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FROM THE EDITORS
B
ooming… yes! It is booming. Fashion & Beauty field is booming in the region. As we see how the field grows with huge number of fashion and beauty designers, Artists, stylists, photographers, bloggers, PR, outlets, malls, etc. The only missing was a specialized media or let us be frank, -finger crossed- a specialized Fashion & Beauty magazine. Unfortunately, for many years the fashion and beauty were part of a lifestyle or social magazines! or recently as “just women’s needs” printed magazines or a so called “online magazine” which is basically website or a blog! We are here today to change all of that, to add a new media route for this huge industry with a “Fashion & Beauty” ONLY E-magazine! Plus to support & fill the void of the growing industry in the MENA. Fashion Arabia Magazine is the first of kind online magazine, a bi-monthly Middle Eastern online magazine. We love all things exquisite, so whether it has been on the runway or is a great bargain buy, you can expect only the best of fashion and beauty trends in #FAMag. Not just that we are the first magazine combines Men & Kids fashion along with the general fashion and beauty world. We hope you enjoy browsing our inaugural e-issue, and please be sure to check our editors’ daily updates on our website. #FAMag is the one for you. Fashionably Yours, Founders- Fashion Arabia Magazine Co. Editor In Chief
Co. Editor In Chief
Sue Rashid
Mohamed Ahmed
Fashion Editor
Contributors
Fatima Qassim
Shireen Shakeeb Ola Alghamdi
Graphic Designer
Photographer
Hasan Aldoy
R asool Al Hujairi
Technical Support
Doy Tech
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FEATURES
05 Week’s Wardrope 10 Exclusive Interview 12 Main Feature 28 Fashion Icon 30 Editors’ Picks 32 Editors’ Scent Trail 34 Beauty Icon 38 Editors’ Picks 42 Juniors 46 Men 50 Highlights
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Arabesque De Jour Art Director
Mohamed Ahmed Styling Director
Sue Rashid Makeup
Azhar Hubail Hair
Fatima Styling Assistant
Alberto R.
Photographer
B.A.Ali
Location Royal Suite Sofitel Bahrain In Collaboration with: Sofitel Bahrain, Kubra Alqaseer, NS by Noof, Amal Almulla, Amina Alabbasi, Azhar Hubail, Fatima, Saks fifth avenue Bahrain, Tadashi Shoji, Karen Millen, Pinko, Mimosa, Charles and Keith, BiYan, Karen, C’est Moi, Kenneth Jay Lane, Temperley, Aldo.
LANVIN
WEEK’S WARDROPE
DAY LOOK AN EVERYDAY LOOK GUIDE
AQUAZZUA
A UNIQUE BLEND OF BOLDNESS AND COMFORT IS ALL WHAT NEEDED FOR A HOT SUMMER LOOK
GAS BIJOUX
HEIDI KLEIN
STELLA MCCARTNEY
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WEEK’S WARDROPE
EVENING LOOK MAKE YOUR NIGHTS AS LUXURIOUS AS GOLD
CHARLOTTE OLYMPIA
JOANNA LAURA
CASADEI
LARA BOHINC
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MARCHESA NOTTE
OFFICE LOOK
SHOW YOUR PROFESSIONALISM BY ARTISTICALLY MATCHING YOUR ATTIRE
VALAS
JIMMY CHOO
SEE BY CLOE
DIOR VALENTINO
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WEEK’S WARDROPE
DOLCE AND GABANA
FAD THREE
TORY BURCH
VERSACE
FRAME DENIM
CASUAL LOOK CHIC IN JEANS
GOLDEN GOOSE
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HEIDI KLEIN
RETRO SUPER FUTURE
DOLCE AND GABANA DOLCE AND GABANA
HOLIDAY LOOK ELEGANCE DOESN’T TAKE A VACATION
SAINT LAURENT
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
BOTTEGA VENETA TOMAS MAIER, FASHION CREATIVE DIRECTOR
H
ow would you describe the Bottega Veneta style and universe?
