A&E Guide To NYE Party Dressing
Of course a hot red total look or a full sequins dress is always on point for a New Year’s Eve party scene, but for the holidays you must start considering options that will most likely make you stand out from the party circuit! From little black dresses to silky slip dresses, here are some inspiring celebrity looks for switching it up this New Years.
Showgirl Feathers
Take winter’s feather trend straight into the holiday season with a timeless short-length frock that’s timeless and playful in the same time.
Jennifer Lopez
Hot Red
Pair a patent skirt and take the plunge with a deep V-neck blouse for an ultimate sizzling red hot contrast.
Cara Delevingne
Twisted LBD
One can never go wrong with a classic little black dress, give this timeless closet staple a twist with a sheer detail.
Kate Bosworth
All About Sequins
From your office Christmas parties to New Year’s Eve, a fully decked sequins gown instantly turns any party in your favour.
Alexa Chung
Suit Dressing
The skip the old classic full suit ensemble and instead work into a tuxedo-like gown that will be just right for your office’s Christmas party.
Blake Lively
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In Focus: Yuzefi
Only two years in the making but Yuzefi has quickly become the go-to bag brand for the fashion savvy and we wanted to find out why.
Naza Yousefi, who describes her handcrafted bags as experimental, modernist and unusual, founded the label in 2015 and over the last few months it has been appearing in our social media feeds and worn by the likes of Kate Bosworth and Eva Chen. The slightly masculine boxy design, gold hardware, including the signature gold ring, are developed and handcrafted in London. The structured finish feels fresh while a wide variety of colour mixes and sizes bring out the playful side.
Yousefi has gained a lot of experience in the industry where she previously worked in ready-to-wear studios of Giles Deacon, Richard Nicoll, Christopher Shannon and Christopher Kane. As well as bringing her eclectic bag designs to the mass market, she also works a fashion lecturer.
Unconventional and eye catching, we think we’ll be seeing more of her creations in months to come.
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Style And Practicality: Nylon Coats
Stella McCartney, Celine and Dior all presented their version of a nylon coat and we are totally on board.
Stella McCartney, Celine and Dior
Not only do these cover-ups are perfect for a transitional climate, but they are super easy to pack and are extremely wearable. There are a variety of styles, our top pick is A-line silhouette that mimics a classic trench. Look for 40’s accents like a pointed collar, buckled cuffs, a belted waist and deep slits at each side.
Lightweight and waterproof, a nylon coat is designed to slip inside your tote on showery days to keep you dry and stylish.
Shop our edit above.
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Oscars 2018: Best Picture Possible Nominations
As the year comes to an end, it means that awards season is upon us, and in the middle of upcoming SAG Awards and the long awaited Golden Globes, it is about time to start making possible predictions for the movies vying for the Best Picture category. Here are our 5 front runners for the 2018 award season; and if you haven’t watched any of these films, then you have something to do over this holiday break!
1) Dunkirk
Directed by Christopher Nolan, who once earned Best Picture for his film Inception in 2011; and with Dunkirk Nolan worked hard to stay in the minds of the academy voters. And with his high craft, it could go a long way.
2) Lady Bird
Greta Gerwig brings attention to a great cultural topic with a script teasing the relationship between a mother and her teenage daughter. It would a be shame not to give regard to a stories for women written by women.
3) The Post
And of course, there is Steven Spielberg’s film, starring Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks who lead the true story of the the Washington Post. And there you have a timeless modern American story and Spielberg promising work delivered, this interesting to see how this will play out in the Academy’s view.
4) Phantom Thread
Scoring lots of positive reviews, is Paul Thomas Anderson’s Phantom Thread, who reunited with actor Daniel Day-Lewis for a hypnotic and powerful love story. Plus, this is apparently said to be Day-Lewis’s final performance (maybe this in favor more for the Best Actor award).
5) The Big Sick
Also in the mix, an indie rom-com movie The Big Sick written by Kumail Nanjiani and his wife, have been praised for its smart writing and heart-felt performances; and already inspired passionate support that has the lots of power to sustain momentum throughout the award season.
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Pick Of The Week: Green Nail Polish
There is something about a green manicure that we can’t put our finger on (pun intended) but it is one of the top colours for winter.
Perhaps it’s down to it being a great alternative to other earthy shades like charcoal or deep burgundy, or it’s the wide variety of hues to choose from. A dark emerald green is a classic tone, while a pastel chalky mint green feels really youthful. A bright green is a bold statement that it will work better with more laid back and colorful wardrobe options.
