She's Madonna!

Good morning fashion-obsessed people? And how are we on this awful Tuesday morning? Sorry about my overwhelming enthusiasm but really my insomnia is getting ridiculous and my inability to get up in the morning is worse. Did I mention the fact that I take power naps in the toilet or in an empty office just to survive the day? Yes it's that bad.

Anyway, enough about my one out of many disorders, and let's move on to something more exciting. Like what you may ask? Well, how about Dolce & Gabbana's Autumn/Winter 2010 ad campaign. I am aware it was release a few months ago, but yesterday I was checking out their collection in Beirut, when I decided to browse through the website this morning and really paid attention to the campaign. I'm a Madonna fan. BIG TIME Madonna fan.. wanted to be her when I was younger, and secretly want to be her now. She's got it all. My point? She looks effing fantastic. Never thought the legendary M would be the type to inject her face with bottox, fat (extracted from... ermm... certain areas in the body) and such, butt it suits her (pun intended... obviously). Now the series of photos are snapshots replicating the movie "Mamma Roma" and according to S.G., “We wanted to continue pushing our current message that shows fashion’s more human nature and our heritage. This is yet another tassel of that mosaic. We believe the campaign is comforting and that people will somehow identify themselves in the images, which again display a more human and approachable side of Madonna.” There is no human and approachable side of Madonna people.. She's MADONNA.. She's like the female version of Michael Jackson (in terms of fame), she revolutionised the music industry, influenced millions of people, changed the way men view women, pushed the boundaries of sex in terms of explicit lyrics and racy videos and wrote a book about her fantasies called SEX, had songs written about her, and she became the world's top-selling female recording artist of all time. So please explain to me how a woman like that is not intimidating and is approachable?? Hmmm?!? Nothing?? Exactly. Because she's not! Plus, as beautiful as the campaign turned out to be and as fabulous as she looks and really.. I mean.. FABULOUS.. I don't get why she or anyone else for that matter would wear a Dolce & Gabbana outfit to clean the floors or catch a chicken. But that's just me. I'm posting the pictures below.

Am I right?? Doesn't she look fabulous with a capital F-A-B-U-L-O-U-S! Anyway, this song may not go with the campaign, but Coma asked me to listen to it and I loved it and I felt like sharing. (Fanks luff)!

Edgy and Wired,
Bambi

Must... Have... Now... (part III)

You know what's worse than waking up early on a Monday and going to work? Waking up very sick on a Monday and going to work! So yes basically I'm sick and I'm at work. No concentration what-so-ever. (I'm giving you an excuse for whatever it is I may write in this post.. Just in case..). So today's hand-picked droolable (works, no??) items are black. All black.. Loves it.

From Burberry Posrsum to Stella Mccartney, Chloe to Marc Jacobs.. everyone has their own take on the wool-blend double-breasted coat. My favourite is definitely McQ's. It's perfect.

Winter's around the corner, and I don't know about you but I do like pretty umbrellas. But this McQueen one is just divine. I think it's going to sell like peanuts, and I have a feeling it's already sold out.

Speaking of skulls, How beautiful are these Swarovski crystals and skull earrings??? I so want me a pair. Tom Binns, thank you!

Pleated skirts and kilts are big this A/W, but Pringle of Scotland funked it up a little, the zipper and leather made all the difference.

I saw this Notte by Marchesa dress at Harvey in June, the day it arrived, it was available in fuchsia and electric blue. Next day I came back to try it on, it was GONE!!!! SOLD OUT!!!!!I think same's going to happen this one. So ladies, grab it before it's too late.

What kind of fan would I be if I don't include at least one La Petite Salope dress? Just look at it. Perfection. *sigh*

This DRKDSHDW by Rick Owens is such a passe partout item. Day and night, casual and smart.. Love it.

Love these Alexander McQueen lace leggings. They make the outfit. Just wear it with a t-shirt dress and voila.

When it comes to Carven, you can't expect anything less than elegant. This body suit is flattering for almost all body types. It accentuates the shoulder and neckline and emphasizes the waist. With a high-waisted pencil skirt... Vavavoooommmmm.

