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Fashion ON TREND COLORS OF REINVENTION

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THE FLORAL PERSUASION

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LUST HAVES: JUST CAVALLI

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YELLOW FEVER 39 BOLD WITH FUSCHIA

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FASHION FORWARD: DUBAI’S HOTTEST TALENTS

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TIFFANY & CO. THE GREAT GATSBY COLLECTION

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Health & Beauty BEAUTY SECRETS 73 SUMMER BUFFERS 77 DETOX DIARY 81 YOUR ELITE’S FITNESS CHOICE: AMIR SIDDIQUI

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SS13 MAKEUP TRENDS: BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL

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Editor’s Letter Dubai Never Looked So Good Talk about eye candy overload! The first-ever Fashion Forward came and went in a glamorous blur - my senses are still struggling to catch up to a flurry of need-to-wear-it surprises. Needless to say, we have your front row seat to the runways and after-parties with our exclusive event coverage on page 45.

As the dust settles, I take a breath and flip through notebooks full of photos and scribblings, thinking….what do I make of it all? The event’s resounding success signals another leap in this city’s style evolution, but I wonder what it’s going to take for Dubai to cement its place as the next globally recognized fashion capital. Cities that take the fashion world by storm don’t just consume from the outside – they focus on leveraging and buying from locally grown proponents that have a stark identity. Many of us have developed a mental muscle that instinctively only purchases from certain international brand names or places; it’s a reflex that stems from marketing and perception. However, our buying decisions should always come down to talent, and Fashion Forward proved that Dubai has it in spades.

Case in point: Azza Al Qubaisi. You’ve never heard of her, but the stars aligned and I wound up at a shoot in Fujairah – directed by Soniya, a totally chic and witty friend of mine – with this littleknown designer & artist. Azza focuses on imbuing her pieces with Emirati culture; I was inspired by the way her jewelry uses timehonored techniques to transform materials such as palm branches, asphalt, and gemstones. She draws inspiration from the local environment, resulting in designs that are as culturally rich as they are stunning. Azza also helps people outside the fashion orbit get involved in design. For instance, she has trained local fishermen to re-purpose elements of their craft, such as wires & weaving, into sensational pieces full of heritage. You’ll never find these gems on the shelves at Harrods or Barney’s, but this is authenticity at its finest. Azza takes my praise in stride and just shrugs, “it’s my turn to give back to my country what it’s given to me.”

Azza Alqubaisi

I’m as crazy about the renowned European and American fashion houses as the next gal, but if Dubai is to become a fashion powerhouse, we need to consciously nurture our homegrown talent. So take a look at our hottest UAE-based designers inside and if you like what you see, vote with your wallet to support designers like Fadwa Baruni and El Jammi Gozalli. It’s win-win: if we embrace them, we’ll thrust Dubai further onto the world stage and look fabulous while doing it.

Let’s return to my original question - what’s it going to take to cement Dubai’s place on the global fashion landscape? You. You are the irreplaceable engine, so wear and flaunt your Emirati style as you travel through life. Next time I hit the stores, I’m going to shop with a purpose and keep talents like Azza in mind. Soon enough, ladies from Paris & London will be turning to Dubai for inspiration, just as Dubai turns to them.

Soniya Kirpalani and Saurabh Vishwakarma

On Trend Colors of Reinvention By: Sidra Surmed

Pinko’s SS13 collection is all about bringing freshness to your lifestyle.

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he Pinko SS13 collection is about a woman who reinvents herself, discerns, picks, mixes, understands and then interprets.

The collection reveals the story of a woman who is aware of virtues and vices, work and play, muted moments and time of relaxation. A woman who survives hard times with style, elegance and smiles; when she gets into gear she leaves all others behind. Pinko crafts womanly apparels with numerous styles and elegant details. For spring summer 2013, floral prints, stripes, lines and cerulean blue hues are the essentials to bring the calm element to your wardrobe.

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Sport chic Pricked tennis togs with enhanced clarity, astonishing and startling embellishments.

Snug jackets with fence inspiration and asymmetrical closings along with track pants and boxer shorts are retreats for new denims.

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This is the new code for urban active wear: laxer contours become amazingly chic with all-over laser-punched air holes while diamantÊ, droplets and glossy fabrics transform sports uniforms into the fashion maven’s new musts. Visors and pleats have never been so alluring.

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Neo- baroque This enigmatic eon macramĂŠ lace depicts glimpses of light and mystery. Coupled with fifties-styled bijoux, light studded shoulder bags and kaleidoscopic laces on witty footwear make it chic and glamorous.

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Even the 3-D texture of some fabrics plays with trompe-l’oeil i.e. jacquards in abstract designs or boldly engaged from stuffing fabric in multicolor is the new edgy class this summer.

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Orient Express Let’s peep into the past eastern horizon, enchanted by floral prints and cleanly contoured kimonos. This summer brings charmed glamour back to your wardrobe with floral designs and jacquard fabrics, fused into glitzy citations of Japanese patterns.

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The quilted karate belt becomes a postmodern corset allocating the distinctly occidental plaque elegantly wrapped on the waistline. Authentic haikus are imprinted by the traditional crossstitches on ritual robes with the contrast to casual elements with techniques like satin stitching to create a colorful threedimensional effect.

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Pantone The ingenious vigor of auburn and orange blended into pale sienna and universal beige with attention to detail, creating an artistic look this summer. The serene strength of blues and melancholies, wavering from the most electrical tones to fizzled navy, from glittery detail to the freshness of azure and turquoise, inspired by the puffed-up elegance of Nile green.

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The touch of laces with exotic and outlandish animal prints, dusky blossoms and bleached snow-white tints of desirability will bring harmony to your closet.

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The floral persuasion By: Sidra Surmed

Long lasting favorite, floral prints treasure a romantic renaissance.

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Glamor swing is likely to be in the mood of a young kid – he giggles, he shrieks, he screams, he listens and he refuses to calm down when is asked to. Fashion has this ability of sharing similar traits as it is also vivacious, submissive and flamboyant with big floral prints; it tails the flavor and adds fragrance in the air and makes its move on runways. Fashion’s enduring love affair with floriated patterns continues for Spring 2013 with uncountable designers presenting their take on the iconic pattern. Wrap your inner lady in soft pastel colors and vibrant hues. Dresses, swimsuits, shoes and even sunspecs, all in floral designs that will give you that blossomy impression with a deviation of a fresh theme.

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he floral print trend has been in full coloration for Spring 2013 but this time it is brought with gigantic floral motifs that even include 3D designs. Many designers have showcased the floral prints on the catwalk this season. Erdem, the king of floral prints, adapted his signature 3D appliques in sorbet hues which caught the eye of A-list Hollywood celebs. Flowery printed pants, mini-dresses, skirts and tops are the essentials for keeping yourself chic and stylish. This trend also made quite the scene all over the runway of Fashion Forward Season 1 in Dubai. It’s all about having fun with fashion and acceptance of the bliss and romance of spring, which may very well be the reason floral patterns never get forgotten.

“If you’re going to San Francisco be sure to wear some flowers.”

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These flower printed apparels and accessories add the vintage touch and grace to your personality.

Flowers are blossoming not just on the same cliché items but its everywhere i.e. bags, shoes, head wraps, earrings and even on those tiny fashion bits that you never imagined could lug an assortment of nicely aromatic roses and buds.

In 2013, floral prints have been worn and cherished by many iconic singers like Katy Perry, Adele or Vanessa Hudgen. Moreover, Kate Middelton has trailed the flowery trend by wearing an Erdem patterned blue silk floral dress by Sophia Visconti on a recent occasion in London. Vegetal motifs, simple red barrels, artistic gardens, colorful tress, spring tulips are the essence of glamorous style. Floral prints are a definitive form of scented garbs and regardless of year or season, they will never get old.

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Just Cavalli – your lust haves of the season.

By: Sidra Surmed

Celebrate fashion and time with Roberto Cavalli’s mixt grace, the traditional heritage of the Cavalli Maison.

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ust Cavalli is the definitive gala for new free spirited and contemporary generation. Drawing from his eclectic and imaginative style, the designer created a collection with a strong personality, making constant use of innovative materials and experimental graphics. Just Cavalli Jewels and Just Cavalli Time collections once again interpret the Cavalli style and the trends of the season with freshness.

The relentless creation evolution of the brand, which takes as its muse the lifestyle of the new generation, is an allusion point for young people who love to dress the average day in positive energy. This collection is the perception of stylish tomorrow where the upcoming style has been enriched by the creation of a range of Just Cavalli products.

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Just Rich Collection Necklaces, bracelets, pendants, earrings and rings made in silver and yellow gold are as sinuous and seductive as the woman who loves the Cavalli style. The Maison symbols such as the monogram and the logo emerge in this prestigious collection which is characterized by precious white and spectacular green crystals.

Huge Collection A perfect mix between the classic animal print patterns of the Cavalli Maison and the variety of colors present on the rubber wristbands and the silver bracelets with pink and yellow gold detailing is tremendously stylish and glamorous.

The traditional Huge models are accompanied by three multifunctional versions which enrich the already extensive product offer.

Double Collection An extraordinary watch-jewel made to display with pride. The Just Cavalli logo is highlighted on the quadrant of the new Double collection, presented in different versions of yellow gold and steel and enriched by yellow gold detailing.

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GEMFIELDS

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By: Sidra Surmed

Rays of sunshine

A notoriously hard-to-wear color shines in the moment.

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unflower, goldenrod, dandelion, and canaries are blossoming and it’s a sign that the clocks are already striking the time to welcome summer. It is time to bring the season’s glow to your life in popped up yellow. From laser lemon to neon yellow, this is the definite shade of the season approaching in all styles and shapes. Cocktail garbs, accessories, and shoes are smirking in diverse shades of this brilliant color, which elegantly took over the New York and European runways.

Yellow is a color that immediately grabs attention. It is a representative of festive and giddy times and can often be a little intimidating for those who adore cheery colors, but who are not sure how to wear them.

Color stylist Jill Kirsh said: “Everyone can wear every color it’s all about the specific shade of that color. You have to wear the right shade for your skin and hair.”

Don’t get intimidated or hesitate in wearing perky colors.

You have to choose the right hue for your skin tone, which will complement your complexion and hair color.

If you think yellow is not for you and doesn’t particularly complement your face, choose it as your accessory or handbag to make this fashion spark work for you.

This summer a sunny mini dress is the perfect choice for any alfresco party or sporty t-shirts popped up in yellow tones will surely make your seamless outfit.

Even an angular spring tunic tinted in yellow will make a great choice for your vacation wear. Yellow is a popping color that walks an adequate line between attractive looks and absolute loudness but with a worthy eye on harmonizing.

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By: Sidra Surmed

Bold with Fuchsia

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Audacious and energetic flushed pink quenches your fashion thirst.

