Parking Wars
Dear blog readers forgive, this post was written over a year ago, but was relegated to the drafts folder in my mismanagement as editor:When I first moved to Oman I was hesitant to learn how to drive...
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HOUSE UPDATE: floor plans are finished
BTW, soooo not my house {Tiger Woods'}but a little inspiration never hurt anyoneBuying and building a house in Oman is quite an adventure. Sometimes I feel like giving up, other times I am so excited...
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Eid Shoes for 2014
My favourite heels for 2014 kind of surprise me, but I am loving the "New Look" at Dior. Charles & Keith were obviously inspired, and so they are currently carrying a lot of the looks for less if...
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Fashion I love: Chanel 2014 Couture -Up Close and Personal
The Chanel Spring 2014 collection was absolute candy http://tomandlorenzo.com/2014/01/chanel-spring-2014-couture-collection/ for the eyes. And of course, Blake Lively became the It-girl of Cannes 2014...
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STYLISH SISTERS: Lubna Al Zakwani, designer of Omani Fashion label, Endemage
I remember spying Lubna on the first night of Muscat Fashion Week seated in the VIP section, in a black dress with simple white buttons on each sleeve, and a slash of white fabric falling from the...
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Modest Fashion/Ramadan/Eid Caftans: Valentino Resort 2014
While Valentino is usually out of my price range if I am not buying vintage, the Resort 2014 collection did hold some pretty modest pieces, or pieces that could be worn as hijab with a little tweaking,...
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Modest Fashion/ Ramadan/Eid Caftans: Mango
Mango (City Center Seeb or Qurum) always has alot of modest long sleeved dress options, and skirts. I love the petal pink lace number above. My friend R always seems to be wearing Mango or Promod for...
View ArticleOmani Folktales: translated by a (self-proclaimed) ex-mutawaa living in Muscat
I have a friend who has been translating Omani and Emirati traditional folktales and posting them on her blog. I really enjoy reading them (even though the sexist ones really do get me going;) ) and...
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While searching for a farm house to rent over the weekend I stumbled upon this lovely villa for rent by Isobel... and I didn't save the link but I found it on homeaway. I will post the photos simply...
View ArticleIntolerance and Prejudice Against Non-Muslims/Expatriates in Oman
Being that it is Ramadan, I have been reading posts written by non-Muslims living in Oman, on blogger, twitter, instagram, what have you, exhorting other non-Muslim expatriates to be tolerant of Muslim...
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My last weekend, in photos: renting a farm in Oman for privacy
I spent this last weekend relaxing in cool shade and privacy, wearing sparkling caftans, and not having to wear a headscarf at anytime of day except for prayer times. I swam in the morning, and I swam...
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STYLISH SISTERS: Latifa Al Shamsi, original abaya-clad Khaleeji fashion...
I first stumbled onto Latifa Al Shamsi's blog latifalshamsi over two years ago, pretty much from this date. She is an Emirati fashion blogger who really began the trend of photgraphing the...
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My Ramadan Beauty Regime
Okay, so I am not a 'beauty person'. I can barely part my own hair, never pay to go to spas or salons or get my makeup professionally done, and I am certainly not one of those idiots who think of...
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Restaurants in Oman: Pizza Hut in Al Hail, Seeb, for Iftar 2014
If you are like me, with Omani inlaws from the interior, then you will know that people tend to force you to go to pizza hut. It is, as Italian as they get (besides Chillis). This is probably because...
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Restaurants in Oman: Grand Fish Market in Seeb/Al Mawaleh near City Center...
I don't eat fish... or seafood, ever. But this restaurant is beloved by my Omani husband and my Canadian father for its relatively low priced seafood, and quiet but efficient and friendly service....
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Restaurants in Oman: Al Makan Cafe for Iftar Tent, 2014
Al Makan Cafe right next to City Center Seeb mall, always pitches a nice looking iftar tent for Ramadan. I went this year with my husband and two year old daughter for iftar.There was a large...
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Making Hijrah (i.e moving for Islamic reasons) to Oman?: OPNO's thoughts
One of the questions our inbox fills up with the most is, should I make hijrah to Oman with my family/can you girls/OPNO tell me more about whether or not I should make hijrah to the Sultanate of...
View ArticleThis Ramadan... liking Jotun's "Colours of Happiness" intitiative
If one reads Y magazineExtreme Makeover | Y - Pulse of Oman, they already did a report on Jotun's (the paint company) new socially responsible initiative "Colours of Happiness" . If you haven't heard...
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Happy Renaissance Day Oman: In case you are wondering, what exactly Renaissance day is, it is the day His Majesty, Sultan Qaboos ibn Said took over from his father, Sultan Taimur. This happened on July...
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