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Issue 01

15 October 2016

MAGALOG

Travel to Bali

Let's go Organic

Forever Young

Facebook Friends

When in Bali do these five things

Six of the Best Organic Restaurants we swear by

The eternal benefits of collagen

Some funny friends you can do without

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DANCE! JUST DANCE! Natalia Shustova, fashionista, lawyer, wife and mother. Yes! She does it all and still has time to dance.

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She arrives at the Michelin-starred Jean Georges restaurant at the Four Seasons Hotel wearing a plain navy blue dress that looks like it was specially made for her.

But there’s nothing plain about her in these stylish sunglasses, which sit perfectly on her flawless face. Her stunning pink shoes match a tiny pink Louis Vouitton bag. She is the definition of

blogger. When a modern-day bad girl does a lot of good, she’s going to turn heads. But when you dig You’re either serious or you’re into deeper, it’s not just about turning fashion. You’re told, in one way or heads. It’s also about having a another, that the one excludes the good head on your shoulders. It’s other. Oh please! It’s 2016, almost about confidence. It’s about knowing, truly knowing, what you 2017. We don’t know about you, want. That’s the tough part, but but we prefer the world created once your mind is made up, you

by Natalia Shustova. Yes. She’s a can ride your high heels anywhere lawyer. And, yes. She’s a fashion fashion perfection at it’s best.

Simply gorgeous!

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The Oil Of Youth Fall Essentials with Svetlana Zmukic Colour Therapy For Your Home Fun things to do in Bali The UAE’S Best Organic Restaurants Forever Young Short Courses To Check Out This Fall Facebook Friends You Could do Without Upcoming Movie Reviews

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MAGIC ON PAPER Hello lovely ladies and a very warm welcome to our first issue of Her Paper.

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I couldn’t be more excited to have finally made it to this point. Whew!

What you will find in the pages of Her Paper is a collection of inspired and instructive articles about real, honest, down-to-earth women who work hard to live deliberately, but who are not afraid to admit the struggles we sometimes face. We don’t always have hours to exercise every day. Our houses aren’t perfect.

We stay informed and eat as healthily as we can, but we are also realistic and flexible.

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Allow me to explain how Her Paper works. As you flip through the pages you will notice the different sections, which cover everything a woman can possibly need—Her Look, Her Style, Her Home, Her Health, Her Entertainment, Her Mind, Her Taste and Her Travels.

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The Oil Of Youth Let’s face it. We all secretly, and some not-so-secretly, yearn for eternal youth. We throw coins in every fountain we see and wish for beautiful skin, shiny hair and perfect health. Wish all you want, ladies—if we don’t do something about it all the coins in the world won’t do us any good, unless we spend them on those amazing products made with pure Moroccan Argan Oil.

Pure Argan Oil Al Mazyouna, AED 275

Precious and Sensual Oil - Lavender Al Mazyouna, AED 240

Black Olive Soap with Eucalyptus Al Mazyouna, AED 60

Loofah with Argan - Gardenia and Oud Al Mazyouna, AED 80

Precious and Sensual Oil - Verbena Al Mazyouna, AED 240

Savon Argan Soap Al Mazyouna, AED 55

WHY ARGAN OIL? SLOWS DOWN THE AGING PROCESS Argan oil is made up of around 80% fatty acids, which helps you look younger for longer. It also stimulates the production of collagen under the skin. Regular use increases the elasticity of your skin, and helps regenerate skin cells, which means fewer wrinkles, age spots and scars.

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY Argan oil contains flavonoids, which are amazing plant chemicals with super antioxidant, anti-inflammatory powers that also have benefits for the immune system. Rub on some argan oil for relief from sore joints and muscles.

STRETCH MARKS BE GONE The magical healing power or argan oil helps reduce the visibility of stretch marks, which develop from pregnancy, growth of hips or rapid weight gain. It also helps prevent stretch marks if you start using the oils at an early age.

BEAUTIFUL, HEALTHY HAIR Argan oil coats the hair, which seals in the moisture and smoothens those baby hairs that keep sticking out once you finish a blow dry. It also helps prevent the hair from drying, makes it stronger and more manageable while brushing or styling. If you’ve coloured your hair recently, we recommend the use of argan oil as it prolongs the time between each colouring session and helps preserve the colour for a longer period of time.

STRENGTHENS NAILS Argan oil contains vitamin E, which helps you grow stronger, healthier nails. If you have any nail or skin infections, argan oil's antibacterial qualities can help you get rid of them as well.

