Exclusive Interview: Saanieh Mirza "The Cutest & Youngest" PINT SIZE FASHIONISTA!!!

This 15 year old twin blogger, shares her different looks of the day, alongside latest fashion trends and covers fashion events in Dubai. She is the youngest fashion blogger in Dubai and aspiring designer, WATCH OUT PEOPLE!

Fav beach or holiday place? Maldives or Goa, I love the ethnic boho vibe india has

Can’t live without for the summer? Biolite Mineral Make-Up! I don't like tanning my face alot so I put some basic mineral based foundation on and not only does it have 24hr coverage but it's good for my skin and most importantly has spf in it to protect me from getting burnt!

What trend will you be wearing for the beach? Sheer maxi skirts and dresses, they're the perfect cover-up for the beach!

Beauty secret for the summer? if you're going to be tanning, tan moderately, if you want a healthy glow just get a spray tan instead of risking your health and getting horrible things such as melanoma and early wrinkles! Drinking lot's of water helps - always stay hydrated.

What swimwear cut to you pick for your body type? I tend to wear halter necks when on the beach as i've got a bit of a pear figure, so anything to balance out my upper torso haha, but bandeau's at home (I don't like tan lines!)

What is your fav Reina swimwear piece? The Mauritius halter necks, they're so cute!
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blog:www.pintsizedfashionista.blogspot.com
twitter: @SaaniehMirza

Exclusive Interview with Peony Lim, One of Britains Popular Bloggers!

Featured in NET-A-PORTER TV "How bloggers are changing fashion?"




This Oriental Beauty, has a stunning face of a Chinese Princess warrior you see in old story books, porcelain milky skin, long thick hair, and great poise. She is an Art History graduate, stylist and one of the Britain's top fashion bloggers , her style is classic-chic with a modern twist!





Fav beach or holiday place?Cornwall and the Maldives.

Can’t live without for the summer?Sunglasses (Vintage oversized round and Tom Ford aviators), my Lock & Co summer hats, my iPhone (every season!), a good pair of flat sandals and wedges.

What trend will you be wearing for the beach? I dont really follow trends, I find that I grow sick of them too quickly and regret purchases. I love statement swimwear, so I often have unusual pieces, but they remain classic. When it comes to a fail safe choice, I love a white gathered bikini, a huge hat and gold metallic nails (by Minx).

Beauty secret for the summer? Moisturise moisturise moisturise, I find my skin literally cant get enough. Plus wear an spf and a hat. Why tan and age your face and neck, when you can just put some bronzer on!

What swimwear cut would you pick for your body type? I love cut outs, although they are awful for tanning, I think they look the best. Halter-necks tend to look better on me. I look a bit out of proportion if I'm not careful. Plus I always make sure there is no chance of me falling out of my swimwear, I cant imagine anything worse. I always get swimwear that fits properly.

What is your fav Reina swimwear piece? Copacabana (one-piece cut-out) and Mauritius (wrap).Both would be so easy to wear on the beach, simple and yet still exciting.


BLOG www.peonylim.blogspot.com
TWITTER @peonylim

Exclusive Interview: “Clothes Whisperer” Bloginista Kristan Knox, will go where the chic wind blows her!

"I also speak to Pomeranians in the privacy of my own home. Hence, Clothes "Whisperer""





"Fashion has a lot more to say than just "fabulous" and "amazing" and "pink is the new black!" If you just open your mind, your heart, and your ears. And it's always willing to listen back" Kristan Knox




Kristan's Bio
Is a sardonic and sarcastic, half-Japanese, quarter-Danish, 100% type A-New Yorker-turned-Londoner, academic-turned-fashionista taking her first steps in the outside world beyond the ivory towers with a pint-size Pomeranian tucked in her Louis Vuitton and a bounce in her Margiela-obsessing hopefully Louboutin-shod step.

Whispering round the world, being a rather well-traveled rogue of an expat with a bit of diversity in her DNA but the big apple in her bones, there's nowhere in the world without its own style worth discovering, exploring.

This Fashionista brings you into the creative and artistic world of the Whisperers, the network and discourse at the heart of artistic expression with a dash of dry humor, a crucial component of the human experience not often associated with our glamorous industry.


KRISTAN on NET-A-PORTER TV



Fav beach or holiday place? VERY tough call, but I'm going to have to give you two: The Amalfi Coast in Italy and the Cycladic Islands in Greece

Can’t live without for the summer? My cloud blue sheer muslin moomoo from Calypso, I live in it!!!

What trend will you be wearing for the beach?palazzo pants and bikini tops in bright, tropical colors.

