tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11857733944001487612024-03-13T00:04:41.261-04:00A Taste of Tomorrowatasteoftomorrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11001229649066330903noreply@blogger.comBlogger128125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185773394400148761.post-33185266126269532472012-07-24T14:39:00.001-04:002012-07-24T14:39:08.516-04:00DSQUARED2 Fall/Winter 12/13: The Substitutes<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I am ALL OVER this campaign video for DSQUARED2's Fall/Winter 12/13 Collection. All over it! The creativity, the clothes, the production, the shoes!! I want everything!
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I have one word to describe Saudi designer Mohammed Ashi's latest Caftan 2013 collection: STUNNING! Okay one more word: ELEGANT! All I can say is that my mouth dropped when I first saw this collection. Ashi of <a href="http://www.ashistudio.com/">ASHI Studio </a>has never disappointed me when it comes to his designs but I was blown away by this Caftan collection which was launched just in time for Ramadan. The collection, entitled <i>Magdalena,</i> is heavily inspired by the fragility of Japanese geishas and features kimono-inspired draping, color, fabric, and design. It's amazing to see how Ashi incorporates his own design aesthetic into these Japan-inspired pieces to give them a life of their own. The collection exudes peace and tranquility and every detail, even the model's hairstyle and makeup, is carefully produced to remake the ancient into a modern, fashionable hybrid. Take a look at some of the pieces and as always love is always appreciated. So comment away and like my <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Taste-of-Tomorrow/170943429605984?ref=ts">Facebook</a> page!<br />
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So it's been a while since I've posted anything on here. I truly apologize for that, but it was for legitimate reasons. I've been working to make a lot of changes in my life and the biggest change that has happened since my last post was my big move from New York City to Dubai. This move not only allows me to write about the Middle Eastern fashion designers that I love, but to also have an opportunity to see the work up close, to breathe in the fashion scene here and to better report on the status of fashion and street style in the Middle East.<br />
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I'm extremely happy to say that I'm back in full swing and have plenty of updates and cool designers to dazzle you with. So without further ado, I present one of my first updates, Dima Ayad and her fabulously amazing A/W '12-'13 collection! Lebanese-born, UAE-based Ayad is still new to the fashion game but her designs hold their own against even the most seasoned of designers. I love the way she uses simple and sleek designs yet manages to find a way to make them quirky and playful with small but powerful details: whether it be feathered collars, bejeweled cuffs, or a ruffled shoulder on a one-sleeved dress. Her bold vision is easily translated into her designs and it's plain to see that Dima Ayad can hold her own. Check out some of my favorite designs from her new collection:<br />
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Also make sure to visit Dima Ayad's site <a href="http://dimaayad.com/Home/">here</a> to see more of her amazing work!<br />
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Thanks guys!</div>atasteoftomorrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11001229649066330903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185773394400148761.post-76128485769142372872012-01-03T19:08:00.000-05:002012-01-03T19:08:33.633-05:00'Moroccan Holiday' by Steven Meisel<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
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More so than the music in this video, I'm in LOVE with the outfits Myriam wore. She's grown as an artist and I think she's finally found a personality that suits her. Check out these dresses!! Do I sense an Arab Lady Gaga in the works? Fabulous!</div>atasteoftomorrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11001229649066330903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185773394400148761.post-9977669485720622482012-01-02T11:24:00.000-05:002012-01-02T11:24:49.623-05:00Malaak Autumn/Winter 11/12... Heaven in an Abaya<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5HaAzfyHzX0/TwHWmq-t07I/AAAAAAAABbU/_8L6Y5CUcuY/s1600/awcollection_02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5HaAzfyHzX0/TwHWmq-t07I/AAAAAAAABbU/_8L6Y5CUcuY/s320/awcollection_02.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> After a LOOONG hiatus, I'm back and ready to serve up some more fashion from the Middle East, and I want to start with a long overdue post about one of my favorite abaya labels, Malaak. Run by Dubai based designer Huda N., the label celebrates the fusion of regional and international culture that is Dubai. Taking the abaya and making it fashionable is a daunting task but Malaak does it gracefully and even exceeds expectation. Not only is there a natural mix of cultures in the designs but also a mix of times with a lot of the pieces having a very retro look while still being modern and dare I say sexy! From the drapery to the studs, every piece has its own unique feature. I'm particularly a fan of the 80's-esque blazers with the studded shoulders. Below are my favorites from Malaak's Autumn/Winter 2011-12 collection:<br />
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</div>atasteoftomorrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11001229649066330903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185773394400148761.post-89622903543681004142011-06-29T08:53:00.002-04:002011-06-29T09:22:11.930-04:00DARMAKI: The Middle East's Own Luxury Footwear Brand<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">The Middle East has yet another gem to add to its crown, it's very own homegrown luxury footwear designer! UK- based Sultan Al Darmaki, the Emirati designer behind the luxury footwear couturier, DARMAKI, combines cultural and artistic influences to create one of a kind designs. DARMAKI incorporates culture, high-end materials, superior Italian manufacturing, and attention to detail to create luxury footwear that makes the line a unique and viable contender in the international designer footwear market.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Sultan Al Darmaki follows the philosophy of Andre Perugia in believing that a woman's personality is revealed in her shoes. That being said, the ideal DARMAKI woman is elegant, sophisticated, and not afraid to experiment with her style. Each shoe in the collection exudes its own character that caters to a different type of woman. DARMAKI also expresses the creativity of the designer who uses different motifs, including Arabesque, while not sacrificing the femininity and sexiness of the shoes. To find out more about DARMAKI's A/W 2011 collection, check out the site <a href="http://www.darmaki.com/">here</a>. </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
