Uproar and Personal

I won't start my post today by apologizing for being late with my posts, yet again, because it's the same old story and I haven't come up with a creative excuse yet. So I'm just going to jump straight to the point.

As you all know, heard, seen on TV, newspapers, facebook, twitter, every where actually, the new Miss USA is an Arab-American, more specifically a Lebanese Muslim. My Lebanese friends, in particular, and my Arab friends in general, started forwarding this piece of news to all their BB contacts, send it via e mail, post different links from different sources on Twitter and Facebook. And to me it didn't matter and I didn't understand why people were making such a big deal. I don't need America to crown a Lebanese in a beauty pageant to prove that Lebanese women are beautiful. So I honestly couldn't care less about this piece of information until I read an article on the leader of a millenarian group who believes this crowning is the sign of the coming Armageddon. The crowned beauty's name is Rima Fakih, and Moulana Fatima Darvishi, the spiritual leader of the Circle of Pious Warriors and Noble Pilgrims, linked her family name Fakih to wilayat al Fakih stating:

"This is the sign that we have been waiting for,” said Ms. Darvishi to a group of assembled followers. “The rise of a faqih to rule over America is a symbol of the justice and righteousness of the Islamic Revolution.

She also stated:

“When this noble faqih ascends from her rulership over the USA to claim her place as ruler of all of God’s creation — as Miss Universe — then that is when the world will be filled with justice, and time will end.”

She would not have it when she was told that it's only a beauty pageant and the Ms. Fakih is not the actual ruler of USA. Darvishi replied:

“There is no point in trying to spread misinformation and propaganda. The current order has fallen! We hereby swear our allegiance to Her Supreme Majesty Rima Faqih and announce our undying loyalty to her magnificent command. We also call upon all heterodox feminist millenarian groups all over the world to join us in our call for a global revolution to prepare the way for Her Supreme Majesty’s eternal reign.” (according to Qifa Nabki)

Debbie Schlussel, a conservative commentator, used Fakih's heritage, a Lebanese Shia, to label her as a terrorist Miss Hezbollah, stating:

"Mark my word. Hezbollah is laughing at us, tonight. One of its auxiliary members won the Miss USA title without having to do a thing to denounce them and their bloody murder of hundreds of Americans". (according to the Guardian

And then it came to me (no, there were no flashing light bulbs, or sudden light and the very holy ahhhhh in the background; I don't remember what the ahhhh is called) that this will not end here. This is not just another beauty pageant. This will cause an uproar in a lot of areas, as proud as people are with this crowning, I don't think they know how it's going to end. I don't think most Americans are pleased with the result, I'm not sure that fascist Muslims will approve of this, and with the above information, I think this is going to be a long ride for the Beautiful Fakih, who by the way has a brilliant sense of humour; when asked how she felt about winning, she told them she'll get back to them after she has a pizza.

Bambi

Shopping May-hem

This blogging world is going to leave me jobless.. I spend hours every day reading blogs, from fashion, to lifestyle, to random mumbo-jumbo (kinda like my random mumbo jumbo) and even cooking blogs (they're quite inspirational actually). And I made a list of things I want to get badly as a result of my not-so-spare time at work.


Item 1: I honestly can't find a nice denim jacket. Don't get me wrong they're everywhere but I can't find one that just jumps at me.


Item 2: Isn't this 23-karat gold-plated ring set from Maison Martin Margiela just divine? The website is pretty cool too.


Item 3: I want a nice striped Breton top. I think I'll find one at Zara or H&M.


Item 4: Still obsessing over the Alexa Satchel from Mulberry.


Item 5: And I'm telling you this is the most coveted item at the moment. Everyone's wearing it, and I still want it. You can find this Miu Miu inspired dress at Zara.


Item 6: Oh my, these sunnies are amazing. The thing about Ray Ban is that, they suit all face shapes.. Well most face shapes. And they're quite affordable. Next time you see me out and about, I will be wearing these really funky passe partout Cat sunnies.


Item 7: The Hummingbird Bakery cookbook. I won't be buying this. I'll be stealing it off Milky Way. It's nice to have a friend who enjoys making and eating desserts as much as I do.

Guess what I'll be doing this weekend..

My Bucket List

Good morning,

I'm sorry I've been MIA for the past week, but I was working 12 hours a day, no social life what-so-ever and I managed to start and finish (well as finished as I can be) Glee. And yes I have become more musical and singing everywhere more often. Last night I was thinking, there were quite a few things that I want to do before I die, and I've created so many lists and I don't remember where they are and if I actually scratched off anything yet. So instead of writing a 100 things that I want to do, I decided to make it more realistic, more grounded, and hopefully, more doable. So here we go... My Bucket List:

1. Visit every continent.
2. Organize an event for charity.
3. Visit Santa in the northpole (I'm dying to see his workshop.
4. Go to the Himalayas.
5. Save a life.
6. Start my own bakery or coffee shop/library.
7. Sky Dive
8. Bunjee Jump (on top of water)
9. Swim with dolphins (and no Atlantis in Dubai is not my idea of swimming with dolphins).
10. Cross off everything on my bucket list.

What' yours? What is one thing you want to do before you die?

My Beautiful Smile

Good morning people! It's Monday again, and I'm trying so hard not to fall asleep or break into tears! It's going to be quite a long week, in a no fun kinda way.

