For the complete shoot, go to M fashion.
Photographer | Tina Chang
Stylist | Leah Van Loon
Hair: Kirsten Klontz
Make-up: Nickol Walkemeyer
Model: Anna Carter at Mode Models International
Make-up assistant: Katie Matson
Photographer's assistant: Zachary Ayotte
Shot on location in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
All prices approximate, check local stockists for details.
Stockists:
Chanel, Marina Mall, Abu Dhabi, 02 681 1030; Dubai Mall, 04 382 7100; and elsewhere.
Gucci, Marina Mall, 02 681 6844; Mall of the Emirates, 04 341 0669; and elsewhere.
Hermès, BurJuman Centre, 04 351 1190; Dubai Mall, 04 330 8385.
Holt Renfrew Furs, www.holtrenfrew.com.
Kenneth Jay Lane, www.kennethjaylane.com.
Lanvin, Dubai Mall, 04 330 8008.
Links of London, www.linksoflondon.com.
Marni, Mall of the Emirates, 04 354 9417.
Miriam Haskell, www.miriamhaskell.com.
Topshop, Marina Mall, 02 681 8242; Dubai Mall, 04 339 9802; and elsewhere.
Valentino Red, Mall of the Emirates, 04 341 1294.
Yves Saint Laurent, Marina Mall, 02 681 6994; Mall of the Emirates, 04 341 0113; Emirates Towers, 04 330 0445.
Zara, Abu Dhabi Mall, 02 645 6527; Dubai Mall, 04 330 8567 and elsewhere.
Stuck in a job without a pay rise? Here's what to do
Chris Greaves, the managing director of Hays Gulf Region, says those without a pay rise for an extended period must start asking questions – both of themselves and their employer.
“First, are they happy with that or do they want more?” he says. “Job-seeking is a time-consuming, frustrating and long-winded affair so are they prepared to put themselves through that rigmarole? Before they consider that, they must ask their employer what is happening.”
Most employees bring up pay rise queries at their annual performance appraisal and find out what the company has in store for them from a career perspective.
Those with no formal appraisal system, Mr Greaves says, should ask HR or their line manager for an assessment.
“You want to find out how they value your contribution and where your job could go,” he says. “You’ve got to be brave enough to ask some questions and if you don’t like the answers then you have to develop a strategy or change jobs if you are prepared to go through the job-seeking process.”
For those that do reach the salary negotiation with their current employer, Mr Greaves says there is no point in asking for less than 5 per cent.
“However, this can only really have any chance of success if you can identify where you add value to the business (preferably you can put a monetary value on it), or you can point to a sustained contribution above the call of duty or to other achievements you think your employer will value.”
