Keswah - Kaftans

Keswah, a contemporary jalabiya/kaftan line by three ladies from Al Ain has a lot of eye candy to offer (some of which you can buy *wink*). It starts with the eclectic collection of ensembles overflowing with femininity, modern shapes and traditionally influenced floral fabrics.  I love how the abaya completes the look and adds suspense. Now imagine a fishtail braid to compliment this look or a sleek up-do to contrast it.

Finally, the collection’s gorgeous Look book! Rarely do we find a ME photo-shoot that truly reflect the label’s ethos and style so well. The photos are cultural and traditional in the background, flooring and sweet bougainvillea flowers, they're unconventional in the choice of layout, color and collage.

Much respect and best of luck to the team (and you on your shopping endeavor *wink wink*).

Images via Khaleejesque

The Story of Flowers & Dark Candles

I first saw this lush bouquet a few months (maybe a year+) ago on a Blackberry display picture, and you know how difficult it is to track sources there. So, I let it go until I stumbled upon the photos in icandy forever's image stream, and what delight it was! The bouquets color combination and pairing with the crystal vase is gorgeous. Variation in small details can make a huge difference in the whole arrangement, here the dark candles add subtle and beautiful contrast.

Images via icandy forever

Deco Night - Wedding Design

When considering wedding design we must ask ourselves: What is the purpose of this design? How should it function? We believe that wedding design should be beautiful, induce happiness and ideally be timeless. 

Carousel of Life recently posted their latest wedding project Deco Nights, looking at the designs drew a smile it was exactly what it should be, beautiful and timeless. 

All the flower arrangements had an elegant beauty, the colors were subtle, they were just right, you know that feeling? The tall candles, chandeliers, and candles holders complimented each other. The overall result was whimsical and harmonious.  

Images courtesy of Carousel of Life

Curtain Threads & Crystals - Wedding Design

We were taught in design school that density and layering are powerful formal techniques. As students,  we looked for existing examples of dense and complex designs, attempted to create such designs, and in despair we questioned the validity of this . 

Our attempts were successful (sometimes) and our research yielded a few good examples, but our latest find shed light onto an extraordinary example of beautiful dense and complex design achieved by using two simple elements: thread curtains and crystals. The images below are screenshots of a stage designed by Worood. The layering of thousands of threads and crystals created a stunning 3D space of fairytale quality. 

This is only the second Worood wedding we discover! Looking forward to more brilliant work.

Video courtesy of Worood

Printed Walls - Wedding Inspiration

Remember our Printed Walls - Wedding Inspiration ? Well, we found an actual, but unrealistically beautiful, outdoor party with a small section of stunning printed walls and suspended chandeliers that took place in the UAE.  

*Designed by Cherry on Top*

The Perfume Table

Images 1-2+4 courtesy of Preston Bailey, Images 3+6 courtesy of Tanseeq, Image 5 courtesy of Worood, Images 6-7 courtesy of Design Lab Events

Roselle - Abaya Line to Watch

It's always exciting to discover emerging talented fashion designers, and it's even more exciting to find talented Abaya designers. The Abaya design field is fairly new. Craftsmen and not designers previously dominated this field; therefore forms and styles have been, and still are, rapidly evolving. We’re celebrating in this blog post the latest and most feminine stage of this evolution, AKA Roselle, an ethereal abaya line by Abeer Al Darwish and Maha Al Maliky

What we enjoy most about this collection is its combination of different textures and colors. In one area the abaya is soft and see-through, and in another it is textured with layers of threads. Have a look below, you will find a selection of our favorite designs. 

Images Courtesy of Roselle via Latifa AlShamsi

Design Lab Events - Illuminate Wedding

Design Lab Events is known for it's avant-garde approach to wedding design and out-of-this-world experiences. It seems that the firm is only capable of producing mind-blowing events.  Below are a few images of the companies Illuminate wedding. It's extremely difficult for us to find the right words to describe it, honestly, this is truly innovative!!

Images courtesy of Design Lab Events

Ugly Duckling Wedding Photography

We know how difficult and exhausting it is for a couple to find the right photographer in the UAE. That is why we have been thoroughly researching this niche, and it hasn't been easy, but when we find someone the reward and excitement are priceless!! So our new precious find: Couple, meet Ugly Duckling Photography. 

Ugly Duckling's whimsical photographs are making major waves in the wedding industry. Their all female wedding photography team (a huge plus) captures the most natural and cherished moments of your big day. Every single photograph below is frame-worthy.

   

                       

Images courtesy of Ugly Duckling Photography

Ali Bakhtiar Designs - Intricate & Exquisite

Let us enjoy the intricate and elegant designs of Ali Bakhtiar with a warm afternoon cup of tea. His designs demand focused attention in order for us to appreciate the exquisite quality in his work. Everything in these images is so delicate and fine. The crystals are sharp and clear, and the cutouts are so precise. Our teapot just arrived, lets start!! 

Images courtesy of Ali Bakhtiar Designs

Lanvin 2012 and Zabeel Saray Wedding Inspiration

We all love Lanvin ! They constantly surprise us with a collection of interesting and beautifully structured ensembles, they have entertaining campaigns and inspiring fashion shows. The A/W 2012 show was by far the most inspiring. First, there was a band. Second, they were stationed on a stunning classic performance stage with a gigantic red chandelier, the ceiling was draped with ferry lights and the whole stage was showered with red and amber glow. This all is a refreshingly different wedding inspiration, and we have news! You can create a similar experience in Dubai!! Zabeel Saray has an events theatre. Like we said, something refreshingly different. Are you up for it?

Images 1-3 via Tumblr

Image 4 via Jumeirah

360 degree of Zabeel Saray's Theatre

Monumental Crystals Wedding by Tanseeq

When we heard that Tanseeq is designing this wedding we had high expectations, but the designers went above and beyond. The ballroom was floating in elegant blue lights and orchids, subtle thread curtains, and monumental crystals. This is a wedding to remember !!

Images courtesy of Tanseeq

Olivier Dolz - White Wonderland Wedding

Olivier Dolz has a design wand, he simply points at something to make it beautiful. We chose a few images from his magical white wonderland to share with you today, you will see his wand's sparkle everywhere. 

Images courtesy of Olivier Dolz