Victoria Secret 2012 What is Sexy? List

Victoria Secret 2012 What Is Sexy? List

Victoria Secret has finally broken its silence, announcing what it thinks is sexy for 2012.

The lingerie retailer’s What Is Sexy? List is more about who is sexy, voting Charlize Theron the Sexiest Actress, which must be like the Valedictorian of Sexy. Other award winners were “Hunger Games” star Jennifer Lawrence  has the Sexiest Eyes, Beyoncé Knowles  is the Sexiest Mom, and Olivia Wilde  shows the Sexiest Summer Glow. Read more

What Is Custom Jewellery

The term “custom jewellery” can cover a broad spectrum of items. One thing that is certain, you don’t find it at your local department store or even the mall jewelry kiosk. Custom jewellery is made specifically for one person. It might be something as special as an engagement ring, as commonplace as a charm bracelet, or anything in between. The intent of making it for a particular individual is what makes it ‘custom.’ Read more

Spotted: Kim Kardashian in Louboutin

Just arrived in Bloomingdale’s: Theo Fennell keys

For over 30 years, Theo Fennell keys have been one of the most coveted collections from the celebrated jeweller. These iconic pieces have come in many different designs and are the result of great craftsmanship and attention to detail.

Theo’s new Scallop key (AED 41,200) is beautifully crafted from 18ct white gold and diamonds. The delicate heart and clover detailing are from some of Theo’s very first key designs. Read more

Fashion & Beauty Bloggers for Very Irresistible Givenchy Electric Rose

The French brand of clothing, accessories, perfumes and cosmetics Givenchy revealed a brand new fragrance called Very Irrésistible Givenchy Electric Rose. Muse of the new fragrance is the American actress and model, Liv Tyler.

In spring 2012, Givenchy presents Very Irresistible Givenchy Electric Rose as the new edition of the original Very Irresistible Givenchy fragrance from 2003. The new perfume is announced as aromatic, floral fragrance inspired by the raw rock ‘n’ roll music. The fragrance reflects rebellious style and unusual elegance signature to this house.

For the launch of Very Irrésistible Givenchy Electric Rose, Liv Tyler reveals her voice in a reinterpretation of the INXS hit “Need You Tonight”. The video advertising displays her interpretation of the song and her singing debut.

So far, 9 international fashion & beauty bloggers have been inspired by Givenchy’s latest fragrance: Beauté Blog, Absolutely Glamourous, Sincerely Jules, Huda Beauty, El Fashionista, Snow White Glamour, Russian Fashion Blog, Montreal In Style & Botica Pop.

Very Irrésistible Givenchy Electric Rose and the rest of the cosmetic and beauty products of Givenchy are available at Paris Gallery, Debenhams, Faces and Sephora across the shopping malls in Dubai and the United Arab Emirates.

The house of Givenchy was founded in 1952 by designer Hubert de Givenchy and is a member of Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture et du Pret-a-Porter. It is owned by luxury goods behemoth LVMH and in 1993 achieved a total sales worth of $176 million, making it the second largest apparel division of LVMH after Dior.

MENA BWN: Businesswomen’s Style Watch

The Middle East and North Africa Businesswomen’s Network 2012 Forum started on a high note today in Dubai. The organizers, MENA Businesswomen’s Network (MENA BWN), represent over 2,500 members from Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, Qatar, Tunisia, and the UAE. The event will conclude on Friday with a roundtable discussion between some of the region’s most prominent businesswomen, including several of the 100 Most Powerful Women in the Arab World.

Apart from very successful, highly educated and interactive, the businesswomen participating at the MENA BWN are also quite chic. Among the  most stylish spotted by Dubai Chronicle’s editor are: Afnan Al Zayani (President of MENA BWN), Nadereh Chamlou (Senior Advisor to the Chief Economist, Middle East and North Africa Region, World Bank), Cora Neumann (Senior Advisor, Global Women’s Business Initiative, Global Entrepreneurship Program) and Jumana Salti (Senior Manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers).

Dubai-cultivated Haute Couture Catwalk

From the catwalk of Bride Show Dubai, Dubai Chronicle presents the latest haute couture collection of Meena Rose Fashion. The fashion house first opened in Kuwait back in 1985, but later moved to Dubai in 2002. The haute couture gowns are designed by a duo of mother and daughter from Iraqi origin. The haute couture dresses are tailor-made from A to Z in U.A.E.

“Evolving Influence” – Cultural exchange forum through fashion

Debut fashion event to highlight evolution of traditional abaya

Grace & Garbo, Dubai based lifestyle PR agency has announced the launch of its cultural exchange platform “Evolving Influence”, a forum that promotes culture through fashion. Supported my Sheikh Mohamed Centre of Cultural Understanding, the debut event will be held at the Pullman Hotel, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai on 15th April 2012 from 6:30pm onwards and will highlight the evolution of the traditional abaya with designers Amal Murad, Sarah Madani and Rabia Z taking to the panel. Read more

Bride Show Dubai: Latest Abaya Designs

The abaya is becoming more colorful

Hot from the catwalk of the Bride Show Dubai 2012, the latest abaya models by Dubai-based renowned designers suggest a tendency to turn the traditional outwear into a fashion statement. Colorful, embroidered floral ornaments adorned most of the abayas on display during the Bride Show Dubai 2012. Here are few of the most interesting models by Dantela Design and others.

Bride Show Dubai: Wedding Cakes Trend 2012

Wedding cakes in 2012 are tall, square or round

Delicate floral iced-sugar ornaments decorate towering wedding cakes structures

The Bride Show Dubai 2012 was more spectacular than ever. The rich showcase of wedding related products and services was attended by equally impressive crowds of fashionistas and brides to be.

Along gorgeous wedding dresses, bejeweled abayas and trendy jewellery, mouth-watering towering wedding cakes were on display at the wedding planners and organizers’ booths. The common characteristics of all wedding cakes are  multi-story structure and iced-sugar floral decoration. Here are the most notable wedding cakes of all:

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