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</div>atasteoftomorrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11001229649066330903noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185773394400148761.post-20695024976984153612011-06-28T01:47:00.002-04:002011-06-28T01:53:58.841-04:00NazCannon: Emirati Style Avant-Garde<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7NXZnZ6ixCo/TglplZCQpvI/AAAAAAAABaM/k3zPQIT79rg/s1600/_MG_7243.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7NXZnZ6ixCo/TglplZCQpvI/AAAAAAAABaM/k3zPQIT79rg/s320/_MG_7243.jpg" width="214" /></a></div> While in Dubai this past month I got the chance to take a look at the Spring/Summer 2011 collection of Emirati designer Nasser Mohammed Al Midfa, the driving force behind the menswear label NazCannon. I was simply blown away by the edginess of the pieces in the collection. It is not everyday that you see edgy and avant-garde fashion coming out of the label obsessed Emirates, but NazCannon breaks the mold by breathing fresh air into not only the Emirati menswear fashion scene, but also the international menswear fashion scene. His use of a range of silhouettes and dramatic draping techniques goes against the grain of many menswear designers who choose a more tailored and staid look for their collections. NazCannon's look is part punk, part chic, part rock n roll, and all original. I especially like the androgynous nature of many of the pieces as they would look equally as sexy on a girl as on a boy. If you want to check out all of NazCannon's looks, head to the boutique Bullets & Butterflies at the Mercato Mall in Dubai where his collection is sold exclusively. In the meantime, check out some of my favorites from his SS '11 Lookbook!!<br />
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</div>atasteoftomorrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11001229649066330903noreply@blogger.com38tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185773394400148761.post-34087242063510193482011-04-19T13:45:00.000-04:002011-04-19T13:45:03.149-04:00Reemami S/S 2011: Color At the Fairground<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-enDZV-7JEOg/Ta3EdcxEuTI/AAAAAAAABZs/1EzgKwCHtts/s1600/josen+17_res.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-enDZV-7JEOg/Ta3EdcxEuTI/AAAAAAAABZs/1EzgKwCHtts/s320/josen+17_res.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>As a fervent color-o-holic, any collection that makes extensive use of bold colors while not making their designs look clownish or kitschy is a winner for me. Reemami, a Dubai based fashion line owned and designed by Reema Al Banna, is one such label that I'm now in love with. Born and raised in Dubai with a background in graphic design, Reema is not afraid to use bold playful colors and designs that can be statement pieces for any girl. Her designs are for the young at heart who like to have fun with their wardrobe and don't take life too seriously.<br />
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These ethos are echoed in the campaign shots for Reemami which are shot at a fairground. How much more playful can you get?! The shoot really shows off the color and lifestyle of the ideal Reemami girl. Love, love love!<br />
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</div></div>atasteoftomorrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11001229649066330903noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185773394400148761.post-41245348630402199682011-03-31T11:24:00.000-04:002011-03-31T11:24:56.620-04:00Erdem Spring/Summer 2011: What Spring Means To Me<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GzJoeq14pAc/TZSaQ4VBuHI/AAAAAAAABYc/iVb6Ytn5LkM/s1600/look2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GzJoeq14pAc/TZSaQ4VBuHI/AAAAAAAABYc/iVb6Ytn5LkM/s320/look2.jpg" width="233" /></a></div> I am still in denial that it is cold outside here in New York City and am already looking forward to having picnics in Central Park, outdoor seating at restaurants, beautiful people, and blossoming flowers. Turkish-Canadian designer Erdem Moralioglu's Spring/Summer 2011 collection helps with that denial by providing me the release I need from the cold weather with a beautiful collection that embodies exactly what spring means to me. His pieces are light, playful, and exude springtime in every way from the lace embroidery down to the colorful flower prints. So while spring is taking its time getting to the city, I'll look at pictures of spring and Erdem's collection to get me through the harsh weather. Snow tomorrow? No big deal.<br />
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</div>atasteoftomorrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11001229649066330903noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185773394400148761.post-1682764276129958442011-03-27T10:30:00.001-04:002011-03-27T10:36:53.917-04:00Rouge Couture Spring/Summer 2011 at Dubai Fashion Week<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Bx9fehTLafk/TY9FlVEVUvI/AAAAAAAABX0/9cCqpIu-ws0/s1600/1550_gall_4cdb1810cd0e7.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Bx9fehTLafk/TY9FlVEVUvI/AAAAAAAABX0/9cCqpIu-ws0/s320/1550_gall_4cdb1810cd0e7.JPG" width="213" /></a></div> I recently came across the collection of abayas and jalabiyas by Rouge Couture that was shown at Dubai Fashion Week. The label is designed by best friends Sara Al Madani from the UAE and Apple Wang from China. The collection is a perfect example of when tradition meets modernity. The collection also brings together Arabian and Chinese design aspects to make each abaya a veritable and original work of art. I absolutely love the unique accents on each piece. One piece featured Alexander McQueen-esque skull bones that ran down the abaya while another had metal embellishments running down the lapel. The collection is perfect for those stylish women who still want to remain modest and each piece is free size so that different figures can feel comfortable in them. I absolutely love this collection because it makes the abaya super edgy and dare I say sexy?<br />
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Check my favorites:<br />
