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TIS THE SEASON TO BE JOLLY… And merry… and resolute… and in love… and, and, and. The holidays… from Christmas to New Years to Valentines… It’s months and months of cheer and jeer. Cheer, for ‘Horray, it’s vacay!’ Jeer, as in ‘Oh, gotta-getta-date!’ Who to Secret Santa? Who to kiss at midnight? Who to do on V-day? The holidays are a bundle of excitement and anxiety, all in one breath; happiness and horridness; a time of love and a time of hate. They are the epitome of everything and nothingness wrapped into one big surprise… A surprise that usually is on us. What makes the holidays, THE HOLIDAYS? Commercialism? Consumerism? Egoism? Who knows… and frankly, who cares? The point is, we don’t have to wait for a day to celebrate our lives, to show others our love or to spread peace and joy. We don’t have to fret about being alone on the 25th or the 1st or the 14th—because all year round there are people who truly love us and care about us if we just look up and notice. So, enjoy the special days we celebrate—and know that the ordinary ones in between are extraordinary in many, many ways. It’s all in the details of the days—the laughs we share over a great joke, the smiles we exchange as we pass each other by in the hallway and the hugs and kisses we give and get out of sheer and genuine affection. Happy Holidays, people… it’s good to be alive. - Flair Team 12
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THE PLAYGROUND P. 20 Trends
BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE P. 28 Hilda Khalife P. 34 Men of Baccardi P. 36 James Jurdi P. 38 Cayetana
THE LOOK OF BLING P. 42 Hello Tiffany! P. 46 Paolo Bongia P. 50 Shine On! P. 56 Tufenkjian P. 58 The Real Deal P. 60 Watch Lovers
THE LOOK ON CAMERA P. 64 Basil Soda P. 66 Stardivarius P. 68 Juicy Couture P. 70 Mountain P. 72 Oscar De La Renta P. 76 Joseph P. 78 Hoss Intropia
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THE LOOK ON YOUR SKIN P. 82 L’Occitane Arlesienne P. 86 Beauty Essentials
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P. 100 New Year Resolution to Avoid! P. 102 It’s Not Me , It’s You
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ART-ITCTURE & DESIGN P. 108 FC BATE Borisov P. 110 RedRock P. 112 WaterFront P. 114 Eden Rock P. 116 The Look at Home
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EAT YOUR HEART OUT! Al Mandaloun has opened its new Pâtisserie in Dbayeh. Behind the counter come sweet smells from the kitchen as this innovative concept brings together a pastry, a bakery, a boutique and a tableware and kitchen accessories section, delivering a unique experience to everyone; To meet the dietary needs, al Mandaloun have also developed an in-house “Gluten Free” range of products, all of which are becoming ever more popular. Al Mandaloun Pâtisserie: an indisputable destination for all gourmets.
COLLABORATIONS
Flair Magazine Launches “iloveflair logo Collaborations,” An Exclusive Collection Of LimitedEdition Must-Have Products Created By Select Designers & Artists Expressly For The Brand’s Savvy Audience. The first “iloveflair Collaboration” debuts today with never-before-seen artwork of the genius Artist Sheikh Sari El Khazen; Sari’s long lasting artistic signature in his artwork has been solidly based on using shades of grey; this will be the very first time that the artist will introduce ‘color’ to his passion. “With these limited-edition creations designed specifically for Flair magazine’s audience, we are no longer just uncovering the things our readers love most, but now creating them with their sensibility infused.”
PRETTY WOMAN & GIVENCHY!
No! Nobody saw this one coming!
That is in fact Miley Cyrus in her very own Marc Jacobs After artist Marina Abramovic, the musician Erykah Badu, followed by the French actress campaign. IsabelleWe understand how you feel- it’s the sort of taste Huppert, Riccardo Tisci’s choice for the Spring 2015 campaign for Givenchy might be you’d his biggest get when drinking Orange juice after brushing your ever! Julia Roberts! teeth! Close? The concept of combining both together is an itch but one that looks good! Almost a hickey! Miley looks Shot in black and white by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, the campaign is meant to way evoke better the with her tongue wagging inside her actual mouth. strength and modernity of the Givenchy woman. Julia is dressed in a number of the Since house’s she’s worn Marc Jacob’s designs on the red carpet and signature pieces including a menswear, inspired boxy jacket and a tuxedo dress - with posed a very for his Love the Skin You’re In t-shirts, Miley is now starring as minimal beauty look. Roberts’s photographs are meant to be “the perfect interpretation of the new face of his Spring 2014 line.Yes! Believe it! Givenchy timeless beauty,” and Tisci nailed it.
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WE CAN’T WAIT BUT WE WILL! Stars Celebrities Divas Lights Lights! The Queen of Pop has been revealed as the face of Vercase’s Spring/Summer 2015 collection. Donatella Versace said: ‘I am thrilled to have my friend and the most powerful and directional artist as the face of Versace for Spring 2015.’ The black-and-white images were shot by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott in New York, and capitalize on Madonna’s femme fatale persona. This marks the fourth time that the iconic singer has appeared in Versace’s advertising campaigns.
SMART TELEVISIONS, MOBILES AND NOW WATCHES! Luxury watch brands are beginning to join the smartwatches race, with Tag Heuer kicking things off.The Swiss watchmaker is apparently working with Intel on a smartwatch that could make its first public appearance this spring. Potential functions such as incoming call notifications or other alerts are therefore expected to be displayed via physical dials or sweeping hands. According to Business Insider, the smartwatch will also track data on calories burned, steps taken and the sleep patterns of the owner. How Smart is that!
CAN’T GET MORE LIMITED THAN THIS!
No! Nobody saw this one coming!
That is in fact Miley Cyrus in her very own Marc Jacobs campaign. We understand how you feel- it’s the sort of taste Limited Edition is the first lifestyle concept store in the Middle- East. Located in theyou’d heartgetofwhen drinking Orange juice after brushing your Beirut, in Solidere’s central district, the shop was founded by Nada Salame in 2010 andteeth! designed Close? The concept of combining both together is an by Sari El Khazen. Best-selling author and internationally celebrated Lebanese table artistitch andbut party one that looks good! Almost a hickey! Miley looks designer Nada Salamé now presents the ultimate art of living boutique. After publishing way the hugely better with her tongue wagging inside her actual mouth. successful books Once Upon A Table, Eventful,Yes I Do, Forever Yours, Fantasy Celebrations, Since Parties she’s worn Marc Jacob’s designs on the red carpet and Parties Parties and Dream Homes of Lebanon, she opened a store in Beirut’s central district, posed for the his Love the Skin You’re In t-shirts, Miley is now starring as the new face of his Spring 2014 line.Yes! Believe it! first concept store about table settings in the Middle East.
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LES BRETÈCHES & MAZEN KERBAJDRINKING BUDDIES! Les Bretèches by Château Kefraya has teamed up with Lebanese artist Mazen Kerbaj, to create a limited edition label, celebrating the launch of the 2012 Les Bretèches, one of Lebanon’s muchloved red wines. Château Kefraya’s founder and chairman, Michel de Bustros said “For over 20 years we’ve had a tradition of personalizing each vintage of our Château Kefraya labels with a new painting created by a Lebanese woman artist, but this is the first time we have commissioned the entire creation of a limited edition label, namely for Les Bretèches’’. “It’s an honor to contribute to the development of Lebanese wine culture” Kerbaj said, revealing he wanted to capture Lebanon’s energy and sense of Epicureanism within the spirit of the Roman God of vine, Bacchus. Kerbaj entitled his artwork Bacchanales Beyrouthines.
THE HAIR LINE! Twice a year since 2007, Atelier Swarovski collaborates with emerging and established designers on a one-off jewelry collection, to celebrate the fashion week season. This time, SWAROVSKI launches its first collection of hair accessories, in collaboration with Chinese designer Ye Mingzi which comprises three exclusive headpieces, two hair pins (with a gold-plated and a crystal version), and a tiara decorated with pearls and crystals.
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No! Nobody saw this one coming!
