Spiritual Salts...

Hello lovelies




I wanted to share with you something quite interesting that happened to me a few days ago. During an appearance recently I was meeting lots of women – mostly from the media and whilst posing for pictures with a lot of them, I met one woman who was particularly spiritual. We posed for a picture together and afterwards she told me something rather insightful. She said that when she stood near me she started feeling hot and flustered. She said she could feel “hot anxious energy” coming from me. She said this was typical of someone who was stressed and carrying heavy burdens. This intrigued me as whenever I meet spiritual people they always tell me the same thing. I talked to her some more and she said that she could pick up on auras and vibes from people just by being near them. She was really kind and suggested that the next time I take a bath I should pour some salt into the water to relax/unwind.



I started to do some research on this and came across various interesting spiritual internet sites. Now, you can take these with a pinch of salt (pun intended) or you can go quite deep into them. Personally for me, if I am feeling upset or stressed about something I find solace in prayer Salah. It always calms me down and rejuvenates my soul. Nevertheless I decided to give the salts a go – probably more so, so I could buy another beauty product without feeling guilty.

According to health studies, salt has beneficial properties. They also note that sea salt is alkaline and therefore helps to de-acidify the body and raise the body's pH levels. Salt water penetrates the skin's pores and enters into the bloodstream, enters the tissues and begins to remove accumulations of certain acids. This is why soaking in hot water and sea salt after a hard and strenuous workout is so soothing, relaxing, and energizing.

Armed with all this information I popped into my local beauty store. There wasn’t a great deal of choice to be honest. I purchased Radox bath salts with thyme. I excitedly got home and added 2 handfuls of salts into my bathwater. I was feeling particularly tired last night. The aftermath of a busy week left me feeling quite lethargic. I got into the bath – and I have to admit it was very relaxing. Did it rid me of my hot/anxious energy??? I don’t know… but I did feel calmer. I have used the salts every day this week (overkill – you say) but a girl like me has many stresses :p


Gulzaeb x

Adriana Lima - Vogue Brazil February 2012

Adriana Lima is one of my favourite supermodels. Her bone structure & skin complexion is amazing. I also like the fact that she isn’t too skinny and rocks a healthy body. In a wave of size zero models, Adriana is refreshing. I just came across her February 2012 Vogue Brazil cover shoot and thought she looked sensational. Here are the images.

All Aboard "Air Chanel"

I just had to share this. Chanel’s in-house genius has just put on yet another elaborate fashion show. The Grand Palais in Paris was today transformed into an airplane for the Chanel Haute Couture show. Over the years, creative director Karl Lagerfeld has built an unrivalled reputation for hosting lavish shows and this one was no exception. Emergency exits, a bar trolley and a cockpit was all thrown in for this production to make fashion spectators feel they were all aboard “Air Chanel”.


The Spring/Summer 2012 line featured longer hemlines than usual, with shades of blue and monochrome dominating the collection. The pretty designs were all about sequins, jewelled tights and rouche detailing. Hair was contrasted with a punk look and heavy eye liner.

Here are some images from the event. I can't wait to see what he pulls out of the bag next!


Gulzaeb x

The Tea Room - Harrods

Last weekend my friends and I went to Harrods and stumbled across The Tea Room on the 2nd floor. My friends know I have a penchant for tea and fancy things so we went inside to sample the menu. We were dehydrated walking around Harrods so we started off with lemonades. The waitress brought us Victorian lemonade. This is different from the other lemonades as the taste is very bitter. You can taste the ginger in it and the after-taste is quite strong. Being that, one of my friend’s looked like she went a shade of green (lol – bless) but given my fondness of ginger tea, wheatgrass juice and green tea – I quite enjoyed the taste. We then ordered teas, between us we ordered the Early Grey, English Breakfast (there’s always one) and the Mayfair Afternoon Tea which has a more aromatic scent. The dessert list is quite varied but being girls, three of us ordered the same apple crumble with custard and one ordered the Belgravia with a choice of 5 small fancies. The service was ok. It was a very busy Saturday afternoon and every table was occupied.


