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    I’m an Expert Amazon Fashion Shopper—Here Are The Items I’d Buy Right Now

    As with most things in life, I’ve always approached Amazon fashion with a “you win some, you lose some” mentality. Sure, I’ve always known that somewhere out there, there were pieces that could rival those I’d spend four times the price on elsewhere, but to find them I knew I’d have to sift through a lot of losses.But as quarantine has pushed our team into a world of exclusively online shopping, we’ve turned to Amazon and their two-day shipping more than ever to fulfill our retail therapy needs—and it turns out they’ve upped their fashion game more than we ever could have imagined.
    From a faux-leather shirt jacket that’s gotten us endless compliments to sweaters that we’ve been living in for months on end, these Amazon pieces have transformed our wardrobes over the past few months. The best part? Our wallets are thanking us for it.

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    Designer Yasmin Al Mulla on the determination it takes to follow your passion

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    It takes grit, determination and hard work to follow your true passion in life. Yasmin Al Mulla, the Creative Director of YNM Dubai, reveals what exactly it takes to do just that.
    Can you talk us through your career?
    I studied both fashion and politics. Although these subjects may not seem to go hand-in-hand at the first sight, but I strongly believe they complement each other in a way.

    I always make sure my designs reflect my culture in a modern way. I aspire to elevate our traditional pieces, yet retain a timelessness – to design garments to be worn 20 years from now.
    What brought about your love for fashion?
    Clothes have always been a way of expressing myself and this remains so today.
    What inspired you to set up your own fashion label?

    I am very driven to positively represent the UAE within the global fashion market. From a creative perspective — I to create strong products, to modernize our classic kaftans and to create homegrown ready-to-wear pieces that speak to today’s generation and to focus on high-standard craftsmanship and lasting quality.
    From a business aspect — my goal was to follow an avant-garde method in making our debut six years ago which was through an e-commerce platform, focusing on strong products and high-quality tech simultaneously. This approach worked phenomenally, and our debut collection sold out in less than a week, and that was the start of our journey.

    What do you love about what you do?
    Expressing myself through designing gives me nothing but incredible joy.
    What are your hopes for women in the future in this region?
    This region brings nothing but magnificent opportunities on daily basis. So, I would love for every woman to follow her passion, believe in herself and take every opportunity to fulfill her dream.
    As a woman paving the way in this region, you’ll be a role model to many. What do you love about being a role model?
    Thank you! Being able to encourage and support women is my favourite part about the whole concept. We rise by lifting others!
    What advice would you give to young women in this region?
    You are living in a world where women are being supported in all aspects. Take every opportunity, study the market and incorporate your passion through your education and career. Always remember that there is a room for everyone.

    What have been some hurdles you have experienced in your career?
    I am a very positive person and never look at any hurdle negatively. Every obstacle is a free lesson, I always make sure to experience and live each stage, to observe, take my time and believe in myself in each situation.
    What have been some major milestones in your career?
    Every achievement is beautiful in itself. It’s the fruit of long nights, dedication and hardwork. I appreciate each accomplishment differently, and all of them are nothing but genuinely dear to my heart.
    I treasure my collaborations, all of them — from Tiffany & Co., Christian Dior, Louis Vuitton and Christian Louboutin.
    This is ‘The Love Issue’ – what does love mean to you and how do you plan to instil love into your life throughout 2021?
    Love is life. Staying connected to my family, close friends, and what makes me happy is the ultimate form of love from my perspective.
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    Sheikh Mohammed to pay Dhs8 million hospital bill to save a toddler’s life

    Following a mother’s plea for help for her sick child, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and the Ruler of Dubai, has pledged to cover the entirety of the little one’s hospital bill.
    Massar Mundhar detailed in a video that her 18-month-old daughter, Laveen, is suffering from a degenerative disease giving her mere months to live if she didn’t receive urgent treatment.

    The little girl was diagnosed with type 2 spinal muscle atrophy which leads to the motor neuron nerve cells in the brain which enable the body to speak, walk, breathe, talk and more.
    Mundar and her daughter are from Iraq and they were told to come to Dubai’s Al Jalila hospital for the costly treatment, which is essential for the toddler to receive to improve her life expectancy and quality of life.

    “To the honourable, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, my child and I urgently seek your generosity,” Mundar says in the video, which was reshared on the UAE BARQ Instagram page.

