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Reading about Elham Al-Qasimi, the Polar explorer, (Inspirational Woman, EW, April) really boosted my spirits. There are lots of prayers and positive energy for the Arab woman who has made an unassisted effort to reach the North Pole and the principles she follows have really struck a chord. She does not want to change the opinions of people, but to simply complete her own challenge. “Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go,” – truly inspiring words from a truly inspiring woman. Sumieta, by email 88_inspira tional woma n A.indd 83
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IN THE BAG Fighting its way to the top of the ‘it’ list this season is the ‘Leola’ bag from Marc by Marc Jacobs.
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WATCH THIS FACE MATTHEW WILLIAMSON FOR BULGARI Next summer there is no doubt where we’ll all be queuing to buy our totes; Bulgari. The famed Italian luxury brand has teamed up with Matthew Williamson to produce their very first joint handbag collection.
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Perfect to adorn either your neck or your wrist, this pink opal egg charm pendant from Tiffany & Co. is luxury personified.
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If you are an ardent fan of the preppy look, then set your sights on Lacoste’s latest summer collection.
You are never too old to play dress up, especially when it’s with a Christian Louboutin-designed Barbie. His latest incarnation available from net-a-porter.com, Anemone Barbie, is all about red carpet glam and even comes with her own selection of Louboutindesigned shoes.
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ETRO S/S 10 Masters of the print, Etro are firmly on the fashion front-line this season with pieces in prints ranging from patchwork to paisley, and swathed in a palette of violets, dusty pinks and blues. With a medley of jumpsuits, slouchy trousers and the must-have of the season, the floaty frock, this is a collection to really set our pulses racing.
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Furne One both surprised and delighted with their opulently elegant collections
Reem and Hind Beljafla hit the spot with their glamorous and chic take on the traditional abaya
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On the wings of love Looking for something a bit different in your jewellery? Then you will love new line Flutter, available from S*uce in Dubai.
You have found the man, now it’s time to find the dress and, as every budding fashionista knows, this is no easy task. Help is at hand courtesy of The Wedding Shop, located in Jumeirah Centre, Dubai. Boasting the largest collection of wedding dresses in the region, including Essence of Australia and Watters Bride, this just might be the only (ad)dress you need to know. www.theweddingshop.ae
Scents of style
Famed fashion, jewellery and perfume house Chanel has created 12 exclusive scents. Les Exclusifs de Chanel will be available in the Middle East at a bespoke Chanel counter in Harvey Nichols from May 15 to June 15, and then permanently at the Chanel Boutique in The Dubai Mall from June.
5 Best EW products of the month The perfect work-to-party bag is a perennial fashion problem, but fret no more with this beauty from Kenneth Cole.
No matter what the temperature outside, permanent aircon makes Jimmy Choo’s cashmere throw a must.
Keep your peepers safe from glaring rays with these fabulous shades from D&G.
This season the clog ruled the catwalk, and Louis Vuitton’s sterling array led the way. The only way to wear rings this summer is big and bold, and none are better than this one from Aldo.
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Bag Dhs27,000 Dior Spark serious travel envy with this detective bag by Dior
Shoes Dhs799 by Carvela at Kurt Geiger Tower above the rest in these skyscraper heels
Belt POA Fendi A wardrobe staple, this belt from Fendi is bang on trend in muted a hue
Earrings Dhs35 New Look Up the ante in these heart earrings, perfect for day or night
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Hairclip Dhs5,290 Chanel Add glitz and glamour to a simple up-do with this gold hairclip from Chanel
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Happy and Bright Cosy chats, family dinners, quick bites, coffee breaks... whatever the reason, the versatile and extendable Avalon dining table is the perfect setting for it. Combining the simplicity of 19th century cottage styling with a fresh lacquer ďŹ nish, this table comfortably seats four people when round, and up to six with the easy-glide leaf. Let the conversation ow.
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The new Dance of the Butterflies collection from Carrera Y Carrera, featuring pendants, earrings and rings with delicate butterflies set into mother of pearl and 18 carat yellow and white gold, already has an army of A-list fans including Giselle and Eva Longoria.
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Socialite, actress and celebrity, Olivia Palermo is without doubt the hottest thing on the fashion scene at the moment. Whether it be a gala night at the Whitney or stepping out of her Tribeca apartment in New York, Olivia never puts a fashion foot wrong. Forever the style chameleon, Olivia has a wardrobe any woman would envy.
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HELLO DOLLY To celebrate their 120th anniversary, famed fashion house Lanvin have produced a series of divine dolls – if you can get your hands on them we suggest you snap up the entire collection.
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If you haven’t paid a visit to accessory boutique Marami in The Dubai Mall – the time is now. Housing the coolest accessories in the UAE, you definitely won’t leave empty-handed.
IF THE SHOE FITS The latest boutique to open its doors in Al Khayyat Mall (Jeddah, Saudi Arabia) has caused quite the fashion frenzy for Louboutin lovers in the region. An entire boutique devoted to shoes and bags, this is the place to go for a style investment for life.
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SHOE OFF If you’re looking for a shoe that is a cross between a clog and a kitten heel, gives one inch in height and makes your toes look furry with a mixture of leathers and buckles, these from Louis Vuitton are for you.
MODEL INC Giselle may be a business machine, supermodel and mother, but ‘designer’ is one thing she won’t be adding to her CV. When recently asked if she designs her line of footwear, she promptly commented: “No way. I would be a disaster!”
DENIM DISASTER Jennifer Hudson’s denim label, Hudson Jeans, has created a new line of ‘couture’ jeans which are made from old bits of recycled jeans. Retailing at over Dhs3,000, we won’t be buying into this fashion fad.
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RUFFLES One of the most popular trends of the season, ruffles are a great way to add some excitement to your wardrobe. Whether it’s a ruffle skirt or simple detail on a dress, ruffles suit every style and can be worn day or night. Keep it simple and don’t mix different trends as they are best worn alone to make an individual and bold style statement.
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For when I want my skin instantly hydrated both day and night, I use Suprême Maintenance Youth Serum by Dr Sebagh, available at Harvey Nichols. Sophia Triantafillou – Fashion and Beauty Director
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A unique scent Enriched by coriander and a hint of minty patchouli, Musk Arabia by Yas Perfumes is a great scent for special occasions. The added extra is that I love the fact no one recognises the scent and it's so unique you can almost bluff that's it was made especially for you. Faye James – Editor
EYE MAKE-UP REMOVER Pro eye make-up remover by M.A.C
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EW PICKS FIVE OF THE BEST PRODUCTS TO GET YOUR LASHES SOFT, MOISTURISED AND MAKE-UP FREE
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HATS OFF If you’re looking for a quirky hair accessory this month, the Dubai Tiara is for you. Designed by Michelle Roberts from Jake & Gigi exclusively for S*uce, it is a perfect piece for the girl about town.
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MY FAVOURITE SPA The Adlon Day Spa in Berlin combines the best characteristics of the four elements: earth, water, air and fire. The cosy atmosphere and the combination of activity and relaxation during yoga, treatments and acupuncture make the spa the most interesting place for me.
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MY SECRET TO ANTIAGEING ● THE GOOD QUALITY INGREDIENTS IN MY ANTIAGEING MOISTURISER, SUN PROTECTION PRODUCTS, SUNGLASSES AND A RICH AND NOURISHING EYE CREAM.
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Born in 1969 in California, Jennifer first shot into our homes in 1994 as Rachel Green in Friends, and she hasn’t strayed far from our screens, the red carpet, or indeed from media scrutiny since. Be it her sense of style, her film-script choices or her well-documented love-life, the cameras are constantly poised ready to commit to celluloid the ups and downs of her public, and private, life. Whether she courts this media intrusion as much as many of her peers is debatable, though she certainly handles the intrusion with more decorum than most. From the onset of her mainstream career in 1994, Jennifer was adopted by many as the all-American girl-next-door, with the looks, personality and attitude to become an instant success story. And now, even as she enters her 40s, she still graces magazine covers, delights on the red carpet and lures a string of eligible men. But at the age of 21, when Jennifer won her first big acting break, she was far from the fresh-faced beauty of today. Despite her initial baby-faced frump, Jennifer grew into her figure and now embodies a ‘real woman’ body shape – curvy, feminine and ultimately fabulous, even at 41. While the last decade has seen Jennifer update her looks, both setting trends and following them, she has maintained an air of naturalness in her transformations. Few could deny that Jennifer is playing her age to its best advantage. Often openly dismissing the ageing process, she has hit the milestone of turning 40 with confidence, and a mid-life crisis couldn’t have been further from her mind. “Turning 40 is easier now and we have Demi Moore to thank for that – she’s gorgeous. And I have to say really, I feel better than I have ever felt in my life. I don’t feel 40, I don’t know what it really means,” she says. “I’m not afraid of growing older. I just know that all of a sudden it’s something that’s in print next to my name. But for me, it almost feels like a badge of honour.” It’s her fashion sense, as well as her beauty, that has seen designers forming an orderly queue, waiting for her to flaunt their creations in front of the paparazzi’s flashbulbs. Classic, natural, under-stated and, perhaps sometimes to a fault, safe, her effortless style and easy take on fashion sees her draped in Alberta Ferretti, Valentino, Christian Lacroix and Burberry ensembles. But for a woman forever under the fashion bloggers glare, does she suffer from the same insecurities as us mere mortals? “Of course! You don’t hit some level and just coast – I take care of myself first and foremost,” says the 7st 12lb, size-8 star. “There are times when I don’t take good care of myself and times when I do,” she says. “But it just feels good to be healthy, which means you feel good about yourself and what you wear, and with that comes physical exercise and keeping yourself in shape.”
