At #129Dresses, we strive to empower women through the art of dressing. Thus in purpose of inspiring more and more women look and feel better about themselves, we invite power girls like you to share your most valuable fashion tips, life lessons and passions with all of our beautiful fashion ladies!
THIS WEEK
Our Star is Shabana Gulrajani
Indian origin British nationality. Born & raised in HongKong. Lawyer by profession, admitted in UK & HK. Chosen to pursue her passion and love for desserts and cake artistry in 2013 and currently co-founder of Mavi - an artisan chocolate & gourmet dessert patisserie in Shanghai.
29 #StyleQs with Shabana
1. What’s the first thing you do when you wake up in the morning?
Drink Apple Vinegar with hot water
2. Are you a morning person or a night owl?
I love a full day but I enjoy my evenings for ME time which involves anything from watching movies to taking a bath to going for a walk or a reading book
3. Favorite fashion era?
the 70s for sure
4. Earliest fashion memory?
when I got my first allowance and told to start shopping for my own clothes! My first purchases were at color 18 in my home place Hong Kong.
5. What’s the first outfit you ever bought for yourself?
a beautiful trouser set
6. Define ‘Fashion’
how you wear it! What you feel comfortable in! Creative unique fun sexy feeling you get when you wear something you feel you rock in.
7. How would you describe your personal style?
simple elegant ...occasionally sexy confident
8. Who’s the most inspiring woman that you look up to?
As for fashion ~ definitely the Kardashian sisters! Each sister has a unique style but whatever they wear they wear, they know how to carry themselves well. And of course ...the beautiful Audrey Hepburn!
9. Favorite book?
the alchemist
10. Spirit animal?
lion
11. What’s your guilty pleasure?
shopping
12. Tote or clutch?
tote
13. Heels or flats?
heels
14. Little black dress or little white dress?
black
15. Colors or Black/White?
colors
16. Dress up or dress down?
dress up when I'm in the mood, dress down when I want to feel comfortable doing my own thing
17. What’s your favorite piece from #129Dresses’ latest collection?
flamingo floral passion dress
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18. Wechat or Facebook?
19. Favorite Instagram account to browse on?
I'm not a frequent Instagram user
20. What’s your favorite emoji?
two-hands blessing
21. Favorite artist?
Rihanna
22. Last film you saw?
50 shades
23. Who would play you in a film about your life?
AMAzing question ~ Kristen stewart
24. What’s one thing you can’t live without?
my family
25. If you could go on a trip to anywhere in the world, where would you go?
up to the mountains
26. What’s the best piece of advice you’ve received?
believe in yourself
27. What do you think are the current and future trends in fashion?
sporty / sheek
28. What do you think is the biggest challenge that modern day women face nowadays and what should be done more to empower them?
people are getting more brand conscious but they need to learn it's not about the brand ...even if you wear something expensive doesn't mean you look good. It's how you feel. Be yourself, that's the only thing empowering ~ when a person knows their own worth and claims who they truly are!
29. What are you going to do right after this interview?
it's late ~ I'm going to sleep x
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