January issue 2017

January 2017

Fashion & Lifestyle

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CONTENTS JANUARY 2017 FASHION 12 14

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Ladybird Loves Balmain Ready-to-Wear Winter 2017 Collection Ladybird Loves Alexander McQueen Ready-to-Wear Winter 2017 Collection Laid-back & Chic Accentuate Your Style with Iconic Scarves

GLAMOUR

28 Get on top of your contouring game 30 Natural Remedies for Dry & Flaky Face

INTERIOR

36 7 New Year’s Resolutions for Your Home

TRAVEL

42 Winter Weekend Getaways

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WELLNESS

46 Signs of Stroke Everyone Should Know & Means to Prevent It 48 Your Guide to Understanding Dietary Supplements 50 How to get rid of Stretch Marks?

52 Outsmart Winter Weight Gain 54 What’s Wrong with My Resolutions?

COOKING

68 5 Delish Desserts Recipes You Need to Try

RELATIONSHIPS

62 Relationship Rescue: Reignite The Passion in 2017

SOCIETY

68 Get inspired

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IN EVERY ISSUE: Editor’s Letter P.10 Fashion News P.16 Trend of the Month P.17 Style Zoom In P.18 Egyptian-Made P.24 Fashion Fact Sheet P.25 Shopping Cart P.26 Products We Recommend P.32 Pieces we Love P.34 Travel the World P.38 Why Eat This P.53 Entertainment News P.64 Art & Culture P.66 Horoscope P.70 The Best, The Top, The Must Know! P.72 Happenings P.76 On Spot P.78

CONTRIBUTORS

Contributors Pages: • 28 Get on top of your contouring game • 42 Winter Weekend Getaways • 54 What’s Wrong with My Resolutions?

• 62 Relationship Rescue: Reignite The Passion in 2017

Yasmine Shahine Life Coach An Associate Certified Life Coach (ACC) by the International Coach Federation (ICF). At the begining of her coaching career, she engaged herself in ONE on ONE coaching and through the years she developed her own tailor-made coaching programs for people and companies to develop their potentials and awareness.

Email: yshahine@whycoachegypt.com Facebook:YasmineShahineLifeCoaching YouTube:YasmineSLifeCoaching

Sara Khaled

A relationship mentor & Writer An innovative thinker & a writer. By combining all of her passions together Sarah became an author, a relationship coach & a relentless marketer for luxury hotels. Embarking on a fruitful mentoring journey with her mentee is her ultimate destination.

Email: sarahkhaled.coaching@gmail.com

Amina Metwally

Makeup Artist A certified Makeup Artist from Academy Of Freelance Makeup in London “AOFM. “Worked in Corporate for 10 years, quit to pursue a childhood passion. Specialized in Day, Night , Fashion , Natural Beauty and Wedding makeup. Worked with the makeup team on The Maison Yeya fashion show, and currently worka as a Makeup Instructor, teaching basics of makeup techniques.

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George Farid

Traveler Farid is an avid traveller. The kind of guy who’d quit his job to travel the world and eat spiders, swim with sharks, and walk some 350 kms. He is a freelancer on travel appetites; his GoPro material. A yogi and a firm believer that love and peace connects our pieces in this world.

Contributors Pages: • 36 7 New Year’s Resolutions for Your Home • 48 Your Guide to Understanding Dietary Supplements • 70 Horoscope

Hanan Marwan Freelance Interior Designer An aspiring passionate interior designer certified from Career Gates, MSA School for Training and Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Egypt. After 8 years of corporate life she started to follow her passion for interior designing. She thinks in colors and patterns to create her own work of art.

Email: info@undici-design.com

Rana Abdel Naby Nutritionist A holder of BS in Business Administration from The American University in Cairo. After four years of working for corporations, mainly in the consultancy field, she quit to pursue a passionate career in Nutrition. She studied Fitness Nutrition at the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA). Inspired to elevate people’s quality of lives through optimal nutrition, with a one size fits one approach.

For nutrition advice, please contact: rana_ibrahim@aucegypt. edu

Manish Kumar Astrologer “Manish Kumar Arora is a renowned KP Astrologer, Numerologist, Tarot Reader & Vastu Consultant. He has been rendering professional advice to clients with a reasonable degree of success. He has been conferred with the title of ‘Jyotish Varahamihir’ and ‘Jyotish Aryabhatt.’

For advice, please contact manish@manishastrologer.com

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Editor’s Letter

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THERE’S ALWAYS TIME FOR A NEW BEGINNING With the beginning of the New Year; we tend to look back at the one we just bid farewell to, and we find millions of thoughts filling our heads. We recall all the memories, the good and the bad, our accomplishments and failures. How many goals have we set for ourselves, and whether or not we made them happen?

We may start feeling a bit frustrated about the plans we couldn’t bring to reality, or the goal we couldn’t aim for, but have you taken a moment to think of all the blessings in disguise?

You may have not reached where you want to be yet, but you should be proud of your persistence. You may have struggled to keep steady, to never fall, but here you are again rising stronger than before. You may have failed to keep a relationship, but have you ever thought that you couldn’t keep it because simply it was not meant to be? The list gets endless here, for every door that got closed, there was another one opened, taking you to exactly where you need to be. Usually when we are faced by obstacles, we feel down, demotivated, and blame it all on our bad luck; our minds get cluttered with all the negative thoughts and self-criticism. The fact is; every failure is just another chance for you to try harder, to reform and become better.

Strange as it may sound to you; embrace failure don’t curse it, let it motivate you. Keep trying; drain every ounce of your energy till you succeed. And if you couldn’t reach today, it doesn’t matter, because you’re already many steps ahead than you were yesterday. Every day brings in new opportunities, seize them! Every day is an invitation for a new beginning, make it happen. Try today, tomorrow, try forever! Because it’s never too late for anything; everything happens exactly when it’s meant to be, not earlier not later. Have faith in your heart that as long as you are giving it your best, as long as you never give up you’ll eventually get there. Believe in yourself and your capabilities, and you’ll be surprised by all the greatness that lies within you.

Rana Hamdy

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Editorial Features

A GROUNDBREAKING YEAR FOR HUAWEI Huawei Consumer Business Group is slowly but surely taking over the world with its integration into almost every aspect you can think of. Be it Fashion, Sports, Film, Art, and Photography.The global tech giant puts in grave efforts producing cutting edge, quirky and relevant pieces of technology that match a multitude of different personalities.

Huawei has sponsored many high end fashion activities like Cairo Fashion Festival; launching two of the season’s hottest colors, where season 7 was themed in Huawei’s new P9 red and blue colors.

(Kinda Alloush was Huawei’s star Guest of honor at Season 6 of Cairo fashion Festival) The time when Huawei became the latest and most prominent addition to Al Ahly football club, building emotional connections between Huawei and Al Ahly fans.

(Amina Khalil dazzles in a Norine Farah creation, inspired by Huawei’s new colors) In early February, the great Pyramids of Giza, hosted the launch of electronic wonders, Mate 8 and Huawei watch with a special performance by legendary pianist and composer, Omar Khairat. In May, the P9 launch took place at the Nile Ritz-Carlton in an extravagant event, topped off with a performance by Nicole Saba.

Last but not least, when Khaled Fadda was the first professional photographer in Egypt to use a smartphone to capture a photoshoot of stunning actress Dorra Zarrouk, using the mate 8.

Huawei launched an exclusive photography competition on its social media pages under the title “Huawei Captures Egypt.” In addition to that, Huawei sponsored one of the premieres of the movie ‘30 years ago’ and played an important role in several scenes in it.

LADYBIRD LOVES

Fashion

BALMAIN READY-TO -WEAR

Winter 2017 Collection

Balmain usual look has massively changed in this collection. Olivier Rousteing, Creative Director of Balmain has made this collection utterly sexy as it became smaller and prettier. Accentuated with hues of pale Pinks and Blues with corseted waists; a look that brought a rather rounded silhouette.

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LADYBIRD LOVES

Fashion

Alexander McQueen Ready-to-Wear Winter 2017 Collection

Sara Burton; Creative Director of Alexander McQueen brings femininity, softness and a seductive dark side all together in a breathtaking collection. Delicate and Sexy; the soft side was emphasized by the use of floral petals, swarming butterflies and lace. The dark side is rather edgy with puffed black satin and fur.

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FASHION NEWS The NEW LIP INNOVATION- JUICY SHAKER & LANCOME EXPERTS Will Take your Personal Style to the Next Level Lancôme surprises its fans by launching one of the most innovative lip products, JUICY SHAKER. Lancôme is hitting the market with the first unique features, unprecedented shake it application, a surprising biphasic formula pairing pigments with lip care oils, a unique cushion applicator combining adjustableintensity and vibrant sheer colour with satin shine; all this in a super soft and non-sticky texture. Lancôme Juicy Shaker offers an irresistible range of 14 bright juicy colors each has its own fragrance - presented in a mini cocktail shaker shaped tube. In short, a totally addictive new sensation nestled within this fun and chic accessory that you’ll never get tired of.

‘Golden 90’s’ : Okhtein X Select brings back 90s trends through fine jewelry Egyptian luxury bag and accessories brand Okhtein is bringing its fresh, modern touch to one of Egypt’s oldest, most prestigious jewelry houses, Select Jewelry. The outcome was a line of fine jewelry nostalgic for and inspired by trends from the 1990s.

Through the collaboration, the Okhtein designer duo brought back some of the most iconic 90s jewelry, including lambskin chokers and gold bobby-pin earrings. Mina Abdou Youssef, Select Jewelry owner, said he saw this collaboration as a way to offer the market unconventional designs with a high value, giving it a timeless feel. “You can wear this collection anytime: at night, in the morning. It’s simple yet has a modern twist,” he said.

Eyes Wide Open for the 7th edition of the Splash Calendar This year the calendar is special. Splash opened the model castings for its customers who are aspiring models giving them an opportunity to be involved with a brand they love and are loyal to for years.

The styling of the calendar for the first time was envisioned and designed by the in-house team who has created the masterpieces.

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Fashion

TREND OF THE MONTH LISA MARIE FERNANDES DREE VELVET WRAP TOP.

VELVET CHARM

If there’s a winter trend we are totally in love with, it’s definitely velvet and it is literally everywhere. This very luxe fabric adds a touch of chicness and elegance to your outfit. Create your own statement of royalty with a couple of velvet dresses or coats. You can pull off that fabric even in your everyday outfits through velvet pants or blouses.