That said, the ‘natural’ look that Jennifer has become so renowned for is not without controversy. She has come under fire several times from the media and beauty insiders, who questioned whether she’d gone under the knife for a nose job after emerging for Season Two of Friends with a smaller, straighter nose. Jennifer and her PR team have furiously denied any plastic or reconstructive surgery of any kind, purporting that the operation was, in fact, to correct a deviated septum. “It’s true, I once had my deviated septum operated on but it was for health reasons,” she admits. “I did also have Botox once, but I felt like I had a weight on my head. But the rest of my body is all mine and absolutely natural. And it’s going to stay that way.” And, when faced with ongoing scrutiny regarding her ‘has she/hasn’t she’ breast augmentation surgery, she adds: “Short of letting everybody have a feel, I don’t know what else I can do. I’m really very happy with what I was given,” she says. Regarding her own beauty regime, Jennifer’s keep it simple and effective. “I wash with the same soap that I have used since I was a teenager, which is Neutrogena. And that’s it”, she admits. While her hair, which has racked up almost as many column inches as its owner, takes its cue from the ‘simple is best’ rule of thumb: “It doesn’t take much looking after – I just cut and condition it with L’Oréal. The fancy stuff never seems to work.” But as we all know in this day and age, not all antiageing elixirs can be found in a jar, with many women seeking to keep their body and mind young through exercise. “I do the best I can to keep myself fit, both in body and mind. I run because you get addicted to the euphoric feeling of getting up and having a good sweat. I also draw a lot of strength and energy from hatha yoga, I do the elliptical trainer too, and I eat healthy.” It’s this healthy attitude and mindset that has ensured she’s retained her ranking as fashion icon and major Hollywood player, while the general ebb and flow of popularity has seen many peers fall off the radar. “I feel good about where I am right now,” she says. But regardless of her outlook on life, Hollywood has a nasty habit of forcing stereotypes on the masses, and nowhere is this more evident than in the ‘body debate’. Jennifer refuses to conform, however: “You’re damned if you’re too thin and you’re damned if you’re too heavy. According to the press I’ve been both. It’s impossible to satisfy everyone and I suggest we stop trying. Once you figure out who you are and what you love about yourself, I think it all kinda falls into place.” Somehow, Jennifer seems to have evaded the ageing process that ravages when emotions are run ragged, despite her acrimonious divorce from Brad Pitt in 2005, and numerous other romantic and career trials
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and tribulations over the years. Although beauty is often genetically inherited, she’s smart enough to know that overall health takes work. “I do little things that make big differences,â€? she says. “I drink a lot of water, because my skin dehydrates badly and gets crĂŞpey. Every little helps, so water is important and sleeping is vital.â€? Along with natural beauty, laughter and humour are two accessories that transcend the years and help defy the ageing process. Taking her comedic influence from her parents, she says: “When I was younger, they would make each other laugh like nobody’s business, so I put a lot of value in humour. I can make fun of myself and laughter certainly helps keep you young.â€? And humour is one attribute she’s needed more than most, coping with the backlash from ‘that’ divorce. Nobody could have failed to miss the 2005 ‘Team Aniston / Team Angelina’ T-shirt fad where fans and the media publicly picked sides. But ‘ Br a n g e l i n a - g a te’ d i d little to rock her reputation and perhaps went some way in fur ther cementing her position as the poster-child for scorned women. Wherever the public’s allegiances sat, Jennifer went from being one half of Hollywood’s ultimate powerhouse couple, to wounded woman. Instead of retaliating, she chose to remain controlled and mature in her response and retreated to lick her wounds before emerging stronger than before. She maintained the upper hand and looking back in response to her short-lived marriage, without bitterness or regret, she now maturely says: “Sometimes you meet each other at a time in your lives when you’re not necessarily ready and you’re not fully-formed – you don’t have the maturity it takes to be in a relationship. I have nothing but well-wishes for him.â€? Jennifer’s most recent relationships have fared little better and have been just as well documented, with romances with actor Vince Vaughan, model Paul Sculfor and musician John Mayer hitting the headlines hardest. But it’s the romance (or ‘showmance’ as it’s been coined by cynical celeb watchers) with her latest co-star from The Bounty Hunter, Gerard Butler, that has seen the media’s pens and cameras poised once again. With reports that the good-girl is playing a game of cat and mouse with the media over the romance (which has yet to be confirmed or denied) in a bid to rally support, and drive box-office takings, for their much-hyped but poorly-performing movie, it is obvious that her love life shows no signs of slowing down. And if W magazine’s April issue is anything to go by, which boasted a sexy cover shoot with Jennifer and Gerard, it proves that in life, looks and love‌ Jennifer’s still got it. But this scrutiny of her love life is as much a source of amusement to Jennifer as it is of intrigue to the watching world. While accepting her women in film Crystal and Lucy Award for Excellent last year, her
acceptance speech was peppered with anecdotes about her romantic misfortune: “It started with The Good Girl, then, of course Rumour Has It, followed by Derailed. Then there was The Break-Up. If any of you have a project entitled Everlasting Love With An Adult Stable Male, I’m at table six and my agents are at table 12.â€? Whether she’s painted as Hollywood’s favourite Bridget Jones, a saccharine sweet all-American girl-next-door, or the wiliest of women making the media machine march to her own tune, one fact is clear‌ Jennifer clocks up too many gossip fodder column inches to be left alone any time soon. “I normally ignore stories about me because they tend to take on a life of their own and I find that no matter what I say or do, I can’t find a way to correct them. But it does get frustrating at times, because I happen to love my job and I think all this distracts from that when someone creates a ridiculous story about me,â€? she says. And for a single, child-less woman in her 40s, rumours will always be abound about future offerings – marriage, kids, happiness‌Though why Jennifer’s fellow A-list singletons, such as Cameron Diaz and Renee Zellweger, are allowed to live their single lives in relative obscurity while every romantic move Jennifer makes is overdocumented and over-analysed, is an anomaly. But, as Jennifer is quick to point out – marriage a n d m o t h e r h o o d d o e s n’t always equate happiness and just because a woman is single, doesn’t mean she is miserable or missing out on life and its little pleasures. “I wish people would stop feeling sorry for me – I’ve never been more content and I’ve never in my life said I don’t want children. I did and I do and I will,â€? she says, putting paid to those who dare cast judgements on her life or those who believe life ends when you hit 40. “This whole ‘poor lonely Jen’ thing, this idea that I’m so unlucky in love‌ I actually feel like I’ve been unbelievably lucky in loveâ€?, she says. “I don’t feel like I’m supposed to be any further along or somewhere that I’m not. I’m right where I’m supposed to be.â€? Having just launched her first fragrance, Lolavie, which she says was a “year-and-a-half journey, but one that felt organic and natural,â€? and with movies such a The Switch, (about a woman desperate to have a child), and Just Go With It, (about a man who enlists the help of Jennifer’s character to land the woman of his dreams), life couldn’t be much sweeter for the 41-year-old. And, despite media protestations to the contrary, she is happy and will continue to be so well into the decade ahead. “I’m just a regular girl and I just want to keep on doing what I want to do. Find peace. Simple things that everyone wants – to travel and see more of the world; I want to have a family, but I also want to keep working and do more movies. I may be in my 40s, but in a way, I feel like I’m only just beginning.â€? â–
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“I’ve always been a high achiever. My father is a PhD scientist and my brother a grade-A student, so being part of a very academic family had set a precedent that I was bound to adhere to. Perfection was something I strove for on a daily basis with everything from school to my appearance. Even when I left home to study at university, rather than leading the typically hedonistic social life many friends did, I worked every spare minute I had. During the summer break I served at a cafĂŠ from dawn to dusk, using every evening to study or prepare for my classes. I was painfully aware of what I was missing and I was miserable, but the bare bones of it was that I knew no other way to be or to behave.
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The chance to escape my gruelling regime came the following summer. I had saved Dhs20,000, enough to book a trip around Europe. It was an ambition I had harboured since my teens, but instead of viewing it as an opportunity to enjoy myself, I meticulously planned each and every moment; all the things I would see, do and eat, and at such a ferocious pace that left little time for relaxing. When I arrived in Lisbon, I was still on my old schedule, setting my alarm for 6am to read the guidebook and pushing myself every day to achieve as much as possible. By the time I reached southern France I had made myself sick with exhaustion. A girl I had met there told me about a beautiful guest house at an old vineyard in Italy, set deep in the rural heartland, and it seemed like the perfect tonic for my malaise. I had no idea how remote it was until I arrived, there was literally nothing to do. In a fit of panic I found a bike tour through the Chianti region and decided to walk the entire 22km route. It was the worst and best decision I ever made. Somewhere along the way I took a wrong turn and became horribly lost. I had
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no water or food and after 10 hours in the scorching summer sun, I was dehydrated, starving and desperate. I’ve never felt so physically and mentally broken in my life. It was as though all the pressure I had endured for my entire life had been distilled into this one epiphanous moment. I remember thinking, ‘What am I doing to myself? What am I trying to prove?’ When a farmer found me and took me back to the vineyard I could have cried with relief. I remember waking up the next morning, tired but elated. I made a coffee on the old stove that took an hour to heat, grabbed my book and sat in the sun, and for the first time in my life literally and figuratively, I just sat and took in the view. It suddenly became clear to me that you have to let life happen to you without trying to force it. From that day on, my trip became a holiday and my life has never been the same. Releasing myself from the rigour of my old routine has opened up so many new experiences for me. I can relax now without the fear that I may be missing out on something because sometimes just existing in the moment is the best experience of all.”
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or Laura Inglis, her threediamond tier necklace is a family affair. A true family heirloom, the main diamond from the piece has been handed down from generation to generation, which is a tradition Laura wants to keep. “The main diamond has been in my family for many years, one day I hope to hand it to my daughter,” explains Laura. The unfortunate loss of one earring from a pair of diamond studs from her uncle combined with an antique diamond find of her mother, resulted in Laura deciding to get her dream diamond necklace made. “I felt like a million dollars when I first put it on,” she says. “My Mum said she could see the twinkle in my eye as well as in the diamond, I couldn’t stop smiling for weeks.” And now Laura has a collection combing old and new. “I like to mix my family’s necklace with other pieces. I wear it with my engagement ring and my new diamond necklace.”
