Insight Magazine: July issue by Insight Egypt

Insight Magazine

July 2014

Volume 19 NO.7

Beauty

MASTERCLASS

Ditch The The Tricks Tricks thar thar Are Are Sooo Sooo Last Last Year Year

July 2014

Beach SEXY& BODY, TAN

The The Perfect Perfect Swimsuit Swimsuit

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FLAWLESS Things Things you you should should

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RAMADAN

Karim Where to go,What to do

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From Shaklak Mosh Ghareeb

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Editor’s Note t’s that time of year again! Summer is here, joy is in the air and life is filled with love, family blessings and the spiritual calmness associated with the holy month of Ramadan. Join us to kill your fasting hours and we promise to fulfill your souls with our hot picks and lighten your hearts with some scrumptious delicacies. Summer is getting hotter and hotter, so prepare yourself and read our beauty tips to stay gorgeous even in the hot weather and follow our summer steps for a healthy living. What about your skin? We brought you the top beauty tips that will keep your skin radiant this summer. No matter how hot July can be, let us show you how to sweat-proof your makeup and smell great all the time. Dear ladies, we know that nothing is more precious than your shoes, just follow our sacred tips to keep them polished and radiant. Aiming for a summer glow? Follow our steps to learn your tanning skin type for a promised golden flare that will take everyone’s breath away. Sun can be your best friend or your worst enemy, learn about its endless benefits and stay safe under its shining rays. We know how tempting and toothsome Ramadan’s banquets and TV series can be; did you forget the mouth-watering desserts? But you’re safe with us, for we will tell you how to eat your Ramadan delights, no matter where you spend it (Cairo/ Sahel/ Sokhna) take your pick cause our healthy tips this Ramadan are universal. In an attempt to save your time and energy, we created a small TV guide with all the goodies that you should consider watching this Ramadan. As well as all the restaurants and cafes to have Iftar or post Iftar delights and watch the World Cup finals unfold. Don’t miss our exclusive interviews with prominent author Rafik Morcos, former beauty queen, Hoda Aboud, Suliema Benhalim, the young owner of Nino’s Bakery, and our cover princess, rising talent of ‘Shaklak Mosh Ghareeb’ Dima Kandalafat.

Published Monthly By Insight Publishing House Limited, UK P.O. Box 362 Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands. Tel: +4475-0745-3222 Egypt’s Representative Ofﬁce: 7 Ahmed Hosny St.,Behind Raba’a ElAdaweya, Nasr City, Cairo - Egypt. Tel: (+202) 240-14241 / 240-16358 010-6587-1115 / 010-6587-1116 010-6007-3537 Website: www.insight-egypt.com E-mail: mag@insight-egypt.com InsightMagazineEgypt #InsightFans The Editor Nina G Yowakim nina.insight@gmail.com 010-0102-3105 Managing Director Nancy G Yowakim ngyowakim@gmail.com Editor-in-chief Maged Atteya mag.insight@gmail.com Editorial Department magz.insight@gmail.com 010-6587-1116 Editors / Sub Editors Staff Writers / Contributors Rania Ihab Roulla Soussou Sarah Mohamed Ibrahim Art & Design Designers Emy Emile Marian Karam Fashion Photographers Hussein Salman Sharbel Bou Mansour Khaled Fadda Event Photographers Atef Naguib, Khaled El Hawary Advertising Department adverts.insight@gmail.com 010/6007/3537 Admin & Distribution Dept. 010/6587/1115 Admin. Executive Nermeen Moharam

Hope you enjoy our sugar sprinkled issue, and wish you a blessed Ramadan and a great summer.

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It’s Summer. What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

Beauty Forecast

CONTENTS

JULY 2014

14 Beauty Forecast Sleek straight hair, bronzed skin and sultry black liner 26 Cheerobics Be Fit Be a Cheerleader 34 Cuisine Best summer desserts 40 Hey It’s Ok Pats on your back 56 The 10 Best-Fit Living Tips from Jessica Simpson How does she do it? Interviews 60 Suliema Benhalim 62 Hoda Aboud 64 Rafic Morcos

Oriental Jewelry

90 Art Benvenuto Cellini… The Art Soldier 92 Books, Music and Movies Treats for your heart and mind 94 Horoscopes Month of Cancer 96 Calendar Where are you going this July?

18 Which Brush Do You Use? 4 insight

35 Say It Loud And Proud

Sizzling Dima

Hello Summer 10 Summer Steps For Healthy Living 39 Get Summer Ready And Pack For Your Beach Holiday 46 Smell Great All The Time 50 Tips To Keep Your Skin Healthy This Summer 54 Sun, Fun And Summer Jam 76 Summer Bucket List 78 Your Tanning Skin Type 44 Things You Should Never Do For Love 80 Your Personality Color 20 Step Aside Dudes... It’s Ladies’ Night In 74 Weird Things Women Do When They Are Alone 32 People You Find at the Gym Ramadan’s Life 16 Stay Energetic This Ramadan 52 Enjoy Your Radiant Skin During The Holy Month Of Ramadan 58 Your Guide to the TV’s Delights 81 Universal Tips For A Healthy Ramadan 88 Eat Your Ramadan Delights The Right Way

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Fashion 22 How To Care For Fo Your Precious Shoes 33 Kick off summer in style 36 Irresistible Is Your Summer Signature 38 Editors’ Picks 48 Get Ready For Your Wedding Day Beauty 6 Do You Dress Your Age? 7 Beauty Hacks To Do With Your Toothbrush 8 Get Britney Spears’ Shiny Smile Hollywood smile coming your way 12 Oriental Jewelry 18 Which Brush Should You Use? 24 Tips To Transfer Your Beauty Routine 42 Sweat Proof Your Makeup

Do You Dress Your Age?

10 8 Summer Steps For Healthy Living

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DO YOU DRESS 1- YOUR HEMLINE PHILOSOPHY MOST MATCHES THE FOLLOWING: a-Show your legs in your 20’s and as you approach your 40’s and beyond, stay safely at the knee or below. b-I follow fashion first and just as hemlines rise and fall on the runways, so do my skirt lengths. c-The shorter the better—I consider anything else frumpy.

2- THIGH-HIGH BOOTS ARE: a-Cool for a twenty something’s night out, chic with jeans in your 30’s and stored away come forty. b-If Céline does a pair all is fair game. c-A boot collection staple.

3- A PANTSUIT SUIT IS: a-Old-fashioned in your 20’s, but has a growing style appeal as time goes on. b-Slouchy and louche in silhouette this season. c-Not in my sartorial vocabulary.

YOUR AGE

8- HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT PEARLS?

a-The modern day options look so cool and fresh, but a singular strand is something to wear for a lifetime. b-Delfina Delettrez’s singular pearl earring is on my wish list. c-Something my grandmother would wear.

9- HOW OFTEN DO YOU PURGE YOUR CLOSET? a-Every couple of years I remove pieces that feel like the younger version of myself to make room for more sophisticated takes. b-Every season, naturally. c-Never, I will wear what I love for a lifetime.

10- THE STYLE ICON THAT HAS DRESSING FOR HER AGE DOWN IS: a-Julianne Moore, she has evolved her style with perfection. b-Gwyneth Paltrow, she is always wearing the next hot trend. c-The fearless Naomi Campbell always looks fierce.

4- YOUR CLOSET’S COLOR THEORY WOULD BEST BE DESCRIBED AS: a-60/40 color and neutrals post-college and 30/70 color and neutrals by the time you are forty. b-Graphic impact with a touch of the season’s hottest hue. c-ROYGBIV.

5- CROP TOPS AND SHORTS ARE: a-A do till you are 35, then a firm don’t. b-Spring season considerations, especially leather iterations of the top and wide-leg culottes. c-Spring season must-haves.

6- THE RED CARPET TREND OF SHEER SKIRTS HAS YOU: a-Reaching for tights—no matter your age. b-Bowing down to Givenchy’s haute bohemian floral version. c-Dusting off your collection with pride.

7-YOUR REACTION TO THE RECENT USHERING OF SNEAKERS AS A FASHION SHOE: a-The right pair can look fabulous at any age. b-If Chanel can show sneakers with couture, I’m in. c-High-tops are always a weekend staple.

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HOW DID YOU DO? Mostly A’s: YOU ARE AGE APPROPRIATE—ALWAYS You approach dressing with a thoughtful perspective. You always tow the line of cool, but look perfectly puttogether.

Mostly B’s: FASHION RULES YOUR AGE GAME For the love of fashion, as the saying goes, is your philosophy on being fabulous at every age.

Mostly C’s: AGE AIN’T NOTHING BUT A NUMBER You wear what you love no matter what decade of life you are enjoying. Fashion is supposed to be fun, after all.

10 Beauty Hacks YOU CAN DO WITH YOUR TOOTHBRUSH

veryone has toothbrushes from the dentist’s office that they never use to brush their teeth. Instead of throwing them away, try these tricks for your hair, nails and more.

Spray the bristles of an old toothbrush with hairspray to help tame ﬂy-aways.

Since the bristles of each toothbrush are positioned so close together, they act as a super-tiny boar bristle brush. Spray the head of the toothbrush with hairspray and then brush any fly-aways back to blend in with the rest of your hair.

Tame unruly brows by brushing them into place.

Use the same method as the above flyaway step — spray the head of your toothbrush with hairspray to give your brow hairs some hold and brush them into place.

Mix water, lemon juice and baking soda together to create a self tanner-removing cocktail. Then, use the toothbrush to help exfoliate away any dark spots. Blend a cup of water mixed with a half-cup of lemon juice and a tablespoon of baking soda. Dip a toothbrush in the mixture and gently exfoliate over areas where you applied too much self tanner. The lemon juice mixture will erase any spots that accidentally ended up too dark.

Make ﬂaky lips smooth by applying a balm over your lips, and then exfoliating away any dead skin with a toothbrush. Apply a balm over your lips and then using circular motions, use the toothbrush bristles to slough off dead skin.

Clean your hair dryer’s vent so it dries your hair more quickly. Lint caught in the vent of a hairdryer takes a toll on the motor, since it’s more difficult for the dryer suck in the air it blows onto your hair. Use a toothbrush to de-lint the vent so you can get out the door faster.

Clean up your cuticles with cuticle oil and a toothbrush.

Not everyone has time to go to the nail salon every two weeks. Maintain cuticles by applying cuticle oil every night to keep them hydrated, and then once or twice a week, exfoliate any roughed up pieces of skin surrounding your nail bed with a toothbrush, using circular motions.

Create your own Jackson Pollock nail art look.

If you don’t have a boar bristle teasing comb handy, use an old toothbrush to tease the hair at the crown of your head or the areas along your hairline to get instant volume in the places you want it most.

Grab a few toothbrushes and pick out the polishes you want to stipple onto your nails. Pour paint onto a paper plate, then dab the head of the first toothbrush into the polish (don’t oversaturate it or you won’t get the dot effect), and then tap the brush onto your nail haphazardly. Continue using these steps, switching out the toothbrush or cleaning it with polish remover each time, to finish the rest of the look, and then enjoy your Jackson Pollock-like mani masterpiece!

You might not have a nailbrush handy, but chances are you have an extra toothbrush. Use the bristles to get dirt out from underneath your nails in seconds.

If you’re all about texture (and who isn’t?!), after you’ve braided your hair into a polished plait, take an old toothbrush and gently brush the bristles upward, creating an instantly roughed up, textured finish.

Use your toothbrush to tease your hair.

Use the bristles of an old toothbrush to clean any dirt from underneath your nails.

Get a textured braid by brushing your toothbrush in upward motions.

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Shiny Smile

White teeth are a sign of health and good self-care and they’re essential for a lovely smile. If your teeth aren’t as white as you’d like them to be, there are some things you can do to get whiter teeth at home. Here are some tricks that will help to remove surface stains caused by some of the most common tooth-staining culprits: foods and drinks we consume every day, like tomato sauce, wine and sports drinks. And don’t discount that morning cup of coffee or your nicotine habit. Basically, the common wisdom is that if it can stain your shirt, it can stain your teeth.

Brush With Berries

Say Cheese

These little berries will help lower your risk of high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease and cancer, and as it turns out, are also helpful in whitening your teeth. The vitamin C in strawberries will help whisk away plaque build-up, while the malic acid, a natural astringent in the berries, will help to remove surface stains on teeth. Here’s how to do it: Crush strawberries into a pulp and apply that to your teeth with a toothbrush. Let it sit for five minutes and then rinse your mouth well with water. You can get similar results swapping the strawberries with a paste made with lemon juice and salt. Be sure to rinse well after applying that, too.

Eating cheese after a meal may help prevent cavities. It’s the casein, a milk protein, that’s in cheese (and milk and yogurt) along with calcium and phosphate that are at work here, making enamel stronger. Enamel is the outermost layer of a tooth, and it protects the layer called dentin. While enamel can become stained, it’s the dentin that determines the colour of your tooth. Eating things or using products that replenish calcium and phosphate is important to keeping enamel strong and healthy. While there are at-home remedies for removing stains from enamel, only your dentist can help with dentin discoloration. Keep enamel strong and keep your smile bright.

Home TEETH Whitening Tips

Brush And Floss Regularly

The best thing you can do for your oral health is to brush and floss your teeth after every meal if possible, or at least twice a day. Not only does regular brushing and flossing reduce your risk of developing tooth decay and gum disease, the combination also helps to remove plaque before it can give your teeth a yellow hue. And in addition to the toothy benefits, good oral hygiene habits may help lower your risk of other health problems, such as coronary heart disease and stroke.

Buff Stains With Baking Soda

Whether you’re new to the world of tooth whitening, or it’s becoming an old habit, you probably already know this one: Baking soda will help brighten your smile. This trick is an easy at-home stain remover. Mix baking soda and lemon juice into a paste. Brush the paste onto your teeth with a toothbrush; wait a minute, then brush thoroughly to remove. The baking soda, or sodium bicarbonate, will help remove surface stains from your tooth enamel while the citric acid in the lemon juice has a bleaching effect. If you have sensitive teeth and gums, baking soda can be used alone to remove stains, or it can be mixed with salt to do its stain-removing trick. Take note This whitening method can be abrasive, which means it may damage your tooth’s enamel if you aren’t careful. Buff no more than once per week, and don’t let the mixture sit on your teeth for more than one minute at a time.

Crunch On Vegetables And Fruits

Eat your vegetables! It’s not just a dinner time directive from mom; it’s also a fantastic way to maintain a healthy smile. Crunchy vegetables such as raw celery and carrots, and crispy fruits like raw apples and pears are naturally abrasive, which means they’ll polish your teeth and remove stains from your tooth enamel and they’ll do it without harming or eroding enamel, the outermost layer of a tooth. Crunchy fruits and veggies also encourage your mouth to produce saliva, which is important because saliva helps protect teeth from cavity-causing bacteria. Saliva also contains compounds called surfactants as well as enzymes that give it detergent properties, which means the more saliva in your mouth, the fewer stains on your teeth.

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8SUMMER STEPS

n the warmer, longer, lazier days of summer, the living may not be easy, but your life probably feels less chaotic. Even adults tend to adopt a “school’s out!” attitude in summer. That’s why this is a perfect time to improve your health in a fashion so seasonally laid back you’ll barely notice the effort.

1. GIVE YOUR DIET A BERRY BOOST If you do one thing this summer to improve your diet, have a cup of mixed fresh berries -- blackberries, blueberries, or strawberries -- every day. They’ll help you load up on antioxidants, which may help prevent damage to tissues and reduce the risks of age-related illnesses. Blueberries and blackberries are especially antioxidant-rich. A big bonus: Berries are also tops in fiber, which helps keep cholesterol low and may even help prevent some cancers.

2. GET DIRTY -- AND STRESS LESS

To improve your stress level, plant a small garden, cultivate a flower box, or if space is really limited, plant a few flower pots -- indoors or out. Just putting your hands in soil is “grounding.” And when life feels like you’re moving so fast your feet are barely touching the stuff, being mentally grounded can help relieve physical and mental stress.

3. FLOSS DAILY

You know you need to, now it’s time to start: floss every single day. Do it at the beach (in a secluded spot), while reading on your patio, or when watching TV -- and the task will breeze by. Flossing reduces oral bacteria, which improves overall body health, and if oral bacteria is low, your body has more resources to fight bacteria elsewhere.

4. GET OUTSIDE TO EXERCISE

Pick one outdoor activity -- going on a hike, taking a nature walk, playing games such as tag with your kids, cycling, roller blading, or swimming -- to shed that cooped-up feeling of gym workouts. And remember, the family that plays together not only gets fit together -- it’s also a great way to create bonding time.

5. BE GOOD TO YOUR EYES

To protect your vision at work and at play, wear protective eyewear. When outdoors, wear sunglasses that block at least 99% of ultraviolet A and B rays. Sunglasses can help prevent cataracts, as well as wrinkles around the eyes. And when playing sports or doing tasks such as mowing the lawn, wear protective eyewear. Ask your eye doctor about the best type; some are sport-specific.

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FORECAST

Makeup Trends You Must Try The hair and make-up at the spring/summer 2014 shows were as covetable as ever. Hot, bright lips were once again the look to covet, whilst an almost make-up-free “raw” beauty with just-washed hair proved something of an anti-trend at the likes of Christopher Kane, Balmain and Alexander Wang. Those who really want to make a statement can take their cues from the choppy wigs by Sam McKnight at Fendi, Chanel and L’Wren Scott, whilst outlandish nails at the likes of Giles, Marc Jacobs and House of Holland proved that our love for nail art isn’t going away anytime soon.

