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September 2017

3 Best Celebrity Style Ideas to Try Yourself

Inspired by your favourite leading women of fashion, these supermodel-worthy outfits can be thrown together in just minutes

Celebrity fashion trends 2017

From Instagram to blogs and magazines, we’re inundated with paparazzi snaps of celebrities’ never-ending array of off-duty looks. Making the streets their catwalk, the new generation of style icons go about their days in very fashionable form.

While we might not have their million-dollar budget or the stylist and glam squad on speed dial, we do know the secrets to their oh-so-chic look. Scroll down below where we show you how to steal their style and the IT piece you’ll need to achieve it from the shopping malls in Dubai and across the Middle East.

 

Kendall Jenner

Kendall Jenner’s nautical style

Kendall Jenner shows off her nautical style

In our eyes supermodel Kendall Jenner can’t step a foot out of style. As the face of Estée Lauder, Fendi and La Perla (to name just a few), the trend-making runway queen has certainly picked up a trick or two for her personal wardrobe.

One of the youngest members of the Kardashian/Jenner clan, the 21-year-old beauty recently displayed her fashion credentials while aboard a luxury boat in Cannes, France. The epitome of nautical chic, Kendall opted for high-waisted white trousers teamed with a Breton striped top, black sunnies, and cat-eye shades.

 

Get the look:

Printed top available at H&M

This Printed top is available at H&M. You can find at City Centre Sharjah, City Centre Ajman, City Centre Fujairah, City Centre Deira, City Centre Mirdif, City Centre Me'aisem, City Centre Bahrain, City Centre Muscat, City Centre Qurum, City Centre Alexandria, City Centre Maadi, and City Centre Beirut

 

Gigi Hadid

Gigi Hadid wearing double denim

Gigi Hadid wearing double denim

BFF to Kendall, fellow supermodel Gigi Hadid showed just why she is one of the fashion’s favourite faces as she stepped out in New York recently. The American beauty rocked double denim paired with a bright red tank, matching boots and an equally vibrant cherry-hued lipstick.

When opting for wide-leg boyfriend-cut jeans follow Gigi’s suit and accentuate your waist by pairing with a crop top.

Get the look:

Denim jacket available at Topshop in Mirdif, Bahrain, and Beirut

Denim jacket available at Topshop. Visit City Centre Mirdif, City Centre Bahrain or City Centre Beirut.

 

Cara Delevingne

Cara Delevingne in a blue velvet suit

Cara Delevingne in a blue velvet suit

When she isn’t storming the catwalks, fronting Vogue covers and landing the most in-demand ad campaigns, Cara Delevingne is busy filming movies with the likes of Will Smith and Margot Robbie. Most recently, the actress/supermodel can be seen in Sci-Fi blockbuster Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets - now showing at Vox Cinemas.

Known for her edgy tomboy style, the young Brit beauty was spotted out and about donning a plunging navy velvet suit and coordinating colourful shades with her newly shaved ice-blonde buzz-cut.

Get the look:

Sunglasses available at Zara

Sunglasses available at Zara. Visit City Centre Deira, City Centre Mirdif, City Centre Bahrain, City Centre Muscat, City Centre Alexandria, and City Centre Maadi

 
April 2017

Hair How-To: New Season Locks

The Spring trends to try at home and our insider tricks of the trade you need to know now

A model backstage at Anna Sui Ready to Wear Spring Summer 2017 fashion show

The Beehive

Gigi Hadid at the Anna Sui Spring/Summer 2017 show in New York City, wearing a beehive hairstyle

Over at the Anna Sui Spring/Summer 2017 show in New York City, the models took to the runway rocking retro beehive bouffants.

The trick to achieving this look at home is all down to backcombing and a holding spray.

  • Voluminous beehives work best on day-hold locks as the hair has more texture to it than silky strands, so you can forgo the fresh blow-dry.

