September 2018

SEPTEMBER 2018

Fashion & Lifestyle

SAY NO

TREND ALERT

TO BODY SHAMING

TROPICAL PRINTS

TOP

WELLNESS

3 SEAFOOD RECIPES

RETREATS AROUND THE WORLD

YOU WON’T RESIST

CHEATING: A MISTAKE

PILATES

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OR A CHOICE?

HEALTH BENEFITS OF DRY BRUSHING

MEET

SARA TAHA

CONTENTS SEPTEMBER 2018 FASHION 10 12

Ladybird Loves Eli Saab Fall 2018 Couture Ladybird Loves Giambattista Valli Fall 2018 Couture

GLAMOUR 22

Dolls Lashes: The Luscious Eyelash Brand

By Dolly Yanny

IN-DEPTH

26 Sarah Taha: A Success Story Beginning with a Leap of Faith

TRAVEL

WELLNESS

36 Why You Should Start Dry Brushing 37 Pilates 101 38 The Power of Protein 42 Love Your Own Skin

COOKING 44

3 Seafood Dishes You Won’t Resist

RELATIONSHIPS 46

Is Cheating a Mistake or a Choice?

34 10 Health & Wellness Retreats around the World

COVER & PHOTOSHOOT CREDITS : Photography by Daniel Salib Styling by Nermine Elmahdy

Makeup by Dolly Yanny & Dolls Lashes Hair by Kriss Beauty Salons

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L A DY B I R D TEAM

Owner/Founder ZEYAD SOROUR Editor-in-Chief ISMAIL MARZOUK Managing Editor RANA HAMDY Sales & PR Director NAIRA EL LAMEI Marketing & Project Director SAMAR ZAKI Art Director EMAN SALAMA Senior Graphic Designer AALA’A EL NAHAS Financial Director HAITHAM HAMOUDA Distribution AHMED ABOU EL ELA, AHMED FAWZY, MOHAMED ABD EL NASSER & ALAA HUSSEIN

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IN EVERY ISSUE: IN EVERY ISSUE Editor’s Letter P.8 Egyptian Made P.14 Trend of the Month P.15 Style Zoom in P.16 Shopping Cart P.18 Fashion News P.20 Products We Recommend P.24 Pieces we Love P.30 Travel the World P.32 Why Eat This P.40 Art & Culture P.48 Horoscope P.50 The Best, The Top, The Must Know! P.52 Happenings P.54 On Spot P.57

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CONTRIBUTORS

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

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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hen it comes to multitasking, women are always at the top of the game. Between running households, pursuing a successful career, taking care of the family, and looking after themselves; women are on an emotional roller coaster all the time. With so much on their plates, feelings like anxiety, stress, exhaustion and irritability are sure to hit hard.

There’s nothing alarming with having the blues every now and then, but when this begins to affect your day-to-day coping mechanism, you need to consider some time to pause, relax, and assess.

THE EMOTIONAL ROLLER COASTER

Your emotional wellbeing plays a vital role in your overall health and wellness. Suppressing your emotions and choosing not to deal with them is not the way to end a certain problem, but rather a way to sedate the distress. If there’s one thing you need to start doing, it is setting regular meetings with yourself, yes, you read that right. We are usually very committed when it comes to business meetings, family schedules, and other appointments, but when the matter has to do with us; we put off, delay and procrastinate.

Set some time in your day to better understand and analyze your emotions. Question yourself, look for answers, try to find out the reasons why you felt a certain emotion in a certain situation. Look at matters from a different perspective. Assess! if you’re accepting way more than you can handle.

Get it off your chest, seek help, speak out; and don’t shy away from your vulnerability. Embrace your emotions, the happy ones and the not-so-pleasant ones. All you need to do, is to learn how to calm your emotional roller coaster.

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Fashion

TREND OF THE MONTH TROPICAL PRINTS

RACHEL ZOE MILEY SEQUINED CREPE SHORTS ALICE + OLIVIA NICOLE DEVORÉ-CHIFFON WRAP TOP

Tropical prints are trending this summer like no other. Bamboo leaves and Hawaiian pineapples with colourful parrots are complementing most of the garments this season. It is never too late to opt for a full summer signature and you will definitely feel instantly younger with some of our choices.

HALOGEN AUDREY ANKLE STRAP SANDAL

ADRIANA DEGREAS SILK MINI DRESS

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Style ZOOM IN BY: SALMA LOAY

BERNA IBRAHIM WEARING FLORAL PRINT MIDI DRESS FROM ZARA.

DOLLY YANNY WEARING ACTIVE CAMP SHEER MESH PANEL LEGGINGS AND LOW IMPACT SPORTS BRA FROM FOREVER21.

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NADA HUSSAM WEARING POLKA DOT BERMUDA SHORTS FROM ZARA.

NOHA ELSHERBINY WEARING HUMBUG BUTTON HANKY HEM SKIRT FROM TOPSHOP.

PACINTHE BADRAN WEARING WHITE PRINTED T-SHIRT FROM ZARA. SARA TAHA WEARING PETITE ANIMAL PRINT MUFFLE MINI SKIRT IN YELLOW FROM TOPSHOP.

SARAH ABUL ELA WEARING POLKA DOT ROMPER FROM ZARA.

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HOW’S THIS DEVICE SO FULL OF CHARACTER ?

HUAWEI NOVA 3 HANDS-ON

In view of the current handset market slow-down and the mid-market showing signs of saturation, many handset manufacturers have shifted their focus towards high-end flagship devices in a bid to recuperate the lower shipment volumes. In spite of that, there are manufacturers that continue to excel in the midmarket like Huawei with its nova series. After the bombardment that is the plethora of device launches in the first half year, the HUAWEI nova 3 arrives to the market, shinning bright like a diamond as it offers young consumers a new compelling choice.

HUAWEI nova 3i is available at a price point where many young users would think Huawei is out of its mind. At such a great value, it’s tough to blame the youth for loving mid-range devices so much. Perhaps it could even contend for the title of the most sought after device of the year!

Appearance-wise, the HUAWEI nova 3 is fashionable and elegant. The device is equipped with a 19.5:9 FullView display that covers 83.4% of the full frontal view of the device, as well as corners that fit just right with the chassis. The newest nova device also sports a double-sided 3D curved glass as well as a 3.55mm mid-frame. In addition, the HUAWEI nova 3 comes with a more surprises: it’s available in Red, Primrose Gold, Black, as well as two particularly show-stealing colors—Airy Blue and Iris Purple.

The HUAWEI nova 3 features another spectacular feature: AI quad camera. The four cameras don’t just constitute a quantitative bump, but a qualitative one as well. The front dual cameras feature 24MP+2MP sensors, and are equipped with wide aperture f/2.0 high resolution lenses to capture image and depth. The two front cameras work in concert to

shot.by Tian yang create blurry backgrounds and crisp headshots, something that most mainstream mid-market devices struggle with. The rear cameras are composed of 24MP+16MP RGB sensors, which capture images through dual f/1.8 wide aperture 6p lenses. With these incredible specs, the rear cameras precisely capture details, light, colors and depth, ensuring the quality of the final images. The flagship-grade quad camera system is created for those who love taking selfies and portraits—who said you can’t have both?

Staying on the topic of photography—other camera features on the HUAWEI nova 3 include: dynamic portrait lighting, fun AR selfies and high light sensitivity. All these features have proven to be highly popular among the youth. The 3D dynamic portrait lighting illustrates how photography is really an art of light. Leveraging the AI and facial recognition tech, the feature clearly identifies the lighting condition of each of zones of the facial features with pixel-level accuracy, regardless of actual lighting condition, and overlay different lighting effects onto the subject digitally.

The fun selfie feature is also enabled by the facial recognition capability, which tracks the facial expressions of a user. With that data, the device can superimpose a 3D dynamic sticker which Huawei named 3D Qmoji. Not only is it a fun little feature, it also lets users easily share their visual experiments with friends.

