tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83674641479780267732024-03-05T02:51:06.672-08:00Fashion PointAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13935742733311885435noreply@blogger.comBlogger556125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367464147978026773.post-23769014104809254952014-05-25T15:07:00.000-07:002014-05-26T02:50:29.922-07:00My Online Shopping Experience: Brand Central PakistanI recently linked this website - Brand Central - in another post, and mentioned that they sell ready-to-wear branded designer wear, but that I couldn't recommend them as I have never purchased from there. I thought I'd take a shot and order something from the website that was low-priced (that way if I got conned I wouldn't lose a lot of money) and to see how the process went.I'm seeing a growing Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13935742733311885435noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367464147978026773.post-91795149340765854532014-05-18T13:57:00.000-07:002014-05-26T02:50:29.935-07:00OUTFIT OF THE DAY: The Indigo RDC AnarkaliI recently wore this lovely anarkali to a wedding, which I was pleased about as I haven't had much opportunity to wear it, and also because it's such an easy outfit to wear. This long anarkali was from RDC London, which was fairly classical in design, and also different to the usual chiffon and silky materials that a lot of my outfits are made from, as this was made from a thicker self-printed Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13935742733311885435noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367464147978026773.post-57011089483313069952014-05-17T15:32:00.000-07:002014-05-26T02:50:30.008-07:00FOLLOWING TRENDS: Ombre LipsI've seen a big trend recently, of ombre lips - which is not surprising considering ombre is big with hair, fashion and accessories at the moment. The point of ombre lipstick is to make lips look fuller, more defines and more '3D', as well as adding depth to the colour of the lipsticks.This one is for my eldest sister especially, who loves her dark, vampy lips and also because I like passing on Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13935742733311885435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367464147978026773.post-56530798957963013402014-05-14T14:16:00.000-07:002014-05-26T02:50:30.019-07:00GLAMOROUS ACCESSORIES: The Regal Kundan RingAnother day, another ring. I think I should stop buying them now, seeing as I'll be getting a ring on on *that* finger soon enough, but I do love my giant kundan rings (especially seeing as they're the only jewellery I wear most days!)This is one I bought recently from the lovely Indian Hanger team which I thought looked lovely - there's something regal about it which remind me of the Rajasthani Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13935742733311885435noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367464147978026773.post-19896294052646141372014-05-11T08:47:00.000-07:002014-05-26T02:50:30.093-07:00Hijab Fashion Shop: A ReviewThis is a company that I bought some scarves from a while back, which I'll post a quick review on because I was quite happy with their service. Hijab Fashion Shop has a range of products, from hijabs and scarves, maxi dresses, abayahs and other modesty-wear items such as sleeves and hijab caps, and the prices are pretty reasonable.I've been looking for a comfortable jersey fabric hijab scarf Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13935742733311885435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367464147978026773.post-74339581417377482462014-05-09T14:30:00.000-07:002014-05-26T02:50:30.106-07:00DESIGNER MOOD: Floral Fever by Zehra SaleemI recently came across this designer and thought I'd share, particularly because I love the way that she incorporates westernised cuts into Pakistani fashion, as well as the beautiful floral motifs and glitz which are used. Zehra Saleem is a Pakistani designer who has some really pretty pieces that can be dressed up or worn in a more subtle way, and which I think look beautiful because of the Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13935742733311885435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367464147978026773.post-16971935229658022212014-05-05T14:42:00.000-07:002014-05-26T02:50:30.180-07:00BOLLYWOOD ISHTYLE: The Divas of the Green Carpet at IIFA 2014There's been a lot of publicity over the IIFA awards ceremony which took place recently, due to all of the Hollywood and Bollywood celebs who turned up, as well as the beautiful outfits which were showcase. I've been following some of the glamour and glitz on and off the carpet, and here are some of the ones which stood out for me.I think the lovely Deepika Pudokone created the biggest stir in Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13935742733311885435noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367464147978026773.post-5850603303828998182014-05-04T16:57:00.000-07:002014-05-26T02:50:30.194-07:00DESIGNER MODE: Lavanya LondonI've been seeing promotions for a new outlet of beautiful clothes, jewellery and accessories Lavanya London for a while now, which has really piqued my interest because of lovely things that are available. The boutique is available to visit by appointment only but there's plenty of things to see online, which I like - you can get an entire ensemble from start to finish from here, from a beautifulAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13935742733311885435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367464147978026773.post-78145004445244437022014-04-30T14:11:00.000-07:002014-05-26T02:50:30.268-07:00THE