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Blue jeans are a staple of any wardrobe and have come a long way from their humble beginnings as attire for farmers and labouring folk of the American West.
Jacob Davis and Levi Strauss invented the iconic garment in 1873, because they were durable and as the locals said: ‘Dem pants are comfy!’
In the 1950s, jeans, originally designed for cowboys, became popular among teenagers and are still popular to this day.
If you are a man looking for a fresh pair of blue jeans, head to Max Fashions and take advantage of the style and respectable price of only BD4.5. Choose from a pair of skinny, slim, straight or boot cut in your choice of light or dark denim in various washes and cuts. They even have jean jackets for when winter rolls around. You can find belts and wallets too for only BD1.5.
I ran into an Aussie expat friend of mine shopping in Max for winter gear for her boys travelling to Europe. She was delighted that the prices are so reasonable. I checked the price tags and you can grab a scarf or a hat for only BD2.8. The quality was great and the product looked trendy, not tacky.
In 1976, at the age of 23, Olivier Baussan distilled his first essential oil from Rosemary and sold to the local markets in France. Oliver is the founder of L’Occitane and now with 2,000 stores worldwide offers high quality beauty products and fragrances.
This is the place to go in order to find a great gift for someone special. What I found interesting was the ‘Immortelle’ beauty collection that offers nourishing cream, eye balms, make-up removers and anti-ageing solutions for the face.
These products are made from a wild plant known as the Corsican immortelle. This plant is found in the Balagne region of France and used historically for its medicinal components which include anti-bruising, anti-inflammatory and healing.
Right now if you spend BD46 at L’Occitane you will receive a free beauty organiser while supplies last.
Boots pharmacy is holding another ‘buy three, for the price of two’ event that ends on October 14. The store carries a variety of famous brands like Gosh, Boujois Paris and Rimmel London to name but a few. Take advantage of this sale while it lasts. The place was packed when I popped in.
Details of the above: Boots Pharmacy – three for the price of two on any cosmetics until October 14 – all locations
L’Occitane – Spend BD46 and receive a free beauty organiser – until supplies last – Bahrain City Centre
Other deals I’m privy to: Al Hawaj shopping Bazaar – perfumes, make-up, skincare, watches, gift sets, apparel, luggage and accessories until October 12 – Bahrain International Exhibition Centre, Palm Hall
Palmera Fashion End of Season Clearance on Men and Ladies clothes, shoes, bags & Accessories from luxury brands, Tom Ford, Valentino, Dolce & Gabbana, Dolce & Gabbana Junior
Our Beauty Salon – Pick four services for only BD10 – Phone 17692277
Carpisa – Spend BD25 and get a free Carpisa branded bag.
Valencia, Dumond, Ecco, Steve Madden tomorrow – one day only offer
1. Five customers in one billing receives 25 per cent off (cash discount).
2. All ladies born in the year ending with five receives 25 per cent off – (for example 1995).
3. Every fifth customer receives 25 per cent off (cash discount).
4. Purchase five products and get billed for four.