Having said all that, we’re sure that HUAWEI nova 3 has already swept many users by their feet. Compared to the low-end devices some manufacturers pushed out, HUAWEI nova 3 lets users experience true value and great cost-toperformance. A device with such character is rare on today’s market—it’s definitely worth keeping an eye out for.

FASHION NEWS HUWA LAUNCHES ITS LATEST COLLECTION JOINING HIS PREVIOUS COLLECTION (EL SANDSTORM) AND INTRODUCES A NEW COLLECTION TITLED ‘THORNS’ HUWA, the contemporary fine accessories brand for men, announces the introduction of 12 new items of El Sandstorm collection that debuted in late October. The new pieces coupled with existing products, brings a new and vibrant element to the brand. Also, the founder of HUWA, Hisham Wali, launches a new collection titled ‘Thorns’, a combination of 8 floral pins beautifully decorated for special occasions, giving that extra charm and elegance to every suit out there.

Jazzy Launches Boho Collection Featuring The Getaway Girls Local eyewear brand, Jazzy, is launching The Boho inspired collection, reminding us how fun the perfect summer accessory is. Carefree, fun, trendy and friendly, everything about Jazzy’s latest collection screams blast from the best 70’s past. Earthy patterns, iconic cat eye shades and high quality polarized lenses, are what Jazzy is all about this season. The collection came together in a retro inspired shoot, featuring a cherry red vintage car with two best friends, the getaway girls, flaunting their effortless looks, giving us all the right LA vibes, we crave so much. The collection features an array of 12 sunglasses, a combination of round shaped rims and the iconic cat eye, a Jazzy favorite.

‘Lou’ Launches Its Latest FW18 ‘Glitch’ Collection Lou is excited to announce the launch of their new collection Glitch, bringing uber modern yet nostalgic designs through a 90’s inspired collection. The collection is all about rule-breaking attitude arising from the birth of pop and underground culture at the time, also, expressing the origin of technology and its flaws. Each piece includes a world of details that would sure make you stand out while offering ease and comfort, giving you that ‘Athluxury’ look.

The Dubai based designer, Hebatullah, channels a strong message through this collection, of appreciating the beauty of the ‘perfect imperfections’ and being comfortable in your own skin. With 19 pieces in the collection, combining bomber jackets, sweatshirts, pants, skirts, tops and duster coats, Glitch has all the freedom and experimentation, for which the label is renowned, with customized prints, novel fabrics, and deconstructed silhouettes, intended to be worn and layered in ways that both match and clash.

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Glamour

DOLLS LASHES

The Luscious Eyelash Brand By Dolly Yanny Makeup is something all girls grew up loving. While some girls just stop at the stage of learning the basics of applying makeup, others grow it into a passion. Dolly Yanny, a passionate and ambitious makeup artist, has taken her love for makeup to the next level becoming a professional makeup artist at a surprisingly young age. Beginning as young as 15, Dolly succeeded at making a name for herself in the makeup and beauty industry and made her way up introducing her own brand to the Egyptian market.

Dolly launched Dolls Lashes rendering all the makeup enthusiasts high-quality false lashes in different designs to suit every girl’s needs. These false lashes are a real beauty in every aspect, starting from the fact that they are cruelty-free made of faux mink, to the beauty packaging of the lashes. Dolls Lashes are reusable and come in a pretty box to keep them stored for more usage.

The line comes in six amazing designs to suit different eye shapes. For the round shape, ‘Nayla’, is the perfect choice, with a wispy lashes look that balances out big bright eyes. ‘Dahlia’ is the top seller among the line and it comes in an almond shape that fits every eye shape.

This design is slightly pointed at the end and wider at the center. Another design is ‘Farah’, which is perfect for hooded eyes.

The style of these lashes is dramatic with density in the center to make the eyes look wider and bigger. For downturned eyes, it is best to use elongated lashes to lift the eyes up and this can be easily achieved with ‘Miral’ design. As for monolid eyes with no crease, they need more length at the outer corner and to create this length; ‘Laila’ is the right design with its very dramatic ending corner that creates 22 | SEPTEMBER 2018

an illusion of a winged-liner even without applying any. ‘Sandra’ design fits perfectly for deep eyes that need to be brought out by density and volume. The layered design of these lashes gives a 3D effect for enchantingly dramatic eyes. All the designs come in one band of lashes rather that one-by-one which makes them easier to use even for beginners, doesn’t require much work and leaves no room for mistakes in applying.

When it comes to the application of false lashes, Dolly shared with us a step-by-step guide to using Doll’s lashes in addition to how to remove and clean them as well. Here’s how to bring out your eyes with Dolls Lashes: 1. First pick up the lashes from the box using tweezers and measure them on your eyes without applying any glue to customize the length according to your eye shape. Hold the lashes from the center and place on your eyelids to see if the size fits your eyes at the corners. If the size doesn’t fit, with small scissors, shorten the length from the outer corner.

Don’t cut it from the inside corner because this will ruin the shape of the lashes.

2. Second step is prepping your lashes before applying false lashes. You can either use your eyelash curler or transparent mascara to lift your

lashes up. This is not an essential step, you can skip this step and start the application step without additional preparations 3. To wear the lashes, start by applying eyelashes glue across the band and make sure it’s evenly spread and focus on the ends of the bands. Wait for about 20 seconds for the glue to dry a bit.

4. You can either apply the lashes with your hands, or with tweezers for better control. Hold a mirror down so that your eyes are pointed downwards, and don’t apply the lashes on the same level of the eyes but rather from the top right above the lashes.

Apply the lashes at the center of the lid then adjust at the edges.

5. Fifth step is very important which is blending.

Apply a very thin layer of mascara just on the base of your natural lashes without going up towards your false lashes so not to ruin the shape.

6. To remove the lashes, use an oil-based makeup remover with a cotton bottle or coconut oil to help dissolve the glue to easily remove the lashes.

Aiming at bringing the Middle-Eastern charm to the world, Dolly sells her lashes brand in Dubai, London, and Los Angeles. The state-of-the-art eyelashes brand is just the beginning as Dolly spoke about her plans to launch her own makeup line introducing high-quality products with standards as premium as those of imported brands.

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In-depth

SARA TAHA A SUCCESS STORY BEGINNING WITH A LEAP OF FAITH

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ithout purpose in life, one can feel empty within. After several successful and accomplished years in corporate life, Sara Taha decided to take a leap of faith and to follow her heart. She has found her passion to be in health and fitness, and genuinely believed that this can be her purpose in life; to make a positive change in the lives of others.

Following her intuition, and with perseverance and determination, Sara co-founded VIBES WELLBEING, a friendly and welcoming fitness boutique, helping people lead healthier and happier lives, in which she has found her inner calling.

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1.AT WHAT POINT IN YOUR LIFE HAVE YOU DECIDED TO TAKE YOUR PASSION FOR FITNESS TO A PROFESSION? My career has undergone various changes. I worked in different companies and in various departments within those companies. My first job was in corporate development in the petroleum industry. Later on, I moved to marketing then to sales in real estate, all while studying health and fitness in parallel. One day I realized that I’ve been wasting my time doing something that didn’t mean much to me. Even though I excelled in my corporate life, I felt empty with no purpose. At this point I realized I needed to take a leap of faith and feed my passion. I don’t recall a specific moment or incident that made me decide to take my passion for fitness to a profession; I can say it was an accumulation of emotions and realizations that pushed me to have some courage to step outside of my comfort zone and do what I do best.

2.WHAT WAS YOUR MOTIVATION ALONG THIS JOURNEY? There were several factors actually. First of all, there was the positive feedback I got from my clients. In addition, the progress I’ve noticed and felt with myself and my clients played a vital role, and I was impressed to learn the amazing things our bodies can do and reveal through movement. Moreover, the fitness industry itself was beginning to grow in Egypt. To be totally honest, and as cliché as this may sound, the biggest motivator has always been how good I felt after every workout. It is a feeling you can’t just put into words, it is priceless!

