Confashions From Kuwait

Miss me? No? Well I do and I miss my blog! So how about i kick start the posts with some over-the-top couture creations?? Back in January, I had the pleasure of meeting one of my most admired designers in the couture business, Ralph and Russo . After attending their breathtaking  fashion show (posted about it on my instagram and snapchat), I am still lost for words to describe this amazing experience where you get an up close and personal look at the incredible craftsmanship of couture by one of the biggest names in fashion. It's moments like these that I wish I had my high-res camera with me to capture these exquisite moments. Unfortunately I had to settle for my iPhone. The world of couture is very private and one must be invited to receive an appointment in the designers' Paris showrooms. I have had the privilege of visiting  Ralph and Russo ' s showroom in Paris (what can I say? the perks of working in fashion retail), set in a beyond beautiful Parisian apartme...

While doing my monthly mobile clean-up , where I delete unwanted images to free up some space, I came across this image of me trying on the popular Victoria, Victoria Beckham bow-detail striped cotton-poplin shirt from the brand's Resort 2016 collection. I was patiently waiting for this piece to arrive AlOthman Boutique but when I tried it on I wasn't too sure about it, maybe it was the fit? Or the fact that I have too many (toooo manyyyy) striped shirts to justify another purchase. I ended up not buying it. It sold out in 2 days and now I kind of regret it -_-. HOWEVER the good news is that the same style will return for Summer 2017! (Yay!!), but in white (Nay!). So I'll just have to wait and see. Will have plenty of time to think about it.

Oh no! Another Elephilphil to obsess about! And this time it's tinier and bright in one of my favorite shades, yellow! This cute little coin purse from Loewe , makes the perfect gift for your fashion savvy friends. I spotted it at the brand's boutique in Dubai while I was searching for my pink Elephilphil. Now that I found my pink elephant, I'm contemplating to get the yellow one, you know, to keep it company. 

My 8 years old son is obsessed with elephants. I kid you not when I say he has at least 30 stuffed elephant toys laying down on his bed. All named and all loved equally the same. One of the nicknames that stuck to my mind is Elephilphil . I don't know if it's because I'm his mother, but I absolutely find the nickname so creative! And ever since he introduced me to Elephilphil , I became just as obsessed with elephants, maybe a little less than he is. So when I saw this cute little cross bag from Loewe shaped as a pink elephant , I just couldn't not get it! And I'm glad I did, the bag is perfect in size, the leather is buttery soft, and it's so light! The perfect summer and travel bag! You can buy it online here . Catch it before it's gone!

If there is one thing I regretted not buying from the Spring/Summer 2016 collections is this Rosie Assoulin crochet jug bag. I had the opportunity to pre-order it but I was a bit hesitant of its practicality. I wish I didn't hesitate and went for it, because I've been looking for it for months now and it's sold out technically everywhere! It would have been the perfect match with my Ramadan caftans. Oh well, if you happen to know a place I could still find out, please do let me know!  Moral of this post: When you heart stops a beat at an accessory or a piece of clothing you really really like, go for it (provided that you have the means to splurge that it).

Sigh…  Céline  shoes (heart heart). The most stylish way to step into the season. It's hard to express just how much I love  Céline shoes. They're truly are some of the most staple shoes in my closet, remember last year's slippers with leather knotted details ? Yup, still wearing them to this day and they look on-point! Whether I'm pairing them with striped baggy pants or with a dainty/jersey dress, the foolproof slippers pumps up any of my too casual-they-might-look-like-a-pajamas outfits.  Look what I've spotted at  Céline  boutique in Prestige, the Avenues. If I haven't had my black slippers, I would have bought these off-white beauties instantly. 

Several weeks ago I had the privilege of meeting Aurelie Bidermann's team members right here in my hometown and fell in love with their designs and what they symbolize. The Showcase was hosted by the ever-so-chic entrepreneur Afrah Bu Hamra . Fashion industry's favorite jewelry designer, Aurelie Bidermann , is recognized for its intricate, bohemian chic aesthetic and is really unique and highly contemporary and – well – just very Parisian cool! The everyday-line is quite reasonably priced for the quality and craftsmanship you're getting. The fine line however, is somewhat pricey, but then again, the designer is using diamonds and precious stones in her designs. I personally fell in love with feathers dipped in gold earring shown in the photo above and ended up getting them too. What I loved about them is that you can actually wear them in two way, you can flip them and get that all gold look, or go for the green side to add a pop of color to your look. Genius design! ...

If you've been following me on snapchat, you would have seen my coverage on Jimmy Choo's event in celebration of their new customized service. Because there is nothing worse than a "twinsie" moment, Jimmy Choo Kuwait has launched its Made-to-Order service, which allows you to customize the label's four top styles by choosing the shoe's color, heel height, materials (leather, silk, suede) AND you can embed your initials into the soles! The shoes then can be yours in 14 weeks flat! Smart! I'm glad to see Jimmy Choo shaking things up a bit, because honestly the past couple of years, I felt like they have lost their mojo. I would definitely go for the above-shown style if I decide to try their made-to-order service. I'm also seeing some styles from the brand that made a big hit and would have loved to see them in-store in Kuwait like these , these , these , and these .