April 2013
Fashion & Lifestyle
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Contents APRIL 2013 ladybirdmagazine.com
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Steal Miranda Kerr Style! Ladybird loves Deana Shaaban Spring’13 Ladybird loves Nada Akram Spring’13 Step into the mint world of spring 2013! The Zebratic Spring Chic Basic, Bold & Brave photo It’s time for spring shopping! Spring in action! 19 trends for this season!
BEAUTY 44
“Arc De Triomphe” Eyebrow Beauty
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FACES OF EGYPT 46
Ahmed Mamdouh, The First Authorized Shark Feeder in Egypt 48 Salma Adel, The Bright Face In The World Of Photography
HOME 56
Top 5 Home Décor Trends For Spring 2013
ESCAPE 62
Celebrate Easter with one of our great getaways!
FITNESS 68
Natascia’s Best Springtime Detox Tips!
The Zebratic Spring Chic Basic, Bold & Brave photo shoot
Nutrition 72
Dieting For The Right Reasons 74 10 Valuable Diet habits for bikini model results!
Cooking 76
Easter Is No Easter Without Carrots! Easter Carrot Cookies
LOVE & RELATIONSHip 80
Would You Be Cheated On Physically Or Emotionally?!
MOTHER & CHILD 82
Your second trimester pregnancy guide!
FEAUTUREs 84
TCrack the codes of your dreams!
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16 CEO Zeyad Sorour Editor-in-Chief Ismail Marzouk Managing Director Caroline Coussa PR & Marketing Naira El lamei Project Manager Samar Zaki
Ladybird loves Nada Akram Spring'13
Editor Farah Asfour SENIOR Designer Eman Salama
Step into the mint world of spring 2013!
SPOT IT 28 SPRING SHOPPING
In every issue: Editor’s letter P.8 Spotted P.38 Shopping car t P.40 Ask Ladybird P.42 Pieces we love! P.54 LB Dr. P.66 Why eat this? P.70 The best, the top & the must do P.85 Reviews P.86 From the readers P.70 Happenings P.88 Horoscope P.90
Cover Credits
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Photography: Fadi Gwanny
HAIR DRESSER: KRISs
MODEL: Nada COver Design: EMAN SALAMA
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The Valentine this year is engraved at Mazaya Stores Boho Gallery celebrates first anniversary Fun and games for staff at Radisson Blu Hotel Cairo Heliopolis Tiffany & Co. introduces dazzling jewelry for the perfect wedding Media gathering at Hilton Cairo Zamalek Residences “Our Wedding Carnival” at Intercontinental Citystars Style Treasure.com Designers’ Exhibition Year 2
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Designers Karim Hedwan Noura Keshk Financial Director Haitham Hamouda Distribution Ahmed Abu ElEila Ahmed Fawzy Ahmed Ibrahim Contributors Professional Fitness Coach Natascia Paolucci Professional Caterer Maha Alfy Makeup Artist Jolanda Bakker FITNESS & NUTRITION ADVISOR Valentina Kendall REGISTERED DIETITIAN AND NUTRITION Dr. Sameh Mohsen Fashion Marketing Consultant Ghadir Alagabany
Distributed by Al-Ahram Association 23 Emad El Din Kamel St., Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt Tel/Fax: (+202) 22627533 www.ladybirdmagazine.com
Contributors
Ghadir Alagabany Fashion Marketing Consultant with an extended diversified experience in fashion business, commerce and retail For more advice, please contact
ghadir@alagabany.com alagabany.com
Dr. Sameh Mohsen
A Registered Dietitian And Nutrition Therapist Earned a Master degree in nutritional science and clinical nutrition from Sophie Madison Medical School. A member of the American Dietetic Association and Nutrition Entrepreneurs Dietetic practice group. Sports, Cardiovascular and wellness dietetic. For consultancy, please contact:
sameh.eg@gmail.com
Maha Alfy
Professional Caterer Owner of Home Made Catering. For more than 15 years, offering a wide range of food in the finest quality and the most exquisite sense of tastefulness. For catering & orders, please contact:
maha.alfy@gmail.com Facebook fanpage: Home Made Catering
Valentina Kendal Fitness And Nutrition Advisor
Born and raised in Russia, where she studied and graduated with a degree in psychology. Today she combines all of these elements and knowledge together to help people change their lives by folllowing healthy habits.
For advice, please contact:
valentina.Kendall@icloud. com
Jolanda Bakker
Makeup Artist A Dutch beauty and effect makeup artist, a professional educated at London’s Delamar Academy. Starting at a very young age and throughout her life, she has been passionate about makeup and design. For advice, please contact:
jolandabakker@mac.com
Natascia Paolucci Professional Fitness Coach
Between 1983 and 1989 she won several fitness competitions in the Netherlands, later she started to work as a model, made the cover of the first Marie Claire in Turkey. She became GO for the fabulous Club Méditerranée. Now she coaches in Katameya Heights and Palm Hills. For (private) classes, please contact:
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Perfumes... “A woman without perfume is a woman without future,” quoting Coco Chanel. I must say perfumes are anything but important to me! Don’t get me wrong, I love just one kind of perfume that I haven’t changed for over 10 years now and just one kind of splash that I have been using for eternity… Just one perfume is important to me. Just one scent that makes a difference to my nose! I’m recognized with this scent, no matter how many years pass, everyone knows me for it and they remember me with it. That is how significant your personality should be; no matter how far or apart you are, make people remember you with your special traits… Using one kind of perfume made me loyal to it no matter how expensive it gets, how hard I search for it, but I always keep faithful to it and I feel lost without it! It’s the same way I see the friends and family; no matter how life drifts us apart, we come back in search of each other… Perfumes are flattering; they give you this refreshing feeling of energy renewal, a mood lift and sense of beauty and satisfaction. Be the perfume to the ones around you. Be the source of their positivity and happiness… Perfumes are nostalgic, they bring back memories of your childhood, of your lost love, of your kids, of your grannies, of your old home, of your summer getaway, perfumes always hold a special memory… Create memories everywhere you go, every place you visit and revisit them whenever you feel nostalgic with the scent of your perfume… Perfumes are the most famous gift around the world! Not only because it’s a fashionable gift suitable for almost every age, but because it’s available in various scents to suit various tastes. You should use your words as perfumes; sometimes you need to pick the strong words, the soft ones, the light and the noteworthy according to the situation. Pick smartly and wisely. Perfumes might vary and taste definitely changes, but my scents will always, always remain the same…
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Givenchy ‘Antingona’ Tote available on barneys. com for EGP 8,226
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Nada Akram Spring’13
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Deana Shaaban
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Fashion
Step into
The Mint World of Spring 2013!
Accessorize Eve Stretch Bracelet
J.Crew Vintage Cotton T-shirt
La Mer Mint Green Watch Simple Wrap
Gold Chandelier Dangle Earrings with Mint Green Stone Cluster Lanvin Leather Ballerinas
Melissa Odabash Bahamas Bandeau Swimsuit Moschino Lace Overlay Peplum Dress 16 |
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YSL Arty Stone Makeup Collection for Spring ’13 Mint Lipstick and Nail Polish No.11
Talullah Tu Mint Stone Feather Hinged Ring Claudia Canova Mint Green Bowler Bag
Shourouk Leitmotiv Zambia Swarovski Crystal Necklace
Current Elliott Mint Green Ankle Skinny Jeans
Christopher Kane Pleated Wool-crepe Mini Skirt
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René Caovilla Swarovski Crystal Embellished Suede Sandals
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Carrie Mint Suedette Platform Heels
House of Harlow 1960 Pyramid Necklace in Mint Green
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Fashion
The Zebratic
Basic, Bold & Brave Spring 2013 collections will highlight the best strengths of mixing hard black & white. Extensive colour blocking, mating checks, avant-garde prints, monochromes and striky sequins are matching with the iconic black and white basic solids. Famed for their luxurious avant-garde image, deep black and severe white are here presenting a movement in a contradictory setting this spring to accentuate enjoyment and self-confidence. This inspiring spring fashion shoot is filled with quirky eccentric pairings as designers and boutiques showcase their bolder and braver side of Spring 2013 prĂŞt a porter pieces.
written and styling by: Ghadir Al Agabany Makeup by: Amina Metwaly Hair dresser: Kriss Model: Nada Photographer: Fadi Gwanny Managed & organized by: Caroline Coussa
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Stripped ensembles by Yasmine. Clutch by Nazeeka. Wedges by Charles & Keith. More by Demi Lipstick Oriflame and Oriflame Wonder Lash Dramatize Mascara
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Houndstooth Envellope dress by Koukla. Bag by Charles & Keith. Kitten heels by Charles & Keith. Oriflame Kohl Pencil Dramatize and Oriflame Beauty Perfecting Face Primer. 22 |
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Paillette padded peaked shoulder blazer by Nada Akram. High Waisted shorts by Yasmine. Houndstooth shoulderbag by Charles & Keith Giordani Gold Liquid Eyeliner - Oriflame and Giordani Gold Makeup Base - Oriflame
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Vivienne Westwood blouse at Villa Baboushka. Polka Dot long maxi skirt by Nada Akram. Box bag by Charles & Keith. Wedges by Charles & Keith. Oriflame Volume Build Mascara and Oriflame Beauty Studio Artist Loose powder 24 |
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Long stripped silk blouse at Villa Baboushka. Python clutch by Koukla. Wedges by Charles & Keith. Oriflame Kajal Eye Liner and Giordani gold Adaptive Concealer- Oriflame
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Polka dot strapless dressby Koukla. Zigzag clutch by Nazeeka. Eveneing sandals by Charles & Keith. Oriflame Beauty Wonder Liner and Oriflame Beauty Perfect Blush
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Editorial Features
YOUR DREAMS – OUR INSPIRATION
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Oriflame unveils new global campaign ‘Your Dreams - Our Inspiration™’ Oriflame’s new brand promise is deeply rooted in the history and heritage of our company and its core identity. A brand promise summarizes and activates what is unique about a company, so people will quickly and easily understand what Oriflame stands for. In 2013, Oriflame is launching the brand promise “Your Dreams - Our Inspiration” that will resonate throughout the entire company and towards all current and future consultants and customers. Whether you dream of self-improvement, building a career, earning more money, travelling, looking younger, living a healthy life or gaining access to the latest beauty trends, Oriflame’s aim is to encourage you to dream and help you achieve your dreams. These dreams will then inspire Oriflame to develop not only the products but also influence the way in which the company works.
We believe in dreams A dream is individual and personal. Dreams and goals are beautiful and important. Oriflame is, and always has been about fulfilling dreams. That is what we do. Every day. For people all over the world. Are you a dreamer? Do you have goals? Welcome.
We believe in beauty Your beauty is as personal as your dreams. Through our unique beauty products we have given millions of people the opportunity to change their lives for the better. When you look good, you feel good. And when you feel good, you are ready to go for your dreams.
