A Challenge worth winning!

Recently Net-a-Porter, held a style competition to celebrate its 10th anniversary. The online challenge asked the NAP followers to submit a picture of themselves in their most stylish outfits. 10 finalists were narrowed down from all the entries and then the public was asked to vote for the most stylish look.

The winner was announced today, so lucky you Zsofia Cassidy ! The prize is ten iconic pieces from Net-a-Porter. 

The Winner

The nine other finalists

So what do you think? would you have preferred another finalist to win?

source: Fashionfoiegras

Snapshot

Acne Top, Levi's shorts, Balenciaga bag. Major Thumbs up (totally in love!)

Source: Caroline

Style Icon: Alexa Chung @ Mulberry's L.A dinner

Alexa Chung has something about her, her style is always captivating. She manages to make the simplest combinations look chic, the kind of girl who would make a Zara dress look like Chanel i believe. At Mulberry's L.A dinner party she rocks a silk champagne coloured blouse with denim shorts (adorable!) carrying her namesake bag of course; The Mulberry 'Alexa' in leopard. Major style crush and major bag envy here!

Fashion Verdict: Rihanna Vs Kristin Cavallari

Rihanna wore the red version of  Blonds Fall 2010 dress at her "R Rated" album release party in New York November 2009. She paired it with embellished stockings and Christian Louboutin booties.

Kritin Cavallari wore the grey version of the same Blonds dress to the Premier of  "Salt"  this July.

The dress also made an appearance on Sex and the City 2 when Samantha rocked the red version also.

Even though the dress had some controversial reactions from people, some dubbing simply 'weird', i like the idea and spike details on the shoulders.

Rihanna has so much going on in this look, the stockings just clash with the dress and the whole outfit appears too 'theatrical' for my liking. Kristin's nude heels and simply grey clutch work better.

VERDICT: Kristin Wins this challenge!

Styling with N : Feathers

This season, we have seen feathers on the runways frequently and I am always asked how to wear them in a way that is stylish and less costume-y. I personally love the look of feathers, they add this fashion forward statement if done right. Here is a look i compiled as a styling suggestion on how to do feathers right.

Top : Madison Marcus available at Blush Boutique

Jeand: Current/Elliott available at Shopbop

Bag: Foley + Corrina 'city tote' available at Blush Boutique

Ring: Dannijo

Shoes: Alexander Mcueen 'Faithful' open toe booties

Cuff: Roberto Cavalli available at Net-a-Porter

• To Begin with I used this gorgeous feathers top by Madison Marcus from the selection at Blush Boutique as the backbone of the look. The key here is to pick the statement piece and have the rest of your look complement it by keeping it simple.
• I paired the top with this skinny Current/Elliott jean in a dark wash to sort of act like a frame to the top and highlight it.
• A Metallic Bag is really a gorgeous addition to the look, glamming it up. I love this Foley + Corinna city bag from the selection at Blush Boutique. The iconic shape and simplicity pulls up the look.
• The right shoe for this look in my opinion is something that toughens it up, making it sharp and right on trend. Which is why i picked this divine pair by Alexander McQueen, its one of this season's must have militaty booties with their signature skull detail on the zipper. I personally own a pair and find myself adding it to so many outfits to keep them right on trend.
• For accessories, i kept it simple. Mainly a ring and a cuff. I adoreeeee this snake cuff by Roberto Cavalli, the colour really play up against the olive theme.

Shopping Note: For People outside Bahrain; Blush Boutique is launching their online store soon, but you can order any of the items by sending an email to : Luv@Blushboutiqueonline.com

Inspiration: Vogue Germany August 2010

Abbey Lee and Mathew Hutchinson styled by Christiane Arp.

Like a walk through eras, Fifties fitted dresses, The sixties sheer silk mustards and black headbands, The seventies belts and chunky stone rings. I need these outfits in my closet!

Go Buy Now: Gryphon's vein tank

As seen on the set of Gossip Girl  season 4, this gorgeous tank top is Love at first sight material! You can wear it so many ways. The sequins and the gorgeous royal blue colour are simply to-die-for!!!!

Seen on Penelope on the set of Gossip Girl season 4

LOVE ... Buy it now at Blush Boutique

For People outside of Bahrain : Blush Boutique will be launching its online shop soon, but for now you can place your order by emailing them on luv@blushboutiqueonline.com