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Elegances is above all a sustainable brand made in Dubai. We embrace slow living in true summer styles cut with natural fibbers such as cotton, linen and silk. 

All our beachwear are designed by us internally, selecting all fabrics, trims and creating unique pieces in small quantities. 

Elegances is within us, it is our true nature in the way we live and in what we wear. 

Sustainability is made in the decision of wearing quality versus quantity, quality versus  cheaper mass fashion and investing in what you wear for yourself and for the planet.

Sustainability is in our choice of wearing locally made designers, and selecting natural fibbers that limit  carbon emission.

Elegances create unique beachwear and luxury swimwear in Dubai.

Our collection mixes summer linen dresses, cotton pants, long white maxi dresses, and floral beach kaftan. 

Perfect beach outfits to wear for a beach club such as Niki beach, Namos Dubai, Drift or a brunch with friends.

Elegances has become one of the top sustainable designer in Dubai since 2015.

Happy New Year to all our Elegant Ladies, who have been supporting us. You are the reason we are doing what we are doing with so much love and passion. It is such a pleasure to see all of you wearing our pieces around the world, to live and love in it. You are fabulous! 

For us, a new year, mean a new me. .. and how do we set up a new "me", and new "I" for 2022. 

1). I set my objectives of the year. What am I looking to achieve and change by the end of 2022? What are my goals and what am I gonna do to make this happen?I write them and I will read them through out the year 

2) I set my yearly affirmation. For me this year, it is " Perseverance" 

3) I check my numerology. It is the science of number to define the  overall theme of your year based on your date of the birth. It is so True, More info here 

4) I remove and burn all old energies I don't want for 2022. I literally put everything on a piece of paper and burn it in my toilets. 

5) I set a one month protocol where I put a sentence together which I repeat every day to wire my brain to a new pattern and new goals. 

Whats you yearly rituals to set a foot in the new year ? would love to get yours?

Happy New Years ladies xxx

As holidays are upon us, Elegances is organizing a special private sales prior to the holidays. 

From Thursday November 19th to Monday November 23rd 2020 

From 10 am to 7pm 

Up to 80% discount, Cash only 

Address: Prism Tower, Office 1304, Business Bay, Dubai

Tel: 04 558 6300 - @iamelegances 

Elegances is a way of life, is a state of being. Being an Elegant women is an " Art de Vivre" You learn to become Elegant, you learn how to improve your life, you learn how to cope with your emotions, you learn how to overcome difficulties. 

We are creating unique yoga and personal development retreats in Europe to cater to all of us women to improve our life. A journey into yourself, to discover your true self, to improve all aspects of your life. 

If you are ready to take the path, to change and to evolve discover our future dates. We are creating a community to help each others throughout life challenges. 

To learn more here

https://elegancesretreats.com

To reach out: nc@elegances.me

To call us: +97145586300

Back in June, we were so exited to launched our first yoga and personal development retreat for women. What does it have to do with swimwear?

Well everything! With our brand over the years, we have developed a personal connection to being a woman, to our place in society, to running your own business, to our connect with ourselves and our bodies. 

We felt more and more drawn to a research to ourselves. Before sharing with others, it became with a special journey into our own self. 

From India, to Bali, to France, to Costa Rica, we traveled the world for our swimwear and along the way, we learned from teachers, healers, spiritual guides and all incorporated these knowledges to our life. 

Our passion for personal evolution, for the evolution of the humanity has led us to share with other women, others who want like us to growth, to evolve. 

June 19th - 26th 2020 we finally after one year of preparation, after quarantine, after confinement, after a sanitary crisis, after having our planes tickets canceled, despite all, we launched!

We catered to a beautiful group of women coming from France and Switzerland for 7 days in the French retreats. 

We spend a week of daily yoga, meditation, workshops around the theme of divine feminine. It was a very human experience. 

Here for more info

This recipe is  so light and healthy, it is perfect for an Elegant woman. It contains absolutely no fat, no gluten and lactose. and on top of that it is so delish!

 1 dose of vanilla sugar

1 tea spoon of sugar

1 tea spoon of baker yeast

190g soya milk

210 g rice flour

50 g olive oil

1 tea spoon of orange flower

Mix in a bowl all the sugar and the baker yeast all together with 3 tea spoons of soya milk. Set it aside.

In another bowl mix the flour and salt and add the eggs. Add the oil and the mix of the first bowl. Mix everything all together . Let it set for 30 minutes.