Our top pick? Oribe which was specially formulated with resin complex and plasticizer polymers to protect against fading, chipping and streaking while delivering high-shine, opaque coverage. The dark Green Envy shade looks flattering on every skin tone.
Click through our edit of the top green nail polishes above.
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On Our Radar: Rime Arodaky
Adding to our love list is Paris-based designer Maison Rime Arodaky, famous for her great attention to fluidity and romantic lace.
Graduated from the l’École de la Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture in Paris, it wasn’t long after where the designer joined infamous Parisian fashion houses like Sonia Rykiel and Dice Kayek. In 2011, the french designer founded her eponymous label, challenging the innocent and delicate bride- turning her into a wilde and confident modern woman.
Today, the Rime Arodaky bride is known for the rock ‘n’ roll yet sophisticated touch, mixed with traditional Parisian poise and finest textures. Rime’s originality and forward-thinking helper her maison to shine bright amongst many other international wedding designers in the industry.
Since 2015, the French brand had taken a new journey by including ready-t0-wear collections suitable for young women, inorder to extend the full wedding experience to include in the bride’s style during the honeymoon, celebratory dinners and more.
Rime Arodaky RTW pieces are sold online and across various selected e-retail sites like Shopbop and Net-a-Porter.
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A&E Guide To Wearing Orange Eyeshadow Like A Pro
Smokey eye gets a sunny update with a number of celebrities rocking the orange eyeshadow on the red carpet.
Surprisingly versatile, shades of tangerine work for majority of hair colours and skin shades making it our new go-to for daytime and evening. The most popular way to apply it has been something close to mimicking the sunset where the tone gradually go from light to dark – very similar to who you do a classic smokey eye.
Start with a lighter tones as a base and then blend a slightly darker colour round the outer corner of the eye moving the brush back and forth just under the eye socket bone. Take a darkest hue from the palette (a dark red can also work) and tap it right into the corner and continue to blend. Finally add a few coats of blackest mascara and dab touch soft pink gloss to the lips.
If you’re not too keen on the zesty colour, try going for something with a touch of bronze or go for deeper rouge shades. Click through the gallery above for extra inspiration from the style stars.
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Luxury Candles To Enhance Your Home
For those looking for the ultimate way to complete a room, nothing ticks the box like a luxury scented candle.
A warm candle light and a carefully curated scent can instantly add ambiance to any room with just one match. With such a wide variety of fragrance, we will be surprised if you don’t find one or more to add to your home. What makes a normal candle a true
Diptyque were the first fragrance brands to make candles cool with little publicity but a loyal clientele. What makes them, like other luxury candles, worth the hype? The source the rarest ingredients to create the most unique aromas. Diptyque’s Baies candle is a firm favourite due to bright mix of blackcurrant and other fruity notes. These leaders in candle making know how to mix wax to allow the burn to be even and release of fragrance steady so you know if you choose one of our top picks, it will last and fill the room with ambiance.
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A&E Picks-Best Christmas Movies
Team A&E would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and to get you into the festive cheer we have rounded up our favourite Christmas movie’s to keep you carolling all day long.
Miracle on 34th Street
This film combines two of our favourite things – shopping and Christmas. The plot circles around a department store Santa Claus who turns out be a real deal.
Love Actually
One A&E editor is particularly enfatuated with this film and makes it a tradition to watch it at least three times in a lead up to the holidays. Based in London, Love Actually follows the lives of eight very different couples in various loosely interrelated tales that looks at various forms of love.
Scrooged!
One of Bill Murray’s best roles as a cold-hearted TV exec discovering the true meaning of Christmas in a wild spin on Dickens’s A Christmas Carol.
The Holiday
With a cast consisting of Kate Winslet, Cameron Diaz and Jude Law, this stylish and light-hearted film follows the lives of two women who decided to house swap over the holidays.
Home Alone
A classic and a must-watch this Christmas day. Kevin McCallister gets left behind as his family fly off on their vacation which leads him to coming up with some creative ways of protecting his home from two burglars. For some reason people getting hurt makes you laugh time and time again.
Elf
If you don’t know Buddy the Elf, it’s time to get on board with one of the most joyful Christmas films to be made in recent times. Will Farrell takes on a role of a very tall elf who heads to New York City to find with his dad. Warning, involves a lot of spaghetti covered in chocolate sauce and sweets.