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And what's more, Mohammed just released his campaign video for his upcoming collection entitled "Creature of the Night"! Take a look:<br />
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But while we're waiting for his upcoming collection, feast your eyes on some of my favorite pieces from his Spring/Summer 2011 collection. Again, I can't stress how much I LOVE these designs!:<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-DeVQskbLnpY/TYlWaEKHDKI/AAAAAAAABXw/FXoMv0bs8Jg/s1600/cc+ny_63.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-DeVQskbLnpY/TYlWaEKHDKI/AAAAAAAABXw/FXoMv0bs8Jg/s320/cc+ny_63.JPG" width="213" /></a></div>If you want to learn more about Ashi Studio, check out the site <a href="http://www.ashistudio.com/">here</a></div>atasteoftomorrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11001229649066330903noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185773394400148761.post-16962111330647055002011-03-21T18:03:00.003-04:002011-03-21T19:00:24.595-04:00Palestyle: Palestinian Fashion With A Cause<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-N4mO4oN_SXQ/TYfMARvnJaI/AAAAAAAABXI/gPW526S7FWM/s1600/172773_10150100896077748_129801832747_6206367_3218603_o.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 199px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-N4mO4oN_SXQ/TYfMARvnJaI/AAAAAAAABXI/gPW526S7FWM/s400/172773_10150100896077748_129801832747_6206367_3218603_o.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586658167911556514" /></a>I'm always attracted to the allure of fashion with a cause. Recently I stumbled upon the brand Palestyle. The brand was founded by Zeina Abou Chaaban who is a Palestinian woman living in the UAE. She combines the handmade embroidery of Palestine and Arabic calligraphy with modern fashion sense to create bags, jewelry, wallets, and even clothes that give a Palestinian flair to trendy fashion. Most importantly, the brand strives to empower Palestinian women in the refugee camps of Jordan, Lebanon, and Palestine. A percentage of every sale from Palestyle's collection goes toward the income of these women who work to bring their embroidery tradition to the masses. <div><br /></div><div>The brand consist of glam accessories with high quality materials including leather, gold and Swarovski crystals. I absolutely love the jewelry pieces! Through just word of mouth, Palestyle has become a hit and is now available in high-end department stores around the world including Bloomingdales in Dubai Mall. Check out their site for more information: <a href="http://www.palestyle.com/#!">Palestyle</a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.palestyle.com/#!"></a>These are my favorites:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-57aYUXdA9jY/TYfMAfWw6ZI/AAAAAAAABXA/eSyAi4YDop0/s1600/171288_10150101948752748_129801832747_6224900_1482504_o.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 199px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-57aYUXdA9jY/TYfMAfWw6ZI/AAAAAAAABXA/eSyAi4YDop0/s400/171288_10150101948752748_129801832747_6224900_1482504_o.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586658171565435282" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5K4WK_cX2eE/TYfL50QoSeI/AAAAAAAABW4/qB8VWmzEBrQ/s1600/175179_10150101949082748_129801832747_6224904_6334469_o.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 199px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5K4WK_cX2eE/TYfL50QoSeI/AAAAAAAABW4/qB8VWmzEBrQ/s400/175179_10150101949082748_129801832747_6224904_6334469_o.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586658056917764578" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TLjreZBKajs/TYfL5pT1qWI/AAAAAAAABWw/zaLpy8T1xd4/s1600/171657_10150101949197748_129801832747_6224906_3598569_o.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 199px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TLjreZBKajs/TYfL5pT1qWI/AAAAAAAABWw/zaLpy8T1xd4/s400/171657_10150101949197748_129801832747_6224906_3598569_o.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586658053978433890" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-duOgBrVqmK4/TYfL5S6Ke8I/AAAAAAAABWo/SDlZRKD1go0/s1600/175431_10150101948877748_129801832747_6224902_8108565_o.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 199px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-duOgBrVqmK4/TYfL5S6Ke8I/AAAAAAAABWo/SDlZRKD1go0/s400/175431_10150101948877748_129801832747_6224902_8108565_o.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586658047965166530" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pJ0SHLMJ11c/TYfL5IGnVYI/AAAAAAAABWg/ZgocYBSizE8/s1600/175466_10150100896257748_129801832747_6206368_2637731_o.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 199px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pJ0SHLMJ11c/TYfL5IGnVYI/AAAAAAAABWg/ZgocYBSizE8/s400/175466_10150100896257748_129801832747_6206368_2637731_o.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586658045064598914" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AMuliuoyeo8/TYfL4-lh-aI/AAAAAAAABWY/yyj6QiXQCUA/s1600/175605_10150100895562748_129801832747_6206361_5662119_o.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 199px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AMuliuoyeo8/TYfL4-lh-aI/AAAAAAAABWY/yyj6QiXQCUA/s400/175605_10150100895562748_129801832747_6206361_5662119_o.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586658042509916578" /></a><br /></div>atasteoftomorrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11001229649066330903noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185773394400148761.post-40425458508340685182011-03-20T22:40:00.004-04:002011-03-20T23:08:54.162-04:00Hermes Fall 2011: Made for Muhajababes?!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Wuquw9ZTxwU/TYa7J5bg_wI/AAAAAAAABWQ/TjHYEZ6ltVc/s1600/43.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Wuquw9ZTxwU/TYa7J5bg_wI/AAAAAAAABWQ/TjHYEZ6ltVc/s400/43.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586358166509125378" /></a>Browsing through Hermes' Fall 2011 collection that hit the Paris Fashion Week runways recently, I thought for a quick second that I might have slipped up and was browsing through the collection of some up and coming Islam-conscious Middle Eastern designer. But lo and behold, the Hermes collection IS that Islam-conscious designer this season. I was very impressed by the orientalist details that worked their way throughout the collection from flowing kaftans to elongated kurtas, to the rich color and texture choices. I couldn't help thinking that this would be a "muhajababes" DREAM collection. For those of you who don't know, muhajababes are women who wear the hijab while still remaining ultra fashionable and chic. I am in LOVE with them. And I feel the world should be too! Check out my favorite pieces from the collection and tell me what you think:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rWqtsrUS7As/TYa7Jv7unMI/AAAAAAAABWI/79m7Aa2zh9I/s1600/41.