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Gift Guide: Mother’s Day at Swarovski

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For some mums, Lush has a great selection of gifts for Mother’s Day. But there are other mums who enjoy the finer things in life, or who you need to be extra nice to due to some recent dalliances. In that case, why not head over to Swarovski for some beautiful designs that don’t require a year’s worth of rent to buy!

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For Mother’s Day 2013, Swarovski offers a selection of accessories that combines emotion and style and come in a vibrant palette of whites and blues.

For a statement piece, check out the Triumphal bangle in white which consist of bezel-set crystals in a flower motif that contrast agains the acrylic glass bangle.  For a mum with a classic style, check out the Talesia range that feature pear-shaped crystals and easily give fine jewelry a run for their money.  The Trema ring is another showstopper and is made with Swarovski’s exclusive Pointiage technique featuring handset finely cut crystal stones set closely together.  And for something with an extra personal touch, the Mum Medal charm bracelets can be customized with the charms of your choice.

So why not make a day of it and take your mum to the mall for a bit of shopping at Swarovski to pamper her as she deserves.

Happy Gifting!

Gift Guide: Mother’s Day at Lush

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For those of you in the Middle East, Mother’s Day is just around the corner (March 21st). Finding mothers day gifts like these are great because they’re unique but if you’re struggling what to get your mum, I suggest you head on over to Lush! If your mum is anything like mine, she prefers organic and natural ingredients instead of harsh, synthetic ones and this makes Lush a perfect place to shop. I pulled together my favorite products from this year’s collection.

For those of you who want a complete gift set, check out A Mother’s Day in Paradise (AED 270), which consists of some Lush favorites and limited edition products including: Secret Garden bath ballistic; Madam Butterfly reusable bubble bar; Mumkin bubble bar; Happy Happy Joy Joy conditioner; Dream Cream body moisturizer; and Sultana of Soap.

Now while getting kitchen related items might be risky, you can’t help but smile at The Washing Up Fairy (AED 35 each) reusable bubble bar wand. This product is formulated to help clean dishes and keep your hands soft. And myself and my mum can attest to it smelling fantastic!

And it’s most likely that your mum needs a little down time to pamper herself so why not get an assortment of the reusable bubble bar wands (AED 45 each) made on sticks coming in three gorgeous designs: The Mum, Mum Tulip and Madame Butterfly. These sticks contain a mix of essential oils and moisturizing butter which will instantly create the perfect bubble bath.

And for those of you celebrating Easter, that’s also the corner and I couldn’t help but aww over these bubble bath Easter eggs. Check out the full Lush Easter collection online or in stores.

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Happy Gifting!

Cyber Monday – Yummly

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yummly Cyber Monday YummlyThe term Cyber Monday was coined to mark the Monday after Black Friday that companies used to encourage people to shop online.  Our Cyber Monday column here will highlight spectacular online finds, blogs we love or just our general love for all things digital. If you have a recommendation for Cyber Monday, let us know!

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Cyber Monday – Issue 11 – Yummly

I often wonder what I love more: shopping or food. I tend to plan my weekends and even holidays on the quest for that perfect meal. Case in point my last visit to San Francisco where I had made a list of restaurants to test out 4 months prior to my trip!

Unfortunately, a few months ago, my world came crashing down around me when I was diagnosed with allergies towards gluten, eggs, cow’s milk and coconut.  After pouting for a few weeks, I set off to get my foodie life in check by doing what I do best – research via Google. It was during this phase I came across the recipe site – Yummly. Continue reading →

Every Woman Must…

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In spirit of Twitter hashtags, here is my advice on what Every Woman Must have/own/do. So without further adieu, here are my 10 commandments with special “Dollz Tips” too!

10. #EveryWomanMust have an instantly sexifiying red lipstick in her purse at all times.
Dollz Tip: Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey for that understated red lip that works for all skin tones.

9. #EveryWomanMust master the art of the flirty hair toss.
Dollz Tip: GHD flat irons are a godsend combined with a few drops of Kiehl’s Argan Oil.

8. #EveryWomanMust know how to seductively bat her eyelashes.
Dollz Tip: Enhance with DiorShow mascara and get a bit of luxury too.

7. #EveryWomanMust own those sky-high stilettos that enhance that bootie.

6. #EveryWomanMust discover that magical outfit that works perfectly for every dinner/date/event.
Dollz Tip: If you are bored of the LBD, try dark jeans, sequined top and a well-cut blazer.

5. #EveryWomanMust find that glamorous evening gown for life’s few but memorable red-carpet moments.

4. #EveryWomanMust work hard and buy herself a sparkling diamond to announce her independence.

3. #EveryWomanMust have her best girl friend on speed dial for immediate fashion/relationship advice.
Shout out to my besties in different corners of the world: JYR, AH, and CG <3

2. #EveryWomanMust also have that male best friend on speed dial when the female drama gets to much.
Not sure what I’d do without CR’s weekly rants <3

1. #EveryWomanMust be happy in her own skin because confidence is a woman’s best accessory.
Feel free to tweet me @dollz87 with what you think #EveryWomanMust have/own/do!

5 TV Shows To Watch This Summer

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Summer is here which means either you are enjoying an extended break, quieter times at work or it’s just too hot to leave the house. With the all regularly scheduled programming on break, here are 5 shows worth checking out to keep you entertained this summer.

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Suits, last summer’s breakout TV show, is back with Season 2 and the chemistry between Gabriel Mecht and Patrick J. Adams is as good as ever. If you are a fan of David E. Kelley’s legal dramas, you’ll probably enjoy this one. The writing is dynamic and there is just the right mix of drama and comedy along with superior acting of the lead actors.

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