That is in fact Miley Cyrus in her very own Marc Jacobs campaign. We understand how you feel- it’s the sort of taste Yes, this must be the table of the Cherfane’s celebrating the winning of 36 awards; not you’d 10, notget 20,when drinking Orange juice after brushing your Thirty Six! teeth! Close? The concept of combining both together is an itch but one that looks good! Almost a hickey! Miley looks When most of us are brainstorming, session after session to claim a bronze, Samsungway achieved better with her tongue wagging inside her actual mouth. a remarkable hit by obtaining 36 cool, credible and global awards covering brands likeSince Samsung she’s worn Marc Jacob’s designs on the red carpet and 850 PRO – NX1 Camera- Galaxy Note Edge- Galaxy Note 4 - Galaxy S 5 and many many posed more! for his Love the Skin You’re In t-shirts, Miley is now starring as the new face of his Spring 2014 line.Yes! Believe it! Evidence proves to show that Samsung will wow you at least 36 times ;)
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BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE
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“Twinkle all the way”
Beautiful People
Hilda KHALIFE Title: No titles. Just call me Hilda! Chinese Zodiac: Chinese? I don’t know. I’m a leo. She’s a star in her own right—one of those luminous spirits who don’t need the celebrity status to be one, but rather were born one. The most impressive part is that she doesn’t act the part—in fact, she’s so down to earth, it sometimes seems she forgets her famousness… which of course, makes her even more charming.
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y name is Hilda Khalife and I am known for/to be… “OK. What’s she gonna be wearing this time?”
Pick a song or book title that resembles your life the most Can’t say that one song or book resembles my whole life but like everyone else I can relate stages of my life or situations I’ve been through with many songs and stories. What was your deciding factor in chosing a career in media? Purely coincidental. Didn’t plan or even think of it before. Got a chance, grabbed it and ever since then my moto has been “I take my job very seriously and give it my all, but I never take myself too seriously” it’s just a job! Is the job as fun as it looks? Lots of fun. Tiring. Stress. Hectic. But lots and lots of fun!
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What was your most successful story or show? Do share a scenario! Star Academy of course. It is what made me and gave me my place in the world of television as a prominent TV Presenter. I found in me the courage to take on a LIVE entertainment show all by myself which I never knew I had. Which star would you be ‘star struck’ if you had the chance to meet or present? It used to be Michael Jackson or Whitney Houston. Maybe now it would be Robert De nero or AL Pacino. I also love Bruno Mars.
Instagram. Don’t like pouring out my feelings on facebook nor like reading others doing it. Don’t tweet much. Instagram is just like going through a magazine. Easy and fun. Name a fashion brand we’ll never see you wear. Crocs 5 Essential products to have in your bag at all times: Hand cream. Lip gloss. Blush. Battery charger. Hair clip.
Say No to….
Favorite fraguance?
Negative people and drama queens
Woman by Jean paul gautier for evenings. Narcisco Rodriguez or La vie est belle by day.
Say Yes to… A good laugh. Good company and REAL genuine people Let’s get social; Facebook, Instagram or Twitter? And why?
A woman with Flair is... A woman with confidence. Comfortable in her own skin, no matter what she looks like. Attitude. Smart. Funny. People love to be around her and she isn’t afraid to smile at strangers.
Hilda Khalife The Look in the closet by Plum The Look of Bling by Tiffany The Look on Skin by Hala Ajam Hair Artist Hair Avenue by Steve Stylist Cedric Haddad Photography Saad Salloum Photo Composition by Sara Helwe
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Hilda Khalife The Look in the closet by Aden The Look of Bling by Tiffany The Look on Skin by Hala Ajam Hair Artist Hair Avenue by Steve Stylist Cedric Haddad Photography Saad Salloum Photo Composition by Sara Helwe
Hilda Khalife The Look in the closet by Plum The Look of Bling by Tiffany The Look on Skin by Hala Ajam Hair Artist Hair Avenue by Steve Stylist Cedric Haddad Photography Saad Salloum Photo Composition by Sara Helwe
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Hilda Khalife The Look in the closet by Aden The Look of Bling by Tiffany The Look on Skin by Hala Ajam Hair Artist Hair Avenue by Steve Stylist Cedric Haddad Photography Saad Salloum Photo Composition by Sara Helwe
Beautiful People
MEN OF
Baccardi FLAIR EDITORS HAD THE PRIVILEGE TO MEET THE 3 BACCARDI AMBASSADORS WHILE ON THEIR VISIT IN BEIRUT. Even though they originate from different backgrounds and cultures, there is a very strong bonding feel that you can clearly feel and sense while with them; it’s like a family with members that have lived many years in different countries and suddenly reunited for this long week-end! For us, it was clear that the head of their family, is Baccardi. You can clearly tell that the 3 of them are really tight; a friendship that might only be few years old but surely seems that it goes way back. Travelling together, working, meeting people gave them a connection that is like no other; ‘We were different outfits but we are in the same party’ Tom comes from the north in the UK, where people tend to stay where they are raised and never leave their town; he sure did! David is know to be senior daiquiri! Dedication at its most! It’s his iconic, symbolic etiquette to which he became famous for around the years. Danile is known to be honest & direct; he’s been around long enough and knows exactly where his passion is. Rum!
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Many places.. The industry is very transient; being in the business, moving on in the career takes you places; if you stay for too long in a certain place, you will reach a ceiling and then you will have to move on again to find a better challenge; since most opportunities happen at the right time & place, moving on from place to place increases our chances in finding the level next of our passion; What brought you guys together? Baccardi brought us together; it’s our family brand, which makes us feel like brothers; a mission and an attachment; the Rrum facilitates the relationship between us; it is the brand, the family member and the mission that unites us.
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What is Premium to you? The premium feel behind the brand is having the ability to unite bartenders from the world via Baccardi and have them represent the brand and compete with hundreds of others and win; for us, this is what premium is all about! It’s simply elegance! What is the perfect cocktail made of? Rum and of course a lot of Love! What cocktail do you think needs a name change? Porn star martini! But having said that, we also believe that the name really resembles the drink at a certain time and place, and it defines it so we tend to respect the names and take them as they are, without judging them.
What is a really cool name you’ve heard for a drink? Mother superior; when you hear this name, you just want to have it! The weirdest drink you got asked? Old fashioned and egg white! That was a weird request! If you had one super power, what would it be? Tom would want to learn languages. David would travel in time and see the glorious times of elegance. Daniel would like to fly! Best cure for hangovers? Gatorade or coconut water or rehydrated sachets.
David Cordoba David Cordoba is one of the leading bartenders to emerge from Latin America. His passion, commitment and attention to detail have made him one of the world’s most influential mixologists. It’s this pioneering cocktail spirit that makes him the perfect person to represent the world’s favourite rum, BACARDI Superior rum, with whom he has worked for the last 5 years as the Global Brand Ambassador of this iconic Latin spirit. David took an unconventional route into bartending. Now 13-years from the day he first picked up a cocktail shaker, the multiaward winning mixologist is travelling the world demonstrating how BACARDI Superior Rum is crafted to be a perfect balance of character and smoothness so that it will always complement but never overpower a cocktail.
Tom Walker After graduating university with a journalism degree, Tom Walker decided to take a second job bar tending at Popolo Bar, Lounge and Restaurant in Newcastle to aid with his travelling funds. In September 2009 tom moved to Brisbane and worked behind the bar Press Club, one of the oldest cocktail lounges in Queensland.At the end of 2010, Tom moved to Edinburgh to work at the multi award-winning Bramble Bar & Lounge, one of the most distinguished bars in the UK.After nearly two years in Edinburgh, Tom moved to London in June 2012 to work at the historic and prestigious American Bar at The Savoy, where he has resided ever since and won the prestigious Global Bacardi Legacy Cocktail Competition in May 2010.
Daniele Pola Daniele Dalla Pola is a sophisticated connoisseur of exotic drinks . In 2011, during the “42Below Cocktail World Cup in New Zealand”, Daniele achieved the title of “world champion” performing his masterpiece cocktail called “Elisir D’Amore”. Daniele has pursued his career towards the indigenous and tropical, socalled Tiki cocktails. In his lab, “Nu Lounge Bar” Daniele has available a refined selection of sugars, spices , and essences, the raw materials used to compound cocktails, to be later served with delicacy and precision.
Beautiful People
James JURDI
GETTING TO KNOW “POCKET LISTING” ACTOR
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What Was Your Deciding Factor In Choosing A Career In Cinema?
I Know Who I Am And I Know What I Want.
As A Child, I Fell In Love With Movies. I Was Captivated By Visual Storytelling. I Remember My Parents Taking Me To The Cinema Every Weekend. After I Left Each Film, It Was Like Coming Back From A Long Adventure Of Fantastical Journey. I Knew That One Day, I Wanted To Give Audiences The Same Sensation I Felt From Being Transported Into This Amazing World On Screen.
