Helena Shahin (Instagram), also known as “Heen”, is an Egyptian multidisciplinary artist based in Dubai. Her creative expertise spans a wide range of fields, including creative direction, sustainable fashion, editorial hairstyling, and creative makeup. As a fashion stylist, Heen curates unique and impactful looks and as a content creator inspires and innovates through diverse artistic expressions and showing us all what’s possible with more a little nerve.
If you were to trade bags with anyone who would it be and why?
My mum! She’s got everything in her bag. I can survive a whole day with her go-to bag.
In your opinion, what do the components of your bag say about you?
A fashionable, particular, edgy, practical, artistic person who likes things done in a certain way.
If you were invited to an event and the power piece was your bag, which bag would you choose?
A vintage Vivienne Westwood pink leather handbag.
In three words, how would you describe your personal style?
Experimental – maximalist – edgy.
What does ‘power dressing’ mean to you?
It means you can dominate a room with what you’re wearing, including wearing your confidence!
WHAT’S INSIDE HELENA’S BAG:
- silver leather babouska indy bag, GUCCI
- IXUS 185 digital camera, CANON
- claw keychain plush, GLOOMY BEAR
- hello kitty signature keychain, SANRIO
- k/signature folder cardholder, gold, KARL LAGERFIELD
- lip therapy rosy lips, VASELINE
- essential energy hydrating cream, SHISEIDO
- gloss bomb heat universal lip luminizer + plumber in hot chocolate, FENTY BEAUTY
- lip cheat pillow talk lip liner, CHARLOTTE TILBURY
- cheek to chic pillow talk original blush, CHARLOTTE TILBURY
- what everybody is saying, JOE NAVARRO
- caro heart pouch with chain, DIOR
- sriracha hot chili sauce, HUY FONG
- toy box bag, VIVIENNE WESTWOOD
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