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BALLY bag Navy Style

2011-03-28T10:09:00.000+03:00

Good morning world. As Summer is approaching and vacation kicks off, I start to immerse my imagination into those navy looks that never get out of season. I would looooove to pair this one bag with dozens of styles and mix and match with stripes, total white dress, black, blue.... Have found this beautiful Bally bag on http://www.net-a-porter.com/ online shopping site. Go get it people.

Rodrigo Otazu Jewelry Designer

2011-03-27T10:00:00.010+03:00

Rodrigo has designed jewelry for many runways most notably, he has created exclusive pieces for the esteemed designer Christian Lacroix's 'Couture' line. The collaboration, already in its third year running, has proven a huge success.Another recent highlight in Rodrigo's creative career is his complete re-styling of a Nissan car in association with Nissan. Artists such as John Galliano and Yves Saint Laurent preceded him.

http://www.rodrigootazu.com/ amazing jewelry.

Italian Silver Jewelry DI DANIELLI

2011-03-26T09:15:00.005+02:00

Di Danielli

Many of you might know about the wonderful Di Danielli Italian jewelry mostly specialized in silver items from bracelets, necklaces, earrings, charm bracelets, anklets and many more. I have chosen the pieces that would like to order online. Trust me it's very affordable being silver. Good news: if you're in the US, Canada and Europe Shipping is FREE. I know many of my friends who read my blog will absolutely love these items. check their website for many more pieces www.didanielli.com

enjoy your weekend.

Tendance GREEN: Proenza Schouler bags

2011-03-25T08:36:00.000+02:00

The IT bag with many shades of green. Proenza Schouler bags I LOVE you. Whether this season or next, GREEN is the color on all runways so don't miss this opportunity to invest on a nice bag that might last for the coming 3 years for sure. Mix it with BLOCK of colors like pink or yellow, wear it with total white, or why not with black, red even with the latest nude/cream colors. All to die for, just imagine the possibilities. You can find these models at http://www.barneys.com/ and can be bought online.

Chance to win 100 Pairs of Tickets with QATAR Airways

2011-03-24T21:26:00.002+02:00

Spanish Jewelry Designer LUCIA CANABAL

2011-03-24T09:58:00.000+02:00

price 95 Euro

price 125 Euro

Heya world. Most of you know by now my adoration for handmade jewelry. Lucia Canabal is a Spanish jewelry designer. She also creates so cool styles for man & kids jewelry too with a hip and stylish twist to it. I have chosen these 3 models which are typically my style and taste which can be ordere easily online on the site http://www.luciacanabal.com/

FUSCHIA lip mania

2011-03-23T10:12:00.000+02:00

Whether you're a celebrity, crazy like me, or just an ordinary fashion lover, well many shades of pink is IN for this season. I loooooove Rihanna's choice of bold pink as it suits her hair, skin tone and shades even more light onto her eyes. fantastico!!!!
Eventhough here in Lebanon people do NOT like to wear color (opposite to my style), well I choose to wear BOLD colors all the time and yesterday found a nice vintage shocking PINK t-shirt which I will try to wear it over the weekend. ps: If I wear it at work people will look at me in an odd way (of course I less care). Stay tuned to see the photos.

ZARA People Collaboration

2011-03-22T10:00:00.002+02:00

ABOUT

PEOPLE! is a new web content in which we would like to collaborate with people who are interested in fashion.

HOW TO COLLABORATE

· You have to create a look with at least 2 main items from Zara’s SPRING SUMMER 2011 collection.
· Sign up for PEOPLE! and upload photos of your creations from your user account.
· Each week a new selection of photos for this season´s collection will be published on the Web.
· If your photo is selected you will receive 300€ for your collaboration (or the equivalent in the currency of your country).

PHOTO PROPERTIES

High quality JPG photo. Minimum size: Width 1300px and Height 1950px.

In order to participate and be featured on Zara's global website, all you have to do is buy the 2 items from Zara, style them and upload your photos on http://www.zara.com/ by clicking on PEOPLE. That's all. Good luck.