My Biggest Strength Is... Being Able To Focus In On My Objectives Without Any Distractions. My Biggest Weakness Is... Red Velvet Cupcakes. I Try To Eat Healthy But They Are Very Hard To Resist! Pick A Movie That Resembles Your Life The Most... Jerry Maguire. As This Terrific Films Shows, Life Is Fast Paced And High-Profile Industries Are Very Cynical And Complex. One Needs Family, Real Friends, And Strong Principles To Survive In A Competitive World.
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What Are The Most Effective Ways You’ve Promoted And Marketed Yourself? What Have You Tried That Hasn’t Worked Well? Being Featured In Movies Gets You A Certain Amount Of Recognition. You Are Forever Associated With The Films You Are In. Naturally, Doing Press And Interviews Heightens Awareness. But I’ve Learned That Being A One Man Show Is A Tough Hill To Climb. You Really Need A Team Behind You. If You Had One Magic Power, What Would Would It Be?
I Would Love To Be Invisible For A Day Or Two. The Knowledge One Could Attain From Being Able To Float From Place To Place Undetected Could Be Priceless. Lets Get Social - Facebook, Instagram, Or Twitter? What Would It Be? None Of The Above. I Am The Worst Social Networker, But I Am Trying To Learn How To Manage It. If I Had To Choose, I Would Go For Facebook Because I See The Benefit Of It For Product Placement Or Promotional Value. Favorite Fragrance? I Alternate Between Cool Water And Chanel Blue. A Woman With Flair Is One Who... Has Confidence In Who She Is, Has Her Own Sense Of Style, And Doesn’t Take Herself Too Seriously.
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Cayetana
Beautiful People
The Duchess of Alba The Duchess of Alba held the Guinness World Record for over 40 titles including being a countess (19 times over), marquesa (23 times) and more. The Duchess’s full name is María del Rosario Cayetana Paloma Alfonsa Victoria Eugenia Fernanda Teresa Francisca de Paula Lourdes Antonia Josefa Fausta Rita Castor Dorotea Santa Esperanza Fitz-James Stuart, Silva, Falcó y Gurtubay but she simply went by Cayetana. Cayetana would bow to no one: not her king, Juan Carlos of Spain, nor Queen Elizabeth, nor the Pope, due to her extensive lineage ;but being the queen she is, she did indeed bow to the Queen as well as the Spanish royal family. She owns everything, from a letter by Christopher Columbus to a first-edition copy of Don Quixote to an art collection by every single European master of the past 300 years. She turned down an offer by Picasso to pose naked for a portrait, and was perhaps the only woman in history to turn down Picasso for anything. When her first husband died, she married a defrocked Catholic priest, which shocked Spanish society. When her second husband died, she married A “toyboy” , which shocked Spanish society again, including King Juan Carlos. She claimed she was “madly in love” and married him anyway. Her kids called her “emotionally unstable”, so in retaliation she graced the cover of Vanity Fair Spain and proclaimed that while she was widowed, they were divorced. This last quote from the sadly-just-departed Duchess makes her death all the more poignant: ‘I confess I am thinking of keeping on living. Although it’s only so I can enjoy the expression on people’s faces when I point at them and say “I’m going to bury you all.’ 38
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“It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that bling!”
The Look of Bling
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The Tiffany速 Setting, a design classic that holds the diamond away from the band on six prongs, permitting a more complete return of light through the diamond.
Tiffany! Tiffany creates jewelry and accessories to dazzle the eye and warm the heart.These designs bring legendary style to holiday gift giving, and their arrival in the famous Tiffany Blue Box速 will linger in memory for a lifetime.
Tiffany diamond band rings (from left): Jean Schlumberger Sixteen Stone ring in platinum and 18k karat gold with diamonds, Tiffany Soleste band ring in 18 karat rose gold with diamonds, Victoria alternating ring in platinum with diamonds, Jean Schlumberger Rope tworow ring in 18 karat gold and platinum with diamonds, Tiffany Diamond Wedding Band in platinum with diamonds.
Tiffany T bracelets (from top): Tiffany T Wire Bracelet with Diamonds in 18 karat yellow gold, Tiffany T Wire Medium Bracelet in 18 karat rose gold, Tiffany T Wire Bracelet with Diamonds in 18 karat white gold, Tiffany T Wire Bracelet with Diamonds in 18 karat rose gold, Tiffany T Narrow Wire Bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold
Tiffany T Square rings (from top): 18 karat rose gold, sterling silver, 18 karat yellow gold.
Tiffany T cuffs in sterling silver (from top): Bar cuff, wide; Cut-out cuff; Bar cuff
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Tiffany T (from left): Square bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold, Cutout cuff in 18 karat yellow gold with white ceramic, Large Chain bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold.
Tiffany T (from left): Cut-out Cuff in sterling silver, Square Bracelet in black rhodium
Tiffany T bracelets (from left): Large Chain Bracelet in 18 karat rose gold, Chain Bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold, Diamond Bracelet in 18 karat white gold, Large Chain Bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold, T Chain Bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold
Tiffany Soleste ring with an emeraldcut red spinel in platinum with white diamonds
Elsa PerettiÂŽ Open Heart pendant
AtlasÂŽ wide cuff in 18 karat gold
Tiffany Soleste ring with an oval green tourmaline in platinum with white diamonds
Paloma’s Sugar Stacks ring with diamonds in 18 karat gold, large
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Bracelets (c.1940s) from the Tiffany Archives that inspired the Tiffany T collection. The dimensional bracelets are highly polished and feature the sculptural goldwork that typifies jewelry of this period.
Bribery The Look of Bling
Will Get You Nowhere!
Ring White Diamonds Pink Saphire Yellow Gold
Win crowds over with Paolo Bongia’s iconic jewelry pieces; we found items that scream pearls, stones,s ilvers and golds and we absolutely love them! You may also customize the jewelry color, length, size, stones to your personal specifications; in fact, stay tuned to the iloveflair-Paolo Bongia creation shining bright very soon!
Broche White & Brown diamonds Pink Saphire Colored Saphire Ruby Yellow Saphire Green Tsavorite Rose Gold
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Ring White Diamonds Icy Brown Diamonds Rose Gold
Broche White & Brown diamonds Pink Saphire Colored Saphire Ruby Yellow Saphire Green Tsavorite Rose Gold
The Look of Bling
Necklace White & Brown Diamonds Yellow Gold Bracelet Icy Brown Diamonds Silver
Ring White Diamonds Colored Saphire Yellow Saphire Silver
Bracelet Orange Saphire Silver
Ring Brown Diamonds Yellow Gold Silver Ring White Diamonds Yellow Saphire Yellow Gold Silver
Ring White Diamonds Millefioriglas Pink Gold
Ring White and Green Diamonds Cabocho Rose Gold
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Shine On! The Look of Bling
Is your jewelry coffrets liable for boredom? Take your case and check out Flair’s favorite jewelry must-own pieces. The designs will sway the fashion jury in your favor. Let’s review the evidence; a verdict is easy.
Craquelee Earrings Earrings set with black diamonds and colored sapphires on 18K black and yellow gold
Cones Earrings Earrings set with green garnets, brown and white diamonds on 18K black gold
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Bracelet & Earrings Pink gold bracelet and earrings with white diamonds - Viviane Debbas -
Garden of Pearls Brooch Tahiti pearls brooch set with green garnets, sapphire and brown diamonds on 18K yellow gold - Andre Marcha -
Earrings Pink gold earrings with rose cut diamonds - Viviane Debbas -
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Matrix Cuffs 18k gold set with 2ct of white diamonds.
Matrix Earrings 18k gold set with 1.5ct of white diamonds.
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Matrix Double Pinky 18k gold set with 1ct of white diamonds, 3ct of black diamonds.
