Clown Faced!

Wearing way too much makeup is one of the top mortal sins that Lebanese women are famous for committing.

Don’t get me wrong, I love make up. I can't live without my black MAC eyeliner and my Shiseido matifying compact. But everything should be done in moderation.

Being the skeptical person that I am, I couldn’t but contemplate about the “How? Why? And Where?” of wearing too much makeup.

How?

Where do I start? The colored eye shadow that looks like a layer of paint ready to be peeled off? The bronze foundation that looks as if she deep-fried her face before leaving the house? The fuchsia blush that scares children away thinking the circus clown has escaped? Or the smoky eyes that apparently she’s born with and is never seen without no matter what?

Why?

Does she apply makeup at home without consulting a mirror? Does she think that every color in the eye shadow palette should be used at the same time? Does she watch too much Jerseylicious and look up to Ashly, Tracy or whatever their names are? Or does she think the more makeup she applies, the more marriage proposals she will get?

Where?

Applying makeup depends on the occasion. But sometimes, even this is ignored. Whether it’s wearing full makeup to the beach where you usually spend most of the day sunbathing and getting wet in the pool, or applying 2 inches of blush to the gym where you’re supposed to sweat. And I can’t but mention the infamous Lebanese brides who paint their faces with too much makeup and end up looking like a love child from Lady Gaga and Krusty the Clown.

So to all you Lebanese makeup extremists out there, take it easy on your faces and think of this:

“Kiss and make up--but too much makeup has ruined many a kiss.” Mae West.

Until next time…

Ghida.

Colored Jeans DON'Ts

As most of you have noticed by now, one of the season’s most popular trends is the colored jeans: bright, bold, neon and pastel colors. Everyone seems to be excited about it and ready to adopt it. But unlike the tips you’re reading in fashion magazines on how to dress it up or down and how to complete the look, I’m going to give you some tips on how NOT to wear the colored jeans so you can avoid becoming a fashion victim.

-       DON’T over do the color mixing and matching. Although the colors are bright, fun and very tempting to wear but you don’t want to end up looking like Betty in Ugly Betty. So avoid mixing more than 2 or maximum 3 bright colors at the same time.

-       DON’T rush to Zara and buy all the colors of the same jeans on display. First it’s a fad, it might not last for long. Second, don’t be too selfish. Your friend who feels like wearing a pastel colored jeans will think twice before doing so, since there is a high probability you will be wearing the same thing the next day, the day after and the day after that…. And trust me, your boyfriend wont even know the difference in color between orange, peach, salmon or mustard. For him, they are all just things to eat!

-       DON’T do the 2 color assortment: sky blue top, yellow pants, sky blue pumps, yellow clutch, sky blue earrings... (yawn) It’s boring and so uncreative.

-       And finally… DON’T buy it just because it’s the trend and everyone is wearing it. You will not be punished, laughed at, nor made fun of if you don't. First and foremost, to pull off any trend, it should look good on you.   

   


  I hope that helps!

  Until next time...

  Ghida.

Hi there!

Welcome to Pumps in the City!

Pumps in the City is a fun and entertaining blog about fashion, the social life in Beirut and whatever comes to my mind.

Why these topics? Fashion: I just love it! I love following it, criticizing it, pointing out when it’s done right and when it’s a disaster. And lately I’ve been noticing unique individual styles on the streets of Beirut that are worth exploring. I'm not just talking about following the season’s trends and fads, I'm talking about mixing and matching, creating your own styles and expressing yourself through what you wear. Lifestyle: Going out, discovering different places and meeting new people is my hobby. And the best part is, I love talking about it. Beirut: well if you live in Beirut, you would know that there is always something crazy going on that needs to be mentioned.

My name is Ghida, I'm 27 years old and I'm an Image Consultant/ fashion enthusiast/ entrepreneur.

Until next time...

Ghida.