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Sequins hold a special place in the heart of every fashion girl, so let’s rejoice. Summer ‘16 brought the high-shine details to everything from everyday shorts to special-occasion cocktail dresses, giving our whole wardrobes a little shimmer. Designers like Coach, Tommy Hilfiger, and Reem Acra embraced the gypset life for Summer, find your inspiration from the coolest collection this season.
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Summer is here, but before you hit the beach or that pool party, you may want to know more about your summer style. Are you more of a fashion addict, natural beauty type or do you prefer to glam it up on the regular? Take our quiz to find out your summer style.
Lounge talks to international turban designer Donia Allegue, who shares with us how her turbans fronted Vogue’s cover and how they were worn by Beyonce, how her passion for turbans came about, and her tips for young designers who want to go international.
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Celebrities favourite Sunscreens
Summer is back with vengeance specially in Egypt, where the heat is unbearable yet, summer is all about fun and being out and about so, this month Lounge brought you Hollywood’s A list stars favourite sunscreens. Choose your best and don’t let the sun stand between you and the fun waiting at the other end of the shore.
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The Misconceptions of Divorce
Marriage nowadays has become extremely difficult as it becomes more complicated every year making commitment seems to get harder, and thus, the divorce rate increases. Being a divorced woman has a negative psychological burden as the society becomes critical and judgmental. Besides the difficult time that she has to pass through after divorce, a divorced woman is obliged to deal with how the society sees divorce and its criticism as well as its misconceptions. This month Lounge
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The Floating Seahorse in Dubai: The luxury of living underwater
Following the overwhelming success of the world’s first Floating Seahorse since its official unveiling in early 2015, Kleindienst, the developer of The Floating Seahorse, has announced the launch of The Signature Edition, a new icon now in the making in the UAE.
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We all have our own worries, fears and insecurities, but are we open enough to share them with an expert to find a solution. Lounge brought to you at the comfort of your home non-less than Dr. Georgette Savvides, Counseling and Occupational Psychologist, to answer all of your questions about love and life.
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9 Benefits of Belly Dancing
We all want to be in shape especially that summer is here, and we won’t be hiding in our coats anymore. However, instead of hitting the gym and walking on the boring treadmill, you can belly dance; celebrate your femininity and stay in shape. This month Lounge brought you the health benefits of belly dancing, so read bellow and shake the floor…
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Megan Fox In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows
In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows, Megan Fox returns as determined reporter turned trusty-turtleally, April O’Neil. Born and raised in Tennessee, Megan Fox captivated worldwide audiences in 2007 with Michael Bay’s Transformers film series.
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Mourad Makram On Food, Media & Infidelity...
Lounge talks to TV personality Mourad Makram, who we saw last Ramadan in the suspense series ‘Fok Mostawa Al Shobohat.’ The food critic talks about his role, his programme ‘Alakeel,’ and his coming roles..
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Chairman’s Letter CHAIRMAN Ahmed Helal EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Sherif Ibrahim EXECUTIVE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Amira Tharwat GENERAL MANAGER Ahmed M. Hanohoum ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER Khaled Ashraf Hegazy SENIOR EDITOR Reem El Shennawi CONTRIBUTOR Sherouk Nafie
An American superstar, a model and one of the most beautiful women in the world, Megan Fox poses exclusively on our cover this issue, speaking about her latest role in ‘In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows.’ Last Ramadan’s hit series ‘Fok Mostawa El Shobohat’ has gained a lot of popularity and was watched by millions of people, and so, we brought to you the charming Mourad Makram to speak about his role in the series, his programme ‘Alakeel,’ and his coming roles. This month we focus on one of the most controversial issues in our society, which is the misconceptions of divorce in Egypt bringing you the top misconceptions of divorce and how to deal with them. Also, Dr. Georgette Savvides, Counseling and Occupational Psychologist, answers all of your questions about love and life. This summer, we want you to know more about your style before you hit the beach and so, we have brought to you a fun quiz about what is your summer style, don’t miss it. Speaking of fashion, we spoke to international turban designer Donia Allegue, who shares with us how her turbans fronted Vogue’s cover worn by Beyonce, how her passion for turbans came about, and her tips for young designers who want to go international. Moreover, we brought you Hollywood’s A list stars favourite sunscreens to choose from. All this plus much more, we hope you enjoy the issue..