STRAIGHTEN UP

Say goodbye to the big, bouncy blow-dry! It’s time to get your straighteners out again according to Chloé, Donna Karan, Ralph Lauren and Miu Miu. There was also a distinct lack of volumized roots on the catwalk, with hair slicked close to the scalp at Marc by Marc Jacobs, Anthony Vaccarello, Valentino and Prabal Gurung. 14 insight

SHEER SHADOW

A wash of shadow around the eyes made for a pretty, summer alternative to the smoky eye, coming in pastel hues at Burberry, Rochas and Dolce & Gabbana and in nude shades to add subtle deﬁnition at Giambattista Valli, Emilio Pucci and Rufﬁan. And if there’s only one color to wear this spring? Do Blue, we dare you.

REBEL LINER

Stella McCartney Black eyeliner never goes out of style, and this season the way to wear it is with the attitude of a rebellious teenager - heavy, striking and not at all retro. At Missoni, Rodarte and Stella McCartney it was feline and sultry, whilst at Versace, Jonathan Saunders and Erdem it was applied right onto the water line for extra drama.

RAW BEAUTY

There is always some variation on “natural beauty” on the catwalks, but for this season it really was as pared back as can be. Only a touch of concealer was used to create the bare looks at Balmain and Alexander Wang, whilst the wash-and-go hair at Christopher Kane required no product at all apart from a little oil at the ends where needed. At last, lazy is best.

TRANSFORMATIONS BLACK MAGIC

The French manicure dabbled in the dark arts on the spring/summer catwalks. The look that typically combines a nail polished in a pale paint and capped off with a bright white tip appeared instead in versions that incorporated black. At Nicholas K, the manicurist topped off a matte ebony nail with a shiny ebony stripe, while at Kenzo a black-and-white nail design in a French layout was entirely bewitching.

DO THE TWIST

If there’s one up-do to wear this season it’s the twist, ideally casually disheveled as at Tom Ford, Rochas, Giambattista Valli and Michael Kors.

STILL NAILING IT

Marc Jacobs Nail art is nothing new, but the spring/summer 2014 shows made it clear that it won’t be going anywhere soon. The breadth of styles was astonishing - tied together at David Koma, tortoiseshell-print at Rodarte, covered in Swarovski crystals at Giles, studded at Marc Jacobs, adorned with religious symbols at House of Holland and printed with LV logos at Louis Vuitton.

HOT LIPS

Paris and Milan, lips were largely left natural, but in New York it was another story entirely. Bright, matte lips packed a punch at Altuzarra, Rag & Bone and Prabal Gurung, and the message got through to London Fashion Week too, with scarlet pouts at Mary Katrantzou, Antonio Berardi and House of Holland.

This isn’t a trend we expect to see ﬁltering down to the streets, but Sam McKnight spearheaded a wig revolution at the spring/ summer shows, with short styles at L’Wren Scott and Fendi and bobbed versions at Chanel. Guido Palau got in on the act too, with bleach blonde versions with thick, dark roots at Marc Jacobs. Continuing the trend for total model transformation, Josh Wood dyed every single model’s hair for the Prada show, implementing a strict “no colour, no catwalk” rule.

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If it isn’t already, let bronzer become your best friend for spring - inspired by the tanned skin at Topshop Unique, Michael Kors, House of Holland and Donna Karan, where a Seventies-style glow looked brand new again. There was also a Studio 54 vibe to the bronze eyes at the likes of Jason Wu, whilst a gilded beauty was on show at Christian Dior and Dries Van Noten via golden brows and gold-leaf partings respectively.

ENERGETIC STAY RAMADAN THIS

This year, the holy month of Ramadan falls in the summer season, which means that fasting hours become longer. So, during this time what does your body depend on to stay energetic all day long! When you fast, your energy depends on the sugar glucose that you consume during your Sohour meal. But this meal can only provide energy for a few hours and then your body has to depend on its stored glucose (glycogen) and fats. After fasting the whole day, it is the food you eat at Iftar that will provide your body cells with calories and nutrients to give you energy and vitality.

SOHOUR MEAL FOR VITALITY: What to eat for more energy and endurance?

For longer lasting energy this year, it is important to pay attention to the quality of the food you eat at this predawn meal. It is considered essential, as it prevents hunger, tissue breakdown and offers better endurance ability during the long day. Try to eat slowly digestible and absorbable foods, which are rich in ﬁber such as complex carbohydrates (whole-wheat breads, rice, pasta, potatoes and whole wheat grains such as Burghul). These foods give you energy that can last for many hours unlike foods high in sugar, which provide energy for only a short time and then lead to a drop in the blood sugar levels, leading to low energy. In addition, whole-wheat breads and cereals are rich in B vitamins, which help release energy from the food you’ve eaten. You can also eat protein-rich foods together with your complex carbohydrates, such as milk and dairy products (yogurt, Labneh, and cheese, preferably white cheese which has a lower fat content) or legumes (fava beans or chickpeas) that will make you feel full for a longer period. 16 insight

IFTAR TO REPLENISH YOUR ENERGY STORES

What to eat to compensate for liquids and nutrients?

• Break your fast with a few dates, a glass of fresh juice and a bowl of soup. Dates, juices and soups are good sources of carbohydrates and help bring your low blood glucose to normal levels. Liquids (water, juice, soup) also help maintain the ﬂuid and electrolyte balance in the body and replenish whatever was lost during the day. • For more energy and vitality make sure this meal is balanced by including complex carbohydrate sources, protein from meat or legumes, vegetables as well as fruits.

GOOD TO KNOW

Light exercise between 3 pm and Maghreb time can help you burn body fat which allows you to lose or maintain your weight.

FEW TIPS TO PREVENT THE FEELING OF THIRST DURING YOUR RAMADAN DAYS 1. Make sure you drink plenty of ﬂuids and water between Iftar and Sohour to prevent dehydration. 2. Limit your intake of fried foods and foods high in fats and sugar. 3. Avoid foods high in salt such as pickles, salty crackers, nuts and canned foods. 4. Try not to drink too much tea especially at Suhour as it can increase ﬂuids loss through urination. 5. Don’t overeat at the Suhour meal.

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To blow-dry short hair, use small, round brush on damp hair to reach the root. For mid-length to long locks, use a larger round brush.

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Paddle brushes are great for smoothing long locks. They work best with mid-length to long hair, but also work wonder on short thick hair.

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The padded surface of a cushion brush helps minimize static and keeps the hair follicle smooth for a sleek finish.

The holes in the base, or barrel of a vent brush let air from your dryer circulate around the brush and hair, speeding up drying time and building volume.

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Pronounced, separated quills hold the hair steady as you blow dry and also provide a thorough brushing for hair that’s dry and static.

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Hair Brush Tips Make sure that you have the correct hairbrush for the style that you are trying to achieve and for your hair type and texture. A baby-soft bristle is great for fine hair and coarse bristles are perfect for thicker hair. Wash your hairbrushes regularly in warm water with a little shampoo and allow the bristles to dry naturally. You don’t need to buy the most expensive hairbrushjust make sure the bristles are soft enough (natural bristles are usually softer though and more expensive). Use a hairbrush with bristles long enough to reach your scalp. This way they will release your hair’s natural oils. Use a comb instead of a brush to de-tangle wet hair (some people even say don’t comb it when it’s too wet because your hair is weaker when it’s wet). Regardless of the quality of your hairbrush, you always need to use heat protection products on your hair before blow-drying. Don’t brush thick, frizzy hair- use a pick comb instead.

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FORGET

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LIFE AND EVER

COMPLAINING

SPOUSES!

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GAME THEME NIGHT Put on your PJs, get the popcorn ready and have a few laughs with this great game theme idea for a ladies’ night in. The game featured is called, “What’s a DAME to do?” which is all about asking the ladies what they would do in crazy situations. Like, “You see an Ex at the grocery store and you are NOT looking your best. What’s a DAME to do?” This is the best ladies’ night game ever! It’s the perfect activity to get the night going.

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Dig into the closet for your walkman and neon leg warmers. The 80s are a “totally awesome” theme night to have with your girlfriends. Center your entire girls’ night In on the hair, clothes, movies and music of the 80s.

HIRE A PRO

f you have been building a new dam and haven’t caught up with your girlfriends in a long time, why don’t you invite them for a themed ladies’ night in and forget all the huss and fuss about work, life and ever complaining spouses!

Tell the girls to put on their sweats and come over for a night learning from a professional. Everyone chips in to hire an instructor who will teach the group a certain skill. You can go for a light-hearted lesson on belly dancing or a more serious lesson on self-defense.

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RETRO NIGHT

CRAFT NIGHT Whether it’s jazzing up an old pair of heels, scrapbooking, or putting together your own set of arm candy, make your ladies’ night in a craft affair full of DIY projects.

BOOK EXCHANGE PARTY No, this is not just another book club this is something much better! Exchange one of your favorite books with someone who hasn’t read it yet and share with them why you love it. After exchanging you can keep in touch with the person who gave you the book to discuss your favorite parts and characters together. It’s a great way to make new friends and bond over something you now have in common.

CLOTHING SWAP PARTY Just like the book exchange, this is a great way to get rid of something you’ve used and are done with to trade in for something you’ve never had before. Send out invites to explain to your girls what a clothing swap party is; which is to bring clean, still good but used clothing, shoes, handbags, or accessories in exchange for someone else’s goods. One way to set it up is to have everyone choose a number out of a hat and go in turn.

CHICK FLICK NIGHT You might need to stock up on some tissues for this night in idea! Who doesn’t love a good chick flick night, especially one that includes “Thelma & Louise”. Call your girls and ask them to bring with them a few of their favorite DVDs like Dirty Dancing, The Breakfast Club, and My Fair Lady among many others. Again, you can all get cozy in your sweats and PJs or sport your favorite pair of jeans for this relaxed night in. Just be sure to let your girls know what the dress code is so no one gets embarrassed when they show up in their bunny slippers and ducky PJs and everyone else is in jeans!

BAKING NIGHT Cupcakes in a jar, call me up for this ladies’ night in idea! Make it a baking night in filled with all your favorite junk foods like homemade cookies, cupcakes, macaroons and more. You could also buy a few plain aprons and DIY them with fun chef names like “The Cookie Master,” “The Cupcake Girls,” or “Girls Who Bake,” so everyone can have something to wear while making a mess in the kitchen.

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CARE FOR YOUR

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Picking the right pair is half the battle. Make the most of your footwear with these tips to keep them looking as good as new. Life is a journey as they say, but it certainly wouldn’t hurt to look great while we go through it’s hurdles and ups and downs. A fabulous pair of shoes is every gal’s weapon of choice. However, just like your pet and, well, yourself, shoes need some good TLC. Whether you have shoes that come in real or faux leather, suede, or even canvas, allow us to share some nifty tricks:

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LSave the world, one shoe at a time by stuffing your shoes with old newspaper. This helps absorb excess moisture from sweat or rain and helps retain their shape. If your shoes get wet in the rain, stay away from the blow dryer unless you want your shoes to shrink. The heat may also weaken the glue and other materials used to reinforce the shoe. L Most shoe purchases have silica gel packs inside the box. DO NOT THROW THEM AWAY! These little babies, just like newspapers, absorb excess moisture, which prevent mold from eating away your beloved shoes! For best results, try to have at least four packs per pair and try to replace them every three months, especially if they’re kept with shoes you use often. L Store shoes in boxes. Although boxes take up space, they also protect and prolong the life of your shoes. L Regardless of storage space concerns, keep leather, patent, and canvas shoes AWAY FROM EACH OTHER! Even more so when there’s too much humidity, as this causes paint/color transfer.

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Shine:

L Control the urge to wear your new shoes without spray-

ing on a water protector. This helps ensure that rain or any liquid won’t be able to seep into the shoes. Refresh your shoes by spraying them every three months, but if your shoes got wet, spray them again to give a new coat once they’ve dried at room temperature. L Just like our body, shoes can only take so much sodium, which has damaging effects. When our sweat, which contains salt, dries up, this causes the leather to dry. So treat leather shoes as you would your skin: Polish leather with a leather conditioner to keep leather soft and supple. L You can use several household items as shoe cleaners: a. Apply vinegar on a rag or cloth to shine patent material on bags and shoes. b. Rub in petroleum jelly on patent and leather shoes. Allow it to be absorbed before wiping off the excess with a dry, clean cloth. This will not only keep them shiny but can also prevent them from cracking. c. Even a dab of moisturizing hand cream (not oil-free) can serve as a make-shift shoe polish. Apply a small amount on leather shoes (not suede) and buff with a clean, soft cloth. d. No shoe polish stashed in your travel bag? In your hotel when you travel, ask housekeeping to lend you some trusty furniture polish to keep your shoes in tip-top shiny shape! Buff away as usual. e. Use a light coating of spray starch on new fabric tennis shoes before wearing them—dirt can’t become embedded in the canvas, and the shoes will always be easy to clean. f. Rely on hairspray to give your shoes a nice sheen by spraying on a coat, which also seals in the polish. g. Didn’t we tell you fruits were good for your body and sole? Keep those damn banana peels off the floor by using the inner lining of the peel as a shoe polish and cloth. Work at buffing the shoe as you would with a normal cloth.

Maintenance:

L Just like in a relationship, we all need a chance to take a breather and have some space from our significant other. So do our shoes (they do come in pairs, don’t they?)--they need time to rest to recover and retain their shape. As much as possible, don’t wear the same pair daily. At most, wear that same pair twice weekly to make them last much longer. L Clean the insides. This is especially important if odor is a problem. Swab them with alcohol or a drop of tea tree oil, an antifungal agent. Take care not to splash to avoid staining the leather. L Although wearing panty hose isn’t as popular as it was years back and tights are usually worn as a trend (especially in tropical countries like the Philippines), wearing stockings or sock liners act as a protective barrier between your feet and sweat. The salt in our feet’s sweat weaken the insoles of our precious shoes. TIP: To give you more reasons to wear stockings, wearing control hose actually helps prevent varicose veins caused by wearing high heels, standing too long, and repeatedly crossing one’s legs when seated. L On the other hand, although salt from our sweat can cause shoe damage, a sprinkling of some table salt and letting it sit overnight can help control moisture and, ultimately, bad odor from your feet! 5. As you would with your refrigerators, ward off the funky smell from your feet by putting a dash of baking soda into shoes.

Quick Fixes:

L Hate those nasty zippers that get stuck? Here’s a trick: run a lead pencil down the zipper. This’ll help the zip run back and forth smoothly. L Frayed laces can be such a drag when trying to put it through holes! Tip: Dip it in clear nail polish and leave to dry or burn the ends with a lighter or candle to melt the fibers together. L If you need to give your shoes a revamp, simply replace the laces with new ones! Even better, try different colors and/or prints for the feel of a new pair of shoes! More importantly, as much as you gals are such shoe-a-holics, at the end of the day, priority must be given to your feet. No matter how pretty your strappy stilettos are, they’d only draw attention to your ugly feet, if it’s not taken care of. You’ve got to let your feet walk the talk: if your feet are suffering, then it’d be best to reconsider the long-term results of your shoe choices.

19 TIPS TO

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ROUTINE

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Be sure to cover your hairline and jawline with sunscreen every day. These are vulnerable spots for skin cancer and wrinkles.

New study shows virgin coconut oil’s better than mineral oil at improving eczema & dry skin.

Pointy nails are definitely trending—match your shape with length, the longer the nail, the more almond the shape.

Use foundation with reflecting ingredients to minimize the appearance of large pores by diffusing light.

Many adults suffer from brittle nails, which can be remedied with Vitamin B.

Need a fast, new beauty look for the weekend? Get semi glossy lids by swiping peachynude lipstick on your eyelids. DIY!

Brows express emotions, removing too much on the bottom to raise your arch can create a surprised look.

Silk accessories like sleeping caps, shower caps, and silk rollers help the hair maintain moisture and prevent breakage!

Volumizing spray is the curly girl’s hair spray. To remove that halo of frizz and give hold, spray on dry hair and gently caress your curls.

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Set the foundation for style! Use spray gel on wet hair and then wring it out to evenly distribute the product.

When you’re about to use a hair product, apply to the back first. The front only needs half the amount.

If your hairstyle needs bobby pins; make sure the bumpy side touches the scalp. The friction keeps the pin from falling out.

Apply primer, foundation, and concealer in that order! It really does matter.

Use hair oil as a pre-shampoo treatment: apply from roots to ends of dry hair for 20 minutes, then shampoo out.

The Oat Bran Mask: 1 tablespoon oat bran, 1 tablespoon yogurt, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon olive oil. Mix and apply!

Want a fun zigzag look? Cut a Q-Tip cotton swab in half & use end to weave on a wet topcoat.

There’s still half a bullet’s worth of lipstick in the tube after it’s worn flat. Use a lip brush to scoop up all the beautiful colour.

We love good beauty tips, so we’ve rounded up our best get-gorgeous tricks in one spot. Whether you want to learn how to create the perfect wavy hair or brush up on your smoky eye technique, you’ll find beauty tips galore to help you get pretty from head to toe.

Dust off that black polish, it’s so hot for spring, especially with a twist like a silver line across the nail.

Duckbill clips placed horizontally in hair to make dents + blow dryer + texture spray = major texture.

