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he Emirates Woman team has had a busy few weeks, both on the ground in the UAE and abroad.

It kicked off with my trip to Paris with Hermès to discover the latest perfume from the famed French fashion house. Then, the face of Nina Ricci’s newest fragrance, Florrie Arnold, flew into town. Naturally, we had to snap her up for a fashion shoot, and you can see the stylish results on page 84.

Back in Dubai for what seemed like a split-second, I was quickly back on a jet plane, this time heading to Munich and on to Hamburg to board a cruise ship with Nivea to celebrate its 100-year anniversary. Once all aboard, the festivities started with a private show from the beauty brand’s newest ‘face’, Rihanna.

Next to jet off was our favourite on-line editor, Primrose Skelton, from LOVESTYLE.com, who got up close and personal with the fashion in Brazil, while our very own Cherith Nicholl spent a week soaking up the glamorous atmosphere in Barcelona and Madrid.

In addition to the business of representing the UAE across the globe, this month’s bumper edition of Emirates Woman and Emirates Bride is packed with the ultimate style pages, a summer scent guide that will leave you a lifelong fragrance aficionado, and all the health, travel and society info you need to feast your eyes on throughout the month.

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Editor-in-Chief Obaid Humaid Al Tayer Group Editor and Managing Partner Ian Fairservice Group Senior Editor Gina Johnson Editor Sophia Serin Deputy Editor Emily Baxter Style Director Sarah Joan Ross Style Editor Claire Carruthers Deputy Fashion and Beauty Editor Elle Timms Fashion and Beauty Writer Cherith Nicholl Fashion and Beauty Writer Elizabeth Whiston-Dew Assistant Editor Cecilia D’Souza Fashion and Beauty Assistant Annah Cuthbert Assignments Editor Ingrid Valles Po Chief Sub-Editor Iain Smith Senior Art Director Jan Stoop Senior Designer T Prasadan Senior Photographers Vikram Gawde, Farooq Salik Photographer Naveed Ahmed General Manager – Production and Circulation S Sasidharan Senior Production Manager S Sunil Kumar Production Manager C Sudhakar Production Controller R Murali Krishnan General Manager – Group Sales Anthony Milne General Manager – Abu Dhabi Joe Marritt Business Development Manager Nicola Hudson Group Advertisement Manager Seema Kausar Senior Advertisement Manager Darryl Wiley Deputy Advertisement Manager Hala Btaddini Sales Executive Salma Eddinari Contributors Natasha Faruque and Rachel Silvestri

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ON THE COVER 56 More Than A Muse Penelope Cruz’s red-carpet comeback 62 Global Report One woman‘s war against landmines 93 Tom Ford’s Femmes Fatales The fashion designer‘s much-anticipated return to womenswear 111 Spray, Set & Match 8-page summer fragrance guide 124 Mind Over Fatter How to think yourself thin 135 Gourmet Luxe List 20 of the world‘s coolest restaurants

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Anatomy Of A Trend Embrace lace Fashion Column Beauty Trend The golden rule Hair Trend Punk out Beauty Box Black Book Of Beauty

56 More Than A Muse Penelope Cruz’s red-carpet comeback 62 Global Report One woman‘s war against landmines 68 Emirates Woman, Woman Of The Year Awards 2011 Nominate now 124 Mind Over Fatter: How to think yourself thin

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FASHION 72 Once Upon A Time In Mexico The finery of Frida Kahlo becomes our inspiration 84 Renaissance Girl The new wave of relaxed retro dressing courtesy of Florrie Arnold, the face of Nina Ricci‘s new fragrance 93 Tom Ford’s Femmes Fatales: The fashion designer‘s muchanticipated return to womenswear 96 Right On Time It‘s all black and white for this summer‘s ultimate wrist-candy watches 98 Dubai Fashion Week Rounding up the best in show 24

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BEAUTY 104 Mane Attraction Hairstyles to make heads turn 111 Spray, Set & Match: 8-page summer fragrance guide 112 The Secret Garden EW meets the nose of Hermès‘ newest fragrance 118 Hitting The Right Note Singer songwriter Florrie Arnold on being the face of Nina Ricci‘s new perfume, Nina L‘Elixir 120 L’eau And Behold Guerlain‘s Les Exclusives fragrance collection launches in Dubai 123 Golden Age Essential summer scents worth their weight in gold

HEALTH 124 Mind Over Fatter How to think yourself thin 128 Health Hot List

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145 RSVP: Tea with Sima Ved 147 RSVP: Chefs For Japan 148 RSVP: C‘est Moi 150 Competition Win a one-night stay at the Address Dubai Marina 152 Address Book 153 Horoscopes 154 My Stylish Life Jessica Alba

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I like to use the term ‘career woman’ to describe myself. However, there is so much more to my everyday lifestyle. I’m not only a wife, but also a mother and I find the constant juggle something of a skill – a skill that is not always easy to master. I really enjoyed reading your piece High Society Housewives (EW, May).

It was comforting to learn about other women who enjoy successful jobs while still managing to maintain a social life and, if anything, it spurred me on to get up for Sunday morning meetings!

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LOCAL ROCKS Good on you EW for showcasing a little local talent in your Rocking It feature (EW, May). UAE-based magazines are often filled solely with international mega-brands, which means we’re left never knowing where to source home-grown goodies. I found it really refreshing and interesting to learn about the three women changing the face of our local jewellery industry with their beautiful and unique designs.

Janice Crawley, Dubai

SUPPORTIVE FASHION Your In The Swim (EW, May) guide to picking the perfect swimwear for different body shapes was timed to perfection. As a curvy lady, I definitely struggle with finding pretty yet supportive bikinis, but now I know where to head you’ve cut my shopping time, and stress levels, in half!

Lana Karim, Abu Dhabi

FASHION FOR ALL As an avid reader of EW, I left my unread May issue on my coffee table while my mother was visiting. An hour later I was barley able to tear it from her hands! Soon we were both sat devouring the Chic At Any Age article. We both thought the advice given was incredible helpful and the fashion and beauty pieces absolutely beautiful and spot-on suitable. Thanks EW. Isabel Morton, Sharjah

CLICK ‘N’ SHOP I’m loving your Fashion At A Click page, especially as I choose to shop for clothes online as opposed to schlepping the malls during tourist season. Your news on the latest trendy online boutiques and up-andcoming fashion blogs are my essential read every month.

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Retailers, designers, models and celebrities will be honoured this month at the annual Scottish Fashion Awards. Celebrating the very best from the Scottish fashion industry, including Christopher Kane and Jonathan Saunders . www.scottishfashionawards.com

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Launched in 1985, Scotch & Soda has grown from a small Amsterdambased label to a popular international fashion brand. Stock up on S/S11 checked shirts, prairie-style dresses and slouchy tees at the store in Mirdif City Centre.www.scotch-soda.com

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This month, guests at The Address Dubai Marina can make the most of a ‘buy two get one free’ personal training package and 35 per cent discount on selected treatments until the end of July. Call (04) 4367777 for details.

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Festival season gets into full swing this month as Glastonbury in the UK kicks off with U2, Coldplay and Beyoncé joining a formidable line-up of jazz, pop, indie and dance acts. www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk

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Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty examines more than two decades of the designer’s work. The exhibition, curated by Andrew Bolton, makes use of clothing and accessories from private collections as well as designs from the late Isabella Blow’s personal collection. www.metmuseum.org

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Prep your skin for summer with a visit to the Lime Spa at Desert Palm, which has recently added cult beauty brand Eve Lom to its treatment list. We love the 90-minute Signature facial (Dhs620). Lime Spa at Desert Palm hotel (04) 3238888

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Madame Grès, the legendary couturier, died more than 17 years ago. Her creativity lives on in Paris this summer with an exhibition showcasing some of her most exquisite creations.

On now until July 24. www.paris.fr

SCOTCH & SODA CAMPAIGN

Head to XL Beach Club at the Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa, which hosts monthly ‘So Rich, So Pretty’ and Fashion TV parties with guest international DJs and live performers. Call (04) 3995000 for more details.

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Artspace gallery is showcasing a selection of works

by Middle Eastern artists which will run throughout June and the rest of the summer. The Gate Village, Dubai (04) 3230820. www.artspace-dubai.com

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One the best art spaces in the region, The Third Line is welcoming young, up-andcoming curators to put together an exhibition using works available from the gallery. www.thethirdline.com

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HIS & HERS Developed by John Skelton (formerly of cult gadget shopping site oki-ni.com and Harrods), new retail concept LN-CC (Late Night Chameleon Café) is home to both men’s and womenswear based around the concept of unisex styling.

Music, books and limited edition paraphernalia also add to the mix at this East London store and online boutique. Mainline brands including Balenciaga, Jil Sander, Dries van Noten and Rick Owens are combined with underground Japanese labels such as Sasquatch and Wacko Maria and international newbies including J.W. Anderson, Sibling and Tze Goh. The result is a streetwear influenced selection of some of the world’s most sought-after fashion items.

