Emirates Woman - June 2010

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There’s obviously a reason why people love to
expend so much energy and time on her.
The famous LWD
with the signature
And the fact of the matter is, Carrie Osman’s super
oversized flower
Bradshaw has inspired a generation of cool LWD (little
women to turn their lives around in
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every sense of the word.
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they want to be just like her. They want to pigeonhole their friends
into a Miranda, Samantha or Charlotte, live in a tiny but trendy
city-based apartment, spend their entire income on shoes and bags
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and chase that unattainable and totally unsuitable Mr Big. It’s the
with a 50s perfectly imperfect dream of course.
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the ultimate
Carrie has undoubtedly shaped and touched the lives of many
dress women the world over. From New Hampshire to as far as the Middle
East, women have openly, or surreptitiously lived their lives through the
eyes of Ms Bradshaw.
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OR FOE?
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THE UAE
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defying the ageing process. poured over the pages together. It’s
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eternally happy), I celebrate alongside her – has steered me down
embracing my independence and the choice a path leading to
I’ve made to live my life on my terms. It’s where I am now, with
the 21st century and we don’t need your a good career, a stable,
sympathy, thank you. If Carrie Bradshaw can loving marriage and
pull it off, so can we. two gorgeous children.
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STYLE
SCHOOL
If you harbour dreams
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big thing in fashion,
then the London
College of Fashion
in Dubai has just
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THE COLLECTION
GUCCI S/S10 For this
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Mirdif City Centre is quite the place to be these
days, especially with the opening of the new Furla
boutique. Not only is this luxury haven enough to
keep even the most ardent shopper happy with
their full handbag and accessories line, but there
is even something for the boys with their male
collections, too.
CHIC CAIN
If you are a fan of luxurious
fabrics mixed with exotic prints
and patterns, then Marc Cain,
recently opened at BurJuman Mall
in Dubai, is the place for you.
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summer catwalks, Splash has joined now you can take love H. Stern’s new jewellery collection in
forces with Lee Cooper to give us this one step further collaboration with Disney, which is based
an envy-inducing array of denim- with their new body- around the beauty and novel styles of the
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collection Papillons, the Victoria
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meaning, of course, collection for the
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Australian actress was
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understated Armani
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subtle shade of pink is the
summer hue. Matching
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feel like a lady. From pretty in peach to angelic in cream, Arpels yellow gold and
there is no softer or more feminine way to make an impact diamond jewellery, she’s
than with a soft and flowery shade. Peach is perfect for when style personified.
you want to appear demure, and chic and nothing packs a
fashion forward punch for this season’s style quite like a
pastel-infused floral design. As long as you are clad in
pastels you can’t put a fashion foot wrong.
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since style began – it simply shouts classic and refined
elegance. There is no colour combination better at grabbing
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sleek and chic than functional and flattering monochrome. No Jennifer Aniston and Sienna Miller have both been
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striped shift dresses to bold black and white prints. covetable nail on the head.
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collection, Naya. EAT UP
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means ‘blonde, brunette’, certainly describes
its glamorous designers Natalia Barbieri and
Jennifer Portman to a tee. With a passion for
all things fashion, and in particular footwear,
the two close friends joined forces to set up the Bionda
Castana label in 2007. Skip forward a few years, and this
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“Our customer is someone who women wearing your shoes?
understands and appreciates unique “I was at Boutique 1 the other month and
design and quality. They would be I saw a lady trying on and purchasing a pair
typically concerned about quality and of our shoes. I just beamed with pride.”
design as we have a luxurious style that Bionda Castana has gathered quite a
speaks for itself.” celebrity following. Which leading lady
Before starting Bionda Castana you were would you most like to see in a pair?
working in a bank. How did the company come about? “I have seen Alexa Chung and Ivanka
“The company was founded on pure passion in 2007. We Trump in them, but I would most like
showed our first season at the WSA to see Scarlett Johansson in them as she
show in Las Vegas and luckily it just is all woman – modern, glamorous
grew from there. Our hard work and and unafraid.”
determination has certainly paid off.” So finally, where will the path of
You’ve made your company a Bionda Castana take you next?
true success story, so what advice “We have various
would you give other budding collaborations with ready-
business entrepreneurs? to-wear designers for London Fashion
“To always be patient and have a clear Week and we are expanding the range
vision. It is also important to make sure from platforms to flats. We will also be
that you don’t dwell on the negatives, introducing a Cruise collection. We have a
one must learn from your mistakes and very busy year ahead.” ■
celebrate your victories.” Bionda Castana is stocked at Boutique 1
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Kara’s family will always carrying my bags. Miranda and Carrie are seen with them
be her most treasured and shopping for Kara Ross in the movie trailer.”
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accessory
“My two daughters are the most
beautiful things in the world to
me. Fashion and accessories are
constantly changing and my style is
evolving, but my children remain
my favourites.” She’s a big Vintage
fan of the clothing is
Big Apple her pièce de
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New York, which lover of vintage
is my city and my and my favourite
fashion.” piece is a Bonnie
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years ago. I love
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have worked on EW
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have most probably worked at a
magazine, as an accessories designer.”
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absolutely classic movie. I would
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York set – women be a bracelet
who love to dress “I would definitely be a
up and take pride in bracelet with a rutilated
presenting their best quartz because no two pieces
side to the world.” are the same, each piece is so
unique and surprising.”
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If a light lotion is what you’re after, the sun, fake your will give you
Nivea’s Invisible Protection Transparent way to a youthful tan adequate medium
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faking that tan (if you are doing so already –
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(www.pastels-salon.com) for a top-to-toe spray tan, or THE MONTH:
if you prefer a DIY solution, Rodial’s Brazilian Tan
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a traditional self-tanning cream is more up your essentials, Faces is your
bronzing street, then Clarins’ Delicious Self Tanning beauty destination.
Cream (left) will get your vote. Understanding the
Don’t forget the importance of using a high SPF factor importance of a lightweight
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city wear is Natura Bissé’s Sun Defence SPF30 and beauty treats to help us beat
Shiseido’s Urban Environment UV protection Cream Plus the heat, yet come out
SPF50. (left) glowing…
EW PICKS…
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arrying luxury living with a It’s a lifestyle gallery displaying interior pieces luxury to Puspa is precious time spent at home:
passion for creativity, Puspa and art that I’d sourced from exhibitions or “Being at home with my family is where the heart
Portier has built an empire artists around the world.” is. Though our romantic getaways would be the
of elegance in the UAE. Her These travels saw Puspa’s reputation lakes in Italy or Paradise Lagoon in Tanzania.”
business brainchild, House of Portier, is the grow and influence House of Portier. Life isn’t all plain sailing, but Puspa takes
ultimate expression of a lifestyle concept. As “My recognition in a world of style setbacks in her stride. “Charm goes a long way
a lifestyle consultant to the VIP set, she brings was enhanced by my travelling and and my energy, passion, commitment and loyalty
together style leaders in fashion, art, interiors, personal networking, which became the counter the setbacks. I define the challenges as
automobiles and yachts, providing them a foundation of my business. It positions the fun part of my life that end with beautiful
style of living befitting the exuberant world House of Portier as the ‘style mantra’ that results. I am fortunate that I am surrounded and
they enjoy. “I founded my company as an collaborates with style leaders in the world supported by respectful males who are admirers
extension of my being and a personal concept of glamour and luxury.” of women’s independence.” It is Glenn’s support
of my lifestyle, interests and beliefs. The ethos This flair and passion have seen Puspa’s that has ensured the continuing success of
is to celebrate the joy of living and sharing business grow from a gallery, to a luxury Puspa’s business, even during shakier economic
good tastes, sense and style.” lifestyle consultancy companyto even kitting times. “My husband is my great leader – he’s
Originally hailing from Singapore, Puspa’s out racing cars. As one of the world’s first the rock and core of my living and always
youth was surrounded by books, art and female owner of a motor racing team, it was a makes my world a better place to live in, and I
literature, her more recent life spent travelling happy accident that Puspa became so involved count my blessings every moment I have. with
and setting up home in far corners of the in the sport. “The House of Portier racing team him” And the route of her success, she puts
world. Having moved to Holland and then was initially Glenn’s hobby and it has since down to her unerring discreetness: “My high
London, a relocation in 2006 saw Puspa, her become very professional and sophisticated. profile clients are mostly some friends, but my
husband Glenn Portier and son, Julz, shift My enthusiasm and love for fashion, interiors words are my contract of trust and they know
shores to Dubai. Glenn is a prominent figure and hospitality complements my husband’s and have faith in my discretion in protecting
in the UAE industry and it’s his family name, passion for automobiles.” The House of Portier their portfolio.” But when it comes to mantras,
Portier, that is rooted back to the street square automobile division is a marriage between passion is paramount. “I do what I believe in
in Monaco named Portier, that is so much a the couple’s business and interests, marrying and I do it with passion. I also believe love
part of their legacy. “My extensive travels gave luxury and vintage cars with an elite lifestyle and happiness are perfect ingredients to have
me a wealth to my knowledge and add to my both on and off the tarmac. “My idea is to mix utter success in everything. I like who I am – a
senses.” With an eye for the arts, interiors and glamour and engines,” says Puspa. woman, wife and mother – and being a the
finer things in life, Puspa found that during And so, for a woman who lives and breathes fun, glamorous and exclusive business, this is a
her travels, she had already been a volunteer luxury, how does she define it? “It’s an exclusive reflection of me and my beliefs.” ■
buyer for close friends, and it was from this manner of services rather than materials. My
idea that she opened Le Kraton Gallery in ultimate definition, though, would be room www.houseofportier.com
Singapore in 2002. “Le Kraton means ‘palace’. service.” Away from her working life, howerver,

