WHAT TO WEAR FOR A JOB INTERVIEW IN FASHION

Seven tips to keep in mind, straight from industry professionals.

One key thing we learned is that unlike, say, the finance sector, various jobs within the fashion industry warrant different types of interview outfits. So we talked to people in different fields -- PR, editorial, and design -- about what they've seen, what worked, what didn't, and more. Read on for what they said and what we determined to be the seven most important guidelines. Oh, and if you're looking for a job, you should obviously check out our careers page.

Wear something you feel comfortable in and be yourself.

"Be yourself" might be the most overused piece of advice of all time, but enough of the people we spoke to insisted upon it that we decided not to spare you. It's natural to want to project some super fashionable idea of yourself for a job interview, but your interviewer will be able to tell. 

That being said, you should also reflect the aesthetic of the company you're interviewing with.

If you're interviewing for a designer or specific fashion brand, for instance, you aren't expected to be wearing that designer head to toe, but it doesn't hurt to try and reflect their aesthetic.

Don't overdo it.

The old Coco Chanel quote about taking one thing off before you leave the house applies well in job interview situations. Going too far with your lewk could get you noticed for the wrong reasons. 

Be clean and get a manicure.

Perez says that wearing something visibly dirty or wrinkled or having an overall unkempt appearance could give the impression that the interviewee wasn't making an effort and that they weren't detail-oriented. Plus, little things can be distracting.

When in doubt, just wear black.

"If you are at a loss for what to wear to an interview, remember: JWB (Just Wear Black)," advises Way. "The most important thing is for you to be yourself and comfortable in your own skin first, outfit second."

You don't have to wear heels.

In fact, don't unless you know you feel comfortable in them. 

Your clothes can definitely make an impression and make you memorable, so taking risks can pay off.

Basically, if you're confident you have great style, go for it. While no one we spoke to said that they've made a hiring decision (positive or negative) based solely on someone's outfit, most of them admitted that clothing does make an impact.

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Juicy Couture founders talk fashion passion

EN Fashion - Pamela Skaist-Levy and Gela Nash Taylor believe passion is a must to succeed.

The two designers are the brains behind Juicy Couture and started the multimillion dollar company with just $200 in 1997. They sold it in 2003 for $250 million.

Far from becoming complacent with fashion and style, Gela enthuses that drive and an infatuation with what you do is a must for any budding business.

"Looking at it like your job is to solve problems when you walk in the door every day, even if it's a hem or a stitch or a seam leaving a hole in something," Gela revealed to Teen Vogue. "When I looked at it like that, I thought, 'Oh, I can do this.' Ultimately though, it all comes down to having a passion for what you do.

"We were born to make clothes! We could have retired and ridden off into the sunset, but this is what we love."

"We are two freaks obsessed with making clothes," laughed Pamela.

#GIRLBOSS, the most motivational fashion book to read this year

It's not a memoir, nor a business book, but Nasty Gal founder Sophia Amoruso's #GIRLBOSS is a compellingly motivational read

It's hard to summarise Nasty Gal founder Sophia Amoruso's #GIRLBOSS; part-biography and part self-empowerment manual, at the beginning she writes what it clearly isn't: "This book will not teach you how to get rich quick, break into the fashion industry, or start a business. It is neither a feminist manifesto or a memoir."

What the book is filled with is a mix of candid anecdotes, some that Amoruso is less than proud of - such as when she regularly shoplifted, to unapologetic tales of the time a team member purchased eye-wateringly expensive office chairs, which she then tasked someone with selling on Craiglist, the US equivalent of Gumtree.

If you're not familiar with Amoruso, then she can be best described as the accidental founder and CEO of a $100 million-plus fashion e-tailer which employs around 350 staff in its cool Los Angeles head office. Oh, and that she only just turned 30.

