MV News: Win A Luxury Escape At Galeries Lafayette Dubai

As part of its Ocean Drive campaign, Galeries Lafayette, the biggest department store in Dubai, has partnered up with Six Senses Zighy Bay by offering its shoppers the chance to win a two nights stay at the 5 star resort when they spend up to AED 1,500 between April 16th - May 14th, 2015 at Galeries Lafayette, The Dubai Mall.

The lucky winner will be announced through a raffle draw that will be held on the week 15th – 24th of May at Galeries Lafayette.The prize: a two night stay for two persons at Six Senses Zighy Bay, Oman in a Pool Villa inclusive of breakfast.

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*Photo: Courtesy of Galeries Lafayette

Beauty Flash: Real Techniques Nic's Picks Brush Set

Real Techniques Nic's Picks limited edition brush set, designed to create the perfect finish.The set includes a collection of five Nic's brushes, including three exclusive brushes.Just like all Real Techniques brushes, the set is completely cruelty free using Taklon bristles and all five brushes have been hand cut for precision.

The brushes all feature a limited edition design of sparkly silver chrome instead of the usual yellow, pink and purple handles.With their ultra plush bristles these brushes will give a pixel perfect look in any type of light- from sunlight to harsh indoor lighting.

Includes all the brushes needed to create a complete look:
- Duo-fiber face brush: for lightweight application + blending of face powder or pigments.
- Cheek brush (set exclusive): evenly applies makeup across cheekbone for a more dramatic finish.

- Angled shadow brush (set exclusive): perfectly cut for layering eye shadow in the crease.

- Base shadow brush: applies a smooth, flawless foundation of color.

- Eyeliner brush (set exclusive): firm, angled head for optimal control along lash line.

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*Photo: Courtesy of Real Techniques

Beauty Buzz: Unveil Your Beauty With Curve Beauty Salon

Curve Beauty Salon was inaugurated to cater for that inner, and outer beauty along with peace of mind in every woman.It is conveniently located at one of the luxurious malls in Dubai known as Burjuman Centre.The salon is committed by their vision of building confidence, distinctiveness and modern personality to women of all walks of life.

Services include professional hair styling, hair colours & highlights, hair care, manicure & pedicure, massage, facials, eye treatments, reflexology, waxing and many more.With quality services and respect for client's time, Curve Salon has established a centre, which caters to all beauty and aesthetic needs uplifting one's self-esteem.

Curve is dedicated to aid clients unleash their true beauty and give them the confidence boost they deserve.With the contemporary and peaceful atmosphere, the salon envisions beauty as an inspiration and means to live life to the fullest.The entire professional team will ensure that your experience is an enjoyable and relaxing one.

The team consist of trained, professional and friendly beauty therapists, technicians and aestheticians.With well-known brands combined with high standard treatments and superb equipment giving an impactful results leading to authentic and natural services that will surely make clients feel beautiful.

The Salon is open everyday from 10am-10pm and extends until 11pm on Thursdays, and Fridays.For more information check www.curvebeautysalon.com.

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*Photo: Courtesy of Curve Beauty Salon

Out & About: Mayrig's Authentic Breakfast

If you are looking for a unique breakfast experience in Dubai, Armenian restaurant Mayrig in Downtown has just what you need.Redefining the brunch concept in Dubai, Mayrig showcases a unique breakfast menu featuring authentic flavours that will take you on a culinary journey, while indulging in traditional home-cooked Armenian cuisine.

Mayrig's welcoming terrace in Downtown Dubai is ideal to enjoy a relaxed weekend breakfast among friends and family, and experience the delicacies of this cultural concept.Armenian tea and coffee, as well as a spectacular selection of fresh juices are a great accompaniment to the unique dishes offered.

With a selection including Manakeesh basket with Labneh, Zaatar, cheese and Kishik Manakeesh; Pancake with Ashta; Eggs with meat, sojouk or basterma; and the Mayrig Omelette, Mayrig's breakfast specials are homemade and delectable as its dinner assortments.The fresh ingredients and wholesome flavours of this menu will not only delight your palate, but will also also satisfy your hunger so that you start the day full of energy.