    “My daughter has a very rare disease that has incapacitated her. Since our country does not have the required expertise and treatment, we were told to take her to Dubai’s Al Jalila Hospital.”
    However, due to the rare nature of Laveen’s disease and the new treatment, the cost was too much for them to be able to afford.
    “However, we cannot afford the cost of her treatment and time is running out as this disease can be best treated if the child is under two years of age.”
    The mother pled to His Highness to “show the compassion and mercy the UAE is known for”.
    The video went viral on social media and it was eventually seen by the Dubai Ruler. Per the Khaleej Times, Mundar and her husband were told by doctors at Al Jalila Hosptial that His Highness had agreed to cover Laveen’s medical costs.
    – For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram
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    Sheikh Mohammed explains why 2021 is such an important year for the UAE

    His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minsiter of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, is no stranger to sharing inspirational messages.
    The one he recently shared is perhaps the most pivotal message His Highness has shared of late.

    Posting a picturesque video to his 10 million Twitter followers, Sheikh Mohammed has showcased the growth the UAE has experienced in the last 50 years, especially as the country celebrates its Golden Jubilee this year.

    أترأس غداً وأخي الشيخ محمد بن زايد خلوة وزارية .. نناقش خلالها أولويات الدولة للخمسين عاماً القادمة .. شكل حكومتنا .. وكيفية تسريع مسيرتنا التنموية.. وتحسين بيئة الأعمال والاقتصاد في بلادنا لتحقيق قفزات تنافسية جديدة .. المستقبل ملك لمن يتخيله ويصممه وينفذه .. pic.twitter.com/ojWPp10BDy
    — HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) February 22, 2021

    For the UAE’s next phase of growth in the upcoming 50 years, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces will discuss ideas for growth, as part of the next development phase in the country along with other members of the UAE Cabinet at a retreat.
    Not only does 2021 mark half a century since the founding of the nation, it also marks the paving of the way for the next 50 years of the country, which will be discussed at the retreat.
    Sheikh Mohammed said, “We want to accelerate our journey of development and improve the business environment. The future belongs to people that can imagine, design and implements it.”

    He added, “The retreat aims to draft a series of plans and initiatives for harnessing our energies and preparing our institutions for what the UAE will be like in the next fifty years. The future requires proactive plans, innovative initiatives and new skills, to maintain our leadership and success and provide better lives for generations to come in the country.”
    Together, the committee will prepare for the UAE’s Golden Jubilee celebrations in 2021, while overseeing the next course of action for the next phase in the UAE’s success.
    The government retreat plans to harness the upcoming development over the next 50 years with the growing quality of life as it designs new action models and plans to ensure the UAE always stays on top with its noteworthy initiatives.
    – For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram
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    A wave of reforms lead to new heights for women’s empowerment in Saudi Arabia

    In recent years, Saudi Arabia has taken major steps in the progress for women in the Kingdom.
    This was noted in the latest virtual annual meeting of the UN Women executive board.

    There have been massive reforms on empowering women’s role in society adding Saudi Arabi to of the list of 190 countries economics in the World Bank’s Women, Business and the Law 2020 report.
    Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, which has had major effects globally, Saudi has continued to strive with excellence in order to empower women and move forward with its transformations.

    With legal rights issued to protect women in country, discrimination in the work sectors, accessing financial services and sacking of women during pregnancy and maternity leave have been overcome through the years.

    During the #Kingdom’s statement at the First Regular Session of the#UNWomen Executive Board, Mrs.Mona Alghamdi shared that the Kingdom historic reforms qualified it as the top reformer among 190 economics in the World Bank’s Women, Business and the Law 2020 report pic.twitter.com/mh2bwOODJ9
    — KSA Mission UN 🇸🇦🇺🇳 (@ksamissionun) February 17, 2021

    Mona Alghamdi
    Mona Alghamdi, a member of Saudi Arabia’s Permanent mission to the UN, discussed the progress Saudi Arabia has made saying, “The Kingdom has taken strict decisions towards criminalising sexual harassment at workplace in the public and private sectors.”
    “Equality in the retirement age is one of the most important reforms, which contributed to extending the period of their effective contribution to the advancement of the national economy,” she added.
    With a new era of legislative reforms towards the empowerment of Saudi Women in the region, women have been granted rights in the specific areas of entrepreneurship, workplace, pensions and mobility in the countries growing economy.
    – For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram
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    You can now travel through Dubai Airport without having to show your passport

    You no longer need a passport to travel through Dubai Airport… sort of.
    As the emirate continues to champion development in technology, a new smart travel system has launched.

