VELVET MOON DIARIES

WHEN LIFE WAS EXOTIC - VOGUE JAPAN

noreply@blogger.com (FAIZA) — Mon, 10 Mar 2014 15:58:00 +0000

Camilla Akrans beautifully shot model Nadja Bender in this Asian inspired editorial for Vogue Japan's April 2013 issue.

It's a lovely mix of intricate embroideries by Valentino and Gucci along with ornate brocades, obis and a fabulous modern take on traditional geta geisha shoes.

Styling: Sissy Vian

Hair: Shay Ashual

Make-up: Wendy Rowe

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PUNK ATTITUDE - FLAIR MAGAZINE

noreply@blogger.com (FAIZA) — Fri, 07 Mar 2014 16:14:00 +0000

Frida Gustavsson rocks this editorial styled by Sissy Vian and shot by Steven Pan.

Don't you love the ornate embellishments, crazy hair and make-up?

Love the embellished boots and the spiked leather gloves. Aren't they awesome?

Publication: Flair Magazine #6 Fall 2013 issue.

Hair: Nicolas Jurnjack

Make-up: Violette

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BRILLIANT BLUE

noreply@blogger.com (FAIZA) — Tue, 25 Feb 2014 18:19:00 +0000

Color inspiration for the day - Beautiful Blue.

Chanel cobalt blue sleeve detail and mesh glove worn under silver cuff.
Alexander McQueen's fabulous ornate heels.

Comme des Garçons Fall 2012 RTW
Blue skirt and jacket detail.

Images via Pinterest Board - Shades Of Blue
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANAIS NIN

noreply@blogger.com (FAIZA) — Fri, 21 Feb 2014 18:52:00 +0000

Some of my favorite quotes by

American Author & Poet Anais Nin. What an inspiration!

"GOOD THINGS HAPPEN TO THOSE WHO HUSTLE."

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PRADA ICONOCLASTS - "HARLEM RENAISSANCE"

noreply@blogger.com (FAIZA) — Thu, 20 Feb 2014 16:23:00 +0000

Prada brings back 'The Iconoclasts', a project launched in 2009 where stylists reinvent Prada boutiques. This year the collaboration is with fashion editor and stylist Edward Enninful for the Spring/Summer 2014 installment. On February 20th, same night as Prada's show during Milan fashion week he will present his vision at the Monte Napoleone boutiques.

His vision is inspired by the 'Harlem Renaissance' era which captures the creative and cultural spirit of that time. The women's boutique will be transformed into a 1920's jazz nightclub (including a art-deco bar) with black and white mannequins posed as guests wearing the SS14 Collection along with some vintage Prada pieces. The men's boutique will have a game table and blues trio to add to the ambience of that time.

Photography by Emma Summerton

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J.MENDEL - FALL 2014 RUNWAY SHOW

noreply@blogger.com (FAIZA) — Sat, 15 Feb 2014 00:33:00 +0000

I absolutely loved everything from the bold colors, graphic details and textures to the beautiful gowns. Here are a few looks from J.Mendel's collection and some embroideries I worked on this season.

To view complete collection visit www.style.com

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HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY

noreply@blogger.com (FAIZA) — Fri, 14 Feb 2014 15:52:00 +0000

Sending Everyone Lots of Love!! xo

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PRABAL GURUNG - FALL 2014

noreply@blogger.com (FAIZA) — Tue, 11 Feb 2014 14:22:00 +0000

Love the chunky cable knit sweaters, cut-outs and draping details in this collection.

To view entire collection visit style.com

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MARBLE MAGIC - PRINTS + PATTERNS

noreply@blogger.com (FAIZA) — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 03:04:00 +0000

Contemporary & super sharp black and white marble design elements.
Robert Rodriguez Spring 2014 Marble Print Look.

Jil Sander 2008 Suit and Marble Print Tote.

& Other Stories marble pattern suit worn by

Love Aesthetics Ivania.