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Ermenegildo Zegna Celebrates the Holiday Season with a ‘Toyz’ Collection
To celebrate the magical holiday season, Italian house Ermenegildo Zegna introduces the Zegna Toyz- a leather capsule collection all made Pelle Tessuta, a creative technique of woven leather fabric made from micro strips of leather in place of fabric yarns, perfect for gift ideas.
The exclusive men’s accessories, featured modern entertainment and home products, all which is crafted with the traditional fabrics that enriched everything from tech accessories to home furnish items.
Zegna Toyz welcomes a vast selection of travel and gaming products, Each category is dedicated to today’s man three life moments: Essential includes all sorts of small leather goods, like a business card case and a sunglasses case. Toys is focused more entertainment travel games, including a domino set, a playing card set and a game cube. And lastly, the Technological displaying a multiple series of multimedia accessories, in collaboration with Master & Dynamicsuch that welcomes an earphone set and speakers.
Scroll through to view Zegna Toyz a playful holiday collection that is right for the eccentric man. The capsule collection is now available in Zegna stores worldwide and on Zegna.com.
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Grown Up Take On Glitter Eye Makeup
Glittering eye makeup looks festive and fun, but that fun quickly fades when you end up spending a good hour the next morning trying to remove all the silver and gold from the lids.
Put down the eyeshadows and step away from sequin face glue, there is a grown up approach to making your eye dazzle for the night and it all lies in a shimmering eyeliner. It gives you flexibility in how much shine you apply and instead of gradually spilling over your face that you get with eyeshadows, it stays put for longer and wipes off easier with gentle eye makeup remover.
Go for classic glimmering shades or experiment with bold hues of purple, perfect for green eyed beauties, or blue that brings out the deep hazel in the eyes.
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Celebrity Hairstyle Inspirations For NYE
Great hair is vital for any special occasion and we all like to make a little extra effort to wave off the last 12 months and meet the new year in style.
We have rounded up the most chicest hairstyles from the red carpet for instant inspiration. Think updo’s, twists, braids and flowing Hollywood waves.
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6 Ways To Wear A Velvet Suit
The plush touch of velvet may seem old fashioned but this decadent fabric can look modern when styled it the right way.
Key is in finding the perfect fit and right now it’s all about the slim cut that adds a youthful touch. Stick to the jewel tones likes burgundy, midnight navy and a deep bottle green shades for the most wearable style for the evening and also look at details like contrast collar and decorative buttons.
Look to some of the finest ensembles from the leading men on the red carpet.
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A&E Guide To Top Desert Resorts
Arabian nights under the stars are best sampled among the sand dunes and we went off-road to bring some of the best desert resorts in the UAE.
Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa, Dubai
The five-star property located just a short drive from central Dubai is one of the most popular with the locals and tourists who are looking for a traditional escape with all the comforts. Make sure to book dinner at Al Hadheerah desert setting with huge buffet and entertainment for all including camel rides and musical performances.
Ritz-Carlton Al Wadi Desert Resort, Ras Al Khaimah
Recently taken over by the Ritz Carlton group, the resort feels like a far off escape into the natural wilderness. Each of the Bedouin-inspired luxury villas are spacious with a private pool and the spa delivers an experience like no other with a walk-through water therapy.
Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara, Abu Dhabi
You will struggle not to fall in love with resort set in Abu Dhabi’s Empty Quarter desert. The world-class property has a sense of heritage and grandeur with great staff and a setting picturesque setting. The rooms have views of the enveloping dunes, some with terraces or small gardens, while the rest of facilities offer pool, spa and restaurant.
Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Dubai
Located in the Dubai Desert Coservation area, Al Maha showcases the heritage and architecture of the Bedouins. The first desert resorts remains a strong favourite among those who are looking for a romantic escape with stand-alone tent accommodations decked out in an Arabian style with oriental carpets as well as a pair of binoculars for some endangered scimitar-horned Oryx spotting.
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Meghan Markle Wore a Ralph & Russo Gown in Her Royal Engagement Portrait
Drum-roll please!! And the official royal engagement portraits are finally here and we are gushing over Meghan Markle’s gorgeous gown.
Straight off the runway, the bride-to-be wore a sheer ball gown by British label Ralph & Russo. From its Fall’17 couture collection, the bold black gown featured a silk organza skirt decorated with silk tulle ruffles, and its sheer bodice embellished with delicate gold feather thread details.
To mark their engagement, Kensington Palace released the royal couple’s engagement portraits, shot by photographer Alecxi Lubomirski taken at Frogmore House in Berkshire.
