covet!
M.Micallef now in Al Ain
The luxury perfume house is going beyond its three Dubai boutiques with a stand-alone store in Al Ain set to open by the middle of February. The new boutique follows successful openings in retail haven BurJuman Centre, Bur Dubai and Grosvenor House, Dubai Marina. Wondering how a perfume can fall into our “covet” category? Prices start at Dh1,000 and go up to Dh70,000. The Al Ain Mall boutique will have a private room where VIP customers can explore their blend of French and Arabic scents.
shop!
Essentiel Antwerp opens
The first of five UAE stores by the Belgian brand has opened at The Beach, opposite JBR in Dubai Marina. The contemporary fashion label, founded by husband-and-wife team Esfan and Inge Eghtessadi as a basic T-shirt collection in 1999, is known for its graphic and floral prints in both women’s and men’s ranges. Think loose dresses, oversized sweaters (this one is Dh925), slouchy pants and neoprene midi skirts; they’ve also got an accessories collection, with these heels at Dh1,050 and the clutch at Dh300..
online!
Carla’s Closet
There’s a new e-tailer in town. Founder Carla Douss’ online boutique is focused on international designers that are locally unavailable: the likes of Bec and Bridge, Mara Hoffman, Alice Mccall, Cameo and Sass and Bide. The focus is on standing out and exclusivity, so stock is limited.
style!
New haircare in the UAE
Fans of dry shampoo (that’s all of us, then) rejoice! There are a couple of new options on the market for you to try out on your three-day-old blowout. UK hairdresser Trevor Sorbie’s Salon Approved Collection has just launched at Spinney’s in the UAE, with a range of products, including a dry shampoo for Dh47 (he’s also got a Salt Texture Spray, Dh48, for when you want your hair to look a bit messy). Supermarket haircare brand Sunsilk has also just added a range of dry shampoos to its line, targeting normal hair, greasy hair and coloured hair from Dh17.
party!
FAB-U-LUSH events
Looking to jazz up the fifth baby/bridal shower you’ve been asked to host this year? Think about the new Lush House Party concept, where the handmade beauty brand comes to your party with games, pampering, vouchers, a gift box and goodie bags. There are two party packages: the one-and-ahalf-hour Fun and Games, Dh250 per person; and the two-hour Beauty School, Dh325 per person. Call 04-4583488, ext 109.