Jumana Feb/March 2010

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FEB/MAR 2010

What to wear special: Dubai World Cup

Paul Smith on why he hates fashion The new season’s

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most definitive catwalk trends

Do fat-busting treatments really work?

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One woman’s mission to rid Dhaka of its slums Why you should visit Cape Town right now

DEEP IMPACT

Make waves with spring’s striking new beauty looks

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BURJUMAN BurJuman is the residence of high fashion in Dubai. A haven of luxury shopping, it is home to the finest brands in the world. Here, leading icons mingle comfortably with one another: Louis Vuitton, Burberry, Fendi, Christian Dior, Chanel, Hermès, Valentino, Dolce and Gabbana, Versace, Loewe, Etro, Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Salvatore Ferragamo, Just Cavalli, Gianfranco Ferré, Escada and many more. With over 300 leading fashion stores including Saks Fifth Avenue, you'll always be spoilt for choice.

Soak it up: the best boutique bolthole in Cape Town, p59 Jumana style

Jumana beauty

Jumana life

5 Editor’s column

32 Health & beauty news

48 Life etc

When will celebs reign it in?

The latest lotions and potions

Little things that make us happy

6 Runway Light bites from the fash pack

8 Lust-haves Bits and bobs you can’t live without

34 Deep impact: We showcase the SS10

makeup looks (and how to achieve them)

We talk fashion with Sir Paul Smith

14 Trend report

42 Hair today Update your ’do, spring-style

50 From the skies to the slums

45 Tried and tested

Saving children’s lives in Dhaka

Anti-cellulite treatments reviewed

56 Go with the flow

Resistance is futile: you’ll be flaunting these spring looks before the week is out...

Feng shui explained

58 Recipe Roasted loin of crusted lamb

59 Perfectly Capeable

Do fat-busting treatments really work?

64 My style Snippets from a makeup star’s life

Your style dilemmas sorted

PLUS

19 Three ways to wear

Competitions

Making skinnies do the legwork

28 Dhs2,000 spree 60 Montgomerie stay 63 Polo brunch

20 Back to black Dark jewellery oozes intrigue...

22 Essential selection Hot sportswear for stylish workouts

25 What to wear special! Race to the

Dubai World Cup in prize-worthy garb

70 Directory

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The hottest spots in this SA city

18 Ask the stylist

JUMANA Jumana is What to wear special: Dubai World Cup a fashion Paul Smith on why magazine he hates fashion that The new season’s builds on 10 BurJuman’s reputation as the residence DEEP of high IMPACT fashion in Dubai by offering the city’s residents expert advice on what to wear and how to wear it, from clothes and accessories to makeup. The magazine employs international journalists and local fashion experts to make sure it is always market-leading. All of the products featured in Jumana are available in BurJuman.

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One woman’s mission to rid Dhaka of its slums Why you should visit Cape Town right now

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Opinion

Editor’s column Pop star perfumes? No thanks, says Ele Cooper.

When news reached me that Eva Longoria is releasing a fragrance, following closely on the heels of Beyoncé’s ‘Heat’, I couldn’t help but sigh.

This was not a wistful sigh, full of longing to know what the Desperate Housewives star deemed to be the perfect scent (which, incidentally, has been given the breathtakingly original moniker ‘Eva by Eva Longoria’), nor a pipedream sigh wishing that I were famous enough to put my name on a perfume and make a fortune from it – in fact, it was quite the opposite. I am sick of celebrities being able to use their names – or, more accurately, brands – in fields in which they are not trained, experienced or even vaguely knowledgeable.

Don’t get me wrong, this isn’t a personal attack on Eva – all the celebs are at it. Even the devastating level of public humiliation brought about by Lindsay Lohan’s critically slammed line for Ungaro failed to result in the severance of her contract with the French fashion house: the company’s CEO defended their decision to keep her on

‘I am sick of celebrities using their names in fields they know nothing about’ based on the amount of attention she had generated for the label. It would seem that there really is no such thing as bad publicity.

In a recent interview, Mariah Carey actually argued that the commercial exploitation of a celebrity name was the best way forward if stars want to continue earning the mega bucks they raked in before online file-sharing ruined their fun (she is apparently shimmying her way into MANAGING DIRECTOR

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the publishing, tourism and F&B industries, among others).

I suppose that if consumers are gullible enough to buy into it, then that’s their prerogative – and more fool them.

But it seems painfully unjust that there are hundreds, maybe thousands, of prodigiously talented people out there who have invested time and money in training and developing genuine expertise in their fields, be it design, perfumery or even writing (do we really want Madonna penning our children’s bedtime stories?), but who can’t get a job because some twobit Z-lister is doing it (badly).

That’s why we celebrate genuine talent at Jumana – from international design greats like Paul Smith (p10) to local people doing their job and doing it well, like event manager Hannah Capstick (p49). Perhaps even more admirable are those who, like Maria Conceicao (p50), give up their free time to better the world and don’t ask for a single dirham, let alone the Dhs300 average celebrity perfume price tag. I hope you come away from this issue feeling as inspired by them as I was – and smelling refreshingly unlike a pop star.

What do you think? Email ele@hotmedia publishing.com.

Jumana is published on behalf of BurJuman by HOT Media Publishing.

Reproduction without express permission is forbidden. Every care has been taken in compiling the contents of this magazine, but HOT Media Publishing assumes no responsibility for its contents or accuracy. The views expressed are not necessarily those of BurJuman or HOT Media Publishing.

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Runway News, views and fashion funnies Some see it as the ultimate yuppy cliché, but when it comes down

to it few of us

would turn down a set of Louis Vuitton luggage. If only we could all carry it off

as chicly as Penélope Cruz, acting here in Rob Marshall’s musical movie Nine. Sigh…

Knees up There were countless pairs of knee socks on the SS10 catwalks, but this isn’t a trend for the faint-hearted: even Britney can’t get away with the schoolgirl look these days and we have neither her legs nor her innocent facial expression. But, if you’re feeling brave, give it a go – you might just surprise yourself.

Socks, Dhs119, La Senza

I’m with the band

Last season saw a major vogue for bunny ears, largely thanks to Marc Jacobs at Louis Vuitton – and indeed there are still some hopping around this spring. While we can’t bring ourselves to take this micro-trend seriously, we are all for the Alice In Wonderland-style, bowadorned headbands doing the rounds. Here are our high street favourites...

Orange bow headband, Dhs40, Accessorize; navy bow headband, Dhs25, New Look; black lace sparkle headband, Dhs135, Bebe

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Sartorial sillies

Sometimes you have to take a step back and laugh at – or at least with – fashion.

From the sublime to the ridiculous, these are our favourite tidbits from the crazy old world of design this spring – and it’s not limited to the women’s collections…

Cute and kooky

Utterly terrifying

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We actually love this tropical-fishgone-mad dress; it’s young and fun. Just don’t take yourself too seriously when wearing it or you’ll end up a laughing stock.

Confetti dress, Dhs2,706, Diane Von Furstenberg at Saks Fifth Avenue

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Prepare for extra expenditure if you invest in these Louis Vuitton beauties; after all, you’ll need a paddock – or, at the very least, a cage – for your new fluffy friends.

Approx Dhs5,090, Louis Vuitton

We never thought we’d say this about a male model but, having been given the Lanvin SS10 treatment, we wouldn’t want to run into this fellow on a dark night.

Lanvin, Paris Fashion Week, S/S 2010

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Say it with a handbag DSF delights

If it’s time your partner bought you a handbag-shaped little something to express his adulation, luxury brand Furla is currently stocking a limited-edition pink range containing hidden plaques which can be engraved with a personal message. And nothing says ‘I love you’ like a designer handbag – just ask Victoria Beckham, who was bought a Dhs470,000 Birkin by husband David last year.

From Dhs700, Furla

Dubai Shoppin g Festival runs until February 28 – hit the stores fo r amazing deals and discounts.

Make a purchase of Dh s200 or more at BurJuman and you’ll be in with the chance to win a Range Rover Sp or t Supercharged, while the first 20 people to spen d Dhs1,000 ea ch day during DSF will be rewarded with a 24K, 2.5g gold biscuit. Yo u can also enter the Guess and Win Mystery Box co mpetition in a bid to win Dhs50,000 each week from Feb 8-20. If you like to shimmy while you shop, tribute ac ts to Robbie W illiams, Beyoncé and Br itney Spears wi ll be providing the m usical accompa niment to your day, alo ng with interna tional dance troupes and numerous other variety acts.

Stepping out

We tracked down Vicky Soraf, from the London head office of footwear giant Dune, during her recent whistle-stop trip to Dubai, to find out what should be on our feet right now.

Talk us through the main footwear trends for SS10.

It’s a really exciting season at Dune, with three main looks.

We’ve called the first one White Noise, and it’s all about big platforms and high stilettos, with lots of jewels, white, black and silver. It’s a real nod to the ’80s, with highlights of gold too – it’s quite a blingy look and definitely makes a statement! Then we’ve got Aztec Nation, which is a slightly folky fusion of ethnic and western trends – it blends bright colours, embellishment and beading, prints, and mixed textures, for example you might have suede and snakeskin together on a high platform. Finally there’s Frill Seeker, which has lots of nudes and neutral colours in satin and suede – this one’s quite a pretty, feminine look, with bows, ribbons, tie details and lots of frills and ruffles. It’s subtler than the other two trends but still really beautiful.

How about handbags and accessories?

They tend to follow on from the footwear trends – a lot of our accessories match

the shoes but then day bags – for example big shoulder bags – are also really popular for Dune, and this season it’s all about nudes and lots of tan. We always offer black options, even for summer, and right now there’s a big focus on trimmings like hardware and buckles. There are also the prettier styles in suede and satin which relate back to the Frill Seekers look.

And you have a jewellery line too?

Yes, it’s quite new to Dune but it’s been really popular so far. This season’s focus is on chunky pieces, gold necklaces with big charms on, and statement rings – the bolder the better. Big is beautiful!

Are these Dune-specific trends?

Yes they are quite Dune-specific. Obviously we’re aware of what’s going on around us; we observe what’s on the catwalk and of course big trends, like shoe boots, will be in most footwear stores. But we like to keep it individual – we don’t see the point in doing what everyone else is doing, there’s too much competition out there for that. It’s nice when people can recognise Dune shoes.

What is the key design ethic at Dune?

Our mission statement is to be an affordable luxury brand. It’s important to stay true to your brand: Dune was started in 1993 and the MD is still in the office every day – he knows everything that goes on!

Can high heels ever be comfortable?

I think there’s a little bit of truth in the saying that pain is beauty! Interestingly, though, while the height of heels has become noticeably higher in recent years, the pain hasn’t got any worse, because the platform takes so much pressure off the front of the foot. You can wear them all day, especially if you use Party Feet. Of course you can look good in flats and kitten heels but I think there’s something about a really high heel that makes you feel that extra bit special.