5. As a designer, do you feel an extraordinary pressure to deliver a strong statement
Bottega Veneta is a luxury brand defined by refined under-
every season?
statement and artisanal craftsmanship. While there is clearly a
No. That isn’t my role. Bottega Veneta has an aesthetic philosophy that doesn’t
Bottega Veneta aesthetic, the brand is designed first and foremost to enhance the
change from one collection to the next. It’s our responsibility to offer products that
personal style of the customer.
our customers want and need, and that are designed and crafted to the highest possible standards. Our customers are not looking for Bottega Veneta to reinvent
2. Why did you accept to become Bottega Veneta’s Creative Director?
their wardrobe every season.
I accepted the position of creative director after I visited Bottega Veneta’s workshop in Vicenza. The talent, techniques, and traditions kept alive by the Bottega Veneta
6. What is unique about Bottega Veneta compared to any other brand?
artisans are unmatched. I knew at that moment that Bottega Veneta could be the
There is no other brand that focuses as completely on the product. Bottega Veneta
finest luxury brand in the world.
is not about status or celebrity or a particular designer or even about intrecciato. It is a brand about a product that is defined by craftsmanship, quality, timeless design,
3. How was Bottega Veneta fashion when you started? What did you keep or
and contemporary functionality.
change? By the time I began in 2001, the brand had lost its way. While its roots were in
7. Tell us about the concept for your stores.
subtlety and workmanship, by 2000 the clothes were trendy and brash and covered
The stores are designed to provide privacy, comfort, and a welcoming, serene
with giant logos. I kept nothing from that era. We went back to the brand’s roots.
shopping experience. I want each store to feel sophisticated but intimate, and also honest. When someone walks into Bottega Veneta, they should feel like they want
4. How do you find your balance between history and the present?
to stay.
I have enormous respect for tradition but no interest in nostalgia. The balance lies between technique rooted in tradition and design that is innovative, functional,
8. How would you describe the Bottega Veneta woman?
and personal.
She is sophisticated and self-confident, with a strong sense of personal style.
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TOMAS MAIER’S INSPIRATION 9. What are your main sources of inspiration when designing clothes? I’m inspired by many things--by art, architecture, antiques, music, and of course, the things I have seen in my travels and encountered in my life. 10. You have worked for several fashion houses, Hermès, Sonia Rykiel? How did this influence your way of creating? I’ve taken something different from each place that I worked. From Sonia Rykiel, I learned the importance of believing in your own vision. From Hermes, I saw the importance of tradition and quality, and learned that luxury products are not only shaped by passion but also by patience. For a young designer, it was an invaluable education. 11. When and why did you decide to become a designer?
I was quite young, maybe 15, when I decided to pursue fashion. I applied to study at the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture and left for Paris as soon as I finished high school. 12. Do you have any sources of inspirations other than fashion? Art, music, architecture, paintings? All of the above. In fact, I find fashion a less satisfying source of inspiration. I would rather go to a museum, a gallery show, a concert, or see a film. 13. Do you get your inspiration mostly from modern or classic elements? I need both in my life. I am as moved by a Holbein drawing as by a Twombly. 14. Who are the artist, architect or sculptor that you particularly like or admire? There are many, from masters including Cranach, Dürer, Holbein, Zurbaràn, and Velazquez to contemporary artists such as Ruff, Struth, and Gursky.
There is no other brand that focuses as completely on the product.
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KAFTAN: TWO PIECE MIRRORED CLOAK AND DRESS BY KUBRA AL QASEER SHOES: CHARLES AND KEITH WHITE ANKLE STRAP HEELS
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CAPE: TADASHI SHOJI PAINTINGS: AMINA AL ABBASI SHOES: BLACK PEEP TOE BOOTS 14 • Fashion Arabia Magazine • www.fashionarabiamag.com
Who are we? “Arabs, for example, are thought of as camel-riding, hook-nosed, whose undeserved wealth is an affront to real civilization”. Edward W Said, Oriantalism. Well, quite a thought that many personas are love holding on to. In the meanwhile, the Orient has been and still is an authentic civilization that is raising closer to modernism on daily bases. Fashion Arabia, thereby is taking steps forward to introduce the glamorous, most artistic, and well embellished side of Arabia. In our first issue we wanted to start with the beloved petite Island and showcase our 24 carats Bahraini gold and unique pearls. In the coming pages; we are introducing our beloved readers to kinds of talents Bahrain has produced, each in different Art sectors, different ages, and absolutely different concepts. Each one of the Female artists we are presenting has a beautiful story behind developed to create an interesting reality.
