Missing Micheal Jackson...

Pictures of the new wax figure of MJ revealed at Madame Tussauds Hollywood in Los Angeles this month brought a lot of memories back again. The tragic loss of the star, the shock, the pictures of the fans in sorrow….for me memories of his dance movements. As a kid, I loved imitating him and perhaps did the moonwalk better than the cute boy next door.

And apart from being a popstar, his personal fashion statement always set a new trend, be it the single sequined gloves or his red leather jacket with zipper details from thriller album, or the shoulder pads. (If you are looking for some MJ inspired pieces, check out the Balmain Fall-Winter 2009-2010 Ready-to Wear collection)

Sequins were his favorite and always a part of his signature look. Sequin jackets, sequin armbands, gold epaulettes truly defined his perspective of style and let’s admit it only MJ could carry those sequins with such panache.

It was great seeing celebrities donning MJ inspired styles and we did our part too by designing sequined kaftans for the boutique.



I also found these beads that were similar to the Givenchy jacket he had worn and incorporated it into one of our designs.

This piece is now available at Kraze boutique in Dubai.

You can call me silly or just about crazy but I have grown up listening to MJ and dancing to his tunes. It was just my way of saying, I am going to miss him bad.

Its WAR!

What are the odds of me having a bad cold and cough just on the morning when I have a radio interview that too from South Africa. I mean, didn't my throat get a better day to get all itchy! Best part I am fasting so I cant even grab a lozenge....hmm...so here I am early morning in bed with a heavy head, wrapped up in a blanket looking like an Eskimo (thank heavens its not on TV!).

It was a battle ground with my brain clearly trying to concentrate on answering the RJ's question and at the same time holding my breath to control that cough around the corner! Still it all went well and I enjoyed chatting with the bubbly presenter. 'Am Drive' show did prove to be an accelerating start to my Friday morning :)

And by evening I had my next reason to smile with my pretty fan (who is also a good friend) for posting up her pic at Facebook wearing a Farashati dress. She looked so beautiful and carefree ....plus she uploaded it on my fan page with a thank you note :)
Love these moments...

Picture Perfect

My first post...blush....so what do I write? I promised myself this one is for those who love fashion blogs. All the top fashion blogs have more photos than text...so I am going to go all artsy (texty fans can check my other blog on wordpress, which is a roller coaster ride of any fresh entrepreneur ....the bumps, the rides, you name it!) so back to this fashion blog....umm I should have a photo right? Cant think of a better one than my first customer.The email on her daughter trying to imitate her with the FARASHATi head scarf said it all...


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