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ALL FOR LOVE The one thing all people aspire to and relationships are built on is love, we all live our life journey in quest for love. It is the main source of happiness and what makes us feel secured appreciated and even worth living. By love here I don’t mean couples love only, I mean love in its more wide meaning; friends’ love to each other, brother and sister’s love for one another, or the most sacred pond of them all mother and child’s love for each other. You can easily notice the disturbance in anyone’s personality if he was deprived of love from one or both of his parents during his childhood, and how this affects his psychology when he grows up. Inspired by Nelly Karim TV serial last Ramadan ’Sekot Hor’ and the amazing Youssra’s ‘Fok Mostawa El Shobohat,’ I felt the emphasis on how a child’s upbringing can shape his personality and either bring the best out of him, if he/she was surrounded with love, or leaves him/her a mutilated image of a human being, or creates a cruel monster out of him that doesn’t know how to love or even how to feel. Parent’s role in life is not only to
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provide a living for their kids, shelter, or a secured financial life, their main role is to shower them with love and acceptance, not taken for granted love, but rather true real expressed love. Hug them whenever you have a chance, kiss them and make them feel accepted and appreciated. A love that was not expressed or told is meaningless. No matter how stressed you feel or even if you are a single mom or dad this has nothing to do with the sacred bond and relationship that you should have with your child. As children are tomorrow’s men, the more care, love and positivity we give them, the more we can guarantee having a better future for our country and humanity at large. Thanks to last Ramadan’s drama that stressed the impact of being loved and accepted during childhood on a person’s adolescent and how stable his psychological life would be, this is actually one of the main targets of art; to shed light on important social issues. Love one another because by love and only love we can abandon hatred, which is the cause of all evils.
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Jennifer Garner Dating Her Accountant?
Is Jennifer Garner dating her accountant? That’s what the tabloids are wondering after the actress was spotted with a handsome hunk said to be her financial advisor as she was “spotted with the finance fox outside of office hours on June 4 at SoHo House in Malibu.” A so-called “spy” is quoted as saying, “They were with a friend, but Jen didn’t seem to care. She had on the biggest grin, batting her lashes and giggling at all of his jokes. She just melted.”
Uma Thurman breaks multiple bones after accident on a horse
Uma Thurman is recovering from intense injuries as she was thrown from a horse and suffered multiple broken bones from the fall. Speculation of an injury or surgery began when she was spotted walking into a restaurant in St. Barts, flanked by her children. Onlookers said it “looked like she had hip surgery,” since her kids had to help her walk so delicately into the eatery. “Uma was in an equestrian accident. She was training on a young thoroughbred who got spooked.
Did Taylor Swift break up with Calvin Harris over the phone?
Oh how the tables have turned! It appears as though Taylor Swift may have pulled the same cold-blooded move that Joe Jonas did when he infamously dumped her with a 27 second phone call back in 2008 … Ouch! T-Swizz dumped Scottish DJ Calvin Harris, whom she’d been dating for 15 months, in May with a brief phone call. Rumor has it she made the call from Nashville, TN., soon after he crashed his car in Los Angeles on May 20. Sources says that the Grammy gal, “was vague during the call, only saying she needed some space.
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Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis Expecting Second Child
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There’s another baby on the way, Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis are expecting their second child. The couple, who married last July, are already parents to 20-monthold daughter Wyatt Isabelle. Back in October, the ‘Bad Moms’ star, 32, shared her excitement about expanding her family, saying “Yeah! Absolutely, for sure.” “She’s the greatest mom,” ‘The Ranch’ star, 38, has said of his wife. “I go to work every day, and I come home and she’s perfect. And it just seems like everything went amazing.
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Are Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton Splitting?
Tabloids claims the couple is “headed for heartbreak.” Stefani “might have to call off her relationship” with Shelton. “After seven months, the honeymoon period is over for the No Doubt front woman and the country star,” declares the magazine. A so-called “source” is quoted as saying, “Gwen and Blake are starting to realize that they are very different people.” “The things they were most attracted to in each other have now become issues between them.”
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‘Wicked’ Movie Gets 2019 Release Date
“Wicked” will finally take flight in 2019. The long-awaited “Wicked” movie adaptation will be released on Dec. 20, 2019. Stephen Daldry is directing and Marc Platt is producing the big-screen take on the hit Broadway musical and bestselling book. Both are also producing the long-running stage show.
Steven Spielberg wants to remake ‘West Side Story’
Rumors have been swirling for years that Steven Spielberg had his eye on a potential West Side Story remake, and now, according to Spielberg himself, those rumors are true. Spielberg revealed that he has secured the rights to remake the Oscar-winning movie. ‘Angels in America’ playwright Tony Kushner is currently working on a script and Spielberg would make the potential project with Fox and MGM.
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Zac Efron in Talks to Join Hugh Jackman’s ‘Greatest Showman’
Fox is in negotiations with Zac Efron to join Hugh Jackman in the P.T. Barnum biopic “The Greatest Showman on Earth.” The project has been in development since 2009 with Jackman attached. The contemporary musical is set to be scripted by Jenny Bicks “Sex and the City” and produced by Chernin Entertainment, Laurence Mark and Jackman.
Kate Winslet to Star in Woody Allen’s Next Film
Woody Allen’s latest film, “Cafe Society,” hasn’t hit theaters yet, but the filmmaker is already moving on to his next project. Kate Winslet is in final negotiations to star in Allen’s next movie, which will shoot this fall. Allen is writing, directing and producing the untitled pic, and like all his recent films, plot details are being heavily guarded. As usual, Letty Aronson, Stephen Tenenbaum and Edward Walson will produce. The film hasn’t found a distributor yet, although Amazon seems to be a likely destination, given Allen’s recent relationship with the studio. Allen’s “Cafe Society,” starring Jesse Eisenberg and Kristen Stewart, bowed at the Cannes Film Festival and opens in theaters on July 16.
