tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54325245781724040522012-02-02T23:11:55.141-08:00Fashion Stories from Around the World: London . Paris . Miami . Tehran . LA . OC and more ...Persian Orangenoreply@blogger.comBlogger321100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432524578172404052.post-77555485716939228162011-12-01T18:39:00.001-08:002011-12-01T18:41:59.078-08:00

Step on this smokin' style

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I've gone dotty this fall for Polka Dots...Coast Magazine, November 2011

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Persian Orangenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432524578172404052.post-52431323933937434922010-12-13T14:43:00.000-08:002010-12-13T14:44:09.379-08:00

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Don't Believe Everything A Sales Person Tells YouAs I sat outside Nordstrom’s eBar, one evening, sipping on a smooth cappuccino (way better than Star*ucks), I was a witness to a Sales Crime. It took place at a nearby boutique. The recently opened boutique is adjacent to Nordstrom, which means if you’re sitting on the patio chairs outside, minding your own business, as I was, you can see exactly

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I’ve just received an email from a local dermatologist who is offering me a one-time session of free BOTOX. It’s his way of thanking me for being such a loyal customer, placing my trust in him and for referring other patients.Does he think that I am a complete idiot? Not only have I never had a BOTOX treatment, I have no idea who this doctor is and have certainly never referred anyone to him.

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Green Fashion Find: Many emerging fashion designers are following the philosophy, that you can be chic, sophisticated and green. That’s exactly what cmarchuska is all about; an eco-friendly clothing line started by Christine Marchuska. All her clothing is made with the highest quality sustainable recycled and organic fabrics. Her Sylvia dress, fits like a glove. It’s made from 100% organic

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(All content is fictional, any resemblance to real life characters is purely intentional).When I was single, working a 60-hour week, and paying my own way, nobody cared what I did for a living. “Why aren’t you married?” was more of a concern. Is there ever a reason for the fortunate/unfortunate status of singledom? I never dared to answer back with: why are you unhappily married?The word “

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LUNCH AT THE IVY ON ROBERTSON BLVD.The Most Photographed White Picket Fence in the WorldMaybe I’ve become wiser, but I’m not as tickled by “it” places as I used to be. OK, so the peeling paint on the white picket fence is quaint, and I live for café culture which rarely exists in the US let alone in LA, but I've become remarkably astute at sensing hype. If you want to be part of the lunch scene

Persian Orangenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432524578172404052.post-61441877187670380602009-06-22T14:56:00.000-07:002009-06-22T16:23:20.281-07:00

Here's one of my images from my exhibition titled Freedom, Azadi, Libertdad. The series of images were exhibited in Miami as part of Amnesty International's "Stop Violence Against Women". This self-portrait is titled: I Do Exist.In memory of Neda, the young girl who was killed in Tehran, fighting for Freedom. Your voice will never be silenced.

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Who said fashion doesn't effect politics? I'm wearing black today as a sign of mourning for the brave protesters killed in Iran and so are hundreds and thousands of other people. Although I'm many miles away, it's my way of showing support for their fight for freedom. Did you know Azadi means Freedom?Warning: if you find the dress too revealing, look away.FREEDOM FOR FASHION

Persian Orangenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432524578172404052.post-11589169733166297262009-06-17T17:39:00.000-07:002009-06-21T19:18:04.292-07:00

Although summer time is all about uncovering, I've found the perfect beach cover-up. I've been looking for something that dries easy and that I can wear over my bikini without feeling like a complete idiot. Most cover-ups don’t cover much. I choose to buy mine in a bright fuchsia color that reminds me of the blooming bourgainvilleas all over Laguna Beach.When the sun sets, this cover-up can be

Persian Orangenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432524578172404052.post-6374575792244851432009-04-28T19:16:00.001-07:002009-04-28T19:21:26.117-07:00

There's nothing like a fabulous red lipstick to bring out your inner femme fatale. Note: Wallflowers may experience anxiety followed by chronic attention. If worn daily, it could lead to addiction.Here's some of my favorites:1) Audace Allure by Chanel, $30.2) Red Sinner by Lipstick Queen, $18.3) Gala 21, Rouge G by Guerlain $45.4) Cerise by Chantecaille, $28.5) Rich Red Signature by Estee Lauder,

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What a dichotomy. I can't believe how a fragrance that's inspired by Kodho Wood; the ancient Japanese art of incense appreciation, can be dramatic and fresh at the same time.As I inhale it on my wrist, there is a juxtaposition that takes place in my mind. I drift back to a home I once entered in London, where a similar unforgettable scent of rich oud (also a wood incense) filled the opulently

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She captivated me with Moonlight on the Avenue of Faith and now I can't wait to start reading Caspian Rain. There should be more events like this in OC...Book lovers, let's make sure there are.Click on image to enlarge. Mark your calendars!

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Click on image to read. As seen in Coast Magazine April 2009.

