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    30 luxe winter buys to purchase for a capsule wardrobe

    Life

    by Sarah Joseph
    14 mins ago

    As the weather begins to cool down, finding the right buys can last you through winter season.
    For a stylish and functional winter wardrobe, focus on layering and versatility to stay warm and fashionable. Here are some of the best pieces to consider:

    A classic, long wool coat is a staple. Choose neutral colors like camel, black, or grey for versatility, or go for bold hues to make a statement.

    A high-quality, insulated puffer jacket is perfect for particularly cold or snowy days. Look for one with a water-resistant or windproof shell for extra protection.Knitwear
    Soft, oversized sweaters in wool or cashmere are both cozy and chic. While turtlenecks are great for layering under jackets or blazers, they add warmth and style.

    Thermal tops and leggings in materials like merino wool or synthetic blends help retain body heat and are essential for layering under your main outfit.

    Wool trousers or corduroy pants offer warmth while looking polished. They can be styled for both casual and formal looks.

    Ideal for wearing under dresses or skirts, they add extra insulation without bulk.

    Waterproof leather or suede boots with insulated lining are essential for staying warm and dry. Opt for styles like ankle boots or knee-high boots, depending on your look.

    A luxurious scarf can elevate your outfit while keeping your neck warm. Leather or Wool Gloves are practical and stylish, especially with touchscreen-compatible options. Add warmth to your head with a beanie and can double as a fashion accessory.

    In addition to practical outerwear, consider a bold statement coat in a vibrant color or pattern to add flair to your winter look.

    Perfect for extra chilly days, these coats offer both warmth and texture to your wardrobe.

    Layer an oversized wool blazer over turtlenecks or thin sweaters for a sophisticated and warm layered look.
    So, swipe through our editor-approved guide for the best capsule pieces to have for your winter wardrobe.

    – For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram
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    30 capsule buys to add to your winter wardrobe

    Life

    by Sarah Joseph
    2 hours ago

    As the weather begins to cool down, finding the right buys can last you through winter season.
    For a stylish and functional winter wardrobe, focus on layering and versatility to stay warm and fashionable. Here are some of the best pieces to consider:

    A classic, long wool coat is a staple. Choose neutral colors like camel, black, or grey for versatility, or go for bold hues to make a statement.

    A high-quality, insulated puffer jacket is perfect for particularly cold or snowy days. Look for one with a water-resistant or windproof shell for extra protection.Knitwear
    Soft, oversized sweaters in wool or cashmere are both cozy and chic. While turtlenecks are great for layering under jackets or blazers, they add warmth and style.

    Thermal tops and leggings in materials like merino wool or synthetic blends help retain body heat and are essential for layering under your main outfit.

    Wool trousers or corduroy pants offer warmth while looking polished. They can be styled for both casual and formal looks.

    Ideal for wearing under dresses or skirts, they add extra insulation without bulk.

    Waterproof leather or suede boots with insulated lining are essential for staying warm and dry. Opt for styles like ankle boots or knee-high boots, depending on your look.

    A luxurious scarf can elevate your outfit while keeping your neck warm. Leather or Wool Gloves are practical and stylish, especially with touchscreen-compatible options. Add warmth to your head with a beanie and can double as a fashion accessory.

    In addition to practical outerwear, consider a bold statement coat in a vibrant color or pattern to add flair to your winter look.

    Perfect for extra chilly days, these coats offer both warmth and texture to your wardrobe.

    Layer an oversized wool blazer over turtlenecks or thin sweaters for a sophisticated and warm layered look.
    So, swipe through our editor-approved guide for the best capsule pieces to have for your winter wardrobe.

    – For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram
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    14 luxe beach clubs to soak up the sun in Dubai

    Life

    by Sarah Joseph
    3 mins ago

    VIEW GALLERY/ 14 IMAGES
    Whether taking a moment to soak up the sun or going off the grid, Dubai offers the best places to refresh this season.
    Known for its array of premium beach destinations and with many new ones having recently opened, we’re here to keep you in the know about only the best.

