Get fit with ‘Healthy 4 U’ personal training I’m a staunch believer that the way to a healthier, slimmer body is to exercise regularly and eat a balanced diet. While body treatments, wraps and the rest can offer a boost, they must be seen as ‘quick’ fixes rather than long term solutions. When our expert panelist Tim Garrett, from ‘Healthy 4 U’, contacted me to offer a review of their personal training services, the call…
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Sugar Urban Nails Salon in JLT We review the reverse French mani/pedi, which is the latest trend in nail design, the 24 Carat gold tattoo skin accessory (by Instant 24 jewels), as well as the hot AHA Paprika facial (from Eminence) at the boutique Sugar Urban Nails salon in JLT. Location and salon Enter the ground floor of the Almas Tower in JLT, turn left and you’ll see the salon on your right. It may be small but…
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The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi As expatriates living in the UAE, we are spoilt for choice when it comes to not only wedding Venues but also weekend getaways. As an engaged couple you will be caught up in the romance of it all and may wish to celebrate by being whisked away to one the UAE’s 5* hotel establishments. And let’s not forget, many expats in the region have a ‘legal’ wedding…
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Lime Spa @ Desert Palm Resort Review There’s one job in the lead-up to your big day that you just can’t delegate to your hard working bridesmaids: TO WORK ON YOUR GLOW! That’s right: we want to see you ooze health and radiate good looks as you walk toward your betrothed, friends and families’ gaze fixed firmly on you all the way down the aisle… No one likes to see a dull-complexioned bride, so the…
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Polish Nails Care & More, Abu Dhabi – Review We review an Arabic bridal hair, nails and make-up make over, at the Polish nails Care & More salon, Abu Dhabi. Location and salon: Polish Nails Care & More is a recently opened hidden gem on Airport Road, behind Al-Hilal Bank, next to the Universal Hospital in Abu Dhabi. The salon is beautifully designed, modern and colourful, offering plenty of natural light. Polish Nails Care and more,…
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TWG Tea Boutique – Grand Wedding Tea Review “The very act of preparing and serving tea encourages conversation. The little spaces in time created by teatime rituals call out to be filled with conversation. Even the tea itself–warm and comforting-inspires a feeling of relaxation and trust that fosters shared confidences.” Emilie Barnes, If Teacups Could Talk Picture yourself, your pretty pre-wedding-jittery bride-to-be self, and your special girlfriends, mother and even mother-in-law to be, taking a…
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Mandelic Face Peel Review It’s fair to say that Dubai’s hot and humid climate can take its toll on our skin, coupled with the traffic and an often busy lifestyle. We can sometimes neglect our skin and the effects show. As a bride to-be, I am currently running around planning my wedding as well as managing a small business. I often forget to drink enough water and suffer slightly from insomnia. This is all playing…
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GlamBox ME allows subscribers to find out what works best for them, while having fun experimenting. It’s a subscription service, each month you get a package containing four or five surprise sample sized beauty products. The service is perfect for beauty-product loving ladies. We were lucky enough to review our first box this month and give you our thoughts in our review below. The experience: My GlamBox was personally delivered to my office. It was…
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We review bridal nail shellac manicure and pedicure treatments at the NStyle Nail Lounge, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai. Location and Salon: Our resident photographer Alice Hartley and I were invited along by NStyle’s salon, in the Mall of the Emirates, to test out two different styles of bridal nail designs, along with a thorough manicure and pedicure. The salon itself is spacious, colourful and tranquil. It is conveniently located close to various restaurants at…
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Following on from my part 1 review of the Hypoxi weight loss treatment at MACHKA Beauty & Body Design, I am pleased to update our readers on the exact results achieved after completing the 12 recommended sessions. I initially started my treatments just before Christmas 2012. Just over a month later and after a small relapse during the festive period (naughty me), I am pleased to announce the below results. YAY! Total centimeters lost off…
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