#GIRLBOSS isn't full of annoying hashtags as the title might suggest. Far from it - instead, it is Amoruso's tale of how she transitioned from a part-time vintage seller on eBay to becoming the head of one of the fastest-growing companies in the United States. What's endearing about the San Francisco-raised character is how she's been forced to adapt to her new-found 'fame' as, afterall, she admits to starting an eBay business so that she wouldn't have to talk to members of the public.

Alexander Wang Is Bringing Back An 'SNL' Favorite For His Latest Fashion Ad

As one of "Saturday Night Live's" favorite characters used to say: “You can’t have-a-da-Mango!”

But as it turns out -- now you can. On June 3, Mango, better known as SNL's sketch character brought to life by Chris Kattan, teams up with Alexander Wang for his latest collection, T by Alexander Wang. In the 26-second short below, you can see familiar hints of Mango's signature look (pink top, gold shorts, beret) while taking in all of Mango's sass.

When asked by Style.com about the reasoning behind the partnership with the "SNL" superstar, Wang explained, “Sometimes when fashion becomes too stiff, it’s great to have someone such as Mango come through and inject a new burst of energy. Having fun and a sense of humor is so important to me that when I’m able to incorporate it into my work, I run with it.”

Rachel Zoe Talks Summer Fashion Trends

Rachel Zoe is used to having a lot on her plate between her career and being a mom to young sons Skyler and Kaius.

One of her latest endeavors? She's partnering with Jockey's Skimmies slipshorts. Pro tip: Be sure to check out their Facebook page for a chance to win weekly prizes.

But between all of her gigs, she still manages to look perfectly polished and put together, always. So in our exclusive sit-down with the stylist, we of course had to ask her which trends she's loving for summer.

But beyond clothes and makeup, Rachel explained it's really about the attitude you exude. "To be honest, it's all about confidence," she said. "When you look better, you feel better and smile more. Trust me, it goes a long way."

Lady Fozaza steps into the art of Home Deco

Lady Fozaza adds “art to deco” with her new collaboration featuring a shabby chic home collection, ranging from furniture to cushions and much more.

Lady Fozaza and Rubabikia, the one-of-a-kind concept that has hit Dubai in 2014, joined hands to create this line of home art deco with pieces skillfully made to embrace the mix of long-standing art and bold fashion.

Lady Fozaza / Rubabikia Collection is now available in stores 

Miley Cyrus enlists Marc Jacobs and Jeremy Scott for tour wardrobe

It's no surprise then that Miley Cyrus is following suit!! 

The twerking pop star has asked her closest friend in the business, Marc Jacobs, whose brand she is now the face of, Jeremy Scott, The Blonds and Bob Mackie to each outfit a section of her forthcoming Bangerz world tour, reports The Hollywood Reporter.

Victoria Beckham confirms debut store

Victoria Beckham will open her first standalone shop on London's Dover Street in the autumn of 2014, as she reveals she's putting focus on the US market

Victoria Beckham out and about in New York in the Victoria, Victoria Beckham dress from the spring/summer 2014 collection Photo: FameFlynet.uk.com

The designer has hired architect Farshid Moussavi, whose previous projects include the Olympic Park, to revamp the 7,000 sq ft, three-floor space, which sits opposite famed conceptual fashion store Dover Street Market. Plans include "drilling a massive hole through the middle" of the building's interior, Beckham told WWD .

Lottie Moss stars in first fashion shoot

Kate Moss may be celebrating turning 40 today but her little sister Lottie is celebrating the unveiling of her first modelling gig

Kate Moss's half-sister Lottie Moss has taken up her first proper modelling gig after being officially signed by Storm Models last week - and she's gone to her former almost-brother-in-law's publication to do so.

The 16-year-old stars in an editorial entitled From Lottie with Love in the latest issue of Dazed & Confused, the magazine that was set up by Jefferson Hack, Kate Moss's former partner and the father of her daughter Lila.

The shoot, which has been strategically released on the day of elder Moss's 40th birthday, took place on the streets of London with photographers Sean and Seng, both of whom couldn't have been more taken with the teen.

Kate Moss at 40... in Quotes...

