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February 2018

The IT Girls Guide To Surviving Fashion Week In Style

How to prep and what to pack for a whirlwind month in the fashion capitals.

Navigate Fashion Week like a blogger with our guide

Navigate Fashion Week like a blogger with our go-to guide 

 

As any style-loving, IT girl will tell you, the real trick to surviving the chaos of Fashion Week all lies in expert preparation. Like an athlete training for a competition or Victoria’s Secret supermodel preparing for the big annual show, one must be thoroughly prepped to withstand the busy fashion month across the capitals.

Whether you are heading to NYC, London, Paris or Milan, the most famous month on the calendar is jam-packed with shows, appointments, backstage interviews, glitzy soirées – and the after-parties, of course! 


The Packing: Quick Tips To Prepping Like A Pro

Once you have your schedule, try on outfits in advance (including the correct undergarments and accessories to go with each look) and take photos. This tactic will ensure you don’t over pack and will make getting dressed a whole lot quicker when you need to rush out the door for the first show of the day.

Make sure you get everything washed and dry-cleaned well in advance so that it arrives back in plenty of time for the trip.

Pack extra flat shoes to pop in your tote, especially if you plan on wearing heels to a show. Chances are the show will run late, and you will need to get to the next slot, which is no easy feat in stilettos. 

Make a suitcase checklist on your phone, which you can update as you go along. Jot down everything you will need, from your toothbrush to phone charger, no matter how small – these are often the things we forget. 

A busy show-packed agenda makes eating regularly and healthily a whole lot harder, so stick to a decent meal plan ahead of Fashion Week and pack plenty of nutritious snacks, such as nut bars, quinoa chips and protein powders, in your suitcase. Once you have arrived in your location, you can stock up on fresh fruit and veggies to store in your hotel minibar fridge. 



The Essentials: Front Row-Approved Staples To See You Through Fashion Week

Blazer by Alexa Chung at Boutique 1 available at Mall of the Emirates

Blazer, Alexa Chung at Boutique 1, Mall of the Emirates


While you might be viewing the Spring/Summer 2018 collections, February will be chilly in the fashion capitals, so wrap up in oversized coats, cosy knits and sharp jackets. We love this double-breasted blazer from Alexa Chung’s new label. 



Cat-eye sunglasses by Zara available at Mall of the Emirates and City Centres

Cat-eye sunglasses, Zara, visit Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Deira, City Centre Mirdif, City Centre Bahrain, City Centre Muscat, City Centre Alexandria and City Centre Maadi


You will need a killer pair of dark shades to ward off the flashes of street style snappers, and perhaps the show lights a la Anna Wintour.


Earrings by Bershka available at Mall of the Emirates and City Centres

Earrings, Bershka, visit Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Mirdif, City Centre Deira, City Centre Alexandria, City Centre Muscat, City Centre Bahrain

 

A statement pair of bold baubles will take your look from the front row to the dancefloor in a flash. 

 

 
November 2017

Style Guide: What to Wear at the 2017 Abu-Dhabi Formula 1

Race day fashion finds for the 2017 Abu Dhabi Formula 1

As the international racing set descends onto The Yas Marina Circuit for the Abu Dhabi Formula 1 on 24-26 November, we turn our attention trackside as our outfit hunt for the race day. 

One of the biggest weekends on the UAE social calendar, the Abu Dhabi Formula 1
never fails to attract a glamorous crowd, filled with royalty, celebrities and of course, the drivers themselves. This year’s starry three-day affair is expected to be bigger than ever with luxurious lounges and brunches with views of the tracks, plus performances by award-winning acts including Calvin Harris, Pink and Mumford & Sons.

Whether you are attending the yacht parties, club nights, concerts or the big races, you will need a slew of stylish looks to make sure you stand out from the pack.

To give you a head start in the sartorial stakes, we have rounded up three of our favourite frocks.

 

Shirt dress by Zara available at Mall of the Emirates and City Centres

Shirt dress, Zara, visit Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Deira, City Centre Mirdif, City Centre Bahrain, City Centre Muscat, City Centre Alexandria and City Centre Maadi

Decked with embroidered bird details, this crisp shirt dress comes with a high collared neck and covered shoulders - perfect for protecting your skin during long days in the sun spent on boat parties and watching the racing action.

 

Satin dress by H&M available at Mall of the Emirates and City Centres

Satin dress, H&M, visit Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Sharjah, City Centre Fujairah, City Centre Deira, City Centre Mirdif, City Centre Me'aisem, City Centre Bahrain, City Centre Muscat, City Centre Qurum, City Centre Alexandria, City Centre Maadi and City Centre Beirut

This slinky satin wrap dress will take you from days by the track to evening cocktails at “Cipriani” overlooking the circuit.

 

Red dress by Proenza Schouler at Boutique 1 in Mall of the Emirates

 

Red dress, Proenza Schouler, Boutique 1 at Mall of the Emirates

This asymmetric red dress by Proenza Schouler at Boutique 1 will ensure you beat out the competition in the best-dressed ranks.

 

 
November 2017

Our 3 Favourite Fashion Finds for this Season

We have got your winter wardrobe sorted - these IT pieces will see you through event season in style.

 

Fashion buys from shopping malls in the Middle East

 

You will not be able to resist these three sought-after new arrivals - all available in shops now.

After combing through the new season collections, we’ve hand-selected a few of our favourite fashion finds from the City Centres shopping malls.

From City Centre Deira (the first shopping mall in Dubai) to City Centre Beirut and many more locations across the Middle East, our shopping malls are filled with the latest must-have items.

Be it the end-of-the-month payday or a weekend shopping spree in Dubai, we think you deserve to treat yourself to a little something special from the mall this month.

Happy shopping ladies!

 

 

Knit jumper by Mango available at City Centres

Knit jumper, Mango, visit City Centre Mirdif, City Centre Muscat

It would not be winter without a cosy knit to keep you warm. With extra long flared sleeves, this sky blue style by Mango is wonderfully soft and will go with everything from denim to leather for the season ahead.