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right, perky, bold, valiant and cheery fuchsia is the intense and passionate pink that marks all other colors insipid in comparison. Pink naturally is labelled a color of femininity but with power which gives an extra air of thrill to your look.

Berry colors are so popular this season giving you a sensuous appearance.

Fuchsia is the symbolic color of desirability.

A bold hit of fuchsia is a styling hint for your necklace, a clutch, or even a smudge of it in your tresses brings an element of amazement. The berry colored gloss gives flexibility to make your look as stunningly bold as you want. Fuchsia fever is not only limited to your makeup or wardrobe, you can see its beauty effects everywhere, from beauty to fashion to home decor.

Adding in a fusion of fuchsia will add spice and elegant heat to your lifestyle.

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FASHION FoRWARD

By: Cristina Maag

Dubai’s Hottest Talents Take Center Stage at Fashion Forward

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In a blink, Dubai has become a fashion contender on the world stage, with an eye to rival London, Milan, New York and Paris. Its secret weapon? A handful of impossibly talented designers whose styles leap off the page & demand to be worn. Proving at Fashion Forward that its ambition is matched by substance, Dubai is finally ready for its close-up.

It’s no secret that Dubai is a success story for the history books. A unique blend of attributes transformed a petite desert speck into a cosmopolitan juggernaut boasting the largest fountain, mall, and building anywhere in the globe.

While Dubai has made a similar splash across various industries, from tourism and finance to construction, our fashion acumen had to be earned over time. Since 2006, Fashion Week has been steadily raising the bar, shining a light on the evolution of this melting pot’s styles.

In the following pages, Eveningz profiles 11 of the most promising designers in the region that Dubai had the privilege of hosting. Flip through and glimpse our hottest regional and local designers. Industry influencers, retail buyers, academic heads, celebrities and fashion decision-makers renewed their fashion affair with Fashion Forward’s first season held at Madinat Jumeirah. As Lama El-Moatassem (Toujouri), one of the participating designers, said: “I would hope to see more collections from established Middle Eastern designers paving the way and setting an example and a standard for emerging talent. It’s important to engage with the region’s influencers and retailers to help the local strengths. This reduces the pressure of showcasing at international Fashion Weeks due to lack of support.”

Fashion Forward’s efforts to escalate Dubai’s fashion standing to the heights of the big 4 were not in vain. We may not be at their level yet, but the “Sheikh Zayed Road” of our fashion platform is well on the way.

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CELINE DER TOROSSIAN

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Armenian designer Celine Der Torossian grew up in Beirut where she studied at ESMOD. Shortly after, she trained with Infinitif at Elie Saab’s showroom in Paris and completed her one-year degree in Graphic Design in London’s Central Saint Martins. Interning with Giles Deacon was Torossian’s next move before returning to Lebanon in 2012 where she launched AZADE (meaning ‘free’ in Armenian). The same year she was discovered and selected by the Starch Foundation to form a part of their 2012-2013 designers lineup, thanks to which she was one of the centers of Dubai’s eye at Fashion Forward.

Celine’s geometric rhapsody of confidence, inspired by Art Deco and tribal motifs, strutted its stuff in black spandex and primary colors. “The style and cuts are sharp and geometrical” she explained, “it has a feel of a second skin, a bit like wearing a wetsuit; it’s a translation of my theme Creatures of the Sea.” Today’s bold woman isn’t afraid of creating strong statements through her outfits that combine ancestry and modernity, and neither is Celine.

Celine is one deep lady. She feels that designing is synonymous with breathing creatively every season.

“Fashion is how I express my views and understanding of past trends and cultures. This is what opens the doors to design for the future.” Keeping her cultural adaptations in mind, Eveningz couldn’t help but ask about her Dubai fashion scene thoughts – “I was pleasantly surprised to see that Dubai is a melting pot in fashion. I like that it’s a mix of European and oriental styles. That is really what makes it special, I was expecting to see a lot of fashion victims… and it wasn’t the case. I think Dubai needs to keep its oriental and cultural feel with a twist of European and modern flair.”

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HUSSEIN BAZAZA

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“Fashion reflects the life inside my head, it’s a story I made where I create characters and scenes, feelings and emotions. It’s my personal world...a creepy one.”

Young Lebanese Bazaza’s taste for art extends far beyond fashion design (which he pursued at ESMOD, Beirut). He’s savored several artistic fields, including photography, illustration and artistic direction. With his numerous talents, he landed an internship in the fashion capital – Paris – with Maison Rabih Kayrouz and later with Elie Saab in Beirut. Skill, aptitude and perseverance lead to his title as Professor of Fashion Design at the university that so perfectly groomed him. He didn’t go unnoticed by the Starch Foundation, which selected him in December 2012 and he launched his prêt-à-porter line.

Bazaza’s collection was quite literally based on a mix of the designer’s feelings. “I did it when I was in a state of mind where I was feeling nothing, or lots of things, I really don’t know...that’s why I called it NOTHING. Nothing is a personal concept far from anyone’s reach.

Only you and I can understand it upon looking at the collection. And with everything, I found nothing.”

His dramatic and asymmetrical take on glamour captivated Fashion Forward. With conventional dogmas thrown out the window, his oversized sleeves embellishing three distinctively diverse jackets were perfectly fitting to those with thirst for originality.

Traces of nobility made a subtle appearance in details like golden waist belts and a brocade bodice. Often enough, foresights of the future can be pointblank disturbing – need we really recap 1990’s Total Recall style? – but Bazaza’s bold futuristic touches were a positive surprise.

His participation in this season one of Fashion Forward exceeded our expectations and was definitely one to remember. And speaking of expectations, our beloved designer had some of his own: “Fashion Forward, was far beyond anything we expected. The entire event was very well organized and professional. The bar has been set for season two where we expect more.”

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WHYESSE

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Dubai-based Usbek designer, Yokut Schmid, is contemporary fashion label WHYESSE’s creator. In 2005 the brand was founded in Switzerland as a trademark but established its business identity in the UAE. Yokut’s love for the arts and nature has strongly translated into her pieces through texture variation, color enhancement and fabric durability.

Yokut feels that in fashion one should choose a beautiful item by following his/her heart. “Choosing the right garment is like choosing a piece of art. When we choose a great artwork we don’t buy it immediately, rather only when we can’t stop thinking about this beautiful piece. But fashion can be an illusion and we must try to make it reality.” The exception however, may be the one trend Dubai should do away with as she expressed, “huge handbags must go…. but keep loving colorful trendy shoes!”

Her collection ‘The Great Silk Road: Luxury Travel through an Ancient Land’ was inspired by the colors, fabrics and travels of China’s traderoutes from the Middle East to Europe. The goal? To create pioneering concepts that stand the test of time while carrying forth the wealth of creative intellect rooted in oriental culture. The designs are highly adaptable to the point of complementing wearers of both traditional and contemporary preferences.

The eclectic designs and oriental tendencies left us with a question, what designers inspire this designer with extravagant proposals? “My Favorite designers are: Gianfranco Ferre, Yohji Yamamoto, Marc Jacobs, Dries Van Noten and Giambattista Valli. They do not have an effect on my own personal style but I love the intelligence behind their concepts.”

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RANI ZAKHEM

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“I believe the finishing is what makes or breaks a piece of clothing.”

After moving to Kenya, Lebanese designer Rani Zakhem was always attracted to Nairobi’s natural beauty and vibrant colors. Fascinated by aesthetics, Rani graduated with a double degree in interior design and economics. It was only after earning his first two degrees that he pursued his love for fashion at Parsons in New York. In 2009, Zakhem began his own label.

As one of Valentino’s sophistication followers, Zakhem understands elegance. His work definitely reflects his personal fashion taste and though he follows trends he always makes it a point to add his personal touches to remain faithful to the Zakhem brand image. His assertive collection displayed 38 looks inspired by Ava Gardner and Madonna’s “material girl” era. It reveals opulent prêt-à-porter, couture and bridals gowns. His work depicts feminine and body conscious cocktail dresses, an array of flowing fish tail gowns and draped chiffon skirts with thigh high slits. The premier luxury collection conveys a message of strong sophistication with a chic attitude. “I was very excited to showcase my collection in Fashion Forward. I always knew the event would be successful and create a huge buzz.”

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EZRA

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From an early age, this Manila-born designer’s imagination was captivated by couture dresses from the 40’s and 50’s. Fueled by curiosity and passion, he pursued fashion design in London, which culminated in a brilliant career in Saudi Arabia and Dubai.

Ezra’s aesthetic is based on classic designs that aim to sway. “My creations are model classics at best – crisp yet soft in symmetry. They bedazzle, standout and leave a lasting impression.” His lines stand out beautifully due to the fusion of past and present; “I create a signature touch in my dresses to pay tribute to old tradition while twisting in modern elements for a unique combination” said Ezra.

His 2013 collection – titled Definiendo El Amor (Defining Love) – was an absolute haute couture stunner.

Doing its title justice, the romantically dramatic line was characterized by elegant and edgy floor-length corseted gowns. The feminine and baroque style revealed sophisticated crystal detailing and beadwork.

Plunging necklines and tasteful naked backs coupled with delicate transparencies and floral appliqués added an air of graceful sex appeal. Drawing inspiration from Gaudi’s Magnum Opus and the synthesis of his architectural evolution, Ezra said, “the collection speaks of mastery in construction, tailoring precision and the virtuosity of ornaments. The color palettes evolved with gradations of natural hues moving towards classy champagnes, therein contrasting with black and ending in a stunning integration of red.” He crafted one of the strongest talking points of the week – an extravagant red bride wearing a five-foot-wide gown that got nothing less than standing ovations and gasps of admiration. “That’s what makes me happy; once people see my creations they always recognize my work and say… “Oh that’s an EZRA COUTURE piece!””.

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RAMI KADI

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“I have always been interested in fashion” said the young designer. “For as long as I can remember, since childhood, I altered my mom’s clothes and helped her pick outfits out.” Lebanese designer Rami Kadi has always been passionate about the fashion arena. When he finished high school he had already decided to pursue his calling and devote his life to a career in fashion. “Today, fashion represents my everything. It is my lifestyle, my professional path, and my ambitions.” It was no surprise when he graduated with honors from ESMOD, Beirut, in 2008 and went on to work alongside Rabih Kayrouz and Geroges Chakra. The Starch Foundation then selected Rami in the same year after which he showcased his first and second collection. In 2010, he co-opened a luxury multi-brand boutique “Madame Muguet,” where his own designs were carried alongside other renown Lebanese designers. Rami’s swift popularity in the couture designers’ elite circle lead Rami to open his first Beirut-based boutique and atelier in May 2011.

Rami feels that a quality article of clothing is a complete package, one where “every detail is carefully and neatly carried out. From the choice of material, to the design, cuts, and finishing. Everything has to be flawless.” And flawless it was! Elegant, feminine and eye-catching. Fashion Forward welcomed Kadi’s haute couture collection “Les Jardins Suspendus” which stemmed from fresh summery concepts. Lace bouquets and embroidered flowers amalgamated among pastel waves of rule and refined fabrics.

