Of music videos and sunglasses

From my previous post, I mentioned that I've been watching KPOP(Korean Pop) music videos lately. One of the music videos I love is Go Away by 2NE1. I just love its catchy beat and the concept of the video. But what I loved more are their outfits. They wore a lot of leather and prints, which I think is a very good combination. On top of all that though,  these pair of sunglasses that was worn by CL, the group's leader, caught my eye (no pun intended).

I love this particular pair the most. The shape is very interesting and the studs around them looks very badass. ;-) I've been looking for it all over the web and found that Linda Farrow is the one who designed it. It's available in net-a-porter.com for 155EUR (about 700DHS).

by Linda Farrow
Order them from http://www.net-a-porter.com now!

Here is another pair from the same video that I love. At first, I thought it was from Ray-Ban. But after doing a little research, it is actually from Thierry Lasry. I can't find the exact design from their latest collection. But, the ones that are available are also very stylish. I love the colors! I hope they have something in turquoise or pink, though. :-)

This is the pair from the video.

Sunglasses is one of the accessories that I can't live without, especially if you're leaving in a place like Abu Dhabi where it's always sunny. I've always worn aviators, but I think that I would be trying on new shapes this year for a change. But since these are so expensive, I'll be keeping an eye out for cheaper alternatives. I hope you'll do the same too. ;-)

A Few of My Favorite Things

A Few of My Favorite Things by themazuona on Polyvore.com

'Tis the season to be jolly (and fashionably crazy)!

It's December once more, and 12 more days before Christmas! It is indeed the month when our credit cards have been swiped more than the average number of times. It is a time to wear your most comfortable shoes to be able to score the cheapest finds in the sale fever. It is the time when Starbucks has Toffee Nut lattes and Peppermint Mocha frappucinos. But most of all, it is a time of giving.

Have you finished your Christmas shopping or are you just starting? I am actually not yet done. I still have to buy gifts for a few people. *Ssshh ;-)*

So in light of the season, The Mazuona will be featuring Holiday season-related posts starting this week up until the New Year's, starting off with my wishlist. ;-)

Every year since I was 13, I write a wish list of sorts a few months before Christmas time. This year, though, I would say that I haven't really thought about it. Usually, I would put the number of items based on my age. I'm nineteen now, therefore I should have 19 items on my wishlist.

It doesn't mean that I should receive all of them on Christmas day. In fact, I don't receive most of them on that day specifically. They're just wishes. And clues for my parents and other beloved, so they know what to buy me. ;-)

So, here it goes:

1. H&M leather jacket- I badly want one! It's a way for me to channel my inner Elena Gilbert. And don't you think I'd look badass? ;-)

2. ALDO Brogues- I've been obsessing with brogues lately. I was about to purchase one last weekend, but I backed out the last minute. I still felt like it was too manly for me. It was flat. And I wanted one with heels to add a feminine effect. But, I haven't found my perfect pair, which I think is this pair from ALDO. They don't have it her though. So, I'm still keeping my eyes open!

3. Oak Alexa by Mulberry- Okay. This is really a wish. I don't think I'd be getting this anytime soon. But, I really love it! I love the color and its size. It's very versatile, and it looks so sturdy!

4. Automatic eyeliner by CHANEL- It doesn't have to be Chanel. I actually like Maybelline's Define Liner or Revlon's. I've always loved automatic eyeliners, because they're easier to use than liquid ones. It would be as if you're just outlining. It cuts down your eyeliner time to two minutes. I recommend!

5. MAC Marcel Wanders lipstick in Catharina- Or the Gesina. I love them both. Catharina is more fuschia, while Gesina is more red. I would prefer the Venomous Villains collection, but they're limited and out of stock already.

6. Vogue Subscription- Carrie Bradshaw once said, "When I first moved to New York and I was totally broke, sometimes I bought Vogue instead of dinner. I found it fed me more."

My love for Vogue has nothing to do with what Carrie Bradshaw said. I've always loved Vogue. I probably always will. And underneath this wish for a Vogue subscription lies a dream. :-)

What are the things that are in your wishlist? Remember, no one's too old to make one. So, while we still have time, get on with it! :-) You can even do yours on Polyvore just like I did. It would be more fun and they have a wide variety of photos of items to choose from. So head over there to Polyvore.com now! :-)

Fast Fash

I bring good news to all you online fashionistas out there! For our Look of the Week/Must-Have Mondays today, I will be featuring the hottest online shop in the Middle East, Aura-B.com!

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Yes, you heard that right. I've been checking them out recently, and I found a lot of their items awesome and very stylish. Aura B. is a one-stop online fashion and art shop which houses 83 designers in one shopping platform. They sell Men's, Women's, and Kid's wear, as well as accessories. They also sell unique art pieces for your home.

What more can you ask for? As much as I think that shopping is a form of exercise, in this busy world, sometimes we really need all the time that we can get. And sometimes, that would not leave us time to do our shopping. So, like many online shops out there, Aura B. is truly a blessing.

Here are a few (understatement) of their items that I really loved:

The color is delicious! It makes me think of roses and apples! I would love to wear this on a girls' night out!