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rWqtsrUS7As/TYa7Jv7unMI/AAAAAAAABWI/79m7Aa2zh9I/s400/41.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586358163959880898" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1BiuPOAz7-U/TYa7JZvnxlI/AAAAAAAABWA/R7IL0yiNd5M/s1600/39.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1BiuPOAz7-U/TYa7JZvnxlI/AAAAAAAABWA/R7IL0yiNd5M/s400/39.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586358158003521106" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-x_sXqEgO5VM/TYa7JTCGbjI/AAAAAAAABV4/-WhuiXdI22w/s1600/38.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-x_sXqEgO5VM/TYa7JTCGbjI/AAAAAAAABV4/-WhuiXdI22w/s400/38.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586358156201979442" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9yc6cdLe8Ro/TYa7JEhl4FI/AAAAAAAABVw/1pkVH_beIms/s1600/26.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9yc6cdLe8Ro/TYa7JEhl4FI/AAAAAAAABVw/1pkVH_beIms/s400/26.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586358152307531858" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ye8xyJMTgMk/TYa6_Rq3GJI/AAAAAAAABVo/xzlt1hMlu_E/s1600/23.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ye8xyJMTgMk/TYa6_Rq3GJI/AAAAAAAABVo/xzlt1hMlu_E/s400/23.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586357984037378194" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-f0dF613TBSM/TYa6_AhP-EI/AAAAAAAABVg/9SBlHA4cFdY/s1600/19.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-f0dF613TBSM/TYa6_AhP-EI/AAAAAAAABVg/9SBlHA4cFdY/s400/19.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586357979433662530" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GA3HpncVe_s/TYa6-867skI/AAAAAAAABVY/5O6v2c-_naA/s1600/14.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GA3HpncVe_s/TYa6-867skI/AAAAAAAABVY/5O6v2c-_naA/s400/14.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586357978467643970" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-35OJos8OcVo/TYa6-TYxR7I/AAAAAAAABVQ/RVtKzQT_MIE/s1600/12.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-35OJos8OcVo/TYa6-TYxR7I/AAAAAAAABVQ/RVtKzQT_MIE/s400/12.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586357967318501298" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GriJVKPbUxI/TYa6-RqmpCI/AAAAAAAABVI/vzKpJdb-P9I/s1600/6.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GriJVKPbUxI/TYa6-RqmpCI/AAAAAAAABVI/vzKpJdb-P9I/s400/6.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586357966856430626" /></a>atasteoftomorrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11001229649066330903noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185773394400148761.post-82611450899468801442011-03-08T11:09:00.004-05:002011-03-08T15:44:14.178-05:00Omar Joseph Nasser-Khoury at The Mosaic Rooms<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0iNtea4bf68/TXZVKbR323I/AAAAAAAABVA/LXandESU_G0/s1600/omar3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 277px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0iNtea4bf68/TXZVKbR323I/AAAAAAAABVA/LXandESU_G0/s400/omar3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581742425782082418" /></a>The Mosaic Rooms, which is a UK based art space showcasing contemporary culture from the Middle East and its diaspora, has recently been graced with the well thought out designs of young Palestinian designer Omar Joseph Nasser-Khoury. <div><br /></div><div>Nasser-Khoury's work is very much inspired by his homeland Palestine where traditional embroidery still has a place in fashion aesthetics. He worked with local artisans to stay true to the embroidery tradition and traditional garments of the region but puts his own spin to it. The synthesis created a product that is pure genius and I've seen nothing like it from a Middle Eastern designer. </div><div><br /></div><div>There is a certain uncanny richness to the collection and this richness is enhanced by the stern expressions on the models' faces. Seemingly, through these expressions and through the garments, the designer seeks to provide commentary on the Palestinian people and their occupied status. <div><br /></div><div>The collection features 22 pieces and is on display at The Mosaic Rooms until 03/09/11. Anyone in London should go and tell me how it is!</div><div>For more information click <a href="http://www.mosaicrooms.org/omarjoseph-nasser-khoury/">here</a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FUO81tii8YQ/TXZVKJMWgNI/AAAAAAAABU4/KT0kIxxVuvg/s1600/large-omar-07.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 382px; height: 386px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FUO81tii8YQ/TXZVKJMWgNI/AAAAAAAABU4/KT0kIxxVuvg/s400/large-omar-07.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581742420927086802" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NJ_eey8xNxY/TXZVD90Uv4I/AAAAAAAABUw/wJ_1zXt6H5k/s1600/large-omar-06.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 382px; height: 386px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NJ_eey8xNxY/TXZVD90Uv4I/AAAAAAAABUw/wJ_1zXt6H5k/s400/large-omar-06.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581742314794303362" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-57erPqzVS5o/TXZVD2G0dRI/AAAAAAAABUo/pl7BPgKMD7U/s1600/large-omar-05.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 382px; height: 386px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-57erPqzVS5o/TXZVD2G0dRI/AAAAAAAABUo/pl7BPgKMD7U/s400/large-omar-05.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581742312724395282" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QRnDuLYMsXU/TXZVDnMAZmI/AAAAAAAABUg/z0bKQ7JQw6U/s1600/large-omar-04.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 382px; height: 386px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QRnDuLYMsXU/TXZVDnMAZmI/AAAAAAAABUg/z0bKQ7JQw6U/s400/large-omar-04.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581742308719617634" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8ppsbEKOY6M/TXZVDkIWt-I/AAAAAAAABUY/rUqB5GvDaMs/s1600/large-omar-03.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 382px; height: 386px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8ppsbEKOY6M/TXZVDkIWt-I/AAAAAAAABUY/rUqB5GvDaMs/s400/large-omar-03.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581742307898996706" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PFjoSUk0mwg/TXZVDU_cKYI/AAAAAAAABUQ/rdWSPfHOmPA/s1600/large-omar-01.