Najwa Karam Australia Tour 2014

As every Najwa Karam tour commences, I get increasingly impatient since it’s never in London, but at the same time, increasingly eager to see what she will be wearing. My regularity, which is kind of unfortunate.

The sold out  tour kicked off in Sydney on November 14, and Miss Karam was the Lady in Red that night. The floor-grazing crepe dress featured a knee-slit at the front and a 3D flower/bow on the bodice. Essentially for me, this added an element of cuteness and it is what made this dress more interesting and appealing.

Najwa Karam went to the future with this trumpet-style silhouette enhancing dress with an open back for the second night. The autumn-appropriate colours of the dress were divided, where the bodice was black, partially-sheer and vertically lined. The burgundy areas were finely beaded into a symmetrical shape. I felt like the two colours together and the necklace-like beaded piece at the neck were relatively unpleasant, however.

The Queen continued to defy the laws of ageing as she looked like she belonged in a fairy-tale with this beautiful dress from Cristian Samfira's Luxury 2015 collection, and I don't think I can be anymore in love with it. The dress is immediately made elegant with the handmade painted flowers on either side, on top of black ruched illusion tulle. The gown also cinches in at the waist and flawlessly accentuates it, then mildly puffs out.
All hail Queen of Eternal Grace, Najwa Karam!

The fourth look was this midnight blue asymmetrical gown, which featured an over sized ruffled flower on the side, and a horizontally lined sheer organdy floor-grazing skirt. 
I was not particularly keen on the combination of these elements, especially the ruffled mess on the side, however the enchanting colour and the cinched in waist made up for the style and the shape.

Najwa Karam with manager, Tarek Abou Jaoude

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Fashionalysed's Fashion Favourites - Beyonce

If you're going to run the world, you have to do it in style.

The following will be showcasing my favourite outfits worn by the diva, as a solo artist (because let's be honest, the outfits worn back in the Destiny's Child days were somewhat... questionable. Sorry Mama Tina!) as she continues to reinvent her self, to this day - in terms of style and music, as the two go hand in hand and influence one another. You just don't know what she's going to wear next, and that is what I love! 

**Order in year, not personal preference**

Academy Awards (2005)
Versace

 

I'm still struggling to keep my mouth shut at this - still - jaw dropping attire. 

This velvet vintage Versace gown, along with the Lorraine Schwartz jewellery screamed class and sophistication as Beyonce went for a classic Hollywood look. There is nothing that I don't completely love, especially the strapless opening of the dress, which further adds to the luxurious atmosphere that this black gown conveys.

Dreamgirls London Premiere (2007)

Elie Saab

All hail Queen of Eternal Grace: Beyonce, showcasing her curves and bringing glitz and glam to the London Premiere of Dreamgirls with this utterly mesmerising sequined dress by Elie Saab.

 

 

Grammy Awards (2008) 
Elie Saab

If I could, I would have included every Grammy Award outfit she's ever worn, because she simply does not know how to go wrong for the Grammys.

Intricately beautiful asymmetrical bodice and dripping metallic detailing... Need I say more?

Cadillac Records Premiere (2008)

Zuhair Murad

 

The Queen brought with her her ever present and famous curves at the Cadillac Records premiere with another Lebanese designer's creation; Zuhair Murad, and went back to black with this glorious floor-length gown, featuring a lace pattern overlay and glittering black sequin details.

Ultimate heart-eyes.

 

 

Golden Globes (2009)

Elie Saab

This divine diva looked like a sculpture as she graced the Golden Globe's red carpet back in 2009, wearing this ivory, silhouette-enhancing piece of complete perfection by Elie Saab, featuring intricate and beaded detailing.



'I am... World Tour' NY Screening (2010)
Naeem Khan

 

Going for a more casual look (than previous, at least), Beyonce opted for this eggplant beaded and patterned number by Naeem Khan. I think the yellows, purples, whites and black that are featured, along with the seemingly cinched waist go together so beautifully. Having said that, I think the pattern gives the illusion of a slightly wider figure, however, knowing Mrs Carter, it's probably exactly what she was aiming for!

