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Prim is not always prop.er! Ted Baker SS13

Bridging the gap between high street and luxury designer brands, Ted Baker is the go to brand for all that "style is in the detail" with immaculate tailoring and quality fabrics. I love their take on the trends with the signature Ted baker styling - and I especially love finding Ted's hidden messages on each and every item in store! Always feels like each purchase is created just for you! Their SS13 collection is an amazing mix of pop colors, sweet pastels and prints with simple fabrics and elegant silhouettes. Enjoy my picks from their look book with the amazing photography and graphics!

Ted Baker locations ; The Dubai Mall, Dubai Marina Mall, Deira City Centre, Festival City and Abu Dhabi Marina Mall

Enchanted luxury! AennisEunis SS 2013

WANT these heels! Not only are they a statement piece, but each tiny design detail screams exquisite femme fatale! Now these are the kind of heels that you will have to build your outfit around - and you don't need to over think it, they will do the walking and the talking!

In case you are not familiar yet with AennisEunis, do check out his collections and you can thank me later :)  I personally fell in love with his work ever since I was introduced to his signature calligraphy heels back in 2010, and it's amazing to see how he managed to keep his spirit and expand his line into new exquisite styles for every season!

More from the SS13 collection below

Found in: Level shoe District in Dubai Mall and Saks Fifth Avenue in Burjuman Mall, Dubai. Saks Fifth Avenue in City center, Bahrain. 51 East in Lagoona Mall, Qatar. Avanti in Amman, Jordan. Progress in Cherkassy, Ukraine. Richard Rozbora Boutique in Vienna, Austria and Koko / Sant’ Elpidio a Mare (FM) in Italy.

 

SS13 trends I love!

A classic feminine twist on the tux with sharp tailoring, works best if balanced with clean cut designs in skinny pants,high waist pencil skirts or fluid feminine designs and fabric to add some curves.

Graphic prints are back, love the bold look in monotone - be careful not to wear the horizontal lines where you want to look slimmer as they visually add width and volume. Wear them in a top  to balance wide hips and make sure the hemline doesn't end on your widest part!

My all time favorite in a skinny straight cut as they're great to show off those statement heels! Not so great if you're short legged though :)

There's always a certain air of mystical allure to Asian designs. A very dramatic style and certainly a statement piece.

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In love with JIMMY CHOO SS13!

I am totally in love with the Jimmy Choo SS13 ad campaign - the styling, photographic style and of course the shoes and bags!

This nude number is definitely on my list - it's the perfect shoe to elongate your legs and goes effortlessly with  skirts, shorts, dresses and skinny pants in any color! A trendy classic.

Might just gift it to myself for my birthday this month :)

Great work styling the shots - Effortless glamor and right on trend chic all the way...

Watch the Exclusive behind the scenes footage here

British fashion photographer Angelo Pennetta, styled by Camilla Nickerson and featuring  models Valerija Kelava and Anders Velencoso Segura

 

How to mix & match to create new outfits

After shopping for my client last week, I did a wardrobe mix and match session to create several outfits from day to night using the same items in more than one outfit. You too can have fun recycling your wardrobe; Start by defining your individual personal style, look for styles that suit your body shape and colorings, then experiment with layering and accessorizing. The best part is that you get to create new styles using items you never knew what to pair with by shopping in your wardrobe.

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I have to admit that the best part of my job is the gratification I get when a client gives me the most honest feedback. Her saying "I can now go out to any occasion because I know what to wear and I am confident that I look great" was enough to make my day!

 

Men! Style your outfits

Work some cool layering into your daily casual outfits to stay stylishly warm this fall. Notice the interesting mix of fabrics and color. Add some interesting accessories to pull your look such as colored shoes instead of the traditional brown or black.
Vintage Salvatore ferragamo shoes, purple Topman jeans. Brown driving gloves, gray sweater with brown suede shoulder pads. Over-sized blue knit scarf from Zara
What do you think of the style? Share your comments with us!

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Am loving sequins and I found that these pants from Zara are the prefect melange of party casual as they are a statement piece that you can easily dress up or down. No need to say that am in love with these bejeweled spiked heels from Zara too! You have probably seen them in my "for the love of studs and spikes" post and I couldn't resist going back the next day to buy them!

Tube top by BCBG Maxazria, pants and heels by Zara, Bag by Chanel, Accessories mix of BCBG, River Island and Express.

What do you think of this look? Is there any way you would have styled it differently? Send me your feedback!

Behind the scenes Koba Kochae fashion show

A sneak peak backstage into the looks created for the koba kochae fashion show at the Dubai ladies club on Thursday. Inspired by the 1940's and 1950's, the dresses were mainly classic with a feminine & elegant appeal.

Natural fabrics including various types of silk, chiffon, brocade, organza, satin and velvet were used with an array of embroidered techniques to reflect the glamor of the era. As you can see, the colors were rather discreet & mostly pastel. An elegant subtle look I would say that would appeal to feminine & classical style personalities, perfect for a dressy evening.

What intrigued me about the brand was the  fact that it offers a quality and affordable made-to-order service through its “Bespoke Studio”, meaning you could design and produce your favorite dress or outfit with the help of a designer & professional tailor. I will be visiting soon with clients to try it out!

Moreover, it is promising a complete styling consultation service through its “Styling Studio” in the near future too. Will keep you posted on that!

 

 

 

 

In love with Istanbul! Style inspiration

I fell in love with Istanbul- the culture, people, food and music! Here's some place to fashion inspiration from the streets.

Sneak shot of a backyard on the streets of Bebek, Istanbul. Loved the composition and colors!

Green and white worn by celebrities: An example of how I see fashion interpreted from object to design.

Couldn't help but swoon over this little candy shop! The colors and shapes are enough to get you in for a sugar fix!

The child in you: My polyvore candy mania color blocking inspired style

I love graffiti, to me it's the purest expression of art. The mix with the natural greenery, pots and stones here made it for a great shot. Another hidden alley in Istiklal area.

Graffiti: translated into fashion too. Love the mix and match of material here.

What are your style inspirations?