A&E Party Edit: Lamé
Countless designers made all things lamé shine brightly with a contemporary energy, looking oh-so dazzling when worn elegantly in full. So start making way in your closet for everything that looks like it belongs to a treasure chest.
Left to Right: Michael Kors, Mugler, Bottega Veneta
Yes, shimmering fabrics are trending all year round and the gleaming look is sure to gain lots of steam as we get closer to the holiday season. It’s pretty easy to get overboard and come out looking like you’re going clubbing; so if you want to wear one full piece, easiest way to wear it is to just add minimal accessories. Especially when the weather cools down, a long lamè dress makes perfect sense, but make sure you go for a a dark shade to make the most out of it in terms of its wearability.
Another style is to go for a subtle print mid-dress or jumpsuit, and play down the rest of your look with accessories from the same colour spirit to help you look edgier and chicer.
Layering is another great trick when you are trying to match two bright shining pieces. Make sure you tone down the sheen for a more neutralising late night effect.
If you dare to wear lamé this season, get inspired with our favourite party looks gallery above!
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Five Ways to Use Highlighter Like a Pro
There’s nothing better than a beauty product that can be used to serve a double-duty; and yes highlighters are one of those items that just do wonders.
It doesn’t just work to give a glow but infuses a whole lot of life and will make you look more awake. Get the most out of the this beauty must-have through our 5 ways to use a highlighter just like a professional makeup artist.
1) Apply highlighter with your finger tips under the brow bone (right above the crease of your eyelid)- to create the illusion of bigger and wider eyes.
2) For a subtle glowing skin, over the blush add just a pinch of highlighter on the center of the apple of your cheek.
3) A great trick to make your nose look slimmer, brush a little of highlighter along the bridge of your nose, then blend foundation on the sides, but make sure you go for a shade or two darker.
4) If you are getting very little sleep, an old trick in the book for looking awake, is to add a dab of highlighter to the inner corners of the eyes- to create a fresh looking complexion.
5) After applying your favourite shade of lipstick, add some highlighter using a concealer brush to your cupid’s bow, to give your lipstick a clean and defining look.
Click through our gallery above for the 9 best highlighters you may find out there!
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Everything You Need to Know About Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2017
Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix 2015
This year the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2017 celebrates its 9th anniversary, once again with an event attracting hundreds of thousand fans from all around the world. In 2016, the 60,000 capacity Abu Dhabi Formula 1 had the distinction of hosting the F2 and GP3 races as the official supporters during the races, which will continue in 2017.
When and Where?
The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2017 weekend action will run from Friday November 24 until Sunday November 26, with the races starting at 5pm UAE time. Thursday November 23, the venue is open only for three-day pass holders that allows F1 fans a close-up look at all the cars competing at the Yas Marina Circuit, 5.554kms track in Yas Island.
After Race Concerts
As usual, the Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix weekend hosts the most exciting off-track After Race Concerts at the du Arena, Yas Island. Access to these four nights performances are exclusive to Grand Prix ticket holders only.
Thursday 23rd
Kendrick Lamar joins internationally-renowned DJ Calvin Harris
Saturday 25th
UK-based alternative rock band Mumford & Sons
Sunday 26th
Global iconic artist Pink closing the Grand Prix 2017 weekend
Tickets for the race and concerts are available for purchase at www.yasmarinacircuit.com
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Bentley Goes Back To Black With Newest Design For The Middle East
Introducing Aura MUGLER: A New Feminine Fragrance
From the heart of the Middle East, Mugler Parfums introduces AURA- a new fragrance for women in a magical green setting that gathered some of the biggest names amongst local press and socialites in Beirut, Lebanon.
Aura MUGLER Eau De Parfum
Regional VP Marketing for Clarins Group- Michele Ciani unveiled the hypnotic universe of AURA at a private event, which marks the beginning of a rebirth and a return to the sources of femininity.
