Routine Sweet Routine

Posted on January 6, 2015 by SilhouettEtiquette

Coming back to the routine can be tough after an exciting and eventful vacation but I’ve learned through the years to appreciate returning to the order and predictability of my routine and particularly now that I have two kids, the routine’s structure makes it easier to manage them (as they inevitably get spoiled and lose good habits due to gifts and treats here and there by friends and relatives… one of my main concern was their eating and sleeping schedule which was, despite my best efforts, a bit chaotic during the vacation as I could not control relatives insisting to spend more time with them or giving them this or that treat!) The transition back though is inevitably though as you have to deal with the unpacking, cleaning and the very early morning run to the grocery store to get your daughter breakfast before her first day of school and then convincing her that she has to now go back to school! Ultimately however there’s a time when you feel that the wheels are in motion again, and precisely then you should look for a calm moment and take a small celebratory / reflective tea break! In any event I think that small daily rituals like a tea break make a hectic routine much more bearable so make sure to carve out some time for yourself on any day!

Gloves Wrap-Up

Posted on January 3, 2015 by SilhouettEtiquette

As a mother of two, practicality imposes itself in my OOTDs and increasingly this has meant a challenge to accessorizing as jewelry peaces are perceived as edible toys by my baby… So in order to avoid getting chocked or having my ears ripped off and to add a little oomph to an otherwise (God forbid!) mundane look, I’ve started a small obsession this Winter season with more practical and functional accessories ornated with old-era designs. In this outfit I opted for gloves: functional (shield vs. the cold) and kids friendly (kids can’t get hurt by or swallow a glove) and they add a lot of flair and romanticism to a look… Of course it’s key to find the right gloves for your look, as there is a risk of them looking too costumey or ill-matched if they don’t blend into the theme of the overall outfit. Remember that fit is key so make sure your gloves don’t make your fingers look disproportionately large! Finally, you can’t wear gloves for every Winter OOTD, so remember that the same can be achieved with a carefully selected old-era designed scarf or hat.

Last Minute NYE 👠👠 Shoes Crisis! 😱

Posted on December 31, 2014 by SilhouettEtiquette

How does Jolie do it?!? 3 months on the waiting list to get those Maleficent inspired Louboutin and can’t even walk 3 minutes straight in them! Maybe you really need superpowers to walk in Jolie’s shoes!

Good Luck with your NYE prep!

Bohemian Beards 👨

Posted on December 31, 2014 by SilhouettEtiquette

A trending must-have accessory for many young women this season seems to be a bearded hipster man! Beards which were favored by men in the late 19th century had gradually given way to mustaches in the early 20th and then to a no facial-hair clean look which symbolized the 20th century modern man. However as with all things post-modern, bohemian and fashion you go back to earlier forgotten trends to stir the pot… and so facial hair is back from New York to Beirut and with it an entire industry of facial hair grooming is booming! As usual, leave it to the Lebanese to take a trend to the next level: in Beirut these days you can have your beard degradée or with a ombré effect and some men are even having facial hair transplants to join the hairy club! So how do you tell apart a hipster beard from a religious beard? particularly the long Victorian preacher-style beard that some hipsters go for ?!? Hipster bearded men often sport other anti-convention hints, a carefully crafted non-challant look, tight pants and often a mix of flashy expensive fashionable items (e.g. new shoes, large bag or sunglasses) with simple items (e.g. a white, black or plaid shirt). One place you’re not likely to be confused is the Mar Mikhaël street in Beirut where you will be be surrounded by the latest beards sipping on the latest beers!

Let me know what you make of this trend? Would you date a hipster bearded man or ask your man to grow the extra facial hair in 2015?

Preppy in Shorts

Posted on December 27, 2014 by SilhouettEtiquette

Gone All Red 🍒

Posted on December 24, 2014 by SilhouettEtiquette

…for Christmas Eve

Merry Christmas everyone! Remember that divine beauty is often around the corner and all you need to do is look closely and emphasize it… If you’re not able to find it, remember that you yourself are a miracle and can create beauty with a little thoughtful touch through pause, contemplation and love…

MIL’s OOTN

Posted on December 24, 2014 by SilhouettEtiquette

With an Alexander McQueen statement knuckle box clutch, my mother-in-law’s look completely outshined my OOTN so in fairness I’m posting hers instead! Good one MIL, the battle is on! 😉💖

Last Minute Gifts 🎁🎄🎁

Posted on December 23, 2014 by SilhouettEtiquette

So had to rush to the mall today for some last minute Christmas shopping to tick ✔️ all the boxes left on my list… all while still having to deal with my baby’s separation anxiety! My 8 month old won’t leave me alone these days not even for a 5 sec streetstyle pic! (more on that challenge with baby soon…well that’s if she gives me some time to type it up!)

💋💅💇Lebanese Metamorphosis👪👫👭👫

Posted on December 21, 2014 by SilhouettEtiquette

Just landed in Beirut a few hours ago and the ingredients for the typical Lebanese holiday have already been served: family, kids, cruising, hairdressers and makeup artists! Voluminous hair and a whole lot of makeup is the way to go if you’re aiming for a quintessential Lebanese look!

Athens OOTD 🐟

Posted on December 19, 2014 by SilhouettEtiquette

Hopped to Athens for a couple of days on our way home for Christmas and faithful to our ‘take the kids everywhere with you’ survival policy we climbed all the way up to the Acropolis area with them 🏆 which was tiring but still rewarding and under control… except things started getting more complicated when we were forced to steer away from our plans as we tried to get back to our hotel by the parliament and it turned out that the whole area was closed off for a protest… We took the advice of a random cab driver who drove us through the Castella area and into Mikrolimano to a restaurant of his choice by the Aegean Sea…here our girls truly shined today as (despite all our policing) they went 20 fingers plunging into the lovely Greek oily fish… the highlight of course was to follow when I turned to look at my youngest, who was starring at me with her big guilty-looking eyes and in an instant she sneezed all her purée on my OOTD (luckily I had taken those pics before!) Things got back to the cheery side however as we had a very entertaining cab ride back to our hotel and through the Plaka area with a really funny local who seemed very at ease with the screaming kids saying he had 3 kids of his own that fill his life and stress him out and then he went on a cab-ride-long monologue on the worsening economic situation wrapped up with the zinger: “my wife used to call me to tell me I love you and now she just calls me to say: “I
want foulous!” (this means money in Arabic as he wanted to impress us with his language skills…lol) Now we’re back at the hotel and the protest in front of parliament has been replaced with a music concert surrounded by glittering Christmas trees… 5 more days to Christmas!!!