* Lala's Colors *

Short Break

2008-03-22T19:43:00.006+03:00

In my busy busy life, I thought this blog would be the oasis I need where I can sit alone with myself, and let all the steam out.

But it turned out that this is a luxury that I can't afford, YET!

So I'm writing this to say that I'll be away for a while, but will come back even better, and stronger, when my life settles into a slower pace, which I hope will be soon!

Before I go, there are some ppl who deserve to be acknowledged:

*** Yara- Mama De Moda : You were the first ever to comment on my blog, and I remember it made my day. Allah ehawin 3laich inshaAllah 7abibti o toldeen bsSalama.

*** Fourme : My BBF (Best Blogger Friend) hehehe, and the one I always check upon whenever I open my laptop. I wish you all the best and i will miss you the most.

*** NewBride : Hope by next time I blog, u will be already fat and glowing with a healthy pregnancy.

*** Baroque : Interesting unique character that doesn't follow the crowd. Loved the fact that i'm in your blog roll.

*** Inspiring Muhajababe, Shoush, G&I, PigPearls, Soul, Amu, Um-Mit3ib, Crazy NQ, This lady, Porter Hasan B., OutOfReach, O.F., Hamitaf, Cat <-- Abbaih layko0n nesait a7ad!!

*** Glitter : One of the newest bloggerettes that just captivated me with her openness. She's poured her heart out and told her story. I just hope it has a happy ending.

Now I leave you guys with the first quote I have ever written:

"Often, the test of courage is not to die, but to live"

Will be keeping a close eye on you all,

Catch you all soon ***

Useless Trivia!

2008-03-18T18:54:00.000+03:00

"Useless trivia of the day: Walnuts get a tan during summer!

- What are you looking forward to?"

*Source: Naz

** I look forward to a good night's sleep. I'm so sleep deprived, I can just break down any moment now and cry :"(

Ay Shy!

2008-03-09T12:41:00.002+03:00

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"O what a sight were Man, if his attires

Did alter with his minde;

And like a dolphins skinne, his clothes combin'd

With his desires!"

-George Herbert

This is for you, FourMe :-)

2008-03-05T19:24:00.004+03:00

My dear ol' friend, FourMe, was so looking forward to being tagged that I thought I'd surprise her and make a questionnaire specially for her.

I was in the process of gathering some interesting questions, bs lel asaf, esbogatni, and tagged me first instead!

Oh well, all for the better, saved me a whole lot of time, 4me :-)

so here goes:

1. What were you doing at 7am this morning?

I wish I can answer "Jogging", but no, I was sleeping.

2. What were you doing 30 minutes ago?

Lurking! <-- If u're wondering what the heck is that, check what This Lady said here.

3. What will you be doing 3 hours from now?

Curling up on my favourite sofa watching TV.

4. What is the last thing you said aloud?

Give me that!

5. What is the best ice cream flavour?

Cookies & Cream/ Chocolate Mouse Royal From Baskin Robins. Oh and I have to say also this "Rose" flavour, made of real Rose petals, served only at "AlMayyas".

6. What was the last thing you had to drink?

Water.

7. What are you wearing right now?

*looking down @ herself* : Black leggings, loose sleeveless top.

8. Have you bought any new clothing items this week?

No because I was waiting to see what my sister got me from London, and i was NOT disappointed, but rather very VERY pleased :-)

9. What’s the last sporting event you watched?

Me no watch sport!

10. Do you have a tan?

Not yet ;-)

11. Do you drink your soda from a straw?

Out in public yes, always!

12. Are you someone's best friend?

Yes.

13. Last person you talked to on the phone?

My other sister who's still in London.

14. Have you met anyone famous?

I think I have, but I guess they weren't SO famous if I can't remember them!

15. Last song you listened to?

Something by Humoud Naser being played on 103.7 FM. It was surprisingly good!

16. Are you jealous of anyone?

No.

17. Is anyone jealous of you?

Yes. It's so obvious I can see it in her face. So pathetic.

18. Do you eat healthy?

No. I eat little!

19. Do you hate anyone right now?

Right now, no. I used to, but I'm way over it now.

I tag Baroque for she thinks I rock ;-)

And I also tag the first person who comments on this post!

We're No Monkeys!!!

2008-03-01T13:01:00.004+03:00

On some occasions, I find myself unable to control my tongue, words just rush out of my mouth and with a gasp, I put my hand over my mouth but only when it is too late!

