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Budreya Faisal: Pioneering A New Era For Women’s Football In The Middle East

Budreya Faisal: Pioneering A New Era For Women’s Football In The Middle East

In this inspiring episode of Leading Ladies of the Middle East, we go behind the scenes at Banaat FC, the UAE’s pioneering all-women football club, with its visionary founder and president Budreya Faisal. Discover how this Egyptian-Emirati entrepreneur went from studying graphic design to becoming a trailblazer in Middle Eastern sports, launching her own football club and breaking barriers for women in the region. Budreya shares her career journey, the challenges she faced, and her mission to empower the next generation of female athletes in the Arab world.
Can Love Survive Distance? Jamie Laing's Ultramarathons & Testing A Clueless-Style Wardrobe App

Can Love Survive Distance? Jamie Laing's Ultramarathons & Testing A Clueless-Style Wardrobe App

This week on the SheerLuxe Vodcast, Nana Acheampong is joined by Basma Khalifa and Lisa Potter-Dixon. Together they discuss everything new and noteworthy, from Adolescence on Netflix to the app they’re obsessed with and SheerLuxe’s recent Iftar dinner. They then go on to chat about some hot topics this week, including the creative director shuffles at Versace and Loewe as well as Jamie Laing’s impressive Comic Relief challenge. The three then move on to answer your dilemmas – from how to navigate a long-distance relationship to the best ways to age gracefully…

Annick Lever BEM On Family, Loss & The Importance Of Holocaust Education

Annick Lever BEM On Family, Loss & The Importance Of Holocaust Education

In this poignant episode of our vodcast, we have the honour of speaking with Annick Lever BEM, a remarkable woman whose life story is a testament to resilience, survival and the enduring impact of the Holocaust. Annick shares her memories of her early life, the challenges she faced during the war, including the profound loss of her mother, while also reflecting on the kindness of those who helped her family. She emphasises the importance of recognising the silent majority who acted with compassion amid widespread hate, before going on to discuss her journey of self-discovery and identity, including her move to the UK, where she married and raised a family. She has since become a passionate advocate for Holocaust education, dedicating her life to ensuring that the lessons of the past are not forgotten.

Fashion Month Favourites & Best Middle Eastern Brands

Fashion Month Favourites & Best Middle Eastern Brands

In this episode of the SheerLuxe Middle East podcast, editor-in-chief Tamara Jabi is joined by 3 stylish women who are officially joining the SL ME team as contributing fashion editors. Hebah Baker, a fashion buyer with over a decade of experience working with some of the world’s most prestigious brands, Talar Bilemjian, founder of the ready-to-wear label Talar Nina & Lamia (Lulu) Dahmash, who is known for her work as a stylist & creative consultant. Together, they chat about the pieces & trends they’re loving right now, standout moments from fashion month & the regional designers making waves. They also share the beauty treatments, homeware finds & travel plans currently on their radar – with plenty of recommendations along the way...

How To Achieve The Perfect Bronze Make-Up Look

How To Achieve The Perfect Bronze Make-Up Look

On today’s episode, make-up artist Ashley Dayes explains how to nail the bronze make-up look. From adding warmth on the eyes to the most flattering bronzer placement, here she explains how to get a seamless, sun-kissed finish using some of our favourite make-up heroes, all available at Space NK.

Celebrating Ramadan With Our First SheerLuxe Iftar

Celebrating Ramadan With Our First SheerLuxe Iftar

Welcome back to SheerLuxe BTS! Join the team and friends of SL for a BTS of our first ever Iftar in celebration of Ramadan. First up, we head over to the event at the Mandarin Oriental Mayfair while Mahmuda gives Charlotte and India a quick overview of the importance of Ramadan and how it is observed. The team then starts setting up before the event unfolds, and we also meet Baroness Shaista Gohir OBE and chat with some of our guests about their experiences with fasting and religion. The dinner starts with a Surah recitation given by Nusaiba Mohammad-Timol, followed by a breaking of the fast with some dates, and then Baroness Gohir and Georgie give a speech about the importance of showing solidarity with Muslims. Finally, our guests go around the table introducing themselves, speaking about their backgrounds and what it means to be a modern Muslim woman.

