Nominated for Ahlan's People Choice Awards

Dear Readers,

Firstly, I want you thank you for believing in me or finding me interesting enough to check out and made me recognizable enough to get nominated for Ahlan's People's Choice Awards in the Blogger business.

Secondly, thanks a lot for all the enemies and people didn't believe in what I am passionate about. Your negative energy fed me so well so I could write more and more and more!

Sadly, I couldn't get shortlist but HEYYYYY! My blog got recognized in this market!! I will keep writing until I get the recognition I deserve...

Ciao!

Wolrd Class Competition UAE

Hello my reader/s,

I was at Embassy Club to witness UAE's finest 8 bartenders to impress jury and audience one last time for World Class competition!The UAE's greatest mixologists compete throughout the year in the industry’s most respected bartender competition, judged by bartending luminaries.

The representer James Clark who is also 4th on World Class Global in 2013 cheered the crowd during the night!

I must say that I was already hit by first drink I had at the event! I had Old fashioned cocktail with nicely cut/trimmed ice! Oh boy, I promised myself not to have another Old fashioned again!!

The winner was selected from jury whom are the toughest, best in their industry. Laura from Boca, DIFC crowned for the best bartender in UAE for 2016! Congrats you!!!

There she is!!! Laura from BOCA

If you happen to visit Boca one of those days, please congratulate her!

Thanks to Sticky Ginger PR team for an amazing night and having me to be part of it!!!

ps: I had to rest and sweat out all the booze of me on Monday and skipped one award ceremony and a bar's one year anniversary party! oh well, it was worth! ;)

AESOP - Amazing Face wash and Unisex Herbal Deodorant

I want you to stop every commercial, mainstream crap you're using and invest on your skin!

Yes, it sounds harsh entry but this is the story how I am in LOVE with a brand called AESOP!

4 years ago, I went to visit my friend in Hong Kong. When I stayed at my friend's place, I noticed those really old school lab bottle at first glance. I asked what they're for. My friend's answer was "They're AESOP. You should stop wasting your money on those commercial crap skin products and invest on your skin with these!" Now, I am telling you! you do the same!

After I found Z7 will do the PR for the brand in the region, I contacted the person in charge (Amazing Rohini). Throughout the email exchanges I sent her a picture of my AESOP stash in my bathroom counter to show how loyal I am. She arranged to give 2 products to review. Please read my review for the products below!!

I have been using AESOP amazing face wash (yes, it's freaking amazing!) for 4 years and I really like it. The fragrance make me feel like I am doing aromatherapy when I was my face. It is a very gentle cleanser for oily skin. Ingredients include Mandarin Orange Oil (an antiseptic and good for treatment of skin disorders) Ylang Ylang – Cananga Odorata Flower Oil (said to normalise sebum secretion thus avoiding skin problems) Lavender Oil (for antiseptic and calming qualities), Water (for hydration), and Sea Salt (to draw out toxins)

Here is what to expect from this deodorant!

Aroma? Fresh and herbaceous
Product texture? Evaporative mist
Skin feel? Deodorised, reassured

The unisex deodorant spray has a subtle fresh, herbaceous aroma, is aluminium-free and made with a botanically based formula containing Zinc Ricinoleate and a blend of essential oils including Rosemary, Sage and Eucalyptus.

Now go and buy what I say! ;)

Bong's surprise 50th birthday party at Wakame

Bong Guerrero! Entrepreneur, CEO and founder Fashion Forward and Brag Events! There are a lot of PR companies to map their business in this city and Brag Events is the biggest in town! I met Bong a few years ago via his godson. We went to White Dubai for Design District Party.

I was one of 400 lucky invitees to be in his surprise (probably not so surprise as someone may have slipped) 50th birthday party in Sofitel Downtown Hotel on Friday.Bloggers, models, magazine editors, close friends... 

It is always good to be a friend's good and bad days! In professional career, I can tell without hesitation that Bong is one of the nicest person I met in the business.

Speaking of the party, you should definitely try Wakame's cocktails! Don't forget to put it on your to visit list in Dubai!

#Bong50

Zadig and Voltaire Event at Frioul

Hello readers,

It's getting HOT in here lately! I have changed my pace to walk on the streets since the temperatures are rising... On wednesday night, I attended another event hosted by great The Qode Event for Zadig and Voltaire FW2016 at Frioul. Since the brand is Parisian, the venue was chosen right on spot! Party took place at Frioul in Souk Madinat....

For those doesn't know the owner Zadie & Voltaire, allow me enlighten you a bit.. The brand was established by Andre Giller who is nephew of the founder of company Lacoste!

Zadig & Voltaire emphasise chic street style with touch of rock and punk! You can see skull and wing prints in their design. Whereas for women, it's very bohemic!

I have to honest! Pop trash music is my least favourite music unless I listen to it from a good band or unplugged! It's very rare that events in Dubai are hosted with a decent band! Lucky enough, I was there to listen this great band...

You should check out Zadig & Voltaire shop in Dubai mall in Fashion avenue!!!

Mrs. Keepa FW016 Launch Party at Indie

Dear Reader,

Hello again! I attended Mrs. Keepa Fashion Deput for FW016 event at Indie on past Monday. Let me tell you about Indie a little bit first... Indie is located formerly Gaucho's bar and lounge area. I have already checked their menu and tasted their scrumptious cocktails. If you're jaded from many bars and restaurants you have been in the city, Indie is "THE PLACE" to visit.

Now back to the star of the night. Mariam Yehia! She's Egyptian born Dubai living talented fashion designer who brings bohemian chic to her line and she did it in her last collection in very best way. When I was watching her runway show, I immediately noticed the craftsmanship and line she's put in this collection. At first glance, you might think it reminded you of classic Gucci outfits. (ps: Please read Alessandro Michelle's Gucci rebranding debut). If I can describe her collection in a few words, they could be colorful, feminine, bohemian, and affordable.

You can reach her via her Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/mrskeepa/