Matrix Double Ring 18k gold set with 10.7ct of diamonds, a total of 1086 stones
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Arabesque Onyx earrings 18k gold, diamonds, oval emeralds and engraved onyx. - Mrs. T -
Caviar Collection Bird on a Leaf ring 18k gold, diamonds, flat chalcedony leaf, Tahiti pearl - Mrs. T -
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Caviar Collection Cuff 18k gold, diamonds - Mrs. T -
Spider Game Ring 18k gold, South-Sea pearl, diamonds. This ring has moving parts, the legs of the spider can open and close as is shown in the picture. - Mrs. T -
The Look of Bling Infinity Collection Mixture of fun infinity necklaces for everyday Infinity Collection Classic Infinity Necklace with flawless pearls
Infinity Collection Infinity Necklace Cross shape white gold with diamonds
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Infinity Collection Mixture of infinity Rings with different diamonds shape - HIMO -
Gold Ring 7.10grs, Diamond: 0.71cts. - Voyageur -
Gold Earrings 13.27grs, Diamonds: 2.00cts. - Voyageur -
Gold Bracelet 8.42grs, Diamond: 0.67cts - Voyageur -
Caviar Collection Chutes earrings - 18k gold, diamonds - Mrs. T -
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The Look of Bling
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Creatively designed earrings, made of different materials and set with diamonds. 2. Young and trendy diamond bracelets in white, yellow and pink gold, tangled with a fabric band. 3. New trendy multicolored serpent rings set with diamonds. 4. An elegant yellow gold ring set with white and yellow diamonds. 5. An original creation combining both ring and bracelet in one piece. 6. Young and trendy diamond bracelets in white, yellow and pink gold, tangled with a fabric band. 7. An elegant yellow gold ring set with diamonds. 8. A stylish serpent bracelet, made of different types of metals, set with yellow gold and diamonds. 9. A breathtaking and unique flower ring, set with different colors of diamonds. 10. Elegant “chute� earrings with diamonds intricately set piece by piece. 11. Timeless white gold drop earrings set with diamonds. 12. Fashionable white gold ring, set 5 with baguette diamonds.
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The Real Deal! The way we see it, there’s an upside to these occasional holidays!
This is the season of luxury watches and when it comes to collections, discover the world of Wadih Mrad as selective multi-brands are beautifully displayed for you to pick and impress! How else would you rather spend the holidays?
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Watch Lovers!
Euro Liban, Recommended for your Annual gifting!
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THE LOOK ON CAMERA
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“At the end of day, everything will have to come off ”
The Look on Camera
This is the BASIL SODA Woman! BASIL SODA stretched his horizons a little east this season and began his journey with Japanese Ideology. Digging deep into the Japanese aesthetic of finding beauty in imperfection. The concept implies the acceptance of what is unfinished, irregular, asymmetrical, and minimalistic. Beginning with form and silhouette staying true to the female figure and accentuating it in the simplest of cuts. A little bit of asymmetry was thrown into the mix to give a sense of irregularity. A modest approach is what we found attractive this season, portraying an undeclared beauty that is striking without being obvious. She is a true splendor that is unintentionally hidden when in fact patiently waiting to be revealed. This is the BASIL SODA woman. 64
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Tis the Season to Stradivarius! Stradivarius presents a nomadic and elegant winter collection with a touch of chic sophistication. A proposal that takes place in a white sand virgin beach and little vegetation that highlights the beauty of simple and refined lines of a young, fresh and trendy collection. One more season the tandem of photographers Bela Adler and Salvador Fresneda immortalize the beauty of the models Tess Hellfeuer and Ymre Stiekema, who repeat as campaign protagonists of a winter season full of white, modern and stylish feminine silhouettes. 66
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Return to Hollywood! Juicy Couture’s Fall 2014 collection evokes the effortless cool and irresistible glamour of Los Angeles as the Juicy girl returns home from her summer travels to embrace the new season with a sense of intrigue and adventure. “Go West” continues to be an inspiration to explore passions and create a unique journey while exuding the true LA style of the brand’s heritage. The Juicy girl moves seamlessly from natural beauty to sultry vixen to sweet Lolita: a true Hollywood Ingénue. 68
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Profile Oysho! Just Checked in at “Mountain” Status Available! Have you not yet seen the new “Mountain” collection? A collection created especially for the high winter with the latest trends and inspiration from the world of snow and ski. Discover it and You’ll love it! 70
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Inspired by a tomato and a mozzarella lunch! Alex and Eliza Bolen presented the 35 look collection- The creative process of the pre-fall collection commenced with Oscar in August over a tomato and mozzarella lunch. “Oscar loved the color of the tomato and the red, so we have a lot of shades of burgundy, orange, red and the blushes,” said Kim. Moreover, another inspiration of the Pre-Fall 15 collection was a portrait of the Maharaja of Indore by Bernard Boutet de Monvel. “He was wearing a white dress with very delicate jewelry and a colorful sash and Oscar liked the color combination of the painting” added Laura Kim. A gorgeous collection with delicate and refined elements and a vibrant color palette reveal silhouettes that are soft for day and fabulous for evening, yet always sophisticated, giving a touch of classic elements coupled with modern. 72
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Joseph, Je t’aimes A personal reflection of Joseph during the late 80’s and 90’s, the Autumn Winter collection focuses on Joseph tricot, tailoring, leather and sheepskin with the combination and manipulation of the three. The emphasis is on exploring pattern, structure and texture through various hand crafted techniques. knitted jacquards, ribs and cardigan stitches are mixed with smooth cravat designs and printed foulards. the collection takes inspiration from London’s relentless style where ragga girl meets west end chic, skater meets savile row and teddy meets mods and rockers. In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the historic joseph flagship store at 77 Fulham road, this collection is dedicated to the founder, Joseph Ettedgui. 76
CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS WITH LINDT CHOCOLATE Celebrate this festive season with LINDT and treat your friends, family and loved ones with a perfect Christmas gift. Choose from a rich assortment of special delicacies made from the finest ingredients, created by the LINDT MASTER CHOCOLATIERS. The LINDT TEDDY wishes you a Merry Christmas.
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Hoss Intropia: An Exercise in Details Hoss Intropia’s winter collections has four different themes, as in the fabric collection. The first is Blue Passion or the elegant flower that bears this name. Geometry is found in the accessories in the patterned scarves; Kokoro. The accessories are inspired by Japan, seeking spiritual motifs, such as flowers, branches and leaves. Hand-embroidered oriental sashes. North Sea. It evokes a more hand-crafted, rustic side: big bags, thick wools, gloves that caress the skin. Everything to achieve a natural effect. Midnight Shadows. For parties, the focus is on more sophisticated materials. You can’t fail to be impressed by the glittery little boxes in a variety of colours. Silver Collection: Oversized weekend bags in cloth mixed with leather, weekend bags in linen woven in contrasting stripes, backpacks in plaited leather with a mixture of materials. 78
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“The only layer that matters!”
The Look on Your Skin
L’Occitane
Arlésienne
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Daring and gracious, the woman of Arles encompasses the beauty of Provence. Elusive and attractive, she leaves a fragrant trail bursting with color and life, that lingers wherever she goes. L’OCCITANE celebrates the beauty and refinement of this iconic woman with Arlésienne, the newest fragrance collection; a subtle bouquet of rose for her grace, sweet violet for her mystery and saffron for her temperament.
The Look on Your Skin SILK EDITION - BOURJOIS As soft and fine as silk, as melting as a cream, Bourjois has created the NEW POWDER SENSATION, Silk Edition, the COMPACT POWDER that takes you on an extreme sensory experience… Inspired by silk, the texture of Silk Edition is designed to glide over the skin as lightly as a caress. Its formula is melting and it has an undetectable fi nish. This new generation powder creates no overload or thickness. A genuine innovation formula for ultimate comfort and “bare skin sensation”.
3 IN 1 SKIN TONE ADAPTING FOUNDATION - CATRICE The innovative texture with microencapsulated pigments perfectly adapts to any skin tone and offers a smooth complexion as well as moisturizing care. Once the foundation comes into contact with the skin, the initially light and creamy texture turns into a foundation with a matt effect that matches your skin tone.
MODERN MUSE CHIC - ESTEE LAUDER Estée Lauder introduces Modern Muse Chic, a new fragrance inspired by the bold, daring, more creative side of a Modern Muse. Created to reflect the true style icon - it’s all about style on her own terms. Whether it’s a vintage clutch that perfectly accents her cocktail dress or strappy stilettos paired with a leather skirt, she’s a statement in style. This bold new facet of her personality is often conveyed through her fashion and accessories. Her philosophy - never ordinary, always feminine, bold when she wants to be. She’s a daring new Modern Muse.
GEL EYE PENCIL WATERPROOF - ESSENCE Essence’s Gel Eye Pencil is in a pen-shape instead of in a tub. The soft, waterproof and long-lasting texture of the gel eye pencil waterproof comes in a retractable pen. Velvety and highly-pigmented, these pens offer intensive eyeliner styles.