Dream-figured fairytale-like dresses took a ruffled center stage in varying length satins, silk crepes and tulle. “You can feel the spring air and summer breeze blowing through the layers of fabric, highlighting the fluidity and the movement of the dresses” said Rami.

The fabrics, cuts and attention to detail definitely made the Rami Kadi name a Fashion Forward highlight we couldn’t stop talking about. Even Lebanese singer Myriam Fares couldn’t peel her eyes away from her favorite designer’s collection.

Dubai certainly hopes to see more of Rami and we think he wants to see more of us after labeling our beloved Emirate “the upcoming fashion hub of the Gulf.”

“Dubai has potential to compete with international fashion scenes as it reconciles between the traditional Gulf, Arabic taste and modern international trends.”

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TOUJOURI

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Toujouri is the Arabic word for treasure chest and its riches are a product of Lama El-Moatassem’s creative mind. After studying at London College of Fashion and working for international brands such as Chloe, Lama launched the Qatari label Toujouri almost 4 years ago. Each and every design stems from the creator’s desire to craft modern East-meets-West pieces that convey glamour and sensuality. Maintaining a distinct signature, this fashion house focuses on draping and structure of eveningwear pieces. Not only has it’s luxurious tailoring been launched in Doha’s flagship store, but to name a few, it’s also glitzed its way into Harrods London, Harvey Nichols Riyadh, S*uce, Escape Eveningz (Al Hama Group), Maison Sez Abu Dhabi, Aldouj Kuwait and Tokyo at Baycrews in Japan.

Toujouri is a part of the designer’s very being and she loves seeing it grow. Being an artist, she sees the importance in recognizing that the business side is equally as important as the designs themselves.

“Being a great designer goes far beyond just loving fashion, and I relish the challenge of balancing it all and being involved in every aspect of this business” said Lama.

Inspired by a mystical winter forest light, Toujouri’s AW2013 collection left Fashion Forward with a taste of elegance and glamour. Such an organic inspiration was translated through modern clear plastic details and opalesque fabrics harmonizing with discrete necklines.

Touches of transparencies and metallic power with a play on textures and hues of royal blue, silver and black resonated quite noticeably with Lama’s original inspiration. “For SS13 we collaborated with visual artist Bea Kayani” she explained. “Her work revolves around reflection in nature. We used 2 of her images to create this season’s prints. The embroideries tie in with rich textural surfaces and contrasts between flat and 3-d, matt as well as opalescent. It’s about contrasts and viewing nature through a unique eye.”

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MICHAEL CINCO

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Synonymous with luxury, the proud holder of New York’s WGSN Global Fashion Awards 2011 Breakthrough Designer title is no doubt Swarvoski’s partner in fashion, Michael Cinco. We love McQueen and Tisci just as much as Cinco, but it’s his work the Arab Gulf’s stylish royalties have come to love over quite some time. The seriously chic and forward designer hasn’t stopped there. His innate creativity and ever-bolder couture style have made him one of Hollywood’s favorites.

Sofia Vergara, JLO, Paris Hilton, Naomi Campbell and Lady Gaga have worked Michael’s splendid gowns on the red carpet.

Cinco’s fresh juxtaposed elements, lines and monochromatic drama blended beautifully with the touches of 40’s Hollywood glam and elegance. “The subtext of delicate and elaborate details, simplicity and rich textures, embody refinement through black, nude and blush palettes this season” said Cinco. His deeply majestic take on glamour was evident in his edgy pieces; one instantly wondered where the two-act vision originated. “The Impalpable Dream of Russia: It all started last year when I dreamt of promoting my brand in Russia where I had very positive feedback. I was inspired to create a collection for the blue-blooded beauties! The glamour of Russian dolls and opulence of the Czarinas just stirs something in my imagination and creativity that I can only explain through my craft. My fashion.” Pale nude garments featuring fine embroidery silhouettes, Swarovski elements and refined pearl beading, pranced down the runway a la Russe-mode. Following the first act’s purity, the heavily embroidered Russian Czarinas in over-the-top black gowns embellished their looks with magnificent crowns. The showstopper was a closing brocade-look reinventing Swan Lake.

Michael believed it is a fit and flattering silhouette that will make a quality article of clothing. In terms of Dubai’s trends however he confessed “Dubai should kill overdressed individuals with the wrong choice of accessories.” We don’t have it all wrong…one trend we should definitely keep monsieur Cinco? “Keep it classy and vibrant.”

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AMIRA HAROON

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Dubai-based Pakistani designer Amira Haroon Sheikh unveiled her first women’s ready-to-wear label in 2009, and is now retailing across the UAE, Riyadh, Beirut and London (in Harrods). Amira spent quite some time in Paris where she found the direction that ultimately inspired her love for fine arts and fashion design.

It all started with a summer visit to London where she became a captive of flea markets and vintage allure, Amira’s designs tell fictitious stories with simple and sharp cuts that honor femininity. Lines flow with liquescent harmony and an idyllic air of Alice in Wonderland. Fierce femininity and fantasy blend in such a way that she can still remain true to her culture.

Luxe fabrics in black, nude, porcelain-blue, and vintage beaded tulle are matched with hand-embellishments that use the region’s ancestral craftsmanship. “My collection reflects my signature style,” she said. “It’s simple cuts, always with mysterious detail either on the shoulder or the back. It could be one element of contrast in the hemline or unlimited lace accented with luxe fabrics like brocade and velvet. My embellishments draw inspiration from ancient symbolism, henna motifs, and vintage carpets.”

Amira’s work is a mirror image of her own personal fashion taste but has still managed to refine her ability to also design for a more playful and carefree personality than her own. “I find it hard to wear very feminine lace dresses - my mood never warrants ease of carrying them” she confessed. With such style-savvy instincts we couldn’t help but ask the trendsetting designer regarding her thoughts on Dubai’s fashion scene – “Dubai’s fashion is more eclectic and an amalgamation of styles” she explained.

“These people are ethnically very diverse, have lived in many other developed cities, worked with different cultures already and have successfully mastered their signature styles.” With the fashion candy shop picking up its growth pace, at times one can’t help but feel overwhelmed when it comes to choices. Amira has some tips we might want to keep as a basic compass; she believes “we need to stop thinking that more is better, and start believing that less is definitely more.

We have to adopt conscious fashion, which also means buying less, investing in more classic pieces and not having to throw away a whole wardrobe every few months!”

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DINA JSR

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“Move the fashion scene forward and up the game!”

Originally Lebanese but brought up in Saudi Arabia, Dina JSR attended both American and French schools.

At 17 years of age she moved to London, where she discovered her fascination for the city’s architecture and design. Her Jewelry Design studies from Central Saint Martins coupled with a diploma in diamonds and semi-precious gems from the Gemology Institute of America (GIA), both started JSR’s design career. Once she returned to Lebanon, the beautifully glamorous Lebanese soirées tickled her skills and it was during her internship with Rabih Kayroyz that she began her fashion design story.

Zaha Hadid’s Dorobanti Tower in Bucarest inspired Dina’s geometric and clear-cut collection. The tower’s laser-cuts and interweaving created repetition that was evident in her line. “Playing with subtle transparency layers, light laces and evanescent tulle appear amid precise strips. It plays alongside the sheathed with black leather or amethyst-colored crêpe Georgett.”

The splendid feminine silhouettes in her cocktail and evening dresses were slim-cut, gentle and elegant.

A playful take on fabric mixing combined with the haute-living aura of her pieces are this city’s ninth fashion cloud. JSR’s clothing designs were what we came to see, but the hints of chic jewelry statements were evident on that runway.

Amira has certainly made it clear that classic elegance is not optional but a lady’s fashion duty. “I feel that one should keep anything that falls into classic elegance” she explained. “The one thing I greatly dislike is Leopard prints. I realize that many may disagree with me but that’s one trend you’ll never see in any of my collections.”

JSR’s talents took over this season’s runways and this talented designer showed just as much enthusiasm for Dubai as the city did for her promising creations.

“Fashion Forward was a great opportunity for me to have my first fashion show in Dubai and the region. It’s a great platform with enormous potential” expressed Amira.

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AMATO BY FURNE ONE

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“Fashion is art, fashion is lifestyle, fashion is beauty, fashion is business - and fashion is limitless” Furne One. In 2002, the Philippine designer opened his boutique’s doors to Dubai’s elite clientele with the moniker Amato (meaning “beloved”). The name has since grown internationally and now stands as a world-renowned favorite with clients such as Heidi Klum, Katy Perry, Shakira, Nicole Scherzinger and Amber Rose. Being a regular on the leading runways only brought more excitement to his participation in Fashion Forward, and the show he delivered did not disappoint.

Amato’s working title for the season is “Circus of Good and Evil”, a collection that transcends the norm with a crop of dresses inspired by the movie “Joan of Arc - The Messenger”. “This season is mostly in black and white shades” he explained. “There is a lot of play with fabrication, texturizing, monotone and mixtures of fabrics.” Evoking Joan of Arc’s religious paradoxes, Furne One’s army of models marched a dramatic line in two clashing brigades: black (evil) and white (good). First came the dark dress-to-kill styles, built on shocking mixtures of leather and lace with armor, knives, nails, whips and chains. Not gothic enough?

Thorn-enhanced headwear and horns didn’t escape Amato’s detailing. Then came an angelic legion of models in well-textured whites and pale nudes merged with opulent gold and copper. The jaw-dropping finale was Amato’s pièce de résistance: a white glacé 15th century royalty meets swan lake princess. It was cold, ethereal, and stunning. The show closed with the thought-provoking question: “Who are you to think you know the difference between good and evil?”.

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Bejeweled with Diamonds Tiffany & Co. Unveils the Gatsby Collection in Dubai.

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irector Baz Luhrmann’s film, The Great Gatsby, debuted in the United Arab Emirates and with it The Great Gatsby Collection by Tiffany & Co., inspired by the film and created in collaboration with Oscar®winning costume designer Catherine Martin.

“It gives us great pleasure to showcase the Tiffany Jazz Age Collections inspired by The Great Gatsby and to celebrate their brilliance with our customers in the Middle East,” said Mr. Laurent Cathala, Tiffany Vice President.

The spectacular jewelry is based on designs from the Tiffany Archives and worn by the film’s all-star cast, including Leonardo DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan, who appear as Jay Gatsby and Daisy Buchanan. “The jewelry symbolizes the story’s themes of wealth and privilege, and we approached its design with the utmost style and luxury in mind,” said Jon King, executive vice president of Tiffany & Co. Tiffany’s dazzling creations illuminate the characters’ rarefied world of New York penthouses and Long Island estates. Ms. Mulligan’s Tiffany wardrobe includes tassel necklaces and jewels with lustrous conch pearls. At evening soirées her blond bob is circled with the Savoy, a headdress of diamonds and cultured pearls, (shown below) and her gestures are accented by a hand ornament in a daisy motif and diamond rings with the Tiffany® Setting. The daisy is also featured in earrings of Tiffany Yellow Diamonds and a long-stemmed brooch.