By Samira Khalil

y own journey to being fit and healthy began when I was overweight and unhappy during college. I always believed that my genes and family history played the major role in how I look. However I came to realize that my eating habits, lifestyle and nutrition played the biggest part. I knew back then it would not be easy to change my life, but I look at myself right now –it didn’t torture me either, on the contrary I have gained control and power in a way I have never anticipated. I started my own business in 2012 (Cofounded StallionsHigh performance training) along with regular office work. I decided to quit my office job and follow my passion in fitness, health and wellness. I am guided by the vision of helping people become more FOCUSED on their physical abilities, health and nutrition. I received my first group fitness instructor certificate in 2009, I didn’t want to be the typical group fitness instructor who would do a regular aerobics/step class. I wanted to be different, to add more fun to my classes; I always wished to be that person who would bring a smile to others’ faces. I had the idea of adding pompoms to my class, planned to learn some basic cheerleading moves and the minute I searched online, BAAM!!! I found Cheerobics®!! I fell in love with Cheerobics® the minute I watched the video, I e-mailed the founder of Cheerobics® Jessica Zoo who was very cooperative. I waited for the study material, flew all the way to London to get a chance to meet her and attend the workshop. Honestly, it was one of the best decisions I have ever taken. In November 2013, I became the first and only Cheerobics® instructor in Egypt.

WHAT IS CHEEROBICS®?

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improve your fitness whilst having lots of fun. Cheerobics® is aimed at all fitness & skill levels, as well as all age groups so everyone is welcome to join. Cheerobics® is not just about waving pompoms (but let’s face it, that’s the best part!) The aim of the class is to teach you how to become a cheerleader while you’re having fun and getting into great shape. You will be surprised how much your body will burn: the average Cheerobics® class will get you burning up to 700 calories! The routine and the exercises are designed for you to remember the steps easily whether you’re a beginner or a pro, and have been developed to maximize the workout potential through fat-burning aerobics workout whilst toning your muscles. All this, whilst shaking pompoms and grooving to the latest party tunes!

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF A CHEEROBICS® CLASS?

Besides having lots of fun with the pompoms shaking, Cheerobics® class is aimed at improving your cardiovascular fitness, muscle endurance, strength and motor skills.

WHERE CAN ONE ATTEND CHEEROBICS® CLASSES? Cheerobics® is available in Heliopolis, First and Fifth Settlement. Future plans will include Zamalek, Maadi and Mohandessien.

“YOU WILL BE SURPRISED HOW MUCH YOUR BODY WILL BURN: THE AVERAGE CHEEROBICS® CLASS WILL GET YOU BURNING UP TO 700 CALORIES” WHO CAN JOIN A CHEEROBICS® CLASS? Anyone who always wanted to practice cheerleading, but never had the opportunity. Anyone who wants to improve his/her fitness. Anyone who wants to have some fun while burning calories!

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For more info check out: www.Cheerobics.net www.facebook.com/ Cheerobicsegypt

THE MOST

INNOVATIVE SMART PHONES NOKIA LUMIA 635

BY NOKIA & MICROSOFT

NOKIA LUMIA 930

NOKIA LUMIA 630

With OneDrive, you can store and access all of your photos, videos and files from anywhere. Syncing is simple too, whether you’re on your smartphone, X-box, tablet or computer. The first 7GB of storage comes free, so you’ll have plenty of space in the cloud to get you started. And accessing or editing documents on the go is simple too, with Microsoft Office coming built in.

nsight went to Dubai to witness the launch of the new Nokia Lumia smart phones in collaboration with Microsoft. A good time was had by all and we got to know all about the new technologies, apps, benchmarks and more... Dubai is a unique destination that is both a dynamic business center and a tourist paradise, offering more attractions, shopping, fine dining and quality hotels like the lovely Ritz-Carlton hotel in which the Insight team stayed at. From the timeless tranquility of the desert to the lively bustle of the souk, Dubai offers a kaleidoscope of attractions for visitors. In a single day, you can experience everything from rugged mountains and awe-inspiring sand dunes to sandy beaches and lush green parks, from dusty villages to luxurious residential districts and from ancient houses with wind towers to ultra-modern shopping malls. With the merger of Nokia and Microsoft, we got the creation of three new Nokia smartphones, the Nokia Lumia 630 and 630 slim, the 635, and the 930, all launching with Windows Phone 8.1 the latest version of Microsoft’s mobile OS. Each with their own unique features suiting anyone in the market for a new, impressive smart phone. Personalize your Lumia 630/slim and Lumia 635 smartphone and make them colourfully yours. Easily swap shells and choose from a variety of vibrant colours to suit your mood and style. You can choose from the options of bright orange, bright green, bright yellow, white and black. Never get colour-bored of your start screen, either. Easily customize the colour of your phone’s Live Tiles on the beautiful and bright display.

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Enjoy the typing experience by swiping with Word Flow, the fastest keyboard around. See all of your chats, social updates and settings with just one swipe in the all-new Action Center. And make your start screen distinctly your own by adding a background photo to see your real-time Live Tiles come to life more than ever before.

he Lumia 630/slim and the Lumia 635 comes pre-installed with many apps to get you started, and thousands more available on Windows Phone Store. Mohammed El Sheakh, Head of Operations for Developers at Microsoft Devices Group, lead the presentation on the multitude of apps offered. Some of the offered apps include Kooora.com, Wasalny. com, Waseet.net, Shahid.net and Netflicks. com; with variety and quality of apps at the forefront, there is something for everyone. With expandable storage up to 128GB, there’s plenty of room to store your favourite apps, photos, music and more. Take the new Word Flow keyboard for a spin, with chat apps like WhatsApp. Just glide your finger as you compose your messages for the greatest keyboard experience ever. Music lovers rejoice. Nokia brings about unlimited, commercial-free music streaming at no additional cost, Nokia MixRadio comes pre-installed and ready to use the moment you power on your new mobile cellular phone. Choose from one of hundreds of regularly-updated mixes or customise the music experience to you. Even listen while offline.

Also pre-installed are the HERE Maps, making sure you’ll never be lost again, no matter where you are in the world. Taking public transport? HERE Transit gives you minuteby-minute departure times and walking distances. Or use HERE Drive in the car for turn-by-turn voice-guided directions. And with offline maps, find your way even when you’re roaming or without a signal.

he Nokia Lumia 930 includes all the features provided in the Lumia 630/slim and the Lumia 635, and much more. Making it the ultimate smart phone experience. Its 2420 mAh juice pack is quoted for 432 hours of standby time, up to 15 hours and 30 minutes of talk time or up to 75 hours of music playback. Better yet, like so many new smartphones the Nokia Lumia 930 comes with a powerful battery saving mode, which in theory can keep the phone going for days if needed. Its display screen is 70% curved allowing 180% viewing angle with astonishing sunlight readability. Its 5 inch 1080 x 1920 AMOLED display has a pixel density of 441 pixels per inch, so it’s big, high resolution and pin sharp. It also has superb contrast, with a little help from Nokia’s ClearBlack technology, which ensures blacks really are black.

With a 20 megapixel sensor, a Carl Zeiss lens, optical image stabilisation, a dual-LED flash PureView Camera with a discrete lens as well as a1.2 megapixel front facing camera and four directional microphones with Surround-Sound. You can capture High-quality photos and immersive video with sound that’s more true-to-life than ever before. Use the Nokia Camera app to take full creative control of your photos, then unleash your creations upon the world through Nokia Storyteller, Instagram and your favourite social networks. Designed to fit comfortably in your hand and in your pocket, the Nokia Lumia 930 comes in colours ranging from stylishly subtle to vibrantly vogue; the colours provided are bright orange, bright green, white and the classic black.

The Lumia 930, is quite the powerful device. With a 2.2GHz Snapdragon processor 800 and 2GB of RAM allowing for the ultimate specs, 4G LTE connectivity, builtin wireless charging, all the great Lumia innovation wrapped in a premium package.

WHAT’S

SAHEL?

f you think this summer can’t get any hotter, then think again! It’s Sahel time! And this year we are promised breath-taking venues, endless parties and non-stop beats! So get ready for the hottest summer of your life!

SMOKERY

Because they know how much we love them, Smokery is coming to Sahel at El Villa Bianchi, with the most exquisite seafood in town prepared by Chef Vincent Guillou, this new hot spot is bound to overwhelm our senses with its unmatchable taste and unique location.

TABLA SAHEL

Ahmed Wahdan himself promised us a one of a kind venue that will take the breath away. Tabla Sahel, opening at Amwaj, is a two leveled arena with 360 degrees screens for 3D mapping and the bar and stage are the middle of the venue. The venue is set to host international talents in addition to a lot of surprises for all Tabla’s friends.

6IX DEGREES

6IX degrees is the latest addition hitting Hacienda Bay by Tamarai. Rumour has it, this place will be the season’s “IT” venue. The name comes from the age-old concept that there’s only six degrees of separation between any two people.

CLUB M

ByGanz made our summer by opening ClubM the new sexy venue in Marassi, promising an oriental and international blend of music and entertainment three nights a week till the 14th of September, with a break for Ramadan.

THE GREEK CLUB

Known for its attentive staff, great menu and breath taking view, the famous Greek club of Alexandria will open in Marassi this summer bringing its friendly service and delicious cuisine at Sahel’s most exquisite beach.

LA BODEGA

The hot spot of Zamalek is opening this summer in Marassi at their golf club and academy. This summer they are introducing a Mediterranean menu in their indoor/outdoor venue. DJ Amr Hosney is on board to score the tuning beats.

CAFÉ BLANC

If you want one place to get a delicious meal, a good drink and a shisha, we have a winner! For all the Lebanese junkies, don’t miss Café Blanc with its wholesome food and smooth shisha in Marasi.

RIVIERA BEACH

In celebration of the sexiest season of the year, Riviera Beach took over Hacienda Bay’s stunning turquoise beach this summer. Bringing in a healthy dose of Lebanon’s lifestyle to Egypt’s seaside. Whether you’re in the mood for a swim in the bay’s crystal-clear waters, or you’re feeling some colorful cocktails on the beach, Riviera Beach is the ultimate summer spot for chilled out days on white sand beaches with blasting music 24/7. 30 insight

“THE HOLIDAYS ALWAYS FLY-BY”

Don’t worry about not having much to make the holidays more glorious. Pulling together a loose plan or mini itinerary to stick to can help you bend the time. A powerful way to make sure you get the most out of your break is to set the intention for plenty of fun. Every morning when you wake up, start by asking: ‘How can I make today count?’ Grab a notebook and write yourself a ‘Things I Love Doing’ list, then, once you’ve filled the page with all the activities that bring you joy, plot them out in your summer calendar. When they’re scheduled, they’ll happen!

“I’LL RUN OUT OF MONEY”

Even if you score a wad of cash there are many things to buy (and icecreams to eat) in summer, and there’s nothing worse than missing out. You don’t need to be a big spender to have fun on your holidays. Op shops are a great place to get bargains. Get the girls together and go hunting. You never know what pieces you might find to freshen up your wardrobe for a fraction of the price.

“I DON’T FEEL CONFIDENT IN A BIKINI”

The first question you should ask is, ‘Do I want to wear a bikini?’ and you might say, ‘No, I’m more suited to a full-piece’, and that’s OK. But if it comes down to lacking confidence to go out in a bikini, get in front of a mirror and say ‘I approve of myself’ or ‘I’ve got great features’. Remember that people at the beach or pool are not waiting to look at you… they’re probably thinking, ‘OMG, how do I look in MY bikini?’

“ALL MY FRIENDS ARE GOING AWAY”

Holidays are awesome when you’ve

got your soul sisters to hang with and endless opportunities to swim, laugh, gossip, and laze away the days together. But, when they’re all MIA? Not so much. Declare that, this summer, you’re on a mission to find new ways to revel in your own company. Use the alone time to set big, bright goals for the New Year. Start a gratitude journal. Head out on solo creative adventures. Or, if you’re feeling crafty, whip up a brand new vision board with your favourite inspiring images. Really get to know who you are and what you want to bring to life this year.

5 HACKS TO MAKE YOUR SUMMER MORE WORTHWHILE: 1. Don’t sleep in too late: Sleep is awesome but you don’t want to miss out on the sweet hours of freedom provided on a platter! 2. Read for pleasure: Summer is a textbook-free zone, but this is the time to get lost in a really juicy read or watch that series you’ve heard all your friends talking about. 3. Make goals… and meet them: What do you want to achieve this summer? Writing down a few simple goals to tick off will leave you with a sense of personal accomplishment. 4. Teach yourself a new skill: Why not use some of those loose hours to brush up on your French diction or learn to pluck that guitar like you mean it? 5. Be active: Go exploring by foot, bike, or simply enjoy swimming every day. Not just because it makes you feel amazing, but because that’s what summers are made for!

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especially during the finals. Where will you be during that final match? Make it Almaz, where the atmosphere and the food complement the excitement of the game like no other. nother option to enjoy this Ramadan and the feast of Sohour is at Som3a Basha. With the partnership and collaboration of Mobinil, Credit Agricole, and LG, the Marriott has created a traditional Egyptian night. In its spacious garden, underneath the beautiful tents, you will get that original Arabian feel. With an authentic Ramadan feast, you can enjoy the meal to its fullest with friends and family, under the stars and in the gardens of Egypt. heir traditional set Sohour ‘Foul’ is the traditional Egyptian dish made of mashed fava beans prepared to your liking. With the option of ‘Medammes’ (plain) or Lebanese Style (olive oil & ‘hommos’) or Alexandrian (tomatoes, onion, garlic & bell-pepper), ta’amea, three eggs prepared in any style to your liking and yogurt. Som3a Basha uses nothing but the freshest ingredients to create perfected Egyptian dishes to really bring about the feeling and celebration of Ramadan. mar’s cafe Iftar menu is a buffet of choices, allowing you to fill your fasting self with only the best in quality of ingredients and taste. Eat your fill from the main menu, and try to leave room for their mouth-watering dessert.

he Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino in Zamalek is the perfect place to spend Ramadan. Enjoy all the benefits of staying in a luxury hotel during the holy month, with its variety of restaurants and cafes, as well as special Ramadan menus and offers, you will find something to meet the tastes and needs of everyone. The Marriott has transformed Almaz to a grand stadium featuring a HUGE screen, comfortable seating, delicious snacks, meals, refreshing beverages and a gorgeous rooftop view.

Almaz is the perfect spot to experience during Ramadan, enjoying either the view of the Nile, or focusing your eyes on the big game on a ginormous screen. ith the matches going late, it is the perfect time for Almaz’s Sohour menu, which includes Lebanese chicken ‘Mesahhab’ with khalta rice & ratatouille, grilled seafood with sayyadeyah rice. For dessert, make sure you try their finger liking Om Ali with honey & nuts. What better meals to enjoy during the matches, and

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Fresh berry cobblers, fruit pies, homemade ice creamâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;try these five-star summer fruit desserts.

Berry Rhubarb Pie

Fruity Fun Skewers A fun, appetizing and distinctive way to serve fruit at your next party! Try these fruit skewers out with a variety of fruit dips to make them even more exciting!

Directions To Make Filling: In a medium bowl, combine blackberries, raspberries and rhubarb. In a separate bowl, mix together 3/4 cup sugar and 1/4 cup flour. Sprinkle over fruit mixture and stir gently. Cover bowl and refrigerate overnight.

Ingredients

5 large strawberries, halved 1/4 cantaloupe, cut into balls or cubes 2 bananas, peeled and cut into chunks 1 apple, cut into chunks 20 skewers

Directions

Thread the strawberries, cantaloupe, banana and apple pieces alternately onto skewers, placing at least two pieces of fruit on each skewer. Arrange the fruit skewers decoratively on a serving platter.

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To make this scrumptious pie, Rhubarb, blackberries and raspberries are combined with sugar and flour and refrigerated overnight. This sweet mixture is then spooned into a made-from-scratch crust, topped with another round of pastry and popped into the oven to bake to perfection.

Ingredients 1 cup fresh blackberries 1 cup fresh raspberries 2 cups rhubarb cut into 1/2 inch pieces 3/4 cup white sugar 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup shortening 2 tablespoons butter 4 tablespoons ice water 1 tablespoon melted butter 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 1/2 tablespoons half-and-half cream 2 tablespoons white sugar

To Make Crust: In a large bowl, mix 2 cups flour with salt. Cut in shortening and two tablespoons of butter until texture is like coarse cornmeal. Place 1/3 of mixture in a separate bowl. To the smaller portion, add water and mix to form a paste. Add this mixture back to the rest of flour mixture and stir just until dough forms a ball. Allow to rest at least 20 minutes before rolling out. Divide dough in half. Roll out the bottom crust and place in a nine inch pie pan. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Mix 1 tablespoon melted butter and lemon juice into fruit filling, then spoon into pastrylined pie pan. Roll out top crust and place over filling. Crimp edges and cut steam vents in top. Brush lightly with half and half and sprinkle lightly with sugar. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake an additional 40 to 50 minutes, until crust is golden brown.

Proud say it Loud and

WHETHER YOUR CLOTHES ARE SHOUTING A MOTTO OR A BRAND, MAKE SURE IT’S FROM THE ROOFTOPS! Few things in life are as thrilling as a new trend that is super stylish and easy to execute. We are simply obsessed with the new graphic T trend, it could be worn a million and one different ways. We’re showing you how to do just that with some top-notch outfit ideas. Styling Tip #1: Tuck it in! If you’re going for that ironic, cool, boy-meets-super-girly look, tuck your tee into a high-waisted skirt. Our favorite is the good ol’ graphic print, but we also love it with a sleek strappy heels in a striking hue for the perfect finishing touch. Styling Tip #2: Sport it up! Embrace the lingering sporty trend by wearing your LOVE tee with athletic-inspired bottoms, like a trousers with a coolest sneakers, whether they’re high-tops, or have a neutral jacket, but it’s just as cool with big cat spots, or a super sexy pumps in a unexpected print will help feminize this effortlessly fierce look! MIU MIU GLITTER-FINISHED HIGH-TOP SNEAKERS

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hut your eyes and think of summer. Are you dreaming of a beach day? Fresh-cut flowers? A night under the stars? Yeah, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a perfume for that! Find yours here.