BET Awards (2012)
Stephane Rolland

 

 

Beyonce stunned at the 2012 BET Awards, wearing this one-sleeve, silky chartreuse coloured gown, with a thigh-borderline-hip-high slit. It was styled with a metallic waist belt, that she actually wore upside down to how it was shown in the designer's Fall 2012 Couture runway.

 

 

'Life is But A Dream' NY Premiere (2013)

Elie Saab

 

 

Looking like a vision, Beyonce glided down the red carpet for the HBO Premiere of her documentary; 'Life is But a Dream' wearing this breathtaking greige couture gown designed by Elie Saab. The form-fitting gown featured embellished floral appliques and geometric see-through sections. 

I found it to be a little over-the-top for the occasion but I'm certainly not complaining! 

 

 

The Mrs Carter Show World Tour (2013)

Roberto Cavalli

Nobody's tour outfit(s) is on Beyoncé's level. She usually opts for daring choices as she transforms to her alter-egos on stage, and literally nothing compares to the fierce outfits that she chose for the "I Am... World Tour" that I could write a whole article in admiration of. For that reason, I have limited my Fashion Favourites choices to events other than tours.

Except, I have cheated here, because let's be honest, it doesn't look like her typical, leotard kind of choice... Which is probably the worst excuse I could have thought of, but basically, I couldn't resist.

This muslin-silk, burst of colour by Roberto Cavalli featuring gold barocco embroideries around the bodice and double thigh-high slits is absolutely breathtaking!

"BEYONCÉ" Album Screening & Release Party (2013)

Tom Ford

 

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Video Music Awards (2014)

Zuhair Murad

One of my favourite things about such events, is seeing a change of dress and usually only one dress catches my eyes, or in some cases none. But not for Beyonce. This diva wore three outfits for the VMAs, and all of which were 100% on point.

The first was a beaded, skin-tight black gown that was partially sheer by Nicholas Gibran, which she accessorised with distractingly over-sized earrings, which completed the look for me. The second was a long sleeved leotard for the stage that was designed Tom ford, featuring a broken glass-like effect. The third, was another skin-tight choice, and it was so hard to decide my favourite, but I settled for this beautiful maroon gown by Zuhair Murad, which showcased her ***flawless curves beautifully and featured partially-sheer, beaded sections on either side as she proudly held her much deserved Awards.



 

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(All of the dresses I've included are my personal favourites, there were so many more I wanted to add, but it would have took me forever, so these are just my top favourites up to now.)

None of the images are mine, unless stated otherwise

Najwa Karam at World of Fashion 2014 Event Advertisement

If you think that I look for an excuse to make a post featuring Najwa Karam... you're probably right.
Since Najwa Karam has been named the guest of honour at the Harper's Bazaar World of Fashion 2014 event at the Mall of the Emirates in Dubai, it gives me the rightful excuse to write a post featuring the eternally graceful Queen of Fashion and Elegance.
After continuous success as a singer and now after three seasons as a judge on MBC's Arabs Got Talent, the diva has been increasingly recognised for her successful fashion choices and many would identify her as a modern day fashion icon.
"Najwa Karam is very well known. She captivates audiences with her presence, grace and style. She has made a strong name for herself in the Arab World as a singer, and we are very optimistic and very happy to collaborate with Najwa Karam this year... looking forward to the best outcome." - Hussain Moosa, Associate Director for Mall of the Emirates (Emirates 24/7). Ms Karam will be there at the fashion finale on the 22nd of October in a public Q&A with the attendees so save the date!
(and lets hope she will be revealing an album release date because the well-being of my ears depends on it).