    Keep it maxi
    A flowy, lightweight maxi dress in bright colors or tropical prints paired with flat sandals or wedges. Add oversized sunglasses, a wide-brimmed hat, and a woven bag for a chic touch.
    A cover-Up
    A stylish bikini or one-piece with a sheer, flowy cover-up or kimono. Go for neutral tones or bold patterns, and accessorize with statement earrings and a straw hat.
    High-Waisted Shorts and Crop Top
    Pair high-waisted shorts with a stylish crop top or bralette. You can add a light linen shirt on top, left unbuttoned. Complete the look with sandals and a crossbody bag.
    Matching Co-Ord Set
    A matching set, like a skirt and crop top combo or shorts and a blouse, is an easy way to look put together. Choose lightweight fabrics like linen or cotton for a breezy feel.
    Designed with its aesthetic sun beds, a well-curated menu and a lively ambience, beach clubs are the ultimate spot to book a day out to rejuvenate and unwind.
    With that, here’s an Emirates Woman guide of the best beach clubs to visit in Dubai ASAP.
    – For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram
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    14 of the best beach clubs to soak up the sun in Dubai

    Lifeby Sarah Joseph2 hours ago VIEW GALLERY/ 14 IMAGESWhether taking a moment to soak up the sun or going off the grid, Dubai offers the best places to refresh this season.Known for its array of premium beach destinations and with many new ones having recently opened, we’re here to keep you in the know about only the best.Designed with its aesthetic sun beds, a well-curated menu and a lively ambience, beach clubs are the ultimate spot to book a day out to rejuvenate and unwind.With that, here’s an Emirates Woman guide of the best beach clubs to visit in Dubai ASAP.– For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and InstagramImages: Supplied & Feature Image: Instagram @tialineker  More

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    What To Eat To Avoid Colds And Boost Your Immune System, According To A Dietician

    Staving off winter viruses is pretty high up on most people’s winter agendas. The good news? You can use food to help you avoid colds and boost your immune system.

    As we slide into winter, your thoughts are likely turning to where the hell you put your beanie, which moisturiser will actually heal your dry, sensitive skin – and what to eat to prevent a cold.

    Yep, cold and flu season is here and staving off the virus is pretty high up on most people’s winter agendas (missing your next scheduled running race thanks to sniffles is no one’s idea of fun). The good news? What you choose to eat and drink can directly influence your immune health.

    So what are the best foods that help you avoid colds and boost your immune system? To get you the intel WH tapped up consultant dietician and head of nutritional research at Heights, Sophie Medlin, to find out her must-eat immunity-boosting foods to stave off the sniffles – plus, why our diet plays such an important role in keeping our immune system healthy.

    Why are nutrients so important for our immune system?

    Our immune system is complex and influenced by many factors, including sleep, exercise, stress and importantly, nutrition, explains Medlin. “It can be helpful to remember that our immune system uses up more nutrients when it is fighting an infection because vitamin C, zinc and others are essential to the functioning of our immune cells,” she says.

    “While there is no one ‘superfood’ which will fight illness on its own, what we put into our body truly is the foundation of our health. Eating a balanced, varied diet rich in plants makes a vital contribution to the function of the cells throughout our body, including our immune cells – 70% of which live in our gut. That’s why the health and diversity of our gut microbiome is one of the most important elements in determining the health of our immune system,” she explains.

    How can food boost your immune system?

    The right combination of vitamins and minerals helps to support our immune system in a multitude of ways, says Medlin – including; “working as antioxidants to protect healthy cells, supporting growth and activity of immune cells, and producing antibodies.”

    As mentioned, our gut microbiome plays a key role in our immune function by stimulating immune cell activity. “Consuming a variety of vitamins and minerals through fruits, vegetables and whole grains is essential in supporting the growth and maintenance of these good gut microbes,” she says.

