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Villa Moda's warehouse will be moved to Mubarikiya branch. It will be closed for 2 days and will re-open on May 24th.

My Fendi Findings

During my last visit to Fendi's Boutique at Salhiya Complex, I picked out some of my favourite items from Fendi's S/S fashion show. To my surprise, I actually found the spring/summer signature colored stones belt featured in most looks of the fashion show (Fendi Kuwait, I'm impressed!). Perfect to complete your bohemian chic Fendi look by wearing it over plain dresses and tops. Price tag? KD 929.


If you want to make a statement with your outfit, make those beautiful (AND comfortable) platforms your choice for formal summer nights outings. I don't usually go for the "copy-the-catwalk" look, but I think these metallic platforms have to be worn with Fendi attire to look as good as they do on the runway.


A true investment piece would be purchasing this "very-Carrie-Bradshaw-ish" black and white halterneck evening gown. The gown looks 1000 times better in real life than it does on this photo. I loved the circle details on the neckline, and it goes all the way to the back of the dress. Truly stunning and a definite head-turner. Cost? KD 2,000.


And finally, a true fashionista never has enough bags and clutches. This is the type of bag/clutch which you'll wear for years to come. What's cool about this bag is that the strap is removable. So it turns from a bag to a clutch with a simple snap. Wear this scarlet red oversized clutch with faded skinny jeans and peep-toe boots for a contrasting look. The bag comes in grey and black as well and it retails for KD 607.

Fendi boutique is located at Salhiya Complex, Kuwait City. For inquiries, please call (+965) 249-3985.

Event: ROUGH By Amira Behbehani

Visit Banana Republic store located at the Avenues for an evening of Art, Music, and Canapes on Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at 7:30pm. Kuwaiti artist Amira Behbehani will be displaying her beautiful paintings. For further inquires, please call (+965) 967-8890.

Make Your Own Fendi Baguette

Always wanted to have your very own Fendi Baguette but sadly can't afford a customized one? Until you get the right connections with the Fendi sisters (and have enough cash to splurge), do the next best thing, buy yourself this limited-edition Fendi Artist Baguette.

This Fendi Baguette comes in a funky gift box decorated with colorful scribbles and your own set of un-washable color markers. The bag is completely blank made out of canvas, which allows you to draw your own scribbles or paint your very own original design. If you're not the art-sy type? Try contacting one of our famous local artists like Ghada Al-Kandari or Dana Al-Hilal or anyone else you know to do the work for you (IF they agree that is!). Fashionable and FUN!

But hurry, the Fendi Boutique in Kuwait only got 2 of these and one is already sold. Price tag? KD 407 (not bad for a limited edition bag, ha?!).

Fendi boutique is located at Salhiya Complex, Kuwait City. For inquiries, please call (+965) 249-3985.

Event: Kuwait Textile Arts Show

The Kuwait Textile Arts show will feature the work of many women in Kuwait who have learned Sadu weaving along with embroidery. The show will also include hand crafted bags and a large number of gorgeous quilts.

The event will be held from Monday 19th May through Wednesday 21st May at Dar al Cid. Dar al Cid is located in Jabriya, near the New English school and Tarek Rajab Museum.

Calling all LV's Limited Edition Bags Collectors

Nothing I love tackling more than finding limited edition items in Kuwait. Let's all welcome the Louis Vuitton Aquarelle Bag released earlier last week at LV's boutiques located at Salhiya Complex. This limited edition bag is probably the only bag from Richard Prince collaboration with Marc Jacobs which I actually like... A LOT.

The modified version of the Speedy has a wooden frame with washed out and smudged watercolor monogram. The handles are made of mulit-colored lizard skin, which makes it easy to wear with almost everything. I love the way it opens up, you can see everything in your bag with one glance, which also makes it easy to find your car keys. It only comes in this size and color. And girlfriend, expect to pay a hefty KD 1,050 for this piece of art. Yup.

If that's waaay over your budget, then you can get the smaller version of the bag (shown below) but in blackish-brown. I think it cost something around KD 900 or KD 800, not sure. Honestly? It doesn't look as nice as the white one. But if you're a "collector's-item" type of gal and on a budget, then this should do the trick.

Event: Youssef Nabil Photos Exhibition

I Had to look twice to believe that the women shown on the photo above is Egyptian actress Laila Elwy. I have never seen her in my life looking as refined as she did in this photo (refined but not mind-blowingly stylish and chic, BIG difference). The photo would have been perfect had there not been the cheap diamante tie-look-alike necklace. The "Madonna-ish" photo is the creative work of world renowned acclaimed Egyptian artist, Youssef Nabil.

If you liked Laila's photo, then you ought to check out the photographs featured in Youssef Nabil's website. I was truly amazed! His work is Suggestively beautiful with an old-fashioned twist. Better yet, go check out his solo exhibition currently running until May 22nd at Sultan Gallery.

Sultan Gallery is located at South Sabhan, Block 8, Street 105, Building 168. For further information, please call (+965) 471-4325.