(Event advertisement)

If we can all just remember the wise words of Karl Lagerfeld that said 'Think pink but don't wear it'... That's basically my outlook on this crepe dress by Roland Mouret. It was like they went overboard with the pink and accidentally spilled too much and it just became too concentrated for my taste. I thought the overall style of the dress was rather bland, except the off-the-shoulder silhouette which added to her femininity and saved the dress from completely burning.

Or maybe they should've let it burn.

I must have spent half an hour replaying and admiring the part where she gracefully twirls in this fringed wool-blend dress from Lanvin's Fall 2014 Ready-to-Wear collection when the video was first uploaded. 

The colour palette - which is completely suitable to the season - and gradient is so well put together in this dress and adds to the delicate movement fabricated by the varying sizes of the fringing. Something I would probably not opt for at first glance but works magic! 

I think this a-line dress from Gucci's Fall 2014 collection explains itself; bead embroidered silver bodice and rose gold sleeves on top of a silk cady top and a leather skirt. It has a perfect balance of simplicity and complexity. However, not suited for top-heavy type figures, as clearly, it highlights the top part of the body like encrusted diamonds.

When I named Najwa Karam the Queen of Fashion and Elegance, I obviously wasn't joking. 

Because last and certainly not least, this patterned gold dress from Jenny Packham's Fall 2014 collection looks so flattering and graceful and is beautifully fitted to the diva's figure, it was just different from all of the styles featured in the advertisement/photoshoot and without a doubt my favourite. Najwa gives this dress a whole new flavour and I love it!

I liked how there was a variety of designers featured and the dresses were all from their most recent collections (at the time of the shoot).

Like that wasn't enough to make me want to attend, the event will feature twenty catwalk shows throughout the two weeks, with high-street fashion brands including Kate Spade, Sandro, Juicy Couture, Karen Millen, Ted Baker, to name a few, and Harvey Nichols will also be there to open and close the event!
Lebanese make-up artist Bassam Fattouh will host a booth at the shopping centre for beauty advise and demos and free makeovers, as he shares his expertise with the attendees on the 21st!
Anyone got a spare plane ticket to Dubai!?




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Fashionalysed's Fashion Favourites - Elissa

If you've read my previous post, you will know that I have started a Fashion Favourites series of posts, showcasing my favourite dresses throughout the years, worn by the particular celebrity chosen - or breathtaking looks that I couldn't resist but to include, and since Elissa has just recently released her new album, Halet Hob, and since I've been so captivated by it, I thought who better to feature next other than Elissa! 

She is not only known for her romantic music and mesmerising voice, but also for her daring yet stylish fashion choices, whether it is for concerts, award shows/formal public appearances or music videos.

**Order in year worn, not personal preference**



Royal Albert Hall (2003)
Elie Saab Fall 2003 Couture

Elissa wore this dress at the Royal Albert Hall in London, 11 years ago, and it was like 'love at first sight' when I saw it. Mr Saab really worked his magic with this twinkling black dress, featuring embellishments in differing sizes, over the slight layer of tulle and nude bodice. The dress, which was from Elie Saab's Fall 2003 collection, has had some changes to from the original, but it made it all the better, and fitting to Elissa's personal style and preference.
I can't tell if it was her body or the dress that made her look this good, but whatever it is, it looks fabulous!

Also, may I just elaborate on the fact that her latest performance in London was 11 year ago, are we that bad of an audience that literally nobody returns?

(finding pictures from the early 2000's proved quite difficult, hence the poor quality)



'Irgaa Lel Shoua' Music Video 2004
Gucci

I would like to take this opportunity to express my endless love for this song, as I think this dress speaks for itself in all its gold sequin goodness.

Blast from the past

World Music Awards 2005

Michael Kors

 Ready-to-Wear Spring Summer 2005

This contributes to the cause of my degrading self-esteem.
 Aside from that, how completely and utterly beautiful is this dress? It almost reminds me of a sari in its tasteful, intricate detailing on the bodice of the dress, the slight slits just above the waist, and the effortless drape.
Also, that tan, is what my life lacks.