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he’s the face and voice line Halston. And just a few months ago Big Apple, is still as strong as ever. After 12
of Carrie Bradshaw, she became a new mother to two baby girls, years that include six years on the set of a
the world’s most loved expanding her family with actor Matthew hit television series and a hugely successful
Manhattan princess. Broderick and their son James. Actress and film, SJP, optimistic and soft spoken, doesn’t
She’s the spokesperson supernova Sarah Jessica Parker, just like hesitate to admit to EW that “it’s truly
for Garnier and her beloved native city of New York, might thrilling to be part of something that people
has launched seven frankly be the woman who never sleeps. have connected with and have strong feelings
perfumes including But despite her various pursuits, SJP’s about, something that they’ve welcomed
the popular fragrance passion for the Sex and the City brand, an into their homes every week and then gone
Lovely and her freshly international phenomenon that captivated to the theatre to watch. That people around
released scent SJP NYC. She’s recently millions of women around the world with the world are so warm and excited about the
signed up for the role of president and endearing and hilarious tales of love and characters of Carrie, Charlotte, Miranda, or
creative director of the legendary couture friendship endured by four women in the Samantha is remarkable. It really is.”

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and both SATC films), who is my longtime
collaborator, and I were blown away by all
lines of women who dressed up and went to
the see the first film as if they were going to
a party and not just a movie. It felt to us as
if they were excited to celebrate this special
time with their girlfriends – both the ones
they came to the theatre with and the four
best friends on the screen. We didn’t need to
make a sequel but we wanted to continue this
party, this friendship between our audience
and our characters. I wanted this sequel to be
the party. It’s a romp, a caper, an antidote to
the first film, and it’s a lot of fun…
But as Carrie Bradshaw, you’re no longer

the ultimate single girl. You’re now
happily married to Big (played by actor
Chris Noth). What’s there left to explore?
I think that Carrie is learning what so many
women learn when they finally get married
and say ‘I do’. There is a huge difference
between having a wedding and being
Inspired by their fans, SJP, the leading working and living for months in the Middle married. This is about what happens after
lady and producer of both the SATC show East and the fact that she actually loves the you say ‘I do’ and even more importantly,
and films, and her co-stars Kristin Davis, way women around the world consider her it’s about how as women and people we
Cynthia Nixon, and Kim Catrall (they to be more like a personal friend than a are always evolving. Like Carrie, we may
play Charlotte, Miranda, and Samantha fictional character or movie star. spend the majority of our life single and
respectively) decided to bring back the then we are married. And that makes us ask
fabulous foursome and take them on a You’ve been playing the world’s how does the title of ‘Mrs’ affect a woman
glamorous, sun-drenched adventure that favourite single girl, Carrie Bradshaw, whose identity has been tied to the idea
whisks the women away from NYC to Abu for 12 years. What made you want to of being single? What does ‘happily ever
Dhabi. Over a perfect spring weekend in come back for a sequel? after’ actually mean? Luckily for Carrie, and
NYC just days before SATC 2 premieres Doing a second movie wasn’t necessary, it myself since I play her, she gets to go on an
in her hometown of New York, SJP shares wasn’t required. But Michael Patrick King amazing holiday with her three best friends
the invaluable lessons she’s learned from (the writer/producer/director of the show to the UAE to figure this all out.

