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SAVE THE DATE: Dima Ayad's FAB 1st SALE at Raffles Dubai!

Dima Ayad Welcomes Summer with Brights and
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Designer set up first collection sale at Raffles Dubai Hotel

Summer is here and what better way to celebrate it than to add some brightness to your wardrobe and vamp your style with colourfully chic dresses? In a city that has mastered the ‘dress to impress’ concept and with a glamorous stylish set that doesn’t shy away from bold sartorial statements, the Dima Ayad evening wear line on sale will promise to do just that!

Set on Friday 8th and Saturday 9th April 2011

 from 11am to 7pm at the majestic Raffles Dubai hotel, Dima Ayad is inviting you to her first ever sale event, where stand-out pieces from her A/W 2010 collection that were sold until recently at S*uce, will be available at half the original price, that’s a 50% discount on all remaining items in her eveningwear collection.

The sale event will be held in the privacy of the library, on the hotel’s third floor, and will have everything women on a frenzied shopping-spree need with refreshments and light snacks to boost energy and a tailor for last minute adjustments.      Consisting of evening dresses and the crowning piece – The Vivian must-have blazer, the unique pieces built on Dima Ayad’s signature style. Inspired by cities around the world and the way they ignite with light by night, the pieces come in an array of bright, rich and audacious colours, flattering fabrics and shapes that embody perfectly the playful mood of the hot months to arrive.

FOR MORE INFO CLICK HERE!!
 

STYLE INSPIRATION

This collection is unashamedly flirty and fun and set the mood for any event. With her intuitive approach to draping women’s shapes, regardless of sizes - it is all about sassy silhouettes! - and innate flair for colour and fabric combinations, Dima Ayad dresses the bold and the bountiful. Not for the fashion-faint hearted, each dazzling piece from her collection promises to make one feel and look effortlessly beautiful and self-confident. A word of caution though: needs to wear with a lot of attitude!

“The theme of this collection is ‘Let’s Get Loud’. Each piece is a bold statement reflecting edge and most certainly personality. For us living in the region, the eternal land of sand and sun, we get to shake things up all year round” says Dima Ayad.

 

SAVE THE DATE: "PLEASE DO NOT FEED THE MODELS" AT PUERTO DE ELITE Dubai

ATTENTION ALL MODELS!!!

Every Thursday Models: Eat, drink, party for FREE at Puerto de Elite the brand new Open-Air restaurant, Lounge,Club located at The Address Hotel Dubai Marina. *****FEAT. DJ IAIN SHEPHERD*****

Check out the event on FACEBOOK for more info!

HOT SPOT: Celebrate NEW YEARS OUTDOORS at Puerto De Elite, Dubai!

ok so the clock is ticking and ur days are numbered... some will chose not to bother and spend New Years indoors all cozied up with a loved one or family (Thumbs up).. but others are gona welcome the New Year with a BANG! (2 thumbs up) lots of FAB places to spend the new years...
but with this GORGEOUS weather sweeping our Fab city you know u wana spend it outdoors... 

IF you havent already found a place... then FG10 has got something for you!!! 

Dress Code :: Glamour :: Black Tie :: Fancy Dress also permitted in keeping with the event theme. ASW Privileges :: FREE Entry 

Prior Reservation Essential to avoid disappointment :: +971 56 145 1462 :: +971 56 145 1466


evel in the Freedom of celebrating this NYE outdoor within a Magical-Roof-Top-city-setting which rivals central New York and London, Tables are
laden with limitless food and beverage options, "Open Air" sparkler Show at
Midnight and unrestricted popping of champagne! 
Large Format Champagne and spirits readily available (as standard at Puerto).

Step into the New Year with the Biggest VIP celebration "Joe Maglia from Cirque Du Soir, Mayfair, the infamous London Members Club" - Only at Puerto de Elite with Dubai's most stunning Backdrop presenting Live a host of entertainers. 

Puerto de Elite
The Address Hotel Dubai Marina
Dubai

Royal Fashion Awards: Ascot 2010

Let's take a wee break from our single-minded wedding fever and dip over to England for a refreshing sip of Ascot fashion...

Sad quantities of royals at Ascot this year.  Camilla was a notable absence (presumably convalescing with Charles as he gets over his chest cold), Sophie only made it to the first 3 days before departing for the Swedish wedding, and Anne dashed off to Germany and missed the last 2 days.  Not one single Zara Philips sighting - harrumph.

Let’s meet our players:

Day 1

 Sophie, Alexandra, Haya, Anne, and Elizabeth.  Blue dress code, huh?

Day 2

Sophie, Elizabeth, Anne, Haya.  Pink dress code today!

Day 3: Ladies Day

 Eugenie, Haya, Elizabeth, Beatrice, Anne, Sophie.  Finally, multiple colors!

Day 4

Elizabeth, Haya, Princess Michael.  Black and white, My Fair Lady-styles.

Day 5

Beatrice, Chelsy Davy, Elizabeth, Eugenie.  Short skirt day!  Can't find a full length pic to see if Lilibet played along.  Heh.

Now, let’s play our game:

Double Take Award

Sophie, Day 1

One must look twice to ensure our fair Countess isn’t wearing a dickie.

Never Thought I’d Say This…. Award

Anne, Day 2

Can we please have the old Anne hairdo back? This one frightens me. There are things attached to it. (Also, what’s the deal with the gloves? Awkwardly short and black? In June?)

Best Bling Award

Elizabeth, Day 1

This is a lovely outfit that is tragically becoming a giant snooze due to excessive reuse. Best to focus on the brooch, then: the Cullinan V Heart brooch. Doesn’t go with the coat, dress, or hat, per se, but check out the size of that rock!  18.8 carats, baby!