Beirut Souk's Jewelry Fashion Show

2011-03-21T12:18:00.000+02:00

Heya all. This weekend I had several invitations to attend as it was Mother's Day celebration and many events has been organized for the occassion. Of course, my favourite was the Beirut's Jewelry Souk launching by Solidere. The event was a success to my surprise and the jewelry show was so cool all in white. Here are some photos of the beautiful girls and jewelry on the catwalk. I recommend you to pay a visit to Beirut's Jewelry Souk.

Dikran

Nada G.

Chie Mihara Shoes

2011-03-20T10:00:00.013+02:00

Good morning all, are you enjoying your Sunday break? I came across a Spanish shoe designer and found her unique pieces so inspiring and my style. All her shoes are absolutely handmade and stitched one by one by her fabolous artisans. Have chosen some models that I wish could buy if I was living in Spain (as many brands can not be found in Beirut). More and more I'm into online shopping in these cases. Check her here http://www.chiemihara.com/ , my wishlist the Red sandal with the flower.

Balenciaga Ligne Papier

2011-03-19T10:00:00.005+02:00

Heya Citizens of the world. I don't know what has happened to me, but recently i'm obsessed with bags and this season's fashion which is all about color make me feel happy and looking forward to a great summer vacations like in Ibiza, St.Tropez and the Greek Islands. Eventhough i'm still in love with Italy and all the brands they represent, but can't skip my passion also to Spanish brands whom taking the world by storm. Today's bag "Ligne Papier" is from the house of Balenciaga. Cristobal Balenciaga founded it in Madrid in 1918 then the brand came to Paris. Which color you would choose? Mine is definitely the GREEN. It's only around 1300 US Dollars.

Cream Shoes Trends

2011-03-18T09:30:00.009+02:00

Ciao tutti. Who does not know Christian Louboutin??? Here are some models with the latest cream/nude color trends. Hope you like my selection.

The CORAL BAG by Marc Jacobs

2011-03-17T09:40:00.000+02:00

Oh My God. The moment I saw this bag Marc by Marc Jacobs made with my favourite color nowadays CORAL I started to panic and definitely want one. Luckily, the price is only 392.- Euro on http://www.unique-way.de/ and can be purchased online. yuppi no?

The Jeweler's Souk Launching 18/19 March at Beirut Souks

2011-03-17T09:00:00.001+02:00

Heya world. A couple of days and Spring arrives officially and of course Mother's Day on the 21st of March. On this occassion Beirut Souks is officially launching the Jeweler's Souk on the 18th and 19th of March with Exclusive and Casual Jewelery Shows starting 5:30 pm till 7:00 pm. Also a special program is being organized for Mother's Day on Sunday the 20th which starts at 3:00 pm with live music. If you live in Lebanon and like refined and hand made Jewelry, please do not skip the dates. I will be attending the shows and hopefully will get back with some photos if possible. Stay tuned.

COSTA BLANCA, 18 March (Win a Free PANT)

2011-03-16T10:30:00.003+02:00

Hi Everyone. Great News for my readers in Lebanon. At last a new int'l brand arrives in Lebanon. Costa Blanca from Canada now opens its store in Kaslik main road. The style is very Boho chic "trend of this spring-summer" and why not benefit from the event they're organizing this Friday. The first 100 customers who arrive at the shop will get a free pant compliments of Costa Blanca. WOWWWWWW, register the day, and pass by the shop from 6:00 to 8:00 pm this Friday, on Kaslik main street. If you're new to the brand check their site http://www.costablanca.ca/ to get an idea. Cheers.

Flake Fashion Design Competition

2011-03-15T11:13:00.000+02:00

Good morning dear readers. A great news for fashion lovers specially Jewelry Designers. An amazing opportunity from flake Cadbury to design a Jewelry of your choice and match it with one of the amazing dresses designed by Lebanese designer Antoine el Kareh http://www.antoineelkareh.com/ and the winner will have the chance for a 3 weeks fashion design course in MILAN, Yesssss, in Milan all expenses included. It's simple, log on to http://www.fashionflake.com/ for more info. Good Luck all, Wish the Best.

SEPHORA OPI nail color

2011-03-13T10:00:00.000+02:00

I'm definitely obsessed with colors... it's in my blood sorry :) decorate your nails with one of the daring colors that Sephora is providing. My favourite is the blue and purple (which I have been using before it was on fashion without realizing it WILL BE) this season. Choose a color and match it with the FURLA Candy Bag http://www.furla.com/ Enjoy the Sunday. You can always write me a comment about which colors you like and I will tell you about your personality.

