The 'No make-up' Make-up Tutorial

PRODUCTS USED:
Becca Shimmering Primer
BECCA Tinted Foundation
Clinique Smoothing Concealer 04 Brush from Real Techniques
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide on Shadow pencil in lit
Chanel Sublime De Chanel mascara 13
Real Techniques Brush Groomer
Chanel Loose powder
MAC studio finish Concealer as contour
Urban Decay highlighter in Sin
Bobbi Brown natural brow shaper
Neils Yard Clear Gloss

Haya & Sama Abu Khadra: Fashion’s Twin Muses

The Abu Khadra twins have been attracting the attention of curious onlookers ever since they began appearing at the Paris collections a couple of seasons ago. It’s hard to miss the striking pair, with their signature cascade of russet locks, making their way to a show across the Jardin des Tuileries or visiting Coco Chanel’s private apartment at 31 Rue Cambon.

Of Palestinian heritage, 17 year-old Haya and Sama grew up in Dubai and began attending the shows at an early age with their mother, Rula Abu Khadra, who runs The Art of Living fashion store in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Today they frequently attend the shows on their own, scouting the collections for new talent to feature in the store.

“We help when our mom doesn’t have the time to come to the shows,” recalled Haya in an interview with WWD, explaining that if a collection wins their seal of approval, their mother will then visit the showroom to place orders.

Their inventive sense of style (mixing labels and vintage finds with offbeat accessories) has earned them the devotion of countless style bloggers. In the last two years alone, they have been featured in a fashion editorial for i-D’s winter 2009 issue, as well as WWD and Harper's Bazaar Arabia. The gorgeous pair have also served as muses to a number of designers. Luisa Beccaria has described them as “a Botticelli painting come to life.” While this past November, Natalie Rykiel invited the twins to model the Sonia Rykiel Spring collection in Dubai.

Whether sitting front row at Chanel’s couture collection or being photographed for Kiehl’s ad campaign, the sisters may be a reminder of the diversity found within the Middle East and that no one particular look defines the region.

Photo on right courtesy of jeansfashionstreetstyle.blogspot.com

Penelope Cruz Covers ‘Vogue’ June 2011

If Net-a-porter was my closet♥

I'll be putting together every week 3 items from my favorite online shop and stylin' them up,this week I'm so In love with Proenza Schouler, ill start next week styling them .

if you would like to order one of the bags please contact us @  graceboutiquee@gmail.com

www.net-a-porter.com 

Love the idea

What a cool ideas to use your designer shopping bags and frame them  in a walking closet or something nice ..i have seen this before almost 3 years ago and , i am planning to do it @my closet soon , or @the Boutique ! What do you think ?!

I want her Closet: Nicky Hilton

My weakness is shoes. I organize them by designer. My favorites are Christian Louboutin and Alaïa.

I wear flats all the time. My staple outfit is skinny jeans, ballet flats and a blazer.

I love Hello Kitty and always will. Here she is wearing my Marc Jacobs shoes and Cavalli cape. Quite the couture kitty.

I love the collaboration Tokidoki did with Karl Lagerfeld! Here he is sitting on my lamp adorned in some of my Chanel accessories. I love the limited edition necklace I got in the Las Vegas boutique.

This Hermès cuff was given to me by my boyfriend for my birthday. He engraved it with my birth date and a sweet message. The Chanel bag is so teeny that it’s sort of impractical but I couldn’t resist.

I love Hermès. Baby blue is one of my favorite colors.

Hermès is known for their handbags but I think I love their jewelry even more. Such edgy, iconic pieces.

I love panthers. They symbolize courage and power.

I bought this Dolce coat when I was in Milan a few years ago for fashion week. It’s subtle with sparkly accents. The Louboutins I needed to have. I’m a sucker for anything with studs.

My jewelry collection is very deco inspired. I love all things of that era.

I saw Sarah Jessica Parker wearing this clutch at the height of Sex & the City-mania and I knew I had to have it. Such a pretty clutch with a personal touch.

I love Chanel. So classic and timeless.

I love when designers do their staple pieces in wild color schemes. It’s so unexpected.

I bought these shoes at Kirna Zabête in New York. I think I was having a black overload in my wardrobe and wanted to spice it up.

I bought this Versace dress at the Las Vegas boutique right after the Beyoncé video came out. I had an event that night and that dress is undeniably hot!

When I find something I like I tend to buy it in all colors, shapes and sizes.

My bengal Valentine looks so adorable! She was a gift from my boyfriend for Valentine’s Day a few years ago.

I wore this dress to the Vanity Fair Oscar party years ago. I was standing at the bar and Tom Ford tapped me on the shoulder. Apparently it wasn’t draping correctly so he fixed it for me.

I think the ‘N’ was for Napoleon but my mom picked it up for me in Paris because she thought of me.

I bought this purse almost 10 years ago in Las Vegas. It looks very Vegas-y.

I started a junior sportswear company, ‘Chick by Nicky Hilton’, in 2004. Very young and girly. The 7 bag was for a line I did with Samantha Thavasa. It was one of their best sellers.

Meeting Obama was very neat. Such a cool, eloquent, personal man. I feel prouder to be American than ever right now. Go USA!

I love ice cream. It’s sweet and innocent. My friend Onch Movement designed the single scoop ice cream necklace. Very Katy Perry.

Top and Shoes, Chanel; Necklace, Onch Movement

This Moschino jacket was my mother’s. She was going to give it away and I swooped in and took it for myself. Love tweed, black and pearls.

After months of searching and being on waiting lists I finally stumbled on this Kelly bag in St. Barts during Christmas a few years back. I guess someone had ordered it and didn’t pick it up so it was mine. You snooze you loose :p

My boyfriend and I did this shoot for L’uomo Vogue. We are both in Dior Homme. The photographer wanted me to look like the dominating male.Shoes, Dolce & Gabbana; Bag, Alexander McQueen

I’ve been wearing Balenciaga bags since I was 16. So naturally I picked up many colors and variations along the way. Perfect go-to purse. The Alexander McQueen scarves are an easy, fun accessory to any outfit.

I’m obsessed with anything leopard so these shoes were a must-have for me. I picked up the yellow necklace one night in NYC when I was out with the boys from LMFAO. I think it’s their line that they designed.

Shoes, Lanvin; Necklace, LMFAO

Coat, Christian Dior; Dress, Louis Vuitton

No one makes sexier (and more expensive may I add!) shoes than Alaïa.

Top, Chloé; Shoes, Alaïa; Bag, Yves Saint Laurent; Necklace, Chanel

This goes back to my love for monogramming. I had these made for me by the Beverly Hills jewelry store XIV Karats.Necklaces, Custom Made by XIV Karats

I love a good collaboration! I thought the Hello Kitty and Tarina Tarantino combo was fantastic. Fun for all ages!Bag, Louis Vuitton x Stephen Sprouse; Jewelry, Hello Kitty x Tarina Tarantino

Rings, Top Row- Anita Ko; Middle Row- Loree Rodkin, Vintage; Bottom Row- Loree Rodkin, Anita Ko, Lanvin

Birkintastic

As much as I want an Hermes bag  (Birkin or Kelly) I saw this today on a shop @ Ana Special. I want to take them all:)
i love these fun Banana Taipei Birkinalikes.
Available in 6 colours .