EMMA’s Pastels Reign is Upon us

Pastel Love Collection

It’s summertime and what better way to welcome the summer than to choose pastel scarves to make our outfit pop.

Since pastels are in this summer EMMA got you covered with their dazzling Pastel Love Collection.

Pastel Love Collection

Going through the Pastel Love collection of solid colored scarves or patterned ones will open the doors wide open for your imagination to create the most vivid outfits and mixes for this summer wardrobe.

The beauty of pastels is that they’re colorful yet subtle, so they will satisfy every taste even those who aren’t fans of bright colors.

Pastel Love Collection

The soft hues of purple, yellow and pink among other colors can be worn with solid colors like black, white, or nude to elevate the outfit and add a pop of color to it.

The patterned scarves are classy and timeless to create edgy outfits for years to come, taking your outfit to a whole new level.

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Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication comes to mind while thinking of all the possibilities an elegant scarf could do for an outfit.

Pastel Love Collection

5 Ways to Incorporate Pastel Scarves into your Outfit this Summer

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Pastel colors have been the trend for years now; they’re elegant, edgy, and cheerful.
They also work on a deeper psychological level as these colors tend to make us calmer and more serene.

As they tend to trigger more calming emotions and spark feelings of peace and tranquility.
So adding a pastel-colored scarf will not only elevate your outfit but your emotional state as well.

There are many ways to create stylish outfits combined with pastel-colored scarves so let’s check them.

1. Matching Sets

Matching sets are a comfortable and time-saving trend for 2021, we’ve seen them in solid colors, denim, and athleisure sets.

The modest set combined with a pop of color from the Pastel Love Collection will surely improve the entire look.

Pastel Love Collection
2. Monochrome

Choosing one color and sticking to it then, adding a patterned pastel scarf or a solid colored one is one way to create a minimal yet colorful look.

Pastel Love Collection
3. Mix & Match

Combining different pastel colors is another way to wear a pastel scarf, you can pair the scarf with another pastel-colored item like chiffon wide pants or skirt.

Pastel Love Collection
4. White Dress

White dresses are a summer staple for many years as they are comfy and modest.
A patterned pastel scarf will pair perfectly with a simple white dress.

Pastel Love Collection
5. Bright Colors

This one is for the daring fashionistas out there, mixing a pastel scarf with a bright-colored blouse or sweater can be challenging but the results are so worth it.

Pastel Love Collection

Tell us how you are going to style your Pastel Love scarf and share the results using the #emmapastellove.

Mena Massoud under attack after a recent interview

A while back Mena Massoud stole our hearts when he sent his Egyptian fans a message speaking in broken Arabic, fans thought he was adorable and appreciating the fact he’s proud of his Middle Eastern roots.

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Then again, while promoting when he gushed about his upbringing in an Egyptian household and being exposed to artists like Amr Diab, Adel Emam and Mustafa Amar instead of MC Hammer and foreign artists.

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But now the Canadian/Egyptian actor is under fire after an old video of him resurfaced, where the actor referred to Levantine cuisine as an Israeli food.
The video was posted to his Evolving Vegan’s IGTV in 2018, which resulted in some backlash among the Arabic community.

If that wasn’t enough things took a turn for the worst when he sat down for an interview with the Israeli website YNET, an online outlet for the Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth while promoting his movie.

“I visited Israel when I was in Jordan. I crossed the borders just for a few hours. It was such a process… because am Egyptian and born in Egypt, they had to do their research,” the actor, who always expressed pride in his Egyptian origins said in his interview.

“It was lovely we only spent a couple of hours there, I definitely want to go back and visit Jerusalem and walk the path of Christ,” he added.

People took to social media to express their disappointment; fans who previously praised him were very frustrated

https://twitter.com/Aliimuhamedd/status/1132845343236919297?s=20

Massoud insisted he was born in Egypt but raised in Canada, so he really doesn’t understand the politics of claiming Middle Eastern food as Israeli.

Do you agree with his point of view and don’t think he doesn’t deserve all the hate he’s getting? Tell us your thoughts on the whole situation in the comment section.    

Maroon 5 Confirms The Date of Their 2019 Dubai Concert

Maroon 5 fans rejoice the band finally announced the official date for their gig in Dubai to be held on Friday, June 14.
The pop-rock group led by The Voice judge Adam Levine will be taking on the Coca-Cola Arena in city walk(formerly known as the Dubai Arena), as a part of their Red Pill Blues Tour.