Aura is a fragrance of vital energy that radiates a wild blend of oriental freshness and sensuality. It’s botanical heart combines an olfactory composition of Liane de Fauve an ancient Chinese medicinal herb used to treat heart disease, with floral notes of rhubarb flower, orange flower and black flower, mixed with an intense explosion of bourbon vanilla and silky woody accents of wolfwood.
The unique MUGLER Aura bottle is shaped like a heart and is carved like a gem. Where its emerald colour represents the harmony between the body and soul, is a colour the brings hope, luck and life.
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A&E Guide: Top Five of Dubai Design Week 2017
The 3rd edition of Dubai Design Week has officially opened and this time around it is double the size it was last year. Here’s our ultimate guide on the best must-see installations and events running from 13 to 18 November 2017.
Swarovski ‘Prologue’ Installation
‘Prologue’ by Fredrikson Stallard for Swarovski
Swarovski will exhibit a large sculpture designed by Fredrikson Stallard, installed in the centre of d3. ‘Prologue’ is a circular sculpture featuring more than 8,000 topaz-coloured luminous crystals- mimicking the iconography of the sun.
This is the very first time that the ‘Prologue’ is to be exhibited in the Middle East, and its debut in Dubai marks a decade of Fredrikson Stallard and Swarovski’s collaborations. Apart from the enormous gleaming sculpture, you must stop by the newly opened Swarovski Creative Centre, to view the Atelier’s latest home décor.
Global Grad Show
TreeSense, designed by Qian Yedan and Xin Liu from MIT Media Lab and Umea Institute of Design
This year’s Dubai Design Week will present more than 200 projects from 43 countries. The Global Grad Show is held at d3 and is free entrance for all, displays ground-breaking projects, of innovative technologies and futuristic ideas. This universal design exhibition is curated by the renowned author and designer Brendan McGetrick, welcomes graduates from over 90 universities to Dubai to showcase prototypes around the 3 main themes- empowerment, connection, and sustainability.
Iconic City Exhibition: Loading… Casa
Curated by Salma Lahlou and Omar Mrani
Influenced by the poetic scenery of Casablanca, the third edition of the Iconic City exhibition is curated by Salma Lahlou along with research assistance Omar Mrani; take us on a journey through a contemporary sound installation and snapshot images that tracks down the heartbeat of the North African City. Referencing the city’s displacement following it’s independence in 1956, meant for emotional recovery and resilience for the city.
Mauro Porcini
Mauro Porcini – Pepsico Chief Design Officer
Dubai Design Week will be hosting Pepsico’s Cheif Design Officer-Mauro Porcini. On the 17th November from 5pm, Porcini will share an hour long presentation at d3’s maingstage, about how designers are working hand-in-hand with businesses to satisfy the consumer through exciting and customised experiences.
ABWAB
ABWAB
This year’s regional design section will presented within a unique pavilion designed by Dubai-based architectural firm Fahed + Architects. The strong and light structure is constructed from bedsprings sourced from the Sharjah-based waste company- bee’ah. Showcasing more than 40 design pieces from around 15 countries, it is a must-see exhibition that allows you to experience the best of the regions’ emerging talents design across the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia.
RCA: 50 Years of Graphic Design
GraphicsRCA: Fifty Years and Beyond
Royal College of Art (RCA) comes all the way to Dubai showcasing designs by recent graduates that shines the light on the growth of the graphic design field over the past 50 years at the leading graduate design college. This year, Dubai Design Week provides an expanded exhibition featuring works by over 120 designers from printed posters to books, moving visual and digital projection. This vast exhibition is curated by Teal Triggs, Richard Doust, Jeff Willis, Adrian Shaughnessy, who allows access to world-class designers and will provide a rich experience through a series of six RCA courses- focused on interior, product and information design.
For more information about the numerous events, workshops and exhibitions at Dubai Design Week 2017 click here.
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Keira Knightley Sings for Chanel’s Coco Crush in French
Once again, British actress Keira Knightley takes on Chanel’s video for the newly launched Coco Crush jewellery collection inspired by the maison’s most icon quilted handbags.
