Sarah Abaza Jewelry & C by Cynthia Clutch

Sarah Abaza Jewelry & C by Cynthia Clutch

Dinz Multi Ghutra Cupcake Scarf

Dinz Multi Ghutra Cupcake Scarf

Style Treasure new arrivals include Ranna Gill, a limited edition Sarah Abaza Jewelry collection, and C by Cynthia Clutches.  Credit Card payments are launched, and get a CC Skye bangle if you spend more the EGP 5,000 (a bit much but worth it if your going to pay that much!).

Bath & Body Works

Bath & Body Works

Bath and Body Works to your door! The newest hit on Facebook is the group offering Egyptian ladies access to the American exciting beauty care line.  From body splash to lotion to anti bacterial hand gel to perfumes and the list goes on and on with scents such as Sweet Pea and Warm Sugar Vanilla!  Check out the Facebook group by clicking here
Pieces Boutique

Pieces Boutique

Pieces Boutique is now open.  It looks like it’s a store that comprises of just STUFF! Check it out, you might find something that is actually nice in the middle of it all.  Location: 84 Shehab St. Mohandiseen in the building with Shiraz.  You’ll find it inside the entrance on the left!
Dior Boxy Clutch

Dior Boxy Clutch at Euphoria

I wish I was wearing this clutch with my dress last night!!! It would have matched perfectly and added a kick. I WISH…

Bag found at Euphoria Boutique in 9 Midan Gomhoriat el Motahida, Dokki, Cairo, Egypt

When you blog about fashion, you have to tribute the ubiquitous little black dress which was first introduced in 1926 by one of the world’s fashion geniuses, Gabrielle ‘CoCo’ Chanel, the designer of ever-lasting, versatile, simple clothing flattering all shapes and sizes.  The LBD transcends time and trends as the essential item in every woman’s wardrobe “it can always be thrown on and feel best dressed,” said Scarlett Johansson.

In 1926, the little black dress, unveiled in American Vogue was sneered by many critics mainly because black, at the time, was only worn when mourning.  That all changed when women of all social classes started wearing this elegant yet sexy dress.  From your average day women to celebrities and famous political figures, the LBD has survived more than 80 decades.

The lbd in the early 1900s

The LBD in the early 1900s

The LBD in the late 1900s

The LBD in the late 1900s

The versatility of the little black dress makes it available in all materials such as crepe de chine, lace, tulle, leather, to jersey and lycra.  It can be worn from day to night, at work or a cocktail party, every woman feels worldly, chic, glamorous, and sexy when she dons a little black dress.

The all-time classic way to wear a little black dress is to channel the Audrey Hepburn Breakfast at Tiffany’s look with a perfect sleeveless LBD, a pearl necklace, and a headband.

Audrey Hepburn Breakfast at Tiffany's

Audrey Hepburn Breakfast at Tiffany's

Or just keep it simple with no jewelry, black tights, and black pumps like these socialites do!

Julia Restion Roitfeld keeping it simple in a LBD

Julia Restion Roitfeld keeping it simple in a LBD

Cutout LBDs are one of this seasons’ hottest and sexiest trends.

Cut out LBDs worn by Halle Berry & Megan Fox

Cut out LBDs worn by Halle Berry & Megan Fox

A fall trend found everywhere and looks especially cool in a LBD, strong/accented shoulders, also voted by you as your favorite fall trend.

Strong Shouldered LBDs on Balmain model & Selena Gomez

Strong Shouldered LBDs on Balmain model & Selena Gomez

When used as a cocktail dress, try to find a statement LBD.  Depending on the dress, choose your accessories, but if it is a true statement dress, i’d keep them simple or if your as cool as Penelope Cruz you can wear a huge turquoise ring, purple pumps, and a fish net hat! She really rocks it!

Megan Fox & Penelope Cruz in Statement LBDs

Megan Fox & Penelope Cruz in Statement LBDs

As a fun party dress, you can accessorize brightly with sexy red pumps or booties and red lips or you can toughen it up with a leather jacket or buckled booties, depending on your style.

Add some fur to your fun party outfit, a fur vest is the key item to top off your winter wardrobe.

Eugine Niarchos in a statement fur vest with her LBD

Eugine Niarchos in a statement fur vest with her LBD

At work, wear your LBD with a cardigan, thin belt, and simple pumps to get a more classic look.  Example below is not exactly a LBD, but it gives you the idea.

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Victoria Beckham in a belted cardigan

Below are fall’s latest LBDs found around town!

This dress can be worn all the time.  Its a classic, perfect fit LBD.

Karen Millen's Perfect LBD

Karen Millen's Perfect LBD

Perfect dress for a night out with the parents, or meet the parents for dinner dress!

