Fashionably Yours

If ‘Blueberry dream’, ‘Strawberry lemonade’ and ‘Honey Dew’ sound like lip-smacking cupcakes to you, you obviously haven’t heard of Violent Lips! Trending now, is the new ‘Glitterati Mix’ collection of temporary lip tattoos – the hottest, boldest and sauciest lip service one can receive this summer…Oh and they look lip smacking-ly delicious alright!

Violent Lips Glitter Mix: summer 2012

Now I’m not one to try every new fashion fad myself, but this one was so awesome, it made me kiss and tell! I’ve been meaning to get these temporary lip tattoos but haven’t quite found the perfect match yet- until now, that is! These new two toned glitter lips with a gradient effect are both, subtle and striking at the same time. Talk about a happy departure from the standard, boring tinted lip gloss, right? Plus, they create the illusion of lip-contouring and plumping for that perfectly-shaped pout… definitely worth a try.

Violent Lips Strawberry Lemonade

Violent Lips Red Velvet

I was worried about taking them off- do you need oil/ water/moisturizer? How do these come off without struggle? Do they hurt?

The answer, as I found out myself, is no, no and no. It’s as simple as stripping them off with a clean sweep! The “Glitterati Effect” lasts for up to 8 hours, without the need for conventional lipliner or lipstick.

Ideal for some crazy fun on girls night out! Check out the entire Violent Lips collection here.

Violent Lips Blueberry Dream

Stylish, charming and fabulously Italian- Angela Missoni was all that and more! I had the pleasure of meeting the daughter of Ottavio and Rosita Missoni at the launch of the brand’s Pre Fall 2012 collection at Boutique 1, in Dubai this week. The charismatic and refreshingly unassuming scion of the Italian knitwear empire is not just the Creative Director at Missoni, but also has honor of carrying the legacy of Missoni forward.

Angela Missoni at Boutique 1, Dubai

With Angela Missoni at the Pre Fall 2012 preview, Boutique 1- Dubai

Missoni Pre Fall 2012 Preview

Missoni Pre Fall 2012 Collection preview at Boutique 1

The Pre Fall ‘12 collection itself is ultra-feminine and form fitting, showing off an elegant, slim silhouette. I particularly loved the high collar and the signature layering with the emphasis, this time, on the narrow waistline and wide belts .

Missoni Pre Fall 2012 preview

Missoni Pre Fall 2012 preview

Missoni Pre Fall 2012 preview

Missoni Pre Fall 2012 preview

The house of Missoni has taken a bold step this season towards evening wear- a relatively unchartered territory for them. An outstanding little yellow evening dress stood inside the preview area that had me enchanted. I’m not sure if that’s something I’d personally pick but it definitely had enough star power to be a head turner.

Missoni Pre Fall 2012 preview

Missoni Pre Fall 2012 preview- Evening wear

In all, a delightful collection and a lovely evening spent with a legend in her own right.

Ofcourse we love our tried and tested designer brands and know exactly where to go to solve a fashion dilemma, but this summer it’s all about experimenting, exploring and experiencing something new and amazing. On one such style excursions across the city, I found just what I was looking for- eclectic and extraordinary style at the new designer boutique, Socialista.

Socialista Boutique, Sunset Mall, Jumeirah Road

Mark Fast

Clover Canyon

Emilio De La Morena

This curiously new named boutique at Sunset Mall, Jumeriah Road houses an interesting edit from the popular Free People, David Coma and Opening ceremony to more niche brands like Thu Thu, Cameo, Clover Canyon and Mark Fast. The indie boutique also sells jewelry from the likes of Mina Ro Mina and Cabinet.

felder felder

Cushnie et Ochs

Clover Canyon

The two Palestinian American sisters, Lama and Dalia Sadiq source these brands from anywhere between California, New York, London and the Middle East to offer a touch of unique style to the otherwise done-to-death summer wardrobe. Definitely on the to-do list this season!

Jewelry at Socialista Boutique