The Daily Reviewer | Confashions from Kuwait

Surrounded by Hot Studs

Mar 6, 2010 4:28pm

I got you on this one, didn’t I? Well, I love being surrounded by those studs, fashion’s latest obsession. They continue to bring edginess to everything from clothes and shoes, to bags and jewelry. So time to unleash your inner punk/rock diva with my favorite and hottest pieces from Al...

Event: "So Passé" Evening Wear

Mar 5, 2010 1:00pm

From Sunday 7th of March at 6 pm, Villa Moda Shuwaikh will be hosting an exhibition of vintage evening wear. A selection of pieces from the 60’ up to the early 80’, brand new designer labels. That should be interesting. ...

Not bad.. Oasis

Mar 4, 2010 3:44pm

I spotted these black leather studded flats at Oasis the other day and they don't look that bad at all. They're perfect if you want to test the studded style trend without breaking the bank. They'd look cool with cropped jeans and feminine floral dresses. And they come in tan...

What's in Your Shoebox

Mar 3, 2010 3:31pm

Tired from Fall's towering heels? Say hellooooo to summer flats and heels. Shoebox NY have started rolling out their new season's selection and it's dominated by heat-friendly flats which you can actually walk in! From cut-outs, bright colors and chains, to fringes, and ornaments. A fabulous selection by Giuseppe Zanotti,...

The Winners of Confashion's NBK Challenge are...

Mar 3, 2010 11:38am

Almost a week ago I announced a special "Laki" challenge where readers were asked to answer this question: Who is eligible for the Laki promotion on Feb 25th? The winners have been selected and they are:Nouf AMarwa AEman NAbdulla ANirvana H.Yasmeen A.Eman A.Manar A.Muneera A.Masumah A.Najida A.Hanan A.Shahad...

Urban Unique

Mar 2, 2010 3:47pm

The Topshop Unique and TopShop Designers collections are now available at the Avenues branch. I'm loving the mix of street chic/gothic feel of the TopShop Designers collection like this Balmain-ish utilitarian tank top with cut-out and embellished details by Ann-Sophie Back. I also liked the washed-out pink suede jacket with...

Moss's Miss

Mar 2, 2010 3:25am

OK, so some people are natural born trend setters, they can pick up the ugliest piece of clothes or accessories and make it look fabulous and cool. But certainly that doesn't mean they can design the coolest clothes/accessories. Take for example Longchamp's limited edition collection of bags co-designed by supermodel...

Effortless Summer

Mar 1, 2010 1:35pm

If you're looking for great summer staples and casual chic pieces to take you through our long summer days then head straight to By Malene Birger, they have received their new S/S 2010 arrivals. The collection was a mixture of of light royal blues, lovely khakis, and great whites using...

Tribal Spirit

Feb 28, 2010 9:00pm

This season I'll be embracing the globe-trotting/tribal spirit and will go for the mix-and-un-match separates in decorated with exotic embellishments and covered with tribal prints in rich and spicy tones. And who else can master the art o mixing and un-matching other than the fabulous Dries Van Noten who presented...

Mink and Fox Fur for Sale?

Feb 28, 2010 12:53am

I spotted this featured ad in today's Al Qabas newspaper where a mink and a fox fur coats were put up for sale for KD 400 and KD 500. Has the recession taken its toll on fashionistas in Kuwait? Or is the owner playing it smart by making extra...

Zara and their Shoes

Feb 27, 2010 11:23pm

Every season I find at Zara a pair of shoes that I really like and I'm always thiiiiis close to buying them, then I come back to my senses when I get flash backs of dreadful blisters or after close inspection of the shoes, I discover some defaults like for...

Hot Mama

Feb 27, 2010 8:08pm

Isabella Oliver is offering 20% off all tops in both the Isabella Oliver Maternity and Isabella Oliver 365 collections. Just enter TOPS20 at the checkout to receive your discount. This is valid until midnight Sunday 7th March 2010. Featured here is Isabella Oliver Maternity ruched one shoulder dress. ...

