Trends: Armor Chic!

Trend Alert! Toughen up missy cause its time for Armor chic. This season designers go for bullets and studs.. with an armor feel in everything from dresses, footwear to accessories.. SS picks out the trend leaders...

Jeans at Harvery Nichols, Necklace by Maison, Ring by Talons, Shoes by Christian Louboutin, Vest at Net-a-Porter and Dress by Urban Outfitters.

Across the Persian Gulf: Part III

Maria Wasti goes for Royal Luxe in a 'fresh off the runway' Elan dress. While Shehrezad goes for a summer feel in Elan Pret.

images: Labels FB Group.

Across the Persian Gulf: Part II

Faiza Samee, A classic for a classic! Spotted with a gorgeous Chanel bubble Quilted Tote, get the look for a steal at asos.com! Love how the 'unknown' lady next to her pulls off a well worn birkin.

images: asos.com, Labels FB group.

Across the Persian Gulf: Part I

The recent launch of designer house 'Labels' at Studio 8 in Dubai was a huge stepping stone for Pakistani fashion. One off exhibitions and occasional fashion shows don't create as much of a 'market' as a stay put showcase such as this. It's a tremendous achievement to not only take on one designer but a multi-brand palette onto an international scale.

Although there is no comparison between Indian and Pakistani designers since we only 'just' got the podium they have enjoyed for a very long time, but Pakistani designer to me offer much more in terms of quality and workmanship. Now an international buyer can access the offerings side by side and make a more informed choice.

... At the launch Sara wore Zara Shahjahan, a piece i quite like and no wonder she chose the full on bling version. Designer Jannat was spotted with a gorgeous Lemon Birkin! Have to give it to her for choosing that color. Birkins are usually spotted in staple colors like black, orange or gold... but this ones oh so summer, Me Likes!

images: Labels, FB Group.

Faiza Samee: Love thy Kelly!

It's quite refreshing when people give Classics a twist. Faiza goes for 'Toupe' Kelly , spotted on her earlier. The color is TDF!

Bunto Kazmi : Class Act.

A signature style that never goes wrong, that's what's enviable in Bunto Kazmi! A gorgeous classic Kelly for the talented Bunto.

Mahira: Urban Chic.

A recent red carpet event brought out the very best in VJ Mahira. Her comfort clothing and relaxed urban style on tv is much admired by many. This time she hit it just right on the red carpet. The looks were not red carpet worthy but oh so chic! Grab a cross over bag by Valentino to tune into your chic side!

Rizwan: Can't win 'em all...

Rizwan is one designer who's experimental... Yes. But you can't win them all. I was looking forward to his appearance this time but ...

His last mention on SS was a win win ! See here.

Sana Safinaz: Red Carpet Glory.

Sana and Safinaz have never disappointed when it comes to personal style! Things were no different on a Red Carpet event where Safinaz went for causal cool with a dash of hot red, her Bottega Knot! Sana was dresses in a gorgeous print dress, and successfully managed to hide her arm candy... hmmm

Love it ?

Knotty Style.

Erum wears the Knot in very wearable and gorgeous color, topped off with a Missoni shawl.

Get your knot for £710.

Summer trends: How to?

... Summer trends are more or less the same every year round.. But how do you get these trends right?

• Print: The trick is to keep 'everything else' simple! Note Sara Shahid goes for a simple black clutch.
• Fun T : Block colors, i.e. if going for a fun busy T go for a statement jacket in one color.
• Brocade: Babra looks gorgeous as always in a Brocade shirt, make your statement in a brocade jacket!

Ayesha Farook Hashawani.

Thats summer for you! A pair of Tom fords, a printed top and the only bag to top off a birkin, The Kelly :)