This journey played a huge role in shaping my character.

It gave me more confidence, especially taking into consideration how shy I am. It channeled my will and perseverance and made me explore new things about myself.

3.WHAT WAS THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE YOU FACED ALONG THE WAY? There were different challenges that faced me in every phase. From the moment I decided to start a new career from scratch, all on my own. Then trying to demonstrate my abilities in delivering a message of an ongoing healthy lifestyle instead of quick fixes and health trends.

Also finding reliable team and partners wasn’t an easy task either. I consider that reaching a plateau can be my biggest challenge. Although many things didn’t go as planned, there were a lot of delays and I felt lost at one point; I have to proudly admit that my perseverance and hard work eventually paid off in my latest milestone; the creation of my beautiful baby; VIBES WELLBEING. SEPTEMBER 2018 | 27

4.WHAT IS VIBES WELLBEING’S POINT OF STRENGTH THAT MAKES IT STAND OUT? Simple as it may sound the vibe of the place is one of its biggest assets. It is warm, cozy, inviting, clean, and friendly. I like to think of it as a beautiful escape VIBES brings different services all under one roof ranging between Pilates, Functional Training, Yoga, Pole Fitness, Boxing, Strength Training, and of course our one and only signature class Run & Ride. We have our bar and hang out corner; a ‘Brush & Groom’ Corner and a physiotherapy room. To me, VIBES represents a lifestyle.

5.WHAT IS THE ADVICE YOU’D GIVE TO PEOPLE TO STAY MOTIVATED AND ADAPT TO THE CHANGE? Our health and body are truly our greatest assets, wanting to be healthy for outer-beauty and appearance is not bad, it just isn’t enough. You need energy and longevity to carry out your life’s purpose. Shifting your mindset to viewing your health as your greatest asset will give you the strongest motivation to allow positive change to happen. Last but not least, be gentle on yourself. You don’t have to change every habit at once; instead you should take it one step at a time.

6.WHAT DO YOU LOVE THE MOST ABOUT YOUR JOB? I am a very passionate being, and I value quality over anything else. My job gives me the opportunity to express these values by being a source of helping someone improve their quality of life. Nothing feels more rewarding than receiving positive feedback from my clients expressing how they are embracing the change, noticing the results, and feeling different about themselves. I’m truly grateful for being a source of reliable knowledge for people aiming at making health & fitness a priority in their life. This gives me a sense of purpose and accomplishment. And let’s not forget to mention the perks of being my own boss.

7.WHAT IS THE MOTTO/LIFE PHILOSOPHY YOU LIKE TO LIVE BY? We fall, we rise, we make mistakes, we get hurt, we become stronger, and that’s how we live and grow. There is always going be sadness and struggles in our journey, but there will also be lots of beauty. We must keep chasing the things we love for as Plato once said ‘The madness of love is the greatest of heaven’s blessings.’ There’s nothing wrong with failing to succeed, but you have to keep going, and chances are you will stumble on something beautiful, probably when you least expect it. Last but not least, always follow your heart and your intuition; they will never lead you astray.

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Travel

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The International flight round trip economy ticket.

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Editorial Feature

A CLOSE UP ON THE “KERTEN HOSPITALITY GROUP”

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n lights of the recent cooperation announced between Tatweer Misr and Kerten Hospitality Group, where the agreement is to launch two hotel brands catering to a diverse set of travelers across IL Monte Galala in Sokhna and Fouka Bay at The North Coast. The concepts to be opened in Egypt will include hotel rooms, fully furnished serviced apartments, bungalows, cabanas, branded beach clubs, and innovative food & beverage concepts.

We have had the chance to meet and interview three bright minds behind the operation of the globally growing and emerging group in Egypt and the Middle East region. These innovative thinkers are, Marloes Knippenberg, CEO at the Kerten Hospitality, Antony Doucet the Brand Director, and Jaume Puigdengolas the Corporate Executive Chef.

Kerten is a group of several Hospitality brands which include The House Hotel, The House Residence, and Cloud7 Hotel & Residence. They pushed the boundaries further by founding Ouspace, which created supportive, 24/7, full-service work spaces. They also extended the focus to food and beverage and developed their own concept for gourmet burgers, Frikadell. Uniting the traditional gourmet burger with a tech-savvy experience, Frikadell has five branches with more in the pipeline.

“We have created this whole brand from scratch; it is so much like raising a baby,” said Antony while briefing us about the group portfolio.

Antony added “we are here not only to make business but to leave an impact.” The group aims to promote a strong positioning in the market where they are considering revolving around the idea of mixing the local experience with an international punch. We couldn’t help but ask Anthony about the running a successful boutique oriented brand. Where he confirmed it is not a hard thing for the working team on the group, due to

their expertise in the hospitality management where they had the chance to work at different reputable hotel chains with varying years of experiences from 12 to 20 years.

“When you look at the development in the EMEA region, I think the amount of growth population and the significant percentage of young generation in Egypt is more than any other region; it is unlike any other country,” said Marloes. Marloes seemed really excited to penetrate the Egyptian market, and she added “It is so difficult for me to do something I am not excited about.

If I’m not excited, I cannot feel it, I cannot see it and I cannot do it.”

Jaume spoke to us about the favorite part, the food and beverage, following distinctive criteria of the Michelin Guide. The idea is simply a grading system for the whole dining experience at a certain restaurant; where the place get rated on 3 levels, 1 Michelin, 2 or 3 Michelin, 3 represents the best and 1 is the least, “we aim to upgrade the Egyptian cuisine to a Michelin level,” said Jaume Kerten Hospitality is a division of Ireland-based Kerten, a private and independent investment firm dedicated to creating value and profitable growth. Shaping the future for better living, Kerten Hospitality has a lean and dynamic team who are essentially corporate disruptors, rebel hoteliers and food enthusiasts with hospitality pedigrees from well-known brands.

Travel

Top 10 Health & Wellness Retreats Around The World

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Traveling is among the top list of millions of people, and many choose traveling the world as a life style. It is the one activity that will teach you more than the highest ranked schools. While travelling for activities and entertainment is merely common, traveling for a wellness getaway, and unwinding the burnout mind and body is also a valid reason to cross borders. Hence, here are the top 10 health and wellness retreats around the world to give yourself a break: 1 - BALI: COMO SHAMBHALA Enjoy a holistic journey in the gorgeous unspoilt destination, in the award-wining holistic spa Como Shambahala. The peaceful atmosphere, surrounded by tropical jungle will encourage you to enjoy yoga, tennis, hiking, and getting the best spa treatments. The greetings of the dedicated staff and the soothing sessions are indeed worth giving them a try.

2 - INDIA: ANANDA This peaceful place in the Himalayas is a unique wellness retreat that uses the healing philosophy of physical, mental, and spiritual health to boost your well-being. Escape to this 21,000 square foot destination, with over 79 treatments to return home totally restored and brand new.

3 - GERMANY: BRENNERS PARK-HOTEL & SPA, BADEN-BADEN You will not only enjoy your stay at the dame resort done in the classic country house style, but the historic Baden-Baden thermal baths and springs will be your view for the whole stay, offering the maximum rejuvenation among its guests. The hotel & Spa is one of the most relaxing spots to release all the negativity and anxiety.

6 - MEXICO: LE BLANC SPA RESORT, CANCÚN This heavenly resort in the land of Mexico is for adults only, which means that you will have the real definition of a break. Delve into the tranquilizing aromatherapy wafting through the air to the exquisite location and warm atmosphere.