Who are we presenting on this issue? We are having two fashion designers, an artist and multi collections creative, and a clutch designer. These women combine the spirit of old days femininity with sonorous modernity. They all are carrying the Khaliji pride in heritage and culture, celebrating the success of harmonious marriage of their past and present. From Delmon, the land of twin waters, the paradise of Gilgamesh epic we introduce Amina Alabbasi, Amal Al Mulla, Kubra Qaseer and Noof. While shooting for the pages of Fashion Arabia and running a one on one interview with these brilliant ladies, we have had in mind about painting a contemporary canvas, linking these absolute talents with the global market, therefore we mixed and matched their pieces with international high end brans as well as high street brands.
Let’s get inside though their journey of success.
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KAFTAN: GOLD EMBROIDERED BLUE AND PINK CAPED KAFTAN ACCESSORIES: GOLD CUFF BY KENNETH JAY LANE
KUBRA ALQASEER
K
ubra Al Qaseer. The brand
didn’t appreciate the fact that a
name of Bahrain fashion
woman is able to take care of a busi-
designing society, not only
ness and run it with her talent and
Bahrain but the Middle East in gen-
passion.
eral. She is the one who opened
What have been some of the
the doors for so many to follow
most intensive changes you
her footsteps in a time no one real-
have noticed, let us say from
ly appreciated fashion industry.
the first few years of your start
Kubra Qaseer, depends on tradi-
and now?
tional designs complimenting wom-
Fashion designing as a major was
en’s revolution in the 21st century.
not that easy to adopt, as people around the region did not believe
How would you describe the
that art could make something. As
Bahrani fashion scene, is it
for nowadays, fashion is the most
satisfying or yet?
desirable major, many youngsters
Yes, it is satisfying. When I started
are walking toward it. Besides,
around 25 years ago, our society
opportunities are at the reach.
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TOP: WHITE HALTER TOP FROM PINKO SKIRT: RED FLUFFY MAXI SKIRT BY KAREN CLUTCH: BLACK AND BRASS “SHOUG” FROM NS BY NOOF
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DRESS: SOIRÉE SLEEVELESS LONG CHIC DRESS FROM TADASHI SHOJI CLUTCH: GLAMOROUS RED AND GOLD “NOOR” FROM NS BY NOOF ACCESSORIES: GOLD CUFF KENNETH JAY LANE
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DRESS: BATEAU LONG NAVY BLUE DRESS FROM C’EST MOI CLUTCH: “SHAIKHA” FROM NS BY NOOF
NS BY NOOF Designs out of this world!
I
slamic geometry was her
what’s that story behind them?
Shaikha,the piece comes with its
starting point, the geom-
The collections are an ongoing pro-
Arabian inspirations.
etry born in Andalusia.
cess where Icons are created in time.
You’ve established your brand
From there onwards, the more she
Within this process each clutch is
on clutches, are you planning
explored, and discovered, the more
created uniquely, each piece repre-
on venturing into another
she was close at the root of it all.
sents its own story, and personality
accessory field like jewelry,
Her clutches are a must comple-
- just like a child, it comes to life,
men’s cufflinks, or even watch-
menting accessories.
and the name is just another way to
es?
Your collections have sever-
make it more apparent.
At the moment I’m very happy with
al names, names that sound
For the name to work it needs to do
working on clutches exclusively. In
Middle Eastern in some man-
justice to the creation. For example,
the future, I would love to revisit
ner. Noor, Alexandra, Tzar,
Alexandra came with my explora-
the jewelry design in more depth
Zain, Andalusia, Andelucia
tions into the Russian Empire, as
and bring the two aspects together.