Selena Gomez Falls During Performance Just Days After Justin Bieber’s Stage Stumble
Not even a week after Justin Bieber fell off the stage during a concert in Canada, his exgirlfriend, Selena Gomez, takes a tumble. During the Tulsa, Oklahoma, leg of her ‘Revival World Tour,’ the 23-year-old singer slipped and fell while performing “Kill Em With Kindness.” Gomez recovered nicely and was quick to make light of her blunder. “First fall on the whole damn tour, can you believe it in Tulsa?!” she said, laughing. “Well, I’ll be damned.
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TRADITIONAL AND CONTEMPORARY EID GIFTS FROM CITIES BOUTIQUE
Celebrate your loved ones this Eid, by giving them a one-of-a-kind gift from Cities Boutique, one of the most renowned home decor outlets in the region, known for having inspiring and original pieces. Cities Boutique prides itself on its unique dynamic approach to home décor because each piece is hand-picked from cities around the world, by art collector and boutique owner Hazem Aljesr. With so many treasures to choose from, you will be sure to find something special for everyone if you make Cities your gifting destination this Eid season.
ASUS TRANSFORMER BOOK FLIP
With a display that rotates from 0 to 360 degrees, the Transformer Book Flip covers every angle with ease. For work, use it like a traditional laptop. For games, change it into a tablet. Or for watching movies or viewing presentations, just flip it to a convenient angle for easy screen sharing. It’s ultraslim and light too, just 0.70 inches thin and 2.5 pounds, making it a breeze to tote wherever you’re headed.
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MICROSOFT WIRELESS DISPLAY ADAPTER
Wirelessly send what’s on your phone, tablet, or laptop to your big-screen HDTV or monitor. See it all your big screen and share what’s on your tablet, laptop, smartphone or Surface onto a HDTV or monitor with Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter, Stream movies, view photos or display a presentation on a big screen-all wirelessly.
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RAYMOND WEIL PAYS TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES
Luxury Swiss watchmaker Raymond Weil has announced a historic partnership with the Beatles, by which they will produce unique Maestro Beatles Limited Edition timepieces as a salute to music’s most celebrated group. The Maestro Beatles Limited Edition is the latest in the brand’s famed music icons series. It also marks Raymond Weil’s 40th Anniversary.
INSPIRED COOKING WITH PANASONIC’S NEW FOOD PROCESSOR
Panasonic’s new multifunctional flagship Food Processor MK-F800 is a must have addition for any kitchen. The latest addition in Panasonic kitchen appliances line-up, flaunts 5 pre-programmed one touch auto menus for an ideal result every time. It also has 2 manual modes in case the control of speed and pulse settings is required. The new MK-F800 offers something special to Middle East homes. Chopping, mincing and grinding are tiresome tasks which can now be easily taken care of and with all the accessories that accompany this food processor it inspires creativity.
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Designers like Coach, Tommy Hilfiger, Tory Burch and Reem Acra embraced the gypset life for Summer, giving our clothes bohemian touches in the form of embroidery, Morroccan-inspired glamour, and floaty silhouettes made to inspire our free spirits. Find your inspiration that might match the spirit of Ramadan.
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Tell us more about yourself‌ I am a designer with a typical background. I have been immersed in an international environment at a very young age and spent my childhood in various parts of the world, which gave me boundless open-mindness. I moved to Paris to enrol at the LycÊe Saint Louis de Gonzague and later at ESCP Europe, French leading business school. Even within the framework of this very general education, I knew early on that my future carrier laid in fashion, which is why I specialized in luxury goods. I graduated in 2006, and learned the ropes of my trade with Fendi, YSL and Dior, but I instinctively knew that my entrepreneur spirit would eventually take over and that one day I would set up my own company. How did your passion for fashion come about? My passion for fashion came from my mother, a visionary and ultra creative person. I grew up watching her finding inspiration everywhere. I remember shopping with her in fashion boutiques as well as in markets in small villages. I remember her designing leather pieces in Istanbul or in Yemen that she would match with her cowboy boots bought in California. Her closet was, and still is, a gold mine. My passion came also from both my grandmothers: they were dressmakers. As a kid, I would spend hours and hours with them designing pieces for my dolls.
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Why did you specialize in turbans specifically? In February 2011, I had a revelation, when visiting an apartment, in Paris, with my mother. The lady who owned the place was wearing a very elegant turban, which bestowed her a unique charisma. This was quite an illumination and I saw the turban as the absolute fashion accessory. After some research and a market study, I realized that there was no Parisian turban house on the market. With the support of my family, my clan, as I like to call, I set up DONIA ALLEGUE, Parisian house of millinery turbans and head pieces in October 2013. How did you become international? Becoming international was quite easy as the use of turbans is universal. So many different types of women do wear turbans for various reasons: coquetry, style, culture, illness etc. My press coverage also allowed me to become international very quickly. You dressed a lot of celebrities, would you share with us some of the names? We had the chance, indeed, in only 2 years of existence, to dress many celebrities such as Beyonce, Diane Kruger, Elisa Sednaoui, Jazz woman China Moses, Italian star Elena Barolo, French actress Sofiia Manousha, Italian blogger Chiara Biasi and many others.
