When Istanbul was crowned European City of Culture in 2010, Vogue followed up by launching Turkish Vogue the same year, then we knew it was firmly on the fashionista radar. Who hasn’t brought back a find from the old souk or even a cushion from Rifat Ozbek’s boutique? The latter,by the way, has just opened a store in London, called Yastik (the Turkish for cushion) it's a must visit for those looking for a statement accessory for the home.

When Inci Malik, a Turkish entrepreneur and Dubai resident for over a decade, decided to launch theanjelique.com we knew it had to be checked out. Dedicated to bringing Turkish chic to the UAE , the site stocks Belizz jewellery, Ince Topuk shoes and Inci Ozayon homewares; all quirky, handcrafted and unlike anything you’ll find here (yay!).

Each month there’s a theme to the edited pieces which form part of the whole collection. February is all about “Love and Happiness” and if you can’t decide what to buy for a girlfriend, there are some nifty gift certificates available too. Easy to navigate, it makes perfect sense for those of us too busy to schedule a weekend on the Bosphorous. We like!

For some turkish delight of your own please click here: www.theanjelique.com