Grande, Shaikha, and Shoug
for Noor, it came with the naming
– What do they represent, and
of a solitaire cut structure, and for
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TOP: EMBELLISHED TEMPERLEY CROP PANTS: LIGHT GREY BY AMAL AL MULLA SHOES: NUDE PEEP TOE ANKLE BOOTS BY KARREN MILLEN
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TOP: CANVAS SLEEVELESS SOFT COLORED FLORAL EMBROIDERED BY AMAL AL MULLA PANTS: STRIPED BLACK, WHITE AND GREY BY MIMOSA PURSE: BY AMINA AL ABBASI SHOES: BLACK PEEP TOE BOOTS BY CHARLES AND KEITH
AMAL ALMULLA From the doorways of Amina Gallery to the so chic doorsteps of Amal Al Mulla’s office, we are introduced to a rising up fashion designer. Majored in fashion designing and blogged along anonymously, Amal managed to distinguish herself among so many talents in the regional market and she succeeded. Pastel hues, delicate layering, and soft embellishments – your pieces reflect the romanticism in a way. Would you consider your-
self a romantic? If so, what lead to that? I think there will always be that aesthetic of romanticism involved in all my work, in the brand and in myself. Whenever I start off designing, that essence of romanticism tends to follow, it’s always been in something like to wander or to lose yourself and to escape to an unfamiliar place, or to just dream. And from there, it just makes it’s way through out the whole concept and design details and lays hints of that romanticism feel I start off
with within each piece. Would you ever attempt the venture into menswear? Maybe create pieces with the same niches in a masculine perspective? Since the brand is a women’s wear brand, I’ve been very much focused on establishing that, I don’t think I’d venture into menswear since it’s not really something I see myself personally doing, but time changes, ideas change, so I guess it’s a never say never situation
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DRESS: COCKTAIL KNEE LENGTH EMBELLISHED LOLITA FLORAL BEIGE FROM BIYAN SHELL CLUTCH: BY AMINA AL ABBASI ACCESSORIES: GENEROUS LIGHT CHAMKANA BRACELET WITH RING
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KAFTAN: TWO PIECE MIRRORED CLOAK AND DRESS BY KUBRA AL QASEER CLUTCH: PLEXI BRASS BY AMINA AL ABBASI
AMINA AL ABBASI Believes that she’s the best in ART!
M
ixing the old and new,
up? Was your talent a gate-
sory pieces, and home décor
the modern and tra-
way to individual exploration
pieces – what other fields in
ditional, the oil and
or seclusion, or were you just
production would you want to
acrylic; to find that
at the infancy stage of your
attempt? Why?
common ground of beauty, when
talent?
it’s not too obvious. This is how
Sky is the limit, you can’t put a ceil-
Amina describes her work. From
I did not realize I had the talent
ing on creativity, I started with one
Banking and Finance to the halls
until I showcased it to the pub-
product line 5 years ago and did not
of galleries, Amina stood out in the
lic, working on my paintings was
imagine to work around 20 product
crowd and owed the respect of her
always my sanctuary and the way
lines today.
surroundings.
I used to spend my spare time and
For now I think I’ll focus on the
relief my stress, it still is.
areas where I believe I’m best at
How did you feel having to
which is ART.