    The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) announced the launch of a new system which uses face-track technology to identify travellers without the need to look at their passports.
    The new system is set to be a “fast-track passport control service that uses face and iris-recognition technologies enabling registered passengers to complete passport control procedures in around five seconds”.

    #الإمارات_تبتكر #UAE_Innovates pic.twitter.com/vOZCno0OKQ
    — Dubai Airports (@DubaiAirports) February 22, 2021

    This means your next airport experience could be completely contactless.
    Upon your arrival at the airport, when you’re issued with your boarding pass you’ll have “smart tunnel” printed on it, which gives you access to the smart tunnels around the airport.
    In order to be eligible for completely contactless travel in Dubai Airport, you’ll need to pre-register your passport and the use of contactless travel will be valid until your passport expires.
    As of now, 122 smart gates are now in use at arrival and departure terminals in Dubai airports.
    – For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram
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    The New FabFitFun Box is the #1 Way I’m Getting Ready for Spring

    Every time my friends come to my apartment, they leave with something. A sheet mask I’d like to share, a mascara I’ll never get to opening, a moisturizer made for their skin type—my personal closet has become a full-blown beauty closet that is filled to the brim with beauty products for testing and admiring. But since I don’t get to see my friends as often, they’re missing my weekly giveaways; and do you know what’s like a personal beauty closet at your door every season? My favorite beauty subscription box: FabFitFun. 

    FabFitFun is essentially a curated selection of beauty, fitness, lifestyle, decor, and more at your door four times a year, so you can test, rate, and rave about new products in the same manner as your favorite influencers and beauty editors. Let me do a quick breakdown of why I suggest FabFitFun to everyone I know: 
    #1. You can customize the products so you get what you really want. Instead of getting a box full of products you may or may not use, FabFitFun offers customization for most products in the box so you always get items you know you’ll actually use. But don’t worry: there are still a few surprises!
    #2. FabFitFun loves supporting women-owned brands and businesses, so every box is typically filled with products that support female entrepreneurs. 
    #3. Every time I get my box, it feels like I’m opening a gift! My birthday happens four extra times a year with FabFitFun because it’s filled with self-care products I can use alone or share with friends. It’s the perfect addition to any girls’ night in.
    #4. I’ve discovered so many products I now swear by and use every single day because they ended up in my FabFitFun box that I’d probably never try otherwise. 
    #5. FabFitFun is committed to sustainability, so every box is made with 100 percent recycled materials for the box and paper inside. The box is also always gorgeous, so I reuse mine as storage in my closet, making it an extra gift in itself! 

    Keep scrolling—or click here to order your box and wait for the surprise!

    GLOSS MODERNE
    Clean Luxury Hair Masque

    $55 retail value
    This hair mask contains shea butter to coat your locks in complete moisture. Plus, it smells so luxurious; like you’re at the spa!

    GROWN ALCHEMIST
    Body Cream in Mandarin & Rosemary Leaf

    $26 retail value
    Not only is this in the most gorgeous packaging I’ve ever seen on a lotion, but the springtime scent will make you excited for fresh flowers, patios, and a light breeze.

    PÜRTM COSMETICS
    Iconic Glow Illuminating Face & Body Dry Oil

    $28 retail value
    It’s almost the season of glowy everything, and this illuminator knows how to bring it. It’s lovely on the cheekbones, but I’m stoked to use it all over my shoulders and décolletage.

    Sun’s Out, Pouts Out Lip Mask

    $15 retail value
    Get your pout in kissing shape with these fun gold masks. I gave three to my friends so we could all try them together over a video call!

    Reusable Beauty Rounds (3 Pk)

    $16 retail value
    Kiss your makeup wipes goodbye and use these reusable makeup remover pads instead. Simply wet them with warm water, and they take off everything from foundation to waterproof mascara.

    EACH JEWELS
    Flower Hair Clip (2 Pk)

    $30 retail value
    Add this adorable accessory to your stash of “ways to make second-day hair look cute.”

    Ultimate Core Toning Kit

    $50 retail value
    Sick of the same-old workouts at home? These two will turn up your ab workouts a notch.

