April, 2011


30
Apr 11

BIG COMEBACK: PRADA Returns to Dubai

It’s been over a year since Prada left UAE market. Since then we were kept waiting for the great news of Prada’s return.

And as the old saying says “patient saved” we are happy to announce that Prada returns in joint venture with UAE based Al Tayer Insignia LLC for the development of a retail network for Prada and Miu Miu brands across the Middle East countries, namely in Bahrain, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman and the United Arab Emirates.

The PRADA Group is one of the world’s most prestigious fashion and luxury goods groups, operating actively with the Prada, Miu Miu, Church’s and Car Shoe brands to produce and market high-quality handbags, leather goods, footwear, clothing and accessories. The Group also operates in the eyewear and fragrances sectors through license agreements.

Al Tayer Insignia is the largest luxury retailer in the Middle East. It is part of Al Tayer Group, a UAE-based diversified business conglomerate. Al Tayer Insignia distributes over 35 of the world’s most renowned luxury brands and operates over 80 stores in the region. The company currently employs over 1600 people and has continued to experience healthy growth over the past few years. Headquartered in the UAE, it also has operations in Bahrain, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Lebanon and Qatar.

Images from the Prada Fall 2011 collection, courtesy of Style.com


29
Apr 11

ROYAL WEDDING: Shoes for the Bride

Inspired by great Royal Wedding happening today in UK, here’s shoeRA selection of the bridal shoes picked from Net-a-porter.com:

Alexander McQueen, Christian Louboutin, Miu Miu, Brian Atwood, Giuseppe Zanotti, Valentino

Versace, Christian Louboutin,  Miu Miu, Giuseppe Zanotti, Valentino

Jimmy Choo, Lanvin, Reed Krakoff, Giuseppe Zanotti, Bernardo and Chloé for bride’s tired feet


26
Apr 11

LOOK OF THE WEEK: Wild and Peaceful

Brought to you by ShoeRA Style Consultant Kristina.

* Skull Chief Tee By Workshop – topshop.com

* Urban Renewal Cuffed Levi’s Denim Short – urbanoutfitters.com

* D&G High-rise stretch-denim shorts – net-a-porter.com

* Christian Louboutin Lucifer-Bow – Studded Kitten Heel Pump Footwear – footcandyshoes.com

* Pucci Leather studded clutch – harveynichols.com

* Versace ‘Vanitas’ Eau de Parfum (Nordstrom Exclusive) – nordstrom.com

* Topshop KNITTED TASSLE PONCHO CARDIGAN : Star Style – starstyleinc.com

For all sorts of styling advices or queries please drop us an email to:

styling (at) shoeRA.com



26
Apr 11

COLORFUL DUBAI: Neon by Mona at Vanilla by Jelena

When former model and beauty devotee joins hands with fashion designer, colorful magic gets created.

Lovely Mona and Jelena with a model (middle)

Last Saturday Jelena Jakovljevic Bin Drai and Mona Fares of Neon Edge hosted a girlie afternoon of beauty tips and fashion secrets at Vanilla by Jelena salon, Park Place.

Mona Fares – Neon Edge

Neon colors sparkled out of the Mona’s Spring – Summer collection, as well as from the nail polish booth, the busiest spot of the salon.

Some very fashionable crowd was there, enjoying cupcakes and fresh juices and they all left with their neon colored nails and a Vanilla gift voucher. It was perfect girlie afternoon indeed.

Fitri Hay and Jelena Bin Drai

Jelena in her cute Irregular choice shoes

For more photos click HERE!



24
Apr 11

DUBAI: Reiss VIP Event

Last Thursday shoeRA girls had a chance to attend an exclusive VIP preview of the REISS Spring/Summer 2011 collection at its Mall of the Emirates store.

Collection is great, especially dresses in bright red and blue colors, as well as elegant black and romantic white. Very nice shoes and bags complement the collection.

Models presented the collection in rather casual way, strolling around the store and chatting with the guests. Little bites from Carluccio’s were delicious too!

The world really is small! Faces recognized from the past – Milica and Kristina used to walk the catwalk together at Belgrade fashion week.

Dear fellow blogers Mariyah & Cristina aka Mahryska & Tinayums

Very nice gift bag was prepared for all guests with super practical make-up pouch/ wallet and 100 dirhams worth shopping voucher. We immediately spent it and went home with beautiful bikinis, ready for the weekend at the beach.

For more photos click HERE!


24
Apr 11

GREAT DEAL: Extra 20% OFF on SALE items at Luisa Via Roma

Ladies, here’s a great offer exclusively for shoeRA fans!