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The UAE is a terrific holiday destination. After all these years with your co-stars Kristin
As the producer of the film, what made Davis, Cynthia Nixon, and Kim Catrall, what
you choose Abu Dhabi as the setting of the was it like to reunite once again? There are so
holiday in the sequel? many rumours of catfights and stories of the
It was actually prompted by Michael Patrick four of you not getting along.
King. He wanted to take us out of our comfort It’s so strange and funny to hear that because by
zone and put us in a completely different playing Carrie and spending so many hours and
culture so he thought of the Middle East, the years with these three incredible women, I have
new Middle East. And the UAE is now one of learned how to be a better friend. I’m not saying
the most exotic, sought-after locations in the that over the years all of us have not been sensitive
world, a place that is completely modern and and feelings haven’t gotten hurt, but at the end of
entirely traditional and by having Carrie and the day I truly don’t have any regrets about how
company take a holiday in Abu Dhabi, our I’ve treated people. Actually, making this second
characters and audiences get to experience a film was such a great experience because for the
lifestyle that most of us only dream about. And first time in 12 years we had to live together for
that’s the point of movies, to allow us to escape two months while on location in Morocco. We
for a few hours and live vicariously through were all taken away from friends, family, children,
these four amazing women in a glamorous husbands, boyfriends, the extended family, the
modern world that we may never have an extended family that is ours as grown-ups, and
opportunity to go to. Also, Michael wanted us we lived together in the same hotel. I think it’s the
to go global and portray a bigger world view best time we ever had as a group because we knew
of women because when we opened the first intimately what our experiences were. We weren’t
movie in cities like London and Berlin and working and then going home to the people I just
Paris and Tokyo, we started to see that it was mentioned. We were going home to each other
reaching more than just American women and and I think it was the best thing in the world
that women around the world were identifying for us. I don’t think we ever felt closer or more
with these four characters, their storylines, and depended upon in a way that felt really nice. We
their issues. We might not all live in Manhattan were together all the time and that’s what we chose
and wear couture clothes, but as women our to do, eat together and live together and stay at the
emotional experiences are universal. same hotels. It was just great. It was probably the
best time we’ve ever had.
The outfits in SATC2 are incredible and so
fun. What was it like having to dress for In addition to producing and starring in
the Middle East? SATC2, you’re still the spokesperson for
Culture shock doesn’t begin to explain Garnier, you launched your latest perfume SJP
what happens when abayas and Manolos NYC, you’re the newly appointed president
meet under the desert sky. Thank goodness and chief creative officer of the couture line
for our costume designer Pat Fields. Even Halston (the Halston Heritage line specifically
though we used Morocco to stand in for Abu which is based on Halston’s legendary
Dhabi in the film, Pat actually flew to the archives), and you’ve just added two beautiful
UAE to research the fashion and see what little girls to your family with husband
the environment was like so she could dress Matthew Broderick and son James Wilke. How
everyone from us four to all of the extras. do you do it all?
She wanted it to be less about reality and That’s a good question! Well, I don’t make movies
more about fantasy, which Pat is so amazing all the time and I only do things I’m passionate
at. But I know that she was really inspired about. I guess time is what you make of it and I
by the UAE’s nightclub scene. Pat calls it a like to make the most of my time. I never want to
“mult-culti” place with every level of society. stop learning, evolving, growing. I guess in certain
She loves that it’s so international. ways, I’m a lot like Carrie. It’s all about evolution.


Ray Halston SJP with her girls

(far right) with donning the latest
friends Halston creations
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Sarah Jessica Parker is more than just a style icon thanks to

Carrie Bradshaw. When Halston, the design house behind one
of her favorite fashion idols, offered her the opportunity to head
up the archive-inspired Halston Heritage line (the main line is
designed by Marios Schwab) beginning with the Spring 2011
collection, SJP just couldn’t say no. “You have to realise that
growing up in the 1970s in NYC, you couldn’t be alive and
not know the name Halston.”
Ray Halston, who rose to fame after designing the
pill box hat that Jacqueline Kennedy wore to her
husband JFK’s presidential inauguration,
became a fashion legend synonymous with
classically cut, simple, and elegant designs.
He was the first major designer to begin
licensing and launched the phenomenally
successful fragrance line Halston. After opening his
own salon in 1968, he quickly became the toast of New
York’s fashion society. Halston’s close circle of friends and
clients included Liza Minnelli, Barbara Walters, Martha
Graham, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Andy Warhol and Left: Ray Halston
with Bianca Jagger.
Elizabeth Taylor. As Halston’s career skyrocketed during
Above: SJP wears
the 1970s, his creations truly set the standard for American Halston. Below:
designers and he was seen as the undisputed high priest of SJP and the girls in
Halston
fashion. Throughout most of the 70s he epitomised the
glamour and decadence of the era and become a central
figure in the nightlife scene of NYC’s famous Studio 54
disco. While Halston passed away in 1990, his designs
and legacy continue to live on and with Marios Schwab
and Sarah Jessica Parker on board, Halston is once again
creating quite a stir on the fashion and film scene . ■

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omen hate her. Men are intimidated by her. Ruthless and calculating at work,
domineering and aggressive at home, she will let nothing stand in the way on her path
to the top, be it family or friendships. She’s the much maligned “alpha woman” – a
self-serving sisterhood which includes the likes of US Vogue editor Anna Wintour, US
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and of course, ex-British Prime Minister Margaret
Thatcher. And then there’s the “beta woman”, the nurturing and passive homemaker, dutiful wife and doting
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mother – think Jackie Kennedy or Katie Holmes. But how relevant are these stereotypes to today’s women?
To get ahead do we really have to take on a masculine persona, and is the role of homemaker always passive?
We speak to the experts about the new definitions of the alpha and beta female, and meet the women who
are challenging the stereotypes.
TOUGH AT THE TOP

It’s important not to confuse the alpha woman with her male equivalent, says Emily Cheyne, founder of
knowhowlife, a Dubai-based professional life-coaching service. “Alpha males are perceived as bullying,
selfish and will tread over people to get what they want,” she explains. “Alpha females, however, will use their