Free international shipping is available. www.ln-cc.com

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Flying the fashion flag for the UK, www.youngbritishdesigners.com pulls together products from inspirational young British fashion designers, including participants of new talent initiatives such as NEWGEN, Fashion Fringe and Estethica.

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With an aim to raise awareness and funds for international humanitarian issues through fashion, fantastic online magazine Frontline Fashion also boasts its own clothing range, Zanmi, meaning ‘friends’ in Haitian Creole. Fifty per cent of all profit from sales of Zanmi slogan tees and totes go towards building an orphanage in the earthquake-hit country of Haiti. www.frontlinef.com

Shoe designer Nicole Le Grange has recently launched a bespoke footwear brand, Love Art Wear Art. The tribal-inspired collection for S/S11 is limited to just 50 pairs per style, each individually numbered and featuring luxury leathers, cone heels and multi-buckle strapping. International shipping is available. www.loveartwearart.com

SHEER LUXE

HOT OFF THE RUNWAY Prada’s sister label, Miu Miu has recently launched an e-commerce site with runway-only pieces and online exclusives, as well as the standard ready-towear and accessories. www.miumiu.com

The brainchild of Irish founder Lisa Carroll, online boutique www.theluxuryemporium.com features designers including Terry de Havilland, Philip Treacy and Lara Bohinc. Most recently, designer duo of the moment Proenza Schouler have been added to the mix, along with exclusive pieces by Middle Eastern designers.

EASTERN PROMISE LOOK TO THE FAR EAST FOR SARTORIAL INSPIRATION THIS SUMMER

Vivienne Westwood Anglomania wedge Dhs727 my-wardrobe.com

Floral print shopper Dhs89 www.topshop.com

Beyond the Valley print kimono Dhs1,455 www. beyondthevalleystore.com JUNE 2011

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All thoughts that shoulder pads belong firmly in the 1980s are about to be banished with the arrival of the super-quirky Nana collection. Each ornate pair is handmade in Italy using a mix of vintage and new materials, with a wide range of colours and embellishment depending on just how crazy you want to go. With up to 50 hours of work going into each pair you are guaranteed to be getting something a little bit special to put you ahead in the fashion stakes.

Email nana.shoulderpads@gmail.com

Check out the newest website for the Middle East’s fashion crowd by clicking on to www.superfabme.com. With the latest blogs, all the breaking industry news and the chance to have your say on what is hot, or not, this interactive forum is the perfect place to vent your fashion frustrations.

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Head to Kingsley Heath stores for style essentials with an exotic touch. Inspired by the east coast of Africa, the latest collection includes safari-inspired khaki shorts, embellished vest tops and boyfriend jeans. Kingsley Heath stores can be found at Deira City Centre, The Dubai Mall and Dubai Marina Mall. www.kingsleyheath.com

Those who favour a luxurious approach to swimwear will be flocking to Hamac to be spoilt with an array of costumes from designers such as Vilebrequin, Nicole Olivier and Eres. Its range of new Swarovski-designed Havaianas will finish off your ensemble beautifully. Swarovski Havaianas Dhs210 Hamac, The Dubai Mall

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Tortoiseshell Nikita sunglasses Dhs1,550 Tom Ford at my-wardrobe.com

Vintage frame sunglasses Dhs1,022 Hugo Boss for Carrera at net-a-porter.com

Double-framed sunglasses DhsPOA Dolce&Gabbana

UNDER THE SEA Fashion forward sisters Reem and Hind Beljafla were inspired by sea-life for their latest collection of abayas for their brand, DAS. Fluid designs in aquatic greens and blues give way to the prettiest pale pinks, to see you through the summer months in the most refreshing of shades. For more information visit www.dascollection.com

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Balaton crochet playsuit Dhs2,400 Missoni Mare at net-a-porter.com

Lock Me collection cuff Dhs1,970 Louis Vuitton

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Oh dear... How did the ‘official summer’ get here so quickly?

It just sneaks up on you, like the stealth ‘season’ in a sunshine climate. I know, I know – it’s another classic ex-pat moan; the weather here is just too perfect, too much of the time. People living in locations where all four seasons actually exist are preparing the violins accordingly. But hear me out – for many women, living in the UAE means sacrificing the little-appreciated luxury of cool, springtime preparation months when layers disguise a ‘work-inprogress’ body. Here, all of a sudden, it’s summer and the clothes we’re wearing haven’t really changed since December. The drum roll of panic towards a grand summer holiday ‘unveiling’ is lost, and it’s just not fair. Well, that’s one excuse anyway.

However, I’m not really one for excuses, as this column clearly demonstrates. But this year I fear the sand timer really has run out, and the only possible solution is to investigate how one cuts corners in time (cough, and effort) when it comes to looking half-decent come beach o’clock. It’s far too late in the day to assume that the gym will fix it. I’ve explored that avenue before, getting overly excited about my new kit

by Stella McCartney for Adidas – which is lovely by the way (check out the collection at www.stellamccartney.com). I even contemplated copy-catting a friend who bought cycling shorts with a padded bottom for spinning class (that’s right, think derrière à la Kim Kardashian; it’s ‘professional’, you know) but it seemed concentrating on the overall look pre, rather than post, work-out isn’t the key. I also realised that I do not enjoy the prospect of public exercise. For

those of you who feel the same, take a look at the reigning DVD exercise queen at www. tracyandersonmethod.com. Much less hassle, and something you can return to in the privacy of your living room, thus eradicating outfit panic.

With the above in mind, you can imagine my delight to discover that there are some understanding beauty brands out there.

Clarins recently launched its Extra-Firming Body Cream (Dhs254). Not just firming, extra-firming. It’s a luxuriously rich, thick whipped cream emulsion to rub into those wobbly bits, diminishing any signs of dry skin (another no-no when contemplating beachwear), and with regular application skin elasticity really does perk up, not to mention looking constantly luminous. More help from the French comes in the form of L’Occitane’s Amande collection, a deliciously

scented, almond-based range that includes Gel Corbes Exquises (Delightful Shape Gel, Dhs180) and Brume Jambes Legres, (Elegant Legs Spray, Dhs80). With names like this you’d be mad not to give it a try, and the meltingly fresh gel in particular leaves you feeling firmer pretty much instantly. Okay, it may look a little like baby food, but keep with it and successful body contouring’s coming right up. Who needs boring old exercise?

Unfortunately, in reality, everyone does.

And lots of water, of course: the regular ‘dos and don’ts’. Just enough to get the blood flowing and keep skin hydrated, mind you.

As they say, the only way to see results is to select a routine (French beauty products included) with a big dollop of perseverance.

I suppose that’s my problem; I’ll try anything, once. ■ JUNE 2011

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One treatment the jet-set should have on speed dial is the Jet Lag Remedy (Dhs595) at the Natural Elements Spa, Le Méridien Hotel.

It begins with a hydrotherapy session as you lie in a bath while water jets pummel your skin to boost blood circulation and the elimination of toxins. Next, a back, neck and shoulder massage soothes away any in-flight kinks while the de-stress eye treatment uses Pevonia products to banish any post-plane ‘puffy eyes’. www.lemeridien-dubai.com

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POST-BABY, PENELOPE CRUZ’S RETURN TO THE RED CARPET WAS NOTHING SHORT OF SPECTACULAR. BUT ALL SHE WANTS TO DO IS TALK ABOUT THE LEADING MEN IN HER LIFE – LEO, JAVIER AND JOHNNY – AND WHO ARE WE TO STOP HER? W R I T T E N B Y E M I LY B A X T E R

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disappearing act from the red carpet spells one of two things in Hollywood – a career that’s flatlining, or… a pregnancy. For Penelope Cruz, it could only have been the latter. But the 36-year-old beauty – and now mother of one – is back, making quite the red-carpet return promoting her latest movie, Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. As bloggers’ hovered feverishly over keyboards and the paparazzi trained their lenses to catch a glimpse of Penelope’s first post-pregnancy outing since Leo’s birth in January, her reappearance certainly caused ripples – of the good kind. The 64th Cannes Film Festival last month saw Penelope dazzle in a tulle Marchesa dress twinkling with thousands of sparkling beads, while the German premiere in Munich saw ‘the lady in red’ step out in a flawless, floor-length Giorgio Armani Privé gown looking regal, elegant and the picture of health. If you’re going to make a return to the red carpet, this is how you do it.

With all eyes on her post-baby figure, she was, to the gall of any Hollywood-haters out there, perfect. Not a hair out of place and not an inch of baby fat on show – the Spanish beauty’s got her groove, and body, back and is as voluptuous and fiercely feminine as ever.

