Save The Date

Harvey Nichols – Dubai pays tribute to Oscar de la Renta and his career as a leading fashion icon with it's ‘Legendary Style’ – in-store event.The first of it's kind in Dubai, the event will highlight memorable red carpet and runway gowns from previous Oscar de la Renta collections.Also being shown will be a selection from the Spring Summer 2015 collection.

‘Legendary Style’ will showcase the extraordinary talent and creativity of one of the world's most celebrated designers.These spectacular red carpet and runway gowns, worn by models and celebrities throughout de la Renta's career, illustrate his sense of style and love of beauty.The exclusive VIP event will feature stunning pieces of the current Spring Summer 2015 collection including a selection of daywear, shoes, bags, fur and eveningwear.

Date     : 13 April - 13 May, 2015

Venue  : Harvey Nichols Dubai

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Beauty Flash: Crabtree & Evelyn Launches Fruits & Botanicals Collections

This summer season, experience the ultimate indulgence of luxuriously pampered skin with Crabtree & Evelyn's new Fruits and Botanicals collections.The most powerful and beneficial ingredients from around the globe are infused together to offer this revitalising new range.

Inspired by the bountiful orchards of the Mediterranean, Sicily and Morocco, the new Fruits and Botanicals ranges contain a combination of vitamin-rich fruit extracts renowned for their nourishing aspects along with fine selection of rejuvenating and conditioning botanicals.

This new freshly picked collections will delight and invigorate your senses with its wide range of bath and conditioning products, including soaps, shower gels, body scrubs, body soufflé, and lotions.Keep your hands nourished and moisturised with award winning hand therapy creams, conditioning hand wash and antibacterial hand gels.

Avocado, Olive & Basil

The Avocado, Olive & Basil collection, inspired by the Mediterranean orchards, features nourishing avocado, antioxidant-rich olive and skin conditioning basil extract along with the revitalizing scent of green fruits and herbs.

Combining accords of cool, creamy avocado and olive with hints of basil, this crisp yet softly nurturing fragrance is enhanced by the energizing quality of lemon and lime.

Citron, Honey & Coriander

Citron, Honey & Coriander brings to mind the tantalising aroma of Mediterranean lemon groves. Drawing from the best of nature, this range features skin refreshing citron, conditioning honey and freshening coriander.

The scent of sweetly fragranced citron is layered with the tart tones of lemon leaf and zesty bergamot; while accords of warm honey and green coriander add a velvet richness and peppery bite to this vibrant lemon fragrance.

Tarocco, Orange, Eucalyptus & Sage

Inspired by the purifying and energising botanicals of Sicily, Tarocco Orange, Eucalyptus & Sage features antioxidant-rich tarocco Sicilian red orange, invigorating eucalyptus and soothing sage to revitalize and deodorise the skin.

This invigorating aroma blends sparkling notes of tarocco orange, bergamot and neroli with a twist of eucalyptus and sage. Subtle tones of cedarwood add a final forest-fresh touch to this refreshing and restorative fragrance.

Pomegranate, Argan & Grapeseed

Pomegranate, Argan & Grapeseed combines the lively aromas of Morocco's succulent fruits and rich spices.The collection features moisturising pomegranate oil extract and grapeseed extract along with nourishing argan oil to help skin restored.

An opening burst of orange gives way to the juicy-sweet notes of pomegranate, coupled with the freshness of fig leaves.Adding further zest and zing, a medley of ginger, cardamom and black pepper tones ensures a lasting depth.

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*Photo: Courtesy of Crabtree & Evelyn

Out & About: Iris Dubai Gets Raw

It's hard to stick with New Year resolutions.To help you get and stay healthy, now is the perfect time to shine a spotlight on Iris Dubai's newly launched, and one of the favorite diet-friendly meals, the Raw Bar menu.It doesn't get much healthier than bite-sized rolls of delicate and fresh raw fish wrapped in vitamin-packed seaweed.

The Raw Bar menu is packed with superb traditional sushi with a modern flair courtesy of Executive Chef, and L'Institut Paul Bocuse alumni, Imad Saadeh.

Dine in the glass-walled indoor or outdoor dining area, or saddle up to the wooden sushi bar surrounding the exposed kitchen, and watch the master whip up rolls like the Rainbow Maki with shrimp, crab topped with Hamachi salmon, tuna and avocado served Gomadare sesame sauce.Brush up on those chopstick-wielding skills, because you won't want to miss a single bite! 

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*Photo: Courtesy of Iris Dubai

Shout Out Of The Day: Preorder Lebanese Mira Mikati A/W 15 On Moda Operandi

Co-owner of Beirut fashion mecca, Mira Mikati decided to venture out on her own after a successful venture with Façonnable in 2012.Her playful collection, a collaboration with artist Craig Redman, features tailored separates elevated by whimsical cartoon graphics and emojis with a happy message.