A Vanguard

Feb 26, 2010 1:59pm

BodyAmr's first on-schedule salon show was held at the Freemasons Lodge on the 19th Feb 2010 during London Fashion Week. I think this was the best BodyAmr collection I've ever seen so far. I'm completely intrigued by the sheer leggings decorated with swirl of what it looks like golden velvet...

Louise Goldin for Topshop Hits The Avenues

Feb 26, 2010 5:58am

Yup, the famous studded pumps designed by Louise Goldin for Topshop are now available at TopShop in the Avenues. The killer heels are priced at KD 80. I tried them on, the fit was great and I loved the fierce looking studs, HOWEVER, I wasn't too keen on the crystals,...

Bally Opens at 360

Feb 25, 2010 6:04pm

Bally boutique has opened in Kuwait's 360 Mall and it offers a variety of men and women's leather goods. The shoe collection did not appeal to me as much. They looked good, but definitely not my style. My mom however was excited because, from her experience, Bally is one of...

Who's That Girl

Feb 25, 2010 12:06pm

I normally don't post about general subjects that are unrelated to fashion. But when I got this by e-mail I just couldn't pass on this opportunity to shed a light on an amazing and influential women from a sister country, UAE, who's about to make history and be the first...

Scout Out a Bargain

Feb 25, 2010 10:38am

To dress to the nines doesn't necessarily have to break the bank. Shopping at outlet designer stores opens up opportunities to get designer clothing and shoes at the lowest possible prices. So if you're hunting for discounted designer clothes and accessories, you'd be thrilled to know that Villa Moda have...

Guests at the Dubai/Burberry 3D Show

Feb 24, 2010 12:59pm

Clockwise:Vandana Bhatia, Lina Samman, Nour Ajam, and Feroze Gujral ...

Around the World with Burberry 3D Event

Feb 24, 2010 12:16pm

A first for any Company, Burberry broadcast its show in 3D to screening rooms custom designed by Christopher Bailey at five simultaneous private events around the world in Paris, New York, Dubai, Tokyo and Los Angeles live from London.The event in Dubai, held at The Address was attended by over...

So Who Attended the Burberry Show in London?

Feb 24, 2010 12:02pm

Burberry showed its Burberry Prorsum Autumn Winter 2010 womenswear collection at London Fashion Week last night. The show, which took place at the Chelsea College of Art and Design in London, was attended by over 1000 guests including Kate Hudson, Kristen Stewart, Mary Kate Olsen, Claire Danes, Twiggy, and Leigh...

Boutique One Goes Online

Feb 23, 2010 6:53pm

Just when I thought I was "almost" immune to online shopping and started saving some dough, I get this by e-mail!! "Shop now at Boutique1.com (Dubai's ultimate luxury lifestyle destination) and enjoy our fabulous launch promotion: a worldwide complimentary shipping." I browse through their impeccable and very easy to navigate site and I'm impressed...

Isabel Marant Launching Tomorrow on Net-a-Porter!

Feb 23, 2010 12:08pm

Credit card? Check. Internet connection? Check. Back-up borrowed credit card? CHECK. Girls, get ready for some serious shopping tomorrow. Net-a-porter.com will be launching Isabel Marant's spring 2010 collection online. Marant is the go-to label for Parisian cool girls and since launching her eponymous accessories line in 1989 (followed by womenswear...

Be an ICON

Feb 22, 2010 9:43pm

I was recently introduced to a new blog in town by the lovely blog owners and to cut a long story short. I have three little words for you: Read. this. blog.Part style diary, part virtual inspiration board, the fairly new and fun blog beICONq8 was created by a small group of...

Queen Of The Night

Feb 22, 2010 11:10am

I'm thrilled to have received photos of Boudoir D'huitres A/W 2010 Catwalk Presentation "Queen Of The Night"‏ which was held recently during New York Fashion Week and to share them with you.The black dress with exotic leather details is smashing! Love it!...

Burberry Prorsum Online Exclusive

Feb 22, 2010 4:54am

Burberry is offering you an exclusive opportunity to purchase this stunning limited edition Burberry Prorsum gold sequin dress which is only available online on Burberry's site. Price tag? Around KD 1,080. Genius! Mr. Bailey, you're always ahead of the game and I salute you from the bottom of my heart....