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Dress for Less: Sporty Chic with Jeweled Sandals
The S/S 2015 runway shows were dominated by jeweled sandals in minimalistic/sporty style under a wider athleisure trend. But clean lines and athletic aesthetics doesn’t mean boring. Designers have revamped traditional athletic sneakers and hiking or Birkenstock-style sandals by adding bright colours, such as silver and yellow, techno fabrics, chunky soles and jewels. Mixing two completely different styles and adding a hint of sparkle gives comfortable sandals a luxurious feel. I too have embraced this trend and wanted to share my high-street picks and styling ideas. How to wear minimalistic jeweled sandals Source: Pinterest I chose rhinestone sandals from ASOS, which are very versatile and can be paired up with boyfriend…
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Dress for Less: Look of the Day – Tartan Shorts
Today I am introducing a new category – Dress for Less – in my Stylish section. Unlike some of the other fashion bloggeres who dress in designer clothes from head to toe, I want to show that you can dress well and be stylish at the high street prices. In my effort to wear every piece of clothing in my closet (and donate or sell what I no longer need!), I have picked tartan shorts from River Island I bought last year. First, I love checkered tartan pattern and second – red is my favourite colour. For today’s look I paired tartan shorts with a black knitted top, black tights and…
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Ottoman Hands: Ottoman Opulence at Affordable Prices
I love, love ethnic jewellery and Ottoman Hands is one of my favorite brands. Read my review written for AGI Magazine (August 2012 issue) on this beautiful Turkish brand below.
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Designer Profile: Dilbar
In a small nation in the heart of Central Asia, Kyrgyzstan, there is a fashion power house called DILBAR. In my interview with Diblar Ashimbaeva I find out what drives and inspires Kyrgyzstan’s leading designer. Read my article I wrote for AGI Magazine (September 2012 issue) below.
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Designer Profile: John Rocha
John Rocha is one of those success stories you want to share again and again. Read my article on a London Fashion Week veteran and celebrated British designer, published in AGI Magazine (October 2012 issue), below.
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In Mood for Love or That Little Red Dress
While the men in our lives agonise over what to give or where to take us out for Valentine’s Day, we go over our wardrobes to find out yet again there is nothing to wear for that special dinner! Little black dress? So cliche and 2012! Move on and pick something that will pop in the crowd; a little red dress is sure to catch some attention and not just of your honey… My personal favourite is red lace dress which is perfect for going out and formal events. Here are few beautiful red dresses that will make you feel beautiful and many won’t even make a big dent in…
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Bring It On: A Fashion Photo Shoot with Shmoyel Siddiqui, a Star of Sky’s Desi Rascals
One of the privileges of working as a lifestyle editor is that you get to organize fashion photo shoots and work with amazing models, make-up artists and photographers. For a sports issue of the Asian Global Impact magazine I chose my friend Shmoyel, who I have known since 2008. He has become a successful art gallery owner and a star of a new Sky reality TV show, Desi Rascals. Here read my story about him and check out great sportswear from leading men’s fashion designers.