Was it a surprise when you received your diamond? “I always knew my mum would hand the diamond down to me one day but I didn’t expect it when she did give it to me, which was when she was holidaying in Dubai so that we could visit the diamond park together and have it re-sized.” Are diamonds a girl’s best friend? “Diamonds are wonderful because they make women feel so special. Every time I look in the mirror my necklace reminds me of my grandfather, my uncle and my mother.” What is it about diamonds that women love so much? “They always have a meaning – each of my diamonds reminds me of somebody special.” What do you like to wear it with? I love to wear it when I am glammed up – it dresses up a plain black dress and adds sparkle to any other outfit.” Laura’s tip for keeping the sparkle alive… “To keep my diamonds looking as sparkly as possible I get them cleaned regularly at Cara in the Gold and Diamond Park.” 82
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THIRTIES Canadian Dubai-based property consultant Leigh Williamson spent her 20s and early 30s living a whirlwind life, hopping from one city to the next and from one career to another in search of happiness. It took the loss of two close friends to make her stop in her tracks. “When I look back, I can see that my 20s and early 30s were spent searching for something I felt was missing in my life. Like most of us, I looked for happiness from external sources; a new career, boyfriend, city, even a new pair of shoes, but, of course, those fleeting moments of excitement never gave way to the inner peace that I was craving. On the contrary, the constant movement and change kept me unsettled and on edge. The only thing that sustained me during that time was the consistent love of my close friends. My best friend Alita and I had been friends since we were 13. We had been inseparable as teenagers, sharing every secret as girlfriends do. She helped me through some difficult times growing up, including the break up of my parents’ marriage. By the time we had reached our 30s, she was more like a sister than a friend. I couldn’t have imagined life without her. I will never forget the day I got the phone call to say that Alita was dead. The world stopped for me in that moment. I could
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“Women can face different issues at different times of their life,� says Dr. Andrea Tosatto, a clinical psychologist for adults, teenagers and children at the Synergy Integrated Medical Centre, Dubai. “Some may be universal, but most are reflections of the society and environment in which she lives. While it’s hard to generalise, you can outline certain characteristics.� Twenties: During her 20s, a woman is focused on her self-individualisation, making the transition from child to adult. It’s important that she starts to see herself as separate from her parents, a unique and independent individual. She wants to broaden her horizons, to have diverse experiences, to meet and connect with different people and to acquire everything she desires. The spirit and lust for adventure she feels in her 20s tends to be substantially stronger than her need for stability. The overriding issue is for her to balance the internal and the external challenges of her life with the process of individualisation and the need to be free. Thirties: During her 30s, a woman’s sense of adventure starts to recede in favour of an increased need for stability. She becomes more selective in her choices and the romantic view of life is partially replaced by a more pragmatic one. In this period, a woman is focused on her self-realisation, namely the achievement of personal, social and economic goals. This tends to translate as greater job satisfaction and the securing of sentimental relationships, most importantly the central wishes for marriage and motherhood. The main focus for a woman in her 30s is to realise her potential and avoid transforming her dreams and urges into sources of anxiety or feelings of failure. Forties: During her 40s, if a woman is married, she is focused on preserving the family and home that she has built. If she has children then part of her worries and requests for satisfaction are invested in the children. Single women are more likely to rediscover their adventurous urges by trying new experiences that are both constructive and practical. Most important during this decade is for a woman to accept the ageing process and with it the signs of menopause, relinquishing unrealistic ideas of youthful physical perfection and being able to grow old with confidence. Synergy Integrated Medical Centre, Dubai. Tel: (04) 348 5452
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FORTIES Iranian interior decorator Roia Jabari thought she’d always have a man to look after her. When she entered her 40s alone and childless, she had to dig deeper to find the true meaning of life. “Growing up, my father was always the most powerful force in my life. After he separated from my mother, he took me to Iran and raised me alone. While this could have been a turbulent time for me, it wasn’t. He always made me feel loved and protected. Aside from that he was a strong, successful man – to me the ultimate male role model. “It was only natural that as soon as I entered adulthood, a time filled with frightening possibilities, that I would seek the security that I thought only a man could give me. The result was that I got married at the tender age of 22. I was still in school and just as young, impetuous and naïve as I was in my teens. Instead of facing fears about my future, I slipped from under my father’s wing to the secure confines of a marriage. “Over the next 10 years my husband and I worked incredibly hard. We had a string of successful businesses and a great lifestyle. I thought I had it all until one fateful day, I discovered I wasn’t the only woman in my husband’s life. It was a nightmare, but I can laugh about it now, the idea that he thought the marriage could function with three people in it. The divorce was acrimonious. He ended up with everything – the money, businesses, our home – and I ended up back on my father’s doorstep in Dubai. True to character, my father wrapped his strong arms around me and told me everything would be okay. He supported me financially and got me back on my feet emotionally, and helped me to start my own interior decorating business. But even then, I was still a dependant. “When my father died during an operation just before my 40th birthday, I was inconsolable. I may have been a grown woman, but I felt like an orphan. My father was my rock; my security and now I had nobody to turn to. All my irrational fears crowded in on me; what if I became terminally ill, who would look after me and how would I pay for my treatment? Dealing with old age and sickness without the support of a husband or child was a future that terrified me. After crying myself to sleep every night for a month, I realised my only hope of conquering my fear was to become self-sufficient and look after myself. I threw myself into my work and it became a kind of therapy, giving me something positive to focus on each day. “Nearly three years later and my business is a thriving enterprise that I’m incredibly proud of. Not just because it is the reward for my hard work, but for the first time in my life I am financially independent. It’s taken me a long while to understand that I don’t need a man to make me happy or prosperous. At last now I feel at peace with being alone.” ■
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CYBER-CHEATING Be it Facebook wall musings, friendly text speak with members of the opposite sex, or even full-blown romantic affairs conducted in the confines of a chat room, clinical psychologist Dr Saliha Afridi from The Human Relations Institute emphasises that online cheating means emotional involvement in an affair and is certainly just as damaging, if not more so, to a relationship than physical affairs. “These relationships have the full flavour of a real affair without consummation,� she says, and ones that overflow with the same emotions as any conducted in real life. Ironically, in a cyber world where a click of the mouse can change your relationship status on Facebook, for example, from married to single, Dr Afridi observes that most affairs initially start off as friendship and often within the safe parameters of a social networking site. “Then these lines eventually get blurred and boundaries get crossed,� she says, because people may be missing that intimacy in their own relationships so they seek out people online who will better understand them. “Then they find that the online relationship is safer and more intimate than their real offerings, so they spend more time investing in it and it evolves into an emotional affair,� she observes. One example of the severe effects a cyber-affair can have is Farah Malik*, a Pakistani expat from Dubai. On the verge of a breakdown because of her husband’s
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and one that rarely forgoes the paper trail of evidence that outlines the deceit. And while one partner might consider this online ‘cyber-cheating’ or ‘connecting’ with new people harmless fun, another might consider it just as harmful as an actual physical act of betrayal.
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IMPLICATIONS A cyber relationship may be defined as ‘virtual’, but Kerins suggests that since it is a much more detached form of communication, relationships formed online carry the danger of separation from real life and reality. “This may lead to the development of two worlds, the ‘online’ and the ‘offline’,” says Kerins. A virtual world where gender, height, weight, ethnicity and age can be electronically doctored, allowing anyone to effectively take on a whole new persona. Kerins asserts that in this online world a fantasy can be created that is far more exciting and glamorous than everyday life. It may begin by simply typing things online that you normally would never say in the real world, to becoming someone entirely different. As the ‘relationship’ progresses, trust develops because this is the person ‘you relate to.’ “The trouble being that you are not necessarily learning about a real person online, rather perhaps the person they want to depict to you,” Kerins says. And the temptation to disclose innermost secrets online with an anonymous virtual friend can wreak havoc on the real life relationship since these intimacies are then not shared with the real partner. “This in turn, then may lead to feelings of rejection, betrayal and worthlessness by the ‘real-life’ partner,” says Kerins.
INCLINATION Solely blaming technology for cheating sounds like it absolves cheaters of any personal responsibility. And it should be pointed out that the vast majority of people who use facebook don’t fall into the category of cheaters, and use the social networking site for that very purpose, striking up new, or even rekindling long lost platonic friendships with users all over the world. Dr Afridi says,“People have internet, Facebook, Twitter, and fake email accounts all at their fingertips so it is much easier to have an affair – however, it is not necessarily the cause of a rise in affairs.” Keenan agrees and adds, “People who want to cheat, will cheat but social networking makes the task of doing so far easier with the explosion in online dating and relationships forming through social networks.” Another dimension of new media is a virtual online game, Second Life, which Kerins says has been cited as a problem in America and actively encourages people to create personas to meet, interact and even virtually marry online. “Created perhaps for people who
secret rendezvous dinner in Bur Dubai... all from Rebecca* who was a consultant in his office.” Confronting Ed was hard, she admits, but he confessed he had been unhappy for the past year and Rebecca had made him feel young again. “He wanted a divorce and was planning to marry her. It seemed I was the last to know.”
THE UAE Being home to over 195 nationalities and various religions, the UAE’s actual divorce rate is still up for legal debate, with statistics hard to attain and often varying. However, the prevalence of cyber-cheating in the UAE being discussed or cited as actual grounds for divorce here, remains far less than in the West, suggests Dubai-based divorce lawyer Awatif Mohammed in Advocates Without Frontiers. “I certainly have a few cases of cyber-cheating but here the focus is more on divorce due to financial issues amongst couples,” she says. Though she does warn: “Irrespective of the number of actual cyber-cheating cases, electronic records in the form of text messages, emails and even posted messages from social networking sites can be used as evidence in divorce proceedings, so long as their authenticity can be verified from their source by the court.”
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‘happen’ without there being any premeditated element to the extramarital relationships, some reasons for them, says Dr Afridi, can be safety, secrecy, anonymity and convenience in the cyber world. “One can have an emotional cyber affair from anywhere – home, work, or anywhere where they are connected to the cyber world,” says Dr Afridi, with people finding that this kind of companionship is ‘safe’ because they can be, and be with, whomever they choose. “However, just because you are connected to 400 people on Facebook does not mean that you are necessarily having a relationship with each of them,” she says, “But people need to take stock of the realness and beauty of flesh and blood relationships and stop looking for love and companionship solely in the virtual world.” ■ (*names changed) May 2010
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In November, at a stunning VIP gala dinner in association with ADCB, supported by Philips, sponsors of the Achievers category, and our official car sponsor Mercedes Benz, we will be unveiling the four category winners and crowning the overall Emirates Woman of the Year 2010. The night promises to be glamorous, inspiring and most of all, rewarding, so please nominate now.
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Who to spot: Natalie Portman – she treads that often-crossed cusp of never being boring but not falling ill with fashion victim fever either. What to sport: Charlotte Olympia’s funky platforms, 3.1 Philip Lim dresses (above) and Miu Miu everything. High street favourites like Zara, H&M and Forever 21 should be your regular haunts for throwaway hits. Accessorise with tasteful jewellery from the high-street or invest in your first Lara Bohinc pieces (they add instant glamour to any low-key look). Where to shop: S*uce, Reiss, theoutnet.com and the high street to indulge in catwalk inspired fun without risking the mortgage. Dubai’s Outlet Mall will also give you access to designers that your pay cheque might usually dismiss. When to stop: We love Lady Gaga’s quirky, over-the-top looks, but just because bunny ears and a constellation dress work for Gaga, doesn’t mean it will work for you. Keep it interesting, but make sure you have the confidence before you go for broke in the outlandish make-up and fashion stakes. Where to saunter: Hip young things should strut their fashionista stuff at Okku at the Monarch (below). LED lighting, a pumping soundtrack and waiting-staff decked out in black ensure you can have your catwalk moment. Those into monochrome might trot to the all-white Yas Hotel in Abu Dhabi. Expert insight: Carmen Haid of Atelier-Mayer.com warns: “With wearing vintage, you don’t want to look like your grandmother. Make sure you go for good quality cuts, heritage and style.�
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Who to spot: Queen Rania – she looks effortlessly elegant in everything from jeans paired with a crisp white shirt, to couture. What to sport: You are literally in your prime, as you know what suits you better than ever before. Skirts should start inching south and fabrics take on importance. Celine’s cleverly tailored pieces will make you feel like a goddess. This season’s ruched Burberry trench (right) would be the perfect addition to your wardrobe, while cashmere always exudes class. Where to shop: Bloomingdale’s, for that investment bag and well-fitting but sexy lingerie from Myla, Agent Provocateur and Rigby & Peller. When to stop: The fun-but-fake jewellery needs to be ditched or else very carefully selected (a LOVE bracelet from Cartier – below – is always a good place to start). Splash out on good separates to start building the wardrobe you will keep rather than one-season-wonders you will discard. Where to saunter: The flattering honeyed hues of Caramel at DIFC make the perfect backdrop for a carefully cut balloon-sleeved Lanvin top, matched with J Brand jeans. Expert insight: Carmen Haid encapsulates it perfectly: “Style is something you either have or you don’t. If you don't know how to put things together, hire somebody who can.�
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Who to spot: Cate Blancett – she never puts a (perfectly-clad) sartorial foot wrong. The style icon Sarah Jessica Parker – but you need her unerring eye and sense of playfulness to emulate her look. What to sport: Out with the boho and in with the sleek chic. Tailoring becomes more defined and style more structured. Opaque tights take on an importance you never thought possible and flat shoes become a must for both day and evening. Preppy-chic Jimmy Choo Morse patent flats should certainly make an appearance in your wardrobe. Where to shop: Saks Fifth Avenue, Etoile and IF Boutique which stocks achingly cool but surprisingly flattering structured pieces by designers including Comme Des Garcons, Martin Margiela and Ann Demeulemeester. British designer Erdem (left) has also become the one-stop celeb shop for all the stylish forty something celebs. Cheap shoes and bags are passĂŠ; instead invest in Chanel, Jimmy Choo, Prada, Manolos and Tod’s all the way (below). When to stop: Although brandishing thighs and breasts is never a must-do, the older you get the more flattering a cap or short-sleeve is when compared to a pinching shoulder strap. Where to saunter: Pierchic – a venue that typifies your style in its very name. Expert insight: Thirty-year-old Zac Posen and Paul & Joe aficionado and founder of www.aura-b.com Dina Abdulhadi Darayani advises forty somethings to keep covered, unlike Mariah Carey: “Mariah’s dress sense is vulgar; she is always showing too much breast and legs at the same time.â€?
