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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

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?

IVY’s Weekend Outfit

Don’t you just love this Friday feeling? The weekend’s just around the corner so here’s a little inspiration to get you started. Have a good one!

Blazer: Rebecca Minkoff

Bag: Juicy Couture

Pants: Diane Von Furstenberg

Necklace: DANNIJO

Pumps: Report Signature

IVY’s New Year’s Eve Celebration Outfit

1. Bracelet DANNIJO

2. Dress David Lerner

3. Clutch Diane von Furstenberg

4. Evil Eye Charm Helen Ficalora

5. Pumps L.A.M.B.

IVY’s Christmas Wish List

Christmas is about giving. It’s also about getting, there’s no denying that. I’ve come up with a wish list (yes, already) and although blings and embellishments aren’t usually my style- I’m feeling a little different this time around. So I present to you a naughty list of everything I’d like to see under my tree.

1 Kenneth Jay Lane Earrings

2 Badgley Mischka Pumps

3 Diane von Furstenberg Cluth

4 La Mer Collections Watch

5 Jagger Edge iPhone Cover

Hit or Miss?

Yes those are actually 3D aluminum pipe-shaped objects attached to Maya Diab’s dress. I was worried she’d stab herself in the arm as she was dancing at one point.  So what do you say genius or has this lady finally lost it? You decide…

The Sweater Kind of Weather

Patterns and knits aren’t always so hot, but let’s face it, winter came early this year and the ski-season is just around the corner so as much as we all dream of  sliding the slopes in something more flattering, chances are you won’t survive. So here are some of my Fav sweaters and leggings Shopbop‘s got in store this  season.  Stay Warm!

Ella Moss Sweater

Thakoon Addition Pullover

Juicy Couture Pullover

Free People Leggings

Club Monaco Leggings

It’s Raining It’s Pouring

We all need a good sturdy waterproof pair of boots to get us through the mini-floods we have to bare when it rains in our part of the world. But who says you have to sacrifice style just to stay dry? Check out these hot rain boots with some chic matching umbrellas.

1) Python Umbrella- Marc by Marc Jacobs

2) Vintage Dot Umbrella- Felix Rey

3) Rubber Boots–AIGLE

4) Regent boots- Hunter Boots

5) Blaire Riding Boots- Tory Burch

International Retailers In Lebanon Should Train Employees Better

Funny how some employees in Lebanon can turn international super-retailers like Zara into local establishments simply through the way they carry themselves and choose to conduct business. I was at Zara Home in Beirut Souks on Tuesday night. I walked up to the check-out counter and asked a sales lady (who turned out to be the store manager) a question about a candlestick holder. I was amidst asking my question when the store phone started to ring. Without a warning or excusing herself, she picked it up and began assisting a customer with an inquiry. So I stood dumbfounded at her behavior and waited patiently until she finished her conversation. When she hung up she walked away from me and began barking orders at another sales assistant about another item. I walked right up to her and said:

“Excuse me, I was asking you a question before you picked up the phone and cut me off, are you not interested in helping me?”

“Yes yes I am but I have to check on something else first.”

“But I was asking you to inquire for ME about something first”

“ Ya, ya I just want to see if what you want is in stock.”

“But you don’t even know what it is exactly I want!”

So she barks another order at the sales assistant and tells her to show me the catalogue so I can show her exactly what I want. At that point, she walks away once again and tends to another shopper asking her sweetly if she requires any assistance.

You might be thinking, alright maybe Ivy was rude. I wasn’t, in fact, I was very polite and even spoke softly when I inquired at first. So what exactly prompted her blunt dismissal to a VERY good and regular customer? ( Mind you, she never followed up with me to see if I had gotten what I came for.)

Whatever the reasons, this person doesn’t work at 3amo Samir’s local furniture store; she works at one of the largest international retailer groups in the world, and is required to practice the basic minimum international standard of customer service and appropriate client interaction. I get that I’m not at Chanel; I don’t expect the red carpet treatment, but a customer should be able to ask for assistance without having a bad experience.  I would think perhaps Zara doesn’t care but they’ve been stapling “Feedback” cards to all shopping bags lately, but that could just be a decision from HQ and the local managers couldn’t care less.  Has anyone else been experiencing similar incidents?