Mayrig's breakfast menu is available on weekends from 9am to 12pm.

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*Photo: Courtesy of Mayrig

Shout Out Of The Day: Vick Vanlian To Bring Unique Designs To Dubai

Vick Vanlian, the distinctive furniture and interior design brand from Beirut, is expanding it's reach in Dubai with a new representative office in the city's latest creative design hub, the Dubai Design District.

The brand's unmistakable style and innovative pieces are welcomed by the region's growing design sector.The distinguished firm is already in talks with several companies in Dubai to imagine and re-imagine their interior space with the signature elements that make Vick Vanlian's creations and spaces so unique. 

Vick Vanlian has built it's name around the innovative methods it utilizes to create standout designs.A key component of the brand is alluding to 4 of the 5 senses wherever possible: touch, smell, sight and sound.The brand seeks to capture different moments of life and create emotional bonds through its projects that will awaken and provoke the senses.The designer achieves this by incorporating elements of vintage, futuristic and innovative aspects, pop culture and urban influence.Vanlian's design philosophy is “Be bold! Design without Fear”.

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*Photo: Courtesy of Vick Vanlian

Beauty Flash: Lipstick Queen Frog Prince

Once upon a time, in a land far far away, there lived a beautiful queen who longed to find the perfect rosebud pink lipstick.And try as she might to find that fairy tale perfection, her friends quickly brought her back to reality.“Too sweet!” cried Goldilocks.“Too pale!” said Snow White.“Too cupcake!” followed the Gingerbread Man.The queen despaired and all but gave up on her quest until one day she chanced upon Frog Prince.This astonishing emerald green lipstick was not all it appeared to be! 

As soon as she touched it to her lips, the sheer green pigments suddenly transformed into a magical and flattering rosebud shade that seemed to have been made for her and her alone.With it's semi-sheer, glossy finish and petal-soft texture enriched with Shea Butter and Vitamin E, Frog Prince was exactly what she had been searching for! And just like true love itself, this enchanting shade was made to last.The queen's lips remained blissfully pink all day long from just one lingering, magical Frog Prince kiss.

But even more surprising was how different it looked on the lips of her friends.Magically adapting to their natural colouring and pH levels, Frog Prince transformed into a warm, earth-toned blush on Goldilocks' golden complexion whereas on Snow White it became somehow brighter and more vivid against her snowy skin.

Seeing that no two pairs of lips would ever look the same when wearing this enchanting lipstick, the queen realised that this idea of perfection, for which she had searched for so long, was not one single shade after all.What she had been looking for, she now understood, was something that would allow her unique spirit and beauty to shine through.A lipstick that enabled her to show her own true colours.Whatever shade of pink that might be.The End. 

Frog Prince from Lipstick Queen will be available exclusively on the Fashion Floor of Harvey Nichols in Mall of Emirates between the 30th April and 10th of May! It will subsequently be released in other outlets across the UAE.

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*Photo: Courtesy of Lipstick Queen

Out & About: Fortnum & Mason Introduces Brand New All Day Dining Menu

To mark its first year in Dubai, Fortnum & Mason has introduced a comprehensive all-day dining menu, truly showcasing it;s passion for food and speciality in refined dining experiences.Served n the newly re-named ‘Restaurant & Tea Salon’ with stunning views over the Burj Khalifa, the new menu brings together the finest ingredients to create a wide range of options for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

The menu features renowned British Classics and established Fortnum's favourites such as Welsh Rarebit - perhaps one of Fortnum's most famous dishes, Mushroom and Tarragon soup and Chicken Liver Parfait as Starters or Light dishes.For mains, there is Roast Rack of Lamb, Baked Chicken Liver Parfait as Starters or Light dishes.For mains, there is Roast Rack of Lamb, include the the long-adored Knickerbocker Glory, actually invented by Fortnum's, Fortnum's Preserve Roly Poly and Banana & Lime Eton Mess, and a beautiful selection of cheeses to with which to finish.Organic produce is used wherever possible across the menu.