PINKO FRANDANGO DRAPED VELVET SKIRT

JACQUEMUS PENCIL SKIRT

PIERRE BALMAIN STRETCHVELVET MINI DRESS

MSGM RUFFLED VELVET DRESS

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Fashion

Style ZOOM IN BY: SALMA LOAY

MAHE EL SHAMY @MAHELSHAMY_ WEARING VELVET ENSEMBLE FROM ZARA

NOUR ABULELA @ LOVEBYN WEARING PRINCETOWN EMBROIDERED SLIPPER FROM GUCCI.

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RADWA EL ZIKI @ ZEDIFIED_ WEARING THE ACINONYX BLAZER FROM THE KINGS’S MOTHER

BERNA IBRAHIM @ BRNIBRAHIM WEARING PRINTED MAXI DRESS WITH LACE-UP NECKLINE, LONGSLEEVE AND LINING FROM LANIDOR

SARAH ABUL ELA @ SABULELA WEARING GOLDEN GOOSE DELUXE BRAND SUPER STAR WHITE SNEAKERS

NOHA ELSHERBINY @SATISFASHIONBYSN WEARING WHITE FLORAL EMBROIDERED SHIRT FROM ZARA

HADIA GHALEB @ HADIAGHALEB WEARING BLACK TEXT T-SHIRT DRESS FROM ZARA

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Fashion

AZZA FAHMY

LAID-BACK & CHIC GAP

You may sometimes worry that a casual outfit wouldn’t look sexy, the fact is you can be dressed in casual items and still look very polished.

The secret is in how you match different items together. Also opting to earthly hues can add warm and elegance to your overall look.

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Fashion

Accentuate your style with iconic

scarves

MOSCHINO

It’s that time of the year when we throw on scarves to feel all warm. While it’s an essential winter accessory, you can add an accent to your outfit by choosing colorful and patterned scarves. Whether wool, velvet, or fur; scarves will totally add a twist to whatever you are wearing.

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN DOLCE & GABBANA

ISABEL MARANT

ROCKINS

ETRO

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Fashion

EGYPTIAN-MADE!

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n the middle of all this fashion hustle and bustle going on in our country, only few has managed to leave a mark with their creativity and passion. So we decided to shed the light on those who successfully stood out with their hard work and authentic talents; in an attempt to support our local community and encourage such inspiring figures, who help put Egypt on the fashion map.

NILE EYEWEAR +201110501502 FACEBOOK: NILE EYEWEAR INSTAGRAM: NILEEYEWEAR

VANTIQUE JEWELLERY +201002228189 EMAIL: YASMINEEISSA@ICLOUD.COM FACEBOOK: VANTIQUE JEWELLERY INSTAGRAM: VANTIQUEJEWELLERY

ME BY ALIA EMAIL: INFO@MEBYALIA.COMFACEBOOK: ME BY ALIA INSTAGRAM: MEBYALIA 24 | JANUARY 2017

FASHION FACT SHEET N

o doubt that diamonds might be a girl’s best friend; however rhinestones aren’t less glamorous either.

Especially; when a decent 6,000 of them astoundingly emboss a flesh nude-colored gown worn by Marilyn Monroe.

The dress that the blond bombshell wore; while delivering JFK’s birthday serenade at Madison Square Garden in 1962.

Fetching later more than $1.26 million at a Christie’s auction in 1999.

M

ichael Kors began designing when he was just 5; he designed his mom’s wedding dress for her second wedding.

L

acoste’s little embroidered crocodile was the first-ever designer logo. He created and manufactured it in 1933.

T

he most expensive pair of shoes are the ruby slippers designed by Harry Winston, inspired by the ones Dorothy wore in The Wizard of Oz. They cost a cool $3 million.

T

he most expensive bra ever made is the Heavenly Star Bra, which was created by Victoria’s Secret in 2001. It’s valued at $12.5 million and has 1,200 Sri Lankan pink sapphires and as its centerpiece a 90-carat emerald-cut diamond worth $10.6 million

T

he first shopping mall to sell clothes was built in ancient Rome.

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Fashion

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MIU MIU SUEDE PUMPS EGP 13,615

LANVIN TASSEL EARRINGS EGP 5,225

EMANUEL BICOCCHI SWAROVSKI CRYSTAL CHOCKER EGP 17,385

CHLOE MEDIUM LEATHER FAYE BAG EGP 36,420

ROKSANDA THURLOE DRAPED CUTOUT CREPE JUMPSUIT EGP 15,775

BURBERRY LONDON SHEARLING BIKER JACKET WITH FOX FUR EGP 42,590 26 | JANUARY 2017

JIMMY CHOO DEON LACEMOSCHINO SEQUIN EMBELLISHED DENIM SKIRT UP VELVET PLATFORM ANKLE EGP 13,030 BOOTS EGP 11,015

Ediotrial Features

WEST CITY CLUB Alexandria stylishly bringing it all together West City Club is Alexandria’s newest multi-sports & social, exclusive members’ club, offering an impressive range of sporting facilities including; beautifully presented soccer courts, tennis courts with fabulous grass court, croquet, glass-backed squash courts, volley ball, Handball, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, gym, health club, physiotherapy and beauty clinic, and covered halls for different collective sports. Birthday parties and even art classes are available!

In addition to annual competitions, Kids Camps and coaching offers, everything at the Club to enjoy and improve your sport.

Following in tradition, the Club also has a thriving social scene, along with the sociable Club House, Restaurants and cafés offering delicious meals and healthy snacks.

Not only that, West city club has a Kids building & Kids activity center and also Shopping & Activity Centre.

Nestled at the edge of Alexandria, the Club is the perfect setting for a wide range of events. A variety of packages and extensive sporting facilities - cycling days, golf tuition and tennis clinics - are available for Members and non-members to entertain clients or unite a team.

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Glamour

GET ON TOP OF YOUR CONTOURING GAME

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BY: AMINA METWALLY

ontouring and highlighting have become huge in the last few years, and the queen of them all is Kim Kardashian. Although contouring and highlighting have always been there since the existence of makeup as it’s an impressive makeup technique that creates dark and light areas to shape your face in an amazing way. Make-up artists have been using it with celebrities for years, it can change the way your whole face looks and definitely in a good way if used correctly.

Now in order to master this art there are a few tips you need to understand, first you need to know that less is more when it comes to products. Second you need to determine your face shape whether it’s diamond, heart, square, Oval...etc.

Because highlight and contour is not one size fits all.

Less is more…

Since contouring& highlighting have become a trend you see a lot of Instagram bloggers apply very heavy full coverage foundation then full coverage highlight & contour then they start blending it.

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HOW TO CONTOUR& HIGHLIGHT IN 3 SIMPLE STEPS: 1. Your highlighter should be at least 2 shades lighter than your skin tone. In regards to where you need to place the highlighter, think of all the parts of your face that light reflects naturally.

2. Your bronzer or shade should be 2 shades darker than your skin tone.

3. Blend, blend& blend… the last thing you want to see clear dark lines all over your face.

DETERMINE FACE SHAPE THEN HIGHLIGHT AND CONTOUR OVAL: If you have an oval face then you’re like the queen of contour Kim Kardashian. To accentuate natural shape: Shade upper cheek bone; blend it lightly towards lower cheek and outward& the sides of your forehead to make your hairline appear narrow.

Highlight the middle of your forehead and chin, cheek bones and also under your eyes.

INVERTED TRIANGLE: This is a wide forehead and pointed chin shape. To narrow forehead and emphasize jawline: Shade the sides of the forehead to the cheekbone shade upper cheekbone as below it will slim the face. If the chin is long it will need to be shaded to be reduced.

Highlight between cheekbones and jawline to make this area look fuller For the Eyes; dark tones, no shimmer and wing shape this way it will reduce the forehead

HEART: They have prominent cheek bones and chins so contouring is minimal here just like Reese Witherspoon.

Shade under your cheekbones and on your temples, along the sides and under the top of your nose.

Highlight the bridge of your nose, above your cheekbones, your chin and above your lips.

ROUND: If you have a round face then you’re like Selina Gomez or Jennifer Lawrence, to slim the face appearance: Shade around the edges of your face but not the forehead to minimize the fullness, sides of your forehead and along your temples Highlight the forehead and chin, under the eyes if the face isn’t too round.

For the Eye create edges (wing shape) and avoid drawing eyebrows or lips in round shape.

SQUARE: To narrow forehead and jawline thus reducing the square shape of this bone structure: Shade the face edges, temple the sides and tip of your nose, the top of your eyelids and jawline to get this soft effect.

Highlight the bridge of your nose and above your cheekbones and forehead.

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Glamour

NATURAL REMEDIES FOR DRY & FLAKY FACE CHOCOLATE PACK: All you’ll need is 5 tbsp cocoa Powder, 5 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp maize flour and 2 tbsp mashed avocados. Mix all the ingredients together till you get a smooth paste.

Spread the paste on your face, leave it for half an hour then wash with lukewarm water. Repeating this process on daily basis will make your skin soft and glowing.

BESAN PACK: For this pack you’ll need 2 tbsp besan/gram flour, 1 tbsp turmeric, 1tbsp honey, ½ cup milk, and 1 tsp freshly squeezed lime juice. Mix all the ingredients till they form a smooth paste. Apply it onto your skin and leave it till it dries. Rinse off with warm water. This pack will hydrate and nourish your skin

GLYCERIN: Known for its hydrating factors, glycerin will work miracles when applied on daily basis. For effective results, mix glycerin with proportional amount of rose water in a spray bottle and apply it onto your face overnight.

CASTOR OIL: The therapeutic power of castor oil helps protect your skin against winter dryness. It is easily absorbed by the skin and nourishes the driest areas as well as taking away all skin impurities.

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Editorial Features

6 Hair Removal Mistakes You Could Be Making and Need to Stop Now! Unwanted body hair is something that we all hate. We try every removal method there is, but shaving tends to be our go-to method. It’s easy, painless, free from chemicals, and we don’t have to wait for ages in order to shave! But even though you may consider yourself a pro at shaving, here are 6 mistakes you might be making while tackling unwanted body hair...

1. NOT EXFOLIATING BEFORE SHAVING Exfoliating is a very critical precursor to shaving. It helps get rid of dead skin cells, so that they won’t hinder the shaving process by clogging the razor. Also, warm water softens the hair and opens up the hair follicles, making shaving the hair easier.