The tickets are available online here, and we expect they are going to go out fast, so book your tickets right away, their prices range from AED 350 to AED 1,295.

To help get you even more excited about the upcoming concert check some of their major hits:

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Girls Like You ft. Cardi B

Moves Like Jagger ft. Christina Aguilera

What Lovers Do ft. SZA

She Will Be Loved

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This is the first music show to be performed in the new arena that has a 17,000 seat capacity, and it’s considered the largest indoor arena in the Middle East.

Besides hosting music concerts and festivals, exhibitions and conferences, the Coca-Cola arena is going to also host sports events as well, like basketball, boxing, and ice hockey.

Environmentally Conscious Movements in Egypt

In efforts to become environmentally conscious, Red Sea Governor Ahmed Abdullah announced the ban of single-use plastic starting June 2019.
According to Hurghada Environmental Protection and Conservation Association (HEPCA), it’s one of the main causes of death for thousands of creatures around the world.

The ban includes all single-use plastics like cutlery and straws, due to their damage to marine life.
Starting from June it will be implemented in all stores, coffee shops, restaurants, and cruise ships.

In other good news for the environment, Egypt to introduce Eco-friendly toilets in Cairo, as part of the preparation for the African Cup of Nations

This decision comes as a part of a movement to conserve water and limit its use.
Standard toilets usually use up to 22 liters of water per flush, but these Eco-friendly toilets will consume three to six liters only.
It will contain three separate stalls for men, women, and people with disabilities.

According to Cairo’s Governor Ali Abdel Aal, at least 30 Eco-friendly toilet units will be installed staring also June 2019 across different parts of the city.

As water becomes more and more limited the decision to reduce water waste and educate the citizens about its repercussions seems like a practical move.

#Ostor_bentak welcoming Ramadan with a new sexist campaign

While others anticipated the holy month to fast, enjoy the festive atmosphere during it and cleanse their souls, others saw a chance to release their ugly sexist side.

Someone started an offensive campaign with the #ostor_bentak, suggesting that women can be extremely distracting to them and can potentially ruin their fast by their choice of wardrobe.

Not only is this campaign sexist and offensive, but it also suggests that women have no control whatsoever in their lives, not even when it comes to their style of dressing.
Women aren’t property to be controlled; they’re capable of making choices, but the campaign suggests otherwise.
Providing full authority to the patriarchy giving the sense that we’re still living in the past, even after all the efforts women’s rights organizations are making.

Some supported the movement mostly men, saying that women are tempting them in the holy month.

“Please god, we want to fast god bless you”

“Let people fast”

“Let us fast in peace”

Someone took the opportunity to remind us of another sexist campaign. Wondering if people will agree with this movement as they did the other rude campaign

Supporting the campaign with all the hashtags

“Another used the movement to sexualize kids, especially girls suggesting they should be dressed conservatively”

But all hope wasn’t lost because some stood against this campaign, attacking these regressive mentalities.

“Back to the same old point where men can do no wrong and all blame falls on women’s shoulders”

“Some wondered about the mysterious link between women clothing and men practicing fasting”

“Sister, dress according to your father’s wishes or per their sick mentalities”

“To whoever started this campaign, it’s mainly offensive to you, you’re a captive to your instincts, and it makes you look like an animal”

Wisely explaining the situation

While it’s assuring that some stood against this stick movement, it still paints a terrifying picture of the conditions women are facing daily on the streets.
From verbal and psychical harassment to unprovoked violence and now the accusations that by just existing they can cause distraction and a temptation to men.

The Nun movie review, an extremely hyped disappointment

Horror is the genre that used to scare us sleepless when we were young and then we grew up we started to enjoy it more.

However, after years of watching horror movies, you become accustomed to it, anticipating every jump scare realizing when the music tones down that the (killer – Demon – Ghost or psychopath) is going to attack right that moment.

But it all went downhill from there with the exception of the Conjuring part 2, as they produced sequels and prequels that made absolutely zero sense.

The list goes like this:

-The Conjuring (2013) 7.5/10 IMDb -86% Rotten Tomatoes
-Annabelle (2014) 5.4/10 IMDb -29% Rotten Tomatoes
-The Conjuring 2 (2016) 7.5/10 IMDb -79% Rotten Tomatoes
-Annabelle: Creation (2017) 6.5/10 IMDb -70% Rotten Tomatoes
-The Nun (2018) 5.7/10 IMDb -27% Rotten Tomatoes

The movie promised a terrifying experience for fans that were waiting for an origin story for Valak aka the nun, needless to say, that it didn’t deliver.

