Confashions From Kuwait

I have just been informed that Maison Martin Margiela for H&M collection is now at 50% off! Although I'm a little bummed that I didn't get to wear all of the pieces that I bought yet, I must admit this is a great opportunity for those who waited for the pieces to go on sale. The collection was not that budget-friendly, but it was the BEST collaboration H&M has ever made. EVER. I loved most of the pieces, the quality was amazing, and although they look so unwearable, they really are practical and easy to introduce to your wardrobe, and can be worn in different ways. I promised to share photos of the pieces I got, I still haven't had the chance to photograph them yet. I will soon... hopefully. Anyways, featured here are photos of the launch at the Grand Avenues branch which was held a couple of weeks back. Don't you just love that leather jacket??

I was shopping around Zahra Complex in Salmiya, I personally think they have one of the best cafes in town! Try their cinnamon mocha if you're ever there, and I decided to pop in Mubarak Center since they have this carefully-curated selection of mouthwatering jewelry, headbands, and clutches. And of course the place as usual didn't disappoint. I found some really stunning pieces by Hervé Van Der Straeten , like the hammered-gold hoop earrings shown in the photo above and the ribbon bracelet shown below. They also had some golden pieces by another brand which I forgot its name. But you can check them out in the photos shown below or follow them on instagram for their latest updates. Remember this insanely gorgeous Hervé Van Der Straeten hammered ribbon-like gold-plated cuff which I previously featured on my blog here ? Well now you can get a better and a closer look at Mubarak Corner boutique.

Last night was the preview for Contemporary Art Platform and JAMM-Art's third annual auction, in which they displayed over 60 works by emerging and established Arab, Iranian and International Art. The majority of pieces on display are estimated under $10,000 to provide an opportunity for young collectors in our region to take part of this auction and build their own contemporary art collection. Of course, to me fashion comes first, so naturally the first items I was drawn to were these limited edition books by Taschen titled Fashion Designers A-Z . The book defines designers of the 20th and 21st centuries and their most remarkable works. Mind you not any fashion designer is featured in this volume, the chosen designers have their work displayed permanently as part of the collection of the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology. The jumbo book is available as a series of six Designer Editions. Each edition (a total of 11,000 copies) is bound in a fabric created by

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We all love jewelry, especially if they're designed by under-the-radar brands. Allow me to introduce you to a brand new Kuwait-based online jewelry boutique TheVelvetPouch.com . Launched by a former AlOthman boutique employee, so you know she has an eye for style, the site offers a comprehensive collection of accessories imported from the US for mixing highs and lows to create the best looks to suit your everyday style. The site will be introducing even more designers in the near future, so keep an eye on it. To get TheVelvetPouch.com 's latest updates, you can follow them on twitter here , on facebook here , and on instagram here . 

Remember when I posted about my latest shoes obsession Sophia Webster , previous post here ? Well guess what? Now you can purchase her designs online here .  I have spotted the brand during my last London Fashion Week trip last September while I was scouting for new and under-the-radar fashion brands. I fell in love with her playful and fun designs. It is worth mentioning that Sophia Webster has been working as design assistant to Nicholas Kirkwood since graduating from the Royal College of Art in 2010. Shop or marvel at her designs here .

Nicholas Kirkwood has landed at TheOutnet.com ! Snap up a pair of statement heels at up to 60% off . Celebrated for his quirky designs and floating platforms, they're the ultimate party shoes! Shop here now .

I was invited to a sneak peek of Hala Turkey's exhibition among my fellow bloggers yesterday late afternoon. The official launch took place few hours after the sneak peek. And since I was completely captivated by the magic of Istanbul during my last visit a few months ago (previous posts here , here , and here ), I made sure to squeeze in some time in my schedule for this one.  I was warmly greeted by one of the organizers Ms. Anwar Al Mudhaf who explained to me that 60% of the exhibition's participants flew in from Turkey to showcase their latest designs, the rest of the participants are local businesses who either have Turkish partners or sell items imported or designed in Turkey such as Boutique Black Pearl , November , Pieces by Farah , Brown Booteek , and Salmadeel to name a few. Scroll down for highlights of the exhibition.  Hala Turkey exhibition is held at 360 Mall (Um Kalthoum Hall). Tomorrow Wednesday 27th November is the last day. The exhibition's op