What To Wear: To The Barbecue This Season
14 Oct
Barbecue party!
The barbecue season is upon us and the party’s moving outside…well atleast on this side of the world! What are you wearing to the next pool/beachside barbecue? Take a look at some of the hottest picks of autumn winter 2011 to decide!
Mango hobo bag
Mango retro leopard rim sunglasses
Miss Selfridge semi sheer strapless column maxi
Forever 21
Forever 21 faux croc sling clutch
Corset top:CK
Mango skirt
Zara scarf
H&M
Miss Selfridge
Leopard print flats; Forever 21
H&M
H&M scarf
Mango
H&M
Miss Selfridge
Zara long skirt
Rebecca Taylor
Zara
Zara
H&M
Mango
Mango
Forever 21
Mango
Hope you like the selection. Have a fabulous weekend and a great barbecue!
5 Ways To Rock That Plain Jane Blazer This Season!
12 OctThe navy blazer is definitely a hot contender for your closet this winter, but I remain partial to the good old slim, slightly longer, well-tailored black blazer (the tux version with ultra slim lapels are to die for right now). Come spring and the Bianca Jagger-esque white blazers are about to take over. ..stay tuned for more on that! But for now, let’s try and make the most of the Plain Jane blazer.
1. Belt it:
Slim and sleek belts worn over your blazer will do a world of good to your outfit. It will just clinch your waistline but also break the monotony of a dull outfit.
Navy blazer:Zara
2. Roll it up:
Worn unbuttoned, rolled up sleeves have that unmistakable preppy look with a twist.
Rolled up sleeves:Tommy Hilfiger
3. Wear it with little else:
Blazer for a night on the town? Why not! Wear the sleek blazer over high-waisted shorts, stockings and a tiny lace number. or perhaps a leopard corset print top…. You could also wear the blazer over a heavily sequined top or dress. Either way, it spells HOT!
Leopard print corset top
Topshop wool mix blazer
Gold sequin dress
Sequin tube top
4. Work it with a vest:
A blazer can make anything look boardroom-ready, yup, even your well worn white/ grey vest and blue jeans. Just pair it with a pair of brogues and your’re off to work! Pssst… Go rock n roll with a goth, embellished vest under the blazer and some wicked black pearls to go with it for a neo preppy look.
Skull vest
J.crew
Black mesh leather bracelet
A string of black pearls
Blazer worn over a casual T and jeans: Zara
5.Dress it up… or down:
Tone down that hot dress with a blazer and leggings for the office…. Simply take off the blazer and leggings for a sick night out after work!
Valentino: Pleated silk taffeta bow mini skirt and blazer
FY How To Guide To Preppy Chic!
10 OctThe class nerd’s wardrobe is suddenly so in vogue! From button ups to zip downs, from scalloped collars to tailored blazers, preppy chic is the new fashion crush this season. Take a cue from DKNY, Tory Burch, Mulberry or D&G for a super chic ‘College librarian-meets – Alexa Chung’ look.
Alexa Chung
Librarian Chic...errr NOT!
My personal pick is a pair of easy fitting trousers with suspenders, heels and a sleek blazer over a simple white vest top. Throw on a woven scarf and you’re good to go!
Easy fitting Suspender Trousers: Available at Zara
Tailored jacket:Uniqlo
A simpler option is a bold stripped knee-length dress worn over opaque leggings and low-cut booties. A cross body satchel bag and a sleeveless hoodie would complete the look.
Knit dresses worn over leggings: Stripes are a preppy fav! I picked up mine from Forever 21
Hair: The French Braid, Ribbon-ed hair bands, neat pins and clips…bid goodbye to the messy do!
Crystal ribbon headband:Asos
The French braid: Popular with the preppies!
Leighton Meester styled on Gossip Girl as the ultimate preppy
Bow headbands
Autumn Winter 2011: The prim and the Propah!
Think button up shirts, polo necks, bow ties and peter pan collars would ever be in fashion? They are now, and boy, do they look good! It’s like Julie Andrews from the Sound of Music just got a sexy makeover in 2011. Check these super chic pieces for some inspiration for your autumn winter ’11 closet.
Tommy Hilfiger AW 11
Miu Miu AW 11
The Ubiquitous bow tie: Seen here at Jason Wu AW 11
Jason Wu AW 11
D&G AW11:Peter pan collars, ankle socks and shoes
Accessories:
Add a string of pearls or chunky bracelet to complete your look. Large buckle up shoes, low booties, loafers and brogues define ‘preppy chic’. The ankle socks and buckle ups look cute too but they’re not age appropriate for everyone.
The character 'Charlotte' from Sex And The City is pretty much styled on the lines of Preppy chic. See: String of pearls worn
Okay so it’s prim-and-propah season, but it’s also 2011! Add your own lil touch to the neat and ‘well turned out’ preppy look- How about a button up bow tie collar worn with ripped blue denim?
Pussy Bow dress: ASOS
H&M Autumn Winter 2011
Polo neck dresses :Blumarine Aw'11
Mango Lookbook AW'11
FY@ DKNY Autumn Winter 2011 Fashion Show, Dubai
8 Oct
The DKNY show at Harper's Bazaar Arabia's World of Fashion, was inspired by modernists. The Palette for AW'11 @DKNY is black, cream/nude, navy,shades of grey and a dash of red.
Tweed Trousers and white tee paired with a sleek black tux jacket
The red pants lend a shocking effect to the nude silk blouse and black jacket
Autumn winter 2011's most wanted: The leopard print faux fur jacket
Stylish navy tartan print jacket over woven trousers
Twiggy style block mod dress
Play with textures- All Black doesn't have to be boring!
The swinging sixties are back in style @DKNY
Moi
Photograph: Zui Patravali
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