Don’t make the mistake of comparing this to afternoon tea at the Ritz or Fortnum and Mason. This is a glorified café in Harrods with some pretty cakes. Consequently, the prices are reasonable!

You can find out more about The Tea Room here:

http://www.harrods.com/content/visiting-the-store/restaurants/the-tea-room/

I am sharing some of our pictures.

Gulzaeb x x x

The Red Sole goes Bollywood - Louboutin S/S 2012

It’s not a secret, I love Christian Louboutin. I am literally on “Louboutin watch” every season as I look forward to see what the new collection brings.


I was very excited about the new collection as I heard it was being inspired by Bollywood. Following on from Chanel’s brilliant Arterlier show in Paris showcasing Indian couture, I eagerly anticipated what my favourite shoe designer would show me.

Bollywood fashion is synonymous with colour, sequins & opulence. Louboutin has captured this essence through its new shoe collection. Here are the shoes.

I actually like the pink embroidered shoe. I don’t necessarily see myself trading my Very Prive heels in for these but I like that the shoe is pushing the envelope. Agreed, they are not a classic but Louboutin doesn’t focus on only designing his patent nude/black pumps. He’s known for creating edgy talk-about pieces and on that basis, he has succeeded.

But on that note, I really don’t like the gold and black pair. The thick heel turns me off.

The fact remains whether you love them or hate them, you can’t help but look.

Let me know your thoughts.
Gulzaeb x x x

Harpers Bazaar Arabia Calendar 2012

If there ever was a calendar you wanted to buy me… this is it! Harpers Bazaar Arabia have today launched the very expensively shot calendar for 2012. In collaboration with Swarovski, these images are haute (pun intended).


I have picked my favourite months for you to see.

Gulzaeb x x x

Nicki Minaj OPI Nail Colours

Nicki Minaj is the latest celeb to be partnering with OPI to launch her own nail polish collection! She has designed 6 bright colours to bring colour and glitter to your perfectly manicured fingertips. The collection is set to be launched this month!


The range has 6 limited edition shades showcasing 6 of her favourite colours. Staying true to OPI she has given the shades names reminiscent of her album and singles.
Nicki is wearing Metallic For Life from her own range in the promo image. I personally like Pink Friday and would wear it with the Super Bass purple shatter effect. The polishes can be ordered on line and OPI deliver to the UK. Asos are also stocking OPI so keep an eye out for these.

The 6 colours are:

Did it on em - Neon green

Save me - Holo multicolour silver based glitter

Super bass shatter – Purple (to create the broken shatter effect)

Pink Friday - Barbie pink

Metallic for life - Silvery metallic sparkle

Fly - Aqua blue



Gulzaeb x x x

SOS Spring Skin Care

Hello Lovelies

The start of the new year is the perfect time to invest in good skin care. With the holidays well and truly over it is time to take exfoliation and moisturising up a gear! Let’s face it (no pun intended) we’ve all been glamming up over December at parties and family dinners and it’s time to repair the damage. It is important to get things back to basics and look after your skin because honestly, no make up in the world will look good on bad skin.


The new year is all about bright, glowing skin, pepped up by products packed with antioxidants, vitamins and natural extracts. Rejuvenating masks, invigorating cleansers and good creams are all essentials for your new year detox. I don’t feel you should need to break the bank to look after your skin. I am a big fan of The Body Shop products. They are affordable, smell delicious and easily accesible! I am therefore sharing with you my FOUR favourite Spring buys. I purchase these every so often to ensure my skin is polished.

Cleanse With Passion Fruit Cleansing Gel
This foaming cleanser is gentle on the skin and smells of fresh passion fruit. The smell alone is worth the purchase.

Exfoliate With Honey & Oat 3 In 1 Scrub Mask
This three-in-one face mask cleanses, polishes and moisturises normal to dry skin. I have sensitive skin so only a little is needed to gently exfoliate. I apply it sparingly on my face and not all over it. Apply this to your T-zone.

