Top Trend Fashion: 2010

Saturday, December 25, 2010

Mango Madness

MANGO is an international brand that some of you may be familiar with. It was founded in 1984 and currently, it has more than 1,700 stores in 100 countries! how impressive is that? For those of you who arent familiar with Mango, it is one of the top international fashion retailers known for delivering European runway fashion at affordable prices. You must be thinking, "why is she giving me a history lesson??"

Well, according to the press release, Mango and JC Penney company announced earlier on for JC Penney to become Mango's exclusive department store retailer in the United Sated for the "MNG by Mango" brand.

JC Penney planned to launch MNG by Mango in 75 JC Penney stores by this fall and it is now officially available on Jcpenney.com for you to purchase online! I personally never shop here, but i'm actually pretty excited to check out the new line!

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Year 2011 Trend Report. Clothe, Shoe and Accessory Trends.

Spring and summer 2011 are preparing for us very womanly tops and shoes, soft and gentle prints, pink check and neck-pieces. We can see that at .

Jane Birkin’s sexy innocence in gingham prints fit for a dip or just sitting pretty. Seen at Chanel

Leather and cotton gingham sandal. Seen at Betsey Johnson

Plexiglas, cotton, and enamel bracelet. Seen at Chanel

Sunday, December 5, 2010

Fashion Ideas 2011. Street style. Military Style.

Military trend doesn't leave fashionistas' wardrobes and city streets this winter.
Military fashion as a trend is not new. The women's military fashion trend isn't going anywhere, like all true fashion trends, in 2011 the military trend will bring out. Women's military fashion is inspired by the 18th and 19th centuries.

We found some military girls on the city streets:

Thursday, December 2, 2010

Salvage Profile: Metal Stud

Here is a short and sweet profile. Besides being an awesome model, Mallory is a metalsmith/jewelry maker based in Brooklyn, NY.

Vest on the left has copper rhombuses and the right one has oxidized copper triangles. All handmade. View bigger photos on my flickr.

Visit Mallory's blog here.

Friday, November 26, 2010

Black Leaser is the hit of the season fall-winter 2010-2011

Black leather is the fashion trend number one in new season.
Fashion designers and modellers are inspired by Cat Woman this fall-winter 2010-2011. They advises us to wear bleck leather from top to toe.

Clothes of black leaser have to be sexuality and they have to emphasis on woman's body. The most fashionable combination is leaser with lace, jersey or fur. We see leater clothes at Christopher Kane, Dsquared2, Prada, Blumarine, Dior and Bottega Veneta.

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Absolute Abaya

Asalaam alaikum guys! With it being Eid Al-Adha, I thought it would be great if i dedicated an entire post to true islamic fashion. Some of my fellow followers are already aware of the basics, however for those of you who don't know much about it i want to introduce to you some really great pieces from this falls latest runway shows.

Abayas are worn religiously throughout Islamic countries. Keeping up with the latest trends, abayas have transformed into even more beautiful garments then they already were.

This Abaya designed by Amal Murad is hands down one of the most gorgeous i've ever seen! Traditional Abayas are usually plain black, however this one has a touch of the golden stitching along the neckline and sleeves.

This abaya is so fashionable! I love how it has just the right amount of red, keeping it classy and simple, yet still doing its job. However, I DESPISE those shoes. Any type of black pumps would look presentable with this abaya.

Another favorite of mine was shown in Dubai fashion week by designer Hanayen. It has the right amount of detail on the neckline. The way the sleeves flow makes the abaya so elegant and beautiful!

Most abayas you see will be the traditional black gown, however Indian designer showed his new line of Abayas at Dubai fashion week. I thought this one was gorgeous! You could wear this to any formal occasion or special event.

Eid Mubarak to All of you! xoxo stay posted!

Sunday, October 24, 2010

Leather Craze

"A fashion, that does not reach the streets, is not a fashion," According to Coco Chanel...And that leads me to my final verdict that leather pants are definitely a hot trend once again! If you have not invested in a pair just yet, i recommend it. Leather pants are a MUST for this fall/winter.

I still remember, in 5th grade my mom bought me my first pair of wide leg leather pants. Being the inpatient child i was, i wore them to school and remember tripping and falling during recess, while playing basketball, and ripping my brand new pair of leather pants. I was so devastated..Seeing how i was never able to keep up with the trend in 5th grade you can only imagine how excited i am that they are back, once again, with an even better style and edge!

People may say that leather pants are hard to pull off, well...their right.
It's a little tricky trying to balance the masculinity and femininity of the entire outfit. Givenchy model wore a pair of skinny leg leather pants with a mid-length coat....without those accessories, the outfit would not be as striking. You can pair these pants with heels or booties to make the outfit look more "girly." You don't necessarily have to wear all black, although all black looks more chic, its always fun to throw in some colors. Try a beige top and pair it with a pair of red booties. The colors will add more to your outfit, and will definitely draw more attention.