How many pairs of shoes do you own?

I would hazard a guess at maybe 70… that’s extortionate isn’t it! I keep them all in their boxes, with pictures so I know exactly what I’ve got. My partner has had to sacrifice his wardrobe space for my shoes – his stuff’s in the spare room! I am a bit of a shoeaholic…

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Lust-haves

What’s at the top of our wish list right now...

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1. Bird print dress, Dhs4,400, Marc Jacobs at Saks Fifth Avenue; 2. Crinoline skirt, Dhs10,395, D&G at Saks Fifth Avenue; 3. Bra, Dhs90, and matching shorts, Dhs90, both from Oysho; 4. Butterfly necklace, Dhs55, Accessorize; 5. Jewelled shoes, Dhs4,130, Valentino; 6. Jaipur necklace, Dhs50,522, Marco Bicego at Saks Fifth Avenue; 7. Rose print jersey, Dhs95, New Look; 8. Earrings, Dhs45, Aldo; 9. Raincoat, Dhs4,150, Burberry; 10. Print detail shoes, Dhs340, Aldo.

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Style icon

Paul Smith, the British king of the cloth, reveals what he really thinks of the fashion industry.

Sir Paul Smith leans his long frame against (around Dhs2 billion), without resorting out,’ he says. ‘It was all about proportion the back of the chair, granite brows sinking to any gimmickry. He lured in the men and tailoring, something I’ve held dear into a frown, and exhales slowly. London first with his ‘classic with a twist’ concept – ever since. So many brands are too Fashion Week is over for another six or ‘Savile Row meets Mr Bean’, as he puts conscious of what everybody else is months, leaving Britain’s most successful it: serious-looking suits with a lime-green doing. I like to get my inspiration designer free to get back to the serious trim or a flashy lining, and plain white elsewhere: from exhibitions, books, or business of making clothes. shirts with his signature candy-striped even a stained-glass window.’

‘I’ve always preferred the creative process motif beneath the cuffs.

Sir Paul’s spring/summer 2010 of designing and selling clothes to collection bears testament to those the idea of putting on a poncey ‘It would be wonderful if multifarious influences. Inspired by fashion show,’ the 63 year old The Gentlemen of Bacongo, a book fashion shows died out explains, his dandyish coiffure at by photographer Daniele Tamagni odds with his hearty Nottingham completely. They’re so that celebrates the style of a group accent. ‘It would be wonderful if time-consuming and costly.’ of young Congolese men and fashion shows died out completely. women during the post-colonial They’re so time-consuming and costly.’

Since 1998, Sir Paul has been winning ’60s, the collection – all pinks, oranges It is an idea that would devastate lesser over women with his quirky separates, and reds against earthy tones of black, designers. ‘It’s their 15 minutes of fame: and tailored skirt and trouser suits. taupe and ochre – hints at a change of pure, self-indulgent theatre. How many Seemingly impervious to the recession, direction. Moving away from traditional girls were there this year in horns or neck the brand has doubled its turnover in the tailoring, he has chosen jersey bandeaus, braces with bare breasts? It wouldn’t matter past five years, posting a 15 per cent rise designed to be wrapped closely around if they didn’t take it all so seriously, but the in profits to £150 million (Dhs892 the body and worn with voluminous fashion world is a dangerous, superficial million) in 2008. printed voile skirts that billow out above and fickle place.’

‘I was given a fantastic grounding at the knee. On the runway, Sir Paul had Sir Paul built his global brand, which Balmain and Yves Saint Laurent’s couture the models in plaited top knots and wired boasts an annual turnover of £346 million shows in Paris when I was just starting wooden beads to complete the look:

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Sir Paul on the runway at Claridge’s during London fashion week in September 2009.

‘I wouldn’t bring in a celebrity to work at Paul Smith in a million years. Actually, make that a trillion.’

‘I loved the feminine silhouette all that wrapping around creates,’ he smiles.

There is a self-consciousness verging on embarrassment when Sir Paul talks about fashion, which I suspect comes from the same place as his loathing of the catwalk.

When I point this out, he shrugs: ‘At work, we don’t talk about fashion – we talk about clothes.’

In private, he admits, it wouldn’t occur to him to discuss either one of the two.

‘Frankly, I don’t care what people wear.

If a person is nice, with good manners, I couldn’t give a damn if he’s wearing a shell suit.’

Neither Sir Paul nor his wife of 21 years, Pauline, who is the director of his company, frequent fashion parties. The couple are more closely tied with the art

world, counting figures like author Hanif Kureishi and actor Daniel Day-Lewis as friends; the late Harold Pinter was a cherished neighbour. Popular celebrities are of no importance to him.

‘I’m not interested in all that. Those celebrity designers…’ he sighs, referring to the surge of high-street collections by figures such as Madonna, Paris Hilton, Lily Allen and Kate Moss, ‘they have neither the training nor the design awareness necessary in the business, which means it must be purely about ego and money.

I wouldn’t bring in a celebrity to work at Paul Smith in a million years. Actually,’ he leans forward earnestly, ‘make that a trillion.’

As far as fashion egos go, Sir Paul’s is inconspicuous. Despite the fact that he was

knighted by the Queen in 2000, friends insist that the designer isn’t precious about his title. ‘I did think of turning it down,’ he volunteers meekly. ‘Over the years, lots of people have received knighthoods for the wrong reasons, and I thought to myself: ‘Do I want to be part of that clan?’

But then pride takes over – and it’s nice to think that somebody has noticed how hard you’ve worked.’

Born in Beeston, Nottingham, to a draper father and housewife mother, Sir Paul had pinned his ambitions on becoming a racing cyclist until a serious accident put him in hospital for six months. When he began working in the mid-1960s, Britain was in the grip of a fashion renaissance, allowing him to discover his true vocation.

‘The business came about organically, but we’ve never borrowed money and we’ve been careful not to overexpand our product ranges,’ he says.

An unexpected endorsement came in 2002, when the then prime minister Tony Blair wore a Paul Smith shirt with the image of a naked, kneeling woman on the cuffs. From then on, Sir Paul was pigeonholed as a Left-leaning designer, a tag he rejects today. ‘They’re all as bad as each other now,’ he says, ‘incredibly shallow and full of meaningless words. I didn’t court Blair; his people must have told him to wear British clothes.’

Does Gordon Brown wear Paul Smith?

‘God, I hope not.’ He bursts out laughing.

‘People are always trying to get me to say that our politicians should dress better, but the truth is that I’d rather they got real.’

Clothes aside, Sir Paul’s particular brand of playful and earnest is an appealing one. But what’s most refreshing in an industry that thrives on dissatisfaction is how content he is. ‘I do often think what a privileged human being I am,’ he says suddenly. ‘I have a really enjoyable, interesting life, and I’m aware of that every day.’

By Celia Walden/The Daily Telegraph/The Interview People

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Trend report

A new season is upon us and with it an exciting new set of fashions. Jumana reports on the top ten SS10 looks – and how to make them work for you.

Dhs5,455, D&G at Saks Fifth Avenue

Underwear as outerwear The biggest trend of the season is undoubtedly underwear as outerwear. Luckily for us, it doesn’t have to involve Sienna Miller-style ensembles (even she of the long limbs and fashion world prowess can’t rock big pants over tights).

No, this is an altogether subtler incarnation of the concept: flashes of lace in unlikely places; luxurious silks whispering against everyday, harder-wearing fabrics; structural corsetry juxtaposed with flowing skirts – you get the idea. Just remember that, with trends like this, less is invariably more.

Dhs1,450, Dior

Think unlikely flashes of lace, and silks whispering against harder-wearing fabrics Dhs2,240, Valentino

Knotting Knotting remains high on the agendas of many a former Cub Scout-turned-designer.

Christopher Bailey’s Burberry Prorsum line was divine but nothing quite topped the effortless fluidity of Lanvin’s SS10 collection. It’s all about keeping your knot loose and casual-looking this season – just team with some complementary draping and you’ve got a fashion match made in heaven.

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Embellishment A fashion favourite for some time now, embellishment remains huge for SS10. Fortunately, as well as being a quick and easy way to add prettiness to otherwise dull garb, it’s a versatile little tool: it can be used to highlight skillful tailoring, as seen on the huge rounded shoulders at Karl Lagerfeld’s Paris show, and to provide a fleeting hint of modesty when wearing a sheer top and nothing else (breasts were covered only by embellished square pockets on Charlotte Ronson’s New York catwalk).

Dhs325, New Look

Raw edges Fashion changes so rapidly that it must be wearying for tailors having to hem garments only for them to be tossed to the dressing room floor with gay abandon come the end of the season. It was only a matter of time before they revolted, leaving raw fabric ends to fend for themselves. Chanel showed some Farmer Joe-style fraying on skirts, but Prada does this trend best – we love the contrast between the smart style and the not-quite-finished cut.

Dhs375, Bebe

Limit cut-out detailing to the odd strategically placed slash

Cut-out When executed with taste and restraint, cut-out detailing is the perfect way to be sexy and classy at the same time. For daywear, though, limit it to the odd strategically placed slash rather than the full-on, attacked-by-a-werewolf effect.

Modest types can showcase the trend through their accessories: cut-out shoes, in particular, are set to be huge all season long.

Dhs195, New Look Dhs3,500, Dior

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Ruffles Ruffles took the runways by storm this season, from psychedelic, all-over detailing on Marc Jacobs’ mini-dresses in New York to elegant, wave-like flairing at Lanvin in Paris. The good news is that this is a trend that everyone can work in one way or another: athletic types can position ruffles at chest level to create a more feminine silhouette, while pear shapes can use upper-deck ruffles as a cunning diversion from their bottom half.

Dhs1,405, Ralph Lauren

Price on request, Louis Vuitton

Corsages The sweet smell of romance pervaded the air at the SS10 shows, with roses adorning headbands, shoes, belts and clothing on the catwalks of John Galliano and Chapurin. Opt for enticing blacks or match the vogue for nudes with wistful peaches and champagne shades, and feel free to get creative with the placement – our handbags are the current resting place for our corsages.

Dhs70, Accessorize

Fringing Wannabe cowgirls will rejoice at this one: fringing is one of the biggest accessories trends of the season. On the catwalks it was flaunted on everything from pumps to boots – but for us it’s all about this Alexander McQueen bag, which we see lasting us well beyond the end of summer…

Dhs8,125, Alexander McQueen at Opera Price on request, Ralph Lauren

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Denim Denim is usually fashionable in one form or another, and SS10 is no different. The current crazes are for patches and full-body looks.

We also love this indigo wash Mango top, which scores multi-trend bonus points for its fabric and its corset shape – a perfect underwear as outerwear piece.