  • Concentrating on your crown, section hair backwards before taking a comb and brushing upwards towards your scalp - the aim is to create a matted look, which you can then gently smooth over the top with a comb.

  • Pull back two front sections with bobby pins and spritz generously with hairspray.

Pro tip: For maximum volume, go easy on the conditioner. Just apply a small amount to the ends before rinsing and avoid the crown altogether.

The essential tool: Boots Essentials Extra Firm Hold Hairspray, Boots Pharmacy, City Centre Bahrain

Boots Extra Firm Hold hairspray

Straight On

Shiny straight hair at Victoria Beckham’s Runway Show in New York City

For Spring/Summer 2017, Victoria Beckham sent her girls down the runway with super sleek straight locks. To top off the modern look, hair was parted neatly down the middle and smoothed with a high gloss serum.

  • Get this polished look by blow-drying hair with a large paddle brush followed by a runover with flat irons.

  • Use a fine-tooth comb to divide your parting into the centre and finish with a drop of moisture-rich serum or balm.

Pro tip: To tame flyaways, spritz a little hair spray onto a clean toothbrush and softy brush down.

The essential tool: H&M Hair Balm, City Centre Bahrain

Get Straight Smoothing Balm by H&M

 
April 2017

New Season Style Saviors

A few of our favourite pieces to hit the shops this month

Supermodels Lexi Boling and Catherine McNeil at Isabel Marant
The brand-new Fashion season calls for a dose of retail therapy with a shopping trip to the mall.

We’re bidding farewell to the wintery days of wrapping up and embracing all that Spring/Summer 2017 has to offer.

From mirrored sunglasses to the perfect printed dress, get set to fall in love with the most coveted new items to hit the shops.

Scroll down below where we present the best pieces to buy now.

Happy shopping ladies!
Shop for printed chiffon dress by Karen Millen at City Centre Bahrain

Printed chiffon dress, Karen Millen, City Centre Bahrain

From the ruffled waistband down to the batwing sleeves, this snakeskin printed chiffon frock is the perfect transitional piece to take your wardrobe into Spring/Summer 2017. Style it up with black heels and layered bohemian-inspired jewels.

Shop for double-breasted jacket from Mango at City Centre Bahrain

Double-breasted jacket, Mango, City Centre Bahrain

Spruce up your workwear wardrobe with a sleek double-breasted blazer in a Spring-worthy pastel shade. This mint green jacket by Mango is topping our wish list – simply wear with white tailored trousers and a button-down shirt for easy professional elegance.

Shop for mirrored metal sunglasses from Bershka at City Centre Bahrain

Mirrored metal sunglasses, Bershka, City Centre Bahrain

Nothing says Spring like a new pair of shades. These rose gold oval frames are bang on trend for the coming months - get them quick before they sell out!

Shop for printed trousers from H&M at City Centre Bahrain

Printed trousers, H&M, City Centre Bahrain

Available in an array of bold prints, these classic drainpipe trousers will be a sartorial staple in your new season closet. Be brave and wear with a clashing striped print top and spindly stilettos for a fresh take on after dark glamour.



 
December 2016

How To Dress Like…Sienna Miller

A young Sienna Miller first came onto the scene in 2004 with roles in two hit British films, Layer Cake and Alfie starring opposite Jude Law – who she would later go on to to become romantically involved with.

The beautiful young couple made waves in the press, largely due to Sienna’s innate sense of style. She is often credited with resurrecting the boho-chic fashion trend movement throughout the 2000s - think floppy hats, prairie skirts and crochet gilets with low-slung leather belts and pirate boots.

In the years that followed, Sienna was featured on the covers of glossy magazines across the world, including both British and American Vogue, in addition to fronting campaigns for Hugo Boss and Burberry.

While the blonde actress’s relationship with Jude ended in 2006 (although the pair later rekindled their romance in 2009 only to break up again in 2011), her professional career took off with roles in Factory Girl, Interview and The Mysteries of Pittsburgh, followed by The Edge of Love opposite Keira Knightley.