Beauty secret for the summer? I never hit the beach without my bumble and bumble sea salt spray, perfect for getting those sexy pool-side waves or also styling for a more relaxed evening look.

What swimwear cut would you pick for your body type?I always wear string bikinis, NO PADDING ever!! I am a very flatchested girl and any sort of padding makes me feel very uncomfortable. I have no curves, so I can get away with tiny bikinis, which I love (no boobs, no problems!). I also think bandeau tops are very flattering on smaller busted girls, but halter tops emphasize the lack of endowment.

What is your fav Reina swimwear piece? I am obsessed with the white Zanzibar in strapless! I am having a major hippie/boho moment and that fringe is just lush!



Check out her Fab Blog www.theclotheswhisperer.co.uk
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Exclusive Interview: Benefit Cosmetics ME Marketing Executive JANINE FIVEASH...talks Reina Summer promotion & Benefit's BEST SELLER!

Meet the wonderful Janine Fiveash, Marketing Executive of Benefit Cosmetics ME, who has been working side by side with Reina, creating this Summer Promotion! This fashionista knows how to manage her time between work ,socializing, and travelling; knows all the quick tricks of how you can look FAB with BENEFIT cosmetics while leading a busy work schedule!





BENEFIT's BEST SELLER
I love Benefit’s “that gal”, it’s a silky pink face primer that you can wear with or without make-up – it makes your skin look brighter and more radiant! And it smells delicious too!

BENEFIT product I cannot LIVE WITHOUT
Benefit’s BADgal Lash is amazing mascara, the ultra big wand reaches each and every lash, and you can keep layering to increase volume and it just doesn’t clump.

BENEFIT & REINA SUMMER PROMOTION (buy dhs400 worth of BENEFIT get a FREE REINA dress!
Reina brand and benefit summer promotion is exciting, they are a great match in terms of complementing each other, what are the similarities or what makes it a great mix? I feel the collaboration is a perfect match, both brands are fun, young-at-heart, and colourful! Reina’s beach and resort wear complements Benefit’s fast, fun approach to make-up. When you are on holiday, you don’t want to spend hours getting ready, but still want to look amazing. Benefit’s quick application, and tips and tricks, allows you to spend less time in your hotel room and more time enjoying your holiday!


REINA/BENEFIT SUMMMER PROMOTION

Faces MOE – Sunday 29 – Tuesday 31 May
Faces Dubai Mall – Friday 27th – Saturday 28th May
Faces Khalidiya – Saturday 28th – Sunday 29th
Sephora Dubai Mall-Thursday to Saturday 19th – 21st May
Sephora MOE-Thursday to Saturday 19th – 21st May
Sephora Mirdif City Centre-Thursday to Saturday 19th – 21st May

OFFICIAL MEDIA LAUNCH 31st May FACES MOE from 5pm-7pm (FUN EVENT)




Fav beach or holiday place? There’s no place like home, Cape Town is one of my favourite holiday destinations! A perfect all-round holiday with loads to do: beautiful beaches, friendly people, delicious food, vibrant nightlife, rich cultural history, fascinating sightseeing, and breathtaking natural beauty.

Can’t live without for the summer? Can be a clothing item, cosmetic etc Definitely my SPF!

What trend will you be wearing for the beach? Anything bright! A bright beach bag and kaftan, coral nailpolish, colourful bracelets and bangles, and either a trilby hat or big floppy sun hat to top it off.

Beauty secret for the summer? Keep hydrated, I have a bottle of water on me wherever I go, protect your skin, and don’t forget your favourite sunnies!

What swimwear cut to you pick for your body type I’m still loving bandeau bikini’s right now, but like to mix it up with triangle cut now and then to even out tan lines

What is your fav Reina swimwear piece? Love both the St. Tropez and Miami bikini’s, the Copacabana is very sexy too!


Website: www.benefitcosmetics.com
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Twitter: @BenefitBeauty

Exclusive Interview: Exotic Fashionista Alanoud Al Badr...Gossips about Fashion

Meet this Exotic fashionista Alanoud Badr, who started her own website "FOZAZA" selling cool stuff by Middle Eastern designers, her social appearances to fashion events and active lifestyle made her popular, she started a blog with another fashionista "Doonz" called "Fashiongossip10" fun, and very fashion-forward!



"Satisfy ur Fashion cravings!!everything u need to know and everything u thought u knew"

Alanoud shares her different looks and attends all the cool fashion events in Dubai and delivers it to her fans


Alanoud has been active with her social media fashion outreach from the the start and had been popular since

Harpers Bazaar


Cover of POSE magazine first issue


Fav beach or holiday place? Maldives

Can’t live without for the summer? tanning cream from Carrot Sun Carrot cream and my Guerlain Terracotta collection, especially the "Eau sous le vent" mist!

