INSTA FASHIONISTA: Ascia AKF

Hello and welcome to another Thyab Manual blog post! We'd like to thank everybody who has been supporting us from the very start, and of course even those who started following us recently! Seeing our view counts increase day after day makes us immensly happy, seriously guys. A HUGE thank you from the both of us!

Let's start with this week's edition of Insta Fashionista, presenting the most beautiful Ascia AFK, known on Instagram as @ascia_afk and by her blog Hybrid Head Piece!
She's one of our absolute favorite Middle East based bloggers, she's Kuwaiti/American while her husband is Kuwaiti/Spanish, they both live in Kuwait. She mostly blogs about Hijabi fashion, with bits of food hauls, her extremely cute son Adam and husband Ahmad, among others adorable things.

 

To get to know them more, watch their Q&A video on Youtube right here! We're in love with this couple!

 

 

 

 

And now, song of the day is by the amazig Velvet Underground. This is Pale Blue Eyes.

 

 

 

Lots of love,

W and M

 

INSTA FASHIONISTA: Abdulrahman Al-Bader

Hola guapos y guapas! How are you all doing? We have a huge surprise for you guys!






Insta Fashionista!!!

You don't have to sign with a New York or Milan model agency to be called a model, and you sure don't have to own a Top 2014 fashion blog to be a fashion blogger!

Every Tuesday we'll do a mini Insta Fashionista post which will feature our favorite Instagrammers along with a nice Q&A with them. Today's Insta Fashionista is Kuwaiti sweetheart Abdulrahman Al-Bader also known as @a_mrb on Instagram!

 

Abdulrahman took this gorgeous selfie while having tea and coffee with him last week in Barcelona

Don't you just LOVE these shoes?

 

Puppy face!

Damn.

 

 

Look at that cute face!

 

Alright that's all. Check his Instagram if you want more goodness!

Q: How come you're so handsome?
A: Hahah *blushes* I don't know, my mom says it must be the Arab/Spanish mix!

Q: Favorite movie/book/song?
A: Movie: Dark Knight. Book: Lord of the Rings. Song: Khaleelo

Q: Favorite ice cream flavor?
A: Baskin Robbins cotton candy!!

Q: Your usual Starbucks order?
A: I don't go there often, but my favorite drink is the toffee nut latte

We hope you enjoyed this post! If you have any more questions for Abdulrahman don't hesitate to comment below!

 

 

DISCLAIMER: THIS BLOG IS A CLASS ASSIGNMENT  DONE BT TWO HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS. INFORMATION DISPLAYED ON THIS BLOG MAY NOT BE ENTIRELY TRUE.

 

HOW TO: Become A Model

Alright, many of you guys requested a master post on how to become a model, this post will include EVERYTHING you need to know. Seriously, everything.

First thing's first, decide what kind of model you want to be.

A Plus Size Model: If your body is full and curvaceous, you may be able to be a plus size model (for example, Crystal Renn).

A Runway Model: Most women on the catwalk are at least 5'9, and commonly small-breasted. Men are mostly between 5'11 and 6'2. This does not fully pertain to Victoria's Secret models.

A Print Model: Most editorial female models are at least 5'7, but a beautiful face with great personality are really important for print models.

An Underwear Model: For women, this requires large breasts but small hips. For men this requires broad shoulders but slim waists.

A Promotional Model: Some companies want their customer base to interact directly with models who are generally attractive with like-able personalities to promote their brand. You may see these models in grocery stores, events or clubs promoting things like food, liquor brands or new products.

A Spokesmodel: Models who are hired to be consistently associated with a specific brand. Contrary to popular thought models don't always have to verbally promote the brand.

A Trade Show Model: Hired by companies or brands to advertise to attendees at a trade show tent or booth. Typically not employed by the company but hired as "freelance" models for the event. (Ex. Magic Market Week in Las Vegas NV)

Other Types of Modeling: If you don't fit any of the face or body descriptions, perhaps you can be a foot, hair, or hand model. There's also the option of being an alternative model.

Consider your "look". There is more of a curvy California look, a svelte and sophisticated New York look, a waif-like European look, girl next door, swimsuit or lingerie (usually requires the bust to fill out the suits and a very thin waist). Know what you're equipped with, but also work to pull off other looks.

 

VIDEO: Models of the Month!

 

Hello girls and boys! How is everything going? We are SO SO sorry for being inactive, we never thought studying engineering would make us this busy! I miss having free time to update this blog! Please be patient!

Here's our apology: throwback to 2011/2012 Armani Exchange holiday campaign with your favorite models; Francisco Lachowski, Marlon Texeira and more!