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I’ve known a few nail biters (and former nail biters, like my sister) and let me tell you it’s not a pretty sight. If you or anyone you know wants to break free from this bad habit, there's hope in the form of nail rehab:)ROB|B the first OPI Concept Salon in the world (which happens to be my favorite brand of nail polish) has just introduced its Nail Biter Program, custom designed for each

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. Big hazel eyes that seemed like they carried with them the burden of the entire world.. The silver bracelet I gave her on her birthday and how it shined on her tiny wrist. . Her thoughtful cards, always with a picture of a fish or a mermaid, symbols of our Piscean ways.. The blue “mosaic” Miss Selfridge skirt she bought me, that I still wear.. Waking up at her house and hearing the news of

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My Conair hairdryer is exactly that: an unsteady con of air. I’m finding it difficult to spend 2 hours drying my long hair (that’s now grown past my shoulders). My con-artist mediocre hairdryer is no longer sufficient. What do you do when you’re in trouble? You turn to a pro.I've found the Ferrari of hairdryers ... called the Evolution. I'll let you the verdict know when it arrives. It's a shame

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Marabou? Yes. Monkey? No.Please correct me if I'm wrong, but as far back as I remember slippers were meant to be desirable. Remember Cinderella?So why is it, that finding stylish slippers to wear at home (on my cold stone floors) has become an ongoing quest? I don’t want a pig snout on my toes nor do I want an elephant trunk. In fact I don’t want anything that looks like a cartoon character

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Pink and orange sailboats, against the backdrop of a beige ocean. Dreamy and delightful dress by Alexis Mabille. Couture takes us to faraway places where everything is possible... 11/10 heels.Photo from NYT.

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DON'T be tempted to buy these shoes. (Unless you’re not fazed by seeing them on everyone). Rating 2/10 heels.Am I the only person that still has the will to window shop? Big bad words like credit crunch, debt and deficit are taking their toll on me too. Even NPR’s saying it. I had to get away from the ugly truth. I needed to relax. It was time to head to The Temple, Fashion Island. I should have

Persian Orangenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432524578172404052.post-75982489727326547752009-01-26T14:57:00.000-08:002009-01-29T11:39:34.182-08:00

Intermix drives me gaga. Who's the buyer? I'd love to know. If it wasn't for a small thing such as a price tag getting in the way, I could walk away with everything they have in the store. From the one on Collins Avenue in Miami with its caftans and beach style to the hip styles and designers of the one in South Coast Plaza, its refreshing to walk in to a store where every item has been

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I don’t know about you but all this talk of doom and gloom makes me want to go out and shop. Right now I'm all about wedges. Here’s are my Top 3 Recession Pick Me Ups (they’ll really add a few inches). Jimmy ChooOpen-Toe Espadrilles perfect to shop in.$375Christian Louboutin Miss Box Wedges great shoes to work in, if you've got a job.$695Valentino Wedge Sandals add a sunny disposition to our grey

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I know, I look very serious...but fashion is not to be taken lightly. Check out the rest of the magazine at www.oclifemagazine.com.

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The Wolford Walk by Sabrina AzadiMy "Must Have" column in Coast Magazine is about my love affair with Wolford tights.

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A Tale of Two RumsThe Malibu rum bottle was my icon. She embodied the life I longed for. The commercial on TV showed a group of bronze beauties with corkscrew curls, moving to Caribbean beats against the backdrop of an orange sun in the horizon. A man with dreadlocks, sitting on the beach would take a sip of Malibu, look at the camera, and in a heavy Jamaican accent, say, “Malibu, the taste of

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Persian Orange Says: Shake or Don’t Shake at AllWhy have bad-handshakes become the social equivalent to the little black dress? This foul mannered cousin to air kissing has become an epidemic. It’s being “handed” down and spreading fast. A probable result of Tit for Tat behavior, something has to be done about it.At a recent cocktail party I was introduced to a someone that seemed nice, until I

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I’ve gone off fashion. I don't feel a pang in my stomach when I walk past Arden B. or get an anxiety attack on entering Forever 21. Not like I did before. No more the forever-floating girl about town. I’m now the picture of stability: printing crème caramel recipes from the Internet and joining in on a lengthy discussion about the versatility of the eggplant, with a group of Persian women, at a

Persian Orangenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432524578172404052.post-37894489703461736842008-07-20T15:51:00.000-07:002010-12-16T12:06:22.828-08:00

Barbie's Beauty Regime?Eight months into our marriage, my husband suggested that I should go and see a barber. He said it gently without giving me cause for alarm. He didn’t use the word hair stylist, hairdresser or beautician. I wonder why? I thought barbers cut hair, give shaves and trim beards, often with mechanical tools. Maybe I’m being sensitive but to me the word has a distinct masculine

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I miss my fake Givenchy sunglasses. The ones I bought from a street vendor in Rome. He wasn’t exactly a vendor, but more like a traveling salesman. He kept mobile and carried his goods in a duffle bag. Far more efficient than having to set up shop and to redo his display every five minutes (like the others) because of the fashion police patrolling in their Vespas. Surely there must be worse

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It’s been one year, seven months and 23 days since I last saw Christian. I’m logo-free now. I blame it all on Louis, Louis Vuitton. If it wasn’t for him I might not have turned into a logophile. I clinged on to those labels. At one time L and V meant something to me. It happened before he became popular. I was 16 years old, naïve and needy. He seduced me with his irresistible dark caramel skin. I

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