Gothic Fairytale

Happy Friday my pretties! This trend is the combination of all things awesome and so it's a complete treat for me and I hope it will be for you too! Feminine colors, bejewelled accessories, flowy fabrics and shapes are just the tip of the iceberg and just thinking about it all gets me all excited. Ok, maybe I am easily excited but when fashion is so perfectly everything that I love, how can I help but get all worked up! This trend really has a Brothers Grimm feel to it and it has cast a spell on me. The problem I have with a look like this is that high street doesn't always get the luxurious look and feel right, so when you're shopping for bargains make sure it's all spot on and don't over do it! This look can easily go from feminine to dorky so watch out! 

xoxo

Nadia

1. H&M Ruffle Dress  – 2. JENNIFER BEHR Anabel Hair Slides – 3. FOREVER21 Faux Gem Daisy Earcuff – 4. LELA ROSE Metallic Fil Coupé Dress – 5. DOLCE & GABBANA Vally Crystal-Embellished Velvet Pumps – 6. DOLCE & GABBANA Printed Silk-Chiffon Cape – 7. BIONDA CASTANA Dekota Leather & Mesh Pump – 8. VALENTINO Camo Flower Jacquard Silk Dress – 9. ZARA Buckle Detail Clutch – 10. VALENTINO Silver-Plates Swarovski Crystal Necklace 

Moto Bombing

Leather jackets. I cannot think of a single time in my life where I heard someone say "I hate leather jackets" and that's with good cause; leather jackets, (or if you call them moto, biker or bomber jackets) are always a perfect touch no matter the decade. Nowadays this trend is within the reach of any fashionista (on any type of budget) I do have to point out that you obviously will not be getting the same quality when you go way cheaper but don't let that turn you off! I bought a leather jacket from H&M and it was a beauty. I got so many compliments on it, so remember to really buy leather with your senses; feel it, smell it, and of course, make sure that it has the look you're going for. Oh and I'm sharing my leather purchase for the fall and I am SO excited to use it! Happy leather hunting!

xoxo

Nadia

1. TOPSHOP Authentic Washed Leather Biker Jacket – 2. SAINT LAURENT Perfecto Leather Biker Jacket – 3. H&M Biker Jacket – 4. T BY ALEXANDER WANG Bonded Leather Biker Jacket – 5. BALENCIAGA Leather Jacket – 6. BCBGMAXAZARIA Textured Leather Moto Jacket

Tropical Punch

Gonna put the the world away for a minute

Pretend I don't live in it
Sunshine gonna wash my blues away...

So to those who don't know, I'm Palestinian-American by birth but I was born and raised in Kuwait. I am so proud of where my family comes from and this post is dedicated to a place near and dear to my heart-Northern Florida. These items scream beach and summer and everything good about that way of life. I'm going on vacation soon, and it can't be soon enough but till then, I think these words sum up how I feel when I think about what is to come...

And I think I might have found me my own kind of paradise...*

1. ROCCHI Arielle Tassel Necklace – 2. TOPSHOP Pineapple Stud Earrings – 3. ROSANTICA Himalaya Agate Wrap Bracelet – 

4. DOLCE & GABBANA Orange Blossom-Print Poplin Bustier – 5. VIRZI+DE LUCA Gold-Plated Bracelet – 

6. PAUL & JOE Infacto Printed Silk Maxi Skirt – 7. EDIE PARKER Palm Tree Jean Clutch – 8. SOPHIA WEBSTER Bea Sandals – 

9. MSGM Printed Embroidered Mini Dress

*Zac Brown Band - "Knee Deep" Feat. Jimmy Buffett

Kate Moss x Topshop ... The Icon Is Back

"Nothing looks as good as skinny feels." - Kate Moss

Where does one start when it comes to Kate Moss? She's been an industry icon for decades now and just when we all thought she was old news, she's back with a new collaboration collection with Topshop. I have to admit that I'm not really too in love with the collection but I do like that it has a wide variety of styles and so there is something for everyone. These are my favorites and I added prices based on the UK site but I can't promise that they'll be the same here.  

The Topshop team have been kind enough to invite me to a special pre-launching of the collection tomorrow morning at the Avenues. I don't know if I'll be able to make it because of work but I'm sure it's going to be great. And what do you think about that little black playsuit!? It's ADORABLE! <3

1. Beaded Fringe Jacket (110KD) – 2. Zip Front Cotton Sundress (35KD) – 

3. Jewel Bead Overlay Dress (285KD) – 4. Paisley Print Chiffon Scarf (20KD) – 

5. Embroidered Heart Playsuit (35KD)

Femininity on Steroids

Alright, so we live in a world were traditional notions of beauty and grace have become blurred with the edginess of the time. I look at our fashion and see the blend of the past 30 decades and it's so interesting. Whether it's leather leggings or see-thru tops, horoscope items and kaleidoscope pieces, they all call back to older ages but with more sophistication and class than their slightly tackier counterparts.

1. EK THONGPRASERT Necklace – 2. VALENTINO Virgo Bracelet – 3. GIVENCHY Floral 
Silk-Chiffon T-Shirt – 4. JENNIFER FISHER Long Bar Ring – 
5. DOLCE & GABBANA Printed Midi Skirt – 6. ANYA HINDMARCH 
Duke Satin Clutch – 7. ALAÏA Laser-Cutout Tote – 8. VALENTINO Rockstud 
Neon Leather Pump – 9. GIVENCHY Ear Cuff 

Sheer Takeover

Yes, you heard me, this Spring/Summer it's quite literally a sheer takeover! Opacity is the name of the game and see-through fabrications are cropping up on dresses, skirts, hemlines, and blouses all over the place. As a covered girl, this trend is basically pointless when I'm out since it basically defeats of the purpose of the trend if I have to wear something underneath it but at parties and gatherings it would be such a pretty and feminine touch! 