 

Hoop earrings by Bershka available at City Centres 

Hoop earrings, Bershka, visit City Centre Mirdif, City Centre Deira, City Centre Alexandria, City Centre Muscat and City Centre Bahrain

Round off your outfit with a pair of ultra oversized gold hoop earrings.

 

 

Floral print dress by Zara available at City Centres

Floral print dress, Zara, visit City Centre Deira, City Centre Mirdif, City Centre Bahrain, City Centre Muscat, City Centre Alexandria and City Centre Maadi

Perhaps the most comfortable cocktail frock we have ever worn, this floral pyjama-style dress is bang on trend for the new season. Wear with a bright red lip and sky-high black heels or booties for nights on the town.

 
October 2017

Fresh New Fashion Finds AW 2017

These new season buys mean you can keep up with catwalk fashion while shopping in Dubai.

With temperatures finally going in the right direction (by which we mean you can stand outside without your skin burning off!), now is the perfect time to invest in updating your wardrobe. This year’s autumn/winter collection offers plenty of fresh new looks to choose from. From Mirdif to Deira, we’ve combed the City Centres for this month’s top fashion finds.
Street style star Gitta Banko at Paris Fashion Week 
Blogger and street style star Gitta Banko sports a perfect fall look at Paris Fashion Week


Flower power

Florals are no longer synonymous with summer – they can be worn all year round, especially thanks to Dubai’s balmy winter temperatures. From Prada to Preen, flower print was splashed across the catwalks and it is continuing to grow on us. To get the look, try Ted Baker for stunning floral maxi-dresses with slashes of red to tick the lady in red fashion box too.
Floral fashion from Tadashi Shoji at New York Fashion Week
There was some serious flower power at designer Tadashi Shoji’s collection – for a high street comparison try Ted Baker’s Kytot floral pleated maxi-dress in navy at 1,275 AED


Top of the blocks

The best way to make your look pop is with a bit of clever colour blocking. Luckily the high street stores offer lots of top choices, so simply pick your favourite colour and off you go. BCBGMAXAZRIA obviously took inspiration from the Milan Fashion Week, making the brand Dubai’s place to go for breezy, asymmetric numbers. Colour blocks look best with a white shirt for the park or the beach, then take them back to black (a la the catwalk) after dark. Bellissimo!
Colour blocks across the catwalk at Milans Fashion Week
 Take inspiration from hot label Anteprima and shop the trend at BCBGMAXAZRIA, where the Christy Midi-length colour block skirt is 941 AED


What a furore!

Things are getting hairy this season, with faux fur appearing in every rainbow shade on and off the catwalk. Style steal the look from Milan’s Fashion Week at Bershka. Available at City Centre Mirdif, their faux fur mustard sweater is bound to be a favourite of the style set this winter. Furry nice!
Its an Italian job with furry nice sweaters at Milan Fashion Week this season
Those taking inspiration from Milan’s faux fur style should look out for Bershka’s faux fur sweater in stylish mustard at 129 AED

 
October 2017

The Best Crimson tide Ladies Apparel for this Season

Celebs are on red alert this season – and here’s our pick of the best fiery fashion in Dubai.

As well as picking up the ‘best actress’ award at the recent Emmy’s, Nicole Kidman definitely should have scooped best dressed in this season’s hottest colour. If top-to-toe red is a little fierce for your fashion tastes, we’ve picked out some safer scarlet fashion choices for you. Because this is one shade that’s going to be smoking all season. Remember you ‘red’ it here first!

Nicole Kidman is a vision in red

Nicole Kidman in red Calvin Klein at the Emmy’s


Red-hot knit

A slouchy red knit is one way to embrace autumn/winter’s fiery trend. Team it with a denim of midi length skirt (tomato red if you dare) for a nod to the 70s style of the season. If you can’t stretch to Victoria Beckham, Massimo Dutti has a range of red knits to keep you cosy – and on-trend.
Red knits at Victoria Beckham
Red knit jumper at Victoria Beckham’s autumn/winter show


Getting Shirty

Sheer shirts are a more weather friendly way to make sure your friends and family are seeing red this season. Spotted outside Christopher Kane, stylist and influencer Natasha Goldenberg rocked the trend, teaming it with the check print to maximize her style credentials. Fashionistas looking to shop the trend should head to Maje, who have a multi-tasking sheer shirt with a yolk of frills across the chest to pay homage to folk chic at the same time while staying red alert.
Influencer Natasha Goldenberg outside Christopher Kane
Influencer Natasha Goldenberg outside Christopher Kane


99 Red Balloons

When it comes to high fashion, sometimes only a dress will do – and this full-skirted cocoon skirt from Cos is a definite showstopper. Nipped in at the waist, before ballooning out into a flattering full skirt that ends just below the knee, this piece is lightweight enough to take you through the season back in the summer again. Now that’s what we call red hot!
Cos’s balloon dress
Cos’s balloon dress flares in at the waist, priced at 595 AED



 
October 2017

Celebrity Style Special: The Arabian Edition

We show you how to dress like your favourite Middle Eastern muses of the moment. 

 

From Queen Rania of Jordan to supermodel Bella Hadid, we take a look at the most stylish Middle Eastern woman of the moment. We’ll also show you how to get their fashionable look with the key pieces to buy now - all available at the City Centres malls across the Middle East.

 

Queen Rania

 

Queen Rania of Jordan is one of the most stylish royals

                                            Queen Rania of Jordan is one of the most stylish royals

 

HRH Queen Rania is one of the best-dressed royals in the world. Never one to step a well-heeled foot out of fashion, the Jordanian queen is celebrated for her impeccably chic yet modest sense of style.

The mother-of-four works tirelessly to support countless charitable causes and initiatives affiliated with the Queen Rania Foundation, which includes The Al-Aman Fund for the Future of Orphans and The Royal Health Awareness Society.