Enjoy!

 

 

One more treat! Who doesn't love Adriana Lima? NOBODY! She's our Female Model of the Month! Get to know her through this super exclusive backstage video!

As for our Male Model of the Month.... *drum roll* ......... Juan Betancourt! If there were a Most Adorable Model of the Year award, it would go to him without a doubt! He replies to every single tweet he gets on Twitter with such cuteness that no other model has!

 

If you have any special requests please don't hesitate to contact us via our email or comment below!

 

 

Lots of love,

W and M

 

Arab Fashion Icons: Royal Edition

Hi guys! Or should I say, salam alaikum ya taweel al umur! Today's post will leave you amazed by these underrated fashion icons in the Arab world!

Are you ready? Let's go!

 

 

Princess Lalla Salma, Morocco

 

 

She is known for wearing traditional Moroccan gowns in the most fabulous way ever. 

 

 

Princess Ameera Al-Taweel, Saudi Arabia 

 

 

Her unique Arabian beauty and elegance steals the spotlight at every event she attends.

 

 

Queen Rania, Jordan

 

 

 

Ranked as the most beautiful first lady by Harpers and Queen in 2008, her domestic and international agenda in education and health and her simple yet elegant dresses make her the perfect modern Queen.

 

 

So, which of these flawless royals do you like the most and why? Tell us what you think!

 

 

 

Models Instagram + Twitter accounts

 

Hey guys! We're really glad you liked our first post and sory for being inactive for the last couple of days. As you guys might know, W and M (us!) are in our senior year of Engineering and we barely have time to sleep so please be patient and continue supporting and check our blog for updates!

 

Shoutout to Muneera Khalid for her comment! She also asked us to make a post with all of her favorite models' official Instagram and Twitter, and if you guys want to add any more models don't be shy to comment with the names!

 

 

 

 

 

Juan Betancourt

Instagram | Twitter

 

 

Jon Kortajarena

Instagram | Twitter

 

Noah Mills

Twitter

 

Sean O'Pry

Instagram Twitter

 

David Gandy

Instagram Twitter

 

 

 

Evandro Soldati

Twitter

 

Marlon Texeira

Instagram Twitter

Ooopps! We almost forgot our famous Song of the Day! We really hope you enjoyed today's post and this song too, it brings back so many memories!

X,
W and M

 

Intro

Hola amigos!
Guess who's back from Spain with lots of fashion inspiration? Yep, it's W and M!

We all know how hard it is to switch from plain white thoubs, that require 0 fashion sense to countless different outfit options, this is when Thyab (ثياب) Manual comes in to help you choose the trendiest outfits in town.

Whether you're looking for an outfit straight from the New York Fashion Week or your local Zara shop, you'll find everything you need here. All of the outfits will be categorized according a price range; Ghaly and Budget.

Ghaly

Boutiques: Ralph Lauren, Nudie Jeans, Grenson

Polo Ralph Lauren
Herringbone-Woven Wool Waistcoat

£171



Polo Ralph Lauren

Slim-Fit Check Wool Blazer

£389.37













Nudie Jeans

Thin Finn Slim-Fit Washed Organic Denim Jeans

£96.25

Polo Ralph Lauren

Slim-Fit Cotton Oxford Shirt

£74.37











Grenson

Stanley Leather Wingtip Brogues

£175
















Budget

Shop: H&M Qatar

Jacket Regular fit QAR 199

Waistcoat QAR 99

Straight Regular Jeans QAR 79

Lace-up brogue-pattern boots QAR 249




 



Poplin shirt QAR 149

Ghaly oufits are usually chosen from different luxury shopes while Budget outfits  are chosen from one shop only.

 

We hope you liked our first blog post. Please don't hesitate to tell us what you think, and if there's anything you would like us to talk about in our blog, leave a comment below or contact us via our email!

 

 

Song of the Day: Ba'adain by Fahad Al-Kubaisi, as you might have guessed, we chose his stylish outfits for this music video, it was so much fun working with Fahad, he's such a funny guy! If you are interested in a similar look, comment "I WANT FAHAD'S KASHKHA!" ;-)

PS: His hair stylist will be featured in our blog soon! (Hint: He's known on Keek as The Lebanese Hairdresser!)

 

 

 

DISCLAIMER: THIS BLOG IS A CLASS ASSIGNMENT  DONE BT TWO HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS. INFORMATION DISPLAYED ON THIS BLOG MAY NOT BE ENTIRELY TRUE.

 

 

W and M