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Top 2017 Trends To Keep For Next Year
It might be a struggle to remember some of the most worn styles this year, but there are a handful of top 2017 trends that we will be keeping firmly in our wardrobes.
From statement belting to chic beret’s, it’s always good to know you made right on a fashion investment. Need convincing? We list them below along with SS18 runways looks.
Belted Jackets
Maison Margiela
Statement Sleeves
Roksanda
Beret’s
Dior
Plaid Print
Versus Versace
Embellished Clutch Bags
Dolce & Gabbana
Stripes
Fendi
Head To Toe White
Off-White
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First Look: Maison Lesley 2018 Bridal Collection
With a collection named “Enchanted Rose” Lebanese brand Maison Lesley welcomes its 2018 bridal collection.
The sensual evening collection highlighted the feminine silhouette; inspired by the art of mosaic, the graceful dresses featured transparent tulle, ruffles, and horizontal lines. The unique embroidery technique were exceptionally light on all the“soiree” pieces that will make every woman stand out effortlessly.
The fashion house is famous for embracing romance, especially with this collection the white gowns highlighted off-the-shoulder, heart-shaped, and illusion long sleeve bodices, unanimous in their refined elegance. Using luxurious fabrics, the princess gowns were adorned with flowers and butterflies, and embellished with delicate lace and gleaming sequins details.
Each masterpiece emphasized on feminine grace and romance, click through the gallery to view the full collection.
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On our Radar: Reign Beauty Salon Now Open in Beirut City
A traditional Lebanese home renovated by a mother and her four daughters, into a holistic beauty salon in the heart of Beirut city. Reign Beauty Salon offers various treatments and services for both women and men; from nails, epilation, massage, facials, hair and makeup.
In collaboration with Lebanon’s top beauty experts- hairstylist Tony Sawaya and makeup artist Fady Kataya, exclusively at Reign all customers will have the opportunity to benefit from a wide range of hair styling and makeup services by their trusted and trained team members.
Reign’s urban ambiance introduces indulging treatments and pristine services, with true commitment to cleanliness and hygiene.
Reign Beauty Salon is located at Massabini Building, Ground Floor- Achrafieh, Beirut
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How To Detox Your Wardrobe For 2018
A new year calls for a change and this means giving your wardrobe a detox to fit in all your NYE purchases and gifts.
It can be hard to let go, but there is no point holding on to pieces that either fit poorly or have only been purchased for the sake of a trend. Follow our tips below for the best and quickest way to slim down your closet and leave the key pieces that add value to your style.
Consider The Fit And Condition
Any gym gear that lost it’s stretch, swimwear that have become loose or anything with holes needs to go. Other pieces that don’t flatter your body shape in any way also need to find their way out of the wardrobe.
Bought But Not Worn
We all have suffered at the hand of an indulgence purchase, be it for something to do or front a trend you spotted on the runway. But if it’s been 12 months and it still has a tag or been worn once, add it to the ‘out’ pile.
Excess And Damage
It’s time to say goodbye to ruined shoes that can’t be fixed and bags that no amount of craftsmanship can save, they take up space and don’t add any value.
Think Versatility
If you can’t create three looks with one item then maybe someone else can fit it into their day-to-day wear.
Box It
Editing doesn’t necessarily mean throwing out. Giving away designer clothes that you’ve invested is not easy so try and store them in a box for six months first and if you don’t need to open the box it’s time to part ways.
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Shop Now: Matrix Sunglasses
Whether or not you’re a fan of sci-fi, for fall many designers featured the futuristic narrow-lens shades, which became an instant street-style obsession that led the social media game in full force.
Super model Kendall Jenner was amongst the first to sport this neo-inspired accessory giving it a total fresh stylistic approach. Of course as the usual street style suspects, this ultra-skinny silhouette has instantly become the it shape to contour the face.
Today, we are overthrown with this accessory trend; so if you haven’t already, it is about time to expand your style with very form and shade you find out there.
Slide through the gallery above to shop the top matrix sunglasses of this season.
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SPA Phoenicia Announces an Exclusive Collaboration with Swiss Luxury Skincare Valmont
SPA Phoenicia, the only hotel SPA in Lebanon, announces its exclusive collaboration with leading Swiss luxury skincare brand Valmont, making it one of an elite number of spas around the world to offer Valmont products and treatments.