FLOWERBOMB - VIKTOR & ROLF A floral explosion, a profusion of flowers that makes everything more positive. Viktor&Rolf designed a bottle cut like a multi-faceted diamond for their fragrance. Full-bodied and opulent, the Eau de Parfum explodes in a bouquet of sensations with its addictive floral notes which leave their trail, like a whirlwind that is distinctly couture. A millefleurs around the freesia, Centifolia rose, osmanthus and Sambac jasmine, supported by a background of patchouli. Available in 30, 50 and 100ml.
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SPICEBOMB - VIKTOR & ROLF Surprising at first breath, addictive from the very next second... Spicebomb is a cocktail of virility, crafted with refinement for men by Viktor&Rolf. A tailor-made grenade revisited for a burst of spices tamed by an enveloping freshness. The incendiary encounter between a heart of incandescent spices – chilli and saffron – with the all-masculine roundness of leather and tobacco, and the distinguished brute strength of vetiver and an explosive, fusing fresh zesty notes of bergamot and grapefruit. Available in 50 and 90ml.
Colour Collection
SPARKLE
Explosion Of Fun #20830
Bling #20829
Tinse #20828
Mirror Ball #20827
Glitter Bomb #20832
Steal The Spotlight #20831
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PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN - S.T. DUPONT S.T. Dupont presents the official fragrance for Paris Saint-Germain, which arrives on the market mid-May 2014. The fragrance has been announced as elegant, passionate and very emotional, constructed as aromatic-fougere. The new fragrance belongs to the exclusive and luxury line promoting the club PSG which was launched in 2013 with numerous memorabilia, such as pens, lighters, leather accessories and details in colors of Paris Saint-Germain. Available in 100m.
MY BURBERRY - BURBERRY Introducing the new fragrance for women. Inspired by the iconic Burberry trench coat, the scent captures the essence of a London garden after the rain. It is announced as a very floral fragrance whose task is to enter the top 10 in the luxury arena of beauty! High aims of the Burberry brand are supported by the announcement that this will be one of the key editions in the fragrance collection of the house, but also that the largest collection on the occasion of a perfume launch so far is being prepared.
SKIN FOUNDATION STICK - BOBBI BROWN “Skin Foundation Stick is my secret weapon. I use it at shoots, at Fashion Week, on real women, and on myself – especially when I’m on the go. It looks great on all skin types and tones and can be worn all over the face or just as a touch-up where it’s needed. What’s not to love?” – Bobbi Brown Bobbi Brown, reintroduces her iconic foundation stick for a fresh and modern take on nude skin. When it debuted in 1992, Bobbi’s Foundation Stick revolutionized the beauty industry as the first-ever skin tone correct foundation on the market with a creamy skinlike texture. Twenty two years later, Bobbi’s done it again with her new Skin Foundation Stick – an update of her iconic formula and packaging.
ZEN EAU DE PARFUM - SHISEIDO
BONBON BODY CREAM - VIKTOR & ROLF Pamper and nourish your skin for an intense and sensual fragrance experience. Body Cream that lightly perfumes the skin with the scent of Bonbon.
After the two Zen versions, Zen is reborn in 2007 . This vibrant floral, with wood and spices, was designed by Michel Almairac. An opening of a zesty grapefruit note, sweet bergamot, orange, pineapple wrapped in blue rose. The heart features a generous floral bouquet made of freesia, gardenia, violet, lily-of-the-valley, Chinese rose, red apple and lotus blossom. The warm and sensual trail blends patchouli, cedar wood, musk and white musk, amber and frankincense. The bottle is designed by Taisuke Kikuchi. Available in 30, 50 and 100ml.
NEW TOP 3 EYE PALETTE - UNE SMOKY EYES EYELINER - UNE Enhance your eyes with a perfectly imperfect line with an innovative dualuse brush: Fan shaped brush: Apply the texture to the root of the lashes to fill in the base evenly and obtain a continuous line. Flat brush: Apply the texture to the eyelid in a single step and work the eyeliner to obtain a smoky look to suit your style.
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An attractive blend of powder-textured eyeshadows where blue mingles with brown in a subtly iridescent touch to enhance the eyes. A 100% natural* subtle smoky eyes effect. It is generously pigmented to dress the eyelids with deep coloured smoky lasting up to 10 hours. Enriched with mica powder to give light through its soft, delicately frosty powder texture. Natural pearly micro-tints are evenly spread over the eyelid without migrating.
The Big Chill #01879
Snow flakes And Skyscrapers #01880
Call Me Jill Frost #01881
Im Snow Angel #01882
Ice Skate You Skate My Jewels Keep We All Skate Me Warm #01883 #01884
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CAPTURE TOTALE, LE NOUVEAU SERUM - DIOR The beauty revolution. From signs of ageing… to facial emotions In collaboration with Arnaud Aubert, Doctor in Neurosciences, Dior Science has identified that perception of the face’s youth and beauty is directly conditioned by the positive or negative emotions it transmits; these are deciphered in the onlooker’s eyes by an entirely subconscious mechanism. Dior research scientists are thus today tackling facial ageing with a thoroughly unique approach centred around emotions and their fundamental determinant, the plumed volume of the face. To help restore and preserve it day after day, Capture Totale now enters the era of cosmetic “filling”: rebalancing the facial volumes rather than lifting the skin, for a lively beauty plumped with more emotion than ever. Le Nouveau Sérum Capture Totale achieves the feat of improving cellular synchronisation for the very first time. Thanks to its ultra-high concentration of superactivated Longoza extract, it acts at the heart of the skin, like a conductor leading a cellular orchestra.* Skin cell activity becomes ideally coordinated and the face recovers a harmonious plumped volume in every layer of the skin.
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I said it, and I’ll say it again “They will never grow up!”
Boys & Toys
ALL-NEW
Mercedes A Class Either for or against, complacency is not an option. Non-conformist from the outside and quite the style icon inside. It expels boredom from the street. And gives you an easy ride in the process. High-tech: it goes without saying. Safe: no question. Efficient: naturally. It could not be a more characteristic Mercedes. And at the same time very different. Hello, A-Class!
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ALL-NEW
Mercedes AMG GT Here it is – the statement from Affalterbach: long bonnet, cockpit positioned far back, wide and powerful rear end. These are the proportions of a sports car from Mercedes - AMG. It lurks, hugging the ground. Its instinct is to rush forward. A character that can be experienced as the Mercedes - AMG GT and Mercedes - AMG GT S.
Boys & Toys
MERCEDES
Concept Store WHEN CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION MEET T. Gargour & Fils has launched a temporary Mercedes-Benz Concept Store in Lebanon, a new and innovative concept of luxury at the Mercedes-Benz showroom in Dora from November 5 to 15, 2014. The official opening was preceded by an event attended by representatives of the press and media on November 4, who reveled in the atmosphere of modern luxury. Stephan Haji Touma, Chairman of T. Gargour & Fils, talked about this innovative concept: “The concept store initiative saw the light because Mercedes-Benz seeks to satisfy all their clients, ages, and lifestyles, with a car that suits every aspiration. We also wanted to highlight all the advantages offered by our famous star and devise a new and different experience for the Lebanese people”. And he added “This modern luxury characterizes Mercedes-Benz lovers, who only accept the very best. They enjoy the freedom of choice and take the time they need to express their personality”. Mercedes-Benz’s legendary innovation and excellence are reflected once again in its launching of the Concept Store in collaboration with leading innovators from fields as various as arts, design, fashion, and culinary, who all based their amazing innovations and designs on the Mercedes-Benz brand inspiration. For his part, Mike Belk, President & CEO Daimler Middle East and Levant, explained the concept of modern luxury: “Mercedes-Benz has always been synonymous with perfection, embodying through modern luxury the unique personality of its customers and always selecting the best for them. This is what distinguishes the Concept Store, which highlights the unique collections that were exclusively designed by prominent artists for Mercedes-Benz brand.
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ALL-NEW
BMW X6
POWERFUL AND ATHLETIC WITH THE PRESENCE OF AN X MODEL AND ATHLETICISM OF A COUPÉ TITLE
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Bassoul-Heneine has unveiled the all-new BMW X6. The second generation of the Sports Activity Coupé, which has already posted global sales of almost 250,000 units, enjoys a special status among BMW X model rivals thanks to its irresistible allure, intoxicating performance and innovative luxury. The extrovert design of the new BMW X6 blends the robustness and versatility of a BMW X model with the sporting elegance typical of the brand’s coupés. The interior combines generous space with model-specific sports features and a luxurious ambience, while attractive design and equipment packages further highlight the exclusive style of the new BMW X6. Commenting on the arrival of the new vehicle, Nagy Heneine said: “Positioning itself as the incomparable and irresistible BMW X model, the all-new BMW X6 offers a combination of robust performance, attractive design and exclusive technologies. Not only are we certain that this model will achieve great results in Lebanon, but that our customers will also appreciate adding this new model to our BMW X range famous for its power and versatility.”