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Who to spot: Kim Basinger who Miuccia Prada snapped up to be the face of Miu Miu at the age of 52. Sharon Stone, Christian Dior’s sign-up and Madonna, Donatella Versace’s muse. What to sport: This is time to splash out on well-cut designer wear in luxurious fabrics. Ditch the faux and go for the fabulous. Blazers and pleatfront trousers are your new best friend. Longer sleeves can be a saviour if your arms aren’t as toned as they once were as well as shapes that skim rather than cling. Where to shop: Add some quirky touches to your looks with a Judith Leiber bag; the Birdcage fine crystal one has just hit the boutiques. Coast has elegant, floor-length eveningwear that adds glamour without the garishness. Club Monaco cuts the ultimate trouser and pencil-skirt suit in a variety of delicious pastel colours. Gain instant va-va-voom with a shirt-dress or high-waisted skirt from euro-stalwart YSL (left). When to stop: The worst thing you can do with your style is get caught in a rut. The key is to adapt and evolve. Where to saunter: Verre at the Hilton Dubai Creek; established, sophisticated and polished. Expert insight: English poet Jenny Joseph’s infamous poem stated: “When I am an old woman I shall wear purple, with a red hat which doesn’t go and doesn’t suit me.” To a certain extent this is true; it’s time to please yourself.
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ollowing our fabulous collaboration with Mohammed Sultan Al Habtoor in March’s issue, EW decided that an exclusive collection of bespoke House of GlaMO T-shirts was a must to boost our Fashion With A Heart event later this year, which will see 10 of the UAE’s finest designers creating bespoke red dresses for us to auction off to raise money for the Al Noor Training Centre For Children With Special Needs. Money raised through the sale of the Mohammed’s stylish T-shirts will also be donated to Al Noor. Mohammed and business partner Tamara Al Gabbani jumped at the opportunity to help the campaign. “I believe in giving back to society and I am very honoured to be working with a fast-driven team who have a vision that truly relates to me,� says Mohammed. “To be part of a programme that makes a difference in the life of every child that it touches is not an opportunity you put aside,� adds Tamara. So what inspired Mohammed and Tamara’s design? “The team behind Emirates Woman had a huge impact towards what has inspired us to design this T-shirt,� explains Mohammed. “It was pretty much a combination of love, creativity, adventure, fun, and most importantly, team work.�
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HOW TO BUY THE T-SHIRT: This limited edition bespoke T-shirt, encapsulating the slogan ‘Beauty is a light within our hearts’ is available in white, grey or red, can be purchased from the House of GlaMO website and at various boutiques in Dubai, with 25 per cent of sales going to The Al Noor Training Centre For Children With Special Needs. To make a purchase, visit www.houseofglamo.com
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THE SLOGAN: โ BEAUTY IS A LIGHT WITHIN OUR HEARTSโ โ The slogan is based on hope, love and light. We studied historical quotes from great writers and reworded them. โ Al Noorโ actually means โ lightโ and we wanted light to mean beauty inside as well as outโ says Mohammed Sultan Al Habtoor.
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he name Ingie Chalhoub is one that rings with a medley of fashion exploits here in the UAE, and Ingie has fast become one of the region’s most celebrated style icons. Indeed it would be hard to step foot into a shopping mall without coming across one of her boutiques. As the head of Chalhoub Group, she is instrumental in putting heavyweights such as Chanel, Valentino, Ralph Lauren, Tod’s, John Galliano and Hogan on our shopping maps, not to mention the designer haven that is Etoile La Boutique. Her place of prominence was recognised in 2008 by Emirates Woman when she won the coveted Businesswoman of the Year title at the Emirates Woman Awards. For someone so intimately
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a collection for fashion-wallflowers. Ingie admits her muse is: “bold and adventurous, unafraid to try new looks. She is vivacious and dynamic and wants people to look at her wherever she goes. Nothing scares this woman, she will try everything once, mixing pinks with ruby red and wearing leopard print over bright turquoise.” Even so, the cut has been carefully considered to flatter the physique; something that can, on occasion, be overlooked by male designers. Ingie is a woman, after all, designing for women, and knows even the most flamboyant customers are still looking for a sympathetic and flattering silhouette. With this canny exhibitionist in mind, this season she cites
inspiration as “a Hollywood starlet, who has a sparkle of mischievousness and knows how to play upon her allure. She is unique, mysterious, joyful and elegant. She has a desire to dazzle and knows that all eyes are upon her.” Despite a kaleidoscopic palette including azure turquoise blue, fuchsia pink, lime green and pillar box red (which has been coupled with oversized floral motifs, overlaid with leopard print lace and generously embellished with crystals and sequins aplenty), the collection is remarkably consistent and surprisingly, given how dress-up-box it sounds on paper, elegant. A clever eye has put together these bold colour and texture combinations, managing to retain poise and elegance. Although it must be said the quality
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The bold floral print conjures up images of hot steamy St Tropez summer nights. The crystal embellishment provides some additional shimmer, just in case you hadn’t been noticed already.
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The most restrained piece in the collection. Texture provides the contrast with black satin set alongside flush black sequins. The dipped cut of the waist panel defines curves, creating a classic hourglass figure.
of materials she has chosen to use goes a long way here, too. Dazzlingly bright colours and stand-out prints they may be, but the fabrics are luxurious with a certain “appreciation of quality.” With her illustrious fashion pedigree, Ingie is well placed to comment on the tastes and style of women in the region. And the success of her first collection (bursting with golden hues and bold tropical print) showed that pop colours and glistening metallics are a firm favourite. Ingie believes that what is often missing from the collections of established designers in the region is a “European twist to a Mediterranean style; Arab women want to incorporate their modern and vibrant spirit with the notion of feminine sensuality.”
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With bouffant lime green satin sleeves and an overlay of black leopard print lace topped off with an oversized turquoise satin bow, this is certainly not a dress for the shy and retiring. It is real ‘like it or loathe it’ territory, but when worn with conviction it will be stunning. Reminiscent of the ‘give-a-damn’ flamboyance of Christian Lacroix.
Ingie is very proud that the French singer Arielle Dombascle will wear pieces from INGIE Paris during her upcoming tour in Paris “a huge compliment to my designs.” she says And for the future, Ingie has her sights set on that most old-school style of seductive modern celebrities, “the equivalent of Rita Hayworth or Marilyn Monroe that today is Dita Von Teese. You can just imagine her smouldering in the mysterious I AM FATAL, draped head to toe in black sequins.” ■
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investment. But who are argy Kinmouth’s cult these women, why are they movie of 2007, recently so passionate about and loyal to shown at Dubai’s Scene such an exclusive world and how did Margy Club, gives novices an Kinmouth break their code of silence? insight into the secretive world of haute couture and into the lives Why is the world of haute couture so secret? of the all-women, 200 or so strong club The secrecy revolves around the clientele; that live in this rarefied world. Women who the houses never reveal their client list. I wouldn’t flinch at spending Dhs367,000 had to find the clients via a separate route. on an embroidered dress (unless they can Discretion is key. fit the model size, in which It was interesting to note that these case they can snatch the buyers weren’t simply celebrities catwalk piece at a bargain ‘Correspondent’ dressed in couture. 30 per cent discount); or ‘foreign’ No, but some were very public women who are seated members of the figures though very private front row, prioritised above haute couture club individuals; they were hard to stars and celebrities, who include Italians get to and many had never been buy handmade garments in Valentino and filmed before. They were the big Paris by master craftsmen Giorgio Armani, American names like the Hearsts, that ‘fit like a second skin’. Maison Martin Bloomingdale’s and the Petries. These are the women who Margiela and the The American contingent was consider themselves patrons Lebanese designer, quite strong, are they the biggest of haute couture, seeing the Elie Saab. couture buyers? clothing as an art, and as an 126
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I had one contributor per decade of American history, that was how it was structured. In truth, there should have been two films. One that concentrated on America and Europe and one that centred on the Middle East. In reality, the clientele is split half and half. It is another film that I’d like to make one day. Did you meet many couture-buying Arabs? When I was filming Jean Paul Gaultier I was conscious of the fact many of his clients were from the Middle East. His exotic use of fabric, his very bright colour palette, his flamboyance and individuality, was aimed at, and appealed to, a Middle Eastern market – beautiful women with beautiful wardrobes. So celebrities aren’t really clients – it is stealth wealth, under-the-radar money, that keeps the industry alive? As Daphne Guinness said: “If it is worn by a movie star or is showcased in advertising – I don’t want it anymore.” I decided to concentrate on those who bought their own clothes rather than those who were
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Christian Lacroix, who long reigned supreme as the couture aficionado’s darling, filed for insolvency in 2009. In order to save his last haute couture show, seamstresses, embroiderers and beaders all worked for free. The models, hair and make-up artists slashed their costs, the Salon des Boisiers of the Musée Les Arts Décoratifs offered a venue gratis, whilst Roger Vivier provided the shoes. Fashion journalists, those who worked at his atelier, and the maestro himself wept openly as he took his final bow.
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the painstaking craftsmanship? The seamstresses were so skilled and the craftsmanship so incredible. Especially those around Karl Lagerfeld; you respected the whole art of dressmaking. After hours of work he could come and cut the hem or tear off the sleeve; and they just got on with the job. Having followed this elite set, are you a dedicated follower of fashion? No, I am not a fashionista. I make films about art – about everything artistic, creative and beautiful, and that obviously involves fashion. Having lived and breathed haute couture, do you now find ‘normal’ shopping dissatisfying? Everything looks a bit tacky, the fabrics look cheap, the tailoring not precise – you realise the difference in craftsmanship, and it made me want to learn the art of dressmaking. What other projects had you worked on before this documentary? My projects revolve around painters, poets, writers, sculptors and original people. I did a six part series in Hollywood called Naked Hollywood which I worked on for a year with Arnold Schwarzenegger and it won a BAFTA. What is next in the pipeline for you? Back to the art world for a documentary on Francis Bacon – I enjoy these challenges! â–
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vision of time and the cohesive identity of their collection; their horological history as it were, that is as entrenched in the house as their jewellery. This whimsical maison romanticises the concept of time rather than allocating it a strictly technical place in our lives. Time is seen as a concept, not just a scientific principal. This is perhaps best illustrated by VCA’s symbol – the fairy (Right). The iconic 2007 retrograde movement masterpiece Lady Arpels Féerie, inspired by
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the inclusion of astronomers in the design process. “The stars are perfectly aligned with the night sky in your personal city, every day of the year,� Nicolas adds. When asked as to who VCA’s female clientele are and whether matronly madams prefer certain collections over sprightly singletons, Nicolas laughs: “The only thing I know for sure is that there are no rules. Every time we try to imagine there are, we are proved wrong. We have developed collections that we thought were for young ladies in their 20’s, but found that our clients in their 60’s were also going crazy for them. Sweet Alhamra, for example, was a collection with a delicate motif, initially designed for children. It was conceived to introduce girls to their first piece of jewellery. Yet
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CALIFORNIA DREAMING West coast icons are all accounted for by the Ansel Adams, Beach Boys and cartoon cactiinspired California RĂŞverie collection. Sport a bright, bejewelled timepiece from this limited edition collection to add Americana style to your ensemble.