 

Get the look:

 

Dark orange dress by Mango available at City Centres


Dark orange dress from Mango at City Centre Mirdif, City Centre Muscat

 

Amal Clooney

 

Amal Clooney is the epitome of elegance in this monochrome outfit

                                  Amal Clooney is the epitome of elegance in this monochrome outfit

 

Despite only recently welcoming twin babies (Ella and Alexander), the wife of George Clooney is not slowing down in the style department and was most recently spotted hitting the red carpet at the Venice Film Festival earlier this month.

The Beirut-born may be married to Hollywood’s golden boy, but she’s a star in her own right. Her work as a barrister at prestigious London-based firm "Doughty Street Chambers" sees her specialise in international law and human rights, with past clients including the likes of WikiLeaks founder "Julian Assange".

 

Get the look:

 

White top and trousers both by Zara available at City Centres

 

White top and trousers both by Zara at City Centres

White top and trousers, Zara available at City Centre Deira, City Centre Mirdif, City Centre Bahrain, City Centre Muscat, City Centre Alexandria, and City Centre Maadi

 

Bella Hadid

 

Bella Hadid rocks a red jumpsuit

                                                            Bella Hadid rocks a red jumpsuit

 

Bella Hadid is no stranger to stealing the scene with her fashion-savvy outfits. Along with sister Gigi, the supermodel has taken the modelling world by storm recent seasons. The half-Palestinian beauty has even set a new record by landing the most Vogue magazine covers in one month - an impressive 5 September issues.

While we were hard-pressed to pick just one look, this street style snap, showing the 20-year-old in a swinging sixties-inspired red jumpsuit shows exactly why she is one of the fashion industry’s most in-demand stars.

 

Get the look:

 

Red bodycon dress by H&M available at City Centres

Red bodycon dress, H&M at City Centre Sharjah, City Centre Fujairah, City Centre Deira, City Centre Mirdif, City Centre Me'aisem, City Centre Bahrain, City Centre Muscat, City Centre Qurum, City Centre Alexandria, City Centre Maadi, and City Centre Beirut.

 
September 2017

A List of the Latest and Greatest Buys to Up Your Style Game

Affordable fashion finds to buy now
Hot off the rails, these fashion-forward wardrobe refreshers will up your style game in a flash - and even better, no saving is required.

From high street favourites including H&M Dubai and Zara Dubai to the more under-the-radar stores such as COS and Maje, the City Centre shopping malls across Dubai and beyond are brimming with new season budget-friendly buys which won’t dent your bank balance.


Scroll down below to discover our essential picks for the season ahead.

Gold loafers available at H&M

Gold loafers available at H&M. Visit City Centre Sharjah, City Centre Ajman, City Centre Fujairah, City Centre Deira, City Centre Mirdif, City Centre Me'aisem, City Centre Bahrain, City Centre Muscat, City Centre Qurum, City Centre Alexandria, City Centre Maadi, and City Centre Beirut

These gold brocade slip-on loafers could easily pass for designer soles - thankfully, this pair by H&M Dubai comes without the hefty price tag. We love the decorative buckle accent and narrow tapered toe. 


Orange dress available at COS in Mirdif and Bahrain

Orange dress available at COS. Visit City Centre Mirdif and City Centre Bahrain

Splashed in a juicy tangerine shade, this pleated frock is perfect for the season ahead. Designed with adjustable ties to cinch in your waist, the lightweight cotton poplin will ensure you stay cool during the hotter months. Team with oversized gold hoop earrings and neutral sliders or sandals for fool-proof summer chic.

Green ruffled skirt available at Mango

Green ruffled skirt available at Mango. Visit City Centre Mirdif, City Centre Bahrain, City Centre Muscat, and City Centre Qurum

We’re swooning over this spearmint green midi skirt with a flared ruffled hem. Offset this flowy piece with a tucked-in tailored shirt for the workplace or slinky camisole tops for evenings out.

Headband available at Zara

Headband available at Zara. Visit City Centre Deira, City Centre Mirdif, City Centre Bahrain, City Centre Muscat, City Centre Alexandria and City Centre Maadi

Nothing says summer quite like a beachy floral headband. Available in an array of colourful Tropicana-inspired prints, Zara Dubai’s accessory du jour will add the finishing touch to tousled tresses.






 
September 2017

Affordable Accessory Buys You Won’t Be Able To Resist

The must-have finds you’ll need to see you through the season ahead

Summer Style 2017

A statement-making accessory has the complete power to transform an outfit.

After combing through the new season collections, we’ve hand-selected a few of our favourite fashion finds from Majid Al Futtaim malls.

These three coveted new arrivals (all available to shop now) will instantly spruce up your look over the coming months.

Be it the end-of-the-month payday or a weekend shopping spree, we think you deserve to treat yourself to a little something special from the Middle East and Dubai shopping malls this month.

Happy shopping ladies!

Embroidered trainers available at H&M 

Embroidered trainers available at H&M. Visit City Centre Sharjah, City Centre Ajman, City Centre Fujairah, City Centre Deira, City Centre Mirdif, City Centre Me'aisem, City Centre Bahrain, City Centre Muscat, City Centre Qurum, City Centre Alexandria, City Centre Maadi, and City Centre Beirut

Once upon a time you’d have had to surgically remove us from parting with heels. But recently, largely thanks to the rise of the athleisure trend, we need no convincing to swap out sky-high stilettos for sole-saving sneakers.

Follow the sporty vibe of the season and snatch up these brand new (and bang-on-budget) trainers by H&M. Embroidered with red roses and matching metallic back detailing, you’ll find us teaming these casual soles with everything from pleated maxi skirts to frayed denim cut-offs on our days off.

Embellished earrings available at Zara

Embellished earrings available at Zara. Visit City Centre Deira, City Centre Mirdif, City Centre Bahrain, City Centre Muscat, City Centre Alexandria and City Centre Maadi

These baubles will quite literally be a party in your ears. Decked with rainbow-splashed sequins, crystals and stones, these look-at-me beauties will no doubt be the talking point of any bash. Wear with equally bold lipstick and a cocktail frock.