7 - THAILAND: KAMALAYA Located in a valley that overlooks the coast of Southern Koh Samui, this award-wining sanctuary and spa is the perfect destination for a revitalising detox holiday. The staff strives to provide a stimulating environment that encourages personal growth and health transformation.

8 - SPAIN: SHA WELLNESS CLINIC This minimalist clinic is a pioneering wellness clinic in Spain with a beautiful macrobiotic spa, where favoured celebrities like Naomi Campbell and Kylie Minogue got treated. It offers lectures, therapies that are conducted in beautifully calm and peaceful surroundings, in addition to tailored wellness programmes. Also, the food is supremely healthy to fit the dietary regime as a part of your wellness experience.

4 - PORTUGAL: SIX SENSES DOURO VALLEY, DOURO VALLEY This place is on the terraced slopes of one of the world’s oldest wine regions, with a 19th century manor house and an unexpectedly colourful flair.

The spa contains everything from acupuncturists to aerial yoga, with professionals to help you create your own customized wellness program.

9 - CALIFORNIA: CAL-A-VIE, VISTA This villa retreat in the Southern Californian countryside will help in boosting your energy. It has the combination of cardio, spinning, boxing, and hiking with also bamboo massages, coffee scrubs, and an on-site nutritionist and health-conscious chef that you’ll leave feeling like a million bucks. The staff to guest ratio is 5 to 1, which will ensure that you will get all the service and attention you are craving for.

5 - AUSTRIA: VIVAMAYR ALTAUSSEE This clinic is among the very few clinics across Austria offering the famed Mayr cure, a fasting cure, and the place is definitely a good compromise while detoxing and fasting. The setting in Austria is enough to encourage you with the icy lake in front, and the snow-capped mountain backdrop.

10 - ITALY: LEFAY Above the glittering Lake Garde, this Italian hotel has the spirituality of the East in its spa with traditional Chinese Medicine, and five-night anti-ageing programme, not only targeting your skin, but also the nervous system that is equally important. You will definitely enjoy everything with a knockout view of the glassy water below.

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WHY YOU SHOULD START DRY BRUSHING

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xfoliation was carried out by the Ancient Egyptians thousands of years ago, and wine was used as a chemical exfoliator with tartaric acid as the active agent.

As there are numerous benefits of exfoliation to both the body and the skin, generations kept following this habit. Dry brushing as a mechanical way of exfoliation was once the common way to exfoliate at households, and it is becoming again an obsession of health and cosmetologist because of its numerous values.

WHAT IS DRY BRUSHING? It is a mechanical way of exfoliating the upper dead layer of the skin, using a natural bristle brush on the dry skin. The technique is important for gaining the benefits of the natural exfoliation process, as you should sweep off the brush on skin in light strokes and in circular motion towards the heart. Meaning that if you drybrush your feet, your will do it in upper motions towards your heart, and from the palms of your hands to your chest, and from your neck down to your chest.

DRY BRUSHING CAN HELP IN UNCLOGGING PORES: The appearance of open pores is nothing near pleasant, and the clogged pores make things even

worse. Exfoliation is an essential method of keeping your skin breathing and clean. Dry brushing your skin dusts off all the residue left from makeup, cream products, oil, and even your face wash. Our skin is always exposed, and the very upper layer of the skin can accumulate and patch if not exfoliated regularly.

Keep in mind to use a smaller and softer brush for the delicate skin of the face.

DRY BRUSHING BOOSTS THE BLOOD CIRCULATION: Your body generates heat during dry brushing that improves the blood flow in your body and encourages to eliminate the metabolic waste, and aid in the process of digestion. Not only that, it is also used as a meditation method to relieve tension from the body.

PILATES 101

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f you are an avid gym person or you try to fit in some workout in your busy schedule, you must have heard of the Pilates. With so many terms and exercises emerging in the workout game, we can get overwhelmed and confused. While Pilates is often mixed with Yoga, it is indeed different, with some few common concepts with yoga.

WHAT IS PILATES WORKOUT? Pilates is a form of exercise that focuses on strengthening the body, focusing on the strength of the core. The concept was created by the gymnastic Joseph Pilates originally as an exercise program for injured soldiers and dancers in the UK back then.

WHAT IS SPECIAL ABOUT PILATES? Pilates is one of the best exercises for your core muscles, because every single workout movement in this program includes the core, it is from the core to the outside. If the core is strong, then it will enable your body to perform better and carry more workouts. Pilates teaches you to fully use your transverse abdominals that helps you to pull in and flatten your tummy.

IS FLEXIBILITY A NECESSITY TO BE ABLE TO PRACTICE PILATES? Many people think that Pilates require high flexibility level, so they don’t challenge themselves to try it.

Flexibility is only an inherent part of the Pilates training, and it is gained gradually by doing Pilates

regularly. There are many modifications and tweaks to each exercise to actually suit each individual’s flexibility level.

HOW TO PRACTICE PILATES? When doing Pilates, if it is too easy for you, then you are doing it wrong, because it must challenge you. First, breath right. Joseph Pilates used to say: “Even if you follow no other instructions, learn to breathe correctly.” When you inhale, you should only expand the ribcage and not the belly, which should be tight and flat as if you are wearing a corset. Second, practice control, don’t use the momentum to you help you move. Pull your shoulders away from your ears and focus on every moment as if it comes from the centre of your body.

protein

THE POWER OF It is the key ingredient in the whole fitness equation. It is not a surprise to say that protein is very important, but it is never enough to speak of the endless benefits of protein. Protein consists of organic molecules made up of amino acids, and these acids are joined together by chemical bonds. There are two main categories of amino acids in the body, the essential amino acids that our bodies can’t make, thus we must get it from our diets, and we’ve the nonessential amino acids. Those that the body can usually make for itself.

WHY WE NEED PROTEIN? Our bodies break down protein we eat into amino acids, that circulates in the blood to produce important molecules like enzymes, hormones, and antibodies. Without an adequate supply of protein, our bodies will never function well. Protein replaces the worn out cells and helps in increasing the glucagon to control body fat. It can also liberate free fatty acids, as a way to get fuel for cells instead of just being stored in your body.

HOW CAN WE GET PROTEIN? Protein is a “macronutrient,” meaning that the body needs relatively large amounts of it. Unlike fat and carbohydrates, the body does not store protein, and therefore has no reservoir to draw on when it needs a new supply. That’s why we need to be aware of the sources of protein and incorporate it in our daily diet. There is animal protein, which is found 38 | SEPTEMBER 2018

in fish, poultry and other meat. In addition to the basic dairy such as milk: cottage cheese, yogurt, cheese, and eggs. You can also get it from supplements like whey or casein. If you are vegetarian and you choose not to eat meat, you can opt for the plant protein and consume legumes like beans, peas, lentils, soybeans, grains, cereals, nuts, and seeds HOW MUCH PROTEIN IS ENOUGH? There are few factors regarding how much protein you should take, but the most important one is your activity level. Generally, you should aim to consume 0.6 to 0.8 grams of protein per pound of bodyweight for adults with normal daily activities. You can easily know how much protein in your meal by using mobile applications that will instantly estimate how much protein in each item you consume.

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Kiwi • This exotic fruit attracts many people, and not only because of its vibrant green colour and extensive fuzzy skin, but for the various health benefits it carries within.

Kiwi is rich in vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin E, and potassium. In addition, it is full of antioxidants that are important for a youthful skin.

• Kiwi contains a lot of fibre, one of the elements that aids in digestion, and help in losing weight. It also contains a proteolytic enzyme called actinidin that is very important in breaking down protein.

Apples

• Apples are full of vitamin C that makes it capable of blocking some of the damage caused by free radicals, in addition to boosting the immune system against infectious agents.

• It is a great source of Minerals such as calcium, potassium, and phosphorus. Also, for dietary fibres that can lower the amount of bad cholesterol in the blood from rising, and the B-vitamin complex that are vital for the health of nervous system.