But as the gossip-hungry gawp in jealousy, all she wants to do is talk babies. “He is beautiful, absolutely beautiful,” she says of her son, Leo. “My life is completely different now – more settled and just complete.” Of course, she shares her ‘complete’ life with another Hispanic Hollywood heavyweight, Javier Bardem – her husband of a year. As for the adjustments that come with motherhood?

“Nothing that isn’t wonderful and good. Bar the sleeping!”

In her first big interview as a mother with US Vogue last month, she spoke of her the new love of life: “From the first second, you feel so much love. It is a revolutionary experience. That’s the best way I can describe it. Nature is very wise and it gives you nine months to prepare, but when you see that face, it transforms you completely, in a second, forever.” But it’s not just Penelope who’s been transformed,

Javier’s acceptance speech at February’s Goya Awards was even more melt-your-heart, announcing: “I dedicate this award to my wife and son for awakening my heart and smile every day.” With a new movie, and two beautiful men in her life, things are good – very good. But at 36, it’s been a long road to contentment. Born in Madrid in 1974, her happy childhood was spent curled up in a corner of her mother’s hair salon. With her nose in her books, her eyes and ears were trained far more acutely on the conversations and secrets her mother’s clientele divulged. “I always looked at that place like my first acting school, because I really saw what those women were looking for,” she laughs. “They walked in feeling one way and left feeling more confident. Sometimes it was like a therapy session for them. As for me, I pretended I was doing homework, but really I was observing – I was fascinated. It was beautiful to see them look in the mirror and feel good about themselves. It’s an act that means something – to take care of yourself and to feel comfortable in your own skin is very beautiful.”

However, despite her early beauty education, it was the world of ballet, and then movies, that won her affections. “At first I wanted to be a dancer and grew up as a ballet student, but then, as I got older, I became fond of movies. My dad bought me a Betamax video player and I devoured movies. If I liked one I’d watch it 20 times in a row!”

The rest is history… “I’ve acted ever since!”

Penelope landed a spot on a Spanish TV series at just 14, and, with the training wheels well and truly off, found herself an agent and put herself through theatre school. She didn’t have to wait long for the big league offers to role in. “When I started to get parts, I thought to myself, ‘maybe this can work for me,’ and it’s continued until now.”

Skip forward nearly 20 years and her CV is weighed down by 50 movies. Not quite a Hollywood veteran, but she’s certainly on her way. Her early career produced Jamon, Jamon in 1992. Not only did this initiate the first meeting of Penelope and Javier (who would, almost 16 years later, become her husband), but the movie – and her acting – caught a certain influential film director’s attention. Pedro Almodóvar, the king of Spanish film, had found his new muse – while Penelope found an idol, mentor and life-long confidante.

In 1997, he cast her in Live Flesh (with Javier in the lead role), and after his 1999 film All About My Mother, the world sat up a little straighter in their cinema seats and Hollywood batted its eyelashes enticingly. A string of high-hitters followed… All The Pretty Horses,

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Through a reputation for ambition, professionalism and passion, Penelope’s firmly ensconced herself in the camp of A-listers who directors vie to cast and who can cherry-pick their roles. “I don’t want to play myself or the same character twice. When I have this feeling of ‘I need to do this, I want to experience and understand this character’, then I take it as a sign.”

The most recent ‘sign’, it seems, gently pushed her in the direction of a swashbuckling pirate movie. Step forward Pirates of the Caribbean 4. Playing Angelica, the love interest of Johnny Depp’s comedic, yet slightly deranged, Captain Jack Sparrow came quite naturally to the self-confessed ‘flirt’. “We worked together 10 years ago on Blow and we had a great experience,” she reminisces. “He’s one of the kindest and most genuine people I know. People don’t realise how funny or smart he is – the set is always a lively place when he’s there. I only have good things to say about him.” The pirate master is only too keen to bat the compliment right back: “A lot of things can be said about this creature Penelope Cruz – none of them bad.”

Despite her baby bump, Penelope was committed to her role – sword fights and all. “We trained hard and had a lot of preparation.

Everything was safe and they were really protective and patient, thankfully!” Now in its fourth instalment, Pirates is clearly a moneyspinner for Universal Studios, while adding Cruz to the credits will only be a bonus for the film’s bankability. It may not be an Oscarworthy role, but hey, she’s got one already and let’s face it – how many gold statues does one girl need? “Of course!” she laughs when we suggest that Javier and her keep their Oscars together. “It’s funny though, because I keep my Oscar in Spain as that’s our main home and where our family is. And when I’m there, it comes to the beach with me. I’m not joking – I wrap it up in a towel and it sits next to me on the sand!”

Speaking of her Latin roots, Penelope – along with the likes of Eva Mendes, Salma Hayek and Jessica Alba – is proud to be flying the Latina flag in Hollywood – something that’s important for the actress who “loves her language” and vows she’s “always a Spanish actress at heart”. Her rich, creamy accent aside, Penelope’s dark, mysterious looks have drawn comparison to some of the industry’s greats… including Audrey Hepburn. “I have heard that before,” she laughs. “I’ve never modelled myself on her, but I have always admired her – she was a great actress and very unique.” And where does she stand on being a role model? “I don’t really see myself like that. I am not somebody who likes to give much advice, unless it’s to my close friends or family. But it’s a responsibility, nonetheless.”

Away from the silver screen, Penelope professes to be one of ‘those’ women who can maintain a svelte silhouette sans diet. She says: “I don’t do any strange diets, as my Mediterranean diet is healthy enough. But a good husband and happiness helps!” A regular on the beauty circuit, she is also the new ambassador for Lancôme – a role she’s particularly proud of. “I’ve been a fan of Lancôme since I was a little girl and saw Isabella Rossellini in her Trésor ads. I’m a very visual person,” she explains, “and I’ve always been amazed by the feeling you can get from an image – how it can take you to another world. It’s magical.” Shooting with Mario Testino was also an enormous reward.

“It was actually the first time we worked together and we connected as if we had been working together for 20 years. I hope we were able to create that Lancôme magic, because the brand is like a homage to all women, and it has a lot of care and respect for us.”

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for years. I definitely have too many products,” she confesses. “The problem is airports. You spend so much time there that you can’t help but pick up something at duty free. One more cream, one more something…”

With or without make-up, she refuses to let the paparazzi intrude in her life. “I just avoid the places that call for that type of attention.

I prefer quiet places.” Preparing for her biggest (yet not necessarily quietest) role yet as a mother, she promises to fight for her son’s anonymity even more fervently than she does her own.

As for work, once the promotion for Pirates is over, it’s baby first, movie sets second. “I will work again, of course; we all need to work!

There’s so much more I want to do. But it’s very important to have time with my family,” she says protectively.

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What’s next for the woman who finally has it all? “Well, motherhood has changed me. After years of being a workaholic and always being tired, I changed rhythm and found a happier equilibrium. I will work, but for now only on one film a year.” But acting runs through Penelope’s veins, so it will never be far from her thoughts. “Acting is still like a first date to me. Every time I go to a movie set and start a project, I feel the same feeling; the butterflies in the stomach, not having control over it – because acting is like that,” she says. “That’s the beauty of it. You’re always learning and there’s always more. I refuse to get to 50 and wait at home for the phone to ring. In Spain, actresses work until they are old. That’s my plan.” As signs go, we’ll take this as ours – that although our leading lady may be taking a break, we certainly haven’t lost her for good.

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DANGER A FEMALE DEMINER’S STORY IN CAMBODIA

heun Sokhon, 29, stares at the ground, surveying it slowly. In front of her in the dense Cambodian jungle lies a hidden garden of danger. Her eyes move from left to right following the head of a black metal detector over freshly cut brush. She listens intently – loss of focus could cost her life.

The metal detector hums at a low pitch. If it jumps to a high frequency she must carefully mark the spot. Red signs with skull and crossbones dot the landscape, warning: “Danger! Mines!�

Sokhon is a deminer working for the Mines Advisory Group (MAG), a British demining charity. She searches for landmines – facing the same threat that shattered her life at the age of 19, when she stepped on one and it exploded. She is one of the very few female amputee deminers in the world, and her courage is helping to rebuild her country. “I don’t want people to experience what I have been through,� she says.

Born in 1982, Sokhon’s life started when civil war raged like wildďŹ re across Battambang Province, in western Cambodia. Her village was trapped between the recently ousted but still genocidal Khmer Rouge forces, and the armies of the Cambodian and Vietnamese governments. “I remember growing up, that ďŹ ghting would break out at any time,â€? she says. She recalls hiding with her mother and siblings under the family chicken cage. “But the chicken pooped on me,â€? she laughs. Her father ran and hid when Khmer Rouge soldiers entered their village. “If they caught my father and knew he was a teacher, then 62

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they would kill the rest of his family. He had to quit teaching.” Sokhon was witnessing one of the last sad chapters of the revolutionary movement that devastated Cambodia.