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All New
Mini Countryman & Mini Paceman
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Offering a new exterior and interior design, new colours and increased performance modifications, the models are sure to resonate well with the Lebanese customers. The MINI Countryman was the first MINI with four doors and optional ALL4 allwheel drive capabilities. As the region’s best-selling MINI model, the latest edition of the MINI Countryman now has an enhanced appearance and increased driving fun than its predecessor.
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The Top 10 Most Common (DUMBEST)
New Year Resolutions to Avoid!
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It’s like an STD. Everyone knows what a mistake it was last year, and swear to make sure it doesn’t happen again. Then, out of nowhere, we find ourselves infected the more and more we fraternize with friends.
1. “I’m going to exercise, eat right and be healthy.”
It would be easier for you to resolute to become Steve Jobs… doing Charlize Theron… while walking a tightrope… and singing ‘The Impossible Dream’… under water. The only exercise you get is moving a Playstation joystick. The only ‘eat right’ thing you do is accurately aiming at your mouth. As for healthy, your appetite exceeds being that times ten.
2. “I’m going learn _____.”
The guitar, Eddie Van No One? French, Madame PampaDoo? To cook, Julia Childish? When you can’t even learn from making dud New Year Resolutions, what makes you think you’ll fare better at something else?
3. “I will give up smoking.”
You do realize the Marlboro Man is laughing in his grave—as if every day prior to January 1st is what’s standing in the way between you and your smoke-free existence. You’re not going to give up anything, because you DON’T WANT TO. If anything, you’re the person chain smoking through a New Year countdown, then coughing his or her way through a midnight kiss. Ew.
4. “I am going to stop overspending”.
Yes, and then you are going give all your Gucci bags to the poor, trade in your Givenchys for Birkenstocks and become the reincarnate of Mother Theresa. Because New Year is a proven and effective personality changer that causes people to become their totally polar opposite. In fact, nine out of ten doctors recommend New Year to cure the common cold.
THE NEW YEARS RESOLUTION. You know you aren’t going to see any one of them through; you know you are going to feel like a failure for not seeing any one of them through. Most all, you are as sure as Brittany Spears is pregnant that every resolution is an empty promise holding an iota of genuine intent. Give it up. Let it be. Just celebrate the New Year, and try to avoid inane resolutions such as…
5. “I am going to make an effort to stay in touch with the people I love.”
Have you considered the possibility that by remaining distant, you are indeed doing those people a HUGE favor? Most likely, you’re the type of person who is annoyed by close friends calling you to go out or just see how you are doing. The bouts of affection you get aren’t love, it’s PMS. So, stick to the chocolate and don’t put us and yourself in a precariously awkward situation.
6. “I will go to bed early.”
Because you live in New York? Because you have a 7am tennis date you will actually make? Or is it because you don’t drink like a fish and rather opt for a cup of tea while clubbing on Friday night? You are an Arab, living in a region where everyone starts going out at 11pm, with an acceptable dinner time being 3am. If you want to go to bed early, there better be a great prospect lying naked next to you.
7. “I will start being more organized.”
A resolution you find realistic while you search for your glasses that are ultimately sitting on the top of your head. You are a scatter brain by nature—you somehow are organized through chaos. So why ruin a good thing? What’s so amazingly wonderful about being organized, other than the fact that you can brag how organized you are? And when all is said and done, how exciting and interesting are organized people?
8. “I will start dating people who are ‘nice’”
you promise yourself as you adjust the strap of your dominatrix outfit. Nice people bore you—decent people turn you off. Unless you’re in love with a total ass or the definitive bitch, you’re not fulfilled. That’s why you are still single, and that’s why you will stay single. You don’t appreciate someone appreciating you, nor does your heart soften when someone is good to you. Unless they’ve got a closet of kink too, you won’t give them the time of day, so stop kidding yourself.
9. “I will party less and work harder.”
Sorry, what was that again? Couldn’t hear you over the trance music playing while you were twerking yourself into oblivion amid a crowd of 5000 sloshed drunkards. Let’s evaluate your resolution: you are promising to party less and work harder while at the New Year’s bash of the century which most likely will go on well into 2016. You’re sole purpose of working is to make money to support your extravagant lifestyle of socializing—so if you stop partying, what reason would you have to work harder?
10. “I am going to become more involved with important causes.”
Just so we’re clear—giving someone a makeover isn’t a cause. To be more involved means to be less obsessed with your own world. It means actually sacrificing some self-interests in order to fulfill needs of others. If you find this hard to do with the people around you, what makes you believe you could be different with strangers simply because they’ve got some charitable label attached to them? To give is the opposite of to take—so take a good hard look at yourself before assuming you can follow through on such a resolution.
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It’s Not Me, It’s You Rejection. It’s the number one reason why cowards are cowards. More precisely, the fear of rejection. Most of us assume the reason ‘it’ doesn’t work out with another potential prospect is a fault that lies within ourselves—we are so scared of being rejected that we will automatically write off any miss in a relationship as something rejection-worthy within us. The reality is, barring any severe assholish behavior on our part, the faux pas isn’t who we are, but rather who the other person is.
DE-ZEUSING THE MYTH First of all, if you look at the person in front of you, that person is a human not a god. No matter how ‘out of your league’ you’ve decided they are, when all is said and done, they are flawed. They are no more perfect than your messed up self is. They’ve got hang ups, they have insecurities and they have emotional experiences that affect the way they deal when it comes to intimacy.
WE ARE HOW WE LIVE Second, look at their lifestyle. More often than not, a person that cannot commit to a relationship has issues committing to anything in his or her life. A person who cannot be faithful in a relationship isn’t someone who can be faithful as a friend. An indecisive partner isn’t a decision maker at work.
MONKEY SEE, MONKEY ASSUME Third, people tend to assume others will react as they themselves do. So if you are someone who manipulates, that someone will assume you are a manipulator too. If you are with a guy who lies, then he probably accuses you of lying or is constantly following up on you to see if you’re telling the truth. If you are with a woman who eyes other men or flirts with them, she’s going to be on your back about you checking out other women… even if you’re not.
HOW DO I LOVE THEE? LET ME DISCOUNT THE WAYS… Fourth, everyone’s idea of love is based on the love they themselves received. So if you were brought up in a family where love meant being kind and understanding, that will be the type of love you give to others. If your partner was raised in an environment where love was not something outwardly expressed or easily shown, then he or she will not be very expressive in showing you love.
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TO CAN OR NOT TO CAN? THAT IS THE QUESTION… Fifth, and most importantly, there’s a HUGE difference between ‘can be in a relationship’ and ‘want to be in a relationship’. Put it this way, someone may ‘want’ to quit smoking, but them ‘being able’ to quit smoking is something else. Same goes with being in love; your partner may ‘want’ to be with you, yet may not have what it takes to actually ‘be able’ to be with you. Qualities such as ambition, positivity, and above all, confidence, are the traits that allow each of us to have the courage to go after what we want.
RIGHT TIMING, RIGHT TIMING, RIGHT TIMING, AND THEN RIGHT PERSON No matter how right you think your partner is for you, unless he or she is ready for a relationship, it means absolutely NOTHING. Love is great, but love is not enough to evolve into a commitment. A commitment is a matter of being able to give and take, not just take. A commitment means being able to accommodate a life that includes someone else rather than finding a way to fit someone into your life. It takes a person with experience—serious life experience—to have the maturity beaten into him or her which nurtures a deeper understanding of their own drawbacks and how such drawbacks need to be addressed in order to really be ready for a relationship. Look, anyone can have a relationship—and we see it all the time, in fact, we are a part of them most of the time. The question is: what kind of relationship do you want? If you’re concerned with not being alone, then you can afford to settle for whoever walks in the room. If you are preoccupied with acquiring the ‘Mrs’ prefix, then you are more than able to sign on the dotted line with the first person who asks you to marry him. But if you want a best friend with nasty benefits, you need to be more realistic and really see, understand and evaluate the person with whom you are in love. No one is saying you’re perfect and the other party is unworthy, but you can’t be blinded by love as well. They say love fades—we won’t go that far. To be exact, it really evolves to respect or it crashes and burns into pity and disrespect. It’s just like Aretha said, R-E-S-P-E-C-T, take care, TCB.
