Although sunny UAE doesn’t officially have four seasons, the fashionistas of Dubai ensure their wardrobes are updated with the latest hues. Autumn colors are upon us. Deep, dark suede browns and wine maroons with a spark of playful orange!
The hippie in me is super excited about Mango’s Boho Night A/W 2015 collection. The colors beautifully spell out ‘Autumn’, and the tasseled detailing and folklore prints are magically Bohemian.
Here are a few key pieces I’m craving:
Moda Operandi, the online fashion boutique, never fails to impress me. Curating the best of fashion, the site seems to have a style form to fit every taste.
I love the sophisticated yet simple silhouette of the Antonio Berardi dress on Moda Operandi.
I’ve paired it up with the big guns; Gucci, Chanel, LV and Louboutins. A girl can always dream!
Ringing in a little Joni Mitchell, the tie-dyed blouse and boot-cut jeans from Mango’s Premium Collection screams 70’s glam-chic to me.
Here’s my mashup on how I’d like to see these pieces styled:
I love boho. There’s something magical about the play of colors and ethnic prints, and how it all effortlessly comes together with the suave simplicity of a Western silhouette.
When I saw this Stella Jean dress on the Moda Operandi site, I couldn’t resist putting it together with Steve Madden’s knee-high gladiator sandals, and recreate a look of my own.
Eid Ul Fitr is the festive ending to a month-long devotional month of fasting on the Muslim calendar. With just over 2 weeks to go, it would be a good idea to start planning out the Eid wardrobe and avoid the maddening pre-Eid retail rush.
For Eid, I love playing ethnic dress-up. There’s something magical about traditional Indian attire. The bright clashes of color, the heavy embroidery and the majestic use of chiffon and silk add feminine grace to any silhouette. However, I for one do not get many opportunities to dress up completely ethnic. I prefer Indo-Western; the marriage of somber Western cuts with a spark of Indian fiesta can be carried off for other occasions beyond Eid, hence giving me more wear per buy. Today’s post is a pictorial wishlist of Indo-Western outfits I have shortlisted. Wishing I could own them all!
The holy month of Ramadan brings with it ample time for socializing and catching up with near and dear ones. Ramadan is a time for giving, and if you are looking for ideas on festive gifting, I’ve found a few options you can consider.
I love the mesmerizing blend of East with West. A touch of ethnic charm on a Western silhouette is boho-glam redefined, and Naeem Khan’s latest collection has me spellbound.
Kaftans, the modestly long flowing dress synonymous of the women of the Middle East, are also known as jalabiya and dara’a.
With the holy month of Ramadan fast approaching, the social calendar is filling up with Iftar invites and a stylish kaftan would make the ideal choice of attire.
The lovely ladies at Dalila’s Kaftans sent me this stunning red beauty, and I just had to share some clicks with you!
The UAE is truly the platform for blending East with West. When it comes to the world of fashion, Adam Irija is the perfect example.
Adam Irija is a Swedish designer from Stockholm. Taking a leap of faith outside his comfort zone, the suave young designer has established himself as a creator of stunningly beautiful abayas (the gracefully modest dress worn by Arab women).
Adam is a qualified architect. A chance encounter with fashion led him to apprentice with a house of fashion for over 8 years. This helped Adam strengthen his wings, and he soon took flight into the colorful, magical world of fashion.
Today we talk to Adam about his journey into fashion, how he seamlessly blends East with West, and what he believes every fashionable person should have in their wardrobes.
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