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Since 1863, BOURJOIS has offered women playful, accessible, and creative make-up, whilst displaying its personality: a Parisian friend loved by all, BOURJOIS has established itself as a master of make-up innovation and colour expert: unique concepts, a palette of incredible colours, an explosion of effects, and sensual textures make-up the signature of these "made in Paris" products.

Nude Remix The Little Round Pot Eyeshadow (no:9 Lunaire) AED 59

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Healthy Mix Blush Little Round Pot (no:43 Corail Tentation) AED 63

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FALL ESSENTIALS

Step out in style this season with metallic skirts. Super comfortable and flattering, they give just the right amount of shine to every look.

Velvet, such a soft fabric, my absolutely favourite this fall, especially for dresses and shoes.

It leaves a special impression of sophistication and it will truly make you feel special.

The 'Nineties are back'—with chokers as a cute and easy accessory to throw on with almost every outfit. Pick one made of velvet, leather, metal or rhinestone.

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From plain and military to all-over patches and prints, the bomber jacket is a true fashion essential this year.

When it comes to knits I would definitely go for the bell-sleeve sweater this fall. It will add a dreamy touch to your outfit, whether you combine it with a pair of jeans, pants or even A-line skirts.

Denim has been hard to avoid in recent seasons. But if I have to choose only one denim piece, it would definitely be oversized jacket.

With the summer heat almost behind us and the recent launch of the Dubai Opera, shopping for the perfect, red-carpet evening gown is an absolute must.

A small piece of the souls of Marchesa, Herve Lager, Nina Ricci, Rami Al Ali and so many more amazing designers sit perfectly on the mannequins at Galeries Lafayette waiting for you to take them for a night you’ll never forget. We women never really grow out of our princess phase—we want to feel fabulous at every social occasion. That is why the people behind the Red Carpet have also picked out some glamorous accessories and jewellery, because no look is complete without a little bling.

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I've always been a fan of glitter and metallic elements. Aren’t these star embellished pumps a keeper?

Don’t we all love the warmth and softness of velvet? It is certainly coming strong this fall.

Green is the colour of balance and harmony. I am definitely bringing some of that to my wardrobe this fall.

Romance is around the corner and this dress shows it well. I am loving the delicate lace element.

Pleated skirts have a retro feel that I adore. No longer can we say, “I have nothing to wear!"

BRING IT ON!

Flower and nature motifs are a must this season, so let’s embrace it. This clutch is somehow mythical.

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CARLA’S ESSENTIALS

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Simple Tips To Feng Shui Your Home

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The best tips for bringing positivity into your home with Feng Shui as brought to you by the UAE’s leading Feng Shui Consultant, Priya Khanna.

Priya practices traditional Chinese Feng Shui and has studied under Grand Master Raymond Lo, Grand Master Choa Kok Sui and many more.

Free of Clutter The most important factor to take into account is to keep your home free of clutter.

Neutral Colours Decorate homes in neutral colours, adding accents through the use of cushions, paintings, or a feature wall.

Less Mirrors Avoid using too many mirrors as they double up the energy, good or bad.

Home decor projects by talented designers

Real Plants Avoid artificial or silk flowers, potpourri, synthetic aromas such as aromatic candles, synthetic incense and sharp-edged furniture.

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Fewer Water Elements Having excessive water elements such as a water feature as well as an aquarium can be a reason for an imbalance of energy.

Clear Wall Above the Bed Hanging paintings above the bed in a bedroom is highly avoidable.

No Mirrors Facing the Bed Mirrors facing the bed can cause health and marital issues.

6 Plants To Grow This Season

MORNING GLORY

BEGONIA

AGLAONEMA

Morning glory plants prefer full sun but will tolerate very light shade. The plants are also well known for their tolerance to poor, dry soils. In fact, the plant can easily establish itself in any slightly disturbed area. The plant can tolerate poor soil but prefers soil that is moist, but not soggy.

Begonias need bright sunlight to flourish. They thrive in stable, constant temperatures above 20ºC. Keep your begonias in small pots as they do not develop large rooting systems and do not often need re-potting. Water your begonias every one or two weeks.

Aglaonema is an extremely popular house plant, which is very easy to grow. The plant should be kept at a temperature of about 24ºC in summer, hence making for a great indoor plant. In hot and sunny weather, the watering must be abundant.

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STABIL Pasta insert, stainless steel IKEA, AED 39

& BOBS Whether you’re buying supplies for your first kitchen or simply upgrading what you have, here are the easy go-to—pots, dishware, silverware, and cutlery. Check out the unexpected, but oh-so essential, bits and bobs that you will need to get you cooking like a pro.