Stand Still, Please Award

Beatrice, Day 3

I think this is actually a cute, well-cut dress with the potential to be very figure-flattering, but it looks a hot mess trampling through the grass.  Poses only, please.

Best Hat-to-Suit Coordination Award

Sophie, Day 2

Froofy pattern on the suit, froofier…thing?...on the hat. Overall combo: pure froofy delight!

The "Fine, You're Asking For It" Award

Chelsy Davy, Day 5

Here's the thing:  I have nothing personal against Chelsy here.  But she doesn't have the cleanest image.  One of the (only?) reasons I like her is that she does seem to do whatever she pleases without basing her whole life around being a good girlfriend for Harry (ahem, Kate).....but showing up like this?  In a low cut red dress that you've accessorized by placing your name tag as close to your cleavage as possible, and that looks like it could fly up at any minute?  Walking around with a drink in your hand (when you know those are the only pictures that will get used)?  You're just asking for the whole "Is she a suitable future wife?" discussion to fire up again.

Most Up and Down

Haya

 Day 1, technicolor nightmare.  Day 2, lovely but perhaps out of season.  Day 3, did you not see what that dress is doing to your body??  Day 4, back on par - amazing collar on that jacket.

Worst Overall

Anne

She went from a slightly too long skirt (minor infraction) on Day 1 to total disaster on Days 2 and 3.  No wonder she fled the country.

Best Overall

Meh.  The Queen, I suppose.

No one really caught my imagination this year.  When in doubt, go with the Queen - consistency over all else. And she did sport 3 new outfits to close the show out, which is incredibly rare these days, so extra marks for that.

Photos: Getty Images/Daylife/Belga/Press Association/Newspix/IBL

Royal Fashion Awards: Ascot 2010

Let's take a wee break from our single-minded wedding fever and dip over to England for a refreshing sip of Ascot fashion...

Sad quantities of royals at Ascot this year.  Camilla was a notable absence (presumably convalescing with Charles as he gets over his chest cold), Sophie only made it to the first 3 days before departing for the Swedish wedding, and Anne dashed off to Germany and missed the last 2 days.  Not one single Zara Philips sighting - harrumph.

Let’s meet our players:

Day 1

 Sophie, Alexandra, Haya, Anne, and Elizabeth.  Blue dress code, huh?

Day 2

Sophie, Elizabeth, Anne, Haya.  Pink dress code today!

Day 3: Ladies Day

 Eugenie, Haya, Elizabeth, Beatrice, Anne, Sophie.  Finally, multiple colors!

Day 4

Elizabeth, Haya, Princess Michael.  Black and white, My Fair Lady-styles.

Day 5

Beatrice, Chelsy Davy, Elizabeth, Eugenie.  Short skirt day!  Can't find a full length pic to see if Lilibet played along.  Heh.

Now, let’s play our game:

Double Take Award

Sophie, Day 1

One must look twice to ensure our fair Countess isn’t wearing a dickie.

Never Thought I’d Say This…. Award

Anne, Day 2

Can we please have the old Anne hairdo back? This one frightens me. There are things attached to it. (Also, what’s the deal with the gloves? Awkwardly short and black? In June?)

Best Bling Award

Elizabeth, Day 1

This is a lovely outfit that is tragically becoming a giant snooze due to excessive reuse. Best to focus on the brooch, then: the Cullinan V Heart brooch. Doesn’t go with the coat, dress, or hat, per se, but check out the size of that rock!  18.8 carats, baby!

Stand Still, Please Award

Beatrice, Day 3

I think this is actually a cute, well-cut dress with the potential to be very figure-flattering, but it looks a hot mess trampling through the grass.  Poses only, please.

Best Hat-to-Suit Coordination Award

Sophie, Day 2

Froofy pattern on the suit, froofier…thing?...on the hat. Overall combo: pure froofy delight!

The "Fine, You're Asking For It" Award

Chelsy Davy, Day 5

Here's the thing:  I have nothing personal against Chelsy here.  But she doesn't have the cleanest image.  One of the (only?) reasons I like her is that she does seem to do whatever she pleases without basing her whole life around being a good girlfriend for Harry (ahem, Kate).....but showing up like this?  In a low cut red dress that you've accessorized by placing your name tag as close to your cleavage as possible, and that looks like it could fly up at any minute?  Walking around with a drink in your hand (when you know those are the only pictures that will get used)?  You're just asking for the whole "Is she a suitable future wife?" discussion to fire up again.

Most Up and Down

Haya

 Day 1, technicolor nightmare.  Day 2, lovely but perhaps out of season.  Day 3, did you not see what that dress is doing to your body??  Day 4, back on par - amazing collar on that jacket.

Worst Overall

Anne

She went from a slightly too long skirt (minor infraction) on Day 1 to total disaster on Days 2 and 3.  No wonder she fled the country.

Best Overall

Meh.  The Queen, I suppose.

No one really caught my imagination this year.  When in doubt, go with the Queen - consistency over all else. And she did sport 3 new outfits to close the show out, which is incredibly rare these days, so extra marks for that.

Photos: Getty Images/Daylife/Belga/Press Association/Newspix/IBL

Princess Haya Wins the Stakes

Princess Haya, accomplished equestrian extraodinaire (how's that for a title?), always turns up at the races (here, at the Epsom Derby) so impeccably turned out.

I'm crossing both fingers and toes in hopes we'll see her at Royal Ascot!

Photo: Daylife

Princess Haya Wins the Stakes

Princess Haya, accomplished equestrian extraodinaire (how's that for a title?), always turns up at the races (here, at the Epsom Derby) so impeccably turned out.

I'm crossing both fingers and toes in hopes we'll see her at Royal Ascot!

Photo: Daylife