Tone With Aloe Calming Toner

This alcohol-free toner is designed for skin that needs more gentle care. It removes the last traces of make-up and impurities. Toner is a skin saviour as it helps re-balance the skin’s oils and leaves the face feeling refreshed.

Moisturise With Vitamin E
The Body Shops’ bestselling daily moisturiser hydrates skin, leaving it feeling soft and smooth. I have been using this cream since I was in school. It is light and not too oily. It smells nice and clean too which is very important to me.

Please note that these products work best on my skin. I advise that you speak to a store consultant

so that he/she can advise you on what products will suit your skin & compliment your beauty regime.

Good luck!
Gulzaeb x x x

Kardashian Kolours for OPI

Nicole by OPI and the Kardashian/Jenner family announced the launch of Kardashian Kolors in 2011, 14 new nail lacquer shades inspired by Kris Jenner and her five daughters—Kourtney, Kim, Khloe Kardashian and Kylie and Kendall Jenner. There has been buzz about this since last year in the U.S and finally the collection is available to buy here in the U.K. The collection hit the shelves a few weeks ago (I spotted them at Westfield).

Keeping true to the OPI style, all the names of the polishes are cute and quirky. I love nail colours and OPI is a brand I often go for at the salon. Some of the colours (sorry Kolours) are very pretty so have a look. My favourites are Kim-pletely In Love (light natural pink) and Follow Me on Glitter (glittery grey). The shops were flowing with glitter varnishes this season and they don't appear to be going away any time soon so get yours while stocks lasts.

Here are the colours; enjoy x x x

Versace for H&M - Spring 2012

On the 18th January Versace’s final fashion offering lands at H&M. Dresses, sleepwear and accessories in the season's coolest candy colours in the women swear range, sit alongside menswear adorned with the brand's famous Greek key motif.


The autumn/winter 2011-12 Versace for H&M collection draws its inspiration from classic Versace motifs, such as the gold buttons and colourful prints.

The Cruise Collection looks a lot more casual than the previous range and I am loving the long line printed vest. But the best thing about this collection is that it is only available in UK and Europe (unlike the collection launched In November last year which was sold internationally).

The collection is only available online so mark your calendars and get ready to click! :)

Here is a sneak peak of the new collection x x x

Happy New Year - 2012 baby!

Happy New Year!

I hope you all had a lovely time with your families and friends over the holiday period. I definitely over-ate so I am looking forward to getting back into shape this month.

At the beginning of each New Year, I pick a few things I want to accomplish or work on throughout the year. Below are my New Year’s resolutions for 2012:

1.To complete a body detox every 3 months.

2.Make an effort to plan a dinner with my friends at least once a month.

3.Organise my closet once a month.

I hope I stick to these. What are your resolutions? You can share them here.

Lots of Love
Gulzaeb x x x

#GWishlist: Jewel Lily Mulberry Clutch

Every now and then something will catch my eye and go straight onto my #GWishlist. I told myself that I have worked really hard this year and decided to treat myself to a new handbag (being a shoe addict and really finding no excuse to buy another pair of Louboutins) I convinced myself that a handbag was a necessity and so much more practical (!). That was until I saw the “Jewelled Lily” Mulberry clutch bag. It is stunning. Not very practical. But stunning! The clutch was introduced in Mulberry’s SS/2011 collection for a limited time only. But I think it would work perfectly in the festive season with a little black dress!

The clutch is handcrafted with 2596 individual swarovski crystals. Each Lily is completely exclusive. Because of the handwork on it, no two bags are ever the same. Hello. Love it even more! It has a heavily embellished front panel encrusted with rivets; 460 rivets per bag, with four different sizes of Swarovski crystals. It also comes with the signature Postman's lock closure. It is available in camel suede.

But before you get carried away and head down to Mulberry, it retails at an eye-watering £3,575. It remains on my wish list and I have fully accepted that, that is exactly where it will remain.

Gulzaeb x x x

Ballerina Buns

Ballerina buns were all over the runway this year. There are so many variations of the ballerina bun. You can wear it messy, low or high. Personally, for going out I prefer wearing it really high and with all fly-away hairs sprayed down. I like to look polished and glossy and this look makes it happen. For relaxed dinners and parties, I like a messy bun. I tease the hair with a tail comb and gently spray down.