In recent years, Sienna has been seen in a slew of critically acclaimed box office hits including Foxcatcher and Clint Eastwood's American Sniper, as well as Burnt, alongside Bradley Cooper, and The Lost City of Z. Her next film will see her star opposite Ben Affleck and Zoe Saldana in the hotly anticipated crime drama Live By Night, set for release in January 2017.

Nowadays the 34-year-old mother-of-one (Sienna gave birth to her daughter Marlowe with ex-fiancé actor Tom Sturridge in 2012) takes a more streamlined approach to her wardrobe, as seen just a few weeks ago, when Sienna attended an event for women in film in New York City.

The British beauty looked polished in leather shorts, a white tee and tights topped off with a checked red tweed jacket.

Here, we show you how to get her on-trend look from the Middle East’s leading shopping malls.

Suede boots, Dune, visit City Centre Mirdif and City Centre Bahrain

Leather look shirts, Mango, visit City Centre Mirdif, City Centre Bahrain, City Centre Muscat and City Centre Qurum

Printed coat, Zara, visit City Centre Deira, City Centre Mirdif, City Centre Bahrain, City Centre Muscat, City Centre Alexandria and City Centre Maadi

For more information on store locations within our malls visit the below:

UAE
www.malloftheemirates.com, www.citycentresharjah.com, www.citycentreajman.com, www.citycentrefujairah.com, www.citycentredeira.com, www.citycentremirdif.com, www.citycentremeaisem.com, www.citycentreshindagha.com    

BAHRAIN
www.citycentrebahrain.com    

OMAN
www.citycentremuscat.com, www.citycentrequrum.com

EGYPT
www.citycentrealexandria.com,   www.citycentremaadi.com    

LEBANON
www.citycentremallbeirut.com


 
August 2016

How To Dress Like Selena Gomez

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    With a colossal 90 million fans eagerly awaiting her daily photo updates, it’s little wonder why Selena Gomez is the most followed person on social media. There’s the six studio albums, more smash hits than we can count on both hands and the very high profile romance with Justin Bieber.

    Selena stepped into the spotlight at the tender age of seven joining the cast of Barney & Friends. The budding actress soon rose to fame after landing the leading role in the Disney channel series Wizards of Waverly Place.

In the subsequent years, the busy 23-year-old has also starred in a slew of films such as Spring Breakers, Monte Carlo and Hotel Transylvania.

But her true success lies in the stream of megahit songs, which include Same Old Love, Good For You, Hands To Myself, Come & Get It and most recently, Kill Em With Kindness – all of which has amassed hundreds of millions of downloads and video views on Youtube.

The American beauty is currently on her worldwide Revival tour with a stop in Dubai on the map at the Autism Rocks Arena on November 18th.

Selena has also made waves in the fashion and beauty industry, covering countless glossy fashion magazines, including Vogue, W and Elle, as well as campaigns for hair powerhouse, Pantene.

Before heading off on her big tour earlier this summer, the superstar was snapped at an event in Los Angeles. Pairing her blue jeans with a rleaxed white tank, Selena topped off the look with a bright yellow coat and camel coloured heels.   

Here, we show you how to get her chic look for less from the Middle East’s leading shopping malls.