Preorder this collection on Moda Operandi, and get your hands on these unique pieces before everyone else.

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*Photo: Courtesy of Moda Operandi

Save The Date

In line with Cities Boutique's drive to encourage and support artists and designers, the region's pioneering art and design concept store will host an in-store exhibition of works by Greek-American artist Fotis Gerakis showcasing skateboard art form in the boutique.

The purpose of the exhibition is to encourage viewers to discover the world of art that often resides within the realm of design.Fotis Gerakis' skateboard art focuses on contrast, mastery of the self, fantasy, objectification, and desire, making his urban style artwork worthy of further examination.

Fotis Gerakis is a lifelong artist whose previous creations include endless experimentations.He has been educated, lived, and traveled around the world.Within his professional career, his motion graphic and art direction work was awarded multiple times with prestigious Emmy and Telly awards, and he also received a silver BDA/PROMAX award.He has taught at the university level and he was also one of the co-founders of a successful design firm based in Riyadh and Beirut, where he helped influence the design trends of the region.

This exhibition aims to introduce the art of Fotis Gerakis to the public while encouraging new forms of artistic expression.His debut is part of a series of events that Cities has planned in order to further the education and exposure of viewers to the endless forms of art and design available.

Date   : 19 April - 29 April, 2015

Venue: Galleria Mall, Dubai, UAE.

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Beauty Flash: Maybelline Baby Skin Pore Eraser

What is one effective way to achieve a superior level of skin perfection? Answer; minimize the appearance of enlarged pores! Now there’s a product that does this in seconds.MaybellineNew York's impressive, most-wanted Baby Skin Pore Eraser.Smooth, poreless skin that looks as pure, fresh, soft and new as a baby’s complexion is a huge beauty trend among women right now, and Maybelline New York has tapped right into what women want most with the all-new Baby Skin Pore Eraser.

With Baby Skin Pore Eraser come two significant benefits: a skincare formula that's 100% guaranteed to make a difference, and the confidence boost of an instant beauty transformation.Enlarged pores that can give the skin a rough, orange-peel appearance and texture are blurred from the moment of application as Baby Skin Pore Eraser fills in pores to optically smooth and disguise those skin imperfections without clogging.Pores, imperfections, lines and creases disappear in a flash! The formula goes on so smoothly and is so light, you can hardly feel it on your skin.

Baby Skin Pore Eraser's unique clear gel formula of clinically-proven cherry extracts known for it's antioxidant properties is lightweight, pigment-free and breathable, gliding on to create a smooth, perfect canvas.Skin stays shine free, even-toned and velvety, just like a baby's all day long, guaranteed! Another great plus is that make-up stays put, looking just-applied fresh for longer, and there's no hassle of having to constantly touch it up.

Dab on Baby Skin Pore Eraser all over your face, or just on trouble areas before applying make-up for that fresh-faced, flawless, poreless complexion that's guaranteed to get you noticed.

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*Photo: Courtesy of Maybelline

Out & About: High Tea At Manzil Downtown Dubai

If you're looking for an unrivalled high tea experience with a picturesque view, then you’ll find what you're looking for at the recently launched terrace at the Boulevard Kitchen at the Manzil Downtown Dubai Hotel.Of course, high tea at Boulevard Kitchen is made extra special with Manzil hotel’s trademark contemporary Middle Eastern twist, where guests can experience the Arabic interpretation of the British teatime tradition.  

With mouthwatering delicacies showcased on the menu, including signature Emirati desserts such as Karak Bomboloni and the Gahwa Bomboloni, you can also satisfy savoury taste buds with the menu's Middle Eastern take on the classic cucumber sandwich- the cucumber and halloumi pita sandwich.Manzil Downtown Dubai continues to infuse the true Arab essence into every aspect of its offering.

Teatime truly shines here, thanks to the spectacular backdrop of the piercing Burj Khalifa and the restaurant's diverse selection of gourmet teas.

Daily from 2:00 to 6:00, come and relish the wonderful taste and aromatic flavours of the diverse tea selection, which includes one of a kind flavours such as Truffle & Chocolate, Rose of Arabia and Alexandrai.

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*Photo: Courtesy of Boulevard Kitchen

Save The Date

Celebrating another year of Beauty excellence, AREEJ hosts the annual and exclusive Beauty Extravaganza across all its stores from 1^{st -} 30^th April 2015.

In celebration of a month dedicated to beauty, AREEJ will also offer customers the chance to take their make-up skills to the next level with beauty master classes, which will cover popular techniques as well as beauty basics such as ‘The Smokey Eye’, ‘Contouring’ and Flash make-up’ for beauty addicts on the go.