MY TIP: Don't over do it, be tasteful because too much sheerness can come off as trashy!

1. VALENTINO Jaguar-Print Shawl – 2. GUCCI Aristographic Perspex Clutch – 
3. EMILIO PUCCI Silk-Crepe & Net Dress – 4. ALEXANDER WANG Glow-In-The-Dark Stretch-Knit Tank –  
5. JUNYA WATANABE Sheer Cardigan – 6. JUNYAWATANABE Pleated Mesh Dress – 
7. BURBERRY PRORSUM Watersnake-Trimmed PVC Tote – 8. STELLA MCCARTNEY Sheer Plisse Dress – 
9. EMILIO PUCCI Paneled Silk Wide-Leg Pants – 10. VALENTINO Leather-Trimmed Silk-Organza Dress – 
11. CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Pivichic 100 Striped Patent-Leather & PVC Pumps – 
12. STELLA MCCARTNEY Knitted Cotton & Silk-Gauze Sweater – 
13. TOGO Leather, PVC & Snake-Effect Pumps

Enter The Dragon

How hot is this trend? On the surface it' so feminine but if you take a second look, has such an edge. Black and red, juxtaposed with florals and graceful curves; no one does Yin & Yang better than the orient! Try to be classy though and don't overdo the prints or else you run the risk of looking like a cheesy circus act and I mean that in the worse possible way! For some reason people don't believe in practicing restrain, God only knows why. Less can really be more!

MY TIP: You can really hit the nail on the head with this trend by choosing bigger, looser shapes and incorporate prints minimally. 

1. ETRO Printed Scarf – 2. ETRO Printed Crepe Kimono Coat – 3. HELMUT LANG Jacquard Dress – 
4. ILEANA MAKRI Poison Hug Rose Gold Diamond Ring – 5. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Knuckle Embroidered 
Satin Box Clutch – 6. ETRO Printed Stretch-Silk Satin Dress – 7. EMILIO PUCCI Embellished Cotton Vest – 
8. OSCAR DE LA RENTA Embellished Canvas & Leather Slippers – 9. ETRO Paisley-Print Silk Wide-Leg Pants – 
10. 3.1 PHILLIP LIM The Pashli Medium Floral Canvas & Leather Trapeze Bag –
11. KENNETH JAY LANE Tasseled Resin Earrings

All Lined Up!

The stripe is an impressive fashion ally: vertically it will make you look taller; horizontally it can cleverly narrow the figure. This Spring/Summer season, stripes of all kinds stormed the runways with refreshed vigor. Marc Jacobs entire collection was a play on the stripe, Dolce & Gabbana's playful collection was inspired by the striped parasols on Sicily's beaches, and frankly, I am so ready for this Spring so I can go stripe-happy! So whether worn head-to-toe or added simply as a decoration or an accessory, the stripe is the motif of the season!

MY TIP: If you're brave, try mixing and matching stripes. For the less adventurous, you can always incorporate stripes into your outfit with accessories!

1. MARC JACOBS Striped Leather Shopper – 2. RED VALENTINO Tulle-Striped Top –
3. BRAIN ATWOOD Theodora Clutch – 4. PREEN LINE Spiniker Pleated Drill Skirt –
5. LEMLEM Ishi Striped Voile Scarf – 6. HOUSE OF HOLLAND Peggy Round Sunglasses –
7. SPLENDID Striped Jersey Top – 8. MOSCHINO CHEAP & CHIC Striped Biker Knit Jacket –
9. MSGM Striped Bow Dress – 10. DOLCE & GABBANA Woven Pencil Skirt –
11. MISSONI Striped Knit & Leather Belt

Magic Garden

I know I've been bad about posting but I've been so busy lately, both personally and at work. Honestly, by the time I get home, I just can't stand the idea of looking at a screen any longer! But I promise, I have a few good posts coming up, so bear with me! Now, back to the matter at hand, this is a post I'm personally excited about because I love florals and this season as well as next is simply coated in flowers! I was inspired to create this post after watching one of my all time favorite movies, My Fair Lady. Florals are amazing and you can rock them in so many ways whether you decide to do it the spring way, all fresh and clean with bright daises and poppies or want to wear florals fall style with blooms against a dark and moody backdrop seemingly lit by candle, fire or moonlight. For me, either way works and I can't wait to get my hands on some new floral pieces!

MY TIP: With patterns that are so dense and opulent make sure that you keep it simple and don't try to layer. Sparkle is just unnecessary, and smokey eyes with Black Dahlia-like nails are super hot! 

1. DOLCE & GABBANA Scarf – 2.ERICKSON BEAMON Earrings – 3. DOLCE & GABBANA Printed Top – 4. GUCCI Printed Shirt – 5. OSCAR DE LA RENTA Belt – 6. MISSONI HOME Cushion – 7. DOLCE & GABBANA Dress – 8. RAG & BONE Jacket – 9. EUGINE KIM Headband – 10. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Clutch – 11. SEE BY CHLOE Bangle – 12. CHARLOTTE OLYMPIA Pumps – 13. MATTHEW WILLIAMSON Pants – 14. LANVIN Wristlet Clutch