Salam! So today I will be showing you all things SPARKLY!! Why? Because I love sparkles! :) This will be a two part post because there are so many things that are bedazzling with Swarovski crystals. This has become quite a trend for some time now in clothing, shoes and accessories; even makeup cases are being embellished!
Today I will show you some gorgeous 'abayat that are accessorized with jewels and crystals and beautiful patterns. Enjoy!
Salam everyone! Sorry, I have not posted for so long! Sub7an'Allah how quickly time flies! Insha'Allah you are all doing well.....
So, while flipping through magazines, I noticed that there are so many Arabian inspired jewelry lately! Since ancient times, jewelry and body adornments have been popular with Arab girls all over the Middle-East. Jewelry is not only used to decorate the body, but also to showcase class and wealth. There is no particular design that is worn, but gold is very popular. During weddings, jewelry is given to the bride in abundance, usually as a dowry.
From earrings and necklaces to bracelets, rings, and anklets, costume to gold, diamonds, or gemstones, one thing they all have in common: they are all BIG! Yes, yes gaudiness is prevelant! But, of course, everyone has different taste, some people like really simple, but elegant pieces of jewelry and others prefer really flashy, yet CLASSY pieces. Hmm, can ya guess which I prefer :P lol actually, it all really depends on the occasion. No matter what kind you prefer, and whether you're wearing it out or admiring it in your boudoir, jewelry makes us all feel GlaMorOus! Enjoy the pix!
How cute! According to the LA Times, the hit Emirati cartoon about four sittat living in the old city neighborhood outside of Dubai is on its way to going global! Producers are working on getting the popular show syndicated. 'Freej' showcases four unique and super traditional grandmothers living in their ever-developing surroundings while remaining true to themselves. The characters showcased are Um Saeed, the oldest of the clique who plays hostess to their coffee dates. Um Allawi is the cultured and super tech-savvy one, who can be found on her laptop most days checking out the latest trends in modern technology. Then there are the two complete opposites, Um Saloom and Um Khammas. Um Saloom is very conservative, and soft-spoken, and goes along with whatever the others are doing. Whereas, Um Khammas seizes the day and is forward-looking and defiant. She is a divorcee who has been married three times, she runs her very own business, and even has a band!
With the characters, their daily life situations and the environment they live in, the show paints a great image of the past and present brought together. It shows a glimpse of the Emirates that most people aren't familiar with and entertains with humor. Producers hope that 'Freej' will be enjoyed by audiences worldwide.
Here's a clip from the show, what do you think of it? Enjoy!
Leather Oud, from Christian Dior's New Look 1947 Collection is about as close as you can get to smelling like pure oud. That's the buzz around Dior perfumier, François Demachy's new scent. Demachy traveled the world and fell in love with the scent of oud because it “exhales leather aromas when it is burned.” “It’s an astonishing, very animal-like scent... Oud wood inspired me to make it the focus of an intense woody leather fragrance. A very masculine perfume bursting with character.”
According to the Christian Dior website, the scent consists of a top note of cardamom, a heart note of clove, and the base note is oud wood. The site defines these as follows: "The top note is the first olfactory impression and the most volatile. The heart note is the fragrance's core and lasts for several hours. The base note lasts the longest and can be perceived in clothing for several months."
To purchase Christian Dior's New Look 1947, Leather Oud fragrance, you can visit their website where you can locate a boutique that carries the scent or you can check out exclusive department and specialty stores worldwide.
Salam! So today I will be showing you all things SPARKLY!! Why? Because I love sparkles! :) This will be a two part post because there are so many things that are bedazzling with Swarovski crystals. This has become quite a trend for some time now in clothing, shoes and accessories; even makeup cases are being embellished!
Salam everyone! Sorry, I have not posted for so long! Sub7an'Allah how quickly time flies! Insha'Allah you are all doing well.....
Leather Oud, from Christian Dior's New Look 1947 Collection is about as close as you can get to smelling like pure oud. That's the buzz around Dior perfumier, François Demachy's new scent. Demachy traveled the world and fell in love with the scent of oud because it “exhales leather aromas when it is burned.” “It’s an astonishing, very animal-like scent... Oud wood inspired me to make it the focus of an intense woody leather fragrance. A very masculine perfume bursting with character.” 