2. NOT PAYING ATTENTION TO LUBRICATION Many of us tend to skip this step especially when we are in a hurry. Use a good quality shaving gel to enable your razor to glide smoothly over your skin. Don’t opt for soap as an alternative because it contains more air than moisture and thus doesn’t lubricate the skin enough for a smooth shave.

3. OPTING FOR HAIR REMOVAL CREAMS They are an alternative that could be more harmful than helpful. Certain brands consist of a lot of chemicals which could cause a series of problems like skin irritation and allergic reactions. And not to mention, some of them smell so awful!

4. SHAVING IN ALL DIRECTIONS It is best to shave in the direction of hair growth to avoid ingrown hair and razor bums. This should be followed while shaving your limbs. But for underarms, you can shave in two directions (up and down) as the hair growth there is quite erratic.

5. USING A DULL/OLD RAZOR It’s very important to have a fresh razor when shaving to avoid uneven hair removal, leading to bumpy skin.

Each use-and-throw razor lasts for at least four shaving sessions. Using a Gillette Venus razor is most convenient as the aloe-vera strip above its blade acts as an indicator of when it’s time to replace it.

6. FORGETTING TO MOISTURIZE After each shaving session, it’s vital that you moisturize your skin. Use alcohol-free lotions over regions you’ve shaved, except sensitive regions as these areas are too sensitive after shaving, even for the mildest lotions.

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“Declutter” your bedroom with a new start embodied with festive decorations and royal-ish extravaganza.

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Lean towards colorful beddings and textiles for a room dipped in cheer and recreation.

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Interior

7 NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS FOR YOUR HOME BY: HANAN MARWAN

There’s nothing like starting a new year in a new home. Getting a floor-to-ceiling redesign or even a partial makeover given the current economic situation isn’t the ideal solution. Boost rooms with these quick fixes that will impose a big impact on your interiors without costing you a fortune.

1-RETHINK EMPTY WALLS There are probably a million ways to fill the naked plain walls in your room. Starting with the simplest idea of hanging monochrome/sepia pictures with matching frames of different sizes and shapes or using an oversized canvas that will cover most of the wall, reaching to making use of wallpaper, add moldings to walls and ceiling, border a room or paint a wall black mocking a blackboard.

2- DECLUTTER AND LIVEN UP CORNERS Tackle those clutter hotspots especially if the items have not been used in a year. Clean up and tidy trashed corners by making use of available hidden art work.

You can put a chair, a stack of old books and hang a mirror. Placing a chest of drawers in that corner acts as a storage unit and by adding some flowers you can help freshen up the atmosphere.

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4- REPURPOSE FURNITURE Use wooden stepladder as a bookshelf, transform rustic antique doors into bed headboard. Create side tables, coffee table, shelves, shoe storage, screens dividers or outdoor seats from wooden crates. Be creative repurposing options are endless.

3- ROTATION Rotation of accessories and pieces of furniture within a room or between rooms is the most affordable redecorating trick.

Basically you’re changing what your eyes got used to with no more than available items. You can rotate entire rooms after considering various shift aspects such as size of rooms for example.

6- LIGHTS If there are any exposed light bulbs replace them with new style bulbs. Buy battery-operated Led lights and place them under tables or as a backlight for a more dramatic light effect. This technique can help you highlight a master piece.

5- INVITE ELEMENTS FROM NATURE Bring on leaves to make your home feel more lived in and comfortable. Regular house plants are better than others at air purifying for they provide more oxygen and give a relaxing laid-back feeling just by looking at them.

7- BEAUTIFY BOOKCASE Minimize the amount of dusty old books laying on these shelves by spreading them in different areas of the house and make room for other objects such as status, vases, candles, picture frames, glass art, plants etc. clad the back with wallpaper and pick up the color across the room with a cushion or a throw.

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Travel

TRAVEL THE WORLD

DESTINATION:

Agency: Travco Holidays Duration: 06 Days / 05 Nights Date: Friday, January 27th 2017 Prices: Starting from 5,200 EGP per person.

PACKAGE INCLUDES: • Roundtrip economy airfares on Nile air regular flights, including taxes.

• Accommodation for 05 nights at a hotel of your choice on a bed and breakfast basis • Airport transfers upon arrival and departure.

• Upon arrival; Meet & Greet at Sabiha Gökçen International Airport with an Arabic speaking guide.

• Half Day Bosphorus Tour including 2 hours shopping , transportation and guide.

• PACKAGE EXCLUDES: • Any item not mentioned in the “package includes” section.

• All personal items such as, beverages, room service, laundry, telephone calls, etc.

• VISA for LE 800 per person.

RKEY

ISTANBUL - TU

DESTINATION:

Agency: Blue Sky Travel Duration: 06 Days / 05 Nights Prices: Starting from 10,900 EGP per person sharing double/triple occupancy PACKAGE INCLUDES: • Air ticket (Cairo/Paris/ Cairo) on Egypt air.

• 05 nights' accommodation at the above mentioned Hotel or similar.

• Full day panoramic city tour including the seine river cruise.

• Round trip transfer (Airport -Hotel- Airport).

• Meal plan: Bed and Breakfast.

• City tax.

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PACKAGE EXCLUDES: • Entry visa 1300 EGP per person including travel insurance.

• Optional Tours and any meals or drinks not included.

DESTINATION:

Agency: Travco Holidays Duration: 06 Days / 05 Nights Date: Wednesday, January 25th 2017 Prices: Starting from 9,900 EGP per person.

PACKAGE INCLUDES: • Roundtrip economy airfare on Egypt Air regular flights, including taxes.

• 05 nights’ accommodation in Dubai including breakfast and taxes.

• Roundtrip airport transfers in Dubai.

PACKAGE EXCLUDES: • Any additional item not mentioned in package.

• All personal items such as, City Taxes, beverages, room service, laundry, telephone calls, etc.

• UAE visa for EGP 1800

AL” OPPING FESTIV DUBAI - UAE “SH

DESTINATION:

Agency: Ankram Duration: 05 Days / 04 Nights Prices: Starting from 5,900 EGP per person.

PACKAGE INCLUDES: • 04 nights at 4* Hotel.

• Daily breakfast.

• Economy class ticket.

PACKAGE EXCLUDES: • Optional tours.

• Visa and insurance services.

• Tips and portage.

• Any extras incurred at the lodges/hotel

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DESTINATION: HYATT REGENCY RESORT Agency : Ankram Duration: 04 Days / 03 Nights Prices: From EGP 1,500 per person in a double room PACKAGE INCLUDES: • 4 nights’ accommodation • Daily Breakfast

PACKAGE EXCLUDES: • Transfers

SHARM EL SHEIKH

DESTINATION: MOEVENPICK RESORT

Agency: Ankram Duration: 04 Days / 03 Nights Prices: From EGP 2,250 per person in a double room PACKAGE INCLUDES: • 4 nights’ accommodation • Half Board

PACKAGE EXCLUDES: • Transfers

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wellness

WINTER WEEKEND

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t maybe the holidays but not one of those long holidays we get during summer vacations.

Still, winter getaways have their pleasures; from foggy mornings, dimmed sunsets by beautiful scene of mass clouds, to rainy streets and chill breeze.

Immerse in the beauty of nature in this very enchanting season, so pack up a light backpack and pick your weekend gateway from the list we compiled for your escape:

GETAWAYS BY: GEORGE FARID

1- ALEXANDRIA: 220 Kms away.

The standard vacation that everyone should take often.

Alexandria remains a prime city, a great winter trip. Whether you’re taking the train or the car, it’s worth the seafood platters and fresh fish dishes. Check out the city guides and explore its treasures.

2- FAYOUM: 100 Kms away.

A desert destination for both tranquility seekers, and adventurous ones as well.

Make it to the Petrified forrest, el Medawara mountain, watch sunset by Lake Qaroun, stroll within Tunis Village, sandboard its dunes and end up camping or staying in their eco lodges.

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3- ISMAILIA:

5- RAS SUDR:

130 Kms away.

You’ve probably heard that Ismailia is the ideal spot for seafood lovers.

Don’t miss their morning fish markets, so buy, eat and repeat.

200 Kms away.

That is another beach destination for those who can’t put off their beach fun till next summer. Few camps are open to host beach parties, some lagoons still offer a wind surf breeze. So here’s the time when the winds are in your favor, people!

4- SOKHNA: 135 Kms away.

The classic red sea destination. An hour away to the beach, though you may not be getting any tan lines, yet Sokhna remains a cozy getaway for Cairo people.

Have you picked your destination yet?

Anything as simple would beat the city’s busy vibes.

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Ediotrial Features

TAVOLINO RESTAURANT AND BAR: Serving Passion The Italian Way

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he moment I stepped in Tavolino Restaurant and Bar, I immediately recalled one of the most precious memories of my early childhood, and that is… mia nonna’s signature Italian dishes.

In quest of a fine Italian dining experience, I have spent countless evenings hunting vast dining establishment and flipping over remorselessly variations that all appeared unrivaled but failed to emphasize the concept of Italian gastronomic elements… until I tried Tavolino.

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of this restaurant is characterized by elegant provenance and a homey ambiance to meet the elite clientele’s expectations. The restaurant emphasizes the conviviality of the atmosphere with formal furnishing, muted lighting, minimalistic walls ornamented with paintings, gold tone of leather chairs,

dark wooden floors contrasted with elegant tablecloths, providing a sleek seating arrangement with mirrors. On the opposite side of the restaurant is a bar seating area that mixes traditional and modern elements, and offers the tastiest cocktails with the utmost flair. Tavolino also brings exciting live entertainment into the mix every weekend, featuring Egypt’s top-notch musicians and DJs. The leading Italian restaurant showcases rarefied, fancy products including olive oils, pastas, and vinegars to impress all food-obsessed souls who seek exceptional quality in reasonable prices. The menu also offers a wide array of dishes for vegans and vegetarians; all marinated with long-lived Mediterranean beloved secret, olio d’oliva!

While enjoying the exquisite ambiance, delightful music, and warm glass of red wine, I sampled the Carpaccio Divino appetizing herbed beef tenderloin served with rucola, balsamic infused onions, and topped with delicious Parmigiano shavings; the tantalizing crusty Calamari Fritti marinated with lemon and served with unusual sweet garlic dip; and definitely couldn’t resist Tavolino’s signature fresh homemade lasagna layered with herbed succulent meat ragout, flavorsome béchamel, and showered with melted mozzarella and Parmigiano cheese. The appetizers are countless and creative, that it is recommended to share some with your friends

to taste different Italian creations.