During their reign of terror from 1975 to 1979, the Khmer Rouge unleashed one of the most brutal social, political and economic restructurings of a society ever seen. Their goal was to create a pure classless nation of farming peasants. Cambodian towns were emptied.

Cambodian currency was abolished, religion banned, schools, post offices and communications were closed. Citizens were forced to march into the fields working like slaves. Anyone who resisted faced death.

Contact with the outside world was cut off, and the leadership reset the calendar of Cambodian history in 1975, deeming it: Year Zero.

The regime leader Pol Pot set out to cleanse all of Cambodia, first by executing anyone from the previous government, and then other Khmer Rouge leaders. His paranoia reached such a height that any Cambodian with an education could be judged a spy and executed. Neighbours were encouraged to inform on one another; children were taught to spy on their parents. Four years of terrifying misrule resulted in 1 to 2 million deaths by execution and starvation.

The revolution destroyed Cambodia’s social fabric, economy and political system. And although Vietnamese forces toppled the Khmer Rouge in 1979, installing a new government, civil war continued to heap misery on the country.

By 1998 that war was over. Sokhon’s youth had been spent working 16-hour days helping her mother feed nine children.

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landless – so poor they often borrowed rice from neighbours. They were reduced to scavenging for any food and work they could find.

In 2002, desperation forced Sokhon, then aged 19, to make a life-altering decision. She and her mother travelled west, 75 km to O’chheukrom village, in Pailin province on the Thai-Cambodia border. She says: “Many people told me in Thailand they could earn up to three times what I made in Cambodia.”

But it was a difficult decision. To secure a ceasefire Pailin province had been created as a sanctuary for Khmer Rouge leaders. In the 1990s it was covered in pristine forest, providing shelter for Khmer Rouge insurgents as Cambodian and Vietnamese forces pushed them to the fringes of the borderlands. When Sokhon arrived in 2002 the forest was gone. Khmer Rouge forces had clear-cut the trees, selling them to sustain the war, leaving a dusty landscape of scrub brush,

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The K-5 minefield snakes along the entire Thai-Cambodian international border from the Gulf of Thailand to Laos. Containing up to 6 million mines, it forms one of the deadliest manmade barriers in the world, measuring 700 km long by 500 metres wide. Since 1979, mines and UXO (Unexploded ordnance) have injured or killed more than 60,000 Cambodians. When Sokhon arrived at O’Chheukrom, the Cambodian Mine Victim Information System (CMVIS) listed it one of the most high-risk villages in the country, averaging 10 accidents per year. Sokhon was aware of the danger. However, thousands of Cambodians crossed the minefields daily to work in Thailand.

One February morning in 2002 Sokhon also crossed the border into Thailand. She immediately found work in an orchard clearing tree limbs. She recalls returning home, saying: “I earned 100 baht (US$2.50).

My mom decided to come the next day. We were so happy!”

Then on the second day, she went to collect some water pipes when it happened. “There was a huge explosion. The next second I was sitting down covered in smoke. I noticed one of my legs had gone. The other one was bleeding everywhere. I couldn’t feel anything – but I screamed.”

When her mother arrived she fainted.

“At first I didn’t want to live,” Sokhon admits. No longer able to help her family, she felt hopeless and asked her fiancé to call off their wedding – but he stood by her. Convinced it was true love she married

him at a small ceremony in 2003. Shortly after she left for two months of rehabilitation at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) centre in Battambang city. When she arrived ICRC staff took photo #8967 for their records. In it, Sokhon looks devastated, scared and alone. It is the oldest picture she has of herself, because as she admits: “I destroyed all my childhood photos. I didn’t want to remember how I was.” She adds that: “Losing a leg by an explosion is more painful than giving a birth to a child – both physically and emotionally.”

At the centre, ICRC Supervisor Lim Horsan recalls thousand of amputee cases, saying: “They are regarded negatively by society as Chon Pika, meaning ‘broken person’. But here we refer to them as sister or brother.” He estimates 80 to 90 percent have suicidal thoughts at first. They think their life is meaningless; a burden to their family. “They know they will be discriminated against by the community. For women becoming an amputee is more difficult – they think they lose their beauty.”

During Sokhon’s absence in rehab her mother-in-law arranged for her husband to marry another woman. Sokhon remembers returning to O’Chheukrom, saying: “I let him go. This was not only his mother’s desire, but all his relatives and now he himself. This was what they wanted to do. He had come to ask for a divorce two or three times.” She was heartbroken – and two months pregnant with his child.

Sokhon resolved to support herself, a huge task in a village with no electricity or running water. She recalls being nine months pregnant. “The riverbank was steep and slippery. The water was too

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Inside the workshop at the ICRC. Chhorn Lang, who helped make Sokhon’s prothesis, also lost a leg to a landmine in 1988

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classmates looked down on her. She wanted to give up, but says; “I tried heavy to carry – I dropped it,” she says. “I saw some women who very hard to remember everything. After a while I could remember were pregnant, but their husbands stood by and helped them with better than the others.” To everyone’s surprise she finished second out of heavy work.” She pushed herself again, knowing she needed water to 50 in her class. During graduation her instructor noted her intelligence cook food. The strain induced Sokon into labour. “I sat down and before the entire group. Sokhon smiles: “It was a great time in my life, cried,” she says. Later that day she gave birth to a baby girl: Sreymao. one of the best achievements.”

In August 2006 the Mines Advisory Group (MAG), with funding On August 21, 2006, Sokhon and her team started demining from CARE, targeted O’Chheukrom for mine clearance, and O’Chheukrom village. “One of the areas we cleared was where I used presented Sokhon with an opportunity to rebuild her life. Regional to go to collect water with my daughter every day. We found mines Manager Chea Sarim recruited Sokon. He recalls: “At first she was everywhere. That was scary.” By April 5, 2007 the village was finally very isolated in her village.” MAG put her with a team and they free of landmines. 69,379 square metres of land was rendered safe. treated her the same as a non-amputee. “There is a big difference Sokhon’s MAG team found 405 mines, 64 in her attitude now,” he says, explaining unexploded bombs and 164,213 pieces of that when MAG starts a local demining fragmentation. Villagers started farming team project they target vulnerable people the area without fear, bringing a sense of – the poorest of the poor. “Previously our THE FUTURE’S BRIGHT relief and prosperity to the community. people thought that women could not be UÊ Ê iVi LiÀÊÓä££Ê > L ` >ÊÜ Ê Sokhon’s confidence was returning too. away from the kitchen or the house. So ÃÌÊÌ iÊ ÌiÀ >Ì > Ê > «> } ÊÌ Ê > Ê Her income now supported her extended this is one of the changes we have made to > ` iÃÊ­ ®°Ê family. But, in a moment of sadness she the community – that a woman can be a UÊÓä£ÓÊ >À ÃÊÌ iÊÓäÌ Ê> ÛiÀÃ>ÀÞÊ vÊ told her friend, Yean Maly: “I never want deminer.” Ê Ê > L ` >° to get married again. I don’t think any Sokhon admits that initially the thought UÊ/ Ê vviÀÊÞ ÕÀÊÃÕ«« ÀÌ]ÊÀi>`ÊÕ«Ê Ê man could truly love an amputee woman of clearing mines worried her. She laughs

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a minefield 20 km from O’Chheukrom. Eight male co-workers follow behind. Three are amputees and also limp. Wearing body armour, blast visors and carrying hundreds of pounds of demining equipment they step into the minefield. In searing heat Sokhon begins hiking up and down the hill, removing heavy piles of brush.

She takes great care not to step over a thin red line marking the minefield boundary. She says the experience requires total clarity of mind. “I have to concentrate only on the sound of the metal detector.

I cannot think about anything else, or an accident could happen.”

Sokhon’s supervisor, Thor Thoeun, stands safely 25 metres away, watching. With tension gripping his face, not wanting to disturb her, he whispers: “We are always scared in the minefield. When the detector signals, Sokhon will pinpoint the spot with a red chip.” Then she will excavate to find what is underneath. If she sees a mine she will place a red triangle pointing toward the danger. Then she will blow a whistle for the supervisor to check the item. If it is a landmine it is generally destroyed in situ. Twenty minutes later a Chinese Type 72 mine is found. Sokhon’s supervisors prepare demolition equipment, delicately placing 100 grammes of TNT explosive on it.

Four deminers begin announcing on loudspeakers to surrounding villagers: “We inform all of you working near our minefield. We will conduct a demolition shortly. Please evacuate the area!” On a hill 100 metres away farmers harvesting cassava disappear out of sight. Then Sokhon’s supervisor connects black demolition wire to a detonator switch. He blows three long blasts on a whistle followed by three short ones. Then he presses the detonator, triggering an earshattering explosion that booms across the valley.

At 3pm Sokhon and her team descend from the minefield to their base camp, dead tired. Their uniforms are covered with brown soil and leaves, and drenched with sweat. Their workdays start at 4am and finish at 5pm.