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PROPPMÄTT Chopping board IKEA, AED 19

French Kitchen Marble Salt Cellar Crate & Barrel, AED 55

Stainless Steel Measuring Cups Crate & Barrel, AED 74

KitchenAid Copper Metallic Series Stand Mixer Crate & Barrel, AED 2200

Bodum ® Copper French Press Crate & Barrel, AED 184

ÄNDLIG 3-piece knife set IKEA, AED 19

COLOUR THERAPY FOR YOUR HOME

By Bhargavi Nagrecha

There is no doubt that we are influenced by colours and that they have the ability to affect the way we think, our moods and our emotions. By using colour therapy when decorating your home, you can bring healing energies back into your space and enhance or diminish certain qualities depending on the room you’re decorating.

BLUE

RED

GREEN

ORANGE

YELLOW

Blue is one of the most calming and peaceful colours to use in your home, and works well for your bedrooms, dining rooms, studies and exercise areas. We love a teal or turquoise blue to evoke a spa-like feeling in the living room.

Dark red can be a passionate colour for bedrooms; rather than going all-out with the same shade, it’s best to have a ruby or maroon feature wall. Too much red can be a little unnerving.

Green is a colour that’s often associated with health and efficiency.

We love emerald green living rooms. But a softer olivey green would work well in a guest room as it gives a relaxing vibe and matches with everything.

Orange can make a room look smaller. If used in excess it will make a space feel claustrophobic and stressful. Avoid using it in your bedroom as you may find it hard to sleep or concentrate. However, a warm orange would work well for a wall behind your cabinets.

Yellow is uplifting, invigorating, optimistic and gives the illusion of sunlight within your space.

Apparently yellow bedrooms are effective when it comes to blocking depression. Yellow kitchens and offices increase stimulation, enhance concentration and speed up your metabolism.

L AV E N D E R

Lavender shades are quite calming. Use wisely, as this colour can make you feel very drowsy.

Shades of lavendar are wonderful to use in bedrooms. They make you calm and help you sleep well.

AFRICAN VIOLETS

AGAVE VICTORIAE-REGINAE

ALLAMANDA CATHARTICA

African Violets need just enough water to keep the soil moist, but never soggy. Keep soil moist to dry, and allow soil around roots to dry out before watering to encourage blooming. Water from the bottom with room temperature water.

Agave Victoriae-Reginae is a small species of succulent flowering perennial plant, noted for its streaks of white on sculptured geometrical leaves. It requires well-drained soil and light shade to full sun exposure. However, during the peak summer, they prefer some afternoon shade and not direct sunlight.

Allmanda Cathartica boasts big, trumpet-shaped yellow flowers all summer and throughout fall.​​The plant requires plenty of​​​ warmth, humidity, and light to thrive. A sunny window, greenhouse or sunroom is ideal. You can also keep the plant container​​on your porch, kitchen windowsill or patio.

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BALI

By Deepti Chandak Bali, Indonesia, is one of the greatest travel destinations in Asia. Here are the top things to do when visiting this amazing place.

Dine at Tepan Noodle Restaurant Strategically situated right on the beachfront of South Kuta Beach, the restaurant offers serenity, beauty, and great food. Be sure to order the Grilled Mahi-Mahi Steak, which is served on a pandan leaf with steamed rice and sambal.

Potato Head Beach Club If you’re looking at dining and partying all in one place, check out this club in Seminyak. The spot is known for its beachfront bar, infinity pool, yummy pastas, grills and signature cocktails.

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There is travelling and then there is travelling in style. Before you board, be sure to have the essentials every woman needs in her travel bag.

Whipped Argan Oil Hand Cream Josie Maran, AED 81

Small Travel Case Victoria’s Secret, AED 118

Go Travel Neck Pillow Virgin Megastore, AED 129

Mineral Water Spray Evian, AED 18

Stripe Slim Battery Bank Kate Spade, AED 219

Tasseled Faux Leather Backpack Forever 21, AED 88

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Bits & Baubles Jewellery Bag Kate Spade, AED 52

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Cameron Street Travel Passport holder Kate Spade, AED 322

Very Sexy Eau de Parfum Rollerball Victoria’s Secret, AED 67

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Bali River Rafting Grab your oars and get ready to rage with this exhilarating rafting adventure on the spectacular Ayung or the Telaga Waja river. Enjoy the wild rainforest, towering gorges and magnificent rice paddy terraces. Telaga Waja rafting is suitable for beginners, while the Ayung river is more fun for adrenaline junkies.