It is really simple to emulate. I find it works best on hair that has been washed a day ago.
Here is a step by step guide to how I put my hair up:

Step 1: Brush your hair and pull it into a high pony tail wrapping it around an elastic band. Pull the pony tail so it is nice and tight.

Step 2: Brush the ends of the pony tail and then wrap it around the base of the elastic band. Try not to wrap it too tight as it will lose the shape.

Step 3: Secure the bun with bobby pins around the head.

Step 4: Spray the hair with shine spray and and tame any fly-aways.

I like to team this look with lots of highlighter on my cheek bones. You can’t hide with this look so make sure you apply a nice bright lip colour. This really is a great look for going out. I will be wearing my hair like this over a few parties over the festive season. Think of all the time you'll save on blow dries!

Gulzaeb x x x

A Private Viewing of Mani Kohlis' 2012 Khubsoorat Saree Collection

Last night I attended a private viewing of Mani Kohli’s Khubsoorat Saree collection. The doors to her store opened for a private evening with canapés and drinks, showcasing the hottest trends in sarees. Models came out in 6 modern contemporary statement pieces Mani designed, that she feels should be worn by women today. The evening was beautifully put together with the main lady herself draped in a gorgeous red ensemble and jewellery. The sarees she showcased were very much in line with the ethos of her designs which personally for me, couples vibrant colour and stone work very well. My favourite piece on the night was an elegant red, black and white saree with stunning sequin work.


Mani has a very special place in my heart as she was the first fashion designer I shot for. It was only my second shoot and it was her clothes and demeanour that made me want to be in this business a long time. She was so encouraging and complimentary. She also is a complete professional and takes time to speak to her clients and understand their couture needs. This is testament to why she has been around for so long!

The event overall was elegant with many established faces from Green Street turning up to support Mani. I was particularly overwhelmed to reunite with Neelam from Neelam Beauty. Neelam is actually the reason why I started modelling. She was the lady who scouted me when I was 15 years old and asked me to appear in her beauty campaign for the original Asian Woman magazine in Bow. It was great seeing her after so many years and we promised to meet up soon. You can view details of her hair and beauty packages here http://www.neelamshairandbeauty.com/

Attending the night were also the lovely Kyles Jewellery owners, Nisha and Malkit Dadi. Kyles is next door to Khubsoorat and they have a long-standing relationship with Mani as well. I know Nisha personally and have modelled for Kyles Jewellery many times. They also created bespoke sets for me and my family. It is always lovely meeting up with Nisha and even after all these years in the business she continues to possess a very personable manner when you meet her. You can view their collections here http://www.kylescollection.com

Personally for me, attending last night was a humbling experience. I met so many people who were there for me when I started modelling in the late 90’s and it was amazing to see how much these individuals and businesses had grown.

So to all the budding make-up artists, fashion designers and entrepreneurs… this is how it is done.

For more information on Khubsoorat, please visit http://www.khubsooratcollection.com/


The press for the night was organised by Revolution PR.

#Gfashion: I am wearing a coral chiffon and silk beaded dress from Camden market with a navy Zara blazer and black suede stilletos.

Lots of Love
Gulzaeb x x x

With the lady herself, Mani Kohli

With Neelam from Neelams Hair

With Bees Owner and twitter follwer Sushil

With Make Up artist Gini Bhogal and Mani

With Mani Kohli in her Green Street Fashion Boutique

Complimentary chocolates... yum!

Harper's Bazaar December 2011 - Abayas En Vogue

American actress (and wife of crooner Robin Thicke) Paula Patton appears on the cover of the fashion magazine Harper’s Bazaar Arabia for the December 2011 issue. The actress stars in the upcoming Mission Impossible:Ghost Protocol. On the cover, Paula wears a gorgeous abaya designed by Abu Dhabi-based label Mauzan.

You can see the collection and other abayas on their official website: http://www.mauzan.com

Here are some images from the magazine.
Gulzaeb x x x