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Giorgio Armani and Emporio Armani FW Eyewear Trends

Brought alive thanks to a myriad of distinctive features, colours and materials, the Giorgio Armani Eyewear collection is inspired by his runway looks.

Reflecting the daring desire to break the mould in a subtly irreverent way, this is a new interpretation of Giorgio Armani style in a collection communicating a liberal POV that is both discerning and dramatic.

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OPPOSITES ATTRACT

The new Emporio Armani eyewear echoes the eponymous fashion collections in a play on contrasts. Men’s and women’s models dialogue, opposites attract and merge in a mix of materials and colours. Striking details in all the styles reinforce the strong brand identity. Comfort and fit for all is a key feature, the frames are constructed with charisma and flair. A perfect match of design and functionality.

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Rayban and Vogue FW Eyewear Trends

Celebrating the success of this year’s chart-topping releases, the Ray-Ban festival season rocks on! Bridging past and present, the world’s most popular eyewear brand evolves cult style into luminous new tones and shifting shades.

Never afraid to mix it up, Ray-Ban opens the show with a contemporary tribute to its most iconic shape: the Ray-Ban Aviator. Exploding onto center stage as the latest star of the daring new Blaze story, flat mirror shades and a bold new bar give the icon of icons larger-than-life appeal with a cutting-edge look and feel. Next-up, high-definition color profiles and light gradient shades on super-fine double bridge metal styles showcase the look of this year’s hottest trendsetters, giving Ray-Ban showstoppers and fresh protagonists a radical spin on bohemian cool.

And finally, the bold personality of a trend leader frames cult metal style from an all new angle – introducing The Marshal. The closing act flaunts showdown optical style on statement metal icons and highbrow Clubmaster and Clubround frames with trending transparent and striped brows to give this year’s optical selection must-have status for style gurus who rock to their own beat.

Stand out from the crowd in one-of-a-kind style – Ray-Ban.

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Vogue Eyewear celebrates its new brand philosophy with an exciting release dedicated to the many faces of true beauty that define the #ShowYourVogue campaign.

Shaped to the expressive vision of contemporary women, the Vogue Eyewear Fall Winter collection focuses on showing off your true colors. Looking to this season’s latest trends, the collection offers a rich array of frames that are made to show what it takes to be spectacularly you! Inspired by fashion statements and must-have styles of this year’s most influential trendsetters and designers, Vogue Eyewear reveals its unparalleled ability to interpret the season’s hottest trends from every angle, offering women of all ages and tastes an incredibly diverse selection of looks that express their attitude, while always staying in the moment and on-trend.

Made to shine, dazzling glitter layers and candy-pop lenses add a light, playful feel to the ever-changing look of fashion-forward women with an eclectic range of styles, while colorful tropical prints and mirror shades define the multi-faceted design concept of the casual-chic shape selection designed to fit the many moods of urban style.

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Mon Guerlain The New Floral Eau De Parfum

EXPLORATION OF A NEW FACET OF FEMININITY

Embodied by Angelina Jolie, a mother, a woman, free, generous, committed, Mon Guerlain is a tribute to today’s feminity

Femininity…

One of the most precious and mysterious words in the English language.

Subtle, elusive and desirable, femininity fascinates, stirs and shakes up. It is said to be fragile, yet in reality it is an incredible force because it is a source of life, the origin.

Women have many different sides. A multi-faceted femininity, proud and emancipated, yet gentle and determined in equal measure, never giving up and believing in its dreams. At least one perfume was needed to tell this story.

DELICATE BLOSSOMING

A fresh and gentle interpretation inspired by a flower unfolding in the morning dew. A new facet of femininity explored by the Guerlain Perfumer.

“For this composition, we wanted to focus on the floral aspect and we have fashioned it like a bouquet of white flowers, heightening the Sambac Jasmine, which is an integral part of Mon Guerlain’s identity”, explains Delphine Jelk,who co-created the perfume with the master perfumer Thierry Wasser.

“The sunny, luminous and generous facet of femininity is expressed through the jasmine overdose, just like my colleague Delphine”, adds Thierry Wasser.