Uluwatu Temple A magnificent location perched on top of a steep cliff approximately 70 metres above sea level, known to be one of the key temples among Bali’s spiritual pillars. The temple offers spectacular sunset backdrops with fabulous views of the Indian Ocean and showcases the traditional Kecak dance.

Evening at Double Six Rooftop Hotel This hot spot has fire pits, floating pods, shiny teak floors and a stunning view of the ocean.

Guests can enjoy locally inspired drinks while listening to some great music and relaxing in the ‘floating’ pods. Don’t forget to take some great sunset selfies.

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WHERE MY FOOD AT? WhereMyFoodAt.net is a food and restaurant reviewing blog that celebrates the love for all things delicious. It is curated by Kimberly D’Souza and Denver Britto, who came together through a mutual love for trying the UAE's latest gastronomy. The pair say that the weirdest thing they have ever tried is a Hotdog Maki from a quirky restaurant that managed to transport them back to their childhood cafeteria at school. The blog has a huge number of followers who look to the website and Instagram page for great restaurants to try out.

To create their signature photos they use a professional camera with various lenses.

They vouch that lighting has everything to do with making their posts look amazing.

They recommend some must-try dishes on their blog. So the next time you scour the internet in search of a great restaurant.

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6 of the UAE’s Best Organic Restauran

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BIORGANIC CAFE

Must-try: Raw Zucchini Lasagne made with cashewnut cream, which looks and tastes absolutely delicious.

AED 51

Must- try: Molly Made Munch Bunch, which is made from sauteed cabbage and carrot balls made Manchurian-style and is served with a tangy sauce.

AED 35

Must-try: Grilled Fresh Salmon Fillet served with a special steamed black and white quinoa.

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Ingredients: Avocado Tomatoes Lime Chilli Onions & Garlic

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ORGANIC FOODS & CAFE

Must-try: Avocado Crostini, which is made of toasted bread topped with homemade-style macadamia sauce and served with alfalfa sprouts, guacamole and cucumber slices.

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Must-try: Thai Chicken Wrap made with fresh chicken, peanuts, sesame seeds, coriander, greens and a tangy Thai dressing.

AED 30

Must-try: Chicken Laksa Curry, made from organic chicken, coconut milk, cashew nut butter and is served with organic buckwheat noodles.

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Forever Young

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Once upon a time, we thought we would look 20 for ever. We had no clue what collagen was or that it decreased at a rate of 1.5% every year. It’s decreasing as you read this article. By the age of 40, our body is using up more collagen than it’s able to make, and by our late 50s, we only have half of the collagen we started off with.

What does that mean? It means wrinkles, sagging chicken skin and weaker cartilage in your joints. Collagen is the “glue” that keeps our muscles, bones, skin and tendons healthy.

Smoking, poor sugary diets and extreme exposure to the sun are other factors that contribute to depleting collagen levels.

So we’ve decided to help you show up looking young and healthy, inside out, at your 20-year high-school reunion.

Vida Glow, the natural marine collagen, has quickly become our biggest solution to eternal youth. It’s beautifully packaged for ladies who like pretty things and is very practical. With 20 small sachets in each box, we can easily slip them into our tiny purses. It’s natural and contains no additives or artificial flavours.

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SOUPING

THE SURPRISING NEW SKINCARE TREND

Move over, juicing. A new skincare trend is in town: Souping! The new trend relies on soup broths rather than juices to give your skin a much-needed dose of collagen.

Read on to decide if it’s right for you.

THE BROTHY DETAILS As a trend, souping relies on nutrients and minerals found in “bone broths,” or broths made from nutrient-rich chicken, beef, or pork bones. The theory goes that animal bones are rich in hard-to-get minerals, like magnesium, sulphur, and phosphorous. Magnesium can reduce inflammation. Phosphorous can repair skin cells from the inside out. Sulphur can brighten your skin tone and reduce skin troubles like acne and rosacea.

HOW TO SOUP? Similar to a juice cleanse, a soup cleanse limits your diet to healthy soups for a predetermined period of time in an effort to reset your eating habits. Since soups are packed with protein from the bones, fibre from the veggies and added ingredients, and feel more like a traditional meal than a mason jar full of green liquid, devotees claim they feel fuller and more satisfied on soup cleanses.

Vegetarians can consume veggies such as beets and broccoli that offer a ready source of collagen, and meat lovers can easily make their own bone broth or soup stock from animal bones and vegetable scraps. Or you could do the easy thing and just buy them from an organic store.

