Car Accidents are like Rain
As they (a couple of OPNO girls) sat waiting for their injuries to be looked over at the ER [Emergency Department] the other day, it was said, "Don't worry, car accidents are like rain. They happen to...
View ArticleNot without your mother-attitudes that aid abuse in the GCC
Every European/American/British what-have-you expat out there has heard of the movie/book "Not Without My Daughter"right? In a brief, in case you haven't, it is the story of an abused wife who cannot...
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Ramadan caftans/jalabiyias 2013 pt. 1
KayysRoselleDar TrtrReem Al HemaidanLeenodaLam Designs Ada by Angalee Saed Akhak Al-Muslem
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KHALEEJI DESIGNER ABAYAS: Arabesque 2013
I have always been a fan of the timeless chic of an Arabesque abaya, but I wasn't quite feeling the leather panel editions of the previous collection. That is probably why I am so enthused about this...
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MY OWN PHOTOS: the somewhat 'areesh'-like shade in Nizwa fort
I've always wanted one of these. Imagine, sitting, drinking mint tea in the shade on a sunny day, or serving Omani coffee, fresh fruit, and almonds to guests out here rather than inside in the...
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Getting Henna Done in Muscat, Oman
WHAT IS HENNA?: Henna is a temporary tattoo applied to the skin in decorative patterns varying across cultures, and even across regions of Oman. It is made from crushed henna leaves, and is actually...
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Omani White Wedding at Al Bustan
In the midst of planning a fabulous divorce/freedom party for one of the OPNO girls (not married to an Omani of course) rumors emerged of a wedding. So thus those OPNO girls who did not have a fabulous...
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Welcome, Ramadan
Ramadan is tomorrow. May it be a safe and blessed month for all, and may we keep its true purpose.
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KHALEEJI FASHION BLOGS I read during Ramadan
While I'd recommend reading these fashion blogs anytime of the year, I especially enjoy them during Ramadan, as the girls feature many ideas for Ramadan, and also give you a view into their personal...
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MY OWN PHOTOS: One day of Ramadan in Oman, 2013
Mabaila has a very pretty new Masjid/Mosque. After the sunset Muslims during Ramadan break their fast. We call this meal "iftar": Honestly, I never feel hungry during Ramadan, I am just craving...
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OOTD: Iftar gathering
The other day we had a girls' night iftar to cheer up a friend. This is what I wore. No-name dress from the Seeb Exhibition with cheap Vincci flats and 1 OMR manicure. As the Shatti girls would chide...
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DAILY DIARY: Ramadan and the road-trip to the desert (because we are S-M-R-T)
What to do on the weekend while fasting? Well.... I did begin by saying, let's go to Wadi Shab. But then, I made the mistake of asking how far it was to the closest Bedouin and sands. Of course, the...
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OOTD: getting lost in Fujairah, UAE
Have I neglected to mention, that every OPNO girl's roadtrip is decided upon at the last minute? Badly planned road-trips, that is us. No time to choose a route, borrow back the GPS, convert...
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Some more cute Eid ideas
I want to get a cute cake made for Eid this year! But these sheep cupcakes made from marshmellows are soooooooooooo adorable....And wasn't a freakin' awesome idea to put Eidiyia money for kids into...
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MY OWN PHOTOS: some random images of Ramadan in Oman
Carpet in the prayer room on the women's side of the Sultan Qaboos University masjid. Ramadan decorations: Lanterns recycled from old plastic drinking water bottles and computer paper.More shots of...
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Online shoe shopping, as I really hate shoe shopping. I could shop for hours for handbags, abayas, fashion in general, but something disgusts me about shoe stores, all those women, swapping pairs and...
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A Few Lovely Links
Goodmorning Oman, how is your day going? Well, mine was just brightened up by a few lovely links that amused me.1. life of a stranger who stole my phone: "This is the inspiring story of Hafid from...
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MY OWN PHOTOS: Eid al Fitr day 1, somewhere in the Hajar mountains
Belated Eid mubarak lovelies. InshaAllah your Eid was a safe and happy one. I am going to post some photos of my Eid Al-Fitr here in Oman, and explain our traditions a little. First off, Eid-Al Fitr is...
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