In the beginning of this year, In March to be precise, I worked with family photographer Ahlam Raffii to photograph my son, Yousef and I. The photos were amazing, and you can view all of them on Ahlam’s website, here. But the reason I’m writing this post is because Ahlam recently surprised me with these two video edits from our shoot! I just love them! It’s amazing how time goes so fast, Make sure you always enjoy every minute with your loved ones, life is really too short.
I had the pleasure of being interviewed for a feature on Rtister.com, a global home for the savvy shopper who loves to own something contemporary, special, and unique. Based in London, Rtister nurtures and hones emerging designers and merges them with some of fashion’s most established names to create a global platform that showcases the very best in contemporary womenswear.
My feature is now available on Rtister, or you could check it out here! Don’t forget to shop a little and follow them on Instagram @Rtister
For as far as I can remember, I’ve been fascinated with underwater photography. Maybe because it reflects a certain type of beauty that you don’t see everyday, and you definitely might not even know exists!
The work on this project was challenging as much as it was very exciting. I put the team together and was stuck looking for the photography equipment that we needed, rented some from a company and scheduled the shoot which had to be between 3 am and 9 am since the pool of Al Hamra Thermae would be open for members after that. The shoot was a while back so add to that, it was freezing! Unfortunately, Jalil and I weren’t happy with the results, and the shots were not a success. We had to stop, go home, and reschedule another early shoot. Meanwhile, look for better equipment.
About 3 weeks later, we were ready. With an excited team and killer equipment, we scheduled the shoot for the second time. Here’s a glimpse of what went on, and of course, the outcome.
– Art Director / Stylist: Joumana Soufi
– Photographer: Jalil Marvin
– Photography Equipment: TechSys Marine / AAB World
– Model : Sune Vantonder
– Makeup: Marvelous Makeup
– Location: Al Hamra Thermae
So that’s my little brother up there! A self-taught, very passionate, guitar-player. He writes, records, and produces his own songs, And he’s REALLY good at it all! Check out this cover of Santana’s classic “Black Magic Woman”, and subscribe to his youtube channel, here, to stay updated.
Love you sweetheart. Keep rocking!
A few weeks ago, I was honored to be interviewed for the ‘They Live Where They Love’ segment in TheCity Magazine, The issue is finally out, and you can read it all. here. Special thanks to F.Naqi Institue for my hair & makeup, Carolina Herrera for my dress, Boutique Edge for also allowing me to wear the beautiful Corey Dress and Mawi accessories, and Paul Smith for taking care of my little one’s look. Thanks a lot!
A few of you may know that I have been a proud member of The Protégés, 1st Generation that took place in 2010. It was an amazing experience, a journey like no other during which I met wonderful, positive, and powerful people, be it the students, the mentors, and even the organizers. A very enriching exposure that opens the doors of limitless possibilities, self-development, and life improvements. It was truly an inspiring adventure that until this day has its soft spot in my heart.
After their first edition in 2010, The Protégés featured another edition, and now it’s time for the third! Generation 3, The UK edition.
The Protégés powered by KIPCO is an exclusive youth program for people between the ages of 16-24 that focuses on building an individual into ‘the individual’. The program looks upon different aspects of life such as: leadership, project management skills, elevated awareness and life skills.
The program is facilitated by Mentors who all specialize in different fields. This year’s mentors include: Shamlan Al Bahar, Rana Al Khaled, Abdulla Al Essa, Yarub Burhama, Mishari Al Mufareh, Abdulaziz Al Loughani, Abdulaziz Al Adwani and Mohammed Al Nugaimish; students will be guided by the mentors throughout the program, to learn first hand information to build on them and find their inner-self.
This year’s program is a 3-week adventure starting from August 12th in partnership with KIPCO, Kuwait Projects Company (Holding). The program will include 1 week in Kuwait and 2 weeks in the UK in association with the prestigious Kings College London. Through this experience participants will understand the meaning of having a role in society and be exposed to the feeling and hardship of what it takes to be successful.
ARE YOU?
– Eager to learn
– Hard Working
– Charismatic
– Social
– Disciplined
The Protégés Generation 3: UK Edition could possibly have a spot for you in this Exclusive and life-changing experience!
Sign up now on theproteges.org
Registration closes on June 20th.
As some you may know, I run a personal shopping . styling service called Posh Fairy! I’ve been more focused on it lately, and I can say, I’m not doing too bad 😉 My latest project was styling for H&M, and I’m so excited to share with you some images of the shoot. Just before I do that, I’d like to give a special ‘Thank You’ to H&M for having the most friendly team ever, my beautiful model, Mahtab Jamali of Katayoon London, Mr. Raed Qutena of Q8Photography, and Blush Hair & Beauty Center for doing the hair & make up; It was super exciting to work with you all, and I can’t wait for upcoming projects!
This last shot was featured on H&M’s official Facebook page!
Visit Posh Fairy page for updates and new projects ❤
Last month, it was so exciting to be approached by the lovely Yasmine El Charif, Staff Writer and Social Media at one of my favorite magazines in town, Bazaar, as she was interested in interviewing me for the Up Close & Personal segment in the magazine, to talk a little about my blog, my relatively new styling & image consultancy, Posh Fairy, and a bit about my life. Today, the issue is finally out! Read the full interview, here, and don’t forget to grab your copy in one of these locations.
I’m gonna start by saying that I’m not the type of person who is easily impressed or touched by a present! On the contrary, I’m very picky and I hardly like any gift that I receive! Now, when I gave birth to my first baby 8 weeks ago, I got a whole bunch of baby stuff that I ended up getting rid of most of them, no offense to anyone, but I just have a very specific taste in things, and even more when it comes to my baby!
However, when I received this cute something from Zain Telecom, I was swept away! The most adorable personalized set of blankets, towels, and a little sofa for my little one! Unbelievably thoughtful! And it’s exactly how I like my baby’s stuff to be, blue and plain, no color overdose, silly prints, or a whole bunch of characters! Just classy, elegant, and full of love!
Thank you Zain, you prove to be the best every single time, baby Yousef and I loved it to the tiniest bit!
4 of my posts were featured in the October issue of P2Bk magazine‘s bloggers’ segment, in which they feature posts by different bloggers in every issue. You can get your posts featured too by contacting the magazine through the following channels:
Instagram: P2BKuwaiti
Twitter: @P2BKuwaiti
Facebook: Proud 2 be Kuwaiti
Browse through October issue, here.
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