The beauty obsessed can visit AREEJ from April 10 to be amongst the first to exclusively experience ‘French Paradise’, Lancôme’s Summer Make-up Collection of luminous corals, refreshing azures, power pastels.That's not all, add a pop of colour to your dresser with a limited edition AREEJ make-up brush case containing 4 professional make-up brushes, upon a spend of AED 699 or or 69.

With a host of the finest offers from international beauty brands such as Dior, Estee Lauder, Clinique, Lancome, Illamasqua, Clarins and Givenchy to name a few, there's never a better time to stock up on all your beauty must-haves.

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Beauty Flash: Human+Kind Skincare Range

Human+Kind has developed a unique and stand-out consumer proposition; “all in one” skincare.In a highly competitive beauty industry, Human+Kind is a stand out challenger brand.It's a new ethos in skincare for today's busy, female consumer – simple, superior, natural and dependable beauty products that multi-task as much as women do.

Fuelled by a mission to challenge the beauty industry's conditioning that women need product after product, for different areas of their skin and different skin types, Human+Kind created a pared down approach to skincare, developing superior, natural formulations, capable of multi-functioning and benefiting skin types of all ages Human+Kind has been created for those who are tired of wasting time and money on unnecessary products.

Chemically overloaded creams can cause sensitivities, heavy moisturisers can clog pores and some anti-wrinkle creams cause skin irritation.Human+Kind's products boast the following: no chemicals; no colourants; no parabens; no perfume; no additives; no animal testing on products and ingredients; dermatologically tested; hypo Allergenic; suitable for sensitive skin.

Here are just a few products to add to your skincare regime from the range:

Wash-Off Facial cleanser 
Is a rich, chemical free, facial cleanser that delivers exceptionally soft and completely clean skin.It lathers away excess dirt, face and eye make-up leaving skin feeling clean and refreshed.The creamy formulation moisturises and replenishes skin of it's natural oils and softens and reduces the appearance of wrinkles.It comes with a FREE deep-cleansing cloth which helps to gently exfoliate dead skin cells, revealing radiant skin.The cloth is re-useable and machine washable and kind to the environment too.Replaceable cloths are also available to buy.

Day+Night Cream
Is a great natural moisturiser for both Day+Night.True to the Human+Kind philosophy, Day+ Night cream is a product that has the combination of the light texture of a day cream and the richness of a night cream.This cream helps to soften the skin and evens out skin tone.The key ingredient is Avocado Oil, which is rich and deeply penetrating.It also contains an abundance of Vitamins A, D and E.

Anti-Aging Cream 
It's an anti-wrinkle cream! It's an eye cream! It's a protective moisturiser! This Anti-Aging Cream helps to smooth out fine lines and wrinkles while helping to reduce the appearance of age spots.It softens skin and evens out skin tone.The key ingredient is organic Achmella Oleracea.It's known as ‘Natures Botox’, but without the toxic effects and without the need to inject it under the skin, making it an affordable and easy to apply herbal Botox replacement.

Age Spot Remover  
Is an excellent moisturiser in addition to reducing the appearance of age spots and the appearance of wrinkles.It contains extracts of Hibiscus Sabdariffa and Morus Alba, which target age spots and help to even out skin tone.

Skin Lightening Cream  

Helps to lighten and brighten the skin and even out skin tone and is perfect for areas of hyperpigmentation.This Skin Lightening Cream is revolutionary and has an instant effect.The cream contains no harsh chemicals, only kind ingredients. 

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*Photo: Courtesy of De La Mer Day Spa

An Exotic Affair

This season Deana Shaaban launches her highly anticipated Spring/Summer 2015 collection.Available in Zamalek, Maadi and Cairo Festival City Mall, these new designs are expected to become this season's favorite pret-a-porter collection. 

Exuding color and personality, DS Spring/Summer 2015 is furnished with comfortable harem pants, loose garments, sensual patterns, and signature Deana Shaaban summer dresses.Of course, the collection would not be complete without the staple multi-colored, flowy maxi designs perfect for both a fabulous morning function and this season's multiple beach weddings. 

The new collection's cultural inspirations are driven from her frequent travels around the world; with a special focus on Asia.Within each design, Indonesia, Turkey and Korea, have played a frivolous role in color choice, material and patterns.The eastern panache is, in fact, evident in almost each item; every design takes the wearer to an exotic travel destination, welcoming Spring/Summer 2015 in formidable style. 

To emphasize the expression of freedom and comfort, both very important to the brand, Deana breaks the traditional norms by combining asymmetric layers of delicate fabrics such as: Viscose, Cotton, Linen and Batik to Chiffon and Satin.

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*Photo: Courtesy of Deana Shaaban