Dhs175, Mango Dhs169, Mango

Sheer Much like the underwear as outwear and cut-out trends, the vogue for sheer fabrics is very adaptable: you don’t need to wear skin-tight garb to make this work in day-to-day life. For daytime modesty, layer floaty fabric over other garments, or alternatively go to town with lashings of material – just be sure to drape it artfully and add shape with a belt or on-trend bow; this is a look that could go very wrong if thrown together too casually.

Dhs7,498, Donna Karan

For daytime modesty, layer floaty fabric over other garments

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Ask the stylist

Your wardrobe dilemmas, sorted. Got another question for Marissa? Email jumana@hotmediapublishing.com.

Colour conundrum I’ve just dyed my hair a deep auburn colour from its natural mousey brown.

I have hazel green eyes. What colours would suit me?

Your new hair colour sounds beautifully rich and warm and it will complement your eyes perfectly. Accentuate the depth of the hair colour by opting for warm reds, ambers, purples, deep greens and golds worn close to your face. Highlight your eyes with a gorgeous violet purple eye shadow from Inglot for that super-luscious pop of harmonising colour.

The art of the accessory I wear an abaya, and I like to express my personal style through my accessories. What are the most interesting bits out there this season?

I always say to my clients that if they want to instantly update their look without breaking the bank, accessories are the way to do it. Elements from last season are still present in this season’s collections – metallics, studding, chains, animal print, lizard skin and sequins abound – however, the application is the main difference. The designers have really gone to town now, using detail on just about everything, from studded watches to chain links in rings. If you are adventurous, the new ‘in’ shape of sunglasses is rounded with a white or sequined frame.

Dhs920, Burberry

Rounded sunglasses with pale frames are in

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Underneath your clothes?

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I’ve heard that underwear should be worn as outerwear this season. I’m not quite sure what the best way to interpret this trend is, especially given where we’re living – are there any subtle ways of conveying the trend without offending?

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Corsets, silks, lace and stockings were seen on the couture catwalks of the likes of Jean Paul Gaultier, Dior and Miu Miu. Obviously, unless you’re Dhs95, Lady Gaga, wearing such items as New Look outerwear is inappropriate in day-to-day life.

I would suggest incorporating the fabrics and structure of the trend within your garment and accessory choices. For example, look for lace edging in tops, showing a peek of them at the neckline of your blouse or underneath a belted cardi.

Even accessories are being used to showcase the trend, with lace or silk ribbon being incorporated into everything from headbands to clutch bags. Another key to Dhs4,300, the look is hosiery: show a hint of funky René Caovilla at Opera tights by teaming with peep-toe shoes.

Tall tale I am very tall with a long body. What styles would suit me and where can I find clothes made for tall women?

How lucky you are to have such a soughtafter height! To make the most of it, wear high-waisted trousers or pencil skirts as they will shorten the length of your torso and emphasise your legs and height.

Avoid low-slung jeans and belts worn on the hip as this will emphasise your long

upper body. When wearing patterns, make sure they’re the right scale for your overall body size (for example, a small print will make your chest look bigger and vice versa). Depending on your budget, you can opt for taller women ranges at Next, Ted Baker and Gap, or, at the other end of the spectrum, high-end brands including Just Cavalli and Dolce & Gabbana usually design for the leaner, longer body.

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Three ways to wear...

Sorry to break it to you but skinny jeans are going nowhere. If you’re running out of inspiration on how to wear yours, freshen your look up like so...

Jeans, Dhs320, Gap

Cuff, Dhs2,469, Donna Karan

Blazer, Dhs1,383, BCBGMAXAZRIA Sunglasses, Dhs1,500, Louis Vuitton

Stretch vest, Dhs135, Bebe

Top, Dhs611, DKNY

Necklace, Dhs3,345, Kenneth Jay Lane at Saks Fifth Avenue

Top, Dhs4,620, Marc Jacobs at Saks Fifth Avenue Necklace, Dhs55, New Look Belt, Dhs89, Mango

To a club

To dinner To lunch

Clutch bag, Dhs65, New Look

Bangle, Dhs185, Kenneth Cole Handbag, Dhs329, Nine West

Clutch bag, Dhs275, Bebe

Shoes, Dhs209, Nine West Shoes, Dhs3,275, Christian Louboutin at Saks Fifth Avenue Shoes, Dhs180, Aldo

Don’t write jeans off as being too casual to wear out to dinner. Team them with a slinky top like this stretchy Bebe number (which, with its lingerie-style look, is bang on-trend right now) and add a hint of attitude (and modesty) with a nicely fitted blazer worn open. Team with some funky jewellery, a playful clutch and killer heels and you’re good to go.

This fresh white top is the ultimate daywear piece (if you’re lacking in the tanned, toned midriff department, simply wear a camisole underneath). Because it rides high, be sure to accessorise with a bright belt. Skyscraper heels are a great option if you’re just doing lunch, although if you’re likely to do a spot of shopping afterwards, pack some flats in your bag.

Add a healthy dose of sparkle to the jeans by teaming with a sequined top like this crossover-backed piece, and complement with some blingtastic footwear. To keep the ensemble from becoming too old or studied-looking, mix your textures – try adding an oh-so-now snakeskin bag and chunky jewellery. This Kenneth Jay Lane necklace is at the top of our wish list.

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Black diamonds exude mystery and allure – and there are so many beautiful imitation pieces around that it doesn’t matter if you don’t have the budget for the real thing. Take some inspiration from this stunning selection, which ranges from high street to high-end, and embrace the darkness…

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1. Ring, Dhs35, Mango; 2. Ring, Dhs35, Mango; 3. Necklace, Dhs14,095, Liali; 4. Ring, Dhs385, Al Washia; 5. Necklace, Dhs24,800, Dhamani; 6. Earrings, Dhs23,330, Liali; 7. Necklace, Dhs27,060, Liali; 8. Ring, Dhs30,000, Dhamani; 9. Brooch, Dhs525, Al Washia; 10. Ring, Dhs46,000, Jewellery Spot; 11. Ring, Dhs14,000, Jewellery Spot; 12. Earrings, Dhs95, Bebe; 13. Ring, Dhs24,000, Dhamani; 14. Necklace, Dhs180,000, Jewellery Spot; 15. Earrings, Dhs326, BCBGMAXAZRIA.

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Essential selection

Ele Cooper goes back to basics with the ten workout items that no self-respecting exerciser should be without.

Sports bra This is essential for every woman, regardless of cup size. Without a sports bra holding them in place, your breasts will bounce by at least 5cm and this will eventually wear down the Cooper’s ligament, the only anatomical tool for keeping them pert. There’s a good variety of sports bras on the market; just make sure that the one you buy has thick straps, fits snugly around the rib cage and doesn’t cut into your shoulders.

Dhs110, Reebok at Studio R

Shorts Sweat band While it saves excessive browmopping, I’ll admit that this particular accessory isn’t essential – but throwing caution to the wind and going the whole hog with an ’80s-style sweat band is so ironic-cheese it’d be rude not to, really.

Dhs27, Nike

Ignore cellulite paranoia and be sure to buy yourself a pair of shorts if you’re going to be exercising outdoors, especially during the summer.

Dhs115, Nike

Zip-up top If you exercise in an airconditioned venue you need to make sure your muscles don’t cool down too quickly after working out or you’ll ache the following day.

Snuggle up in a zip-up top or hoodie and you’ll feel right as rain as well as looking the part.

Dhs150, Adidas at Studio R

Trainers The pair you pick should depend on your sport of choice. Runners need very light trainers with high ankles, good cushioning, arch support and shock absorbers for all that pavement-pounding. For tennis, it’s a good idea to look for added support for the side-to-side ankle motions involved in the sport; and if you play indoor games be sure to get shoes with non-marking soles if you want to stay on the right side of the venue management.

Dhs120, Reebok at Studio R

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Trousers If the words ‘tracksuit bottoms’ bring to mind ’80s visions of material so flammable it should have been illegal, fear not: modern sportswear is barely recognisable from those hellish shell suit-dominated days. If you plan to get hot and sweaty, opt for a three-quarter-length pair as they’ll keep you cooler – and don’t even think about getting non-elasticated trousers. While I’m all for looking good while working out (well, as good as can be expected), comfort is paramount.

Dhs80, Reebok at Studio R

T-shirt I know you know what a T-shirt is, but they come in many forms.

I like polo shirts (especially this cute Lacoste number – tennis player René Lacoste actually invented the style) for a variety of reasons: firstly, the knitted cotton they’re made from doesn’t crease easily (ideal if you’re keeping yours in a bag all day); secondly, you can open the collar for ventilation; and thirdly, they are infinitely more flattering than a shapeless woven cotton number.

Dhs620, Lacoste

Flask It’s vital to keep your fluids up while exercising – dehydration is not a pleasant experience.

If the thought of an accessory-less outfit brings you out in hives, shun your water bottle in favour of a cute flask like this one.

Dhs45, Nike

Sports bag Just in case your office buddies don’t already admire you for your exercise efforts, let them all know exactly where you’re heading off to at 6pm with a big branded sports bag like this beauty – roomy enough to hold all your sporting paraphernalia and shower bits.

Dhs203, Adidas Originals

Socks Okay so it’s not the coolest look in the world but socks are vital if you want to keep your trainers from smelling like a 14-year-old boy’s school locker.

If you really can’t bear the sight of them, go for trainer socks which won’t be visible.

Dhs75, Nike

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WHAT TO WEAR SPECIAL:

DUBAI WORLD C P T

here isn’t a single event in the UAE’s social calendar that acts as a more powerful magnet to the city’s top fashionistas than the Dubai World Cup. If you’ve never been before, let us fill you in: this is the world’s richest race day; the culmination of the racing season (which started on January 28), when world-class horsemen compete in eight races for millions of dollars’ worth of prize money – the Dubai World Cup race itself is worth $10 million.

This year the races, which happen on March 27, are set to be more fabulous than ever, with a brand-new, 60,000-capacity

venue – Meydan Racecourse – which is ultra-luxurious, even boasting a trackside five-star hotel.

The pressure on dressing for such an occasion is high – but panic not: over the next few pages we’ll show you the most glamorous dresses and shoes money can buy, plus give you expert guidance on the all-important (and all-too-often ill-executed) process of hat-buying…

Gates open at 2pm, March 27. First race at around 5pm, last race at 9.30pm. More information: www.dubaiworldcup.com.

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Chances are, the dress is the first element of your outfit you’ll be thinking about – the accessories and hat will follow. It’s important not to underestimate just how glamorous the World Cup is; this is one event where overdressing isn’t something you need to worry about. The good news is that the high street has some fabulous options if you’re feeling budget-conscious, but there are plenty of blow-out frocks around too.