With Love, Meghan, Doechii At PFW & Friendship Dilemmas In Your 30s

With Love, Meghan, Doechii At PFW & Friendship Dilemmas In Your 30s

This week on the SheerLuxe Vodcast, Charlotte Collins is joined by Mia Luckie & Billie Bhatia. Together they discuss everything new & noteworthy, from Mia & Charlotte’s new Bottega Veneta sunglasses, to Billie’s trip to Canouan, and the Stella McCartney show at Paris Fashion Week. They then go on to chat about some hot celeb news this week, including Doechii’s appearances at PFW, as well as Timothee Chalamet & Kylie Jenner, and whether the Kardashian curse is real… The three then go on to debrief what they’re watching on TV right now, before diving into the things you can’t miss right now, in particular the launch of our new SheerLuxe Community app. Finally, the team answer your dilemmas, from friendship struggles in your 30s to the best bits in beauty right now…

Fashion Month Roundup: Favourite Shows, Stand Out Looks & Best Front Row Guests

Fashion Month Roundup: Favourite Shows, Stand Out Looks & Best Front Row Guests

On this episode of SheerLuxe Fashion, Charlotte Collins is joined by Nana, Federica Labanca & Anna Bromilow to discuss their fashion month highlights. They start by talking through their favourite shows & collections, including Khaite & Calvin Klein at NYFW, Richard Quinn & Burberry at LFW, Gucci & Max Mara at MFW, Stella McCartney & Givenchy at PFW. They also discuss their standout looks from the season, as well as their favourite front row guests, from Anna Wintour to Doechii & Christie Turlington, before ending on the best street style moments across the months.

BTS With Georgie & Hodge In Dubai

BTS With Georgie & Hodge In Dubai

In this episode, we take you behind the scenes in Dubai for a special event in partnership with Binance, one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges. It starts at the opulent Bvlgari Hotel, where the team prep for an exclusive dinner with an inspiring group of women, as well as an exciting podcast recording with Binance's CMO, Rachel Conlan, and head of marketing, Frederica Tompkins. The team then dive into the world of crypto, sharing their initial doubts and misconceptions about investing in digital currencies. As the conversation unfolds, they explore the potential of cryptocurrency and the vital role of diversification in investment strategies. With a strong focus on financial education – especially for women – the aim is to inspire and empower listeners to navigate this fast-evolving landscape with confidence.

Spring Fashion Try-On At The H&M Showroom

Spring Fashion Try-On At The H&M Showroom

Welcome back to SheerLuxe BTS! Join us for a busy day in the SheerLuxe office with the team. First, we chat with Charlotte about our plans for the day & the month ahead, before going around the office to see what all the different teams are up to - from the video team’s snack haul, to Georgie’s original BLUSH talent ideas & the social team’s busy filming schedule. Then, we dive into an exciting Oscars’ prep meeting, before Charlotte & Lu head to the H&M showroom to try on some amazing new pieces from their SS25 collection. Back at the office, Mahmuda gives the team a mini TED Talk on Ramadan, and the social & fashion teams then show you what it takes to run a TikTok Live Shopping session. Finally, come behind the camera on an SLMan social shoot with Maiya & join us for the SL Pub Quiz…

Fashion Icks & Holiday Catfishing

Fashion Icks & Holiday Catfishing

This week on the SheerLuxe Vodcast, Polly Sayer is joined by Sarah Templeman (Hodge) and florist & model, Kasia Chinery. First up, they dive into a lively discussion about their biggest fashion faux pas, including the perplexing concept of swim tops and the perils of growing up in the public eye, as exemplified by Millie Bobby Brown. Hodge then shares the new laser skin treatment she’s obsessed with, before the three go on to chat about the holidays they’ve recently been on, where they touch on the pressure to look good on holiday & their struggles with fake tan.