For instance, I already wrote abt the father who beat up his kid. I almost got beaten up myself if I hadn't fled the scene!

And now this:

I was in my car, waiting for my friend to come out of her house. The weather was beautiful and I had my windows open, when I saw this car approching. It was a girl driving BMWx5. There was a good distance between us, but still I could see her clearly. She looked so sweet and neat with her high pony tail, light makeup.

She slowed down abit for a road bump, opened up her window, only to put out her arm and threw out a bunch of crumbled kleenex tissues!!.

I loudly gasped, and with disgust I said:"Weee3, ayal waskha"!

Abbaih, she heard me! .. She haven't seen me waiting in my car and now was looking around for the source of the sound with a shocked expression on her face.

At that moment, my friend opened my car door and slid inside hissing: "Lala shfeech maynoona?! Mino elwaskha?! ".. I blushed, while the other girl drove by, bowing her head in shame as she finally saw us!

In short, dam ethro0sy, those who trash the streets. Don't they realise how un-7athary this tasrrof is!..

Now this girl, looking all pretty and nice, ma tadry that with this kind of behavior she shows ena mokh'ha zbaala- a3azkom Allah.. SIJ TAKHALLOF!!!

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"Culture is roughly anything we do and the monkeys don't".

-Lord Raglan

High Heel-less !!

2008-02-28T01:01:00.000+03:00

The 5.5in creations by Briton Antonio Berardi can hardly be described as high heels, since they lack the most important part - a heel.

For the bargain price of £1,800 <-- What a bargain!!, the wearer will get to totter around with all her weight balanced on a thickened platform sole.

Lincolnshire-born Berardi, 39, said he was inspired by Latin American music and 1980s post-modernism, adding: "When you walk, it is almost on tiptoe. You look really dainty." <-- ay shy!!

Stars including Gwyneth Paltrow and Uma Thurman invested in a black patent version costing more than £1,100, shortly after they were unveiled in Berardi's spring/summer collection in Paris.

And Victoria Beckham apparently has a snakeskin pair. <-- Daahling, that's major!!

They are going on sale in Browns stores in London, where they have to be ordered up to five weeks in advance.

*Source

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"Fashion Law: If the shoe fits, it's ugly".

-Author Unknown

Second best thing to do with ur lips

2008-02-18T13:03:00.002+03:00

"Useless trivia of the day: There are no photos of Abraham Lincoln smiling in existence.

- What makes you smile? when was the last time you smiled?"

*Source: Naz

*** This morning, when finally, after much agonizing anticipation, and fear for her life, Mona delivered a healthy baby boy :-)

وطن النهار

2008-02-17T21:48:00.005+03:00

يا حبيبتي يا كويت

Stylish set of wheels

2008-02-13T13:20:00.006+03:00

So, the other day, while they were chatting, Jennifer Aniston expressed an interest in hitting Los Angeles' bike lanes. And guess what, her dear old bff Courtney Cox goes and buys her this designer one-of-a-kind bike! <-- What a friend!

Now this limited edition bike was recently launched by Chanel as part of their S/S 2008 collection.

Exclusively hand-crafted, this bicycle is bedecked with Chanel’s signature quilted leather and double-C logo as well as a utility saddle bag. Weighing about 16.5 kilos, it comes with an attached 8-speed gear.

It's ofcourse a great way to looking good while exercising, if you don't mind paying $12,400!

*Source

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"Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride".

-John F. Kennedy

Best Ever

2008-02-06T00:05:00.000+03:00

"Useless trivia of the day: Sir Isaac Newton discovered the law of Universal Gravitation when he was only 23.

-What's the best thing you ever did?"

*Source:Naz

*** Quitting my boring, life-sucking job :-)

Re: Struck by the Yellow Bug

2008-02-04T00:10:00.000+03:00

Tarrrraaaaaaaa!!!

Inspired by Confashions' latest post, I thought i should present the Balenciaga Crocodile Weekender in Yellow

Quite a show stopper, isn't it?

It sure is BIG, and as the name suggests, you can fit in it everything you need for a weekend getaway!

But girls, don't start dreaming yet!.. You can't just go and pick up this baby this easy. To make this bag all the more special, it is by order only. Just call any Balenciaga boutique and have one custome-made especially for you in any bright bold color of your choosing...

Price, you ask?!!..

A whooping $22,500 bs!!

You'll never see me carrying one, I tell ya !

*Source

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"Of all the things you wear, your expression is the most important".

-Janet Lane

Another Trivia Msg!