For more Black & White Inspiration visit My Pinterest.

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NUMERO #150 - FEBRUARY 2014

noreply@blogger.com (FAIZA) — Wed, 29 Jan 2014 17:00:00 +0000

Editorial 'Cheyenne' by Greg Kadel.

Beautiful embellished, beaded top and pant by LouisVuitton.

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A MYSTICAL SEASON - VOGUE JAPAN, MARCH 2014

noreply@blogger.com (FAIZA) — Wed, 29 Jan 2014 04:10:00 +0000

Absolutely love all the textures, colors and embellishments in this editorial.

Photography: Paolo Roversi
Stylist: Nicoletta Santoro
Hair: Samantha Hillerby
Makeup: Marie Duhart
Models: Maja Salamon, Ola Rudnicka &

Sasha Luss

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ALL IN THE DETAILS - LACE + EMBROIDERY

noreply@blogger.com (FAIZA) — Thu, 23 Jan 2014 14:11:00 +0000

Inspiring and beautiful embellished fashion details.
Black lace, clustered stones, crystal and beaded embellishments.

Embroidered tulle sleeve - Valentino Fall/Winter 2013/2014.

Embellished Leather Waist Detail and Crystal Beaded Cuff.

Proenza Schouler Lace Dress, Fall 2013

Beautiful Lace with Stone clustered sleeve and waist detail.

Tom Ford Embellished Lace Dress.

Images via my Pinterest.

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J.MENDEL PRE-FALL 2014 COLLECTION

noreply@blogger.com (FAIZA) — Sat, 11 Jan 2014 17:12:00 +0000

Here are a few looks from J.Mendel's Pre-Fall 2014 collection and some embroideries I worked on this season.

Images via Style.com

To view more of the collection click here.

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J.MENDEL - SPRING 2014 COLLECTION

noreply@blogger.com (FAIZA) — Mon, 30 Dec 2013 01:55:00 +0000

Sorry for the lack of posts. My Design and Consulting work has been keeping me extremely busy. But, I am so happy to share some of my work from the Spring 2014 J.Mendel collection where I have been designing embroideries and embellishments.

Chanel Iman wearing metallic embroidered dress at J.Mendel's Madison Avenue
flagship boutique opening in New York.
Below is the Spring 2014 runway show look.

Kate Mara wearing white graphic embroidered long sleeve gown at the 65th Emmy Awards.

Same look below from the runway show.

Ciara wearing fully embellished sheer gown at the 2013 American Music Awards in LA.

Below is the same look from the runway show.

Actress Jada Pinkett Smith wearing a J.Mendel graphic lace embellished dress at the
Equality Now event on November 4, 2013
in Los Angeles, California.

Kate Mara wearing J.Mendel leaf jacquard sleeveless top with embellished leaf skirt
at 'Her' LA Premiere.

Same look below from Spring 2014 runway show.

Jennifer Lawrence wearing a J.Mendel tulle embellished long sleeve crop top and black skirt with sheer organza inserts for her guest appearance on
'Late Night with David Letterman'.
Below is the same look from the Spring 2014 runway show.

To view the complete Spring 2014 J.Mendel Collection visit www.jmendel.com

I hope you loved the collection as much as I loved working on it with the most amazing & talented design team at J.Mendel.

Stay Tuned - J.Mendel Pre-Fall 2014 Collection to follow.

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS

noreply@blogger.com (FAIZA) — Sat, 28 Dec 2013 22:37:00 +0000

Wishing everyone from all around the globe Happy Holidays & A Very Happy New Year!! Thanks for being apart of my blog world & sharing your beautiful cultures & traditions with me. xo

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INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES - LIFE'S PASSION

noreply@blogger.com (FAIZA) — Wed, 11 Dec 2013 17:00:00 +0000

I haven't been posting on my blog for the last several months as I'd been traveling and now extremely busy with my freelance fashion design and consulting projects. I thought it's time I make the effort to make an appearance more often through my busy schedule.