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 382px; height: 386px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PFjoSUk0mwg/TXZVDU_cKYI/AAAAAAAABUQ/rdWSPfHOmPA/s400/large-omar-01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581742303835072898" /></a><br /></div></div>atasteoftomorrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11001229649066330903noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185773394400148761.post-84055898855460002422011-03-07T23:24:00.004-05:002011-03-07T23:36:35.846-05:00Manish Arora: Color Me The Rainbow<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2taOdXmyDK8/TXWv6hDiE1I/AAAAAAAABUI/MxTNLXfOIUg/s1600/00050m.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2taOdXmyDK8/TXWv6hDiE1I/AAAAAAAABUI/MxTNLXfOIUg/s400/00050m.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581560733036057426" /></a>My favorite Indian designer, Manish Arora, wows me yet again with his A/W Fall 2011 collection. As a color-lover, it's great to see so much of it in a fall collection. And boy is it everywhere: in hair, in make-up, in shoes, and of course all over the clothes. Arora never shies away from injecting vibrant colors into anything he designs. I love the way he combines different textures as well. Furs run easily into satins, and structured, latticework-like designs run seamlessly into soft dresses. Every piece is outrageously unique but there is still a continuity throughout the collection. Arora is truly a visionary and this collection is a testament to that. And my favorite pieces are...:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_PWFpnrZAXc/TXWv6S7X0fI/AAAAAAAABUA/Ls0hUNqsIBM/s1600/00100m.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_PWFpnrZAXc/TXWv6S7X0fI/AAAAAAAABUA/Ls0hUNqsIBM/s400/00100m.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581560729243734514" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mtfztIUhsNo/TXWv6NddKzI/AAAAAAAABT4/rEvN3zN5zHQ/s1600/00130m.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mtfztIUhsNo/TXWv6NddKzI/AAAAAAAABT4/rEvN3zN5zHQ/s400/00130m.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581560727776078642" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ETyP9V9hONY/TXWv6ONC5SI/AAAAAAAABTw/TsYijn-bD04/s1600/00140m.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ETyP9V9hONY/TXWv6ONC5SI/AAAAAAAABTw/TsYijn-bD04/s400/00140m.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581560727975683362" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1hlnte7L_aw/TXWv5xi4eyI/AAAAAAAABTo/nnuIIQpEoFk/s1600/00160m.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1hlnte7L_aw/TXWv5xi4eyI/AAAAAAAABTo/nnuIIQpEoFk/s400/00160m.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581560720282647330" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NSbYZo2Bx0I/TXWvuJ-J8ZI/AAAAAAAABTg/F5mop3lsS8M/s1600/00180m.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NSbYZo2Bx0I/TXWvuJ-J8ZI/AAAAAAAABTg/F5mop3lsS8M/s400/00180m.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581560520681058706" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aSuDIzMQf-A/TXWvuM5C2XI/AAAAAAAABTY/raQJuCw8rkU/s1600/00190m.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aSuDIzMQf-A/TXWvuM5C2XI/AAAAAAAABTY/raQJuCw8rkU/s400/00190m.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581560521464928626" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sq9BhBA0SMw/TXWvt9H8BAI/AAAAAAAABTQ/P5FhhlbAJYc/s1600/00240m.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sq9BhBA0SMw/TXWvt9H8BAI/AAAAAAAABTQ/P5FhhlbAJYc/s400/00240m.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581560517232428034" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Xj83YJx-0wU/TXWvtSqlrYI/AAAAAAAABTI/9NhPuP7YfSU/s1600/00280m.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Xj83YJx-0wU/TXWvtSqlrYI/AAAAAAAABTI/9NhPuP7YfSU/s400/00280m.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581560505835040130" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lg6xJk0LJGA/TXWvtX2sgDI/AAAAAAAABTA/Ym_b7tJDmIQ/s1600/00370m.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lg6xJk0LJGA/TXWvtX2sgDI/AAAAAAAABTA/Ym_b7tJDmIQ/s400/00370m.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581560507227996210" /></a>atasteoftomorrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11001229649066330903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185773394400148761.post-35360498551972517922011-03-07T08:20:00.004-05:002011-03-07T08:29:24.747-05:00Setareh Mohtarez: In a Galaxy Far Far Away<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_fnTDTIQP1Y/TXTb9KfO6JI/AAAAAAAABS4/9s8Gg4RXQ-E/s1600/setareh8.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 311px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_fnTDTIQP1Y/TXTb9KfO6JI/AAAAAAAABS4/9s8Gg4RXQ-E/s400/setareh8.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581327682052745362" /></a>I stumbled upon NYC based designer, Setareh Mohtarez's Brightness Dawn Collection the other day and was instantly mesmerized. Her designs are whimsical and full of fantasy and the way she works with shapes and volume is incredible. Each piece has an understandable place in the overall collection and, in my opinion, has an other-worldly character. The designs look simple but are very well constructed. I'm an instant fan! Are you? Check it!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-T7zspCxTwwI/TXTb88m974I/AAAAAAAABSw/7tGN3UYLIdE/s1600/setareh7.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 311px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-T7zspCxTwwI/TXTb88m974I/AAAAAAAABSw/7tGN3UYLIdE/s400/setareh7.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581327678327091074" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6js0AbIbY24/TXTb1cgS9iI/AAAAAAAABSo/cIe9M8OrUHY/s1600/setareh6.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 311px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6js0AbIbY24/TXTb1cgS9iI/AAAAAAAABSo/cIe9M8OrUHY/s400/setareh6.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581327549450090018" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZEXc5tMhzQQ/TXTb1KdYlVI/AAAAAAAABSg/iAB1Gu23hk8/s1600/setareh5-1.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 311px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZEXc5tMhzQQ/TXTb1KdYlVI/AAAAAAAABSg/iAB1Gu23hk8/s400/setareh5-1.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581327544606037330" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zZV9WJ51lJo/TXTb01OPjqI/AAAAAAAABSY/mP7C_LMh94I/s1600/setareh4.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 311px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zZV9WJ51lJo/TXTb01OPjqI/AAAAAAAABSY/mP7C_LMh94I/s400/setareh4.