2008-01-29T00:05:00.000+03:00

Another msg from her says:

"Useless Trivia of tha Day: When a Hippo is upset, its sweat turns red.

-When you're upset, how do you make yourself feel better?"

*Source: Naz

*** Call my sister, she can always calm me down :-)

say NO to SHAHTOOSH!

2008-01-28T11:35:00.000+03:00

This is a story of beauty turned ugly. A story of a species turned fashion victim. A story of murder and subterfuge on the roof of the world. This is the story of shahtoosh.

Shahtoosh means the 'King of Wools' in Parisian- a perfect description for an ultra fine wool that’s known for its extraordinary lightness, its delicacy and its unbelievable warmth.

They sell for $1,000 to $5,000 and more, and have become the rage among the rich, famous, and fashionable. Movie stars wrap newborns in them, socialites drape them over ball gowns, and a Hong Kong tycoon dines with one in his lap.

Shahtoosh owes its “royal” status to the light delicate hair from which it is woven. The coat of the endangered Tibetan antelope, or chiru, contains some of the world’s finest hair, which is around 6 times thinner than the average human hair. That’s a very fine hair!.. They are so fine that even a large shawl can be pulled with ease through a finger ring, giving it its other name “ring shawl”.

In order to collect the fine hairs, These beautiful animals have to be SLAUGHTERED!.. Because each hair needs to be individually plucked from the skin. Thus the animals are hunted down and KILLED!

Just imagine, three to five animals are killed for every shahtoosh shawl sold!

The Chirus now are in serious danger, and are facing a very real threat of extinction—for the sake of fashion. No matter how wealthy you are, if you buy a shahtoosh shawl you’ll be the reason why three of these beautiful animals lost their lives.

Shahtoosh, the epitome of elite luxury, has blood on it. Some may take pride in owning one, but there is really no pride once you know the true cost of these blood shawls.

Luckily, more and more high profile celebrities have realized that wearing a shahtoosh shawl is harmful to their reputation. Some have even joined campaigns against the sale of these shawls.

Of course, some do know but don’t care. The human desire for luxury often gets in the way of what’s right and proper. As long as people are willing to feed their selfish attitudes, the trade in shahtoosh shawls will continue... but only for as long as the Tibetan Antelope exists, which there will be no more in just 3 years!.

The alternative?.. Mookerjee, a senior director with the New Delhi-based Wildlife Trust of India, believes that the pashma shawl, is the perfect alternative, as the traditional weavers in India’s Kashmir state are highly qualified and is producing a legal, high-quality hand-woven pashmina that will soon become internationally recognized.

Major brands already started producing tissue- like fine, baby-skin soft, 100% kashmiri wool shawls. They come in every shade of color imaginable: My sister bought light purple, and mustard yellow. I ordered deep red and sky blue.. They are just amazing, you can wear them guilt-free.

Final note to girls still insisting on buying Shahtooshs: Know that since it is now banned to trade in Shahtoosh in most countries- (recently also in UAE), most of the shawls being sold are fake. “Very often, the shahtoosh sellers do not even give genuine shahtoosh to their customers,” Mookerjee said, “It is mixed with pashmina or other materials.”.. And no one is the wiser !

So, if you are not concerned in saving baby chirus, save your money then as no Shahtoosh shawls are genuine any more!

PLEASE, say NO to SHAHTOOSH!!!

*Soure, source, source

Wet Cement :-(

2008-01-25T17:11:00.000+03:00

I was visiting a friend at the hospital and desparately looking for a place to park my car when i finally saw a couple with their little daughter coming out of the building. So i decided to follow them slowly with my car to take their parking space.

The little girl was about 4 years old and she was clearly upset, and the father was clearly annoyed with her. She was crying, the poor thing, while her father held a tight grip on her arm and was dragging her along with him. The mother just didn't bother with the scene and just walked along casually.

The girl wouldn't stop crying and the father at some point just lost it and hit her hard on the back!

I gasped! What is he doing?! .. And what most angered me was the careless mother who didn't even stop to look twice at what just happened!!

"Ok, calm down, he's her father and he knows best. Maybe it was just this once to get her moving", just as i was telling myself that, I see that they had already reached their car. The mother nonchalantly opens the door of the front seat, while this cruel cruel father open the back door, picks up the little girl and literally DUMPS her on the back seat. THEN, he proceeds to HIT HER MERCILESSLY, over and over and over And again, he just WOULDN'T STOP!!!.. And the mother seemed completely NOT bothered by what's going on!!!.. I was HORRIFIED.. I just found myself shouting at him " bass.. BAASS.. eKFAYA, 7ARAM 3LAIK" !!!