Either way, the trendsetters are trading in their kale juices for their broth bowls—will you?

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Blueberry, Peach, Mango and Unflavoured Marine Collagen Vida Glow, AED 250

This Collagen comes in a powder form, which makes it incredibly easy to stir into your morning porridge, yoghurt, soup, smoothies, shakes, juices or even water.

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Maha Ajjaoui Wellness and Beauty Coach Certified by the Institute of Integrative Nutrition- NY What is the secret to living well? Trusting your gut.

Meet Maha, a certified wellness and beauty coach. Check out what she has to say and learn how you can live a healty life, eat amazing food and get the best body you've ever had.

Book your session now. Download the ‘get it’ mobile app, scan the image, watch Maha’s message to you and book your consultation.

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100% Collagen Elixir Pierre Rene, AED 150

Collagen Elixir is an advanced serum for the face and neck, which perfectly regenerates the structure of the skin. Slows down the ageing process, rejuvenates the skin, reduces and smoothens wrinkles.

Benefits of Collagen Skin

Increases elasticity for a firmer and smoother skin.

Hair

Stronger and shinier hair.

Joints

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Helps joints move easier, reduces joint pain and even helps in treating osteoarthritis.

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Yes, it helps those who suffer from leaky gut syndrome. It lines your gut and breaks down the proteins and keeps things moving freely in the digestive tract.

Metabolism

It increases metabolism and helps your muscles develop, which means more burnt calories.

Nails & teeth It makes them strong.

Detox

Collagen helps minimise damage to the liver when it absorbs things that it shouldn’t.

Stretch Marks

It helps reduce cellulite and stretch marks by increasing the elasticity of the skin.

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Stanko Nikolic Fitness Trainer—Level 3 Stanko is a certified fitness trainer dedicated to helping you live a fit and healthy lifestyle. Scan the image and watch him teach you the most effective moves to achieve strong hamstrings and glutes. Along with fitness training he covers everything from a physical assessment to nutrition coaching.

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Short Courses To Check Out

Sculpture: Figurative And Abstract

Oil Painting For Beginners

Learn how to think in 3D without a computer and enhance your hidden senses by understanding the basics of sculpture in both theory and practice. This course will show you how to work with clay, and you will also learn how to make a mould and learn a brief history on different styles and understand anatomic elements of the human face.

This course teaches you how to blend colours, encourages creativity, personal expression, and introduces students to various techniques that will develop and enhance their skill with oils and painting in general. Students will be taught how to create various textures, while involving different mediums, in order to give depth to their paintings. It is a perfect course for beginners, as well as those who want to be reacquainted with oils.

To register, email artsreception@ductac.org

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Inner Child And Gong Meditation

Cooking Classes For Two

The Gong Bath meditation helps you to clear and cleanse any left-over emotional blocks and debris that no longer serve you.

The vibrations of the gongs create deep relaxation, freeing visitors from the avalanche of thoughts their minds release. The sound and vibrations stimulate the glandular system to a higher level of functioning. The entire body becomes a giant ear, as each pore opens to invite the sound in.

Grab your sweetheart, BFF, aunt or neighbour and enjoy a night designed to offer a fun, hands-on cooking and learning experience for both the novice and the seasoned cook. Each class creates a warm and relaxed atmosphere for you to try new foods, techniques, and tools. Learn to make a traditional Thai meal such as Aubergine and Pepper Tempura with Sweet Chilli Dip, Thai Pineapple Rice, and some yummy Tapioca pudding.

Price: AED 80 For more information call 04 4487043 or email events@illuminationsworld.com

Date: October 22, 2016 Timings: 7.00pm—9.00pm Price: AED 445 for two Call 04-3794044 to reserve a space for one of the classes

CONCENTRATION x 5

By Viola Davis ​ oncentration is merely the process of channeling the information C entering your sensory receptors towards your brain for comprehension.

For most of a regular day, this process is subconscious, but sometimes it can be difficult. By following a few simple steps, you could give your concentration skills a significant boost.

∆ ​Literally jot down when your mind is wandering. Simply taking a

note on a paper every time you lose concentration awakens your mind to the issue.

∆ Taking breaks won’t hurt you. Short, five-minute breaks help your brain cool down and improve efficiency. You’ll feel naturally more refreshed once you continue afterwards.

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∆ Get exercise. If your job requires more sitting and typing, make sure you get up and take short walks; this helps boost blood flow to the brain and helps you concentrate better.