SPA Phoenicia now provides a range of Valmont signature facial treatments, including a Vitality of the Glaciers ritual targeting cellular renewal and radiance, a Brightness of Ice ritual to eliminate spot and shadow zones, a Peaks of Firmness ritual giving a lifting effect to the face, a Source of Bisses ritual delivering deep hydration and diminishment of wrinkles, and a Reflection on a Frozen Lake ritual targeting rejuvenation of the area around the eyes.
Present over 50 countries across the world, only specific spas in the most elegant luxury hotels are trusted with perpetuating the protocols and spirit of Valmont treatments.
Valmont’s exceptional range of skin care products and facial treatments joins SPA Phoenicia’s outstanding reputation of the finest treatments, enhancing the vast choices available to guests and loyal clientele. The pure Swiss brand draws on an impressive history of traditional medicine and unspoiled natural resources to formulate innovative anti-ageing skin care products that offer visible, long-lasting results.
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Top Swimwear Brands For Winter Sun
While everyone wraps up in their shearling jackets, we can finally enjoy long lazy days on the beach which means finding the best all-year-round swimwear brands to keep our style game strong.
There are plenty of leading fashion designers creating bikini’s and cover-ups, but we wanted to find labels that specialize in the best for spending hours by the sea. A recent favourite among the fashion savvy has been Anjuna worn by the likes of Olivia Palermo and Chiara Ferragni. Inspired by art and travel, the pieces represent Italian craftsmanship at its best so expect plenty of embroidery, crochet and lace.
You can’t think of beachside glamour without adding Zimmermann to shopping list. The Australian brand is a must-have for the summer as not only do the design duo create couture level swimwear but also dresses and dreamy boho separates.
Scroll down for our designer edit and make the beach your runway.
Marysia Swim
Maria Dobrzanska Reeves, former ballet dancer and surfer, created Marysia Swim with emphasis on minimalism, striking silhouettes and superior fabrics that make for a perfect fit.
Hunza G
This brand has been around for some time and was made famous by the cut out dress Julia Roberts wore in the film Pretty Woman. It went quiet for a good 30 years before re-launching with a swimwear collection made from a sculpting seersucker fabric that has become it’s signature.
Lisa Marie Fernandez
New York stylist knows how to work bold colour blocking creating statement swim-friendly pieces. Wearing one of her creations will make you feel like a Bond girl.
Solid & Striped
Fine fabrics woven in France and Italy have made the brand a go-to name for elegant simplicity and modern prints.
Zimmermann
A lot of work has gone into Zimmermann, created by Australian sisters Simone and Nicky in 1991. Now it is a poolside favourite for use of the finest fabrics, beautiful cut silhouettes and feminine prints.
Anjuna
Bohemian and free spirited label is one of our recent new favourites and draws inspiration from art and culture. The prints and precises design elevates swimwear to a whole new level.
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Dolce & Gabbana Introduces A Royal Parade Beauty Collection For the Holidays
Dolce & Gabbana celebrates the holiday season with the Royal Parade Make-up Collection- a festive and bright colour cosmetics selection featuring royal jewel toned blues, emerald greens, and ruby reds with an extra pop of pinks.
Inspired by traditional Italian festive Christmas lights, the limited-edition collection included products from sparkly kohl eyeliner pencils to eye-catching nail lacquer, luxe eye-shadows, gold highlighter stick and lavishing lipstick shades.
The enticing Royal Parade collection campaign, is shot by the Morelli Brothers and stars German fashion blogger Caroline Daur. Caroline celebrates the spirit of the collection while she roams the streets of Bari, Italy surrounded by festive lights and an overjoyed brass band.
As you sit and dream of which cosmetics to splurge on, check out the Dolce & Gabbana Royal Parade collection in the gallery above.
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Top Five Must-Have Dresses
For any occasion and taste, we have edited the must have dresses to have you ready for every event in style.
You know what’s going to be at number one, right? It’s of course the little black dress, aka LBD, that is one of the most timeless, non-trend driven pieces in our wardrobes. When all else fails, the LBD doesn’t. All you have to do is pick a silhouette that works for your body shape and you’re set. A shirt dress is another essential that is perfect for work and daytime, especially when belted and styled with block-heel mules.
For when the temperatures start to drop you can turn to a knit dress, especially long sleeve midi styles that partner up with over knee boots and sleeveless shearling jacket. On the flip-side, you should also have a lightweight number that you can turn to weddings and summer soirées, we love something with a subtle print and lightweight fabric.
When an occasion presents itself, and living in Dubai this might happen more often than elsewhere, an evening gown that fits your perfectly will make you feel like the belle of the ball. For opulent glamour look for rich gemstones shades and fabric that has movement.
