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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

The MET Gala 2012: IVY’s Best And Worst Dressed

These two make Brangelina look old and frumpy, check out the world’s hottest supermodel Gisele Bundchen with her stud of a man Tom Brady. They both matched with Givenchy *sigh*

Seriously why is he still with her? Justin Timberlake should drop Jessica Biel and his acting career before he totally becomes irrelevant.  And she should drop those bangs. Alright so her Prada gown is stunning except for the way it looks hastily folded up at the bottom. Oh and did I mention the $130,000 engagement ring..?

Not only did Emma Stone get an haute couture gown made especially for her by Lanvin, the fashion house’s designer was her date to the gala. One would think that with all those factors in her favor she would at least manage to make it on a best dressed list. Instead she wore a red mini dress with 3000 plastic flowers. Oh and it’s waterproof.

Lana Del Ray brings the drama to the red carpet in a beautiful black and silver hand embroidered gown  and a cape by  Joseph Altuzarra. Her deep plum lips and side parted retro waves added more mystery to her look. One of my favorites of the night!

Sure, the Met is the place to take risks, but Beyonce looks like an ostrich on acid. Givenchy my arse! This looks like something that tailor down the street would dress her 17 year-old to the prom (yup, classy area I live in.) Hands down she is THE Worst dressed of the night!

Rihanna looked like a sight for sore eyes with her super stretchy black Tom Ford dress. It was a big risk to take at such an event but never has an alligator looked so appealing. I love that she let the dress make a statement on its own by ditching the jewelry.

She usually gets it right but this time Gwyneth Paltrow got it so darn wrong in this boring lilac Prada dress that may as well have been released back in the 90’s, the paillettes don’t do the trick, that hairstyle is so overdone and she literally looks like she just finished a workout and I don’t mean that in a fresh and sexy way. She makes it on my worst dressed list.

Christina puts the HAUT in Haute Couture this year in this jaw-dropping intricate black-and-pink Thakoon gown stunner! Although she is teeny tiny she wore by far one of the biggest floor-skimming bow ties I’ve seen on a dress. My favorite of the night by far!

Scarlett Johansson is in a one-of-a-kind stunning Dolce & Gabbana, she is starring in every fashionista’s dream and guess how she decides to ruin it? With that nasty lifeless hair! If you’re gonna be the face of one of the world’s sexiest labels at least get your ROOTS done woman!

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

The Lebanese Celebrities Wedding Album

Nothing says happily ever after like an over-the-top-wedding dress and ceremony extravaganza. And that’s exactly what these celebrities did on their big days. Some look like puff-pastries others look like little girls playing dress up at second hand bridal stores. One can’t help what wonder what the hell were they thinking but hey, if the Lebanese Politicians get to do it, why can’t these divas give it a go?

Nicole Saba, 38

Nancy Ajram, 28

Haifa Wehbe, 36

Annabella Hilal, 26

Cyrine Abdelnour, 40

Maya Nasri

Dana Halabi, 25

Christina Sawaya, 31

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