    ALICE + OLIVIA
    Daisy Print Duffel Bag

    $150 retail value
    This daisy print is the perfect pairing for all of your spring dresses—even if you’re just headed to the grocery store.

    JENNI KAYNE
    Water Hyacinth Tray with Cutout Handles

    $45 retail value
    After we’ve been home for what feels like ages, I’ll take anything to change up my space a bit. This tray will look gorgeous on a coffee table and is so practical too.

    Set of 3 Packing Cubes in Sorbet

    $40 retail value
    Regardless of how few travels you’re taking this year, these packing cubes come in handy for weekend trips, sleepovers with your best friends, and even closet storage (which is how I’m using them!).

    Lunchbox

    $35 retail value
    The makers of our favorite chic pan came out with this equally-beautiful lunch box that I can’t wait to try for meal prep.

    JOSIE MARAN
    100% Pure Argan Oil

    $39 retail value
    Argan oil has dozens of uses: skincare, haircare, cuticle care, and more; and Josie Maran knows her stuff.

    Faux Fur Slippers in Crystal Pink

    $48 retail value
    I’ll never say no to a new pair of slippers—truly, never. These are fuzzy, well-padded, and in a springy pink shade.

    MAC COSMETICS
    Powder Kiss Lipstick Duo

    $42 retail value
    MAC knows lipstick better than just about any brand, and this Powder Kiss formula is the ideal matte that won’t come off in your mask. Bright springtime lips ahead!

    VERSO SKINCARE
    Super Eye Serum

    $65 retail value
    I’ve seen this brand all over Instagram, and this eye serum is exactly what I need to look more awake and bright on video calls.

    Papaya Enzyme Peel

    $45 retail value
    Elemis is an incredible high-end skincare brand that I’ve grown to love after trying so many of their products from FabFitFun. This is a light, gentle peel that will reveal brighter, dewier skin after just a few uses.

    Tropical Trio

    $28 retail value
    Step up your oral hygiene game with these coconut flosses. Not only is the packaging cute and the flavors delicious, but these really pack a punch for keeping your teeth and gums clean.

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    5 Things to Buy Before Spring Arrives

    Despite what the weather might imply if you take a peek out of just about any window in the continental United States right now, February is coming to a chilly close, which means one thing: spring is on the way.Yes, we’ll probably be shivering and wearing our snowboots through March, but the time to stock up on winter gear has finally passed, and it’s time to look forward to brighter, happier days—and get our closets stocked too. (I don’t know about you, but after this quarantined winter, I don’t know that I’ve ever looked forward to spring this much.)
    Ready to strip off your layers of wool and down coats to reveal something lighter and brighter? Here are five places to start:

    1. Wide-Leg Pants

    Millennials, don’t get your panties in a bunch just yet. (It’s worth noting that I, albeit a young one, am also a millennial, so there’s no reason to panic here). Your skinny jeans can stay at the top of your stack of jeans if that’s your cup of tea, but if you’re looking to try something fun and new, a pair of wide-leg jeans or trousers were made for you (it also doesn’t hurt that they’re basically one step up from sweats). Think: full lengths, high waists, and legs just a bit wider than your straight jeans.

     

    2. Minimalist Knitwear

    For the perfect transition from winter to spring wear, invest in the minimalist knitwear trend. Rather than the chunky, oversized sweaters and cardigans we’ve been bundled up in for six months, these are thinner, lighter, and tighter. Bonus points if you wear a matching knit bra-top layered underneath.

     

    3. Bridgerton-esque Prints

    Yes, I know, “florals for spring,” and what not, but really, what is spring without some floral wardrobe pieces? This spring’s are more in your face than years past, with dreamy floral prints that will take us back to our favorite Netflix binge.

     

    4. Eyelet Lace

    In a move that feels like the polar opposite of our loungewear, feminine, dreamy eyelet lace is making its way onto the spring scene. The detailed, larger cutouts make just about any piece they adorn look a little more interesting, and could be in the running for your first non-winter walk around the block.

     
    5. Something Pink

    After a long, dark winter, nothing sounds better than the bright, chilly colors that spring is offering us this year, and at the top of that list is bubblegum pink. If you’re still hanging onto your sweats, trade out a grey pair for one in the hue; or if you’re ready to wear real clothes again, opt for a top or dress that you’ll reach for all spring and summer long.

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