When people think of famous Italian dishes, they usually consider Spaghetti mixed with homemade meatballs or sausages. Truth is, the Italian cuisine features a broad range of creative creations and delightful delicacies that most people are not aware of. At Tavolino, you will always get startled at the outstanding variety of main courses that feature exotic ingredients and range from L.E. 85 up to 450! After a through break of deep thinking, I felt curious to witness the creation of the breaded veal and eggplants smothered in millefeuille and flooded with fresh buffalo mozzarella topped with crispy leeks and served on capers and tomato chunky sauce. Yea… quite adorable! The construction was too perfect that I didn’t dare to destroy yet couldn’t resist to relish. And who can seriously say ‘No’ to an Italian Tiramisu? Luckily, I was accompanied by a group of food gangsters who devoured it all.

Tavolino Restaurant and Bar gives every guest a sincere and welcomed feeling that exudes comfort combined with exquisite service and succulent gastronomic experience. It is the ultimate place to hit when on a date, corporate meeting, or even late night clubbing. But above all, it truly delivers authentic gourmet for clients seeking luxurious, bon vivant experience.

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Bulletins/Health

SIGNS OF STROKE EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW AND MEANS TO PREVENT IT A stroke takes place when the Oxygen-rich blood gets interrupted.

Accordingly, the cells of whether the brain or heart starts to die progressively leading to a lasting brain damage which eventually leads to a stroke. Here are signs to spot earlier and means for permanent precautions to prevent.

EARLY SIGNS TO SPOT: • Sudden weakness or numbness whether in your arms, legs, or face.

• Sudden confusion where you may suddenly have difficulty speaking, thinking, or understanding speech.

• Loss of vision or difficulty seeing in one or both eyes.

• Experience of difficulty with walking, loss of balance or coordination, or dizziness.

• Sudden develop of headache accompanied with dizziness and vomiting.

MEANS OF PROTECTION:

• Reduce the salt in your diet to no more than half a tea-spoon a day.

• Quit smoking if you do.

• Try to maintain your calories intake to no more than 2,000 calories per day.

• Increase the amount of exercise you do accompanied with activities part of your regular day.

• Use diet, fitness and medicine to keep your bloodsugar.

“FAST” ACTION WHEN FACING STROKE SYMPTOMS: • • • •

Face: Trace any signs for drooping of one side of the face.

Arms: Look for a downward drift in one arm.

Speech: Ask for the person to repeat a sentence.

Time-bound: Immediately reach for the emergency.

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BREAKFAST MENU TO RELISH

• Madinaty • Chillout Mall • Sodic (westown hub) • Lpassage (Alexandria) • Court yard Maadi • New Cairo • Madinaty • Cairo Festival City Mall • Tivoli Dome Heliopolis & Zayed • Maadi • Zamalek • Mall of Arabia • Heliopolis JANUARY 2017 | 47

Wellness

YOUR GUIDE

TO UNDERSTANDING DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS

BY RANA ABDELNABY

WHAT ARE SUPPLEMENTS?

Drugs, tablets? Wait, big protein containers?

Interestingly enough, people think of different things upon hearing the word “supplements”.

Dietary supplements refer to ingredients that are taken, in addition to one’s diet, in order to provide certain nutritional benefits. Supplements can be vitamins, minerals, herbs, extracts, amino acids and also carbohydrates. However, it’s very important to understand the various categories of supplements.

First, are the essentials, which are ones that are needed by the body in order to function normally, such as vitamins and minerals. A typical example would be a female who supplements her diet with iron to cure her anemia. Second, are the nonessentials, which are ingredients not “technically” needed by the body, yet are taken to induce a desired outcome. For instance; an elite athlete who supplements his diet with ginseng powder to boost his sports performance.

ARE SUPPLEMENTS NECESSARY?

Theoretically speaking, an average person should be able get his nutritional needs from a perfectly balanced diet. By average person, I mean an individual who is reasonably healthy, with a low to medium activity level. Nonetheless, we need to pose some critical questions here. Are we always able to eat balanced meals in the right quantities and at the right time? Do we always have control over our food choices? Can we always trust the quality of the foods we’re eating? Do we always have access to some of the super healthy, yet extremely pricey food items? Sadly, the answer is a No. As we are not able to perfect our diets the way we want, we resort to supplements.

ARE SUPPLEMENTS A GOOD THING? That’s a highly controversial topic; some people are

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great supplement advocates, while others are aggressive critics. In-between, lies the majority, who don’t hold a certain point of view, or are not well-informed.

It’s easy to believe that the supplements industry is a commercial one, designed to take your money while offering little or no nutritional benefit. However, it’s certainly not wise to adopt that view without critically thinking through matters.

HOW DO I KNOW IF I NEED TO SUPPLEMENT MY DIET?

Well, that depends. If you’re looking to eat just for survival, you probably don’t need supplements.

However, if your goal is to optimize your nutrition and boost your day-to-day performance, you will most likely need to supplement your diet, regardless of how healthy your current meals are. This is especially true for people who live in cities and are highly exposed to pollution. These people need special nutrients in their diets, to fight the effect of contaminants getting in their bodies through air, water and local food. If you’re an athlete, putting in 10+ hours of exercise per week, you should adequately supplement your diet; that is if you’re looking to maintain a high performance level in your sport. Now, you’re probably thinking of a few people you know who have the perfect bodies and/or achieved high rankings in sports competitions, yet have never taken a single supplement. It’s true that some people are able to achieve great things without optimizing their dietary intake, especially when their genetic make up is to their advantage. However, with proper supplementation, performance can be boosted and body composition measurements can be further improved.

The issue of whether or not you need supplements is one that needs to be determined by your nutritionist.

In case you have a medical condition, you may also need a supplement that relates to your case, which should be advised by your physician. However, it’s always a good idea to pay attention to how the ingredients you are taking affect you in terms of performance & energy level, and if you experience any certain symptoms, following consumption. My final word of advice would be to listen to your body.

If a certain supplement causes unpleasant symptoms, then consult your nutritionist /physician on whether or not the symptoms outweigh the benefits that you’re getting from taking the supplement, and make your decision accordingly.

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Bulletins/Fitness

HOW TO GET RID OF STRETCH MARKS ?

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tretch marks are found due to the stretching of the skin and the increase of the cortisone in your system. This hormone makes the skin lose its elasticity gradually.

WHAT CAUSES THE STRETCH MARK TO APPEAR? • Many women experience stretching marks due to their pregnancy. The massive stretching of the belly skin results in a continual tugging and extending of the skin.

• Being overweight leads to increase in mass body fat. The skin expands as well to support all growing body parts; this enhances the appearance of red and white stretch marks.

• The sudden rapid of weight loss or gain may cause a tissue-tear which contributes majorly to the occurrence of both pinkish and silvery white lines on the skin.

• Various adrenal gland disorders can result in stretch marks by increasing the amount of cortisone in your body.

HOW CAN I GET RID OF STRETCH MARKS AND PREVENT THEM WITHOUT ANY SURGICAL INTERFERENCE? • Exercise and stretch on a daily basis and stay hydrated.

• Massage the stretch-mark areas with creams that are rich in cocoa-butter, Shea-butter and vitamin A or C as the main ingredients many about 3-4 times per day.

• Use egg whites or egg powder on the targeted areas to reduce the inflammation of the marks.

• Eat foods that contain rich fatty-acids vegetables, vegetable oils, fish and omega-3 oils to increase the elasticity of the skin and prevent the appearance of the marks.

Cairo: 5, Abou El Feda Street, Om Kolthoom Hotel, Zamalek.

Alexandria: l passage, 5 Foud Street For delivery call: 0101-222-8815 or 02-2737-2552 JANUARY 2017 | 51

Bulletins/Nutrition

OUTSMART WINTER WEIGHT GAIN

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t’s that time of the year when most of us are snuggling in our cozy homes locking ourselves from the cold outside. We tend to grab a snack or two as we watch our favorite TV show, or on a friends gathering night. Here are some tips that will help you control your weight

It can get quite challenging to stay physically active during that cold weather, yet exercise is one thing you can’t stop especially that you can easily work out at home, all you need is a couple of dumbbells and a good exercise mat.

Fight winter blues and stress which may lead lack of interest in any activities as your energy gets consumed negatively.

Watch out for highcalorie hot drinks like hot chocolate, mocha and latte. Instead, stick to green tea or regular coffee, or ask for your favorite drink in skimmed milk.

Our metabolism increases in winter so as to burn more energy to stabilize our body temperature. To keep feeling full for longer, try foods rich in fibers or omega 3 rich foods such as oily fish, walnuts bananas and sweet potatoes which helps curb the craving without adding calories.

As we tend to spend more time at home in winter, we may build a lot of unhealthy eating habits. Minimize your walks to the kitchen and instead of eating a lot of desserts, try fruits and salads.

Nutrition

Why Eat This?

Crushed Wheat (Freekeh)

• The chew tasty texture of freekeh makes it an ingredient that can be used in many dishes like risotto, salads, and can be a great substitute for rice or pasta.

• Rich in fiber, actually containing three times more fiber than brown rice which helps weight control by satiating you’re appetite as to feel fuller for longer period of time.

• Freekeh contains carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin which are antioxidants that play major role in aiding eye health.

Super Food...

Lentils

• Freekeh contains probiotics which are very beneficial in treating digestive issues and very helpful for people suffering from IBS symptoms.

• It is very popular to all athletes who seek muscle gain. Freekeh contains 2.27 grams of glumatic acid per serving which is very important in building endurance and strength.

• Due to its low glycemic index, freehek is very useful in preventions and management of type 2 diabetes.

5 Word Answer

What are the best 5 foods to fight high cholesterol?

Oats, salmon, spinach, avocado, and beans.

Do you suffer from lack of concentration?

• Unlike many other beans, Lentils are relatively easy to cook and prepare, and is the perfect choice of soup in winter.

• They are very low in calories, a cup of cooked lentil contains around 230 calories but will still keep you full.

• Lentils promote heart health as they are rich in fibers, folate and magnesium which lower the risk of heart diseases.

