Pulling off the distressed denim look

When a new trend is in, people in Cairo tend to go overboard and you see people wearing or doing the same thing everywhere to the point it sickens you and you hate it.

I've been going out lately, everywhere I turn I see women wearing ripped jeans. They made me hate the trend even though I've been wearing ripped jeans for years now. It's not a new thing, back in the days people would think that you're from some punk/ rock chic or they would look at you as you're dirty or something.

But, now its ripped jeans eeeeverywheere, even old women in their 50's are wearing ripped jeans.
Its become so much, that a friend of mine told me that he had women coming in for an interview in ripped jeans. Which is a whole other story ( U don't even wear jeans to an interview!!!) what are you thinking?

You have to know what suits you best, many trends don't suit everybody. Not just because it's in fashion, means you have to follow the trend and wear it. What you wear is a definition of your style and partially who you are.

So, if you want to be trendy here are some tips, on pulling off the trend. But first, know what suits you best!

Keep it simple.
    Don't go overboard with the rips on the jeans, it's just ugly. If you want to show off so much skin         you're better off without them.

It's nice to show off some skin, but just a peek, keep it classy.

Mix and Match
    Give your outfit and edge, like keep the top formal but the ripped jeans would give the not so formal look to it. By wearing a blazer or a white shirt.

Finally, please please please. Know your fit!
 When it comes to ripped jeans, go for the boyfriend fit or if you want to go for the skinny fit buy ones that fit comfortably so you don't end up looking like this while pulling off the ripped look..

Alexander Wang with H&M

Alexander Wang and H&M collaborated on a new collection that is sports-themed.

H&M realeased some teaser photos of the collection that will hit stores on November 6th.

The collection includes strappy bodycon dresses, mesh panels, and one very sexy sports bra. And don't overlook the models themselves — the "dream team," including soccer player Andy Carroll, kickboxer Rivaldino dos Santos, and models Joan Smalls, Raquel Zimmermann, Isabeli Fontana, and Natasha Poly.

However, seeing this collection on these models, makes you wonder is it going to be flattering on everyone and fit as perfectly as they look, since they're all skin tight outfits.

Will H&M Egypt honour us with a taste of Wang's collection? Let's wait and see.

Scroll down to see some of the collection.

Black Raven- Secret Society Fashion Cult

Yesterday, I went to one of Cairo’s night-spots, which is a pretty casual place where you can dance and have fun with your friends. I’m not here to talk about the place anyways, its one of my favourite places in Cairo. But, I couldn’t help but notice the sense of fashion people have here.

Like seriously, can’t you people use a bit of creativity and experiment with clothes? Style is not about wearing what everybody else wears. Style defines you as a person and should be unique to each person. Fashion in the other hand is following the trends but still you should add your own flavor to it.

So, everybody in the place was dressed the same, whether its guys or girls. I mean I understand that black is sexy and classy! But, seriously it felt more as if we’re at a funeral or like the girls were just 1 person that has been divided to many. 90% of girls in that place wore BLACK skinny jeans with a BLACK tank top or blouse, not to mention hair and make-up, they all just looked the same. I felt I was lost there everytime I searched for a friend I just couldn’t find them because they all wore the same. You know, even if you want to stick with black atleast play around with styles, like wear a cropped wide legged pants, for example. The minority of girls though wore a bit differently and there was some color there but still they were all covered by these CATWOMEN wannabes.

Not to mention the guys, I mean I know you don’t have much of creativity and choices in your clothing, all you need is a t-shirt and a pair of jeans mainly. But, why were you all hiding under your hoodies? Is this like something that makes you look cool now? It felt like i was in some secret society ritual where all the men wore capes with hoodies.

So, eventually I felt confined in a dark  smoky place, all girls dressed in BLACK and guys covering their faces with their hoodies, it was more scary than fun!

I wish people would experiment more with their clothes and be brave to be different. It’s not a problem to be different than others, it shows how open you are to new things.

My conclusion is, some people need to understand what it is to have style and find what suits you best and stick to it. Also, not because everybody is doing it so you have to do it too! Have some character.

Moderna Grunge

Moderna Grunge by suzy-wadin featuring ripped jeans