∆ Start​​any work with a deep breath, preferably in a quiet

environment. Be sure to listen to your own breathing.

Gradually slow your pace and increase the length of each inhale.​

∆ Cut down on multi-tasking. It has been proven to reduce efficiency and it increases the likelihood of you making mistakes. Do one thing at a time and focus.

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4 BOOKS TO READ THIS FALL

Humans Of New York: Stories by Brandon Stanton A number-one New York Times bestseller, Humans Of New York began in the summer of 2010 when photographer Brandon Stanton set out on an ambitious project: to single-handedly create a photographic census of New York City.

Price: AED 130

Harvard. Stanford. Yale. Princeton.

Columbia. Brown. Caltech.

A House In Bali by Colin McPhee A House In Bali remains one of the most remarkable books ever written about the fabled island of Bali. This classic book tells the story of Balinese culture through a history of Balinese music, and unfolds a beguiling picture of a society long established, staggeringly poor in Western terms, but rich beyond belief in spiritual values and joy. The young composer writes about his discoveries of music in Bali and growing understanding of an astonishing culture where the arts are a prime preoccupation, and of the arts, music is supreme.

Price: AED 230

Coco Chanel: The Illustrated World Of A Fashion Icon by Megan Hess Illustrations, anecdotes, and quotes that showcase the moments that shaped Coco Chanel, the Chanel brand, and fashion.

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Why We Do The Things We Do: Psychology In A Nutshell by Joel Levy With each section broken down into the key concepts, issues and arguments, Why We Do The Things We Do will demystify and illuminate the most important aspects of psychology.

Price: AED 65

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6 Facebook Friends You Could Do Without

By Miranda Louis Sometimes, by choice or by circumstance, we find ourselves connected online to people we try hard not to socialise with in real life. It could be a cousin, neighbour, or co-worker—someone you shouldn’t have added in the first place, but felt obligated after the sixth friend request or several reminders in person. In these cases, you shouldn't be afraid of the unfriend button—here are six types of people who should get the chop from your friends list.

DEBBIE DOWNER

DRAMA QUEEN

LITTLE BIG MAN

Debbie’s an unfortunate sort.

She hasn’t had a good day in ten years and her wall is littered with, “Ugh, why does this always happen to me,” and, “I hate my life.” Trying to cheer up a Debbie is an exercise in futility, the only way to deal with a Debbie is to...not deal with a Debbie.

She loves to post leading comments as status updates. Her post might read, “OMG, can’t believe what’s happening tomorrow!” or the infinitely worse, ambiguous death/injury announcement that causes every person on her list to think it could be someone close to them. She loves to stir the pot and takes pleasure in making people think she has a lot more going on than she actually does.

He’s only satisfied when he’s making someone else feel stupid and small. He mocks your typos, starts flame wars on your posts, and is always right about everything. When he’s losing an argument he cites a random blog post as evidence, because if someone wrote it on the Internet, it has to be true.

SNARKY BLOGGER

CHICKEN LITTLE

THE MOST INTERESTING PERSON IN THE WORLD

Possibly the most nefarious and underhanded of all Facebook friends you could do without, the Snarky Blogger lies in wait, reading, observing, and collecting information for her next snarky post. You cross your fingers and hope your online ramblings don’t become fodder for her mocking diatribes about who or whatever incurred her wrath that day.

This friend wants you to think the sky is falling. Constantly.

Chicken Little is especially fond of sharing catchy, scary articles and videos and the rantings and ravings of political pitbulls.

This friend could benefit from intensive counseling, a critical thinking course, and possibly medication.

Best Apps to Improve Productivity

Any.Do (Android, iOS)

Pomodoro (Android, iOS)

Momentum (iOS)

Any.Do is a calendar app dedicated to helping you stay on track, along with your co-workers, friends, and loved ones, with combined task lists.

The purpose is to save you time when organising family tasks, work projects and personal errands.

It also helps you to collaborate with others, which in turn makes you more productive.

Have a hard time focusing or organising?

Worry no more—the Pomodoro technique is one of the greatest time management methods and is sure to boost your productivity to greater heights by having work periods timed and rewarding you with breaks.

Have you heard of the ‘don’t break the chain’ productivity method? It’s a way of getting things done that is based on the idea that the more you do something and the more often you see your progress, the harder it will be to stop.

Momentum utilises a similar idea by encouraging you to keep working to form good habits, break bad ones, and getting things done.

