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Tezzy’s DIY Multi-Purpose Beauty Balm Recipe (Only 2 Ingredients)
I’m travelling home to New Zealand, and the direct flight from Dubai will take me just over 18 hours in a compressed, air-conditioner thawed plane. This really sets the scene for dry, dehydrated skin....
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The Purest Form of Love
Last Friday we bid a teary farewell to my beloved father. No one ever told me how painful it would be to lose a parent. I feel like my heart has been ripped out raw from my rib-cage. When he was...
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Getting Inked: The Do’s & Don’ts of Getting a Tattoo
The taboo linked to tattooing is progressively fading (pun intended!). A great deal of discrimination has been linked to the inked. Tattoo enthusiasts have often been stereotyped as society outcasts,...
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Tal Al Amar: A Feast of Lebanese Traditions
Located on the 47th floor of Emirates Grand Hotel with panoramic views of the Dubai skyline, Tal Al Amar is a hidden gem for authentic Lebanese cuisine at very reasonable rates. We had the pleasure of...
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Palmerston North: The City of Roses (Dugald Mackenzie Rose Garden)
With a population just over 80K and covering an area of 336 square kilometers, my gorgeous little hometown of Palmerston North, New Zealand can be considered pretty tiny by global comparisons. However,...
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Samosas for Esplanade Day (A Simple Recipe for the Novice Chef)
My father was a very active member of the community at Palmerston North (New Zealand). He was a member of the Rose Society, had acted as president of the cultural society three times over, and was...
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The Elusive Taco Truck (Palmerston North, New Zealand)
One idle, sunny afternoon, my siblings and I headed to The Square, the heart of the city of Palmerston North, New Zealand. After a few mundane grocery chores, my sister treated us to a taco lunch. She...
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Style File: Retro Ladylike for Spring 2016
The beautifully breezy ‘winter’ days in Dubai are slowly but surely sweltering out. Although we do not have an official ‘spring’ season this part of the world (think summer, hotter summer and a mild,...
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Lunch Date at Brasserie Quartier (St. Regis, Dubai)
The opulence of St. Regis Dubai manages to take my breath away every time. The cobbled driveway lined with vintage street lamps transports me to the romantic era of horse-drawn carriages and corsets....
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A Quirky Dinner Date at Tribeca
Walking into Tribeca is like getting whirled into the maddening genius of the rabbit’s hole from Alice in Wonderland. Located on the first floor of Ocean View Hotel (JBR, Dubai), Tribeca is a “little...
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Dr. Hauschka Rose Day Cream Review
I am a huge fan of Dr. Hauschka, and it has been a struggle finding their gorgeous, organic beauty products in the UAE. Then I discovered Bashara Care, an online beauty store operating in the UAE, and...
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Must-Haves for Spring 2016 from Spring!
Spring, the youthfully trendy fashion brand, has a special affiliation with this season. They are, after all, named after spring, the season of early blooms, lazy sunshine and laid-back days by the...
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Meet Guillaume Cuiry (A Glimpse into the World of Coveted Art Furniture)
Meet Guillaume Cuiry, Art Expert in 20th Century Design & founder of La Galerie Nationale (Alserkal Avenue, Dubai). His love affair for art furniture was developed at a very early age, and it all...
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Brownie Blues: Gift Wrapped Sweetness
Early Friday morning, I got delivered a bag of yumminess from Brownie Blues. What a ‘sweet’ way to kick-start the weekend! These brownies come in the cutest of packages, and if it wasn’t for that whiff...
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Huddle Bar’s Friday Tapas Brunch Launch (Citimax, Bur Dubai)
Hola! What are you doing this Friday? Fancy a tapas-style lunch loaded with Spanish flavors? Add to it an endless flow of beverages, including a very spiked up Sangria, in a very friendly, festive...
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Pax’s: Asian flavors in a box
I’ve driven past Pax’s a moth ago, and was really keen on doing a pit-shop seeing their very striking signage. The bold, bright blue of their logo is hard to miss despite the tiny, narrow size of the...
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Rania Gamal: Health & Beauty Tips from Dubai’s Leading Fitness Guru & Model
Rania Gamal is much more than just a pretty face. This stunning young woman has aced in her career as Dubai’s top model, hosts a number of local television shows, and is obsessed with keeping up with...
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The Reddest Lipstick: Mac Versus Makeup Forever
About a month or so ago, I was craving a very red lipstick. A fiery, bright engine-truck red that would add oomph to anything I wear. I also wanted it in a matte finish, which, I believe is best for...
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Busaba Eathai: London’s Favorite Thai Eatery, Now in Dubai
Busaba Eathai was conceptualized and created by Alan Yau in 1999 in Soho, London. This contemporary Thai eatery entered the Dubai foodie scene about two years ago, and is the only Thai restaurant on...
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Operation Falafel: Arabic Street Food Revival
Operation Falafel is on a serious gastronomic mission. This spunky eatery is aiming to reintroduce the flavors of Arabic street food, in the guise of a contemporary dining experience. What’s more, they...
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