Here are a few Inspirational Quotes to get all the Creative Juices flowing for the day and one of my favorite
Balmain Looks.

BALMAIN - SPRING 2013

Images via VMD's Pinterest.

What is your life's passion and what inspires you?

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ALEXANDER MCQUEEN - Fall 2013 Campaign

noreply@blogger.com (FAIZA) — Thu, 01 Aug 2013 11:00:00 +0000

These Bold Black and White studio images shot by
David Sims capture the true beauty of
Alexander McQueen's ornate pieces.

Here are a few shots from the campaign.

Images via Fashion Gone Rouge.

Model Edie Campbell.

Don't you love the pearl encrusted face guards?

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PATTERN PLAY - SHADES OF BLACK & BROWN

noreply@blogger.com (FAIZA) — Tue, 23 Jul 2013 11:00:00 +0000

Inspired by beautiful patterns, prints and textures.
Here are some very creative combinations.
Aren't these shoes by Dolce & Gabbana fabulous?

Striking Cole & Son damask hand-printed wallpaper.

Top by Dries Van Noten.

Avon Estate in NY by Anthony Como of Luxe Interiors.

Printed Dress by Etro.

A rustic door surface made using reclaimed vintage leather belts by London and LA based company, TING.

All images via Pinterest.

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ANTONIO BERARDI - RESORT 2014

noreply@blogger.com (FAIZA) — Mon, 15 Jul 2013 12:00:00 +0000

What a beautiful collection,

complete with Berardi's signature sleek looks.

To view more of the collection visit style.com

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J.MENDEL - RESORT 2014

noreply@blogger.com (FAIZA) — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:00:00 +0000

The collection is both delicate and bold at the same time, with ethereal pastel colors that move towards bold graphic stripes and Art Deco beading.

To View more of the collection click here.

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J.MENDEL - FALL 2013 COLLECTION

noreply@blogger.com (FAIZA) — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 13:00:00 +0000

Sorry for not being present on my blog for the last several months. My Freelance Fashion Design and Consulting work has been keeping me quite busy. My most recent work has been designing embroideries and embellishments for the last three seasons at J.Mendel.

I thought I'd share some of the Fall 2013 collection with you and Resort 2014 to follow.

Let me know what you think?

To View More of the Fall 2013 Collection click here.

Thought I'd end with this lovely image of

Taylor Swift in a J.Mendel Embellished Gown at the

"Punk: Chaos to Couture" Met Gala 2013.

You may also like to view my post on J.Mendel's Pre-Fall 2013 Collection here.

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QUOTE OF THE DAY - TOMORROW

noreply@blogger.com (FAIZA) — Sun, 19 May 2013 15:21:00 +0000

How many of us think to postpone things we could or should do Now for Tomorrow?

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VALENTINO - FALL 2009 COUTURE DETAILS

noreply@blogger.com (FAIZA) — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 12:00:00 +0000

I'm backtracking a bit but had to share these beautiful fashion details from Valentino's Fall 2009

Haute Couture Collection.

Don't you love the mix of textures from beading

to lace and fur?

Image Source - Style.com

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HEOHWAN SIMULATION - SS 2012

noreply@blogger.com (FAIZA) — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 01:58:00 +0000

Just came across this amazing Korean fashion designer based in London. Hwan Heo graduated in Menswear from the Royal College of Arts in 2007 and began designing Womenswear in 2010.

Here are a few of my favorite looks from his SS 2012 label Heohwan Simulation.

Don't you love the laser cut leather and textures?

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SPORTMAX - PRE-FALL 2013

noreply@blogger.com (FAIZA) — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:55:00 +0000

I absolutely love Sportmax's clean lines,
mix of textures and modern shapes.

These are a few of my favorite looks from the
Pre-Fall 2013 Collection.

What's yours?

To View More of the Collection Visit - Style.com

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