Tommy Hilfiger, Christian LouboutinGiuseppe ZanottiTabitha SimmonsValentino, Nina Ricci, Nicole Brundage, Ernesto Esposito

Use this special 20% Promo Code FR20CJBD02 on sale items when shopping online at Luisa Via Roma, famous retailer from Italy.

The promo code is valid for an EXTRA 20% DISCOUNT on items already on sale and you must hurry to use it before May 1st Midnight GMT (it is not usable in conjunction with other promotions).

Suggestions by shoeRA:


Sergio Rossi, Salvatore Ferragamo, Rupert Sanderson, Rene Caovilla, Lucioli, Etro

20% Promo Code FR20CJBD02 on sale items

Balmain, Pierre Hardy, Marc Jacobs, Jimmy Choo, Giuseppe Zanotti, Diego Dolcini, BE&D

20% Promo Code FR20CJBD02 on sale items

Versace, Yves Saint Laurent, Jimmy Choo Uggs, Haider Ackermann, Georgina Goodman, Camilla Skovgaard

20% Promo Code FR20CJBD02 on sale items


22
Apr 11

SHOES OF THE DAY: Wedge Sandals by FINSK

As you may already know, FINSK is one of shoeRA’s favorite brands.

We’ve been telling you about FINKS before and here they come again. This time in exclusive collaboration with Symphony.

We are so exited to announce that this special edition collection – FINSK for Symphony Spring/Summer 2011 is now available at Symphony store in Dubai Mall and nowhere else in the world.

These nude & gold cut-out wedge sandals are on my dream wish list!

Price – AED 2585 (EUR 500 / US$ 700)


18
Apr 11

NEW LOOK: Royal Celebration of British Fashion SS’11

Last week was very busy for all of us fashion addicts of Dubai. One of the events we couldn’t possibly miss was a New Look Royal Celebration of British Fashion.

The venue was at the Media One hotel, in an empty loft completely decorated for the occasion.

Fashiongossip10 girls – Dina and Alanoud

ShoeRA girls for the night – Andjelka and Isidora enjoyed very much the company of 15 gorgeous models, a cracking band, a DJ, a fully-stocked bar, and two London guards.

Andjelka & Isidora

From the pictures below, you’ll get the idea of how good the atmosphere was before, during and after the New Look Spring Summer fashion show. Enjoy!

For more photos click HERE!


17
Apr 11

LOOK OF THE WEEK: Lovely day

Brought to you by ShoeRA Style Consultant Kristina.

- Erdem dresses White – matchsfashion.com

- Ankle – Wrap Wedge Pump Lanvin – bergdorfgoodman.com

- Artsy GM – louisvuitton.com

- Borsalino Women’s Black Ribbon Straw Hat – forzieri.com

- Chloë Sevigny for Opening Ceremony Darling Sunglasses – mytheresa.com

- Marc by Marc Jacobs – D1 Bianca Bow Bobbys(Worn Gold) – Accessories – zappos.com

- Vionnet accessories Gold – matchesfashion.com

For all sorts of styling advices or queries please drop us an email to:

styling (at) shoeRA.com


15
Apr 11

BOW DINZ KAGE: Contemporary Week at Saks Dubai

Saks Fifth Avenue Dubai continues to surprise us with great ideas and events. This time it was a celebration of the Contemporary week, marked by refreshing creations specially created for Saks and this occasion by young locally based designers.

Kage, Dinz and Bow displayed their colorful and fluttering fabrics and jewelery. It is all available at the store now.

Sweet sisters Dana and Arwa Abedlhadi (one half of the Kage duet)

Amanda Gedeon, charming persona behind the Bow label

So cute Dinz duet – Rima and Dina Zahran

The Contemporary week lasts for 10 days actually – from 13th to 23rd April, where lots of offers and promotions are also be running in the store. On every purchase of AED1500, customers receive a Saks gift box filled with designer goodies plus a ‘Spend Some Get Some’ promotion. I’d suggest you hurry up and grab a piece of this special edition for yourself.

Great atmosphere was granted as Saks team was in good mood, DJ played great music, caricaturist artist was there, D-lite ice cream for “all you can eat”, fun photobooth-ME and crazy neon nail colors mixed specially for Saks!

Saks proves that behind every successful corporation stands great team

Some very fashionable crowd was seen at the event.

Rana Al Naqeeb, Reina swimwear designer and Maha Abdul Rasheed, Bambah vintage shop owner

Butter Hot Shoes blogger Zubaida Ali with sister

Heels of the night – Daffodile crystal by Christian Louboutin – noone could wear better than Alanoud Badr from Fashion Gossip 10

For more photos click HERE!


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