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HERMES UN JARDIN SUR LE TOIT

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READY AND PACK FOR YOUR BEACH HOLIDAY

t’s last minute, you didn’t pack for your summer vacation yet, and you have no idea what to take with you. Sit back, relax and just check out this holiday essentials list. • SUITCASE. First find a suitcase that you can fit all your luggage in. Get a unique looking one so you can find it easily on the conveyor belt at the airport. Make it secure by buying a padlock, and tag it with your name, number and address! • CASUAL COOL CLOTHING. Take clothing that you can wear throughout the day for going to the beach, shops and other attractions. Pack a pair of shorts and a skirt with tops to match them both to give you a few different outfits for your holiday. Don’t forget to pack your bikini! • DRESSES ARE GREAT FOR BOTH EVENINGWEAR AND AS CASUAL WEAR. Get casual day dresses and add accessories to make them extra special. Playsuits are a great idea for casual and eveningwear too! • SHOES. Flip-flops are standard beachwear, so a pair of these is a must. One pair of

heels for the evening will help to dress up your eveningwear and give you great posture. If you are planning long walks on your holiday, you may want to think about taking a comfy pair of shoes you can wear. • ACCESSORIES. Accessorize with the essential accessories you will need whilst chilling on the beach. Take a hat to keep the sun off your face and unique sunglasses to keep the sun out of your eyes. Jewelry can be bulky to take, so decide on a pair of earrings for the daytime, and one for the evening. Pack a few bangles and one or two fashion rings to wear. Try not to go over board; you will not need to use them all. • BEACH BAG & TOWEL. You may need a couple of bags for your holiday. A beach bag that you can fit a towel in and all your bits to take to the beach and a small unique handbag to take out in the evening with your camera, money and keys. • MAKEUP SUPPLIES. Take only the makeup that you need in your makeup bag. Mascara – to make your eyes pop. Tinted moisturizer – to give a tinted color and act as

foundation, as well as moisturizer for your face. Bronzer – to add color to your complexion. Eye Liner – either black or brown to go with all your different outfits. Lipstick – pick one that will go with any outfit. • ENTERTAINMENT. Pack items to keep yourself amused when you are away. Read a few books, listen to music and play ball games in the pool. • ESSENTIAL EVERYDAY ITEMS. Everyday items are a must in the suitcase; a good toothbrush, toothpaste, razor and hairbrush with hair accessories are the essentials to pack. Take sun cream and after sun. Keep your suntan by moisturizing using after sun. • LEGAL DOCUMENTS & MONEY. The absolute musts to pack in your hand luggage: Passport, Flight Tickets, Money in the correct currency! Details of where you are staying… • CAMERA. Pack a camera to record your holiday’s best moments and be snap happy whilst you’re away. Bring back pictures to show your friends and family what a lovely time you have had!

HEY IT’S

K O

O OO O O OO O O OO TO

stay in that warm bed. Sometimes the alarm goes off and getting out of bed just doesn’t feel right. And guess what, sometimes it’s OK.

not put real clothes on over the weekend. Sweatpants and T-shirts are real clothes too.

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have mighty plans to cook something healthy, but end up with a grilled cheese instead.

not run 20 miles a week. Once starting up the 1/2 marathon training, It’ll be a on a program with mileage goals, but for now just chill.

love fruit, but not quite enough to call it dessert.

make your bed and consider you’re done with cleaning your house.

choose a social activity over exercise OR to choose exercise over a social activity. There’s a time and a place for both. It’s all about balance people. When there’s something going on that you can’t miss, oh well. But then there’s something to say for knowing when you need a good workout. Either way, it’s OK.

do one tree pose and call it workout. You wore spandex. Mission accomplished.

hate all over the crop-top trend. Since when does everyone have the abs for it?!

set your out-ofoffice email response the day before your vacation starts.

your version of a cleanse is just making it to brunch without a snack first.

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ummer is here, and we’re pumped for the pool weather. What we’re not so excited about? The sweat. Whether you’re commited to work in the hot sun or relax on the beach, it’s always a bummer to see your perfect makeup turn to liquid. You don’t have to let runny cosmetics ruin your summer fun. Just check out these tips for sweat-proofing your pretty face:

GO LIGHT

Make sure to use a moisturizer (with SPF!)— but be wary of one that’s too heavy. The heavier the moisturizer, the more you’re going to sweat. Serums are a good bet because they’re lightweight in texture. The same thickness rule applies for foundation— look for a sheer-coverage product. And remember, the more you put on your face, the more you’ll sweat off. 42 insight

PUT ON SOME PRIMER

Primer is your friend. Always apply some before you put on your foundation. A primer is basically going to hold onto your foundation. It’s like double-sided tape for it. Primer, together with your moisturizer, is especially important if you decide to wear waterproof makeup on your face since it can be drying. Another option if moisturizer, primer, and foundation sound like too much of a hassle: BB cream with SPF, which is like an all-inone.

PRIME YOUR EYES, TOO

Don’t let your eye shadow do a disappearing act (or that yucky crease thing)—use a primer on your eyelids.

GO WATERPROOF ON THE EYES Waterproof eye makeup makes a big

difference in the summertime, both for eyeliner and mascara.

EMBRACE THE WET LIP LOOK

Just like orange lips, lip gloss came back out of nowhere. So steer clear of potential for runny lip color by embracing the “sweaty” lip look—easy enough! (Of course, a gloss with SPF is best.)

PICK UP SOME POWDER

Always set makeup with a mineral powder. That will keep the makeup in place, smooth out the skin, and also absorb oil. You can also carry mineral powder and a sponge around in your purse for my-makeup-isstarting-to-drip emergencies. The other awesome powder for summer sweating: blotting powder. If you’re starting to spot oil but don’t want to add makeup (or remove the stuff that’s already there).

13 Love

THINGS YOU SHOULD

NEVER EVER HAVE

TO DO FOR

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eat Loaf may have been onto something when he sang: “I would do anything for love, but I won’t do that.” Now, we understand that a mature relationship requires a healthy dose of sacrifice and compromise, but too much of that and you could lose sight of who you really are. After all, your partner fell for you—not a version of you who made a billion little tweaks and now only slightly resembles you. No matter how much you love someone, there’s nothing wrong with putting your foot down every once in a while—even if we’re just talking about picking something to watch on Netflix. So check out these 13 things no one should ever have to do for love:

GET A QUESTIONABLE TATTOO

Since when does proving your love require needles and permanent ink? We get that your love is supposed to be just as long lasting as the tattoo, but come on, let’s just have some good faith and keep the branding to a minimum.

FOOT THE BILL ALL. THE. TIME.

We are all for powerful women who can support themselves, but that doesn’t mean you have to support your date every single time you go out. Plus, let’s be honest, it’s nice to be wined and dined every once in a while.

DO WEIRD SEX STUFF

...Unless you want to. Hey, experimenting is awesome and a clutch in any good sex life, but if you’re so not into something, speak up.

PRETEND YOU DON’T HAVE CERTAIN BODILY FUNCTIONS

We get that it seems gross at first, but eventually every couple has to get used to the not-so-sexy side of your body. He can’t expect you to hold that in all night every night for the rest of your life! That’s how you get a stomach-ache.

WATCH DUMB AND DUMBER OVER AND OVER AND OVER AGAIN.

It was funny the first 20 times, but now it’s just old. Just because we don’t love your favorite movie doesn’t mean we don’t love you.

DITCH YOUR FRIENDS

As the Spice Girls once said, “If you wannabe my lover, you gotta get with my friends.” In the first few months you may want to spend every waking moment together, but after that, it’s important to make sure you’re both still logging time with your friends. And if he’s not a fan of your crazy partying pal from college, well, maybe he can take a rain check the next time you’re seeing her. Hey, it’s not like you like every one of his old frat brothers.

MISS YOUR FAVORITE SHOW

We will not part with our Housewives or our Bachelorette, so he’ll just have to jump on the bandwagon or leave the room. Besides, any male that pretends he isn’t the slightest bit entertained by this stuff is fooling himself.

ADOPT THEIR CRAZY HOBBY

They like to fish? Great! Paintball? Uh, sure, let’s try it! Cliff diving? OK, no, stop. If they have a hobby that you have less than zero interest in, there is no harm in saying “See ya when you get back!”

SPEND EVERY SINGLE HOLIDAY WITH THEIR FAMILY

There is only so much you can take of his drunk Aunt Ruth. Plus, it’s only fair to take turns seeing each of your folks every year.

CHANGE YOUR DIET

That’s fantastic that you’re vegan, but...I love cheese. Seriously, if you change your diet, it should be because you want to. No one should come between a woman and her food.

GIVE UP YOUR DOG BECAUSE THEY’RE ALLERGIC

Nope, sorry, Skip was here first and we’ve been through some very real stuff together. Plus, there are medications for that!

TRASH YOUR WARDROBE

No partner should pressure you to dress in a way that just isn’t you—especially if you love your clothes. A few tweaks here and there are one thing, but a complete wardrobe overhaul is out of the question. (Unless the cast of What Not to Wear shows up at your place of work. Then he’s probably on to something.)

BETRAY YOUR HOME TEAM

If you and your man happen to be fans of opposing teams, don’t let him convince you to switch sides. Besides, a little rivalry can be hot...

Healthy RELATIONS

Smell

Great all The Time WHY SMELL GOOD WHEN YOU CAN SMELL 24/7

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1. DON’T RUB YOUR FRAGRANCE AFTER YOU’VE SPRAYED IT ON. Spray it on your wrists the back of your neck, or mist it into the air and walk through it. But whatever you do, don’t rub it in because this will make the top note disappear quickly, leaving you with only the middle and base notes, rather than the full fragrance.

2. OPT FOR A SCENTED NAIL POLISH OVER A NON-SCENTED ONE. Scented nail polish doesn’t have the fume-tastic odor of regular nail polishes, and breathes on the nail, which allows subtle fragrance emission throughout the day.

3. WASH YOUR HAIR WHEN IT GETS GREASY TO AVOID HAIR ODOR (H.O.). The hair equivalent of B.O. is H.O., and it happens when your hair is at its greasiest state. If you don’t know what I’m talking about you either already wash your hair on a regular basis or you’ve been the girl with H.O. and none of your friends are brave enough to tell you. You don’t have to wash your hair every single day, but if you ever notice it getting super greasy, definitely shampoo.

4. USE A PILLOW AND SHEET SPRAY. Spritzing your pillows and sheets allows the scent to envelope you and whoever you’re sleeping with when you’re lying in bed, but not in an overpowering way.

5. FEBREEZE YOUR CLOSET. If your clothes don’t have that brand new

cardigan smell anymore, pick up some air freshener and just spritz it around your clothes to keep everything smelling fresh.

6. CARRY A TRAVEL FOOT SPRAY IN YOUR PURSE. If your feet tend to smell after walking around all day, then you’ve been there: that dreaded moment when you have to take off your shoes to try on new ones or to curl up next to your lover on the couch. Either way, having smelly feet can ruin the moment, be it shopping or cuddling. So, to make sure your foot odor doesn’t precede you as soon as you slip off your booties, freshen up in a pinch by carrying a travel size foot spray with you.

7. KEEP A PERFUMED SACHET IN YOUR SOCK AND UNDERWEAR DRAWER. Sachets are key because they have material that absorb odor and distribute fragrance over time.

8. INVEST IN A SCENTED HAIR SPRAY

I’m not talking about the kind that offers hold; I mean a straight up, aerosol fragrance spray specifically for your hair. If you’re worried about your hair smelling too strongly (in a good way), don’t worry; the molecules in an aerosol fragrance are much tinier, so they won’t overwhelm you. A formula like this, as the day goes on, will also keep getting refreshed by the heat of your head, so spray it on in the morning before work and again before you go out.

9. KEEP AN OIL-BASED ROLLERBALL WITH YOU ALL THE TIME

Obviously you want to smell incredible all day long, but sometimes we want a more potent scent over a more subtle one. If

you want an “I’ve arrived” kind of scent that’s long lasting, use an oil-based rollerball. These types are easy to stash in your pocket or purse — plus, oils stay on your skin longer and give off a stronger scent because they’re more concentrated than alcohol-based ones.

10. PICK A KILLER BEAUTY PRODUCT COMBO. If you want to intensify your scent as the day goes on, apply a fragrant moisturizer in the morning, because it isn’t as heavy and won’t offend your co-workers, and then before you go out for drinks, refresh it with a body mist. This also reinstates the top note, which dissipates the quickest because it contains the smallest molecule.

11. IF YOU TEND TO GET DRY MOUTH, CARRY GUM. Bad breath comes from dry mouth, and if you have low salivary flow, you can’t produce enough saliva to rinse away bacteria. So, to stimulate your salivary glands, chew sugarless gum with xylitol for fresher-smelling breath. However, if the problem persists, talk to your dentist.

12. STAY AWAY FROM ALCOHOL-CONTAINING MOUTHWASH. Alcohol dries out your mouth and minimizes your salivary flow (which could lead to dry mouth), meaning it can actually cause bad breath. Instead, swish around an alcohol-free rinse that will keep your breath smelling the best.

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Hollywood Smile Book an appointment with a dentist in advance of your wedding to give yourself plenty of time to get the perfect smile. Step one on the path to getting a perfect wedding smile is working to develop better oral care habits. If you’re not flossing daily, now it’s a good idea to start. Your toothbrush can’t reach every area of your mouth or between your teeth. Bacteria will build up between the teeth if you don’t floss everyday. You have a number of options when it comes to whitening your teeth. The results you get depend on the state of your teeth at the start and how much whiter you want them to be. If you are short on time, an at-home whitening system using strips or gels might be a good option. An in-office whitening treatment also offers quick results, as long as you have time to book the appointments and actually see the dentist.

Visit a Gynaecologist Your fertility doesn’t drop off a cliff the day you turn 30. At that age, it’s fantastic that you have a 63% chance of falling pregnant within 12 months. Fertility specialists are more relaxed now about women starting to try for a baby up to the ages of 37 or 38, because they have so much knowledge, experience and treatment but don’t forget that drinking, smoking and stress ages your eggs.

Your social network is your therapist Feeling anxious about the future can sparkle a lot of mixed feelings, especially at such a time. The most powerful prescription is your support network your friends, mum, sister. It’s their job to help you work through your feelings and give advice, such as keeping busy, staying fit and healthy, seeing friends and family and thinking positively.

Visit your dermatologist You can spend a little bit on skin luminosity and get a lot in return. Start these skin care steps at least 2 months before your wedding for an insured glow. BUT if your skin is very sensitive, see a dermatologist first… Apply vitamin C serum to your face in the morning; it’s an antioxidant so it fights skin-damaging‫ ﻭ‬free radicals and treats hyperpigmentation. Wear sunscreen everyday even in winter to combat ageing UVA rays. Apply a retinoid (Vitamin A derivative) at night. It’s the best complexion refresher known, but results take two to three months.

The Gastroenterologist Current medical opinion suggests the immune system may also be involved with intolerance, which cause bloating, constipation, gas and diarrhoea, but they can’t yet reliably be picked up on a blood test. A gastroenterologist can help you pinpoint your upsetting food list or try eliminating the most hardto-digest foods, such as wheat, dairy, insoluble fibre and sugar substitutes, such as sorbitol and xylitol, for two to four weeks to see if the symptoms disappear. If they persist, you may have irritable bowel syndrome.

Nourish your body Women need more iron and calcium than men, yet we’re still lacking these essential nutrients. In order to revive your body from the inside make sure you maintain these three super-foods in your diet… IRON: Pack in your recommended daily 14.8 mg. CALCIUM: Try to eat a small pout of yogurt, a glass of milk and a slice of cheese every day to get 700mg hit of calcium. OMEGA3: Switch chicken or steak for a serving of oily fish, such as salmon, or mackerel one to two times a week.

Smile and “ Exercise “

Physiotherapist The bottom muscles power every move we make standing, walking, bending, lifting. Otherwise lower back kicks in compensate. Try this glute boosting routine three times a week…

Lifts

Lie on your stomach and try to arch. Engage your tummy muscles, breathe steadily and squeeze your bottom to raise one leg. Keep your hips and back still and hold for20 seconds. Lower slowly, switch legs and repeat 20 times.

Squats

With feet shoulder width apart, hold a weight (2 litre bottle of water is ideal) at your chest. Sit back and down, until your thighs are parallel with the ground. With your back straight, slowly push up (repeat 20).

Squares

Lie on your side with your leg at a right angle. Lift the top leg (keeping it straight) and draw boxes with your foot for one minute in one direction, then in the reverse. Repeat with the other leg.

Sexual health awareness Your personal growth is highly dependent on your ‘sexual awareness’. Understanding this process is vital to your development. Visiting a health expert will keep you immune and aware of any sex diseases by taking the right precautions.

If you can do one thing for your health, make it exercise Excess drinking can disturb sleep, while smoking can reduce immunity and cause chest infection. If you put exercise on the top of your list, everything else will follow. When you workout, your body feels better, which motivates you to eat better, concentrate and function better.

10 TIPS TO

KEEP YOUR

SKIN HEALTHY THIS

SUMMER IT’S SUMMERTIME AND THE LIVING IS EASY, BUT THIS ALSO MEANS THE SEASON’S HARSH SUN IS BEAMING DOWN ON YOUR SKIN. WHEN THE BEACH BECKONS AND THE POOL PULLS YOU IN, STAY SMART AND PROTECTED WITH ALL THE RIGHT PRACTICES FOR A SAFE TIME IN THE SUN.