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FABULOUS FILLIES Struggling for inspiration? Take some advice from the winners of last year’s Style Stakes competition…

Bright colours will complement darker skin tones beautifully

Best-dressed lady, 2009: Olivia Hague ‘I admire the style of classic beauties like Kate Winslet, and prefer to keep my style simple, although I also draw inspiration from the melting pot of cultures in Dubai. It’s important to dress appropriately for social occasions like this, especially when considering details like hemlines.’

Runner-up, bestdressed lady, 2009: Nadia Rodicheva ‘I love to shop – London’s my favourite city for picking up designer pieces. I think it’s important to keep up with trends and I love clothes with structure and a cutting-edge look.

Don’t be afraid to embrace colours that make you stand out from the crowd.’

1. Dhs2,214, BCBGMAXAZRIA; 2. Dhs1,978, Diane Von Furstenberg at Saks Fifth Avenue; 3. Dhs1,484, BCBGMAXAZRIA; 4. Dhs1,610, Milly at Saks Fifth Avenue; 5. Dhs670, Ted Baker; 6. Dhs1,865, Elie Tahari at Saks Fifth Avenue; 7. Dhs1,785, Theia at Saks Fifth Avenue; 8. Dhs22,000, Versace; 9. Dhs640, Monsoon; 10. Dhs6,690, Ralph Lauren; 11. Dhs2,265, Sue Wong at Saks Fifth Avenue; 12. Dhs1,615, Diane Von Furstenberg at Saks Fifth Avenue.

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If you made the same mistake as us last year and sank into the grass quicker than the Titanic in your swankybut-utterly-impractical stilettos, check out our pick of the hottest sandals and wedges out there, all the better for their flat, even, terrain-friendly soles…

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1. Dhs3,750, Dolce & Gabbana at Opera; 2. Dhs2,950, René Caovilla at Opera; 3. Dhs2,530, Valentino; 4. Dhs189, Nine West; 5. Dhs3,850, René Caovilla at Opera; 6. Dhs620, Mystique at Saks Fifth Avenue; 7. Dhs2,575, GF Ferré; 8. Price on request, Dior; 9. Dhs475, Bebe; 10. Dhs4,700, LeSilla at Opera; 11. Dhs249, Dune; 12. Dhs300, Aldo.

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We’ve got an amazing Dhs2,000 shopping spree at BurJuman to give away to one lucky reader. If you’d like to enter, just tell us the answer to this simple question:

When is this year’s Dubai World Cup? a) February 20 b) April 1 c) March 27 For your chance to win, simply email the answer along with your name, address and phone number with ‘World Cup’ as the subject line to jumanacomps@ hotmediapublishing.com by March 20, 2010.

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HAT’S THE SPIRIT We caught up with World Cup regular and milliner extraordinaire Louise Macdonald to find out how to pick our race day headwear.

A rather fabulous hat from Macdonald’s collection

I’m a hat novice – where do I start?

If you’ve never been to the World Cup, I would advise taking a look at my website, www.dubaimillinery.com, to see what other people have worn in previous years – firsttime hat buyers might worry that they’re going to stick out like a sore thumb, but when you see what other people wear, it makes you feel a bit more confident. It’s important to try on lots of different hats, and make sure you ask the assistant how to put them on – hats can be tricky; they’re not as straightforward as you might imagine! Try on different styles: big brims, short brims, hats with height and smaller hats, until you find one that works for you.

Do different hat styles tend to suit different people?

Absolutely – the type of hat you wear will depend on your height and your face shape. If you are short, wearing a widebrimmed hat will shorten you even more.

If you’ve got a round face, look for a hat with a bit of height to make your face appear more oval. If you’ve got a long face then you’ll need a hat that’s going to give it width, something with a broad brim or shallow crown.

What should I do with my hair?

I generally suggest that if people have long hair, they should tie it back as it will show off their face and lengthen their neck. In terms of colours, opposites go: if you’ve got light hair, a darker colour will work well, and if you’ve got dark hair, a lighter colour would work – contrast is good, although of course you also need to consider the colour of your outfit and work with that as well.

What are your thoughts on the fascinator-style Alice bands we’re seeing at the minute?

I think that’s quite sweet. I have to say I’m a little bit over fascinators but to put the style on an Alice band is a new, refreshing take on it.

What are the in styles for spring/ summer 2010?

Alice bands, like you mentioned, are very now, as are wide, 1920s-style bandeaus tied around the forehead – I’ve even seen people wearing turbans. Bows are in and so are small hats – ones that sit close to the head. Straw or floral trimmings tie in nicely with catwalk trends and in a similar vein there’s lots of draping, ruffles and twists in the fabrics.

Are there any golden rules with hats?

Always make sure the label is at the back – I’ve seen people wearing my hats back to front! Experiment with slight adjustments of angle – sometimes turning it slightly in one direction can make a big difference. Don’t feel that you have to go mad: sometimes less is more. In terms of colour, the hat doesn’t have to match the dress, sometimes it works better if it ties

in with your accessories, which you should take with you when you buy your hat. And whatever you do, don’t leave it until the day before the races to buy your hat as you won’t be left with much choice!

Are there any World Cup-specific tips that you can give?

I like to wear a hat with a brim as it gives protection from the sun. The World Cup races start in the afternoon and go into the evening, so hats with some sort of sparkly detail would work really nicely, especially if you’re partying afterwards! But honestly the key thing is that people should let loose and not worry too much about what they’ll look like in comparison to the rest of the crowd – it’s a very festive time. www.dubaimillinery.com; www.millinery.com.ae.

Want some personal advice from the world’s best milliners? The BurJuman millinery exhibition runs from March 17-27, with international experts on hand around the clock to demonstrate how hats can work for you.

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The tatty look A perfect metaphor for the fleeting nature of fashion has manifested itself this season with the vogue for temporary tattoos. The catwalk interpretation that garnered most publicity was Chanel’s (pictured), while Jean Paul Gaultier adorned models’ faces with gothic-style words and the arms at Rodarte had a decidedly tribal look. Those wishing to sidestep the DIY approach will be able to buy transfers from Chanel this season, but if you prefer your beauty a little more makeup-centric, turn to p34 for our fabulous photo shoot, complete with a guide to achieving SS10’s freshest looks.

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Health & beauty news

Get the glow When we receive a press release about a product with ‘advanced polysaccharide tensors’, ‘fibroblast growth factor’ and ‘erector set struts’, our eyes go all Dunkin’ Donuts – that is to say, intensely glazed. But we quickly snap to attention when the price tag of said product – in this case, Serum Pressé by Révive – is Dhs1,410.

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MINUTE WONDER It’s horrible when you’ve been shopping and you don’t have enough time to pop home and freshen up before hitting your next engagement. Luckily, help is at hand in the form of Estée Lauder’s new two-minute touch-up service.

Simply visit any counter (they have them in Faces, Saks Fifth Avenue and Paris Gallery at BurJuman) and they’ll sort out your eyes, lips and cheeks completely free of charge.

NECKING IT Designed for 30-somethings, Revitalif t is a new product from L’Oréal

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reported plumper-looking skin in just two weeks – and at just Dhs60, it won’t break the bank to find out whether you agree.

Colouring in

Want the coverage of a lipstick, the shine of a gloss and the feel of a balm, and all without annoying feathering? Then check out the new Rich Colour Gloss range from Bobbi Brown, with eight colours to choose from.

Dhs99, Paris Gallery

BODY BRILLIANT Products from spas are great but their extortionate prices aren’t. Happily, The Body Shop has come to the rescue with its three new Spa Wisdom lines from Japan, Africa and Polynesia. We can’t get enough of the latter range’s lotus and frangipani flower bathing milk – it’s simply blissful.

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Could it be magic?

Reading about superfoods recently, we listlessly scrolled through the usual litany of fruits and lentils, until we were pleasantly surprised by a pair of our favourite things: chilli and chocolate. Apparently, provided it’s the dark, 70 per cent cocoa solids type, chocolate is actually good for you: as well as being rich in antioxidants, the cocoa acts in the same way that an aspirin tablet does – in other words, it prevents blood cells clumping together. Chillies, meanwhile, have been found to raise the metabolism – work out after eating them and you’ll burn off 15 per cent more calories. So by our reckoning, that makes Lindt’s chilli chocolate the perfect guilt-free snack…

BOTTLE BLING This issue’s award for most blingy packaging goes to the new perfume from Custo Barcelona. We love the different textures it has going on – a nicked metal lid cuts over the ombré-dyed glass bottle, while a panel of fabric which feels like a cross between granite and glitter sits above the engraved perfume name. The box is also touchy-feely, with a fuchsia strip of felt around its middle. The perfume smells quite nice too.

Dhs195, Paris Gallery

Hot to trot So, you’ve read our ‘What to wear to the World Cup’ special (p25) and your outfit is sorted – but no filly worth her salt appears at a race without some thorough pre-event grooming. And Tips and Toes have got it covered: their ‘World Cup Glamour’ package combines a mani/ pedi, mini-facial, eyelash extensions with aftercare kit, threading and reflexology, all for Dhs750 (reduced from Dhs900).

Offer runs throughout March; call 04 399 0550 for the location of your nearest branch.

Beauty cupboard bites

The latest products from the skincare and makeup world, as trialed by the Jumana team…

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NUXE TOUCHE PRODIGIEUSE COMPLEXION MULTIPERFECTION RETOUCH BRUSH The premise here is simple: it’s like a paintbrush for the skin, and when you click the button at the end of the stick, liquid cover-up magically appears in the bristles.

The range utilises six precious plant oils, including hazelnut and macadamia, which apparently nourish and repair. The brush is bushier than that of its main rival, the Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat, and the amount that comes out with a click can be a bit too much – but on the whole, it’s a good little product, creamy without being greasy.

It provides a nice, even coverage ideal for dark circles but it might not have the panstick-level power to cover major blemishes.

It comes in two shades – fair and dark.

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SMASHBOX LASH DNA MASCARA Presented in a sturdy-looking tube, the wand is very short and stout – so stout in fact that it’s quite difficult to apply the mascara to lashes at the edge of your eye, for fear of smearing mascara on your cheekbone. The product itself is very smooth and quite thin, making for clump-free lashes. The result is great for daytime wear but a little too subtle for party eyes.

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HEADS WILL TURN AND JAWS WILL DROP ON SIGHT OF SPRING’S DAZZLING NEW MAKEUP TRENDS. TURN TO PAGE 41 TO FIND OUT HOW TO GET THEM, AND WEAR WITH CAUTION. ART DIRECTION: JENNI DENNIS | STYLING: ELE COOPER | PHOTOGRAPHY: JASON GARETH | HAIR AND MAKEUP: KATIE COUSINS MODEL: ANASTASIA AT LIFE MODEL MANAGEMENT | SHOT ON LOCATION AT THE RITZ-CARLTON DUBAI

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Exude chic haughtiness with liberal applications of royal purple on eyes or lips. The Versace catwalks were awash with watercolour mauves, while lips were maroon at Bottega Veneta.