What trend will you be wearing for the beach? my trend for the beach this summer is BOHO chic, tassels and wracks of bracelets and a shark tooth necklace "if u know what i mean"

Beauty secret for the summer drink Lots of water and Carrot juice, it gives you that GOLDISH tan, also keep moisturizing with Aloa vera from jergins or body cream from khiels

What swimwear cut to you pick for your body type?triangle and Bandeau are my 2 favorites and fit me perfectly

What is your fav Reina swimwear piece? my favorite is the Miami and zanzibar



BLOG : fashiongossip10
WEBSITE: www.fozaza.com
FACEBOOK: click here
TWITTER: @FOZAZA

Exclusive Interview: Sweet Like CARAMEL...MARYAM AL QATAMI

Meet the adoreable Maryam Al-Qatami, Cake Decorator and Manager of the chic bakery "Caramel" , mouth watering deserts and a pumkin cake that is to DIE FOR, coupled with her mom's secret recipes and Parisien influence with Maryam's creative decorating ideas, they are a blasting duo!

"The pumkin cake is our BEST SELLER"



Maryam IN-ACTION
Not only is she hands-on with the cake decorationg aspect, she also worked at the hospital for kids with special needs for 3 years and wants to continue doing that, as it is part of her life ethic to give back and it is so gratifying at the same time. (Gorgeous square 3-tier pink monochromatic love bird cake)



I had so much fun preping and styling this shoot, I felt like, I was part of a tea party from "Alice & Wonderland", multi-layered tier cakes with pastel sugar fondant, whimsical decorations of birds and butterflies...LOVE!


Thanks Caramel for the sweets how thoughtful, they have created a custom made "Reina" cake inspired by our islet bags & beach dresses, dainty white flowers just like our islet cut out and a Reina pink base like our logo color xxx


I dont want to cut it :(

OMG I'm so overwhelmed so many goodies to pick from, I have my family gathering today, cant wait to serve them these delicious treats for desert! TEA...ANYONE?



Fav beach or holiday place?I've grown up to love nothing but the beach, so anywhere by sea shore would ultimately be my favorite place. I've recently been to Mykonos, and it felt like bliss! I'd love to go to Boracay (an island in the Philippines) one day, it's been a dream of mine for a while and hopefully i'll go there sometime soon :).

Can’t live without for the summer? I cant really decide on one item hehe as for cosmetics i'd go with Chanel waterproof mascara and Lotus Rouge lipstick. I also love fresh summer scents, i'm not a vanilla person but i cant go anywhere without my Jo Malone Orange Blossom Cologne, or Estee Lauder Tuberose and Gardenia.

What trend will you be wearing for the beach? I'm in love with Nail polish! I change my color every two days or so and i still have plenty that I haven't tried out yet. Bold colors are in this summer, there are plenty of vibrant hues of yellow, orange, green and pinks around for the summer, thats and absolute must have item!

Beauty secret for the summer? Since we are mostly out by the beach during the summer, a good body scrub before the beach will give out an even tan (I recommend natural ginger with lemon) and Argan Oil, its a lightweight oil that can be used as a daily moisturizer or skin treatment.

What swimwear cut to you pick for your body type?I think im more of a strapless one piece cover up bathing suit, but depends on my mood that day i might go for a vibrant bikini.

What is your fav Reina swimwear piece?I love the Miami bathing suit! I prefer strapless over straps and the cut is just perfect.




Address: Bneid Al Gar, Block 1, St. 96, Al Manar Complex on Gulf Road.
Telephone: +965 225 33257/8
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Twitter: >@CaramelBakeryQ8

Exclusive Interview: Tatami's FAB Executive Chef Danna Al-Tourah...Easy Steps to Creating a Fresh Summer Salad!

Meet Danna the Fabulous Chef at the newest happening Japanese restaurant TATAMI, modern and sleek interior, with interesting dishes, from seaweed chips, to fresh made dumplings, and whats even cooler is that their sushi rolls are smaller than usual, so for us girls we can finally eat sushi with elegance, without having to over expand our beautiful bouche ;)
Danna graduated from the Natural Gourmet Institute for Health & Culinary Arts, based in New York City.She has worked with people that have food-related health issues and children with special needs in developing food programs to support their dietary needs.(all ingredients used in TATAMI are natural and fresh, with no added SMG's)



Danna was kind enough to share with us one her fav recipe that is great for the SUMMER, fresh and easy to create, a sophisticated TUNA TATAKI salad that can be served at your summer beach house, or having a summer BBQ and WOW your guests! WATCH THE VIDEO A STEP BY STEP TUTORIAL CREATED FOR REINA. click here



Fav beach or holiday place?The Amalfi Coast. I love the coastline of southern Italy, it's charming and beautiful. The beaches are rustic, and the sea is the most gorgeous shade of blue... The beaches are dotted with these great fresh seafood shacks, and the towns are lined with beautiful little shops and cafes. It's the perfect place to unwind and indulge in simplicity. I can't wait to go back!

