PANTS ON FIRE

"It's a basic truth of the human condition that everybody lies. The only variable is about what."

- Gregory House MD

The inspiration behind this post is that I've been lied to countless times this month alone. While knowing stuff that people don't want you to know is fun most of the time. Having people you know lie to your face is insulting; 1) they think you're stupid enough to believe that 2) they think you don't deserve the truth.

I'm not saying I have never lied, but lying is the last resort. 

LYING DONTs:

1- Don't lie just for the sake of it. I know someone who have made up so many lies that they get mixed up with reality and their lies.

2- Don't lie to spare someone's feelings. Finding out that you lied hurts their feeling even more.

3- Don't lie to keep a secret. You're better off ignoring a person's questions.

4- Don't lie for someone else. Just say "it's not my secret/story/thing to tell."

5- Don't lie an elaborate lie. All the details will get jumbled up in your head, and it's pretty embarrassing to tell your own story the wrong way.

But, when it comes to other people how do you spot a liar?? Click here!

The truth will set you free... 

CANNES FILM FESTIVAL| red carpet

Jessica Chastain in McQueen

Lana Del Rey in Alberta Ferretti

Tilda Swinton in Haider Ackermann

Marion Cotillard in Dior

Naomi Watts in Marchesa

Diane Kruger in Giambattista Valli

WALLPAPER

Desktop wallpaper that is!

I love the dehn oud pop art wallpaper I got from Paper Umbrella, a blog run by Alaa Balkhy. Alaa is a graphic designer based in Jeddah. She is also behind a range of canvas totes called Fyunkah. I love her designs and the way she incorporates Khaleeji pop culture in her work. 

Click here to see other wallpaper options (the burge3 one is my 2nd fave!)

LINK LOVE

The Glamourai in Marrakech Day 1 & Day 2

Dubai before the economic boom: picture

How to win a communications pitch by the pitcher behind Mastercard's 'Priceless Campaign'

Even monkeys can use iPads

Can't wait to see Ashton Kutcher as Steve Jobs!

Why lazy = creative

Photos of Diane Von Furstenburg's NYC apartment

First world problems of a PR professional Tumblr

The Met Gala fashion recap

How-to: fishtail braid with a twist

COLOR PSYCHOLOGY

Source

Eastern Living

Two semesters ago I took an Islamic art and architecture class. I always loved Islamic patterns but this class made me fall in love with it all! The history, details, and influences behind it fascinated me. This is when I knew, my dream house would contain all those elements. Here are some lovely pictures of modern spaces employing Islamic architectural features. 

Islamic art/architecture has 3 main elements: 1) Foliage 2) Geometry 3) Calligraphy

 The oldest Islamic architectural site is the Holy Kaaba in Mekkah followed by the Dome of the Rock

My favorite Islamic architectural periods are: Mamluk (think carved domes and intricate wooden doors) Safavid (think colorful tiles), and Moroccan styles.

I leave with the contemporary take on Islamic architecture and decor:

CATS EYES

Then...

Now... 

I want cat-eye sunglasses! NOW!