• Of all legumes, lentils are among the highest sources of protein, which is helpful to vegetarians and vegans as well.

• Those with Diabetes, need to include lentils in their diet as they stabilize blood sugar level by slowing down the digestion process.

• Lentils boost your energy as they are a good source of iron which is the key to energy production and transporting oxygen through out your body.

Fix with Food

A lot of people lately complain about lack of focus or short attention span. Having few walnuts a day can significantly increase your mental alertness as they are rich in minerals and vitamins. To boost your memory, olive oil is truly brain food that you should include in your diet. Blueberries, being rich in antioxidants, are very good at protecting your brain against stress, so make sure to get your daily dose of them.

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wellness

What’s wrong with my Resolutions?

BY: YASMINE SHAHINE Before you get your paper and pen and start writing down lists of goals that you would like to accomplish in 2017, how about you start first by asking yourself

was missing “ what in my 2016 ?

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“ Why wasn’t I able to accomplish most my resolutions last year?

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To help you out here, I’ll give you a hint of what most of us are missing in our lives these days; and this actually might be the main reason that stopped you from accomplishing your goals!!

You are missing “TIME”.

Time for yourself, time to actually feel not just to react, time to sit down and dream and decide how you want your life to be!

Unfortunately, the hypnosis of our culture is always pushing us to be constantly making sure that every one around us is happy but we forget to be happy with ourselves…

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Most of us are always caught in making a living, answering our phone calls, mails, buzzers…plus our family demands, our country’s economy, stock market, real estate...!!

If you give yourself the time, the gift to feel and listen to your body, to think, the whole game could change. If you don’t, you could succeed in anything you’re doing but you will still feel empty...

If I asked you what would you do to build a good relationship with someone, what will be your answer??

You’ll say I need to spend more quality time with them right??

How about yourself ??

Start now, decide now to have time for you, even if its only one hour in your 24 hours! Don’t allow others opinions to drown your inner voice and convince you that you can’t or that you will never find that hour in your busy day.

LETS CHOOSE QUALITY OVER QUANTITY THIS YEAR, AND TO BE ABLE TO DO THAT, YOU NEED TO CREATE TIME FOR YOURSELF. HERE ARE SOME TIPS THAT CAN BE HELPFUL..

• We all start our day by writing our “to do list”, have you ever thought to start by the “stop doing list”? Both lists are equally important even though most of us never thought about the second one.

• Throw the “I’m not good enough” belief in the trash bin now. Stop convincing yourself that being what you want is a very complex thing! We are always trying to find ways to convince ourselves that we are not good enough. It’s like we always keep saying if only we have enough clothes, friends, connections, money, talent, support ...you name it! Most of us want things done the easy way, and if we didn’t make it; it’s always easier to blame anyone or the circumstances but never to blame ourselves.

The moment you start believing that you are good enough to achieve your goal, that’s when you will take your first step in the right direction.

• Change your “I Should” to “ I Must”. Try it out loud now, when you say “ I should find time to listen to my own inner voice” is completely different when you say out loud “ I must listen to my own inner voice”.

First time, you will find yourself coming up with excuses to not finding time but later your

energy will order your brain to create that time.

• Don’t compare your life goals to others! After all, this is your life and you are not living it to prove anything to anyone.

Don’t allow the social pressures these days to dictate any of your wishes or goals, your life is worth to be lived your way not anyone else.

• The picture of perfection that you keep holding in your mind of how you want your life to be can change!! Everything can change by time, and the only thing that will remain the same is “who you are”. So don’t allow that picture you created to ruin your present if it is not the exact way you want. Don’t allow it to make you lose faith in yourself and your abilities.

You can change these blue prints, don’t allow them to change you.

Just because you couldn’t achieve your last year resolutions doesn’t mean you will not achieve this one’s as well. Keep going, keep trying and don’t let all the distractions stand in your way. Don’t let anybody steal your dream and keep reminding yourself that FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION..

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Ediotrial Features

Where you can indulge in Italian culinary

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ou’ve probably searched around every corner for the perfect pizzeria where you can enjoy your pizza the Neapolitan way. You no longer have to think of a restaurant where you can experience the authentic taste of Italy; Il Divino has brought to you here in Cairo. Casual and chic, where you can enjoy a cozy dining experience and surround yourself by the warmth spread by its simple and comfortable design of creamy-bricked walls and wooden table-wear. Whether you love pizza, or pasta; the menu introduces a variety of selections that speak to your taste. In addition to their fresh salads, panini subs, desserts and a lot more.

For a start, we tried their Insalata Verde of fresh greens, perfectly seasoned with very delicious homemade mustard dressing; truly tasty and appetizing to start with.

Getting to choose our main dish, we couldn’t help but feel craving to try every dish on their menus.

The various selections of pizza of different ingredients are all baked in traditional wood oven for a genuinely Italian taste. We tried Parmigiana a perfect mixture of mozzarella, tomato sauce, oregano, roast beef, pepperoni and parmesan cheese baked on a light and crispy crust for an exceptionally flavorsome taste.

For all pasta lovers, the Fettuccine

Alfredo is a must try! The pasta with grilled chicken strips are cooked to perfection in heavenly cream sauce; pretty much of something you can’t get enough of.

Have we mentioned La Pizza Nuttella yet? Quite a treat for anyone who is a sweet tooth out there, that in addition to other specialties on the dessert menu.

That is not everything yet; try one of Il Divino’s light and delish panini subs for breakfast prepared with fresh ingredients. One thing we totally loved, are those mini pizzas in adorable mini boxes, so hats off to whoever thought if this idea.

The overall dining experience was great, from the moment we arrived; we were welcomed by very friendly and attentive staff, the menu is very rich and the whole ambiance is cozy, relaxing and inviting. The great news is; Il Divino is now in Heliopolis introducing new items in their menu and they deliver too! So by now you know that you can have your favorite selection anywhere you are. And the taste… Do we still need to explain? We’re totally hooked! Well, we definitely know where to go when we need to satisfy our cravings for Italian food.

ADDRESS: Om Kalthoum Tower, 5 Abou El Feda Street, Zamalek New branch: Tivoli Dome Heliopolis

FOR DELIVERY HELIOPOLIS: 01200833499 ZAMALEK: 02 27372551 – 01012228818 JANUARY 2017 | 57

Cooking

5 Delish Dessert

Recipes You Need To Try RED VELVET SKILLET COOKIE

Ingredients: • 6 tbsp. butter, softened • 1/2 c. sugar • 1/4 c. brown sugar • 1 egg • 1 tsp. vanilla • 1 c. flour • 2 tbsp. Unsweetened cocoa powder • 1/2 tsp. baking soda • 1 tbsp. red food coloring • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt • 1/2 c. mini white chocolate chips, plus more for sprinkling • 1/2 c. semi-sweet chocolate, plus more for sprinkling • Vanilla ice cream, for serving (optional) • Chocolate syrup, for serving (optional) Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line a 9”-x-9” baking dish with foil along the bottom and up the sides.

2. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. Add egg and molasses and beat until well combined.

3. In another bowl, whisk together dry ingredients, then add to wet ingredients and mix until smooth. Refrigerate dough for 30 minutes.

4. Evenly spread dough into prepared pan. Bake until lightly golden, 18 to 20 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool in pan. When completely cool, remove bars from pan.

5. Make frosting: Beat butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and mix until smooth, and then add caramel sauce and mix until smooth.

6. Spread frosting onto bars and top with sprinkles. Cut into squares and serve.

Store in an airtight container up to 4 days.

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PEPPERMINT BARK DIP

Ingredients: • 4 oz. cream cheese • 1 container frozen whipped topping, like Cool Whip • 1/4 c. crushed mini Peppermint sticks • 1/3 c. chocolate chips Directions: 1. Beat the cream cheese using an electric mixer until it’s light and fluffy (a whisk also works too, but it will take a few minutes). Mix in the whipped topping.

2. Stir in the crushed peppermint sticks, then fold in the chocolate chips.

OREO COAL

Ingredients: • 40 oreos • 1 8- oz. block cream cheese, softened • 16 oz. semisweet or melting chocolate • 1/3 c. cocoa Directions: 1. Using a food processor fitted with the blade attachment, grind Oreos into crumbs.Transfer crumbs to a medium bowl and add cream cheese. Use a fork to mix until well combined.

2. Using about one tablespoon of the mixture per ball, form misshapen balls of the Oreo mixture. Place them on a plate and into the fridge for about 30 minutes to 1 hour to firm up.

3. Microwave melting chocolate in 10 to 15 second increments until melted and smooth. Using a fork or toothpick, dip each Oreo ball into the melted chocolate, then set onto parchment paper to dry.

4. Once firm, dip your fingers into the cocoa and lightly rub onto Oreo balls to complete the “coal” look. Store balls in the fridge until ready to serve.

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Candy Cane Cookie Sandwiches

Ingredients: COOKIES • 1 c. sugar • 1/2 c. salted butter, softened • 1 large egg, at room temperature • 1/2 c. milk, at room temperature • 1 1/4 tsp. baking powder • 1 1/2 c. flour • 1/4 c. cocoa PEPPERMINT FROSTING • 1 c. unsalted butter • 4 c. powdered sugar • 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract • 1 1/4 tsp. peppermint extract • 2–3 tbsp. water • Pinch kosher salt • Red gel icing color • 12 mini candy canes, crushed

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Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 375º and line a cookie sheet with parchment. In a large bowl using a hand mixer, beat sugar and butter just until smooth.

2. Add egg and milk and mix until well combined.

3. In a separate bowl, whisk together dry ingredients, then add to wet ingredients and mix until combined.

4. Drop level tablespoons of cookie dough prepared cooking sheet.

5. Bake until edges are set and centers look mostly done, 6 to 8 minutes. Let cool on cookie sheet for 2 to 3 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

6. Make frosting: Beat butter until smooth.

7. Add half the powdered sugar and mix until smooth, then add vanilla and peppermint extracts, 2 tablespoons water, and a pinch of salt and mix until smooth.

8. Add remaining powdered sugar and mix until smooth. (If frosting feels too thick, add 1 more tablespoon water.) Add red gel color to color frosting to your desired shade of red.

