Brands that I miss in KSA Part 1: Bobbi Brown

Dear Readers,

Oh I was absolutely in love with Bobbi Brown,  I love all their make-up, I think I used to drool at Bobbi Brown’s Selfridges counter on a weekly basis.  I find their make-up does what in my opinion make-up should ideally do and is that enhances your features upgrading you to a prettier healthier, ‘I eat , drink and sleep well and am in love with the essence of life’ version. 

I find some of the popular makeup brands here are rather heavy-handed, and  mask your skin  making it obvious to everyone within 5-10m radius (depending on eyesight) that your face  is painted, and IMHO the vibe I get is that you are going for the ever ready 'God forbid that acid rain should descend and leave you with a bare face, because your self-esteem requires  that you must hide behind  such an opaque foundation' look. 

I find that girls here often wear make-up suited to photo-shoots but which in my humble opinion looks out of place in normal life.I guess all the selfie-mania has turned everyone into a self-conscious celeb.

Oops I digress, as I was saying I miss Bobbi Brown make-up. I adore their BB cream with SPF35 the medium shade is perfect for Asian skin tones. Their blush, oh my, it gives your cheeks a natural gorgeous colour so much so, that when I first noticed my friends rosy cheeks I thought it was because she had been running upstairs to meet me. So to the great people at Bobbi Brown please set up shop in Jeddah, the fashionistas need you ASAP!

If any one would be interested in full reviews of their stick foundation/bb cream/lip liner/blush  please leave a comment below and I will do it in future posts.

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Lemuda.com's On-call Stylist and Her Tips Just a Click Away

Lemuda.com asked me introduce their new stylist service to my readers, after all who hasn't been in style dillema which could only be solved by a fashion expert?

Lemuda.com, the stylish new online luxury special store in the Middle East, has introduced a customized styling service with their in-house stylist, Alyssa. Besides offering great discounts on renowned brand names, Lemuda.com is the first shopping website in the region to offer this one-of-a-kind service to its customers. 

This service also marks the introduction of their fashion catalogue which provides interesting updates by Alyssa on new arrivals, catwalk trends, quick beauty tips and must-have accessories just like a special column of a fashion magazine. In addition to valuable fashion advice, this on-call styling service also helps customers to create their personal style.

“We realize that women in this region are overwhelmed with the fashion choices on hand and want to be impeccably dressed for every occasion. By providing this free styling service, we are certain that our customers will be happier with their choices and be able to carry off their new look with greater confidence” says Federica Mazza, Creative Director, Lemuda.com.

This strictly confidential service can be availed by simply reaching out to Alyssa at community@lemuda.com with your style dilemma. After assessing your request and analyzing various options from Lemuda’s offer, multiple customized looks will be sent to your inbox. This service therefore acts as your personal shopper in the e-commerce world.

With vast product categories in Lemuda’s online catalogue, such as bags, shoes, jewelry, scarves, watches and sunglasses from coveted brands like Dolce & Gabbana, Givenchy, Fendi, Gucci, Lanvin, Prada, Salvatore Ferragamo and many more the choice on hand is immense. To be able to pick out the perfect accessories and put them together into a seamless outfit is a task best left to the expert.

About LEMUDA.COM

LEMUDA.COM was launched in January 2012 and is quickly establishing itself as the new online luxury special store for the Middle East. Unlike any other online player in the sector, LEMUDA.COM offers a new format, allowing customers to match designer fashion accessories’ featured in the catalogue with highly discounted products from time-limited special sales. Just like the column of a fashion magazine, its newsletters feature key trends from the catwalk, handy style tips and outfit ideas. With refined packaging and express delivery to the entire GCC area, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria and Turkey, LEMUDA.COM offers a completely safe-to-shop online retail environment with genuine designer products and high-quality service.

The catalogue is now also available in Arabic.

Web www.lemuda.com

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Lemuda-New Luxury Fashion Online Store

*This is NOT a paid advert*

Lemuda is the latest online fashion retailer in the Middle East. It focuses on runway styles and trendy accessories to help you create the perfect outfit, LEMUDA equips you with tools to build your own unique and exclusive style at an affordable price. You will be able to achieve the latest fashion trends of the season by mixing and matching highly discounted high-end designer products with easy-to-wear brands.

On Lemuda.com, customers will be able to shop via two different channels:

Either by surfing the 'ONLINE CATALOGUE' featuring special value designer bags, shoes and accessories(sunglasses, jewels, scarves, …). The catalogue will be updated weekly with new arrivals - all at a great price.

Or by taking part in the 'WEEKLY SPECIAL TIME-LIMITED SALES'. Twice a week flash sales will enliven your outlet experience by offering women‟s clothing, men‟s shoes and clothes, children‟s wear and toys, home-design and beauty products, coupons, travel and much more.

Some of the brands that will be available at Lemuda.com are ARMANI, CELINE, CHRONOSTAR, CITIZEN, D&G, DSQUARED2, ETRO, GIVENCHY, GUCCI, JUSTCAVALLI, MAX MARA, MOSCHINO, PRADA, REBECCA, ROBERTO CAVALLI, TRUSSARDI, VALENTINO, ZANELLATO and much more…

All items will be portrayed as part of a complete outfit to provide you with fashion hints and to help create your personal style… Check out what‟s on www.lemuda.com and shop at this special store starting mid-December 2011.