hide your talent while growing
You create paintings, acces-
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TOP: OVERLAY EMBELLISHED TOP BY AMAL AL MULLA PANTS: GREY ANKLE LENGTH BY KARREN MILLEN
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DRESS: OFF-WHITE KAFTAN GOLD SEQUINED BACK CLUTCH: “SHAIKHA” FROM NS BY NOOF SHOES: RAINDROPS PATTERNED BEIGE HIGH HEELS SANDALS FROM ALDO
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FASHION ICON
SABAH CENTURY’S FASHION PIONEER
P
hoenician by root, Labanese to the bone and a genuine legend. Coming from Bdadnoun village carrying her pride in a hand and her dream in another. Released her first album at the age of 15 where her star sparked, soon after she was standing in front of one of the most
important Egyptian female directors Asia Dagher in ‘The Heart Has Its Reasons’. ‘Ahla Behal Talle’, ‘Zai El Asal’; and ‘Sa’at Sa’at’ and many more songs generations grew up listen to. Sabah El Shahroura the Empress of the Lebanese song, is one of most influential Arabian fashion icons. She was a trend setter, men adored her and women idealized her. Sabah witnessed every fashion era, she was a teen in the 40’s, young lady in the 50’s and the 60’s and an elegant woman, with a fashion statement through the rest. She always knew what suited her. Sparks, colors, big stones and chiffon were her bling to go. She held on to her golden big hair throughout her journey. Accessorizing was a priority, from head to toe. Sabah adopted ubiquitous clean dresses complementing with pearls in most of her movies, and overdressing in her daily life. Colorful, beaded, embroidered garments, with head pieces and over size hats were her summer image. Whilst, Boots, from ankle boots to high boots, waist coats and wool shawls were her winter image. Sabah tended with the waves, making sure she would land fashionably safe. Her identity was always present no matter what the ‘IT’ was. Designers raced to her paying their respect and pledging their loyalty. Each wanted her exclusively, she did support most her time designers, names did not make any differences to her, designs only mattered. Sabah did not make friend with hatred nor grudge, she was peaceful, respectful and carried a heart molded with gold. She has overcome old fashioned societies that were against female taking art as a career. She never cared about their opinion and did pave her journey with courage and enthusiasm.
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Zara
Topshop
Burberry
Zara
Chloe
Fall In Love With Floral Dresses Floral dresses seem to be a never ending love affair when it comes to fashion. Just as we
think we are over the print, a new season showcases next level blooms and we can’t get enough. The great news is they aren’t going anywhere for autumn so it’s time to jump on the floral bandwagon, check out here our “Floral Dresses”. Picks.
Marks and Spencer
M.I.H Jeans
No.21
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Marni Maxi
Topshop
Next
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CHLOÉ
FENDI
Shades you must Have
GUCCI
We brought you the best shades for this season
SUNDAY SOMEWHERE
LINDA FARROW
CÉLINE
KREWE DOLCE & GABBANA
MIU MIU VICTORIA BECKHAM
MICHAEL KORS
K.JACQUES
ANINE BING
Greek Sandals
VALENTINO
We chose the perfect Sandals for you
CHLOÉ
K.JACQUES ISABEL MARANT VALIA GABRIEL
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Parco Palladiano by Bottega Veneta
Our main fragrance pick for this month is “Parco Palladiano”
from Bottega Veneta, a new collection of fragrances for women and men inspired by the Palladian gardens of the Veneto region of Italy.
The Collection comes in six fragrances numbered by simple Roman numerals I, II, III, IV, V, VI and each scent is an ‘olfac-
With a long and rich history in the art of perfume making
for the Middle East, Ajmal launch a new unisex fragrance
OUDESIRE.
Oudesire combines a sultry blend of Oudh and musk with
lighter top notes that create a unique and modern fragrance that retains the heritage of Middle Eastern perfumeries whilst incorporating Western influences.
tory trompe l’oeil’, capturing different moments and experiences in a Palladian garden.
Malaki from Chopard
New fragrance from the world of Giorgio Beverly Hills,
A warm, enigmatic new fragrance, inspired by the opulent
The beautiful scent made for confident women who dare to
Amber Malaki, the latest addition to the Malaki Collection.
luxury of Chopard jewellery. Sophisticated and compelling,
this precious elixir evokes a mysterious sensuality that radiates with the golden energy of the sun.
Giorgio Beverly Hills® Gold.
wear it, Giorgio Beverly Hills® Gold perfectly captures the
aura of Beverly Hills. With its commanding and complex scent, the fragrance acts as an ode to women who dazzle in all aspects of their lives.
Marc Jacobs Decadence
The perfect blend of liquid amber, golden saffron, jasmine and warm papyrus wood. Marc Jacobs Decadence makes a bold
statement and elevates any woman to a new level of luxury with every spray.
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Dewy Look Your skin needs to feel dewy and youthful as much natural as possible. Try out this recipe for a natural filler and moisturizer. Ingredients: 4.5 tablespoons of fresh cream 1/2 avocado 2 tablespoon honey. Directions: blend all ingredients into a smooth puree cream. Apply it to your skin and leave on for an hour. Rinse off with warm water.