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This person suffers from a condition similar to verbal diarrhea and is compelled to share every inane detail of their life with the world. They check in everywhere they go, update friends on every piece of food that passes their lips, and tell you useless information that no-one cares about in real life.

APP OF THE

MONTH

Carrot (iOS) Carrot is a fun way to make sure that you get everything done. If you fail, the app will get angry at you. The app is a beautifully designed piece of software that turns getting things done into a game. It has quickly become one of our favourite to-do list apps.

With it, you can be rewarded with points that lead to unlockable features.

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MOVIE REVIEWS OCTOBER

PLAYLIST Closer The Chainsmokers Featuring Halsey Inferno

Cast: Tom Hanks, Ben Foster, Felicity Jones

This Town Niall Horan

When Robert Langdon wakes up in an Italian hospital with amnesia, he teams up with Dr. Sienna Brooks, and together they must race across Europe against the clock to foil a deadly global plot.

Let Me Love You DJ Snake Featuring Justin Bieber The Greatest Sia Featuring Kendrick Lamar Cold Water Major Lazer Featuring Justin Bieber & MO Side To Side Ariana Grande Featuring Nicki Minaj

The Girl On The Train

Cast: Emily Blunt, Haley Bennett, Rebecca Ferguson

This Girl Kungs vs Cookin’ On 3 Burners

In this thriller, Rachel, who is devastated by her recent divorce, spends her daily commute fantasising about the seemingly perfect couple who live in a house that her train passes every day, until one morning she sees something shocking happen there and becomes entangled in the mystery that unfolds.

In The Name Of Love Martin Garrix & Bebe Rexha Sucker For Pain Lil Wayne, Wiz Khalifa & Imagine Dragons With Logic We Don’t Talk Anymore Charlie Puth Featuring Selena Gomez

Keeping Up With The Joneses

Cast: Zach Galifianakis, Jon Hamm, Isla Fisher, Gal Gadot An ordinary suburban couple finds it’s not easy keeping up with the Joneses—their impossibly gorgeous and ultra-sophisticated new neighbours—especially when they discover that Mr and Mrs Jones are covert operatives.

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Kamal Youssef: Egyptian Surrealism’s Time Capsule Exhibition Kamal was born in Egypt in 1923. In many ways, he represents an important historic and artistic intersection of Middle Eastern and Western cultures. Throughout Kamal’s life, he has witnessed turmoil and conflict both cultural and political. His art, inevitably, reflects those changes: from Egypt in the midst of the revolution, to Paris in the ‘50s, to America in the throes of a civil rights movement and the Vietnam Era, September 11, its aftermath, and on to Iraq and its consequences.

Photography For Beginners Within an eight-hour workshop, learn a mix of theory and practical, where the instructor demystifies the DSLR, or mirrorless camera, so that you can take the best and most professional pictures for any occasion. Learn the creative and technical uses of your camera, understand all the various settings, functions, rules of composition and the art of storytelling.

Friday, October 28—Saturday, October 29 (two-day workshop) 10:00am—3:00pm (both days), Abu Dhabi, AED 727

Throughout October, Sharjah Art Museum

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Dubai Design Week

Fashion Forward

Throughout Dubai Design Week, a diverse six-day programme of keynote speeches, panel discussions, public performances and educational workshops will allow all visitors—from local start-ups and entrepreneurs to international visitors, the media and families—the opportunity to discover and engage with design.

October 24—29, 2016, Dubai Design District (d3)

Fashion Forward Dubai (FFWD) is the place to be for all fashion lovers, as it showcases the best regional and international fashion designers from across the Middle East. The key components of FFWD include catwalk shows and presentations by the best couture, ready-to-wear, accessories, professional training and discussions for self-development.

October 20—23, 2016, Hai Dubai Design District (d3)

Downtown Design

Modern Woman Show

Downtown Design is the only platform in the Middle East for the region’s trade professionals to discover original, high-quality design from all over the world. In its fourth edition, the fair will take place at d3 and present a carefully edited roster of established and emerging brands across a range of product categories, including furniture, lighting, bathrooms, kitchens, textiles and accessories.

October 25—28, 2016, Downtown Dubai

After a successful first edition, the Modern Woman Show returns this October. Modern Woman Show is a three-day exhibition featuring luxury brands from fashion, jewellery, fragrances, cosmetics and wellness, along with an exclusive fashion show showcasing international designer collections.

