My name is Armina Mevlani. Many of you know me from my TV shows, others as the girl who represented Albania in Miss World and some as the Creative Director of a magazine for almost three years, time in which I wrote many articles on fashion and other domains. But, there are also some of you who do not know me and I want to leave out what I have done so far, not because I do not find it agreeable; on the contrary, it helped me become who I am, but because this blog is the beginning of a new chapter in my life and I want to share new things with all of you.
My blog is called “Rebel Heart” due to the fact that in my rebel teen years I used to refer to myself as a rebel heart. I also wished to make it a tattoo, but my parents wouldn’t allow me to. Today I decided to personalize it by naming my blog after it. It all came naturally to me and all those who know me, know what “rebel heart” means to me. Rebel Heart is me.
Plastic pollution is cluttering our oceans at an alarming rate, with eight million tonnes of plastic ending up in the sea every year. Recycling experts Junk Hunters have identified 10 simple things you can do at home to reduce your plastic waste and help our planet. 1. Think before you buy Really think about your shopping list and avoid buying single-use plastics like water bottles – instead buy one you can use again. Avoid packaged goods such as fruit and veg and opt for…
Other than getting inspiration from the catwalks during the fashion week, the Red Carpet events are also a good way to find inspiration on your look for a special event, may it be your wedding, a friend’s wedding or even prom. From beautiful gowns to the high heeled shoes, from the dazzling jewellery to the fine accessories, from the simple make-up to the hairstyle, red carpet events are always there to give us plenty of ideas. But besides these sources…
Next month, luxury auction house Sotheby’s will be offering a 200-piece collection of vintage Maison Margiela clothing. The collection, up for sale by a private collector, ranges from accessories to full ensembles—ready-to-wear and haute couture. The garments, together titled “Martin Margiela—Hors Normes II,” date back to 1989 until 2006. Major moments from the collection include a look from Martin Margiela’s trompe l’oeil show for Spring/Summer 1996. There’s also a fully intact plastic bag dress from the Maison’s Fall/Winter 1998 collection, as well as one of Margiela’s…
These are, of course, unprecedented times. We are in the midst of a global pandemic, a social revolution, economic upheaval, and loads of uncertainty about what the next few months will bring. Even without these circumstances, our modern world is a breeding ground for daily stress. The worries of today are more nuanced, complex, and plentiful than ever before. Not to stress you out or anything.While a lot of us rely on vices to cheer us up, perhaps a literal…