This lace-sweater dress by... yes.. you guessed it.. Alex McQueen.. is just amazing. And if you see the design up close, the finishing is stunning. I thought the white part was printed.. but nope.. It's all lace. Ahh lovely..

Final piece of today's post, double-wrap skull bracelet by the Skull King's label.. AGAIN. I'm loving the collection.. Really.. Mr. Lee, you'd be ever so proud.

I'm really sick by the way, but this song is putting me in a good mood. It's so hopeful. Love it. Enjoy!

Kisses
Bambi

MUST... HAVE... NOW... (part II)

So many pretty things, so little time, so little space and so little cash *sigh*! A few days ago I posted a few of the things that I'm drooling over. Today, I'll be posting more of my drool-worthy items. But now I'm going to sort of categorize them! At least in this post, so the theme of today's post: CAMEL. Why? Besides the fact that it's THE colour of the season, the items I found in this colour are just God damn fabulous. You'll see...

Aren't they so purrty? You can dress 'em up or down. Perfect for going out for coffee with friends in flats, a denim jacket and a cute tee or pairing it with a pair of heels, a nice shirt and gold accessories! I heart the Kors.

Leather is still on, and people are mainly focused on leather dresses and leather pants or skirts. Haven't been seeing many leather tops, well.. ones that I would actually like at least, like this one. Maje, I congratulate you for making leather tops so chic. I can just picture this with a nice A-line skirt and pumps.

Now this is divine. Definitely my favourite. Ahh Chloe, no one does camel better than you. If only I can wear this and get away with it! I think I just fractured my heart!

No wardrobe is complete without a trench! It's a must-have, and you cn never go wrong with a camel Burberry trench.

Well, the fashion industry seems to still be big on leather, and why not have a pair of camel leather leggings? No the tracksuit is a different case. You don't have to pick one. (that's the fashion-obsessed me arguing with money-conscious me! I hate it when we fight..)

Yes another pair of pants.. sorta.. These Sandro poetique slouch pants are perfect for a smart look. I can already see the colours of brown, white, camel beige together in a beautiful ensemble canvas. Yes I'm getting all poetic. Go figure!

And finally, ending my post with the perfect Michael Kors boots. Well you can't really wear them when it's rainy, or muddy, because they'll get dirty pretty quickly. But look at them. Aren't you already picturing them with a few things from your wardrobe??

On that note I will leave you with a song I discovered a couple of nights ago while I was out with my friends.

ta-ta for now,
Bambi

MUST... HAVE... NOW

Hello Monday,

Actually no, not hello! I hate Mondays! I hate everything that has to do with Mondays! Especially after a 4-day holiday! I weep! Weep I tell ya! But I gotta say, my weekend was pretty darn good. It was missing a certain someone, but what to do, right? I had a great time with the Bahrain/London/Saudi/Kuwaiti crew (sorry guys, didn't know how to categorize your international a**es), excited about a certain PFFer who will be getting in today, and some quality time with the bffs from high school! It's gonna be a long week that's all I can say. One thing's for sure though, I am definitely getting old, this whole partying till the wee hours of the morning, just doesn't do it for me anymore (actually I just can't handle it) *sigh* !

Anyway, I'm going to kick start this dreadful Monday with a few must-haves for the season (not because they really are must-haves, I just really MUST HAVE them). I'll do it in a series of posts because they're too many. I'm starting with the following items:

Still obsessed with with Mulberry's Oversized Alexa leather bag but this time in black.

I normally hate, and I mean HATE pointy shoes, but when it's Lanvin you make an exception. And when they look like these you melt and you buy. They're perfect.

What's a new wardrobe without wedges? And from experience I say wedges can't get any more comfortable than Michael Kors. And these suede ones are beautiful.

I know! I know! My obsessions are mainly shoes, but can you blame me? Look at these Marc by Marc Jacobs two-tone leather loafers. I mean really! How can you not drool? I think, loafers are the new brogues for this A/W!

Ahhhh Stella! The things you do to me with your fabulous designs! I'm very much a blazer person, especially over-sized and this hits the spot! The cut, the colour, the simplicity! Divine!

And finally, this cute Mademoiselle scarf from Marc by Marc Jacobs. Isn't it adorable?

To wrap it up, I will leave you with another new obsession of mine. Enjoy!

Later!
Bambi