We believe in you Our work starts with your dream. Your dreams are our inspiration. We encourage individuals to dream, set their own goals. And we are a partner along the way. Our culture is based on the respect for and belief in others. We listen to you. Together we create a global network of beauty and dreams coming true. Would you like to fulfill your dreams? We do. www.oriflame.com.eg
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Fashion
Spring In Action! 19Trends For This Season! By: Caroline Coussa
From bold bohemian accents to sleek minimalist touches, creativity is the word in this season’s fashion! Read on to get the most talked about shoes, bags and jewelry trends from the Spring 2013 runways.
Lots of totes
Dolce & Gabbana
ChloĂŠ
Bold And Beautiful Brows
Bottega Veneta
Marc Jacobs
Versace
Dior
Anthony Vaccarello
Zac Posen
Natural skin glow
Ralph Lauren
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Valentino
Block heels
Dries van Noten
Michael Kors
Calvin Klein
Blue & green
Roman Style
Altuzarra
Michael Kors
Stella McCartney.
Tom Ford
Ferragamo
Versus
Moschino
Versace
Gypsy Soul
See It Through
Stella McCartney
Gucci
Fendi
Michael Kors
Givenchy
Chanel
Rick Owens
Dolce & Gabbana
Ralph Lauren
Tory Burch
Band of Outsiders
Etro
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Heavy metals
Ferragamo
Eyeliner In Full Effect
Lanvin
Fendi
Thierry Mugler
Giorgio Armani. Dries van Noten
Lanvin.
Low Ponytails
Lashes and more
Gucci John Galliano
Moschino
Volume
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The Wet Look
Braides
Oscar de la Renta
Fringe
Alberta Ferretti Roberto Cavalli Kenzo
Nina Ricci
Side Faux Bang
Red lips
Dries Van Noten
Dolce & Gabbana
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Magdy Naguib Introducing The New
RENAISSANCE CAIRO MIRAGE CITY HOTEL Inspired by their motto: no matter where or why you travel—there’s always something wonderfully new to be found, Renaissance Hotels encourage their guests to always discover new things during their travels so that they may never feel droning. After hearing about its approaching opening date, we went to interview Mr. Magdy Naguib, now Multi-Property General Manager for the JW Marriott Cairo Hotel and lately the new Renaissance Cairo Mirage City Hotel. Tell us more about the hotel?
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ell, the Renaissance Cairo Mirage City Hotel location is terrifically strategic. As a part of the luxurious 400-acre Mirage City in New Cairo that also includes the JW Marriott Cairo Hotel. Renaissance Cairo Mirage City Hotel was designed to please you, with a total number of 333 commodious and comfortable rooms. Room types include standard rooms, large suites, two bedroom suites, VIP suites, connecting rooms and rooms for special needs to satisfy everyone’s desires while enjoying the pleasure of relaxing moments with our rooms’ outstanding features. Room features comprise coffee and tea in every room, high speed internet access, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, mini bar, separate shower cabinet, soaking bath tub, cable satellite LCD, inroom safe and an international telephone. What are the services provided by the new hotel?
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enaissance Cairo Mirage City Hotel attentive services meet our entire guest’s wishes starting from the full service business center, 24-hour room service, safe deposit boxes at the front desk, parking area, gift shop, shoe shining service and much more. In addition to the health club that features free weights, treadmills, cardio vascular equipment and outdoor heated pools for swimming and relaxing. Moreover, the golf court
designed by European architect Peter Harradine with marvelous sight of vast green spaces, water streams, lakes and waterfalls. The golf club offers an 18-hole championship course and 9-hole executive course guaranteeing professionals and amateur players an unforgettable experience in addition to a golf academy providing golf lessons with qualified PGA professionals. Furthermore, Renaissance Cairo Mirage City Hotel guests will be able to enjoy all of the JW Marriott Cairo’s services. Are the Renaissance and JW Marriott sharing services together?
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bsolutely, Renaissance Cairo Mirage City Hotel guests can enjoy JW Marriott facilities without restraint including Mandara spa, Swimming Pools, the themed water park “The Beach”, extensive fitness club and kids club featuring amusement games and the Mirage City golf club with provided professional courses. Additionally, there will be shuttles between the two hotels for easier access and free shuttles to City Stars Mall in Heliopolis. We already know that the JW Marriott restaurants appeal to every taste; does the renaissance hotel share the same vision?
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enaissance Cairo Mirage City Hotel guests will surely indulge in the authentic tastes at CITRON restaurant influenced by Arabic and Mediterranean countries, Chinese cuisine at CHINOIX, specialized in Beijing duck and Dim sum, light snacks at SOL pool bar, refreshing cocktails and mocktails at VINTAGE bar and FLUTE lobby lounge, the perfect meeting point to hold your small meetings and gatherings. What does the Renaissance hotel offer to business meetings and events?
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enaissance Cairo Mirage City Hotel has a total of 1189 square meters of banqueting space. We have the 693sqm Baron Ballroom dividable into three spaces, the 144sqm Mirage and Heliopolis meeting rooms that can be divided into two rooms 72sqm each, the 45sqm Degla and Mokkatam ballroom and the 68sqm Fostat and Korba board rooms with state of the art equipment that are ready to make your special events to always be memorable and ensure the success of your
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Ashley Greene’s Condo Fire Officially Ruled An Accident The fire that ripped through Twilight star Ashely Greene‘s condominium has officially been ruled an accident by both fire officials and the insurance company handling the fire. The fire began when a burning candle accidentally lit Ashley’s living room couch causing the entire room to catch fire. Ashely and her boyfriend, who were sleeping in the unit when the apartment caught fire, were both unharmed. One of Ashley’s dogs; however, unfortunately died in the fire.
Cher Puts Her $45 Million Malibu Home Up For Sale Superstar Cher is vetting prospective buyers after secretly putting her sprawling $45 million Malibu home up for sale with the rest of her LA homes also on the market. The 66-year-old singer - who is said to be worth $305 million - is selling all three of her California properties, including a $5.5 million Hollywood condo and a small beach house in Venice for $1.8 million.
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Kardashians to Launch SelfTanning Line Kim, Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian have teamed up with New Sunshine LLC to create their very own self-tanning line titled “Kardashians Sun Kissed.” “I think tanning has really been a way of life for all of us, living in California,” Kim says. “Especially, more recently, the need for sunless tan. When I travel, the one thing that makes me feel alive whether or not I have makeup on is a tan, especially in my face.”
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1. How can I have a younger looking neck? A healthy lifestyle can help keep your neck looking youthful as you age. Moisturize to keep your skin smooth and supple, exercise to help firm up the neck area, as well as other areas of the body, stay hydrated to keep your skin looking firm and young, eat well balanced meals that are high in fiber, fruits and vegetables, and find a great neck firming cream with quality ingredients. Use: Olay Night Firming Cream for Face and Neck, Clarins Advanced Extra-Firming Neck Cream, Lancôme Rénergie Microlift Neck R.A.R.E. Superior Lifting Neck Cream, or L’Oréal Advanced Revitalift Face and Neck Day Cream. You can also try this exercise: Curl your tongue up and back, pressing it against the roof of your mouth. Hold for a few seconds and repeat. Do this exercise a few times a day, in the car or while you’re at the computer. The contractions will help keep your jaw muscles firm and prevent more sagging.
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2. What’s your advice for transitioning skin from winter to spring? Skin tends to become oilier when temperatures rise, so switching to an exfoliating cleanser or adding a glycolic acid-based toner will help keep skin healthy and clear. Use: Olay Pro-X Exfoliating Renewal Cleanser, Chanel Mousse Exfoliante Purete Rinse-Off Exfoliating Cleansing Foam, or Clarins One-Step Gentle Exfoliating Facial Cleanser. As we head into summer, swap out heavy foundation for a lightweight tinted moisturizer to give skin a subtle glow, while protecting it from UV damage. Use: Victoria’s Secret Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15, Estée Lauder ‘Daywear Plus’ Multi Protection Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15, or Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 - Oil Free. To control excess shine throughout the day, opt for blotting papers and cleansing wipes. Use: Bobbi Brown Blotting Papers, Clean & Clear Oil Absorbing Sheets, Neutrogena Deep Clean Oil-Free Makeup Remover Cleansing Wipes, or Bourjois Express Cleansing Wipes.
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“Arc De Triomphe” Eyebrow Beauty
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’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Bold eyebrows are a woman’s number one accessory. At New York Fashion Week it was still all about a defined, tough, bushy brow for spring. These days, skinny brows seem so last decade. How to get the look? Here is everything you need! Monika Chiang
Time To Put The Tweezers Down! Your brows need to be styled like hair does, cut and brushed and parted the right way.
Brush Upward After drawing your desired eyebrow shape, use a spoolie brush to coax hairs up for lift and volume.
The Shape Of Things Full eyebrows are beautiful and exotic-looking. For those not blessed with thickness; having the right shape is most important: You can use makeup to add depth and fill in gaps. Here’s how to use tweezers and pencil to your advantage.
Tweeze Stray Hairs Once you’ve finished filling in and brushing, remove unwanted follicles with slant-tipped tweezers. Unless you’re a professional, only tweeze underneath (not above) the brow: If you accidentally tweeze into the arch, it brings the brow down instead of lifting it up. I also recommend stepping back from the mirror periodically to check your work (When you zero in on the brow too much, you lose perspective on what shape it should actually be). Thinking about threading or waxing? These methods pull and tug on the delicate eyelid area. And they don’t offer the level of precision that tweezing does.
Get A Good Start Visualize your brow shape before you start. The front of the brow should align with the upper bridge of your nose.
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Give Yourself Guidelines Fill in your brows before you pluck. This way, you won’t overdo it. Use a slanted pencil for the front of the brow, the widest part, turn it sideways at the arch for a thinner line at the end. The arch should be three-quarters of the way back from the nose bridge. From there, the tail should taper off and follow the angle of the eye.
A. The starting point of the eyebrow. B. Widest part of the brow. Also is where you remove hair that lies in front of line A. C. The arch, high point of brow. D. Begins to narrow for shape. e. End of brow
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brow. Go For A Mirrored Effect Repeat the same techniques on brow number two and keep in mind that for a symmetrical look, you want the tops of the arches to be at the same point. Don’t Forget To Powder Once you’re finished, dust a bit of translucent powder over arches to set the brow pencil. This will help soak up the natural oils on your skin and keep your eyebrows looking freshly groomed.
Close The Gap Use your pencil and add pigment in the area between the front-end and inner arch. I like powdery pencils because it’s mostly powder, with a minimal amount of wax. Overly waxy brow pencils go on dark and heavy, and can stick and clump. Try using: MAC’s “Veluxe brow liner” or “Eye Brows” pencil. SUQQU also has a beautiful brow liner: “The Eyebrow Liquid Pen” (which is water and oil-resistant to last throughout the day) and the waterproof “Eyebrow Pencil” (which is separable Cartridge and Holder). Trim Excess Hairs You don’t want to trim your brows unless you absolutely have to. Feathery eyebrows are full and beautiful, the more you trim, the harsher your hairs will grow in. That said, note that sometimes a little trimming is okay. How to tell if you need it? Use a spoolie brush, comb hairs upward at an angle, in the direction of the brow. If any hairs are noticeably longer than others or hang over the edge, snip sparingly. Retrace Your Steps After you’ve plucked and trimmed, the penciled-in makeup will likely have faded. Go back and fill in where you need to, then begin work on your other
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Faces of Egypt handle close encounters with one of the most curious and unpredicted species as the Longimanus Shark. Then the turning point was learning “shark feeding and tonic immobility” technique in 2011 in the Bahamas with my mentor Cristina Zenato; an expert shark handler and one of the top shark feeders in the world. She has developed her practice of tonic immobility to remove hooks from sharks’ mouths and to remove parasites, and she’s dedicated to raising awareness against shark finning and capture. After that I started researching shark behavior to know more about the different species of sharks; from the species we have in the Red Sea, all the way to Miami and the Bahamas, and I have observed the behaviors of Longimanus, Tigers, Lemons, Reefs, and Bulls. What were the pre-dive preparations for your shark-feeding dive? And how did you feel after you did it?