Layali Dubai 2005
Naji Hejali

Shape, colours, style, what is there not to love about this floor grazing gown? Nothing.

Mission Fashion 2008
Elie Saab 2008 Spring Couture

It doesn't take a lot of effort for me to love something designed by Elie Saab, who was clearly way ahead of the fashion game when designing this dress back in 2008. The beige gown featured a folded detail on the top of the dress, with divine silver embellishments all throughout, as it draped to the clouded floor like a dream,  

'Aa Bali Habibi' Music Video 2009
Elie Saab Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2010 

There is no other dress that takes me to a whole other world of enchantment as much as this one does. All the way from the top, where the creamy/nude embellishments are concentrated, to the middle as they begin to disperse in twig-like effects, as they lead to the most beautiful ending at the back with the huge-yet-just-right tail. I especially love the fact that it isn't actually a typical white wedding dress, but instead being slightly creamy/light nude coloured, which makes the embellishments standout slightly enough to make the dress look almost textured from within.

I simply cannot express my love for it enough!

Forget about being in a Situation of Love with a person, I'm in a Situation of Love with this dress! 

See the dress in action!

X Factor Arabia 2013

Elie Saab

The Diva looked like a Greek Goddess in this simple yet elegant white Elie Saab number, with loosely fitted sleeves and an opposing fitted bodice that draped off ever so gracefully. 

It made her body appear hour-glass shaped and ultimately free of any flaws. 

X Factor Arabia 2013

Marchesa

Elissa wore this form-fitting navy dress by Marchesa for one of the X Factor Arabia episodes. The dress featured a transparent crystallized veil-like tulle decoration attached to the top of the dress, where it is slightly longer than the dress at the back and waist length at the front.

A definite favourite!

'Te'ebt Mennak' Video Clip 2013

Tom Ford Fall 2012

One of my favourite looks from the Te'ebt Mennak music video - the other so happens to be an open back as well - the Lebanese songstress looked alluring in this Tom Ford fall 2012 red dress, with the signature shoulder to hip zipper detailing. The dress is plain red at the front, with a slight section of the zipper showing at the hip. 

This dress appears to be especially popular between the stars, as the likes of Jennifer Lopez, Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Lawrence - to name just a few - have previously worn it in different colours.

The only thing that I will criticise in regards to this dress, is the wide open back section, which in effect widens the back, however, the second open back dress worn in the video featured a long open back, which, in contrast to this one, elongates and makes the back appear thinner.

More video clip goodness 

Front Row at Elie Saab Fall 2014
Elie Saab Ready-to-Wear Spring/Summer 14 

Elissa is known for supporting Elie Saab; whether it's by the wear of his garments, by being at his fashion shows, or both in this case!

Thank you for reading, share and comment your thoughts and if you have any celebrity requests for my next Fashion Favourites
(Please remember, these are simply my personal favourites, there were more dresses that I would have liked to add, but I would have been here all year, so I kept them at a minimum.)

Other posts featuring Elissa:
Paris Fashion Week Fall 2014 Catwalk & Front Row Favourites
Fashion at Jerash Festival 2014
Fashion on New Year's Eve 2013
Fashion at Murex D'or 2013

Fashionalysed's Fashion Favourites - Najwa Karam

I've decided to start a Fashion Favourites series of posts, where I showcase my highlights/favourite fashion picks from each celebrity chosen, showing their fashion evolution throughout the years, and to help kick start this, I thought who better than Najwa Karam? Literally no one.
Many would agree that Najwa Karam is not only known and loved for her music but also her sense in fashion. She's one of the very few who have been elegant and stylish throughout the majority of her career, and that is something that no one can deny, making it especially difficult for myself to narrow it down to as fewer dresses as possible.

