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