• Apples contain a very healthy fibre that acts as prebiotic called pectin. It is responsible for feeding the good bacteria in your gut. Hence, it can protect your body from obesity, type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

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• This fruit helps in fighting heart disease. Eating 2 to 3 kiwis of this delicious fruit can have the same anticlotting benefits without any side effects.

• It is totally safe for diabetic people to enjoy kiwi, as it is categorized as “low” in the glycaemic index. It has only glycaemic load of 4, which makes it one of the safest fruits for diabetics.

• Kiwi is full of bioactive substances that can lower blood pressure, and on the long term, it can lead to a lowered risk for dangerous conditions that can be caused by high blood pressure like strokes and heart attacks.

What are the best five foods for losing weight?

Salmon, avocados, cottage cheese, cauliflower, and whole eggs

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Wellness

LOVE YOUR OWN SKIN By: Yasmine Shahine

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nfortunately nowadays our world is obsessed with physical appearances.

From the time we are babies, our society keeps sending us messages that our desirability and value as a person is somehow linked to the way that our bodies look like. Overcoming these social pressures and obsessions can be a lifelong challenge, but becoming comfortable with your body is an important step in developing a healthy relationship with yourself and the world.

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We are constantly feeling like we are living in one giant contest. Everyone is constantly pointing out who’s the prettiest, the smartest, the most successful, and the best dressed!

But have you ever stopped and asked yourself who determines those standards? Exactly! Given all of this, though, it’s really no surprise if you don’t feel comfortable in your own skin every now and then.

Being comfortable with yourself means not comparing yourself to others, and feeling OK with whatever choices you make in life. It can mean accepting how you look, being cool with how much you weigh, having good self-esteem, liking where you’re at in life... the list goes on.

But at the core of it all is the sense that you are fine just as you are. When you’re truly comfortable with yourself, you don’t feel the need for comparisons, and you don’t feel the need to do things simply to impress others.

Rather than obsessing about your physical appearance, commit to cultivating inner beauty.

True inner beauty does not wrinkle & never goes out of style, and will be remembered long after you are gone.

HERE ARE SOME THINGS YOU CAN DO TO FEEL MORE COMFORTABLE WITH YOURSELF: •STOP CARING SO MUCH ABOUT WHAT OTHER PEOPLE THINK. If you want to be comfortable in your own skin, you have to stop worrying about what other people think. If you are trying too hard to get other people to like you or to accept you, then you aren’t worrying enough about how you feel about yourself. In the end, you will always have to live with you. So, stop caring what other people think and start focusing on how you feel about you.

•DO THINGS THAT MAKES YOU HAPPY When you’re feeling bad about yourself, it’s easy to get swept along with the flow. You end up saying “yes” to things you don’t really want to do just for the sake of having friends. But people who are comfortable with themselves rarely do this. They know how to say “no” and they aren’t afraid to spend time doing things they enjoy.

•LEARN TO BE COMFORTABLE WITH YOUR PHYSICAL FLAWS It’s often easier said than done, but many us start to love their appearance, as we get older. Do you remember being younger and wishing desperately for smooth hair instead of your curly rings? But then, as you got older, you realized that your hair is super awesome? It’s good to embrace your so-called flaws, and the more you can do it the more you’ll be comfortable with yourself.

•TAKE GOOD CARE OF YOURSELF Feeling Confident in your own skin doesn’t mean you let go of being healthy!! It’s so easy to let your health fall by the way side, and yet taking care of yourself is an important part of feeling comfortable in your own skin. Not sleeping, not eating right, not drinking enough water, all this can leave you feeling less than wonderful.

•SET BOUNDARIES AROUND BODYSHAMING CONVERSATIONS If someone comments on what you’re eating, you might excuse yourself from the conversation and the room. You never have to justify what you are eating or why (or your body) to anyone. You also might kindly say that “dieting isn’t a topic you talk about” or “I’m concerned with my health, not my weight”.

Pay attention to how you talk about your body and practice self-compassion.

It’s incredible how a little bit of forgiveness and kindness can make you feel more content. You’ll be better prepared for the disappointments and upsets that come with life. Start by becoming an example for others, be empathetic, show tenderness not only to your friends and family but also to yourself.

Practicing self-compassion will ultimately change your perception of yourself and you will finally be comfortable in your own skin!

If you want to be comfortable in your own skin, you have to stop letting other people tell you who you are.

If you have been labeled the fat girl, or the skinny girl, stop internalizing it. When all is said and done, your body doesn’t define who you are, the inside does. And, that is where you have to feel comfortable, living inside it, not by worrying about what is on the outside.

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Cooking

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SEAFOOD DISHES YOU WON’T RESIST

LEMON GARLIC SHRIMP INGREDIENTS: 2 tbsp. butter, divided 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes Juice of 1 lemon 2 tbsp. dry white wine (or water) Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish DIRECTIONS 1. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter and olive oil. Add shrimp, garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes and cook until shrimp is pink, 3 minutes.

2. Remove from heat and stir in remaining tablespoon butter, lemon juice, white wine, and parsley.

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SALMON BLT SALAD INGREDIENTS: For The Salad 2 6-oz. salmon fillets 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 10 c. chopped romaine 2 c. cherry tomatoes, halved 2 c. croutons 1 avocado, halved, peeled, and diced 6 slices cooked bacon, chopped FOR THE DRESSING 1/3 c. mayonnaise 1/2 c. plain Greek yogurt Juice of 1 lemon 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp. white wine vinegar 1 tsp. honey DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 400°. Place salmon on a lined baking sheet and sprinkle evenly with salt and pepper. Bake until browned and crispy on the edges, 18 to 20 minutes.

Remove from the oven and let cool.

1. Toss lettuce, tomatoes, croutons, avocado, and bacon together. Whisk all of the dressing ingredients together and season with salt and pepper.

1. Chop up salmon and toss into salad along with the dressing. Serve immediately.

SHRIMP’N BROCCOLI LO MEIN INGREDIENTS: DIRECTIONS For The Lo Mein 1. Drizzle a large skillet with ses1 tbsp. sesame oil ame oil. Over medium-high 1/2 lb. white shrimp, peeled and deveined heat, cook shrimp, peppers, 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced broccoli, and carrots until 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced veggies are tender and shrimp 1 c. broccoli florets is pink, 5 to 7 minutes.

1/3 c. thinly sliced carrots 2. Whisk together all sauce 6 oz. spaghetti, cooked and drained ingredients and add to pan.

3 green onions, chopped Bring to a boil, then reduce For The Sauce to a simmer. Stir in noodles 1/2 c. soy sauce and green onions and cook, 2 tbsp. brown sugar 3 to 4 minutes longer. Serve 1 tbsp. sesame oil immediately.

1 tbsp. cold water 2 tsp. cornstarch

Source: www.delish.com

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Relationships

IS CHEATING A MISTAKE OR A CHOICE? BY: SARAH KHALED

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ife is made up of choices. I believe life is just a series of decisions we make, and depending on our choices, one must live with their results, no matter what.

Have you ever wondered whether you have actually fallen into the trap of another person by mistake or was it a choice you made from the beginning? The “intention” is what draws the thin line between making a mistake and choosing to deceive your partner. If you are very drunk and you kissed someone at a party who you think is your partner, that’s a mistake.

On the other side, you choose to cheat when you decide to pick up your phone to flirt with someone who is not your spouse, without their knowledge, all the way to engaging in a full intimate relation with this person.

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A mistake is doing something unintentionally where you could be forgiven for it. It’s when you do something wrong, but not on purpose, or you are unaware of the consequences.

A personal choice is when you’re doing something wrong while you are fully aware of the consequences and yet you are still doing it. Once it is revealed, you can’t be forgiven for it; because you adopted unfair practices to achieve something wrong in all aspects; and you chose to cheat.