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    Blazer, Mango, visit Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Mirdif, City Centre Bahrain, City Centre Muscat and City Centre Qurum,

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    Heels, Zara, visit Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Deira, City Centre Mirdif, City Centre Bahrain, City Centre Muscat, Centre Alexandria and City Centre Maadi

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    Jeans, H&M, visit Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Sharjah, City Centre Ajman, City Centre Fujairah, City Centre Deira, City Centre Mirdif, City Centre Me'aisem, City Centre Bahrain, City Centre Muscat, City Centre Qurum, City Centre Alexandria, City Centre Maadi and City Centre Beirut


For more information on store locations within our malls visit the below:

UAE
https://www.malloftheemirates.com
www.citycentresharjah.com
www.citycentreajman.com
www.citycentrefujairah.com
www.citycentredeira.com
www.citycentremirdif.com
www.citycentremeaisem.com
www.citycentreshindagha.com          

BAHRAIN
www.citycentrebahrain.com           

OMAN
www.citycentremuscat.com       
www.citycentrequrum.com              

EGYPT
www.citycentrealexandria.com          
www.citycentremaadi.com                 

LEBANON
www.citycentremallbeirut.com

 
July 2016

How To Dress Like Rihanna

  • Be it on or off the stage, Rihanna is never one to shy away from over-the-top outfits and hard-to-try trends.

    From a curve-hugging transparent sheath decked with thousands of crystals, to a traffic-stopping neon green fur coat teamed with thigh-high vinyl boots, and who could forget about the couture yellow-caped gown complete with a cascading train she wore to last year’s prestigious Met Gala – it’s official, nobody nails show-stopping style quite like Rihanna.

    While the 28-year-old’s standout wardrobe may not be to everyone’s taste (how many woman can pull off a fluffy pink mink minidress with matching bobby socks?), we have to hand it to RiRi, she is definitely a fearless fashionista.

    Famous for her smash hit beats Diamonds, Umbrella, We Found Love and Stay (to name just a few), a few weeks ago the Barbadian singer and songwriter released a powerful ballad titled Sledgehammer for the Star Trek Beyond soundtrack.

    Showing off her fashion IT girl status, Rihanna recently stepped out for a meeting in Soho, New York, looking sleek and sophisticated. Wearing a classic little black dress topped off with a tailored coat, the singer/songwriter jazzed up her ensemble with quirky white heels and gold space-age inspired shades.

    Here, we show you how to get her edgy look from the Middle East’s leading shopping malls.


  • Black cut-out dress, BCBGMAXAZRIA, visit Mall of the Emirates and City Centre Mirdif


  • White leather shoes, Zara, visit Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Deira, City Centre Mirdif, City Centre Bahrain, City Centre Muscat, Centre Alexandria and City Centre Maadi


  • Blue mirrored sunglasses, H&M, visit Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Sharjah, City Centre Ajman, City Centre Fujairah, City Centre Deira, City Centre Mirdif, City Centre Me'aisem, City Centre Bahrain, City Centre Muscat, City Centre Qurum, City Centre Alexandria, City Centre Maadi and City Centre Beirut


For more information on store locations within our malls visit the below:

UAE
https://www.malloftheemirates.com
www.citycentresharjah.com
www.citycentreajman.com
www.citycentrefujairah.com
www.citycentredeira.com
www.citycentremirdif.com
www.citycentremeaisem.com
www.citycentreshindagha.com          

BAHRAIN
www.citycentrebahrain.com           

OMAN
www.citycentremuscat.com       
www.citycentrequrum.com              

EGYPT
www.citycentrealexandria.com          
www.citycentremaadi.com                 

LEBANON

www.citycentremallbeirut.com

 
June 2016

How To Dress Like Kate Hudson

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    Award-winning actress and Hollywood royalty Kate Hudson is as well known for her coveted sense of style as her memorable movie roles and acting pedigree.

    The daughter of film stars Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell is never one to shy away from scene-stealing red carpet gowns. Off-duty, her wardrobe consists of a bohemian floral maxi dresses, layered jewels and western-style boots.

    Now a mother of two young boys, Kate first rose to fame in 2000 for playing Penny Lane in the cult film, Almost Famous. After collecting a Golden Globe and an Oscar nomination for the role, Kate went on to star in blockbuster rom-com hits including How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days and Bride Wars.

