Cherry on the rooftop

Despite yesterday's hot weather and raindrops, Lebanese social experts managed to create a nice atmosphere on Le Gray's rooftop, and I was lucky to be part of this event thanks to my friend Roula Nahas. The view from the 6th floor was eventually beautiful as we could see Beirut's port and business buildings including An-Nahar. I attended the event with my friend Tiffany Murr who is interested in music so I guess we formed a cool team of music and fashion. 

Tiffany and I rocking on the roof

 But first let me take a selfie

Regarding my outfit, I wore a Helmut Lang skirt that I bought last year from Mykonos and a simple white top from Zara. I matched them with silver heels from Maria Pino and a silver purse Michael Kors. The total look was dressy and casual at the same time, perfect for a chic rooftop sunset! 

And since the event was all about meeting people and socializing, that's what we did. At first it was a bit hard to socialize since Tiff and I didn’t know anyone. Progressively we started talking to some bloggers, PR professionals... I guess if a person really wants to succeed in media or any other domain, contacts and communication are the keys to future achievements. So we met some really cool bloggers, marketing and PR professionals. 

The Sunshine Diary

No Garlic No Onions

L'armoire de Lana

"Fashion for the Face" with H&M

After a long break away from my blog and close to my studies, I am finally back with a lot of new trends, fashion news and delicious food! Today, we are discussing beauty with H&M "Fashion For The Face" new project. Swedish brand is taking its beauty market to a whole new level. Set to launch in September 2015, the new beauty collection will include more than 700 make-up, body, nail and hair products and tools. The project is eco-based using organic ingredients and recycled packaging. 
The H&M Beauty collection will be available in September with prices ranging from $2.99 to $24.99. 

  

 

Western bandanas in the club

After spotting them during New York fashion week, western bandanas became the new hit trend. I was surprised to see them in all kind of stores, from Zara to Tara Jarmon.
You can choose the classic or vintage models:

Tara Jarmon

Zara

...or you can go for innovation with revisited western bandanas,



Zara

Zara

Personally, I prefer the modern revisited bandanas because they are more stylish and easier to wear and match. You can wear them with simple, fancy or formal clothes. The traditional western bandanas are a bit difficult because they are very casual and specific to a particular style.

There are so many ways to rock bandanas, you can wear them on the head or around your neck, but this season the real trend is to wear them the "cowboy way". 

#NYFW street style

For the love of street style:

Grammys 2015

This year, the red carpet was really divided between fashion beauties and fashion catastrophes. I was really amazed by Taylor Swift and Rihanna's choices. They decided to wear daring colors and unique numbers. However personally I thought most stars had bad fashion moments. I don't usually play the 'fashionpolice' game but some looks were really unacceptable this year. Here are my favorite and worse gowns of the night.

Fashion beauties:

 Rihanna in Giambattista
Valli

 Taylor Swift in Elie Saab

 Jessie J in Ralph & Russo

 Meghan Trainor in Galia Lahav

Kat Graham in Yanina 

 Fashion catastrophes:

 CharliXCX in Moschino

 Ciara in Alexandre Vauthier

 Rita Ora 

 Gina Rodriguez 

 Zendaya in Vivienne Westwood

 

Madonna in Givenchy

Feminin/Masculin

Owning some masculine items or a feminin/masculin outfit is a must have in the closet. Dressing like a man in our society is unfortunately one of the rare ways to prove the equality between both sex and to confirm our place and position. The feminine/masculine outfit also assures elegance and class (all occasions included). I call it the joker look because it can also be sexy and glamour. This look can be adopted through many ways. You can play it really classy with a chic suit or add your little personal style with some specific elements. There are some key items that you should include in your outfits. The jacket is crucial. It may be a simple word but trust me it is the master piece of the look. The material and model don’t matter, you can choose a beautiful black coat or a stylish denim piece. Also, hats are very important to give a masculine and sophisticated look. As long as you got at least one of these two elements, the rest is quiet easy. Just make sure to balance between feminine and masculine items. For example, compensate the suit with a pair of beautiful heels.

Here are some symbolic masculine and feminine elements that you can match in your outfit.

Masculine items :

• Boyfriend jeans
• Suits
• Masculine hats
• Brogues (shoes)
• Backpacks
• Vintage cartables
• Masculine sunglasses
• Oversized coats
• Oversized denim jackets
• Leather gloves
• Bow ties
• Masculine shirts

Feminine items to compensate:

• High heels
• Handbags
• Big earrings
• Colorful scarves
• Clutches
• Necklaces
• Dresses 

 

Marant accused of copying Adidas

Shocking news, Adidas accuses French designer Isabel Marant for copying one the American company's biggest success: the Stan Smiths shoes. If we compare both designs, I think the similitude is clear. Marant's Bart low-tops are white and also have the red tabs at the heel. We still don’t have much information on Adidas' case for copyright and the future of Marant's reputation worldwide. Although, I am a huge fan of the French designer, I have to admit, the sneakers are really similar.