FBFF Rainbows and Skittles

Good morning.. I'm cheerful today, cause it's Friday and it's the weekend and I get to relax.. Well that's what I always say and that never happens but I won't be working.. Crap.. That's also not true. Great. Major buzz kill that was.. Moving on..

Today we answer FBFF questions which are mainly about colours.

1. What color dominates your closet? I'd like to say I have a lot of colours but truth to the matter is I love dark colours. I am not goth at all, on the contrary, I believe in elegance and lots of LBDs. So let's say earthy tones, nudes and maybe jewel tones (emerald green, saphire blue..). These colours are what suit me best with my skin tone, dark hair and eyes. In Summer however, I go for bright colours.. (need to show off the tan), and it's usually wedding season, so I got for electric blue, orange red, greens, florals etc... I'm excited for the summer now yayyy...
2. If money weren't an issue how would you change the color emphasis in your closet?  I don't think I'd change the colours. I wear what I wear because it's what suits me most. With more money? I'd just buy more stuff and a bigger closet... Hmm.. That would be nice. More space for my shoes and bags, and my closet will stop looking like it's about to throw up all over my bedroom floor.
3. What is your mantra about mixing colors? With colours it's tricky, I either go for many shades of the same colour or 3-4 colours that work well together. I can't go for more. It's not me. I love layers, scarves, cardigans etc... But I'm not kooky with my attire especially when it comes to colours. I don't think I could ever pull off mixed prints even though I find it beautiful.
4. For you, how do you incorporate color into your outfits?
   If I'm wearing bland colours, I definitely need a splash of fire colours (red, orange, yellow even fuschia..), so it's always in the accessories. Shoes, scarf, bag, belt, gloves or lipstick. I promise it makes all the difference.
5. Which blogger(s) do you think do a good job of incorporating color into their wardrobe? I could be biased.. and I probably am.. but it's because I love her style, I love how she mixes colours, I have to say the one and only PFFer Aysha Mattar.

And my new obsession? Another Medina song. Love her and her songs.


Excited,
Bambi

To Date or Not to Date!

Good morning. Yes I'm in a fabulous mood and all because yesterday was a day off and I spent some good quality time with my girlfriends! Yay me! (the wine helped play a big role in making me cheerful this morning). Anyway, this won't be a big post, it's actually short. To all those of you who have no date on Valentine's, but do have someone in mind but not sure whether to make the move or not, here's a brilliant guide to helping you make your decision. Intrigued? Good. So was I!

Enjoy and let me know if you try it and what happens ;)

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And today's song choice, Kevin Hammond. Many of you might not know him, but he's gonna be big.. Big I tell ya.. Check it out:



Cheerful,
Bambi

Lost in the Ads

It's been quite a weekend I must say, a lot of drama, too much fun, tears (sadness and too much laughter) and body aches. So today is a Monday and oh how much I dread Mondays. But the Super Bowl has begun and with that comes all the ads that I enjoy. The games mean nothing to me. Here are just a few of the ones I loved.



























I know I said a few and posted MANY. But there really are so many great ads and so little space. So Enjoy. Let me know if I missed some great ones. And my song choice of the day is Kanye's Lost in the World.



On an ad frenzy,
Bambi

To the People of Egypt: I Salute You

I'm sure you all know what's happening in Egypt. What started off as a peaceful protest on the 25th of January by the Egyptians who are practicing their democratic right to protest against their tyrant of a president, turned into a battlezone. Obviously to those of you living in Europe, States or are only watching American News Channels, you don't really see the real picture and automatically assume that the Egyptians are uncivilised, barbaric,  and probably uneducated. Guess again. Here's a well written article that I had just read and couldn't but share it with all of you, because this is a cry for help. Please pass this on. It is vital that the people's message gets through, because I believe he speaks on behalf of many:

I Know What You Did Last Valentine's!