On the way home Sokhon stops at the local market to shop for dinner – she still has to cook for her family. The shopkeepers joke with her as a photographer is following her: an unusual sight in Pailin until recently. In 2002, Angelina Jolie adopted her first child, Maddox, in Battambang, and started a foundation, bringing a touch of glamour to the locals, many of whom hope to catch a glimpse of the superstar. Sokhon smiles shyly, embarrassed by the attention, but later she jokes: “I also want to be famous! Do you think Brad Pitt will come to see me?”Arriving at home at sunset, Sokhon’s daughter Sreymao, 7, runs out to greet her. Sokhon sits down in front of her

Sokhon at her house with her daughter Sreymao and her parents

parent’s house – a bamboo hut with a sheet metal roof, and measures 5x4m. Indoor electricity comes from a car battery that powers one 12-watt light bulb and a small TV. Sokhon’s house next door has a palm frond roof and measures 3x3m. She shares it with Sreymao.

Sokhon changes her black work boots for pink slippers. She pauses to put Sreymao’s hair in a ponytail and begins cooking.

Sokhon’s mother, Kep Nann, sits down outside, saying: “We are so proud of her!” She admits Sokhon is the primary reason the family is slowly escaping poverty and paying for her daughter and siblings to attend school. With Sokhon’s help they recently purchased a small plot of land in O’Chheukrom where they plan to build a house.The last light of day trickles in over the Cardamom Mountains, highlighting Sokhon’s smile. She sits down with Sreymao who is busy studying her 2nd grade schoolwork. “I want her to be a doctor, but we are too poor for that. I hope she can be a nurse,” Sokhon says.

Standing behind them working, far enough away that he can’t hear, is Sokhon’s new husband, Khhuan Ry. Sokhon says: “My husband gives me good support. I cannot find another man better than him. He doesn’t drink and helps with the housework. He carries water from the river. He is responsible and takes Sreymao to school. All my hope came back to me. So I opened my heart back up. Yes – I am in love!” ■ JUNE 2011

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The much-anticipated first womenswear collection under the Tom Ford umbrella has arrived on our shores. At his über-slick velvet accented saloon in The Dubai Mall, a flurry of sequins, exquisite tailoring and oh-so-dahling cocktail attire brings fashion traffic to a standstill. The power his garments evoke is undeniable, a true alchemist of fashion, he famously mixes pure 70s glamour with just the right amount of provocation.

The man himself cuts quite the striking figure, too, with his dashing Hollywoodworthy looks. He is rarely seen without his statement unbuttoned crisp white shirt and beautifully tailored suit (his casual attire), an echo of his equally perfectionist work ethic.

Standing firmly at the helm of Gucci and YSL as creative director, he dominated the realm of high-end womenswear for a decade from 1994 to 2004, both solidifying his fashion forerunner status and making him every high profile female’s go-to gent for gasp-inducing gorgeous garments.

As the man himself professes: “My last few collections at Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent were some of my best. But I was really unhappy and could not have continued… I got back into this because I love clothes. I love women’s fashion.

I want to do it.”

A brief departure from the world of womenswear coincided with the launch of the Tom Ford emporium and his directorial debut with the stylishly shot The Single Man. The break away was instrumental in confirming his love of the craft. “I’ve been watching fashion for the last five or six years… we’ve strayed away from real clothes. I want to make beautiful clothes for women and men

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“THESE ARE CLOTHES MADE FOR THE WOMAN WHO TRULY VALUES BEING ‘DRESSED’. IT IS A RETURN TO ELEGANCE, AND A RETURN TO THE TRUE ROOTS OF WOMENSWEAR” who appreciate detail an quality.”

Those who appreciate his eye for detail need simply look to his first womenswear showcase for his label. A show which saw powerful representations of modern women, his muses, by and large, take to the runway in designs made to reflect their respective personalities and beauty.

“I wanted to have an old, glamorous

fashion show… great people in the audience and great people on the runway.

I thought, who are my favourite icons that I’ve had on my wall forever? I wrote letters to all these women.”

Lauren Hutton, Beyoncé Knowles, Daphne Guinness and Julianne Moore made the final cut for what became a spellbinding affair. Gone are the runway

shows of his Gucci era and in their place are intimate showcases, with no photographers or bloggers allowed. Tom Ford is single handedly bringing back the notion of exclusivity in fashion, and we want in.

THE TOM FORD WOMENSWEAR COLLECTION IS AVAILABLE AT THE TOM FORD BOUTIQUE AT THE DUBAI MALL, (04) 3308300.

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hen Rad Hourani’s slightly androgynous, all-black clad models exited the runway in Paris it symbolised the close of another Fashion Week and the industry power-players, bloggers and buyers could once again return to their respective capitals, fresh fashion fodder in hand and head’s brimming with new season inspiration.

Fortunately, the fashion world is an all-encompassing marvel, transcending the boundaries of the Big Four to take in sights further afield. While French editors could finally put their feet up, organisers of Dubai Fashion Week (DFW) were finalising schedules, drawing up media dockets and shipping in sleek white seating for a plush new VIP lounge.

Taking over Zabeel Hall at the World Trade Centre, the new-look DFW boasted a packed schedule featuring local, up-andcoming and international designers. Show regular Hassan Shehryar Yasin (HSY) proved a highlight on day one with a collection that celebrated traditional Pakistani tailoring and handicrafts (think embroidered cropped jackets and embellished saris), while acclaimed Indian designer Rajesh Pratap Singh closed the event with a packed out finale, showcasing signature deconstructed dresses and sequined tunics.

Joining DFW’s veteran designers were six up-and-coming talents, students Azdan Zandi, Anna Guracz, Sarah Mrad, Kay Li, Sophie Wanney and Sara Al Rafai, who impressed with collections that fused an experimental use of fabrics and futuristic tailoring, confidently packaged into consistent and well-executed themes.

FASHION WEEK ROUND-UP EMERGING TALENT Six aspiring designers (including two students from leading French fashion school Esmod), showcased collections that ranged from the romantic (a la Nina Ricci) to the futuristic (a la Gareth Pugh).

Inspired by the movie The Chronicles of Riddick, Kay Li presented fitted jackets with strong shoulder cuts in shades of bronze-copper, black, white and grey, while Azdan Zandi celebrated ladylike grace with simple shifts and flared jumpsuits.

One of the show highlights was Lebanese designer Sarah Mrad, who offered up a wearable collection of balloonshaped dresses and skirts with bowbelt detail that celebrated the female form – a Burberry-esque body-con dress being one of the many covetable pieces to hit the runway.

MUMBAI SE PRESENTS MEHER & RIDDHIMA Popular fashion boutique Mumbai Se collaborated with four of its 32 stocked designers for a spot on the DFW schedule – Hemant & Nandita, Mynah by Reynu Taandon, Ekta Singh and, of course, Meher & Riddhima – the designers largely credited with creating Dubai’s love affair with vibrant print day dresses and Swarovski-encrusted eveningwear. For A/W11, the duo showed signature cocktail dresses, tunics and floor-length gowns in georgette and chiffon, in addition to hair bands and clutch bags from their new accessories line. “This season, we’ve been inspired by Oscar Wilde, Paco Rabanne and the 1960s,” Meher and Riddhima revealed. “Our top three pieces from the collection are the bronze silk drape jumpsuit, the metallic ‘Oscar’ dress and the colour block tulle dress.”

HSY As with all HSY shows, video imaging played a large part in setting the ‘theme’ of the collection, which for A/W11 revolved around the title ‘Voyage National’, or as Hassan Shehryar Yasin later told EW: “A journey through the diverse and rich cultural heritage of Pakistan.”

Embroidery for the 42-outfit collection was produced by an organisation that aims to improve the working conditions of Pakistan’s artisanal women, resulting in eye-catching yet wearable waistcoats, dresses and jackets in a palette dominated by deep green and mustard. “The inspiration was a multitude of embroideries,” the designer revealed, adding: “Some date back many hundreds of years. Each piece in the collection has embellishment to represent a different region of Pakistan.”

GAURAV GUPTA A newbie to the DFW schedule, Indian designer Gaurav Gupta was out to make an impact with flashy audiovisuals depicting water droplets, billowing smoke, fish fins and bird wings (all elements that contributed to his ‘fluidity in the world’ concept), and later showed off abstract designs in his vibrant mix of ruffle dresses, statement saris and structured jackets.

BACKSTAGE AT DFW Rimmel were in charge of perfecting the make-up looks during DFW, which ranged from experimental and downright demonic (Gaurav Gupta) to fresh-faced and girly (Emerging Talent).

