Mazuonas at the Dubai Fashion Week S/S 11

In events like these, what the people are wearing off the runway are in every bit as important as those that are on the runway. If any, they are more important in my opinion. So, let's not forget the mazuonas who graced this event with their presence.

From O magazine, Oprah Winfrey's official magazine

with the sweet Nasrine Dechahe, wearing one of her creations, in the middle

From Paris with Love
These French girls prove that the French are really very stylish. :)

Yes, my homegirl Mercy! She got her locks on! A true African queen :)

The Max Marketing Team
Great show, guys! Congratulations!

L-R: Itaf Adnan, a fashion designer from Abu Dhabi and a friend of mine,
Mercy Lamosi Imoudu, part-time model and full-time friend ;)

Sonia Kashmiri from Alter Ego
I just love her bold accessories!

From Nova Krishnan
A very classy way to wear the classic men's shirt

With a male model, Falak

Falak and Mercy :)

Hailed as the Style Queen of Dubai, Kelly Lundberg
It was really a pleasure to meet you Kelly! I hope I can feature you in my blog soon!
*Check out her website: www.divine.ae

And her amazing shoes!

Kristen Romain of Tilly and Pinch
I really love your bags! I hope I can also feature you here soon!
*You guys, check out more of her delicious bags at www.tillyandpinch.com!

The Mazuonas of Dubai
It was nice to meet all of you! You're all so cool! I hope I can bump into you guys in the coming shows. :)

The ladies of Shrekahnth

Shrekahnth's Alexander McQueen-inspired dress

Me with Kelly Lundberg :)

The one and only, Eva Jeanbart-Lorenzotti
CEO and Founder of Vivre

Nancy from the HR Agency
I love the ensemble! Very stylish and still comfy!

Loving the bag!

Cristina Franco of Tipsy Gipsy Dubai
*Check out her shop located at Souq Quary Al Beri in Abu Dhabi

The lovely Irena Trajkova of Arab Bella Design
*Is peach and orange the color of the season? I've been seeing a lot of ladies wearing these colors lately.
They're definitely rocking it.

Thank you for giving us the media passes! I couldn't have done it without you! :)

Shoes, shoes, and more shoes!

 

My outfit for the night :)

This day was tiring yet fulfilling. My eyes were very satisfied with all the stylish people I saw, and the creations that the designers has showcased in the shows. It was really worth the two-hours trip. I really wish I was able to come on the last day. It was great meeting everyone, and I learned a lot from each of them, photographers, stylists, and fashion designers alike. The fashion industry is really exciting, and I'm looking forward to being part of it in the near future. More power to everyone! 

They Rocked The House: Shrekahnth/Megha Grover/Nabrmaan Dubai Fashion Week S/S 11

The second show was as grand as the first one. And this time, I wasn't sitting on the sidelines anymore. I had my first taste of being a fashion blogger in the real world. It was exciting. Minutes after the first show, the crowd dispersed, and we all went our ways to check out the stands of the fashion designers. My friend, Khaled, called me and demanded that I go to the reception immediately. I didn't know why, and I actually didn't want to at first, because the show was almost starting and I wanted to get the front row seat. Little did I know that I was getting a better seat than the ones in the front row.

My first-ever press pass! :)

Thanks Khaled! :)

He actually got me a press/media pass, so that I can take photos from the photographers' side of the ramp. I was so excited. I met a lot of photographers from various publications such as Gulf News, Arab News, and Khaleej Times. They even gave me tips on how to get really great shots with the right settings. It was really an awesome experience.

It was nice meeting you guys! :)
L-R: Ashok Verma, Zarina Fernandes of Gulf News, Mohammad Mustafa Khan of Khaleej Times

Shrekahnth kicked off the show with his bold prints and bright colors. Each piece is a total must-have. I really think that a stylish woman should own at least one of these beauties. He inspired this collection from the exhibit "A Story of Islamic Embroidery" held at the Emirates Palace last April. I attended this exhibit a couple of times and I've imagined how it would be like if they were actual garments. Thank you Shrekahnth for making my imagination a reality.

Shrekahnth

Shrekahnth

Shrekahnth
My favorite!

After Shrekahnth's multi-colored creations, Megha Grover followed with an all-white ensemble. You would think that it would be plain, and the word boring must have crossed your mind. But, no. A big big NO. The silhouettes are stunning, and the details are very classy. The combination of white and silver will always be considered timeless.

Megha Grover

Megha Grover
The trousers are my favorite!

Megha Grover

Megha Grover

Megha Grover

Megha Grover

Nabrmaan is the product of two Emirati women with the purpose of reinventing the abaya. Their rendition of the abaya is always traditional but with a modern twist in the silhouette, motif, or the colors. Nabrmaan means "white flower" in Turkish. It represents grace and elegance. And this collection definitely screams elegance and grace.

Nabrmaan
Miriam will always be my favorite model! It's too bad I wasn't able to get a picture with her.

Nabrmaan

Nabrmaan
You may think it's just another abaya..

Nabrmaan
..but from the back, it's a whole different story.

Nabrmaan

Nabrmaan

So, there you go guys. I hope you enjoyed looking at the photos as much as I enjoyed taking them. Let me know what you guys think, which one's your favorite, and any other comments that you may have. I look forward to reading them.

Till the next show!