Trend Spotting: Coloured Blazer

Why are blazers in news all of a sudden when they have been a girl’s fashion staple since World War II? 

Well, it seems the designers' world over decided to trade out the basic black/ navy ones for some fun and bold colored blazer. Electric blue, tangy tangerine or neon pink, there is a colour to suit every girl’s flavor.

And the best new is these bold and hue rich blazers can be paired with work wear trouser to GNO sequins dress to party shorts and first date skirts. Thrown on a bright little hot number and go straight form a boardroom onto the party floor. Make sure to pick a colour faltering to your body type and personality and watch as more that a few heads turn your way.

[Image Courtesy: 1,2,3,4,5]

Key to stylishly wearing a Colored Blazer.

1.Ideally, we would first pick our outfit before the outerwear, but in this case we need to first select the blazer before the outfit. The blazer is the statement piece and the ensemble must be built around it.

2.Make sure you are 100% comfortable in your blazer color selection. To make a style statement you have to confidently wear your colour choice.

3.Keep the outfit relatively understated and complementary to the blazer. Preferably pick neutral or pastel colour and delicate prints.

4.Pair it with some stylish accessories and shoes and get set to show-off your colourful side.

                                                                                       [More information on these pieces here.]

Girls, are you ready to rock the fab coloured blazer trend? And what would be your go-to colour? Share your picks and views with me in the comment section.

Till then, tra-la,
 Amena!!

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Chic of the Week:2

Form me, Rachel McAdams went from being a ‘Mean Girl’ to that lucky one who got to make-out with Ryan Gosling in 'The Notebook'(and real life!). Some how she never really inspired  me to see her as a trendsetter or diligently follow her fashion (and acting) graph. Until now!!! Talk about showing your femme and fatale side in the same freaking week!!! Her current looks have me literally gaping at her. So much so, that I just had to bestow this week’s ‘Chic of the Week’ title to her.  She completely bowled me over with not one but two back-to-back stunning look. I mean, this girl was literally killing it at the ‘The Vow’ European tour. I am forever style-bound by Ms. Rachel McAdams!

[Image Courtesy:1,2,3,4]

For her London outing, she paired her long and sleek ultra-fabulous black The Row coat with a short and sexy LBD by Australian label Lover. She completed this all black look with to-die-for pale pink patent ‘Grace’ Brian Atwood pumps. (I think I heard the fashion angels purr with delight, or was it just me. Whatever.)

A very ladylike Rachel stepped out  in Munich wearing a delicate nude and black lace off-shoulder dress by Collette Dinnigan. The dress, the hair, the make up all was in perfect harmony. Kudos Miss McAdams, Kudos!!

After these two stunning looks I can’t wait to see what she shows-up in next.

Has Rachel always been this stylish? Or am I just noticing her? 

Any-hoo, I just can’t decide which look was better. Do you prefer one over the other or are you, like me in love with both the looks? 

Share your views and thoughts with me in the comment section.

Till then, tra-la, 
Amena!!

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Links À La Mode: IFB Weekly Roundup (January 19)

The Woman in the Mirror Gonna Change Her Ways

By Jessie Thorpe of Denimology



It's January. It's a time for fresh beginnings, unknown adventures, and change. The new year is all about making personal progress.  Most peeps vow to go to the gym, stick to their diet, keep a tight budget or to quit biting their nails. Why not change your personal style instead?  You can be bold, be tough and take risks! Maybe you need to tone it down, dress your age or stop when more is really way too much! Whether your fashion goals for the year are to be a better blogger, feature top notch photos or be a fashion savvy dresser, surely there is a link or three here to spur on your metamorphosis.





