Ready to Go: Pretty Pastels

I've been getting inspired by the most measly things lately but I guess when you're in dire need for some you'll find it in the littlest of things. In this outfit post's case it was the 'Hey Sugar' cake pop ribbon! I have a bizarre obsession with that shade of blue. It calms me & instantaneously puts a smile on my face, something I know is not out of the ordinary for me but nonetheless I still absolutely love it! I was running errands that day (as usual) & was meeting a friend from Bahrain (Kreamers) who was in town visiting for a quick bite. Since the weather is already a scorching 45 degrees (thanks GCC summer), I needed something light, breezy, & airy which is kinda how I narrowed down the look. & of course inspired by the white, red velvet, & blue from the cake pop is how I picked my accessories to compliment ma look. Back in college, when I was MUCH skinnier than this, a whole lotta people (mean boys) used to call me lollipop... you guys can sort that stuff out for yourself. & no it had nothing to do with how sweet/nice I was!

What I'm Wearing:

Lace & Cotton Dress by Beyond Vintage at Mimosa Boutique: I bought this dress right before leaving on my honeymoon (I told you guys its fun being a woman who's about to get married). I absolutely loved the girliness & just how summery it was. We were heading to Asia, in particular Singapore & Bali, so I knew I had to stock up on light materials to help keep the heat & humidity at bay.

Patent Taupe Ballets by Repetto: I am in flats maybe 90% of my life so I stock up on all sorts of sandals & ballets & these are by far one of the comfiest I've ever EVER worn. They're almost as comfortable as a pair of socks (almost because let's face it nothing's as comfy as a great pair of socks-random thought I know). 

Accessories: Belt from UO Renewal at Urban Outfitters (I bought this back in 2010 & haven't stopped wearing it! There's something about the length & leather that I absolutely love), Anchor Brooch from TopShop (I'm ALL about the nautical! I love my stripes, my anchors, & just about anything to do with the sea & since it's summer I thought it appropriate to buy a wee bit of nautical inspired accessories in a staple summer trend: pastel), & Floral Print earrings a gift from my fellow intern at Grazia from Splash in Dubai Mall.

xoxo for now,

P.S. Have a GREAT week! I officially am looking for work... ANY help will be greatly appreciated! Sending out my CV by this evening!

P.P.S. Performance of the Day: As my obsession with reality TV music shows draws to an end (good bye American Idol, till next year) I find myself holding on to the last performance of the competition! I haven't seen it yet & have chosen not to until today! So, for now, my lovelies, I had to share Joshua Ledet's elimination & final performance. His voice is AMAZING & it was SUCH A MOVING performance I absolutely loved it! Yes, I did cry... I've been very emotional lately. VERY!

P.P.P.S. Song of the Day: Let's Go by Calvin Harris feat Ne-Yo (I just had to post this song up! I needed something to balance out the OTT emotional Joshua video with. Something a bit more summery, a bit more positive so I hope it has helped you guys get geared up & ready for summer! It's definitely a go getter song! Full of positivity! I need a HUGE dose of that right now! Dubai, you & I will become the bestest of friends! I'm gonna make it happen... I MUST!)

Ready to Go: M is for Marni

This picture is quite a change for me. I've grown accustomed to a mirror & showing the back of my iPhone for my outfit posts but I guess sometimes changing things up never hurt. A dear friend of mine got engaged a little over 2 months ago now (I know I didn't realise I had waited this long to upload these pictures). & she has an undying love for the high-street, I kid you not! So, I thought in honor of her big day, I'd wear one of my favourite collaboration pieces from H&M. Why? Because it's a lovely dress & thanks to ma brand new spanx I managed to pull it off with no wobble in sight (too much info? Sharing is caring ma lovelies & spanx is a gift from the heavens).

What I'm Wearing:

Dual Print Dress by Marni at H&M: This dress was first on my wish list & I definitely lucked out when I finally managed to get my hands on it. I love the silk of the material & the two tone print-very Marni & very me! 