Ahmed Mamdouh
The First Certified Shark Feeder/Immobility in Egypt & the Middle East By: Farah Asfour
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How was your start in diving? I started diving more than ten years ago, after the first dive I knew I am already addicted. I always like to try new things and that was what happened with diving too. I tried it and after the first dive, I became passionate for it. That passion got bigger by time and I’ve started to dive regularly since then. Then how was this passion directed towards sharks? Watching sharks underwater closely has always been my passion, I was always looking for locations to get a better closer glimpse at those lovely creatures. Then in 2008, I participated in “SharkSchool” course given by Dr. Erich Ritter in Marsa Alam; he’s a shark expert and marine biologist. I learned shark-human interaction, reading the swimming behavior of sharks and how to 46 |
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I took a one-to-one course with Cristina where I learned about the biology of sharks and the feeding technique, and I had to wear a chainmail suit for the dive; it’s a special suit against shark bites. I was extremely excited and I enjoyed the experience very much, it was a dream come true. Can you explain to us how you make a shark calm and motionless? Sharks have sensory organs called “Ampullae of Lorenzini,” when those organs or pores are touched, sharks become very calm and in a state of immobility during which you can get closer to them, take samples, do research, or even just enjoy holding and touching them. It’s an amazing feeling. But this has to be done with a very special technique; not anyone can do it or teach it. People always have the idea that if a shark sees us, it will eat us; so how can you swim with a creature that might attack you? It’s a fact that humans are not shark prey. While bil-
lions of people swim in the water, there are only 100150 shark attacks every year; so we can’t say that we are their food. Moreover, sharks can see us, hear us, feel us, smell us, sense the vibrations we produce in the water and detect our heart beats from far away; however, they do nothing to us; again another proof that we are not their prey. I mean sharks are there in the water, they are strong, they are very fast and they feel our presence, so if they want to attack us, what’s stopping them! But still, sharks do bite people. When sharks bite people, most of the time it’s because of “mistaken identity,” where the shark mistakes humans for their normal prey such as fish. Also many incidents occur when sharks taste-bite the unfamiliar object in front of them, which can be a human being. The taste-bite is mild; it’s like human’s bite. But this doesn’t mean that sharks are safe; in fact they are wild, they are the best predators on Earth, and snorkeling or swimming near them is dangerous. The ocean is theirs, and when we go there, we have to respect their place.
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The Bright Face in The World of Photography By: Caroline Coussa give us a brief about yourself and tell us how you became a photographer. I am a product designer working at Icecairo. I have recently graduated from the Faculty of Applied Arts at the German University in Cairo where I studied product design. The first camera I ever owned was when I was in fourth grade. It was so exciting, I took it everywhere with me and I specifically remember taking it on a school trip to the Pyramids and I started taking pictures of people rather than the Pyramids itself. I got into the field of fashion photography when I was interning at DEANA SHAABAN. I was still at the beginning of teaching myself the basics of photography. Deana gave me the opportunity to experiment and try out different ideas and she helped give me the push I needed to be able to have confidence in my work and made me realize my infinite potential. So far I have shot about 7 different photo shoots with her. Why did you choose photography? It’s what I like and enjoy doing, whether it’s documenting 48 |
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You don’t make a photograph just with a camera. You bring to the act of photography all the pictures you have seen, the books you have read, the music you have heard, the people you have loved.
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everyday activities, street photography, landscape, architecture, etc. I don’t like the idea of belonging to a genre that is defined by certain aspects, but if we are speaking about fashion photography, then it’s what combines the message or purpose and art. in your opinion, What’s unique about the art of photography? I love photography, seeing the world through a camera lens, to me, is one of the most incredible and exciting things in the world. Photography helps you catch glimpses of the world, that sometimes, might go unnoticed. The power of a photograph is absolutely incredible and it has the capability to move mountains and to tell incredible stories. I hope in my lifetime to be able to tell as many profound stories with my photography as I am able to. What do you like most about photography?
Capturing everyday life, people, and places. If I had a superpower, I would freeze time just to snap some of the pictures I always visualize as I pass by. I am madly in love with film cameras, homographic cameras, Polaroid, digital, and every other type that exists. Taking pictures is like creating your own dream, your own world. what obstacles did you face in your work? Finding the right photography course for me, an inspiring tutor that can do more than just transfer written knowledge, someone who can put me on the right track and inspire me. However, when I was unable to find someone who could teach me the way I needed to be taught, I eventually decided to teach myself, which I believe was a challenge more than being an obstacle. Another obstacle is that photography equipment is quite expensive and sometimes my ability to take pictures is put on hold until finding the right equipment.
Editorial Features The Master of Asian Cookery
Bobby Chinn
Vietnam is a typical Bobby style, rather than a straight cookbook, he skillfully blended recipes with the story of the trials and tribulations of starting a business in Vietnam when the infrastructure was not really in place to support it. Wild, Wild East was amongst the winners of the Gourmand International World Cookbook Awards 2007 for Asian Cuisine. Restaurant Bobby Chinn has won numerous awards including the 5 Star Diamond Award from the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences, the only restaurant in Vietnam to receive this honor and the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for 7 consecutive years, the only restaurant in Vietnam to achieve this accolade.
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e’s larger than life, highly engaging and has an obvious passion for cooking but Bobby Chinn’s road to culinary success makes for unconventional reading. Born in New Zealand to a Chinese father and an Egyptian mother, Bobby has lived around the globe from Bordeaux to San Francisco. Currently he is based in Hanoi, Vietnam, where he is a culinary legend creating the high-end cuisine niche in the country where his signature fusion of Asian and Western cuisine brought him international fame. Bobby Chinn’s story is eclectic and worth telling. Bobby received a BA in Finance and Economics, moved to New York City and began working on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange at 11 Wall Street. Quickly disillusioned, he left in search of something and anything that he loved. He tried a bit of everything from attempting to sell seafood to the crowd, to stand up comedy and along the way, he discovered his love and talent for cooking. His first book, Wild, Wild East - Recipes and Stories from
These days Bobby Chinn is a household name within the culinary world with the defined role as chef and restaurateur. He works both the front and back of the house at his award-winning restaurant in Hanoi, Vietnam and now with the recent addition of his new restaurant in Saigon, he is as busy as ever.
When I am not cooking, running a business, I am travelling, getting inspiration from new ingredients, techniques, from the vendors that are willing to teach me. I also like to enroll in cooking schools wherever I go; Bali, Thailand, Cairo, France, you name it, I am not afraid to fail anymore! In my free time, I play in a band, travel, read and listen to music. Bobby Chinn
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Bobby has hosted several TV series including World Café: Asia and World Café: Middle East on Discovery Travel and Living Channel (now TLC). Combining travelogue with cooking segments, Bobby works alongside some of the best local cooks and chefs to rework local classics with his own inimitable style. His TV career was met with critical and commercial success and earned him many wins including Asian TV Awards as “Best Entertainment Presenter 2007 & 2010” and for “Best Entertainment Programme 2010.”
‘Fatboy’ Orange Headdemock by Fatboy available on TheGiftery.com for EGP 3750
Available at Zara Home ‘Nabil’ Calender - April by Mounaya Gallery available on TheGiftery. com for EGP 195
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Picnic Table Set for Ketchup & Mustard Bottles and Salt & Pepper Shakers by Invotis available on TheGiftery. com for EGP 235
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Want “sun kissed skin” all year long? Here are the facts about tanning and sun beds: Sun tanning or simply tanning is the process whereby skin color is darkened. The process is most often a result of exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun or from artificial sources, such as a tanning bed. Sunlight has a positive influence on our mood, gives us a boost of energy and a healthy appearance. It’s an important factor that influences our happiness and self-confidence. Moreover, the sun generates vitamin D, which protects us against bone and muscle problems. There are even strong indications that sunlight and vitamin D are protective against various forms of cancer. Scientists dismissed the myth that solariums/tanning beds are bad for your skin.To tan in a sun bed is the same as tanning in the natural sun. However, you should remember to always tan according to your individual skin type and at all times look out for the warning signals (allergic reactions or burns). Rule of thumb is to avoid over-tanning in both the sun and sun beds. At Kriss, we follow a very strict procedure before a client uses our Alisun tanning bed. By an extensive questionnaire we determine your skin type, give you a tanning plan which consists of 8 sessions that can be covered in 10 days. We always inform our clients that over-tanning is never good for their skin. We believe in sensible tanning, that’s why we specifically chose the Alisun sun bed. Alisun was one of the first companies to initiate the “Sensible Tanning Association.” The main purpose of this foundation is to achieve explicit regulations for healthy and responsible tanning. Before tanning, make sure you use a pre-tanner to help you get the result you want. After tanning sessions you must use a moisturizer to revitalize your skin. Like spending time on the beach, your skin dehydrates so you need to balance that out by using a moisturizer. Experience having sun kissed skin all year long, while maintaining healthy skin for good. This service is available at Korba branch only: 22 Baghdad St., Korba, Heliopolis, Tel.: 02 26903533
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“Boho Gallery” With great passion to enhance designers all over Egypt, Lina Maklad, a determined woman founded “Boho Gallery” a year ago on March 3rd, 2011. Located in the heart of Heliopolis, customers get the chance to witness a bohemian style gallery that brings together some of the best designers in town. Boho Gallery offers a wide range of clothes, accessories, handbags and a lot more. To wrap it up in a nutshell, this place brings nothing but the best high-end brands from inside and outside Egypt to the ultra modern women. At Boho Gallery, everything is under one roof ! Exhibiting products of 30 different designers, you will never want to be anywhere else! Among the famous designers at Boho Gallery are Joud, Nada Akram, Towel Mania, Zaam, etc... It is also worth mentioning that the owner Lina Maklad has her designs on display under the name of “L.Mak,” a very uniquely designed high quality line of stylish bags.
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This Easter Enjoy Guaranteed Sunshine only at Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay Treat yourself this Easter with a stay in one of Kempinski’s luxurious guestrooms or suites and complete a remarkable fine dining experience including a one-off Medalled Wine of Egypt presentation taking place at La Pergola, their Italian Restaurant with a perfect mix of food and wine and exciting live entertainment at the Sultan Bar on the night of the 29th. The following morning, enjoy the signature Kempinski breakfast. On the 31st the resort will be offering kids various joyful Easter activities including face painting, egg hunting and an acrobatic show. Al Mar Restaurant offers an exclusive Easter BBQ and a fresh seafood display followed by live entertainment at Sultan Bar.