DRESS | DHS1,765 | BCBGMAXAZRIA

Dress, Dhs4,495, Manish Arora at Saks Fifth Avenue.

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Spring mornings are fresh and dewy and skin on the Balmain catwalk reflected that. A far cry from wintry mattes, this effect is all about highlights and gloss – faces reflecting the sun.

DRESS | DHS1,371 | BCBGMAXAZRIA BANGLES | STYLIST’S OWN

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EYE-CATCHING EYELINER The gothic scowls at Just Cavalli were a touch too Morticia Adams but AF Vandevorst-style, strong, slick lines are a good compromise. Finish with flicks for added va-va-voom.

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FIERCE FALSE LASHES Dare to stare with funky falsies – the weirder the better. Chado Ralph Rucci’s makeup artists glued on thick, spiky, black lower lashes which were abruptly cut off halfway across the eye, but feathers are a summery way to make the trend your own.

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CORAL CALLING It may be a happy-clappy colour but you can still make coral

cool with striking application. Giles Deacon’s catwalk was rocked by borderline neon hues while eyes at Richard Nicoll were swathed in a hazy coral glow.

BANGLE | DHS80 | ACCESSORIZE EARRINGS | DHS40 | ALDO

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Makeup artist Katie Cousins explains how she achieved her fashion-forward interpretations of this season’s biggest beauty trends, as modelled in our scorching shoot.

THE PURPLE LOOK ‘Purple is everywhere this year – and I love it! Using the 5 Couleurs Iridescent set from Dior, apply the light purple shade all over the eyelids, blending up to the brows with an eye shadow brush. Apply the light pink shade under the brows, on the brow bones. Apply the dark purple shade to the sockets of the eyes and across the outer half of the lids, also taking the colour under the bottom lashes from the outer edge of the eye to the halfway point. Apply the medium shade of purple under the lashes from the inner eye to the halfway point so that it meets the other colour. Next, blend with a blending brush, making sure there are no harsh lines on the top or bottom. Apply a small amount of the light green shade to the inside corners of the eyes – it’ll give them a lovely zing. On the inside of the eyes, apply white pencil to open them up, making them white and bright – the MAC pencils are great for this.

Lastly, apply a red lipstick to the lips – I’ve used Russian Red from MAC and on top I’ve applied a beautiful new lip gloss from Givenchy called Pop Gloss.’

THE NATURAL LOOK ‘Make sure the face is cleansed and moisturised; I really love NUXE products which you can find in most big pharmacies. Apply a primer to the face and neck; this will keep your makeup smooth and flawless all day – I really like Prep and Prime Face Protect from MAC, which also has the bonus of SPF50 sun protection. For a natural, dewy look to the skin, apply bareMinerals foundation all over the face and neck with a large powder brush, buffing the product into the skin with circular movements.

Apply a highlighter under the brows and on top of the cheekbones, blending with your finger – I use a cream colour base called Luna from MAC. Lightly define the brows with an eyebrow pencil, which should be matched to your hair colour. For a nice glossy wet effect, apply MAC’s Gloss Crème Brilliance to the eyelids. Apply a white kohl pencil inside the eyes to open them, then contour the face with a matte mushroom/brown blusher. Using a blusher brush, add a little bronzer on top: Bobbi Brown has a great range. Finally, apply a nude pink lipstick to the lips – MAC’s Cream Cup is great.’

HEAVY EYE LINER ‘Apply a heavy liner with an angled brush – I always use MAC’s Fluidline in Black Track as it’s a great product which gives you the ability to make the liner as thick or thin as you like. Bobbi Brown also does a very similar product. Apply a small amount of product to either side of the brush and, using the top lashes as a guide line, run the brush along the upper eyelid. The liner does not need to be applied in one solid movement – take small strokes, making sure the line is perfect, gradually building the liner up to make it thicker. When you are happy with your liner, angle the brush upwards on the outside edge giving you a lovely flick, making sure the flick ends with a point. Now apply the liner under the bottom lashes until it meets the top liner, making sure the lines are perfect. Apply a black kohl pencil to the inside of the eyes for a really dramatic effect – I like to use Smolder from MAC for this. To finish the look, apply a dark cherry lipstick from Bobbi Brown with a high-shine lip gloss on top – I’ve used Lip Glass from MAC which is a clear gloss that can be used over any lip colour.’

THE FALSE LASH EFFECT ‘False lashes are really big this year and there are loads to choose from – I really like the Inglot range. With all false lashes you need to measure them to your eyes – most brands make them pretty big.

Gently remove the lashes from the packet and measure the lash by holding it up to your eye; always cut the excess from the inside edge as this will leave you beautiful long lashes for the outside edge. Apply the outside edge first, making sure the base of the lashes are as close to your natural lash line as possible, then with some tweezers or the end of a tail comb gently push the other side into place. False lashes can be a bit fiddly but if you persevere you will get there in the end.’

THE CORAL LOOK ‘There are some beautiful coral shades in the stores at the moment – I’ve used a cream colour base called Virgin Isle from MAC, which can also be used as a blusher and a lip colour. Apply all over the eyelids to give a bold flash of colour. Apply a white pencil inside the eyes to open them, then apply NUXE Bronzing Powder Prodigieux under the cheek bones and the jaw line to contour the face.

Lastly, apply a high-shine coral lip gloss – I’ve used Nectar Shine from Sephora.’

If you’d like to do a m akeup course w ith Katie, call 056 691 1706, em ail info@katie cousins.co m or check out www . katiecousi ns. com.

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Hair today...

Sick of your hairstyle? Get inspired with our guide to the season’s hottest new looks.

Messy top knot We saw this and immediately thought of Carrie Bradshaw at Charlotte’s first wedding… but if you’re not a Sex and the City nut, let’s just say Lanvin knows how to handle big crazy hair with panache.

Get the look Don’t even attempt this if your locks are above chest level – you need a lot of hair to pull the top knot off. Sweep all your hair up into a high ponytail as tightly and smoothly as possible (we’ve found the best tactic is to tip your head upside down – why fight gravity?), keeping it slick with a tiny drop of serum. Then, using oodles of hairspray (and, if your hair is naturally sleek, some ferocious back-combing), scoop the ends around the centre point (which should be around the crown), using bobby pins to secure the ends in place but letting the hairspray do most of the legwork.

Slicked over to the side A perfect update for the 2009 Rihanna special (shaved on the side with a long flippy bit on top) and also the ideal solution for those trying to grow that look out, this ’do was seen at Roberto Cavalli.

Get the look This is all about gel, gel and more gel – so stock up. The beauty is that your hair doesn’t have to be super-clean – just make sure you start with a relatively small amount of product and, working from the roots to the ends, add as you comb it in. It’s far easier to add than to take away…

Natural chignon Most of us use this style as an everyday hair solution anyway but it’s nice to know we’re in fashion. This look, championed by Erin Fetherston, is best left to those with curly hair: straight hair will emit escapee spikes, à la Phoebe in Friends circa 1999 – a far cry from the desired outcome.

Get the look This is blissfully straightforward – simply take your hair and twist until it forms a bun, then secure with a hair elastic. If you can’t quite get your head around fashion being this easy, take small random sections of top-layer hair and bunch together, tucking them into the rest of your hair with grips, then twist it all into the bun.

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Long and bouncy Channel the ’70s spirit with this simple ’do, executed to perfection on the Anna Sui catwalks. It’s the perfect way to give super-long hair a spring clean, 2010 style.

Get the look Use a fine-toothed comb to part clean, long hair in the centre, then blow-dry it straight (using actual straighteners will be overkill). Smooth down any pesky frizz with a pea-sized drop of serum. Using a super-sized cylindrical brush and the hot setting on your hairdryer, work big curls into the ends. Once the curls are there, set them with a quick blast of cold air and fix in place with strong-hold hairspray.

Red hair Forget bombshell blonde – it’s the turn of the redhead to make waves right now.

Okay, so peroxide and golden locks are still very SS10, but our spotlight is firmly fixed on flame red colouring, as seen at Versace.

Get the look Leave rich auburns in the autumn/winter colour closet and go for a paler take on the shade, just shy of strawberry blonde. Unless you’re blessed with the luck of the Irish, this kind of accuracy can only be achieved by a professional, so book in to your most trusted salon and leave it in their capable hands. Oh, and red hues are notoriously difficult to maintain, so stock up on colourprotecting shampoo.

The side plait Those blessed with long, flowing manes tend to see their hair as their pride and joy – but it can occasionally drive them to despair, too, particularly in the ferocious Dubai winds. But fear not, long-locked ladies: the side plait, as seen at Alexander Wang, Miuccia Prada and Missoni, is your oh-so-now solution – and it couldn’t be easier to do.

Get the look Ultra versatile, it works with centre and side partings and any hair length past the shoulder – just make sure you keep the plait loose, with a few escaping tendrils (which also make it workable for layered hair); think barn dance not boardroom. Secure with a thin band in the same colour as your hair – you don’t want to add fussiness.

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Sayonara

ellulite?

Our brave (and hopeful) reviewers test three very different fat-busting treatments, but are any of them worth the money – or the pain?

Winner

beautiful anticellulite treatment 1Cellulite Buster Package 2 Body Hilton Dubai Jumeirah, 04 318 2406.

90-minute treatment Dhs415 or ten sessions for Dhs3,900.

Address Dubai Marina, 04 436 7777.

50-minute treatment Dhs460.

The treatment Things kicked off with a half-hour power plate session involving doing squats, push-ups etc on an oscillating platform which works muscles so hard that 20 minutes on it is equivalent to an hour’s regular exercise. It was tough, but not horrendous. Straight afterwards, it was spa time (muscles are apparently closer to the surface immediately after working out so your skin is more receptive to anti-cellulite treatment). The therapist massaged in a self-heating mud mask which was quite enjoyable, despite my legs being wrapped in what felt like a bin bag.

After showering, however, things got ugly: using a cool detoxifying marine gel, the massage got much harder, and culminated in the therapist slapping my wobbly bits repeatedly until I began to hope that childbirth would be less painful.

The pain factor A butt-clenching 8/10.

The result They say no pain, no gain, but to be honest I didn’t notice any difference after one session – I didn’t even have any gratifying aches the next day! However, the power plate alone would have toning results if used regularly.

The treatment The thought of being violently pummelled in the name of beauty isn’t what I consider an ideal trip to a spa and, having never had an anti-cellulite treatment before, I was filled with dread.