Whether one calls it a “mistake” or simply “cheating”, the act of being unfaithful is ultimately the choice made at the time. The act is the same.

A person who regrets his/her infidelity will use “mistake” as an excuse with a temporary remorse; because they also found that the one they were cheating with wasn’t as forthcoming in what they were seeking, be it sexual or otherwise, than compared to their current partner. Usually when confronted by their partner, explaining the “mistake” may sound like the person is apologizing for their doings, but in fact he/she is sorry for getting caught out because of their carelessness and their wrong choice for their cheat partner. Had that person been ‘caught out’ with someone they consider better than their own partner, they wouldn’t call it a “mistake” but other words might be used to conceal reality.

When you cheat, you know what you’re doing, it’s not as if you have no idea that you have done something wrong, otherwise you wouldn’t try so hard to hide it.

You have a choice whether to cheat or not. Saying that cheating is a mistake to me is like making some excuse that you have no control over yourself.

Men and women are different in the ways that they describe cheating. Men in most cases describe cheating as “having a sexual relationship” with an alternative person. Women also describe cheating as this, but with an emphasis on it being “emotionally triggered”.

Internet has significantly contributed to cheating by allowing men and women to achieve their sexual and emotional intimacy with just a click or a swipe. With social media, it is easy to make contact without direct contact by alleviating the fear of instant rejection when it’s face to face interaction.

Types of Cheating: Physical Cheating: Physical cheating is being sexually intimate with someone other than your partner. It’s the most common form of cheating. Men and women perceive being cheated upon very differently. Men view it as emasculation and a form of physical rejection.

Women try to provide explanation for the physical indiscretion if they feel that no emotions were involved.

Emotional Cheating: Emotional cheating is a desire for a close emotional bond. This type of cheating may start off as an innocent friendship. “An emotional cheater may consist of sharing thoughts, dreams, and an emotional closeness that would normally be seen as doing that with their spouse/mate.”

HOW CAN YOU RESIST TEMPTATIONS? 1. Remove yourself from the temptation. You need to step away from this person. Try to avoid any situation where you might see him/her, and definitely avoid any one-on-one time.

2. Set a time limit to think it over. Agree that for two weeks or longer, you will go about your normal life without the other person and see how you feel about it.

3. Assess the situation. After your set time limit, are you still constantly thinking about this person, or longing to spend time with him/her? Or have you forgotten about him/her and remembered why your partner is worth giving up such a fling?

4. Take action. If you’ve managed to put the other person out of your mind, great. Mentally recommit yourself to your relationship, and move on with your life. Don’t make this a repeat process though.

5. Attractions happen, but you shouldn’t be nearly cheating with every person you meet. On the other hand, if you’ve really thought about it and you just have to be with the other person, end your relationship first, and respectfully. Yes, you’ll still hurt your partner by leaving him/her, but it will be a lot less awful than betraying their trust, making them feel stupid, and publicly humiliated.

6. Always remember that it’s all about how you behave in the face of temptation. You are free to choose, but you are not free from the consequences of your choice!

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LADYBIRD RECOMMENDS

OUR PLAYLIST

MOVIES: Based on the novel by Ahmed Mourad, the movie tells the story of Taha Hussein Elzahar who works at a pharmacy and lives with his father, a retired history teacher. Taha’s life has dramatically turned upside down when one day he returned back home to find his dad murdered.

Attempting to solve the mystery of the murder, Taha learns a lot from his late father’s diaries and steps into a new world filled with crimes and corruption.

BOOK: This New York Times best seller

by Mark Manson is a self-help guide that is different than the other relentless guides. Manson challenges the readers to accept and be comfortable with being different. While it calls for not caring about trivial matters, the book leads you to the conclusion that there will be things that you have to care for, they just have to be less, and with greater importance.

1. Love Lies - Khalid & Normani 2. La Ya Baheera - Takh 3. Natural - Imagine Dragons 4. Back To You - Selena Gomez 5. Boo’d Up -Ella Mai

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

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HOROSCOPE BY: MANISH KUMAR ARORA

Virgo

(23 August – 22 September) ARIES

Your mind becomes more active, you come up with plenty of new ideas, you can sort through the details with ease, and you make decisions quickly. You take better charge of your finances. You would be very headstrong and wanting to further your career

TAURUS

You want to share ideas and knowledge, putting your thoughts and plans out there, and stimulating your minds. Your motivation levels are going to be pretty high this week as you continue to push yourself to achieve more.

GEMINI

You feel more confident, have great self-esteem, and feel strong. You may seem more compassionate, sensitive, and intuitive. You crave social time, you put yourself out there, wanting attention, and are more playful, gregarious, and warm.

CANCER

You see more of the positives, come up with big ideas, and seem more happygo-lucky. You can get the opportunity to travel, and to somewhere far away or that you’ve never been to before and seems exotic.

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Life:You feel more optimistic and upbeat about life, and this positive attitude helps you to make good things happen. You have more confidence and belief in yourself. This is a time for you to get inspired.

Love:SYou have a good period with your existing relationships and can make them better. If single, you’re more focused on commitment, and if attached, you want to strengthen your commitment to your partner.

Career:This period will serve you greatly by transforming your business venture into something astounding. Those having jobs would have a stable period. Make sure that you are walking with integrity in all things, but especially in business.

Fashion: Ranging from bell sleeves on off-shoulder tops to slit sleeves on silky numbers, oversized sleeves complement good looks.

LEO

You’ll likely feel more confident and secure over the coming four weeks. You strengthen your sense of security, and boost your self-esteem and self-worth. You’re also more sensual, and want to indulge, so watch for going too far.

LIBRA

This is a good time to work on strengthening your inner foundation, to improve your sense of security and confidence. You’re slower to come up with new ideas, and are more impacted mentally by your emotions.

SCORPIO

Your goals are clearer and motivation is easy to find. Work and professional matters are well initiated this month. Good energy for relationships is with you. Your attitude towards your close ties is transforming in significant ways.

SAGITTARIUS

You feel more confident and secure, and you can do things to increase you confidence and security even more. You’re also more sensual and can experience life through your senses, which helps you feel more grounded.

CAPRICORN

You crave structure and order, create a routine to stick to, and seem more like a perfectionist.

You have a strong interest in broadening your mental experiences and finding expression of your personality through them.

AQUARIUS

You seek out new experiences that’ll allow you to learn and grow.

You may seem more energized, philosophical, or expressive You have the opportunity to expand your social circle and meet lots of new people from all different backgrounds.

PISCES

This is a good month to increase your finances, and you could be presented with many opportunities to do so. You’re also more driven to try new things, and could begin a big new project and take on lots of new tasks.

Editorial Feature

GIANNINI:

WHERE AN ITALIAN STORY BEGINS

Chef Antonio Carrano 1.CHEF ANTONIO, TELL US HOW YOU MANAGED TO MAKE GIANNINI A DISTINGUISHED ONE AMONG THE REST OF THE ITALIAN RESTAURANTS? We believe Giannini’s uniqueness relies on its capability to introduce the concept of the New Yorker-Italian style. We serve traditional Italian recipes with some tasty tweaks, as well as the invention of other plates. We have successfully managed to have our own signature dishes for the restaurant. In a nutshell we serve Italian food with a New-Yorker twist.

2.SHARE WITH US THE NEW THEME THAT YOU WILL BE INTRODUCING IN GIANNINI. Menu concept is promotional regional selection; we decided to provide a wider variety of delicious Italian servings rather than famous ones, like pizza and pasta –worth to mention, we are an Italian restaurant that does not serve pizza. We change the regional menu monthly, we highlight other great plates. It is usually bridging the last weekend of a month with the first one of the following month.