Elizabeth Debicki, who plays Jordan Baker, wears chandelier earrings of rose-cut diamonds, bracelets of diamonds and seed pearls and Art Deco-inspired rings of sapphires and diamonds in platinum. At posh parties her elegant ensembles are accented with fluid diamond necklaces and earrings of cushion-cut black onyx or emerald-cut aquamarines.

Mr. DiCaprio’s custom Brooks Brothers shirts are finished with oval cuff links of black or green enamel on 18 karat gold. Essentials such as a slender card case and flask in sterling silver fit smoothly in the pockets of his tailored linen suits and tuxedo.

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Healthy Hair By: Sidra Surmed

It’s time to nourish your hair with your kitchen essentials.

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fter long dry winters our hair needs some nourishing relief. Here’s the simple solution to cherish the beauty of your hair. This easy treatment will result in healthier and beautiful hair along with an invigorated scalp.

How to make it: ½ cup olive oil 5 drops essential oils 1 plastic bag

How to do it: • Pour olive oil into a jar and add essential oils to it. Cover the jar tightly and shake it well. Let the mixture sit for 24 hours in a cool, dark place. Shake again before use.

• Rinse hair with warm water. Slightly heat up the oil and by using your fingertips (not nails) gently massage 1 tablespoon of oil treatment into the scalp in a circular motion. Repeat until the entire scalp has been fiddled.

Rub the tips of your hair with the remaining oil.

• Cover your hair with a plastic bag. Secure by tying or with a hair clip or clothespin and allow the oil to remain for at least a half-hour.

• After half an hour, remove the bag and rinse your hair well and then shampoo.

Facts: Olive oil feeds, nurtures, conditions and improves the strength and elasticity of your hair.

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By: Sidra Surmed

The Pearly White Secret

Are your yellow teeth bringing your style down?

Glam up and brighten your smile…at home!

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earing a classy gown along with sensuous accessories and high heels aren’t the only elements to a complete look. To stand out ‘a la celebrity; your smile is just as important as your choice of clothes. Yellow teeth are universally considered as unattractive as dirty nails. All is not lost, for those who are suffering from stained and yellow teeth, your solution is right here!

The Fix: • Use a small quantity of toothpaste; mix in one teaspoon of baking soda plus one teaspoon of hydrogen peroxide and half teaspoon water.

• Thoroughly mix then brush your teeth for two minutes.

Consistent Care: Remember to do it once a week until your smile is bright, white and fabulous. Thereafter, limit yourself to using the whitening treatment once every month or two.

“I wrote a song about dental floss but did anyone’s teeth get cleaner?”

- Frank Zappa Flossing is important Healthy teeth will make you glow and they will give your smile an enchanting charm. To keep your teeth healthy you have to make sure that you floss at least once daily and brush those newly pearly whites twice. Flossing will make you feel fresh as it will gets rid of excess food particles that may be stuck in-between your teeth and can cause bad breath.

Smile, grin and shine like a diamond.

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Summer Nitty Gritties Put To Rest

Get set for summer and feel soft and smooth when you go bare.

By: Sidra Surmed

Seeing as it’s summer – why not shed some layers? Getting your body into form for summer exposure doesn’t need to be an arduous struggle. Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics has a whole host of natural, animal and environmentally friendly products to help you to look gorgeous and standout in those little summer dresses.

Are you as environmentally conscious as we are at Eveninz? So is Lush. Packaging is kept to a minimum at Lush, out of respect for the environment, in fact Lush solid products are actually naked … you can’t get less packaging than that! Choose one of Lush’s super moisturising body butters to prime skin for exposure.

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The skin exfoliating and toning Buffy (115aed for 200g) will help you get the perfect beach bum. A favorite of Kylie Minogue, it’s packed with ground rice, aduki beans and almonds to gently scrub away any dry skin and cellulite, helping to firm up limbs.

Helen Ambrosen, Lush Product Creator says: “One of the most important things to do is to keep your skin gently stimulated and maintain a healthy circulation. By doing this you’ll encourage the elimination of toxins, ensure a healthy turnover of cells and stimulate muscle tone”.

A good moisturiser is essential for your summer beauty routine, in order to combat dry skin. When skin is tanned it instinctively wants to dry out and shed the dead skin – as tanned skin is fundamentally a response to sun damage. So choose moisturisers that are highly emollient, to lock-in moisture and help prevent peeling. Dream Cream (125aed for 240g) is a Lush best seller and the ultimate soothing moisturiser, using olive oil as a rich emollient that seriously softens the skin. According to Helen “There is evidence that keeping the skin softened helps maintain its barrier function helping to prevent moisture-loss”.

This, in turn, also helps to maintain a suntan!

And for added shimmer, use Black Stockings skin tint (75aed for 30g) for an instant holiday glow. A blend of brown and bronze pigments in a cocoa and shea butter bar, that when swept over the arms and legs will soften and moisturise whilst the pigments cover lightly to give an even color, tone and glow.

Also, as the humidity rises, never step out without Emotional Brilliance Translucent powder (70aed). It’s guaranteed to banish shine and keeps you skin powder fresh!

Lemony Flutter cuticle butter (70aed for 50g) is also perfect for rubbing into hard skin on heels and toes. Intensely lemonscented, lemon oil is very softening and used to treat corns and calluses. Simply slather on dry, hard skin on the feet, put socks on and leave overnight. Feet will be softened in the morning.

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Use a rich cream like Fairtrade Foundation accredited Fair Trade Foot Lotion (100aed for 225g pot), it has lashings of softening cocoa butter, which Lush buys from a certified Fair Trade supplier. There are also peppermint and spearmint essential oils to not only stimulate circulation, but also cool the feet, relieving aches and pains. They also have antibacterial/ antifungal properties and are deodorising.

To give hair that sexy, tousled summer look, use Lush’s NEW Seaspray hair mist (95aed for 100g). A salty spritz to add body, volume and hold, while leaving hair scented with orange flower, grapefruit and neroli. Apply before blow-drying or apply to dry hair and work through for beach waves.

For a Breath of Fresh Air (80aed for 225gr), Lush has an amazing toner that does just that, literally, stock in the fridge and spray on your fresh for a refreshing pick me up.

And for keeping hair soft and nourished against the drying effects of the sun, use NEW Blousey shampoo (125aed for 240g). A gentle shampoo for dry hair (especially treated, dyed or coloured) that contains emollient bananas to condition, soften and lock in moisture. It also contains spices like pimento and anise to stimulate the scalp and hair growth and cocoa and cupuacu butter (from Brazil) to moisturise and add shine.

And don’t forget your feet. After giving them a good scrub with something like Stepping Stone (55aed for 60g) or Ocean Salt (140aed for 250g), dry them and slather on the moisturiser.

This has numerous benefits, least leaving them soft and smooth. Incorporating massage for your feet can actually help to improve circulation, which can reduce the risk of varicose veins.

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My Detox Diary By: Sidra Surmed

Five days of Detox-Delight – cleansed body, clearer skin and the cherry on top was my flat tummy!

I was asked to experience the Detox Diet and review my experience. At first, the thought got me fired up, but that was only until the reality hit me: I’d be juicing it up for 5 full days. Yes, that’s right! Five days of juice, juice, juice! As the date of the plan approached, any “DETOX” thoughts became synonymous with torture. In a dramatic fashion (déjà vu Jenna in MTV’s Akward) I pictured myself trapped behind kale-smoothie bars staring at heavenly food from my prison. I didn’t let the temptation get to me…this was my Everest.

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What is Detox?

DETOX – or detoxification – is the removal of toxic substances from your body. It is the process of activating the body’s natural powers for purification. The cleansing route will boost the vivacity and balance of the body, supporting a longer lifespan and overall well being.

Day 1 – 8:00 am and there’s already a uniformed gentleman delivering my fresh diet nestled in an iced Styrofoam box. The beautifully typed well-being diet plan couldn’t be missed! The colorful juices, one hot-red soup, and a “good luck” card from Nicole and Claudia, all gave me a surprisingly energetic kick to start. Day one was no walk in the park ladies. The biggest challenge was hands down having beetroot soup for dinner…

ONLY beetroot soup….ONLY!!! But anyhow, I managed.

My freshness was delivered to my doorstep.

Day 2 – the crankiest day ever; I woke up with a heavy head and I was starving. Ah…Juices…AGAIN? REALLY? I had my breakfast juice and followed the plan. The juices were flavorful and strangely satisfying. Lemonade, Pink and Orange were by far my favorites! For some strange reason I had a terrible headache and was about to cry, scream and give up. Top it all off with incontrollable cravings and you’ll understand why my numerous trips to the kitchen became a workout! I must have gone one hundred times to grab anything to chew on, but after repeating to myself “2 are down – 3 more to go” I controlled my demons.

Day 3 & 4– It surprised me how subtly my cravings redirected themselves towards, believe it or not, JUICE! I was longing for my freshness fix. I didn’t feel like eating, smoking or having caffeine but still I was wondering, are there other changes I’m maybe not noticing? My hubby said: “You look happier and fresh.”

Day 5 – Glow, shine and mesmerize. The final day was impressive and new for me. I felt light, positive and fresh. My skin was brighter and with less breakouts. My detox experience taught me that that my eating habits play a vital role in my emotional state. Whenever I ate junk or processed food, I felt downright low. Sometimes even frustrated or irritated. While doing my Detox, I felt BETTER after my meals with an overall happier and more positive approach to my daily life. The flat tummy alone was enough to make my journey worth my time, but everything else was a bonus.

“I simply loved the experience. It has been the most refreshing, nurturing and self-indulgent week for me. I feel fresh, contented and fit. Detox Delight gave me the spirit of liveliness and relished my soul.

Thank you Nicole and Claudia for all your lovely messages and support throughout my detox days and I would like to thank my husband as well, for baring with my grouchiest mood swings and being patient with me. I recommend this to everyone because you and your health are worth it.”

– Sidra Surmed

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The Elite’s Fitness Choice Dubai’s most expensive PT and fitness philosopher, Amir Siddiqui, talks tips, harsh truths and smart training.

Best-Quality Trainer, Best-Quality Results

By: Cristina Maag

Get in the game. Every single person I know who’s putting themselves through tough fitness journeys and regimented eating habits is aiming towards one common goal: self-improvement. Some may want a rock-hard six-pack while others may want to improve agility and speed. Your blueprint’s creator however is essentially what will make that amazing effort worth your while or a total waste. If you are serious about your health and fitness and happen to live in Dubai, you’re in luck.