Alright people. It's the cursed month of February. Why is it cursed? Because Valentine's day happens to  full right in the middle of it. And so far, even though we're day 2, it hasn't started very well. Now you may think I'm bitter for disliking Valentine's because I'm single. Well you're wrong. 1. I am not bitter and 2. I am not single. Why do I hate V day? Because when you're single, everyone else finds a way to rub it in your face and give you lectures abut how you'll find someone eventually and give you looks of sympathy. And if you are with someone, the search for a gift. Oh how I hate gift shopping.. Last year, funny enough on the same date, I wrote a post about the Mukhi Sisters' Valentine's ad that stirred so much controversy it's ridiculous. A lot of people definitely loved it, some people thought it was obscene. But guess what? It worked. Why? Because people still talk about it till today and that's when you know it was a great success. In case you missed it, this was last year's ad.

Brilliant isn't it? Funny thing is, it became a typical hand gesture. Check out Facebook pictures of random people, along with the rock, peace and f*** you hand gestures, you'll find the F U Valentine's gesture (yes I named it myself). Not only that, "I Buy my own gifts on Valentines" became a very commonly used phrase. Now, what's this year's ad? A continuation of last year's brilliant idea. It's to tell the boys that the Mukhi Sisters are also thinking about you.

Brilliant aren't they? The genius behind all of this is Fadi Mroue of the one and only république. Best creative agency in town. Sheer geniusness no? Love the Mukhi Sisters. Love république. So come on peoples start buying your loved ones (and yes you can consider yourself to be your own loved one) gifts for Valentines. And since I feel the love in this post, here's one of my all time favourite tracks and video. Just makes you want to get up on your feet and dance!

Valentine hating,

Bambi

SAG.. sounds like an insult, no?

Good morning my little Bambinas and Bambinos,

Not too pleased about how this week is going so I'm just gonna suck it up, drink coffee in the morning and wine in the evening (yes I think I can tolerate a drink or 3 now, after Friday's alcohol debacle), and listen to music. Now, for today's post, the SAG awards... dum dum DUMMMMMMMM!!!! In alphabetical order, starting with:

Amy Adams in Herve L Leroux: I'm a big fan of that line actually. To those who aren't very familiar with Herve L Leroux, it's another line designed by the talented Mr. Herve Leger, but instead of bandages, you get draped material. Very flattering for curvy women. Now the dress itself I like, just not on her. She looks pale and pasty and the colour doesn't help with her complexion at all. Sorry. Didn't do it for me.

Angie Harmon in Monique Lhuillier: It could've looked better I think. I like the bottom half I just really don't like the top, and really choosing pink for a dress like that is begging me to call out PINK FLAMINGO!!

Annette Bening in Tony Ward: Lebanese designers are big this red carpet season aren't they? Not a fan of this either but I think she looks good, and I'm proud that yet another Lebanese designer has been introduced to the red carpet. Yes I'm biased like that.

Claire Danes in Louis Vuitton: I loved it. Loved the colour, the cut, the silhouette, the belt, her hair.. Everything. One of my favourites and it was perfect for the SAG Awards. Not too over-dressed *coughangieharmoncough* and not too under dressed. Perfection. Oh Juliet, I salute you.



Drew Barrymore in Monique Lhullier: What happened here? Why Drew? Why? I like the colour 's it. And maybe the hair a little. But the make up? And the dress itself? And no no! Drew you must redeem yourself at the Oscars.

 

Eva Longoria in Georges Hobeika: Seems like this starlet is a fan of the Lebanese designer. She's been seen in quite a few of his gowns. Not a fan mind you. I know they say "less is more" but I don't think they meant it literally. Love the colour. She still looks better in this than in that black Zac Posen number she wore at the GGs.

Hilary Swank in Versace: She always looks elegant this one. And this dress looks beautiful on her. The colour of the dress works well against the colour of her skin and with her honey locks. Definitely a winner.

January Jones in Carolina Herrera: Not working for me. At all. Sorry Ms. Jones, another miss this season.



Jennifer Lawrence in Oscar de la Renta: I'm confused. I like it and I don't. Like the colour, not sure about the sleeve. I don't know. It's confusing. It can go either way not sure which way to go with right now.

