Confashions From Kuwait

This coming Sunday, watch Emporio Armani AW12 Menswear Live on Confashions at 10.30 A.M. Milan time, around 12:30 P.M. in Kuwait City.

It's not too late to buy a caftan and especially never too late to get one from Ashi !   Ashi Studio Caftan Collection 2011‏ will be available in Kuwait at Al Othman boutique, and in Saudi Arabia in a pop up store during an exhibition of Bisat El Reeh festival which has started today at the Jeddah Center for Forums and Events.

I'm thrilled to share with you these exclusive photos of Matches just-launched exclusive show collection with designer Chrissie Morris , whom I've featured previously on my blog here .   The collection, which will be available very soon, will encapsulate 5 styles all exclusive to Matches online . The prices range between KD 300 to KD 450.  And on the subject of Matches Online's fabulous new collections, they have also just received the all new  Loewe   luxurious day bags. Think easy-to-carry shapes in bold pops of purple, apple green and red. Centuries old skills are made relevant for today’s modern woman, courtesy of   Loewe's Creative Director Stuart Vevers. You can find out more detail about these fabulous bags here .

Now here's your chance! Boutique 1 is recruiting for 2 positions for their e-commerce department Product Editor and Stylist Fashion Adviser and Customer Care – Arabic speaker Other job vacancies at  Boutique 1 : PR Manager Personal Stylist Fashion and Buying Director Marketing and Communication Director Boutique 1 is a luxury fashion retailer and hosts some of the world’s most prestigious labels,  Boutique 1   is extending its recruitment efforts globally, due to continued growth. Competitive, tax-free salaries, med/dental, visa and annual flights are part of the package.  Updated CV and Covering Letter, should be emailed to recruitment@boutique1.com .  Good Luck!

Get wrapped up with the launch of  Net-a-Porter's Gift Finder , the easy way for you to find the perfect gift for this Eid and Holiday season or even for your friend's birthday. From exquisite jewelry to show-stopping dresses, shop by occasion or gift type, whether its luxurious accessories or that must-have fashion item.  And if you don't know what to get the person who has everything, how about Net-a-porter's gift cards which have been just launched . Shop here now !

Guess who's coming soon to TheOutnet.com ! Watch this big preview video for a sneak peak at the thrilling styles that will be on sale next Thursday November 18th.

It’s all Treats and no Tricks this Halloween at   Boutique 1 .  Trick or Chic will be starting on 28th October in all Boutique 1 stores and online. You will be entitled to a 25% off  on all the seasonal must haves, enabling you to celebrate this Halloween in style.  Click here to start shopping .

Buy a dress from Fortune Cookie's collection of dresses which are available in their store at Villa Karizma (opposite to Amiri Hospital) and get a KD 10 flats of your choice FOR FREE.

As received by email: "French hair Experts are coming all the way from Paris to Kuwait to straighten your hair the healthy way. A non-damaging straightening process based on 70% plants, designed to reduce curls & volume from your hair. Relaxes the frizzy curls, and straightens the hair without damages. It also protects from the effects of humidity which means the style lasts longer. Your hair will be perfectly straightened with an immediate styling and a hold that will last you three to six months. Get a FREE scalp and Hair Analysis from our French expert." To book an appointment, please call (+965) 2574-4555. Experts will be in Kuwait from the 25th of October to the 30th October 2010.

I have some exciting news to share which I have just received. The world renowned London College of Fashion (LCF) , the only college in the UK to specialise in fashion education, is conducting short training courses in Dubai, UAE. Starting on October 22nd 2010 and running until November 11th 2010, and being held at the Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel, LCF is offering 16 different short courses .  A total of 11 LCF tutors will travel to Dubai to teach their respective courses and give students the chance to learn skills ranging from business and marketing through to design and communication.  The College is associated with some of the world’s superstar designers and fashion gurus through its alumni such as Harold Tillman, owner of iconic British label Jaeger, and visiting lecturers such as Jimmy Choo, Tom Ford and Donatella Versace. To find detailed descriptions of each course and how to book please click here  or call +44 20 7514 7552. Make up your find fast because p...