As Kate Moss celebrates turning 40, we take a look back at some of the most insightful and infamous quotes the publicity-shy model has given us

Kate Moss is known for many things, but the spoken word isn't one of them.

Even in this age of social media, Moss has declined to sign up and share the slightest detail (though she does have a secret, protected Instagram account), something she credits to her most famous ex, Johnny Depp.

"He told me 'never complain, never explain'. That's why I don't use Twitter and things like that," she told Vanity Fair in 2012. "I don't want people to know what is true all the time and that's what keeps the mystery."

But avoiding social media, arguably the source of many a newsworthy quote in this day and age, hasn't helped her to avoid quotation controversy.

When asked if she had any mottos by WWD in 2009, she tactlessly responded: "Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels." The comment sparked uproar and Moss was condemned for glamorizing and encouraging eating disorders.

Years of silence and a little controversy aside, when Moss has spoken, she's given us some tasty insights into her life and career, here are some of the best and what they say about her…

"I see a 16-year-old now and to ask her to take her clothes off would feel really weird. But they were like, if you don't do it, then we're not going to book you again," she told Vanity Fair in 2012.

Sure, Moss may be known for her lack of inhibitions - it didn't take Playboy to get her full-frontal nude, she'd been doing it for years - but that hasn't always been the way. She was just 16 when she unwillingly shot her famed topless shoot for The Face with Corinne Day, the photos that launched her career. When the world's biggest model is questioning the industry's interaction with young models, surely that's a wake-up call.

Even in this age of social media, Moss has declined to sign up and share the slightest detail (though she does have a secret, protected Instagram account), something she credits to her most famous ex, Johnny Depp.

"He told me 'never complain, never explain'. That's why I don't use Twitter and things like that," she told Vanity Fair in 2012. "I don't want people to know what is true all the time and that's what keeps the mystery."

But avoiding social media, arguably the source of many a newsworthy quote in this day and age, hasn't helped her to avoid quotation controversy.

When asked if she had any mottos by WWD in 2009, she tactlessly responded: "Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels." The comment sparked uproar and Moss was condemned for glamorising and encouraging eating disorders.

Years of silence and a little controversy aside, when Moss has spoken, she's given us some tasty insights into her life and career, here are some of the best and what they say about her…

"I see a 16-year-old now and to ask her to take her clothes off would feel really weird. But they were like, if you don't do it, then we're not going to book you again," she told Vanity Fair in 2012.

Sure, Moss may be known for her lack of inhibitions - it didn't take Playboy to get her full-frontal nude, she'd been doing it for years - but that hasn't always been the way. She was just 16 when she unwillingly shot her famed topless shoot for The Face with Corinne Day, the photos that launched her career. When the world's biggest model is questioning the industry's interaction with young models, surely that's a wake-up call.

Katy Perry’s lip-sync performance: Awards take blame

Katy Perry’s mouth was moving, but the (correct) words were just not coming out as the pop star performed her hit single at the 15th annual NRJ music awards in Cannes on Saturday. The lip movements and the lyrics were not even close to being in sync - Perry’s mouth was a few full seconds away from the playback, creating an incredibly awkward performance.

On Tuesday, after the video of the incident went viral, the NRJ Awards shouldered the blame: “Katy Perry sang live during the NRJ Music Awards in Cannes on Saturday night, but unfortunately a bad soundtrack was accidentally launched, taking over the live performance of Katy at the beginning of the delivery tube of the Roar,” a statement read, translated from French to English by Google Translate. “TF1 and NRJ present their apologies to Katy Perry ... for this technical problem beyond our control.” Previously, Katy Perry’s reps did not respond to TheWrap’s requests for comment.

Source: Reuters

Lady Fozaza and a private lunch with VS Angel Supermodel Adriana Lima

Gaucho Dubai hosted a private lunch with Adriana Lima and some of Dubai’s elite icons. Lady Fozaza was honored to meet Victoria Secret’s supermodel angel Adriana Lima, joined by the ever-lovely Shereen Mitwalli.