Known for his effective techniques, Dubai’s Amir Siddiqui is no typical PT. His knowledge expands far beyond ‘do some cardio, weight training and eat low carb’ and his clientele at Symmetry Gym will tell you no different. Regionally known as Dubai’s most expensive PT, you can’t put a price on Amir’s expertise. After 15 years of devouring data and mentoring the industry’s crème de la crème, he’s created the most sophisticated and effective fitness solution Dubai has seen. You think you know your fitness? Think again. Speak to the man for 5 minutes and you’ll quickly realize why after one coffee cup at MORE, I began calling him the “Fitness Larousse.” Here’s what he had to say.

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Who inspires you?

Two men: world-renowned fitness coach Scott Abel and my intellectual motivation would have to be Howard Bloom.

What would you like to be known for?

Looking at fitness science with the eye of an artist.

What’s the biggest misconception people have about you?

That I’m very arrogant! People misconstrue confidence with arrogance and exchange them very easily. Of course there are things I’m going to know better than the next person, but that’s simply because I’m a professional and expert in my field. Its domain expertise.

What are your thoughts on the Paleo lifestyle?

It’s good guesswork I suppose, but it’s just guesswork. There is no actual evidence supporting it, yet the Paleo lifestyle is presented and promoted as evidence-based. The big issue is that the Paleo lifestyle is suggesting that human beings have not evolved in the last 10,000 years. And that’s false. We are more bacteria than we are human; they evolve at a much faster rate, and we have to consider that bacteria in our gut do almost or more than half of our food digestion for us. This means of course our gut biome also evolves. We are not the same human beings that we were 10,000 years ago, psychologically or physically.

What do you think is the biggest challenge for the UAE’s fitness? What gets between people and their physical health?

When it comes to expats the number one reason people eat too much is plain and simple: boredom. The expats that come here have a more luxurious lifestyle, they have to do less work, they have more free time, and they are bored out of their minds. The number one way to overcome ANY addiction (and food addiction is being taken more seriously now) is to not allow yourself to have a moment of boredom. It’s the same approach with dieting. You can diet all day, because you’re busy. Then you get home and all hell breaks loose because you’re bored and stressed. The cycle repeats itself on a large scale over the week. You’re better during weekdays, because you’re busy. The flood gates scream open during the weekend – once again, because your mind is stressed out and needs to relax. And food DOES do well in combating stress. Except that the accumulation of fat then becomes its own stress. The cycle becomes recursive.

If you could choose the 3 key habits people should keep in mind when fat burn and muscle gain are the goals, what would they be?

Do you believe one can eat everything but in moderation, exercise, and get results?

Of course! Every single one of my clients does that.

Have you ever been overweight?

Yes, but functionally. When I was doing my strongman training I was weighing in at 390 pounds; an active and fit 390 pounds.

Your body needs that extra fat in order to push things that are as heavy as entire airplanes! So in essence, if anyone is truly qualified to give fat-loss advice in Dubai, it should be me. Im probably the only trainer that has shed over 120 pounds of fat!

How do you motivate people to get and stay fit?

I’m not a motivator. Motivation has to come from within…I just provide the map. Motivation absolutely has to be INTERNALLY generated. Externally motivated people are short-term people.

Do you have a favorite exercise?

It’s the squat! Because firstly, I’m good at it - we kind of tend to like the exercises we are good at. Secondly, they burn a lot of calories and they are very effective if used correctly.

What’s your favorite cheat food?

Strawberry Cheesecake! I eat an entire cake every Friday morning.

My rules are the 4 R’s: Regimentation, repetition and ritualization = Results Devise exact training times. Exact eating times and exact working and sleeping times – at least 5 days per week and you will see fantastic results IF your coach has put together the right training and diet plan for you. Consistency of application is a key Universal principle for change.

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Bold, Brave and Beautiful Get the full run-down of the hottest make-up trends for 2013.

By: Sidra Surmed

From hot pink lips and savvy subtle eyes to full-length lashes; SS13 is all about gigantic, audacious and valiant beauty.

Makeup artists flounced and played with vivid shades of blue and green on the eyes, slicked intense cherry hues on the lips – or sometimes au naturel – and glowing skin. With all these rich variations, beauty is blooming this year.

A touch of shine while keeping the rest of your look soft and simple or imitate flush with season’s prettiest makeup shades. Moments of major lashes and gigantic brows were smudged in softly. Spring 2013 runway has showed the fashion world’s diversity.

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Neon Lips At first SS13 seems to be the trend of pale and insipid lips but then neon and bloodshot hues banged many fashion runways and created a major buzz. Red colored matte crimson was well blended with pale and nude makeup. Keeping the neon on will make you look sexy yet classy.

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BeautĂŠ Naturelle This season is the best to mesmerize with your natural beauty, with the aid of little concealer, tinted moisturizer and powder to your desired look. Muted, smooth textures are the trendy glowing looks for SS13. Let your skin be pale and gently sculpt your cheekbones with rosy blush and leave your lips and lashes nude.

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Sumptuous Glance Revive your eyes by embracing grey and molten metallic bold hues. Silky silver shadows and bright block colors along with winged shape eyeliner will give your eyes the valiant look. Nude lips and simple hair will give you that balance. Use cherry crimson hues to give your eyes a rosy touch or grungy kohl liner on the lower lash line will bring that sexy blink.

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Bold Brows with Fuller Lashes Get yourself decked up in the essence of the 60’s allure. Team your bold and gigantic brows with la-la-lashes along with glossy rosy pouts. It’s time to go bold and brave. Ink your lash lavishly with hot pink mascara with a combination of neon pink eye shades.

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By: Varsha Phulwani

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Belle Au Naturel!

Makeup that men like Every year, women all over the world collectively spend billions of dollars on cosmetics. Yet, if you were to ask men what kind of makeup they like on a woman, almost all of them would say they like their women au naturel! Some men would even say that makeup puts them off. This is of course because men are clueless about cosmetics and do not know the amount of effort a no-makeup makeup look takes. Fortunately, we bring you a guide to the natural yet sexy makeup your man will love that is as easy as 1,2,3..

For a flawless face 1. Instead of layering your face with foundation, opt for a more natural BB cream finish. It will cover spots and blemishes while simultaneously evening out your skin tone in a natural way.

2. Use a light concealer only on spots and blemishes instead of layering it on.

3. To add some color to your face, use a cream blush that matches the inside of your bottom lip I this color will give your face a natural flush. A cream blush is not only long lasting, but it melts into your skin avoiding the chalky made-up look of a powder blush

For defined eyes 1. To make your eyes pop while still looking natural, focus on those lashes! Using an eyelash curler, curl your lashes to make your eyes look more open and awake.

2. After curling your lashes, go to town with your mascara! Apply at least two coats and to avoid clumping, apply the second coat while the first is still damp.

3. If you have light skin, smudge dark brown eyeliner on your upper lash line to emphasize it. Use black eyeliner if you have dark skin.

Additionally, you can contour the crease of your eyelids with a matte dark brown eye shadow for that extra oomph.

For kissable lips 1. To create the illusion of soft, kissable lips start by moisturizing them with a lip balm.

2. Next, use a lipstick shade that matches the color of your lips and press it onto your lips to create a more natural stain like finish.

3. Finish with clear lip gloss!

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Beautyflies Stay Beautiful Your glamorous beauty essential for June by Bassam Fattouh

Flushy Blushy

By: Sidra Surmed

Sculpt your cheekbones with the three radiant shades of Blush by Bassam Fattouh. This powerful and richly pigmented shimmer powder blush will define your features with its fabulous finish and high luminosity. Designed to give you a smudge-free application and an intense shot of radiance, Blush glides on smoothly in a few simple strokes. Its natural ingredients will reduce the loss of water from your skin allowing your face to breathe while the shimmer works together with your natural complexion to achieve a look of brilliance.

“My secret to a natural yet glamorous glow is to apply blush on the apples of your cheek. Do you know theto best waythe to Detox do it?Diet Just Fattouh I was asked experience and smile!” review myBassam experience.

At first, the thought got me fired up, but that was only until the reality hit me: I’d be juicing it up for 5 full days. Yes, that’s right! Five days of juice, juice, juice! As the date of the plan approached, any “DETOX” thoughts became synonymous with torture. In a dramatic fashion (déjà vu Jenna in MTV’s Akward) I pictured myself trapped behind kale-smoothie bars staring at heavenly food from my prison. I didn’t let the temptation get to me…this was my Everest.

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Smooth and Sensuous Ideal for all skin types the Bassam Fattouh Cushion like Primer will coat your skin with its invisible feather-light texture.

It works as the perfect matte base for your makeup to even out the surface of your skin before applying makeup. This weightless formula features silicone agents that will cover and reduce enlarged pores, minimize facial shadows and smoothen out your skin to prepare it for daylong makeup wear. Cushion Like Primer’s combination of hydrating and moisturizing qualities nourishes dryness and conditions your epidermis while decongesting clogged skin, leaving your face looking toned and firm. It also controls oil build-up that causes makeup to crease and leaves your skin flawless with a dewy natural finish.

Cushion like Primer will quickly become the essential first step in your daily makeup routine.

“Applying primer is essential to making your skin the perfect canvas before makeup application” Bassam Fattouh

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Eyeliner cream This is an innovative eyeliner cream that gives you the precision of liquid eyeliner with the ultra-shiny finish of creamy formula. No more mistakes, the detachable mini built-in brush gives you the ultimate control you need to draw perfect lines and create endless fabulous designs on your eyelids minus the mess. The Vitamin E and Jojoba oil in the formula give Eyeliner Cream its super light and incredibly soft texture that make it easy to glide on and comfortable enough to keep on all day long without smudging or creasing. The smart and compact package design allows for quick and easy use, ideal for touch-ups while keeping both the brush and cream clean, covered and protected. Get the precision of an expert and keep your eyes captivating with the EyeLiner Cream available in five intense shades.

“This creamy formula gives you the look of a liquid liner with the ease and flexibility of a cream base. Just remember to wipe off any excess from the brush before applying” Bassam Fattouh

I was asked to experience the Detox Diet and review my experience. At first, the thought got me fired up, but that was only until the reality hit me: I’d be juicing it up for 5 full days. Yes, that’s right! Five days of juice, juice, juice! As the date of the plan approached, any “DETOX” thoughts became synonymous with torture. In a dramatic fashion (déjà vu Jenna in MTV’s Akward) I pictured myself trapped behind kale-smoothie bars staring at heavenly food from my prison. I didn’t let the temptation get to me…this was my Everest.

