A trip to the Swarovski trip in Dubai Mall resulted in a mini shopping spree.

Since Hermès orange is my favourite shade-du-jour, I fell in love with the encrusted rubber bracelet. The lime coloured ball on a string is a nice compliment colour so they both got to come home with me.

And this is what my wrists look like nowadays. I like! 

More images from the Denim on Denim event at Dubai's coolest vintage store - Bambah Boutique.

I went with Lisa - my partner in party!

and met Hommam who was sweet enough to approach me and tell me he was a Candy&Cookie fan. Check out Hommam's blog - F for Fashion11 here!



Homemade cookies baked by the boutique owner. Doesn't get much cuter than that!

The oh-so-pretty Simone from Virgin Radio was there.

And I tried on a stunning vintage dress that I cannot stop thinking of. Should I?

Have you heard of a Dubai based clothing brand named Poca & Poca? Well, now you have. POCA & POCA is a young brand that emerged from Poland by Karolina Gniewek - the founder and the designer of the brand.

Ever heard of the French lingerie brand Princesse TamTam?

Their underwear is available at Galleries Lafayette and that's where myself  together with a selected amount of Dubai fashionistas had a closer view at their latest collection. 

Local talent alert!

Check out C by Clarissa - new fashion label created by Clarissa Walsh who lives and works in London and Dubai.

Apart from being an absolute sweetheart, Clarissa is insanely talented and I absolutely love the contemporary and at the same timeless looks seen in this look book. Don't even get me started on the photography and styling - big fat thumbs up from Candy&Cookie, Dubai sure has talent. 

P.S The white studded edge skirt in the 2nd picture is soon to move in in my closet. If you want to order any of Clarissa's fabulous designs, you can do it through her website. 

Summer sale alert: up to 60 % off at one of my favourite stores -  Z&V!

This weeks culinary highlight:

Seafood and sheesha at Flooka! Can't believe I haven't been there until now... Although it's a Dubai thing, with the abundance of new places catching your attention you easily overlook the classics.

P.S Candy&Cookie is still a fashion / lifestyle blog but since many of my readers ask for Dubai tips I will continue posting info on my favourite sights / restaurants / clubs etc. You like? 

The New Mall In Town - Mirdiff City Center.

Apart from the usual spread a few new shops caught my eye.

Bianco is a Danish shoe store, similar to what Forever21 is in clothing I'd say. Cheap and trendy, maybe not the best quality but if you are looking for that little somethin' somethin' they are great at snapping up the latest trends.

Evans from the UK is the only brand I know of that makes plus - size clothes suitable for younger buyers. 

Lindex is a high street chain from Sweden, not so trendy perhaps but ok for basics.

Miss Selfridge, finally! Something in between H&M and Topshop, aka good stuff.

Last but not least: Topshop -far from a new brand in the UAE but the one at Mirdiff CC is the biggest one in Dubai so far.

Did I miss anything? Let me know.. I am more than happy to go back shopping. Solely in the name of research natch... //T.