FURLA candy bags

2011-03-12T10:01:00.002+02:00

Who did not come across these lovely Furla Candy bags??!!! It's deliciously elegant and reminds me of lollipops. To be honest I fell in love with the blue and green colors. Definitely I'll go with the Blue being my favourite color which goes incredibly amazing with almost everything you wear.

It costs 150 Euro and if you're not able to find them in your country, it's simple. Buy online through http://www.furla.com/ . People, Yesterday is online shopping abroad, we have to follow the trend also in Lebanon. Cheers and happy weekend all.

ZARA LookBook March 11

2011-03-11T09:00:00.007+02:00

Wondering what's New at Zara this month?!! Well check out some of the latest that I liked and can't wait this weekend for shopping (of course, if I'm lucky enough to find some of the models I chose in Beirut Zara shops... fingers crossed). Hope you like my selection.

CARRERA Racing Sunglasses

2011-03-10T10:00:00.006+02:00

Good morning everyone. The days I was living in Rome, it was impossible to look at someone on the street and not see them wearing a pair of CARRERA glasses. It's a must for this Summer .... wouldn't you like to feel as the Celebrities wearing them??!! These are the models I like most whether the eyeglasses or the sunglasses... very HIP indeed. You can find them in Beirut sunglasses shops, I believe mostly at the ABC Mall in Ashrafieh.

Nada G. "Thank you"

2011-03-09T09:55:00.000+02:00

Good morning world. It is a stormy and cold weather today in Beirut (something that makes me down) but when i read the wonderful comment received from one of the most creative and stylish Lebanese jewelry designer, I couldn't but cheer up and think about my next purchase, specially that Mother's Day and Spring will knock our doors sometime very soon.

So, my lovely readers specially the ones in Lebanon, I recommend you pass by Nada G. lovely white inspired shop in Gemmayzeh to select something special for you, or your mother or anyone you adore. I'm sure you won't regret it at all.

Thank you Nada G. and ummmm, NO I didn't find my Sultan Yet, but looking forward to find him once I wear from one of your amazing jewelry pieces :)

MAX MARA Spring/Summer 2011

2011-03-08T13:38:00.002+02:00

Hi everyone. As mentioned in my previous post, I loved the Max Mara summer collection, so vibrant and alive with those amazing colors... and the bags??? OH MY GOD, I need in each and every color they have... can I?

Colors Colors Colors

2011-03-08T13:05:00.000+02:00

Heya everyone. People who know me are already accustomed with regards to my passion for colors and the colorful clothes I wear once Spring is approaching. Being a Cancerian, in the winter season all I do is recharge to come back more alive once the sunshine is back. So, definitely this season is made just for me... Loud colors colors colors and the ones that I love and adore: blue, red, yellow, orange, and lots more.

But nevertheless, 2 years ago when I was shopping in Istanbul, I bought one blue electric bag and another yellow (which were not in fashion yet), and woooow I'm always ahead of time when it comes to fashion or color inspirations.... well, my turkish friend knows about that, as she dragged me to the shop again to buy her from that yellow bag too.... what an experience , I still laugh about it as to our experience in Sorrento in the midst of the Lemon Trees surrounded by nothing but lemon lemon lemon..... Love you my friend, I know you're following my blog.

LANVIN

2011-02-28T09:00:00.003+02:00

Hello world. Hope you all had great weekend. I'm still sleepy and dreaming of this look for my Summer getaway on a cruise or just strolling around in Amalfi Coast or Palma de Mallorca, any suggestions to stop day dreaming? You can buy them on my favourite online shopping site. Go to Link http://www.net-a-porter.com/ , Hope you are enjoying my posts.

WHITE Inspired Summer at Net-a-Porter

2011-02-26T09:00:00.011+02:00

Good morning world. Well I can't wait for the Summer to arrive. Who does not want to dress some of these lovely white dresses while sipping a cocktail near the beach in St. Tropez or Ibiza. I do!!!!! But not in a Wedding dress plzzzzz :) These are some of the models I loved on net-a-porter. Go to Link http://www.net-a-porter/ to enjoy Luxury with reduced prices. Enjoy the Saturday. Tomorrow back to BAGS BAGS BAGS again.