THE WINNER TAKES IT ALL VCA has become a regular Oscar night winner. The fashion magazines are always boasting pictures of screen sirens bedecked in Van Cleef & Arpels and dazzling on the red carpet – most recently Julia Roberts, who held her Oscar aloft, while flashing the world her iconic Snowflake bracelet.
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Even if you’ve been living under a rock, and aren’t familiar with her name, you no doubt will have felt her style influence. The easy to wear trend for ultra-short tunic dresses, worn with opaque tights and pretty ballerinas, which became a winter staple, was a look Alexa Chung made mainstream several seasons ago. Resolutely un-put-together, she is one of those rare people who can truly be said to possess an inherent sense of style. She describes her signature look as “a mix of menswear and countryside – quite a British way of dressing” and is vocal about her belief that flashing flesh isn’t a prerequisite for looking sexy. Much has been made of her easy beauty as well; Alexa is disarmingly pretty but never looks particularly made-up. Her nails are more likely to be slicked a modern shade of duck-egg blue than pearlised pink, and her hair tends to be in a scruffed up-do rather than a perfectly preened blow-dry. Emma Hill, Creative Director of Mulberry, saw something when she looked at that photo of Alexa with the briefcase, which perfectly summed up the prevailing style blend. The overtly military, poke-your-eyes-out shoulder pads, aggressive aesthetic is gradually being nudged out of dominance by a softer, prettier mood. The result is a slightly schizophrenic meeting of the two; think masculine tailored jackets worn over girl-next-door dresses. And this explains why the Alexa bag, a new twist
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A Mulberry classic – the Alexa oak shouts sophisticated satchel style
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The hot pink Alexa clutch is feminine yet edgy
For a twist in the norm the oversized Alexa leopard oak will add that essential dose of Brit-chic
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YOUR SKIN AND HOW IT WORKS The skin is the bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest organ, weighing approximately 2.7kg. In addition to serving as a protective shield against heat, light, injury and infection, the skin also regulates body temperature, stores water, fat and vitamin D and can sense painful and pleasant stimulation. It is made up of three layers, the epidermis, the dermis and a subcutis layer.
This is the thin outer layer of the skin and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s probably the one youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re most concerned with. It has several layers including the outer stratum corneum (from the Latin for horned layer) that contains continually shedding, dead keratinocytes or skin cells. The epidermis also contains the basal cell layer, says dermatologist Dr Natasha Cook (www.natashacook.com). Within this are cells that continually divide, forming new keratinocytes to replace the old ones that are shed from the skinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s surface. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The basal layer cells are the only regenerating layer â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ie they produce all the new skin cells,â&#x20AC;? says Dr Cook. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The cells then undergo a continual process of evolution as they migrate up through the layers to ultimately become the outer or horned layer cells, which then finally exfoliate off.â&#x20AC;? The entire cell turnover time for skin, from being at the basal layer stage to progressing through to become a horny layer cell takes about 21 to 30 days but slows as we age. The basal cell layer also contains melanocytes, which are cells that produce melanin (skin pigment). 144
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THE DERMIS Made up of blood vessels, lymph vessels, hair follicles and sweat glands, this is the middle layer of the skin. It is held together by a protein called collagen which is made by fibroblasts. In turn, fibroblasts are skin cells that give the skin its strength and resilience. Collagen is a tough, insoluble protein found throughout the body in the connective tissues that hold muscles and organs in place. In the skin, collagen supports the epidermis. Elastin, a similar protein, is the substance that allows the skin to spring back into place when stretched. Both collagen and elastin decline as we age.
THE SUBCUTIS This is the deepest layer of skin and is also known as the subcutaneous layer. The subcutis, consisting of a network of collagen and fat cells, helps conserve the body’s heat while protecting other organs from injury by acting as a ‘shock absorber’. Dr Cook says that not many, if any, of the substances in skincare products can actually reach the dermis. “Most skincare creams are really only working on the epidermis.” However, Marionne de Candia, co-director of leading Australian spa, Spa Luxe, believes that high quality vitamin treatments can have an impact on collagen levels in the dermis.
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the sun breaks down the supportive fibres, collagen and elastin, leading to accelerated wrinkles and sagging.” As we reach our 40 and 50s cell renewal also slows down to 50 and 60 days, she says, adding that “genes are important in skin aging because they are the building blocks that determine what type of skin you have. Darker skin will age better than fair skin because it has better natural protection from the sun and the environment, while smoking and very poor diets also contributes to skin ageing.”
¤4VO EBNBHF JT SFTQPOTJCMF GPS NPTU TLJO BHFJOH BOE JU JT DVNVMBUJWF¥ The number one rule for teenagers is: avoid the sun. It may be harder in this part of the world and it may be considered more attractive to have a tan, but if you want to protect your skin for the later years, you have to start early. Begin your skin routine as you mean to continue: cleanse, tone and moisturise twice daily, suggests Dr Cook. While Marionne advises “using a very mild cleansing gel and toner with no alcohol in it and, above all, don’t diet, because it dehydrates the skin and makes it sensitive.” Many teenagers suffer from acne and skin problems and many fail to follow the golden rule – don’t pick or prod, as this just makes the acne worse by spreading
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bacteria and rupturing cysts below the surface of the skin, resulting in increased inflammation. Stop scrubbing too, and use gentle cleansers, as harsher ones can cause irritation and dryness that aggravates acne. Remember to exfoliate in the morning with a beta hydroxy serum and continue to use an alpha or beta hydroxy serum throughout your life, suggests Dr Cook. Alpha hydroxy acids are exfoliants derived from fruit and milk sugars, such as glycolic acid produced from sugar cane and lactic acid produced from milk. There is only one beta hydroxy acid – salicylic acid. The main difference between alpha hydroxy acids and beta hydroxy acid is their lipid (oil) solubility. Alpha hydroxy acids are water-soluble only, while beta hydroxy acid is lipid (oil) soluble. This means that beta hydroxy acid can penetrate into the pores, which contain sebum and exfoliate the dead skin cells that are built up inside the pore. Because of this difference in properties, beta hydroxy acid is better used on oily skin with blackheads and whiteheads. Alpha hydroxy acids are better used on thickened, sun-damaged skin where breakouts are not a problem. The use of beta hydroxy acid can increase sun sensitivity by 50 per cent so make sure you stay out of the sun or use a sunscreen. If you don’t want to use alpha or beta hydroxyl products, Marionne cautions against using gritty scrubs that can sensitise the skin and break capillaries. Rather, try an exfoliant that uses enzymes (like papaya) to get rid of dead skin cells. Skin essential: cleanse, tone, moisturise twice a day, stay out of the sun and wear sunblock. Exfoliate in the morning with an alpha hydroxyl or beta hydroxyl serum. If you have badly sun-damaged skin or post acne scarring, talk to a beautician about having a mild acid peel, says Marionne. Avoid microdermabrasion treatments that have the potential to permanently damage skin, she says. Try a moisturiser with Vitamins A and C, “as they normalise skin cells naturally and speed up the renewal
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process,” she adds. According to Dr Des Fernandes, an international expert on skin function, vitamin A increases the rate of keratinocyte duplication while vitamin C plays a potent role in diminishing the effects of free radical damage and in the building of collagen and elastin. “With a deficiency of vitamin C, impaired collagen is created and the skin can become more wrinkled.” If you do buy a moisturiser that contains vitamin C, make sure it comes in a pump because once exposed to sunlight this ingredient oxidises and is no longer effective. If you would like to treat your skin with an acid product to help encourage skin shedding and cell renewal, both Marionne and Dr Cook recommend lactic in preference to glycolic acid. It is not as dehydrating but will polish the skin very gently and help moisture bind to the skin. Also make sure you use an eye gel. “The skin around the eyes is thinner and has no oil glands and, consequently, needs special care,” says Marionne. Skin essential: cleanse, tone, moisturise twice a day, stay out of the sun and wear sunblock. You should also exfoliate in the morning with an alpha hydroxyl or beta hydroxyl serum. This is the time to maximise antioxidants to fight free radical damage, says Marionne, so invest in the best vitamin A and C treatments that you can afford. At the strongest end of the scale, tretinoin cream (Renova), is a vitamin A derivative available by prescription only, approved for reducing the appearance of fine wrinkles, mottled darkened spots, and roughness in people whose skin doesn’t improve with regular skincare and use of sun protection, says Dr Cook. At the other end of the scale, you can use botanical treatments such as Rosehip Oil, which is high in vitamin C, to help retard skin ageing. Other antioxidants that can benefit the skin are Co-enzyme Q10, B
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vitamins, vitamin E or reservatol, which you can find in high quality moisturiser. Also, keep applying eye gel and look for a product that offers a natural, Botoxlike effect. Skin essential: cleanse, tone, moisturise twice a day, stay out of the sun and wear a sunblock. Exfoliate in the morning with an alpha hydroxyl or beta hydroxyl serum. This is the time when you may start to see sagging because of a loss of elastin and collagen. Again, vitamins are essential to the tone and structure of the skin, not salon treatments that claim to boost elastin and collagen levels, says Marionne. “These may plump out the skin temporarily, but the molecules are so large that they cannot possibly enter the skin and work at a cellular level,” she says. Use moisturisers and treatments such as serums that contain high levels of antioxidants and don’t forget an eye cream. Also try sleeping on a satin pillow to avoid skin that is less elastic forming into creases at night.
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Skin essential: cleanse, tone, moisturise twice a day, stay out of the sun and wear sunblock. While moisturisers with vitamins A and C can still make a real difference to skin texture and tone, dry, mature skin can also benefit from a moisturiser that contains more lipids such as ceramides. These play a key role in establishing the barrier function of the stratum corneum – in other words, they stop skin drying out. The good news is that fat soluble molecules such as these are more likely to penetrate the skin, says Marionne. While doctors may recommend oestrogen therapy as a way for women to maintain moist skin, a more natural alternative is skin creams that contain phytoestrogens. Never forget to use an eye cream and try vitamin serums that can be used under moisturiser, or at night, to help give skin extra resilience. ■
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OMEN ALL NATURAL W CAMERON DIAZ, 37 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Doing nips and tucks and pins on our faces will not have anything to do with our ultimate fate. Me? Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to pull a grin, blink or make a face without it all coming undone.â&#x20AC;?
CATE BLANCHETT, 40 â&#x20AC;&#x153;I see someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s face, someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s body who has had children, and I think theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re the songlines of your experience. Why would you want to eradicate that?â&#x20AC;?
HALLE BERRY, 43 â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve become obsessed with beauty and the fountain of youth. Personally Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m saddened by the way women mutilate their faces in search of that.â&#x20AC;?
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â&#x20AC;&#x153;I havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t had plastic surgery and I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have it in the future. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just not my thing. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not afraid of ageing. I stopped being afraid of life a long time ago.â&#x20AC;?
