JOIN THE GIRL EFFECT BLOGGING CAMPAIGN

I'll be participating in the Girl Effect Blogging Campaign on October 4th. Please Join Us with Tara Sophia Mohr & many bloggers from around the world to help encourage others to make a difference. It's easy.

Just write about Girl Effect on your blog on October 4th & Spread Awareness about this Amazing Cause!

I'm Sure This Video Will Inspire You!!

Tara Sophia Mohr has been leading The Girl Effect Blogging Campaign, through which hundreds of bloggers write about the importance of investing in girls’ education in the developing world. 

Let's all Join Her and Continue to Support this Great Movement!

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Faiza xo

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VOGUE NIPPON 2006

Found these two images on my computer from Vogue Nippon. Isn't the embellished mask great?

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INK & WATER - KUSHO SERIES by SHINICHI MARUYAMA

This work of art by Shinichi Maruyama called Kusho which means "writing in the sky" in Japanese is so Beautiful! 

Maruyama captured these amazing shots with various techniques by sending water & black ink in the air. The magic happens when these two liquids collide. 
 Isn't the outcome incredible?

Shinichi Maruyama Self Portrait Above.

To View & Learn More about His Work Visit www.shinichimaruyama.com

Faiza xo

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STRICT - INTERVIEW MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER 2011

This Editorial Styled by Karl Templer & Photographed by Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott for Interview Magazine is Fantastic!!

I Absolutely LOVE the following from this shoot. Every look is perfectly accessorized with beautiful masks or headpieces. This first one is my favorite. What do you think?

Blazer: Giorgio Armani. Skirt: Void Of Course. Mask: Heather Huey. 

Choker And Cuffs: The Leather Man. Boots: Louis Vuitton.

Dress and Cuffs: Alexander McQueen. Hat: Fleet Ilya. Gloves: Carolina Amato. 

Boots: Trussardi.

Dress, Dickey, Belt, Handcuff, and Boots: Louis Vuitton. Mask: Void Of Course. 

Gloves: Causse Gantier.

Dress: Versus. Headpiece: Jennifer Behr. Choker: The Leather Man. Gloves: Lacrasia. Bag: Dior Haute Couture. Leg Brace: David Samuel Menkes.

Dress: Stella McCartney. Hat: Heather Huey. Veil: Maison Michel. Choker: Alexander McQueen. Harness: Fleet Ilya. Bag: Alexander McQueen. Cuffs: The Leather Man. Gloves: Carolina Amato. Shoes: Christian Siriano.

Jacket, Skirt, and Hat: Marc Jacobs. Top: Louis Vuitton. Choker and Cuffs: The Leather Man. Gloves: Carolina Amato. Boots: Alexander McQueen.
  
To View the Rest of this Editorial Visit Interview Magazine.

Faiza xo

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BEHIND THE SCENES - CATHERINE MALANDRINO FALL/WINTER 2011 READY TO BUY RUNWAY SHOW

On September 8th I had the pleasure to work Behind the Scenes again at Catherine Malandrino's Fall/Winter 2011 Ready to Buy Runway Show which was held at Exit Art in NYC. This time it was especially exciting as I had the chance to meet & work with celebrity stylist June Ambrose who was also being filmed for her new reality show for VH1.

  I took this photo of one of the models getting ready for the show. I love the embellished necklace, stacked bangles & this entire look. 

Stylist June Ambrose with Catherine Malandrino Backstage being filmed by VH1.

 Below Photos - Right before the show.

Close up of studded leather vest. Isn't it gorgeous?  
Below - Models that just came off the runway.

This is the Beautiful Designer Catherine Malandrino & I.

This last image is the only one I did not take but wanted to share from the runway via Catherine Malandrino.

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GUIDO PALAU - MASKED

Guido is one of the World’s most In-Demand Hair Stylists. He is most recently best known for his collaborations with the late 
Alexander McQueen. 
And most recently for his face-concealing masks for the McQueen retrospective, "Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty," for the Metropolitan Museum of Art under the guidance of McQueen’s longtime right-hand woman & successor, 
Sarah Burton.

 Photography by Fabien Baron.  

Read More About the Amazing Avant-Garde Stylist Guido via Interview Magazine where Sarah Burton Interviews him.

I think Leigh Bowery would be proud. 
What do you think?

Faiza xo

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IFB CONFERENCE, MILK STUDIOS - NEW YORK CITY

I didn't know what a blog was until a few months ago when I was in search of an online place to store my Fashion & Art Inspiration. That's when I came across IFB!!

That's Beautiful Jennine Jacob Founder of Independent Fashion Bloggers & The Coveted Below. It was so nice meeting her & I'm so grateful for all her efforts & the fabulous community she's built. 

Photo Taken From The Coveted.

 IFB is a Fantastic online Community for Independent Fashion Bloggers. Since I live in NYC I had the wonderful opportunity to also attend their IFB Conference at Milk Studios this past week.

It was an Amazing Event where I met many well known Fashion Bloggers. I had the chance to chat with Nadia of FrouFrouu.com & Aimee of Song of Style when I bumped into them in the ladies room. That was quite the treat as I absolutely adore both their blogs & style.  

Above & Below Photo taken by me.

Photo Below taken at Chelsea Market round the corner from Milk Studios where I joined fellow Bloggers for a quick bite at Friedmans Lunch.

What I Wore - My Favorite Acne Wedges, Silver Antique Jewelry from my travels to Pakistan, Bar III Crop Jacket, Mondani Handbag & Hand Beaded Embellished Top Designed by me!!

Joe Zee, Creative Director of Elle magazine, being interviewed by Tina Craig of Bag Snob above.

I Have More Posts, Images & Videos coming soon from NYFW & other Events from around the City!! So stay tuned.

Faiza xo

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