And the strangest thing happened, while the father stopped dead in his tracks looking abit ashamed, the zombie mother turned her head and looked at me, eyes shooting daggers, face all red with indignation, and gesturing to me "Enti eshtabeen!".... Wow, she was capable of showing emtions after all !!

Now ana kheft :-/ ra7at ilSakra o yat ilFikra.. So like a coward, I sped off.. To hell with their parking space!!

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:قال رسول الله- صلى الله عليه وسلم

من رأى منكم منكرًا فليغيره بيده، فإن لم يستطع فبِلسانه، فإن لم يستطع فبِقلبه، وذلك أضعف الإيمان

رواه مسلم -

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"Children are like wet cement. Whatever falls on them makes an impression".

-Dr. Haim Ginott

Clarification from AlOthman

2008-01-23T13:48:00.000+03:00

Some of you may already remember how confused and upset I was when I travelled to London to see that the dress I had just bought a week ago from 'AlOthman' is being sold for less than half the price in Selfridges. (for full story, read here)

Unfortunately, the initial shock of 800 kd price difference made me forget to take a picture of the dress with its price tag, and when I returned the next day to Selfridges it was already sold, so I had no proof of what I saw!

'AlOthman' management- ma gassaraw, promised to investigate the matter. They contacted Temperley London, and folks, the mystery is finally resolved.

They emailed me the formal clarification from Temperley and it states the following:

"Further to reading the blog http://gold-shoes.blogspot.com/, I was concerned to see that somebody had been able to purchase ( The Goddess Dress) from Selfridges for 1398 pounds. This dress has a retail price of 2500 pounds and is Temperley classic which means it is never marked down in sales.

Having spoken to Selfridges, I discovered that the dress had the incorrect ticket price printed through anentering error on their part. This now has been amended and re printed. I would like to apologize for any confusion this may have caused. The customer who bought the dress was in the right place at the right time!

Kind regards;

Marry Temperley- Commercial Director"

Isn't that one customer lucky or what ?!!!

***Special thanks goes to AlOthman for following up on my complaint. Your professionalism is much appreciated. Thank you Mr. Rashad.

Thank you Naz***

2008-01-22T22:53:00.000+03:00

My insane friend used to send me, and all her other thousands of friends, these short outrageous msgs on a daily basis, it must have cost her a fortune but it sure was fun for me ;-)

"Useless trivia of the day: The only food a cockroach won't eat are cucumbers.

-What's one food item you absolutely hate?"

*** Tomatoes, but ketchup i like!

لا تغضب

2008-01-18T12:58:00.000+03:00

If a small thing has the power to make you angry, does that not indicate something about your size?

دخل الناس النار من ثلاثة أبواب

باب شبهة أورثت شكًا في دين الله. وباب شهوة أورثت تقديم الهوى على طاعته ومرضاته. وباب غضب أورث العدوان على خلقه

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‏عن ‏ ‏أبي هريرة، ‏ ‏أن رسول الله ‏ ‏صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ ‏قال

‏ ‏ليس الشديد ‏ ‏بالصرعة ، ‏ ‏إنما الشديد الذي يملك نفسه عند الغضب

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Size matters?!!

2008-01-16T15:04:00.000+03:00

Ok, yes, there's no denying it, we girls all love our big bags..

And a Birkin is a Birkin, what's not to love?!

BUT..

This is taking the "over-sized bag" thing abit TOO FAR!

It is just OBSCENE!

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"Some people think luxury is the opposite of poverty. It is not. It is the opposite of vulgarity".

- Coco Chanel.

Outrageously creative vs. plain ridiculous!

2008-01-13T07:11:00.000+03:00

Manolo Blahnic

Valentino

Prada

Miu Miu

Marc Jacobs Fendi

Christian Louboutin

Christian Dior

Would you wear them?

Source

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"High heels were invented by a woman who had been kissed on the forehead".

- Christopher Morley

One morning..

2008-01-11T12:05:00.000+03:00

I was in my car, waiting for the red light to turn green. I look up at the rear view mirror, and there behind me sitting in her car, this very beautiful girl.

She looked really pretty, with black 7ijab framing her perfect face. Ok, sij kanat 7a66a abit too much makeup for morning time- black lined eyes with cherry red lips, but there was no denying her beauty.