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581327538905386658" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mXOECI8_YAE/TXTb0TuvkoI/AAAAAAAABSQ/Sq9MLFQQvGU/s1600/setareh3.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 311px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mXOECI8_YAE/TXTb0TuvkoI/AAAAAAAABSQ/Sq9MLFQQvGU/s400/setareh3.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581327529914897026" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hPtcRxVTN1k/TXTbz-ffFCI/AAAAAAAABSI/-aFpytjF88U/s1600/setareh2.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 311px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hPtcRxVTN1k/TXTbz-ffFCI/AAAAAAAABSI/-aFpytjF88U/s400/setareh2.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581327524213756962" /></a>atasteoftomorrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11001229649066330903noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185773394400148761.post-74515132074425120022011-03-05T00:29:00.003-05:002011-03-05T00:37:18.051-05:00Teatime Anyone?: Anna Dello Russo for Net-A-Porter<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_216LfZcmGM/TXHK9gV9MeI/AAAAAAAABSA/zvIjbtwYouQ/s1600/183916_10150100762578090_45415668089_6348161_2563516_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 338px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_216LfZcmGM/TXHK9gV9MeI/AAAAAAAABSA/zvIjbtwYouQ/s400/183916_10150100762578090_45415668089_6348161_2563516_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580464571291611618" /></a>I absolutely love the Mad Hatter theme of the fashion spread by Anna Dello Russo in the current issue of Net-a-Porter magazine. The Japanese Vogue editor has an eye for the over the top as can be seen in her own style choices. My favorite: The tea party hat!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VFtaD_sFIHs/TXHK9izQcPI/AAAAAAAABR4/04cAvED61AA/s1600/183916_10150100762573090_45415668089_6348160_1948864_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 257px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VFtaD_sFIHs/TXHK9izQcPI/AAAAAAAABR4/04cAvED61AA/s400/183916_10150100762573090_45415668089_6348160_1948864_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580464571951378674" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XIpEuLQJuYU/TXHK9p1xu1I/AAAAAAAABRw/pIds_zcoWgA/s1600/188830_10150100766828090_45415668089_6348204_7149700_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 313px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XIpEuLQJuYU/TXHK9p1xu1I/AAAAAAAABRw/pIds_zcoWgA/s400/188830_10150100766828090_45415668089_6348204_7149700_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580464573840997202" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iUjKJpgq4u8/TXHKvm5uIfI/AAAAAAAABRg/uU2mWRkKnGk/s1600/188830_10150100766833090_45415668089_6348205_4820376_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iUjKJpgq4u8/TXHKvm5uIfI/AAAAAAAABRg/uU2mWRkKnGk/s400/188830_10150100766833090_45415668089_6348205_4820376_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580464332534063602" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kQlQwzXDrZs/TXHKvdRrxVI/AAAAAAAABRY/be1cF8T68OI/s1600/desktop2-3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 226px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kQlQwzXDrZs/TXHKvdRrxVI/AAAAAAAABRY/be1cF8T68OI/s400/desktop2-3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580464329950217554" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-55x-DZD_oNk/TXHKvHqK9AI/AAAAAAAABRQ/SQ0rZ7jSITc/s1600/desktop3-1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-55x-DZD_oNk/TXHKvHqK9AI/AAAAAAAABRQ/SQ0rZ7jSITc/s400/desktop3-1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580464324147344386" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-thvTADWKmlA/TXHKu69Tq4I/AAAAAAAABRI/TlXg9s3brwo/s1600/desktop4-1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 310px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-thvTADWKmlA/TXHKu69Tq4I/AAAAAAAABRI/TlXg9s3brwo/s400/desktop4-1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580464320737946498" /></a>atasteoftomorrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11001229649066330903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185773394400148761.post-89960148868531947052011-03-04T14:19:00.004-05:002011-03-04T14:28:09.565-05:00Ellie Saab Spring 2011 Couture Collection<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7a5froV7Ls4/TXE7xoa_SqI/AAAAAAAABQ4/2lYaMqibFh0/s1600/Mila-Kunis-oscars-dress-2011.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7a5froV7Ls4/TXE7xoa_SqI/AAAAAAAABQ4/2lYaMqibFh0/s400/Mila-Kunis-oscars-dress-2011.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580307137139002018" /></a>Who can forget Mila Kunis' stunningly gorgeous Oscars red carpet look? But can you go wrong with wearing an Elie Saab creation? I think not! Elie Saab's vision is truly intriguing and his dresses are absolutely magnificent. This collection in particularly is so fairy-like with organza flowers strewn across sheer dresses, soft pastel colors, and beautifully flowing gowns. Elie Saab has definitely grown as a designer and it is apparent in this collection. Here are some of my favorites:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-90tmXM-c_tk/TXE7xT1xK2I/AAAAAAAABQw/Hb2uVzuBHjE/s1600/00390m.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-90tmXM-c_tk/TXE7xT1xK2I/AAAAAAAABQw/Hb2uVzuBHjE/s400/00390m.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580307131614178146" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jEr752q72_c/TXE7xA1vN6I/AAAAAAAABQo/dIQZqWgeD84/s1600/00260m.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jEr752q72_c/TXE7xA1vN6I/AAAAAAAABQo/dIQZqWgeD84/s400/00260m.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580307126513776546" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SCW5tF64mHc/TXE7wuIbTkI/AAAAAAAABQg/ao8DXVI74wM/s1600/00230m.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SCW5tF64mHc/TXE7wuIbTkI/AAAAAAAABQg/ao8DXVI74wM/s400/00230m.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580307121491889730" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-z4Rw7-w75bk/TXE7wvz4JqI/AAAAAAAABQY/HxFX1sztsQM/s1600/00200m.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-z4Rw7-w75bk/TXE7wvz4JqI/AAAAAAAABQY/HxFX1sztsQM/s400/00200m.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580307121942570658" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oKRZPO_V0zs/TXE7kSfSUWI/AAAAAAAABQQ/GURdXRT0E1k/s1600/00100m.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oKRZPO_V0zs/TXE7kSfSUWI/AAAAAAAABQQ/GURdXRT0E1k/s400/00100m.