WEDDING POSTS: Picking an Online Designer to fit your budgetA lot of people email and ask me about where I get my clothes from, and more specifically, which online designers and vendors I would recommend. I've been doing a lot of research and looking at a lot of pictures over the last few months as I have been trying to order my bridal outfit. As much as I would LOVE to order a designer bridal outfit (specifically, a Bunto Kazmi outfit, my favourite Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13935742733311885435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367464147978026773.post-71045163520340477882014-04-26T16:58:00.000-07:002014-05-26T02:50:30.280-07:00KAPRAY SHAPRAY: Sophisticated Blues and Greys at SeasonsHere's some eye candy this weekend, something I saw in a shop window recently. I love the colour combination of grey with deep blue, and this window display by Seasons by Nabila Fayyaz, in Ilford East London is spot on with the different styles that are compiled together here. My favourite is the first design on the left (although it's a little heavy for me to wear to a lot of places!) because ofAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13935742733311885435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367464147978026773.post-3141454760048124412014-04-24T14:47:00.000-07:002014-05-26T02:50:30.354-07:00GLAMOROUS ACCESSORIES: Zara's Pretty NecklacesI feel like I haven't really paid attention to necklaces in the last few years, particularly as I started wearing a scarf and stopped wearing things which would be hidden under the scarf folds. I've started to notice necklaces more these days, because there's so many beautiful designs out there, some of which can easily be mixed with Western and Asian wear.I've noticed that Zara has been Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13935742733311885435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367464147978026773.post-38576965826953242212014-04-21T16:43:00.000-07:002014-05-26T02:50:30.366-07:00Some good news..."And among His signs is this, that He created for you mates from among yourselves, that ye may dwell in tranquillity with them, and He has put love and mercy between your (hearts): Verily in that are signs for those who reflect." [Al-Rum: 21]"It is He Who created you from a single person, and made his mate of like nature, in order that he might dwell with her (in love)." [AI-A`raf: 189]I Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13935742733311885435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367464147978026773.post-50872162335572083562014-04-20T16:54:00.000-07:002014-05-26T02:50:30.440-07:00IN MY WARDROBE: A Coral KurtaI'm sure you've seen a surge of kurtas hit the shops, which are more for casual wear, in the last year or two. I haven't really bought any kurtas so far (and the ones I've had in my childhood don't count!) because I don't tend to wear Asian clothes day-to-day as much as I used to, particularly as I work full time which means I mainly wear a lot of smart, Western wear.I've seen a lot of people Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13935742733311885435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367464147978026773.post-40841211112255347952014-04-16T10:35:00.000-07:002014-05-26T02:39:24.110-07:00Fashion Pakistan Week FPW 2014Fashion Pakistan WeekFashion Pakistan WeekFashion Pakistan WeekFashion Pakistan WeekFashion Pakistan WeekFashion Pakistan WeekFashion Pakistan WeekFashion Pakistan WeekFashion Pakistan WeekFashion Pakistan WeekFashion Pakistan WeekFashion Pakistan WeekFashion Pakistan WeekFashion Pakistan WeekFashion Pakistan WeekFashion Pakistan WeekFashion Pakistan WeekFashion Pakistan WeekFashion Pakistan Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13935742733311885435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367464147978026773.post-90148787450084205592014-04-15T11:59:00.000-07:002014-05-26T02:50:30.450-07:00Curly Fries joins Instagram...!I finally decided to jump on the bandwagon and give Instagram a go, especially seeing is it's something that I've been using for a while recently and am really liking. I've decided to give this a shot so I can post my daily doses of beautiful outfits, jewellery and make up - there's plenty of all of these on Instagram which I've been finding really inspiring (it's not quite Pinterest, but it's Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13935742733311885435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367464147978026773.post-60685907453275612922014-04-13T14:13:00.000-07:002014-05-26T02:50:30.524-07:00OUTFIT OF THE DAY: Hot Pink & Black Lace Print ChinyereI've mentioned before my adoration of the Chinyere brand, it's always been one of my favourites because their designs are affordable yet chic. This outfit is my latest addition to my collection, it was bought on a whim from Bareeze in Green Street, but I'm glad I bought it because I got to use it so quickly!I wore this outfit to a dholki (a pre-wedding event, which I'm sure many of you have been Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13935742733311885435noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367464147978026773.post-61577715820452093832014-04-08T15:00:00.000-07:002014-05-26T02:50:30.535-07:00Curly Fry's Shopping Therapy! Lipsticks and Blushers GaloreSo it's that time of the year when I stock up on various make-up that I've been reading reviews about, which means I get a bit make-up happy in the shopping department (both online and in actual shops!).Here's the things I bought last week, some of which I've been really pleased with (some were just stock-ups on things I'd run out of!) which you can see are mostly lip stuff and blushers. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13935742733311885435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367464147978026773.post-49048907914163840892014-04-07T13:23:00.000-07:002014-05-26T02:50:30.609-07:00BRIDE COUTURE: A Bridal Picture by Humza Rasool ChaudhryI saw this today and thought it was pretty - a photo shoot which featured the works of Pakistani designer Humza Rasool Chaudhry. The thing I liked most about this picture were the shawls - beautifully embellished, in rich shades and adding a fun pop of of colour in this luxurious scene. There's a fairly traditional look going on here, with rich wedding dresses and the long-style lenghas which Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13935742733311885435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367464147978026773.post-11514531036880808052014-04-05T15:58:00.000-07:002014-05-26T02:50:30.620-07:00KAPRAY SHAPRAY: Beautiful Creams, Golds and Blues by MuseI've been looking at more simpler designs more and more, lately. Here's one reason why - these beautiful dresses and kurta shirts below by the wonderful Muse. I'm a big fan of off-white and light blue (what my mum calls ferozi) together, because it's such a lovely colour combination. The designs below have added some light-gold work as well, and I think it works well because it gives a Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13935742733311885435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367464147978026773.post-83144728652201978892014-04-04T15:14:00.000-07:002014-05-26T02:50:30.693-07:00DESIGNER MODE: The Sea Blue & Grey Sana Safinaz BridalYep, another Sana Safinaz bridal! I saw this in the same shop that I saw the last Sana Safinaz bridal, and absolutely loved this one. I think the colours worked really well on this outfit - it's feminine and classic, and doesn't feel too heavy - I think this would make a perfect reception outfit. I love the white embroidery on top of the fresh sea-blue, and I think it works well with the Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13935742733311885435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367464147978026773.post-18024003962658896302014-04-02T03:41:00.000-07:002014-05-26T02:39:24.181-07:002014 New Summer CollectionNew Summer CollectionNew Summer CollectionNew Summer CollectionNew Summer CollectionNew Summer CollectionNew Summer CollectionNew Summer Collection\New Summer CollectionNew Summer CollectionNew Summer CollectionNew Summer CollectionNew Summer CollectionNew Summer CollectionAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13935742733311885435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367464147978026773.post-32332058564301409292014-03-26T16:10:00.000-07:002014-05-26T02:50:30.703-07:00Curly Fry's Shopping Therapy! A Trapezoid Lipstick HolderYou may have already seen these (you might even have one of these already!) but I thought I'd post this anyway in case you haven't! I recently bought a lipstick holder to hold all the lipsticks I use everyday (I'm still trying to find a good place to put it, away from curious baby hands!) which holds 24 lipsticks in a simple plastic raised holder.I bought mine from eBay (this is the one if you Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13935742733311885435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367464147978026773.post-78553256121034402112014-03-24T13:05:00.000-07:002014-05-26T02:50:30.777-07:00BOLLYWOOD ISHTYLE: Aishwariya's Beautiful Gold & Black LookAishwariya Rai-Bachchan was seen recently opening some new stores for jewellery company Kalyan Jewellers - of which she is also a brand ambassador - wearing a beautiful black Sabyasachi dress with gold work to go with the gold jewellery she was wearing.Aishwariya looks beautiful here, and there's something reminiscent of her earlier years of acting (the full lips remind me of her brown lipsticks Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13935742733311885435noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367464147978026773.post-40624631277917078622014-03-22T15:18:00.000-07:002014-05-26T02:50:30.788-07:00GLAMOROUS ACCESSORIES: Mrinalini Chandra's Funky Chair-Motif KalireI saw a few pictures of Mrinalini Chandra's submission for Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) Summer/Resort 2014, and thought her collection was a very funky one. The designer showcased her collection, called "Please Have a Seat", incorporating a chair motif into some of her jewellery (there was a bangle cuff which had a chair design entwined into it, and a bangle with a dining table and chairs for exampleAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13935742733311885435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8367464147978026773.post-41602909545283012702014-03-19T13:54:00.000-07:002014-05-26T02:50:30.862-07:00BRIDAL COUTURE: Giant Paper Flower BouquetsOne thing I've noticed as I've been blogging is that readers are interested in finding out how to add unique twists to their weddings, such as DIY features (like this this post about origami paper bouquets.)I thought I'd post about giant paper bouquets, which are single (and giant!) flowers that I've seen in photo-shoots of weddings for brides and bridesmaids. They're beautiful, bold and Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13935742733311885435noreply@blogger.com0