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Sunscreen is an obvious choice when at the beach, but when it comes to running errands, it’s easy to forget to apply. Have no fear; we’ve got the 10 best tips to keep your skin radiant no matter where the next few months take you. From exercise regiments to daily diet and exfoliating routines, here are the best ways to achieve healthy, sun-kissed skin!

FACE YOUR DAY Even those short walks to lunch or running errands can put you at risk of too much sun exposure. Adding a healthy layer of face protecting sunscreen to your morning beauty routine is a critical don’t-skip-it step. Today’s advanced formulas combine powerful protection with an almost weightless feel so your makeup layers on silky smooth. Look for lotions enhanced with antioxidants for an extra skin-health boost.

WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE When it comes to your body, Mother Nature knows best! Seasonal summer foods like watermelon, leafy greens, and berries have a higher concentration of water to help you stay hydrated in the heat. In addition to drinking your daily in-take of water, it’s healthy and smart to indulge in fresh, water rich foods. So go ahead and enjoy watermelon – it’s 91% water!

LIP SERVICE While we never need an excuse to buy a new lipstick, sun protection for your lips means mandatory shopping! Whatever your color choice (we love everything from nude to red hot!), look for lip care with an SPF of at least 15. And consider lip balm vs. gloss for the summer, as balms tend to hydrate more and stay on longer.

GET UP AND GLOW Summer’s best accessory: a sun kissed glow. But it’s just not great for your skin, given the dangers of sunbathing. Salon spray tans, administered by a technician with an airbrush-type applicator, are an alternative, but weekly near-naked visits cost time and money. Thankfully you can get a sexy-sun-kissed look in the privacy of your own bathroom with salon-worthy results. The latest self-tanners offer spray mist application so you don’t have to worry about silly streaks or serious dry time. Bronzed and beautiful, your white sleeveless dress is calling your name.

SMOOTH OPERATOR Daily facials not in the cards? A gentle, daily exfoliating GO NATURAL routine is your next best bet in the Longer days, lighter clothing, quest for softer, smoother, clearer skin. and less makeup rule the season. Exfoliating scrubs or soft face brushes Since going nude is a little, um, casual, used with gel and cream cleansers lift REVIVE, RINSE, REPEAT opt for an all-in-one face fix. BB creams, and wash away dead skin cells and Thanks to parasol-toting aka beauty balms, are the absolute ‘IT clean out your pores for that awecelebs like Anne Hathaway, Jessica Girls’ of skincare that instantly moistursome ‘facial-effect.’ And you can Biel, and Cameron Diaz, pretty parasols ize, even skin tone, boost radiance, and look in your mirror-mirror and keep trying to make a come back. In truth illuminate your face with a skin perfectknow who is the fairest a little sun exposure is beneficial. But when a ing glow. Still natural, still you (only of them all. little becomes too much, your face needs serious better!), this all-encompassing skin revival: a triple threat approach. First, wash beauty potion is the total your face with cool water and a gentle cleanser package. to soothe skin. Next, apply a dark spot correcting serum to diminish sunspots, then follow up PROTECT YOUR with a deep-acting moisturizer to re-hydrate ASSETS and help fight wrinkles. Parasol or not, When life is a day at the beach (or start your day strong by applying SWEAT IT OUT pool), start smart and apply sunscreen sunscreen all over. In addition to the obvious at least 15 minutes before you head physical benefits, your fitness outdoors. Ideally, stand in front of your routine is a beauty ritual. Sweat, your full-length mirror to make sure you don’t miss body’s natural response to exercise, is hard-to reach spots like the middle of your a brilliant elixir that regulates your body back and the back of your legs. Light, mistytemperature, releases trace amount of sprays provide excellent coverage without DECENT EXPOSURE toxins, and loosens dirt in your pores (that’s the greasy-sticky feel. Confidently covered A sunny summer day is like a why you feel extra clean after your post and perfectly protected, just grab your beauty challenge! Whether it’s an workout shower!) Sweating also increases sunglasses, hat, magazines, and impromptu picnic in the park, a walk your circulation, improving your skin’s remember to re-apply at least on the beach, or a road trip (sunroof appearance with a healthy glow. So every two hours. open!), think early morning or late afterfor extra beauty-oomph, do noon. According to the Centre for Disease sweat the small stuff. Control, the sun’s most harmful rays are between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm, so smart precautions like a broad-spectrum high SPF sunscreen; plenty of shade, and lots of water will make for a beautiful adventure.

ENJOY YOUR RADIANT SKIN DURING THE HOLY MONTH OF RAMADAN T

aking care of your skin to ensure you look glowing and bright can sometimes be a source of concern during Ramadan. The summer heat and fasting may make your beautiful skin look dull as your body loses the important vitamins and minerals. BUT, if you make sure you have the right nutrients at Iftar and Suhour your skin will stay positively radiant all through this blessed season of goodness. A simple tip is to ensure that your diet includes a range of foods. If your food intake is limited to only certain types, your skin will become dry and dull, because certain nutrients are needed for the growth and repair of the skin just like your hair and nails. So the more you take care of your eating habits during this holy month, the healthier your skin will in turn be.

ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS THAT HELP YOU MAINTAIN HEALTHY SKIN • VITAMIN A: One of the most important vitamins for skin health, it prevents skin dryness and dehydration in addition to giving your skin a smooth, soft texture. Carrots are the richest source of vitamin A, which is also available in apricots, spinach and green leafy vegetables. During Ramadan, it is good to include fresh carrot juice in your juices menu at least once a week and add 52 insight

them to your salad at Iftar. Other vitamin A rich food ideas include spinach or mouloukhieh stew as your main dish, and tabouleh or rocca salad as starters for Iftar.

healthy skin. Selenium and zinc are mainly found in meat and seafood, so enrich your Iftar with a delicious shrimp dish from time to time.

• VITAMIN B: A deficiency of these vita-

• OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS: These fats play

mins can lead to skin dehydration, the early appearance of wrinkles and premature aging. Important sources of vitamin B are meat, legumes and whole grains. So include lean meat, grilled chicken, and fish in your main meal, as they are the richest sources. Get the benefit of whole grains by replacing white bread with whole wheat bread. And do not forget to add lentil soup and beans stew to your menu list at Iftar.

• VITAMIN E: Another essential vitamin, it

helps minimize the appearance of wrinkles and enhances cell regeneration. Vitamin E is found in nuts and vegetable oils that you use in your cooking.

• VITAMIN C: This vitamin plays an important

role in maintaining the integrity and glow of the skin. Vitamin C rich fruit juices include orange, strawberries and melon juice.

• ANTIOXIDANTS: In addition to the above antioxidants – vitamins A, C, E, Selenium and zinc are also antioxidants that play a role in protecting skin cells and maintaining

a role in skin preservation and make your skin glow. These are essential fatty acids because the body cannot synthesize them making it necessary to obtain them from food, mainly fish. So include a fish-dish 2 times a week during your Iftar, but make sure you grill the fish rather than fry it.

• WATER, WATER, WATER: It is essential to

drink plenty of water to prevent your body and skin from dehydration, especially during Ramadan. Water also helps preserve your skin’s elasticity and protects you against the early appearance of wrinkles. Drink as much as 8 glasses between your Iftar and Suhour.

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Don’t forget to include fresh fruits and vegetables, which add color and variety to your Ramadan menu as they are rich in vitamins and minerals and are required for keeping your skin healthy and hydrated. The holy month of Ramadan is a good time for you to prepare nutritious and varied meals. It’s the perfect time to make the most of this wonderful season by eating healthy to nourish your body and skin.

It’s no secret that the sun is one of the richest sources of Vitamin D that is essential for health; and by constantly applying sun block creams and lotions on your skin every time you step out of your home, you’re depriving yourself of it. Vitamin D is vital for the health and strength of your bones and teeth, support of your immune system, protection against dementia and aging of the brain and also for minimizing asthmatic symptoms. You may be surprised to know that it also protects your body against cancer.

BENEFITS OF SUNLIGHT FOR HEALTH: 1. BOOSTS SUPPLY OF VITAMIN D The supply of Vitamin D increases due to sunlight, which is why it is also known as the sunlight vitamin. Mostly, every tissue in our body is regulated by the active form of Vitamin D, some of it being involved in the metabolism of calcium, the immune system and neuromuscular functions. Vitamin D deficiency results due to lack of outdoor sun exposure. This is one of the most important benefits of sunlight. 2. LOWERS CORTISOL LEVELS The stress hormone is known as cortisol. It may increase your appetite and experts suggest that high cortisol levels lead to weight gain. In a study practiced by the Center for Neuroscience, University of Colorado, it was found that through exposure to bright light, cortisol levels could be decreased.

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3. HELP LIFT DEPRESSION Sunlight could help sufferers of depression. Due to less sun exposure, a particular form of depression called seasonal affective disorder (SAD) can occur. It mainly happens in winters or during fall. In 2001, a study conducted by the University of Milan, Italy shows that the sunlight of the early morning can reduce the length of hospitalization in patients with bipolar depression. Sun helps our body respond to stressful situations and also has other functions as diverse as maintaining blood pressure, managing the release of insulin, and converting fat and carbohydrates into energy. 4. LACK OF SUNLIGHT INCREASES YOUR RISK OF HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE A study at Harvard Medical School found that due to less sun exposure your risk of developing high blood pressure increases. In addition, sunlight could directly affect your

risk of cardiovascular disease according to the same report. It seems that Vitamin D is one of the most powerful hormones for regulating blood pressure. 5. LOWERS YOUR RISK OF DIABETES Yes! According to experts, Vitamin D has a preventative effect on diabetes. A study in the year 2006, led by the University of Lund and Malmö University Hospital, found that consumption of Vitamin D in early life was strongly associated with a lower risk of Type 1 Diabetes. 6. HELPS IN PSORIASIS Psoriasis is a skin disease in which red, dry plaques are produced and it thickens the skin. It is said that it is non-curable. Light therapy is used for treatment in case of psoriasis, known as phototherapy. The sun is a source of light; therefore sunlight can help you reduce psoriasis.

BENEFITS OF SUNLIGHT FOR SKIN:

BENEFITS OF SUNLIGHT FOR HAIR:

Apart from a great tan, sunlight has some amazing skin benefits.

It’s not just your skin that needs the sun for health. This may be new news to you but your hair can actually benefit from the sun as well.

7. TREATS ACNE

10. REMEDY FOR HAIR LOSS:

Skin disorders like acne, psoriasis, and eczema can be healed with the power of sunlight. A recent study indicated that a four-week outdoor therapy of sunbathing did wonders in relieving the symptoms of psoriasis in more than 80% of the subjects. Fungal infections can also be healed with the rays of the sun. 8. HELIOSIS Sunlight therapy, or Heliosis, is one that works marvelously well. The trick to making sure that your skin benefits instead of getting damaged is to slowly expose your skin to the sun instead of complete exposure from the very first day. This is especially important if you are sensitive to the sun and your skin is not used to the exposure. 9. HELPS YOU LOSE WEIGHT Do you want to know another great fact about sunbathing? It is actually great if you want to lose weight as it helps get rid of the excess fat in your body! Seriously, do you need another reason to get going and frolic for a while outdoors?

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Your hair benefits especially if you suffer from hair loss. That’s right, you read it right! Heliosis is an effective remedy for hair loss. While this is great news for those who suffer from extreme loss, it’s important to also remember that overexposure to sunlight can do more damage than good so go easy on giving your hair a dose of the sun’s rays. The epithelial cells that help your hair grow are known to be highly sensitive to UV light and too much exposure can deplete the Vitamin E and C cells that are essential for your hair growth. 11. HELPS HAIR GROWTH Sunlight allows your body to produce Vitamin D and this in turn stimulates the growth of your hair and prevents hair loss. While it is important to always have sunscreen on especially if you’re going to be outdoors for a long period of time, remember that you shouldn’t totally deprive yourself of the sun’s rays. Get out a little more and let your body get the vitamins it needs to give you healthy skin and hair. Lastly, don’t let sunscreen commercials scare you into getting stuck indoors. Instead, get outdoors and revel in the sun’s light and embrace its warmth!

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TO KNOW THAT

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THE SUN ALSO PROTECTS YOUR BODY

AGAINST CANCER

THE

BEST-FIT

LIVING TIPS FROM

Jessica Simpson J

essica Simpson’s shape-up journey has been seriously inspirational, and we were stoked to hear her announce that she hit her goal weight back in March of this year. Plus, we get a little more impressed with every super toned selfie she posts. Seriously, Jessica, you’re doing it right. So we’ve rounded up some of our favorite bits of advice from Jessica on living life the healthy way:

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1) GIVE YOURSELF A BREAK WHEN IT COMES TO THE BABY WEIGHT.

“You are creating a life and honestly it’s not easy. It is a really hard thing to go through. You deserve to eat your ice cream. You deserve to have your pancakes. Do whatever you want to do, and then afterwards, just know that you have to work really hard.”

2) TAKE IT ONE STEP AT A TIME. “I’m taking it week by week so I don’t get frustrated with myself. If I had a long-term goal and that’s all I thought about, I think it would set me back more. So I really every week, try to make sure I stick with my points and get four workouts in. That’s my goal this week and I hope that I can lose from that. If not, I’m going to keep on going and try it the next week. So far, so good.”

3) THERE ARE WAY MORE BENEFITS TO WORKING OUT THAN JUST A TONED PHYSIQUE.

“Working out and being active overall makes me a happier person to be around. I let out so much more anxiety if I go out and walk and talk to Eric, who is basically my therapist on our walks.”

4) NO MATTER WHAT DIET AND FITNESS DECISIONS YOU’VE MADE, YOU CAN START AGAIN.

“My advice to anyone who is starting their journey in weight loss is just to start. Just to know that you’re worth it and that you get a new beginning. We all deserve that.”

5) BE A HEALTHY-LIVING ROLE MODEL.

“Raising Maxwell makes me realize that I don’t want her to see me beat myself up for things like food choices or numbers on a scale. I don’t want her to learn anything like that from me.”

6) DON’T BAT AWAY COMPLIMENTS—ENJOY THEM!

“Learn to accept compliments as graciously as you give them. Don’t dismiss them—soak up the positivity and give it back as often as you can!”

7) PAT YOURSELF ON THE BACK EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE.

8) SQUEEZE IN A WORKOUT— HOWEVER YOU CAN.

“With both kids, I’m running up and down my stairs a million times. Kids can keep your metabolism going.”

9) MAKE A GET-HEALTHY GOAL YOU’LL FEEL GOOD ABOUT.

For Jessica, it was “to be the best version of myself and to feel great. I want to be a great mom and a great example to my kids.”

10) THERE WILL BE UPS AND DOWNS, SO REMEMBER YOUR WEIGHT DOES NOT DEFINE YOU.

“If I’m five pounds heavier, if I’m 50 pounds heavier, or five pounds lighter, I just don’t think it should define who you are. But I was proud of myself throughout that time period for not going out and doing every crash diet and trying to get as skinny as I could, or not eating.”

Don’t be afraid to show off all that hard work. “These are my legs during a workout today! I’m proud of myself!”

ITHEWANT To Be BEST VERSION OF MYSELF

&To Be Grat

Ramdan’s ULTIMATE TV GUIDE

EVERY YEAR I DECIDE THAT I WON’T WATCH ANYTHING UNTIL AFTER RAMADAN, AND EVERY YEAR I START MY FIRST DAY WITH A (VERY LONG) LIST OF ALL THE SERIES AND PROGRAMS THAT DAZZLED MY EYES. YEAR AFTER YEAR THE COMPETITION ONLY GETS TOUGHER AND THIS YEAR IT REACHED ITS MAX (LUCKY US!) SO LET ME SHOW YOU SOME OF THE SERIES YOU SHOULD DEFINITELY ADD TO YOUR (TO WATCH) LISTS THIS YEAR. HAPPY WATCHING.

Operation Messy (Alamalya Messy)

Well here comes the day we’ve all been waiting for, almost! Ahmed Helmy is staring the new series Operation Messy, well not literary but he is doing the voice over of the main character Messy. We will leave it to your imaginations what Messy’s character will be, but we can tell you that we won’t miss this one!

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The First Lady (Alsayeda Aloula)

Abdeen’s Palace (Saraya Abdeen)

L’Excellence (Alexcellenece)

A Gynecologist (Doctor Amrad Nesa)

Year after year Ghada Abdel Razik fascinates us with a new role in a new hit project, honestly she topped our list without even watching her series promo. This year she decided to take the political road with her new series The First Lady, along side stars like Mamdouh Abdelalim, Anouchka and a lot more.

After five years since his last series Aladham, Ahmed Ezz returns strongly this year with nothing less than a breath-taking thriller journey filled with action, suspense and romance (naturally) in L’Excellence. The series includes a lot of A-listers like, Nour, Ahmed Rizk, Salah Abdallah, Menna Fadaly and others. The series also witnesses Wael Abdalla’s return to the director’s chair long after Hayat Algohary.

Shams

The sweet Laila Elwy is staring as a young business woman working to overcome the many challenges she must face in her daily life and work.

MBC’s grand historical project includes Yossra, Kosay Khouli, Nour, Ghada Adel, Nelly Karim, Anouchka, Mai Kassab, Salah Abdallah and some of the biggest names, with the leadership of the brilliant Amr Arafa. This one is a must watch!

This comedy is about a gynaecologist/ womanizer who finally decides to settle down and get married, but his past comes back to haunt him and all his scandals are revealed. The series stars Mostafa Shabaan, Iman Alasy, Sabrine and Horya Farghaly.

Biography of Love (Sert Hob)

After their successful collaboration in Ruby Cyrine Abdel Nour and Maxim Khalil reprises their famous duo in a new love story and a new love triangle alongside Khaled Selim, Rasha Mahdy, Walid Fawaz and Engy Abaza.