9. Assemble cookie sandwiches: Spread or pipe frosting onto one cookie, then add second cookie.

10. Place crushed candy canes on a plate and roll cookie sandwiches so candy canes stick to frosting. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Sweet Potato Marshmallow Bars

• 1 tsp. ground ginger • 1 1/2 c. heavy cream

Ingredients: FOR THE CRUST • 2 sleeves graham crackers • 1/4 c. sugar • 1 tsp. kosher salt • 10 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted FOR THE FILLING • 2 c. pureed sweet potatoes • 3 tbsp. sugar • 3 large eggs • 1 tsp. vanilla extract • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon

TOPPING • mini marshmallows Directions: 1. Make crust: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8”-x-8” baking pan with parchment paper. In a food processor, pulse graham crackers, sugar, and salt until fine crumbs. Add melted butter and pulse until texture resembles wet sand. Press into pan and bake

until golden, 10 minutes.

2. Make filling: Mix together all filling ingredients until evenly combined.

3. Add filling to crust and bake until set (no longer jiggly in the middle), 45 to 50 minutes. Let cool slightly.

4. Heat broiler. Cover top of bars with mini marshmallows and broil until golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Let cool completely before slicing and serving.

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Relationships

RELATIONSHIP RESCUE: REIGNITE

THE PASSION IN 2017 BY: SARAH KHALED

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“ I glanced at my mobile and was pleasantly surprised that my husband was calling while he was still at work. Hoping that he was calling to say “I love you”, I answered quickly.

Instead, he was calling to apologize for not being able to make it to our date night and that he is not sure what time he will be back.

This happens quite frequently. I feel that I’m living with a very bored and distant husband but I’ve been ignoring similar incidents for quite a while” Anonymous, F, 35.

Have you ever noticed that after you hit the snooze button, you end up feeling more tired?

Studies have proven that you actually fall into a deeper part of your sleep cycle after you hit the snooze, so waking up again always feels way worse. The same goes for your relationship if you don’t rescue it now!

No matter how bad your situation seems to be, it’s never too late to spark the romance in order to reconnect directly to your husband’s heart. No matter how unstable you’ve been feeling lately, all these doubts will fade into the background once you tap into your man’s most primal inner desire. Let your man see you in a whole new light; make him feel a strong surge of passion that goes far beyond physical attraction.

IT’S ALL ABOUT THE SECRET TRIGGER… 1. REBOOT YOUR ROMANCE. Start making your life more fun and exciting.

Choose a romantic situation with no distractions (kids, phone, TV), and tell your partner that you’re ready to bring back the spark and sizzle.

2. BE YOUR OWN COACH. As with any new endeavor, a positive attitude is the key to success. Sit down and discuss all the benefits of having the house to yourselves and what each one of you is looking forward to. More free time?

Freedom to travel or dine out more? Less mess? List the benefits on a piece of paper and post it in your bedroom where only the two of you will see it.

3. START CHATTING DAILY. When was the last time you and your partner discussed something other than the kids, the house, money or work? Devote at least 10 minutes every day talking to your partner about anything except those topics. A home cooked meal is a great time for this.

4. TRY A NEW ACTIVITY. Engaging in something new benefits your marriage by helping to revive what you felt when you were dating, when everything was a fresh, shared experience. Trying new activities together injects fun into the marriage.

5. TAKE IT INTIMATELY. It may seem weird or awkward after all these years, but it’s important for married couples to discuss this aspect of their lives. This can be a passion igniter, especially if you can be honest about what you desire from each other. A good way to start is by talking about what used to attract you when you first became intimate.

Remember to give this strategy some time, since it can be challenging for some of you.

6. BREAK THE DISTANT PATTERN. The distant partner needs to practice approaching the other more often while giving the reassurance on how attractive this person is.

7. INCREASE PHYSICAL AFFECTION. Holding hands, hugging, and touching can release oxytocin (the bonding hormone) that causes a calming sensation. Physical affection also reduces stress hormones – lowering daily levels of the stress hormone cortisol.

8. REIGNITE YOUR RELATIONSHIP. Practice flirting with each other from time to time and don’t underestimate the importance of cuddling.

Always remember: You snooze it, you lose it! Assure yourself that you are not like any other woman in the past or in the present. It’s your history together that makes you special for him. Your relationship is built on something he doesn’t have with anyone else. Focus on building experiences rather than moments. Once you flip the secret trigger in a man’s heart, you will become his one and only obsession.

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ENTERTAINMENT

NEWS

MARGOT ROBBIE CONFIRMS GETTING MARRIED TO TOM ACKERLEY IN A SECRET WEDDING CEREMONY Do we hear wedding bells? The 26-year old actress announces the marriage to her longtime boyfriend Tom Ackerley as she flaunts her diamond ring on social media. The couple tied the knot in a secret wedding ceremony in Byron Bay, Australia with as few as 50 guests. Margot & Tom ensured the event was as discreet as possible and banned the use of phones and cameras.

MADONNA RECEIVES BILLBOARD’S WOMEN OF THE YEAR AWARD WITH A POWERFUL SPEECH It is not like it’s the first time for the 58- year old singer receives Women of the Year Award, but this year Madonna gives a ferocious and powerful acceptance speech where she addresses the obstacles women face in music industry from sexism, ageism, and misogyny.

The pop star explains as she says “You will be criticized, you will be vilified, and you will definitely not be played on the radio” and she thanked both her supporters and naysayers alike for they made her the woman once.

FIFTH HARMONY HEART BROKEN BY CAMILA CABELLO’S EXIT In a letter shared on social media, Fifth Harmony express they are truly hurt for Camila’s exit pursuing a solo endeavor. They further elaborate they were shocked about her exit as they learned about it from Camil’s manager and not her. On the other hand, Camila denies passing the information to Fifth Harmony members through her representative saying “ It is simply not true, I had plans for my solo endeavors in the new year but didn’t intend things that way” 64 | JANUARY 2017

KATY PERRY AND ORLANDO BLOOM SURPRISE THE KIDS AT CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL Spreading Christmas joy, the lovely couple visit children’s hospital dressed up as Santa and Mrs. Claus. Positive and cheerful vibe filled the air as the pop star and her boyfriend spent time with sick kids and their families singing Christmas carols and taking pictures. Mom to one of the kids, Kaitlin Bell, shared her pic through social media with the stars as she expresses how beautiful it was.

FIRST PICTURES OF PRINCE HARRY AND MEGHAN MARKLE IN PUBLIC EMERGED. Prince Harry and his American girlfriend have been pictured for the first time in public. The couple who have been dating for several months, were spotted strolling through the streets of London. People walking by looked in surprise as they saw the couple walking together. The incident came after the couple had already spent a romantic week in London

MURAT YILDIRIM TIES THE KNOT WITH MOROCCAN BEAUTY The Turkish actor who has already become famous in the Arab world after his popularity in Turkish series, has fallen in love with Iman ELBani, an actress and former beauty pageant winner. It was said that the two fell in love when Yildirim commented on his Instagram account following remarks made by Bani. The Turkish actor published a picture on Instagram a picture of him kissing his would-be wife on the forehead in a traditional ceremony in the southern Adana Provence.

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ARTS CULTURE

Nada Mohsen

Nour Bassiouny

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ARTWORK

LADYBIRD RECOMMENDS

MOVIE: La La Land is a romantic musical that tells the story of a jazz pianist who falls in love with an aspiring actress as they meet together in Los Angeles. They are both faced with decisions that threatens their relationship and may rip them apart.

OUR PLAYLIST

1. Sia – Never Give up 2. Maty Noyes – In My Mind 3. I don’t Want to Live Forever - Zayn and Taylor Swift 4. Angham – Ahy Gat 5. Cheb Khaled – Wahda B-Wahda

MARK YOUR CALENDAR BOOK: Nicholas Sparks returns with yet another emotionally powerful story about a father who had it all; the loving family, the successful career, and a beautiful house. His life took a total different course of action when he found himself singlehandedly caring for his daughter and trying to launch a new business. It is a story of challenges and unconditional love

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Society

GET INSPIRED JUDE BENHALIM

EMPOWERING WOMEN THROUGH HER DESIGNS

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1.IT IS GREAT HOW YOU’VE TAKEN YOUR DESIGNS TO BECOME A BRAND NAME AT A YOUNG AGE, COULD YOU TELL US HOW YOUR JOURNEY WITH JEWELRY DESIGN STARTED? I founded my jewelry brand 6 years ago, at the age of 17. It was actually a school project that drew me into designing. As part of the IB program in High School, I had to complete a creative design project of my choice.

Since jewelry was always a big interest of mine, I chose to make a debut collection of beaded jewelry and sold it at a bazar exhibition for charity. The event was a big success and I was overwhelmed by the support received from everyone around me, encouraging me to keep going; they were very impressed by the fact that I was only 17. Since that day I began to realize how I was really enjoying the design process, and seeing my sketches come to life was very rewarding. It was a big shift in my career plans, but that’s when I knew I should turn this project into a start up business.

Throughout my studies, my business remained a side hobby, I wouldn’t have let go off my passion for jewelry.

I thought I will pursue a film career when I graduate and maintain my jewelry business as a side job. When I graduated I realized that this business had so much potential to grow and that I’ve taken it so far already. I realized how much I enjoyed designing and that I was willing to put a lot of effort into it. That moment I decided that this business deserves my full attention.

3.IS THERE A CERTAIN WOMAN CHARACTER THAT YOU TARGET WITH YOUR DESIGNS? I target all age groups of women. I think that the women that admire my designs are especially bold with an edgy & daring sense of style. Women who are self-confident and value their individuality, which I realize when I see them relate to the empowering Arabic calligraphy engraved in the jewelry; it speaks to them automatically.

4.WE REALLY LOVE YOUR ROLE IN TRYING TO HELP OTHER WOMEN TO WORK AT YOUR WORKSHOP; COULD YOU TELL US MORE ABOUT THAT? I have a team of 5 women that work at my studio. I feel very thankful to have given opportunities for women to realize their potential and to break the societal pressures that tend to force them into the role of a housewife. I hope to continue to empower women to encourage them to pursue a career.

5.WHAT ARE YOUR FUTURE PLANS FOR JUDE BENHALIM DESIGNS? I am working to penetrate new markets and to introduce Urban Rebel on a global level. I hope that my brand will compete among international brands one day, and my team and I are working very hard towards that.