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Prêt-à-Porter Foundation Prêt-à-Porter Foundation by Bassam Fattouh glides on your skin like cream but settles like an invisible light powder giving you a velvety semi-matte finish; a revolutionary liquid foundation with the finish of a compact powder for your perfect and smooth skin. Prêt-à-Porter Foundation offers medium to high coverage perfect for all skin tones and types. It covers fine lines, conceals discolorations and minimizes facial shadows while controlling oil build up, preventing water loss and allowing your skin to stay hydrated. Coated pigments in the formula will even out your complexion to give you a natural and radiant effect that stays put all day long without fading or transferring. Experience visibly flawless skin with a foundation so light you’ll forget it’s even there.

“Add a remarkable glow to your face by blending this foundation with Backlighting or wear it alone for a velvety semi-matte finish” Bassam Fattouh

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By: Varsha Phulwani

The 6 keys to a healthy relationship

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1. Respect for your partner It’s a story we’ve heard a million times before. The relationship often starts off with partners having respect for one another, but along the way things get too comfortable and they start taking each other for granted and lose respect. As obvious as it may sound, the importance of respecting your partner cannot be overstated. You must maintain respect for one another – despite all the flaws and imperfections.

You respect them when they are having a bad day, you respect them when they are looking less than perfect, ‘cause guess what? You would expect the same from them!

2. Genuine attraction for your partner If you don’t find your partner physically attractive, do them a favor and don’t date them. Do not secretly hope that you can change your man’s sense of style or get your woman to lose weight once you are together because most likely it’s not going to happen!

Take them for what they are before you begin dating them.

3. A financial understanding Money can make relationships awkward and uncomfortable pretty easily.

However, as uncomfortable as it may be, if you communicate your ideas about money – saving, spending, income, financial goals etc. – early on, you can avoid the nights of screaming about yet another frivolous purchase your wife made on your credit card. A financial understanding is as important as an emotional understanding between two people.

4. An understanding about the future If your man isn’t ready to be in a committed relationship, do not magically hope to change his mind in his sleep.

If he isn’t ready for commitment today, chances are he won’t be ready for commitment tomorrow or after the 2 years you spent with him in vain trying to change his mind. Staying in a relationship that is clearly going nowhere will only waste your and your partner’s time. Communicate with your partner about your goals and expectations from the relationship to make sure you two are on the same page.

5. Understand that cheating can be physical AND emotional If you are truly committed to your partner, you will commit to them in body, heart and mind. If you don’t feel like seeing your partner often and would rather flirt with someone else behind your partner’s back it’s time to call it quits. If you need someone else to have deep, romantic conversations with, you shouldn’t be dating your partner in the first place!

6. Honesty If you aren’t ready to open up to someone and be truthful, you probably are best by yourself. For your partner to be able to trust you, you have to be honest and real about every part of your life. Don’t lie and don’t leave stuff out – unless you want to set yourself up for problems (which are almost a guarantee with lack of honesty)!

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By: Varsha Phulwani

Mars and Venus…and Social Media

Why men use social media and how their usage differs from women

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t is said that men are from Mars and women are from Venus, but does this saying hold true in the common zone of social media?

You’d be surprised to find that even though men and women both use Facebook, Twitter and various other social media, the way men and women use it proves that both the genders are definitely not from the same planet. While men prefer Youtube, LinkedIn and Google+, women prefer Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.

Men are also more likely to use social media when intoxicated or using the lavatory as opposed to women who are most likely to use social media when they are watching TV or travelling. Here are a few reasons why men use social media:

1. Sports updates: Many women may find watching sports completely useless. However, men are obsessed with watching game after game of the sports they enjoy. And when they can’t catch the game live or on TV, they turn to social media for real time updates that are available on Facebook, Twitter and various blogs! And if their favorite player scores a goal – they use social media to brag about it! YES! MESSI SCORED ANOTHER GOAL! Okay, moving on…

2. Gaming: No, we are not talking about Farmville, Farm Town, Happy Farm or any other virtual gardening game. Men are typical men on social media too – for them it’s always about wars, cars and sports. Popular social media games played by men include: Mafia Wars, World of Warcraft and FIFA 13 on the PlayStation 3 online network. Social gaming gives men (and women) a chance to compete with their friends virtually no matter how far apart they are in geographic distance.

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3. Technology recommendations: While both men and women use social media for technology recommendations and reviews, the way they do so differs. Women turn to many sources – blogs (that they may or may not know), expert reviews, peer reviews, customer reviews on the product page and so on whereas men solely rely on expert sites for instance CNet and Amazon. Men tend to not be interested in reading blogs of people they do not know or are not considered experts.

4.Connecting with friends: Most men use social media as a way to connect with friends who live far away from them or whom they’ve lost touch with. If there is a way to contact their friends without using social media – men would prefer that. In other words, social media, for many men, is the last resort to communicate and connect with friends.

5.Entertainment: Of the 280 million active user base on YouTube, 54% are male. 25% of men watch a YouTube video daily compared to 17% of women and on average men spend an hour per week on YouTube compared to women who spend 35 minutes per week.

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HABTOOR GRAND BEACH RESORT & SPA Book your stay in Dubai at the 5 star luxurious resort that offers .perfect vistas, where lush landscapes meet the warm Arabian Gulf Situated on the world renowned Jumeirah Beach, the Habtoor Grand Beach Resort & Spa features 446 Rooms and Suites and offers a wealth of facilities and activities. Indulge your senses at any of the 17 themed restaurants and bars, relax by the pool, enjoy the beach and water .sports, then pamper yourself at Elixir Spa For reservations call +971 4 399 5000 or email grandjumeirah@habtoorhotels.com www.habtoorhotels.com

By: Sidra Surmed

The exclusive Tik Tok Unique by tradition and classy by look, Lange & Sรถhne watches now in your glamorous city.

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ange & Söhne debuts new masterpieces in the Middle East at its boutiques in Avenue at Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi and The Dubai Mall.

Launched during the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) in the beginning of the year, the esteemed Saxon manufactory’s 2013 models have since been on a tour across the brand’s 11 global boutiques.

To mark the occasion of the regional premiere, CEO of Wilhem Schmind A. Lange & Söhne hosted a gathering in May at The Dubai Mall boutique.

“It is a great pleasure to visit the Middle East again and to witness the debut of the 2013 novelties. The region is a prominent luxury hub and with the increasing number of watch connoisseurs we have seen the demand for our timepieces growing vastly. Our new collection has been received enthusiastically on a global level and we are honoured with the praise it has received,” said Mr. Schmid.

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This year’s novelties continue to set the standards in the realm of precision watchmaking. The 1815 Rattrap ante Perpetual Calendar melds the technical fascination of a rattrap ante chronograph with the enduring precision of a perpetual calendar; the perfect four-hand 1815 Up/Down reflects the A. Lange & Söhne style in its purest form; the semi-transparent dial of the Grand Lange 1 Lumen exposes the ingenious mechanism of Lange’s first luminescent outsize date display; the new Grand Lange 1 is elegant and creative with its black solid-silver dial and luminous hands and appliques; the Saxonia Annual Calendar has become a reference in the calendar watch category and is now available in platinum, and the diamond-studded Saxonia Automatic coalesces the genius of watchmakers with the virtuosity of gem setters.

Lange & Söhne watches are celebrated in the world for defining benchmarks, with an unmatched level of craftsmanship, technical ingenuity and innovation that often enters unchartered territory. The new collection undeniably underlines the vision established by its founding father: to craft the world’s finest timepieces.

The SAXONIA THIN received the second prize in the category “watches priced up to 25,000 Euro”. The two awards were accepted by Lange CEO Wilhelm Schmid at a gala evening event in Munich’s BMW museum on 14th March 2013.To date, timepieces of A. Lange & Söhne have been awarded 14 times with a first prize and made it 23 times into the top three in this competition.

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The Saffron Extravagance

By: Varsha Phulwani

What makes Saffron the world’s most expensive spice?

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s unexpected as it is for a spice to be one of the most expensive foods in the world, it is even more expected that it is more expensive than gold. Saffron, the world’s most expensive spice and one of the world’s most expensive foods can range from anywhere between $1,600 to $5,000 per pound of saffron. So, what makes this exotic reddish-yellow spice so expensive?

It is not the wonderful taste it lends to food, but its cultivation process that makes saffron so expensive.

Saffron is extracted from the Saffron Crocus plant and each of these plants contains only three stigmas/ strands of saffron. With only three stigmas per plant, it takes a lot of plants to extract a pound of saffron. At 3 stigmas per plant, it takes 75,000 plants to cultivate the one pound of saffron that typically contains 225,000 stigmas. Sounds like hard work!

Iran produces and exports 90% of the world’s Saffron.

Other producers include Spain (the La Mancha region in particular), Turkey, Greece and Morocco. Even though India is known as the land of spices, it imports large quantities of saffron not for cooking purposes, but to dye the Buddhist robes the official yellow color.

What We Use It For Saffron is used to prepare a myriad of delicacies around the world including the French bouillabaisse, Spanish paellas and the Indian biryani. It brings out the taste in dishes that contain eggs, mushrooms, seafood, spinach and potatoes. It is also an exotic ingredient in Italian liqueur Strega Herbal and grape based French spirit Fernet Branca – which is also an excellent cure for a hangover.

Medicinally, Saffron is known to ease digestion and aid stomach aches. Additionally, it is also used to cure fever and flu and regulate menstruation in women.

Due to the high antioxidants present in Saffron, it is an excellent anti-aging spice.

To use saffron in a dish you can either crush the saffron threads before soaking them or simply soak them in water/broth to infuse the flavoring and coloring into the dish. The threads can also be toasted and then crushed to obtain a powder form to add to a dish. For coloring purposes, turmeric can be used as a cheaper substitute as they both produce a rich golden color.

However, the taste of saffron cannot be substituted!

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By: Maria Mathew

CONTEMPORARY DANCE DUBAI

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he Dubai Community Theatre and Arts Centre hosted a performance by the Contemporary Dance Dubai, a project that arose out of pure passion to dance in its many beautiful forms. Here’s what Krista Degaetano, its innovative founder, passionate teacher and choreographer has to say about her DUCTAC performance.

- Give us a brief idea about what your performance was all about; theme, the dance techniques, choreographer and choreography, music, etc.

The performance is choreographed by Krista Degaetano. It consists of 14 pieces which demonstrate various Contemporary Dance techniques such as Cunningham, Limon, Graham, Contact, and also Contemporary Dubstep and Contemporary Ballet techniques. A good combination of music was chosen for the pieces as well, ranges from lyrical pop songs to Classical, Electrical, and Dubstep.

With a combination of both professional and student dancers, the performance treats the audience with a variety of pieces demonstrating the beautiful world of Contemporary Dance that has been inspiring and part of so many dance lovers lives. It demonstrates various levels taught by CDD and show the audience that anyone can dance with some discipline and more importantly with passion.

- What motivated you to get involved with contemporary dance as opposed to the more traditional dance forms?

