fashion
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Jumpsuit of the Day: Louis Vuitton Resort 2010
Last Wednesday, guests (including actress Kirsten Dunst) flocked to The Four Seasons restaurant pool-side in New York City to view the Louis Vuitton Resort 2012 runway show. Vintage floral prints, along with hues of red and blue dominated the runway, which was created using real grass! American model Arizona Muse evokes an 80s maritime vibe…
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Currently Craving: T-Shirt by √FML²
I’ve had my eye on Qatar-based T-Shirt brand √FML² for a while now, but it seems that every time I fall in love with one of their designs, they sell out! The funky and innovative brand produces casual T-shirts displaying graphics of fashion icons such as Karl Lagerfeld, as well as staple high fashion pieces…
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Jumpsuit of the Day: Jessica Szohr in Alice & Olivia
While her Gossip Girl co-stars dazzled in Michael Kors and Balmain, Jessica Szohr looked a little less glamorous in a jumpsuit by Stacey Bendet for Alice & Olivia, at the 2011 MTV Movie Awards held last week. She should be admired for taking a risk with this busy paisley print, but perhaps it’s the not-so-vibrant…
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Currently Craving: Paper Eyelashes
Chinese paper brand Paperself came out with these intricate false eyelashes over a year ago, and I’m surprised that they haven’t become a big beauty hit with celebrities. Paperself eyelashes are selling for US$15 online at Asos.com and in Dubai, paper eyelashes are available for purchase in six different designs at Bullets & Butterflies…
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Jumpsuit of the Day: Issa at London Fashion Week
Designer Daniella Issa Helayel presented the Issa Fall/Winter 2011 collection at London Fashion Week in February. Lots of eyes were fixed on the runway, as the brand gained worldwide recognition after Kate Middleton donned an Issa design when announcing her engagement to Prince William! The collection featured a mixture of prints and colours, and this…
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Currently Craving: “Berrypolitan” scarf by Mia Jafari
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: Mia Jafari…
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Currently Craving: Wild Stride Wedges
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! The open-toe platform ankle bootie has a zipper in the back, and is…
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Jumpsuit of the Day: Azzaro Fall/Winter 2011 at Paris Fashion Week
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…
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International designers confirm participation in “Bras for a Cause Middle East” competition
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…
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Currently Craving: Fatima Clutch by MOJO
A few weeks ago, I spotted these clutches at Valleydez in Wafi, Dubai, and instantly fell in love! I went back yesterday and they were no longer there, however with a bit of research, I found out some more about the designs, and where they are available for purchase.
Hafsa Lodi 