trends for the upcoming fall and winter seasons. Brands like Elie Saab, Salvatore Ferragamo and Ports 1961 incorporated suit-inspired fabrics and silhouettes in their jumpsuit designs. In Paris, Stella McCartney showed this masculine jumpsuit as part of her Fall/Winter 2011 Ready-to-Wear collection. The…
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H&M Supports UNICEF with New Kids Collection
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 Bangladesh. The collection combines timeless and versatile pieces with both classic and contemporary designs. Visit…
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Jumpsuit of the Day: Jennifer Lopez looking Majestic in Metal!
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 actually be a jumpsuit, and may simply be metal draped onto the singer. Technicalities aside,…
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Mia Jafari’s “Midnight Mojito” Bra Design Revealed in Bras For a Cause Middle East Competition
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,…
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Jumpsuit of the Day: Cynthia Rowley Resort 2012
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…
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Hottest, Modest & Stylish: Bright Colours & Tribal Prints
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…
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Exclusive Preview of Mademoiselle Collection by Poca & Poca
Recently featured as a “Line We Love” on Savoir Flair, Poca & Poca’s Summer 2011 collection has been a big hit amongst style connoisseurs in Dubai. Designer Karolina Gniewek was officially introduced to the city’s fashion scene at an event held by The Fashion Network at Bambah Boutique earlier this month, where guests loved her…
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Currently Craving: Chic Cases by Diane Von Furstenberg at Boutique 1
Schools and universities may just be coming to an end now, but that doesn’t mean it’s too early to start back-to-school shopping for some trendy and chic accessories for your electronics and school supplies. Graduated and working? Not a problem! These accessories will add some character to your everyday office materials. Carry your laptop in…
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