Pour the mix in the waffle maker and cook each for 3 minutes. 

Et voila! Bon Appétit !

An Elegant woman does not buy a scrub, she makes it from natural ingredient. Here his one of our favorite the Cleopatra black grape scrub. 

Black grapes are high in minerals and antioxidants. Sunflower seeds are an excellent source of vitamin E. 

1 Tablespoon raw sunflower seeds

5 black grapes

1/2 teaspoon baking sode

1 teaspoon distiled water

 Grind the seeds to a powder. In a food processor or blender combine the sunflower seed powder, grapes and baking soda. Pour in the distilled water and mix well. 

Once or twice a week, massage this over your face, paying attention to the T zone. If your skin is especially oily, leave the scrub on for 5 minutes in the shower. Rinse off with warm water, and then cold water. 

Receipt coming from the amazing book of Narine Nikogosian " Return to Beauty

Potatoes are packed with vitamin C an anti-aging miracle. Apples bring out a natural glow. Egg yolks are hydrating. 

1 small potato, unpeeled and cubed

1 apple unpeeled and shredded

1 teaspoon olive oil

1 egg yolk

1 tablespoon milk

Cook the potato in 2 cups of water until soft about 10 minute. Drain. 

In a small bowl, mix together the potato, apple, oil and egg yolk. Warm the milk in a pan for 2 minute. Add the milk and continue stir until it form a paste. 

Cover your face and neck with the preparation. Relax for 20 to 30 minutes and rinse off with warm water. 

As we are enjoying the blue sky, sun,, sea and pool chlorine, our skin has a tendency to become  more damaged. As you know an Elegant women only uses natural ingredients and do it herself with lots of love and respect.  We have compiled a few receipt to make at home. 

Sweetie Sugar Scrub:

Sugar gently clean dead skin, egg white have a tonic action. Can be used twice a month. 

1 egg white

1 teaspoon sugar

1/2 teaspoon cottage cheese

In a small bowl , beat the egg white, add the sugar and cottage cheese. Mix all. Using your finger, rub in your T Zone and rinse off with water

Cool N Rich moisturizer

Cucumbers are hydrating and cause tonic action to the skin 

1 small cucumber

1 tablespoon non fat plain yogurt

1/2 teaspoon cornstarch

In a blender puree the cucumber. In a small bowl mix 1 table spoon cucumber, yogurt and cornstarch. Gently cover your face in the morning and evening with the moisturizer. 

Perfect Pineapple Toner:

In summer you need to use a tonner. The enzymes in pineapple make this the perfect refresher. Vitamin C is added to boost . 

1 vitamin tablet

1 teaspoon pineapple juice

In a small saucepan bring 1 cup of water to a boi. Add the vitamin C tablet and allow it to dissolve. Let it cool then pour it in a plastic bottle. Add the pineapple juice and shake well. Gently wipe this over your face using a cotton ball. 

All receipts are coming from the book: " Return to Beauty" by Narine Nikkogosian 

Real beauty come from within. At Elegance's we are all about natural beauty using natural and organic ingredients. When winter is here and we are waiting to head to our sunny beach days, we still need to handle our skin and nourish it with love and respect. Here is a few DIY receipt that can make at home with very easy ingredients. 

Nighty Shiny Lemon Cleanser:

Lemon helps your skin to maintain healthy PH balance. Sour cream contains lactic acid, which gently exfoliates. Olive oil is hydrating. 

1 table spoon lemon juice

1/4 cup of sour cream

1 table spoon olive oil

In. small bowl, mix the lemon juice, sour cream and oil. Wash your face with this cleanser only at night. Rinse off with warm water 

Coco-cream green moisturizer:

Avocado is super rich in vitamin A,D, E and minerals . Coconut oil softens and protects. 

1/4 Avocado

1 teaspoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon coconut oil

Smash the avocado in a bowl, add the yogurt , lemon juice and oil, mix

Massage the amount on your face. 

Self heating cognac mask:

Yes cognac tightens pores and stimulate blood flow. Honey and cottage cheese exfoliate dead skin cells. Egg yolk leaves your skin soft

1 egg yolk

1 tablespoon cottage cheese

1 teaspoon honey

1 teaspoon cognac

Mis all together the egg yolk and cottage cheese. Add the honey and the cognac. Cover your face and neck for 20 minutes. Rinse of with warmth water 

All recipes are coming from the book : "Return to Beauty" by Narine Nikogosian