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Favourite shoes designer
Prada
Favourite bag designer
Zara
Favourite wrist watch designer
DKNY
Favourite perfume
Zara/VIPP 212
Favourite sunglasses
Gucci
Favourite beach Jumeria
Beach, Dubai
Favourite Neck accessory
Costumes beads
Favourite nail polish
Sky blue
Favourite drink
Martini Rose champagne
Favourite weave-on
Lace wig
ON the fashion scene at the moment, men have been rocking jalabiya which is originally meant to be worn my Muslim men usually for worship. As we know that fashion surely changes over time, the jalabiya now has stopped being an outfit for worship, as you can wear them casually or even to an event. It looks smart and cool on every man, especially when you style it with a turban. Jalabiya now can be designed with lovely embroideries or rather if you like, choose a ready- made one. Jalabiya is very perfect for any occasion, except you are going to work.
THE geometric dress comprises of bold prints that combine shapes like circles, octagons, triangles and so on.
The whole combination is lovely and a little tutorial will pave your way to rocking the trend like a chic. Here is how you solve your geometric problem:
Geometric prints can be very tricky as dresses with larger prints make your curves appear bigger, while those with smaller prints make you look taller and still show the sexiness in you.
You can mix prints, but this requires skills. It’s easier when you dress your top or bottom part in geometric prints and pair them with plain dresses. Dressing in geometric trousers and a plain peplum top looks adorable.
If you are the office kind of girl, pick a knee-length geometric dress or skirt and do not over accessorize. A piece of jewellery or two would be alright.
Try not to make your outfit look boring by adding a pop of colour to your outfit. Colours like orange, red and yellow would make the outfit look brilliant.
For formal events, geometric dresses can go with a nude clutch and pumps. Playing matchy-matcy with your clutch and shoe is allowed.
Opt for mild make-up.
CAP your look with the wide range of hats in the season, from trilbies, fedoras and fascinators to beanies and berets, visors and floppy straw sun hats.
Head caps in general, especially fedora and big ones, have left the church to take a place on the fashion stage.
This should not be surprising. Fashion is never static, it is always evolving. A hat may not come with or with a brim nor festooned with flowers. But one thing you can be sure of is that, it will come with a tasteful variety of styles.
All over the world, most hats are fashioned after the traditional French and English hats, featuring sinamay, straw, raffia, and soft, cosy and flexible wool, which allow a snug fit for any shape of the head.
Though worn traditionally to rest more at the centre of the head than the other parts, most hats, apart from beret, can also be pulled with the help of elastic rubber securely over the ears for added warmth. Hats are versatile, lightweight and easy to slide on. Their colours vary, and the fit is great. So, go funky with one
WHETHER it’s on the red carpet at show or strutting what she knows how to do best on the red runway, model and fashion designer, Isi Atagamen’s style in recent years has been beyond reproach. Isi’s style by itself is worthy of a few minutes of any professional woman’s consideration.
Over the last few years, Isi has dressed with aplomb in a slew of situations from skirt & blouse wear to stunning dinner pieces. But it’s her combination style that has us most enamored.
The keys to turning this simple garb into show-stopping class are ingenious and figure-flattering cuts, high-quality materials and disciplined posture.
Her stunning monochrome skirt and entire looks is a combination for both the office and after-hours. So, it wouldn’t hurt us to copy Isi’s style.
First, your accessories should be confidence.
Pair cropped tops with high-waist bottoms. It balances the outfit and gives you control on how much skin you show.
Try wearing your cropped top by adding a pop of colour to your outfit.
When going out, be sure to take a fitted jacket or blazer along so that when you are beginning to feel a little bit uncomfortable, you can throw it on.
A maxi skirt and a cropped top is elegant. The skirt gives you a hourglass shape and makes your waist look slimmer.
Please do not wear cropped tops to work.
For a more daring look, choose cropped tops with embellishments.