However, once I was inside, my therapist put me at ease as she explained each stage of the treatment to me. First up was a quick body brush, followed by a coating of Aromatherapy Associates’ anti-cellulite gel. Next was the deep-tissue detox massage on my stomach, back and thighs. It was amazing, quite possibly the best massage I’ve ever had. (Apparently, massage is the key to preventing and eradicating cellulite.) After this came the fresh seawater mud wrap, designed to release all the toxins in my body. Although it was a little strange, my mind was taken off the fact that I was being mummified alive by the lovely foot massage.

The pain factor 4/10. The deep-tissue massage was pretty hardcore but at no point did I feel uncomfortable or in pain.

The result I didn’t notice any difference afterwards, but was told that the treatment could be used as a preventative measure.

3 Cryocelle Phased Therapy Marie France Bodyline Clinic, Al Wasl Road, 04 344 8760. 90-minute treatment Dhs900.

The treatment The clinic is white, clean and serene. I could tell that this was going to be a serious treatment when the therapist warned me that it could be painful. It began with exfoliation, then a thermo-regulating serum was rollered into my ‘problem areas’. As it began to work, the tingling became increasingly intense until it was actually quite sore. Next came a manual lymphatic drainage massage, which is designed to increase fat-burning – this was also a little uncomfortable – and then a body mask was applied and bound to me with cling film (at which point I became very glad that there were no cameras present).

Heat was then applied and I finally began to feel pampered. A final coat of gel completed the treatment.

The pain factor 7.5/10 – bearable if you grit your teeth.

The result My skin certainly felt tighter and the scales showed 0.5kg of weight loss – though this may have just been loss of water from the cling film. A course of treatments is recommended and my therapist said with eight treatments I could expect 5-6kg of weight loss.

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Max out your ‘me’ time...

We were excited this issue to be able to interview Maria Conceicao (p50), a woman who dedicates her spare time to improving the lives of slum-dwelling children in Bangladesh and refuses to let anything stand in her way. We also hit Cape Town for the lowdown on the hippest places to see and be seen on your next minibreak (p59), sweet-talked the Towers Rotana’s Executive Chef into sharing his favourite lamb recipe with us (p58), and learned how feng shui could change our lives without moving house or breaking the bank (p56). Needless to say, we’re pretty exhausted now, but hey, it’s nice to keep busy... Enjoy!

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Life etc PUT IT IN THE DIARY The second Emirates Airline Festival of Literature is being held from March 10-13 at the InterContinental Dubai Festival City.

Last year’s event was impressive and this year’s looks set to be even better, with the line-up including Life of Pi author Yann Martel, Indian TV chef Anjum Anand and return visitor Kate Adie – a former BBC war correspondent whose appearance last year kept the audience captivated from start to finish. www.emirateslitfest.com.

ALL THAT JAZZ If you’ve picked this mag up before Februar y 19, it’s not too

late

to go to the Jazz Festival at Media City. While we’re not sure how David Gray or James

Morrison constitute jazz acts, it’ll no doubt be a fab event. www.dubaijazzfest.com.

Blind tasting

Oman’s Six Senses Hideaway Zighy Bay’s in-house restaurant has recently introduced a ‘Dining in the Dark’ concept, in which guests are blindfolded and fed by candlelight so that they’ll fully appreciate the smell, touch and taste of their food without being distracted by presentation. Sounds messy but we can’t help but be intrigued... www.sixsenses.com.

Designer dreaming

Ever since the spectacular inauguration of the Burj Khalifa in January, we’ve been on the edge of our seats waiting to hear when the tower’s Armani Hotel will open its doors. Well, the wait is finally over: March 18 is the official opening date for Giorgio Armani’s debut into the world of hospitality and online booking is now live.

Jet-setting Armani fans will also soon be able to stay in a variety of other glamorous locations including Milan, Marrakech and Marassi in Egypt. www.armanihotels.com.

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Bubbles. Head to the Westin’s new brunch, Bubbalicious, load your plate with sumptuous goodies from Spice Emporium, Blue Orange and Hunters and sip free-flowing Laurent Perrier Brut NV Champagne.

Dhs450 (or Dhs299 without alcohol); 04 511 7136.

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Wakeboarding. From March 4-6, Wakestock Abu Dhabi will see the world’s top wakeboarders battle it out on the waves. The entertainment had yet to be announced at time of going to press, but seeing as Mark Ronson and Groove Armada have rocked the festival’s UK stage in previous years, we’re sure it will be fantastic. www.wakestock.ae.

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Downtime. A recent survey revealed that UAE office workers spend an average of 46 working days per year on non-business-related activities – we just hope it’s not all spent on Facebook...

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Stiletto Yeti boots. The upcoming union between Ugg and Jimmy Choo is a designer collaboration we simply don’t want to see.

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The floor at a recent Weight Watchers meeting in Sweden – literally. The diet club’s members were at their weekly weigh-in when the floor collapsed beneath them – now that’s one way to watch your weight plummet.

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The weight of the average woman’s handbag including contents, according to recent research by Debenhams – apparently it’s gone from 3.5kg three years ago to 1.5kg today.

We fear our own Mary Poppins-style holdalls may be bucking the trend…

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Yacht a coup It has just been announced that Dubai will host the Louis Vuitton trophy, a twoweek carnival of elite sailing which attracts world champions, Olympic medallists and round-the-world sailors.

The competition, which starts on November 13, has previously been held in Auckland, Sardinia and Hong Kong, and sees four teams racing identical 85foot yachts over a 14-day period. It marks the start of the Sea Dubai Watersports Festival, which will also feature surf-skiing, wakeboarding, jet-skiing, powerboating and swimming. www.louisvuittontrophy.com.

Shh…

Planning a summer weekend in the capital?

Super-luxurious chain Rocco Forte is set to open a 281-room hotel in Abu Dhabi in June – but don’t tell anyone; we want the pool all to ourselves. www.roccoforte collection.com.

Oh snap!

If you want to take your photography skills beyond the realm of point and click, check out Gulf Photo Plus, which sees 12 international photography experts flying in to Dubai to share their tips. The workshops cater for people from beginner to intermediate level, and there are also specialist classes in macro photography, lightroom work and Photoshop. March 1-6. www.gulfphotoplus.com.

Career profile:

Hannah Capstick, conference director, International Conferences and Exhibitions

I’ve been organising events in one capacity or another ever since I finished university. After I’d graduated with a business degree, I went to work at Newmarket Racecourse in the UK, where I looked after key clients including Sheikh Mohammed and Michael Owen on race days. After that, I worked for a society magazine, organising events for their readers – polo, horse racing, Henley Regatta… very high-end stuff!

My job now is to organise conferences and exhibitions. Typically, that involves researching the target market for the event and what topics they would want on the programme. I deal with sponsors and delegates and, in the lead-up to the event, I look after operations, including on-site management, signage and catering. I also ensure that the marketing manager is generating enough PR about the event, and that the sales team are selling

sponsorship and tickets. We have strong ties with the government and other local associations, and it’s my responsibility to keep them happy.

Once the event itself rolls around, I’m onsite making sure that everything runs smoothly. I look after the meeting and greeting, as well as managing the media side of things when there’s a sheikh or celebrity opening the event. It’s highly stressful because no matter how hard you’ve worked on it, you’re still very much reliant upon other people for it to go well – anyone from suppliers to speakers can let you down and one tiny element can make or break the event. I’ve done conferences in the past where the key speaker, whose presence I’ve been advertising for months, just doesn’t show up!

I’ve been working for International Conferences and Exhibitions, which specialises in events for the education and energy sectors, for a year, although it’s actually been established in Dubai for over 20 years. I love that it’s such a varied

job – you deal with all sorts of people and when you see an event that you’ve worked on for months finally come to fruition, it’s so rewarding. While the regular hours are 9am6pm, I’ll work 12-hour days in the lead-up to an event, and they often fall on weekends or, with gala dinners and cocktail receptions, in the evening – but you know about that in advance so it’s not too problematic.

The key strengths necessary for this role include high levels of organisation, multi-tasking and project management.

You’ve also got to be a good writer and communicator. Event management is a pretty competitive field, so if you want to get into it, you should ideally have a degree in marketing or business, but if you’re already working somewhere just try to get involved with organising their in-house events. The industry is very varied, there are so many different paths you can follow.

Personally, my ultimate goal would be to organise a really big event – to work on the Olympics would be a dream. www.icedxb.com.

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FROM THE SKIES TO THE SLUMS

Charity founder and flight attendant Maria Conceicao explains to Ele Cooper how her life and perspective were changed by her quest to help others in the slums of Dhaka‌

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t’s not every air stewardess that chooses to spend her days off sleeping in the slums of Bangladesh. But Maria Conceicao isn’t every air stewardess. Five years ago, Portuguese-born Maria couldn’t have dreamt that this is where life would take her. The Emirates flight attendant was travelling all over the world and making the most of her jet-set lifestyle – until she went to Dhaka. Maria asked the hotel concierge what there was to see and do in the area. ‘He looked at me like I was really naïve,’ she recalls. ‘He said there was nothing to see – only orphanages and slums.’ Undeterred, she decided to visit the Mother Teresa orphanage and, once there, accepted the nuns’ offer to take her on their rounds at the local hospital.

Nothing could have prepared her for what she saw.

‘It was unlike any hospital I’d ever seen.

These places are filthy; people lie on the corridor floors in their own urine for weeks. The windows are smashed and cats and dogs roam around. No nurses come to help so how anyone can get better, I really don’t know. These patients don’t need to die – they’re in hell already. It’s torture; it’s inhumane.’

Maria left Bangladesh determined to do something. ‘You start to ask yourself, “How can this be happening only four

hours away? Why them not me?” It couldn’t be ignored.’ This happened in April 2005, a month before her 28th birthday. Although she’d planned to go on an adventure holiday in New Zealand, Maria decided to use the time she’d booked off to return to Dhaka and offer her help to the hospitals. She was met with a hostile response: ‘They asked who I thought I was to be telling them their hospitals were unhygienic, and literally told me to f*** off and clean the hospitals in my own country.’

On her way back to the hotel, smiling at yet another street kid trying to sell her sweets through the taxi window, Maria started to wonder where these children actually lived. The answer was the slums – so she decided to go and take a look around. At first, the hotel staff were horrified and refused to tell her where they were, but they eventually agreed to let her go – as long as she agreed to be accompanied by a security guard.

Cockroaches for pets Fast-forward five years, and Maria’s initial trip to the slums of the Bangladeshi capital seems like a distant memory.

The Dhaka Project, a Dubai-registered charity which she set up to help the slum dwellers, occupies every second she spends away from her full-time job. ‘The

Dhaka Project didn’t start as a great idea,’ she says modestly. ‘All I knew was that these kids needed to be taken care of, and it was my calling to help them unleash their potential.’