The beautiful actress sings the infamous classic French song “Le Tourbillon de la Vie,” written by Jeanne Moreau for “Jules et Jim,” in 1962 directed by François Truffaut. Knightley is shown sitting in a lit studio, strumming a Chanel guitar fully decked in Coco Crush rings.
Watch Keira Knightly singing in French for Chanel Coco Crush.
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On Our Radar: Nathalie Trad’s Holiday Collection
To celebrate the beauty of winter and breathtaking view of the dark starry nights, Nathalie Trad releases Supernova capsule holiday collection.
Born in Lebanon and raised in Dubai, accessories designer Trad is famous for her strong and architectural designs that portrays her infamous eponymous brand.
It was at ESMOD International in Paris that she first discovered her passion for classic shapes, which redefine her fashion aesthetics. After completing her studies the Lebanese designer delved more into fashion design in New York, where she obtained a BBA in Design and Management from Parsons The New School for design; where she then interned at the highly coveted accessories and womenswear brand, know as Proenza Schouler.
Trad extensive expertise that she gained at both fashion capitals-in Paris and New York, helped her redefine the aesthetics of modern accessories design; and finally debuted her first collection in 2013. Today, the designer introduces all kinds of accessories from leather handbags to clutches and necklaces punctuated with geometric shapes, a mix of colours and textures.
Each collection strives to be more special than the previous one, especially for her latest holiday capsule where Trad introduced a complex design process by combining rare materials sourced all the way from the Far East.
Get into the holiday spirit with the clutch architect’s most iconic starry accessories of the season.
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Jewellery Focus: Nadine Ghosn
Slide through the gallery above to check out our favourite NGFJ designs.
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Harrods Christmas Window Displays Revealed
Slide through the gallery above to show all Harrods Christmas window displays.
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Do’s and Don’ts Of Blue Mascara
Take some time to embrace the new lash wave and check our list of best blue mascaras out there.
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On-Trend: Neutrals For Men
Here’s our edit of our favourite menswear looks that will help you channel the perfect neutral outfit for this season.
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Designer Focus: Kayomo Lab
Launched in 2016 by Zyad Khoury and Alexandre Khawam, Kayomo Lab is a unisex label focused on the concept of fashion experimentation. The London-based brand mission is to find better ways to wear old traditional garments by improving both quality and practicality. Each piece of clothing is refined with a specific approach in mind and produced by Italian manufacturers and retired tailors- who are masters at their crafts and for promoting artisanal clothing.
Catering to cross-cultural, Kayomo Lab aim is to draw a defined union between the traditional and the contemporary with creative design and unconventional details.
The debut collection “Project 001” established the experimentation with modern elements and classic proportions; inspired by tradition the brand recreated the traditional Japanese Kimono design for its very first collection- introducing a range of 81 modern-looking kimono jackets. Sourced from high-end vintage Italian fabrics and textures, each piece is made into a one-of-a-kind item that can be worn inside out; and comes with four different belts, offering various ways to wear it. The collection features a vibrant colour palette of light blues and pinks, subtle greens and yellows; and multi-coloured silk linings.
Other than the craftsmanship art of the brand, Kayomo Lab today proposes new ideas of form and fit, where time and age are no object of fashion.
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Shoe Edit: Glitter and Sparkle
Dare to shine and feast your eyes on the glitziest styles you can shop for right now.
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We Found The Best… Cosy Winter Restaurants In Lebanon
So if you are still wondering on what to do and where to go this winter, here’s a list of our favourite cosy fine restaurants you must try when you are in Lebanon.
Villa Clara
This hidden gem of a French restaurant is located in Mar Mikhael- one of the trendiest districts in found in Beirut city. With a Napoleon fireplace, it’s a charming Parisian Bistro that comes with a luminous interior; perfect space to enjoy a savoury authentic cuisine and a diverse menu with refined selection. The Villa Clara is a one-of-a-kind property, known for being a former 1920’s residence; and the owners have restored the building while preserving its attraction.