Printed bag available at Mango

Printed bag available at Mango. Visit City Centre Mirdif, City Centre Bahrain, City Centre Muscat and City Centre Qurum

Offering serious luxe for less, this smart summer bag comes coated in a two-toned leather material dotted with delicate floral print and topped with a shiny chain strap. The dual compartments and pockets make it perfect for holding all your worldly goods in one neat package – we’ll be wearing both in and out of the office for the season ahead.



 

 
September 2017

3 Best Celebrity Style Ideas to Try Yourself

Inspired by your favourite leading women of fashion, these supermodel-worthy outfits can be thrown together in just minutes

Celebrity fashion trends 2017

From Instagram to blogs and magazines, we’re inundated with paparazzi snaps of celebrities’ never-ending array of off-duty looks. Making the streets their catwalk, the new generation of style icons go about their days in very fashionable form.

While we might not have their million-dollar budget or the stylist and glam squad on speed dial, we do know the secrets to their oh-so-chic look. Scroll down below where we show you how to steal their style and the IT piece you’ll need to achieve it from the shopping malls in Dubai and across the Middle East.

 

Kendall Jenner

Kendall Jenner’s nautical style

Kendall Jenner shows off her nautical style

In our eyes supermodel Kendall Jenner can’t step a foot out of style. As the face of Estée Lauder, Fendi and La Perla (to name just a few), the trend-making runway queen has certainly picked up a trick or two for her personal wardrobe.

One of the youngest members of the Kardashian/Jenner clan, the 21-year-old beauty recently displayed her fashion credentials while aboard a luxury boat in Cannes, France. The epitome of nautical chic, Kendall opted for high-waisted white trousers teamed with a Breton striped top, black sunnies, and cat-eye shades.

 

Get the look:

Printed top available at H&M

This Printed top is available at H&M. You can find at City Centre Sharjah, City Centre Ajman, City Centre Fujairah, City Centre Deira, City Centre Mirdif, City Centre Me'aisem, City Centre Bahrain, City Centre Muscat, City Centre Qurum, City Centre Alexandria, City Centre Maadi, and City Centre Beirut

 

Gigi Hadid

Gigi Hadid wearing double denim

Gigi Hadid wearing double denim

BFF to Kendall, fellow supermodel Gigi Hadid showed just why she is one of the fashion’s favourite faces as she stepped out in New York recently. The American beauty rocked double denim paired with a bright red tank, matching boots and an equally vibrant cherry-hued lipstick.

When opting for wide-leg boyfriend-cut jeans follow Gigi’s suit and accentuate your waist by pairing with a crop top.

Get the look:

Denim jacket available at Topshop in Mirdif, Bahrain, and Beirut

Denim jacket available at Topshop. Visit City Centre Mirdif, City Centre Bahrain or City Centre Beirut.

 

Cara Delevingne

Cara Delevingne in a blue velvet suit

Cara Delevingne in a blue velvet suit

When she isn’t storming the catwalks, fronting Vogue covers and landing the most in-demand ad campaigns, Cara Delevingne is busy filming movies with the likes of Will Smith and Margot Robbie. Most recently, the actress/supermodel can be seen in Sci-Fi blockbuster Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets - now showing at Vox Cinemas.

Known for her edgy tomboy style, the young Brit beauty was spotted out and about donning a plunging navy velvet suit and coordinating colourful shades with her newly shaved ice-blonde buzz-cut.

Get the look:

Sunglasses available at Zara

Sunglasses available at Zara. Visit City Centre Deira, City Centre Mirdif, City Centre Bahrain, City Centre Muscat, City Centre Alexandria, and City Centre Maadi

 
April 2017

Hair How-To: New Season Locks

The Spring trends to try at home and our insider tricks of the trade you need to know now

A model backstage at Anna Sui Ready to Wear Spring Summer 2017 fashion show

The Beehive

Gigi Hadid at the Anna Sui Spring/Summer 2017 show in New York City, wearing a beehive hairstyle

Over at the Anna Sui Spring/Summer 2017 show in New York City, the models took to the runway rocking retro beehive bouffants.

The trick to achieving this look at home is all down to backcombing and a holding spray.

  • Voluminous beehives work best on day-hold locks as the hair has more texture to it than silky strands, so you can forgo the fresh blow-dry.

  • Concentrating on your crown, section hair backwards before taking a comb and brushing upwards towards your scalp - the aim is to create a matted look, which you can then gently smooth over the top with a comb.

  • Pull back two front sections with bobby pins and spritz generously with hairspray.

Pro tip: For maximum volume, go easy on the conditioner. Just apply a small amount to the ends before rinsing and avoid the crown altogether.

The essential tool: Boots Essentials Extra Firm Hold Hairspray, Boots Pharmacy, City Centre Deira.

Boots Extra Firm Hold hairspray

Straight On

Shiny straight hair at Victoria Beckham’s Runway Show in New York City

For Spring/Summer 2017, Victoria Beckham sent her girls down the runway with super sleek straight locks. To top off the modern look, hair was parted neatly down the middle and smoothed with a high gloss serum.

  • Get this polished look by blow-drying hair with a large paddle brush followed by a runover with flat irons.

  • Use a fine-tooth comb to divide your parting into the centre and finish with a drop of moisture-rich serum or balm.

Pro tip: To tame flyaways, spritz a little hair spray onto a clean toothbrush and softy brush down.

The essential tool: H&M Hair Balm, City Centre Deira.

Get Straight Smoothing Balm by H&M


 
April 2017

New Season Style Saviors

A few of our favourite pieces to hit the shops this month


The brand-new Fashion season calls for a dose of retail therapy with a shopping trip to the mall.

We’re bidding farewell to the wintery days of wrapping up and embracing all that Spring/Summer 2017 has to offer.

From mirrored sunglasses to the perfect printed dress, get set to fall in love with the most coveted new items to hit the shops.