If you're following my tweets  @Confashion , you'd know that I have some big news to share. I am utterly honored, overexcited, and beyond thrilled to announce that Burberry   has selected my blog Confashions From Kuwait as one of the partnering websites to live stream  Burberry  Prorsum SS11 womenswear show taking place this Tuesday 21 September in London 4PM (London time). (Somebody please pinch me, I need a reality check!) And that’s not only it! You will also get to see pre-show footage live right here on Confashions! How cool is that?! THANK YOU  Burberry ! So what does Burberry   have up its sleeve? Let me count the ways… Viewers all over world will be able to watch the show live at Burberry.com , through mobile, iPads and iPhones and at over 300 global online news, blogs, and fashion websites bringing the Burberry show and collection to its widest audience yet. Online viewers will be able to watch and comment in real time using their Facebook and ...

Celebrate the indestructible idea that all girls just wanna have fun! It’s a GA GA-Glamorous look at our abiding passion: The M.A.C Aids Fund and the Viva Glam Program are the heart and soul of M.A.C Cosmetics. Established in 1994 to support men, women, and children affected by the HIV and Aids globally, Viva Glam I, II, III, IV, V, and VI were launches as continuous shades have achieved tremendously gratifying success over the years. Spring 2010 sees two new lipstick shades introduced as limited life for 12 months on counter. Ladies and gentlemen, we give you the sensational… Cyndi Lauper and the electric Lady Gaga .

Panacheous Boutique would like to announce the arrival of Hollywood's favorite casual wear Gypsy 05 . Loved by celebs like Alessandra Ambrosio, Hayden Panettiere, and Christina Aguilera, Gypsy 05 incorporates tracksuits & dresses in a palate of vibrant, vivacious colors, airy fabrics and silhouettes to further emphasize the brand's nature-inspired theme. Visit www.panacheous.com for more info. Panacheous boutique in located at Villa Darat Alzuhor in Maidan Hawally, Block 11, Uhud street, Villa 9. For any inquiries please call (+965) 9774-5583.

So let's see who the winners are for our 2nd " Laki " challenge where readers were asked to answer this question: What discount do Laki members get on safe deposit boxes? And the winners are: Nathalie C. T. Esra'a Al S. Noura A. Al-A. Dalal M. Al- O. Zeina M. Fatma A. H. Nouf A. Alaa S. Al-A. Haya T. A. Fatmah H. Al-Q. Hunaid M. Congratulations to our winners. All winners will be contacted by NBK to receive their prizes, so check your e-mails and mobiles. Winners must present their Civil ID at that time.

And here's our 2nd edition of Confashion Laki Challenge . All you have to do to join the challenge is to answer the question stated in the image shown here: What discount do Laki members get on safe deposit boxes? You will find the answer to our question here (how easy is that!). Simply e-mail your answer to  laki@nbk.com  with your full name, civil ID number, and phone & mobile numbers.  The deadline for submitting your answer is Tuesday, March 30th 2010 . The winner could be YOU.

This is sooo exciting, rewarding, and best of all... EASY!! Welcome to the first edition of Confashion Laki Challenge . All you have to do to join the challenge is to answer the question stated in the image shown here: Who is eligible for the Laki promotion on Feb 25th? e-mail your answers to  laki@nbk.com  with your full name, civil ID number, and phone & mobile numbers. Feeling a bit lazy and want your easy way out? You will find the answer to our question here . The deadline for submitting your answers is Friday, Feb 26th 2010 . Keep an eye on my blog to find out if who the winners are. It could be YOU.  

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And the winners of Bayan Dental Clinic’s special challenge with Confashion : Safa Al- Khaled: who won free sapphire teeth whitening and scaling session worth KD 220 Haya Abalkhail: who won home bleaching kit Congratulations Sara and Haya, please call Bayan Dental's Clinic Egaila branch on (+965) 2382-4000 to pick up your vouchers. The Egaila branch is located in Al Bairaq Tower. And BIG THANKS goes to Bayan Dental Clinic and to all of you who participated in this challenge. Better luck next time!

I got the following job vacancy announcement by e-mail which might interest some of you.. The ideal candidate will have prior experience or a strong passion for fashion design, preferably in menswear.  The position will involve designing men's clothing and accessories for a private fashion label. Requirements: Portfolio and sample work Ability to work on a design brief using computer software Capable of supervising the make-up of sample garments Ability to create technical drawings and toile sample garments for mass production This position is on a freelance/part-time basis with possibilities of becoming full-time. Please e-mail portfolios to fashion.retail.jobs@gmail.com .