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emotional intelligence to lead in a successful way in the workplace without that women are second-class citizens. Today’s alpha and beta females
having a purposefully negative impact on others.” are no longer polar opposites, and the majority of us display certain
Even so, the mythical ‘glass ceiling’ still shapes how women are traits of both, whether it’s in our social or working relationships.
perceived in the workplace, says Dr Raymond H Hamden, Clinical and “I only have my tough side at work,” says Zoe. “Outside of the
Forensic Psychologist at Dubai’s Human Resources Institute. “In spite workplace I try to be less aggressive – which is the hardest thing
of how we like to deny it, women in the workplace are still not taken as I find to set to one side! I am a woman and I like doing girly
seriously as their male counterparts,” he says. “Women still report that they things and get really annoyed when people call me ‘one of the
have to work twice as hard in their roles boys’ outside of work. I guess it’s a
to be taken seriously, to prove that they
are both capable and unemotional.” Zoe
Baxter, who works at a senior level in a
50%":§4"-1)" classic feminist issue: I demand to be
treated equally at work, and in order
to get that equal treatment I have to
large multi-national construction firm,
couldn’t agree more. “In my experience,
I think you have to cultivate a certain
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However, in my personal life I still
want to be seen as a women and it’s
amount of toughness working in a male-
dominated environment,” she explains. '&."-&4"3&/0 very hard to balance the two.”
It’s the other way round for Sylvia.
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“I still have men asking me if I can get “My friends call me the ‘tiny terror’,”
my boss to attend meetings to discuss she smiles. “Being female, Asian and
technical questions which I’m perfectly just 5ft 1in, it’s not always easy to be
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capable of answering myself – that’s the taken seriously and sometimes being
reason I’m employed to do my job.” nice hasn’t got me anywhere. I guess
But why is female ambition so often I’ve had to develop an alter-ego which
seen as a negative trait? “It’s the classic
case of men being assertive while women
are aggressive,” says Emily. “Alpha
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The queen bee of her social circle, she
often finds herself frustrated that her
women are driven and motivated, yes,
but this does not mean that they will 0'64%*41-": colleagues and, more importantly,
bosses, can’t seem to acknowledge
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deliberately go out of their way to ruin this side of her at work. Because of
others to get to the top.” Often, it’s other this, she feels that there have been
women who are perpetuating these times when she hasn’t received the
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negative stereotypes. “It should be about recognition and career progression
encouraging each other’s successes, not that her hard work has deserved. “I
about backstabbing and sabotage,” says think it’s mainly because I haven’t
Sylvia Rodriguez, who works in media.
“There’s still such a high school clique
mentality among some women – they
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off to get the job done,” she explains.
“I know what I’m capable of and I
seriously need to grow up.”
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winning in the popularity stakes at
work, it seems that it does indeed pay The boundaries have blurred in
to be assertive. A recent study from the our romantic relationships, too.
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University of Essex in the UK revealed “Traditionally females have been
that alpha women can earn significantly socialized to give and follow, and
more during their lifetimes than their these were often regarded as valuable
less dominant, beta female colleagues. qualities in a wife,” says Devika
It discovered that women who were deemed to be ‘neurotic’ earned Singh, Psychologist and Learning Specialist at the Dubai Herbal
around three per cent less than their co-workers, although there was and Treatment Centre. “However, recent research shows that many
no such link for males who displayed the same personality traits. “I’ve men now prefer their partners to be more independent, financially
heard too many times when people say, ‘we can’t trust people who get stable and able to make important decisions when necessary.”
emotional, and all women are emotional, therefore we cannot rely on Sylvia wouldn’t have it any other way. “Who’d want to be with
them in the workplace’,” says Dr Hamden. “It’s a false logic”, he adds, a man who doesn’t see his partner as his equal?” she says. “My
“but unfortunately one that seems to prevail.” boyfriend always encourages me to get ahead and to never settle
for anything less than I deserve.” Zoe agrees, and doesn’t believe
BLURRING THE BOUNDARIES she would be attracted to someone with less drive than her. “I
Just as we should not assume that all alpha women are cold and generally don’t gravitate towards people who aren’t dynamic and
aggressive, similarly beta women are not necessarily passive, says get-up-and-go types. I wouldn’t be comfortable spending time
Emily. “They will challenge what they think is right, but are not with anyone who is unhappy in a mediocre job – I would expect
driven as much as alpha females to succeed and achieve. They can them to do something about it,” she says. “I suppose an equal
still be career-minded, but they are not focused on becoming the would be lovely, but I’m not entirely sure he exists…”
most successful in their company.” In fact, the terms ‘aggressive’ and We should not undervalue the importance of our innate
‘passive’ are wrong and degrading, says Dr Hamden, and can imply female qualities when it comes to personal relationships and

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family life, warns Dr Hamden. “The original beta woman would conversely, to beta women who aim to improve their career prospects
have misinterpreted her role as inferior to her partner, but this by going back to education, or embarking on vocational training.
is wrong,” he explains. “Men and women should be equal and “For me, the big thing was working 14 to 16 hours a day,”
being a homemaker is as important as says Sarah Matthews, an events
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any other career. Equality is not about manager who recently left her high-
making up for the difference, equality powered and stressful job at one
is making the balance. And the balance of Dubai’s busiest five-star hotels.
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is that men provide and protect and “Getting home and thinking about
women nourish and bond.” work, waking up and thinking
Yet still some of the old stereotypes about work. It was soul destroying.”
linger on. Men can feel threatened
by alpha women, says Dr Hamden,
seeing them as competitive and self-
#&58&&/#&*/( After a three-month sabbatical,
she decided to go freelance and
drastically scaled down her work
directed. “Men are threatened by
alpha women, without question,” says
Zoe. “They are threatened by the fact
"/"-1)" commitments, a move that she does
not regret. In fact, she’s relishing
her new role. “I know it’s a fairly
that we have the power to earn more
money, that we are focused on our "/%"#&5" traditional viewpoint, but I really
like running my own house now.
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career and possibly not as open to For me, it was about finding the
starting a family or settling down. time to do all the things I wanted to
Most men say they are fine with it, but do. It’s still early days, but I’m really
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when it comes to booking holidays or happy with the way things are, I can
going out for expensive dinners, most still pick up freelance projects as
will have a problem with the woman and when I need to, but I feel like
paying. While they might enjoy being I’ve got my life back. Financially,
spoiled from time to time, I don’t think any of them are happy there’s a lot more uncertainty, but on the whole I’m more than
with that being the default in a relationship.” happy to bring in a lot less money and have a lot less stress.” It’s had
a knock-on effect on her relationship with her husband too, she
CHANGING PRIORITIES says. “He says I’m so much nicer now! Ultimately I’m a lot happier
Alpha and beta personalities are not a permanent personality trait. in myself and, of course, this is reflected in my relationship.”
As our lives progress, our personal goals and priorities change,
and women will tend to switch between being an alpha and a beta POWER AND PERCEPTION
personality, or vice versa. “Personality is dynamic and fluid,” explains When it comes to defining today’s alpha and beta women, it’s no
Devika. “Although genetics and biology play an important role in longer a matter of traditional gender norms, and is more a case of
one’s personality make-up, it is just as important to consider an who is actually doing the defining. “The perception really depends
individual’s environment. The experiences brought on through on the perceiver,” says Devika. “And personality traits that define
someone’s environment can change personality preferences and alpha and beta women can be labeled advantageous or dysfunctional
as a result behavior can change. Of course, this doesn’t happen depending on the woman’s role within the larger system and the
overnight and may take a number of experiences for this shift to mindset of those around her.” So who ultimately has the better
occur, with each layer affecting an individual’s perceptual system.” quality of life? Alpha and beta women have different life goals,
Often this change occurs in alpha women who want to scale down explains Emily. “As long as we are both aware of what these goals are
their working life to dedicate more time to bringing up a family, or and are on the path to achieving them, then we can all be winners.” ■
MALE VERSUS FEMALE –THE STEREOTYPE DEBATE
ALPHA MALE leader and is as be perceived as come across as less intelligent, portrayed as the
Dominating successful in his confident and driven rather than they tend to be exact opposite of the
his peers both career as he is in domineering. aggressive,” says quieter and less stereotypical alpha,
in work and at his relationships. “Although they’re Emily Cheyne. confrontational. and are typically
play, the alpha similar to alpha Followers rather gentler in nature.
male is typically ALPHA males in their BETA MALE than leaders, they They are introverted
seen as bullish FEMALE outlook and Beta males are are less likely to rather than extrovert,
and aggressive. The alpha female is motivation to typically seen as take risks. polite rather than
Confident, often very different succeed, alpha more submissive threatening and
intelligent and to the alpha male. females have to and hesitant BETA caring and nurturing
often good-looking, Academically use their emotional than alphas. FEMALE as opposed to hostile
he’s a natural gifted, she may intelligence to Not necessarily Beta females are and aggressive.