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You also participated with a lot of international fashion houses, which house you enjoyed working with the most? My brand collaborated with many fashion houses for press photo shoots. My favourite one was with supermodel and it girl Elisa Sednaoui wearing DONIA ALLEGUE, Dior, Gerard Darel and Harry Winston. It was for L’Officiel France (November 2014) was very proud to be associated with Dior, as I had worked, with Christian Dior before launching my company for several years. So, this brand is very close to my heart. What inspires you when you design a turban? Everything! But most of all beauty, aesthetics! My creation process is based on my senses: a perfume, music, an image, a material, every little thing which moves me leads me to the writing of the story of the collection. The unusual thing is that I don’t draw. I am a very visual person: I have very clear images of my creations in mind and then, I describe them in the most precise way to the craftspeople I work with. Who do you think is the ideal girl to put on a turban? A girl with personality and style. So it could definitely be you (smiles). Could it also be used for some trendy veiled girls as a replacement to the veil? Of course! Many customers already do. It is a subtle way to deal with culture and at the same time coquetry and fashion.
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My favourite fabrics are silk and cotton. Silk because of the softness of the material, it is also timeless, and very elegant. There are so many different types of silks that I never get bored with. Cotton because it is comfortable and cozy. We all have a childhood souvenir of a cotton outfit we loved when we were young.
Some of the turbans you designed were custom made, which is the closest to your heart? The one I have designed for Beyonce. I remember her stylist wrote to us asking for turbans. We sent her a selection, but she wanted something more dramatic so, I decided to design a special piece for her. She wore it at a party in New York. Are you planning on expanding your business to design clothes, or do you prefer to stay specialized? For the moment I prefer to stay specialized. There is so much to do in headwear. This sector is gaining more and more interest and there is still a lot to do. But, I am not against expanding to other product categories. Who are the stars you would love to design turbans for? So many: Oprah, Katy Perry, Eva Mendes. What are your tips for young designers who want to work internationally like yourself? I would say: first be passionate about your business because it will take most of your time and energy. Then, surround yourself with inspiring and supporting people. Also, don’t forget that timing is important. The market needs to be ready for your products. The customer may not be aware that he needs your product, but he should be ready to accept it. Finally, follow your intuition. Only you have a clear vision of what you want your brand to be. This is how you make a breakthrough.
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BE TY zz u AU b BOURJOIS, THE ULTRA-BLACK LOOK!
Get the Parisian Ultra-Black look and dare to have all eyes on you! Bourjois shows you the 3 tools you will need to achieve the Ultra-Black look for your eyes: UltraBlack Liner Pinceau, Khôl & Contour Ultra-Black and Twist up the Volume UltraBlack Edition Mascara. With a collection of 3 Bourjois products, add beauty and uniqueness to your eyes this summer.
ALICE THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS BY OPI
OPI is celebrating the release of Disney ‘Alice Through The Looking Glass’ with a new Brights collection inspired by the film’s mad, crazy, wonderful characters and their latest adventures. The collection features eight insanely gorgeous limited-edition shades each available in both lacquer and Gel Colour formulas, plus a bonus special edition nail lacquer. There’s strength in mesmerizing blues, nobility in gleaming alabaster and glittering gold, and more than a little madness in saturated hues of lilac, burgundy, red and fuchsia.
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RIMMEL THE NEW MAGNIF’EYES 2-IN-1 DOUBLE LINER
Magnify your eyes in 2 easy, mistake-proof steps to make a lasting impression at any occasion with the new 24HR 2-in-1 shadow and kohl liner! The new Magnif’eyes Double Liner is ultra long-lasting, 24HR, waterproof, crease proof, transfer proof formula will stay all day. The Magnif’eyes double liner creates endless combinations with the highly pigmented double ended stay true shadow and kohl kajal liner; from matte to shimmer to pearly finishes. The shades have been carefully selected together to wear for a complete eye look; or mix and match to create your own unique look.
GUERLAIN SEES FRAGRANCE IN COLOUR
Guerlain this summer brings you the colour collection, which is available for the first time in a range of five subtly gradated colours of precious stones. The five fragrances are: The sapphire blue of L’Heure de Nuit, The ruby red of Oriental Brûlant, The emerald green of Santal Royal, The amethyst of L’Eau de Parfum du 68, and The golden amber of Spiritueuse Double Vanille. In the colour collection, sumptuous gem tones express the quintessence of five fragrances, chosen from Guerlain’s exclusives collection.
3D MATRIX PRO AGE FOUNDATION BY NIMUE SKIN TECHNOLOGY
CLARINS LINE CONTROL BALM COLLECTION
This season Clarins has introduced The Line Control Balm Collection particularly for men who wish to reduce visible signs of ageing on the eye contour: wrinkles, slackening of the eyelids, permanent dark circles and puffiness. Day after day, the results become more visible. For the best results, use every day morning and night, apply softly on eye contour without stretching the skin.