LUMINOUS JASMINE

This exceptional raw ingredient used in large amounts is a striking move by the perfumer, which particularly showcases Mon Guerlain’s lavender-vanilla accord.

This quadrilobé bottle designed by Gabriel Guerlain was created by the house of Baccarat in 1908.

It has held legendary fragrances and over the years has established itself as one of Guerlain’s iconic bottles, inspiring a host of artists and designers, who have reinterpreted it through their creations.

Streamlined, graphic and restrained, it is inspired by an alchemist’s bottle and owes its name “quadrilobé” to its stopper carved from a solid block to obtain a four-lobed shape.

Combining contrasts expressed by the strength of the taut lines and the sensuality of the curves, it evokes a strong, free and sensual femininity.

For 190 years, five generations of Guerlain perfumers have been an integral part of the history of perfumery. For 190 years, they have been exploring the planet in search of rare and precious raw ingredients, inventing bold new accords and creating over 1,100 fragrances…

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Tips & Toes April offers

Escape the pressures of your daily routine and let Tips & Toes take you on a tranquil journey of relaxation and revitalisation with the new Medina Oud Candle Massage (AED262 for 45 minutes) – a nourishing treatment that loosens tight muscles and soothes the skin. Unwind as warm candle oils are delicately drizzled over your entire body, soaking in for a deeply mois turising, heavenly experience.

Glowing complexions never go out of style and with the ‘no-makeup’ makeup look bigger than ever this season Tips & Toes has the answer to bright, beautiful skin with the Glowstarter Mega Illuminating Moisturiser from GlamGlow, use as the perfect base under makeup or as a daily moisturiser for a dewy, luminous complexion. Get your glow on this month when you purchase three Glamglow Mini Facials at Tips & Toes you will receive a free GlamGlow Glowstarter moisturiser, worth AED210.

If you’re guilty of smudging your Mani the second you leave the salon, or your paint tends to chip within hours of applying that last layer of top-coat, then this is the news you’ve been waiting for; the new Vinylux collection from CND is a fast-drying, long-lasting polish with a caring Jojoba base coat to protect nails and a gel-like shine that will blow your plain old polish’s socks off. Now available at all branches of Tips & Toes in a wide variety of shades, you can get your Vinylux Mani/Pedi for only AED160 throughout April.

Finally, since it can’t always be all about you (hmmm, it can really!) Tips & Toes is giving you the chance to treat your man to a free Manicure (worth AED 80) at Jazz Lounge Spa when he purchases a Mani/Pedi combo. Tame his talons with some gentlemanly-grooming that will keep his‘ claws & paws’ looking tip-top.

Now with 32 branches located across four emirates, Tips & Toes is the UAE’s largest and most successful salon and spa chain. From employing the most talented technicians and therapists to providing ongoing training at its in-house training academies, Tips & Toes is committed to delivering five star service and spa treatments at prices that are accessible to all.

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The Velvet Nude Collection by Bourjois Crafted by Noha Nabil!

We can no longer contain our excitement … Finally, we get to reveal the long-awaited collaboration with Kuwaiti entrepreneur and influencer Noha Nabil where we proudly present The Velvet Nude Collection!

An extension to the Rouge Velvet the Lipstick range; the Velvet Nude collection consists of four exclusive Nude shades specially crafted to cater to the Middle Eastern women. Shade of luscious brown to the peachy nude, ladies in our region will now have access to the perfect nude lip colour that suits their skin tone – thank you Noha!

How did it all begin? Being a big fan of the brand, Noha was always intrigued to learn into the process of lipstick creation in the world of Bourjois Paris. In 2017, Noha was invited to the visit the Bourjois creative hub where all the magic happens in Paris. Noha worked hand in hand with the team on four special shades of colour she believes are a must for every woman to have.

Surrounded by desserts, an array of colours and paint palettes, Noha let her imagination run wild in in her world of the Middle Eastern Women à la Parisienne while she carefully pieced together the perfect shades.  Creamy Chocolate Blocks, drizzling Caramel, Peach tartes and violet macaroons… These are the colours and flavours that Noha felt mainly inspired to fit the skin tones of women from the Middle East. Bourjois and Noha together worked as a team and founded the four perfect shades that would cater to all the beauties of the Middle Eastern region. Noha explained: “For me, I believe one of the biggest challenges I have faced was that I never found that perfect Nude for my skin tone, this is something that I am certain many women in the Middle East face, but have no fear… The four shades of the Velvet Nude Collection are here.”

