a peep into a patchwork of paraphernalia, sharing my obsessions, fascinations and creations...

Friday, 30 March 2012

Musée (non) Musings


View from inside my most favourite Musee d'Orsay... a Paris
Words fail me, I only have smiles.

Friday, 16 March 2012

An Aquarium Abode...

Decided I'd like to reside in an aquarium permanently after going to the atlantis aquarium today... huge, vast windows, species I never knew existed-with the most glittering colours and vibrancy. Was totally spellbound sitting on the middle eastern floor cushions looking up for hours on end!! 



The colours of the fish above were just amazing, neons, electrics, bright orange fish with pink fins and blue edging! Am totally inspired by these little creatures to get back and get my beads out...
Not long now!! Wish I could take one/the whole tank with though...

Wednesday, 14 March 2012

Potentatus of Playsuits!

This is THE floral playsuit I was too excitant about stepping into for a mere few minuten, such beautiful flowery design detail and embroidery though perhaps a tad short to be parading around in without complimentary jacket!! 
I. LOVE. IT.

Tuesday, 13 March 2012

PS Playin'


Composing new homepage for website overhaul...

Friday, 9 March 2012

Fish Frenzy

Like this pic i took of the feeding frenzy in the dubai mall aquarium... and subsequent papping frenzy! As two divers were hand feeding the stingray inside this huge tank which is apparently the largest single piece of resin on earth...
 The one below is a quieter moment just really like the line of fish trailing across.

Thursday, 8 March 2012

Marching Marchesa


Got draped in Marchesa finery the other day with amazing bead and embroidery work. Along with a sick-as cape/train combo which I just about managed not to succumb to and end up on the floor!
Upon further investigation found these most stunning Marchesa creations-the above piece being a necklace-come-shawl jewellery dress avec gorge matching stone bag. Which is just too wonderful an dlove the tones of the greyish-green juxtapositioned against the pale layers.
 And this wonderful snow queen meets icy forest maiden on the right... woooooooooooooow. The floral details are just  too beautiful.
Apparently it's a wedding dress but personally I wouldn't just restrict it to the once in a lifetime catagory!
... Aside from the 'i have to have owned this once in my lifetime' one!

Tuesday, 6 March 2012

Vienna Visit... (fingers crossed)

Gustav Klimt one of my very favourites would have been a mere 150 years old in 2012 and to mark this splendour the Austrian city of Vienna is hosting a number of wonderful exhibitions celebrating all things Monsieur Klimt... think I may just have to go get a peek at the beautifulness on display, along with some of his personal items and even a recreation of his studio at the Leopold Museum

http://www.austria.info/uk/art-culture/klimt-exhibitions-vienna-2012-1544850.html


Sunday, 4 March 2012

Shimmering Sandalz

Oh-la-laaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa i love these golden beauts.... come to meeeeeeee 
pretty Marc by Marc Jacobs wedges!

Sunday, 26 February 2012

Noon By Noor

Spotted Blake Lively in the newspaper in a Noon by Noor creation this week, shot their A/W 12-13 lookbook recently for the two Bahraini designers including this chic jacket and some other beautiful tailored pieces.




Love this other white tux-esq jacket on the left here
with the low buttoning lapels and black buttons. Juxtaposed with a very middle-eastern flavour with this bronze dress and hooded piece. Much of the fabrics this cousin duo incorporate is luxurious, falls beautifully and utilises unusual methods and detailing. Me likie! 

Saturday, 25 February 2012

S*uce(y) Swoony

So my trotters finally made it on a S*UCE expedition here in Dubai... And can safely say the sequins, studs, pastels, neons and glitter (see below) shalt stay with me! 
Am totally in love with this shop and the array of beautiful garms and possibly even prettier accessories, including tons of one-off pieces and exclusive designs




Liking le lots these ode to Miu Miu t-shirts with their distinctive shoe-booties emblazoned in the bottom corner. Kawaiiiiii desu sho! 
... Hopefully to return soon.

Friday, 24 February 2012

Sandy Storm!


Ahhhhh... the view out of my window is ummm
of dust!

Wednesday, 22 February 2012

Extra Iga...

Some selected snaps from the 'Ethereal' series by Iga Drobisz as featured in MODO Magazine 
Really love the photographic projections and strong silhouettes teamed with simple styling and sleek hair and make-up. 

... All in all a captivating story with simply gorgeous tones. 



Sunday, 19 February 2012

Pleats Oh-So Pretty!

Chic Chloe pleats of green peeking through on this white dress... looks just stunning. Bog roll in background... not quite so!

Saturday, 18 February 2012

Picking Piccies...


Choosing snaps for moi's jewels website overhaul shot with the lovely Iga

Wednesday, 15 February 2012

Bougainvillea n Bodysuits

Flowers on my barnet and flowers on my bod... 
Shooting fashion on the dusty streets, in colourful doorways and with colourful characters!

Tuesday, 14 February 2012

♥-ting Hearts

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A V-day spesh!!! 
... Only golden snake skin Alexander McQueen HEART peep-toes!
I'm sure they'll be delivered to me by the end of the day
... any minute now!!

Sunday, 12 February 2012

Posing Prada

Ohhhhhhhhhhhh got to wear these beauties today... Prada classic car inspired heels! Teamed with THE most beautiful floral playsuit and matching jacket. 
... Loooooove!

Saturday, 11 February 2012

Amour Morange

Starring role of my impending website photoshoot today issssssss... the pwetty pwetty 'Morange' by MAC-don't think the vibrant tones are done justice on these here snaps but hopefully the professional versions shall show it off a treat! Teamed with naked eyes tiny flushed cheeks and lots of beads...


Wednesday, 8 February 2012

Lulwa's Lookbook

Shooting Lulwa Al Amin lookbook AW13 in her lovely walled garden in Manama,Bahrain. 
Filled with red geraniums in oversized pots outside and turkish delight, oil paintings and incense to be found inside...  

A London based designer hailing from Bahrain mixing her fabrics up with painted parts and photographic images in amongst her designs. .. and the odd peek-a-boo panel!
Have a look at her current collection. 

Sunday, 5 February 2012

Middle East MAC

Spring/Summer 2012 MAC make-up trends; 
the 20s inspired 'Nouv-eau' on me:dark soft eyes and berry lips... looooots of blending and with added bronze contouring to warm the cheekies.

And 'Ath-elite'-the fresh from the gym, bushy brows, glowing skin and sheer lip here.