Click through our edit above and never be stuck for what to wear again.
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On The Go Evening Beauty
Rushing from work to an event? Have an arsenal at hand to switch up your office beauty look for evening in no time at all.
Laura Mercier’s Caviar Stick’s come in a variety of shades that glide onto the eyelids and in a couple of sweeps you have a statement eye look that stays put for the rest of the evening. Another of our hero products is the multi-functional is Charlotte Tilbury’s easy-to-use Beach Stick that is designed to give both lips and cheeks a fresh dewy glow.
Always carry quick-fix products for any beauty mistakes or skincare outbreaks such as blotting paper, tweezers and concealer that covers up blemishes and dark circles.
Click through the gallery above for our top pick of quick-fix and multitasking beauty products.
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Emilio Pucci Launches A Middle East-Exclusive Collection
Emilio Pucci turns its creative attention to the Middle East, launching an exclusive SS18 capsule collection. Welcoming 8 unique pieces inspired by oriental prints; a range that combines the typical arabesques and architectural décor with the brand’s signature Mediterranean mosaics and graphics.
Delicate and fluid silhouettes display vibrant colours resort essential items, including a silk tee shirt with ruffles and palazzo trousers, a “Marylin” jersey dress, a kaftan and a white cotton tee with a Pucci printed logo. A swimsuit, a turban and the contemporary “City up” sneakers complete the collection.
A pop of colours from sapphire blue to turquoise, acqua and musk green completes the limited-edition collection giving it a sophisticated charm and playful vibe.
This exclusive collection is now available at Pucci Store The Dubai Mall, check out it in the gallery above.
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Trending: Satin Shoes
Is there anything more appropriate for the evening than a pair of opulent satin shoes.
The delicate design comes with the risk of stains and damage, but tread carefully and you’ll have a pair or two for life that will match up to any party outfit you have in mind. You’ll be hard pressed to find a party shoe with such an array of versatility. From pointed or open-toe to stiletto heel or flats as well as broad spectrum of jewel shades and added detail like straps and sequins, we had a tough job on our hands to choose the best of all.
Click through the gallery above and we’ll see you on the dance floor.
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Festive Season Lipstick Guide
Get your pout party ready with our pick of the best lipstick, glosses and stains.
This season offers options to suit every taste and occasion. From glossy plum-hued pouts at Giambattista Valli to barely-there smudged effect at Temperley, see the key party-season lip looks above.
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Bulgari Celebrated Valentine’s with its Seprenti In Love Accessories Collection
Bulgari celebrates Valentine’s Day with the launch of a full accessories collection overflowing passion- Serpenti in Love. The brand’s signature-snake design opens its heart with everlasting love.
Across the collection the enameled heart is carved with the iconic hexagonal texture that mimics the scales of the serpent. Dropping down from the iconic snakehead clasp of the Serpenti forever bag, it conveys the emotional message of love that Bulgari’s spirit animal has to offer.
It also includes the Forever bags in calf leather with black frames and are crafted with intense shade. The Valentine’s collection is enriched with zipped wallets and credit card holders in jasper flame or black calf-leather; also a perfect gift with a message of love is the re-visited fancy Serpenti contraire bracelet decorated with its iconic two-headed motif.
To complete this special love collection, a shelley scarf in precious silk is printed with vibrant shapes of the heart and the scale. This bi-coloured selection is available in red or black background, one to reveal the passionate side, and the other for the mysterious one.
A collection that is full of delicate shapes and romantic colours, click through the gallery above to view the full accessories range.
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Bridal Fall 2018: Oscar De La Renta
A modern bride can rejoice at Oscar De La Renta’s Bridal Fall 2018 collection with design duo Fernando Garcia and Laura Kim focusing on clean feminine silhouettes.
This collection is designed for a contemporary girl who hasn’t been dreaming of her wedding day since she was little, but yet knows exactly what she wants. She’s independent with a youthful daring spirit who will fall for one of the gowns that come with a low back showing just enough skin.
For those following the creative growth of Garcia and Kim at the house, will notice the echoes of their ready-to-wear SS18 line which presented voluminous tie-dye gowns, especially in the dress with blush pink bodice that gradually falls into an ivory full skirt.
There is plenty of prettiness in forms of delicate lace, sweetheart necklines and petal appliqués. There is also a relaxed ivory suit for a non-girly bride or to be worn for one of the events around the wedding day.
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