Feeling excited? It gets even better…Being an extension to the Rouge Velvet the Lipstick range only means that they are matte, long lasting and easy to apply with the tip being high in precision!  So not only do you get to wear a co-creation from your favourite makeup brand and Kuwaiti fashionista, you also have the benefits that are usually hard to find in one lipstick!

It’s all about the Nudes this season…

Bourjois Paris and Noha decided a nude range would best fit the needs of women in the Middle East. Noha also named all 4 shades, thrilling, we know! Want to get to know the shades better? Read on…

#14 Brownette: Noha wanted the ultimate lipstick to make a woman feel stronger and more confident… And what better way? This luscious chocolaty brown (so delicieux!) will give you the ‘edgy’ feel all while being within your Parisian chic mode. Go on, we dare you to try it…

#15 Peach Tatin; Practice what you preach, or let’s say peach…with your peachy nude lips! Inspired by her favourite French dessert, a Peach tarte Tatin, Noha created this fresh, happy and young shade that matches multiple skin tones!

# 16 Caramelody: did someone say darker nude lips? Yes please! As one of Noha’s favourite colours, she felt the need to create the perfect brown nude. Wear this to your breakfast meeting, or match it with your evening dress, this shade will fit whatever occasion you have planned

#13 NOHALICIOUS…the name speaks for itself, and isn’t it obvious that this is Noha’s much-loved shade? Swaying more to the pink and violet side of a nude, Noha has been long searching for such a shade with the perfect smooth texture…and of course, Noha created her very own version! Believe us, this colour will make your lips blush all day long

Retail Price: 79 AED – 79 SAR

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Versace Watches introduces the V-Flare

A fresh, colorful style that doubles as a must-have leather accessory – the V-Flare watch, a fun timepiece for the new generation.

A wrap-around leather strap pushes the boundary between bracelet and watch with that “oh-so-Versace” logo metal lettering. The straps come in a range of surprising color combinations: black and fuchsia, lilac and turquoise, light blue and dark blue, as well as black and yellow, and red and cobalt blue. An elegant grid metal bracelet version comes in IP Silver or gold. The petite circular case is featured in champagne or black IP steel. A precious version of the bracelet strap is also available with special diamond-shaped links and a diamond encrusted bezel. 

The Versace V-Flare watch starts at AED 2,500 and is available from April 2018 at Versace boutiques, at authorized retailers and online at Versace.com

 

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LONGCHAMP Summer 2018 Collection

World-renowned for its leather goods, shoes and women’s ready-to-wear clothing, Longchamp has designed a sophisticated, exotic summer collection for the modern, independent and cosmopolitan woman who appreciates French luxury by Longchamp.

Inspiration

A Rive Gauche resident’s journey to the heart of Africa. From Rue des Beaux-Arts to Boulevard Saint-Germain, this gentle and bohemian woman – an artist or a gallery owner with bold elegance and natural charm – is exploring the world of tribal art, specifically indigenous art and cultures. The materials used and the graphic effects inspired by the grids and highlights typical of African painting and sculpture also serve as sources of inspiration.

Ready-to-Wear

Laid-back sophistication is what it’s all about. The Longchamp woman teams a printed silk blouse with leather shorts. A safari jacket – with or without sleeves – in suede or cotton gabardine, complements a smooth leather patchwork skirt. Beautiful flowy dresses in dotted Swiss tulle or embroidered lace look even better when worn with a cropped suede jacket. The cropped jacket in woven fabric and lambskin boasts a resolutely contemporary look. The printed silk stole with leather fringing provides the perfect finishing touch to looks from the Summer 2018 collection. Leather, an iconic Longchamp material, comes in many different textures: velvety, smooth, printed, delicately woven into chevrons or fringed for a more casual feel. This lambskin leather is combined with feminine embroidered tulle, printed silk, textured jacquard or denim canvas.