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American designers would stick out like a sore thumb.
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signature which rings true with the innate Parisian sense
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of style. While it’s hard to imagine his spring/summer

denim-on-denim clad farm-girl sloping down the streets
of St Germain whilst chewing on a wheat stalk, autumn/
winter’s lady with her floaty floral chiffon, natty little
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element tripping along by the banks of the River Seine.
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himself talks of “a woman who is not the obvious
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enduring glamour.” It’s this inherent sense of elegance and perfect
ability to create an outfit, without being too obvious, that women have
envied their French counterparts for decades. As Lauren points out,
it isn’t just us mere mortals intrigued by the Franco-flair for fashion;
artists and designers alike have for centuries looked to Paris for
inspiration: “All the great writers and artists, many of them American,
were drawn to Paris for its romance, history, culture and artistic spirit
and I am by nature romantic.”
Ralph’s love of glamour, mixed with a more utilitarian rusticity,
does fit in rather well in this City of Lights. Although one can imagine
the French turning their chic little noses up at too much of the
Above: Editor of
French Vogue Carine rustic, there is a lot more at the heart of his offering this summer
Roitfeld with Ralph than denim baker boy caps and slacks. In fact, some of the pretty
and Ricky Lauren
Top right: Designer Sonia white ruffled dresses worn with sleek metallic heels would work
Rykiel with the Laurens rather well for a glamorous dinner date on the Champs-Élysées, and
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Above right: Ralph and

Ricky with Karl Lagerfeld even this sparkling city might struggle to hold a candle up to the
Right: Actor Kevin Spacey romantic pastel-perfection of the shimmering palest rose and crushed
with Ralph Lauren
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The cross-Atlantic love affair seems based on mutual affection,
with French President Nicolas Sarkozy recently bestowing the
Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur on Ralph in recognition of his
contributions as a designer, businessman and philanthropist in
the fight against cancer. An award Lauren accepted, “not only for
myself, but for my family and my country.” A central tenet of his
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philanthropic work is the Polo Ralph Foundation, which supports

initiatives in cancer care and prevention, focusing on those who are
under-served medically. One of the key aspects of this is the Ralph
Lauren Centre for Cancer Care and Prevention which was formed in

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2003 when Polo Ralph Lauren partnered with America’s leading cancer
hospital, the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Centre, and the North
General Hospital in East Harlem New York. The centre is dedicated to
providing high-quality screening, treatment and education for those
affected by cancer in disadvantaged communities. As France’s highest
national decoration, conferring the Chevalief Légion d’Honneur is a clear
sign, if ever there was one, that Ralph is already a firm favourite in Paris;
and that is even before they’ve tried his “favourite chocolate cake”, on offer
in his store’s new in-house Ralph’s restaurant.
So what of the designer’s American influence and heritage then? Well you
need look no further than the restaurant, set in the extensive St Germain
store. “I think the story of the menu is like the classic film An American in
Paris. I want the food to be genuinely American, but set in a mood that is
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genuinely international. The contrast should be unique and memorable.” Above: The dining
room at Ralph’s
However, the menu itself is a mouth-watering feast of “genuine all-American Left: A selection of
food: great steaks, burgers, fries and lobster salad.” The beef is even raised on beautiful accessories
on offer
the RRL Ranch in Colorado. Ralph Lauren branded beef... who knew cows Below: The courtyard
could be so stylish? of Ralph’s
Bottom: The
Preceded only by the existing Ralph restaurant in Chicago, “it offers the stunning ladies salon
visitor an opportunity to have a full experience: to arrive in the morning
and sit with a cup of coffee before exploring the store, or meeting a friend
for lunch before shopping, or gathering with friends and family for a
relaxing dinner at the end of the day.” Ralph’s hugely successful global
empire hasn’t been achieved by neglecting the small details, and he applies
the same ultra-attentive approach to creating a dining experience as
intricate as the all encompassing process of designing a collection: “When
we sit down to eat, every detail has an influence on the enjoyment of the
meal itself.” Expect impeccable linen, enviably attired attendants and a
perfectly presented cuisine.
Ralph’s, as with the rest of the boutique, has a decor accessorised with
pieces from the Ralph Lauren Home Collection. Take a tour of the store’s
super-chic interiors and you’ll come across another exciting milestone for
the brand: the new watch salon, the first in France, and home to the three
Ralph Lauren watch collections. Meanwhile, a store-within-a-store in the
attic offers a more down-and-dirty selection of authentic, rugged RRL
denim. This all sits within a très jolie exterior. In one of the most romantic
areas of this, one of the world’s most romantic cities, the building is an hôtel
particulier: a grand old Parisian townhouse.
The recent 40th anniversary of Ralph Lauren pales into insignificance
compared to the building’s provenance back in the mid-1600s. Classical
French architecture dominates with rich carving and ornamentation on a
limestone facade, adorned with wrought-iron balconies and a traditional
zinc-and-slate roof. Within, the restored French white-oak panelling,
‘Versailles’ style parquet flooring and traditional plaster mouldings and
carvings add a refined air of old world glamour.
The interior design perfectly epitomises the love-match between Ralph
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Lauren and Paris: old-school French rococo architectural details blend

seamlessly with carefully selected pieces from his homewares collection, in
a beautiful and elegant marriage of classic proportions and effortless style.
Citing his travels as a major inspiration for his fashion collections, perhaps
we can expect to see more obvious references to Paris creeping into the
Ralph Lauren designs in the not so distant future. ■