    Important nutrients for our immune system include zinc, vitamin C, vitamin D, selenium, iron and protein.

    In our fast-paced lifestyles, we often rely on convenience foods and therefore struggle to get all of the nutrients we need from our diet. “We also neglect our diet more when we’re stressed and anxious, which makes us more vulnerable,” adds Medlin.

    “Taking a good quality supplement and probiotic can give you an insurance policy by ensuring the right nutrients are always available to help support your immune system even when your diet is less optimal in the short term. That said, as a well-supplemented dietitian sitting writing this with a cold… sometimes, it doesn’t matter how much effort you put in, the bugs will still get you if you’re run down so don’t blame yourself.”

    How can supplements help bolster immune health?

    The question of diet vs supplements is one which is asked a lot, says Medlin, “and the two are often polarised as two sides of a strict dichotomy. In reality, the relationship is much more nuanced. A balanced and varied diet is absolutely the best place to start – it’s the foundation of all nutritional health, and ideally, we would be able to get all of our nutrients from this.”

    However, our busy modern lifestyles can sometimes make it difficult for us to stay on top of what we’re eating and to get the right combination of vegetables and whole foods that we need.

    “There are also environmental factors to take into account,” she says. “Evidence suggests that deteriorating air quality and atmospheric pollution increases our nutritional requirements, as does poor gut health — an increasingly common problem. On top of that, decades of intensive factory farming have depleted the soil of nutrients. This means that the food we grow contains less nutritional value than it used to, making it even harder to get enough of the nutrients we need from diet alone. We also know that caffeine and alcohol deplete our nutrient stores.”

    If you aren’t able to get all of your nutritional requirements from your diet, then nutritional supplementation is a simple, convenient and effective way to bridge the gap. It’ll also ensure that you’re getting the vitamins and minerals you need for a healthy immune system.

    But can you overdo it with supplements?

    When choosing a supplement, Medlin recommends checking the quantity and making sure that any dose is within the safe upper limit (SUL). “It’s essential to make sure that the ingredients — the actual compounds that contain the micronutrients — are high quality and high-impact. That means you’re looking for active, bioavailable forms of the nutrient where possible,” she explains.

    But unless you’re deficient in a certain nutrient, could you do more harm than good by taking supplements? What if you’re trying to avoid colds and boost your immune system?

    “It is certainly possible to overdo it with nutrients,” says Medlin. ‘For example, during the pandemic, we saw people taking ‘megadoses’ of things like vitamin C and D. This makes your body have to work very hard to process and excrete these nutrients which in the end, causes more harm than good.

    “Some nutrients such as B vitamins are water-soluble and your body can easily take what it needs without causing harm, whereas others like vitamin D, vitamin A and vitamin E can build up in your body, causing harm.”

    What are the best immune-boosting foods?

    Here are nine nutrients which have been scientifically proven to benefit your natural immunity. Each can be sourced through the foods listed, (but also found within supplements). To avoid colds and boost immune system, look to these nutrients.

    1. Vitamin A

    Vitamin A is an anti-inflammatory, which provides essential support for your immune system by supporting the production of antibodies.

    Good sources of vitamin A include:

    Cheese

    Eggs

    Red and yellow vegetables

    Leafy green vegetables

    2. Vitamin B6

    B Vitamins help to maintain a healthy immune system by supporting cellular function.

    Good sources of vitamin B6 include:

    Chickpeas

    Oily fish

    Potatoes

    Chicken breast

    3. Folic acid

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    Vitamin B9, also known as folate or folic acid, is another nutrient you need for proper immunity.

    You can get B9 from some food sources, such as:

    Liver

    Spinach

    Rice

    Asparagus

    4. Vitamin B12

    Another B vitamin, this time B12. We only need small amounts of B12, which you can find in foods like:

    Shellfish

    Beef

    Milk

    Eggs

    5. Vitamin C

    The most well-known vitamin for immunity is Vitamin C. It’s an antioxidant, which means it protects your body from toxins that cause inflammation.

