Thursday, February 19, 2015

What the Oscar's 2015 Red Carpet might bring from Paris Spring Couture 2015?

The nominees’ names are released and the ceremony is in less than a week.

Welcome to the 87th Academy Awards Ceremony.

But first and before our favorite stars walk down the red carpet at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, let us try to imagine them wearing the best dresses that walked through the catwalk during the Paris Couture Spring 2015 fashion week.

Between January 25th and 29th earlier this year,  fairytales were coming true in Paris.

Let us take a small look on the best dresses seen there!

Cuts, Curves, Sexy and Glittery.

Atelier Versace, Jean Paul Gauthier and Alexandre Vauthier did the job well!

Atelier Versace
Atelier Versace
Atelier Versace
Atelier Versace
Atelier Versace
Atelier Versace
Atelier Versace
Atelier Versace
Atelier Versace
Atelier Versace
Atelier Versace
Alexandre Vauthier
Alexandre Vauthier
Alexandre Vauthier
Alexandre Vauthier
Alexandre Vauthier
Jean-Paul Gauthier
Jean-Paul Gauthier
Jean-Paul Gauthier
Jean Paul Gauthier
Glamour with a modernistic twist? Colorful too…

The winner of them all was definitely the collection presented by Armani Privé.

Armani Privé
Armani Privé
Armani Privé
Armani Privé
Armani Privé
Armani Privé
Armani Privé
Armani Privé
Armani Privé
Also some major designers cannot pass by “inaperçus” during the couture fashion week, among them:

Christian Dior, Giambattista Valli, Schiaparelli, Bouchra Jarrar, Alexis Mabille and Stéphane Rolland.

Christian Dior
Christian Dior
Giambattista Valli
Giambattista Valli
Giambattista Valli
Giambattista Valli
Schiaparelli
Schiaparelli
Schiaparelli
Schiaparelli
Alexis Mabille
Alexis Mabille
Alexis Mabille
Alexis Mabille
Alexis Mabille
Alexis Mabille
Alexis Mabille
Alexis Mabille
Alexis Mabille
Bouchra Jarrar
Bouchra Jarrar
Stéphane Rolland 
Stéphane Rolland
Stéphane Rolland
Stéphane Rolland
Our Lebanese favorites also as usual were there.

And Mr. Elie Saab the only word I can say to you is “Thank You”, you brought back the sixties spirit to Haute Couture with a collection inspired by our one and only everlasting love “Beirut”.

Elie Saab
Elie Saab
Elie Saab
Elie Saab
Elie Saab
Elie Saab
Elie Saab
Elie Saab
Elie Saab
Elie Saab
Elie Saab
Elie Saab
Elie Saab
Elie Saab
Elie Saab
Elie Saab
Also another hit runaway the Georges Chakra Couture show.

Georges Chakra
Georges Chakra
Georges Chakra
Georges Chakra
Georges Chakra
Not to forget Georges Hobeika, Tony Ward and Zuhair Murad.

Georges Hobeika
Georges Hobeika
Georges Hobeika
Georges Hobeika
Georges Hobeika
Georges Hobeika
Georges Hobeika
Georges Hobeika
Georges Hobeika
Tony Ward
Tony Ward
Tony Ward
Tony Ward
Tony Ward
Tony Ward
Tony Ward
Zuhair Murad
Zuhair Murad
Zuhair Murad 
Zuhair Murad
Zuhair Murad
Zuhair Murad
Zuhair Murad
To sum it up, our Lebanese fashion stars did a more than a extraordinary job on the runaways and we are more than proud of them!

Now we know that some designers are a must have on the red carpet but how about getting out of the ordinary?

Yiqin Yin

Yiqin Yin
Ulyana Sergeenko

Ulyana Sergeenko
Ulyana Sergeenko
Ulyana Sergeenko
Dice Kayek

Dice Kayek
Dice Kayek
One of the recent British fashion designers is making an excellent impression in the Couture world reminding us a bit of the Lebanese designers’ style: It is Ralph and Russo.

Ralph and Russo
Ralph and Russo
Ralph and Russo
Ralph and Russo
Ralph and Russo
Ralph and Russo
Ralph and Russo
Ralph and Russo
And la crème de la crème was ‘VALENTINO” with a collection that made us feels like the Shakespearean tale “A Midnight Summer’s Dream”.

Valentino
Valentino
Valentino
Valentino
Valentino
Valentino
Valentino
Valentino
Valentino
It’s only few more days before we see our favorite stars wearing our favorite designers, let us cross fingers and wish them to wear what we mostly loved and avoid the usual and non-necessary faux-pas!