    On this occasion, Kate showed off her style credentials in a flowing lilac gown as she attended a star-studded cocktail party in Cannes, France.  The ethereal dress featured a subtle train along with a delicately beaded bodice. To top off her feminine look, the 37-year-old starlet paired it with glittering diamond earrings and a metallic box clutch.

    Kate wore her blonde locks in loose waves and her make-up paired down with glowing skin, shimmering eyes and a pale pink lipstick.

    This glamorous look is ideal for both Iftar celebrations in the UAE or summer weddings. Here, we show you how to copy her beautiful look from the Middle East’s leading shopping malls.

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    Purple gown, Mango, visit Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Mirdif, City Centre Bahrain, City Centre Muscat and City Centre Qurum,

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    Earrings, H&M, visit Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Sharjah, City Centre Ajman, City Centre Fujairah, City Centre Deira, City Centre Mirdif, City Centre Me'aisem, City Centre Bahrain, City Centre Muscat, City Centre Qurum, City Centre Alexandria, City Centre Maadi and City Centre Beirut

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    Beaded bag, BCBGMAXAZRIA, visit Mall of the Emirates and City Centre Mirdif


For more information on store locations within our malls visit the below:

UAE
https://www.malloftheemirates.com
www.citycentresharjah.com
www.citycentreajman.com
www.citycentrefujairah.com
www.citycentredeira.com
www.citycentremirdif.com
www.citycentremeaisem.com
www.citycentreshindagha.com          

BAHRAIN
www.citycentrebahrain.com           

OMAN
www.citycentremuscat.com       
www.citycentrequrum.com              

EGYPT
www.citycentrealexandria.com          
www.citycentremaadi.com                 

LEBANON
www.citycentremallbeirut.com

 
June 2016

Sweet Dreams Interior buys for the bedroom

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    We believe your bedroom should be a personal sanctuary. A place to switch off from the rest of the world and drift off into a comfortable snooze.

    While we’re all for colourful ornaments, bright art and a mishmash of printed pillows, when it comes to your bedroom, it’s usually best to keep the decor simple and clean. The fewer items in the room to distract you while you try to sleep, the better.

    The same applies to wall and colour palettes – opt for muted shades of grey, beige and white, which have been proven to help improve sleep patterns.

    The shopping malls in the Middle East are bursting with décor finds to fill your bedroom, from luxurious interior stores such as The One, Villeroy & Boch and Harvey Nichols Dubai, to more affordable buys found in Zara Home, Crate & Barrel Dubai and Home Centre.

    Scroll down to discover a few of our favourite small luxuries to turn your bedroom into the ultimate slumber zone now…

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    Jacquard rug, Zara Home, visit Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Deira, City Centre Bahrain and City Centre Muscat

    Décor tip: Throw in cosy touches such as a vase of fresh flowers, your favourite framed photos and soft rugs for either side of your bed.

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    Duvet cover set, Crate & Barrel, visit Mall of the Emirates and City Centre Mirdif

    Décor tip: Create your own mini hotel room at home by investing in good quality bedding. While there is no need to spend thousands of dirhams, do look for the highest thread count possible – these are usually the softest sheets and will last for many years to come.

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    Antique-style lamp, Zara Home, visit Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Deira, City Centre Bahrain and City Centre Muscat

    Décor tip:
    Lighting is key to creating a relaxing ambiance. Look for warm, yellow-toned lamps and scented candles to set the vibe.


For more information on store locations within our malls visit the below:

UAE
https://www.malloftheemirates.com
www.citycentresharjah.com
www.citycentreajman.com
www.citycentrefujairah.com
www.citycentredeira.com
www.citycentremirdif.com
www.citycentremeaisem.com
www.citycentreshindagha.com          

BAHRAIN
www.citycentrebahrain.com           

OMAN
www.citycentremuscat.com       
www.citycentrequrum.com              

EGYPT
www.citycentrealexandria.com          
www.citycentremaadi.com                 

LEBANON
www.citycentremallbeirut.com

 
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