In addition to the new all-day dining menu, visitors to Fortnum's can indulge in its famous afternoon tea and some of the best ice cream in Dubai in the Ice Cream Parlour, including stunning flavours such as Salted Caramel, Lemon Curd Sorbet, Florentine and Mint Chocolate.

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*Photo: Courtesy of Fortnum & Mason

Beauty Buzz: Get In Shape With Sisters Beauty Lounge

With the beach season just around the corner, Sisters Beauty Lounge is offering services such as the Shrinking Violet Body Wrap and the Green Coffee Scrub to help lose those extra cellulites to boast a gorgeous body.

Sisters BeautyLounge offers the violet shrinking body wrap, which is an effortless and pain free inches loss treatment that can effectively eliminate fat from all over the body and in tricky regions such as the hips, buttocks, upper arms and abdomen using an innovative technique called Lipolysis.Lipolysis works by breaking down fat from triglycerides to free fatty acids so it can then be easily discarded from the body.

The treatment doesn't finish there, it carries on working for up to 72 hours after the treatment resulting in additional inches loss and the final lasting result.Combined with a healthy diet and lifestyle, the inches from the Shrinking Violet Body Wrap will stay off as the fat is permanently removed.

If one prefers a quick yet effective alternative, the green coffee scrub also offered by Sisters Beauty Lounge helps break down every bit of cellulite to help reduce inches on the body and face.The treatment consisting of two massages, combines fat burning coffee and heat stimulating chili ingredients to particularly reduce bloating.The first massage uses a heated body oil to enhance blood flow and the second uses a carefully formulated sculpting gel to soothe and tone the skin. 

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*Photo: Courtesy of Sisters Beauty Lounge

Shout Out Of The Day: Moda Operandi Unveils New Site

Moda Operandi, the first online luxury retailer to provide consumers access to full designer collections straight from the runway, unveils today a new website.Consumers will have a front row seat, discovering designers and the runway in an immersive onscreen experience: bolder imagery, exclusive videos and editorial.

Moda Operandi is the leader in luxury e-commerce, delivering a global point of view and creating an immersive shopping experience that fully integrates runway and content with shoppable product collections. 

Moda Operandi's approach to shoppable content delivers a sophisticated e-commerce platform that enables customers to discover and access designer fashion like never before.Moda Operandi is proud to introduce more new designers than any other luxury fashion site in the world: Now shoppers are able to reference past collections as far back as the designer has partnered with Moda Operandi through the archive feature. 

The redesigned website also includes a new search functionality, making it easier than ever for customers to shop by brand and style across both trunkshow and boutique.Along with optimized load times and enriched personalization options, customers can save favorites and preferences as well as shop in multiple currencies.

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*Photo: Courtesy of Moda Operandi

Exclusive: Valleydez Hosts Afternoon Tea With Paper London Designers

Kicking off their first trip to Dubai, the creative talents behind the PAPER London brand, Kelly Townsend and Philippa Thackeray, presented their latest Spring/Summer 2015 Collection at Valleydez's recently opened boutique in Galleria Mall.The event was hosted by Rosemin Manji and pulled in a ultra stylish crowd for afternoon tea with the designers.

As a special treat to the ladies, PAPER London presented exclusive pieces which are only going to be available at Valleydez.The stunning collection which has garnered the following of celebrities including Jennifer Lopez and Kate Hudson, features an array of elegant maxi dresses and fun structured separates, highlighted by defined textures and bright colours make them the perfect attire for the Summer season ahead.

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Beauty Flash: Lolita Lempicka Sweet Perfume

Delighting in the pleasures of being a woman, Lolita Lempicka revealed it's latest creation that resembles the overwhelming femininity in a scent that speaks of the true Lolita Lempicka woman.A perfect combination of fruits and musk tells the story of provocation, allure, desire, indulgence and appeal.Conceived by ANNE FLIPO, IFF perfumer and inspired creator, Sweet perfume is a mouth-watering scent from the very first note.

