Online Impulse: Dolce & Gabbana Fever

By Reem in : Designers, Fashion // Jul 18 2011

Online Impulse: Dolce & Gabbana Fever

Dolce & Gabbana is settling in nicely at Net-A-Porter. Shopping the infamous Italian brand can be no easier than an impulse and the click of a button. Stretch silk-charmeuse bustier top. Low-rise cropped skinny jeans.  Structured python shoulder bag. Suede platform sandals.

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Forever 21: Love 21 Summer

By Reem in : Fashion // Jul 16 2011

Forever 21: Love 21 Summer

In the run up to the excitement of Forever 21 launching in London next week (which I’ve been waiting a really long time for) I’ve decided to pick some of my favourite Summer looks from what’s available at 21 right now. Look out for updates regarding the Forever 21 launch next week including live tweets from the [...]

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Rock My Vintage & How To Rock Your Vintage

By Reem in : Campaigns, Fashion // Jul 16 2011

Rock My Vintage & How To Rock Your Vintage

Rock My Vintage founder Beth McShane gives Five Five Fabulous 5 exclusive tips on how to wear vintage.   Pic ‘n’ Mix - choose one vintage piece and mix it with a high street purchase or something really contemporary so that you are not only rocking vintage in your own way but also staying up to date and not [...]

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Vintage Vogue: Talisa Soto August 1984

By Reem in : Covers, Fashion, Models // Jul 16 2011

Vintage Vogue: Talisa Soto August 1984

Anna Wintour was the editor and Talisa Soto was the model, this image is currently my screenscaver because I adore the vibrancy, the 80′s glamour, the make up and the look on Talisa’s face. No wonder it was one of the best selling issues of the Eighties.

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Love Accessories: Analeena Stackable Bracelets

By Reem in : Accessories, Designers, Fashion // Jul 15 2011

Love Accessories: Analeena Stackable Bracelets

I love Analeena for her fabulous clutches adorned by many including Dita Von Teese, but now I have a whole new reason to be an avid fan. She has just released a collection of bracelets that you can wear stacked or individually. I adore these pieces, especially the evil eye and red lips. Which is [...]

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Lara Stone For Vogue Paris August 2011

By Farah in : Covers, Fashion, Models, Photography // Jul 15 2011

Lara Stone For Vogue Paris August 2011

Another fabulous cover under Lara Stone’s belt. Here she is gracing the Vogue Paris August 2011 cover shot by Inez and Vinoodh. Everything from the vintage car to most importantly the stunning Haider Ackermann dress and Louboutins, I have to say I’m loving this cover.

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Dolce & Gabbana x Net-A-Porter

By Reem in : Designers, Events, Fashion // Jul 15 2011

Dolce & Gabbana x Net-A-Porter

I just got home from one of the most fabulous parties of the year so far. I was invited to an intimate affair to celebrate the arrival of Dolce & Gabbana at Net-A-Porter and Mr Porter at ‘Home’. The party was held at the Net-A-Porter HQ and was absolutely jam packed with fashion’s elite. I attended with Natasha [...]

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Sarah Jessica Parker For US Vogue August 2011

By Farah in : Covers, Fashion, Photography // Jul 14 2011

Sarah Jessica Parker For US Vogue August 2011

Sarah Jessica Parker covers US Vogue’s August 2011 issue, the annual ‘Age Issue’. Lensed by Mario Testino, the actress wears a Burberry coat from A/W 2011.

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Christian Louboutin Celebrates In Beirut

By Reem in : Designers, Events, Fashion // Jul 13 2011

Christian Louboutin Celebrates In Beirut

Five Five Fabulous would like to extend a huge congratulations to Christian Louboutin and his whole team for a fabulous first year in Beirut. Last night an event was held to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Christian Louboutin boutique in Beirut and the man himself arrived with Lebanese sensation Elissa to over 250 adoring fans where [...]

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Style For The Sake Of Style: Black, White & Leather

By Reem in : Fashion // Jul 13 2011

Style For The Sake Of Style: Black, White & Leather

An outfit for a very cool event. From the top: Leather jacket: Marc Cain Dress: House of Rena Watch: Tag Heur Bracelets: Thomas Sabo & Marc Cain Love ring: Forever 21 Bag: Thomas Lyte Shoes: Zara (I know there’s no mention of the Star ring but I have no idea where it’s from! I ‘borrowed’ [...]

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Burberry Launches Burberry Body Fragrance

By Reem in : Campaigns, Designers, Fashion, Photography // Jul 13 2011

Burberry Launches Burberry Body Fragrance

Burberry have just launched their most sensual fragrance to date. ‘Burberry Body’ will be fronted by none other than Rosie Huntington-Whiteley wearing nothing but a rose gold trench and the scent for the ad campaign shot by Mario Testino. © Copyright Burberry/Testino. “Burberry Body is the most exciting launch that we have ever created and [...]

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Online Impulse: Summer In The City

By Reem in : Fashion // Jul 12 2011

Online Impulse: Summer In The City

Summer in London couldn’t be more cool with 70% off at The Outnet. Shop pieces from Helmut Lang, Sara Berman and Rick Owens.  

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Burberry AW11 Campaign: July Edition

By Reem in : Designers, Fashion, Models, Photography // Jul 12 2011

Burberry AW11 Campaign: July Edition

Here are the second set of images from Burberry for their AW11 campaign featuring new cast members Edie Campbell,  Milly Simmonds, Callum Turner and existing Burberry campaign model Cara Delevingne.  © Copyright Burberry/Testino.

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A Fabulous Photo Shoot With Boutique 1

By Natalya in : Fabulous, Fashion, Playing Dress Up // Jul 11 2011

A Fabulous Photo Shoot With Boutique 1

Yesterday myself and Reem (Mursi) had such a fabulous day playing dress up at our favourite Dubai store, Boutique 1. We picked out some of our favourite pieces from the Sale section of the Boutique 1 website and created different ensembles. I would have to say the best part of the whole day was choosing a [...]

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