Blemish Free Free you skin from blemish and spots. Ingredients: Yeast + A squeeze of lemon juice Water Directions: Create a paste type mask using a little bit of yeast, a squeeze of lemon juice, and drops of water. Apply right on your blemish and leave for 10 minutes, cover with a very light cotton towel for best results.
For glamorous healthy and fresh skin Ingredients: 1ts Turkish coffee or espresso powder coffee, 1ts Honey, 1ts sesame oil, 2 drops of water. Directions: Clean your face with your daily face wash and scrub. Mix all ingredients then apply the paste on your face and nick for at least 15 minutes. Rinse off with cold water. Dry and apply your daily moisturizer and sunblock.
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JOELLE MARDINIAN A CLOSER LOOK INTO A TELEVISION BEAUTY
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What drove Jeolle to Grease Paint Make-up School in London; what was the inspiration or influence behind it? - My mum is a makeup artist, so I’ve been influenced by her all my life. But also I think its not just influence, its something I’m born with. Ive always loved makeup, I’ve always loved high heels. My mum has never worn high heels, I’ve never ever in my entire life seen her in high heels because she is very tall. So I used to wait until I go to my grandma’s house, and I used to go around in her high heels. So loving everything that is about femininity is something I’m born with. When ‘Bel Saraha Ahla’ was first aired, we were like AMEN, because finally someone is going to tell the truth? How it all came to you? - Well I used to watch a TV show in the UK called “What Not To Wear” and it was run by two editors in chief of a fashion magazine, and I used to always be mesmerized how the girls changed in the end. But what also annoyed me that their hair and makeup changed, but they never told us or spoke to us about the process. The entire show was only about the clothes. So when I came to do my show, I suggested to MBC that I show the entire process. Because people in this region, they really want to know the truth about how they can change their hair color haircut, probably adding extensions, maybe adding eyelash extensions, henna. How the process is being done. That’s probably why the show has been so successful, and it has beaten all other shows in the world. Im really happy to say that Joelle’s show has been on TV for 11 years, and it has been the longest raining makeover show in the world. Fashion forward beauty artist with courageous hair dyes, how you choose your fashion? - I like to express myself, and that’s how I express myself. Im someone super girly, even though I own a lot of black clothes, but I also love a pop of color. I use a lot of colors in my sunglasses, my bags, my shoes and I guess my hair. I loved being pink, when I first dyed my hair pink I really felt like I was born with it, when I looked at my pictures as a blonde or a brunette, I tell myself “my god who is she?” I couldn’t actually relate to my old pictures, I felt like pink was me. And then when I did my hair blue its weird, I look in the mirror and I think that’s so normal, I don’t think it’s a crazy color or something that’s outrageous. I really enjoy looking and being
different. I get bored of myself, and I’m not someone who likes to go under the knife. I have had botox and fillers done but only as little as its needed. I look at others who are obsessed with plastic surgery and I think they look awful, so its not something that I like to do. Dying my hair doesn’t change me, it just feels like an accessory and our hair is an accessory, that’s why we can cut our hair, we can grow it, we can style in whichever way, so our hair is an accessory that we can play around with as much as we like and then whenever we’re bored we go back to the natural state. Not very long ago, you have launched your facial and hair care products, who can include your products in their care routine? - I designed my skin care line and hair care line for the region. I have to say I was shocked when I came to the UAE, to know that women only spent 10% of their entire beauty budget on skin care. Were it was actually the other way around when I lived in the UK; perhaps women spend the 70% on skin care. Skin care has always played a big part of my life. My mum introduced me to skin care at the age of 14 years old and I’ve been blessed with that advice from my mum because today my skin is clean, healthy, I don’t mind going out without makeup on. I even take lots of videos and pictures on instagram, whatsapp, snapcht, without makeup. So I don’t have the fear of going out without makeup because I always take care of my skin. I produced joelle paris skin care to go for all skin types and different age groups. I want every single Arab lady to be able to try my skin care, and my skin care is all about cleansing, hydrating, and protection, its all you need to have great skin. Of course im also working on a new line with new products and they will soon be available. As for the hair care line, I have Maison de Joelle, I have 9 salons and my hair care line is a professional line that caters exactly the needs for the local ladies, giving them a solution for their hair problems. What is your number one beauty product? wash away from joelle paris What are some vital make-up tips that every woman should know? the most important part is actually having good skin. Because if you apply makeup on any sort of bad skin that has pimples, dryness, etc. you really wont have a great makeup finish. I personally use good night cream as a base, especially when I have studio because I film sometimes from 12-16 hours under very strong lighting and I want my makeup to last me all Fashion Arabia Magazine • www.fashionarabiamag.com • 35