The Lady of Lolita Lempicka is a life-loving woman, sweet, delicate, and soft, but not fragile.She likes to try new things with no fear or sense of guilt at all, spreading her sensual charm everywhere she goes, her scent tasty as a cherry topped with chocolate and sugar. 

“Sweet is the taste on your lips when you have just bitten into a cherry dipped in dark chocolate.Immediately kissable top notes, a hint of angelica, ostensibly innocent, paves the way for seduction and an enveloping fragrant trail of scandalous musk ... a joyful perfume that was just as fun to create as it is to wear.”

The whole composition is made to give a delightful feeling.First and foremost, gourmand the tender, juicy flesh of a cherry with a crisp sugar coating as a candy apple.Next, enticing enveloped in the timeless elegance of iris, cocoa absolute flirts with angelica to set this delightful heart racing with pleasure.Finally, sensual the scandalous musk caresses the many facets of the cashmere wood, with musky aura that gives the perfume its signature potency and velvety touch.

Available in Paris Gallery stores across the UAE.

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*Photo: Courtesy of Lolita Lempicka

MV News: London College Of Fashion Returns To Dubai With Renowned Short Course Programme

Young creatives and entrepreneurs looking to be the next avant-garde fashion designer or award winning illustrator should join London College of Fashion (LCF) this summer as they bring to Dubai a carefully edited short course programme straight from one of the world's fashion capitals.Taking place at VIDA Hotel between 14^th-28^th May, LCF will be offering thirteen innovative courses covering all aspects of fashion.

With world famous alumni including Jimmy Choo and Toujouri powering the global fashion industry, the LCF Dubai short course programme is a unique opportunity to learn from the very best fashion educators and high profile industry professionals’ right here in Dubai.

For budding stylists keen to take their first steps in this popular fashion career path, Fashion Media Styling looks at the variety of media styling options available as well as the day-to-day working life of a stylist.Students will learn how and where to find inspiration, before interpreting a style brief and mocking up an exciting studio shoot.

Fashion enthusiasts inspired by the likes of Megan Hess will love Fashion Drawing and Illustration; the practical course will help students begin a portfolio of illustrations, find their own visual language and unlock creativity through experimentation, from concept to completion.

Don't miss out on your place learning with the world's leading fashion institution.The courses and consultancy sessions on offer for May 2015 cover a wide spectrum of fashion fields including:

• Footwear Design
• Principles of Fashion Styling 1
• Fashion Design
• Fashion Buying
• Starting Your Own Fashion Label 1
• Fashion Drawing and Illustration
• Fashion Journalism: Print & Digital
• Luxury Fashion Brand Management and Product Design
• Fashion Media Styling
• Fashion Fabrics for Designers, Buyers, Stylists and Product Development
• Fashion Merchandising and Planning
• Starting Your Own Fashion Label Consultancy Sessions  with Toby Meadows
• How to Successfully Manage a Luxury Company Consultancy Sessions with Dr Pascal Portainer

To find detailed descriptions of each course and how to book please visit: http://www.arts.ac.uk/fashion/courses/short-courses/dubai-short-courses/ or call +971 (0)50 915 0759.

For further information contact: The London College of Fashion 020 7514 7552 or training@fashion.arts.ac.uk.

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*Photo: Courtesy of London College Of Fashion

First Look: Salvatore Ferragamo Timepieces Introduces The F80 Lady

F-80, Salvatore Ferragamo's best-selling line, combines exclusivity with a sporty design.The new ladies version has a steel or IP gold case, downsized to 33 mm in diameter, ideal also for smaller wrists.Six decorative screws on the bezel and the refined colour shades of the dial are distinctive features of this collection. 

From elegantly essential silver, black and nude, nuances of pink and brown, to luxurious gold: for a dial enriched by a special guilloché pattern that is reprised on the colour-coordinated caoutchouc strap.

The new gents version offers even more performance and appeal.Sporty and sophisticated, it has an important XL-sized case (44 mm in diameter) and the distinctive decorative features that define the entire collection: six screws on the bezel and the guilloché pattern on a black, silver, blue or dark brown dial.

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*Photo: Courtesy of Salvatore Ferragamo