Horoscopes
Horoscopes CAPRICORN
ARIES
The Mountain Goat. Earth sign, ruled by Saturn.
The Ram. Fire sign, ruled by Mars.
AQUARIUS
TAURUS
The Man who Carries Water. Air sign, ruled by Uranus.
The Bull. Earth sign, ruled by Venus.
No one is an Aquarius—at least it feels as if no one is, since the rest of us really don’t have one of you in our lives. Apparently the skill with which you fly under the radar makes drones look like loud airbuses. Try to stand out—try to make a bit more noise. Chew louder, dig your fork into the porcelain plate and clank your glasses just an octave higher while toasting. You need to drum up some drama. Eating is a great activity around which to socialize, to let your hair down and to get some good laughs going. Otherwise, just order in, stay home and watch MBC Max.
You’re too hell bent on life to really partake in eating. Food is a banal topic to you. You don’t really even like to eat, and you only do it because you have to. You can talk a big game of all the dangerous delights you strive to avoid, but the truth of the matter is you don’t like food. In fact, that makes you the perfect holiday guest—not much effort and not much table-setting to do. On the up side, you are thin as a result. On the down side,YOU’RE MISSING OUT ON SMORES, CRÈME BRULEE & CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRIES! Idiots!
PISCES
GEMINI
The Fish. A Water sign, ruled by Neptune.
The Twins. Air sign, ruled by Mercury.
December 23rd - January 20th
Romantics, romantics, romantics.You guys really dream big, and fear bigger. It’s a meal, not a love song. It’s turkey and cranberries, not the Last Supper. All that drama makes for brilliantly difficult digestion. You seriously need to stop the stoicism—you’re not save the animals by not eating them. Cows will always be infinitely yummier than they are cute. The holidays are a break from the everyday—please, use that card and literally give yourselves and us a break. Grab a drumstick and shut it.
January 21st - February 19th
February 19th - March 20th
Look—we are still trying to adjust to you customtailoring life to accommodate your moods. You truly are fishes out of water; there’s nothing you can just do like the rest of us—something has to be different. However, your charm, charisma and overall happy spirit allows you to get away with it—even when it makes you a more difficult holiday guest to cater to. FYI: Holiday house dinners are not menus. You cannot substitute or change the a la carte items being served. You have to exercise a bit of self-discipline and refrain from eating the garnish off of the hors d’oeuvres. For once, just plate up, eat up and shut up. Or next year, host your own holiday feast and serve up a whole table of garnish. 104
March 21st-April 20th Stubborn as a mule, except when it comes to food. You’ll pretty much settle for anything, with your daily intake being nothing more than energy to get you through the day. Having said that, there are a few select goodies in which you will indulge and truly enjoy to the core. Holiday eating isn’t a threat to you or your physique. You’ll bounce back from the overeating the day after—without even trying.
April 21st- May 21st
May 22nd -June 21st
You’ve been called two-faced, moody and unpredictable. But, let’s face it—when it comes to food, you are straight-forwardly, directly, unequivocally ALL OVER THE CHEESECAKE. You guys don’t joke around when it comes to eating… you expect and demand to be fed properly, with only the best of the best of the gooiest of the gooiest. Fat-free, carb-free, meat-free do not apply to you—and anyone who dares to serve up such dishes are better off not cooking anything at all. You may not be the life of the holiday party, but God knows, you’re the king of the buffet!
Give a Little Bit… Give a Little Bit of Your Cake to Me… Ah, the holidays… the gifts, the greeting cards, the I Love Yous, the I Hate Yous and the most fundamental part of all… THE FOOD. But alas, fear not, oh Zodiacs, for iloveflair is serving up some insight to spare you (and your muffin top) from going overboard.
CANCER
LIBRA
The Crab. Water sign, ruled by the Moon.
The Scales. Air sign, ruled by Venus.
Everyone gets along with you—anyone who doesn’t is just an ass. When it comes to food, same relationship follows. Almost everything agrees with you, and your appetite attracts a wide array of cuisines and exotic recipes.The things you can’t stomach are the things that shouldn’t have been served in the first place—spoiled, undercooked or sneezed on. As a holiday dinner guest, you are a welcome wind of fresh air, because not only do you appreciate the culinary efforts of the host, but you entice the other guests to dig in and try all the little tidbits on the table. The ones who can’t be entice are probably Tauruses, so don’t break a sweat and let ‘em go.
The more choices you have, the more decisions you have to make. And as you take your time, you drive everyone up the wall and back down again… the irony being, you yourself are quite content in taking your time. When it comes to the holiday buffet, however, taking your sweet time to decide what to eat will only end up with nothing sweet left to eat. Try to remember, deciding on what you eat is not a life-altering decision. You will evacuate most of it within the following 14 hours. It isn’t going to define who you are or how you live. It is not a commitment, it is not a responsibility, it entails no consequences. For the love of God, just choose a damn dish and eat already.
LEO
SCORPIO
The Lion. Fire sign, ruled by the Sun.
The Scorpion. Water sign, ruled by Pluto.
June 22nd -July 23rd
July 24th -August 23rd The most frustrating of the signs, you Leos are the ones we love to hate and hate to love. Fiercely vengeful when hurt, you are equally as passionate when in amour. There is no middle ground for you— just as you don’t do emotions in moderation, you are the same when it comes to food. You can abstain and go hungry for days, or you can dive into the casserole and come out 48 hours later. The holidays therefore, pose a conundrum for you—‘to eat or not to eat?’, that is the question. Inevitably, you will choose to eat and eat… and then you will eat some more. One day you will stop—but it won’t be anytime soon after the holidays pass.
VIRGO
August 24th -Spetmeber 23rd
The Maiden. Earth sign, ruled by Mercury.
Always the perfectionist, you do not eat, for you are most definitely the host. And you surely will not eat until everyone has adequately hailed your dinner to be of the utmost success. Less concerned with your appetite, your food fetishes revolve around nourishing your need to be stroked—more aptly, your ego’s need to be stroked… then massaged… then stroked, then petted, then massaged again. Though it exhausts you, it truly makes for a great holiday feast which ultimately becomes the talk of town and the invite of the year. You may be neurotic, but your dishes are iconic.
September 24th -October 23rd
October 24th -November 22nd
Your bite is actually worse than your bark—which is why the more we engage your mouth with dinners, desserts, appetizers and in between snacks, the holidays fare better both for us and for you. With a tendency to let people have it when they cross you, and given the amount of family you will face during the holidays, it is better that you’ve got stuff to chew on rather than chew your relatives out. Let it go— blood is thicker than water and alcohol cannot be dissolved by either. So grab some cookies and pour yourself a glass of whiskey to wash them down.
SAGITTARIUS
November 23rd –December 22nd
The Centaur. Fire sign, ruled by Jupiter.
Quiet. Reserved. Little on words, big on thoughts. You’d like to eat more—but you don’t. Not because you’re afraid of gaining a love handle or two, but because you’re so used to applying self-restraint. Sagittarians, let loose! Live a little! Go nuts with the nuts! You can eat your cake and have it too! You know why? Because no matter how far out you go beyond your normal self, it’s still WAY CLOSER than the rest of us go. It’s the holidays—of all people, you deserve to milk that excuse—and in fact, eggnog it.
ART-ITECTURE & DESIGN
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“From where I’m standing, the clouds look like fruits”
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FC BATE Borisov Architect: OFIS Arhitekti Location: Borisov
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OFIS Arhitekti has completed a bulbous, spotty stadium for Belarusian football club FC BATE Borisov. Located in a forest area south of Borisov city centre, the 13,000-seat arena creates a new larger home stadium for FC BATE Borisov, the reigning champions of the Belarusian Premier League. Slovenian firm OFIS Arhitekti, whose previous projects include student housing modelled on wooden baskets, gave the stadium a domed shape clad with shimmering aluminium panels and punctured by an assortment of blob-shaped windows. The intention was to recreate the appearance of fabric stretched over bones. “The skin of the dome gives an impression of a fragile stretched perforated textile pulled over the stadium skeleton,” said the designers. The rounded shape was engineered to improve acoustics on the pitch, which is oriented north to south to ensure that sunlight is evenly distributed for both teams playing in a match. Approximately 3,000 square metres of public facilities are located
behind the curving facade on ground-floor level, at the north, south and east ends of the stadium. These include restaurants, bars, shops, a bowling alley and a fitness centre. A naturally ventilated visitor’s foyer is located on the level above. Designed as “a place to break during half-time”, it offers toilets, bars, a first-aid room and a detention area. Spectator seating is arranged in rows of 17 along the main sides, and in rows of 27-28 at the two ends.The upper west gallery is reserved for press, with seating for up to 40 journalists, while VIP stands with 250 seats are positioned on the east side. Car parking is located in the forest areas around the perimeter, although the architects say that they avoided felling trees where feasible. “The concept takes into account the natural advantages of the location and the existing interventions within the terrain, while maintaining as many of the existing trees on site as possible,” they said.