Couqley
This place is the pure definition of romantic and cozy, also an ideal French bistro that allows its guests to not only feel but comfortable with the satisfaction of great service and a refined menu created by Chef and Co-Owner Alexis Couquelet. Inspired by the original bistros of France, its interior also features white marble and hand-cut mosaic floors, white marble and a charming outdoor terrace.
Lola
Located in the Naas Mountains, Lola Meat House is a one-of-a-kind French restaurant that serves a refined selection of French and Mediterranean delicacies, including steaks, fondues, cheese platters and more. During the summer season the restaurant features an outdoor terrace with a breathtaking view of the country’s coastline.
Les Caves de la Crêperie
A resto-bar concept nestled by the Jounieh Bay, in a refurbished Ottomon house built in the 1800’s. Les Caves is known to be Jounieh’s most elegant spot for the perfect date nigh. This restaurant not only offers a breathtaking view of the Mediterranean, but also features a vast menu from exquisite salads, salmon tartare, steak and our favourite créme brûlée.
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Scent of the Week: Valentino Noir Absolu
The latest fragrance from Valentino reveals its distinctive secrets with two new fragrances: Valentino Donna Noir Absolu and Valentino Uomo Noir Absolu, both promising less sweet and richer intensity of the classic Valentino perfums.
Inspired by the design aesthetic of the luxury Italian house, Creative Director Pierpaolo Piccioli intensifies the brand’s most unique signatures with these two fragrances. Valentino Donna Noir Absolu reflects a vivid femininity, while Valentino Uomo Noir Absolu translates a deep aromatic path. Despite their contrasting characteristics, their bound are laced with fiery pepper and creamy sandalwood accents.
Models Clement Chabernaud & Maartje Verhoef
The fragrance campaign stars models Clement Chabernaud and Maartje Verhoef. Both faces showcase rebellious characters who share similar emotions and deeper obsessions.
Eau de Parfum concentrated- the Donna Noir Absolu comes with a collision of black pepper, rose, plum liquor, leather and sandalwood notes; and the Uomo Noir Absolu comes with accents of sandalwood, cinnamon, pepper and incense.
Valentino Donna Noir Absolu and Valentino Uomo Noir Absolu are now available at Valentino stores and across beauty counters.
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Winter Game Changers: Leather Skirts
Embrace the leather skirt trend with our edit of skirt styles for FW17 above.
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Coat Edit: The Puffer Jacket Trend
This season’s puffer coat has finally made a comeback, not only because it keeps us warm but also it looks great over anything you own. It’s easy to wear and eclectic.
It looks great paired with dresses, crop tops, and hoodies; the sky is the limit. We must say that this statement coat was one of the most emerging street style trends- making the puffer jacket that was once considered the staple for ski slopes, is now back into the high-fashion scene.
Various styles have been spotted on many fashion icons, from over-sized to exaggerated with stand-out colours like red, blue and metallic being most popular.
It is famous for providing comfort and protection against harsh weather conditions; nonetheless we’re totally obsessing over this new domain for winter. Scroll through our gallery above for differnet inspiring ways on how to wear this puffer jacket trend.
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Pat McGrath Reveals Her Liquid Lipstick Holiday Collection
As the holiday season approaches and social calendars fill up with festive dinners, so it’s time to reassess your go-to beauty kits. All thanks to the ‘makeup maven’ Pat McGrath, is about to help popularize sparkling lips by dropping new limited-edition lip kits for the holidays, of liquid lipsticks, glosses and glittery pigments.
“With liquid lips there was always those rules, put it on, don’t breathe and all that kind of thing and wait for it to set,” McGrath commented about the launch. “This one is great while it’s wet. Apply pink to the center and while it’s wet take the dark color and apply it to the outer corner. You can really play with that kind of lip art. It’s about mixing colors and playing with colors. It’s about that formula you can really have fun with.”
