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Welcome to Life, Styled \u2013 the GRAZIA series where we step inside the wardrobes of the region\u2019s most stylish women and decode their week in outfits.<\/p>\n

This week, we\u2019re joined by Leen Al-Khalifa \u2013 Bahraini fashion creator, Kuwait-based style muse and a familiar face to GRAZIA readers. Known for her love of colour, clean lines and quietly statement details, Leen\u2019s approach to dressing feels instinctive yet deliberately elevated.<\/p>\n

From the Tabis she can\u2019t live without to the jewellery she wears with emotional meaning, Leen shows us how style becomes a personal language, which is one built on feeling, confidence and a touch of playful polish.<\/p>\n

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How would you sum up your style in three words?<\/h4>\n

Fun, comfortable, elevated.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s the one item in your wardrobe you can\u2019t live without \u2013 and why?<\/h4>\n

My Tabis. They elevate every look and I can walk in them for hours.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s talk handbags. Do you have a go-to, or do you match the bag to the mood?<\/h4>\n

My go-to is my The Row ’90s bag in black. It fits so much, and it goes with everything for any occasion<\/p>\n

Is there a piece of jewellery you wear every day? Tell us the story behind it.<\/h4>\n

My marquise-cut earrings from Kamyen. My parents gifted them to me for my wedding, so I wear them every day.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s your style philosophy when it comes to accessorising \u2013 less is more or the more the better?<\/h4>\n

Depending on how I feel and the occasion. I try not to overdo it, but sometimes the more the merrier.<\/p>\n

Do you have a fashion signature \u2013 something that people always associate with you?<\/h4>\n

Definitely colour, clean silhouettes, and a feminine touch. And honestly, my edits have become part of my signature, too. People recognise my style through the edits I create.<\/p>\n

Do you think the way you dress is more instinctive or intentional?<\/h4>\n

Honestly, a bit of both. I dress based on how I feel, but I always end up making it intentional without even realising.<\/p>\n

Has your relationship with fashion changed over the years? How so?<\/h4>\n

Yes, it definitely has. Especially after moving from Bahrain to Kuwait, dressing up became more fun and more challenging. It\u2019s where I found my style and started playing around with colours and patterns.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s one outfit or accessory that instantly makes you feel like your most confident self?<\/h4>\n

My hair. It\u2019s not an accessory, but when my hair is done or in a slick bun, it completes the entire look and instantly makes me feel confident.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":42685,"featured_media":67929,"template":"","format":"standard","categories":[65,35,1],"yoast_head":"\nKuwait-Based Bahraini Creator Leen Al Khalifa's Style Rules<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"This week, we\u2019re joined by Leen Al-Khalifa \u2013 Bahraini fashion creator, Kuwait-based style muse and a familiar face to GRAZIA readers. 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