THE IFB WEEKLY ROUNDUP: LINKS À LA MODE: JANUARY 19TH



Fashionopolis: This winter bring out the brights!Are You Endearing: Life Lessons Learned From a Little Black DressBrunette Blogging: A fun approach to the widely discussed tale of the fashion bloggerComing Unstitched: Found that perfect dress? Here's how to work it with every style.Denimology: Skinny, Slouchy or Drop Crotch? This Is The Question!Dressful: Bill Cunningham: The original street style photographerFierce|Fabulous|Fit: Ways to make your blog mobile friendly in Blogger, Wordpress, etc.Grit and Glamour: 12 Ways to a Better Blog—and a Better You—in 2012Life of a Recessionista: DIY: Makeup Brush CleanserLittle Spindrift: Experimenting with rainbow nails...inspired by Miss Caggie DunlopOranges And Apples: Untangling ethical fashionShrimp Salad Circus: Guide to Self-Portrait Photography - Lose the awkward, look amazing!Small Town, Big Wardrobe: "Fabulous" photos that didn't make it....Style Delights: What Kate Middleton, SJP & Mrs Obama taught us about statement necklaces.Sugar and Spice: How to... Survive your first season at Fashion WeekThe Chic Sheet: Sequin Leggings + A Sweatshirt...Why I Love A Good ContradictionThe Closet Intervention: Why "accessible style" is anything but for the average American.The Fashion Edition: Spring's controversial trend, Pastels, and how to wear them edgy.The Fashionable Workout: Sweating StylishlyThe Frugalista Diaries: DIY Dress For A Cause



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Till then, tra-la. 
Amena!!

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Red Carpet Report: Golden Globes 2012. The Good, The Bad and The Brilliant!!!!

Oh happy days are here again! It's award season, and for most fashion lovers, watchers, followers and bloggers this is the prime of our hunting season. Nothing is bigger than fashion style and trend spotted at the award shows. Being the Holy Grail of all fashion seasons, it is blatantly aped, extensively written about and pretty much analyzed to infinity.

Like most fashion addicts, I too have always loved award season and most importantly the red carpet fashion parade. Since the awards' live telecast in my country is at the crack of dawn, as a kid I used to wake up at 5:30AM to see them(Yea I was one of those crazy ones). That’s how much I love them! Thanks to the internet I don’t have to do that anymore. Anyhoo, whilst watching the ‘ahh’ and ‘OMG’ moments and well-timed tears, I would spend my time studying the important stuff. Who Wore What and How!

Categorically breaking my picks into three groups:

I.The Wonders.

II.The Blunders.

III.The Stunners.

Here's presenting you the good, the bad and the brilliant of Golden Globes 2012.

I.The Wonders. 

These looks are the epitome of the phrase ‘elegantly stylish’. Form the tip of the hair right down to the shoes, everything was immaculately well styled. Kudos, ladies!!

II.The Blunders.

“Oh my, what was she thinking?” Really with all the wonderful dresses and stylist in the world you managed to pick this! Looks gone so bad, we literally have nightmares about it. These looks were classic poster child for ‘What Not to Wear’, ever!

III.The Stunners.

There are always those who will risk it. All or nothing! These ladies took some major style risk, that seriously paid off. Form daring slashes to sizzling sparkle, they picked the piece that made everyone sit up and take notice. Love it or hate it, they made us do a double take. These are hands down the stand-out statement looks on the Golden Globes 2012.

Who are your favourites? Tell me what you think. Share your view and thoughts with me in the comment section.

Till then, tra-la. 
Amena!!

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[Image Courtesy: US Weekly Magazine, Daily Mail UK]

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Trend Spotting: Bright Coloured Tights.

Don’t you just wish you could somehow wear your pretty summer dresses in the cold season! That there was a magical garment that would look great paired with skirts and shorts while keeping you warm and winter chic at the same time. Well ladies, the fashion Gods have heard our prayers and granted us with winter seasons must have accessory- Bright Coloured Tights.

Trust me,nothing says hot quite like a pair of bright coloured tights. Thanks to winter’s hottest trend we can ingeniously carry forward our summer wardrobe into the chilly winter season.

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You ask, what makes these simple been-around-for-ages piece of hosiery a sudden must have item?

For starters, unlike the old-school sheer skin tone tights, the bright coloured ones are opaque, making them convenient to pair with dress, shorts and skirts in the winter months. Along with being inexpensive, they also are very easy to play around and mix and match with. The same pair can be worn with a number of clothes, on a number of ocassions and still offer a fresh look. From bold and vibrant shades to demure and subtle tones, this trend has something for everyone.

Girls, what are you waiting for! Don’t hide your legs this winter. Flaunt them colourfully!!