2.WHAT WAS THE INSPIRATION BEHIND YOUR LATEST COLLECTION URBAN REBEL, AND IS THERE A THEME FOR EVERY COLLECTION? I design each piece of jewelry with a fearless female spirit in mind. Inspired by her journey, each design is an expression of this muse and each collection moves with her, reflecting a specific sequence from her ongoing story. Beginning with her curiosity, she starts to explore spaces outside of her comfort zone and through these experiences she grows; discovering new and exciting ways to feed her soul.

The URBAN REBEL collection is another stop in the journey of that female spirit. After ‘Spectrum’, she finds herself overwhelmed by the city and the system that cages her. The Urban life tends to make people lose sight of their own individuality and who they truly are.

Basically, the collection is about breaking away from the limitations of the urban life. Aesthetically, pieces from Urban Rebel are inspired by the city and urban structures, featuring cubes, hoops, and cut-out patterns.

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HOROSCOPE BY: MANISH KUMAR ARORA

Life: An opportunity to expand on a worldly level arrives now.

Widening your social circle is indicated.

Love: Singles will fascinate all around them with their allure, while the couples captivate their sweeties anew.

Career: An exciting job offer, reward, recognition, or promotion is possible. You could be less creative so restrict yourself to routines.

Fashion Tip: Wrap up in a warm pullover or jacket with matching solid colour t-shirts and long-sleeved cardigans to protect against temperature drops.

Capricorn

(December 22 - January 20) ARIES

LEO

You will be very resourceful, optimistic, willing to make new friends, to travel with them, to change something about your life. You are in the position to inspire others through what you create this month.

You have experienced, and will continue to do so, a subtle yearning to belong with a friend or a group who shares your own ideals.

TAURUS This is an excellent time to work on planning and strategy. You’ll be focused on financial situations and intimate relationships, all of which will work out quite well.

You’ll be more willing to study, more persevering and more patient. The financial situation will improve due to the serious and inspired way you manage your profession.

GEMINI

LIBRA

VIRGO

You’ll be in an excellent shape and you’ll have the opportunity to make much money. But pay attention, because it could be a period of extremes, with unexpected benefits and loss.

You’ll feel unusually assertive and will score major points as you surprise people with your insights and suggestions. It’s a favourable period for hard study.

CANCER

You’ll be very popular, lively and diplomatic. Listening closely to your beloved nets you lots of pertinent information, and you gain an understanding that’s essential for your love life.

You’ll be inspired to suggest new avenues of business to your team and colleagues. This month brings new suitors for singles and a possible change in status for those already attached.

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SCORPIO

SAGITTARIUS You will be full of energy, able to work very hard and make physical effort. You may begin to take on more responsibilities on the job or in another service-oriented capacity.

AQUARIUS You will have the tendency to become rigid and uncommunicative and to set infeasible goals. Love will help you overcome some obstacles from the sentimental point of view.

PISCES Your eagerness to please will be mirrored by your enthusiasm for your profession. Your home life should be especially well integrated with your professional life.

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THE BEST THE TOP CARS

THE ALL-NEW BMW 5 SERIES M-SPORT PACKAGE REVEALED FOR THE FIRST TIME IN EGYPT With a unique and distinct appearance came the BMW 5 series that is leading the world of businessmen and sporty vehicles through a design that combines luxury and sporty sharpness, in addition to a performance that does not accept compromises when it comes to force.

The current generation of BMW 5 series is representing a precise balance that gives the car a special charisma, this charisma is enhanced through the sporty M-Sport Package features that gives a special character and makes it last in the lead as usual with unprecedented specifications since launching the vehicle for the first time.

The existence of ‘Twin Power Turbo’ technology in BMW engines offers dynamism that provides the maximum sporty performance with less fuel consumption.

The all-new BMW 5 series is rediscovering itself with launching the 520i M-Sport Package to provide a copy that bears new sporty features and unprecedented facilities, to offer BMW customers what they expect from the Bavarian manufacturer of luxury, strength in performance and a peek-catching charisma on the road.

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COMPANIES

COCA-COLA LAUNCHES A NEW CAMPAIGN TO SUPPORT EGYPTIAN FOOTBALL FANS Coca-Cola Egypt has launched a campaign aiming to support and restore the excitement and the spirit of victory to the Egyptian football fan. The aim of the campaign is to restore joy to football fans, as Coca - Cola is considered to be the official sponsor of the Egyptian football fan. Coca Cola kicked-off its campaign by designing a new shirt for the Egyptian fan, and swapping it with any jersey from national teams or European soccer clubs with the campaign’s new shirt. The shirt will be representative of Egypt’s flag and will be proudly worn by fans.

MINDSALIKE CONNECTS ENTREPRENEURS FOR FUTURE COLLABORATIONS Mindsalike hosted an incredible event to connect entrepreneurs from different industries, last November. Many prominent entrepreneurs and influential figures have participated in the event, including Gourmet, Zooba, and Nola from the food industry; PassIn, Elves, Cairo360, Bright Creations, Orcas/CairoSitters, and Al Wafeyat from the technology industry; in addition to numerous investor networks including RiseUp, Cairo Angels, EBRD as well as Endeavour networks. We were also happy to have Chivas Regal as one of our sponsors for the event to grow this initiative and connect entrepreneurs who are like-minded. We look forward to 2017 and many future collaborations with our partners in success.

THE MUST KNOW! HOTELS

TREAT YOUR FAMILY TO AN INDULGENTLY LAID-BACK AND SUN-SOAKED WINTER HOLIDAY EXPERIENCE AT KEMPINSKI HOTEL SOMA BAY Experience a joyful winter holiday in a true paradise unlike any other... Feel the serene atmosphere and spend your winter break in the delightful surroundings of sunny Soma Bay. The hotel emphasises the mood of marvellous festivities along our pristine shores for a memorable winter break.

The hotel’s culinary team is geared to prepare some sumptuous treats to satisfy all food cravings. Delight your taste buds with the mouth-watering specialities and live-cooking stations at The View Restaurant. Relish the delectable BBQ delights and meat on fire at Al Mar Restaurant. Devour the Asian fusion and FarEastern traditional specialities at Bamboo Shoot and don’t miss experiencing a divine treat at La Pergola Restaurant, drawing on specialities from the countries adjacent to the Mediterranean Sea, particularly France, Italy and Spain. Finally, don’t miss sipping the international cocktails, spirits, wines and the best choice of single malts on the Red Sea, complete with live entertainment at Sultan Bar and Lounge.

While your little ones enjoy our fun games and activities at Kimo Kids’ Club, you can simply unwind and relax by the beach, sail aboard the stylish sailing cruises, surrender yourself to the magic of the spa treatments or enjoy free access to the gym, sauna, steam bath and Jacuzzi.

Don’t miss to book the exclusive special package: “It’s Family Time “.

JEWELRY DESIGNER

‘CHECK MATE’ : AN ODE TO FEMININITY In her latest collection, ‘Check Mate’, Laila Wahba presents a finer side of her craft, with sleeker lines and more minimalistic approach to her signature aesthetic. The statement pieces remain bold to their essence yet emanate the power of femininity in their elegance. What really stands out about this collection however, is the authenticity of the process; from the craving of the metals and high quality brass, to creating her very own motif, to the embroidery – where the precious stones and pearls took a step out of their usual “centerstage” placement in her previous collections – all hand-crafted and plated in 21 karat gold, making each piece unique on its own.

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SHOPS

ALL THAT YOU NEED AT PREMIUM MART For an ultimate shopping experience; here’s the right place to be. Premium Mart is a convenient store that offers a wide range of high quality everyday living items and assorted product range that meets your needs and at your convenience.

Fresh Deli , Grocery , Cheese & Dairy products, Frozen & Chilled , Snacks & Confectionery , Beverages, Bakery , detergents and tobacco. The store is located in El Sheikh Zayed at Karma 2 Compound shopping plaza, 6 October City

REEBOK FITNESS EQUIPMENT SHOP IS NOW IN MOHANDESSEEN To all the athletes out there; a new store is now on our favorites list. Reebok Fitness Equipment shop now offers a range of cardio machines like treadmill, elliptical machines and bikes. The store is not restricted to fitness equipment only; you can also find a variety of fitness and yoga accessories like mats, dumbbells, and bosu balls. So if you find it hard to go to the gym in this cold weather, or don’t have enough time, this is the right spot where you’ll find all that you need to get your home equipped for your workouts routine.

Address: Abdel Hamid Lotfy St., Behind Mostafa Mahmoud Mosque, Mohandesseen.

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RESTAURANT

SHOGUN

The Sushi Supreme and Teppanyaki Theatre

T

he stage is set for a Far Eastern adventure … across the bridge over an ornamental river to enter the low-ceilinged, atmospherically-lit Shogun, InterContinental Cairo Citystars’ Japanese restaurant where super-cool sushi and tip-top teppanyaki are stars of the show.

Jade-coloured tableware, black wood furnishings and a large central tank with a mesmerizing array of fish create an intriguing backdrop for the main event. Whether it’s sushi or teppanyaki the Shogun chefs have turned the cuisine into an art form.

Shogun is an ultimate choice for authentic Japanese cuisine in Cairo that is bringing unique, striking and flavorful Japanese cuisine to Cairo locals from 13 years.

Join the elegant venue for irresistible tasting experience and you definitely can enjoy enchanting Japanese food where our experienced native Japanese chef Komatsu have made meticulous efforts to create many delicious fusions of classical and up-to-date recipes of Japanese dishes. The extravagant menu has rolls, vegetarian rolls, sushi, sashimi, soups, salads, appetizers, noodles, rice, delicious teppanyaki, sushi bar, boats and beverages.

Head for Shogun and enjoy the new menu. You will find the best of sushi creations on the premium sushi selection, with more magical Japanese creations on the main menu. There’s poached finely-sliced rib-eye

among the salads, a choice of seven ‘starters’, six Shogun ‘specialities’ and a teppanyaki set menu.

There is more than sushi to the performance at Shogun; salads range from grilled salmon belly and Kaisen, to shrimp dumpling appetizers and ‘specials’ of Katsu breaded beef curry and sautéed sliced rib eye. Check for the ‘all you can eat’ premium sushi offers, too.

The ‘stars of the show’ are the teppanyaki chefs who perform on the four grills in front of their audiences sitting at the counter tops, balancing eggs on the hotplates, tossing pepper shakers behind their backs and shredding ingredients mid-air.