Karen Millen's Sweet LBD

Karen Millen's Sweet LBD

French Connection Ruffled Sleeve dress, a classic with a small twist, very feminine!

French  Connection Ruffled Sleeve Dress

French Connection Ruffled Sleeve Dress

Another perfect little black dress with the statement stripes looking like they would be very flattering.

Euphoria Perfect LBD

Euphoria Perfect Stripped LBD

Now here is a version of the Cut Out LBD, if your going for the sexy look!

Euphoria Cut Out Dress

Euphoria Cut Out Dress

This is a perfect jersey LBD with a belt and a chiffon bottom!

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French Connection Day LBD

BEBE has a couple of cocktail statement dresses, two of which are below.

BEBE Statement Cocktail Dresses

BEBE Statement Cocktail Dresses

For the Marina Rinaldi shoppers, below are two LBDs found in store!

Marina Rinaldi LBDs

Marina Rinaldi LBDs

BEBE, French Connection, Karen Millen, and Marina Rinaldi are all found in City Stars Phase 2!

Euphoria Boutique is at 9 Midan Gomhoriat al Motahida, Dokki, Cairo, Egypt

As promised, if you didn’t attend the highly awesome Loolies Fashion Show, I was going to keep you posted on what you’ve missed.  20’s music playing in the background, the adorable boutique was filled with attendees all dying to get their hands on the new fall/winter collection.  The show comprised of a mix of local as well as global design talents with the likes of Manoush, Amina K, Touch Luxe, Bishette, Horreya, Hebz, and more.  As always, Manoush was the highlight of the show, with my favorite being the silver sequined tank dress with floral embroidery throughout the bottom and a huge fatima hand on the back.  The dress will probably be worn by me in my dreams tonight! Their Manoush collection also featured a fabulous white vest with gold embroidery and buttons, an off white half sleeved brocade coat with embellishments at the bottom and a black scarf with pastel colored fringes.  The new Touch Luxe collection is quite fabulous for the fashion risk takers with a leopard printed vest with a reindeer on the back and an adorably feminine brown and pink cardigan.  The collection featured many cute dresses whether sequined, embellished, frilled, or studded.  As an accolade to winter, the collection also contained pretty coats from off white to canary yellow and then to grey and black.  Bishette Bags are now available in store, as well as Hebz’s, Amina K’s, and el Horreya’s autumn/winter 09 collections!

Below are the pictures from today! Hurry up and get yourself to the store or else you’ll miss out!

Manoush Silver Sequined Dress

Manoush Silver Sequined Dress

Fashion Show Spread - Neutrals

Fashion Show Spread - Neutrals

Fashion Show Spread - Black & Greys

Fashion Show Spread - Black & Greys

Fashion Show Spread - Black with Colors

Fashion Show Spread - Black with Colors

Bishette Bag

Bishette Bag

Location: 37 Ahmed Heshmat St. Ground Floor, Zamalek, Cairo Egypt

Nejmah 1st Cairo Muse

Nejmah 1st Cairo Muse

Nejmah, a Greco spotting on friday afternoon, is the definition of style.  As soon as I layed my eyes on her, I knew, she would be my 1st Cairo Muse.  And she was excited to pose for me!! The cute confident star was rocking the look by mixing colors, prints, and textures.  Her outfit is the definition of a perfect transition from summer to fall; from her short sleeved velour jacket, to the purple leggings, and printed rain boots.  Did you notice the colorful gum ball bracelet and bright green hair clip! According to her mom, she dresses herself, so I can’t wait to see this young stylista grow up and be featured again as a Cairo Muse.

Class & Glamour’s 1st winter open house starts tomorrow.

Open house is from Oct. 21st til the 25th, from 12:30 to 8:30 pm.

Check out their Facebook page here to get an invite!

Collection will include cardigans, yumi dresses, boots, jeans, tops, vests, blazers, bags, and much more!

Loolies Boutique

Loolies Boutique

Loolies is hosting its semi-annual fashion show this weekend.  If your invited I suggest you go, and if not, I’ll write all about it the next day.  From next week on though, visit the boutique to view their fall winter collection which includes two new brands, Morine Comte Marant and Touch Luxe!

Location: 37 Ahmad Hishmat Street, ground floor apartment, Zamalek, Cairo, Egypt

A new feature I have been thinking of incorporating into the blog is, Cairo Muses. This feature will post pictures of women & men around Cairo wearing stylish outfits (whether your or a rocker or a prepster)! I believe it is a great way of inspiring one another, are you interested?

  

If you answered yes to the second question, please email fashionthreads.eg@gmail.com with your pic!  If you don’t want your face featured, please note in email.