Julianna Margulies in YSL: Love love love. Scarlett is one of those colours that just suits everyone. Doesn't matter if you're blonde, red head, brunette, white, dark, olive tone. It works. The cut is beautiful. Now I know the sweetheart neckline was exaggerated but I think that's the gown's charm/. She looks beautiful in this number. Love it.

Kate Hudson in Pucci: Again, long sleeves, bare back. But this one, I'm not a fan of. Maybe in a different colour? A cream, ivory or off white perhaps if we wanna stick to the almost whites? No. Still won't work. The material is too thin, and Kate doesn't have the right curves. No waist and a small chest. But a killer back.

Kim Kardashian in Marchesa: Looks like an Indian Princess in this one don't she? Love the plum on her. Don't know if I would wear that dress myself, but I think she makes it work.  

Lea Michele in Oscar de la Renta: She went from pink and frills, to sexy and shimmer didn't she? Still don't like it though. Her bust looks weird in this dress.

Mila Kunis in Alexander McQueen: I love it. She's on a roll this one ain't she? From that beautiful emerald green to this lovely floral red. Beautiful.

Natalie Portman in Azaro: Now that's a cute dress. I think if Azaro heard me call the 2 million dollars worth of diamond encrusted dress cute, I'd be thrown in fashion prison. But I meant that she looks cut with her baby bump. I liked it more than the Viktor & Rolf number she wore at the GGs.

Nicole Kidman in Nina Ricci: I don't know if I should wonder what has been going on in Nicole Kidman's head with her dress choices, or what has been going on in Nina Ricci's head when she was designing? First Halle Berry's dress and now this? And Nicole? What happened to you? Tsk tsk.

Sarah Hyland in Max Mara: Very cute, fresh and age appropriate. She looks adorable in this one. I like it.



Tina Fey in Oscar de le Renta: I like it and I don't. Colour looks good on her. Not sure about the many many flowers that adorn this dress.

Well, these are my picks. Can't wait for the Oscars. And for now, if you haven't already caught a glimpse of it, the new Rihanna video. It deserves a post of its own, but I couldn't wait.

Very wired,
Bambi

Blue Monday

Monday blues. PMS. Gloomy rainy day. Rough night. Bad mood. And it's not even 9 a.m. yet. Lovely innit? So Friday, thank God I forgot my camera, because I don't think it would've lasted the night. My phone battery decided to die one after I had to reboot because "File system out of resources". If it gives that on more time I'm smashing my blackberry on the wall. Anyway, it was definitely a memorable night and Flaming Lamborghini's apparently don't appeal to me. At least 5 in a row don't. If you don't know what it is, it's this pretty little thing on fire on the right, it contains Kahlua, Sambuca, Blue Curacao and Baileys. I'm getting sick just thinking about it. But oh what a night! The next evening obviously no one could even smell alcohol let alone taste it, we just ordered in and watched a DVD.

Since Valentine's in coming up, yes I know you didn't need a reminder, and I know a lot of you want to get your loved ones a pressies, and if you're single, I say go buy yourself something for Valentines. Sound familiar? That's right! It's the Mukhi Sisters' incredible Valentine's ad last year that caused a stir. Their latest ad? BRILLIANT. The song, the photos, the ladies who are beautiful inside and out. I love everything about this ad. Now please notice how this beautiful thing can be used for a headpiece, a head band and a necklace. It's all in the ad. Check it out. And I think it's the perfect Valentine's gift.

And for the music lovers, here's the song that's the only good thing about this horrible gloomy Monday.

Grumpy,

Bambi

FBFF

Good morning,

It's finally Friday and I'm so excited for the weekend. Why? Well for starters, I want to get myself into cooking mode and prove to myself I'm a kitchen whiz. And going out tonight and I'm definitely wearing my new shoessssss! I'll take pictures. Anyway, I've participated in Fashion Beauty Friend Friday, where every Friday there's a question, and all the participants, who are bloggers from all over, answer the questions. It's pretty nifty cause you get to see different points of views on random topics from people all around the world.

I consider myself a newbie in the blogging scene, even though yesterday marks Bambi's 1 year anniversary (Happy Birthday meeee!!), anyway, it's because one, I'm not really consistent (I'm working on it though), and two I need to introduce my life into this blog a bit more, and I promise I will.

Now for the questions:

1. What technology do you use in blogging? (computer, camera, video camera, tripod, etc...) 
   I usually use my work computer, my laptop at home, my camera, my phone and i Pad.
2. What computer and online technology do you use? (blogging system, photo storage, photo editing tools, etc..) 
   My favourite is definitely Adobe Photoshop, I'm a designer after all, so I'm good at PS. I sometimes use Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Bridge and iPhoto for photo storage and I'm just recently beginning to discover certain quirks in bloggert (the gadgets are uber cool). 
3. What is your process for taking pictures? 
   No specific process, most of the time I get photos of stars or what not from the internet, or from an article I read, If I'm out and about and I have my phone and/or camera I'd snap a picture or two. Retouch what needs to be retouched, conceal what must be concealed, manipulate colours maybe  and voila!
4. When it comes to backdrops for your photos what do you consider? Do you scout locations or shoot the same spot daily? 
   Neither, I just go with the flow.
5. If you could splurge and get one new piece of equipment what would you be buying?
   I'm definitely buying a Canon EOS 5D. But what my dream piece of equipment would be? Without a doubt the beautiful Leica M7 Hermes Edition. Isn't she a beauty?

And today's song pick isssssss... Fences by one of my favourite bands.. Phoenix. Feel the love people. Feel the love.

Birthday,

Bambi

The Golden Globes III

Third consecutive post in a row, I'm so proud of me. This marks the final post in the trilogy posts regarding the Golden Globes, after that we'll have the Oscars to look forward to, and I still have my NYE post at HUSH, the opening of l'Atelier Nawbar, and of course the Mukhi Sisters' new collection. Actually I'm considering postponing the post a little, because the Mukhi Sisters are on their way to Hollywood as we speak, so that would make a much interesting post don't you think? Anyway back to our main topic of conversation for today, the Golden Globes, who belongs on the red carpet and who doesn't. Here goes:

Natalie Portman in Viktor & Rolf: I know everyone went gaga over this dress. It did absolutely nothing for me. I didn't like the colour, or the rose for that matter. Remove the rose, change the colour, some nice jewellery and maybe I'd like it. And I was especially disappointed, Natalie Portman was nominated for best actress so I expected much more from the pregnant starlet.

Nicole Kidman in Prada: Another disappointment. Absolutely nothing about this dress would make your head turn. It was boring, plain, and so blah. She looks so washed out, nothing distinct about her look. Sorry Nicole, better luck at the Oscars.

Olivia Wilde in Marchesa: WOW! That's all I can say. DRAMA! DRAMA! DRAMA! Stunning, she looks like the night sky doesn't she? I want that dress. It's so Funky Cinderella. She definitely needs glass slippers for this dress. Brilliant.

Sandra Bullock in Jenny Packham: Even though I'm not a big fan of the designer, I loved this dress. I also loved the hair do. I just didn't like 'em both together. But she looks beautiful and it was a good choice of dress.

Scarlett Johansson in Elie Saab: Not much I can say about this one. Scarlett never disappoints in the red carpet. Always looking chic and poised. Love that the dress is the same colour as her skin tone. Loved he bangles. Love her porcelain skin.

Sofia Vergara in Vera Wang: She is undoubtedly one of the sexiest women in Hollywood. Doesn't matter what she does, she's just stunning. But I don't fully agree with this dress. She already has a big bust, why make it look even bigger? Boys, don't answer that! It's a so-so for me. Not a fan, but don't hate it either.