Shoes by Marni at Saks Fifth Avenue Bahrain: My post title gives me away because I literally am dressed from head to toe in Marni. Some may call it OTT while others like myself would think it was the only way to do it. This is a first in my book wearing the same designer from top to bottom but I just had to. Something about the colors & tones kinda just fit together.

Accessories: Necklace also by Marni at Saks Fifth Avenue Bahrain (DUH!), Belt is vintage (belonged to my mom but is officially mine now).

All about the details (from top left): My necklace & a close up of it, my shoes & a little more dress, & ma friend Tala's AMAZING Valentino shoes!

xoxo for now,

P.S. As the weekend approaches, & my search for inspiration continues, I find myself FINALLY getting excited about going out. I can officially count on one hand how many times we've gone out in Dubai. I'm hoping it won't turn out to be a complete disaster! Wish us luck!

P.P.S. Site of the Day: I was surfing through ChouChic.com & came across THE COOLEST Mawi pieces EVER! & they're on sale which is definitely an added bonus given Mawi's crazy prices! So go on don't be shy, sign up & go wild! Shopping guilt free has never felt this good!

Mawi Boxchain Necklace for AED 851 

P.P.P.S. Song of the Day: When You Were Mine by Prince (Ok, so Bahrainirants has been discovering  or in this case rediscovering some PHENOMENAL music! & in turn I'm reaping the benefits of it. So WOOHOO! Because I get to share it with you guys & spread the love! A great song to start the weekend with. Yes, we heard it this morning as hubby was getting ready for work! Enjoy & I hope you have a GREAT weekend!)

Ready to Go: Va Va Vooom

For our anniversary I decided to get all dolled up for dinner. You see, I'm not a HUGE fan of figure huffing dresses because of ma behind (thank GOD it isn't shown here-it's genetic & there's absolutely nothing I can do about it I'm afraid). Anywho, so we went to the One & Only Hotel on the Palm for a nice dinner at the 101 Lounge. It's serenely beautifully & such a great way to escape from the rush of city life. I wanted to wear something special because it was our anniversary so I made an exception this one time & wore the brightest, tightest dress I own & off to dinner we went.

What I'm Wearing:

Tangerine Red Dress by Tibi: I bought this a couple of years ago & have worn it officially twice (including this evening). So, I thought, why not get all dolled up & enjoy it. I kinda felt super self conscious about my bum but it's there so I really can't do much about it now can I? I'm learning to embrace it willingly!

Strappy Snake Print Sandals by Zara: I got these on a fluke visit to one of my FAVOURITE high-street stores & I honestly have never regretted it! I absolutely LOVE them because they're nude, black, snake print, & have some color bright yellow which kinda makes them the ultimate accessory. I didn't over do it with my bag, or the rest of my look because the dress & shoes were both a statement on their own.

Accessories: Earrings from Asia Jewellers as part of my wedding present.

xoxo for now ma PFFers,

P.S. I can't believe we've been back in town for almost a week already. SADNESS! I've been trying to find the same rush of inspiration like I found in London here in Dubai. Any suggestions? Where do you go to find inspiration? &/or what makes you love this city the way that you do? I would LOVE to know & discover those hubs for myself too.

P.P.S. Link of the Day: Do you love your iPhone just as much as I do? Do you sit there & look for apps to download but you're just not too sure of them? DailyCandy has helped you out with a list of their own favourite apps to get on your phone! I'm super excited & gonna start downloading them VERY soon! Need to free up some memory first! Enjoy!

P.P.P.S. Song of the Day: Closer Than This by St. Lucia remixed by Viceroy (Bahrainirants made me listen to this song when he first heard a few days ago! I absolutely LOOOOOVE IT! Such a great feel good tune! Perfect for summer, don't you think? ENJOY!)

Ready to Go: Maxi-mum

Why hello there ma PFFers! Guess who's back in town? Bahrainirants & I got away (he was working poor thing) to London where I got my dose of arty-ness & have come back to Dubai in GREAT spirits.  It's been a much needed break & now I'm inspired & ready to get back to business (haven't figured what that is yet but I'm just gonna roll with it). Will post up on my trip ASAP! But anywho, back to this outfit, if you follow me on instagram you'll recognize this but if you don't that's ok too! I wore this ensemble a day before leaving to the F1 in Bahrain. We were meeting up for dinner with a couple of friends & since it's officially summer here (as apposed to London's 8 degrees in May) I was excited to finally be able to wear sleeveless without a cardi or scarf. Hope you enjoy!

