[lilach]

Originally Posted by duchess

That is a fabulous Lindy! I am sure it is a challenge for her to accessorise her traditional dress; she has impeccable taste.

We are extremely fortunate in North America, to be able to wear whatever our budgets,and self expressions will allow!

first you probably would not believe what she wears under her abaya
secondly no challenge at all you can do a lot of things with the abaya to look fantabulous in the end it is just a black canvas (much like the new york ladies black unifrom lol) that you can style the way you want
thirdly with exception of some countries a lot of middle eastern countrys do not demand the women to cover up they choose to or not it is their choice
the role of women in the middle east is a highly complicated one i just want to clarify that dressing how you want to is not an USA exclusive thing

[Nola]

"the role of women in the middle east is a highly complicated one i just want to clarify that dressing how you want to is not an USA exclusive thing"

Not exclusive at all

[mrssparkles]

Originally Posted by lilach

first you probably would not believe what she wears under her abaya
secondly no challenge at all you can do a lot of things with the abaya to look fantabulous in the end it is just a black canvas (much like the new york ladies black unifrom lol) that you can style the way you want
thirdly with exception of some countries a lot of middle eastern countrys do not demand the women to cover up they choose to or not it is their choice
the role of women in the middle east is a highly complicated one i just want to clarify that dressing how you want to is not an USA exclusive thing

lilach, I visited Dubai some time back. I saw many lovely surprises ... when the lovely women walked in the malls, and the skirt of the abaya parted in the middle. And the jewels on both hands and arms, when their sleeves dropped to their elbows when they stretched out to rein their children from running off.

I have heard from my friend who used to be an ex-airline crew, that when some of these ladies travel first class, they would remove their abaya when they board the plane, and out they come out of the lavatories in stunning clothes.

[luxlover]

[Blueberry]

Originally Posted by lilach

first you probably would not believe what she wears under her abaya
secondly no challenge at all you can do a lot of things with the abaya to look fantabulous in the end it is just a black canvas (much like the new york ladies black unifrom lol) that you can style the way you want
thirdly with exception of some countries a lot of middle eastern countrys do not demand the women to cover up they choose to or not it is their choice
the role of women in the middle east is a highly complicated one i just want to clarify that dressing how you want to is not an USA exclusive thing

Well said lilach !

[LaBoheme]

Originally Posted by lilach

first you probably would not believe what she wears under her abaya
secondly no challenge at all you can do a lot of things with the abaya to look fantabulous in the end it is just a black canvas (much like the new york ladies black unifrom lol) that you can style the way you want
thirdly with exception of some countries a lot of middle eastern countrys do not demand the women to cover up they choose to or not it is their choice
the role of women in the middle east is a highly complicated one i just want to clarify that dressing how you want to is not an USA exclusive thing

My DH is Muslim and I sometimes cover for different events (wear an abaya/hijab/scarf etc). I agree & I'm sure she's probably wearing something awesome.

I don't feel right being too descriptive but I'll just say that, in my experience, the clothing and jewelry can be wonderful. I also feel that there's something really cool & precious in the degree of privacy of hijab. ...Of course this is only my opinion/observation/experience.

ETA: TFS thread link

http://www.thefashionspot.com/forums...hic-34351.html

[cvw1004]

I hope you don't mind me popping in - I just wanted to say that what I love about tPF is that I am always learning about everyone's cultures and it is so interesting. Thank you all for sharing ladies, just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate it.

[candy2100]

^^ I like hearing about what other ladies do in their neck of the woods, too.

-yet-

I am very glad that *for me, personally,* I am without what *I* perceive as societal pressure/desire/need/religious mandate *for me, personally* to wear an abaya/chador/temple garment/covering.

[S'Mom]

Originally Posted by luxlover

Stunning!

[Blueberry]

Originally Posted by candy2100

^^ I like hearing about what other ladies do in their neck of the woods, too.

-yet-

I am very glad that *for me, personally,* I am without what *I* perceive as societal pressure/desire/need/religious mandate *for me, personally* to wear an abaya/chador/temple garment/covering.

To each his own.. This subject is never ending we can talk for hours about it.. The debates we had in my universities were similar but thats not my field

[parisglamour]

[candy2100]

I thought this was interesting, but I suppose this also falls under .

Originally Posted by Laboheme

My DH is Muslim and I sometimes cover for different events (wear an abaya/hijab/scarf etc). I agree & I'm sure she's probably wearing something awesome.

I don't feel right being too descriptive but I'll just say that, in my experience, the clothing and jewelry can be wonderful. I also feel that there's something really cool & precious in the degree of privacy of hijab. ...Of course this is only my opinion/observation/experience.

ETA: TFS thread link

http://www.thefashionspot.com/forums...hic-34351.html

[candy2100]

Renee Steinberg

[candy2100]

Artcurial | Briest - Poulain - F. Tajan est heureux d’annoncer la vente d’un sac « Kelly » offert par S.A.S. La Princesse Stéphanie dans le cadre du combat qu’elle mène contre le sida avec son association Fight Aids Monaco.
Ce sac est une pièce unique créé spécialement à l’occasion de l’exposition « Les Années Grace Kelly » en 2007 au Grimaldi Forum Monaco et il sera livré au feu des enchères, lors de la prochaine vente Hermès Vintage, le lundi 2 juin 2008. Ce sac Hermès mythique, portant désormais son nom, est associé à l’image inaltérable de celle qui fut l’icône de l’élégance.


« Ce sac “Kelly” en veau Epsom grainé bleu “Jean” a été offert à S.A.S. la Princesse Stéphanie de Monaco à l’occasion de la grande exposition “Les années Grace Kelly” qui a eu lieu à Grimaldi Forum de Monaco en juillet 2007. Cette pièce unique, à l’effigie de la Princesse Grace, devait marquer l’événement qui fut mondialement répercuté. La technique d’impression sur toile Rhovyl classée M1, n’a fait l’objet que d’un seul tirage dans ce coloris assorti au cuir Epsom.
Le portrait de la Princesse Grace date de 1954 (copyrights Time § Life Pictures/ Getty images). L’intention de cette création était de prolonger dans les mémoires la beauté, la douceur et la classe d’une Princesse entrée de son vivant dans la légende. Hermès, dont elle fut une inconditionnelle, lui devait cet hommage et continue à honorer son souvenir. »

[H_addict]

Can somebody please translate the article above. TIA.