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The Truth Behind Fashion Compliments
Did you ever wonder why someone compliments you on a certain item of your outfit and what they actually expect hearing back? Is it them being polite, admiring your sense of style or actually being curious and inquisitive? We had an interesting conversation the other day at work on how to respond to a style-related compliment and what it actually means. I always thought it was a polite thing to compliment someone if they look great or wearing something I particularly liked, especially in the country like Britain where good manners are highly valued. However, what I found out from my female colleagues is that by complimenting someone they are…
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YSL Monogram Blogger Bag: Review and Styling Tips
A couple weeks ago I celebrated my birthday and I was lucky to get YSL Monogram Blogger Bag, my first YSL bag, as a birthday present from my hubby. Yay!!! To be honest, I have been looking for a small red cross-body bag for a while. The choice was between Gucci Soho Mini, Mulberry Mini Lily and YSL Monogram Blogger Bag. Being a blogger, it was very appropriate to get a ‘blogger bag’, plus I loved its practicality and value for money. After all this blog is about staying stylish without breaking the bank, right? Apparently, YSL’s creative director Hedi Slimane dedicated this Blogger Bag to the fashion bloggers, thus making it more affordable than…
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Dress for Less: Packing Light for Summer Holiday
Packing for summer holiday is always a bit of a fashion dilemma: on one hand you want to look stylish and have choices, on another – you don’t want to lag too much clothes and pay extra luggage charges, especially if you travel on budget airlines and only carry a hand luggage. For my recent week-long summer holiday in Greece (you can read about it here) I put together a following packing list that actually worked quite well for me. Mixing and matching items in similar color schemes gave me plenty of choices for both casual/day and dressy/going out outfits. For example, white jeans can be easily paired with casual cotton shirts and dressy…
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Dress for Less: Shine Bright or How to Wear Metallics
From Elle McPherson strutting around in her infamous silver pants to Kim Kardashian and Cindy Crawford’s futuristic dresses at the MET Gala, metallics are seen everywhere and are one of the biggest trends of Spring/Summer 2016, which found its way both into clothing and footwear. Major high street retailers, like Mango, Zara, River Island, H&M and Office, have jumped on the trend and came up with their own interpretations of the trend. Like many women, I love a bit of a sparkle so metallics found a quick way to my wardrobe. Today you can find metallics in different shades of silver, gold or rose gold, making them very versatile. Simple and minimalistic,…
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72-Hour Guide to Croatia: 5 Top Things to Experience in Split
I love Croata! It’s one of my most favorite places in Europe. I visited Dubrovnik and surrounding islands three years ago and loved Dalmatian coast with its beautiful nature, amazing history, warm sunny climate and friendly people so much that I had to go back! Split is perfect for a short European getaway, and even though it’s not as big as Dubrovnik, there is still plenty to see, do and try. Here are my top 5 experiences not to miss in Split: 1. Feel the romance of its tiny streets and do some ‘people watching’ on the promenade. The Old City of Split is a myriad of narrow and winding cobble…
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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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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.