RAJESH PRATAP SINGH Models walked a glossy black runway in boxy tunics featuring bold, oversized print motifs; collared playsuits and anklelength coats in luxe fabrics that ranged from silk to velvet and leather for Rajesh Pratap Singh’s fitting finale to DFW. JUNE 2011

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air envy is running rife, with an astonishing 91 percent of women being unhappy with the natural state of their locks. Whether you sport a gamine crop or have a long, wild Jerry Hall-esque mane, there will always be a hint of the grass is always greener syndrome. In the UAE, granted we don’t have to compete with the wet weather, yet it seems as if we are ever so slightly shortchanged after a blow-dry.

During the summer months, hair doesn’t seem to stand a chance with humidity inducing frizz or, on the flipside long, limp, flat-as a-supermodels-stomach lengths, and not to mention excessive chlorine turning newly sun-kissed tresses into what can only be described as something resembling straw with a greenish hue. The question on everyone’s lips remains; how can we turn the strands we were born with into something exquisite?

Don’t panic, we have the answer. Delve into the next few pages for tear out and keep tips on how to get the hair you really want.

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Letting your hair hang loose has had a glamorous make over. Wavy hair has a natural bounce and the slight curl ensures the surface catches the light, paving the way for hair with a mirror-like shine. The secret to a true centre parting is to train the hair by pinning it down whilst you sleep. To create effortless layered waves, run an extra strong mousse and curl spray through damp hair.

Once dry, opt for wide barreled hair tongs to curl the hair section by section. Remember to keep the tongs in a diagonal pointing from the chin to the top of the head for that desert dune effect.

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A sophisticated up do has come a long way since the scruffy bun. Turn yourself into the ultimate Hitchcock heroine with a high fashion twist. Divide your hair into both ‘fringe’ and ‘beehive’ sections.

With the beehive, create a ponytail leaving a sizeable halo of hair around it loose. Slip the hair donut over your pony and start backcombing the entire section. Pull the halo section of hair up and over the donut backcombing as you go; the more backcombing the higher the end result will be. Secure all the hair by pulling the ends together into a ponytail at the top of the beehive. Curl the loose ends with tongs and secure with bobby pins. For the fringe, create a mass of curls using a small-barreled curling tong, back comb at the roots and sweep to one side. The key to this look is a super-strength hairspray.

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For big hair with an added bounce, channel your inner disco diva and sport a halo of tight curls. The secret here is to drench damp hair in a volumising mousse from root to tip followed by a curl spray. Taking small sections of hair wrap them around a small barreled tong and pin each curl tight to the head with a bobby pin. Mist hair all over with a heavy-duty hairspray and leave to cool. Once cooled the curls will be set, remove the pins and rather than using a brush run your fingertips through the curls for a more ethereal effect.

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hen you are on top of your game, I find, whatever your profession you act without pretense, with confidence and have nothing to prove. This is how I would describe perfumer and artisan Jean-Claude Ellena. The first ever full-time perfumer to be employed by the most prestigious brand in the world, Hermès, Jean-Claude has carte blanche to develop beautiful, sensuous scents and, like everything that comes out of the Hermès house, his creations are rich, luxurious and, best of all, timeless.

Jean-Claude’s tenure began with the first of the Garden Perfume fragrance line (there are now four) Un Jardin Méditerrannée (2003), which was inspired by the Tunisian garden of Leïla Menchari, director of display for Hermès. In 2005, Un Jardin sur le Nil was created – this time the gardens at Assouan in Egypt were his muse.

In 2008, Un Jardin après la Mousson came to life after his travels to India and now, in 2011, Un Jardin sur le Toit (garden on a rooftop) takes us closer to the Hermès home at the flagship boutique, 24 Faubourg in Paris, to a garden with a difference.

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In addition to housing all the Birkins, belts and bottles of fragrances, the boutique is also home to the Hermès museum, artisan workshops and a roof top garden. “During the Second World War it was a working garden full of potatoes and tomatoes,” explains Jean-Claude. “After the war, and after Jean-Louis Dumas took over the responsibility of Hermès, he wanted to make this garden as beautiful as possible and so it is white. On his travels to Normandy he brought back an apple, pear and magnolia tree to plant in the garden and these fragrances make up the body of Un Jardin sur le Toit. I know this garden well and when I came up with the idea [to use the Hermès garden as his inspiration] the family liked the concept.”

Making this fragrance a truly family affair, Philippe Dumas created the artwork, which appears on the perfume box and in the advertising campaign. “Philippe is a member of the fifth generation of the Hermès family and also an artist,” says Jean-Claude. “He gives his point of view of the garden, one that is in the centre of Paris and from which you can see the city with the roofs and streets. In his mind, you can also recognise the Eiffel tower and Montmartre. It’s all imaginary, but at the centre of his attention is this very special, and beautiful, garden.”

Most of the fragrances developed under Jean-Claude’s nose, are suitable scents for both women and men. “It is only quite a recent trend

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to have both a male and female fragrance. This started at the beginning of the 20th century and was for economic and marketing reasons – to sell two products instead of one. But we like to give the freedom for you to choose. If you think about our approach at Hermès, it is quite unique and different. One thing you need to know is that I don’t smell the market; I don’t care what the market does. We do no tests, no focus group or any of that kind of marketing approach – we don’t believe in that. We base decisions on our sensitivity and our emotions. We share what we want to put on the market and together we decide this is a perfume we want to put on the shelves.”

His father and uncle were both perfumers, so Jean-Claude was born into the fragrance world and explains: “I was born in Grasse, so I was a child of perfume and it was all quite natural. I was a bad pupil at school and my father decided when I was 16 years old to make me work in the industry.”

These days, Jean-Claude develops his fragrances at his house in the South of France, aided by his two assistants, and develops two perfumes a year – although this is not set in stone. “I spend a lot of time on each perfume, but if I am not ready we are able to say we need more time – we are lucky, we can do that.”

Although passionate about his craft, Jean-Claude is still humble about his work and says that the most rewarding thing about perfumery is creating: “The pleasure is there and when [the fragrance] is finished I liken it to when you make a baby, and after that the baby is no longer yours – it has to make its own life. You have to believe in your child, share and follow it, but it is not yours anymore and so you have to make another one!” ■ UN JARDIN SUR LE TOIT IS AVAILABLE IN HERMÈS BOUTIQUES AND MAJOR BEAUTY STORES IN THE MIDDLE EAST. WWW.HERMES.COM

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oung, talented and beautiful to boot, Florrie Arnold, to use her full name, is not your typical twenty something. The British starlet is a singer, songwriter and now spokesmodel for the latest fragrant offering by Nina Ricci. In person, her wide-set blue eyes and mass of blonde hair give her a naĂŻve, girlish charm. Yet, when she steps on stage, she professes to feel most alive, and we witness a more effervescent and quirky version of Florrie.

Performing on stage barefoot at her exclusive gig in Dubai’s Art Sawa gallery, Florrie conjures up an image of a 1960s pixie, jumping from the mic to the drums (which she has been playing since she was six) for a jamming session with her band.

Nina Ricci, a brand known for its French femininity and romanticism, shook things up on the fashion front with their appointment of Peter Copping in 2009. This year the company aimed to do the same with the fragrance house, and Florrie was pinned as the girl to do it. The brand describes the discovery of Florrie as love at first sight, with just the right amount of rock chick edge juxtaposed against her elegance and fairytale-esque quality.

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It is every girl’s dream to be a princess for a day. I was lucky enough to do it for a whole week. It’s a dreamy scenario. I wake up in my bedroom and follow the bottle through a beautiful forest. The set itself was incredible.

from Miami to Paris to here in Dubai to promote the fragrance, but when I am in England I live between Kent and Shoreditch (in London’s East End.) Everyday I go to the studio to rehearse the drums and write songs, then I try to go to the gym and by the time I get home I am exhausted.

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I really love it. Actually, I remember when I first saw Nina L’Elixir, it was unrecognisable to how it looks now, in its plain little sample bottle. I am drawn to scents with citrus notes, so it was perfect for me. I wear it every day, even when I’m onstage.

Sushi and Haribo.

IN THE ADVERT YOU SING BLONDIE’S SUNDAY GIRL? WHY DID YOU PICK THAT SONG?

I make sure I have at least eight hours of sleep every night and I drink lots of water. I take my make-up off with Eau Démaquillante Micellaire aux 3 roses by Nuxe. I think Nuxe

WHAT WAS THE SHOOT LIKE?

We spent a long time thinking about the perfect song. We started with a list of maybe 20 songs and that one was chosen. I think it is a great song with such a lovely melody.

WHAT’S YOUR EXERCISE REGIME?

Running and swimming.

WHAT ARE THE SECRETS BEHIND YOUR FLAWLESS SKIN?

”IT’S EVERY GIRL’S DREAM TO BE A PRINCESS FOR A DAY. FOR THE SHOOT, I WAKE UP IN MY BEDROOM AND FOLLOW THE BOTTLE THROUGH A BEAUTIFUL RAINFOREST“ skincare is the best for my skin.