JULIANNE MOORE, 49 â&#x20AC;&#x153;An immovable face is not a beautiful face. We should hold people to standards that are human, attainable and naturally beautiful.â&#x20AC;? 148
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ANGELINA JOLIE, 34 â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d do it. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t knock people who do it because, if it makes you happy, to each their own. When I see women who are ageing naturally and how itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s affecting their faces and bodies, I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beautiful.â&#x20AC;?
DREW BARRYMORE, 35 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not going to fall prey to it. I want to see what I look like naturally as I grow up. It may be terrifying and I may be mortified by the results, but at least itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be my results.â&#x20AC;?
ER NEVER SAY NEV JENNIFER ANISTON, 41 “I think whatever floats your boat. You’ve gotta do what you’ve gotta do.”
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PENELOPE CRUZ, 35 “I’m not against it totally, but it’s not healthy the way people are so unhappy with the way they look. Maybe there will be other more natural things you can do when I am older, so who knows?”
“I don't do it, but I don’t want to judge because I don’t know how I’ll feel when I’m over 40 or 50. If somebody is cutting up their face and their body over and over again, it’s got to be something inside that they need to deal with first before going under the knife."
BOOK ‘EM IN JOAN RIVERS, 76 “You paint the house and maintain the car, right? Well, I go to my surgeon every six months and ask for touch-ups.”
COURTENEY COX, 45 “I have a permanent baby belly after having Coco and I have issues with getting older. There have been huge changes in my body and my face, and it’s hard getting older; David has a huge problem with surgery, but I don’t.”
LIV TYLER, 32 “I’m definitely going to have some, I’m sure. Especially when you see what happens to your body after you have a baby. I have to make a living.”
DEMI MOORE, 47 “I have no problem with fixing or enhancing one’s look. I say everything in moderation. After three kids, gravity and everything heads south, it’s an option.” May 2010
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from trying to eliminate all lines and wrinkles towards restoring contours with more natural results.â&#x20AC;? From as far back as Hollywoodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Golden Age of the 1920s, stars have been dabbling in plastic surgery in efforts to preserve their good looks. Marilyn Monroe was thought to have had a chin implant to strengthen her weak jaw line while Clark Gable had his ears pinned back. In the 80s as technology improved so did the scope of plastic surgery procedures, and the economic boom meant plastic surgery became available to more than just the rich elite. However, it also began to gain a bad reputation as â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;horrorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; stories began to emerge in the media of botched surgeries, particularly involving gel-based breast implants which had ruptured and caused infections. Then, when Botox hit the shelves in 1990, it was hailed as the wonder drug which virtually made wrinkles disappear with just a few well-placed injections. Deemed the new fountain of youth, it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t long before it went from being the Hollywood procedure of choice to the top selling cosmetic treatment for women everywhere. Botox, according to Sydney-based surgeon Dr Nicholas Lotz, is also great at preventing ageing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Treatments such as Botox not only help reduce the amount of wrinkles that are present, but also have a preventative effect in that they stop the development of further wrinkles.â&#x20AC;? He goes on to explain that many of his patients for non-invasive treatments are getting younger and younger, due to its â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;preventativeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; qualities. Besides ageing, Botox is also used for the treatment of excessive sweating and muscle pain disorders. However, despite its many benefits, the abuse and mistreatment of Botox has left many a woman with frozen features and a face devoid of expression. Says Dr Jean-Louis Sebagh, a UK-based dermatologist, â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you inject one set of muscles too strongly, you kill one team (of opposing muscles). What you need is a balance; otherwise youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll look frozen or overexcited. The aim is to remove over-expression, not all expression.â&#x20AC;?
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And so enter, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;the make-underâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x201C; procedures which include an age-busting cocktail of Botox, fillers, fractional laser and others through minimal, ongoing treatments which can make you look years younger without leaving any signs of surgery. Actress Demi Moore is the poster girl for the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;make-underâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;; with a face and body that women half her age would envy, Demi has long baffled beauty industry insiders who have been unable to pinpoint exactly what procedures the actress has had done. The 47-year-old has repeatedly denied having any surgery, but many experts are certain in their belief that some fine-tuning has taken place. New York-based surgeon Dr Sam Rizk recently said that the actress has undergone a new procedure called the 3D neck and facelift. The procedure uses 3D imaging to study the face. Microsurgery is then performed to transfer fat from the jowls and reposition it in the cheekbones â&#x20AC;&#x201C; this is known in the industry as fillers. This leaves the actressâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; face unlined, with plumped up features and a more natural look with none of the telltale signs that a traditional facelift may engender. Dr Tahir has also heard talk that Demi Mooreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;vibrant looksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; come from a procedure called the Endoscopic facelift, or as it is known in the beauty industry, a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;scarless faceliftâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This procedure uses endoscopic techniques to perform facial rejuvenation and facial enhancement. It is a type of surgical technique that prevents the need for long incisions, allows faster healing and generally results in fewer side effects than traditional facelifts.â&#x20AC;? Celebrities are favouring such procedures because recovery time is minimal which translates to less time away from work and, perhaps more importantly, the public eye. And, as Dr Mortazavi adds, â&#x20AC;&#x153;these minimally invasive therapies are perfet for our busy clients.â&#x20AC;? But for us mere mortals, both demanding careers and personal lives means most of us are time poor and the minimal downtime of non-invasive procedures is a definite bonus. Jeannedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;arc Daher, a 48 yearold promotions executive from Lebanon who has undergone Botox injections in the frown lines, crows feet and jaw line and had fillers under the eyes says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;all these procedures have instant recovery with minimal bruising (which could easily be covered with concealer). The only issue with recovery had to do with the chemical peel; it took a whole week for my skin to recover. Other than the facial peels, which were more uncomfortable than painful, all the other procedures have minimum pain.â&#x20AC;? Following in Demi Mooreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s age-defying footsteps is Gail Clough, a 44-year-old British professional residing in Dubai who has been undergoing stealth procedures since she was 36 and is definitely a happy convert to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;stealthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; procedures. She started her â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;make-underâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; eight years ago, having undergone Botox to raise her brow and remove the lines around her eyes, fillers to raise her cheeks, to fill out her nasal folds and shape her lips and Pixel to resurface her skin and remove pigmentation and tiny lines. She couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be happier with the results. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I started at 36 when I wanted to regain my youthful looks, when in fact I ended up improving them. I look 15 years younger and my features are more balanced.â&#x20AC;? Jeannedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;arc has been undergoing non-invasive procedures for the
last 15 years and says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I started very minimal, but became consistent in the last four to five years. When I started looking at myself in the mirror and noticed that I always seemed to be frowning, I decided I wanted to do something.â&#x20AC;? She has noticed a visible difference, particularly after Botox. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The lines were a lot smoother, the eyes more open and the brows more lifted.â&#x20AC;? Madonna, long known for her obsession with making herself over has been â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;made-underâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in recent years with â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;stealthyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; treatments that have taken years off her face. The star, who famously once said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not against plastic surgery, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m just against discussing itâ&#x20AC;?, has been spotted lately looking â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;freshened upâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s long been speculated that she is a fan of Botox, though her recent â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;make-underâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; may point to a more subtle, non-invasive procedure called â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;photo facialsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. The procedure uses non-invasive laser work and employs radio waves to reduce wrinkles and restore volume. In February, Australian Grazia magazine also commented on Madonnaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s looks, adding that, â&#x20AC;&#x153;by doing all of these minimally invasive things, Madonna in her 50s still looks gorgeous and iconic. Her number one rule is consistency and balance â&#x20AC;&#x201C; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the secret to looking great.â&#x20AC;? When unflattering photos of supermodel Kate Moss looking gaunt, aged and her skin ravaged surfaced last year, the British tabloids speculated that her modelling career may be over, stating that her skin looked â&#x20AC;&#x153;blemished and sun damagedâ&#x20AC;?. So it was a surprise when recent appearances showed a fresh and youthful looking Moss. Beauty industry insiders are guessing â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;stealthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; surgery, specifically dermal fillers in her face and cheek implants. This process of transferring fat from one part of the body (the thighs, stomach or buttocks) and injecting or â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;fillingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; it into those age give-aways on your face like hollowed-out cheeks, wrinkles or laugh lines, is gaining popularity as a cosmetic treatment due to its â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;naturalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; appeal and relatively low risk. According to Dr Khan, fillers are his second most requested non-surgical procedure after Botox. Since many non-invasive procedures use substances that are naturally produced in the body like fat, the toxicity level of the substances used is insignificant and allergic reactions are rare. But beware of permanent fillers as they can create permanent problems as our faces age and change as they can move and leave unsightly lumps. Surgeons in Dubai are coy about revealing which Middle Eastern celebrities they believe have undergone â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;stealthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; surgery but are in agreement that culturally women in the region are open to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;self-improvementâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and such procedures are definitely gaining popularity. Dr Mortazavi, who has treated women from Lebanon, Egypt and Iran, says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Middle Eastern women tend to have less sun damage than caucasians, but skin quality and contours remain just as important when it comes to treatments.â&#x20AC;? Ageing is never an easy process and most women would agree that staying as natural as possible and true to oneself is the way to go. The aim, as Dr Mortazavi points out, is, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Family and friends should say, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Wow, you look freshâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, instead of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;what have you done?â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? While Hollywood and celebrity life isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always worth emulating, it seems that in this case we can certainly take a page out of the book of these famous ladies when it comes to ageing gracefully â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and subtly. â&#x2013;
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And as skin gracefully ages, this lack of firmness spreads beyond just wrinkles to a more overall lack of tension. The Ultra Correction Lift range is designed for women in their mid forties and over, to target this issue by aiming to restore tension to the face as a whole, rather than simply to the skin’s collagen.
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AGE 45+ AGE 25-35 the Ultra Correction Line Repair is the top tip from Chanel. Developed specifically to hit wrinkles hard, it is a bit of an anti-ageing coup, as active ingredients have been developed to reverse wrinkle formation. Sounds unlikely, but the science behind it adds up: as skin ages the collagen loses its rigidity, wrinkles develop as skin literally folds in on itself. By restoring collagen’s firmness, wrinkles are ushered politely off the premises.
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If you’re feeling a bit more ageegalitarian and looking for a one-stop-shop, Sublimage may be the answer. Targeting hydration, radiance, pigmentation, wrinkles and firming, at the heart of this generalist range is what they call ‘the power of the green diamond’. Planifolia PFA is a polyfractionated active ingredient which plays a number of anti-ageing roles: it acts to boost collagen and elastin and thus works on skin’s firmness; it moisturises to promote supple skin; it targets melanin production to help restore an even complexion; and finally it enhances skin’s natural glow by boosting microcirculation. Skin does change over time, but that doesn’t have to be a negative thing. Most would agree a fine line or two is a rather less stressful proposition than angry teenskin. And as the famed American author and humourist Mark Twain once said, with a rather more upbeat approach to ageing than Shakespeare: “Wrinkles should merely indicate where smiles have been”. ■ May 2010
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ground and that when someone tries to destabilise me, I can still feel the impact but I do not hit back. Ultimately, it’s not about self-confidence but self-awareness. Elementally, I have the same personality as I did in my 20s, but I have a sense of understanding of myself that is different. I think it’s really acceptable to be a great looking woman and we do not have to hang onto our girlhood forever. Are you afraid of ageing? Why would I be afraid of ageing – I am so grateful to age. We should all be. It should be our goal to age with dignity, grace, humour and beauty. The only thing I do not like about ageing is the pain of different parts of the body betraying you. To confront ageing, did you change your looks, lifestyle or habits? Madonna was a true inspiration when she co-hosted AIDS benefit gala amfAR with me. That is when I made this new determination: we are the same age within a couple of months and she is in such astonishing condition – I look to her as a role model. Are you comfortable with all the trappings that age carries with it? Yes, because I think the lines and the wrinkles are kind of charming. It is not perfection that attracts a person, it is the little flaws, that chip in the tooth, that funny laugh – it is not the veneer of perfection.