October 27—29, 2016, Dubai World Trade Centre

Search Inside Yourself

Presentation Training & Public Speaking

Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute (SIYLI) offers two days of personal and professional development focused on building healthy mental habits for sustained high performance and wellbeing. Developed at Google and based on neuroscience research, the SIYLI programme teaches attention and mindfulness training that build the core emotional intelligence skills needed for effective leadership.

October 26—27, 2016, Dubai Knowledge Village

Two days of practical public speaking exercises and presentation coaching will help you to build your presence, confidence and authority through practical voice projection exercises and body language workshops. This new-found confidence in public speaking will help you to captivate your audience thus helping you perform better—be it at work or personally.

November 6, 2016

Beginners Guide to Adobe Photoshop Discover the essential editing tools of Adobe Photoshop, from working with layers, brush tools, and beyond. You will also learn to work in adjustment layers, add backgrounds, use blending tools and retouch photographs. This is a great opportunity for beginners who wish to create a better quality photo.

October 21—22 (two-day workshop)

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DREAMLAND AQUA PARK

Now that the winter is around the corner and the sun is being gentle we all need a bit a fun in the sun. Head over to Dreamland Aqua park and try out their Kamikaze ride. Show up with a photo of this voucher and get 50% off your entrance fee. Have loads of fun!

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Bizarre Classifieds Advertisements People Have Posted Online Looking for a pink tutu for your dog’s ballet recital? Or a ‘hand-crafted golden Aladdin lamp’—hopefully to summon Genie and make all your wishes come true? Though these are odd items that most common folk would not care to run an Internet search for, e-commerce websites like EZHeights have no shortage for odd, quirky, and downright bizarre classified advertisements.​​ Here are some of the best.

“I Mommy” Dog Tutu—AED 30 Dresses and shirts made specifically to make your pet dog look ‘pretty and cool’. Available in a multitude of colours, these tutus could even match your clothes while you and your dog are out on a walk.

Handcrafted Golden Aladdin Lamp—AED 79 A few hard rubs on this flawless, handcrafted Golden Aladdin Lamp might summon Genie, who will grant you three wishes. On a more serious note, this decorative accessory is best placed over your mantelpiece.

Pair Of Peacocks—AED 1,500 In case your flying squirrel gets lonely, he could use the friendship from a pair of peacocks.

Very Playful Flying Squirrel—AED 400 Though the age of this exotic pet is not mentioned in the advertisement, the gentle tiny squirrels are apparently “perfect pocket pets”.

Cool Finds Patch Wallet Crossbody Bag Zara, AED 169 Metal Candlestick H & M Home, AED 39

Mini Makeup Bag H&M, AED 21

Pink Owl Cocktail Jar Paperchase, AED 30

‘Don’t Text Your Ex’ Ankle Socks Forever 21, AED 8 Lime Basil & Mandarin Candle Jo Malone, AED 190

Velvet Cushion Cover H&M, AED 49

OBSESSED WITH Doughnut Inflatable Drink Holder Accessorize, AED 46

Cement Bulb Lamp Zara Home, AED 329

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Metal Basket H&M Home, AED 79

Wool Beret H&M, AED 59

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Founded by globally-acclaimed Peruvian Chef Jaime Pesaque, Mayta embodies the essence of Peru. Chef Pesaque has become an ambassador for Peruvian food around the globe and is renowned for creating visually stunning dishes with the freshest seasonal ingredients, evidenced by the seasonal menu on offer.

Since the establishment of the first Mayta restaurant in Lima in 2009, Mayta has garnered international acclaim and is famed for its exquisite food, intuitive service and its unique artisanal Pisco infusions.

Mayta is a truly authentic Peruvian restaurant set to delight our guests by bringing the heart of Peru to the hub of the Middle East. Offering our guests a unique setting to experience true Peruvian hospitality and it’s colorful flavors.

FOR BOOKINGS, PLEASE CONTACT +971 4 514 8774 DIFC, Gate Villagae Building 3 | Capital Club, Level 3 info@maytadubai.com | www.maytadubai.com maytadubai

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Jean-Georges Dubai is an elegant restaurant situated in Dubai’s finest resorts, Jean-Georges presents a relaxed collection of internationally-influenced dishes.

The Gwenael Nicolas designed restaurant - adorned with wood, stone and white shells, showcases an exhibition-style open kitchen and contemporary chandelier of flowing white fabric, created by Japanese fabric artist, Reiko Sudoh. Along a curved glass wall, the luxe lounge offers landscaped views of the terrace.

Four Seasons Resort Jumeirah Beach Road, Dubai

Book at +971 4 343 6118 info@jean-georges-dubai.com www.jean-georges-dubai.com

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