His Excellency (Saheb Alsaada)

Well no Ramadan will be complete without the Boss Adel Iman. This year he will entertain us in a new hilarious comedy with the pretty lady Libliba, Khaled Zaki, Ahmed Eid, Mohamed Imam, Ingy Wegdan, Tara Emad, Amina Khalil and under the direction of Ramy Imam.

Dahsha

Reprising his legendary role as King Lear, Yahiya Alfakharany stars this Ramadan as a very wealthy man who decided to distribute his heritage among his three daughters while he is still alive, only to discover that he made a big mistake. Dahsha stars Fathy Abdelwahab, Youssra Alouzy, and Omar Abed and is directed by Shady Alfakharany.

Alhalal Mountain (Gabal Alhalal)

Legendary Moahmoud Abdelaziz returns this year with a new fascinating drama in Gabal Alhalal. The series revolves around the different conflicts between the mafia gangsters who trade in all that is prohibited and forbidden. The series includes a lot of stars like Nermeen Alfeky, Khaled Selim, Wafaa Amer and Mai Selim and is directed by Adel Adeeb.

The Leader (Alkabeer) 4

Honestly, we will never get enough of this one. Alkabeer, Johnny and Hazaloom are

back!! And who knows maybe there are more siblings in this family that we know nothing about! We can’t wait to discover!

Words on Paper (Kalam Ala Waraa) Haifa Wehbe chose a suspense thriller as her debut TV experience in Kalam Ala Waraa. The series surrounds the murder of a major character in Beiruit and against a backdrop of mystery and suspense; the story continues to unfold until the true culprit is revealed.

Whose Empire? (Imbratoryet Meen)

With a new hilarious satirical comedy, Hend Sabry re-collaborates with Ghada Abdelal this year in Imbratoryet Meen. The series narrates the story of an Egyptian family that lived more than 25 years abroad and decided to return to Egypt after the revolution.

Women’s Prison (Segn Alnesa)

This series was inspired by the true events surrounding the lives of three Egyptian women who are driven to carry out a few sporadic crimes and end up in prison. The series stars Nelly Karim, Dorra, and Ruby and is directed by Kamla Abu Zekri.

Accusation (Iteham)

For her first debut role in a TV series, Miriam Fares is staring in Iteham as Reem the poor

girl who lived a lot of struggles in her life and seeks revenge from everyone who hurt her. The series includes Hassan ALradad, Ezzat Abuouf, Ahmed Khalil and a lot of Lebanese and Egyptian actors and actresses.

The Hunter (Alsayad)

After the huge success of Ism Moakat and Rakam Maghool, Youssef Sheriff is returning with a new look, a new character and a new twisted mystery that needs to be solved. The series stars Hana Shiha, Mai Selim, and Ahmed Safwat and is directed by Ahmed Medhat.

Adam’s Apple(Tofahet Adam)

This series tells the story of a professional con artist (Khaled Alsawy) whose incredible conning skills leave the security agencies totally dumbfounded at every turn. The series includes stars like Bushra and Reham Abdel Gafour.

My Life Friend (Sadeek Alomr)

This series depicts the historic relationship between former president, Gamal Abdel Nasser (Gamal Sulieman) and the commander of the Egyptian Armed Forces, field marshal Abdel Hakim Amer (Bassem Alsamra) during the period 1956-1967. It also exposes the story of the field marshal’s marriage to actress Berlanti Abdel Hamid, played by Dorra.

SULIEMA

BENHALIM

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he represents the best example of ‘You are never too young to pursue your own dreams.’ Suliema Benhalim, the 18 YEAR OLD owner of Nino’s Bakery is taking small, delicious, strong steps towards her dream and may I say: she is doing a very yummy job!

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BAKERY What can you tell us about yourself? My name is Suliema Benhalim. I am an 18-year-old Libyan Egyptian born and raised in Egypt. I love baking, horse riding and pineapples. I graduated from the Modern English School with the IB Diploma in 2013. I’m currently in a gap year pursuing my passion for baking and horse riding.

ON A TYPICAL DAY... I bake, ride and go out.

I HAVE A SWEET TOOTH FOR...

What inspired you to start Nino’s Bakery? Ever since I was a child I was passionate about baking and kitchen work. My mum, being a big inspiration, is an amazing cook and baker. She always had a dream of owning a baking business, which is one of the reasons behind Nino’s. One of the things that truly inspired me was the idea of creating something artistic out of cake! The idea of making an edible 3D cake inspired from a dream, a picture or even a hobby or interest fascinates me! When did your passion for baking start? I always remember helping my mum bake when I was a child. I’m sure it was the licking the bowl part of the process! What keeps you motivated to continue? The joy people get when they eat what I bake! What’s your advice for anyone who wants to follow your footsteps? I’d advise them to be brave and outgoing! Many people don’t realize this but the baking process is actually difficult and challenging, especially creating recipes! I’d also advise anyone to be happy; if you bake while you’re upset or angry the baked good is never as good and that’s something I have truly come to believe. Do you remember the first recipe you ever baked? What was it? The first recipe I have ever baked was my family’s vanilla and chocolate cake. It is still by far one of the fluffiest and most moist cakes I have ever made. What’s the hardest process in customizing a cake? The hardest process in customizing a cake is trying to exceed the customers’ expectations and baking their dreams into reality!

INSIGHT’S QS White chocolate.

MY ROLE MODELS ARE...

MY SECRET

My mother, father and Malala Yousafzai.

INGREDIENT

IS HAPPINESS What was the strangest order you ever took? The strangest order was a pig cake and another cat cake! The pig cake was a pig in mud! They were both very strange.

How did your parents react to your decision?

What’s the one thing you hate about your job?

My parents actually wanted me to take the gap year; oddly I was the one refusing.

The fact that some people don’t appreciate what we do, how long it takes or how hard it is! I work because I love baking and I love making people happy, yet some people don’t understand how much effort we put in the small details! Being a baker isn’t easy, but it’s a lot of fun.

What do you plan to study in future?

The decision to take a year of college is not a usual one, especially here in Egypt. How did you take such a bold decision? Is it something you always wanted to do? I honestly never planed a gap year. I took the decision because I was supposed to study abroad but I wasn’t in great health. I couldn’t travel and live alone, so I deferred entry and took the decision of taking a year off to get better.

I want to study Law and Economics. What are the pros and cons of having your own business at such a young age? The pros of having my own business, is the fact that I am exposed to so much at a young age. It makes me more responsible and organised, it also motivates me! The con however is the fact that there is so much to do and sometimes it feels like it’s a bit too much. Another con is that not many people understand it, especially some friends. Where do you see Nino’s Bakery in 10 years? I see Nino’s Bakery becoming an actual store with a good reputation! One day I’d love to have Nino’s Bakery turn into something like Charles Cake Angels in South Africa.

HODA

ABBOUD

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Despite her disappearance from the world of fame, Egypt has always been her true love and she would do anything to make it the best country in the world. Her life is divided between her work and her little Miss Sunshine. Hoda Abboud, Miss Egypt 1987, is one of the beautiful faces that are hard to forget.

“ QUEEN BEAUTY

Do you remember the moment you were crowned Miss Egypt? How did you feel then? Of course I remember, there are moments in one’s life that are kept forever and this is one of them. I felt very proud and was so looking forward to the responsibility that came with the title.

What can you tell us about

CHILDREN Happiness

What encouraged you to join Miss Egypt’s Beauty Pageant?

What did you gain from this experience? I gained so much out of this experience. I acquired skills that helped me in my life and made me ready for real world challenges. It opened new opportunities in my life through the influential people I met. It helped me become a change agent by raising awareness and affecting social issues, especially when it comes to women’s position in the society. Why do you think Beauty Pageants in Egypt are not as successful as before? Because they are not well marketed and they are not positioned in the right way, which negatively affects the perception, and in conclusion not so many girls are keen to participate. Unlike most beauty queens, you refused all the offers to act or to host, why? I did what I do best, I love art in all its types and I love to promote it, that is why I joined the Alexandria Opera and organized so many concerts and hosted so many shows from all over the world. Why didn’t you peruse a career in your field of studies? I graduated from Fine Arts as an interior decorator, which complemented most of my career ambitions. I practice my field of studies at home (haha). How do you see the role of women as a part of a growing community today? Women are an integral part of any growing community. A well-balanced community has both men and women working towards the same goal.

ART

WOMEN:

SOFT AND STRONG

What do we still need to do to gain equal rights under the male domination? All what we need is to keep working hard to prove ourselves and be good in whatever we pursue, and I see it changing fast. There are a lot of very successful women whether in politics, business, etc... Why did you decide to join the political world? What did it add to you? I joined the political world to influence our society and make a difference, and to use effectively the skills I gained through my life experience in a way that can help my country flourish. Would you consider re-joining the parliamentary elections? No. How do you spend your day? I start my day with my beautiful daughter who is the sunshine of my life. After she goes to school, I go to my office. I have a small company that plans and organizes events and conferences.

The food of the soul

EGYPT Om el donia

BEAUTY Is everywhere, you have to learn to appreciate it in everything

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Women are an integral part of any growing community. A well-balanced community has both men and women working towards the same goal.

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My whole family, my mother, my father and all my sisters, they encouraged me to go for it.

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“ SUCCESSFUL YOUNG AND

He is the HVAC Sales Manager of HETO Air Conditioning Company! Beside his successful career, he is the author of Molokheyet Masr El Arabeya, which turned him into a celebrated author practically overnight.

I believe that we were all created to live around other people. And one of the main ways to be happy is to make people around you happy or even draw a smile on their faces. I chose to do it through a book.

What can you tell us about yourself and what you do? My name is Rafik Morcos; I am the sales manager of HETO Air Conditioning Contracting and Supplying Company. I am 27 years old, I studied at the Jesuits and graduated from the American University in Cairo, majoring in mechanical engineering.

What inspired you to write Molokheyet Masr El Arabeya? After graduation and getting into the real life and all its obstacles, and after being more aware of the different social classes, and how big the gap is between a fortunate guy, like myself, and millions of unfortunate people living in Egypt. I began to understand the blessings I have been given since I was born, having a loving family, friends that are like brothers and sisters, a house I live in, a very comfortable lifestyle and everything I could ever wish for. Writing was my way to reach these people in an attempt to help them by drawing a smile on their faces. And Molokheyet Masr el Arabeya was my first trial.

How did you find your current path in life? Was there a turning point or “Ah-Ha” moment for you? Having a private family business in the field of engineering was my drive to major in this same field. Unlike most of the fresh graduates, I started working in the company only 10 days after graduation. It was then that I discovered my lack of interest for a normal daily work lifestyle. Not only so, but being pretty active on the social media, I developed a habit to write at least 3 statuses daily on Facebook. With the option of instant feedback Facebook gives to every user, the feedbacks I received from my friends were pretty encouraging and pushed me to go on with this habit. I discovered my love for writing, and my personal sarcastic, sometimes funny, style that could make any reader either smile or laugh; it was then that I felt responsible to use my talent. The enjoyment I feel when I know that I have helped someone get out of a bad or negative mood is really fulfilling.

Can you tell us a little bit about your creative process? I didn’t do much about the book to come out this way. I believe that every single person was created with many talents. Once you discover your talents, they turn into passion, and the creative process becomes effortless. What kind of books did you enjoy as a boy? What are your favourites today? As a kid I was a big fan of J’aime lire, Tintin and an Egyptian magazine called Flash. Today I enjoy reading sarcastic Egyptian books, like Osr el Kalam for Galal Amer.

When did you decide that this is not enough and you can do more? I am one of the very few people who do not complain about the daily traffic in Egypt, not because I’m a holier, but because I am so lucky to have my office in the same building where I live. This provides me with much more time than any usual worker in Cairo who wastes an average hour and a half going to work and another hour and a half leaving work, excluding the energy the loaded streets of Cairo absorb from you. I dedicate some time during my day to write, not only to write but also to think about what I want to write. It is definitely difficult to manage my time between my work and my writings but making people laugh is worth it.

Are there any authors/prominent figures that influence your work? Reading for legends like Galal Amer and Gibran Khalil Gibran have helped me develop my writing skills, and still does. Galal Amer has mostly influenced me with his sarcastic style.

How do you manage your time between your day job and your writing?

How did your family and friends support your journey of writing this book?

What is your advice for other up and coming authors who want to follow their own dreams in writing? My advice for everyone who wants to follow his/her dream in writing is to write for people and not for money or fame. Every word is a double edged sword use it in a way to help our world, dream big, you can change the world, you can do it.

ONCE YOU DISCOVER YOUR TALENTS, THEY TURN INTO PASSION, AND THE CREATIVE PROCESS BECOMES EFFORTLESS My family and friends are the very first reason why Molokheyet Masr el Arabeya is in the Egyptian bookstores right now; otherwise this book would have just been a thought. I am lucky to have them in my life. What’s it like to see someone reading your book? I am not that famous yet, but just reading some hashtags about the book from people I don’t know makes me feel like I have achieved one of my goals, which is to connect with people from different backgrounds. Everyone has insecurities and doubts and we know that being your own boss can be a blessing and a curse! How do you encourage yourself to stay positive and keep moving forward? I try to stay positive. Sometimes life can be tough, but it is definitely not a good excuse to surrender. Life is a beautiful gift and the people around us like family and friends make it worth enjoying. Why do you think the book has struck such a chord with readers of so many ages? I hope it did! But I wrote everything without trying to please anyone and without aiming for personal profits. The book is based on my ideas and observations about our social lives, and that may be the reason why many readers, regardless the age, can relate to it. What does the future hold for Rafik Morcos? I ask God to give me the strength to accomplish my goal and reach more people by highlighting a more positive view about their lives. I am currently preparing for a new book with a different concept than Molokheyet Masr el Arabeya.

THE

RADIANT

DIMA

SHAKLAK MOSH GHAREEB Syrian-born Dima Kandalaft has amazed Middle Eastern viewers with her one of a kind talent at MBC’s newest hit show ‘Shaklak Mosh Ghareeb’ for her dazzling impersonations for Najwa Karam, Dalida, Shakira, Soad Hosny, Marilyn Monroe and Patricia Kass.

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PHOTOGRAPHER HUSSEIN SALMAN | HAIR & MAKE-UP MAJID ZAHR | DRESS BY FARAH HASSAN COUTURE | INTERVIEW BY ROULLA SOUSSOU

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“DALIDA IS MY FAVORITE

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OR ON STAGE.

THE MOST DIFFICULT TO IMITATE WAS

NAJWA

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Karam

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shaklak mosh ghareeb How can you describe your experience with ‘shaklak mosh ghareeb’? Different, rich and enjoyable.

How much convincing did it take for you to do this show?

A lot actually! Performing on live TV show was a new experience for me. Impersonating famous characters and competing with others on stage was very challenging. In drama or theatre I act different characters, but I have my own sense and vision for the character, I paint it my way. This was different. It took lots of efforts to get myself into this experience.

How did you spend your week when you were on the show?

A week with no weekend! We had a very short time to prepare for every new character. Each character was challenging in many aspects, the looks, the movements, the voice and the appearance. From Sundays through Tuesdays I study every single aspect of the character. From Wednesdays through Saturdays, I work with the production staff in the studio; selecting outfits, doing dance training and running rehearsals. The longest day was Saturday till the end of the live show. I have also managed to continue my voice training classes with my private tutor once or twice a week at least, and I tried to leave some time for swimming to relax.

What’s the most enjoyable thing about being in ‘shaklak mosh ghareeb’?

The varying characters and performances I had to show and the tricks that I learned to express myself through each of them. The excitement I had every week for the next character was a drive on its own to continue the show. Also, communicating with my followers on facebook and twitter after every show was very enjoyable.

Which star that you haven’t played already, would you like to play? Actually, I like to go further and show pop groups like the Abba. This demands more skills to synchronize in-group performance.

Who do you think was your toughest competitor?

I didn’t participate in the show to compete with others, although that was the rule of the game. But I had my own game; each character I performed was competing with the others. And Cher was the toughest of all.

upclose With Dima You act, you sing and you can dance, tell us something you can’t do?

I can’t create a nice painting!

How do you keep balance between work and your personal life since you’re so busy? I can manage.

During the show you’ve gone from blonde to brunette, which color do you prefer? I stick with mine!

How do you get ready for the summer season?

Usually, I travel. This is year I don’t think I will be able to travel due to extended work commitments.

If you could travel back in time to meet any famous person, who would you choose?

I am shooting a complex social drama series in Damascus called ‘Shahr Zaman’. In addition, I am going into huddles to join a couple of series between Damascus and Beirut. Also, I am preparing a new song and hopefully I will be able to release it by the end of 2014.

What will you see this Ramadan?

As an actress, I like to take a panoramic view on most if not all productions during Ramadan. I choose what attracts me most and watch it after the season.

What is your favourite Ramadan delight? Damascene sweets.

How do you like to spend your Ramadan?

Unfortunately, I am committed to work during Ramadan.

Insight

I never workout without my… I hardly workout! My guilty food pleasure is… Chocolate. On a typical Saturday night I’m… There isn’t a typical Saturday for me! My favorite thing to do when I want to relax is… Travel, swim, or have a relaxing massage.

Mahatma Gandhi.

What are your upcoming projects?

The number of shoes I own… I never count!

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GUYS, it’s your lucky day! In an attempt to give your minds a little break, we collected some of the things girls do when they are alone… And I swear they don’t include this one specific thing! You’re welcome!