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these hours. So to make sure that my skin is very well hydrated and doesn’t dry out under the lights, I use the good night cream because its richer than the rescue me. And I also believe in using good makeup products, of course everyone knows im the creative director for max factor and I’ve been using their products since I’ve been 16 years old in the UK. Most of the products I use are from max factor. I think its really important to find a foundation that suits your skin type. There are many foundations in max factor or any other brand and they all differ to give you a different finish that you want. For example you can find a foundation in max factor that’s called all day flawless, it’s a 3 in 1, it has primer, foundation, and concealer all in one and its perfect for all skin types. They also have foundations that are oil free which are perfect for people with greasy skin. So my advice is know what your skin type is and choose the right foundation for your skin type. Through the first years of business versus now what have been the most intensive changes you have noticed? When I first started running and creating the brand Maison de Joelle, I thought life couldn’t get busier because I was juggling with being a mum, running a weekly TV show that never stops and of course the salon business. And then my ambition went beyond that and then I started developing Joelle Paris, which took me 4 and a half years to launch. Then I added clinica joelle which has been so successful and its been an incredible experience for me to be working with talented doctors and to see the magic they can do. So all in all my career has been actually great but it needs a lot of my time. My life has changed I mean if I look years ago and how I used to spend a lot of time with my family and cousins and friends, and being able to go out is all in the past right now. I save all my time to be with my children because I don’t have much time and I make sure that
the summer holidays now are only taken up with my children You are a business woman, beauty artist, social media sensation and a gorgeous mom, how you manage them all at once? - Well maybe I just answered that in the previous question, like I said I work many hours and I travel a lot, and during the week when I don’t see my kid I have no guilt at all because I make sure that in the weekend im all theirs. The way I do that is, my employees have become my friends and my very best friends understand that im not available all the time to be socializing with them and they come and join me at home to have quite time with me and my children. So I work all year around, very long hours. Weekends are for my kids unless if im traveling, promoting joelle paris or anything else and then he holidays are spent with my children and that’s how I guarantee to have quality time. What make-up tool is your favorite? - A concealer because I can use it under the eyes, I can use it also as a highlighter to bring out my cheek bones. I can highlight all the dark areas in my face like under my chin, nose. And I have any little blemish I can also hide that. So I don’t always need to use a foundation but a concealer can actually do the job.
Using MAX Factor products since I’ve been 16 years old in the UK
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For this season we chosed Rimmel’s 9-in-1
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a skin
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We love this moisturizer,
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natural look or a glamorous evening look,
Pinky Goat has the per-
fect range of lashes to choose from.
The light and airy
Air Mat
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natural, imperceptible veil will even your skin and let it breathe while erasing any defects.
N A I L R E H A B & VITAMIN E CUTICLE OIL
Dior
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we love them all. You can use this for
Summer
2016
Reviver Palette
Eye
Sally Hansen’s Vitamin E Cuticle
These shades are really versatile and
ture for ragged nail beds. This
a soft day time look, or really smoke
quick-absorbing formula leaves
cuticles, and nails, deeply hydrat-
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Nail Rehab fills ridges and con-
ceals damage making it perfect
For a smart lip conditioner that creates a
space manicure and defends
try, Tendertalk
peeling.
and moisturized while intuitively offering
for applying before a negative
personalized tint based on your chemis-
against breaking tearing and
fect lip transformer helps to keep lips soft
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the right hint of color.
