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QUICKIE TIP

September 26 2012
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We sometimes just need a little eyebrow grooming but going to to the salon is not worth the trip. You can easily do this by following these simple yet genius steps that will ensure your brows are well maintained and not over plucked: 1. Brush your eyebrows upwards with an eyebrow brush or an unused [...]

WEDDING GLOW

August 14 2012
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I’m traveling to Edinburgh to attend a friend’s wedding. The couple got engaged shortly after we did and I’m very excited to see them tie the knot. Having been a recent bride, I know the stresses that come along with wedding planning and the pressure to looking your best on your big day. One thing [...]

WEEK ROUNDUP

August 2 2012
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With the weird Ramadan working hours, it felt strange to be out running errands at 9 PM where I’m typically slumped in our sofa watching TV post dinner. But regardless of the running around we had to do, one night, Anthony and I decided to make rosemary infused popcorn and watched ‘Death Valley’ marathon. This week, I [...]

LIPS SEALED

July 25 2012
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Red lips is the easiest way to update your look and create a statement but I can understand most women seem to find applying it daunting as it takes precision and practice to create that seamless look. Here I’m going to show tried and tested techniques on how to apply a red lipstick that will [...]

HONEYMOON BEAUTY

June 13 2012

When it comes to travel beauty, my approach is practicality and longevity. We’re gone for 2 weeks and traveling to 5 different cities, I packed my essential multipurpose items and long lasting makeup considering that our travel style is typically sighseeing the whole day and eating the whole day as well. Here’s a sneak peek of my travel makeup bag for a foolproof [...]

ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE

April 12 2012

PART 3: GETTING HITCHED The ride to the church was nerve wracking. My stomach started aching and what I thought was wedding jitters was actually my needing to poop! Every time my Maid of Honor asked how I was going my only response was “I need to poop” so she did her best to distract [...]

M.A.C. MAGIC

April 4 2012

I got the pleasure of being invited to a M.A.C. Makeup Workshop led by Doha’s leading make-up artist and good friend of mine. The workshop was with a small group of people which made it intimate, interactive and a lot of fun. There’s also such precision to details from the decoration, lovely goody bag, training materials, and informative face [...]