1. EAT CHINESE FOOD ABOUT 90% OF THE TIME.

Eating kale and brussels sprouts is all fine and good, but sometimes a girl just needs a fried dumpling. Or spare ribs. Or sesame chicken. Or all of it at once. Am I right?

2. WATCH SERIES ON REPEAT.

Gossip Girl. Gilmore Girls. Pretty Little Liars. There’s something strangely wonderful about re-watching shows. Maybe it makes us feel taken care of... or maybe we just can’t get enough teen drama.

3. LISTEN AND BELT TO BEYONCÉ ON LOOP.

There’s nothing like getting groovy to femaleempowering lyrics on a Sunday afternoon. It makes us feel drunk, in love, and like we rule the world… Wait a minute, we already do!

4. CLEAN LIKE A MANIAC AND TRY AND PERFECT A FLOWER ARRANGEMENT. There is a Martha Stewart inside every one of us that has to get out!

5. TRY ON OUTFITS.

Leave a woman alone for three hours and she’ll have every outfit from tomorrow at the office to a month from now picked out, planned, and accessorized. So what if she has to buy a new pair of shoes to match her ensemble a week from Monday? At least now she can plan and save for it!

6. DOUSE IN FANCY BODY LOTION, HYDRATING FACEMASK, AND COMB IN A HAIR TREATMENT.

Alone time is precious in this respect. We love nothing more than trying every new beauty remedy.

7. PRACTICE OUR SMILES IN THE MIRROR.

It’s a productive activity. Or maybe it’s not, dare to judge?!

8. ANALYZING TEXT MESSAGES.

Oh Lord! Do we analyze text messages! Every. Single. One. It’s crazy. Like, if you add too many emotions, use the wrong your/you’re, or are even the tiniest bit vague you can bet that we are reading them out loud and getting advice on what to say back.

9. TAKING SELFIES.

We’re so vain, we probably think this song is about us.

10. WE PERFORM CRAZY GROOMING RITUALS.

Popping pimples? That’s expected. But think bleaching or waxing our moustaches, plucking stray hairs, and sanding (or picking) away calluses of our feet. You may think we’re naturally this fresh and beautiful, always. It takes hard work pal!

11. STALKING EXES ON FACEBOOK.

70% of women admitted to Facebook-stalking an ex—and it’s probably not because she misses the guy!! We like to prove whose life is better!

12. SHOVING EVERYTHING INTO A CLOSET.

When someone is coming over and you don’t have time to clean, what do you do? Shove everything into your closet and close the door. Duh.

13. SLEEPING WITH A TEDDY BEAR. His name is Ralph so what?

14. EATING TWO DINNERS BECAUSE THE FIRST ONE WASN’T VERY GOOD SO IT DIDN’T REALLY COUNT.

This will be highly unlikely if you ate potato chips and onion dip for dinner. That is satisfying.

15. LISTENING TO THE SAME SONG ON LOOP FOR FIVE TO SIX DAYS IN A ROW.

And it doesn’t matter if it’s something uncool like Soul II Soul’s “Back to Life.” Your plants won’t mind one bit.

16. PRACTICE OUR OSCAR ACCEPTANCE SPEECHES.

Well you never know when the lucky day is! Besides we need to thank each and every person we know and believe me we know a lot!

17. PRACTICE THE PERFECT AMOUNT OF SHAKY VOICED EMOTION FOR WHEN JOHNNY DEPP PROPOSES TO US. Wait a minute, Depp is engaged, Clooney is engaged… Mrs. Butler it is!

18. COME UP WITH PERFECT RESPONSES FOR ARGUMENTS THAT HAPPENED AGES AGO.

Believe me these things are never out of date, and when it comes to certain amount of people they are very handy indeed.

19. PICKING OFF THE NAIL POLISH.

It will suck all the life out of your nails and leave them with an orange-tinted stain, but it’s all worth just to see your hard work peel off like sunburnt skin, besides the color didn’t really match the OFOTD!

20. GOOGLING OURSELVES.

Please! And don’t pretend like you don’t do it!!

Summer BUCKET LIST

hether you’re looking forward to layering up and embracing the fall or not, make the most of your summer before it disappears! Here’s a list of 50 things to do before summer ends… 1. Buy a stack of old magazines from a second-hand bookshop and read them on the grass, in the sun. 2. Take lots of photos of you and your friends enjoying the weather. 3. Make at least one new friend. 4. Lie in bed in the morning, with the windows open and good music playing loudly. 5. Take an outdoor yoga class, and wriggle your toes in the grass. 6. Have a picnic in a tree! 7. Take a dog for a walk (if you don’t have one, borrow someone else’s!) 8. Climb on a jungle gym, play on a swing, and zip down a slide. 9. Explore a new area — even if it’s just another neighbourhood. 10. Choose a project to start working on over winter. 11. Get a deluxe spa pedicure. 12. Buy a hula-hoop and start learning tricks! 13. Throw a party in celebration of how goddamn fabulous you are. 14. Make a point of wearing all of your favourite summer dresses. 15. Go to the beach and build a sandcastle. 16. Stock up on jangly bracelets and unusual rings at a flea market. 17. Start writing in a journal. 18. Have a slumber party with a friend, giggle all night long, and go out for breakfast in the morning. 19. Go to a rooftop party, and put sparklers in your purse. 20. Learn a couple of sweet sentences in another language.

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21. Take some risks, and make a couple of choices that make you nervous. 22. Go for a bike ride with your best friend. 23. Get a massage, which makes you feel as if your body’s melting! 24. Rock a fabulous sun-hat while you still can. 25. Visit some of the weirdest tourist attractions in your own city. 26. Go barelegged as often as possible! 27. Experiment with fake tan if you haven’t already. 28. Sneak into a swimming pool. 29. Do something that your parents or friends disapprove of. 30. Take the vacation days you have owing, and go and do something magnificent! 31. Sign up for an art class. 32. Spend some quality alone time. 33. Carry a tiny water gun in your purse. 34. Start to believe that you can truly have whatever you want! 35. Make a commitment to wearing heels at least one day a week. 36. Try every different bottled iced tea at your local shop. 37. Lie around in the grass with your sunglasses and a pair of headphones on. 38. Go roller-skating! 39. Buy flowers and arrange them yourself. 40. Keep a secret. 41. Swear off drama! 42. Send your friends notes telling them how much you love them. 43. Make a mix-list, which commemorates your summer. 44. Make a time capsule to open after college graduation. 45. Finger paint a picture and then frame it. 46. Say ‘yes’ to everything for one day. 47. Get a Tattoo. 48. Write a complaint/satisfaction letter, just to get free stuff. 49. Have an overnight movie marathon. 50. Write a letter to the editor.

Meet friends and family at any participating Conrad or Hilton hotel and resort throughout Egypt this , Ramadan. You ll discover a host of delicious menus and feast of football with full, live coverage from Brazil. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO BOOK YOUR TABLE, PLEASE CONTACT ANY PARTICIPATING CONRAD OR HILTON HOTEL & RESORT DIRECTLY.

HOTEL

OUTLET

CONTACT

Conrad Cairo

Jayda

2 02 25808000 Ext (8017)

Conrad Cairo

ElMojito

2 01001117275

Hilton Pyramids Golf

OB’s Bar

2 02 38553333 Ext (6815)

Hilton Alexandria Corniche

La Gourmandise

2 03 5490935

Hilton Alexandria Green plaza

Abu Ali café

2 03 4209120

Hilton Hurghada Long Beach

Aqua Bar

2 065 3461500

Hilton Sharm Waterfalls

Latinos Bar

2 069 3663232

Hilton Sharm Dreams Resort

The Nook

2 069 3603040

Hilton Sharm El Sheikh Fayrouz Resort

Pirates Bar

2 069 3600136

Hilton Taba

Shish Bish

2 069 3530140

Hilton Nuweiba

Pool Bar

2 01006974381

R U O Y W O N K U O Y DO ? E P Y T N I K

g n S i n n Ta WHERE DOES YOUR SKIN FIT IN? The Fitzpatrick Skin Type is a skin classification system first developed in 1975 by Thomas Fitzpatrick, MD, of Harvard Medical School. His skin classification system and its adaptations are familiar to dermatologists. In order to determine your Fitzpatrick Skin Type, our quiz measures two components (genetic disposition and reaction to sun exposure). Types range from the very fair (Type I) to the very dark (Type VI). So, grab a piece of paper, sharpen your pencil and take the quiz below to discover what your type is, then read our analyses for some type-tailored sun safety advice.

PART I:

Genetic Disposition

YOUR EYE COLOUR IS: Light blue, light grey or light green = 0 Blue, grey or green = 1 Hazel or light brown = 2 Dark brown = 3 Brownish black = 4

YOUR NATURAL HAIR COLOUR IS:

Red or light blonde = 0 Blonde = 1 Dark blonde or light brown = 2 Dark brown = 3 Black = 4 78 insight

YOUR NATURAL SKIN COLOUR (BEFORE SUN EXPOSURE) IS: Ivory white = 0 Fair or pale = 1 Fair to beige, with golden undertone = 2 Olive or light brown = 3 Dark brown or black = 4

HOW MANY FRECKLES DO YOU HAVE ON UNEXPOSED AREAS OF YOUR SKIN? Many = 0 Several = 1 A few = 2 Very few = 3 None = 4

TOTAL SCORE FOR GENETIC DISPOSITION =

Seldom = 1 Sometimes = 2 Often = 3 Always = 4

PART II:

HOW DEEPLY DO YOU TAN?

Reaction to Extended Sun Exposure HOW DOES YOUR SKIN RESPOND TO THE SUN?

Always burns, blisters and peels = 0 Often burns, blisters and peels = 1 Burns moderately = 2 Burns rarely, if at all = 3 Never burns = 4

DOES YOUR SKIN TAN?

Never -- I always burn = 0

Not at all or very little = 0 Lightly = 1 Moderately = 2 Deeply = 3 My skin is naturally dark = 4

HOW SENSITIVE IS YOUR FACE TO THE SUN?

Very sensitive = 0 Sensitive = 1 Normal = 2 Resistant = 3 Very resistant/Never had a problem =4 TOTAL SCORE FOR REACTION TO SUN EXPOSURE =

G N I N TAN RKS WO LY T N E R DIFFEIFFERENT FOR D S E P Y T N I SK

TYPE III (13-18 POINTS): You sometimes burn and sometimes tan in the sun. You are susceptible to skin damage as well as cancers like basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. You are also at risk for melanoma, the deadliest type of skin cancer. Be sure to apply a sunscreen with SPF of at least 15+ every day, wear sun-protective clothing, and seek the shade between 10 AM and 4 PM, when the sun is strongest. Check your skin head-to-toe each month, paying careful attention to any suspicious growths, and make sure you have an annual professional skin check-up.

TYPE IV (19-24 POINTS): You tend to tan easily and are less likely to burn. But you are still at risk; use sunscreen with an SPF 15+ outside and seek the shade between 10 AM and 4 PM. Follow all other Prevention Tips from The Skin Cancer Foundation as well. Check your skin head-to-toe each month, paying careful attention to any suspicious growths, and make sure you have an annual professional skin check-up.

TYPE V (25-30 POINTS):

ADD UP YOUR GENETIC DISPOSITION AND SUN EXPOSURE TOTALS TO FIND YOUR FITZPATRICK SKIN TYPE:

TYPE I (0-6 POINTS) You always burn and never tan in the sun. You are extremely susceptible to skin damage as well as cancers like basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. You are also at very high risk for melanoma, the deadliest type of skin cancer. Generally follow The Skin Cancer Foundationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s prevention tips but use a sunscreen with SPF 30+ and clothing with a UPF rating of 30 or higher. Seek the shade whenever you are out in the sun. Check your skin head-totoe each month, paying careful attention to any suspicious growths, and make sure you have an annual professional skin check-up.

TYPE II (7-12 POINTS): You almost always burn and rarely tan in the sun. You are highly susceptible to skin damage as well as cancers like basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. You are also at high risk for melanoma, the deadliest type of skin cancer. Generally follow The Skin Cancer Foundationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s prevention tips but also consider using a sunscreen with SPF 30+ and clothing with a UPF rating of 30 or higher. Seek the shade whenever you are out in the sun. Check your skin head-to-toe each month, paying careful attention to any suspicious growths, and make sure you have an annual professional skin check-up.

You tan easily and rarely burn, but you are still at risk. Use sunscreen with an SPF 15+ and seek the shade between 10 AM and 4 PM. Acral lentiginous melanoma, a very virulent form of the disease, is more common among darker-skinned people. These melanomas tend to appear on parts of the body not often exposed to the sun, and often remain undetected until after the cancer has spread. Check your skin headto-toe each month, paying careful attention to any suspicious growths, and make sure you have an annual professional skin checkup. Keep an eye out for any suspicious growths, especially on the palms, soles of the feet and mucous membranes.

TYPE VI (31+ POINTS): Although you do not burn, dark-skinned people are still at risk for skin cancers, and should wear sunscreen with SPF of 15+ and seek the shade between 10 AM and 4 PM. Acral lentiginous melanoma, a very virulent form of the disease, is more common among darker-skinned people. These melanomas tend to appear on parts of the body not often exposed to the sun, and often remain undetected until after the cancer has spread. Check your skin headto-toe each month, paying careful attention to any suspicious growths, and make sure you have an annual professional skin checkup. Keep an eye out for any suspicious growths, especially on the palms, soles of the feet and mucous membranes.

WHAT DOES YOUR PERSONALITY COLOR SAY ABOUT YOU? While you may not exhibit all the character traits of your personality color, you will find yourself somewhere in the description. You may also find you exhibit some of the negative traits, particularly when you are stressed. If your favorite color is RED, you are action oriented with a deep need for physical fulfillment and to experience life through the five senses. If ORANGE is your favorite color, you have a great need to be with people, to socialize with them, and be accepted and respected as part of a group. You also have a need for challenges in your life, whether it is physical or social challenges.

Choosing YELLOW as your favorite means you have a deep need for logical order in your everyday life and to be able to express your individuality by using your logical mind to inspire and create new ideas. If GREEN is your favorite, you have a deep need to belong, to love and be loved, and to feel safe and secure. You need acceptance and acknowledgment for the everyday things you do for others - just a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;thank youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is sufficient. Lovers of BLUE have a deep need to find inner peace and truth, to live their life according to their ideals and beliefs without having to change their inflexible viewpoint of life to satisfy others. INDIGO lovers have a need to feel in harmony and at one with the Universe and to be accepted by others as the aware and intuitive spiritual beings that they are. If PURPLE OR VIOLET is your favorite color, you have a deep need for emotional security and to create order and perfection in all areas of your life, including your spiritual life. You also have a deep need to initiate and participate in humanitarian projects, helping others in need. If your personality color is PINK you have a deep need to be accepted and loved unconditionally. If TURQUOISE is your favorite color your deepest need is to create emotional balance in your life, to be able to express your hopes and dreams no matter how idealistic they may be and to make your own way in the world under your own terms. If your favorite color is MAGENTA, you are a non-conformist who sees life from a different point of view.

YOUR

PERSONALITY

COLOR

Lovers of BROWN have a deep need for a safe, secure, simple and comfortable existence with supportive family and friends. Lovers of BLACK have a need for power and control in order to protect their own emotional insecurities. If WHITE is your personality color, your deepest need is for simplicity in your own life and to be independent and self-reliant so you do not need to depend on anyone else. With GRAY as your favorite color, you are the middle of the road type, cool, conserved, composed and reliable. You tend to conform just to keep the peace. If SILVER is your favorite, you are intuitive and insightful and have a strong connection with a higher spiritual guidance. With a personality color GOLD, you radiate charisma, personality and individuality, making others feel relaxed and valued in your company.

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UNIVERSAL TIPS FOR A HEALTHY

Ramadan T

he holy month of Ramadan is here, you and your family are sure to be planning for a warm welcome to this lovely, blessed season of happiness, a sentiment that will be reflected across the homes of Muslims all around the world. And amidst the enveloping atmosphere of love, warmth and generosity surrounding the Iftar tables illuminated by colorful Ramadan lamps, there will still remain an element of uniqueness depending on the specific habits and details that differ from countries to houses. As a season defined by habits and traditions, we encourage you to participate in those that will ensure you get good nutrition and stay healthy all through this blessed month. You can try to avoid practices that might bring on fatigue, thirst and lethargy during the fast.

SO TO HELP YOU FOLLOW ALL THE RIGHT HABITS, WEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;VE PREPARED A LIST OF SIMPLE TIPS TO KEEP YOU AND YOUR FAMILY HEALTHY AND HAPPY ALL THROUGH THE HOLY MONTH OF RAMADAN: 1. Drink 8 glasses of water daily from Iftar to Sohour to prevent dehydration and constipation. 2. Sleep for 6-8 hours a day to get sufficient mental and physical rest. Less sleep means you will feel tired during the day, which in turns leads to less productivity and activity. 3. Have a balanced varied Iftar, which incorporates dates, soup, salad, a main dish, fruits and a small piece of Ramadan sweet. 4. Walk or participate in some kind of physical activity. 5. Have Sohour to fill your body with energy and help regulate your blood sugar.

AND UNHEALTHY HABITS TO AVOID: 1. Try not to drink excess fluids at night for fear of thirst during the day. This will lead to abdominal distress. 2. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t eat a wide variety of food at night or Sohour especially foods high in fat, thinking that they will prevent hunger pangs during the day. 3. Avoid eating large amounts of food at Iftar, which will lead to extreme fullness. 4. Try and avoid having a large quantity of starters and sweets, which will lead to weight gain.

TIP

HYDRATE YOUR BODY DURING RAMADAN!

Fluids are very important for the health and vitality of your body during the fasting period and it is important to drink plenty of water, in addition to other refreshing drinks.