The plot-line revolves around the mystery of a nun taking her own life in a monastery, a priest with a haunted past and a novitiate trying to solve that secret confronted by an unholy and demonic presence.

With every cliché in the book, every predictable jump scares the movie was a complete snooze fest.

One frustrated IMDB user wrote:

Was there a plot? Nun.
Were there any scares? Nun.
Any good acting? Nun.
Any reason to go see this movie? Nun.

Another user wrote:

No, just no!
This was the first horror in years in which I wanted it just to end already. It is boring, the story is childish, no tension whatsoever.
Beside nice shots outside and good scenery, this is zero.
Horrible acting, predictable jump scares and zombie nuns. Don’t waste your time.

If you’re easily frightened, go see this movie and you might have a couple of scares and a good time but make sure to read that review and watch at your own risk.

A Star Is Born review from a skeptical viewer

When the news of Bradley Cooper’s directional debut dropped, I have to admit I wasn’t that excited. Maybe because I felt it’s going to be the same story with nothing new to add.

Then scrolling down my Instagram feed I hear a part of the “Look what I found” track and there was something about it. So I decided to listen to the rest of the songs like “Shallow” “Alibi” and got genuinely intrigued.

After watching the film, I was happy to be proven wrong about my initial thoughts on the movie.

Bradley Cooper surprises with his amazing vocals and guitar work and as someone who’s always a fan of Lady Gaga, it was exciting to see her portrayal, vulnerability, and sheer talent of her character Ally.

Aside from being a talented actor Cooper proved himself as a great director in his debut, the angles of the camera and the lighting were extremely aesthetic.

Although the story of the film has been around for decades and was remade in Hollywood several times, even twice in Bollywood there was a nuance to cooper’s take on it.

Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga had great chemistry on screen and considering this is her first serious acting role.
She sure did a brilliant job but she particularly shined when she was performing.

Also, the exceptional casting choices for the supporting characters like “Bobby” played by Sam Elliot for instance, and “Ally’s” family and friends really stood out for me.

During the two hours of the feature, you’ll find yourself crying, hoping, laughing as there were some moments of the movie that actually cracked me up so did the rest of the moviegoers.

Overall, this was an excellent cinematic experience filled with great soundtracks and sizzling chemistry and it totally deserves all the hype that has been surrounding it.

MCU most anticipated movies after Avengers: Endgame

Avengers: Endgame premiered on April 24th, like most MCU fans we were filled with anticipation and excitement.

But also there’s a little bit of sadness because this means an end of an era. Apparently, this is the last movies that will have the original six Avengers together.

As pointed out by Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige, this film is focused on the main six characters, similar to the first Avengers movie.

Not to mention the fear of not knowing what the future holds, will there be new movies? According to Kevin Feige, there will be no new announcement until this year’s release slate is over.

Nonetheless, there were rumors circulating and some confirmations about upcoming sequels.

Here’s what to expect from phase 4 after the release of Avengers: End Game.

Spider-Man: Far From Home

The movie already has a release date July 5th, with the addition of Jake Gyllenhaal to the main cast.
The movie is directed by Jon Watts and will be set after the events of Avengers: Endgame.

Black Panther 2

The initial movie was both critically acclaimed and a smashing success at the box office.
So we weren’t surprised when rumors started going around about a sequel.

Doctor Strange 2

There will be a sequel as confirmed by Feige while promoting Ant-man and the Wasp.
Also, Benedict Cumberbatch distinctly expressed how excited he was to reprise his character.

Guardians of the Galaxy VOL. 3

Kevin Feige confirmed a third Guardians of The Galaxy movie, but we’re still waiting for a release date.
James Gunn will direct this one after being fired over his insensitive tweets about sexual abuse and children.

Black Widow

Marvel remains silent about this one, but according to the rumors, production will start on Scarlet Johansson solo movie this year.

Venom 2

though not a part of the MCU the Tom Hardy starrer is confirmed, yet there’s no official release date.
Woody Harrelson will play the main villain Carnage as teased in Venom’s post-credit scene.

Stay tuned as we will update you with confirmations and release dates.