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580306907913146722" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gWxyBRDi6Wc/TXE7kNKYGrI/AAAAAAAABQI/-uwJ3uSVsFA/s1600/00090m.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gWxyBRDi6Wc/TXE7kNKYGrI/AAAAAAAABQI/-uwJ3uSVsFA/s400/00090m.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580306906483268274" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JEHHQUCxTxc/TXE7j2aXF9I/AAAAAAAABQA/OtKdtv096bI/s1600/00070m.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JEHHQUCxTxc/TXE7j2aXF9I/AAAAAAAABQA/OtKdtv096bI/s400/00070m.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580306900376295378" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VjSw-mLjA0A/TXE7jzl9G9I/AAAAAAAABP4/6iRKEcf44JI/s1600/00050m.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VjSw-mLjA0A/TXE7jzl9G9I/AAAAAAAABP4/6iRKEcf44JI/s400/00050m.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580306899619617746" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lWgXkeTih4w/TXE7jSrQ70I/AAAAAAAABPw/-VPDYXq5a2M/s1600/00020m.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lWgXkeTih4w/TXE7jSrQ70I/AAAAAAAABPw/-VPDYXq5a2M/s400/00020m.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580306890783518530" /></a>atasteoftomorrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11001229649066330903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185773394400148761.post-59589028623834506242011-03-04T13:42:00.003-05:002011-03-04T14:04:27.174-05:00Tracklist: Yelle's Safari Disco Club/ Que Veux Tu<iframe width="480" height="295" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/iHB9epBQxlI?fs=1" frameborder="0" allowFullScreen=""></iframe><br /><br />Yelle's new single Safari Disco Club is an instant favorite for me. The beat is catchy and the video which is a compilation of Safari Disco Club and Que Veux Tu is quite quirky and well thought out. Check it!atasteoftomorrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11001229649066330903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185773394400148761.post-71148967751641761572011-03-04T05:15:00.003-05:002011-03-04T05:22:44.313-05:00Christian Louboutin for Men<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JJRTMSAQMUg/TXC8IvT_7jI/AAAAAAAABPo/guROh00IZbU/s1600/MarlonGobelChristianLouboutin4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JJRTMSAQMUg/TXC8IvT_7jI/AAAAAAAABPo/guROh00IZbU/s400/MarlonGobelChristianLouboutin4.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580166796637367858" /></a>I am absolutely OBSESSED with the Christian Louboutin men's shoes that the models of Marlon Grobel's AW 11 collection were wearing. I've been eying the black studded rollerboy shoes for a while now but the gold shoes are just to die for! If I had the money, I'd buy them all. It's very rare that you find shoes for men that absolutely pop, but Louboutin succeeds in giving even his men's shoes a life of their own. These are on my birthday wishlist!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DeeI9o0pUE4/TXC8IUkoLXI/AAAAAAAABPg/0W2WYGl5hfg/s1600/MarlonGobelChristianLouboutin1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 303px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DeeI9o0pUE4/TXC8IUkoLXI/AAAAAAAABPg/0W2WYGl5hfg/s400/MarlonGobelChristianLouboutin1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580166789459357042" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SKvk6yTgEso/TXC8IOwFK1I/AAAAAAAABPY/389rzQ-bgXw/s1600/MarlonGobelChristianLouboutin.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 285px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SKvk6yTgEso/TXC8IOwFK1I/AAAAAAAABPY/389rzQ-bgXw/s400/MarlonGobelChristianLouboutin.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580166787896781650" /></a>atasteoftomorrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11001229649066330903noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185773394400148761.post-43862226479711653422011-02-28T15:39:00.002-05:002011-02-28T15:43:30.696-05:00Lady Gaga: Born This WayAlthough I wasn't a fan of the song when it was first released, the video which was released today makes up for it 100%. The visuals and the kaleidoscope effects were well thought out and quite revolutionary in my opinion. The concept: incredible. Her body was also on point. Yes Lady Gaga, you have done it again! Check it<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" width="640" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/wV1FrqwZyKw" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe>atasteoftomorrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11001229649066330903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185773394400148761.post-77284884010065245242011-01-19T08:10:00.005-05:002011-01-19T08:45:24.315-05:00Olivia Palermo in DAS Abaya<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_RGSOsXmGPTQ/TTbi2FaNQVI/AAAAAAAABOk/AaO_TIL52V4/s1600/164166_10150101331443281_185436308280_5944610_5935297_n.jpg.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 298px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_RGSOsXmGPTQ/TTbi2FaNQVI/AAAAAAAABOk/AaO_TIL52V4/s400/164166_10150101331443281_185436308280_5944610_5935297_n.jpg.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563883808455737682" /></a>Now this is what I LOVE to see! Fashionista Olivia Palermo was the guest of honor at the HauteMuse magazine event in Doha, Qatar this past week. HauteMuse is a soon to be released fashion magazine by the same women who were the creators of the blogs <a href="http://www.hautecouturista.com/">HauteCouturista</a> and <a href="http://www.fashiontheblog.org/">Fashion The Blog</a>, Fatma Al Thani and Noora Al Thani. While in Qatar, Olivia decided to sport the national dress, the abaya, designed by none other than my favorite abaya fashion label <a href="http://www.dascollection.com/">DAS</a>. The abaya looked stunning on Palermo as seen in the picture above where she poses with Harper Bazaar Arabia's international fashion consultant Iman Pasha. Excellent choice!<div><br /></div><div>Here are some pictures from the HauteMuse event in Doha, Qatar:</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_RGSOsXmGPTQ/TTbmn2Q-LcI/AAAAAAAABPE/eL7O5v99PgI/s1600/166116_174175875958055_168570673185242_342330_18994_n.jpg.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_RGSOsXmGPTQ/TTbmn2Q-LcI/AAAAAAAABPE/eL7O5v99PgI/s400/166116_174175875958055_168570673185242_342330_18994_n.jpg.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563887961918811586" /></a><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Kuwaiti fashionistas Sara and Afrah Bouhamra<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_RGSOsXmGPTQ/TTbmnjYrH9I/AAAAAAAABO8/cucV91KWEO8/s1600/163475_10150101226883281_185436308280_5943131_3319254_n.jpg.