Having said that, I was unable to find almost any of the dresses worn in her earlier career, mostly due to poor image quality and lack of (full size) pictures (e.g. Carthage Festival 2000, Timgad Festival 2009, Chicago 2011, West Bekaa 2013...etc etc), so unfortunately, the dresses I've featured are mainly focused on more recent years.
There were also some that I wanted to include just for the sake of the hairstyle or the shoes or makeup or jewellery, but I resisted and ended up with the following:

**Order in year, not personal preference**


Carthage Festival (2008)
Zuhair Murad 
Autumn/Winter 08/09 Haute Couture

Najwa Karam wore this dress at the Carthage Festival in 2008; one of the many dresses I haven't been able to get over. In general, my excitement levels always rise when it comes to a festival, as I have yet to see her disappoint, and this is definitely a top favourite of mine.
I think it's always important for singers to wear something that stands out, whether it's in colour or amount of sparkle, and especially when it comes to festivals.
And as per usual, the diva graced the stage wearing this Zuhair Murad creation from his Autumn/Winter 08/09 Haute Couture collection, which featured a light olive coloured bandage-like wrap around the bodice of the dress which came into a little overlay on the side, then draped off at the front and back, leaving a soft trail, making all the difference in the dress.The rest was a body of intricate silver embellishments with a hint of midnight blue gems over a lighter olive canvas.


Kelmat Fasel (2008)

Bassam Nehme

Regardless of its simplicity, this dress makes me think of Christmas equally as much as a Santa Claus costume - probably because it was a Christmas special, but I can't possibly be the only person who watches the episode every year before Christmas, right?


Mawazine Festival (2009)

 

 

5 years later, and I am still trying to find a single flaw in this dress and the whole concert!

If I was given the choice to go back in time and attend any festival (front row), it would without a shadow of a doubt be either this one or Carthage 2008 or 2000 or Jarash 2013... okay, this is proving difficult!


Byblos International Festival (2010)

This dress came with such a legendary moment that I couldn't possibly not include it. She wore this dress in 2010 at Byblos Festival, where they honoured (the now deceased) Wadih El Safi, along with another gown, which was beyond beautiful.
The dress featured metallic crystal detailing with a nude undergarment and a metallic gold waist, and personally, I would have preferred the dress without the metallic waist, but this metallic waist became the other reason why I felt the desperate need to add this dress to the list; this woman duetted with Wadih El Safi and absolutely sang the life out of the singer's "Yabni" with a waist cinched that tight - it had me breathless!

BOW DOWN


"Bel Rouh Bel Dam" Music Video (2010)
Zuhair Murad 
Spring/Summer 2010 Couture

A wedding dress like no other. First of all, it's mostly grey; a colour that is rarely seen as a wedding dress and I completely love that they hadn't chosen the typical white dress but instead something that is more unique. There's so much depth to this gown that it looks like an artistic masterpiece in itself! It features a mountain of grey tulle under a different type of fabric that has a crumpled-like feel to it. At the cinch of the waist, there's a plain grey belt with a silver/grey chain.
The whole music video is nothing less than perfect, and all of the looks were spot on, and not to mention the huge bowl of tabouli!



"Lashhad Hobbak" Music Video (2010)
Zuhair Murad

The Lady in Red
Another music video brings even more beautiful dresses and looks. This was one of the dresses that were featured, and a definite favourite of mine, it has a little bit of the typical chandelier look to it, through the studded red detailing and the mermaid style. This dress became a way for some of the audience to distinguish the video clip. The whole video has so much beauty it, from start to finish, (and I most definitely do not skip the long intro) especially through its spider-webbed characteristics and let us not forget the beaded fulle spider-web bodysuit, which too became a way for people to distinguish the video.

It also gave me some Mawazine 2009 tease.


Sydney, Australia (2010)
Zuhair Murad
Fall 10/11 Haute Couture

Zuhair Murad worked wonders with this dress, and it looks even better from the back!
So beautifully crafted
Perfect would be an understatement


Casino Atlantic City - USA & Canada Tour 2011
Zuhair Murad

All hail, Queen of the Stage.
No dress screams "Queen" as much as this one - whether it's your style or not.
However being quite similar to the Byblos Festival 2010 dress, in terms of the metallic waist and the overall sublime statement that it made, this gown served even more goodness with the shoulder and arm piece element that it featured, which became an extension that linked to the dress at the bottom.


