Nayomi’s Fain Collection

Just had a look at Nayomi’s Fain Collection – its one of these moods I get once in a while where the lure of soft silk against my skin becomes more overpowering than the need to save money for my next track drive. An opulent and eye-catching collection in luxurious pewter colored satin and rich…

Marriage Isn’t For You

Originally posted on Seth Adam Smith:
Kim and I Having been married only a year and a half, I’ve recently come to the conclusion that marriage isn’t for me. Now before you start making assumptions, keep reading. I met my wife in high school when we were 15 years old. We were friends for ten…

Diwali sweets at Peppermill

 Diwali sweets at Peppermill The best thing I remember about Diwali from my childhood in Fiji Islands was the amazing array of sweets my fathers clients used to send home and the numerous parties we went to. Since living in Kuala Lumpur and UAE, Diwali certainly was a toned down affair until I discovered the…

ULTIMATE CROSSROADS – A Meydan IMAX initiative



Just received some awesome news from Afsana, my fellow member of the business women’s group and an amazing individual who is supporting the Expo 2020 in her own way through her organisation, Meydan IMAX. Meydan IMAX is a proud supporter of the UAE’s bid to host the World Expo 2020 and they want to set…

Finance made easy

It is a well known fact amongst people who know me that I am horrible with anything to do with money – things like sending money electronically, online banking, paying for my house in Spain are just not my forte but I finally found an easy to use online platform that makes things easy even…

MEET WOMEN OF SUBSTANCE WITH MARKS & SPENCERS

I love brands that put their time and energy into promoting women of substance – brands that celebrate real women with realistic bodies and women who really are smart sensual women, which is pretty much what our group lives for. Hence, the new Marks & Spencers campaign caught my eye and after looking at their…

THE BRIDAL AFFAIR

                                            Although all things bridal are far from my mind, I am enticed by the many bridal fairs held in Dubai for the offerings such as jewellery, hair updo’s, make-up demos etc. The fourth season of The Bridal Affair is to be held on Saturday, October 19th, 2013 at the Samaya Ballroom, The Ritz…

Lolita Lempicka launches Elle L’aime: the essence of true love

Lolita’s Lempicka’s Elle L’aime Eau de Parfum,  the essence of true love is now available in the Middle East. This new fragrance from Lolita Lempicka, embodies the divine state of love, a whirlwind that transports you to a dreamlike world. It is the perfect fragrance for a woman in love, reminding her of the thrill of…

The All-new Nissan Tiida – Shaped for Life

  After checking out the interior and sitting briefly in the boot of the All New Nissan Tiida last week (I am obsessed with boot space as you can judge form previous posts), we can say that this car is complete refresh of region’s best-selling compact hatchback that adds more style, technology and versatility. Arabian…

The origins of Islamic Art

Dome of the Rock. Jerusalem. Completed AD 691 I’ve always been a big fan of Art Sawa and their next few classes are particularly on subjects I am passionate about. Marta Ameri will touch on the origins of Islamic art on the 23rd of September. The middle of the 7th century A.D. saw with the rise…