ONLINE SHOPPING: REVOLVE CLOTHING

Shopping with Revolve at www.revolveclothing.com online was pure pleasure.  I spotted this skirt by Alexis a long time ago but they did not have my size. Luckily for me, Revolve have an option for shoppers to sign up for notifications where they notify you when your size becomes available.  

One day I woke up to an exciting email notifying me my size was in stock in just one piece.  I ordered the skirt without a second thought because it was love at first sight and it arrived within 4 days to my door.  Just in time for Per Lei Couture boutique opening.

ON STATEMENT NECKLACES

Statement necklaces are an absolute must in every woman's wardrobe.  Mine is by Marni and I wear it with absolutely everything, even to golf ;).

Truth to be told, I love everything Marni.  Marni necklaces are simply amazing with their perfect visual aesthetic.  Genius of design!

My advice for all fashionistas out there is: go to get yourself a Marni necklace :-). Best accessory investment ever made.

TREND: KIMONO

Outfit details:  Sunglasses by Victoria Beckham, top and cross body purse by Dolce & Gabbana.  Right: dress by Self Portrait, Marni statement necklace, Zara velvet kimono.

I love the new trend of kimonos.  To me it looks like a mini-abaya and is absolutely essential in my every day life as a throw-on that goes with any T-shirt and jeans, as well as chic cocktail dress.

Wearing kimono is especially relevant in the Middle East where it expats are encouraged to wear respectable clothing which covers the arms.

This long velvet kimono is from Zara and I absolutely love it!  You can also wear it while you sleep...just kidding!

DESIGNERS: MANISH ARORA

I love everything by Manish Arora.  This skirt is no exception.  It is simply divine!  

BAG WISH LIST: PAULA CADEMARTORI

It takes courage for designers to build an entire brand identity based on a distinctive style without a logo, yet this Brazilian Milan-based bag designer Paula Cademartori has found success, by creating a set of stylistically similar, rigid geometrical bags that all carry a buckle instead of going for the standard lettered signifier.

These bags were immediately an instant hit with the most famous fashionistas like Anna Dello Russo, Chiara Ferragni and Miroslava Duma.

Available at the Symphony boutique in Dubai Mall.  Definitely next on my wish list!

  

PER LEI COUTURE BOUTIQUE DOHA GRAND OPENING

This is what I wore for the Per Lei Couture Boutique Doha grand opening only for one minor detail - I didn't make it to the opening because of the heavy traffic.  

Since I had to catch a flight to Dubai later on my friend and I decided to have dinner at the W Hotel Doha instead.  Picture taken at the W Hotel Doha lobby.

Details of my outfit:

Top - Peter Pilotto

Bag - Benedetta Bruzziches

Skirt - Alexis

ALEXANDER WANG x H&M

Who doesn't like bargain shopping especially when it's another H&M designer collaboration.  Wang collection sold out quicker than iPhone 6 and if you were 10 minutes late for the store opening like yours truly the only thing you would see is empty shelves. Luckily, my good friend and neighbor (bless her) was already inside the store and managed to grab a few pieces I wanted to buy to wear in the gym. 

This is what I got and I love the effortless sporty chic style.  Can't wait to wear the black minimalistic strapless bikini on the beach and the crop tops to my gym sessions.

IT BAGS OF FALL 2014: LOUIS VUITTON'S PETITE MALLE

Louis Vuitton's Petite Malle is the latest celeb crush of the Fall 2014.