Fashion Flame Dress by MYTH

$301 (1108 AED

I'm just crazy about jumpsuits right now! And Aura B has a lot of them in all lengths and sizes!

VINTAGE BLOOMER JUMPSUIT by INES

$160 (589 AED)

FOREST BLUES JUMPSUIT by MARSHMALLOW

$115 (423. AED)

I would love to wear this very unique jumpsuit! It's not like the usual ones.
You can actually wear it to a day or night out, or even to work.

"No 52" Jumpsuit by POCA POCA

$192 (707 AED)

You know how much I'm obsessed with bows!

HIDDEN BOW DRESS by INES

$113 (416 AED)

416  AED

Another jumpsuit, I know!

NOIR JUMPSUIT by MARSHMALLOW

$123 (453 AED)

453  AED

 Warning: Bow obsession will start here.

I've been obsessed with bows since forever, and it just so happens that Aura B has a lot of bow ballet flats to choose from! So, I'm being a little biased here, but aren't they pretty?:-)
Top-Bottom, L-R: Merlot by INES (493 AED/$134), Bagatelle Ballerina by INES (515 AED/$140)
La Prairie de Mamie by INES (644 AED/$175), Avenue Montaigne by INES (1288 AED/$350)
Saint Trop by INES (552 AED/ $150), Romantique by INES (589 AED/$160)

And how could we forget these?
Top-Bottom, L-R:
 Joanna Laura Constantine

WRAP BRACELET 

$37 (136. AED),Joanna Laura Constantine BUTTERFLY RING (508 AED/$138),
Joanna Laura Constantine 

PEARL NECKLACE WITH RIBBON 

(1030 AED/

$280 

),

 BRAZZLE 

TEARDROP BRACELET (423 AED/$115), 

BRAZZLE SUPERSTAR BRACELET (386 AED/$105 )

They have a wide selection of clutches, totes, shoulder bags and even laptop bags! And they're all stylish!
Top-Bottom, L-R: Love and Label KRISTA CLUTCH  (1376 AED/$374), Chantal & Mounaya RUFFLED BAG  (1638 AED/$445),
Chantal & Mounaya BB BAG (1803 AED/$490),KNOMO VICHY 13" LAPTOP BAG  (1236 AED/$336)

And how cute are these scarves? Did you notice that they have pockets? Cool, right? :-)
ALL ARE 331 AED/$90 EXCEPT FOR THE BOTTOM RIGHT 442 AED/$120

So, what are you waiting for? These are just a few of their many items that are available for sale now on their website. To register, just click: http://www.aura-b.com/sign-in

Shopping is made easy with Aura B! You just have to follow these instructions and you're off to go!

At aura b. it is very simple and quick to find what you want. Just follow these five simple steps as an example:

1. Hover over the department you would like to shop, eg. Women, Men or art. Click of the one you want and a page will appear. Select a category from the list- “Dress” for example and sub category if needed.
2. You can then choose to view items based on factors such as designer, price and color from the left navigation bar from the left hand side. We will then show you all items meeting that criteria.
3. Click on the products you’d like to view to get a closer-up look and more views.
4. To purchase a product, choose your required size and color from the drop down menus and click “Add to Shopping Chest”.
5. Finally follow the on-screen instructions at the checkout – once you’ve done this we’ll deliver your brand new goodies direct to your door. Easy!

Rest assured that your shopping is secured, and all documents that are confidential will stay confidential. For more information on Secure Shopping, please go to: http://www.aura-b.com/secure-shopping

Change of heart? You can always return and exchange the items you bought for a new stock or a totally different item from your previous purchase. Want to know more about their Return and Exchange Policy? Just click, http://www.aura-b.com/return-exchange

Aura B. ships to more than 170 countries in the world. Want to know if you're one of them and how long it will take your item to be delivered at your doorstep? Find out more at,  http://www.aura-b.com/shipping-policies

For more information on anything stated above, please do contact them at: admin@aura-b.com or call their UAE (for UAE residents only) hotline at, 0097156 705 8788.




Easy, right? I really recommend Aura B to all you shopaholics out there who wants to make their shopping easy and convenient. So, log in now and feel the comfort of shopping at your fingertips!




*All the photos and the information have been taken from the official website of Aura B. The Mazuona  is authorized to use all these data by Aura B through an email they have received from the staff of Aura B. No copyright infringement intended. http://www.aura-b.com

Keep Calm and Carrie On

Keep Calm and Carrie On by themazuona featuring rhinestone jewelry

If it was summer, and it wasn't too cold to wear a white summer dress, then I'd bet that a lot of Abu Dhabi fashionistas would be channeling their inner Carrie Bradshaw and donning on this beauty with those knock-you-dead-heels, and that McQueen clutch. Well, I would.

I've always loved Carrie's style whether she's wearing it down or up. And I believe that it's not just her dress that gives off the stylish vibe, it's her confidence. After all, it is the greatest accessory. And Carrie Bradshaw sure is nailing it. :-)

This won't be the last that you'll see of her. Watch out for a full entry on Carrie Bradshaw at next Sunday's Style-spiration! :-)