Rest House (2011)
Tony Yaacoub

A dress with a turtle neck is almost impossible for me to have any fondness towards, but this is just on a whole other level, and what is so attractive about it is that it does not link up with the front part of the dress - something that is not typically seen. That, the flattering colour, and the sequined vertical lines on the bodice that disintegrated at the hips made such a beautifully crafted statement, however being border-line "too much".


New Year's (2012)
Zuhair Murad

The colour gold is a necessity to all occasions, and most importantly New Year's Eve. This dress was served with just the right amount of festive goodness. 

I don't think I'll ever find/accept a flaw in this dress.

Concert in Algeria (2012)

Zuhair Murad

Fall 2011 Couture

Something I especially adore about Najwa Karam's dresses is that they aren't always copied from the runway and pasted onto her, but rather they are made custom to her preferences, and Najwa Karam and Zuhair Murad are known to work in harmony with each other, and this harmony is always evident in the outcome.

This particular dress was from Murad's Fall 2011 Haute Couture collection; which had featured a one shouldered long sleeve and a higher thigh split, had been recreated with shorter thigh split and a shorter ruffled/(bejeweled?) shoulder. The changes that had been made to the dress added a whole other sense and made it even more attractive than it was. 

As for the dress in general, the deep green colour and the imprints made this dress so captivating and almost alluring. The belt made it easily distinguishable and added a larger sense of chicness and class. 

Cannes Film Festival (2012)
Zuhair Murad

For the Cannes Film Festival, Najwa Karam represented L'Oreal Paris and the Middle Eastern woman, wearing this custom-made nude Zuhair Murad gown with white floral embroidery from neck to train. The dress was tailored to fit her effortlessly, hugging every curve as it draped off into a mermaid style dress, carrying with it the "Best Dressed" status.

Arab Idol (2012)

Zuhair Murad

The dress is very significant to me, as it was when my love for Najwa Karam's music and persona extended to the love of her style, fashion and uninterrupted stage presence, making her my ultimate style inspiration and fashion icon. There was nothing that I didn't adore about it, everything from the clash of the yellow and the blue to the bejeweled shoulder and the extention of fabric on the opposite side. Easily a favourite. So y'all can blame that dress for this blog! 

And yes, I did screenshot the image, so you can just imagine the desperation I felt to add this gown in particular. You have to watch it in high definition to really appreciate the gown.

Jarash Festival (2013)

Zuhair Murad

(top half Spring/Summer 2013 Couture, rest is custom)

Some more festival goodness with a bucket full of 'fierce'
Definite favourite.


Jarash Festival 2014
Zuhair Murad Spring/Summer (2014)

Even more festival goodness, and this time with mesmerising sprinkles of purple, yellow, gold and silver.
Ahh!




Thanks a huge amount to everyone who sent me their suggestions!

These are just a few of my personal favourites, as there were an infinite amount of other dresses that I wished to add.

Thank you for reading, share and comment your thoughts and if you have any celebrity requests for the next Fashion Favourites

Paris Fashion Week Fall 2014 Catwalk & Front Row Favourites

Fall 2014 Paris Fashion Week is finally here!

Below, I have picked out my personal favourite front row and runway looks

feel free to share with me your thoughts and your favourite looks from the Fall '14 collections!

- Order in date of events not favourites

1. Atelier Versace 

Dress or trousers? Why not both!

Jennifer Lopez was spotted wearing this hybrid of a 'tress' front row of the first of the Haute Couture shows in Paris for Fashion Week. 

The singer stunned in this white strapless hybrid gown; the skirt-half of the dress is made out of white silky fabric, which attracts more attention to the trouser part, which had been embellished with intricate white sequins, making it the main feature of this new creation.