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Spring Festival Getaway at Sofitel Cairo El Gezirah Don’t miss their exclusive room package and spend an unforgettable night in one of their luxurious rooms and enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the scenery of Cairo. Book now two nights and get the third complimentary! For an exceptional dining experience, try La Palmeraie on the spectacular Nile. For oriental cuisine lovers, Kebabgy’s traditional BBQ set menu and the special baked a la minute bread is a must try. Indulge in a gourmet Easter buffet and enjoy a bountiful Monday brunch at Sud, featuring Easter specialties with multi colors seasonal decoration and live entertainment. Let the kids enjoy the fun corner including coloring eggs corner, coloring books, toys, clown, face painting and more surprises! Enjoy Spring/Easter Festival promotion: Book two nights and get the third complimentary! Only USD 199 for a double room including breakfast and taxes. Valid from 24 April to 7 May, 2013.
Hilton Sharks Bay, Sharm el Sheikh – ALL INCLUSIVE Sea side Resort Enjoy the Easter Break with your family at the Family Resort Hilton Sharks Bay with rates starting from EGP650 per night. Hilton Nuweiba Coral Resort For a soothing Easter holiday, Hilton Nuweiba Coral Resort is glad to offer you a special offer for bookings made before 30 April 2013. Get an all inclusive double room for only EGP508 per night, including all applicable taxes. Hilton Hurghada Plaza Book a double room before 15 April 2013 and get free upgrade to deluxe or top floor room with panoramic sea view for the Easter holiday. Hilton Hurghada Plaza offers its guests a relaxing holiday at only EGP425 per person in a double room on all inclusive basis. Enjoy also an early check-in and late check-out when booking this offer. Hilton Hurghada Long Beach Starting from EGP400 per person in a double room per night; enjoy an Easter holiday like no other in Hilton Hurghada Long Beach. The above rate includes taxes and service charges on all-inclusive basis. Hilton Hurghada Resort The hotel offers you all inclusive packages starting from EGP600 during the Easter time. Located at Hurghada Bay; the renowned area for scuba diving, tropical species of fish, coral reefs and water-sports activities, Hilton Hurghada Resort is the place to go for the Easter holiday.
An Extravagant Easter at Fairmont Heliopolis & Towers Get together with your family and friends on Monday May 6th 2013 and celebrate Sham El-Neseem at Fairmont Heliopolis & Towers. Enjoy a delectable buffet at Aqua e Luce restaurant serving traditional Sham ElNeseem specialties, Oriental and Egyptian barbecue, live cooking stations, special kids buffet and a spectacular dessert station. Opt for a mouth-watering array of themed global culinary delicacies at our special Sham El-Neseem BBQ brunch by the Heliopolis pool featuring live cooking stations. Aqua e Luce’s outdoor venue and the Heliopolis pool area are turning the traditional Sham El-Neseem celebration to a fun party for the whole family: DJ, special entertainment for kids with competitions, face paint, bouncing castle, magician, telematch competition and more! As for the parents, there will be raffle draw offering free invitations for Friday Brunch Buffet at Aqua e Luce and discounts at Saki Sushi Lounge. >> April 2013 |
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Hunting for a luxurious Easter? Enjoy Kempinski Nile Hotel’s Fiesta Treat yourself this Easter with an overnight stay in a luxurious suite complete with an Easter egg gift specially made by the hotel’s Executive Chef on arrival. The following morning, enjoy a scrumptuous breakfast in the inviting chic dining including all the traditional Easter food items or their special Easter brunch on 6th of May. Osmanly Cairo’s only authentic Turkish restaurant delights in launching a delicious Gaziantep promotion this Easter, served in a bright yet intimate Osmanly setup; the special Easter Gaziantep promotion is available for the whole month of May . The hotel’s Chocolate Lounge is launching an Easter range that is full of its luxurious style and its renowned European wit - created to put an uplifting smile on everyone’s face. The range has a Chocolate Egg for absolutely everyone this Easter - from the best selling Amadei Chocolate, to magnificently luxurious Truffle Eggs and imaginative new children’s eggs and a lavish Easter high tea.
Easter with a flavor at Sheraton Miramar Sheraton Miramar Resort offers a memorable vacation with its superior location, design, facilities and services. Spring package: EGP1200 per room per night on bed and breasfast basis.
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Easter Celebrations at Ramses Hilton Celebrate the warmth of the Spring season and enjoy their Easter breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet at the Terrace Café Restaurant overlooking the River Nile. Come and enjoy their assortment of chocolate eggs and bunnies at the Garden Court Café.
Sonesta Beach Resort Taba Easter Package Enjoy the relaxing Sonesta Beach Resort Taba overlooking the legendary beauty of the Red Sea on Egypt’s famed “Riviera,” the Gulf of Aqaba. The five-star resort is known for its spectacular sunrise, dramatic moonrise, colorful mountain landscapes as well as the beautiful Red Sea corals for EGP225. Rate is per person per night in a double superior room, based on soft all inclusive basis. Upgrading to Sea View subject to hotel availability. Valid during Easter period only from May 1st till May 7th, 2013. Rate is for Egyptians and foreign residents.
Easter Packages with Travco Sharm El-Sheikh 4 Days / 3 Nights, 5-Star hotel all inclusive for EGP950 Ain El-Sokhna 4 Days / 3 Nights, 4-Star hotel all inclusive for EGP1150 El-Gouna 4 Days / 3 Nights, 3-Star hotel on breakfast and dinner basis for EGP1250 Package details: Above rate is per person in double room, more hotel categories are available. Economy roundtrip airfare, including taxes. Airport transfers at destination. Tours described in program. Arabic speaking guide during the tours.
Spring breeze indulgence at Sonesta Hotel, Tower and Casino - Cairo Come to celebrate Sham El Nessim Day around the swimming pool while enjoying the fresh air, sunlight and let the kids enjoy their own play ground area including trampoline, pop corn and cotton candy station.
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There is only one Royal way to celebrate Sham El Nessim….Do it the Cairo Marriott way Their talented specialists had put together an irresistible bouquet of culinary delights for those who aren’t early risers or for a perfect lunch option; the exclusive Garden Sham El Nessim Buffet with all the delights. The show is on with live cooking at the Garden Promenade; BBQ grills, sushi, teppanyaki, seafood, Turkish shawerma, carving stations, crepes, ice creams, chocolate delights and Easter treats are all on display for you to pick from. Roy’s Country Kitchen is ready to impress its guests with a lavish lunch and dinner buffets that are sure to be enjoyed with every bite. Stop by the Bakery for Easter goodies and chocolate bunnies and the best Easter cakes with lots of surprises. Why not stay for an overnight in one of Marriott’s deluxe rooms starting from EGP1170 including breakfast, service charge, taxes and a late check out the following day. Celebrate Easter at InterContinental Cairo Citystars, Holiday Inn Cairo Citystars and Staybridge Suites Cairo Citystars InterContinental Cairo Citystars offers great Easter room packages including buffet breakfast and parking at EGP1100 for a single room, EGP1200 for double and EGP1300 for triple room including taxes with an extra EGP100 supplement for Pool Side rooms. Celebrate Easter at Holiday Inn Citystars in a single room at EGP699 or a double room at EGP749 including buffet breakfast, parking for one car and taxes. Staybridge Suites offers 140 suites including studios, two and three bedroom suites. Reserve a studio at EGP 799 for single occupancy, EGP849 for double and EGP899 for triple, a one bedroom suite at EGP1050 for single occupancy, EGP1150 for double and EGP1200 for triple, a two bedroom suite at EGP1750 for double occupancy and EGP1850 for triple or a three bedroom suite at EGP2300. All rates above are for Egyptians and residents only. April 2013 |
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Q1: What are warning signs to look for when sex during pregnancy can be unsafe? Doctor’s answer: Generally sex is safe until the very end of the pregnancy. However, if you are having bleeding or think you may be leaking amniotic fluid, you should see your doctor immediately.
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Q2: What are the solutions for people suffering from urinary incontinence? Doctor’s answer: Depends on types of incontinence. If it’s stress incontinence (leakage caused by coughing, sneezing, laughing, jumping), options are pelvic muscle exercise (pelvic floor physical therapy), pessary, medication, radiofrequency and outpatient surgery. If it’s urge incontinence (the patient gets a strong urge to urinate but starts leaking before reaching the bathroom), options are behavioral therapy, bladder training, medication, injections of botox into the bladder muscle and neuromodulation (at the ankle - Posterior Tibial Nerve, or implanted device at sacrum).
Dr. Matt Fulmer Dentistry
Q3: How do I tell if I need a dental implant? Doctor’s answer: Dental implants are used to replace single or multiple missing teeth. If you are missing teeth, a dental implant may be your best option. However, in some situations a dental implant may not be possible. See your dentist for a full evaluation.
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Editorial Features Punt Roma For An Elegant Woman We met Carole Tarakjian, the brand manager of Punt Roma during her visit to Egypt. She talked with us about Punt Roma and its new collection for SS 2013. Punt Roma is a Spanish fashion brand founded in 1997, providing a variety of styles, always ensuring the highest quality and best price. It currently has a significant presence in the women wear market with more than 300 stores, of which 200 are located in Spain, Portugal and Andorra and 100 establishments more are distributed in 20 countries. Punt Roma is for all body sizes and shapes so being in fashion would be for everyone. Punt Roma provides a wide selection in clothing, in addition to a coordinated matching collection of accessories, handbags, shoes, scarves and fragrance to help women complete their total look. Punt Roma’s designers always follow international fashion trends and adapt them to the taste and need of its customers. They mix between fashionable and classic styles. According to Carole, if a piece is very trendy, it will soon be out of fashion, but if it’s both fashionable and classic, it can be worn forever. That’s why you can always wear Punt Roma’s clothes for many seasons. Carole told us that Punt Roma gives great importance to the Middle East market. Some pieces that are sold in Punt Roma stores in the Middle East are especially made for our market and are only available in the Middle East stores. Also some other items are modified to suit what women in the Middle East want. About Punt Roma’s SS 2013 collection, Carole said, “It’s one of our best collections ever. The collection is full of trendy colors: fuschia, coral, red, yellow, green and blue. Of course this is besides the basic colors: beige, off-white, navy and black. This season we have a variety of colorful prints, geometric prints, stripes and Japanese cuts. We have a jogging collection and our famous linen collection that is available every Spring in plain and printed designs. Maxi dresses and skirts are in style this season.” Casually Chic Collection: This collection brings you a combination of shirts, blouses, pants and skirts in a variety of different colors. Casual becomes synonymous with classy at Punt Roma. Cruise Elegance Collection: Inspired by the beautiful blues of the ocean, this collection contains capris, blazers, blouses, pants, sweaters, and shirts that will make any woman feel elegant and sophisticated. Exquisite You Formal Wear Collection: Formal wear doesn’t always have to mean something you can’t move in. With this collection, you can strut your stuff without worrying how uncomfortable you’ll be.