3.WHAT’S THE TOP RECOMMENDED PLATE TO TRY OUT AT GIANNINI? Filleto di Tonno Rosso 4.WHAT ARE CHEF ANTONIO’S FAVORITE INGREDIENTS TO USE? Basil and Tomatoes. I believe we have a lot in common between Egypt and Italy. Even the ingredients are easily found here with a great quality and taste that makes it easy to go creative with recipes.

Filleto di Tonno Rosso 5.HOW DID YOUR COOKING JOURNEY START? I would like to introduce my background, back to being a 19-year-old guy it all started in England, where my first experience was a dish washer helping out my friends; which led me to work in the top notch restaurants in Italy, Europe and moved forward to other countries like Japan and then I relocated in Cairo, Egypt. My journey in Cairo started in Carlton Ritz until I landed here at one of the best hotels here, Sheraton Cairo.

6.IN YOUR OPINION, WHAT ARE THE QUALITIES THAT MAKE A GOOD CHEF? To become a good chef, you must cook with the same love your mother cooks for you. When you start to put love in your cooking you will become a great chef. Add your passion to the recipes.

7.AWAY FROM COOKING; HOW DO YOU COOPERATE WITH THE TEAM TO ENSURE A GREAT GUEST EXPERIENCE? Motivation is the key.

8.WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE EGYPTIAN DISH? Konafa is my favorite dish, it is very sweet but I love it some much.

Giannini Restaurant easily found at the lobby of Sheraton Cairo, its operating hours are from 18:30 to 01:00 daily. Stay updates with all news and promotional menus through Facebook and Instagram.

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THE BEST THE TOP SPORTS

WAVE: TAKING FITNESS TO A WHOLE NEW LEVEL Wave is an aquatic fitness class founded in 2018 by Egyptian Synchronized Swimming Olympian Aya Nasr in partnership with Karim El Sheikh. This above-thewater approach to fitness is a form of balance,core strength and conditioning training done equal parts in the water and on boards above it. It increases physical stamina and activates muscles while decreasing impact on joints. The classes are headed by tennis coach, CrossFit Level 1 Trainer, and Wave head coach Ahmed Abuzekry and Aya Nasr.

TECHNOLOGY

SAMSUNG LAUNCHES ITS LATEST FLAGSHIP DEVICE GLOBALLY

Today marks a much awaited day for tech savvies, as Samsung announces the official global launch of the latest edition of its flagship device: the galaxy Note 9. The new device is second to none when it comes to camera and performance features. It is also equipped with Samsung’s exclusive technology, the S Pen, making navigation and control that much more convenient. The new super powerful Galaxy Note 9 comes with enhanced Camera, Memory, Battery and a better-than-ever S Pen. 52 | SEPTEMBER 2018

RESTAURANTS

INTRODUCING BAB EL-SHARQ: EXPERIENCE AUTHENTIC ARABIAN DINING AT THE NILE RITZ-CARLTON, CAIRO Arabian flavors arrive to The Nile Ritz-Carlton with the relaunch of the hotel’s Arabian outlet and the fully renovated Bab El Sharq Restaurant. Bab El Sharq guests will witness a new revitalizing atmosphere in an Arabian open air dining concept; the new restaurant will offer a new contemporary look and feel with traditional comfortable seating areas that matches with the ambience.

The restaurant will bring a world of mouthwatering authentic flavors, a gastronomic destination with a traditional Arabian fare. Chef Nassib the qualified Syrian chef has designed a tantalizing authentic menu of classic oriental dishes from all over the Middle East, served in our lush gardens with spectacular views of the Egyptian museum. Bab El-Sharq, recreates traditional Arabic cuisines including signature grills and savory baked dishes.

With a traditional wood-fired oven the restaurant plates up perennial classics that offers a pleasant and cheerful venue to relish the culinary mastery of the dishes. Guests will not only be dining in a sophisticated yet relaxed ambience but will experience a gourmet menu with outstanding dishes. Enhancing the dining experience at Bab El-Sharq are many Oriental touches, such as the popular flavored shisha, the rich entertainment schedule that includes an extravagant belly dance program as well as Egyptian and Khaleeji singers and musicians and an enormous screen to watch live matches on. Bab El Sharq opens the gate to the orient in both taste and experience.

Opens from 4 PM to 2 AM. For more information and reservations, please contact 002 (02) 25778899.

THE MUST KNOW! RESTAURANTS

MARRIOTT MENA HOUSE IS ADDING FLAVOUR TO GUEST DINING EXPERIENCE Set within informal, intimate seating arrangements, and breathtaking views of the pyramids and the landscaped gardens, 139 pavilion offers a unique dining experience ranging from Middle Eastern to Indian classics.The famous 139 restaurant at the Marriott mena House, Cairo has recently introduced live entertainment to enhance even more guest dining experience. Guests can now enjoy the delicious cuisine while being entertained with live performance including jazz bands on weekends. Whether it is a simple drink or a full gourmet experience, any night at 139 pavilion is meant to be an unforgettable occasion.

“ALL YOU CAN EAT SUSHI” AT OKASHI JAPANESE RESTAURANT AT GRAND NILE TOWER

Okashi, the Japanese Restaurant at Grand Nile Tower, is bringing a new promotion “All you can eat Sushi” every day from 5:00pm till Midnight. You can spoil in the Sushi and Sashimi menu which offers an array of delicious treats such as Salmon, Tuna, butter , fish sashimi , California rolls and more. Javier Sanchez, General Manager at Grand Nile tower said: “We have created a very special exciting promotion for Sushi lovers, which includes a various types of Sushi items that suits every taste, we look forward to indulge you with our Japanese delicacies and we believe that you will be having a wonderful experience.”

ENTERTAINMENT

SUSHI TIME AT SHOGUN IN INTERCONTINENTAL CAIRO CITYSTARS Head for Shogun and enjoy the new promotion launched this month. You will find the best of sushi creations on our finest sushi menus, with more magical Japanese creations on the main menu. At Shogun, Japanese dining takes on a completely new perspective so that you may treat yourself to our new sushi bundles and choose from a variety of sashimi, nigari sushi and maki rolls. Enjoy a family or a friends gathering and choose from our assorted combination of either 50 pieces at EGP 550 or 100 pieces at EGP 999 non inclusive of taxes and service charge

NETFLIX ANNOUNCES WHAT / IF, AN ALL NEW ORIGINAL DRAMA SERIES STARRING RENÉE ZELLWEGER FROM CREATOR MIKE KELLEY

Social thriller What/If explores the ripple effects of what happens when acceptable people start doing unacceptable things. Each season will tackle a different morality tale inspired by culturally consequential source material, and the power of a single fateful decision to change the trajectory of an entire life. The series stars Academy Award winner Renée Zellweger (Cold Mountain, Jerry Maguire, Chicago, Bridget Jones movies) in the role of Anne. In her distinguished career she has also received three Golden Globe and SAG awards.

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ASHRAF MICHEL PROMOTED TO GENERAL MANAGER AT RENAISSANCE CAIRO MIRAGE CITY HOTEL.

SHERATON MONTAZAH HONORS ITS LOYAL IN-HOUSE GUESTS.

JW MARRIOTT CAIRO RENDERS SUPERIOR PRIVATE DINING ROOMS.

STEIGENBERGER HOTEL EL TAHRIR RECEIVES 6 CONSECUTIVE PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS.

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ACCORHOTELS MANAGEMENT TEAM DEMONSTRATES COMMUNITY COMMITMENT BY VISITING THE EGYPTIAN FOOD BANK TO EXPLORE POTENTIAL COOPERATION. EMIRATES NBD EGYPT RECONFIRMS ITS LEADERSHIP WITH A MAJOR PRIZE OF 5 MILLION POUNDS FOR A LUCKY WINNER IN ITS NEW “BANK ACCOUNTS” CAMPAIGN.

SHERATON CAIRO CELEBRATES THE LAUNCH OF THE STRONGEST LOYALTY PROGRAM.