Nimue Middle East introduces the new generation 3D Matrix Pro Age Foundations with light reflecting pigments that enhance facial contours creating a 3-dimensional effect and pro-ageing doublefirming action. Available in four shades, the Nimue Pro Age foundation is suitable for all skin types. Formulated with Ceramide 2, Skin Firming Peptide and Lifting Complex, it works to boost the skin’s dermal repair mechanism, helping to visibly reduce the signs of premature ageing while leaving the skin feeling firmer and moisturised.
ELIZABETH ARDEN SUNSET BRONZE
Inspired by the breathtaking summer sunset, Elizabeth Arden introduces the new Sunset Bronze Limited Edition Colour Summer 2016 Collection to capture the multicoloured warmth, beauty and mystery of dusk and the night to come. The collection includes Sunset Bronze Prismatic Bronzing Powder, Eye Shadow Palette, Lip Gloss and Highlighter. For the best look, use the highlighter to sculpt cheeks and add a sheer, iridescent shine, then warm the face with bronzer, and finish the look with the rose gold shadow, with a hint of purple for an exotic touch
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S ummer is back with vengeance specially in Egypt, where the heat is unbearable yet, summer is all about fun and being out and about so, this month Lounge brought you Hollywood’s A list stars favourite sunscreens. Choose your best and don’t let the sun stand between you and the fun waiting at the other end of the shore.
Jennifer Lopez uses L’Oreal’s Paris Sublime Sun Advanced Sunscreen not only on herself, but on her twins, Max and Emme.
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Anne Hathaway is a fan of La RochePosay sunscreens especially La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 Tinted Mineral Ultra Light Sunscreen Fluid she loves this formula for her sensitive skin.
Jennifer Garner has been using Neutrogena Pure & Free Baby Sunblock Lotion for a long time. “My mom has always been a big believer in sunblock, and now I use this sunscreen on myself and my daughters. I like that it contains naturally sourced minerals and a strong SPF.”
Jennifer Aniston may be the face of Aveeno, but she’s been a loyal fan of the brand for years. Their latest product Aveeno Protect + Hydrate Lotion Sunscreen with Broad Spectrum SPF 70 is perfect for her holidays in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
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Marriage nowadays has become extremely
difficult as it becomes more complicated every year making commitment seems to get harder, and thus, the divorce rate increases. Being a divorced woman has a negative psychological burden as the society becomes critical and judgmental. Besides the difficult time that she has to pass through after divorce, a divorced woman is obliged to deal with how the society sees divorce and its criticism as well as its misconceptions. This month Shorouk Nafie brings you the top misconceptions of the society about divorce.. LOUNGE 34
The reasons behind divorce are numerous, and some are serious and so, sometimes divorce is the best solution for the wellbeing of the person himself, the other partner and the kids if there are any. People should learn that divorce at times is a new beginning and it’s not a shame to be divorced; on the contrary, it’s a brave decision that other people couldn’t take. Actually, divorce at times is the best step towards a healthy mental & physical life saving a lot of negative consequences in the future that could happen. Some couples choose divorce to end up all the fights, the differences and the struggling, but in today’s society things become complicated and a divorced woman holds a greater burden afterwards. After divorce, a woman signs her divorce papers and thinks she got rid of the burden on her chest, just to hold on another one on her back labelled with a big red warning sign ‘divorced!’ And now, she has to deal with the misconceptions of the society about being divorced. First, comes all fingers pointing out loud that whatever had happened, it’s definitely her fault, a woman should know how to keep her
man no matter what, and they do forget how fragile and sensitive a woman could be, they ignore her pride and start to blame her that she should have been able to handle a cheater, a man who lost his feelings, a selfish man who wants to get married to someone else or even a drug addict. While in fact, you should hold your head up high and believe that this is your life and you should live it the way you believe is best for you. People like to pass judgments and hate to be judged, and no matter what you do, you will still be judged for whatever you do. However, with the increase in the divorce rate things have become less complicated, and the judgment have become somehow rational. You need to learn to ignore what people say and focus on your life and your happiness. Unfortunately and sadly, many men in our society see a divorced woman as a ‘used’ person. Some men refuse to get married to a divorced woman because she is not a virgin even though she was married before, ignoring the fact that this could happen to their mother or sister, which is considered humiliation and ignorance. Choosing to end a relationship is a decision that both parties take, and it’s not fair that one of both parties should take all the blame or bare
all the consequences alone. If that concept is valid then, it should be applied to men as well. Yet, there are a lot of men out there who don’t think the same way, they respect women and believe that a past relationship is not something to be ashamed of, and on a brighter note, the number of men who think this way is bigger than you think. So, it’s a matter of choosing the right person who has the same mentality of yours, and respects you for who you are and is willing to be with you. A divorced woman is being judged by the way she dresses and socializes after divorce. Right after divorce, people start to make spotlights and criticize the way a woman chooses how to have fun. A divorced woman going out with her friends is perceived by the society as not appropriate, judgment becomes reality and all of a sudden it appears that this is her aim and that she wanted to get divorced to have fun and enjoy her freedom. Again, people neglect the reasons behind the divorce and the fact that it’s normal that people try to get out of the depression zone and decide to have a new life, assuming that this is not appropriate and that this is against the norms and traditions. Sad but true, the society still hold misconceptions that they don’t want to think about and change. However, people move on and in order to get over a failed relationship you should cry out loud then, move on the way you want, don’t