Leather goods

Two bag designs epitomize Summer 2018 at Longchamp. The Madeleine bag has had a chic update inspired by indigenous art and cultures and now comes in an edgier version, incorporating different colors – nude and orange and honey and lilac – and materials – bullcalf leather, suede and vachetta – with detailing being given more emphasis for stylish effect. The Effrontée breaks with convention, playing up its sophisticated, rebellious feel. The chain strap and leather give this grainy-feel leather bag its rock and roll appeal.

Shoes

For its Summer 2018 collection, Longchamp has created a beautiful wooden-soled suede calfskin clog complete with an embossed weave or python print. Its expertise has also been used on some triple-strap flat sandals. Adorned with tiny 3D flowers, this design comes in smooth leather as well. There are espadrilles with ankle straps and woven rope soles that positively glow with their pink gold metallic leather. Suede lace-up boots with open toes complete this unique look.

Colors

Shades of terracotta, burnt sienna, khaki, honey and limestone add warmth to delicate pastels including lilac, powder pink, aqua and pearl. These unusual combinations really lift blue denim, intense black and bright white.

The Summer 2018 collection from Longchamp extends an invitation to travel, offering women an opportunity to embrace different ethnic designs, crafts and traditions.

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Fresh Hair in an Instant with SHOW Beauty

** The low-down on applying dry shampoo **

For a woman, a good day is a good hair day! And she can always count on a trusty dry shampoo to ensure just that. Dry shampoos work wonders when it comes to reviving limp hair, banishing greasy scalps and boosting volume, allowing for fresh, well-styled hair all throughout the week with much less effort, no soap, and no water. They are easy to use, travel-friendly and the best quick fix for a perfect hairdo. Here are some tips for the perfect application of SHOW Beauty’s Premiere Dry Shampoo:

Apply it to dry hair. Do not spritz on hair that’s even slightly damp because it creates product build-up at the roots which could clog up the follicles and affect scalp health. It will also appear dry and flaky.

Less is more. Applying too much product can make your hair look dull. Spray a little, then wait a few moments for it to settle before spraying some more if necessary.

Don’t go all out everywhere. Spray on hair around your ears, at the nape of your neck and around your face and roots. These are the areas that are most prone to greasiness. You want to make sure the product soaks up the excess grease.

All-round refresh. To freshen up your locks and for an extra oomph, divide your hair into sections and spray the product on roots and hair from an arm’s length distance. Massage your roots with your fingertips and give your hair a shake. Brush through to ensure that the product has been absorbed completely.

SHOW Beauty’s Premiere Dry Shampoo is a volumizing dry shampoo available in 265ml at a retail price of AED 175. It absorbs impurities and oils whilst providing added texture and shine without leaving residue between styling. The colourless natural formula’s patented polymers including tapioca powder and rice starch withdraw impurities and absorb oil at the root, while a unique blend of botanical extracts including aloe vera, mango, kiwi and ginger lily condition and protect against moisture loss, elevating your style between washes.

The luxe dry shampoo is also available in a mini travel size of 50 ml and retails for AED 90. It’s the perfect companion on any trip, be it business or pleasure.

SHOW Beauty dry shampoos and the rest of the product range is available for purchase from Harvey Nichols Dubai, Bloomingdales Dubai Mall and online at beautysolutions-me.com. For more information, please visit https://www.beautysolutions-me.com/brands/showbeauty.html.

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5 things to know about collagen

**What it is, why it is important, and why you need skinade®!**

Many of us have heard of collagen and that it’s the make-or-break molecule for healthy skin, but how much do we actually know about it? Collagen is part of the skin’s structure that helps maintain elasticity which in turn keeps us looking youthful. It is the most important factor for visible skin health, and so is being used as an ingredient in many skincare products.

Here are five things to know about collagen:

1. Collagen comes from the Greek word “kolla” which means “glue.” So, the word collagen literally means “producer of glue.”

2. Collagen accounts for around 75% of youthful skin, forming the main structural element of the skin in the dermis layer. It provides the structure which supports the epidermis and gives your skin its youthful fullness. When collagen molecules are damaged, skin loses its elasticity and begins to sag, wrinkle and age.

