Get the Look For MUCH Less: Louis Vuitton's Lingerie Dress

Louis Vuitton Fall/Winter 2013 collection of lingerie dresses

(www.vogue.co.uk)

Marc Jacobs collection for Louis Vuitton this season was a collection of barely there, lingerie-style dresses. The idea behind his collection was "All dressed up but nowhere to go." The dresses are quite skimpy with plunging necklines, thigh splits and low backs so he covered them with long coats.  While I personally find them very skimpy and risque (lingerie should only be worn at home!), the fashion world has gone crazy over them and celebrities have been snapped out and about in these dresses.

Victoria Beckham & Daisy Loewe in Louis Vuitton Lingerie Dresses

(nymag.com - www.mydaily.co.uk)

Luckily for us, ZARA has created its own versions of the lingerie-style dress at a FRACTION of the price

ZARA Lingerie-Style Dress (Link)

This dress is very on trend with its lace details and tartan print

AED 625

ZARA Studio Mesh Dress (Link)
AED 625

ZARA Lingerie-style Studio Dress (Link)
I love how they made this more wearable by teaming it with a light sweater
AED 575

How to wear this trend

To pull off a lingerie-style, lace covered dress to perfection, I think you need a killer bod and a TON of confidence! Otherwise, there are ways to make it more fashionable & less skimpy...

1. Cover with an eye-catching blazer or long sweater in the same color scheme as the dress so they look like a set
2. Dress down with chunky boots or dress up with stilettos
3. Wear statement earrings or a statement necklace to bring attention up to your face and not to the plunging necklines
4. As always, only wear this trend if you are truly comfortable in it and have fun :)

Will you be wearing the Lingerie trend this season?!

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?

It's ALL about Pearls!

Pearls on the Lanvin Runway

Remember how our grandmothers and mothers used to wear pearls? A short string around their neck with perhaps a pearl in each ear. Tres Chic! Then Karl Lagerfeld updated the look and made wearing long chains of pearls with the Chanel logo the IT item to wear for years. This season, pearls have gotten another revamp and have been mixed with different metals and beads to look more Punk than Chic.  I think I like them more this way! They are more fun!

Grunge Pearl Bracelet on the Saint Laurent Runway 

There isn't one particular length that is IN so wear which ever suits you best :)

Here are a few of my favourite picks:

KATE SPADE Bungalow Bouquet Twisted Necklace (Link)

This one is on sale :)

ZARA Jewel Necklace (Link)

I couldn't believe this is ZARA, it looks SO MUCH MORE!

ERICKSON BEAMON Girlie Queen Necklace (Link)

This necklace is quite busy but is an amazing statement piece to spice up an outfit

DOLCE & GABBANA Faux Pearl Earrings (Link)

TOM BINNS Twisted Pearl Necklace (Link) 

FOREVER BY FALLON Twisted Collar Necklace (Link)

COAST Tanya Necklace (Link)
This is a steal at AED 240 ($65)!!

Will you be wearing Grunge-y Pearls this Fall??

Outfit Du Jour

Dubai Fashion Events are in full swing this month and for one of the events,  I needed an outfit that was not too over the top, yet not subdued either. I chose this lovely grey and gold Zayan dress from hew new Fall 2013 collection. I over accessorized it with big statement jewellery and killer heels. Voila, my final look :)

OUTFIT DETAILS:
DRESS: ZAYAN Robyn Dress (Link)
BAG: CHANEL
Short Necklace: ROBERTO CAVALI
Long Necklace: SAINT LAURENT
Shoes: AQUAZZURA

Stella McCartney for Adidas Fall 2013

Being a self-confessed fashionista and shopaholic, I find that the best way to get yourself back to the gym  is with new workout gear. The kind you are DYING to wear because they are so cool and fun! The only brand that makes me feel that way is Stella McCartney for Adidas. All of her clothes are super wearable in the gym, for outdoor sports, and for all the errands you need to run afterwards. Sometimes I find myself spending the whole day in them because they are so comfy and stylish. 