The lunch was a splendid occasion for everyone to get to know the VS angel “up close and personal”.

It was definitely an unforgettable lunch, and Gaucho Dubai was above all expectations, as always.

Lady Fozaza unveils the new Michael Kors line in Kuwait

With the festive season right around the corner, the former Project Runway judge made sure his 2013  collection was cosy but glamourous – the perfect combination for the holidays.

Fashion Designer and stylist, Alanoud Badr has worked closely with Kors in the past and was recently sent on a mission to launch the Michael Kors holiday collection throughout the region.

The fashionista, who describes herself as Saudi-Lebanese-American, said: “My style is edgy and not very feminine. It’s more rock-chick runway, which is very Michael Kors.

“I was working with him to launch the new holiday 2013 collection in Bahrain, Kuwait and perhaps in Saudi Arabia. I’m a huge fan of his new collection, especially as there are a lot of key pieces that you can mix and match.”

Miss Badr, known to her fan following as Lady Fozaza, unveiled the new line to a crowd of shoppers at Michael Kors store in Kuwait. She styled a variety of looks that can be taken from day to night using Kors chic totes and bags, loafers and Moccasin’s as well as rushed dresses, leopard printed trousers and skinny jeans.

She said: “I wanted to show people the different ways to wear his collection and how to mix and match.

“That’s what I like about fashion. I don’t like to buy a whole look that you can’t wear with anything-else. With Michael Kors holiday collection you can have one shirt and wear it with three different outfits. It’s very versatile.”

Miss Badr also advised women to invest in a nude pair of heels, which she paired with slim fit jeans with zippers down the side of the ankles, a flouncy designer branded blouse and a mini Selma bag. Bedazzled collars, sleeves and slacks seem to be all the rage this season.

Lady Fozaza unveils the new Michael Kors line to a crowd of shoppers in Bahrain City Centre

Fashion mogul Michael Kors believes that for the holidays a woman should have it all. She should be a rock’n’roll denim-wearing diva draped in diamonds for Christmas, writes Mai Al Khatib-Camille.

With the festive season right around the corner, the former Project Runway judge made sure his 2013  collection was cosy but glamourous – the perfect combination for the holidays.

Fashion blogger and stylist, Alanoud Badr has worked closely with Kors in the past and was recently sent on a mission to launch the Michael Kors holiday collection throughout the region.

The fashionista, who describes herself as Saudi Arabian-Lebanese-American, said: “My style is edgy and not very feminine. It’s more rock-chick runway, which is very Michael Kors.

“I was working with him to launch the new holiday 2013 collection in Bahrain, Kuwait and perhaps in Saudi Arabia. I’m a huge fan of his new collection, especially as there are a lot of key pieces that you can mix and match.”

Miss Badr, known to her fan following as Lady Fozaza, unveiled the new line to a crowd of shoppers at Michael Kors store in Bahrain City Centre. She styled a variety of looks that can be taken from day to night using Kors chic totes and bags, loafers and Moccasin’s as well as rushed dresses, leopard printed trousers and skinny jeans.

She said: “I wanted to show people the different ways to wear his collection and how to mix and match.

“That’s what I like about fashion. I don’t like to buy a whole look that you can’t wear with anything-else. With Michael Kors holiday collection you can have one shirt and wear it with three different outfits. It’s very versatile.”

One model rocked the Hamilton Tote in powder blue combined with a grey leopard print dress and flats, a great outfit for the office. Miss Badr wore the exact same dress with a denim jewelled-collar shirt, loads of accessories and killer heels for an edgier flair.

Miss Badr also advised women to invest in a nude pair of heels, which she paired with slim fit jeans with zippers down the side of the ankles, a flouncy designer branded blouse and a mini Selma bag. Bedazzled collars, sleeves and slacks seem to be all the rage this season.

After the fashion show, a raffle was held in which one lucky winner took home MICHAEL Michael Kors Large Selma Studded Saffiano tote.

For details, contact the store on 17178630.