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by: Natascia Paolucci
Professional Fitness Coach
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We all love keeping souvenirs. We collect birthday cards, children teeth, we keep old jeans although there is no way we’ll fit into them anymore. This brings comfort and a sense of safety. However, keeping to old ways can prevent us from experiencing new things and this is a shame. The best way to get the best of both worlds is to sort out what you need from what you could do without. Spring cleaning of your life, in a way! A great way to start is with your body, through detox. Although it is generally safe, and in general even healthy, you should ask your physician if it is appropriate to your state. For instance, pregnant women, children and people with chronic diseases should avoid such practices. You’ll know you need to go on a detox program when 68 |
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you feel you have stocked too much. Storing holiday pictures is fun, fat and kilograms a little less fun… Among the symptoms that could signal toxin accumulation are unexplained fatigue, sluggish elimination, irritated skin, allergies or low-grade infections, bags under the eyes, a distended stomach even if the rest of your body is thin, menstrual difficulties, or mental confusion. As to the how, here are few guidelines you should keep in mind in preparing for your detox program: 1. Reduce your toxin intake: eliminate alcohol, coffee, cigarettes and refined sugars. 2. Avoid toxins in your environment: replace chemical-based cleaning products and personal care products such as cosmetics by natural substitutes such as black soap, organic shampoos, vinegar, etc.
Springtime Detox Tips! 3. Distance yourself from sources of stress: avoid conflicts, do not procrastinate (being comfortable with deadlines and avoiding rushes will make time management more pleasant), put things into perspective, etc. Thing is that stress makes the body release stress hormones into your system. While these hormones can provide the “adrenaline rush� to win a race or meet a deadline, in large amounts they create toxins and slow down detoxification enzymes in the liver. 4. Eat right: plenty of fiber, including brown rice and organically-grown fresh fruits and vegetables. Beets, radishes, artichokes, cabbage, broccoli, spirulina, chlorella, and seaweed are excellent detoxifying foods. 5. Cleanse your digestive system: cleanse and protect the liver by taking herbs such as dandelion root, burdock and milk thistle, and drinking green tea.
6. Complement your diet: take vitamin C, which helps the body produce glutathione, a liver compound that drives away toxins. 7. Stay hydrated: especially in fasting phases, drink plenty of water to compensate for the water contained into food. 8. Get air: breathe deeply and make blood bring the oxygen to all your muscles and organs. 9. Work on converting negative emotions into positive ones. No need to be on a detox for that. 10. Stimulate blood circulation: massages, hydrotherapy, exercise. 11. Sweat: toxins are eliminated through skin as well. However, be sure to wash away all the dead cells once done! 12. Be patient: most programs extend over 7 days and this can be explained by the time the body needs, which can be quite long. The digestive system needs to rest and the liver needs to clean the blood.
Why Eat This? Asparagus • Asparagus is a very low calorie vegetable. 100 g fresh spears give only 20 calories. • Asparagus is a very good source of fiber, folate, vitamins A, C, E and K, as well as chromium, a trace mineral that enhances the ability of insulin to transport glucose from the bloodstream into cells. • Asparagus is one of the few vegetables containing a carbohydrate called inulin. Inulin promotes the growth and activity of these friendly bacteria in the intestines making it difficult for unfriendly bacteria to grow. • It contains high levels of the amino acid asparagine, which serves as a natural diuretic, and increased urination not only
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Pineapple • Pineapples are loaded with vitamins and minerals including vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, phosphorus, and potassium. It is also rich in fiber and calories. On top of it all, this fruit is low in fat and cholesterol. • Since pineapples are rich in vitamin C, it can fight off viruses that cause cough and colds. Even when you are already infected with such ailment, pineapples can help you. • Pineapples are also popular for their ability to build and maintain strong bones. This is because these fruits contain manganese, which is a trace mineral that your body needs to build bones 70 |
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and connective tissues. • Eating pineapple will strengthen your gums that will help keep your teeth healthy and strong. • Since these fruits have antiinflammatory qualities, eating pineapples can greatly alleviate the pain of arthritis while at the same time improve the condition by strengthening the bones. • Bromelain found in pineapples work to neutralize fluids to ensure that they are not too acidic. It also helps regulate the secretions in the pancreas to aid in digestion. Apart from that, since bromelain has protein-digesting properties, it can keep the digestive track healthy.
releases fluid but also helps rid the body of excess salts. This is especially beneficial for people who suffer from edema (an accumulation of fluids in the body’s tissues) and those who have high blood pressure or other heart-related diseases. • Asparagus is packed with antioxidants, ranking among the top fruits and vegetables for its ability to neutralize celldamaging free radicals. This, according to preliminary research, may help slow the aging process. • Eating tip: Asparagus should be used as soon as possible after harvesting. Otherwise, it loses flavor since most of its sugar will be converted to starch.
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Raw foods, omega-3 oils, shellfish, pumpkin seeds and zinc
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Do you suffer from spring allergies? Nuts are one good choice. They’re a healthy snack and are high in magnesium and vitamin E. Magnesium protects against the wheezing that accompanies asthma, and vitamin E boosts immunity. An apple a day helps keep your allergies away. In the Crete diet study, researchers found that people whose diets incorporated apples as a staple had greater protection against both allergies and asthma. Omega-3 fatty acids in seafood have natural anti-inflammatory effects that boost the immune system and most allergies happen when your immune system is out of whack.
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Discover Torii The Gateway to Sushi and Teppanyaki At The Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino BY: FARAH ASFOUR Being a big sushi and Teppanyaki lovers, we were lucky to be invited to try out the newly introduced Teppanyaki at Torii, and I must say it was beyond luscious! Upon our arrival, we were seated at the Teppanyaki table and we were excited for the Teppanyaki show to start! The Teppanyaki table seats 8 persons and the show lasts for about 90 minutes. As for the menu, it is rich with four Teppanyaki set menus. Each of them includes the flavorsome Torii salad, miso soup, stir-fried or steamed rice, stir-fried vegetables, a main set of your choice that will confuse your taste buds to choose from (Menu #1: prawns, salmon & sea-bass, Menu #2: prime fillet, chicken & prawns, Menu #3: fillet of beef, chicken & seabass, Menu #4: prawns & salmon), and fresh fruit with ice cream. After deep thought we selected the 2nd menu, and after preparing the fresh ingredients needed for our meal, master of Teppanyaki Chef Hussein came, welcomed us and voilà, it was finally show time! While enjoying the live professional Teppanyaki show performed in front of us, we were served the famous Japanese miso soup; with soy bean and tofu, spring onions and wakame. Then we had our scrumptious appetizer; grilled prawns! What else can make a Teppanyaki meal more tasty! The grilled fillet, chicken, and prawns were ready by then, they were cooked in front of us, with only oil, salt and pepper, so you’re guaranteed you’re having a fresh healthy meal like nowhere else. For a touch of flavor, we were given two types of sauces; ginger sauce for seafood and vegetables, and honey mustard sauce for chicken and beef, it was just the perfect addition to the dish! With our main course, we chose stir-fried rice; it was absolutely amazing, especially when eaten with the stir-fried vegetables consisting of mushrooms, onions, Chinese cabbage and red and green peppers. Yum! This is not all what Torii offers! There’s a sushi counter where you can sit and watch sushi and sashimi being handcrafted on the spot. If you’re neither a sushi nor a Teppanyaki person, you have the option of traditional Japanese dishes like Tori Karaage, fried chicken in Japanese style with sweet Soya sauce; Ebi Tempura, crispy deep-fried prawns; to Yaki Udon, stir-fried wheat noodle with seafood and vegetables; and much more… Torii boasts a diversified beverage menu including the signature Japanese drinks: Sake, alcoholic drink made from rice and it’s served warm or hot; and Asahi beer of dry, clean and crisp taste. They are both imported from Japan. Don’t miss all-you-can-eat for the sushi on Monday and Friday. Torii is open for dinner every day from 6pm till midnight. Reservations are required.
Nutrition
Dieting For The Right Reasons
BY: Valentina Kendall Fitness and Nutrition Advisor
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ecently one of the girls I am acquainted with at the gym was returning back to her home country and we were having a farewell lunch with her followed by a delicious dessert. While we talked I noticed a young woman at the table who refused to take even a small piece of the cake. She acted as if she was terrified of having the dessert. She said, “it is better to deny myself even a small piece, otherwise the rest of my day would be spoiled. I will lose control and feel that since I have already broken my diet then I will just eat more and more.� I am sure we all have had a similar situation. 72 |
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When we decide to go for a weight loss program, the first thing we do is stop eating sweets. Nowadays we are under constant pressure from the media that food high in sugar is not good for us and will cause health related problems. Yes, it is correct, but what they are talking about are huge portions, big slices of cake, lots of candies and chocolate. We have all heard “everything is good in moderation.” Following a strict diet all the time is stressful for you. You always have to monitor what to eat, how much and without wavering from that diet. Some people deprive themselves of food in order to lose weight and get in shape. Eating too little food results in loss of vital nutrients and calories. Food deprivation can also lead to loss of energy and cause mental changes. A very strict diet may also lead to depression, anger, sadness and eating disorders. Eating too little food can lead to detrimental effects on body growth and development. So, if you decide to change something in your diet make sure you do it in a right way and with professional help. Going back to the lady from the lunch who wanted to have a piece of the cake, but kept telling herself, “no, no, no.” The word “No” means something negative, something forbidden. It leads to negative thoughts about something that should be pleasurable in our lives. It also leads to intense cravings for the things we are denying ourselves. All strict diets (those eliminating sweets especially) eventually end, and when they do people tend to put back on even more weight than when they started their strict diet, which further adds more agony, guilt and pain.
Any good dietician will tell you how important it is just to loosen up a bit every so often and then go back to your normal routine. Our brain is very smart, but needs conditioning. If we keep telling ourselves no, we are creating a negative circle. What we need is to create a positive lovable habit, one that will help and support us in following and maintaining a healthy way of life. So, convince yourself that it is ok to have that small piece of chocolate cake without feeling guilty (so long as it is in moderation). Eliminate the feelings of guilt because you are trying to create a sustainable diet plan, one you can maintain for your lifetime. Remember it is a choice, if you aren’t craving the cake, then feel good to choose not to eat it. Losing weight is not something that can happen overnight. It is a long term lifestyle change and should be done for right reasons. Tell yourself, “I want to lose weight because it will help me maintain good health, will keep my blood pressure and cholesterol in a normal range and will give me more energy.” These are the right reasons we should be on a diet and what we need to keep in our minds. It will help us to keep the motivation. Always remember to try to stay in a positive state of mind about your diet and love yourself the way you are and the path you are on. Also, remember there is a fine line between being careful about what you eat and being obsessed about it. Keep the right attitude towards your food and you can create healthy habits that are good for you and ones that will last a lifetime.
If you eat healthy but regularly, you will achieve whatever you want to! April 2013 |
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Nutrition
10 Valuable Diet Habits For Bikini Model Results!
W BY: Dr. Sameh Mohsen
hile there is no magic formula that will guarantee success in achieving your fitness goals, there are certainly a few key eating habits you can incorporate. The following tips can help. When done habitually, passionately and with patience and dedication, your body will react and respond to your new habits faster than you can say string bikini!