3. In addition to its structural role, collagen also regulates the activity of fibroblasts in the skin. Fibroblasts are the cells that are responsible for rebuilding the connective tissue, and they play a critical role in the healing of wounds.

4. In order to maintain healthy skin function, and to help with the natural production of collagen, it’s important to have a bioavailable source of vitamin C.

5. As the body ages, it loses the ability to produce new collagen. This affects the production and activity of the fibroblasts, which, in turn, produce less and less collagen over time.

While depletion of collagen is ultimately inevitable, it’s important to know that there are several factors that speed it up. These offenders include smoking, excessive sun exposure, and pollution, to name a few.

If you’re looking to rebuild collagen, look no further than skinade®, the multi-award-winning skincare collagen drink that nourishes skin from the inside, allowing for a more youthful, glowing and radiant complexion.

With prices starting from AED 800, skinade® packages are available from Iwona Specialty Clinic, Sansaya Cosmetic Surgery and Dental Clinic, Euromed Medical Center, Rose Arbaji, So Spa – Sofitel The Palm, Hauteletic, Kalm Holistic Beauty. Delivery of skinade® can also be arranged by calling +971 55 4722404.

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Optim-Eyes Lashes & Brows with Filorga

** Boost your lashes and brows with a luxury two step serum and volumising treatment with proven results in 14 days **

Why should your eye care regime end with the skin?  As well as perfectly framing your face, your brows and lashes are the perfect protectors for your beautiful eyes, and keeping them healthy, lush and strong is as important an addition to your regime as looking after your delicate skin.

Think of your brows and lashes as ‘ bodyguards’ for  your eyes and you’ll understand the importance of treating them well and keeping them both healthy and looking gorgeous.

With that in mind, Filorga introduces the brand new Optim-Eyes Lashes & Brows treatment – a double effect treatment capable of restructuring and enhancing lashes and brows in just two steps. Restoring a glamourous look to eyes has never been so easy regardless of whether you are an expert beauty lover, a beginner or simply looking for more volume, with or without make-up.

With proven results within just 14 days, Optim-Eyes Lash & Brow means a denser lashfringe, 90% less lash shedding, 83% more resistant lashes, 83% more nourished and moisturized lashes and improved look and use of your regular mascara.  For brows, the treatment densifies, protects and enhances, with 73% thicker, less sparse brows, leaving them silky and nourished.

STEP 1. A BOOST FOR LASHES & BROWS

On one end you will find an ultra-precise liner tip to deposit ingredients close to the lash and brow roots.

The formula has two complexes that are capable of acting on lash & brow growth:
First, the Kera-Extend CX complex, a combination of Biochanin A, peptides and bio-tech micro-algae, stimulates keratin synthesis during the anagen phase. Results: lashes and brows are longer and denser. Second, the Kera-Maintain CX complex, with a base of Peptide Biotinyl-GHK and panthenol. These two ingredients act together to strengthen the epithelial matrix to improve lash and brow rooting in the follicle. Results: lashes and brows that are more resistant, and less prone to falling out. These 2 complexes are combined with NCTF®, FILORGA’s signature revitalizing cocktail. It has shown spectacular results for redensifying hair in medical treatments.

Apply the stimulating serum morning and night on thoroughly cleansed lashes and brows as close as possible to the roots. The thin brush makes it easy to deposit the serum with precision.

STEP 2:
AN INSTANT COAT FOR LASHES & BROWS

On the other end, a specially designed mascara brush that helps deposit the product evenly to coat the lashes and brows.

The formula’s colourless base includes a protein-led nutritive matrix that diffuses the formula to the heart of the bre and, helps to restructure and nourish them while weaving a coat of micro-mesh. Lashes and brows are immediately thicker and more defined, even without make-up. The treatment also works as a base coat for mascara to increase its hold.

Apply the coating treatment morning and night, just after the serum, from the roots to the tips of the lashes and brows. The brush perfectly coats each lash and each eyebrow hair.

Filorga Optim-Eyes Lash & Brow treatment is priced AED 275 and is available in leading pharmacies including Bin Sina Pharmacies, Boots Pharmacies, Supercare Pharmacies, Planet Pharmacies, Health First Pharmacies and Community Pharmacies.