What I'm Wearing:

White Tank Top by Michael Kors at Brands for Less: YES! I couldn't believe it either! Bahrainirants & I like to go find really cool houseware things from them but this time around we looked through the racks of clothes (not sure what made us go there but we did). They've got Macy's price tags & a TON of really affordable designer duds. You don't wanna know how much I paid for this! Let's just say it was cheaper than a TopShop tank!

Denim Skirt with Bow by Paul & Joe at Boutique 1: I bought this skirt last summer because I love ma denim & I love ma Paul & Joe! This is in such a super lightweight denim & which made it an easy & persuasive buy. How could I not get something this pretty?

Chunky Peep Toe Platforms by Marni at Saks: I fell deeply in love with these while I was styling the fashion show for Saks in Bahrain. I waited till the last day to make them mine & I haven't regretted it one bit. They are deliciously comfortable & for a flat wearer that says a lot! Absolutely lovvvvve them my munchkins!

Accessories: Necklace from Moonstone in Dubai Mall (it's my go-to accessories store because they ALWAYS have fun & quirky pieces & they're affordable), Bracelets from: BJC, L'atelier Nawbar, Studded Bracelets by CC Skye at Bloomingdales, Al Zain Jewellery.

xoxo for now ma PFFers,

P.S. Have you ever gone away to somewhere that totally inspires you & just walked around hoping in some way to absorb the energy of the city & bring it back home with you? That to me is London in a nutshell. It inspires me to become someone & something beyond the limitations of society. Love that every time I walk out on the street I'll find something new to fall in love with. One of my favourite cities in the WORLD!

P.P.S. Show of the Day: I don't know if I've ever been sooooo in love with a show that I actually talked about it on my blog but there's a first time for everything! Have you guys seen/heard of the latest HBO show called Girls? It's AMAZING! It's a bit graphic so not for the faint hearted but then again we all watched Sex & the City didn't we?  & unlike S&C this show is ALL about the reality linked with being a 20-something fresh grad living in the Big Apple & trying to make it. Lemme just say the hubby likes it too! Definitely worth seeing! Kinda teaches you about the hardships in the real world not something we usually experience here in the GCC with regards to heartbreak & our parents cutting us off! So ENJOY & lemme know what you think!

P.P.P.S. Song of the Day: Origins by Tennis (Just hearing this song right now & I absolutely love the lyrics & vocals! I also am biased that the band is a couple duo which in my opinion is SUPER adorable! Hope you like it too! Feels good to be back blogging & sharing great music with you guys!)

Watch Haraka

Why hello there my lovelies, I'm writing in before I take off for a week to explore the city of culture & fashion: London. For ma PFFers in Bahrain, if you guys didn't manage to make your way over to Alwan 338 last night for the launch of Haraka-the watch company by Bahraini Muna Yateem-then today's your lucky day cause I've got your watch fix right here!

Just scroll away & enjoy all the bright, summery, & sorbet-esque colors. I'm sure there'll be more than one that'll catch your eye. I've got a couple that I have my eye on & can NOT wait to make mine ALL mine!

This one's my favourite, named after my late mother-in-law

xoxo for now,

P.S. A huge wonderful MABROOK to my lovely Muna Yateem! I heard the launch was amazing & I can't wait to see what you've got in store next!

P.P.S. Video of the Day: I just had to share one of my FAVOURITE collections for this season! Thanks to State of Style for the link! Absolutely LOVE it!

P.P.P.S. Song of the Day: This Luv by Donell Jones (I dedicate this song to ma beloved friend Noofie whom I also happened to spend the day with her lounging & being lazy bums which is kinda my definition of a perfect day! This is a BLAST FROM THE PAST & a half!  But a little cheesy R&B which never ever hurt. Enjoy & have a GREAT weekend!)