Thursday, February 5, 2015

Valentine: "What can you get him?"

The weekend is planned. The dinner is reserved. The dress is picked. But one thing is still missing: the Gift!

Before any occasion, the first question we all think about (and when I say all I mean the ladies in general): “What should I get him?”


It is pretty easy to pick a gift for your mom, sister or friend, worst case scenario you get them a pair of earrings or maybe even a gift card.

But when it’s a man’s gift, there are no worst case scenarios! 

A watch?  he might not like to wear one.A tie? he might not be a suit and pants person. 
A perfume? Oh no! that is like the worst gift idea anyone can give to someone (anyone!).

Need help ladies? Okay relax, put your seat belts on and enjoy the ride through a list of the most amazing, classical and classy ideas for your better half, this V-day!

Some men are fans of accessories, especially those trendy bracelets; My personal favorite would be the Dinh Van bracelet. Menottes, Pi Chinois or Lame de Rasoir, all three choices make a perfect choice for a guy who likes wearing accessories.

Lame de Rasoir - Dinh Van
Menottes - Dinh Van


Pi Chinois - Dinh Van
P.S. Stay away from the necklaces, even a Cartier is a horrible, h.o.r.r.i.b.l.e. choice for a guy !

Cufflinks: These days most businessmen are becoming more and more into wearing cufflinks! It gives them a more “Manly” look, educated, successful and confident!

Now if he is a trendy person, go for something like the Menottes by Dinh Van, Tec Flex by Porsche Design or Kubus by Hugo Boss.

Menottes - Dinh Van

Tec Flex - Porsche Design


Kubus - Hugo Boss


Classy but not classical? C Allongé by Cartier,  Double Knot by Tiffany & Co, Creative by Montblanc, Iconic by Montblanc or the Disc by Tom Ford.

C Allongé - Cartier
Double Knot - Tiffany &Co

Creative - Montblanc

Iconic - Montblanc

Iconic - Montblanc

Disc - Tom Ford

Hats, cool hats like The Godfather hat or a bit of a Cuban style? Or how about the Funk by Hermès hat?

Funk - Hermès

And since its winter you might as well get with a pair of gloves! The Clous de Selle by Hermès would be a perfect choice here!

Clous de Selle -  Hermès

Now your man is not an accessories fan?

Is he a frequent traveler? How about a Tablet Cover by Tumi or a Slim Laptop Leather Brief?
Tablet Cover - Tumi

Slim Laptop Leather Brief - Tumi

No? Then go big and get him a carry on or duffel. I would personally get the Continental Expandable 4 wheel carry on by Tumi or the Framed Soft Duffel also by Tumi.

Continental Expandable 4 Wheel Carry On - Tumi
Framed Soft Duffel - Tumi

He’s a technology freak and always like to be up to date? If his phone never lasts more than 6 months with him, then you should get him a new one. 

The top two selling phones of this season are the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and the Iphone 6 in both editions.

Galaxy Note 4


Iphone 6


Iphone 6 Plus

P.S.: White colored phones are a NO! NO! NO! for any man

He spends most of his time writing e-mails and finishing work from his phone? Always looking for a pen to write with? 

Then how about you make it easier and with a touch for him? Go get him the Pix by Montblanc pen. It is used for all Samsung’s galaxy notes and as a roller-ball at the same time.

Pix - Montblanc

Fitness, Sports, healthy lifestyle freak? 

The main themes of the past few years: Men became obsessed with heading to the gym and building the perfect body with well curved six packs. 

Then how about you get him the Fitbit Charger Fitness Tracker and let him calculate and track all his activities? He might also get you interested to get one for yourself and do the activities “à deux”.

Fitbit Charger Fitness Tracker
Valentine comes during the winter season and this year we are lucky to have this season back in Lebanon. 

Our slopes are white powdery and looking great for some winter sports. Get him a brand new snowboard while at it. 

Mystery Snowboard by Burton is one out of too many choices and I just love the colors of this one (Red and Black)!


Mystery Snowboard - Burton

Last, but not least…. 

You can always go back to the classical style of gifts like a watch (but make a good sporty choice),

Chronograph Titanium Ltd - Porsche Design


A tie “De Valeur”,


Nattée de Soie - Hermès

A card holder,

Leather Cardholder - Tom Ford

Or even a DVD collection.


The Godfather Trilogy DVD Collection

Wishing you all a beautiful love season and hoping you will get the gift you wish for.

Happy Valentine Ladies! Make it a memorable one :)