YOU HAVE WORKED WITH BOTH KYLIE AND GIRLS ALOUD. WHAT HAVE BEEN THE MOST DEFINING MOMENTS FOR YOU SO FAR?

Apart from being the face and voice of Nina L’Elixir, it would have to be meeting and being photographed by fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld.

I had to pinch myself.

WHAT IS A TYPICAL WORKING DAY LIKE FOR FLORRIE?

I have been flying all around the globe WHICH MAKE-UP PRODUCTS WOULD WE FIND IN YOUR MAKE UP BAG?

M.A.C’s Face & Body Foundation is fantastic, Touche Éclat by YSL, Nars Bronzer and lip balm. I’m addicted to lip balm. I think I’ve tried every single one out there, and I normally have three on the go at one time. ■

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Nowadays, it seems you can’t make it through one end of a department store to the other without being hit by a fragrance sniper. There are celebrity scents (usually blah), designer and high street ‘fashion’ scents; why there are even scents out there dedicated to your dog. How on earth do you choose (bar the latter, of course)?

However, there is a little haven on offer. A place where you can sit quietly and, well, sniff to your nose’s delight; where there are experts who have clocked up over 182 years of experience under their belt (or should I say nose?), to help guide you through making the right perfume purchase.

Welcome to Guerlain Les Exclusifs Perfume Boutique.

Perched next to a touch-screen computer, you are shown pictures and asked a plethora of questions about your favourite flowers, smells, experiences, and even vacations and foods. The fragrance expert then builds up a profile of what she thinks you might like and chooses the appropriate bottles. After a good sniff around, I decide to purchase Mayotte, a beautiful mix of Indian jasmine, ylang ylang and neroli. It’s the perfect after-dark scent and I’ve been wearing it every weekend, since. So I guess you could say I definitely found my perfect perfume match.

I might just have to return to find a glorious scent for the daytime, too. â–

THE NITTY GRITTY The Guerlain Les Exclusives collection is only available in 50 of the most prestigious boutiques around the world. They offer the limited edition and rare fragrances, including the very first Guerlain fragrance ever made, Eau de Cologne ImpĂŠriale, created for Her Majesty Empress EugĂŠnie in 1853. Plus, the more modern interpretations such as One City, One Perfume, Paris-Moscow, Paris-New York and Paris-Tokyo, which sum up the streets and vibe of each city.

GUERLAIN LES EXCLUSIVES BOUTIQUES ARE AVAILABLE AT HARVEY NICHOLS (04)4098888 AND PARIS GALLERY, THE DUBAI MALL (04) 3308289.

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uch is the zeal with which women search for a miracle cure that will endow them with the body they crave, that followers of fad diets often term themselves ‘disciples’.

Whether you worship at the temple of Mr Atkins, swear by the made in Miami South Beach diet, or substitute meals with copious cups of skinny cafe lattes (allegedly the path of über-stylist Rachel Zoe) but still can’t fit into ‘those’ jeans, perhaps the time has come to ditch the guerrilla tactics in the battle of the bulge, ignore the fads and opt instead for the simple method of starting to ‘think yourself thin’?

Experts agree that by applying the principles of cognitive behavioural therapy, you can stick to your healthy eating plan, avoid sabotaging thoughts (along the lines of continuously giving yourself ‘opt out’ clauses, such as you’ve had a bad day, or justifying that a ‘cake isn’t really that calorie-laden, is it’?). You just need to change the way you think.

Jared Alden, a Dubai-based psychotherapist at the German Centre for Neurology and Psychiatry, encourages us to “use the principles of behavioural learning theory to properly change how you eat”. Jared says: “Set one small measurable goal at a time. For example, decide that for the next three weeks you are not going to drink soda, or perhaps eat French fries. You can also set positive-based goals, such 124

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as promising to eat a small fresh salad every day instead. You may well have an emotional response to this, such as boredom or anger, and this could be the key to why your diets have failed in the past.” He adds: “Diets fail to take into account what we will feel about dieting and how food contains and distracts us from emotions that can be inconvenient and scary. By taking on one small measurable change you will be able to compassionately and practically engage with the emotion that has been getting in your way. Think of it like riding your bike for the first time – it will be scary and unfamiliar, with a few scraped knees along the way, but you get back up and keep riding.”

Denial leads to yearning; quick-fix diets that forbid certain foods or force you to follow tight perimeters with no exceptions often lead to followers obsessing about them, or are just plain impractical in the longterm. “Diets don’t work because they rely on willpower, which works for only two per cent of the population,” argues Milan Keswani-Gurnamal, founder of The Third Eye, a Dubai-based mind, body and energy centre. “The term diet implies a short-term fix which rarely sticks in the long-run. For effective weight management, an entire lifestyle change is necessary, as agreed by nutritionists and fitness experts.” Jared agrees: “Diets do not teach us how to eat, they teach us what to eat. We may have the information about what is a good breakfast, but how do we fit

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Nutritional therapist Laura Holland elaborates: “Quick fixes don’t work. They are unsustainable because you haven’t dealt with the root cause of the challenge and so it is only a matter of time before the situation returns.” Jared calls this the ‘boot camp mentality’. “We want to be quickly over-hauled, we want an expert to force us to change and then we imagine we will keep up with that change once it is achieved.

This may be true for several months, but I don’t predict that lasting change is possible by doing this. You need to learn how to eat in your real world. You need to incorporate these behaviours so your emotions can learn and by controlled by them – not the other way round.”

There are several easy methods of adapting your mind to think like a thin person. Setting yourself small, achievable goal is one way, as a sudden cold-turkey overhaul rarely lasts. If you are tempted to stray, stop and think why you are tempted; is there a trigger that you recognise and can later try to avoid? How do you feel when you are denying yourself something you want? Write down your thought processes, as it helps to track your emotions and can help indentify specific triggers – such as periods when you emotionally eat, or foods you specifically crave at certain times…

It has also been proven that people who have support (from friends or mentors etc) tend to better stick to their routines, so enlist a ‘support network’ to be your Mr Motivators. On top of this, a trusted therapist, who can explore your emotional state, could be an additional bonus in beating the bulge.

Milan is a firm belief in dealing with the issues that lead to weight gain in the first place. “People don’t realise that experiences and traumas that happened in childhood often still affect them, and their biggest influence is in the areas of body image, proportion and height leading to issues with self-esteem, self-love and self-deprecation. Lack of self-love is often the biggest culprit.”

The Third Eye’s weight loss programmes address the mind, which in turn affects the body; ‘Think yourself thin’ uses alternative therapies like dream therapy, vision boards and hypnotherapy in an eight-week programme that combines suggestion-based work with actual therapy to deal with emotional issues that might have triggered weight gain.

LITTLE BLACK BOOK Laura Holland, Nutritional Therapist, www.inshallah.org.uk, (050) 5048523 Milan Keswani-Gurnamal, The Third Eye, www.thirdeyeonline.com, (04) 3266539 Jared Alden, Psychotherapist, German Center for Neurology and Psychiatry, www.gncdubai.com Rujuta Diwekar, www.rujutadiwekar.com

One of its clients identified the fact that, as a child, she was blackmailed into finishing all the food on her plate – even when she wasn’t hungry.

Her parents used to evoke feelings of guilt, using the image of starving Somali children to induce her to eat – and then, as she grew older, to overeat. Once this was addressed on a mental level, she was able to change her eating habits.

Laura acknowledges that there is profound scepticism among many people about using alternative therapy to deal with a problem perceived as being physical. “It isn’t helpful to get on the bandwagon of ‘I have a mental problem’ but gently becoming aware of your thoughts, feelings and emotions that are creating what you are experiencing is incredibly helpful. Knowledge is power and knowing thy self is the key to transformation.”

Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor’s endorsement of Rujata Diwekar, best-selling author of Women & The Weight Loss Tamasha, has given Diwekar an elevated platform from which to preach her mantra of ditching extreme diets and instead focussing on the individual and what works for your particular body type.

She promotes a holistic attitude to well-being that has gained numerous followers disheartened by yo-yo dieting, turned on by her sassy commentary and sensible approach. She argues that her book is “not a weight loss book, it’s a ‘get real’ book”. She says: “It doesn’t tell you how to lose weight, it tells you to throw out the scales and measure success or results depending on whether you have learned to listen to your stomach and eat according to your innate wisdom, versus measuring food or consuming low calorie food.” Diwekar is lauded for being one of the first authors to cover all aspects of health and well-being, rather than just listing do’s and don’ts that we generally already know about but either can’t, or don’t, follow.

Put simply, we need to re-evaluate what works for us individually rather than blindly believing what the tabloids tell us is working for an all-encompassing mass of starlets and fashionistas. We need to think of food as essential nourishment, not just calories. Jackie Keller, a nutritionist who counts Angelina Jolie and Susan Sarandon among her clients, emphasises the point: “I try to educate my clients to make food their friend. Most of us think of food as an enemy that makes us fat. Successful dieters change that mindset and befriend favourable foods.”