let people stop you from enjoying your life and moving on, live the life you always wanted the way you want, you only live once. Remember that people’s judgment will end one day and also, remember that not all people think the same way. Now that you start to live your life and meet new people here and there, you could meet the nastiest form of misconception: these men who try to manipulate you striving to sexually flirt with you assuming that it’s totally okay and that you will accept that because simply you need it. In fact, these types of men are manipulative, but cowards, it is not difficult to spot them and get rid of them. Be wise and don’t rush into relationships before you know the intentions of the person whom you will be with. Take your time, learn from your mistakes and don’t let people get into your life too soon. Most importantly, you should know that these kinds of men could approach you whether you are divorced or single. One of the worst misconceptions about divorce is that your love life has to come to an end, especially when you become a single mom, which is absolutely not true. Having children doesn’t mean that your love life is over as long as you have the ability to raise your children; your love life has nothing to do with having children from a previous marriage. A lot of
women who have children get married again and live a stable happy life, just make sure that your children understand and of course, choose the right time to speak to them. For some children, it is quite difficult for them to accept to have another father or to accept that their mother get married again. You need to find the right way and the right time to talk to them and you personally need to know that another man could raise them better than their biological father, you only need to make the right choice. It’s true that the society is becoming wiser and more advanced, but there are a lot of people who still believe in these misconceptions labeling divorced women, putting the blame on them. The good news is that the misconceptions are starting to become less, but we should still deal with the remaining ones or learn how to ignore them. People should change the way they treat women in our society, they are our mothers, sisters, aunts and friends. Also, women should treat themselves better than they do, they should not let people change their path, don’t let people’s beliefs make you live with depression, anxiety and fear. Remind yourself of the reason why you choose to be divorced, which will make you ignore people’s views and judgment. People won’t take charge of your life and will never be in your place so, live your own life happily and optimistically, enjoy the ride and know that you live only once so, enjoy it as much as you can.
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How long does it take you to get ready to hit the beach? As soon as I’m out of bed. Depends on the look I’m going for. A few minutes to throw on my bathing suit. A couple hours, gotta look perfect! Where can your friends find you hanging all summer long? Anywhere there’s action: rollerblading, surfing, playing beach volleyball. Wherever the party is at. Chilling over frappuccinos at the coffee shop. Shopping till I’m dropping at the mall. What’s your favourite colour? Colours those aren’t common, like eggplant or ecru. Blue - it’s calming and relaxing. Pink - it matches my blushing complexion. Black - it suits my mood. If you could be on any reality TV show, what would it be? Trading Spaces: Boys vs. Girls. Endurance. My Super Sweet 16. American Idol.
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You and your BFF are scoping out guys at the beach. Which one catches your eye? The wild guy who’s making a scene. The guy who strikes up an interesting conversation while we’re in line buying hot dogs. The fun guy who teaches me how to surf. The guy who carries me everywhere so I don’t get sand on my feet. Who’s concert are you dying to go to this summer? Mika. Chris Brown. Good Charlotte. Hannah Montana. What’s your idea of a fun Saturday night? Checking out cute guys at the skate park. Hitting the dance floor at a club. Inviting my pals over for a sleepover. Going to a concert for an up-and-coming band.
ummer is here, but before you hit the beach or that pool party, you may want to know more about your summer style. Are you more of a fashion addict, natural beauty type or do you prefer to glam it up on the regular? Take our quiz to find out your summer style
You just bought a hot dog, what’s your choice of condiments? Teriyaki sauce. Tobasco sauce. Salsa. Ketchup and mustard. What song is your summer anthem? Shut Up and Drive by Rihanna. The Way I Are by Timbaland. Rehab by Amy Winehouse. Girlfriend by Avril Lavigne. What’s your pet peeve? Ditzy people. Lazy people. Girls who are too girly. Tomboys - girls should dress like girls.
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You’re a Fashionista Bimbo! Fashion is a never-ending cycle that takes on modern twists, and you know exactly what to add to your vintage outfits to make them cutting-edge cool. This summer, you’ll be spotted wearing cool tops and bikinis with retro prints, peep-toe flats, vintage Chuck Taylors and dirty denim cutoffs to give it that second-hand look. The best thing about your style is that it’s unique, you’ll be the only one wearing that stylish vintage belt or jacket!
You’re a Casual Chica! You put comfort before appearance cuz you love to chill, whether you’re at your friend’s house, at a pool party or at the beach. Your summer styles consist of anything that’s casual and comfortable, like a tank top layered under a sheer t-shirt, cool capris and flat shoes. Although your foot wardrobe consists mostly of flip flops and sneakers, you do own a few pairs of high heel sandals - but of course they’re the comfy, cushioned type!