Anyway, have you guys heard of the My Crest Smile competition? If you haven't basically you can nominate yourself by signing up, uploading a picture, and if you get the highest votes, then you get to be on the cover of the July edition of Femme magazine. Woop-dee-doo. There are a few who are a bit deserving because of their killer smiles, but here's the thing, when it comes to a product such as Crest for example, now we all know that all the ads are random people with bright beautiful smiles, but in a way, it makes you want to try the product just so you can get that bright smile, right? Even though you know that it's not true, but you'd like to believe otherwise. With a competition like that, doesn't it sorta of lose its credibility? Because that smile is going to be by someone who probably never used crest in her life, someone with veneers perhaps? Or maybe implants. I don't know it just does and it's frustrating... Possibly cause I'm jealous? But what would I be jealous of? I don't know. It's just bothers me. But anyway, check out the thousands of girls and their sunny bright smiles here. Vote if you can, I know I did for this girl. Hypocrisy? Definitely! It's kind of a love-hate thing! I don't know. It's Monday and I'm confused! Have a nice day.

I ♥ Beirut!

I'm going to keep this very short and extremely sweet. Yes I'm one of those who post anything that praises Lebanon or Beirut because I want people to view Lebanon the way we do (by we I mean the Lebanese and people who are familiar with our style of living). The image of Lebanon has been so distorted by western media that we try to prove otherwise. According to the NY Times we were voted one of the top cities for tourism. And according to this article, also by the NY times, you can tell why. I'll let you judge for yourself.

Catchachoo

Good ol' Jimmy decided to give free shoes.. Well, it's not really giving, it's more like a competition, but bottom line is.. if you win, you get a free pair of trainers.


Basically these fab new trainers will be going on a erm.. strut ?!? in the streets of London, and you're supposed to catch them. If you do, you get to keep 'em, or choose another trainer from this new collection. How do you know where the trainers are? Ahh good question.. beauty of technoloogy. You follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Foursquare where tehre will be regular updates. Way to go Jimmy Choo. Seems like someone has taken over their marketing department, because honestly, that's great marketing. If I were in London, I'd skip work and follow a pair of stylish trainers.



On your mark, get set... GOOO!!!!!!!!!

Happy reading

When I was younger I used to read so much. I'd finish 2 books a week, the older I got the more lazy I got. If I'm not busy with work or out with friends, I'd be watching TV and surfing the web. I know I know, I should invest my time in reading and such but it's just not working. So the only time I get to read is when I'm at the beach. So I picked two books, that I just MUST finish by the end of June.. I hope.. Lauren Weisberger's Chasing Harry Winston and Elizabeth Gilbert's Eat Pray Love. If you don't have time to read books, try to make time. And I know the beach is distracting but I make it a point to actually shut the world out - just me, my ipod, my drink, the book and the tanning effects of the ever-so-bright sun.

Archie Comics announces...

Archie Comics were a big factor in my love for fashion when I was growing up. It's true the clothes may not have been that great, but wouldn't you want Veronica's wardrobe? I remember having problems with the mismatching colours. Back then it was a big no no, now you can get away with it,like a fuchsia skirt with a red sweater. But still, I tried to do my hair like Betty's, but to no avail, and I tried matching my clothes to Ronnie's and that was a disaster (it was hard for me as I was quite pudgy).

Anyway, over the years I just switched from Archie Comics to fashion magazines, such as In Style, Vogue, Harper's etc.. That was a good thing.
So, after my long intro to Archie Comics, my friend (Milky Way) tweeted a piece of info that was on CNN.com about Archie Comics announcing a new gay character, Kevin. Now supposedly he comes to Riverdale High and Veronica starts to fall in love with him. He tries to let her down gently before admitting to Jughead that he's gay. Does that ring a bell somehow? *cough*clueless*cough*

Apparently they're trying to keep it modern and current. Let's face it homosexuality is no longer the taboo it used to be, well at least in some cultures. But do you think parents would allow their children to keep reading Archie Comics after that? Will there be restrictions?

I don't think this is going to pass so quietly.

Fashion advertising went up a notch!

One of the blogs I follow religiously is Street Style London, and I just fell in love with today's post. Basically she and American Apparel worked on mixing street style with new items from a shop (basically theirs) to create ads. For example Jill (from street style London) chose Emily (the model in the pic) to meet her at American Apparel dressed up in whatever she wanted, she picked out what she liked, incorporated it into her own wardrobe and a few shots on the streets later, VOILA! A great ad. If you like the trousers for example you can actually click on the link and buy them. I think it's a great way to advertise. Well done!

For more details on this movement, click here!

Spring so cool

Hello hello! I'm in quite a cheery mood. Woke up early, went for a walk on the beach.. It was beautiful! And not at all romantic if that's what you're thinking, it was more like a jog and I was all sweaty :S, but it was beautiful. Came home, showered and headed to work. Obviously I haven't started work, I've been working on a collage all morning. Why did it take me that long? Because I wanted it to be perfect. And The whole outfit is going to be my next purchase, especially the Mulberry bag; Miss PFF also declared her love for that bag, and I totally agreed (we're kinda obsessing about it). Anyhoo, check it out, colour of Spring Cool, Beige and Denim, no two colours could look so incredible together.