If you haven’t heard her name, you’ve probably seen her jewellery. Daughter of the woman behind Hiba Hasbini jewellery, Moni Hasbini recently stepped into the limelight as full-time SHE-EO of the business, ushering it into the social media spotlight. A natural fit, most would agree, for a woman who has made a name for herself online as a leading tastemaker in beauty and fashion in both Lebanon and the UAE. Moni obtained a degree in business administration from the American University of Beirut, and is well on her way towards establishing Hiba Hasbini as the ‘it’ girl brand in the region. When she’s not busy working, she’s travelling to some pretty cool places around the world. Luckily, we managed to pin her down for a sec to uncover the qualities that earned her cool girl status.
Get to know Moni Hasbini in her exclusive interview with Cosmo ME…
My favorite piece of jewellery I own…
Easy. The White Stars Long Necklace from Hiba Hasbini on our website. It sells out every three minutes whenever we restock it, so it’s quite hard to get one.
Hiba Hasbini, White Stars Long Necklace, Dhs900, hibahasbini.com
Makeup products I can’t live without…
I have a couple that are always with me on the go, like The Laneige Lip Glowy in Balm Gummy Bear and Berry flavors and Milk Makeup’s Cooling Water Jelly Tint.
The Laneige Lip Glowy Balm Gummy Bear, Dhs90, sephora.ae
The Laneige Lip Glowy Balm Berry, Dhs90, sephora.ae
Milk Makeup’s Cooling Water Jelly Tint – Sheer Lip + Cheek Stain in Splash, Dhs100, sephora.ae
Bags in my wardrobe that I love…
I’m obsessed with My Bottega Venetta Mini Wallace because it’s navy blue and denim. But I also love my Loro Piana L19, I feel like a princess whenever I wear it.
Bottega Venetta Mini Wallace Shoulder Bag in Intrecciato Denim & Leather, Dhs8300, ounass.ae
Loro Piana’s Extra Pocket L19, Candoglia Marble (305H), Dhs9800, ae.loropiana.com
Artists I’m listening to on repeat…
This is going to be so random, but I listen to Abdelmajeed Abdullah and Rashed Al-Majed.
My favorite restaurant in Dubai…
I have a list of 3 restaurants I hyper-fixate on every week, but I love La Maison Ani.
A place in Lebanon that everyone should visit…
Em Sherif for sure.
My dream travel destination…
I went to South Korea last year and plan on going to Japan next year.
An item of clothing I own that makes me feel confident…
The yellow dress that my mom’s friend Hazar Taha and I customized and designed.
My dream celebrity that I’d love to see wearing my jewelry…
OMG, I would die if I saw Amina Muaddi wearing my brand.
My secret weapon for creating good content on social media…
It means being organic, honest, and authentic to my audience. I also use a small LED filming light in my film setup, and I plastered a sticky grip on the back of my phone.
MAX Silicone Suction Phone Case Adhesive Mount, Dhs55, amazon.ae
NEEWER LED Selfie Light, Dhs67, amazon.ae
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