    Good sources of vitamin C include:

    Citrus fruit

    Peppers

    Broccoli

    Brussels sprouts

    6. Vitamin D

    While it’s true that we can get vitamin D from sunlight, there’s little to no chance of us getting enough exposure in the winter. For this reason, the NHS recommends everyone take a vitamin D supplement to counteract the lack of sunlight exposure we receive throughout the winter.

    Some foods do contain vitamin D, including:

    Fortified eggs

    Mushrooms which have been treated with ultraviolet light

    Tinned fish

    However, it should be pointed out that these foods aren’t long-term practical sources because the quantity of Vitamin D within them is so low.

    7. Iron

    Most people think of iron as something for your red blood cells, but it’s essential for maintaining your natural defences, too. People often think first of red meat when it comes to meeting their iron intake, but you can actually get the trace element from a variety of vegetarian sources too, including:

    Beans

    Eggs

    Tofu

    8. Selenium

    Selenium is a lesser-known mineral, and it plays a key role in the healthy functioning of the immune system by protecting the immune cells from oxidative stress – a process that disrupts the body’s ability to rid itself of toxins. There aren’t many food sources that contain high levels of selenium, but some of the best are:

    Brazil nuts

    Sardines

    Prawns

    9. Zinc

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    Zinc supports so many healthy functions throughout the body, and is important for the development and regeneration of a specific type of immune cell. Zinc is also highly important for other bodily processes such as cognitive function, fertility and reproduction.

    Good sources of zinc include:

    Oysters

    Pumpkin seeds

    Cheese

    Lentils

    This story was published in WomensHealth.com/UK by Alice Barraclough. More

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    14 of the best beach clubs to bask in the sun in Dubai

    Life

    by Sarah Joseph
    1 hour ago

    VIEW GALLERY/ 14 IMAGES
    Whether taking a moment to soak up the sun or going off the grid, Dubai offers the best places to refresh this season.
    Known for its array of premium beach destinations and with many new ones having recently opened, we’re here to keep you in the know about only the best.
    Designed with its aesthetic sun beds, a well-curated menu and a lively ambience, beach clubs are the ultimate spot to book a day out to rejuvenate and unwind.
    With that, here’s an Emirates Woman guide of the best beach clubs to visit in Dubai ASAP.
    – For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram
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    The ultimate Emirates Woman guide to the best beach clubs in Dubai

    Life by Sarah Joseph 32 mins ago VIEW GALLERY/ 15 IMAGES Whether taking a moment to soak up the sun or going off the grid, Dubai offers the best places to refresh this season. Known for its array of premium beach destinations and with many new ones having recently opened, we’re here to keep you in the know about only the best. Designed with its aesthetic sun beds, a well-curated menu and a lively ambience, beach clubs are the ultimate spot to book a day out to rejuvenate and unwind. With that, here’s an Emirates Woman guide of the best beach clubs to visit in Dubai ASAP. – For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram Images: Supplied & Feature Image: Instagram @tialineker  More

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    The Emirates Woman guide to the best beach clubs in Dubai

    Lifeby Sarah Joseph4 hours ago VIEW GALLERY/ 15 IMAGESWhether taking a moment to soak up the sun or going off the grid, Dubai offers the best places to refresh this season.Known for its array of premium beach destinations and with many new ones having recently opened, we’re here to keep you in the know about only the best.Designed with its aesthetic sun beds, a well-curated menu and a lively ambience, beach clubs are the ultimate spot to book a day out to rejuvenate and unwind.With that, here’s an Emirates Woman guide of the best beach clubs to visit in Dubai ASAP.– For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and InstagramImages: Supplied & Feature Image: Instagram @tialineker  More