Fashionista of the Week: Sara Al Madani

Hello my Lovelies!!! I hope you're doing well!!! Our new Fashionista of the Week is the lovely Sara, UAE based abaya designer behind the label Rouge Couture. Let's talk about style and fashion...

Hi Sara, Welcome to Dubai Fashionista :) Tell us a little bit about you?
I'm Sara Al Madani, 27, from Dubai. 
Business Woman/ Fashion Designer/ Board Member at Sharjah Business Woman Council/ Natura Bisse Middle East Ambassador.

What's your favorite place to shop?
Anywhere Fashion exists. 

Favorite designer?
Alexander McQueen, Elie Saab, Furne One.

Handbag designer?
I don't have a specific favorite handbag designer. As long as the bag is beautiful and fits my style, I'll get it, even if it's brand-less.

Shoe designer?
Gianmarco Lorenzi, Christian Louboutin.

Your last buy?
A Prada bag.

Favorite piece from your closet?
I would always say my black leggings because they go with everything, but right now it's my wedding dress that was designed by Furne One.

Describe your style in 3 words?
Feminine, Unique and so Avant-Garde.

What's your current wishlist?
I don't create wishlists, I am a spontaneous person.

Favorite fashion magazine?

Fashion International, Vogue.

Favorite fashion blog?

It's a shame but I'm not a blog person, so this is the first blog I'm going to start following and consider it to be my favorite.

A trend you love?

Any trend that has its own identity.

A trend you hate?

Nothing I hate at the moment :)

Fashion faux-pas?

I'm against any fashion related item that makes a woman looks cheap or disrespected. A woman should always look classy not trashy.

Favorite destination/dream destination for shopping?

Paris.

Celebs style inspiration?
Blake Lively

Must-haves every woman should have in her closet?
A pair of Loubies and anything by Alexander McQueen.

Favorite piece of jewelry you like to wear?
Rings. I'm a sucker for rings.

Flats or heels?
Heels... always.

Anything you would like to share with Dubai Fashionista's readers?
I have one quote to share that I've created: "Innovate, don't imitate, because in a world filled with imitators, we need some innovators."

Thanks to the lovely Sara for taking time to answer these questions. Make sure to visit Rouge Couture official website here, to see their last abayas collection.

I hope you guys enjoyed reading this interview :)

Wish you all a beautiful day!!! 

xoxo

*All pictures belong to Sara*

Royauté Design

Royauté Design is a UAE based label created by Aysha S, a young and creative fashion designer who have stepped in the hard and competitive world of modern fashion.
As a UAE national, Aysha understands what all problems ladies face when it comes to Islamic fashion. Wearing only plain abaya can be boring, women nowadays are looking for something trendy and stylish. So she has used her creativity to offer something which is really fashionable, chic and classy for women in Arab and Islamic countries. Here are some of her gorgeous designs:

 The Coloré Collection is a casual chic abaya line.

The Eleganzo Classica Collection is more sophisticated.

The Zarri Collection is a collection of cocktail dresses, made from sari fabric.

I have been sent a lovely abaya from the Coloré Collection, the "Tanji Beiji" a Chinese inspired style. The main feature of this straight cut abaya is the mix of velvet (on the neckline, sleeves and belt to tie) and paisley print silk details. It fits perfectly and the quality of the fabric is very good, which makes the abaya very comfortable to wear. And I love the golden signature of Royauté Deisgn on the back, very chic... It comes with a matching shayla.

Here's some style inspirations:

Make sure you visit Royauté Deisgn Facebook page here, they have amazing designs, and special offers until July 13th!!!

The Abaya Company

Hello dolls, this is my second review for The Abaya Company (a Dubai based label), and I must say that I'm in love with their designs. Lucky me, I was sent two stunning abayas... First, the monochrome abaya (read the review here), and now this gorgeous piece...

This lovely abaya with golden sequin details on the shoulders is part of their "budget abaya" line, priced between 300 and 400 AED (totally worth it!!!). It is a straight cut closed abaya with drawstring on the neckline and elastic acted waist, there's a belt to tie and it comes with a matching shayla. It is one of this season best seller. I like it because it is simple, feminine and classy so you can wear this super chic abaya for day and night. And it is perfect for Ramadan gatherings...

If you're looking for something simple yet classy, a day-to-night outfit, this is the perfect choice. You can order yours here, and check out all their stunning designs.

This is how I've styled it yesterday for a dinner:

More Style Inspirations...

This is how I would wear it during the day:

And night:

and for those wearing flat shoes ;)

I hope you enjoyed reading this review, if you have any questions please leave a comment. And I would love to know how you would style this design?

Ramadan Mubarak Lovelies ♥

xoxo

Glam It Up For Eid

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Photo of the Day

Olivia Palermo by Jorell Legaspi for Haute Muse Magazine

(She looks gorgeous wearing abaya from DAS)

Paxon: Wear It Your Way

Paxon Abaya is hosting a competition: choose an abaya from their collection and create a look. I've chosen to accessories The Desert Rose Abaya, my favourite from the Paxon collection.

Vote for your favorite look (means MINE haha) by clicking "LIKE" on their Facebook Page and get a chance to win an abaya of your choice from the fabulous collection ;-)

Voting starts Nov 15 until the 21st, and announcement of winner is on NOV 22, 2010

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