SimplyAbuDhabi XII

S IMPLY BEAUT I FUL B y S o p h i e M c M u l l a n F or this very special edition of Simply Beauty, we have some incredible products to show you, which I’m sure you will enjoy. With interviews from industry insiders, it’s a peek inside the professional side of the beauty world. Many people come together to support a product or brand and it’s the key figureheads that I was interested to reveal more about. I trust you’ll find it insightful and inspiring. As a makeup artist myself, I was excited to pose some questions to women in the beauty and creative fields who have influenced me immensely. For this unique issue, we have been very fortunate to interview some wonderful people who have a real passion and talent for their craft. On the makeup side of things I am thrilled to share with you the new collection from A-list makeup artist, Charlotte Tilbury. Her products launched in the UK this year and are fast becoming ‘must-have’s’ in the cosmetic bags of professionals and beauty editors alike. Be sure to see what remarkable products Charlotte has designed and add them to your wish list! I was also grateful to secure an exclusive interview with Charlotte herself. An extremely busy woman as you can imagine, I wanted to ask her some personal and makeup- related questions and fortunately she was more than happy to get chatting! Another professional I’ve had the pleasure of interviewing was the iconic artist, Alex Box. Creative Director of Illamasqua, she is a woman who you can’t help but be affected by. Her warmth and imagination come so effortlessly, it’s rather infectious. I’m excited to show you what the Illamasqua brand is all about as well as revealing Alex’s compelling answers to my questions. If it’s glamorous hair that you’re after, look no further than Show Beauty. Another new launch this year and taking the luxury market by storm, it’s one to watch! The charming Tamara Ecclestone was in Dubai recently to introduce her brand to the press and public. Our very own Jordana and Arnie had the great pleasure of meeting her and finding out about this new venture. A very personable woman who was generous in taking time out of her busy schedule to talk to us. May we wish her and her husband Jay many congratulations as they’re expecting a baby in the first half of next year! The professional hair mood is continued with our coverage of ghd stylers. The latest innovation from this seminal British brand is revealed, with impressive results. Supported by top stylist Sam McKnight and a campaign shot by Rankin, it’s elegance with results. Luxury skin is also on the agenda with new product offerings from La Prairie and Sensai. Face and body are both in focus with formulations that are innovative and somewhat groundbreaking, you have to see it to believe it! For you fragrance lovers, I’ve covered a timeless classic for this season. Chloe’s perfumes have been with us for a while but have never lost their chic status. Their range of aromas are like nothing else on the market and the enduring design of their bottles is something to covet. Variations on a classic are always interesting and I encourage you to spritz and enjoy! Feel free to follow and ask me questions via twitter: @beautisserie. If you’re interested in seeing my work to date (including past issues of Simply Abu Dhabi) please visit www.beautisserie.com. I look forward to hearing from you and sharing the Simply Beauty experience. Sophie McMullan 2 7 9 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I