Speaking of RED ....I know these pants scream 'look at me' but definitely in a good way. They are so bold, that many accessories are not needed. Balmain's collection for winter was Brilliant. The army inspired blazer meshed so well with the red pants, that you cant help but keep staring.

Leather leggings are also another option for this Fall.When wearing these always try to wear a longer top that does cover up your assets. Since the leggings are so tight, the top must flow for the outfit to flow. if not, your outfit could be a complete train wreck.

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Bleecker 10.14.10

Monday, October 11, 2010

OMG! shoes

Shoes....That word alone is so bold.What girl doesn't have a shoe fetish? Shoes, in my opinion, complete an outfit.

credit: christian louboutin

Every girl needs a pair of Nude pumps.This color is awesome, it goes with everything, and just about any color!

A look you can expect to see around for awhile is the embellished heels with the spikes. It adds a bit of edge to the shoe making it look a little more daring.

Being hijabi, i understand the frustration sometimes when trying to tie your outfit together. The more open you are towards colors, the easier your life will be. I usually attempt to match my Hijab with my shoes when putting an outfit together.

Credit:christian louboutin

This pair of Louboutin's is a legit example. The variety of colors in the shoe make it so much easier to find clothes to wear with the shoes. This oxford style pump adds a dash of femininity to the shoe.

If you aren't much of a heels person, the original oxfords are your best bet, and also my recent obsession.Not only are these shoes casual,but very attractive.

Statistically, the first thing people look at when meeting somebody is their shoes sadly enough. Try stepping out of your box and purchasing a pair of wild shoes that you never in your wildest dreams imagined you would wear. A bold pair of shoes doesn't need much of an outfit to look good, the shoes speak for themselves.

credit: christian louboutin

There is only one word to describe Nicholas Kirkwood...FIERCE

Hands down one of the best designers of ALL time.these are defiantly what you call statement shoes. Pair these bad boys with a simple outfit and your ready to go

credit:nicholas kirkwood

credit: Nicholas Kirkwood

Bleecker 10.7.10

Bought a Fuji Instax Mini camera and decided to shoot some portraits. I need to start doing them again.

Monday, October 4, 2010

Harem Heaven

Harem pants are hands down one of the most controversial items of clothing since 2009. In my opinion, it doesn't get any better than this! I am a harem pant fanatic! Wearing these pants takes a lot of courage and confidence, and with a trendy top and the right accessories anyone can rock this classy/comfortable look.

This eastern-inspired look is great for hijabis. Not only are these pants elegant, they are non-clingy and very breathable..something EVERY hijabi should keep in her closet!

Credit: Balmain Fall collection

Balmain did a great job pairing these pants with detailed blazers and a pair of mid length booties. Not a fan of the shoes? Try substituting the booties with a fun vibrant color of heels...A red, Indigo, or even brown pair of heels can never fail you

Credit:Ralph lauren spring collection

When you have a statement pair of Harem pants, try not to go over board with accessories. Ralph Lauren, for example, paired a sequined pair of gold harem pants with a beige button down, keeping the colors neutral. They tied the outfit together with 2 great accessories without going overboard. Don't be afraid to wear hats... fedoras, look great with just about anything! BELTS make a HUGE difference. Always try to incorporate a belt into your outfit if possible.

Credit:Nicole Miller Runway

Saturday, October 2, 2010

Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim. Asalaam-Alaikum everyone!

Words cannot express how excited I am to FINALLY start this blog, and hopefully inspire you all along the way! A quick introduction of myself....I'm Rida Aamir, born and raised in Houston, Texas. I'm currently a Pre-med Biology major, and health minor. Although saving lives is my ultimate desire, Fashion has ALWAYS been a huge part of my life. About a year and half ago I started wearing Hijab (for those of you who don't know what a hijab is, google it). Hijab is not just a piece of cloth on your head, there is so much more behind it. The true essence of Hijab has been lost and with this blog, I hope to show you all that being modest does not necessarily mean you can't be fashionable!

When I first started wearing hijab, not only was I constantly sweating in all my different layers of clothing, I was frustrated on a daily basis because my attire was so limited. The goal of my blog, InshAllah, is to give you guys some of my personal input and show you all how I would throw certain outfits together, not only to fit the "hijabi code of conduct" but to also keep up with the latest trends...and to look cute, of course! According to my fav fashion icon, Rabia Z, Modesty is always in style people!

Friday, September 17, 2010

Teddy Bear Jacket

FASHION - I just LOVE this jacket made out of teddy bears. Its by artist/designer Sebastian Errazuriz (who also brought us the zipper dress).

I want one!