Look FABULOUS this EID

EID is just around the corner and lucky for us in the Middle East, we get a super long week off! Here are a few outfit inspirations to help you decide what to wear for all those family events and fun nights out. None of them is traditional but they are stylish, without being TOO over the top! Enjoy :)

OUTFIT 1

If you want to make a statement this Eid, THIS is the dress for you! It is sequined and a WOW piece on its own, so any accessories need to be complimentary and not clashing. I chose them all in the same colour scheme as the dress, black & gold.

ALICE BY TEMPERLEY Sequined Metallic Dress (Link)

ERICKSON BEAMON Swarovski Crystal Earrings (Link) 

KENNETH JAY LANE Gold Plated Bangles (Link) 

VALENTINO Rockstud Leather Clutch (Link) 

AQUAZZURA Beverly Hill Lace up Sandals (Link)

OUTFIT 2

I think this outfit would be perfect for visiting family and friends during the day or for a lunch out. It is comfortable to wear during the day, and its big floral print is bang on trend.

VIVIENNE WESTWOOD ANGLOMANIA Magnolia Jumpsuit (Link)

BOUNKIT Quartz & Citrine Drop Earrings (Link)

EMILIO PUCCI Crystal Ring (Link)

3.1 PHILLIP LIM Medium Pashli Bag (Link) 

ZARA Leather Sandals (Link)

OUTFIT 3

Wear this outfit when you just want to let your hair down and enjoy the really long weekend with friends :)

ZARA Sleeveless T-shirt (Link)

McQ ALEXANDER McQUEEN Twill Skirt (Link)

TORY BURCH Tourmaline Necklace (Link)

DIANE VON FURSTENBERG clutch (Link)

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Mesh Suede Ankle Boots (Link)

Hope you have a Fabulous & Fashionable EID :)

Buy/Sell your clothes on Garderobe.ae

We women always want the NEWEST, the BEST, and the most TRENDING items! We end up with closets FILLED with clothes that mostly go out of style, shoes we forget we even own, and bags that are 'OMG, SO last year!'. Then while trying to look for something to wear, somehow we can't find anything! Sound familiar??

I was very happy to discover Garderobe.ae (Link) - a store in Dubai where shoppers can find TREASURES at a fraction of the price, and where sellers can sell their lightly used items.  The place is a real GEM - you can find Chanel bags at half their original price and Lanvin fur stoles at like 70% off. Best of all, you can make money from all that stuff sitting in your closet collecting dust! 

Here are a few of the items I liked on the site:

VALENTINO Cuff (Link)

Original Price: AED 3,000

Garderobe Price: AED 806

ROLAND MOURET Dress (Link)

Original Price: AED 9,982

Garderobe Price: AED 2,000

CHANEL Leather Bag (Link)

Original Price: AED 9,000

Garderobe Price: AED 4,000 

HERMES EVELYN Bag (Link)

Original Price: AED 11,600

Garderobe Price: AED 8,000 

LANVIN Evening Bolero (Link)

Original Price: AED 91,745

Garderobe Price: AED 4,525 

Competition Alert: Giorgio Armani SI for 5 lucky readers!

Just in time for Eid, I have a VERY exciting competition for you guys! I am giving away bottles of Giorgio Armani SI to FIVE lucky readers  :)

About the Perfume

The SI woman is free and knows how to make her vision of the world known. She represents the calm strength of femininity, and the courage to say SI! (yes in Italian) enthusiastically.

The fragrance is chic, sultry, soft and intense at the same time. With notes of cassis nectar, modern chypre, and light musky wood I found it light and sweet. Packaged in a no-fuss, truly elegant bottle that is symbolic of Giorgio Armani's collections, this perfume is fast becoming one of my new OBSESSIONS!

"Sì is my tribute to modern femininity, an irresistible combination of grace, strength and independent spirit." Giorgio Armani

Kate Blanchette stars in the video for Si - it is so moving and powerful! 

Makes a woman believe that she can say SI to absolutely anything she desires :)

My 'SI' 

SI to Merry Go Rounds & Childhood Dreams

COMPETITION DETAILS

1) 'LIKE' MySmallObsessions on FaceBook & Instagram

2) Tell me your SI in the comments section below, on FB, or Instagram (Si to love, freedom, myself, seduction, etc)

3) Tag @mysmallobsessions #GiorgioArmani #SIto(your si)

e.g. mine would be: 

Si to Merry Go Rounds & Childhood dreams @mysmallobsessions #giorgioarmani #SItochildhooddreams 

4) Provide your email address with your answer so I can contact the winners :)

Winners will be chosen completely at Random

GOOD LUCK!!

Tulip Festival at Marc by Marc Jacobs

Last week I attended the Tulip Festival at Marc by Marc Jacobs at Abu Dhabi Mall. The event showcased the new Fall Winter collection which is covered in colourful Tulips. It was a lot of fun with a caricaturist who drew our faces on a Marc Jacobs Tulip Dress, a tulip planting station, a photo booth with props, and yummy catering. 