Scroll down below where we present the best pieces to buy now.

Happy shopping ladies!

Printed chiffon dress, Karen Millen, City Centre Deira

From the ruffled waistband down to the batwing sleeves, this snakeskin printed chiffon frock is the perfect transitional piece to take your wardrobe into Spring/Summer 2017. Style it up with black heels and layered bohemian-inspired jewels.

Double-breasted jacket, Mango, City Centre Deira

Spruce up your workwear wardrobe with a sleek double-breasted blazer in a Spring-worthy pastel shade. This mint green jacket by Mango is topping our wish list – simply wear with white tailored trousers and a button-down shirt for easy professional elegance.

Mirrored metal sunglasses, Bershka, City Centre Deira

Nothing says Spring like a new pair of shades. These rose gold oval frames are bang on trend for the coming months - get them quick before they sell out!

Printed trousers, H&M, City Centre Deira

Available in an array of bold prints, these classic drainpipe trousers will be a sartorial staple in your new season closet. Be brave and wear with a clashing striped print top and spindly stilettos for a fresh take on after dark glamour.



 
December 2016

How To Dress Like…Sienna Miller

A young Sienna Miller first came onto the scene in 2004 with roles in two hit British films, Layer Cake and Alfie starring opposite Jude Law – who she would later go on to to become romantically involved with.

The beautiful young couple made waves in the press, largely due to Sienna’s innate sense of style. She is often credited with resurrecting the boho-chic fashion trend movement throughout the 2000s - think floppy hats, prairie skirts and crochet gilets with low-slung leather belts and pirate boots.

In the years that followed, Sienna was featured on the covers of glossy magazines across the world, including both British and American Vogue, in addition to fronting campaigns for Hugo Boss and Burberry.

While the blonde actress’s relationship with Jude ended in 2006 (although the pair later rekindled their romance in 2009 only to break up again in 2011), her professional career took off with roles in Factory Girl, Interview and The Mysteries of Pittsburgh, followed by The Edge of Love opposite Keira Knightley.

In recent years, Sienna has been seen in a slew of critically acclaimed box office hits including Foxcatcher and Clint Eastwood's American Sniper, as well as Burnt, alongside Bradley Cooper, and The Lost City of Z. Her next film will see her star opposite Ben Affleck and Zoe Saldana in the hotly anticipated crime drama Live By Night, set for release in January 2017.

Nowadays the 34-year-old mother-of-one (Sienna gave birth to her daughter Marlowe with ex-fiancé actor Tom Sturridge in 2012) takes a more streamlined approach to her wardrobe, as seen just a few weeks ago, when Sienna attended an event for women in film in New York City.

The British beauty looked polished in leather shorts, a white tee and tights topped off with a checked red tweed jacket.

Here, we show you how to get her on-trend look from the Middle East’s leading shopping malls.

Suede boots, Dune, visit City Centre Mirdif and City Centre Bahrain

Leather look shirts, Mango, visit City Centre Mirdif, City Centre Bahrain, City Centre Muscat and City Centre Qurum

Printed coat, Zara, visit City Centre Deira, City Centre Mirdif, City Centre Bahrain, City Centre Muscat, City Centre Alexandria and City Centre Maadi

For more information on store locations within our malls visit the below:

UAE
www.malloftheemirates.com, www.citycentresharjah.com, www.citycentreajman.com, www.citycentrefujairah.com, www.citycentredeira.com, www.citycentremirdif.com, www.citycentremeaisem.com, www.citycentreshindagha.com    

BAHRAIN
www.citycentrebahrain.com    

OMAN
www.citycentremuscat.com, www.citycentrequrum.com

EGYPT
www.citycentrealexandria.com,   www.citycentremaadi.com    

LEBANON
www.citycentremallbeirut.com


 
November 2016

How To Dress Like Hailey Baldwin

We look at the American model and reveal how to get her fashion forward look



If you follow Gigi Hadid or Kendall Jenner on social media, chances are you would have come across Hailey Baldwin. The 19-year-old daughter of actor Stephen Baldwin is fast becoming one of fashion’s new favourite faces.

A regular face among the glamorous young Hollywood set, which includes the Hadid and Jenner sisters, Hailey first made waves after appearing in shoots for Tatler and LOVE magazine, before landing her first campaign for French Connection in 2014.

Hailey has also snagged coveted campaigns for GUESS, Topshop, Philipp Plein and Tommy Jeans, as well as fashion shoots in top glossy magazines including L'Officiel and Vogue Brazil.

Throw in a whirlwind romance with Justin Bieber, countless paparazzi streetstyle shots and nearly 8 million follows on Instagram, and the celebrity offspring is now one of the industry’s most-watched IT girls.

A fixture at Fashion Week, Hailey was recently spotted attending a host of shows across the capitals last month in addition to striding down the catwalk for Elie Saab, Dolce & Gabbana and Julien Macdonald.

Stepping out in Paris, Hailey looked chic as she made her way to a show in the Tuileries Jardin wearing a statement velvet coat with an asymmetric miniskirt and thigh-high heeled boots.

Here, we show you how to get her on-trend look from the Middle East’s leading shopping malls.
Wrap skirt, H&M, visit Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Sharjah, City Centre Ajman, City Centre Fujairah, City Centre Deira, City Centre Mirdif, City Centre Me'aisem, City Centre Bahrain, City Centre Muscat, City Centre Qurum, City Centre Alexandria, City Centre Maadi and City Centre Beirut

Velvet boots, Zara, visit Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Deira, City Centre Mirdif, City Centre Bahrain, City Centre Muscat, City Centre Alexandria and City Centre Maadi
Printed coat, Mango, visit City Centre Mirdif, City Centre Bahrain, City Centre Muscat and City Centre Qurum
 

For more information on store locations within our malls visit the below:

UAE
www.malloftheemirates.com
www.citycentresharjah.com
www.citycentreajman.com
www.citycentrefujairah.com
www.citycentredeira.com
www.citycentremirdif.com
www.citycentremeaisem.com
www.citycentreshindagha.com    
 
BAHRAIN
www.citycentrebahrain.com    

OMAN
www.citycentremuscat.com    
www.citycentrequrum.com    

EGYPT
www.citycentrealexandria.com    
www.citycentremaadi.com    

LEBANON
www.citycentremallbeirut.com
 

 
September 2016

How to Dress Like.... Margot Robbie

After a horde of hit blockbuster films, a handful of rumoured Hollywood romances and countless best-dressed red carpet appearances, actress Margot Robbie is well on her way to becoming a fully-fledged movie icon.