Registered Dietitian and Nutrition Therapist
1. Listen To Your Body Remember, it is your choice how you care for your body - nobody else’s. You can either give it the best fuel available and fine-tune it like a Ferrari or let it rot like an 80s junk car waiting to be made into scrap metal. Get to know your body and focus on what it feels like when you are at your very best and just aim to feel that way every day of your life. 2. Know Your Daily Caloric Intake While you don’t need to be neurotic about every bite you take throughout the day, it’s always in your favor 74 |
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to have a ballpark figure of what you need to consume to maintain and/or lose weight. 3. Eat More And More Often Don’t starve yourself ! Your body will go out of whack and go into survival mode by going after your muscle tone (not the fat) and will only leave you feeling weak and “skinny fat.” Eating more often maintains a normal level of blood glucose which promotes steady energy levels throughout the day. Steady energy comes from a steady intake of foods. By eating 3 meals and
2 snacks per day you will boost your metabolism and your body will burn stored fat (provided that you are exercising on a regular basis). Remember, when calories are consumed, there is a thermic effect that takes place, and your metabolism rises in order to process those calories. It is simple; the more often you eat, the more ‘thermic’ effect the body is getting, thus a higher metabolism overall. 4. Be On “Portion Patrol” Who wants to weigh foods to practice portion control? In order to keep portions in check, you can use everyday household items as a mental reference guide. Here are some examples of standard serving sizes: • Cereal = a baseball • Salad Dressing = a shot glass • Nuts = a cupped palm • Cheese = a ping-pong ball • Lean Sirloin Hamburger = a mayo jar lid • Peanut Butter = one die • Beef = a bar of soap • Rice = an ice cream scoop • Potato/Sweet Potato= a computer mouse • Butter = a Scrabble tile • Fruit = a tennis ball • Cooked Pasta = a golf ball • Fish = a checkbook • Chicken = a deck of playing cards 5. Moderation Do not get extreme! Life is short - allow yourself a cheat meal or two. Let’s face it; no one can be perfect all of the time! Even bikini models like to splurge on pizza and ice cream! The key is moderation! Plan one or two meals each week where you reward yourself by indulging in your favorite “cheat” food. Whether it’s pasta, ice cream, or margaritas that you love, if you are “good” the majority of the week you can enjoy one or two of your favorites without the guilt! 6. Nutrition 101 When’s the last time you took some time to truly examine your eating habits and nutritional knowledge? One of the most important things that any future bikini model can do for her health is take some time to understand the importance of nutrition. Sometimes people get so caught up with the exercise aspect of a bikini model regimen that they forget how to supplement properly! Once you learn the power of protein, the best foods to eat and equally as important, what foods you must avoid you will have a much clearer picture of how you can use the power of nutrition to pave your way to flat abs, defined arms and a striking physique that you will be able to maintain for life! For example you should know the difference between
“good” carbohydrates and “bad” carbohydrates. It’s actually pretty simple - stick with fruits, vegetables, sweet potatoes, brown rice, and whole grains. Another easy rule to follow: if it is white (white sugar, white bread, white rice, white potatoes) it just ain’t right! 7. Discover Discipline Many women want a body that looks like it belongs on the cover of a fitness magazine but without discipline it remains a far-fetched dream. Just like any success principal, you must start small to build up your tolerance levels. By making the conscious decision to become more disciplined, you are taking a huge step towards your goal by “Doing” rather than “Dreaming.” It is like a muscle that you must exercise daily and before you know it, you are doing it! Whether you have a weakness for sweets (like me) or just dread the thought of working out, the first step is discovering what is inhibiting you from your success and making daily mental notes and positive changes in your behavior. 8. What Not To Eat You’ve heard it before but I will say it again - if you want to change the way you look and feel, stay away from fatty or overly processed foods. Remember: “If it ain’t on the Food Pyramid then it ain’t food.” Those with a nutrient poor diet or who consume a lot of alcohol or caffeine have more toxin accumulation than those who don’t thus causing their body to hoard onto fat and appear bloated. A diet rich in fresh vegetables and very little red meat could help your reduce your symptoms. 9. Drink Water Like It’s Going Out Of Style Lots of women have a hard time losing weight due to inadequate hydration. Doctors recommend that you take in seven to eight glasses every day, to help flush out toxins and other wastes, so if you are not a “water drinker” and have cellulite dimples you want to get rid of, buy yourself a refillable bottle of water to keep by your desk at work and drink up! 10. Food Journaling Develop a good “food strategy” and keep your cupboards full of the right stuff so you can avoid temptation! If you have struggled with your diet in the past, try food journaling. This simple task can be incorporated into your daily routine and it will help you understand your relationship with food. Use this tool to help you break any bad eating habits you may have developed over the years and also equally as important, to recognize your efforts for a diet gone “right” as you progress on your journey!
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Cooking
Easter Is No Easter Without Carrots!
Easter Carrot Cookies
by: Maha Alfy Professional Caterer
For orders, check facebook fanpage: Home Made Catering
Ingredients: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
1 cup plus 3 tablespoons butter, softened 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 eggs 3/4 teaspoon ground allspice 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 medium carrots, peeled and quartered 3 cups confectioners’ sugar 1/2 cup chopped pecans 3 1/2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon milk 1/2 cup golden raisins 3 tablespoons vegetable shortening 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour Orange, green paste food coloring 1/4 cup cornstarch
Directions: For cookies, cream butter (1 cup) and sugar in a large bowl until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla (2 teaspoons); beat until smooth. Tint orange. Place carrots, pecans, and raisins in a food processor; process until finely chopped. In a small bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, cinnamon, allspice, and salt. Add carrot mixture and dry ingredients to creamed mixture; stir until a soft dough forms. Divide dough into fourths. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill 3 hours or until firm. On a heavily floured surface, roll out one fourth of dough at a time to 1/2-cm thickness. Use a 1 3/4 x 4 3/4-inch cookie cutter to cut out cookies. Transfer to ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees for 7 to 9 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Transfer cookies to wire racks with waxed paper underneath to cool. For glaze, combine confectioners’ sugar (1 1/2 cups) and milk (2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon) in a small bowl; beat until smooth. Tint orange. Spoon glaze onto large ends of carrot cookies. Allow glaze to harden. For butter cream icing, combine confectioners’ sugar (1 1/2 cups), shortening, butter (3 tablespoons), milk (1 1/2 tablespoons), and vanilla (1/2 teaspoon) in a small bowl; beat until smooth. Tint green. Spoon icing into a decorating bag fitted with a grass tip. Pipe icing onto tops of cookies to resemble leaves. Allow icing to harden. Store in single layers. Yield: 3 1/2 servings 76 |
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Editorial Features
Lil’ Orbit Egypt Mini Donuts Get the famous Lil’ Orbits Mini Donuts cart to your event!
Lil’ Orbits Mini Donuts, the famous American franchise, is now in Egypt. Fully equipped catering units are available for public and corporate events of small and large capacities. The team behind Lil’ Orbits: Shady Samir, Joseph George, Sara Yacoub, and Dina Senada and their mission is to offer their mini donuts, as fresh as it gets, for their customers to enjoy its exquisite taste and aroma! Combined with the taste and their promise to offer a friendly service following all hygiene and health and safety procedures, they are an appealing, delicious addition to any event! Their donuts are just hot, fresh and mini, ready to cater your special events with their wide selection of mouthwatering toppings including dark and white chocolate, Nutella, Hershey’s syrup, caramel, strawberry, passion fruit, chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, colorful sprinkles, hazelnuts, coconut, cinnamon and sugar and powdered sugar. Get the famous Lil’ Orbits Mini Donuts cart to your event! Fresh, hot mini donuts have always been a popular food item at carnivals, festivals, fairs and many other indoor and outdoor events. Their customers always comment on how all their family members enjoy Lil’ Orbits Mini Donuts. You can now benefit from their catering services, which include weddings, birthdays, exhibitions, conferences, henna parties, baby showers, and corporate events.
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Love & Relationships
Would You Be Cheated On Physically Or Emotionally?! By: Caroline Coussa
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hen you’re in a relationship, ideally you trust your companion fully. So if that trust becomes challenged by an instance (or series of instances) of infidelity, the pain sears much more intensely. The traditional idea of cheating is when one half of a couple engages in physically intimate moments with someone outside of the relationship. But what about when someone engages with someone else in non-physical intimate moments? What if nothing physical ever happens but everything emotionally is there? Some will argue that to have physical intimacy with another person, that means there is an inherent emotional closeness, too. An act of physical intimacy, especially in the taboo, infidelity sense can be an emotionless, animalistic one. It’s to fill an unintelligible urge in which choosiness of a partner is minimal. There probably isn’t much thought to it and it probably happens only once.
However, what about emotional intimacy? It requires a mental connection. Something deeper and less tangible needs to match up. Not just anyone would do. A number of moments need to happen first, leading up to a certain level of seriousness. The words, feelings and secrets shared can’t be flung about willy-nilly. Something sacred is happening. Although nothing physical may happen (no kissing, hands-holding, anything), it’s outside of the relationship one of the half previously committed to. The selective nature of finding a person on the side for this, and the soul-revealing accompanying the bond might make it a more vile form of cheating. 80 |
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Not only is emotional cheating as much of cheating as physical indiscretions are, emotional cheating is the much more common form of cheating. This is supported by surveys that show that over half of men and women have formed an emotionally close yet physically platonic relationship with someone other than mate. Emotional affairs seem to be the way out for those who are no longer satisfied with their formal relationship but will not or cannot be physically intimate with another. By creating closeness with someone else the cheater renews the spark of romance and feelings they once had, without the disruption of ending their current relationship or worrying about being caught cheating.
It may be much harder to definitively pin down what makes up emotional cheating, but many are aware of its existence. However, as with physical cheating, partners find ways to excuse emotional infidelity. Many turn a blind eye to emotional cheating with the thought that, “Well, s/he’s still going home with me.” Songs have been written describing this situation, the singer unabashedly proclaiming to the other woman or man that their partner will be with them in the end. All is well, as long as their partner remains with them, physically. But that emotional cheating is as bad or even worse than physical cheating. Neither are preferable, but emotional cheating violates a relationship at the deepest level. By having an emotional affair, a cheater takes away from the intimacy of their relationship and is less emotionally available, if at all. What their partner is left with is the shell of a relationship, little of substance remains. One may say the relationship no longer exists once the cheater checks out emotionally. Relationships may be dealt with in the physical realm, but they are created in the emotional realm.
He Said: For men, physical cheating is more pain-
ful than emotional cheating because we, as a gender, relate to everything in a physical way first. This is our nature. We are possessive and protective of our partners in a way that is reminiscent of cavemen protecting cavewomen with spears and clubs. If we are out, though, we are always watching other men and aware of who is paying attention to you. When we leave you alone at an event, we scan the room to take an inventory of the men who noticed you, speak to you, and come close to you. Does it seem a little silly? Possibly. In our defense, though, we can’t help it; it’s instinctual. The reality is that while we don’t care with whom you talk, eat, or text, we do care deeply about who looks at you, smells your hair, holds your hand, and takes you to bed. For men, the act of learning about our partner’s infidelity is, simply put, emasculating and the rejection that comes with this realization is painful. This pain, in turn, is only magnified by how much we care for our partners. In the end, the reason that physical cheating is so painful is that we can envision it. We can play back the rendezvous in our mind over and over and relive our partner seeking comfort or escape in the arms of another. When you compare this to emotional cheating, it is clear why physical cheating is more painful to deal with, and why physical cheating leads to the end of so many relationships.