So why will McGrath’s latest products stand out from the rest of the pack? Pat’s creations are famous for their vibrant colours, and superb liquid formula that lasts all-day-long. The new LiquiLust 007 welcomes six new shades, ranging from purple pink to deep plum; also the comes in seven different kits, including a nine-piece Everything collection to two shade-and-gloss duos and a tube of Clear Vinyl Gloss, and a shimmering Crystalline Micro-Fine Pigment.
This very limited holiday collection drops in mid-November exclusively on .
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To spice up your fall beauty, here’s our edit of the best pumpkin infused products you must try now!
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Loewe Launches A Capsule Collection Inspired by William Morris
Loewe has recently launched a new capsule collection inspired by the work of the renowned British artist, writer and textile designer, William Morris.
For this exclusive collection, creative director Jonathan Anderson selected four iconic prints from the Morris & Co. archives, produced between 1874 and 1883 as wallpaper and fabric designs, such as Strawberry Thief, Forest, Acanthus and Honeysuckle.
“William Morris fundamentally changed the way we look at applied craft, making him one of the most important designers of the last 200 years,”- Anderson commented about the new collection.
The Spanish luxury house creatively transposed the striking designs onto leather jackets, jeans, and dresses, including on some of the brand’s accessories, such as the Puzzle and Hammock bags, plus on scarves, brooches and backpacks. The collection’s most standout pieces are a black leather biker jacket printed with a fox motif, and a vivid orange calf tote with a silkscreen print of a Morris chair.
For the digital look book, the range was photographed at Standen House- a historic national trust property in West Sussex, England; famous for its magical gardens and for its original interior fully decorated with Morris carpets and wallpapers.
LOEWE’s latest capsule collection will be available in stores on November 2017.
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Resort’18: Mary Katrantzou
Famous for her digital prints, Mary Katrantzou once again continues on with her visual journey through her incredible creations.
For Resort 2018, the London Designer takes inspiration from the Victorian era; triggered by her last summer visit to Waddesdon Manor history museum, where she was invited by the present baron, Jacob Rothschild, to showcase Mary’s eccentric design talents in an exhibition “Creatures & Creations”- celebrating his ancestor’s collection.
After an inspiring visit, Katrantzou returns back to Waddesdon Manor, especially to shoot her latest Resort collection. This buy-now collection was shot against ornate interiors and stunning exotic gardens- we see psychedelic patterns, feathers and flowers, glittering sequins, lamé fabrics and multicolored stripes. an unexpected direction of design that hold its own for the coming festive season.
Click through the gallery above to view the full collection.
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On Our Radar: Senteurs d’Orient
Hana and Sarah of Senteurs d’Orient
Founded by mother-daughter Hana and Sarah, Senteurs d’Orient’s soaps comes from the inspiration of “a shared passion for bathing rituals and a social cause close to our hearts”. Dedicated to producing luxury soaps with traditional techniques with the finest ingredients, blend into each bar with 100% vegetable oils and shea butter.
Each piece of soap is finely handcrafted in Lebanon and are infused with exclusive fragrances produced by perfumers in Grasse. The socially-conscious beauty brand partnered with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to empower and educate underprivileged women.
Shop for Senteurs D’Orient on their online store, exclusively at Net-a-porter.com, Lebelik.com and is also found at many other international e-retailers.
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A&E’s Guide: Tips to Tonal Dressing
For several years, the tonal dressing trend has been gaining ground as an elegant way to pack the intensity of a single colour in one outfit. The formula to pull off the one-colour look- is to keep a healthy balance between textures.
However, if you still don’t fancy the idea of making that one hue the center of attention, then there are plenty of ways to break the rules or even add in an extra colour. If feel at risk of looking like a Crayola set, follow our 4 tips on tonal dressing below.
Tip 1) Use black or white subtle tones to recreate a less vivid look but that still doesn’t shy away from an attractive finish.
Tip 2) To master the one-hued look, try matching a tailored ensemble- a simple blazer and pantsuit combo.
Tip 3) To give your outfit dimension and contrast, make sure you balance different textures of the same colour; like leather with silk.
Tip 4) Dare to mix different shades, try electric blues with baby blues.