Born and raised in Australia, the young talent moved from her hometown on the Gold Coast to Melbourne to pursue an acting career. Landing roles in various Indie films, Margot soon got a part in the popular show Neighbours for which she won two awards.

Hollywood quickly took notice and the actress moved to Tinseltown to star in ABC’s drama, Pan Am.

As the series drew to a close, Margot snagged her breakout role in Martin Scorsese’s biopic The Wolf of Wall Street alongside Leonardo DiCaprio. In the years that followed, the 26-year-old went onto appear in went onto appear in a slew of successful films including About Time, Focus with Will Smith, Z for Zachariah and the Legend of Tarazan. Most recently Margot has been promoting her latest flick, Suicide Squad, co-starring Cara Delevingne, Viola Davis and Jared Leto.

Margot has also been busy making waves in the fashion and beauty industry, fronting glossy magazine covers, including Vogue and Elle, in addition to landing a contract with Calvin Klein to be the face of their Deep Euphoria fragrance campaign.

Busy promoting Suicide Squad in New York City, Margotrecentlystepped out in a flirty floral dress by Gucci paired with black patent platforms. Looking every inch the movie star, the Aussie actress finished off her ensemble a matching embroidered bag and oversized shades.

Here, we show you how to get her chic look from the Middle East’s leading shopping malls.

Floral dress, Cinq à Sept at Harvey Nichols Dubai, visit Mall of the Emirates

Black heels, Zara, visit Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Deira, City Centre Mirdif, City Centre Bahrain, City Centre Muscat, Centre Alexandria and City Centre Maadi

Bag, Mango, visit Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Mirdif, City Centre Bahrain, City Centre Muscat and City Centre Qurum

 

For more information on store locations within our malls visit the below:

UAE
https://www.malloftheemirates.com
www.citycentresharjah.com
www.citycentreajman.com
www.citycentrefujairah.com
www.citycentredeira.com
www.citycentremirdif.com
www.citycentremeaisem.com
www.citycentreshindagha.com          

BAHRAIN
www.citycentrebahrain.com           

OMAN
www.citycentremuscat.com       
www.citycentrequrum.com              

EGYPT
www.citycentrealexandria.com          
www.citycentremaadi.com                 

LEBANON
www.citycentremallbeirut.com

 

 

 
September 2016

Welcome to the New Season

The brand new fashion season has arrived and with it, an excess of exciting Autumn/Winter 2016-17 trends and threads to buy for the many months ahead.

Filled with all of your favourite shops, the Middle East’s leading shopping malls are packed with glossy new items to transform your look.

Here, we countdown the top trends to look out for and the pieces your wardrobe needs now.

BORROWED FROM THE BOYS
The tomboy trend of past has been updated with a focus on more refined and tailored pieces. At big name shows such as Isabel Marant, Balenciaga and Gucci, we spotted masculine silhouettes including boxy coats, natty chequered trousers and pinstriped suits.

Stylists tip: Play with contrasts and proportions by pairing an oversized man’s shirt (belted at the waist) with skinny-fit denim and a spindly pair of heels.

Culotte trousers, Zara, visit Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Deira, City Centre Mirdif, City Centre Bahrain, City Centre Muscat, Centre Alexandria and City Centre Maadi

CAPED CRUSADER

The cape is back in the spotlight for Autumn/Winter 2016-17. From beaded and floor sweeping at Marc Jacobs to cropped and trimmed with fur at Prada, we’re lusting after the parade of fashion’s new IT piece.

Stylists tip:
This chic cover-up will complete any outfit in a flash - layer over everything from evening cocktail frocks to office attire.

Black cape, Ted Baker, visit Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Deira and City Centre Mirdif

MAGPIE EYE


Jumbo jewellery was a huge trend at the various Fashion Weeks. Oversized earrings, bejewelled knuckledusters and a mash-up of chunky necklaces were seen across all four fashion capitals. At Marni, we loved the chandelier earrings decked in baubles, while at Dolce & Gabbana the models were adorned with crystal-encrusted velvet chokers and hairbands.

Earrings, H&M, visit Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Sharjah, City Centre Ajman, City Centre Fujairah, City Centre Deira, City Centre Mirdif, City Centre Me'aisem, City Centre Bahrain, City Centre Muscat, City Centre Qurum, City Centre Alexandria, City Centre Maadi and City Centre Beirut

For more information on store locations within our malls visit the below:

UAE
https://www.malloftheemirates.com
www.citycentresharjah.com
www.citycentreajman.com
www.citycentrefujairah.com
www.citycentredeira.com
www.citycentremirdif.com
www.citycentremeaisem.com
www.citycentreshindagha.com

BAHRAIN
www.citycentrebahrain.com

OMAN
www.citycentremuscat.com
www.citycentrequrum.com

EGYPT
www.citycentrealexandria.com
www.citycentremaadi.com

LEBANON
www.citycentremallbeirut.com







 
August 2016

How To Dress Like Selena Gomez

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    With a colossal 90 million fans eagerly awaiting her daily photo updates, it’s little wonder why Selena Gomez is the most followed person on social media. There’s the six studio albums, more smash hits than we can count on both hands and the very high profile romance with Justin Bieber.

    Selena stepped into the spotlight at the tender age of seven joining the cast of Barney & Friends. The budding actress soon rose to fame after landing the leading role in the Disney channel series Wizards of Waverly Place.