A recent study from Penn State has uncovered that more guys than you’d expect find emotional betrayal a bigger deal than sexual infidelity. Yes, you read that right. We are talking about MEN here. I know. It’s hard to believe. But that’s the truth! Popular belief until now was that women suffered the crushing blows of an emotional affair much more than men, who considered you getting it on with someone else a Class A offense. It all goes back to evolution: Men learned that they had to be vigilant about whom you had sex with because they could never really tell if a kid was theirs, while women sought an emotional connection with a guy who’d commit to sticking around and raising them. According to the study, this theory still holds true, but it’s not so black and white. In fact, a man’s personality (rather than his ego) plays a bigger role in how he experiences jealousy. The researchers found that men who were secure in their attachments to women, were more likely to get jealous over emotional infidelity.
She Said: When it comes to cheating, sexual in-
discretions are the lesser of the two evils; not because it’s necessarily easier to forgive a partner’s one-night stand, but because an emotional affair generally means the cheater has already thrown in the towel on your relationship. Whoever makes it, there is no such thing as accidentally getting a little too drunk and carrying on a passionate love affair. There’s no emotional cheating equivalent to a one-night stand. It’s generally quite a calculated and elaborate production to hide one. That’s not to say that physical cheating happens only under those one-night-only inebriated conditions, but purely physically cheating generally does, if you’re having a long-term sexual affair or hooking up with a friend who isn’t your significant other, chances are that it’s either a result of or has resulted in emotional infidelity as well. So the problem isn’t that one kind of cheating is more or less forgivable than the other; it’s that forgiving and forgetting isn’t an option when your partner has emotionally cheated. Your partner wants out but can’t or won’t pull the trigger, consciously or subconsciously forcing their partner to be the one who calls it quits. We can fathom forgiving and moving past a partner’s one-night-stand, but we don’t know a single couple who has been able to continue after an emotional infidelity, especially when, the cheater needs to make a concerted effort to fall back in love with their significant other. April 2013 |
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Mother & Child
Your secound Trimester Pregnancy Guide! All You Need To Know About Your Body & Your Baby!
PART 2
Learn about second trimester visits and tests Check your urine and blood pressure, perform blood tests to check that all are within range, do a multiple marker screening, a blood test to measure the quantity of three or four substances that can give you information about your baby’s risk for Down syndrome.
Find a prenatal exercise class It’s a great way to meet other pregnant women and stay motivated to exercise.
Shop for maternity clothes
Even if you’re not visibly pregnant yet, maternity clothes may be more comfortable now. Eat healthy! You need an additional 300 calories a day for yourself and your growing baby. Make them count!
Plan some adult time Your excitement about your baby is revving up, but take a moment to enjoy this baby-free time.
Get your teeth cleaned Not only is it safe to get your teeth cleaned during pregnancy, but it’s also highly recommended. Recent studies suggest an association between severe gum disease and preterm labor, and regular trips to the dentist can help you avoid this risk. Most injectable anesthetics that dentists use are considered safe. Even tooth X-rays are considered safe, as long as you’re covered with a lead apron.
Check your rings If pregnancy swelling is making your rings feel snug, do yourself a favor and take them off now before they get stuck! 82 |
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Write a letter to your baby If writing isn’t your style, put together a collage or a memory box of pregnancy mementos.
Create a baby list Family and friends will soon be wondering what you need or want, particularly if someone’s throwing you a baby shower.
Start sleeping on your side Decide whether you’ll find out the sex of your baby Boy, girl – or big surprise? If you have an ultrasound or an amniocentesis coming up, you’ll need to choose now.
Start moisturizing your belly Slathering on the lotion may not prevent stretch marks, but it will help stop itchiness!
Once you reach mid-pregnancy, it’s wise to snooze on your side, especially your left side – to improve blood flow and reduce swelling.
Think about your maternity leave If you’re planning to take maternity leave, check in with your human resources department or your supervisor now.
Track your weight gain The optimum is gaining 1 to 5 pounds in the first trimester and about 1 pound per week for the rest of your pregnancy for the optimal growth of your baby.
Start doing Kegel exercises Kegels keep your pelvic floor muscles strong through pregnancy and beyond.
Tackle your home improvement projects The nesting instinct may be kicking in. If so, make the most of it!
Dedicate time to your partner and celebrate what makes you love one another! In the midst of all your baby prep, take time to bond with your partner
Stay tuned for the third trimester guide in May’s issue! *Source: Baby Center April 2013 |
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Features
Crack The Codes Of Your Dreams!
Get The Meanings Of Common Dream Symbols
Death This makes for a sad dream, but death isn’t as ominous a theme as you’d think; it’s more about change on the horizon. If someone you know dies in a dream you have, think about your connection to that person. Is there an aspect of your relationship that needs changing? Or is there something about the person’s life that you’d like to see manifesting itself in your own? Death-related dreams might also be about incoming change or the dreamer’s need to change.
Bugs Creepy-crawlies are the manifestation of problems that we’re not facing. Bugs on your skin mean an unsettling change is taking place in your life. The more bugs you encounter in your dream, the greater your problems and unconscious anxieties.
Hair Hair in our sleep life has multiple meanings, including sensuality, self-image, and strength. If you’re cutting your hair, that symbolizes taking power over your life and letting go of unnecessary burdens. Brushing or fixing your hair alludes to heightened self-consciousness. Hair falling out has to do with fear of getting old and/or physical weakness.
Babies Babies in dreams are symbols of purity, rebirth, and vulnerability. Again, it’s important to recognize what’s happening with the baby to figure out how it relates to your life. A crying or abandoned baby could mean that you’re not paying enough attention to your own needs. Perhaps you feel especially needy and vulnerable right now, or you might have doubts about being able to take care of someone other than yourself. 84 |
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Mirrors Mirrors in dreams reflect our inner qualities; both how others perceive us and how we see ourselves. If the mirror is foggy or clouded, however, that means we’re not seeing things accurately and need to figure out why. Shattering a mirror is allegedly bad luck in real life, but in the dream world, it represents breaking away from the inner self.
Source: divinecaroline.com
The Best, The Top & the must do!
MUST TRY! The Fondue Pot; Savour the experience The Fondue Pot introduces the first fully integrated Fondue restaurant in Egypt. Offering a wide variety of cooking styles using the highest quality ingredients, it is a guaranteed place to ‘Savour the experience.’
YOUR GETAWAY El Gouna Where else can you enjoy a better spring break? Stretched on 10km of secluded coastline covering a total of 36.8sqm. Spread across islands and lagoons, the destination offers 17 operating hotels, 2,599 hotel rooms with 2,778 residential units sold to date and is home to 22-24,000 residents. The year-round sunshine destination boasts world-class amenities including 3 marinas, an 18-hole championship golf course, retail outlets, spas and fitness facilities. You will have a break to remember!
Did You
NOT TO BE MISSED! Know! EgyPuppy Children grow faster in Spring. EgyPuppy is a professional dogs’ chain that serves both the dogs and their owners in all their life steps; starting from getting the dog by providing the highest quality purebred dogs to their clients till every single detail regarding their nutrition and accessories. They provide champion blood line puppies and dogs to serious dog lovers and knowledgeable breeders. EgyPuppy is the official representative of Euro Puppy, Blue Buffalo, Nature’s Variety, Trixie, Before and MVP K9 SUPPLEMENTS in Egypt.
Reviews
album
Finally after 7 years: “The 20/20 Experience” by Justin Timberlake Justin Timberlake makes his return to music with The 20/20 Experience, his first album in seven years! After over a six-year hiatus, the 32-year-old singer flexes his 20+ years in the music industry over a wide array of genre-hopping, mature tunes. Standout tracks: “Suit & Tie,” “Strawberry Bubblegum,” and “Mirrors.”
movie
Updating Google Maps for iPhone An update for Google Maps for iPhone is now available with search icons that make finding local places faster and easier and with integration of your Google Contacts to make it simple to find and contact your friends.
book
Safe Haven: An interesting romantic thriller Safe Haven is based on the novel from Nicholas Sparks, the bestselling author behind the hit films The Notebook and Dear John. The movie is about a young woman with a mysterious past who lands in Southport, North Carolina where her bond with a widower forces her to confront the dark secret that haunts her. Stars: Julianne Hough, Josh Duhamel, and Cobie Smulders.
hot offers Spring Holidays at Sheraton Miramar Sheraton Miramar introduces new magic addition to their massage and body treatments menu - Shiatsu massage which consists of finger and palm pressure, quite similar to acupressure. Enjoy this treatment for promotional price of 350.00 LE for 40-minute session only during month of April. Also you can enjoy 6 sessions of Anti-cellulite body treatment under 25% discount only during month of April, for total price EGP654
“The Time of my Life” By Cecelia Ahern Fom the author of “P.S. I Love You,” this time Cecelia Ahern presents her new pieces with Lucy Silchester who is about to find out that this is one appointment that she can’t miss. And she can’t escape it either. Her Life is about to catch up with her in the most surreal of ways. Available at Diwan Bookstore for EGP 88 86 |
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restaurants & Cafés
Samsung introduces the GALAXY S4 The sleek and innovative Samsung GALAXY S 4 makes every moment of life meaningful; as it is designed to deliver an effortless user experience. The light (130g) and slim (7.9mm) shaped GALAXY S 4 is equipped with the world’s first Full HD Super AMOLED, 5-inch large screen, a 13 megapixel rear camera and supports 4G network.
MINCE in Zamalek; one of the best places to have burger in Egypt MINCE is the place where you are guaranteed a high standard, tasty burger, combining the taste and quality of the high-end restaurant burger, with the casualness and convenience of the fast food experience.
Experiences Dabur creates new niche market with MENA’s first-of-its-kind ‘serum’ skin care product range. Dermoviva Skin Serum developed to satisfy specific skin care requirements of MENA consumers. Nile Taxi Now you have a chance to enjoy the Nile from a total new perspective with Nile Taxi! Don’t waste your time and effort, book your Nile Taxi ride, and enjoy the ultimate experience.
BlackBerry Z10 smartphone now available in Egypt BlackBerry® announced availability of the new BlackBerry® Z10 in Egypt, introducing customers to the fastest and most advanced BlackBerry smartphone yet. The BlackBerry Z10 with BlackBerry 10 isa new and unique mobile computing platform and gives customers a smarter experience that continuously adapts to their needs.