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Pick of the Week: Guerlain Orchidée Impériale Rich Cream
Guerlain Orchidée Impériale Rich Cream is a complete skincare product famous for its effective power on the signs of ageing and smooth texture; which offers the best formula of orchids and science technology that bring skin longevity.
The 4th Generation Cream based is suitable for all skin types, from fine to dry, it’s unique formula delivers Gold Orchid Technology power that transforms into a texture that is rich yet generous and intangible.
Guerlain Orchidée Impériale Rich Cream
Its complex formula is enriched with precious Abyssinian oil is extracted from the seeds of the Crambe abyssinica plant- rich in omega 3, 6 and 9, which strengthens the skin’s self-moisturising abilities to teach dehydrated skin how to function normally. Plus, it features exceptional lipid-replenishing properties and encouraging “cell respiration”.
Guerlain’s new rich cream is wrapped in long-lasting comfort, it also intensely nourishes and replenishes the skin’s density, firmness and elasticity. And that’s not all, wrinkles and visible signs of ageing will fade away, giving the face a much more attractive youthful glow.
Moreover, its new packaging is one of the first eco-designed packaging for a premium skincare Guerlain product.
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Name to Know: Em Basics
Founded by Michella Bteiche, Em Basics was launched in 2015 and is Lebanon’s very first ready-to-wear brand heavily focused on silks; just as the name suggests “Em Basics” in Arabic translates to Mother of Basics, Bteiche’s aim is to call out to all modern hardworking, modern and independent women.
Michella’s initiative started from a personal appreciation and liking of classic vintage cut clothes that are rarely found today’s world. Inspired by classic silhouettes and cuts, Em Basics is a ready-to-wear brand offering a series of delicate silk staples from shirts to pants, lace trimmed tops, skirts and more; all produced in Beirut.
Basically it is a refined silk brand for everyone (literally), and the pieces are made to help readjust your wardrobe to fit sensual cuts and silk fabrics; leaving you with timeless pieces suitable for every style.
For orders follow em.basics and are also available across many local e-retailers.
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Chloë Sevigny Stars For Proenza Schouler’s New Label
Proenza Schouler designers Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez have been working on a new line to add to their brand for quite sometime now. Today, the duo released imagery of their Proenza Schouler White Label or PSWL for short, a ready-to-wear line that will mainly focus on staple pieces such as T-shirts, denims, and outerwear.
The sister line debuts alongside a campaign starring the eternally cool American actress Chloë Sevigny, smoldering as the new face for Proenza Schouler; shot by the great photographer Ricky Saiz.
“It has always been a goal of ours to fully develop a well-rounded and balanced collection that mixes the high-end with the everyday in a way that speaks to both many of our personal friends, and to the designer customer,” the duo designers Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez commented.
PSWL follows the same footsteps of many other lower-priced lines such as Grey Jason Wu, Derek Lam 10 Crosby and Marc by Marc Jacobs until it rejoined the main brand.
The brand new collection will be available across all Proenza Schouler stores, online and many other retailers on November 6.
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The Best 8 Lip Primers To Keep Your Lipstick in Place
Don’t take a chance on your lipstick from feathering! Slide through the gallery for our best eight lip primers that do so much more than keeping your lipstick in place for hours.
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Shop Now: Bow Shoes
Slide through the gallery to check out our favourite bow accented styles.
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Kempinski Summerland Hotel Hosts Top Culinary Leaders
Lebanon’s Kempinski Summerland Hotel & Resort hosted the region’s top Food & Beverage Directors, accompanied by their renowned Executive Chefs, straight from Kempinski Middle East & Africa. The 3-day conference took place from the 14th until the 18th of October; the main goal of this unique event is to offer access to some of the region’s finest expertise.
As a tribute finale, the Executive Chefs joined forces to create a one-of-a-kind culinary experience, where the F&B Directors displays a high-end service enjoyed by VIP invitees and professionals from the hospitality industry.
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Kempinski Summerland Hotel Celebrates Their One Year Anniversary
