I remember when online shopping began picking up in Lebanon back in 2010, I was super excited to start ordering. I had my credit card on hand and bought a pair of sunglasses I have been coveting for awhile. I remember how happy I was to find out how much cheaper they were online, because I had seen the exact same pair at a popular retailer in Beirut for exactly double the price. “This is it”, I thought, “I’m never ever buying anything from Lebanon again.” I had finally beat the system. But those aspirations were quickly shattered a week later, when the $99 sunglasses arrived with another bill ..read more

I loved summer, but it sure took it’s toll on my hair and skin. I tried to stay hydrated as much as I can but sometimes I needed an extra boost.For starters with my face. I’ve been taking care of my skin a lot more than ever this year, and I’ve been obsessed with skin care in general. I love me a good trusty moisturizer, so when I find a keeper it’ll become a staple in my daily skin care regimen.I’ve particularly grown addicted to; Vichy’s Mineral 89. I’ve been religiously using it for exactly a year since it’s launch, been through four bottles to be exact so you bet its been tried and tested ..read more

Jo Malone London was always on my list of stores to visit every chance I would get when I was abroad, as I would any Sephora. And like many other people getting to know the brand I was eager to scoop up their iconic candles that I would strategically place on my makeup table, but I quickly came to the realization that there was more to Jo Malone besides that much-coveted Instagrammable candle. Joe Malone is a well-versed lifestyle brand, with a luxurious collection of scents and fragrances to cater to your home, bath and body. This quintessentially British store has finally landed this year ..read more

You know how they tell you, don’t worry cut your hair it’ll grow back. I always worried. I think it goes all the way back to my childhood. When I was a little girl, my mother would never tell me I was going to get a hair cut, probably because she knew I would put up a fight. So I would tag along thinking we were going shopping or something and suddenly, I would find myself on the chair I dreaded the most, about to get my long locks chopped off. I remember each time the hairdresser would comb my wet hair, I would be surprised at just how long my hair looked, and then before I knew it, I would ..read more

Let’s get right to it. This is THE Holy Grail of matte liquid lipsticks, many come very close but nobody does it quite like Anastasia Beverly Hills. I know it’s not a secret but let me tell you why I’m a HUGE fan. Why I Love it? It applies as smoothly as a regular lipstick and dries on instantly to form a very velvety layer of perfectly matte pigmented color. No liquid lipstick strikes the perfect balance of creamy and long lasting and most importantly non-drying like this does. I’m also very happy about the fact that it’s not a watery formula, because it looks way more natural on the lips i ..read more

You’ve probably been seeing JamaloukiCon all over social media and wondering what it means? It’s a fashion and beauty festival happening right now in Beirut bringing together some of most prominent names in the industry such as Elie Saab, Bassam Fattouh, Sarah Sampaio and Kristina Bazan to name a few. Organized by the renowned Jamalouki Magazine, one of the leading magazines in the Arab world, this will be the first edition of hopefully many more in the region, that we’re proud to kick off in Lebanon. Some of the biggest brands in the beauty industry have taken part, including a live makeup t ..read more

I’m not sure what’s tougher, being heavily pregnant with a 14 months old toddler or being a mom of a month old baby and a 17 month old. Either way, the sleepless nights and long days have taken a toll on my skin, but as part of my resolutions last year, I’ve made my skin and overall well being a priority. So here I am sharing with you my current daily skin care routine. Step 1: Face Masks Like every other girl and her mother, I’ve been indulging in some serious masking lately, trying out all sorts of different formulas and ingredients. Some I liked, some did nothing for me and others I’m o ..read more

I remember when online shopping began picking up in Lebanon back in 2010, I was super excited to start ordering. I had my credit card on hand and bought a pair of sunglasses I have been coveting for awhile. I remember how happy I was to find out how much cheaper they were online, because I had seen the exact same pair at a popular retailer in Beirut for exactly double the price. “This is it”, I thought, “I’m never ever buying anything from Lebanon again.” I had finally beat the system. But those aspirations were quickly shattered a week later, when the $99 sunglasses arrived with another bill ..read more

I loved summer, but it sure took it’s toll on my hair and skin. I tried to stay hydrated as much as I can but sometimes I needed an extra boost.For starters with my face. I’ve been taking care of my skin a lot more than ever this year, and I’ve been obsessed with skin care in general. I love me a good trusty moisturizer, so when I find a keeper it’ll become a staple in my daily skin care regimen.I’ve particularly grown addicted to; Vichy’s Mineral 89. I’ve been religiously using it for exactly a year since it’s launch, been through four bottles to be exact so you bet its been tried and tested ..read more

Jo Malone London was always on my list of stores to visit every chance I would get when I was abroad, as I would any Sephora. And like many other people getting to know the brand I was eager to scoop up their iconic candles that I would strategically place on my makeup table, but I quickly came to the realization that there was more to Jo Malone besides that much-coveted Instagrammable candle. Joe Malone is a well-versed lifestyle brand, with a luxurious collection of scents and fragrances to cater to your home, bath and body. This quintessentially British store has finally landed this year ..read more