Anyone who’s seen Slumdog Millionaire (which is set in India) will have some idea of what a slum looks like: thousands of people sleep in open huts, often on the floor on old hessian sacks. There’s no refuse disposal system so rubbish is everywhere. When the monsoons come, the rotting waste is washed into the water system – the same water which the inhabitants drink, wash and bathe in. The slum-dwelling population grows as more and more people migrate to the city from rural areas in search of a better life, only to find they are unskilled and unable to find employment. They do anything they can to make money, which amounts to an average of Dhs1,500 a year.

But, Maria says, there is one huge difference between the Dhaka slums and those seen in Slumdog Millionaire: ‘In the film, the parents deliberately disable their children in the hope that they will get more money when begging. I have never witnessed anything like that in Dhaka – they may live in the slums but these parents really love their kids. The sense of family is overwhelming.’ She pauses, then says, ‘In a way, they’re actually happier

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Left: slum life; Below left: with little education or money, children are forced to take on menial street work; Below: one of Maria’s school’s youngest pupils; Right: Maria distributing clothes donated to the Dhaka Project.

than us; they value what they have more.

When I go to the slums they will offer me the rice they were going to eat that night.’

Maria may feel a kinship with these people (she refers to them as her ‘very large family’), but she refuses to be sentimental about the situation. ‘People call me cold because I don’t cry about it – but I see a problem and think, okay, what is the root and how can we solve it?’ That’s why she stopped staying in hotels on visits and moved into the slum: ‘I like to maximise every minute of my time in Dhaka – plus I needed to better understand what life is like for these families. I was originally sleeping on a mattress but it got mouldy and smelled horrible, so I’ve told my staff they have to buy me a wooden bed! There are cockroaches and rats everywhere, which everyone else finds very funny – they say they’re their pets.’

Jokes aside, when the situation is bad in so many ways, where on earth do you start? ‘First, health,’ she says firmly. ‘You can have the best schools in the world but if people aren’t in shape, you’re not going to get anywhere. Once you’ve addressed the health issues, you then give them a proper diet, then slowly you start to think about education.’

‘The patients in the hospital don’t need to die – they’re in hell already. It’s torture; it’s inhumane.’

Slowly is certainly the right word.

Once the Dhaka Project had vaccinated the entire community against hepatitis B and typhoid and installed 100 rubbish bins (which were so alien that the locals refused to use them for the first six months), Maria shifted her attentions to getting the children into the local government school. This was difficult because of the caste system, which assigns slum dwellers ‘lowest of the low’ status – and she quickly found that the standards of education were shockingly poor. ‘They only spend two hours a day there. I ask you, how can you expect these kids to compete in a job market when they’ve only had two hours of school a day?

Sometimes I think that the country’s not sinking because of poverty, it’s sinking because of a lack of skilled people.’

Once again, Maria didn’t just sit around moaning about the problem – she set up her own school, which now has around 600 pupils, from four year olds to middle-aged parents. But it has been an uphill struggle. Despite the fact that she describes some of her pupils as ‘highly, highly intelligent’, they have been pigeonholed as worthless for so long that undoing the damaged caused by the label is no easy task. ‘If you’d lived in a slum all your life and I came and told you that you could be far more than what you are, it would take time for you to believe that – especially when the rest of your community doesn’t believe it.

I’m fighting against all the odds,’ explains Maria. It doesn’t help that the teaching process can be very frustrating. These are children that were not fed the right food or mentally stimulated as babies, so the learning process can take longer – in fact after a month of helping with the teaching, Maria gave up because she was getting nowhere. However, the teachers in her school (who are all Bangladeshi) are slowly finding that, with patience, the results do begin to show.

‘Our kids are now playing the role of parents,’ Maria says. ‘If their parents say they have a headache and aren’t going to

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Left: Hygiene products donated by sponsors are vital to the project; Below: excited pupils at the end of the Dhaka Project’s first year; Bottom: pupils grateful for their school.

‘You start to ask yourself, “How can this be happening only four hours away? Why them not me?”’ school, the children will drag them there!’

The lessons learned at school are spread further afield during the summer, when the school closes for the monsoon season and the kids from rural areas return home and teach people in their own villages English. This community-wide approach is a key element in the success of the Dhaka Project: like Maria says, ‘There’s no point in the kids coming to school and doing the right thing, like washing their hands, if the rest of the community continues doing the wrong thing.’

Triumphing against the odds This all sounds like pretty hard work – but imagine having to do it when the government, the very body that’s meant to take care of the people you’re trying to help, seems to be doing everything in its power to prevent you doing your job. ‘There is so much red tape,’ says Maria. ‘After five years on the ground, I still don’t have a visa – I have to get a 50-dollar, 15-day visitors’ visa each time I go, which is sometimes twice a month.

That’s a lot of money – and I’m now on my third passport since I started the project.’ When Maria tries to bring skilled volunteers, like dentists, over from Dubai, the government ‘makes my life hell’.

Maria spends much of her time in Dubai collecting people’s unwanted items and she uses the extra baggage allowance freely provided by Emirates to transport it all to the slum. ‘There is a 1,200kg container stuck at Dhaka customs and they’re demanding Dhs3,000 to release it.

It’s been there for a year now as I refuse to pay – it’s a box of second-hand items for people in need and I refuse to give money donated to the charity to customs. This month we’re planning to go down there with all the kids and try and get them to release it.’

Is this just because of the caste system?

Is it really because the government wants to do everything in its power to continue the political repression of a sizeable chunk of its population? Maria explains, ‘Yes, it’s partly that, but also, look at me: I have a full-time job and I’m showing how

What your money buys Dhs1: A child’s lunch for a day.

Dhs1: 8 bananas OR 1 kilo of rice.

Dhs10: A school bag.

Dhs15: A set of school books.

Dhs20: A week’s worth of baby food.

Dhs70: Uniform, shoes and socks.

Dhs100: Vaccination against hepatitis B and typhoid for a child and basic health cover for a year.

Dhs500: A sewing machine and raw materials to practise with in the sewing training centre.

Dhs1,000: A rickshaw.

Dhs3,000: The materials to build a basic house with furniture for a family.

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Clockwise from top left: the Dhaka Project now has its own football team; volunteers often travel over from the UAE to help; Maria describes the slum-dwellers as her ‘very large’ family; smiles are possible – all it takes is time and patience.

‘Some say I’m cold but I can’t look at the slums and cry – I see a problem and think of a solution.’ much difference one person can make on their days off. They don’t like that. A Portuguese TV channel wanted to come over and make a documentary about the project and the government wouldn’t allow it – I think they just don’t want to see the situation exposed.’

But against all odds, Maria continues to champion the slum-dwellers’ cause – and 99 per cent of the money that helps the Dhaka Project to continue its fight is raised here, in Dubai (the rest comes from Portugal). It’s not just financial donations the project is reliant upon: ‘I will accept anything you have to give,’ says Maria. ‘Clothes, shoes, toys, jewellery – anything! Plus any skills you can offer.’

Indeed, the project would be nothing

if it weren’t for the countless volunteers who have come forward to offer their time and knowledge. ‘I knew I had to set up a school but I had no idea how to do it – so I went to principals in Dubai and they came to Dhaka to help me,’ she says.

Voluntary dental, medical and academic assistance has also been invaluable, as has the support from Emirates, who have not only given Maria endless free flights to and from Dhaka and unlimited extra baggage allowance, but also a job with good prospects for one of her Bangladeshi protégées (three similar jobs have also been provided in Dubai-based hotels).

But it’s now time for the next step.

‘I’ve done nothing yet,’ Maria says.

‘When the first child turns 18 and

actually manages to go to university, then you can congratulate me. When I have all the fathers in long-term, well-paid jobs, then you can congratulate me. We have some extremely gifted kids here and my school is not good enough for them.’ The Dhaka Project’s current mission is to find scholarships and host families for its ten most gifted 12 to 13 year olds, and bring them over to Dubai.

‘These children have fire in them; you just have to add extra petrol and unleash the flame. I don’t want to still be helping in five years’ time – by then I want them to be able to help themselves.’ But realistically speaking, can Maria ever see a day when the Dhaka slums don’t exist?

‘It’s not going to be me – it won’t be my generation. But in the days of slavery, even in the days of Martin Luther King, did anyone ever think there would be a Barack Obama? Change is coming.

Change can be done.’

The Dhaka Project urgently needs money, clothing and skilled volunteers. It also needs families to host a Dhaka child in Dubai so they can have a chance at a better life. Can you help? Email enquiries@thedhakaproject. org or visit www.thedhakaproject.org.

The Dhaka Project is holding a fundraising polo match on March 5 at Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club, Arabian Ranches – Dhs100 per car. Volunteers are also needed – call the organisers, CS-PR, on 04 344 5029 for more info, and see you there!

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Interiors

Ele Cooper meets a feng shui consultant to find out whether you really can change your life with a simple bit of furniture reshuffling.

Ever since she can remember, Shivani Adalja has been able to sense things most of us are oblivious to.

Growing up in India, she could walk into a room and instantly know if someone had died in there. When she told her father she could see colours surrounding people, he thought she had a problem with her sight – until they realised Shivani was a lot more intuitive than your average ten year old, and she was actually seeing people’s auras (when I meet her, she immediately declares that I spend a lot of time analysing things and am obsessively organised – both spookily accurate observations).

It was while she was living in Hong Kong after university that Shivani began to complement her natural intuition with the traditional science of feng shui, saving all her money and travelling to China with a translator to take courses as often as her salary would allow it. Shivani has been living in the UAE for five years now and through her company, Pathwood, has applied her knowledge to all kinds of spaces, from private properties to Wafi’s Cleopatra Spa. Here are her tips on how to apply feng shui to your home.

What is feng shui?

Feng shui is made up of two Chinese words: feng – wind, and shui – water.

Feng shui began around 6,000 years ago, when elders would observe the location of wind and water to determine which plots of land were best for farming. It is based around five elements: water, wood, metal, fire and earth. Feng shui strives to balance these five, with harmony as the by-product.

People ask if it can make you rich – but if it were that simple I would be living in the Bahamas! Feng shui removes the speed bumps but you still have to drive.

Is it a personalised science or are there rules that everyone can apply?

Feng shui is tailored according to the person residing or working in the property – it’s based on their core directions, which are calculated using their date of birth.

I would always recommend a personal consultation because experts all practise slightly differently, and if someone looks on the internet they will become confused by the apparent contradictions! However, there are some basic rules that everyone can apply.

So what are the rules for bedrooms?