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earrings, Carmen Haid has fashionista
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her being. You can almost sense that she has been raised
surrounded by style; indeed her aristocratic Austrian
grandmother, Lady Klaudia Mayer, the inspiration
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insider when it comes to the world of luxury
high fashion. This one time model and
London College of Fashion graduate has
worked in PR with some of the giants of the
industry; she discretely mentions Monsieur
Yves Saint Laurent (who personally gave her
the statement-piece glass ring that she sports);
Alber Elbaz and Hedi Slimane, the young
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geniuses who took over the womenswear and Schiaparelli wedge slippers
menswear prêt-a-porter collections when Top: Reworked vintage Katherine Alexander cuff
Right: A collection of accessories including a 1970s
Saint Laurent concentrated on couture. She Pucci scarf, Chanel gold pendant necklace and an
worked as head of PR with Tom Ford, and unworn Ungaro bikini
Right bottom: 1980s Chanel earclips
was at the forefront once the Gucci group
started its streak of high profile acquisitions.
A small family company was transforming
into a luxury conglomerate, and Carmen was names. My designer friends would rummage Philip Lim and Alexander Wang are on top
at the centre of it all. She then upped the ante through my wardrobes and borrow items of my list. The quirky Clements Ribeiro is
and was poached by Gucci’s big rival LVMH to for inspiration; these items always became also a firm favourite and has collaborated
nurture their problem child, Celine, which she the best-sellers in their shows and it was on the ‘half and half ’ collection, new designs
launched in the UK before turning her hand to then I realised that this was the basis for a made from vintage fabrics.”
Tommy Hilfiger; a global American brand with business,” explains Carmen. Showcasing Carmen likens collecting her pieces with
12 lines to promote. clothing and costume jewellery from 1900 sourcing a book collection; she scours fairs
So, how does a style savvy young woman to 2000, Carmen personally picks out each and markets worldwide. Her new website, just
with a PR fashion pedigree such as Carmen’s piece for her on-line boutique “My favourite over a year old, has been such a success that she
turn to individual, quirky vintage? “I period is from the 1920s to the end of the is now opening a boutique on Kendal Street
personally always loved the vintage aesthetic 1970s for vintage, and when it comes to the in London’s secret insider-haunt, Connaught
even though I worked for the designer newer designers, Erdem, Christopher Kane, Village in W2, (around the corner from
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“Vintage is very personal; it is a one-off, so I
want my salon to reflect that special quality.
Clients can sit on the terrace, sip bubbles and
shop for vintage. I believe in high customer
service – for me it’s not just about the brand
names and labels, it is about the craftsmanship,
fabrics and style. Once you start to understand
vintage, the name doesn’t matter as much.”
On her recent visit to the UAE, Carmen
brought all of her much-loved pieces with her
so Dubai’s vintage lovers could get up close
(and purchase) the best vintage in the world. In
addition to the vintage Yves Saint Laurent Safari
suit and Halston dancing dress, the accessories
were as beautiful (and well-maintained) as they
were in their heyday. The 1960s Christian Dior
green earclips,1970s Pucci scarf, Chanel 1970s
gold pendant necklace and an unworn 1970s
Ungaro bikini were on top of our shopping list,
closely followed by the gold 1970s Pierre Cardin
evening bag and 1950s unworn Elsa Schiaparelli
wedge slippers.
Dubai is known for its obsession with all things
big, brand new and bling, but do the city’s style
sirens understand vintage? “People here are very
fashion-savvy and advanced in their fashion, brand
and trend knowledge. Sure, some love to wear new
pieces, but the clientele who came to see me really
appreciate vintage. They like to be different and
to have a look that’s unique,” explains Carmen.
Testament to the city’s design sensibility is the fact
that she promises to be back; extending her trip
to include Beirut and Bahrain next time. Dubai’s
fashionistas join heavy A-list hitters from the
international scene who have already discovered
the joy of donning a one-off, intricately-made,
vintage piece and making it your own, rather
than slavishly following what is photographed in
advertisements and facing the dreaded inevitability
of sporting the same outfit as your fiercest fashion
rival. Carmen loves the elegance of Queen Rania
of Jordan and the joie de vivre of YSL’s bohemian
muse Loulou de la Falaise. Yet her roster of
celebrity clients is a name-dropper’s dream; Kate
Moss, Nicole Kidman, Rosamund Pike, Dannii and
Kylie Minogue have all been Atelier-Mayer clad. ■
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ith the recent official
opening of its Dubai
Mall boutique,
DSquared2 is certainly
making its mark in
the fashion world. Dean and Dan, the twins
behind the designs, feel it’s an important
step, helping people understand the “full
DSquared2 message” in a way that is difficult
in a department store. It’s only when you step
into their boutique that you truly understand
what they mean. A little wood-lined haven
in homage to the Canadian wilderness, with
faux wood fires burning in the changing
rooms, antler light fixtures, maple leaf
motifs, and an interior which feels like a
log cabin, this really isn’t just another sleek
monochrome high-end store.
It’s this commitment which sets their
collections apart, and an ability to take
lowbrow references and bring them to
life with a high-fashion execution. Where
some designers might only show a couple
of ultimately un-wearable pieces on the
runway which really epitomise their
‘inspiration’ that season, DSquared2 is
distilling and refining their themes so they
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cheeky white tunic dress, embellished with
a party of little crystal ants processing over
the shoulder, is totally wearable.
The camping story was born after a recent
trip in the great outdoors. “When you camp
in Canada you are alone and you sleep next to
a lake and wake up with the birds singing. You
can go hiking and canoeing and it’s so much
fun”, explains Dan. Goodness only knows
where the duo was hanging out before they
put pen to paper for the autumn/winter
offering, which is: “a mad scientist with a
weird twist, all chic-ed out and wearing
latex accessories” smiles Dean. The tight
LBD with cut-out back panel, latticed over
by a crystal skeleton is a little McQueen-
esque, and with the boys’ distain of ‘flimsy
construction’ the skill of craftsmanship is
guaranteed. Forget kitten heels and clogs: the
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passion for styling and my attention to detail the personality, wanting to create something
originates from. However, my father had effortless that enhances what you already
different plans, pushing me to be a lawyer. have. Which is why our consultations have
But, when I was 27 and working in New York become so well-known – we spend time with
as a stylist, I woke up one day and thought our customers getting to know them, their
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PHILOSOPHY
“Faultless and seamless, not rigid and false. STYLING THIS SEASON
Hair is your greatest accessory because it’s so “This summer it’s about un-constructed,
versatile – you can do different styles, looks, imperfect, textured and natural hair and
highlights and have fun playing with it. It highlights. Think free-style, with long
can transform you or enhance your features layers, waves, bangs swept to the side, low
and should feed your personality – working on the neck … loose and fun, like a modern
with your face, not against it. A dress can do it ‘shag’. It will look just as great with jeans, as
temporarily, but hair is instant.” with a dress.”