 Tilda Swinton in Jil Sander: Am I the only one who thought this was remarkable? I looooved it. he could use a bit more make up. Just to add a bit of colour, otherwise, I loved it. I couldn't help but wonder if Ms. Swinton was trying to pull another Sharon Stone. When I first saw this, I just got a flashback of Sharon Stone's mind blowing appearance on the red carpet back in '98, where she paired off a silk lilac Vera Wang skirt with a crisp white Gap shirt from her hubby's closet. The Result? Spectacular.

Sharon Stone in the Oscars (1998)

There were so many other stars on the red carpet that either looked ravishing or just plain horrible, but they didn't make the cut. Maybe at the Oscars?

Less chirpy and merry today, and when you listen to this song you'll know exactly what mood I'm in. So sad I'm missing their Dubai concert.


Moody,
Bambi

The Golden Globes II

I didn't expect when I said that part II will be soon it was going to be this soon, but  I found myself this morning in need to distract myself, and  I thought what better way than this? Today's quite morbid with the political drama and all. So yes... golden globes.. Red carpet.. Hits and misses. Here goes..

Helena Bonham Carter in Vivienne Westwood: When I first saw this I couldn't believe it. What the hell was she thinking. The more I look at this photo, the more in love I am wit the outfit. I like drama, this is far beyond dramatic. Not too sure about the shoes, but Really kudos! 

Jane Krakowski in Badgely Mischka: For once pregnant elegance. I think she looks beautiful and radiant. The colour, the simplicity, the flow of the gown with subtle lace. Love it.

January Jones in Versace: Also one of the dresses where I loved it, then I didn't, then I loved it then I didn't. I think I made up my mind. I don't love it. The colour is beautiful on her, with her skin colour and blond hair, maybe if she had a smaller chest? I don't know I just don't like. Sorry January, but this is a miss.

Jennifer Lopez in Zuhair Mrad: Maybe if it were in a different colour I'd like it, but the hair and make up? Definitely a NO.

Julianna Margulies in YSL: I actually like this dress, but she looks short doesn't she? Maybe if it were longer and different shoes? But it's pretty.

Julianne Moore in Lanvin: I didn't mind that it was creased, the material is delicate and she couldn't go to the Golden Globes on foot, so it is definitely going to crease. I'm just not sure about the sleeve. It looks off!

Kyra Sedgwick in Emilio Pucci: I loved it. The colour is fresh, she looks happy, I love that the bag is the same colour (I'm into the whole monochromatic look this season), and the gold bangles really complete the look.

Lea Michelle in Oscar de la Renta: This really didn't do it for me. She looks like a pink flamingo. I would probably wear it if it were in black? Or maybe a jewel tone (emerald green, ruby red, blue sapphire) but as it is, I'm gonna have to pass.

Leighton Meester in Burberry Porsum: There was a lot of controversy regarding this dress. I loved it. Yes it's conservative, but it's a very contemporary Pride and Prejudice look, n'est pa? And I love the shoes.

Megan Fox in Armani Privé: I don't like anything about it. And when I first saw it, I thought it was definitely a Lebanese designer. I was disappointed when I found out if was Armani. And she's lost a lot of weight, she looks like a bobbing head doll.

Michelle Williams in Valentino: I don't know who I'm disappointed in more, Michelle Williams for wearing this, or Valentino for creating such an atrocity. Daisies? Really?

Mila Kunis in Vera Wang: Let me start off by saying, brava for gaining weight after Black Swan, and double brava for looking ravishing. The dress, the make up, the hair, and the colour. Green was big on the red carpet and I actually want a green dress now. Isn't she just breath taking?

Milla Jovovich in Armani Privé: I am not a fan. AT ALL.. Milla Jovovich is a natural beauty, you can dress her up in a garbage bag and she'd still look good. Until she worse this dress. The colour, the cut, the whole thing. Again it looks like it's by a Lebanese designer. Am I the only one who's seeing it?

I still have a few more left. I'll do that one in part III soon. I promise. Hey, I didn't disappoint this time.

As usual, here's a song that will keep you in a good mood all day.


Red Carpet struck,
Bambi