What bothered me was this big black car next to her with these two men practically half out of the window in an attempt to get her attention.

Why couldn't they leave the poor girl alone?.. Can't they see she's mt7ajba o ga3da tikana 7etta ma eltaftat 3laihom??

And just while I was thinking that, this poor tikana girl started DANCING!!.. La o dancing min gulb b3d!!.. You can imagine my shock as I watched in horror how she began shoulder shaking, hand waving, neck popping as if no one else was around.

And here I was feeling sorry for her, while she was obviously enjoying, no not enjoying but rather SEEKING the attention of fellow men drivers.

Apparently, when I first saw her, she was just waiting for the song to start!

The light turned green, and I sped off in disgust at how some girls just don't respect the 7ijab they are wearing.

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"I saw Islam as the correct way to live".

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

** Sadly Kareem, come to my country and you will find alot of muslims, only no Islam! :-(

Truth or Dare!

2008-01-09T12:56:00.000+03:00

I heart Muchboos Deyay

I heart 7adaag

I heart Gahwa

I heart Diwaniya

I dread Rejeem

I dread Dawaam

I heart Bnaider

Sushi Lover From Kuwait

Ever since talented Miss Hanan Al-Enizi launched her "Hearty Tees" line- a collection of T-shirts, polo shirts & t-shirt dresses that has (I Heart...) messages stitched/embroidered on them, It was an instant hit amongst the young, hip, daring crowd of Kuwait.

Although I liked the idea, I just couldn't picture myself wearing one :-/

Now, miss Hanan has set yet another trend. Her limited "Co0l ChmaaQs" are all the rage and everyone is scampering to get the look before it sells out.

Worn over a velour tracksuit, this look is perfect for weekends in chalet.

The Chmaaq is 15 kd. You can find it in "Truth or Dare", a tiny fashion hub located in Beit AlMazar (17), Behbehani Villas, Behind Starbux elKaneesa in Jibla.

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"Fashion is so close in revealing a person's inner feelings and everybody seems to hate to lay claim to vanity so people tend to push it away. It's really too close to the quick of the soul".

- Stella Blum

# 5 - check ?!

2008-01-08T00:33:00.000+03:00

While searching to fulfill #5 on my resolutions' list, I stumbled on these pictures of amazing pcs of unique jewellery.. They were so breathtakingly beautiful, I didn't know what to choose!

Left: Oversized Tahitian pearl necklace with rose cut diamonds and white enamel from India.. $10,000

Right: Rose cut diamond bangles laced with 18kt yellow and white gold.. $5,000 - $6,500

Left: Iradj Moini necklace of rough cut topaz, amethyst and rudilated quartz surrounded by three rows of brilliant cut stones.. $2,125

Right: Large 24kt oval cut citrine and diamond ring set in black gold from Istanbul/ 36" 24kt gold necklace with bezel set flat pearls from Istanbul/ 24kt gold and black diamond ring with large faceted quartz center from Istanbul.

Left: Iradj Moini pearl and citrine multi-strand with removable bow pin..$3,625/ Rose cut diamond bangle laced with 18kt yellow and white gold..$5,700 - $6,500/ Hassan Bounkit oval citrine with drop earring..$375

Right: Rose cut diamond and gold necklace from India..$5,000 - $7,000/ Rose cut diamond and gold ring from India..$2,000 - $3,000/ Rose cut diamond and gold bangle from India..$6,500-$10,000

Buy here.

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I never worry about diets. The only carrots that interest me are the number of carats in a diamond.

~Mae West

Dishdasha Couture?!

2008-01-05T00:12:00.000+03:00

I was skimming through this old magazine when I came across this article. It says here that Sheikh Majed AlSabah will join forces with renowned designer Tom Ford to design dishdashas!!

I quote: "While many in the West mistakenly believe that all Arab men dress alike, Ford and Al Sabah know differently. They understand that the dishdasha has every bit as much variety in quality, cut and price as the Western suit. To the Arab men, the thobe or national dress is the epitome of comfort, elegance and style. ...

It is highly versatile, with many variations. In the UAE, the nationals prefer tarboosh on their round- neck dishdasha. In Kuwiat, the dishdashaheatures a high chinese collar, while Qataris prefer to wear their national dress with long, pointed collars.

These days, it's possible to have a whole selection of all these styles irrespective of where you hail from. And while most Arab men prefer their dishdashaswhite or beige, shades of black and brown are popular during winter, and there are many other colours and styles to choose from.