In the subsequent years, the busy 23-year-old has also starred in a slew of films such as Spring Breakers, Monte Carlo and Hotel Transylvania.

But her true success lies in the stream of megahit songs, which include Same Old Love, Good For You, Hands To Myself, Come & Get It and most recently, Kill Em With Kindness – all of which has amassed hundreds of millions of downloads and video views on Youtube.

The American beauty is currently on her worldwide Revival tour with a stop in Dubai on the map at the Autism Rocks Arena on November 18th.

Selena has also made waves in the fashion and beauty industry, covering countless glossy fashion magazines, including Vogue, W and Elle, as well as campaigns for hair powerhouse, Pantene.

Before heading off on her big tour earlier this summer, the superstar was snapped at an event in Los Angeles. Pairing her blue jeans with a rleaxed white tank, Selena topped off the look with a bright yellow coat and camel coloured heels.   

Here, we show you how to get her chic look for less from the Middle East’s leading shopping malls.

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    Blazer, Mango, visit Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Mirdif, City Centre Bahrain, City Centre Muscat and City Centre Qurum,

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    Heels, Zara, visit Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Deira, City Centre Mirdif, City Centre Bahrain, City Centre Muscat, Centre Alexandria and City Centre Maadi

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    Jeans, H&M, visit Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Sharjah, City Centre Ajman, City Centre Fujairah, City Centre Deira, City Centre Mirdif, City Centre Me'aisem, City Centre Bahrain, City Centre Muscat, City Centre Qurum, City Centre Alexandria, City Centre Maadi and City Centre Beirut


For more information on store locations within our malls visit the below:

UAE
https://www.malloftheemirates.com
www.citycentresharjah.com
www.citycentreajman.com
www.citycentrefujairah.com
www.citycentredeira.com
www.citycentremirdif.com
www.citycentremeaisem.com
www.citycentreshindagha.com          

BAHRAIN
www.citycentrebahrain.com           

OMAN
www.citycentremuscat.com       
www.citycentrequrum.com              

EGYPT
www.citycentrealexandria.com          
www.citycentremaadi.com                 

LEBANON
www.citycentremallbeirut.com

 
July 2016

Your weekend wardrobe sorted

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    #TGIF! The weekend has arrived and it’s time to ditch your corporate threads and open up your off-duty closet.

    Whatever your weekend plans, these are the new season buys you need in your life. And don’t panic if you’re trying to save for the summer holidays, as these fashion favourites all ring in at a budget-friendly price.

    Shop our top picks form the best shops across the Middle East now…

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    Dress, Mango, visit Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Mirdif, City Centre Bahrain, City Centre Muscat and City Centre Qurum,

    Nothing sets our hearts aflutter quite like a sparkly new frock. This glitzy racer-back minidress features hundreds of light-catching silver sequins.

    Style tip: Our go-to for party season, sequins can also be worn during the day, simply pair with a denim jacket and gladiator sandals for easy summer style.

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    Kaftan, Zara, visit Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Deira, City Centre Mirdif, City Centre Bahrain, City Centre Muscat, Centre Alexandria and City Centre Maadi

    Covered, cool and oh so comfortable – our love of kaftans never wavers. This electric blue number features a deep V neckline and flattering side splits. If this is the silhouette for you, buy it in ruby red too.

    Style tip: If a billowing kaftan is swamping your figure, nip in with a wide waist-belt, or for a more Grecian take, tie with metallic rope.

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    Printed neck scarf, H&M, visit Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Sharjah, City Centre Ajman, City Centre Fujairah, City Centre Deira, City Centre Mirdif, City Centre Me'aisem, City Centre Bahrain, City Centre Muscat, City Centre Qurum, City Centre Alexandria, City Centre Maadi and City Centre Beirut

    In case you have missed it, chokers are having a major moment in the world of fashion. We’ve spotted every IT girl, from Kendall to Gigi and everyone in-between, sporting this sought-after accessory.

    Style tip: If the goth-esque black velvet chockers of the nineties’ don’t fit your aesthetic, steer towards pretty printed neck scarves instead, which can also be used as a head band for the beach.


For more information on store locations within our malls visit the below:

UAE
https://www.malloftheemirates.com
www.citycentresharjah.com
www.citycentreajman.com
www.citycentrefujairah.com
www.citycentredeira.com
www.citycentremirdif.com
www.citycentremeaisem.com
www.citycentreshindagha.com          

BAHRAIN
www.citycentrebahrain.com           

OMAN
www.citycentremuscat.com       
www.citycentrequrum.com              

EGYPT
www.citycentrealexandria.com          
www.citycentremaadi.com                 

LEBANON
www.citycentremallbeirut.com

 
July 2016

How To Dress Like Rihanna

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    Be it on or off the stage, Rihanna is never one to shy away from over-the-top outfits and hard-to-try trends.

    From a curve-hugging transparent sheath decked with thousands of crystals, to a traffic-stopping neon green fur coat teamed with thigh-high vinyl boots, and who could forget about the couture yellow-caped gown complete with a cascading train she wore to last year’s prestigious Met Gala – it’s official, nobody nails show-stopping style quite like Rihanna.

    While the 28-year-old’s standout wardrobe may not be to everyone’s taste (how many woman can pull off a fluffy pink mink minidress with matching bobby socks?), we have to hand it to RiRi, she is definitely a fearless fashionista.

    Famous for her smash hit beats Diamonds, Umbrella, We Found Love and Stay (to name just a few), a few weeks ago the Barbadian singer and songwriter released a powerful ballad titled Sledgehammer for the Star Trek Beyond soundtrack.

    Showing off her fashion IT girl status, Rihanna recently stepped out for a meeting in Soho, New York, looking sleek and sophisticated. Wearing a classic little black dress topped off with a tailored coat, the singer/songwriter jazzed up her ensemble with quirky white heels and gold space-age inspired shades.

    Here, we show you how to get her edgy look from the Middle East’s leading shopping malls.