I love the striking white colour as I feel like it makes her complexion appear even more beautiful and the two gold straps on the hip add so much to this hybrid gown and I am all about gold and white!

The gold straps featured ultimately acted as the signature pieces for the collection. 

The only thing that I wasn't so keen on was the pocket on the dress side, but I couldn't even care less right now since I have been so blown away by this look.

I felt like the collection was simple, yet made a huge statement; through the bold colour palette and the styles.

Favourites from the collection:

2. Giambattista Valli

So this whole thing has me doubting my spelling abilities, but other than that, I am head over heals in love with this little number worn by Alexia Niedzielski. This beautifully crafted dress appears to have been covered by soft shades of blue pastel coloured embellishments; that differ in size and in shape, along with hints of purple and orange crystal-like embellishments, that give this dress the perfect spring hues. It almost reminds me of one of Zuhair Murad's designs from his Spring 14 Couture collection (or am I just reaching?)

The black tulle on the top and bottom further compliments this dress, making it the perfect length. It is definitely something that I could see myself wearing (if I could, that is), because as much as I love floor-grazing, train back gowns, my 5 foot and a half self has a hard time pulling them off, so I tend to settle for the shorter option.

The following was the only one that caught my attention in a positive light in this collection; it looks like it's come straight out of a fairy tale, all the way from the floral bodice to the puffed out, ball gown-like skirt and the white tulle. Perfect.

3. Ulyana Sergeenko's electrifying Fall 2014 collection began with a bang and a hint of geometry, as she looked back at Russia's revolutionary period through the setting and the looks - as much as was possible, as I did not see that link when it came to the silk and lace lingerie dresses and the full bustier gowns.
The two looks below were definitely my favourites from the whole collection; the perfectly crafted coat featuring delicate sequin embroideries on the collar and on the end of the sleeves, with the fur at the bottom and the black leather leotard with white and grey embellished detailing just make this whole collection for me.

 4. Elie Saab
Stars are bound to look good if they're wearing anything designed by Elie Saab, and spotted front row, was Lebanese singer Elissa, who traveled to Paris to show her support for the designer. She came out wearing this elegant white mini dress from Saab's Spring/Summer 2014 Ready-to-Wear collection that featured lace over a white under garment and 3/4 lace sleeves; without a shadow of a doubt a favourite of mine, minus the pockets!

Another look that I loved was Chinese actress, Helen Yao's, who wore this baby pink coloured knee-length dress with long sleeves from the designer's Ready-to-Wear Spring/Summer 2014 collection. The dress featured intricate pink embellishments all throughout and there's no denying that Elie Saab can make any woman look graceful.

Every season, I eagerly wait for the Elie Saab collection to hit the runway, and I have not been disappointed to date, making it difficult to choose a favourite, as he continues to make dresses fit for royalty through his distinctive designs, which seem to be typical of the him, yet he still manages to impress. All the way from the enchanting gradients and colour palette to the heavenly crafted intricate embroideries and embellishments with the cabochons, sequins and pearls to the fox fur add-ons.
Elie Saab simply cannot go wrong!

5. Zuhair Murad 
Fashion inspired by architecture? Recipe for perfection.
As per usual, I had the hardest time choosing a favourite out of a Zuhair Murad collection and I now almost feel like I should have made a separate post for this collection, alone. My expectations are always high when it comes to this designer, and he never fails to impress.
The designs are guaranteed to provide any woman wearing it with a tremendously feminine look through the styles and the colours, and that I feel is the main focus and the epitome of his designs in general. The pleat twists over the hip and the abstract webbed effect in crystal embellishment contributed a huge amount to the beauty of this collection, along with the monochrome opening looks and the majority of the colours included, except for the pink - it was a little too pink for my liking, quite an eyesore.

I feel like whatever comment I make regarding this collection will not do it enough justice as it very much speaks for itself and it speaks volumes, and the more I look at them the more I love them , so I'm just going to leave it at that...

Thank you for reading!

Image sources: Versace, Style, Elie Saab