‫ﹸ‬The Perfect

Season’s Greetings

This month Insight gathers the most enlivening and vivacious events and happenings in the country today to make your Ramadan season as festive and splendours as possible. These are some of the eminent, the top caliber, the most chic and amiable spots to enjoy a rapturous and jovial time with your beloved ones. Be sure to make this season a memorable and whimsical one:

TABALINA

YOUR NEW HANGOUT IN MOHANDESEEN Once you enter TABALINA you get this feeling of coziness, it’s your new next door hangout where you can jump in for a cup of coffee and enjoy the fantastic shisha ﬂavours which you will get a whiff of once you step in. When it comes to the food TABALINA serves international cuisine with an oriental twist, so whether you’re a fan of pastas, pizzas, salads, steaks or even mombar and molokhya with shrimps, their menu will deﬁnitely satisfy your cravings.

L’Oreal

SHINE WITH IT LOOKS L’Oreal Professionel is presenting its ﬁrst IT LOOKS Roadshow in Egypt, presenting the newest Spring/ Summer fashions and trends, with the international award winning L’Oreal ambassador Christophe Gaillet. In an exclusive on-stage live show, Christophe Gaillet coached Egyptian hairdressers on the latest IT LOOKS S/S 2014 hair trends and styles through his revered methods and techniques to bring his expertise to hair salons across Egypt.

Nancy Ajram& Glade MOSH FARAA KTIR

Nancy Ajram has recently teamed up with Glade for her new music clip ‘Mosh Faraa ktir’ marking a pioneer move in the music clips industry in the Middle East. Nancy joins forces with Glade in this high production project as she appears in a number of scenes using the number one air freshener in the world. Nancy revealed her happiness with this cooperation and has expressed her admiration of Glade’s products that are a big part of her daily life, whether at home or in her car.

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Ahmed Salama-Hotel GM, Fouad Sayed F&B Manager and Abd El Nasser Metwally-Executive chef.

KITCHEN MOVES

SERVING YOU WITH PASSION! Whether it is a black tie affair, a simple luncheon, bridal shower, engagement party, business meeting or a fun ﬁlled BBQ; Kitchen Moves takes pride in providing superior food and service to meet your individual needs. With Ramadan here, Kitchen Moves will be offering a unique experience of food serving. Be it a buffet Iftar or Sohour at your place, packed meals to go or a dish party you’re attending, your culinary partner is at your service. Create a memorable culinary journey and get a full hasslefree service from Kitchen Moves.

Si Omar AT FAIRMONT HELIOPOLIS & TOWERS For the second consecutive year Fairmont Heliopolis & Towers joined forces with Events Plus, Event House and Promovision to launch the grand opening of the vibrant “Si Omar” pool lounge, bringing back one of the best festive destinations in Cairo. Guests live the FIFA World Cup experience as they enjoyed an exquisite night, ﬁlled with mouth-watering treats, live band, amazing shisha and an incredible atmosphere by Fairmont’s stunning pool.

Hilton Pyramids Golf Resort THE BEST F&B

Hilton Pyramids Golf Resort was awarded best Food & Beverage proﬁtability Award for 2013 amongst Hilton Egypt & Levant Hotels. Hilton Pyramids Golf received this award in recognition of the efforts of the Food & Beverage department, Kitchen department and Conferences & Events department.

EMBRACE SPECIAL SCENTS OF RAMADAN AT DUSIT THANI LAKEVIEW CAIRO

EL LEILA EL KEBEERA, RAMADAN SUMMER NIGHTS AT FAIRMONT NILE CITY Fairmont Nile City has a new nostalgic theme this Ramadan, decorated with stylish touches of everybody’s favorite icons of “El Leila El Kebeera”. Enjoy your Ramadan/summer night breeze overlooking the Nile at Bab El Nil tent while smoking your favorite shisha, playing board games, and catching up on your favorite Ramadan TV series or watching the World Cup matches. Live authentic music will also be apparent in the background to add to the Ramadan vibe. If you’re looking for a lavish Iftar buffet indoors, Napa Grill is at your service. And for private events, Fairmont Nile City is offering a special Sohour and Iftar menus for groups of all sizes, in an outdoor/ indoor setting.

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At Dusit Thani LakeView, enjoy an amazing “Iftar & Sohour” experience along with oriental tunes of a live performance of a Ladies’ takht sharky, a singer, and DJ in the tranquil open air setting overlooking the pool, all embraced with unique quality of service of Thai signature for more intimate gatherings. Not only that, but you can also enjoy watching the World Cup matches in style at the exquisite Dusit Gourmet during the first two weeks of Ramadan.

FEEL THE SPIRIT OF THE HOLY MONTH AT JW MARRIOTT AND RENAISSANCE Experience Ramadan this year at JW Marriott’s Layaly Mirage and reward your taste buds with a variety of Iftar and Sohour culinary buffet delights with the oriental tunes of the daily live band. At Renaissance, Ramadan in Agameya is a feast for all senses offering a spectacular setting for a daily Iftar buffet and Takht by the main pool. Enjoy at Sohour an indigenous à la carte menu while watching your favorite Ramadan series.

RAMADAN NIGHTS AT CONRAD CAIRO Conrad Cairo is inviting you to celebrate the holy month of Ramadan and spend its magical nights with your family and friends. Enjoy open buffet Iftar at Solana restaurant and set menu Sohour at Jayda restaurant. Or you can host your company for Iftar or Sohour, whether it’s a gathering or corporate event, choose from the special Ramadan menus.

MAKE EVERY MOMENT COUNT THIS RAMADAN AT INTERCONTINENTAL AND HOLIDAY INN CITYSTARS CAIRO At InterContinental Citystars Cairo, Fayruz conjures an exotic Lebanese atmosphere with shisha on the terrace, while Al Bustan Grill; provides another mouth-watering option. If you seek Iftar with an Italian flavor, Maestro’s buffet is your perfect choice. While the music mix at The Lounge features a DJ and live band with buffet. At Holiday Inn Citystars Cairo, Windows is the sparkling setting for a joyful Iftar and Sohour. The Pool Garden’s Iftar delights feature open buffet and set menus. Lime Lounge has open buffet and set menus for Iftar and Sohour, while Indira’s Indian set menu includes a special Ramadan drink.

THE

RAMADAN KEMPINSKI

WAY

Kempinski Nile Hotel invites you to share this special time with friends and family, at their world-class venues. Osmanly restaurant invites you to experience an authentic Turkish Ramadan without having to leave the city. The Blue invites you to break your fast with an excellent Iftar buffet. Sit back and relax as their team of talented culinary experts welcome you to the traditional flavors of a sumptuous Iftar buffet. Savor stunning views of the Nile while enjoying your Sehour on The Roof Top Pool while watching the World Cup Game, and your favorite Ramadan shows. For those looking to experience a combination of class, fine food, good music and breath-taking views, for their corporate and group events, they can enjoy the renowned 10th Floor with its chic dining area.

CELEBRATE THE SPIRIT OF RAMADAN WITH FOUR SEASONS HOTEL CAIRO AT NILE PLAZA Experience a true oriental Ramadan ambiance in any of the Four Seasons Hotel restaurants offering Ramadan specialities, oriental delicacies and traditional drinks. Zitouni, is offering specially created Ramadan buffets with a range of mouth-watering Egyptian delicacies. While the Pool Grill offers an intimate outdoor experience extending Ramadan nights from dusk to dawn with oriental tunes in an exceptional atmosphere by the pool with a variety of shisha flavors. For those looking for some Italian flavor, Bella will open for Iftar during the holy month of Ramadan. You can plan your Ramadan Iftar and Sohour with Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza choosing from highly selective FamilyStyle menus at the venue of your choice, serving from 8 to 2000 guests.

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Ramadan

EAT YOUR

Delights

THE RIGHT WAY Everyone loves to indulge in the delicious taste of sweets especially during the holy month of Ramadan. It adds to the enjoyment of Iftar and sweetens the holy season. But it is essential to point out that most of the sweets eaten during this time are made from flour, sugar, oil, ghee and nuts (Baklawa, Kunafa and Katayef). This brings us to the topic:

Is it OK to have sweets everyday? Yes you can, as long as they are eaten in moderation.

Can indulging in sweets be considered healthy? Yes, but only if they are prepared with minimum fat and less calories.

To make your sweets lower in calories and fats, try these tips: • Instead of buying or making kunafa with cream, prepare it with low fat cheese, and eat it without adding any sugar syrup. • Use low fat milk products. • Avoid using butter and ghee and substitute them with corn, sunflower or canola oil and in small amounts. • Don’t add honey or cream on cakes or puddings, use low calorie sugar instead. • Choose grilled or raw Katayef instead of fried ones. • Try to reduce the amount of nuts added on cakes and puddings, and substitute it with cinnamon powder when you can. • Try not to add sugar to juices and sugar icing to sweets. • Do not dip dumplings in sugar syrup.

Can Sweets be eaten immediately after Iftar? Eating sweets immediately after Iftar will increase the size of your stomach and will cause delay in digestion. It can also lead to fluctuation in the blood sugar level, which will lead to you craving for more sweets! That’s why, it is recommended to have it 2-3 hours after Iftar. Sweets can make this joyous season even more enjoyable, if consumed with discretion. Instead of 3 or 4, have just one portion of your favorite. This will give you a taste of what you like while making sure that you don’t overindulge. 88 insight

THE ART SOLDIER

Saliera

Cellini BENVENUTO

bust

of cosimo

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Benvenuto Cellini was one of the enigmatic, larger-than-life figures of the Italian Renaissance: a celebrated sculptor, goldsmith, author and soldier who is considered the greatest goldsmith of the Italian Renaissance. He was also the author of the celebrated autobiography.

The son of an architect and musician, Benvenuto Cellini was born in Florence. He trained as a goldsmith and became profiecient early in that craft, at 16 he had to leave Florence because of a street fight and spent some months in Siena. In 1519 he moved to Rome, the centre of his activity for the next two decades. In Rome, Cellini served popes Clement VII and Paul III, working chiefly on portrait medallions, coins, and jewels. An increasingly tense relationship with Paul III and a series of violent incidents led to Cellini’s imprisonment in the Castel Sant’Angelo, from which he made a dramatic escape. The next storm cloud was imprisonment in 1537 on a charge (perhaps false) of stealing gems from a tiara of the Pope. Intervention by Cardinal d’Este of Ferrara (for whom he had created a silver cup) and others brought his release, and Cellini left Rome for the last time. Five productive years followed at Fontainebleau and Paris, as Cellini produced several of his most celebrated works, including a saltcellar (now in the museum at Vienna) and large silver statues (subsequently lost) of Jupiter, Vulcan and Mars. Characteristically, Cellini became embroiled in disputes with those around him and in 1545 he returned at last to his native Florence, where he remained until his death in 1571.

Interesting

facts

Given the immense pride that Benvenuto Cellini took in his talents, it is ironic that very few certain examples of his art as a sculptor exist today and that he is best known for his Autobiography.

Cellini played a remarkable role in the ultimately unsuccessful defense of Rome in 1527, slaying the Constable of Bourbon in one attack and later killing Philibert, Prince of Orange, as well. By his account Cellini was a notable fighter, and in the sack of Rome (1527) he fought against the imperial troops.

uch of Cellini’s notoriety, and perhaps Much even fame, derives from his memoirs, begun in 1558 and abandoned in 1562, which were published posthumously under the title The Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini. As noted by one biographer, “His amours and hatreds, his passions and delights, his love of the sumptuous and the exquisite in art, his self-applause and self-assertion, make this one of the most singular and fascinating books in existence.”

Cellini’s autobiography served as the basis for an opera by Hector Berlioz, Benvenuto Cellini (1837); and even stimulated the production of films for the 20th century centred on this colourful life that seems to fulfill every demand of the romantic conception of the artist.

BENVENUTO

CELLINI

PERSEUS WITH THE HEAD OF MEDUSA

At Florence Cellini created one of the most celebrated works of his long career and one of the notable monuments of the Italian Renaissance, the bronze figure Perseus holding the Head of Medusa. Other acclaimed statuary of the period include Ganymede on the Eagle and a bust of Cosimo I de Medici, both now in the Bargello Museum in Florence.

Notable Works PERSEUS WITH THE HEAD OF MEDUSA

CRUCIFIX

SALIERA CLEMENT VII MEDALLION

Insight’s Picks

THE BOOKS THE MOVIES AND THE MUSIC

WE BRING YOU THE BEST AND NOTHING BUT THE BEST! FROM MOVIES THAT WE’VE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR TO THE BEST BOOKS IN THE MARKET, ALL THE WAY TO THE MUSIC THAT WILL ROCK YOUR SPEAKERS, WE HAVE IT ALL!

1000 FORMS OF FEAR BY SIA FURLER ALHARB ALALAMYA ALTALTA (WORLD WAR III) Chico, Hesham Maged and Ahmed Fahmy are returning with a new fantasy comedy in World War III, about a group of wax statues that turn into living breathing humans. The movie has been delayed for a whole year following a lot of production problems, because of all the graphics and special effects used. Director: Ahmed Algendy. Cast: Ahmed Fahmy, Chico, Hesham Maged.

Produced by Greg Kurstin, 1000 Forms of Fear does not feature any guest vocalists, although the co-writer of songs by Beyonce, Rihanna and Katy Perry certainly has the rolodex to make highproﬁle cameos happen. Elastic Heart, the Diplo co-produced single from The Hunger Games: Catching Fire soundtrack, will be included in the album.

AKA BY JENNIFER LOPEZ

AKA is the upcoming eighth studio album by J Lo. The album comes preceded by the buzz singles Live It Up, Same Girl and Girls plus the ofﬁcial single I Luh Ya Papi, and First Love. The album includes a song written by Sia and another written by Chris Brown entitled Emotions.

SONEA FE MISR (MADE IN EGYPT)

The movie discusses the idea of using social media as a main source of socialization and its effect on personal relationships. Director: Amr Salama. Cast: Ahmed Helmy, Yasmin Rais, Nour Othman.

TROUBLE IN PARADISE BY LA ROUX

The project was previously described as a duo, with singer Elly Jackson and producer Ben Langmaid. Though Langmaid shunned the spotlight, he shared the group’s Grammy and co-wrote all but one of the songs on their ﬁrst LP.

ALFEEL ALAZRAK (THE BLUE ELEPHANT)

After living in solitude for 5 years, Dr Yehya (Abdelaziz) returns to his work at Alabassya’s Hospital for Mental Illness aiming a fresh new start, only to discover that his old friend (Alsawy) is accused of murdering his wife, and he is the only one who can set him free. Director: Marwan Hamed. Cast: Karim Abdelaziz, Nelly Karim, Khaled Alsawy.

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REBEL BELLE BY RACHEL HAWKINS

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Harper Price, fearless Southern belle, was born ready for a Homecoming tiara. But after a strange run-in at the dance imbues her with incredible abilities, Harper’s destiny takes a turn for the seriously weird. She becomes a Paladin, one of an ancient line of guardians with agility, super strength and lethal ﬁghting instincts. Just when life can’t get any more disastrously crazy, Harper ﬁnds out who she’s charged to protect: David Stark, school reporter, subject of a mysterious prophecy and possibly Harper’s least favorite person. But things get complicated when Harper starts falling for him—and discovers that David’s own fate could very well be to destroy Earth.

THE ART OF LAINEY BY PAULA STOKES

Soccer star Lainey Mitchell is gearing up to spend an epic summer with her amazing boyfriend, Jason, when he suddenly breaks up with her—no reasons, no warning, and in public no less! Lainey is more than crushed, but with help from her friend Bianca, she resolves to do whatever it takes to get Jason back. And that’s when the girls stumble across a copy of The Art of War. With just one glance, they’re sure they can use the book to lure Jason back into Lainey’s arms. So Lainey channels her inner warlord, recruiting spies to gather Intel and persuading her co-worker Micah to pose as her new boyfriend to make Jason jealous. After a few “dates”, it looks like her plan is going to work! But now her relationship with Micah is starting to feel like more than just a game.

RITES OF PASSAGE BY JOY HENSLEY

Sam McKenna’s never turned down a dare. And she’s not going to start with the last one her brother gave her before he died. So Sam joins the ﬁrst-ever class of girls at the prestigious Denmark Military Academy. She’s expecting push-ups and long runs, rope climbing and mud crawling. As a military brat, she can handle an obstacle course just as well as the boys. She’s even expecting the hostility she gets from some of the cadets who don’t think girls belong there. What she’s not expecting is her ﬁery attraction to her drill sergeant. But dating is strictly forbidden and Sam won’t risk her future, or the dare, on something so petty...no matter how much she wants him.

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A senior person in your life, might be a parent, is about to make some major financial changes. You are not sure they are doing the right thing and you should point this out to them. The world is undergoing financially turbulent times at the moment so any major financial changes should only be considered when proper advice have been taken.

You have been concerned about your health but a lot of that has been down to stress caused by all the solar eclipses this year. Health will improve but you must take it easy. Don’t let everyone dump his/ her problems by your door. You have a right to own your life, be happy in your fish bowl.

Stay away from anything you may consider stressful – honestly you don’t need the extra hassle this month. Focus on looking after your health and get rest and relaxation. Enjoy the summer and your good health. Do this in the following order – mind, body and financial affairs. Travel is also on the horizon.

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Are you planning a holiday Taurus? That is good because it is time to feed your mind. Think about what you are packing this summer and you may just want to stuff the suitcase with books rather than 20 different shirts or tops. Bring your mobile device as well at the moment you are hungry for knowledge. This is a good thing as knowledge might also set you thinking about new ventures.

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