Category Archives: Fashion-ME-Up

Mon Obsession Du Jour

Kaslik is fast becoming a prime shopping hot spot in Lebanon, home to a trendy boulevard showcasing some of the world’s most popular high-street brands. The latest store to open its doors last fall is one of my personal favorites from back in the day, American Eagle Outfitters.

Here’s the thing, I’m the type of girl that one may call a shopping-glutton, you know, when you’re trying so hard to decide which flats you want and end up buying the same pair in three different colours? Yup, that’s me.

So when I finally get a chance to indulge in my dirty little habit without burning a hole in my pocket, I’m pretty much a happy camper. Yes, last night what was supposed to be an innocent tall skimmed milk Frappuccino rendezvous at the neighbouring Starbucks turned into a shopping galore at American Eagle. I felt like a kid in a candy store, rummaging through the whirlwinds of colors and endless denim selections. I  bought myself  three, yes THREE skinny jeans in different shades of blue and four feather light pastel T’s and this adorable little Boho dress! There’s nothing like stocking up on some basics just in time for summer. Bisoux

IVY’s Cocktail Party Outfit

Peplum Dress: Alice + Olivia

Silicone iPhone Case: Tory Burch

Wallet Bag: Rebecca Minkoff

Suede Pumps: B Brian Atwood

IVY’s Labor Day Outfit

Bustier: Parker

Sunglasses: Super Sunglasses

Necklace: Lulu Frost

Shorts: Alice + Olivia

Tote: Anya Hindmarch

Flats: Rachel Zoe

I’m SHOE Obsessed

1) Alexander Wang

2) B Brian Atwood

3) ONE by Suecomma Bonnie

4) Alexander Wang

5) Giuseppe Zanotti

6) Alice + Olivia

Spring It On

Dress: Matthew Williamson Escape

Sunglasses: sass & bide

Bracelet: CC Skye

Sandals: Loeffler Randall

Clutch: Clare Vivier

Earrings: Kenneth Jay Lane

 

 

Spring, I’m Ready For You

Sunglasses: Karen Walker

Bag: Rebecca Minkoff

Platform Sandals: Giuseppe Zanotti

Tunic Dress: Velvet

Ivy Says In Elle

I have some exciting news for all you fashion-forward ladies this month: Elle Oriental, the world’s No 1 fashion magazine, has launched Elle Lebanon the FIRST English issue in Lebanon!

If that’s not exciting enough to get you to leave your warm beds this wintry Monday morning and head to the nearest newsstand for a copy of your own, Ivy Says has been lucky enough to be featured in this March Issue’s Elle dressup segment! That’s right, I’ve compiled three different looks to get you all primped up for 3 different kinds of dates, depending on the status of your relationships. So whether it’s your long-term boyfriend, a first date or even a blind date, I got you covered. This is the first of many future collaborations to come so stay tuned!

Here’s a sneak peak of what awaits you

IVY’s Outfit Of The Week

Faux Fur Jacket: Club Monaco

Leather Pants: Rag & Bone/JEAN

Bag: Foley + Corinna

Booties: Alexander Wang

Bracelet: Kora

IVY’S Valentine’s Day Outfit

Clutch: House of Harlow 1960

Bodysuit: Only Hearts

Skirt: Alice + Olivia

Earrings: Tory Burch

Bracelet: Motif 56

Pumps: Boutique 9

Maya Diab-Fashion’s New Muse or TV Reckloose?

Did you ever want to stop that over-the-top dressed housewife at the supermarket and explain to her that just because Maya Diab’s turned herself into a living/breathing anime wonder it doesn’t mean that she too can dress up in leather suspenders and spike-studded oversized shoulder pads just to pick up some kebbeh?

Maya Diab’s is all about making a fashion statement and pushing the boundaries, and yes, sure, she’s positioned herself as a household name, landing herself some hefty endorsement deals. She takes good pictures, but the woman refuses to change that look on her face, the squinting eyes and over-pouting lips. She always poses like she’s posing and don’t even get me started on the way she handles herself on television. Had she at least tried to keep things subtle she may not be as ridiculed as she is today.  To be fair her favourite designer Nicolas Jebran is a VERY talented designer. Now if only the two of them can work on the concept less is more.

Here are some of Maya’s most memorable looks. What do you say, HIT or MISS?