I have been dancing since the tender age of three and in my thirty years of dance experience, I have studied almost every technique under the sun. I fell in love with Contemporary in Cambridge when I was studying Musical Theatre professionally. I loved singing and dancing to the Musical Theatre masterpieces but that did not seem to satisfy my desire to express myself as a choreographer and artist in representing all the aspects of life. Life is complex as much as it is beautiful and Contemporary dance through its various techniques allows you to express anything. I am a passionate technical dancer in that I love dance technique, clear lines, making the body do dance moves that take a lot of technical skill. As much as ballet enables you to do this, there are so many limitations. Contemporary challenges levels and directions in dance, using the body in ways you can’t imagine. It is exciting and there is a lot of hard physical work that pushes boundaries. I get bored and demotivated if I’m not able to push myself further and further each day and make new discoveries in the my body as a dancer. Contemporary allows you to do that.

- How much of a scope do you think contemporary dance has in Dubai?

Contemporary dance has a huge scope and potential in Dubai. I have seen this with my own eyes through my company, CDD. I started with 2 students that soon developed to over a hundred passionate participating members in a short time. With a city like Dubai that is so business orientated, people need something to balance them with regards to expressing their successes or frustrations. I believe there is an element of art or expression beyond just business in most people.

And Contemporary dance enables and individual to let go and dance their heart out to anything they want to express after their hectic days looking at numbers or business transactions. Contemporary dance is very physically and physiologically challenging. It not only provides you with a fit body but also a relaxed mind as you can let go and channel any energy into dance in this way.

Another way of looking at it is I suppose comparing it to 2 major business oriented cities in the world, London and New York.

Surprisingly, contemporary dance is most successful in these 2 cites hosting some of the most influential choreographers and dancers to date. These cites may have thrived in this area due to the population’s need for expression, who knows. All I can say right now is that Contemporary dance has magically transformed people’s lives and I know this will only increase in Dubai over the years. I am very proud to have pioneered this.

- Do you plan to conduct similar events in the near future in Dubai?

CDD first ever student /professional showcase was just a little taster.

CDD has very big plans with not only bringing more productions of this kind, but also collaborating with some incredible artists worldwide to bring more and more inspiring work to the region.

CDD is already in the process of setting up and epic production based on human trafficking with some of London’s highly acclaimed choreographers and artists. CDD has got approval and patronage form Her Highness Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak for this event.

- Did you have a base in any other form of dance before getting into contemporary dance?

Yes, I did. Mostly ballet which gave me the technical basis as a dancer to then develop into any other style I chose. In my many years of training, I have known some of the best technical dancers from any style that have had ballet as a base to be the best dancers.

- What message do you want to convey through your performance and to young aspiring dancers?

It does not just take a talented dancer to express themselves, but any individual who has some passion for dance . My classes and performance have proved to an audience that anyone can express themselves through dance if they would love to. My beginner and foundation classes have prepared dancers not only for the performance, but also for life expression and now they are hooked.

On the other hand, my company attracts very serious and aspiring dancers who want to be professionals. As an audience on the other hand, CDD has wanted to nurture and fill people‘s minds and heart with a message through dance. This showcase has represented many messages and the audience has felt this by watching. This is CDD’s ultimate achievement.

Known all over the UAE as a pioneer of introducing an abundance of opportunities for professional dancers and students, Contemporary Dance Dubai has established itself successfully in the UAE and Middle East region. It offers classes from foundational to professional levels and simultaneously offers performance opportunities, private tuitions and intensive workshops in a variety of dancing styles and techniques.

So get your dancing shoes out and immerse yourself in the beauty of contemporary dance.

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By: Maria Mathew

THE BRANDO-STYLE LEGACY

This month’s issue we bring you the ever iconic, stylish and yesteryear Hollywood’s first rebel actor, Marlon Brando.

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arlon Brando. The very name brings back the all too famous Godfather get up of the actor. He was an icon in every sense of the word. He had it all; the talent, the looks, the attitude, the eccentricity which some may even dub as possessing a little too much attitude. Nevertheless, he was always looked at with the greatest respect and awe. According to American Film Institute, “The art of screen acting has two chapters – “Before Brando” and “After Brando”. Though Stanislavski created “method acting”, it was Brando who showed the world its power.”

Discovered by critics in 1944 for his Broadway play Remember Mama, Brando was titled the most promising actor of the time.

Something about the intensity of his looks and the style with which he carried himself simply added to his extreme talent.

With Trail Blazer in 1953, he carved an unrivaled niche for himself in Hollywood and in every movie goer’s heart. Soon every teenager wanted to be like him; his style, his brooding mannerisms, his way of talking too. They wanted it all.

His clothes never ever wore him. Brando was the one of the few male stars who could pull off anything he wore both on and off the set; not only could he pull it off with élan but he carried it off in his own signature style, making just about any piece of clothing his own. His fashion sense was simple; by using the essential pieces of clothing and being recognized for the same he set himself apart as a real fashion icon.

He symbolized rock and roll even before rock and roll realized it. His rebellious attitude although frowned upon at the time still kept the audience enthralled. This even extended to his choice of clothes; he was one of those rare actors who never hesitated in wearing what he felt like wearing wherever he felt like wearing it. He created quite a buzz when he stepped out for one of his movie premiers in a pair of jeans and a shirt. That never disturbed his mass appeal to the audience. If anything else they only loved him more when he popularized the motorbike look in the movie The Wild One; the side burns, the perfect shiny biker’s jacket, the tilted jacket, the bad boy attitude; everything screamed perfection. Such was the popularity of the look that Elvis Presley modeled his look in Jailhouse Rock after it.

Brando is one of those few actors like Marilyn Monroe whose fashion sense and style quotients have been carried forward long after they’ve gone on. While their initiators have moved on to the afterlife, their sense of style and fashion still lives on among us.

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Koko Nail polished the catwalk show at Fashion Forward. After three days of hectic glamorous runways, the Fashion Forward models relax and enjoy at KoKo Nail.

Nail care has become the latest fashion statement and has gained importance as a high-growth sector in the last few years. Be Connected (The Gold Sponsor of Beauty World ME 2013) known as ‘The Nail Product Specialist’ in the region is emphasising the importance of this sector at Beautyworld Middle East.

It has introduced ‘KOKO Nail’ along with well over 50 products exclusively produced and distributed for Nail Care and with more to come with innovative technology the products highlights the professional standards in the region.

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Style Arabia at Dubai Mall Studio 8 at Dubai Mall is a fashion hub. On their 5th birthday, some of the most celebrated Arab designers in the region including Summaya, Dinz, Mariam Al Mazro, 1001 Abayas by Maryam and Safa, Julea Domani and jewellery designer Nayri Estepanian showcased their latest collection. All the uber stylish fashion lovers joined in as well.

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SPiN Dubai The world renowned Ping-Pong social club located in WAFI - held the VIP launch for esteemed celebrities and guests. The founders of SPiNDubai, Dani and Rami Alyamour welcomed Academy, Award-winning actress Susan Sarandon, along with her partners at SPiN Galactic, Jonathan Bricklin and Andrew Gordon to the star-studded event.

Popular Hollywood actor Jesse Metcalfe and his fiancÊe Cara Santana made a surprise appearance at the launch. Ping-Pong legends from around the world also joined the guests and opened the night with friendly matches by the likes of UAE champion Rashid Abdul Hamid Omar and Soo Yeon Lee, multi table tennis champion and the face of SPiN Galactic, Ioanna Papadimitriou, professional model, Greek national table-tennis champion and Wiktor Gniewek, the table tennis coach at Al Shabab Club and the founder of the Dubai Table Tennis Academy (DTTA). The signature SPiN Purple carpet also welcomed many of UAE’s renowned dignitaries and socialites.

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Social Scene

The party circuit in Dubai is something that can’t go unnoticed. Check out where our partyholics decided to let their hair loose and dance the night away.

The Eveningz party meter tells you which of these were worth being marked down on your calendar.

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Exceptional Insight Arzu Akgun evokes a liaison with the depth of every day life.

By: Sidra Surmed

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urkish artist Arzu Akgün was born in 1970 with an exceptional mind. She visualized the world in a very different manner.

Arzu emphasized basic and ordinary things which are frequently neglected but still essential in our daily routines.

She saw them in a distinctive style and showcased those images in the shape of 3 dimensional paintings on woodblocks. With a unique sense of artistic flavor and imagination, she evokes the bond between the desires of aesthetically shaped women’s silhouettes with oneself. With a personalized re-interpreting the traditional woodblock printing technique, she developed an inimitable approach. In her paintings, Arzu illustrates a person’s imagination, subjectivity and their individuality. Her paintings unveil the story of atrocious feelings, voracity and tragedy, which harmonizes with the sad and romantic atmosphere.

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Arzu said: “Basic functions of our daily lives are turned into consumption products.

My exhibitions’ creative process arises from those consumer goods.

I want to emphasize the connection that I built with the objects and individuals by using the existing elements and forms (such as showcases, shopping centers, etc.). I carry the cosmetic products and aesthetic woman figures as passion objects into my painting. Thus, utilize the rich visual layer of these goods. My intention is not to reportray an existing object but to change them or use them for an original purpose.”

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By: Sidra Surmed

The Artistic Grand Finale

Sharjah Biennial 11 was the ultimate step towards a new imaginative point.

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ne of the oldest contemporary arts initiatives in the Middle East, Sharjah Biennial 11, commenced with an official opening ceremony in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the UAE Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah and H.E. Sheikha Hoor Al-Qasimi, President and Director of Sharjah Art Foundation, along with Sharjah Biennial 11 Curator Yuko Hasegawa. The event included performances, films, lectures, and the annual Meeting, a symposium featuring presentations, thematic sessions, and panels that will contextualize the concept of SB11.

Curator Yuko Hasegawa proposed a completely new inspiration in the world of colors and strokes. Getting inspired by the Islamic architecture and the historical courtyards of Sharjah where you experience the blend of public and private life. The purpose behind Yuko’s effort was to develop closer relationships between the Arab World, Asia, through to Africa and Latin America.

Sharjah Art Foundation New Art Spaces The opening of SB11 marked the inauguration of SAF’s five new multi-functional art spaces in the Sharjah Heritage Area, which have been in development since 2009. With approximately 20,000 square feet of interior space, connected by open-air courtyards and rooftop terraces, these new spaces provided venues for SAF’s growing activities and the increasing needs of its community.

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By: Fasseeha Athar

Makeup Through the Ages “A woman without paint is like a food without salt.”

Roman philosopher, Plautus

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omen and beauty go hand in hand no matter what time, culture or country they belong to. Cosmetics and beauty products have been a staple in various civilizations for diverse purposes: pleasing gods, caste-system divisions, enhanced appearance, etc. The bond between humans and cosmetics is not a modern-day development but rather a deep-rooted legacy. Makeup has even been discovered in graves of sleeping mummies

and all these years, women throughout different civilizations have been pampering themselves with similar techniques as these artsy corpses.