STORES
Mess designs now open in Heliopolis! Mess designs is a designer’s place where you can choose among different products as key chains, sketchbooks, necklaces, home accessories and more. Mess designs is selling art as well for different artists. Ask about their special orders and their professional art classes. New HTC One to be launched in conjunction with HTC Corporation’s official Egypt distributor, JoVi Tronix April 2013 |
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BLACKBERRY GLOBAL CREATIVE DIRECTOR ALICIA KEYS KICKS OFF “KEEP MOVING PROJECT” WITH HER “SET THE WORLD ON FIRE” TOUR TETRA PAK LAUNCHES A SERIES OF NEW, ADVANCED PACKAGING AND PROCESSING INNOVATIONS AT GULFOOD Dubai 2013
Hilton Worldwide Competition Winner Treated like a Queen in Luxor
Hilton Worldwide’s Programme of Growth Continues with Latest Egypt Signing SODIC’s The Polygon Business Park to House Juhayna Headquarters
Completion of Phase One of Cairo Festival City’s Business Ville
Emaar Misr announces the launch of Uptown Cairo “The Sierras” Rosetta Stone Marks Expansion Plans with Launch of First Middle East Office in Dubai 88 |
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Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies launches innovative fittings for the disability access bathroom Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at the First Residence introduces its “I Care team” to serve the local community
Mindshare Honoured as “Media Agency of the Year” and “Network of the Year” at MENA Cristal Festival
Horizon Draftfcb Wins Big at Cristal Festivals 3 gold awards, 4 silver, 3 bronze and 12 shortlists
Majid Al Futtaim Finance LLCCollaborates with MasterCard to Expand ItsUnique Prepaid Solutions Across MENA Region Starwood Hotels & Resorts Egypt Celebrates “the World Read Aloud Day” Sheraton Miramar Participates in the “World Read Aloud Day” Khaled Hafez to show his new painting project Moving Forward By The Day in Dubai
TNS: 43% of Women Believe their Situation has Become Worse
Ahmed Azmy promoted to Executive Assistant Manager in Charge of Rooms At InterContinental Cairo Citystars Study by British Airways reveals travelers’ top technological innovations Visa and Samsung Sign Global Alliance Agreement to Accelerate Mobile (NFC) Payments Head & Shoulders Arab Freestyle Football Championship Crowns Grand Winner! Organize Like A Professional, Entertain Like A Diplomat at Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at the First Residence
Dusit Thani LakeView showed gratitude for hard work done by hundreds of employees at the hotel’s appreciation event whose tireless contributions ensure that standards are always maintained and guests are kept happy
Christine Craig congratulate Ahmed Salama, on the opening of Executive Lounge at Hilton Pyramids Golf Resort
SIG Combibloc Obeikan Affirms Trust in the Egyptian Market and Considers Increasing Investments in the Region in Light of a Company Visit to Juhayna
Wadi Group Reaffirms its Merit and Long-term Commitment to the Egyptian Market
“Toyota Egypt” participates in Japan External Trade Organization “Jetro” at the Cairo International Fair for Japanese products
El Gouna Hosts Rally Cup 2013. 130 Rally drivers take on 1300 km along Egypt’s Red Sea Samsung recognised with major GSMA Awards at Mobile World Congress 2013 Google and Wamda Announce Partnership of Mix N’Mentor 2013
On the occasion of holding the 2013 CAF Super Cup, Leopards Dolisie of Congo Mr. Issa Hayatou had selected Radisson Blu Hotel, Alexandria for their stay during the Championship period
Chef Dimitrios, Executive Chef of Ramses Hilton held recently a French culinary demonstration session which took place at Windows on the World Roof-top Restaurant.
NEW HTC ONE SCOOPS GLOBAL MOBILE AWARD FOR BEST NEW MOBILE HANDSET, DEVICE OR TABLET AT MWC 2013 April 2013 |
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Aries March 21 - April 20
MOODY
IMPATIENT
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OPTIMISTIC
Element: Fire Positive traits: Independent, generous, optimistic, enthusiastic, courageous, determined, self-confident, spontaneous, action-oriented, innovative, open and adventure oriented Negative traits: Moody, short tempered, self-involved, impulsive, impatient, selfish, jealous, possessive, violent, arrogant and egoistic Compatible with: Gemini, Leo, Sagittarius and Aquarius Incompatible with: Pisces, Taurus, Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio and Capricorn Likes: Taking the lead, challenges, individual sports, comfortable clothes, the freedom to roam and explore, taking action, and being first Dislikes: Inactivity, waiting, work that doesn’t use one’s talents, having a boss, being disappointed, and being ignored Famous Aries: Victoria Beckham, Adrien Brody, Liz Caliborne, Marcia Cross and Russell Crowe.
Your points of view will be firm, you’ll know very well what you’ll have to do and you won’t allow anybody to stand in your way. You’ll accept collaboration relationships, you’ll even want them, but in your own terms. Sometimes you’ll take into consideration the other’s opinion, but only on the condition that there’s some affective motivation or a serious partnership-related interest at stake. Aries in a Nutshell Aries is the first of the zodiac signs. Aries is the sign of the self, people born under this sign strongly project their personalities onto others and can be very self-oriented. Aries tend to venture out into the world and leave impressions on others that they are exciting, vibrant and talkative. Aries tend to live adventurous lives and like to be the center of attention, but rightly so since they are natural, confident leaders. Aries are enthusiastic about their goals and enjoy the thrill of the hunt, “wanting is always better then getting” is a good way to sum it up. Aries are very impulsive and usually do not think before they act or speak. Too often Aries will say whatever pops into their head and usually end up regretting it later! Aries in Love On the positive side, Arians are very passionate, they have a vibrant personality, they are fun loving and not a single moment with them is boring. Arians are spontaneous and not calculative. They make dedicated partners. On the negative side, they are prone to impulsive behavior, they may be very moody at times which can make it hard to cope with them, they are not alien to feelings of jealousy, they never learnt to compromise which can create a lot of tension in relationships. The dominating nature of Arians can also be a huge turn off for some people. Aries and Business Aries are activists. If a business idea comes their way, they tend to plunge right in. Aries are more than willing to take a gamble and follow their dreams and goals. However, if success is not immediate, they tend to lose interest and give up easily. Aries are notorious for not finishing what they have begun. This is due to the low tolerance for boredom and lack of patience. If the excitement is gone from their business idea, they go off and search for it elsewhere. Aries and Friendship Aries are good friends, they always look out for their friends with caring and generosity and will protect them should the need arise and encourage them with their natural optimism. If confronted, Aries can turn to be quite childish, they will fight back with their aggressive nature and are known to have temper tantrums should they not get their way. 90 |
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Editorial Features
Red Square “It’s accomplished”
RED SQUARE is a well-experienced event/activation agency in Cairo, Egypt. Their clients include various local and multinational companies. They have the balance of creativity and competent execution. These are the elements they fuse together to achieve outstanding results. they are engaged in the planning, development, management, organization, implementation and evaluation of events, short-term sales, experiential marketing and below-the-line promotional (brand activation) activities of consumer goods and services.
Their Philosophy: For many agencies, becoming the largest agency is their ambition. But for Red Square, becoming a respectable agency with the best quality standard is their lasting principle. They look forward to providing the best quality, then becoming a true business partner to their clients, not necessarily to become the largest agency in the market. The quality, not the size! Red Square manages all aspects of events and activations with superior solutions that are supported by its network of strategic alliances in the industry, skilled sub-contractors and its pool of complimentary service providers.
Their services include: • Brand activation • Event planning, production & management • Corporate meetings management & planning • Shopper & retail marketing • Stage set design & construction • Sports marketing Their team comes from a variety of backgrounds and disciplines bringing together a large and diversified experience.
Red Square Management Team: Their management team has 15+ years collective experience in event management, marketing, e-business, and much more of which was spent working in large corporations around the world. They have a variety of value added skills in the following areas: • Business and marketing consulting • Financial and operational skills • Sales and business development • Project management Latest events: National Equestrian Championship 2013 and their Wedding Carnival 2013 Contact them at: info@redsquare-eg.net
The Valentine this year was engraved at
Mazaya Stores
Mazaya made a special and unique campaign during the Valentine’s Day this year that resulted in a huge increase in the sales. Mazaya is the pioneer in the Egyptian market to introduce the service of the art of engraving on bottles of perfumes. For the first time in Egypt Mazaya personalized its gifts in a special way by engraving the customers’ love messages on bottles of perfumes. A well trained team was in all Mazaya stores for 3 consecutive days. They started the engraving process with special machines. Mazaya also customized special wrapping paper and shopping bags for the gifts during this outstanding event. Along with the Valentine’s theme displayed on all the stores’ windows.
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Boho Gallery
Celebrates first anniversary
Fun and Games for Staff at
Radisson Blu Hotel Cairo Heliopolis Party time at the Radisson Blu Hotel Cairo Heliopolis recently saw staff members treated to gifts, cakes, prizes and a lavish lunch, which was served by members of the management team in recognition of the truly first class service their colleagues provide for guests. Staff members had a startling welcome to their day when two stilts-walkers towered over them as they entered the administration area which had been spectacularly decorated for the occasion.
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Tiffany & Co.
Introduces Dazzling Jewelry for the Perfect Wedding The First Mall, the capital’s cutting edge shopping destination, celebrated its first shopping extravaganza on Cairo’s Fashion Night, providing the perfect opportunity for shoppers to explore the Tiffany & Co. collections for the perfect gift of love in an ambiance alive with music and epicurean refreshments. Fashionistas gathered to celebrate a night of fashion and pure glamour where Tiffany & Co.’s elegant jewelry took center stage as shoppers gathered at Tiffany & Co. flagship Cairo store to discover the new essentials of sophistication by the world’s premier jeweler.
Media Gathering At
Hilton Cairo Zamalek Residences The Hilton Cairo Zamalek Residences held a media gathering at the Terrace for a group of media people. In a hospitable surrounding, Medhat Samir, the hotel’s General Manager and Magda Abu Al Soud, the hotel’s Public Relations Manager
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“Our Wedding Carnival”
at Intercontinental Citystars A booming event took place at Intercontinental Citystars on the 8th and 9th of March 2013 at the Saraya Ballroom. “Our Wedding Carnival” hosted an outstanding 3D projection fashion show featuring for the first time in Egypt Pronovias introducing the 2013 evening and bridal collection and hosting hairstyling by Diva line and makeup by Mohamed Abdel Hamid.
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Style Treasure.com
Designers’ Exhibition Year 2 Exhibiting even more young talents from Egypt, Style Treasure.com second annual designers’ exhibition took place again this year, as always on the last weekend before Mother’s Day. Attended by a slew of social celebrities and fashion connoisseurs, and organized by Egypt’s top eventmaking duo (ElHawanem by Samia Abo El Fotouh & Malak Madkour), this Sofitel El Gezira-held event showed off Egypt’s First Online Boutique’s latest collections.
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Celebrating Saint Patrick ’s Day On the occasion of Saint Patrick’s day, the Irish Embassy in Cairo hosted a reception under the auspices of H.E. the Irish ambassador to Egypt. The event was held at the Pyramids Meridien, overlooking the Great Giza Pyramids that were lit in green for this special occasion, as part of the worldwide campaign lighting all landmarks in green for this special occasion. The event was attended by the diplomatic community in Egypt as well as official dignitaries and prominent members of the business community. The event was held in association with Jameson Irish Whiskey.
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