The bedroom is a private area, a space where you relax. Avoid blocking the main entrance with furniture because you need energy to be able to flow freely into the room. The bed should not be placed

opposite the door and the headboard should never be on the same wall as the window as this is an opening above your head. Don’t have a television, music system or large computer in the room as they are made from fire energy, representing active behaviour, which will prevent you from sleeping well. Similarly, don’t have any water features or aquariums in your bedroom as these are energy-creating devices. Using soothing neutral or pastel colours will mean fewer arguments with your partner – as well as disagreement, strong colours like red or purple can result in disturbed sleep. And keep your wardrobe clutter-free.

Are mirrors good or bad?

Mirrors are good, but don’t have them everywhere as they reflect energy – good and bad. Avoid having a mirror opposite your bed because subconsciously your mind will always be occupied with looking in it – place it in the corner of the room.

What sort of artwork should you hang?

A lot of clients these days have portraits of a single woman or man, which creates individual energy, not energy for couples.

Some even have pictures depicting wars or weapons – avoid these! I recommend pictures of couples or groups in nice bright colours. A bright red painting would depict fire energy, which you should place in an active area. Green represents growth, so

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Here’s one I did earlier: Shivani’s work on private client Daniella Russell’s villa

place these paintings in the study or children’s bedrooms. Yellow and beige are earth energy, great for having in your study if you want stability in your life.

Is it good to have plants around your home?

Plants are good in moderation.

Upward-growing plants signify growth and wealth; avoid buying droopy plants with leaves that touch the floor as they represent the opposite. Bamboos are excellent because the energy they create is very light and flows easily. It’s good to put a cactus outside your house because that will neutralise all the harsh energy that’s created by people opening and closing doors and using elevators.

Should lighting be low-level or bright?

Use bright lighting in children’s rooms because you want them to be active – bright lights also work well in the living room and kitchen. But in adults’ bedrooms you should have warm, mellow lights because you want the energy to remain feminine and passive.

‘Feng shui removes the speed bumps but you still have to drive.’

Is there a particular way that people should arrange their living rooms?

Look for symmetrical furniture made of good material. If the fabric is a neutral colour, use bright cushions to add activity.

Don’t have a shoe rack at your main door because you want energy to flow in freely and shoes signify very old, stale energy – place them outside your door or in a designated corner of a closed cupboard.

Open windows once a day to let sunlight fill the room – if the room doesn’t get direct sunlight, use artificial lights to create the effect. Light scented candles or incense regularly to cleanse the room’s energy, and try to keep the television and music system

in the living room as they help to stimulate the energy already present from the people who use the room.

Are there any rules for the bathroom?

Always shut the bathroom door and spend as little time in there as possible, because toilets have bad energy. Use plain colours because you don’t want too much energy in the toilet; don’t hang crystals and only have one mirror.

If you would like to meet Shivani for a feng shui consultation, call 050 681 1728; shivani@pathwood.com; www.pathwood.com.

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Recipe

Treat yourself with this simple but delicious crowd-pleaser, provided by the Towers Rotana’s Executive Chef Alan Snyman.

Serves one; 30 minutes’ preparation plus 20 minutes’ cooking time.

Ingredients

150g double-bone lamb cutlet 120g loin of lamb 100g potato, peeled and sliced 60g onion, peeled and sliced 5g garlic, crushed 80g fresh white breadcrumbs 30ml olive oil 20g Dijon mustard 10g parsley, chopped 5g mint leaves, chopped 3 pieces of baby asparagus, blanched 3 baby carrots, peeled and blanched 60ml red wine jus (or alcohol-free substitute)

Preparation 1. Season the lamb with salt and pepper and sear in a hot pan for two minutes, then leave to cool.

2. Combine the breadcrumbs, chopped parsley and mint in a bowl and mix well.

3. Rub Dijon mustard on the cooled lamb and then dip the lamb in the breadcrumb mixture to form a uniform crust.

4. If you’d like your meat cooked medium, bake in a pre-heated oven at 200°C for around eight minutes (depending on the strength of your oven).

5. In a medium-hot pan, sauté the onions in olive oil until they’re translucent, then add the garlic and potatoes. Continue to sauté until potatoes are golden brown and cooked through.

6. Season with salt and pepper.

7. Heat the baby asparagus and carrot in boiling water until just cooked.

8. Heat the red wine jus or substitute in a saucepan.

To assemble 1. Place the sautéed potatoes at 12 o’clock on a large, round plate.

2. Drizzle the red wine jus in a neat pool in front of the potatoes.

3. Place the lamb loin on the pool of sauce, and then position the lamb cutlet at an angle, leaning against the loin.

4. Arrange the baby asparagus and carrot decoratively over the lamb and serve.

Recipe courtesy of Teatro, the awardwinning restaurant at the Towers Rotana.

Call 04 312 2202 to book a table.

Chef Alan says: ‘I tend to lean towards lamb dishes because my mum owns a few sheep farms in South Africa, where I grew up. If I could give one recommendation for preparation, it would be to cook the meat medium – delicious!’

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Travel Go If laid-back, happy cities are your thing, you need to know about Cape Town. The country’s turbulent history will never be forgotten – the horrors of apartheid, which ended in 1994, are still all-too fresh in some residents’ memories – but Cape Town is an optimistic city, determined to move on from its past and march forward into a bright future. Arty types flock to the theatre, nature buffs love the surrounding mountains and sea, and trend-setters survey it all from their pavement-side seats while sipping on custom-mixed cocktails.

If the word ‘Cape’ brings superheroes to mind before it does South African cities, read on.

Shop Glamour pusses will lap up the vibe at the V&A Waterfront (www.waterfront.co.za), where Victorian architecture, maritime tradition and African culture collide in an explosion of shops, with over 400 retailers selling their wares, which range from home furnishings to jewellery. Long Street also serves shoppers well, with numerous quirky art stores and side streets buzzing with colourful market stalls offering traditional knick knacks and tourist tat.

See During apartheid, Nelson Mandela spent 27 years locked up in jail on Robben Island. Today, it is a World Heritage Site and houses a museum (www.robbenisland.org.za) dedicated to commemorating the price that several generations of South Africans paid for democracy. It’s a must-see for anyone who wants to learn about Cape Town’s history.

Those seeking lighter entertainment should head to Boulders Beach, which plays host to thousands of penguins – in fact, there are so many of them that it can sometimes be hard to find a picnic spot in between the cheeky chaps.

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Hide away at Kensington Place (www. kensingtonplace.co.za), a boutique bolthole at the foot of Table Mountain, just a short walk from the city centre. Heralded as one of the world’s best boutique hotels, cutting-edge design complements the natural materials used in the décor – but our favourite thing has got to be the plunge pool, which unenergetic types can survey, drink in hand, from the plump garden sofas.

The best view of Cape Town doesn’t come from within: as well as providing a stunning backdrop to the city, nearby Table Mountain (so called for its flat top) comes in handy for surveying the capital from on high. Take a cable car (www.tablemountain. net) – which rotates 360 degrees as you ascend, allowing everyone a panoramic view – to the top, and in less than ten minutes you’ll be able to drink in the surrounding landscape from 1,085 metres above sea level. Or, if you’re feeling brave, take in the magnificent rugged beaches flanking Cape Town in style by hang-gliding over them (www.adventurezone.co.za).

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Head to HQ (www.hqrestaurant.co.za) at Heritage Square and you’re in for a slapup meal in a warm, buzzing atmosphere.

Roaring log fires and exposed brick (of the cool urban, not clichéd overdone variety) provide an intimate ambience in which diners tuck in to crisp salads to start, followed by steaks cooked to order and drizzled with the sauce of their choice. One of the most happening joints in town.

The right Address Sometimes city life can take its toll – but you don’t have to leave Dubai to escape. Set in 265 acres of stunning landscaped gardens and lakes, the Address Montgomerie is the perfect five-star retreat: it’s a luxurious golf resort with 21 bedrooms, a beautiful spa and a truly relaxing atmosphere.

Being there, you could almost forget you hadn’t left Dubai – until you see the skyline which forms a dramatic backdrop to the Colin Montgomerie-designed fairways.

We’ve got a night’s stay plus brunch for two at the hotel’s award-winning restaurant Nineteen to give away to one lucky reader. To be in with your chance of winning, answer the following simple question:

How many bedrooms does the Address Montgomerie have? a) b) c)

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Simply email the answer along with your name, phone number and address with ‘Address’ as the subject line to jumanacomps@hotmediapublishing.com by March 31 2010.

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WIN! BRUNCH AT PALERMO Looking to do something a little different next Friday?

Brunch at Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club’s restaurant, Palermo (04 361 8111), features a large spread of international cuisines, with live cooking stations as well as great entertainment for the kids, including pony rides, face-painting and arts and crafts. It runs from 12pm-3.30pm every Friday, with the soft drink option priced at Dhs160 per person, and the house beverages option costing Dhs225 per person. The entertainment for the adults comes after brunch, when you can kick back and survey the polo matches from your terrace table.

We’ve got a brunch* for four to give away to one lucky reader – just answer this easy question:

What sport can you watch after brunch at Palermo? a) Football b) Swimming c) Polo With ‘Palermo’ in the subject line, email your answer, name, phone number and address to jumanacomps@ hotmediapublishing.com by March 31 to be in with your chance of wining. *Soft drink option. The winner can upgrade to alcoholic option for an extra Dhs65 per person.

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My style MY FAVOURITE THING My friend Sunita Kapoor is an incredible jewellery designer and she gave me a beautifully designed cuff bracelet. I wear black a lot when I’m working and it adds so much glamour to my outfits.

Vimi Joshi,

MAC senior makeup artist, Middle East & India

My scent I am absolutely obsessed with DKNY Be Delicious – as well as the perfume, I have the shower gel, bath scrub and body lotion.

It smells so fresh and uplifting.

ON MY IPOD I’m currently listening to Michael Jackson. His music is so timeless.

THE NICEST COMPLIMENT I’VE EVER BEEN PAID

I once went on tour for nine days with a very famous rock star and at the end of that time he gave me a bracelet. There were only three pieces made – he kept one, his girlfriend had another and I had the third.

It was a very special moment.

MY RESTAURANT OF CHOICE I am a strict vegetarian and am passionate about Indian food.

Sadhana’s or Rangoli in Meena Bazaar are my favourite places to eat.

My must-have makeup item My MAC burgundy lip pencil.

THE THING I LOVE MOST IN MY HOME It’s got to be my huge, comfortable sofa – it’s my sanctuary. I spend hours on it, reading, watching DVDs, sleeping… It’s where I refresh myself and prepare for the next adventure.

My philosophy I live a very exciting and eventful life but I always try to stay grounded, centred and calm. I also believe you should treat everyone you meet with the utmost respect and kindness.

I’d most like to do makeup for…

JENNIFER LOPEZ, ANGELINA JOLIE and JULIA ROBERTS. They’re my three beauty icons: I admire their strength and individuality.

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