Girl about Dubai: 2013

A Winter Look-book by Fia

Hello! Seeing as I've been based in Dubai for the last two years I have not shared my 'winter style' with you! Here are four outfits I styled, photographed by the amazing Cameron Johnson (I'm in love with all of his work, check out his website for more!) As I am at University in Bournemouth we decided to take advantage of the beautiful beach scenery and I think the pictures turned out really well!

Outfit one:

I adore this Steve Madden cape! I love the way the silhouette of the outfit is completely transformed by it. Underneath I am wearing a simple black dress with pleather panels from H&M. I then accessorized with my favourite winter hat (the simple black beanie), chains and my studded loafers.

Outfit two:

This look is the most formal of the four but in fact the cheapest! Both the Tartan blazer and white collared shirt are from Primark! I think that when styled with the Topshop velvet shorts and my ASOS flatforms the look gives off an expensive vibe. I'm all about buying trend pieces from High-street stores as they are so quick to go out of fashion. This outfit reminds me of the Gossip Girl character Blair Wardof- who I love!

Outfit three:

All black everything. People who know me in real life know that I am always wearing head to toe black. So effortlessly classic, black is my favourite shade to wear all year round! This is a very simple outfit, made up of my River Island black trousers with a pleather panels, a Primark long sleeved top and of course my much loved JC Litas.

Outfit four:

Another simple outfit, I layered this cropped River Island jumper over a navy New Look dress. I'm a big fan of layering, especially jumpers over dresses- that way the dress turns into a skirt! Again accessorizing with simple black beanie and long black socks to give the outfit a playful vibe.

My advice for you this winter is to keep it simple and neutral. Layer pieces up depending on the temperature of the country you live in. Finally, winter is the time to experiment with different materials, whether it be velvet or wool!

What do you think of my winter style? Let me know!

Thank you for reading

Love Fia x

OOTD| Back to nature!

This was a very simple outfit in keeping with my love for all things black. I absoutely adore the cape/cardigan and think it completes any outfit (within reason).

Top: ASOS

Leggings: Topshop

Cape: Primark

Boots: DM

Thanks for reading

Love Fia x

OOTD: Free

My clothes to me are a means of expression, therefore I love to play around with different looks. Sure I get the occasional odd glance but I love changing character from day to day through my clothes. This was a day just after I'd finished exams, after months of being in lounging-about clothes revising, I wanted to do something fun! So I crimped my hair into this make-shift 'afro' and wore this casual but cool Topshop dress.

What do you think of this look?

Thanks for reading

Love Fia x

OOTD: Prom 2013

I thought perhaps some of you may like to see some pictures of what I wore to prom this year. I'm not a fan of the typical prom dress: a bright colour, made of silk with some sparkly detail. In fact I rather detest that look! So I went for this Karen Millen dress which I'd had my eye on since 2011, some may hate it, but in my opinion its just the right amount of elegance for prom whilst still being interesting! My fierce prom date was the one and only Andrea Brocca whom I'm sure you have all heard of!

What do you think about prom dresses? Are you are fan of the classic silk dress look or do you prefer something different?

Thanks for reading!

Love Fia x

OOTD: Summer sunsets

An outfit perfect for the beach or spending the day by the pool. Super casual but yet cool. The wedges, hat and chains add an effortlessly chic edge on the otherwise plain outfit.

Bandeau: Kotton

Skirt: River Island

Wedges: Miss. Selfridge

Chains: Various

Hat: Vintage

Thanks for reading

Love Fia x

How I style: Pastels

With the Summer season approaching in Dubai I thought I'd show you how I style pastels, for a variety of occasions.

OUTFIT ONE

Top: Forever 21

Skirt: Topshop

Bow: Forever 21

Boots: DM's

Pairing a casual loose tee, is the only way I will wear a body-con skirt-to avoid the year 9 body-con skirt syndrome. Keeping the outfit really casual I paired it with my Docs. I'd wear this outfit to a relaxed event, or somewhere I'd need to be comfortable.

OUTFIT TWO

Blazer: Mango

Top: Garage

Shorts: TK Maxx

Shoes: Steve Madden

This outfit is perfect for a lunch date during summer. It's casual and cool while still seeming put together. I think I prefer the look without the blazer, keeping it all pretty neutral. The nude coloured wedges make your legs grow inches and look more tanned, perfect!

OUTFIT THREE

Dress: Vintage

Wedges: Office

I adore this dress, its so classically elegant and flattering. I love vintage clothes for the fact that they fit me so well. Its hard for me to find clothes that fit as well as vintage clothes do. Perhaps due to the fact the sizes were smaller back in the day. Keeping it classic I paired it with some simple black wedges. I then added my studded leather jacket changing the dynamic of the outfit.