Princess Luvz Hervé Léger

Dress to Impress

Salam!

So I'm gonna introduce you to my absolute FAVORITE designer for evening gowns and dresses, the amazing, Reem Acra. Most of you have probably worn her gowns, heard of her or have seen her gorgeous designs on celebrities and fashionistas worldwide. But, for those of you who haven't, Reem Acra is an internationally acclaimed fashion designer, of Lebanese descent. She studied design at the Esmod Ecole de Mode in Paris and at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. Reem Acra launched her career in New York, and started out as an embroidery artist. In 1995, she started her own line of bridal gowns, quickly gained notoriety and was at the top of the bridal industry.

Reem Acra is famous for her bridal gowns and glamorous evening gowns but she has since branched out to casual-wear as well.

Here are some of my favorite picks from her Spring 2010 Ready to Wear collection followed by a video of her Spring 2010 Bridal runway show and an interview with Reem Acra. Enjoy!

Elie Saab Fall Couture 2010

"If a woman doesn't want 'rich,' she doesn't come to couture," is the statement Lebanese fashion designer Elie Saab made before the start of his Fall 2011 Couture show. Rich is a great way to describe the collection. Inspired by La Fenice, the legendary opera house in Venice, a phoenix that was burned down three times and rebuilt, the collection is chock full of rich red, orange, burnt Sienna and brown colors and is comprised of velvet, lace, silk and chiffon fabrics.

"Zuhair Murad is so dope"

is what Kim Kardashian tweeted yesterday while getting ready for the 2010 Teen Choice Awards. Kim K. wore a gorgeously embellished slinky, one-shoulder mini dress from Lebanese designer, Zuhair Murad. She accessorized her outfit with sky high black platforms and a simple black clutch.

For us Muslimahs, this look is great for an all-girls get together; I would have probably wore this dress with black tights cuz it's super short!

Zuhair Murad is one of my favorite designers. His dresses are all unique, feminine, glamorous and beautiful. Zuhair Murad is based in Beirut, Lebanon and much of his style influences come from the very city he is from, "Everything is unique here you see," Murad said during an interview with CNN. He also reveals, "The woman is the first thing that inspired me." She's always well-dressed, even on the street, even if she wears jeans or a T-shirt, she's always perfect."

Here is an interview Zuhair Murad had with CNN in Beirut. The first portion of the clip is an unrelated video showing art in Oman, which is also very beautiful to see, but the interview with Murad begins right after. Enjoy!

Spotted: Reem Acra Gown

Eva Longoria was spotted wearing a gorgeous one-shoulder copper-colored Reem Acra gown at the White House State dinner last night. This dress is stunning, Reem Acra never fails to impress!