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Plastic surgery is rife in the movie world â&#x20AC;&#x201C; what are your thoughts on it? I have done some Botox but stopped because I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to look like a goldfish. I want to look like myself, to look like my experience, like a woman with a life. But you cannot tell people they canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get plastic surgery. My feeling is: live it up. It is a modern world, but make sure that you have harmony. I believe in a logical, healthy approach â&#x20AC;&#x201C; both mentally and physically. Do you have any essential beauty tips or beauty rituals? I wash my eyes and face with tap water in the morning. I take baths all the time with bath oils and bath salts. I also use Capture Totale products â&#x20AC;&#x201C; I am a cream person! Cream is my first and last beauty gesture of the day. I also take Omega 3 Fish Oils. Do you have a favourite â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; product of all time that you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t live without? I love the Calming and Energizing oils by Aveda â&#x20AC;&#x201C; you can put them in your bath, on your body, in your hair. Whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s true or
not, I believe they calm and energise me. What is in your beauty survival kit? On planes, I always take a moisturiser and some sort of obsessively greasy, petroleumbased thing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; like Kiehlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lip Balm, or an
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eight-hour cream for my cuticles, lips or nose. As for make-up, the DiorShow mascara is the best one â&#x20AC;&#x201C; trust me, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve tried them all. And Nars has the best eyeshadow. What piece of beauty advice would you give all women? We do not have time every day with our lives, our children, our jobsâ&#x20AC;Ś so every now and then make sure you take time to pull yourself together and remind the world who you are! A healthy body and mind also adds to a womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beauty â&#x20AC;&#x201C; how do you stay in shape? I eat the same breakfast every day of two pieces of raisin toast. I also eat fruit and drink a herbal cleansing tea called Calli Tea â&#x20AC;&#x201C; thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my cleansing breakfast! For lunch and dinner I eat protein and vegetables. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t eat a lot of desserts, but I love dark chocolate. Every girl needs a little bit of chocolate every day, right? How do you balance life, motherhood and a career? Love, prayer, meditation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and with the knowledge that it is okay to cry sometimes. â&#x2013; May 2010
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The couple’s Aromatherapy treatment in the beautiful Royal Suite is an indulgent three-hour delight. The treatment starts with a full-body aromatherapy massage, followed by a coffee and vanilla body scrub, before a delicious yoghurt wrap leaves your skin gorgeously smooth and soft. After a shower, comes a 30-minute facial, before some R‘n’R in the suite’s jacuzzi, complete with scattered petals and cascading waterfall jets. The suite features a private lounge and the package also offers access to the pool and Nasimi beach. For heaven on earth indulgence, this treatment is absolutely faultless. Dhs3,360 for two. www.atlantisthepalm.com/spa
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STRIKE A POSE THIS MONTH: SEATED FORWARD BEND – PASCHIMOTTANASANA This asana (pose) is a good exercise in patience and will tell you a lot about your body and back.
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This posture stretches the entire backside of the body from the hamstrings up across the hips and into the back. Sit on the floor with your legs stretched out in front of you. As you inhale, sit up tall. As you exhale bend forward from the hips, reaching towards your toes. Stretch your hamstrings and notice if your back feels tight. Keep your back as flat as possible. If you cannot reach your toes or straighten your legs, don’t worry. Once you’ve found a place where you can breathe into the stretch, hold for at least 10 breaths and practice your patience. For Lisa’s Beach Yogliates on Palm Jumeirah Beach, contact (050) 4351899.
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Tone up this month with Hyatt Regency Dubai’s Signature Slimming Package at Club Olympus Fitness & Spa. At Dhs1,850, the package includes four 90-minute Eminence Herbal Cellulite treatments, plus two complimentary 60-minute personal training sessions and full day use of the Club Olympus facilities. To book, call (04) 2096802 or email clubolympus.hyattregencydubai@hyatt.com
Summer sessions Get your body bikini beautiful with Core Studio this month and take advantage of their hot joining fee offer – only Dhs300 a month, plus a Dhs200 joining fee. With classes such as Yogilates, Box-Fit and BodyPump, there’s a class to suit everyone. As an added bonus, members you also get discounts at outlets including Costa Coffee, Health Factory and Chez Toi. www.corestudiome.com
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Being a teenager is about more than just the social transition of changing from a girl into a woman, it’s also an entire physical transition. Proactively taking care of your health begins at this age, and it’s essential to get to know your body and establish a trusting relationship with a physician. Get started by determining your blood pressure, body mass index (BMI), cholesterol, triglycerides and fasting blood sugar levels. Once you know your basic health numbers, every teen should do the following: ● From the ages of 11-12 is when the HPV vaccine (Human Pappillomavirus) should be received with follow-up vaccinations between
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the ages of 13 to 26. HPV vaccinations can be life-saving as HPV Types 16 and 18 causes about 75 per cent of cervical cancer cases, about 70 per cent of vaginal cancer cases, and up to 50 per cent of vulvar cancer cases. Men in their Teens: Like female teens, this age is about prevention and the perfect time to start doing blood pressure, BMI, cholesterol, triglycerides and fasting blood sugar levels checks.
Your 20s are often the period in which women are busy launching careers, as well as significant relationships, and it is also a time when you need to launch the various tests and screenings that will help monitor your health for most of your life. ● Beginning at 20, a woman should start conducting self-breast exams just a few days after her period and on a monthly basis. Things to look for are any lumps or thickening in the breast or armpit, a change in breast size or shape, and a change in colour of the breast or nipple area. There should also be a clinical breast exam starting at 20, and these should occur every three years thereafter. With breast cancer being the number one cause of death of women in the UAE, these two exams are specifically recommended:
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● Starting at 21 (or younger if sexually active), annual pelvic exams and PAP smears are a must to prevent and screen for cervical cancer, which is the easiest female cancer to prevent with regular tests and follow-up exams. Your PAP smears should be conducted every one to three years from ages 21 to 65. ● For a clean bill of sexual health, you should be tested for chlamydia and other STDs (sexually transmitted diseases) including HIV/AIDS as soon as you become sexually active. Even if you are not sexually active, you should still be tested as a safety precaution around the age of 25. Men in their 20s: This is the decade of sexual peak for men, and to maintain top physical and reproductive health men in their 20s should exercise regularly to battle stress and regularly be tested for STDs including gonorrhea, syphilis, Chlamydia, and HIV.
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While keeping up with the regular screenings and exams from your 20s, your 30s are an equally busy time when you should start paying closer attention to your thyroid and your risk of cervical cancer. Starting in your 30s: ● Take a thyroid exam. Your thyroid regulates your metabolism as well as the sensitivity your body should have toward May 2010
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IFBMUI FTTFOUJBM IFBMUI HVJEF other hormones. Beginning at 35, every woman should make sure her thyroid is in tip-top shape and subsequently get it checked every five years. ● Always monitor your annual PAP smear. While all women are at risk from cervical cancer, it occurs most often in women over 30. In your 30s, once you have three consecutive normal annual PAP smear tests, you can shift the exams to a lesser frequency – such as once every three years if everything has been normal up until this point. Men in their 30s: Prevention is the name of the game for men at this age as their stamina peaks and cholesterol and blood pressure levels begins to rise after 35, which means annual cholesterol checks and blood pressure exams are important. Regular interval training workouts are also key as it will help combat the loss of stamina that begins in the middle of this decade. Your 40s are a truly transitional period as you begin to experience a shift in your hormonal levels and your metabolism. To maintain optimal health, there are three tests you must include. At 40, you’ll want to: ● While keeping up with your own monthly self-breast exams, introduce a mammogram (breast examination) once every one to two years. Mammograms are invaluable in
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detecting lumps in the breast that become more prevalent at this age. ● Incorporate a bone density test. By detecting any warning signs of osteoporosis, this test will be key in helping you stay in tune with the knid of strengthening exercises and changes in your diet you should make to prevent thinning of bone tissue, fractures, loss of height and neck or lower back pain. At 45, you’ll want to: ● Get a blood glucose test (also known as an A1c test) to detect signs of diabetes. Considering that the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Saudi Arabia are ranked among the world’s top 10 populations most prevalent with diabetes, a glucose test is a must do. ● Take a colorectal exam to detect any sign of colorectal cancer – a disease thought to be widely linked to a diet high in red meat and dietary fat and low in fiber. Men in their 40s: This decade for men is all about prevention. Just like women in the Middle East, this is the time to get a blood glucose test (A1c) to detect signs of diabetes as men in the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Saudi Arabia rank among the world’s 10 highest for diabetes prevalence. Also, men of this age should consider a digital rectal exam to detect any risk of prostate cancer. In general, a fairly regular eye and ear exam should start at 40 and then every one to four years.
