“Another fresh new year is here . . .
Another year to live!
To banish worry, doubt, and fear,
To love and laugh and give!
This bright new year is given me
To live each day with zest . . .
To daily grow and try to be
My highest and my best!
I have the opportunity
Once more to right some wrongs,
To pray for peace, to plant a tree,
And sing more joyful songs!”
-William Arthur Ward.
Happy new year ***
Reporting live from my comfy couch, here are some fashionable styles seen on kuwaiti divas on different occasions:
**Flight back home:
The scene could have easily been an advertiment of juicy tracksuits and Uggs, as practically most of the female passengers were sporting colorful juicy tracksuit with uggs of the very recent metallic colors- bronz / gun metal.
This casual chic look is very appropriate for an all-night long flight- easy, comfortable , and very co0l --> Love it ***
**7aj receptions:
Looks vary from very chic to over the top!.. Love the fact that some girls are not afraid to use this formal setting to show their own uniqueness.. Black tight jeans with pearl-embroidered pockets, delicate frilly top with short fur jacket-- > nice :-).. My favourite was a girl wearing this beautiful mustard layered dress , dark gray tights, silver boots, and a deep purple scarf--> Love the colors.
However, it is really a shame when some other girls go really over the top with stiff hair-dos, couture dresses, and professional make-up! .. 3ayal bl 3ro0s esh ra7 esawo0n?!!
**3aza:
Colorful scarves/ pashminas in bold colors contrasting the black abayas!.. Looks go0d, really go0d, but the problem is that it's a bit too shocking to go wearing that to 3aza when you're supposed to show sympathy, not to make a fashion statement!..
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"To all my friends who sent me best wishes for 2007, we all know that didn't happen! .. So,
for 2008, could you instead please send money, diamonds or alwatani shares..
Cheers"
- A msg I just received from a friend!
**Important update. Pls read below**
Dear Diary;
I was going to post all about my trip to london when i get back. I also took some pictures of the streets all dressed in shimmering lights of every sort and color..
London is amazing this time of year..
But what made me rush to write this post is my need to vent!
Let's start at the begining:
Remember dear diary the temperley dress that i fell in love with ever since i saw it featured in fashion magazines few months ago.. The color, the embroidery, the open back.. just GORGEOUS..
I couldn't believe my luck when i found it @ alOthman a week ago, just before i travel to London..
I had to have it.
I tried it: PERFECT FIT !!!
So i paid the hefty price (1489 kd) although my mind was telling me to wait, but I ignored it, and went with my heart !
Today dear diary, I saw my dress, the black version.. I saw it in Selfridges.. I asked the sales lady and she said the Orange is SOLD OUT and this black one is the NEW one.. WHEN I asked her how much did you sell it for, she sipmly said we sold it for 1398 POUNds, just like this black one here..
My heart dropped!!
I went to check the price of the black dress, it was as she said 1398 pounds!!
OH MY GOD!!!
1398 pounds when i just bought it for 1489 kd!!!
that's about 800 kd difference!!
How is that possible ?!?!?
How can they in clear conscience price it like that ???
- Completely slipped my mind to document this ordeal and take a picture of the dress with its price tag. Will have to go back for that so0n.
Anyway, in order to co0l my boiling nerves, i'm off to see mcDreamy in his new movie :-)
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" Hell has three gates: lust, anger, and greed".
-Bhavagad Gita
** I went to Selfridges today-BOXING Day Hell, battled through the crowds, and head straight to Temperley section. Unfortunately the dress was sold out. I asked for its reference number, but they said they have no such info in their computer!!..
But for the record, I have to say that I feel much better now that I have been contacted by AlOthman. Their profassionalism, and assuring response comforted me and made me respect them all the more.
I am still sure of what I saw. Yet I have no proof, nor an explanation. However, I still LOVE my dress, and i will wear it with pride.
AlOthman: Hats off to you ***
We're past mid December, and still there's no sign of you!
Although I'm enjoying this weather, not too hot, not too cold. Happy sun with a light cool breeze. It's just Puuuuurfect.
Still, I miss yooooouu, Winter...
I miss the rain.. I miss el dowwa wl Kastana.. I miss my friends' late gatherings, talking about nothing, over a warm cup of Chay m3 7aleeb emhayyal..
And above all, I miss dressing up for you ;-/
Layering tops over skinny jeans.. Vintage dresses with boots.. Juicy velour tracksuits.. Long scarves/ shawls over everything..
I have new things I bought for you, Winter. And each time I open my closet, take a look at them, close my eyes and make a wish.. Wishing for you to come, Winter..
Like my new jacket/ dress?
Got it from this perfect little shop* just for you..
You know what, I'm coming after you, and we shall meet soon.
I'll get to show you all my pretty outfits, And even buy some more..
See you tomorrow in London, Winter :-)
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"One kind word can warm three winter months".
- Japanese Proverb
It was very interesting seeing Beyonce at a recent concert of hers, sporting what is called "lehenga-choli" out of '07 couture collection of indian designer Rocky S.
An article even stated that Rocky S designed several other outfits for Beyonce for her concert tour and upcoming events.
Apparently,
It didn't bring her much luck as she took a tumble infront of live audience :-(
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"The only rule is don't be boring and dress cute wherever you go. Life's too short to blend in".
- Paris Hilton
** Oh how I hate myself right now for quoting HER!!!
I think uggs are over-rated. I don't own a pair, and I can't see myself owning one in the near future.
However, I found this interesting:
Ugg Australia is holding an online auction “Art & Sole” which features ugg boots designed by celebrities like Cindy Crawford and Matthew McConaughey to name a few. All the proceeds from the auction will go to Ugg Australia in order to support St.Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
This Ugg is designed by Liv Tyler featuring an intricate henna design and her signature in hindi.
This bright blue/ red flower uggs designed by Cindy Crawford gives fresh colors to gloomy winter days.
**Maybe just get one for when I travel ?!
Love the new paper bags being used in our supermarkets these days. It's high time ppl finally realising the dangers of plastic bags and the harm they do to our enviroment.
When I was a little girl, I remember this commercial on Star Tv where the earth seems to cry in agony whenever a person dumps a plastic bag!
That commercial had a deep impact on me, and since that time i've been trying to minimize my usage of these bags.
When I go to the supermarket, I insist they squeeze my stuff in one bag.
In the drugstore, when I pick up my medicine, I refuse to use their plastic bag, instead I just shove bottles and pills into my own bag.
At the malls, items bought from different stores are always grouped and put in a recycled paper bag.
At home, empty shampoo bottles and such have their own garbage bin that the driver takes every other day to this large green- or is it yellow- dump provided by our jam3iya in the hopes of being recycled.
San Fransisco and France already banned plastic bags..
And you know who else?
BANGLADISH!
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"You must be the change you want to see in the world"-Mhatma Gandhi
Dear Diary,
Pens and papers no more.. It's time to introduce you to keyboards, and screens!
Hidden in a shoebox, buried way back in your closet, no more.. Thoughts, feelings, heart wide open on the WorldWideWeb for all eyes to see..
Scary,
but why not give it a shot?
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"To infinity, and beyond!" Tim Allen (Buzz Lightyear) in Toy Story