* Among the celebrities that have worn Kors’ designs are Jennifer Lopez, Rachel McAdams, Elissa, Heidi Klum, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michelle Obama.

Source: Gulf Weekly Worldwide

London Fashion Week: Tom Ford spring/summer 2014

Tom Ford created clothes with instant sex appeal - much like during his Gucci days. 

Ford doesn't need to invent any more. He did that back in the Nineties at Gucci, and for a decade he shaped - literally - the way we wanted to look. 

We love Tom Ford's new collection.. What do you guys think??

Sneak Peek: Lady Fozaza and Swarovski

We can't tell you much, but all we can say is that it's worth waiting for... Our loyal fans, frost yourselves with a "sneak peek" on the Lady Fozaza & Swarovski photoshoot! 

Lady Fozaza with photographer Hikmat Wehbi during the Photoshoot

Swarovski heaven

Lady Fozaza gives her fans a special hello

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Captivating Event: LUX Beauty Gallery with Lady Fozaza, Abed Mahfouz and Jeehan

Last night was definitely an unforgettable one! Fashion, glamour, beauty and style all met at The Atlantis Palm Hotel in Dubai for the LUX Beauty Gallery event.

Judges of Lux Beauty Gallery Event: Lady Fozaza, Abed Mahfouz and Jeehan

Out of 9 contestants, judges Lady Fozaza, Abed Mahfouz and Jeehan had a mission to choose two winners who will take home an award of 100,000 Saudi Riyals. Prominent guests from across the country and region attended the event which was hosted by Dubai's beloved Shereen Mitwalli. 

The winners with the Lady Fozaza and Abed Mahfouz

The two lucky winners were Hiba Dawi from Saudi Arabia and Zeinab from the United Arab Emirates.

Lebanese Singer Saad Ramadan on stage during the Lux Beauty Gallery event

The Lebanese singer and Star Academy idol Saad Ramadan added a touch of allure of the event with his captivating voice.

Lux Arabia did a phenomenal job from A to Z. The setup was perfect, the stage was a LUX sensation, and the whole ambiance was simply breath-taking.

A lamp-post on Jumeirah Road with Lady Fozaza and LUX

Charlotte Olympia awaits you at Harvey Nichols

Charlotte Olympia fans, may we have your attention please!!

Head down to Harvey Nichols tomorrow to check out the region’s first ever Charlotte Olympia pop-up shop. It’s the purrrfect excuse to treat yourself…

Located on Level 1, there will be a special area showcasing the new limited edition and much-loved Charlotte Olympia ‘Kitty’ flats.

Available in an array of new colours and fabrics, the ‘Kitty’ flats have been a firm favourite of the fash pack since they launched back in 2011. We’ve spotted them on the likes of Alexa Chung, SJP, Beyonce, Katy Perry and Taylor Swift– and that’s just a handful of the many celebrity fans.

Eternal Light: Book your session for a Better Life

The road towards a better life begins by learning to listen to our inner self and be willingly ready to heal it. Dubai’s “Eternal Light” Yoga and Healing Center has opened its doors to help you find your “self”, list to it, and connect with it.

Life has changed and for many the word “change” is often unwelcome. From our relationships with our parents, to that with our partner, friends, boss and colleagues, how well are you fit to handle the daily struggle and endure what has become known as “survival of the fittest”? Indeed, the more fit you are, the better you’ll live.

And that kind of fitness does not require a gym; it requires mental fitness which begins by learning to listen to our inner self and be willingly ready to heal it.

Discover the inner “poison”, recognize the "enemy", discover the power of patience, master putting out the fire, and discover the technique of making “problem people” disappear.

Healing can give you the tools to clear: 

Weight issues, Emotional Blockages, heal Traumas, unleash your God Given Gifts and create the necessary inner and outer environment that will aid in creating an inner balance between mind body and spirit.

Book your session now at the “Eternal Light” Yoga and Healing Center at the Fairmont Hotel offices located on the Sheikh Zayed Road.

For more info, please call 04-3116526

www.eternallight4pd.com