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Numaish Winter Show: Suchita’s Stylista

One lucky reader has won that gorgeous ethnic-inspired dress by Suchita’s Stylista in The Tezzy Files’ competition last week. If that wasn’t you, don’t fret! You can still own a designer piece from Suchita Stylista’s latest collection, and browse through a whole array of other inspirational designers at the Numaish Winter Show that is scheduled to be held this Saturday 19th December at Murooj Rotana, Dubai.

Today I’m talking to Suchita Pandey, the lovely designer behind the Suchita’s Stylista label. Read on to know more about her fashionable career, and her must-haves for an Indian wardrobe.

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Four of my Favorite Festive Treats from Lush!

I’m a major Lushie, and I love how this eco-friendly beauty brand comes up with limited-edition festive goodies every Christmas.

Here’s a look at four of my favorite festive limited edition Lush goodies; these would also make great Christmas stocking-stuffers!

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Numaish Winter Show: N&S GAIA

I am super excited about the upcoming Winter Show by Numaish! Scheduled to be held at Al Murooj Rotana on 19th December, this is a must-visit event for all you ladies out there who want a unique designer piece for your wardrobe.N&S GAIA at Numaish Dubai fashion brand meghalaya (2)

Of all the designers coming to the show, I have a soft corner for N&S GAIA. Not only does this brand have an environmental conscience, but they are main ethos lies in reviving the craftsmanship of the weaving community in Meghalaya.

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Junoon: Chef Vikas Khanna’s Michelin Star Feast

When Vikas Khanna, ‘The Hottest Chef of America’, opens a branch of his Michelin Star awarded restaurant in Dubai, it is bound to make headlines. One of New York’s most sought after Michelin Star Indian restaurants, Junoon opened a branch in Shangri La Dubai just under a year ago, and I had the pleasure of trying out a range of their signature dishes this week.

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Created and conceptualized by restauranteur Rajesh Bhardwaj, the  kitchen of Junoon is headed by celebrity chef Vikas Khanna was also listed under ‘Sexiest Men Alive’ by People magazine in 2011. Blessed with fine, aristocratic features, Chef Vikas Khanna could have easily made a living out of his good looks but destiny had greater things in store for him.

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WIN a jewelry voucher from Arabella Luxuries

WIN a voucher worth AED 100 to spend on the online jewelry store Arabella Luxuries courtesy Numaish Dubai.

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Arabella Luxuries offers a range of besotted jewelry pieces ranging in contemporary and classic Indian design, and is a must-browse for women looking for something uniquely different.

We have 3 vouchers to give away, and you could be one of the lucky 3 by simply following the 5 easy-peasy steps below:

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Competition Time: Win a Designer Ring by Silvense!

In my last blog post, I introduced you to Vrindaa, the designer behind the very stylish, contemporary jewelry brand Silvense. In case you missed it, here’s the link.

Today I am giving you the chance to own a piece of Silvense, courtesy Numaish Dubai: Win a Silvense designer ring!

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Lime Crime Velvetines Review: Makeup for Unicorns

The other day I was cleaning out my makeup stash, and was amazed at how many lipsticks I owned in near-identical shades. The brands might be different, but overall I have concluded I am more of a berry-lipstick girl. My lipsticks tend to belong in the berry family of deep reds and hints of purple.

What kind of lipstick girl are you? Do you tend to over-buy berries like me? Or are you into nudes? Or perhaps all your lippies fall in the somber hues of browns and deep maroon?

I decided it was time I broke free from my lipstick stereotype, and got busy Googling online for ‘out of the box’ shades. This is when I discovered Lime Crime, a makeup brand for unicorns!

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Meet Global Pastry Chef Melanie (and try out her Mulled Wine Recipe for Christmas!)

I met the absolutely delightful Melanie Smith, Global Pastry Chef at FFI (Food Fund International) at the Pink Truffle Making Class at The Meat Co (read all about it here). global pastry chef melanie food fund international ffi

Chef Melanie arguably has the sweetest job in the world! As the Global Pastry Chef for all the restaurant brands under the FFI umbrella, Melanie has a tightly packed schedule involving travelling countries and cooking up dessert masterpieces with her team.

Read on about Chef Melanie’s enviably sweet journey (and she has even shared a very special recipe for Mulled Wine with us for Christmas!).

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Numaish Winter Show: A Chit-Chat with Fashion Designer Shahin Mannan

Shahin Mannan has created a niche in the Indian fashion industry, and effortlessly blends everyday Western silhouettes with quirky new-age Indian art.

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She will be showcasing her latest collection at the Numaish Winter Show, the Indian fashion event scheduled to sizzle Dubai on Saturday 19th December.

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Sun of a Beach: the humble beach towel gets a fashion makeover

Sun of a Beach: Cheekily named to sound like a profanity you can’t forget, this artsy beach towel brand is set to create waves in the UAE this season.

When packing up for a day by the sea, fashionistas usually ensure their beachwear is up to the mark. The girls at Sun of a Beach took the fashion element a few notches up, and decided to revamp the humble beach towel into a coveted fashion masterpiece.

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