THE SUSHI CHEF LAURENCE LISING IS NOW AT LE MERIDIEN PYRAMIDS.

HILTON CELEBRATES ANNUAL GLOBAL WEEK OF SERVICE ACROSS EGYPT. ATTIJARIWAFA BANK EGYPT SPONSORS THE 2ND EDITION OF EL GOUNA FILM FESTIVAL. HUAWEI SURPASSES APPLE TO GRAB NUMBER TWO SPOT GLOBALLY.

EGYPT’S LARGEST HOTEL GROUP REBRANDS - JAZ COLLECTION IS NOW JAZ HOTEL GROUP.

SOFITEL CAIRO NILE EL GEZIRAH GENERAL MANAGER LAURENT BETOURNE RECENTLY ANNOUNCED THE APPOINTMENT OF AHMED AMEDDAH AS THE NEW DIRECTOR OF FOOD & BEVERAGES.

LE MERIDIEN PYRAMIDS HOTEL & SPA’S DEPARTMENT HEADS CELEBRATED WITH ITS LOYAL MEMBERS THE LAUNCH OF THE NEW GLOBAL PROGRAM THAT COMBINES RITZ-CARLTON REWARDS, MARRIOTT REWARDS, & SPG STARWOOD PREFERRED GUEST INTO ONE LOYALTY PROGRAM.

DISNEY LIVE! RETURNS TO EGYPT PRESENTING MICKEY AND MINNIE’S DOORWAY TO MAGIC.

AHRAM BEVERAGES SIGNS MOU WITH BEHEIRA WATER AND DRAINAGE COMPANY. NEWLY LAUNCHED IKEA 2019 CATALOGUE MAKES ITS WAY TO EGYPT CELEBRATING THE DIFFERENT WAYS WE LIVE AT HOME.

NETAPP NAMED A LEADER IN 2018 GARTNER MAGIC QUADRANT FOR SOLIDSTATE ARRAYS. STAY CONNECTED NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE WITH THE NEW SAMSUNG GALAXY WATCH. WHIRLPOOL PRIORITIZES ADVANCED ENERGY EFFICIENCY WITH ITS ECOFRIENDLY HOME APPLIANCES IN THE MIDDLE EAST.

HMD GLOBAL, THE HOME OF NOKIA PHONES, BRINGS SNAKE TO THE MASSES USING FACEBOOK’S NEW CAMERA AR PLATFORM

SOFITEL WINTER PALACE LUXOR WAS HONOURED TO WELCOME THE VIETNAMESE PRESIDENT, MR.TRAN DAI QUANG.

MARRIOTT MENA HOUSE, CAIRO HAS EARNED A SPOT ON TIME MAGAZINE’S LIST OF THE WORLD’S GREATEST PLACES TO STAY IN AMONG OTHER STUNNING SPOTS AROUND THE WORLD.

NESTLÉ CELEBRATES GRADUATION OF 120 TRAINEES FROM SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM 2018.

ARQAAM CAPITAL INITIATES COVERAGE OF ORASCOM DEVELOPMENT EGYPT WITH A BUY RATING AND EGP 10 TP: LAND ASSETS ARE ‘DISPUTE + LIABILITY’ FREE, AND VERY STRONG ROE DRIVERS (20%+ VS. 10-15% DEVELOPERS).

CANON REFRESHES PIXMA G SERIES REFILLABLE INK TANK PRINTERS TO ALLOW PRINTING OF UP TO 12,000 PAGES. FCB&FIRE LAUNCHES U.S. BRANDED ENTERTAINMENT OFFERING IN AUSTIN AND MIAMI. THE RIGHT MIX FOR EVERY SHOWER EXPERIENCE: THANKS TO GROHE’S NEW SHOWER SYSTEM EUPHORIA SMARTCONTROL.

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Interview

KHALID ABU SERRIAH

COUNTRY DIRECTOR OF RETAIL GROUP EGYPT SHARES THE SUCCESS STORY

1.IT’S BEEN 11 YEARS FOR RETAIL GROUP HERE IN EGYPT. IN YOUR OPINION WHAT ARE THE ELEMENTS OF THIS STRONG AND SUCCESSFUL POSITIONING IN THE MARKET? The road to success always has some tough times, moments of struggles, and neck to neck competition along the way; but what matters is how strong you stand at the end of this journey. I regard the last 6 years as a very successful period for Retail Group Egypt. We stand out with an excellent reputation in the market; we provide a very satisfactory customer service direct through our new port, and our staff is very well-trained with all the required personal and professional skills. All these factors together play a vital role in the harmonious work environment and culture that took us to where we are now.

2.WHAT ARE THE UPCOMING PLANS FOR EXPANSION? Retail Group Egypt currently has about 86 stores in the country, and we’re planning to open around 56 | SEPTEMBER 2018

12 more stores by the end of 2019 and around 14 more by the beginning of 2020 including different cities in Egypt like Tanta Mall by Marakez, our sister company. Retail Group Egypt is eager on bringing a diversified mix of brands for women, men, teenagers, and kids while bearing in mind the pricing strategy and the purchasing power, and this is why we brought Old Navy to the Egyptian market.

Besides, we are planning to introduce New Yorker in the next coming months. We are planning to increase our operations scale by 30-40%, which is a huge number. Our main focus is not only growth, but healthy growth in the shopping complexes and malls in Egypt that meet our standards.

3.HOW FAST IS THE RETAIL FASHION INDUSTRY MOVING? I believe that people have passed through tough time during the inflation, but the purchasing power and demands are back to normal and I can see growth.

From sales perspective, we are doing very well and I believe the growth will be above 7% in the coming years.

On Spot

Citystars

Old Navy Says “Hi, Egypt� With Its First Stores In The Region Retail Group Egypt announced today that it is introducing Old Navy in Egypt as part of a franchise partnership with the brand. Launching with two stores in Cairo, the first location opened its doors at Mall of Arabia on Tuesday, July 3rd, followed by a second location at Citystars Heliopolis on Thursday, July 5th. In celebration of the opening, customers enjoyed fun activities for the entire family in addition to great offers.

Mall of Arabia

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A Rock N Roll Night For The Launch of YSL Beauty Club YSL launched their first YSL Beauty Club in a lavish night that took place at Cairo Capital Club attended by the city’s renowned figures. The night was dripping in the exotic scent of YSL Black Opium while the attendees danced the night away as Bluezophrenia rocked the stage with all-time Rock N Roll Classics.

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Dolly Shahine and Rana Samaha perform at North Coast’s capital Emirates Heights Emirates Heights celebrated a memorable Eid El Adha with an epic ceremony which lasted for two full consecutive days. A huge number of the company’s clients enjoyed the outstanding performances by the diva herself Dolly Shahine and the Egyptian superstar Rana Samaha. The unforgettable ceremony also featured the infamous El Leila El Kebira show, Caruso, and Onsi Wounatalli bands.

Marriott International Curates Exclusive Culinary Masterclass For Its Loyalty Members In Cairo Marriott International curated an exclusive culinary masterclass with ambassador of the Italian gastronomic culture and two Michelin star Chef, Oliver Glowig. Held at The Nile Ritz- Carlton Cairo, the masterclass was exclusively created for members of Marriott International’s award-winning loyalty programs – Marriott Rewards, The Ritz-Carlton Rewards, and Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG).

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On Spot

Castle Landmark Unveils On a Star-studded Night During a splendid summer night at Dust Thani Lake View, Castle Development launched Castle Landmark, the company’s latest project taking place at the New Administrative Capital. The night kicked off with a detailed project presentation by Eng. Ahmed Mansour, CEO of Castle Development. Nicole Saba took center stage and treated all guests to an assortment of her hits. Hosted by Heba El Abasiry, the star-studded night also welcomed a lineup of socialites and public figures including.

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The new C-Class is built to extend limits of any kind with it’s sporty design and advanced features that define the next level of driving.

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