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Enjoy Life Naturally at RedRock;
THE FIRST ECO-VILLAGE IN LEBANON BROUGHT TO YOU BY SAYFCO Once again SAYFCO is bringing a world-class real estate development to Lebanon with the announcement of RedRock Village & Spa – Lebanon’s first eco-village. Situated on the rocky cliffs of Faqra, and providing panoramic views over the Mediterranean and the misty Keserwan mountains, RedRock is set to be the ultimate destination for all nature lovers. Here luxury and health are combined throughout the 300,000 sqm of land, where over 650 deluxe residential chalets are complemented by a 5-star international spa equipped with pioneering, stateof-the-art facilities perfect for detox, weight loss and wellbeing. On-site the country’s first bio-cultural farm will deliver 100% organic fruits and vegetables and naturally fed poultry allowing residents to embrace life naturally, right from the source. Residents can choose from 50 sqm, 90 sqm and 130sqm chalets to make RedRock their home, and take full advantage of the extensive, natural location to indulge in physical activities such as hiking, biking, climbing and more. At RedRock, everyone is free to enjoy life, naturally.
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We are Building a City because we believe in the Country!
Waterfront City.
On the Dbayeh seaside lays a busy construction site for a community in the making. Waterfront City is the name of this rising city; which will seek to bring people together in a single living environment designed for the future needs of both residents and visitors. Majid Al Futtaim Properties and Joseph G. Khoury et Fils launched this project with a greater belief in the resilience of Lebanon. With the notion that positivity in contagious, a new City with endless choices is being built. The project will provide many offerings in one location: the modern contemporary living with more than 2000 apartments that answer to every customer needs and aspirations; the bustling business hub with a state-of-the-art, first of its kind Business Park, to attraction opportunities for shopping, leisure and fun namely through hotels, health clubs, parks and many other facilities. Waterfront City is a firm believer in giving back to the community in which they operate. Waterfront City Cares, the Corporate Social Responsibility initiative of the project, stipulates that with each of the residential units sold, 1,000 USD will be pooled into a fund whereby grants will be awarded to Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) who present proposals that fall under five main pillars: environmental sustainability, women empowerment, education, healthy heart, health and safety and road safety.
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Eden Rock Architects: Achour Holding Location: Lebanon
Achour Holding is developing a new luxury hotel and residential block in Ramlet al-Baideh, on Beirut’s seaside. Eden Rock Resort is now under construction and will cover over 22,000 square meters. The development of this project in the current climate is a big challenge, but represents Achour Holding’s belief in Lebanon and its people, says Manal al-Dana, group marketing and communications manager at Achour. Eden Rock Resort will consist of a hotel, a residential tower, chalets and exclusive access to a private beach and marina. The 17-story residential tower contains fully furnished apartments ranging from studios of 55 square meters to large three-bedroom flats of 211 square meters. In addition to the private beach, the apartments also include several amenities for residents such as a spa, shopping area, gym and four pools – a VIP, hotel, kids’ and Olympic pool – while the marina has the capacity to hold up to 30 boats and also boasts several restaurants and five bars. The project is slated for completion in five years but the apartments are already up for sale. The starting price for a ground floor apartment in the residential block is $16,000 per square meter
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Design
The Look at Home! Majesty Mattress The pocket Visco-Elastic memory foam expertly combines all the benefits of an orthopedic mattress with lifestyle, the support of coil on coil construction features of pocketed springs with a full comfort layer of advanced memory foam and pure new blend of wool, cashmere and silk provides superior comfort and anatomical support, designed for a healthier sleep.
Divan Drawer Imaginative vast storage solution incorporates a spring action mechanism.
Electrical Lift Chair This leading edge technology is perfect for providing a soothing back and forth motion. It will support you to a world of sensations.
Wing Sofa Bed The Wing Sofa bed can be used as a sofa and also as a back rest, or actual bed. 116
Sublime Mattress 1200 micro pocketed springs provide exceptional body relaxation, with virtually zero partner disturbance for an unsurpassed night’s sleep.
Silverscreen
The Theory of Everything Biography | Drama | Romance A look at the relationship between the famous physicist Stephen Hawking and his wife. Director: James Marsh Writers: Anthony McCarten (screenplay), Jane Hawking (book) Stars: Eddie Redmayne, Felicity Jones, Tom Prior
She’s Funny That Way Comedy A married Broadway director falls for a prostituteturned-actress and works to help her advance her career. Director: Peter Bogdanovich Writers: Peter Bogdanovich (screenplay), Louise Stratten (screenplay) Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Quentin Tarantino, Imogen Poots
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Inherent Vice Comedy | Crime | Drama In 1970, drug-fueled Los Angeles detective Larry “Doc” Sportello investigates the disappearance of a former girlfriend. Director: Paul Thomas Anderson Writers: Paul Thomas Anderson (screenplay), Thomas Pynchon (novel) Stars: Jena Malone, Reese Witherspoon, Owen Wilson
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The Wedding Ringer Comedy A shy young groom needs to impress his in-laws, so he turns to a bestman-for-hire to help him out. Director: Jeremy Garelick Writers: Jeremy Garelick, Jay Lavender Stars: Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting, Alan Ritchson, Josh Gad
Black Sea Adventure | Thriller In order to make good with his former employers, a submarine captain takes a job with a shadowy backer to search the depths of the Black Sea for a submarine rumored to be loaded with gold. Director: Kevin Macdonald Writer: Dennis Kelly Stars: Jude Law, Grigoriy Dobrygin, Tobias Menzies
Outcast Action A mysterious warrior teams up with the daughter and son of a deposed Chinese Emperor to defeat their cruel brother, who seeks their deaths. Director: Nick Powell Writer: James Dormer Stars: Nicolas Cage, Hayden Christensen, Yifei Liu
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A Gift for Everyone on Your List!
Écrin Spécial Fêtes: Magnum Musar Jeune Blanc ou Rosé: 43$
Start the habit of having signature “go-to gift” for each type of person on your list: Chateau Musar is offering a selection of designed gifts especially for the season. So grab a bottle or a bunch and go knock on a friend’s door to celebrate the festivities!
Cave à Vin avec 18 bouteilles: Château Musar Rouge 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002. Château Musar Blanc 2005, 2004 (2 bouteilles de chaque vin) 1,102$
Panier Week-End: Musar Jeune Rouge, Musar Jeune Blanc: 34$
Écrin Magnum Spécial Fêtes: Château Musar Rouge 1988: 395$
Coffret Tendance: Château Musar Rouge 1999, Château Musar Blanc 1999: 110$
Écrin Professionel: Château Musar Rouge 1981, 1989: 445$ Écrin Velours: Château Musar Rouge 1995: 115$
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Cave à Vin avec 12 bouteilles: Château Musar Rouge 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 (2 bouteilles). Château Musar Blanc 2005, 2004: 575$
Coffret Solo: Château Musar Rouge 1981: 285$
Écrin Cuir: Château Musar Rouge 2003: 39$
Caisse en Bois 6 Bouteilles: Château Musar Rouge 1972, 1974, 1975, 1977, 1978, 1979: 2,660$
Coffret Prestige: Château Musar Rouge 2004, 2005, Château Musar Blanc 2005: 117$
Coffret Souvenir: Château Musar Rouge 1989 Spécial 2000: 400$
Tire Bouchon: 15$
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Mercedes Benz Concept Store
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Eden Rock Resort
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Keep Walking Lebanon
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City Centre Beirut Fashion Show
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Shoebox
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Gap Dress Normal Event
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D M Designersmarket
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Massimo Dutti Styling Event
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LEADING THE RADIO INDUSTRY IN LEBANON & THE REGION SINCE 1983
L E B A N O N 105.5 - 105.1 FM
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