Can’t live without for the summer? Argan Hair Oil. I have naturally dry & wavy hair, so I use it to tame my mane and keep it from frizzing out. It also gives hair a nice shine. I love that it's lightweight so that it doesn't look like your hair is ironed to your scalp.

What trend will you be wearing for the beach?Light kaftans, something that you can just throw on and still look put together. I always think women look effortlessly elegant in kaftans.

Beauty secret for the summer? Lancaster's Sport SPF30 Sunblock Stick. I spend a lot of time exercizing outdoors, and this product is great for protecting skin against excessive sun exposure. I like that it's not pasty white when applied, and that it doesn't turn into a sticky mess while working out. Another tip is to drink plenty of fresh citrus juices to rid your body of toxins and to give your skin a natural healthy glow.

What swimwear cut to you pick for your body type? love the vintage cuts of the 50s & 60s swimsuits, I think the high-waisted swimsuits flatter petite women.

What is your fav Reina swimwear piece? The solid black Mauritius. I like the clean lines and retro cut of the top.


Address:Omar Bin Khattab St
Shaymaa Tower
Sharq Kuwait City
tel: +965 222 51266/5
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Exclusive Interview: Her closet is full of Candy and her style never looked so sweet!!! DANA AL KHOBAIZI Owner of "CLOSET CANDY"

Meet the Fabulous Fashionista Dana K, who owns one of the sweetest fashion stores in Kuwait, travelling across the globe, scouting out new styles, to attending NY fashion week to get the latest trends to her store "CLOSET CANDY", she carries popular brands such as Charlotte Ronson, MINK PINK, Winter Kate,and SIWY,worn by many celebs.


"I believe a brand identity is what attracts me to a store"



Designed as a walk-in closet, inviting and cozy for girls to have the most comfortable shopping experience. She designed the store herself, inspired by her own closet that she had previously designed.

"Closet Candy is a stand-alone boutique – the first of its kind in Kuwait"

Since opening its closet doors, Closet Candy has introduced over 40 contemporary fashion lines to the Kuwait market – some in the entire region. Most of their designers are EXCLUSIVE to Closet Candy in Kuwait. Introducing 2-3 new lines each season, and are consistent with their brands and believe in brand loyalty

♥Joie♥Camilla and Marc♥Myne♥Gryphon♥Parker♥Torn by Ronny Kobo♥LNA♥Kain ♥Nation LTD. ♥Winter Kate♥J Brand♥Current Elliott♥House of Harlow♥Jacquie Aiche♥Ettika♥LouiseManna♥Litter♥291 Venice♥David Lerner

Closet Candy SUMMER LOOK BOOK 2011






"I never take off my Jacquie Aiche diamond finger bracelet"


TIMELESS PIECE IN HER CLOSET
I cannot get rid of my first classic black and gold Chanel bag from 1996, also I am a self-confessed hoarder. I am attached to every clothing item and accessory I have. I still have clothes from my highschool years that have totally made a comeback this season, like floral skirts and dresses!

Fav beach or holiday place? Ibiza, and I will be traveling to Spain this summer

Can’t live without for the summer? I simply can’t live without my sunglasses and Burt’s Bees tinted lip balm

What trend will you be wearing for the beach? I am obsessed with body jewelry this summer! We just received gorgeous collections at Closet Candy from body jewelry designers: Jacquie Aiche, Litter, and Louise Manna. The delicate body chains are the perfect accessory for your swimsuit.

Beauty secret for the summer? is no such thing as a “healthy tan” so I always apply sun block on my face and neck. I’ve also recently discovered Essie’s Sun-e UV Top Coat which protects your nails from yellowing – a must-have for us girls who sport bright nail polish all summer.

What swimwear cut would you pick for your body type ? I feel most comfortable in a halter bikini for my body type and also love twisted bandeaus.

What is your fav Reina swimwear piece? I don’t normally wear one piece swimsuits but I am dying over this Bali one piece! The print, the belt...chic and sexy all in one ♥

WEBSITE: www.shopclosetcandy.com
BLOG: blog.shopclosetcandy.com
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TWITTER: @ShopClosetCandy