You’re a Rockin’ Chick! You set trends with your own personal style because no one can ever tell you what to wear or how to wear it! Your summer style is all about rock concert T-shirts, cargo shorts and funky shoes in bright colours. But, you like to mix it up with cool accessories like studded belts and colored wristbands.
You’re a Glam Gal! No one can ever call you a tomboy because you’re a girly girl from head to toe! You love anything that has ruffles and floral patterns - even your flip flops are adorned with flowers! While it’s great that you always look so prettily put together, try ditching the make-up and girlish duds once in awhile for a casual, au naturale look.
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Mourad Makram On Food, Media and Infidelity... a
mira Tharwat talks to TV personality Mourad Makram, who we saw last Ramadan in the suspense series ‘Fok Mostawa Al Shobohat.’ The food critic talks about his role, his programme ‘Alakeel,’ and his coming roles..
How was the shift from TV presenting to acting? It is not a shift, they coexist; my dream was always acting. Presenting came as a bonus for being an entertainer. Your acting contributions are minimal, what are the reasons behind that? I’m very bad at marketing myself that’s why acting was delayed, but yet my first series was in 2005 with the great Samir Seif. How were you nominated for your role in ‘Fok Mostawa Al Shobohat?’ I was contacted by El Adl group to meet with Director Hany Khalifa by a recommendation of Assistant Director Nahla Farouk. What tempted you the most to accept the role? The character, the production house, Hany khalifa and of course working with the great Yousra; I knew I couldn’t go wrong.
In your opinion, is there any excuse for infidelity? No. What would turn a woman off in a man? So many things, but it can all be put in one word; social stupidity. Apart from ‘Fok Mostawa El Shobohat,’ what are the TV serials you enjoyed watching the most this Ramadan? I did not really have the time to watch any, but I did catch some episodes of Nelly Karim’s TV serial ’Sokout Hor’ and Ghada Adel’s serial ‘Al Mezan’ and I loved them. Being a restaurant reviewer, how much do you give your wife’s cooking skills out of 10? My wife is a career woman, she does not cook. From all the places you’ve done food reviews to, what are the restaurants you
recommend to Lounge readers the most? I can’t do that publicly not to offend anyone, but the readers can check my official page and they will find my honest to God opinion about more than 160 restaurants all over Egypt. Are you a good cook? No (laughs) I am just a critic. Did you ever consider opening your own restaurant? Not for now, maybe someday.
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You seem to be comfortable with your body, what is your comment on all the commercial sustaining the stereotypical image that being skinny for girls is the most ideal and having six pack is what every man should aspire to? All the ads concentrate on the issue of being in shape, well I am in shape; round is a shape, don’t you think? (smiles). Any coming movies? Yes this feast; I will be a guest of honour in a film called ‘Weekend’ with Hassan Raddad and Emmy Samir Ghaneim. What are you working on? I am working on new ideas for my program on CBC Sofra “E lAkeel” and also for the big event “Mouled ElAkeel” in its second year, later this October.
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QUIT SUGAR FOR CONSISTENT ENERGY LEVELS
The sugar rush you get after eating a handful of gummy worms might help you stay productive for a few minutes, but a drop in energy will quickly follow. Stick with natural sources of energy, like fruits and veggies, instead. Your levels will stay consistent, so you can finish that jog and still have enough energy to make dinner.
SLEEPING CAN MAKE OR BREAK A WORKOUT
Sleep is critical to runners. In fact, much of their post-run recovery occurs while they’re sleeping. When runners start missing sleep, they rob their bodies of this critical recovery time, which leads to a cycle of less and less energy during their runs. And so, 8 hours of sleep is extremely important for a workout.
HEALTH DESK THE BEST TIME TO EAT CARBS TO BURN FAT There’s a “best time” to eat carbs to get max fat burning from your workout, and believe it or not, it depends on your sex. A study found that when guys ate carbs after exercise, they torched more fat in the three hours post- workout than if they ate carbs before; for women it was just the opposite. There’s ample evidence that for men, working out without carbs leads to greater adaptation of the muscle to burn fat. To get your incinerator turned up high, have a fruit salad or bagel, both carb heavy, before your post-workout protein shake.
WEATHER CHANGES AFFECTS MIGRAINES
GRINDING TEETH MAKE YOU FEEL AWFUL WHEN YOU WAKE UP
If you wake up with a headache, it’s most likely because you’ve been clenching your jaw or grinding your teeth overnight. Research shows that massage can help with symptoms, so apply some gentle pressure and/ or a warm, damp cloth to the jaw area right before you go to sleep and as soon as you wake up in the AM to help break the cycle. Also, consider seeing your dentist for a mouth guard, which keeps your teeth from grinding down.
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People who experience migraines and tension-type headaches often point to weather as a trigger. Some can even predict rainstorms, snowstorms or other weather changes before they occur, based on the onset of their symptoms. A recent study has found that patients who believe they are sensitive to weather experienced an increase in their headaches during the winter.
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The Floating Seahorse in Dubai The luxury of living underwater
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ollowing the overwhelming success of the world’s first Floating Seahorse since its official unveiling in early 2015, Kleindienst, the developer of The Floating Seahorse, has announced the launch of The Signature Edition, a new icon now in the making in the UAE.