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Your 50s are a unique juggling act as many women are handling the numerous roles of mother, daughter, wife, and working woman all at once. It’s incredibly common for stress-related issues including heart disease, high blood pressure, and depression to crop up. ● Starting at 50, a mammogram and a stool screening should be conducted annually to screen for breast and colorectal cancers. PAP smears should also be conducted yearly even after menopause or a hysterectomy. ● A complete physical should be carried out at least every one to three years depending on your physician’s recommendation. ● Hve an eye exam, particularly a glaucoma test, every four years to ensure that your eye health and vision is in ideal shape. ● Get vaccinated against the flu, Lyme disease and receive a tetanus booster shot. If you have a weak immune system or a chronic illness, ask your physician if you should get a one-time pneumococcal vaccine. Men in their 50s: Due to soaring rates of colorectal cancer in recent years in the Middle East, men should pay serious attention to their colorectal health by having a healthy diet and have one of these three important exams as soon as they turn 50: a colonoscopy (which should be done every 10 years), an annual fecal occult blood test, or a flexible sigmoidoscopy with a fecal adult blood test (which should be done every five years). ■
CHECK YOU OUT Having access to hospitals and clinics is an important part of maintaining great health. At two healthcare facilities in the UAE there are several comprehensive programmes that are quite unique. WELL WOMAN PACKAGE The Well Woman Health Package at the American Hospital of Dubai (AHD) is a thorough health exam custom-made for specific age ranges that includes the appropriate and important primary care, imaging, counselling, pathology, and cardiopulmonary tests and screenings. For women under 40, the package
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includes a complete physical exam, nurse counselling on conducting self breast exams, a bilateral breast ultrasound, a PAP smear, a complete blood count, a lipid profile, urinalysis, Chlamydia test, and a follow-up consult appointment, costing around Dhs1,750. There are also packages custommade for men’s health. www.ahdubai.com (04) 3096263 BREAST CARE CLINIC For optimal breast heath and education, the Breast Care Clinic at the American Hospital of Dubai is a unique programmes, offering
women the opportunity for in depth breast education to reconstructive plastic surgery for breast cancer/ mastectomy patients. Considering that 80- to 90 per cent of most breast cases are benign, Breast Care Clinic manager and specialist Jane Finch says that the goal of the clinic is “to raise awareness before there is a problem, especially through offering education classes which cover self breast exams.” With breast cancer the leading killer of women in the UAE, this clinic is an invaluable resource. www.ahdubai.com (04) 3096399
HEART CENTRE With over 600,000 bypasses performed worldwide each year, heart disease and heart problems are a major factor in poor health for many. At AHD, the Heart Centre is a specialised program that treats all types of cardiac conditions and performmes advanced interventional and surgical procedures www.ahdubai.com (04) 3367777 ALL ROUND HEALTHCARE Similar to AHD’s Well Woman and Man packages, The Welcare Hospital offers health packages with similar
exams and tests. Known for their cost-conscious prices and the convenience of having various clinic locations throughout Dubai in Quasis, Midriff and Ibn Battuta, Welcare also offers free exams for certain holidays and campaigns. For World Health Day, free check-ups are offered at clinics. For breast cancer awareness month, free breast cancer screenings are offered for women in a susceptible age range. For World Qlaucoma Day, free eye exams, including glaucoma, are available. www.welcarehospital.com (04) 2827788
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ZITAHLI KUDA-FUNAFARU, MALDIVES If you are in need of some serious rest and relaxation and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to fly too far, the perfect solution is as simple as a four-hour flight to paradise. Enter the Zitahli Resort & Spa at KudaFunafaru. Just a short hop on a sea plane from Male, once you have arrived you will
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KATHMANDU, NEPAL The lowdown: With a history stretching nearly 2,000 years, Kathmandu boasts stunning temples and stupas (donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss Durbar Square), and a hoard of museums shouting about its vibrant, colourful culture. The sights, the smells, amd the sounds are an intoxicating
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never want to leave. Unique offering: If you are a fan of aquamarine waters, pristine beaches and snorkelling, this resort is for you. With a plethora of rainbowcoloured fish (and reef sharks) just a few feet away, dipping your toe in
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to the azure waters is not only relaxing, but truly beautiful, too. If you stay in an Aqua Villa, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s as easy as rolling out of bed and into the seaâ&#x20AC;Ś Room service: With 50 contemporary villas on the island, you are spoilt for choice. Whether you prefer your villa on the sand or on stilts in the water, each one comes with everything from private pools, iPod stations, outdoor rain showers and, most importantly, breathtaking views. But before you rest your head, it is a must to take a dip in the hotelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main infinity pool and have a massage at the spa, before whiling away the hours at Breeze, the hotelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s open-air restaurant, whilst watching the sun burn a hole in the horizon. www.zitahlikudafunafaru.com
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For smart and savvy travellers, LUXE City Guides are now available anytime, any place, anywhereâ&#x20AC;Ś The fabulous new LUXE City Guides Mobile editions application can be downloaded for a range of phones, so now you can city surf, save your favourites, navigate maps or build an itinerary at the touch of a button. www.luxecityguides.com
mix in a city that is abuzz with street-sellers, market-dwellers and some of the friendliest people youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll ever meet. www. welcomenepal.com Unique offering: A trek or a drive into the mountains is a must-do. As you wind your way through traditional mountain villages, the breathtaking views waiting at
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Dubaiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home-grown low-cost airline, flydubai, has spread its wings further afield offering flights to Istanbul (from June 17), Kathmandu, Muscat, Assiut (from May 24), and Kuwait City. With 15 destinations to choose from, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s never been a better excuse for travellistas to pack their luxury luggage and plan a chic city retreat. www.flydubai.com
the top make all the weaving worthwhile. But, no trip to Kathmandu is complete without a flight around the king of all mountains, Everest. Book your seat and pack your camera. www.buddhaair.com Bed down: The Regency Hyatt offers all the five-star luxury you need, without forgoing traditional Nepalese
style. It sits in a garden oasis of calm, boasting 280 rooms, a spa and fitness centre, the hotelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s highlight is that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just a 10-minute walk from the Boudhanath Stupa â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the most holy of Tibetan Buddhist temples outside of Tibet. www.kathmandu.regency. hyatt.com
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and Boutique 1. I love the different designers they stock from young and fresh names to my favourite brands. I enjoy the feeling I get when I’m in both stores as they are so elegant. And I know that I can buy everything from make-up and handbags for me, to clothes for my family. As for Boutique 1, the location and its simplicity make it special.
FAVOURITE HOLIDAY SPOT Thailand for a beach holiday as I adore all the small islands. There is peace and tranquillity everywhere – it is bliss. I love being in a small boat and exploring the little islands, especially ‘James Bond Island’.
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for great shopping, breathtaking fashion, diverse cultures, unique style and, of course, the people. I love the history and buzz of a big city. Madrid also has the same electric atmosphere.
FAVOURITE BOOK ● John Galliano’s autobiography, which is a picture coffee table book. I look through it all the time as it provides me with inspiration.
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*QTQUEQRGU :PVS GPSFDBTU GPS UIJT NPOUI CZ "EBN 4NJUI GEMINI (May 22 – Jun 21) Venus, planet of beauty, brings you a sociable mood and a stand-out sense of style. A look you throw together effortlessly beats the elaborate creations of your friends. Still, by Saturday 23rd it’s worth spending money on your wardrobe. Thursday 27th’s full moon brings you closer to someone who has waited patiently. CANCER (Jun 22 – Jul 23 You have torn yourself away from the past and have no lingering love restrictions. Romantic Venus hits your sign on Thursday 20th and you show your seductive side. Your restless career drive breaks out into the open by Friday 28th. Time for a public statement of intent, as conforming to expectation doesn’t work anymore. LEO (Jul 24 – Aug 23) You are driven and impatient with anyone standing in the way. Target the Leo moon on Wednesday 19th to achieve your goals and people will fall into line behind you. Bold colours suit your mood. Clear up confusion in your one-toone affairs and spell your message out – new freedom brings foreign adventures in your career. VIRGO (Aug 24 – Sep 23) Decide how much is enough and stick to your budget. This doesn’t mean short-changing yourself, but there is an issue between price and value. Use your charm to further your ambitions and you discover unexpected rewards from your boss. The new moon on Friday 14th sees you acting from both head and heart.
Sagittarius full moon is like your birthday out of season, so find someone to share the moment. CAPRICORN (Dec 22 – Jan 20) Immerse yourself in your big ambitions and a transformation takes place. Your radical new image sends out a signal to everyone that you mean business. Monday 24th sees a power struggle where competing romantic desires look for compromise. Letting go of an attachment to the past frees you up to find love today.
TAURUS
You are reviving past ambitions and finding new ways to succeed. Celebration plans change at the last minute, so allow yourself some room to move. Wait until the Taurus new moon on Friday 14th to commit yourself to a romantic proposal. By Thursday 20th, a friend is easier to understand and they appreciate your sympathetic touch.
(Apr 21 – May 21)
LIBRA (Sep 24 – Oct 22) Romantic limitations melt away, but be careful what you wish for. Your partner proves unpredictable, and as quirky Uranus hits your marriage zone, they demand space. Open yourself up to new ideas in your relationship. Saturday 22nd is best for celebration, when the rewards you deserve finally come into their own. SCORPIO (Oct 23 – Nov 22) Only those who know you well understand your
determination. Mars, your ruler, fires up your ambitions, but it’s best to wait until mid-month before deciding your career direction. Expand your creative dreams, and a natural rapport with young people makes you popular. Tuesday 25th is a stand-out day for socialising. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 23 – Dec 21) Torn between duty and desire? The picture shifts by the end of May and you find longed-for personal freedom. You take your fashion instincts for granted, but your signature individual image comes into vogue. Thursday 27th’s
AQUARIUS (Jan 21 – Feb 19) Someone puts pressure on you to see the world their way. This doesn’t sit well with your wilful Aquarian nature, but there is a middle ground. Cooperate and pour your energy into a shared enterprise. Venus, planet of diplomacy, gives you charm in early May and you work hard to win friends over around Monday 17th. PISCES (Feb 20 – Mar 20) The end of a long-running rebellion in your personal life is in sight. Your inner assurance is a positive force and it brings the right outcome. Saturday 8th’s Pisces moon is perfect for a party, but expect friends to change their minds at the last minute. Buying the best doesn’t mean spending more than you can afford. ARIES (Mar 20 –Apr 20) The revolution is here. Your drives and desires find long-term change and the conventional package at work and home isn’t enough. Demand freedom at all costs and follow your heart, even against wellmeaning advice. The full moon on Thursday 27th signals a new era and you love to shock with your new lifestyle choices. ■ May 2010
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BHFOEB TUZMF MY WARDROBE STAPLES s Skinny jeans, funky boots, short skirts, flip-flops, chunky accessories and rings, summer dresses, hair bands and quirky heels.
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FAVOURITE DESTINATION
I have so many. I love San Francisco, Cuba, British Columbia, Canada and my bed…
MY FASHION BUYS FOR SPRING s A good blazer, as it is versatile for any outfit. A beige one is great as it can go with most of my wardrobe and I can just throw it on. I like the sleeves rolled and scrunched up for a three quarter look. s Bleached denim updated for this season, as it so versatile and can be dressed up or down. s I am also loving short, colourful playsuits – they are great fun.
MY STYLE I like to follow my own style and enjoy buying things from all over the world. I would best define my style as funky casual. I like to mix designer pieces with high street, vintage and casual. Comfort for me is essential, and my main style rule is I wear it if I like it. I am more quirky, funky, tomboy chic as opposed to girly and glam.
LOVE OF MY LIFE
My partner Harvey, and my family.
FAVOURITE PLACES TO SHOP The Vintage section at Top Shop on Oxford Street in London, quirky and unique boutique shops and Camden Stables Market in London. New Look has a great selection of shoes and sweet dresses that can be casual enough for our laid-back office and dressed up after work for a function or event. 178
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I hardly ever wear makeup; I keep it simple and easy in lip-gloss, mascara and blusher. I also use Dermalogica face wash.
COULD NEVER LIVE WITHOUT s My iPhone s MacBook Pro s Travelling s Cosmopolitans s Family s Foot massages s Hair bobbles s Laughing s My independence.
LISTENS TO I am half Cuban so I love shaking it to a good Cuban beat! I am also listening to The National, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, V V Brown, Kings of Leon, Estelle, Usher, The Killers, Mark Ronson, Beyonce and anything that gets me dancing.
MY COMFORT ZONE s On my sofa with a blanket.
POSSESSION 20 years of jewellery in motion
www.possession-celebration.ae PIAGET BOUTIQUES: Abu Dhabi: Khalidiya Street, 02 667 0010 - Al Manara Jewellery, Hamdan Street, 02 626 2629 Dubai: Dubai Mall, 04 339 8222 – Wafi New Extension, 04 327 9000 Abu Dhabi: Al Manara Jewellery, Abu Dhabi Mall, 02 645 7575, Marina Mall, 02 681 0888 Dubai: Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons, Burjuman Centre, 04 355 9090, Emirates Towers, 04 330 0888, Mall of the Emirates, 04 341 1211