With our ancestors’ makeup creations, today the fashion and beauty industries are minting millions of dollars every year. This proves that mummies or not, beauty is an integral part of our society and culture .The obsession for looking young and beautiful is compelling us to go beyond our limits and seek new spice in the old.

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Dazzling Egyptian Beauty: Historians believed that the idea of beauty sprouted from ancient Egyptian culture. Even thousands of years back fragrant soaps, creams, powders and scented oils were used to protect their bodies from infections and harsh sunlight.

The Queens of Nile “Nefertiti and Cleopatra” tinted their eyes with Kohl, crimson red lips with animal blood, and topped it all off with henna dyes and hair polishing.

Egyptian Hollywood. Egypt may be far from Hollywood beauties like Jessica Alba, Jennifer Lopez and Sofia Vergara that didn’t stop these beauties from making an Egypt-inspired makeup statement on the 2013 Goldens Globes’ red carpet. They spiced up the evening with their smoky eyes, vibrant red lipstick and decked up with loose wavy vintage hair dos.

Timeless Eastern Beauty: India back in the day. The world of beauty is incomplete without mentioning the subcontinent’s Ayurveda beauty secrets. These ancient treatments provided holistic solutions to cure, revitalize and rejuvenate the mind and body. Beauty to them was not just skin deep but a physical reflection of the soul. Natural ingredients were vital; for instance, Henna, Amla and Sikakia were used for hair’s nourishment.

Sandalwood , a stable in Indian beauty, was used as a medicinal cream for soft, supple and radiant skin.

India Now. Stunning Indian beauties like Aishwarya Rai, Vidya Balan , Freida Pinto and Sonam Kapoor slayed the Cannes Film Festival red carpet this year by sporting looks inspired by Bollywood’s different eras.

Eternal Chinese Beauty: Over the years, the Chinese have developed unique feminine approaches to beauty. Their women were famous for perfect porcelain complexions, dark eyes and bold lips. To get a white pasty look they applied rice or pearl powder or even – brace yourselves – a white paste prepared from bird’s feces! For those hot red bold lips they applied lip balms made from plant juices, animal blood or minerals whereas eggs, beeswax and gelatin were used as nail paint. And how did they get those rosy cheeks?

Saffron did the trick!

Bonjour China! Chinese Actress and fashion icon Fan Binbing wore a bold punch red lipstick with her flawless white complexion at the Cannes 2013 Film Festival. Her typically chinese makeup complimented her traditional Chinese gown in perfect harmony.

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Pretty Greek: Greek history is not only about events, wars and warriors; there is lot more to it. They very glamorous Greek people were made beauty quite the ritual. Greek beauty was all about pale complexion, golden locks and natural makeup.

Their women wore minimal amounts of makeup to look naturally alluring. Their lipsticks were prepared from olive oil and beeswax or iron oxide and ochre clays. Ancient Greeks had week knees for joined eyebrows, so decking their eyes with dark eye shades and eye-liners was very in.

Greece, Greece, Greece!

Annabelle Wallis carried a look of prefect Greek Goddess at the BAFTA awards 2013. Tying her golden locks in a plain lose bun accompanied by her natural pale complexion, dark eyes, glossy pink lips and rosy cheekbones. What a stunner!

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Dubai’s Top 5 Expensive Homes

By: Varsha Phulwani

The five most expensive homes for sale in Dubai’s real estate market

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Despite the ups and downs that Dubai’s real estate market has been through, the city has been ranked as the 40th most expensive retail area in the world. Here’s a list of the most expensive properties that have contributed to Dubai’s stance as one of the most affluent hot spots:

1.Palm Jumeirah, seven bedroom villa - AED172m ($46.8m) Listed at AED172m, this seven bedroom seven bathroom villa on the Palm Jumeirah is the most expensive property for sale in the UAE. This 40,000 sq ft. property has a private beach with a 360 degree sea view – opulence redefined!

2. Emirates Hills, eight bedroom villa - AED85m ($23.1m) A golf course, a private swimming pool, a landscaped garden and a private movie theatre spread across 35,000 sq ft. make the most expensive property in Emirates Hills with eight bedrooms and seven bathrooms worth a whopping AED85m.

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3. Emirates Hills, eight bedroom villa - AED80m ($21.7m) The second most expensive property in Emirates Hills and third most expensive property in Dubai is priced at AED80m owing to its exquisite Italian fixtures and furnishings.

Other features of this villa that spreads across 28,000 sq ft. of land include maid’s quarters, a private study and a majlis.

4. Emirates Hills, six bedroom villa AED75m ($20.4m) Spread across a 29,000 sq ft. plot of land, this luxury 22,000 sq ft. six bedroom villa located in the Emirates Hills has a basement that consists of an entertainment room, a gym, a sauna, a steam room, a wine cellar and parking for four cars. If that wasn’t luxurious enough, the ground floor features a snooker room with a bar, a casual dining area, two kitchens, a sitting area and a laundry room. Finally, the first floor consists of six bedrooms all of which have ensuite bathrooms. Priced at AED75m, this house is a whole world in its own right.

5. Le Reve, seven plus bedroom apartment - AED72m ($19.6m) Ending the reign of Emirates Hills on this list is the seven plus bedroom apartment located in the exclusive Le Reve (translation: the dream) tower in Dubai Marina. Verve Developments built the luxury tower that consists of 50 floors and 80 apartments to target the rich and famous of the UAE in 2007. The 13,000 sq ft. apartment is currently the most expensive apartment for sale in Dubai.

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By: Maria Mathew

THE UAE’S 5 GUILTY PLEASURES

We’ve all experienced it at some point of our grand existence. Here’s a look at what twinges our wallet or conscience and yet gives us all immense satisfaction.

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1. LUXURIOUS SPA TREATMENTS While these spa treatments can get a little tight on the time wallet, for us busy bees it is a little hard to complain when a few minutes into the treatment you feel like you were born without bones.

These luxurious treatments are a great way to relax after a long day or week. It’s also an even better way to pamper yourself just a little and enjoy some much needed quality time with you, you, and only you deserve after a hectic day.

2. CHOCOLATE COATED DATES Classifying these tiny delicious delights as a fruit is not fooling anyone. These chocolate-coated treats are tasty and the perfect snack for an evening on the couch.

3. WATCHING RERUNS OF OLD TV SHOWS You know this is true! When you can quote every dialogue Chandler’s ever said in Friends’ or know exactly what happens in the 12th episode of One Tree Hill’s 2nd season. A number of channels like Star World and MBC4 show reruns of old shows; Friends, Kyle XY, Full House, Everybody Loves Raymond, Kings of Queens. And on a lazy Friday afternoon there’s no greater pleasure with just a little bit of guilt clawing in some unimportant part of your mind over simply sitting with your snacks on the couch and laughing over mindless episodes of Kings of Queens and Two and a Half Men.

4. DRIFTING This activity makes our list for the sense of pleasure it gives the rashest of drivers and for the slight guilt that comes with knowing the consequences of slip-ups. For all those who love to imprint the roads of Dubai with their tire marks and get that sense of being alive from the screech sound of their tires during drifting, then here’s a safer option: sand drifting.

5. SPENDING HOURS ONLINE SHOPPING/ONLINE WINDOW SHOPPING Sometimes a lot of shopping sites just appear out of the blue on your screen. You want to believe it’s totally accidental but soon you’re looking at dresses and shoes and some more shoes. Before you know it, you’ve spent a lot of your productive time and even a significant portion of your purse on a lot of pretty goodies.

Satisfactory? Absolutely.

6. DEVOTING AN ENTIRE FRIDAY TO BRUNCH There’s something about Friday brunches; aside from the fact that they steer you away from any kind of productivity, it’s just an overall party. After the long hours of fun on a Thursday night, the

Friday Brunch is a near sacred tradition. It feels absolutely heavenly to just sit with your family and friends at your favorite hot spot for hours on end. Before you know it, it’s six pm and it hits you: yet another Friday is lost to the awesomeness of the Friday brunch.

7. RACING It starts off innocently enough. You’re on the fast track, on Sheikh Zayed road of course, and suddenly someone cuts you off. Not being one to give up a good chase, you try overtaking him/her and before you know it, you’re racing across a crowded highway.

Missing ramming into another car by the breadth of a hair strand and the speed involved only adds to your adrenaline rush; while your brain is trying to calculate, with a touch of guilt hopefully, just how many fines and flashes you may have accumulated. Let’s try to keep the roads safe, shall we? Leave the racing to Schumacher next time.

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Dubai’s Super Deluxe Pyramid

By: Sidra Surmed

Raffles - the glamorous triangle in the heart of Dubai, perfectly positioned and beautifully appointed.

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ubai is all about luxury and lavish lifestyle, welcoming different nationalities and absorbing their cultural regime. Raffles Dubai is the perfect personification of chic merging Asian style with a dash of Egyptian artistic style.

Raffles is a social and cultural hub giving you the opportunity to indulge yourself in erudite and sophisticated atmosphere.

Raffles Dubai bids to some of the most commodious rooms – kindly proportioned, magnificently arranged and lavishly furnished with a unique Raffles sensibility. Walk-in showers with their very own Jacuzzi, private balconies and sitting areas add plushness to your life. At night, viewing a skyline from your idyllic room will be a heavenly experience to remember.

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Embraced by sumptuous private gardens, Raffles offers a place to refresh, breathe and relax. An outdoor pool, an ultramodern fitness center, and the outstanding Raffles Spa – with 7 treatment lodgings including a couple’s suite and the Botanic Orchard – completes the picture.

This quixotic destination hotel is an escape of serene charisma. Raffles is a place of enchanting starlings and a perfect planet to dive into a pool of coolness and purity.

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Hukama’s Wasabi King Prawns The Address Downtown’s Chef Roy Chang Shares His Culinary Surprises Yield for 4 portions Ingredients: Prawns Potato Starch Frying Oil Whole Egg Black Sesame Seeds

800 g 200 g 1200 ml 1 pc 5g

Preparation: Remove the shell and clean the prawns, pat dry.

Marinate for 20 minutes in chiller.

Basic Marinate Ingredients: Salt Sugar Potato Starch Whole Egg

20 g 10 g 50 g 1 pc

Wasabi Mayonnaise: Evaporated Milk 20 g Condensed Milk 30 g Wasabi Powder 50 g Lemon Juice 65g Sugar 100g Mayonnaise 600g Wasabi Paste 85 g

Mix all ingredients then put in the fridge.

Cooking Method: Coat prawns with potato starch and deep fry for 2 minutes at 180°C Spread wasabi mayonnaise on the prawn and sprinkle with mango salsa and black sesame seeds.

Mango Salsa: Fresh Mango (cut small cube) Red Chili (cut small dice) Red Onion (cut small dice) Sweet Chili Sauce

200 g 10 g 10 g 80 g

Mix all ingredients and refrigerate

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