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How's a girl to choose between so many oh-so-fab and stunning colours,'sigh'. So, is this trend gonna be your winter style statement? Are you ready to rock a pair of bright coloured tights? Share your views regarding this trend in the comment section.

Till then, tra-la. 
Amena!!

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Chic of the Week:1

Welcome to ‘Chick of the Week’. My very own take on the week’s most stylish look.

When I decided to start this weekly roundup, I never in a billion years though I would start off with a couple. Especially this couple! But wild horses could not have stopped me from selecting Rachel Weisz and Daniel Craig as my first pick for 'Chic of the Week'!

[Image Courtesy:Celebrity Gossip, Star Lounge, ImageBam]



Why did I choose a couple? Or them? Well, just look at these pics! They look like a couple straight out of a romance novel. Her all delicately soft and ladylike, yet every bit the modern woman and he the quintessential alpha male in designer suit; rugged and suave all at the same time. Ohh la la! A stylishly spicy yin-yang! The romantic in me sings with sheer joy. (This alone was a major reason for choosing them!)

On the fashion front, they made an almost perfect styled pair (If Daniel had not gone all-so- beige, the entire look would be purrrrfectt). For the Madrid Premiere of 'Girl With The Dragon Tattoo', Mrs. Craig paired her trendy black Alexander McQueen Spring 2012 dress with a waist-clinching brown belt, black stain pumps and feathered clutch. Mr Craig went non Bond-ish in beige suit and tie(really Daniel?). Any-hoo,together they looked STUNNING.

Without further ado, I present you my this week's ‘Chic of the Week’. (I so refuse to acknowledge them as two individuals, they look like one happily in love and well-dressed entity).



What do you think of my chic choice? Did they nail it or fail it? Share you view and opinions with me in the comment section.

Till then, tra-la, 
Amena!!

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A New Beginning....

Resolutions are not my thing. I can't keep them, follow them or abide by them. But, on the other hand we all need to have goals in our lives; without them its hard to get somewhere if you don't know where you're going.

Lucky for me, Independent Fashion Blogger's new project-"IFB PROJECT #28: Create A Motivation Mood Board"- got me to think what I want form 2012 and how am I going to achieve it. It set me on a path to find my goals, object, dreams, plans,aspiration...



My collage literally is a 'mood' board. It perfectly captures my mood and communicates my emotions and hopes for the new year. It helped me visualize all that I wanna achieve for myself and my baby:my blog, 'Fashionopolis'.

For once in my life, I am starting the new year off with setting goals(not resolutions) for myself.

"You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one..."

So do you have a New Years resolution? Or are you going with the flow? Do share your hopes and aspiration for 2012 with me in the comment section.

Till then, tra-la,
Amena!!

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{The collage is my submission for "IFB PROJECT #28: Create A Motivation Mood Board". Let me know if you like it. And have these words and images inspired you as they inspires me.}

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Here's Looking At You, 2012.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! My lovelies. May 2012 be the year where you get all that you want and need.

But, before I completely embrace the new year, it’s time to bid adieu to an old friend. For 2011 was a dear one. It was a year that helped me discovery my self. Where I found a whole new me. A year that taught me to take risk, try out untested waters and and embark on new adventures.



I was not even thinking of blogging when it just happened to me. A friend mentioned that I should so start my own fashion blog, and well, I did. Blogging is new to me, but I am loving the experience, the exposure, and the new friends I have made on this crazy whirlwind journey.

[Image Courtesy: Fashion Gone Rogue]

This experience would not have happened without all of you.

Huge thanks to all my darling friends. You’ll are my strength, the ones who put up with my writer’s block, my lack-of-good-idea mood swings and get me through a bad day. You guys mean the world to me.

A thank you to all the new friend I have made here. Your wonderful advice, guidance and support keeps me going. I am so very glad I met you all.

Last but never the least; I'd like to thank my incredibly talented family. For loving me at my worst and best, for supporting me in my crazy decisions and for being my most honest critic.

I don't know what I'd do without any of you. Thank you all.

And now I say good-bye and thanks to 2011, an old friend who showed me new ways, widened my horizon and most importantly taught me that the world is full of new and wonderful opportunity.

Here's looking forward to a bright and beautiful 2012.

Much Thanks and Love,

Amena!!

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