Succulently tender American strip loin and tenderloin beef, lobster, tiger prawns, sea bass, mussels, Norwegian salmon and sea scallops hold center stage; mushrooms, coriander, sweet chili, lemon garlic and peppers complete the cast on the teppanyaki set menu choices.

The name Shogun? They were warrior commanders who fought for the Emperor in ancient Japan.

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OVER 300 GUESTS GATHERED AT THE RAMSES HILTON’S LOBBY TO CELEBRATE AND MARK THE START OF CHRISTMAS FESTIVE SEASON. RADISSON BLU HELIOPOLIS TEAM CELEBERATED THE OCCCASSION OF ”MOLD EL NABI” BY VISITING ORPHAN HOUSES AND SHARING THE JOYS WITH THE CHILDREN AND THEIR CAREGIVERS. ALEXANDRIA ANGELS LAUNCHES AT RISE UP SUMMIT 2016.

DHL EXPRESS AND MINISTRY OF PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATIVE REFORM REALIZING EGYPT’S VISION 2030.

UBER TO FULLY FORGO ITS 20% SERVICE FEE UNTIL THE 31 JANUARY 2017.

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ACCOR HOTELS EXPANDS IN EGYPT WITH FOUR NEW HOTEL PROJECTS ON THE MEDITERRANEAN’S NORTH COST. EMIRATES AIRLINE SPONSORS THE LOCAL QUALIFICATIONS TOURNAMENT FOR BMW GOLF CUP INTERNATIONAL 2016.

AFDB SHOWCASES OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN’S ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT AT AWO 6TH CONFERENCE IN CAIRO.

FAIRMONT NILE CITY RIDES ALONG CAIRO TO SUPPORT 57357 CHILDREN’S CANCER HOSPITAL’S 6TH CYCLING MARATHON.

EMIRATES NBD EGYPT ANNOUNCED THE THREE TOP WINNERS OF ‘FUTURE INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM’ COMPETITION LAUNCHED

BY THE BANK EARLY OCTOBER 2016.

CHRISTMAS COOKING CLASS AT RAMSES HILTON HELD RECENTLY A CULINARY DEMONSTRATION SESSIN AT WINDOWS ON THE WORLD ROOF-TOP RESTAURANT.

SOFITEL HOTELS ORGANIZES A MARATHON FOR ABO EL-REISH CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL WITH THE PARTICIPATION OF THE SUPER STAR HESHAM ABBAS.

GENERAL MOTORS EGYPT COLLABORATES WITH “MCV” TO PRODUCE AND EXPORT MINI BUSSES TO GHANA AND EXPORTING LOCAL SPARE PARTS TO VIETNAM AND SOUTH AFRICA. THE FACULTY OF MASS COMMUNICATION AT CAIRO UNIVERSITY HONORS DR. HAZEM DERE AS ONE OF THE PIONEERS OF THE ADVERTISING PROFESSION.

RISEUP SUMMIT 2016 KICKED OFF WITH FUSION OF CREATIVE, INNOVATION, FINANCIAL & CLEAN TECHNOLOGY THROUGH TALKS FROM UBER & FACEBOOK. HERO MEA EXPANDS THE CAPACITY OF ITS NEW FACTORY WITH THE USE OF SOLAR CELLS.

METAWEE’ GROUP TO LAUNCH “HEADQUARTER BUSINESS” THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROJECT IN AL TAGMOU’ AL KHAMES.

MALL OF ARABIA CREATES WINTER WONDERLAND TO CELEBRATE THE FESTIVE SEASON.

GOOGLE MENA HOSTS ITS FIRST ESCAPE ROOM IN THE REGION IN CAIRO.

DORRA,JUHAYNA PURE’S AMBASSADOR, ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF PURE POMEGRANATE IN THE MARKETS. NOGOUM FM RADIO STATION DECLARED A THREE DAY MOURNING PERIOD AFTER THE PETRINE CHURCH EXPLOSION.

SODIC SIGNS ATLETICO MADRID FOOTBALL ACADEMY AT WESTOWN’S SODIC SPORTS CLUB.

ELECTROLUX EGYPT LAUNCHES ZANUSSI “FAMILY CARE PLUS” NEW AUTOMATIC WASHING MACHINES RANGE. ERICSSON LAUNCHES ACCELERATED NETWORK BUILD DELIVERING THE INCREASED SPEED, QUALITY AND PREDICTABILITY OPERATORS NEED TO BUILD FUTURE NETWORKS.

MCDONALD’S SUCCEEDS IN RAISING 10 MILLION EGP FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF EZBET KHAIRALLAH.

ARKAN PLAZA SUPPORTS EGYPTIAN ENTERPRISE AT ‘ AYADY MASREYA’

“YOUM FY MASR” THE FIRST TORATH FAIR TO REVIVE TRADITIONAL CRAFTS.

BRITISH AIRWAYS PLANS TO OPERATE FULL SCHEDULE ON CHRISTMAS DAY AND BOXING DAY.

PLAY & WIN WITH RESERVED RESERVED LAUNCHED THE AUGMENTED REALITY TECHNOLOGY “PLAY & WIN” IN THEIR STORE IN CAIRO FESTIVAL CITY.

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On Spot

Tavolino Celebrates Its Grand Opening With a commitment to creating exquisite Italian culinary masterpieces, Tavolino Italian Restaurant and Bar opened its doors in a remarkable spot overlooking the Nile. Numerous prominent influencers and media figures were invited for an outstanding dining experience accompanied with towers of cocktails in sumptuous surroundings amid live entertainment provided by a violinist intertwined with a DJ. From private events to intimate dinners, Tavolino guarantees an unrivaled experience the Italian way!

Om Kalthoum Tower, 5 Abou El Feda Street, Zamalek For reservation: 27370380 02

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On Spot

Fairmont Heliopolis & Towers presents its 2nd Kitchen Party @ Noble House In a special foodilicious environment attended by Media key figures, and selected foodies, “Teppanyaki Mondial “, was featured as the 2nd Kitchen Party hosted at Fairmont Heliopolis & Towers Chinese Restaurant Noble House. Guest devoured sizzling bites combining a variety of teppanyaki offerings, while International Chefs each competed with their specialties on the Teppanyaki tables.

Wadi Food Hosts and Celebrates Egypt’s First Ever Olive Harvest Festival Wadi Food, the leading Egyptian agribusiness company, celebrated today the launch of Egypt’s first ever olive harvest festival under the slogan “From Trees to Press”.

During the festival, guests participated in handpicking of olives, followed by a tour at Wadi Food olive oil facility.

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Hilton Celebrates the New Year with Cherished Media Partners Bidding farewell to 2016 and welcoming 2017 couldn’t have been more exciting than at Hilton’s celebration dinner held at the luxurious Conrad Cairo. Hilton’s senior management, led by Christian Muhr, Vice President of Operations for Egypt & Levant, welcomed Egypt’s prominent media figures for a lavish dinner at Kamala restaurant to commemorate a promisingly challenging year.

BMW Golf Cup International concludes its 20th tournament in Egypt Egyptian fans of BMW and Golf sport have engaged in an interesting experience through the participation in the Egyptian qualifying tournaments of BMW Golf Cup International that marks this year the 20th anniversary in Egypt. The tournament was held in Westin Cairo Golf Resort situated in Katameya Dunes in New Cairo city sponsored by were Emirates Airlines, S.T.Dupont, Nespresso, Temraza, Omega, Ralph Lauren, Polo Blue and Gold›s Gym.

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On Spot

Global Customer Appreciation Week for Marriott International Global Customer Appreciation Week (GCAW) is the annual activity by Marriott International to reinforce relationships with existing customers and establish connections with new ones. This year, sales and marketing representatives from all Marriott & Starwood properties in Egypt came together with the Global Sales Office in to say thanks to all customers around the world.

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RADISSON BLU HELIOPOLIS HOSTS A COOKING CLASS EVENT WITH CHEF HADEEL ”Healthy Diet is an easy life style” was the Philosophy of the cooking event hosted by Radisson Blu Heliopolis. The event took place in the ball room & by the pool where everyone enjoyed their morning coffee & tea with a variety of snacks. Chef Hadeel then shared step by step with the guests two of her healthy dishes, quinoa salad, and cinnamon balls.

Electrolux Egypt launches Zanussi “Family Care Plus” New Automatic Washing Machines range Electrolux Egypt, the regional manufacturing leader in household appliances launched a new automatic washing machines range “Family Care Plus” under the brand name “Zanussi”. The new range is manufactured at the company’s industrial complex in 10th of Ramadan city, demonstrating Electrolux commitment to deliver Best in Class Consumer Experience and ultimate care to consumers in Egypt and the region.

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On Spot

MERCEDES-BENZ EGYPT MECHATRONIC ACADEMY CELEBRATES SECOND GRADUATION CEREMONY The success story of the Mercedes-Benz Mechatronic Academy continues as MercedesBenz Egypt together with invited guests of honor; celebrate the graduation of the second group of students from the Academy. Taking place at the fabulous Nile Ritz Carlton, the graduation ceremony included inspirational words from Thomas Zorn, CEO and President, MercedesBenz Egypt, followed by awarding the proud graduates their certificates.

INSIDE EGYPT’S BIGGEST SHOPPING FESTIVAL Cairo Festival City Mall just wrapped up the 2016 November shopping festival. The shopping extravaganza is just the latest in a long line of successful events that the mall has hosted over the past months. Focusing on glamour and the festive theme of Las Vegas, the shopping festival offered a range of glitzy prizes to lucky shoppers, including 2 trips to Las Vegas and 2 diamond rings.

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A Spectacular Cigar Night to Open the 1897 Bar at Royal Maxim Palace Kempinski Royal Maxim Palace Kempinski held a spectacular cocktail reception for cigar lovers among top bankers and businessmen, who were the highlight of the economic scene in Cairo. Welcoming the guests was Mr. Gerhard Mitrovits, the general manager of Royal Maxim Palace Kempinski. His Excellency Castro, the Cuban Ambassador in Cairo, and Mr. Maged El Menshawy Chairman of Manapharma; sponsored the grand opening celebration.

Ego dedicates a day of sale empowering Baheya and Ahl Masr Yash Connection brings a slasher sale event day at Live by Ego store and they are doing it for a good cause. The event was held in collaboration with Baheya and Ahl Masr foundation and attended by Egypt’s movers and shakers. Guests enjoyed their shopping experience in live music entertainment along with delicious desserts grabs and bites.

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