Manish Arora: Color Me The Rainbow

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...:

Setareh Mohtarez: In a Galaxy Far Far Away

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!

Teatime Anyone?: Anna Dello Russo for Net-A-Porter

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!

Ellie Saab Spring 2011 Couture Collection

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:

Tracklist: Yelle's Safari Disco Club/ Que Veux Tu

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!

Christian Louboutin for Men

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!

Lady Gaga: Born This Way

Although 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

Olivia Palermo in DAS Abaya

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 HauteCouturista and Fashion The Blog, 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 DAS. 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!

Here are some pictures from the HauteMuse event in Doha, Qatar:

Kuwaiti fashionistas Sara and Afrah Bouhamra
Olivia and Shaima Al-Tamimi
Ahmed Alsayed and Carla Mallari, creators of the Qatari street style blog nomad*
Posing with one of the sisters behind DAS abayas, Hind Beljafla

Jenny and her Twins Model for Gucci

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?!

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!

OTT: Keeping it Funky Fresh in Dubai

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 here.