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    Black cut-out dress, BCBGMAXAZRIA, visit Mall of the Emirates and City Centre Mirdif

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    White leather shoes, Zara, visit Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Deira, City Centre Mirdif, City Centre Bahrain, City Centre Muscat, Centre Alexandria and City Centre Maadi

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    Blue mirrored sunglasses, H&M, visit Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Sharjah, City Centre Ajman, City Centre Fujairah, City Centre Deira, City Centre Mirdif, City Centre Me'aisem, City Centre Bahrain, City Centre Muscat, City Centre Qurum, City Centre Alexandria, City Centre Maadi and City Centre Beirut


For more information on store locations within our malls visit the below:

UAE
https://www.malloftheemirates.com
www.citycentresharjah.com
www.citycentreajman.com
www.citycentrefujairah.com
www.citycentredeira.com
www.citycentremirdif.com
www.citycentremeaisem.com
www.citycentreshindagha.com          

BAHRAIN
www.citycentrebahrain.com           

OMAN
www.citycentremuscat.com       
www.citycentrequrum.com              

EGYPT
www.citycentrealexandria.com          
www.citycentremaadi.com                 

LEBANON

www.citycentremallbeirut.com

 
June 2016

How To Dress Like Kate Hudson

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    Award-winning actress and Hollywood royalty Kate Hudson is as well known for her coveted sense of style as her memorable movie roles and acting pedigree.

    The daughter of film stars Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell is never one to shy away from scene-stealing red carpet gowns. Off-duty, her wardrobe consists of a bohemian floral maxi dresses, layered jewels and western-style boots.

    Now a mother of two young boys, Kate first rose to fame in 2000 for playing Penny Lane in the cult film, Almost Famous. After collecting a Golden Globe and an Oscar nomination for the role, Kate went on to star in blockbuster rom-com hits including How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days and Bride Wars.

    On this occasion, Kate showed off her style credentials in a flowing lilac gown as she attended a star-studded cocktail party in Cannes, France.  The ethereal dress featured a subtle train along with a delicately beaded bodice. To top off her feminine look, the 37-year-old starlet paired it with glittering diamond earrings and a metallic box clutch.

    Kate wore her blonde locks in loose waves and her make-up paired down with glowing skin, shimmering eyes and a pale pink lipstick.

    This glamorous look is ideal for both Iftar celebrations in the UAE or summer weddings. Here, we show you how to copy her beautiful look from the Middle East’s leading shopping malls.

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    Purple gown, Mango, visit Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Mirdif, City Centre Bahrain, City Centre Muscat and City Centre Qurum,

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    Earrings, H&M, visit Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Sharjah, City Centre Ajman, City Centre Fujairah, City Centre Deira, City Centre Mirdif, City Centre Me'aisem, City Centre Bahrain, City Centre Muscat, City Centre Qurum, City Centre Alexandria, City Centre Maadi and City Centre Beirut

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    Beaded bag, BCBGMAXAZRIA, visit Mall of the Emirates and City Centre Mirdif


For more information on store locations within our malls visit the below:

UAE
https://www.malloftheemirates.com
www.citycentresharjah.com
www.citycentreajman.com
www.citycentrefujairah.com
www.citycentredeira.com
www.citycentremirdif.com
www.citycentremeaisem.com
www.citycentreshindagha.com          

BAHRAIN
www.citycentrebahrain.com           

OMAN
www.citycentremuscat.com       
www.citycentrequrum.com              

EGYPT
www.citycentrealexandria.com          
www.citycentremaadi.com                 

LEBANON
www.citycentremallbeirut.com

 
June 2016

How to dress like... Blake Lively

Long honey-hued locks, a 5’9” frame and legs for days, Blake Lively is no stranger to standing out from a crowd. Recently stepping out for the annual Cannes Film Festival in the Côte d'Azur, the stunning actress caused an even bigger stir as she decked her growing baby bump in an array of traffic-stopping red carpet looks. 

Married to Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds, who she met on the set of sci-fi adventure film Green Lantern, Blake was a hit with Parisian fashion critics who praised the American beauty for her stylish approach to maternity wear.

The 28-year-old star shot to fame playing the role of Serena on CW’s hit show Gossip Girl and has since gone on to star in a long list of acclaimed films, including Savages, The Town and The Age of Adaline.

On this occasion, the actress was spotted attending a photo call in the French Riviera to promote her latest flick, a romantic comedy titled Café Society directed by award-winning cinema icon Woody Allen.

Draped in a flowing scarlet jumpsuit paired with delicate gold jewels, Blake certainly made a big impact.

 

Here, we show you how to get her glamorous look from the Middle East’s leading shopping malls.

Red jumpsuit, BCBGMAXAZRIA, visit Mall of the Emirates and City Centre Mirdif

Style tip: We love this tailored red pantsuit by BCBGMAXAZRIA. Wear with nude-coloured high heels to create the illusion of longer legs.

Necklace, H&M, visit Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Sharjah, City Centre Ajman, City Centre Fujairah, City Centre Deira, City Centre Mirdif, City Centre Me'aisem, City Centre Bahrain, City Centre Muscat, City Centre Qurum, City Centre Alexandria, City Centre Maadi and City Centre Beirut

Ring set, Forever 21 Dubai, visit Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Deira, City Centre Mirdif, City Centre Bahrain, City Centre Muscat and City Centre Beirut

 

For more information on store locations within our malls visit the below:

 

UAE

www.malloftheemirates.com

www.citycentresharjah.com

www.citycentreajman.com

www.citycentrefujairah.com

www.citycentredeira.com

www.citycentremirdif.com

www.citycentremeaisem.com

www.citycentreshindagha.com          

 

BAHRAIN

www.citycentrebahrain.com           

 

OMAN

www.citycentremuscat.com       

www.citycentrequrum.com              

 

EGYPT

www.citycentrealexandria.com          

www.citycentremaadi.com                 

 

LEBANON

www.citycentremallbeirut.com

 

 

 

 
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