I spy with my little eye... the "Hats of yesterday and tomorrow - Take 2".

Take 2 of the "Hats of yesterday and tomorrow" is with Aseya from Hello Pretty and Pretty in the Desert! She picked a 1920's burgundy little hat that I absolutely love!

 

For her look she chose to stress on the lips with a burgundy red lipstick and subtle brownish eye shadow. I love how her blond hair highlights the colour of the piece.

For me, she decided to keep it low and simple stress on the pink cheeks. It ended up being quite a natural dolly look, nothing flapperlike, no big eyebrow, no dark eyeshadow, just something light, which I love: the star is the hat!

 

I loved spending time with Aseya; half American, half Emirati, she's one on those people who have been in Dubai for so long they know all the good places and are unimpressed by the city of bling's Extravaganza. And I like that. She is easy going, chilled, fun and professional. So I figured if I liked her, you might like her too:

 

HOB: If you could live in a painting, which one would it be?

Aseya: It would be Georgia O'Keeffe's Abstraction Blue. The colours are so soothing, I would just flaot around in the painting all day.

 

HOB: If you could live in a different era, which one would you pick and why?
Aseya: It would be the late 60s/early 70s. I really love the music from that period.

 

HOB: What piece of clothing reminds you of your mother/father?

Aseya: Cropped pants always remind me of my mom, and traditional Emirati kundooras always remind me of my dad.

 

HOB: What scent takes you right back to your childhood?

Aseya: Christmas trees always take me back. Every year :)

 

HOB: When do you feel on holiday?

Aseya: I'm usually rushing around before a trip, so I am too busy to feel like I'm on holiday. But as soon as I'm in the new city and I open the curtains and look outside, I get that feeling of excitement that comes with being able to explore a new place.

 

HOB: What designer would you take on a camel ride?

Aseya: Betsy Johnson. She seems like she would be a riot!

 

HOB: Your favourite recipe to make?

Aseya: I make a really great fudgy chocolate brownie.

 

HOB: Best piece of advice you were ever given?

Aseya: Listen to your body; it knows what is best for you. Pay attention to changes in your mood and feelings.

 

HOB: What book changed your life?

Aseya: "Tuesdays with Morrie" was the first book I read that made me feel emotional. It really made me think about life.

 

HOB: The movie you've watched 30 times but might watch again tonight?
Aseya: I don't watch too many movies, but I love the show Arrested Development and I rewatch it every year.

 

HOB: Three favourite spots in Dubai?

Asyea: Smiling BKK, the Meydan Bike Park (I love skating there at night, when it's quiet and dark), Souq Al Bahar.

 

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