Ready to Go: The Color Wheel

Now that the warm summer winds are here, I like to kinda embrace my own summeriness by adopting a whole lotta color into my wardrobe! Am I excited that it's warm out & I can sit by the pool & swim (to kinda help myself feel better about not exercising? YES!). Also, when summer rolls around you remember how lovely & beautiful life is (that is until the summer winds die out & the humidity & heat set in but until then...) you know, butterflies floating around, birds chirping on the trees, etc etc. I got this outfit together a while back (outfit archives) to of course run errands in. I love the soft cotton of the top because it keeps me cool & the turquoise denim is an added comfort because I love my denim but the color reminds me of the sea (it's always in my head). Anywho, hope you likey!

What I'm Wearing:

Fringed Beaded Top by Nanette Lepore at Mimosa Boutique Bahrain: I bought this top before leaving on my honeymoon this time last year. I loved it because it was a fun summery top, the bright beaded fringe contrasted against the lilac cotton... just perfect for a honeymoon. But it's also the kind of top that you have to be in the mood to wear which is kinda what I do whenever I do end up putting it in. I'm in the mood for wearing an outfit that's easy to throw on & walk out the door.

Turquoise Jeans by Dr. Denim: Again, I wear out my denim & these are no exception. I absolutely love them because their a statement on their own & the elasticity is just right because it hugs all your curves perfectly.

T-Bar Sandals by Tory Burch: I love them! That's all I'm gonna say because you'll be seeing them A LOT this season!

Accessories: The usual suspects (click here for a refresh)

xoxo for now,

P.S. After holding off of the shopping for week 4 (YIKES!) I find myself not missing much other than the instant gratification of buying something that I absolutely CAN NOT live without. Maybe, after years & years & years (I had to add a third one for emphasis) I've FINALLY become some what of a smart shopper? MAYBE??? I'll let you know post London trip!

P.P.S. Shades of the Day: Saw these & just had to share! They remind me of a pair that I had when I was growing up in the 90's! They also SUPER remind me of my father because he owned a bunch of similar looking ones & my brother & I copied him in all honesty! LOVE LOVE LOVE THESE! 

Anastasie flip-up round-frame acetate sunglasses by CARVEN at net-a-porter

£216.67 AED 1,285.74

P.P.P.S. Song of the Day: Who Do You Love by Bernard Wright (My cousin posted this up on my facebook & it's just the epitome of the MANY MANY reasons I love & am super addicted to 80's music! Love it, the video, & this song! Thanks Lataf!)

TopShop's Pool Party

I got this e-mail yesterday & I just had to share. There's nothing I like more about summer time than stocking up on new bathing suits/bikinis. & Topshop's definitely on the top of my store list! But now,  getting a FREE (who doesn't like anything that comes for free-business majors I know just let me enjoy the moment will ya?) Unique print camera too is double rewarding! You get to look cute & take pictures with an UBER cool camera while you sit back & enjoy your well deserved holiday. Great combination right? Let's get down to the details shall we? Because there's a catch (I'm sorry) it's only available at the TopShops in: Bahrain, Beirut, & Kuwait. From the 6-12th of May! Come on hurry up & snap up your goodies ASAP!

xoxo,

P.S. Just watched last week's episodes of American Idol today! I'm shocked that Skylar left because she's barely been in the bottom three! But super glad Jessica & Joshua are still there! Yes, I'm addicted to reality TV music competitions! I'm not embarrassed to admit it either!

P.P.S. Event of the Day: I know two days in a row but I got pictures & I swear to you they're SUPER cool! I hope you'll make your way over to the Haraka launch tomorrow evening (7-11 pm) at The Park at Alwan 338.

P.P.P.S. Song of the Day: Finally by Ce Ce Peniston (I know, this is DEFINITELY a blast from the past but it's one of those songs that reminds me of growing up & being this love struck teenager. I think that's why I know the entire song by heart because I heard it OH SO MANY times growing up. We need to bring back great music like this! It's time peoples!)