Seasonal splurge: Rebecca McLaughlin-Duane brings you classic, contemporary and quirky ways to light up your life and home this Diwali
Pamper and preen
Given the busy schedule of family parties and gatherings during the festival of lights, Queen's Beauty Lounge has developed the Diwali Express Package. Priced at Dh299, the deal includes a mani, pedi, facial and hair treatment. The offer runs throughout the month at Queen's JLT Branch in Dubai.
• Call 04 421 4267
Going for gold
Molton Brown has a seasonal selection that’s guaranteed to leave you with a golden glow. The Vintage range contains a single-wick candle perfumed with elderflower, a lightly scented bodywash with gold flecks that remain on the skin after showering. Completing the Vintage set is a body lotion with pump dispenser.
• Prices upon application. Molton Brown is at The Dubai Mall. Visit www.moltonbrown.com
Forget me Knot
Bottega Veneta has rolled out a new scent in time for Diwali. The brainchild of the maison’s creative director Tomas Maier and master perfumer Daniela Andrier, Knot Eau Florale has notes of rose and peony, layered with soft musk and lavender. Other elements that radiate are cedarwood, tonka beans and fresh mandarin.
• The 50ml bottle of Knot Eau Florale costs Dh411; available now at perfume counters and leading department stores across the UAE. Visit www.bottegaveneta.com
Touch of sparkle
Sephora is truly glittering this season with a collection to help you dazzle. New arrivals include a top coat for your nails called Gold Fever for Dh33 which matches a golden glitter pot, for accenting cheeks and eyelids, for Dh39. For lips there’s a golden mascara and liner for Dh69 and to help your lips reflect the light this Diwali Sephora has launched a metallic gold gloss for Dh55.
• To find your nearest store, visit www.sephora.com
Luminous lacquer
The Nail Spa in Abu Dhabi and Dubai has launched the Diwali Modern collection in time for the festival of lights. The new range of themed nail art has a palette of cool blue and white with injections of hot pink and turquoise and flickers of gold and silver. There are fifteen designs and seven new creations inspired by the architecture, embroidery and jewellery of Northern India. Head to your nearest salon to request traditional styles like the diya and Om, or contemporary art like the polki and badla.
• Price upon application. Visit www.thenailspa.com or call 600 544 001.
High heels
Faux python platformed gold heels, Dh475
• From Vince Camuto, find your nearest boutique at www.vincecamuto.com
Let there be light
The ultimate celebration of light this Diwali are the showstopping chandeliers from Danube. The seasonal collection has limited edition light-fittings in glass and crystal, from small to statement focal pieces.
• Visit www.aldanube.com
Glass jars, cake stands and confectionery pots; Fuoriluogo reflective decorative wall spheres; brushed silver lanterns with metal fretwork.
• From Cities Store, prices upon application. Visit www.citiesstore.com for your nearest store
Metallica
Gold-and-pearl goblet and tumblers, from Dh21 Gold sunburst mirror, Dh559 Twig candle light, Dh119
• Homes r Us, see the full collection at www.homesrusgoup.com
Glow in the dark
Get Tom Dixon's set of candles – Earth, Air, Fire and Water – scented with mint, cedar, musk and amber.
• Dh808, visit www.tomdixon.net
Gold standard
The Diwali collections by Damas are vast and varied this month. Top picks include the Maharani (Queen) range, inspired by jewels worn by royalty with pieces of 22k gold set with kundan stones. The Legacy collection showcases uncut diamonds and pays homage to royal Moghuls. The Rangoli designs represents Indian folk art and are ablaze with rubies and emeralds. For those who dare to be different, Damas has created the Mira line that combines classic Victorian designs and elements from kundan art. Rose-cut diamonds are embedded in 18-carat gold foil with a solid silver surround.
• For prices, visit www.damasjewellery.com
Gold standard
The Diwali collections by Damas are vast and varied this month. Top picks include the Maharani (Queen) range, inspired by jewels worn by royalty with pieces of 22k gold set with kundan stones. The Legacy collection showcases uncut diamonds and pays homage to royal Moghuls. The Rangoli designs represents Indian folk art and are ablaze with rubies and emeralds. For those who dare to be different, Damas has created the Mira line that combines classic Victorian designs and elements from kundan art. Rose-cut diamonds are embedded in 18-carat gold foil with a solid silver surround.
• For prices, visit www.damasjewellery.com
Gold standard
The Diwali collections by Damas are vast and varied this month. Top picks include the Maharani (Queen) range, inspired by jewels worn by royalty with pieces of 22k gold set with kundan stones. The Legacy collection showcases uncut diamonds and pays homage to royal Moghuls. The Rangoli designs represents Indian folk art and are ablaze with rubies and emeralds. For those who dare to be different, Damas has created the Mira line that combines classic Victorian designs and elements from kundan art. Rose-cut diamonds are embedded in 18-carat gold foil with a solid silver surround.
• For prices, visit www.damasjewellery.com
Gifts of nature
The Nazraana collection by Pure Gold takes its name from the gifting rituals of royals in bygone eras. The limited-edition, flora- and fauna-themed pieces include necklaces, earrings, bracelets and rings in silver and gold, laid with diamonds or semi-precious stones.
• Prices from Dh1,699. Visit www.pugold.com
Gifts of nature
The Nazraana collection by Pure Gold takes its name from the gifting rituals of royals in bygone eras. The limited-edition, flora- and fauna-themed pieces include necklaces, earrings, bracelets and rings in silver and gold, laid with diamonds or semi-precious stones.
• Prices from Dh1,699. Visit www.pugold.com