This season, it's ALL about flashy Animal Prints. Below are my favourite picks from the Fall/Winter Stella McCartney for Adidas collection. I hope you find something that gets you OFF the couch and persuades you to get back to your pre-summer FABULOUS self!

Run Tight Zebra Print Leggings (Link)

Butterfly Tank (Link)

Leopard print Satin Jersey Leggings (Link)

Leopard Print Satin Jersey Top (Link)

3/4 Running Tight (Link)

Sparkle Leopard Top (Link)

Leopard Print Tank Top (Link)

Trochilus Boost Sneakers (Link)

Which of my picks is your favourite?

Louis Vuitton's new W Bag

Actress Michelle Williams is the face of Louis Vuitton's FW 2013 handbags

Louis Vuitton has released a new IT bag for Fall 2013 that I am lusting after - the W Bag! It is practical to be carried everyday as it fits tons of stuff, but is also elegant enough to be carried for casual nights out. It is made primarily from soft calf cashmere leather and has 3 interior pockets for your everyday essentials. 

The W bag has a dual-material design. It is classic Louis Vuitton but cooler and fresher with a twist on the well-known monogram. This IT bag has already been seen on the arms of many super fashionable celebrities.

(Source: www.redcarpet-fashionawards.com)

Jessica Alba, Sarah Jessica Parker & Reese Witherspoon

 toting different versions of the W Bag 

It comes in two sizes - the PM (33 cm wide) and the GM (40 cm wide) and five super stylish colour combinations. I especially love the yellow one carried by Michelle Williams above. The W bag is being released in the Fall of 2013 and will be on sale in stores starting September.

(All pics are from www.purseblog.com)

I'm OBSESSED with this bag- The W must stand for WOW!

Which version of the W Bag is your favourite?

Fabulous Ear Cuffs

Ever since the Punk Themed MET Gala in New York this past May, I knew that punk would be on trend for Fall/Winter! Ear cuffs are especially IN and are a lot of fun to wear. If the cuff is very embellished and large, I suggest only wearing it on one ear and putting a stud in the other or nothing at all (similar to Diane Kruger above). If they are smaller, then one in each ear will look fine. Stray out from your comfort zone and embrace this trend... It's new and would look really great with your hair tied up or in a braid. Enjoy!

Here are a few of my Favourite Picks:

VALENTINO Stud Arch cuff earrings (Link)

RIVER ISLAND White diamante earcuff (Link)

RYAN STORRER Swarovski Crystal Earcuff (Link)

ZARA Rhinestone Earcuff (Link)

GENEVIEVE JONES Yellow Gold Earcuff (Link)
If you are looking for an earcuff that is more subtle and less flamboyant, this one is perfect.
It will make a statement but not a big bang!

Will you be wearing an earcuff this Fall??

Winter Florals to Wear NOW

(Source: style.com)

Florals on the catwalks

Clockwise from top left:

Lanvin, Givenchy, Christopher Kane, Rochas

Shopping-wise, this is my favourite yet worst time of the year. Fall/Winter collections have started to reach the stores and everything is so fresh, new and exciting. Unfortunately, it is still boiling in the U.A.E and we will continue to wear summer clothes and light materials until December. How boring! Luckily, I found a trend in the Autumn/Winter collections that you can wear as early as NOW  and be on trend with the rest of the world come Fall. Florals! They were all over the catwalks and have trickled down into stores and online websites. 

The florals on the catwalks were mostly rich, decadent materials like wool and cashmere and in dark colours like black and navy. However, you can easily adapt this trend to suit the summer heat by wearing them in lighter materials (cotton and silk). 

Here are a few of my Floral picks that you can wear even in the hot summer months! 

MICHAEL MICHAEL KORS cotton blend dress (Link)

RED VALENTINO Floral Dress (Link) 

ZARA Floral Pants (Link)

JW ANDERSON Sweater (Link)

TOPSHOP Blazer (Link) 

SOPHIE HULME Mini Envelope Bag (Link)

Which item is your favourite??