Inspired by the very best of Emirati culture and lifestyle and leading European designs, The Signature Edition of The Floating Seahorse has been developed especially for families with guests, groups and children of all ages. To ensure an authentic European experience, a team of experienced architects and interior designers have created The Signature Edition which is an impressive and unique fusion between Europe and the Emirates in a truly contemporary style to offer versatility, comfort and luxury marine style living in the Arabian Gulf. The east meets the west! Offering four flexi living / sleeping areas, The Signature Edition accommodates up to eight adults and eight children and provides excellent versatility whereby each level can be adapted to suit individual needs as and when required. Each unit can also be customized to ensure the ultimate in privacy by fully enclosing the outdoor areas on the sea level and upper level. When not enclosed, these outdoor areas can be used for alfresco entertaining all-year-round thanks to the introduction of climate controlled technology and innovation. Each Signature Edition Floating Seahorse spans an impressive 4,004 square feet across three levels and will be home to unique special features, state-of-the-art technology and smart home automation. The eight main rooms include a Sky Majlis and Sky Bedroom on the upper level and a Sea Family Room and Sea Bedroom on the sea level. The totally submerged level features an Underwater Ladies Room and Master
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Bedroom, A Coral Entertainment Room and a Coral Guest Bedroom. During the daytime all rooms can be used to serve various purposes and by night, they can be transformed into luxury sleeping accommodation. The spectacular underwater level will boast two totally submerged en-suite underwater bedrooms with a breathtaking view to the surrounding coral garden and marine life from the master bedroom. The living areas in the underwater level alone will span 861 square feet and the coral garden will exceed 600 square feet in size. What’s more, The Signature Edition gives owners the opportunity to personalize their Floating Seahorse with their own individual signature style and taste. Inspired by the true meaning of a signature, each Floating Seahorse will be bespoke and distinctive. You can select from a variety of different premium quality finishes ranging from flooring and kitchens to bathrooms. Even the interior design and soft-furnishings can be customized to float your boat. Owners are invited to sit with Kleindienst’s team of expert interior designers to create their dream marine style retreat. Designed, engineered and built in the UAE, 40 Signature Edition Floating Seahorses are now under production and are currently priced at AED 12 million. The estimated completion for the first phase is October 2016. The Signature Edition of The Floating Seahorse will be an idyllic and exclusive holiday retreat for UAE residents and international tourists.
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e all want to be in shape especially that summer is here, and we won’t be hiding in our coats anymore. However, instead of hitting the gym and walking on the boring treadmill, you can belly dance; celebrate your femininity and stay in shape. This month Lounge brought you the health benefits of belly dancing, so read bellow and shake the floor…
Improved posture and muscle toning; Stress reduction; the repetitive 1 During the dance, the movements of hip 4 movements of the dance and the drops, circles, figure eights, and shimmies concentration needed to do them can help put the joints and ligaments in the lower back and hip through a full range of gentle, repetitive motion. This movement helps increase the flow of synovial fluid (nature’s lubricant) in these joints. Weight loss as belly dancing can 2 burn up to 300 calories per hour. This estimate will vary, of course, depending on
the intensity of your dancing. Combined with a healthy diet that involves sensible eating, belly dancing can without a doubt be part of a sound weight loss program.
Preparation for childbirth; even if you 3 are pregnant, belly dancing is still good for you; The movements of belly dancing make an excellent prenatal exercise regimen that strengthens the muscles used during the childbirth process. The toned abdominal muscles and natural hip tucks, which are similar to the “pelvic rocking” taught during prenatal classes, teach the expectant mother how to move her pelvis.
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a mind filled with daily stress to “let go” for a while and relax. It’s hard to worry about deadlines at work when you are thinking about getting that next drop just right, or while making sure that you are in time with the music.
back muscles prevent back injuries, and they promote good posture as well. Exercising the arms. New belly-dance students are always surprised by how much they have to use their arm muscles. Belly-dancers have to hold their arms up for long periods of time, and it actually takes quite a lot of strength to perform arm movements slowly and gracefully.
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Exercising the carrying muscles without Aiding digestion; it’s true! Exercising the 5 impact. A belly-dancer uses her 8 abdominal area, not just by rolling the quadriceps, hamstrings and glutes to hold belly, but also by swaying the torso, helps her steady as she performs hip movements or travels smoothly across the floor. However, even though she gets a great lower-body workout, the amount of impact to her knees and ankles is minimal.
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Building the back muscles evenly. Belly-dancers use their torsos a lotmuch more than ballet, modern or tap dancers. Only jazz dancers come close to our use of rib movements and undulations. These movements, coupled with shoulder movements, exercise the back muscles, and they exercise the muscles evenly. Strong
food move along the digestive system. Any form of exercise will have this effect to some degree, but belly-dance is especially good for this purpose. It flattens your stomach; American 9 Council on Exercise lists the benefits of belly dancing as increased core balance,
toned abs, flexibility and better posture. Each facet of the benefits of belly dancing can contribute to a flatter belly, particularly a stronger core and better posture.gives depth and value to your personality.