Emirates Woman brings you the latest fashion news that’s getting the style circuit all abuzz this December.
DRESS FULL OF DRAMA
You don’t always have to wear sequins and shimmer to do Hollywood glam. From seductive, back-baring details to deep plunging necklines, Caroline Seikaly’s latest collection (pictured above) of dreamy silk couture- inspired gowns are set to thrill. carolineseikaly.com
TAKE SHADE
Living in a city blessed with year-round sun, we’re constantly on the lookout for cool new eyewear brands. Enter the San Franciscan Westward Leaning, founded by an ex-nasa employee! Counting Olivia Palermo as a fan, 10 per cent of their profit is donated to learning initiative stem. Style and substance– how could we resist? westwardleaning.com
A LOVE STORY
Alber Elbaz’s dreamy world has been encapsulated in a second fabulous coffee table tome, Lanvin: I love you. Celebrating the fashion house’s 125th anniversary, it features a collection of images of the label’s whimsical window displays, Alber’s handwritten notes and the stories of the characters who appear in the Lanvin world. Book Dhs304, Lanvin boutique, The Dubai mall.
HOT FUZZ
There’s only one way to wear fur this season – bold, bold, bold. Charlotte Simone’s striped faux-fur scarf will help us on our way; we’ll be packing it in our suitcase to combat chilly festive trips home, or working it in the evening with a long floaty dress and killer heels. Scarf Dhs593 available at charlottesimone.com.
NOVELTY FEET
It really is the season to be merry, if Marc Jacobs has anything to do with it. From red crushed velvet mini dresses to a black and white bunny fur jacket and sequined leopard print shorts, his cruise 2015 presentation is enough to put anyone in a party mood. At the top of our list though are these multi-metallic present-bow sandals, the ultimate festive shoe. Sandal POA Marc Jacobs.
IN THE BAG
From fantasy fashion to fairytale gifts, an Edie Parker box clutch is made to pack a punch. The festively fun designs available exclusively at net-a-porter.com are the only accessory you will need to polish your look. Box clutch Dhs7,400 Edie Parker exclusive at net-a-porter.com.
A WILD TIME
Bold animal prints are prized prey again this winter, and Michael Kors’ luxe zebra watch is a prime example of why. Wear it with a mix of stacked gold bangles for a fierce finish. Watch Dhs1,620 Michael Kors at Paris Gallery. (04) 3308289
‘TIS THE SEASON
Topshop’s latest sizzling holiday collection has to be our favourite one yet, fronted by our ultimate girl Cara Delevingne, it’s at the top of our shopping list for some seriously cool party wear. Think slinky sequined dresses, shaggy fur jackets and embellished jumpsuits. Available at Topshop stores across the UAE.
TWINKLE TWINKLE
Stars, moons, simple or sparkling; we want them all. Pandora’s winter collection looks to the skies in celebration of the season, creating glittering lace charms and dazzling studded earrings to ensure you’ll be twinkling all the way to summer. Available at Pandora stores across the UAE.