should do a glaze, which will
make the colour more vibrant,
or a rejuvenating treatment
HOT OFF THE SHELVES which will bring a little bit more
“The Glossing cream is a best-seller, as protein to the hair. Your hair
it instantly manages the texture of your needs a check-up every now and
hair, taking away frizz and bringing shine then and needs just as much TLC
and separation. The Technician Shampoo as the rest of your face and body.”
is amazing for colour-treated hair, as its
unique protection enhances the colour IN THE BLEAK
and natural sheen. And for women in the MIDWINTER
Middle East, the Shea Butter line is great “Going into winter, hair usually
for the heat , while the Overnight Hair gets a little longer and less layered.
Repair moisturises and oxidises the blood It’s about the texture of the hair,
and exercises the follicles as you sleep, because it can get very flat in the
helping the hair to get stronger.” cold. So when autumn and winter
come, make sure you give great
body to your air by crunching it.
SAY GOODBYE TO BAD Also use hair treatments and products
HAIR DAYS to keep it looking shiny and healthy.”
“Today they are unacceptable. With the
technology of products available you can THAT’S LIFE
manage your hair no matter what. Rain, “I spend much of my life travelling, but
sun, wind… it’s about using what you always try to make it home for weekends.
have and the products available to you.” And when I do have a break, I go back to
my hometown of Provence, or skiing in
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“I created the Heidi Klum fringè, but I For more information, visit www.fekkai.com
didn’t plan for it to become a trend – it’s
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of the moment.” ● Don’t try too hard. Keep your hair ● Wash your hair every day and alternate
natural – with colour and texture. your type of shampoo, focusing on the
DEFINING MOMENT ● Do the best with what you have – tips and roots.
“About six years ago I was at the Cannes it’s always better and there’s always ● The water is very hard in the UAE, so
Film Festival and was called by Elizabeth a solution. use a nourishing scalp treatment, which
Taylor’s office with a last-minute request ● Cut your hair every 4-8 weeks. will feed the hair and scalp.
to do her hair. I was already doing Salma ● Wash your hair with apple cider
Hayek and Naomi Watts’ hair and I was vinegar to get rid of deposits from the
frustrated I couldn’t fit her in. But they harsh UAE water.
wouldn’t take no for an answer, so they ● Avoid hair extensions, as they damage
sent the French Police on motorcycles to your hair when taken out.
escort me to Elizabeth’s hotel so I could ● Hair isn’t about age, it’s about attitude
do her hair in time – incredibly surreal.” and lifestyle. Adapt to those.
● If you have straight hair, brush it
SPORTING TRESSES upside down three times a day to
“For women who do a lot of exercise, you give it lift.
should wash your hair every day, but it’s ● Hair should be about shine, body and
about more than just the shampoo and texture – everything else follows.
conditioner – every once in a while you

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BODY BLISS
Love your body this month and spoil
it with a Summer Special treatment
this June at The Radisson Blu in
Media City. The divine 3-hour session starts with a full-
body salt scrub, followed by a botanical milk body wrap,
perfect for soothing skin after a day in the sun. Next up is
an extra moist aromatic facial, which includes a face-mask
scrubbing, toning and moisturising using Anne Semonin
products, and finally your toes are treated to a classic
pedicure. It’s not the most rigorous of body treatments, but
you will emerge refreshed with you body gleaming from
head to toe. Dhs600 for 120 minutes.
Contact: Senso Spa, Radisson Blu Media City, (04) 3669111
Ice queen
Cool down this month with Galaxy ice cream. Made with
real dairy ice cream – real milk, real cream and natural
vanilla from Madagascar, with no added colours or
flavours – it’s one eat worth treating yourself to this
EYES WIDE SHUT summer. Go on, take a bite...
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Firm beauty salon favourite, Sisters, have just launched their Semi-
Permanent Make-Up treatment, which means round-the-clock, stress-free
perfection without ever picking up an eyebrow pencil, lipliner or eyeliner. SUMMER SAVINGS
Book a consultation with Michele Soudi at Dubai Mall on (04) 3398500. THE FESTIVE SEASON’S COME EARLY THIS MONTH, COURTESY
OF THE THAI PRIVILEGE SPA. BETWEEN JUNE 1-16, BUY ANY
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Motherly love
New or soon-to-be mums looking for professional
babycare advice and help visit the Infinity Clinic, which
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include Coping With The Early Months, Baby Care Class
IFBMUIZ For Nannies and The Toddler Years, as well as a private
Baby Care @ Home service, ensuring your transition
into motherhood is an easy one.
The key to natural Contact Infinity Baby Care on (04) 3948994, or visit
anti-ageing is at www.ihcdubai.com
your fingertips,
with Cosmetology’s
wonder serums – ATP
Hyaluronic Acid and ATP
SKIN SAVIOUR Keratox. The former is super-
hydrating, boosts collagen and
contains 100 per cent pure Hyaluronic Acid – that little essential Essential beauty
anti-ageing beauty ingredient. And the latter focuses on For instant TLC, head to the new Elemis
problem areas around the eyes, lips and fine lines. Designed SpaBar at Debenhams in Mirdif
to be used together, the serums are our new mini-skin miracle. City Centre. With an onsite Skinlab
Visit www.cosmetologyme.com, or call (04) 3116767. and SpaBar, it offers fast beauty for
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summer holiday are usually
taken up with last minute
shopping, packing and
preening to ensure you look
beach-beautiful as soon as you step off the
plane. As vital as it is to pack your perfect
wardrobe, your beauty routine pre-take off
is just as important. The key to looking your
best beauty-wise is to leave your treatments
to the latest date possible – think three days
before departure.
● Start with a hammam, which will give you
a full overall body treatment – simply the
best is The One and Only Royal Mirage.
● Your locks are your next priority, which
will need a trim, colour (if you need) and a
moisturising treatment to ensure your hair
is in the best condition before a holiday in
the sun.
● Next comes the defuzzing. Try Eternal Med
Spa’s lazer hair removal for best results.
● For those who like a little fake base tan
before your trip, wait until the day after
your waxing to apply.
● Last on your list should be
a manicure and pedicure to
ensure you’re beach ready
from top to toe.
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2 Benefit Wondermitt and Bum Deal body scrub: Perfect if
you don’t have time for a professional body scrub.
3 Dr. Sebagh High Maintenance Firming and Hydrating Body
Crème: Essential to keep your skin hydrated after exfoliation.

