I am so excited to be starting Photography classes tomorrow. I have been playing around with my Nikon D90 and reading up on the User Manual to try and work out how to use the settings but I think I need professional guidance to get a better understanding. Below are some photos that I took of my kids while practicing. Some of them I used Photoshop to change up exposure, brightness, contrast, etc.
Took a trip to Qatar for a few days and absolutely fell in love with the place - apart from the traffic!! Wish I had taken more photos of the street style fashion though, but by the time I'd get my phone out to snap a photo they'd be gone! People are not afraid to experiment and clearly wear what represents their personalities. There were sheer skirts, assymetrical shirts, floral-print leggings and so much more. I love their uniquness and originality. A very fashion-forward bunch! Hope to see more of it here in Bahrain. Maybe I need to start scouring the streets again and hunt down some Bahrain style setters.
Here are some highlights from my trip....
Boarding my flight with Qatar Airways - not the 5 star airline it claims to be!
Dining at the popular Souq Waqif
Live local entertainment
One of my outfits
Spotted these super comfy and affordable Nine West ankle-strap heels that are so in trend right now. I want the beige ones!!
Get a taste of the Big Apple here at Villagio - superb sandwiches. Yummy.
Such unique street style
Evening stroll at The Pearl
Some very tall buildings....!
Landed back into Bahrain - home sweet home.
Bahrain sunset and some very lonely buildings.....!
Ever since Isabel Marant took over the feet of fashionistas and celebrities worldwide with her ankle leather strapped Gava and Gwen heels, it seems the world of shoe fetishes followed in her 'footsteps' and the ankle strap was re-born.
While the style of this shoe is classic, the leather cuff gives it a modern edge that creates a sassy look. This re-invented version of the original ankle-strap shoe focuses on the strap as the actual feature which can instantly style an outfit. Many fashion experts are cleverly wearing wrist cuffs or bracelets around their ankles for that same creative effect.
As a general rule of thumb, ankle straps will cut off your leg. Choose a pair with a wide strap or one that comes quite high up the leg to give the impression of leaner, longer legs. Thinner straps tend to be more flattering and have a sleaker finish. They work perfectly with pencil skirts or cropped skinny trousers.
Fashion blogger Shea Marie of Cheyenne meets Chanel has come up with this fantastic video clip to advertise her blog.
This fashion video has such an LA vibe about it, from the visual effects to the music - so creative and such a true representation of what her blog is about.
Who said wearing hijab couldn't be fashionable???
Here are some great pics to inspire you and show you that headscarves are a great accessory to add flair and glamour to an outfit.
I know this post has nothing to do with fashion but I couldn't resist sharing the skills of this make-up artist with you. Most of you have probably already heard of Promise Tamang Phan - a young Nepali girl who with the artistic skill of her brush can transform herself into a completely different person. And not just any person - she's choosing A-list celebs!!
Let me introduce you to the talented Promise....
Here are a few of her transformations.....
Alicia Keys
Adriana Lima
Angelina Jolie
Belle
Jennifer Lopez
Megan Fox
Pocahontas
Scarlet Johansson
Alot of contouring is used and colour is added onto the face in specific places to change features and facial structure.
I personally think that for an average person to walk around with that amount of makeup on is too extreme and unnatural, but for the purpose of film or photography, this is GENIUS!
If you want to learn how she does it then watch her video tutorials on YouTube. Here's one of her Angelina Jolie look:
