Photographed by Sarvenaz Hashtroudi
As co-presenter on Million’s Poets, UAE raised Sheema has to look her best at all times. While she prepares for the season ahead, we meet the dark-haired beauty to talk about summer style, her daily inspirations and what she’ll be packing for her next holiday.
One piece of advice I would give to anyone: Plan for the future and live your day.
One thing that money can’t buy: Happiness.
One thing I can’t live without: My Louis Fourteen styling sessions.
Most treasured belonging: My mother’s necklace.
Heaven is to me: Home.
Early Bird or Night Owl: Early Bird.
Where I go to relax: The spa.
What I like to collect: Shoes.
Best discovery: What’s yet to be discovered.
My favourite book: The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari by Robin Sharma.
Favourite restaurant: Okku, Dubai.
Favourite place in the world: There is nowhere like home.
The Maldives
Favourite luggage brand: Louis Vuitton.
Light or heavy traveller: It depends on the place and occasion.
Music or movies in flight: Movies.
City or beach break: Beach.
Beach-side or Pool-side: Pool.
Private island or private yacht: Private island.
Close to home or far-flung escape: Far-flung escape.
Best travel partner: A good friend.
Breakfast in bed or by the pool: By the pool.
Favourite city destination: New York.
Favourite beach destination: The Maldives.
Adventure holiday or R&R: Adventure.
Best childhood holiday memory: Disneyland.
Miss Dior Eau de Parfum
Sunrise or sunset: Sunrise.
Three things you’d take to a deserted island: Water, sun block, lip balm.
Signature summer scent: Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet.
Favourite summer hairstyle: Pony-Tail.
Fresh faced or full glamour: Fresh faced.
My style icon: Princess Diana.
My summer style: Casual chic.
Favourite designers: Elie Saab and Tom Ford.
Heels or sandals: Both.
My holiday wardrobe essentials: Kaftans, jewelled shoes and plenty of light, silk pieces.
How I shop for my holiday wardrobe: I don’t! My Louis Fourteen stylist Marian does it for me. If only I had the time…
Favourite sun protection: The Reparative range by La Mer.
Best after sun secret: Natural yoghurt.
