Archive | December, 2011

FY’s Top FIVE Hair Dos for The Big NYE Party!

29 Dec

Okay, so you’ve almost decided what to wear for the NYE party but what are you going to do with your hair? Don’t wait for those last minute pangs to kick in and take a look at your easy-to-do options right away! Here are some of my top picks:

The 70s beehive- An ode to Amy Winehouse:
It’s easy, sexy and flattering because it adds height to the frame. Simply backcomb the top section of your hair until it gets enough volume and pin it back either  halfway or completely.  clip those fly aways behind the ears with bobby pins and you can top it of with an embellished hair brooch or a wacky clip for some 60s fun!

Amy Winehouse : Image from Reuters

Amy Winehouse : Image from Reuters

Bee hive hair do. Image: Loreal

Bee hive hair do. Image: Loreal

The 1940s glamorous movie star:
Give in to this old school favourite- part your hair on the side, and use your hair iron to create small curls on one side. Spray on some strong hold product to help the curls stay put through the night and gel back the other side behind the ear.  You may comb the rest of your hair with gloss serum for that unmistakable glamourus sheen.

Veronica Lake- the 40s' favourite pin up girl!

Veronica Lake- the 40s' favourite pin up girl!

 

Resse Witherspoon does the 40s hairstyle with a modern twist: Love it! AP

Resse Witherspoon does the 40s hairstyle with a modern twist: Love it! AP

Hippie chic!
Love this simple, quick and fuss free hair do- the 70′s hippie chic look. Simply part you hair in the center, use a hair straightener , brain a few strands, add some feather hair extensions if you’d like and you’re good to go!

The center part seen at Emilio Pucci AW 2011

The center part seen at Emilio Pucci AW 2011

The hippie chic look- Center part

The hippie chic look- Center part

 

80s Pop Diva: Now we all have our opinions on 80′s hair styles but comeon! Cut loose and have some fun! Pull out those big hot rollers, those forgotten hair crimps and dont be shy!

Janet Jackson in her 80s avatar

Janet Jackson in her 80s avatar

Do the 80s style big hair for fun!

Do the 80s style big hair for fun!

Go super sleek:
Pull your hair  into a pony tail and gel it back a la YSL models on the AW 2011 runway. It’s simple and very ballerina chic!

 

The pulled back sleek pony

The pulled back sleek pony

YSL model sporting the sleek, gelled back bun.

YSL model sporting the sleek, gelled back bun.

Make Way For The Modern Abaya!

27 Dec

I love hearing about different interpretations of fashion and so I asked guest blogger, Nida Sohail to give us a low down on what’s hot in the Middle Eastern traditional fashion right now and I’m simply amazed by the adaptations and variations that have come about in the simple abaya! MC Hammer style baggy abayas anyone… Read on!***

Having lived in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia for 18 years, I am intrigued and fascinated by the grace and splendor of the modern abaya. To most women, it’s simply appears to be a draped black cloak but to some of us, it represents our cultural heritage, integrity and pride.

Gone are the days when the abaya was just a plain black garment-  Mordern abayas are not only in step with the current trends and ramp looks, but are also trend setters in their own right. Think chic silhouettes hot off the ramp! “For abayas?” You ask… Oh yes!

 

The Modern Abaya: M&A

The Modern Abaya: M&A

The Modern Abaya: Qatar Fashion Week 2011

The Modern Abaya: Qatar Fashion Week 2011

One of the most prominent trends seen on the runway is that of LACE. In accordance with global fashion trends, lace has made its way into the modern abaya, lending its soft, sensual and mysterious charm to the ensemble.Â

Alessandra Rich lace abaya
Alessandra Rich lace abaya

Dubai Fashion Week 2011

One of my personal favorites is the Baggy Style abaya. These abayas are the most comfortable ones of the lot! Whether it is a day out with friends or a party or just another casual get together, these baggy abaya’s never fail to make a style statement.Â

The Baggy style abaya
The Baggy style abaya
The modern abaya: Baggy style

The modern abaya: Baggy style

And wait till you see the finale. The party wear abayas are the absolute head-turners! These not only come in handy when you’re going to an official get together but also tend to steal the show on other festive occasions. What do you think of these?

The embellished party wear abaya

The embellished party wear abaya

The party wear abaya

The party wear abaya

FY’s Top 5 Must- Have Holiday Dresses

24 Dec

Take the guesswork out of choosing the perfect dress for the holidays…your besties’s upcoming wedding? New Year party? Office year- ender get-together? Here’s an all-you- need style file for the best holiday dress you’ll ever have!

The one shoulder dress : Hot on the style radar right now!

Lanvin For H&M

Lanvin For H&M

 

New look One Shoulder dress

New look One Shoulder dress

The bling dress: You just gotta have one of these! It’s a bit flashy, yes, but it’s time you unleash your inner diva already… I promise its fun!

Miss Selfridge gold sequin dress

Miss Selfridge gold sequin dress

Dorothy Perkins

Dorothy Perkins

The Drape: Regal, elegant and so in right now!

Alexander McQueen

Alexander McQueen

Temperley London

Temperley London

Leather: Super sexy, smoldering, flattering! What else can you ask for in a dress?

H&M leather dress

H&M leather dress

Zara leather dress

Zara leather dress

Sheer: Need I say more?

Zara sheer dress

Zara sheer dress

Topshop

Topshop