A heel is a plus. You can wear sandals too, but make sure they look good when they are coupled up with your outfit.
[dropcap]THE cropped-top trend is back, and this is so not for everyone. Cropped tops are meant to expose your midriffs, and this is a big no for women that are fat and big-bellied. However, women that are sexy and possess confidence as a great accessory can rock this fashion trend with ease. Please note that a cropped top is only supposed to expose a little part of your belly, so you don’t send bad signals to people around. Wearing a cropped top is scary at first, but with a little practice, you will be confident. Cropped tops are super-chic, playful and fun way to look good.[/dropcap]
STREET style is when the everyday person puts together amazing outfits on a realistic budget. And it is more than a runway inspiration. Though I enjoy fashion/runway shows, I love street style much better. Street style gives you the opportunity to experiment with things which in most cases bring out the best in you.
We pick out the most desirable pieces that are hot on the street
IT is the season of the waist accessory; accentuate yours with cute small belts.
Lace-embellished pencil skirt and top/blouse is a real show stopper.
Floral trousers like the floral dress are a must that we cannot do without this season.
Also floral and animal print knickers-line shorts will be all the rage.
Monochrome and neon dresses are making it bang on trend!
Statement ankara or prints blazer is our must-have item.
Now it’s time for shirt stripes.
Teaming blazer with jeans and a tee for a chic look is still going strong and hotter by day.
Make oriental fashion statement from scarf prints in pants (trousers) or dress.
High pump shoes in all manners of heels.
One of today’s hottest pearl styles is to wear multiple strands of pearls as wrist or neck ornament.
Every woman likes to look different from the rest of the lot. Selecting fashion accessories that are unique can achieve this idea.
Transport yourself back to the 1960s with amazing tie blouse. Tie blouse is a great everyday basic top for anytime of the year.
NERDY fashion has been one fashion trend every woman who loves to look good has been rocking this season. When the geek sunglass came back, fashionistas from all around the globe rocked it perfectly. There is another great come back in the nerdy fashion and this one is super trendy and classic. This is also considered as nerdy fashion because of the belief that only geeks tuck in their shirts but these days, its super fantastic. This fashion trends seems very easy. Yes it’s easy and very suitable for the formal lady and the one who loves to look chic. In today’s fashion world, you can tuck your shirts in almost everything ranging from shorts to skater skirts, leggings and any other bottom item you can think of. This is only possible if you know how to do it right and couple it up with the right accessories. Let’s see how we rock this fashion trend:
*When tucking in, put your shirt or top on first then your skirt or trouser.
*Pull the shirt down as far as possible before buttoning them.
*Lift you arms so that some of the shirt comes out.
*Have a great shirt or T-shirt. No over-sized one please.
*A lovely belt would look good when tucking in as it would complement the outfit.
*You can try to tuck in halfway. This is another fashion trend of partially tucking the shirt in the waist band of a pair of trousers just to show off the buckle of a belt. It’s totally fabulous!
*A pair of lovely earrings and bracelets on the wrist would make you look stunning.
*Fill empty neckline with statement necklace.
*Round off your outfit with cute shoes and a bright coloured handbag or clutch.
THE latest and fast-rising trend on the fashion scene is the rise and fall hem dress.
This stylish dress brings out the femininity in every fashionista. The dress is very simple, classy and at the same time glamorous.
For every fashionista who loves to show off her legs, this dress is the perfect one for you.
Whether you are going for a formal event, cocktail, weekend outing with loved ones, this new fashion item is just the most suitable.
The rise and fall hem dress looks good on any one when they are coupled with the right accessories.
How to Rock It
•Do not accessorise heavily. Be as simple as possible. Simple make-up plus simple accessory equals superb!
•Try carrying a clutch or a bag -This adds sophistication to your outfit.
•Please wear your hair down as this makes you look gorgeous
•Sandals or heels, anyone fits!
•Bangles are lovely with the dress.