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1 Lancaster Sun Age Control: This
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Keep eyes bright but not smudged with
this stunning limited-edition waterproof
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your basic beauty essentials ● As for your make-up, forget
for another pair of Manolos foundation and embrace that sun-
– your cleanser, toner and kissed glow – a tinted moisturiser
moisturiser (at the very least), will be will do just the job. A great trick for
much more useful than a pair of sky simple yet effective make-up is to
high heels in the sand. And don’t think use your bronzer not only on the
that just because you’re on holiday and cheeks, but swept across eyelids as a
you have the ok to let your day-to-day subtle and natural eyeshadow.
routine fly out the window, that your
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moisturise. Each and every time you shower,
remember to replace lost moisture with a
hydrating, easily absorbable body moisturiser.
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calls for more action too, and
a Lia Heavenly facial from
The Nail Spa will refresh,
rejuvenate and repair damage
from those UV rays.
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Why go: Home to tango, Evita and
the best beef in the world, the ‘Paris
of the South’ is South America’s most
cultured city, with a passion and a fire
all its own.
Head to: The cemetery at Recoleta is a
true city of the dead – a spectacle both
macabre and beautiful. Also, don’t
miss the quirky and colourful streets
W FOR WONDERFUL of La Boca.
Adding another fashionable edge to Sweet sleep: Home to the chicest suite
the stylish Spanish city, the W Barcelona in all South America, the Faena Hotel
Hotel has just had its official opening. + Universe is a must-see. Achingly
Situated on the famed boardwalk of La cool and with a surprise around every
Barcelonata beach, global jetsetters and corner, this ‘universe’ has turned
fashionistas can now bed down in the hoteliery into an art. Situated in the
trendiest of surroundings. Designed by cool and arty Puerto Madero area, this
star architect Ricardo Bofill, the hotel is Buenos Aires’ hippest hotel.
boasts the talents of Michelin-starred www.faenahotelanduniverse.com
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chef Carles Abellan, 67 suites, two
WOW suites and one Extreme WOW
suite, plus Spain’s first Bliss Spa. This is
one hotel that should be top of your
hit-list this summer.
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Geographic’s Best New Trips
REGINA BAGLIONI, ROME the Regina Baglioni, a temple For 2010 list be your cultural
The city: With its ancient wonders, to all things ornately Italian concierge: 25 stylish, eco
thriving gastro-culture and and the perfect bolthole for and wild adventures await.
chic shopping, is it any wonder fashion-conscious visitors Passports at the ready.
this city wasn’t built in a day. who like their history and www.nationalgeographic.com
The Via Veneto area, bordering culture sugar-coated with a
the beautiful Villa Borghese, is touch of bling.
perfectly located to explore most Unique offerings:
of the famous landmarks of Rome The hotel is housed
within an ornate building
oozing sophistication with
TRAVEL ESSENTIALS classical-cum-art deco style.
Everything glistens, from
Each month we bring you three on-board necessities to make the black and white marble
your journey all the more comfortable and fashionable tiles in the reception to the
black and gold furniture
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perfume? Then look
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J’adore by Dior. With ensure you get Line. The range not of deep plum and rich Staycations just got more stylish
hints of Ylang- a perfectly even only filters harmful
Ylang, Sandalwood all-over bronzed UV rays, but thanks copper are placed in every courtesy of the brand new St.Regis
and Jasmine body glow with to Vitamins E and F, it nook. The vibe is relentlessly Abu Dhabi hotel. Perfectly located on
Sambac, it is the M.A.C’s To The nourishes as it
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to guarantee Body Oil. showcases formal Italian this hotel offers gorgeously grandeur
holiday fun.
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shopping hotspot in town, Mirdif
City Centre. The opening of the
fashion brand’s fourth boutique adds to their
portfolio of UAE stores, which can be found in
BurJuman, Mall of the Emirates and The Dubai Mall.
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hearted elegance. The new boutique offers the Furla
Emirates Woman/Furla competition
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CANCER (Jun 22 – Jul 23) AQUARIUS (Jan 21 – Feb 19)
June will be alive with bright The cosmos is turning you into
ideas that you’re determined a cash magnet, but when the
to see put into action – your chips come in, you’d be smart to
way. Your stubborn streak hits save not splurge. Voices in your
someone hard on Friday 17th, head will see you torn between
when Mars adds fuel to the fire. two decisions on Monday 21st
But a bit of soul-searching allows – one safe, one risky. Before
you room for manoeuvre and by committing, think of long-term
the start of July, your pace of life goals over short-term gains.
will mirror those around you. Help is also at hand, but it might
be you doing the offering on
LEO (Jul 24 – Aug 23) Wednesday 16th.
Feeling lucky has enabled you
to stretch yourself further than PISCES (Feb 20 – Mar 20)
before, and on Sunday 20th, Suppressing sentimentality might
the new dizzying heights you’ve be a more modern approach,
reached will reap financial but Friday 18th warrants grand
benefits, too. Keep your gestures. Lunar activity in Pisces
appearance up wherever you hints of a wrongful undoing, but
go to match your new-found guilt is sugar-coated in white
courage. Give someone a chance lies and best intentions, so leave
on Thursday 3rd – and share judgments at home. Approach a
your good fortune. friend with caution on Thursday
24th, as tempers may flare.
VIRGO (Aug 24 – Sep 23)
Routine has its merits, but ARIES (Mar 21 – Apr 20)
more can be said of testing Most of our fears are self-inflicted, Mercury’s influence might
unchartered waters. Take GEMINI often rendering us useless, but all procure a diary teeming with
Wednesday 23rd as your (May 22 – Jun 21) obstacles are surmountable when social invitations, but quality
green light to break old habits looked at from the right angle. Your mood darkens by Tuesday 8th, but over quantity is key to save
and create new ones. Dress a fresh opinion will help blow away the clouds, leaving you with a clear being accused of fickle
differently, change your daily light directing you back to safer ground. Self-confidence will be key. friendships. The easy life isn’t
routine and act as the new always the good life, and a
improved you. Being positive decision on Tuesday 8th will
ticks all the right vibe boxes with SCORPIO (Oct 23 – Nov 22) you focus on the past, so that you offer you a road less travelled,
Tuesday 29th offering a life- You’re in a hurry this month to may unlock a secret to your present. but one paved with golden
altering experience. experience everything right now. Venus is riding high and friendships opportunities. Take it.
But slowing down will allow you to will benefit its good mood.
LIBRA (Sep 24 – Oct 22) see the beauty in what you’re doing. TAURUS (Apr 21 –May 21)
An intoxicating blend of From Sunday 6th onwards, romance CAPRICORN (Dec 22 – Jan 20) Planetary alignments signal a
benevolence fills your world, plays its card and alerts you to some Spirit is key to sparing yourself the struggle between your head
and with this gift of goodness, much-warranted attention. Be open anxiety of old wrongs. Mistakes and heart. All will be clear by
you have the power to do great to suggestion, as this is one experience are just miss-takes and everyone Friday 18th, so let patience
things. By Monday 21st the that will be flooded with memories. deserves a Take Two. Use your reign supreme until then. Take
focus of your relationships spirit freely on Saturday 12th heed of a friendly warning that
is redirected to mutual SAGITTARIUS (Nov 23 – Dec 21) and the winds of change will comes knocking on Thursday
satisfaction, allowing both Your classic Sagittarian qualities may usher you towards a revelatory 3rd, the consequences will be
parties to benefit. Strike gently back you into a corner, but explore announcement. Freedom is both satisfying and enriching,
but forcibly on Friday 4th to new avenues to turn it into a positive your greatest virtue, so explore with a long-off goal brought
ensure maximum effect. experience. Monday 14th asks that wherever the mood takes you. within reach. ■

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weekend there is nothing better
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evening, I often sport a little DESTINATIONS
black dress or a simple and
St Tropez, St Bart’s,
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