Elie Saab | Haute Couture Spring Summer 2012

Hanaa Ben Abdesslem is the new face of Lancôme

Since making her catwalk debut for Vivienne Westwood last year, Hanaa Ben Abdesslem has walked for Oscar de la Renta, Givenchy and Ralph Lauren as well as gracing the pages of French Vogue.  The 22-year-old Tunisian beauty has just been announced as the new face of French beauty giant Lancôme, which makes her the brand’s FIRST EVER  Arab Muslim ambassador. 

Hailing from Nabeul, located at 100km from Tunis, she joined and won second prize on the Lebanese equivalent of reality show Project Runway, Hanaa signed with  modeling agency IMG. 

"People in Tunisia have this misconception of what modeling is about, Modeling can be a career too. I plan to change this misconception within my culture,"-Hanaa Ben Abdesslem

Paul Rowland, head of Ford's women's division told the New York Times: 'My ideal legacy at Ford would be to open up the idea of beauty, not only being classic but being global. I want to find girls in Egypt or Sri Lanka or India — all the places where people don’t look.' 

“It’s incredible how much Hanaa reminds me of Isabella Rossellini. Her universal beauty simply channels the je-ne-sais-quoi that makes the uniqueness, strength and charm of every Lancôme woman", said Youcef Nabi, the President of Lancôme International. 

Hanaa will be featured in the cosmetic company’s new campaign for Teint Idole Ultra 24h foundation. The young model hopes her success will help galvanize other Arab women to break the stereotype mold and believe in modeling as a career. 

Way to go, Hanaa!

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Win a Balenciaga Arena Classic City!!

Good news for all of you Balenciaga lovers out there!! 

Erika Marie of fashionchalet.net is giving one very lucky winner  the chance to own a  Balenciaga Arena Classic City in Noir.

How very generous of her!

If you're interested in this baby and want to try your luck, Click Here!

 Last Day to Enter will be Thursday January, 26th. 

The 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards

It's that time of year again!! The Golden Globes 2012 are finally here. Now... Lets talk Fashion. This year's  red carpet saw the biggest fashion trends—plenty of sparkles, lots of neutral cream, white and beige gowns, so many traditional ballgown silhouettes, as well as luxurious solid blues and burgundies in rich, texturized fabrics. 

What They Wore

Colombian Goddess Sofia Vergara in Vera Wang

Elle Macpherson in gorgeous Zac Posen gown 

Kate Beckinsale in a strapless Roberto Cavalli 

South African beauty Charlize Theron in Dior

Madonna in Reem Acra

Adam Levine in Tom Ford 

Angelina Jolie wears a white and ruby red Atelier Versace gown

Emma Stone in Lanvin  

Salma Hayek in Gucci

       Nicole Kidman in a studded halter Versace gown

Madonna in Reem Acra

Princess Lea in Marchesa

Nicole Richie in a glittering column gown by Julien Macdonald

Another Marchesa on Shailene Woodley

Flower of the Day- Alanoud Bader

Alanoud Bader- Remember this name because I assure you it wont be the last time you hear it.

Founder of Dubai based blog FashionGossip10, stylist and consultant. The Saudi beauty can now add fashion designer to her long list of achievements. Ms. Bader recently launched her statement blazers, which since then have been making headlines and gaining the attention of local and international fashionistas.

A little about the Blazers-The Collection of Blazers are based on REAL women in all their glory.

A blazer to fit each personality and a FIT to capture the essence of being a Beautiful woman of STYLE, elegance and uniqueness!!

The  materials  used depend on the season and include textures from chiffon to silk, from jersey to velvet, and from metallic to sequins. Badr aims for women wearing her blazers to feel powerful, confident, and rulers of fashion. “My blazers are little divas; they demand attention and they get it,” she said. “My signature is in the shoulder pads, which give power and are almost a simulation of wings to take you to your dreams. I think anything is possible if you believe, and I believe we, women, are capable of more than what we set ourselves for, so never sell yourself short,” she added.

While I knew how big the blazers were in Dubai, I didn't expect to see them on my TV screen here in US in such a short time of their release. A couple of weeks ago I was home watching a movie. During the commercials, a Recycling PSA came on and BAM! I see Kourtney Kardashian in the same Fozaza 'Sheera' her sister Kim wore in NYC. I jumped up in excitement reaching for my phone to capture the picture for Alanoud.

Sorry about the blurry pic, I snapped it in hurry with my blackberry

Kim Kardashian running errands in the City 

The beautiful Tala Samman of MyfashDiary rocking the 'Sassy' Blazer.

Wondering where the name "Lady Fozaza" came from?

“Fozaza is a nickname I used to give to my aunt, who passed away years ago from cancer. Her name was Fawzia and she was everything to me. She was a big fashion influence and a designer in her own right,” said Badr. “My logo says it all: I called my line Lady Fozaza, because she taught me to always be one, and the wings on my logo represent freedom of creativity and expression. The two elephants symbolize family, because elephants are very spiritual creatures and they remain with their families for life – from father to mother to grandfather and grandmother and babysitters,”. Rest In Peace Auntie Fawzia. Am sure she is looking down on her niece with a smile on her face.

I love every single one of the Fozaza Blazers and am currently saving up for one. I narrowed it down to these four DROOL worthy!

                                         
                                             

“If there is one style I can always fall back on, it’s the ‘blazer and jeans’. A woman who wears Lady Fozaza blazers, is confident, fearless and independent.. a woman who is at her core.” –Alanoud Badr.

Congratulation Alanoud and I wish you the very best with your gorgeous Blazers.

This is only the beginning for you.

The Lady Fozaza Blazer Collection is available in

Kuwait-Walk-In Closet ( They ship Internationally!!). 

Bahrain- Blush Boutique.

UAE- Dubai Mall, Bloomingdale's Dubai.

*Fingers crossed* soon in the US!

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