 I planted my own tulip at the Tulip Planting station - lets hope it grows! 

 I loved how the collection was covered in colourful tulips - everything was fun and very wearable. The tops, dresses, sweaters, and pants can very easily be incorporated into your daily wardrobe.

Exactly what you'd expect of Marc by Marc Jacobs!

 The main piece in the collection - a purple silk coat covered in tulips 

Even the yummy chocolate truffles we took home had tulips drawn on them! 

Think PINK this Fall

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and very fittingly this season, PINK is one of the major trends. It's a nice change from all the punk, fur and tartan trends which are quite bold and loud. Pink is softer and more feminine. 

Diane Kruger in Pink

Notice how she accessorized with bold blue shoes 

(Source: HarpersBazaar.com)

To PERFECT the trend this season,  keep your look from being too girly by choosing more refined pieces (less frills, more structure), and add BIG statement jewellery. Or simply wear pink shoes or bags to an otherwise more bold look to make it more feminine. 

Here are a few of my favourite PINK items: 

McQ ALEXANDER McQUEEN Camouflage Dress (Link)

UNIQUE TOPSHOP Sequin Pencil Skirt (Link)

MULBERRY Lily Bag (Link) 

MARA HOFFMAN Gown (Link)

MARC BY MARC JACOBS Crepe De Chine Dress (Link)

AQUAZZURA Fuschia Sandals (Link)

Which Item is your favourite?

Snapshots of Venice

All my life I have dreamed of going to Venice - I was always fascinated by the idea of a city built over water. Last month, I finally had the chance to go and OMG it is SOOOO worth it! Imagine a city with absolutely NO cars - just boats and lots of bridges to cross over the canals.  It feels like you jumped back in time to a city filled with romance and history (and ALOT of tourists!). Here are a few snapshots of my trip....

 The buildings are literally built ON water canals - you either cross from side to the other on the small bridges or take a boat if the distances are longer 

 Over time the inhabitants covered some canals with bricks to make narrow passageways

One of the highlights of my trip was riding in a gondola 

 Everywhere you look there are super fun & colourful masks being sold. 

They wear them at the Venice Carnival every year 

 This store sells leather items made in the SAME factory as HERMES... I found bracelets with the exact same leather as HERMES ones but without the logo & at a fraction of the price! 

 San Marco Square by night - it is simply breathtaking! One side is 700 years old, the other is 300 years old. At night, all the coffee shops have live orchestras playing beautiful music. Tourists either sit in the coffee shops or dance in the square outside of each shop. Really beautiful :) 

Have you ever been to Venice? 

FLIPSTERS: Stylish Foldable Slippers

One of my MOST embarrassing moments is hobbling out of my nail parlour wearing disposable paper slippers. It never ceases to be mortifying! It happens when I find enough free time to get a pedicure during the day but my shoes have covered toes. Not very pedicure-friendly but no time to go back home and change! 

Luckily, I have discovered a very stylish solution which EVERY woman should know about! FLIPSTERS (Link Here) - foldable slippers which fit into almost every handbag. Invented in Australia by two law students, they are now sold in the U.A.E. Each colour has a matching case which can be taken anywhere and everywhere. They are waterproof, machine washable, durable, and very light. 

The straps are made of silk so there is no risk of blisters

Choose from 9 different shades in four sizes (XS, S, M, L)

Flipsters also sells Coco Flats which are foldable ballerinas. They are available in 6 colors & are perfect when you want to change out of your heels at a wedding, while walking outdoors, or shopping.   

Click HERE to buy Flipsters or Coco Flats

I recommend you get them in many different colours to suit all your outfits!

Butter Cookies - the MOST delicious cookies EVER

For the past few months, my Instagram Account (@MySmallObsessions) has been flooded with pictures of delicious cookies from Butter Dessert Salon. Every single tag line is something along the lines of 'YUM', 'DELICIOUS', 'OMG' etc. I decided that I absolutely HAD to try them and share my review with you :)

I contacted the owner Fatma (a lovely person btw!) and ordered a box of cookies. I swear, I have never tasted a more DELICIOUS cookie! She sent me their Nutella Sea Salt Cookie which is filled with real gooey nutella and sprinkled in salt to offbeat the sweat Nutella taste. The result is pure PERFECTION! I shared the box with a few of my chocoholic friends and we ALL had the same expression on our faces!

This cookie dosen't only look good, it tastes DIVINE!

If you love Nutella, you simply MUST try these cookies! And then secretly thank me when your mouth is full and you are thinking 'OMG I'm in Heaven!!!'

Butter Dessert Salon is located in Dubai and all orders are delivered. They only deliver to Dubai. 

Email butterdubai@gmail.com or call 04-2038513 for orders.

ENJOY!!!