Lip balm is a per-
Go Red
Choose Citrus
Candy me
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it’s Baby Boy
5 Choices To Match Your Lipstick To Your Nails in ONE color
Finding the perfect lipstick might be makeup priority number one, but pairing it with a matching nail polish will upgrade your complete look. We’ve dug through our beauty closet and put together 5 different single color options.
So you just have to pick one color, not two!
THESE ARE THE MASCARAS WE CANT GET ENOUGH OF
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#HAIR
Who said brown? Who said that brown hair is a boring old trend? Hair can be at its best in hundreds of gorgeous brown looks. Here we gathered few of them just to let you know brown says hello!
UPDO DECONSTRUCTED
ANCIENT PRETTY FLOWERS CROWN
Looks just like you just woke up with your hairdo. A Sexy
Roman and Greek ancient beauty creates Luxury vibes all
messy flyaway hair. Gently twist a small part of your hair front
around. Even Snap chat used this “filter” how awesome!
then gather the rest of your hair up creating a bun in the back.
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BRAID CROWN
SUMMER BEACH WAVES
Starting from your favourite side off to the other grabbing some more hair from
Weather you have a long or short hair, you can always get the effortless beach
the inner part as you go. This princess look –in my opinion- creates a positive
wavy hair. With the wide-barrel ceramic curler, bend and curl your half-dry hair.
energy.
Your gorgeous waves would even look better and better as the night goes on, no matter how tired you get of dancing through the night.
MERMAID NATURAL
SLEEK HAIR
What is sexier than a mermaid’s look? Get your mermaid look done for this sum-
Sleek is an all-year style which can be done for work, cocktail, reception, school
mer in no more than 3 minutes and you are ready to go.
or even for working out! One of the easiest and fastest styles you can ever do.
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JUNIORS KIDS LATEST STYLE
Hugo Boss Fendi
Fendi
Kenzo
Hugo Boss
Stella McCartney
Hugo Boss
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Stella McCartney
BOYS Paul Smith Junior
CASUAL Paul Smith Junior
Paul Smith Junior
Paul Smith Junior
Stella McCartney
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JUNIORS GIRLS
Simonetta
Simonetta
Fendi
Fendi
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Simonetta
GIRLS
Little Marc Jacobs
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Diesel Black Gold
GUCCI
Alexander McQueen
MEN
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1. A Linen Shirt
MEN Six Fashion Items Every Stylish MAN Needs this Summer We’re in the end of summer, but it’s never too late to vamp up your style game and finish out the season fashionably strong.
If you’re looking for ways to update your wardrobe and keep cool, calm, and collected in the hot summer sun, start adding these items to your closet and never fail to impress.
2. Greek Sandals
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MEN
4. The Quintessential Polo Shirt
5. White Denim
6. Bandanas
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DOUBLE TROUBLE Wow by Wojooh
This September Wow by Wojooh launches its brand new Double Trouble Extreme Volume and Curl Mascara - with two times the volume and two times the curl, this must-have mascara will become an essential to all beauty lovers!
MIDDLE EAST E-COMMERCE LAUNCH Fashion retailer bebe launches e-commerce website www.bebearabia.com, for the Middle East in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman and Bahrain.
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LUXURY CAPSULE COLLECTION ‘ASTON MARTIN BY HACKETT’ RELEASED IN CELEBRATION OF NEW PARTNERSHIP August 2016, London
Luxury British carmaker Aston Martin and menswear retailer Hackett announced a new, long-term global partnership. In line with the reveal of Aston Martin’s highly anticipated DB11, the first fruits of the new partnership will be revealed when Hackett launches an exclusive capsule collection for Autumn/Winter 2016 entitled ‘Aston Martin by Hackett’. The luxurious 14-piece Aston Martin by Hackett collection includes outerwear, knitwear, shirts, trousers and accessories. Reflecting on the quintessentially British brand values of both Hackett London and Aston Martin, the new collection is innovative, luxurious and the epitome of style. The Aston Martin by Hackett collection will be available to purchase from 5th September 2016 on www.hackett.com and across global Hackett flagship stores.
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