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_RGSOsXmGPTQ/TTbmnjYrH9I/AAAAAAAABO8/cucV91KWEO8/s400/163475_10150101226883281_185436308280_5943131_3319254_n.jpg.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563887956850843602" /></a><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Olivia and Shaima Al-Tamimi<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_RGSOsXmGPTQ/TTbmnuRbL0I/AAAAAAAABO0/d3etE4C_N4g/s1600/163475_10150101226873281_185436308280_5943129_1459842_n.jpg.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_RGSOsXmGPTQ/TTbmnuRbL0I/AAAAAAAABO0/d3etE4C_N4g/s400/163475_10150101226873281_185436308280_5943129_1459842_n.jpg.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563887959773228866" /></a><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Ahmed Alsayed and Carla Mallari, creators of the Qatari street style blog <a href="http://nomadstyle.tumblr.com/">nomad*</a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_RGSOsXmGPTQ/TTbmnZxfmyI/AAAAAAAABOs/LyPeUw2qIJ8/s1600/163193_174171942625115_168570673185242_342317_954126_n.jpg.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_RGSOsXmGPTQ/TTbmnZxfmyI/AAAAAAAABOs/LyPeUw2qIJ8/s400/163193_174171942625115_168570673185242_342317_954126_n.jpg.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563887954270591778" /></a><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Posing with one of the sisters behind DAS abayas, Hind Beljaflaatasteoftomorrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11001229649066330903noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185773394400148761.post-67038254952873828942010-12-05T12:10:00.003-05:002010-12-05T12:39:45.375-05:00Jenny and her Twins Model for Gucci<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_RGSOsXmGPTQ/TPvHv55dpjI/AAAAAAAABOY/3CkgUNMw1gE/s1600/jennifer-lopez-gucci-1110-1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 290px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_RGSOsXmGPTQ/TPvHv55dpjI/AAAAAAAABOY/3CkgUNMw1gE/s400/jennifer-lopez-gucci-1110-1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547246991846516274" /></a>Every time I walk by this Gucci ad on 69th and Broadway with Jennifer Lopez and her twin babies I always have to stop and admire how beautifully done it is. Jennifer Lopez is nothing but stunning and GOD what good genes these kids have because they look so adorable. It seems that Jennifer Lopez looks even better AFTER having kids than before. Is that possible?! <div>Her twins Max and Emme are sporting pieces from Gucci's Spring 2011 children's line and I can't get over the fact that they are better dressed than I am. But that's what you get when your mother is a superstar I guess. Yay for rich beautiful mothers with rich beautiful kids!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_RGSOsXmGPTQ/TPvHvgnY7xI/AAAAAAAABOQ/KgoO3SL99EI/s1600/jennifer-lopez-gucci-1110-2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 283px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_RGSOsXmGPTQ/TPvHvgnY7xI/AAAAAAAABOQ/KgoO3SL99EI/s400/jennifer-lopez-gucci-1110-2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547246985059823378" /></a><br /></div>atasteoftomorrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11001229649066330903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185773394400148761.post-72549059208927489292010-12-04T09:20:00.003-05:002010-12-04T09:50:39.686-05:00OTT: Keeping it Funky Fresh in Dubai<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_RGSOsXmGPTQ/TPpO94EdsoI/AAAAAAAABOA/WZNGtMVv8YI/s1600/_V1Q0070.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_RGSOsXmGPTQ/TPpO94EdsoI/AAAAAAAABOA/WZNGtMVv8YI/s400/_V1Q0070.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546832715990282882" /></a>Think color. Think funk. Think flashy. Think OTT. The UAE based Bespoke caftan brand OTT is for that eccentric girl that is willing to play with color and have fun with her fashion. OTT is designed by an Emirati designer who chooses to remain anonymous, adding mystery to the label. His designs speak for themselves though and OTT perfectly showcases the over-the-top and funky fabulousness that is Dubai. The brand is a blend of retro inspired caftans given flare with splashes of color, modern cuts, and amazing details. As soon as I saw one of these caftans I fell in love. The designs are so playful and definitely remind me of the glamorous Dubai girl that I so adore. Keep up with OTT through his blog <a href="http://ottdubai.blogspot.com/">here</a>.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_RGSOsXmGPTQ/TPpOunxEC2I/AAAAAAAABN4/U85mPanvB30/s1600/OTTSS10A1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 277px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_RGSOsXmGPTQ/TPpOunxEC2I/AAAAAAAABN4/U85mPanvB30/s400/OTTSS10A1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546832453915904866" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_RGSOsXmGPTQ/TPpUp6bLbJI/AAAAAAAABOI/gKGLL1vRfSY/s1600/f12da034b80c0d80_invite.preview.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 205px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_RGSOsXmGPTQ/TPpUp6bLbJI/AAAAAAAABOI/gKGLL1vRfSY/s400/f12da034b80c0d80_invite.preview.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546838970094808210" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_RGSOsXmGPTQ/TPpOuBgJBBI/AAAAAAAABNw/4r-YTPSBLcE/s1600/fi.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_RGSOsXmGPTQ/TPpOuBgJBBI/AAAAAAAABNw/4r-YTPSBLcE/s400/fi.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546832443644380178" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_RGSOsXmGPTQ/TPpOtO0p2hI/AAAAAAAABNo/0Q_npet_HQ8/s1600/WSNB4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_RGSOsXmGPTQ/TPpOtO0p2hI/AAAAAAAABNo/0Q_npet_HQ8/s400/WSNB4.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546832430040209938" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_RGSOsXmGPTQ/TPpOsfoDpZI/AAAAAAAABNg/4-_W2oXYisA/s1600/jpfw.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_RGSOsXmGPTQ/TPpOsfoDpZI/AAAAAAAABNg/4-_W2oXYisA/s400/jpfw.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546832417370908050" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_RGSOsXmGPTQ/TPpOsKE9hMI/AAAAAAAABNY/vjs186qdKyA/s1600/pfw5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_RGSOsXmGPTQ/TPpOsKE9hMI/AAAAAAAABNY/vjs186qdKyA/s400/pfw5.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546832411586561218" /></a>atasteoftomorrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11001229649066330903noreply@blogger.com1