So there is plenty of room for Ford and AL Sabah's bespoke- couture, even- service to manoeuvre in the lucrative and highly affluent Middle Eastern market"

They even had this sketch which displays where Ford will add his magical touches.

Collar: Choice of spread or two button Mandarin collar.
Tom Ford's initials on the front pocket.
Sleeves: Choice of barrel or French cuff.
Hand-stiching throughout- side pockets and hem.

- Alef magazine, Autumn 2007

Well I have to say this isn't the first time I hear about this idea, but it is the first time i've heard about this partnership. I do recall Awatif Al7ay once mention in an interview along time ago that she will revolutionize the dishdasha !!-Eewww *cringing*.. Also, i did recieve an email a while back with different images of hip dishdashas..

See for yourself:

I liked Reddish the most ***

Mabi aro07 scho0l!!

2008-01-04T00:05:00.000+03:00

In 10 years or so, all new generations will speak kuwaiti emkassar, that if the dialect wasn't extinct already!

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‏عن ‏ ‏أبي هريرة ‏ ‏أن رسول الله ‏ ‏صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ ‏ذكر يوم الجمعة فقال ‏ ‏فيه ساعة لا يوافقها عبد مسلم وهو قائم ‏ ‏يصلي يسأل الله تعالى شيئا إلا أعطاه إياه

صحيح البخاري

First day of year

2008-01-01T19:04:00.000+03:00

I woke up this morning feeling nothing special, only when i remembered it's the first day of a new year I was hit with a sudden jolt to start working on my resolutions..

This year I want to:

1. Control my emotions as much as i can. Be more calm, more serene. Mako shy ystahel a7rig dammy 3alashaanah. Count backwards from 10 before reacting.. I hope that'll work!

2. Akhtim alQuran 6 times this year: once every two months, a 7izb a day --> doable, right? .. We'll see.

3. Go 3omra.

4. Start working out more. Renew my subscription @ "Flex". Go atleast 3 times a week. And stick to the program this time.

5. Buy a fine piece of expensive jewellery. Something really exquisite. Something significant I can pass on to my children.

6. Not to hesistate buying what I like. That patent Chloe bag didn't wait for you to make up your mind and was snatched right before your eyes.

7. Pamper myself more, go to massages/ facials atleast once a month.

8. Redocerate.

9. Wear my seatbelt when i drive.

10. Throw a big lavish party for no reason other than to have fun and dance all night.

11. Cook something. Making a sandwich or Fridge-Cake do not qualify. Must use oven!

12. Keep in touch with everyone I care about. Thank you Shoush!

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اللهم أصلح ذات بيننا، وألف بين قلوبنا

واهدنا سبل السلام

Bye 2007, Welcome 2008.

2007-12-31T19:16:00.000+03:00

“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 ***

As Seen..

2007-12-30T18:54:00.000+03:00

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!

Enchanted in London*

2007-12-22T21:24:00.000+03:00

**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 ***

Happy Eid to All

2007-12-19T20:12:00.000+03:00

عيدكم مبارك

وعساكم من عواده كل سنة ان شاء الله

لا فاقدين ولا مفقودين

O Winter, Winter, wherefore art thou Winter?

2007-12-17T00:02:00.000+03:00

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

Rocky Beyonce!

2007-12-16T00:02:00.000+03:00

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 :-(

Source*

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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!!!

Ugly Uggs Not !

2007-12-15T00:02:00.000+03:00

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 ?!

Source*

BLessed Friday

2007-12-14T22:18:00.000+03:00

قال رسول الله- صلى الله عليه وسلم

خير يوم طلعت فيه الشمس يوم الجمعة

فيه خلق آدم، وفيه أهبط، وفيه تيب عليه، وفيه قبض،

وفيه ساعة لا يصادفها مؤمن وهو في الصلاة يسأل الله فيها شيئًا،

إلا أعطاه إياه

- النسائي

من قرأ سورة الكهف في يوم الجمعة أضاء له من النور ما بين الجمعتين

-صحيح

At Last *

2007-12-14T01:17:00.001+03:00

Love the song.. Love THEM!

Stop Plastic!

2007-12-13T22:52:00.000+03:00

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

Secret diary is OUT!

2007-11-08T00:38:00.000+03:00

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

Quote of the day

2007-11-07T13:19:00.000+03:00

Often, the test of courage is not to die, but to live.

2007-11-06T21:37:00.001+03:00