Changing your eating patterns drastically is often easier in the short term than actually changing your mind-set. The difference is that the former is more often just a quick fix that may attain equally quick results, but is rarely sustainable in the long run. Working with yourself, and/or a trained professional, to alleviate the causes of your unhealthy patterns and making a conscious decision to re-evaluate and rethink your own behaviour is the only way to overhaul your lifestyle, and thus overhaul your body. ■

THINK YOURSELF THIN: IN EIGHT STEPS 1. Respond to sabotaging thoughts: identify triggers that evoke these thoughts and minimise exposure to them.

2. Understand your hunger: learn to tell the difference between the need to eat and

the desire to eat.

3. Don‘t focus on unfairness: or on what others can eat and you can‘t – focus on successful dieters and use them as your inspiration.

4. Write it down: unless you make changes in your thinking, you probably won‘t sustain behaviourial change.

Make motivational cards to help you.

5. Build up your resistance muscle: at every step try to strengthen your resistance muscle and weaken your giving-in muscle.

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ICE, ICE BABY This summer, if you can’t stand the heat‌ head to Zuma. The awardwinning restaurant, and favoured EW haunt, will be serving up low-cal coolers and cleansers throughout the beach season.

Packed with real fruit and sweeteners of only the natural variety, you can cool down and sup away the sizzling summer months guilt-free! www.zumarestaurant.com

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There’s a ‘no pain, no gain’ rule when it comes to workouts, but at EVOLVE, a new and unique Ăźber-gym in Jumeirah, it’s all worth it, says EW’s Nicola Hudson. After signing up to a month-long stint under the expert eye of co-founder Dan Harrison, muscles were toned, abs strengthened and a new healthier diet and outlook achieved. www.evolveuae.com

RIXOS ROYAL SPA, RIXOS PREMIUM BODRUM, TURKEY Treatment name: Turkish Hammam The Turkish Hammam is an ancient bathing ritual that is cleansing and intensely soothing. With its beautiful, opulent marble Hammam, Rixos Royal Spa promises the full luxury five-star experience. After a pore-cleansing sauna, water is poured gently over the body. Whilst covered in soapy bubbles, the body is then exfoliated from tip to toe, massaged and tenderly washed once more. Rixos Premium Bodrum, Turkey, (+90) 252 337 1122, www.rixos.com

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STAY OF THE MONTH THE LYALL, MELBOURNE Melbourne is the cooler, more cosmopolitan city to Sydney’s touristy haven – full of boutiques, cafÊ culture and laid-back living. For a hotel that does boutique to perfection, it’s the impeccably turned out The Lyall in South Yarra.

With only 40 suites, the emphasis is very much on a low-key but highly personalised experience – one that oozes sophistication. Each suite comes complete with a fully-kitted out kitchen and sitting room, with all the little personal touches that make it feel like home. The spa is quite the lure for locals (which gives you an idea of its reputation), while the Champagne Bar is also a delicious draw. Perched within walking, or short tram, distance to the centre of town, the beach (St.Kilda) and Brunswick (boutique shopping), it is one of Melbourne’s elite resting places. www.thelyall.com

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WANDERLUST Unleash your inner adventurer with this coffee table tome from CondĂŠ Nast Traveler. Guess the destination of the 100 anonymous vistas or simply admire the stunning images shot by world-class photographers. www.shopatassouline.com

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For a twist on the traditional safari, sign up for an ‘art safari’ – perfect for those who can wield a paintbrush with panache and a love of the great outdoors. With all the usual trappings of a safari – exotic animals, luxury-eco lodges, and breathtaking vistas – an art safari allows you to indulge your imagination while committing your memories to canvas, rather than just a camera.

Kenya, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Namibia‌ Africa is your oasis. www.spencerscotttravel.com Ol Pejeta Conservancy, an art safari highlight with Spencer Travel

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ROMANCE IN RIO The colourful capital of Rio de Janeiro boasts beautiful views, beaches and bodies, while the atmosphere refuses to be anything other than electric. That said, even the hardiest of party-lovers needs a recluse to recharge at and La Maison is the perfect place to do just that. Perched on a hill in GavÊa, La Maison is a guesthouse exclusive, stylish and charming in equal measure. With just five bedrooms, a luxurious lounge and a garden boasting monkeys and toucans, it’s an insider secret well worth shouting about. www.lamaisonario.com

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SUMMER DEAL Hotels that cater for both kids and adults are vital for family summer holidays. Set in a tropical paradise, the luxurious Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita is making it an even more perfect choice of destination by offering three complimentary nights with every four consecutive nights booked in a pool villa. With breakfast, dinner, golf and water sports thrown in for free, we know where your Louis Vuitton luggage will be heading! www.fourseasons.com Beauty and the beach

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For some spectacular coastal scenery, head to the harbour and

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QUEEN OF THE CASTLE Probably the seaside resort’s most documented landmark, Bodrum Castle dates back to the 15th century and today houses the Museum of Underwater Archaeology. Along with ancient finds, your assent will be rewarded with

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BEAUTY SLEEP Rixos Premium Bodrum is the ultimate luxury resort – think beachside cabanas, azure waters, a mojito bar and Bulgari products. With several top-notch restaurants, bars, beach, two pools, spa and sports facilities, there’s little reason to venture anywhere else. www.rixos.com

Perched on Turkey’s sparkling southern Aegean coast and dotted with pine trees and pretty whitewashed buildings, few could argue that Bodrum is anything but picture perfect. Its notable beauty has long drawn visitors, while its desirable position has seen the town under Persian, Roman, and Byzantine rule.

Today, the popular holiday resort presents itself as an eclectic mix of ancient history (it was the site of the now-destroyed Mausoleum of Halicarnassus – one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World) and a chic destination for Turkey’s jet set and intellectuals, as well as hoards of international tourists.

Begin your day by exploring the marina and winding streets of the old town, stopping to sample the sticky dough balls sold from vendor carts.

Bodrum Castle is the town’s most prominent attraction and is home to a large collection of underwater treasures. As evening falls, make your way to Rixos Premium hotel (www.rixos.com). Here the freshest of seafood, along with an array of Bodrum mezes, are served beneath the stars.

Continue your night outdoors at the resort’s pulsating Beirut-inspired Layali Club, before getting some shut-eye in one the hotel’s plush rooms, suites or villas.

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BAG A BARGAIN Among its winding streets, you'll find an array of leather goods for sale, particularly handbags that are extremely well-made. Elsewhere, colourful Turkish ceramic bowls will brighten up any Dubai-kitchen.

PAINT THE TOWN Famed for its 4,000-capacity outdoor superclub Halikarnas, during the summer Bodrum has a feverish party scene. Similarly outdoors, Fink is an alternative nightspot to don the heels and

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REDISCOVERING ITS ROOTS NEW YORK CITY, NORTH AMERICA Even though New York is constantly evolving, it can seem stuck in the ‘hottest, newest, next’ rut. So for a deliciously different and more established experience, make your way out of Manhattan to the city’s hippest districts for some gems you’ll be glad you crossed the water to try.

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Bar belle: For a little bit of Brooklyn flavour, head to The Clover Club – new home of the old cocktail – where the bar staff are masters of the classics, and the simple dining menu, is simply divine. www.cloverclubny.com King of Queens: Not a restaurant per se, Eddie’s Sweet Shop (718 5208514) is the oldest original ice cream parlour in NYC. Based in Queens, it serves malted milkshakes and sundaes to sweeten any day. Eddie’s Sweet Shop, 10529 Metropolitan Avenue, Forest Hills, Queens. Tel: (718) 5208514

A rose in Harlem: Don’t be sucked in by the tourist-trap soul food joints – taste the real thing in the stylish Red Rooster.

Mixing blackened catfish with black eyed peas and hearth-baked lemon chicken with Helga’s Swedish meatballs, this eatery brings international flavour to Harlem. www.redroosterharlem.com Public knowledge: Gastropubs are a distinctly British creation, but less than $2 on the PATH train from the World Trade Center will get you The Iron Monkey to the Iron Monkey, the New Jersey equivalent. Don’t miss the Monkey Mac and Cheese, or the Shredded Duck Confit. www.ironmonkey.com

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Cool as ice: Succulent seasonal seafood and modern Italian dishes set temperatures rising at Icebergs Dining Room & Bar in North Bondi – and with stars such as Natalie Imbruglia, Sienna Miller and Pink making appearances, it’s truly a hotspot for the hungry. www.idrb.com

FUSION FANTASTIC SYDNEY, OCEANA Australians have a reputation as a relaxed bunch, and the very best of their cuisine is no different. Effortlessly blending the flavours of the Pacific Rim, as well as cuisines from the world over, Sydney’s food scene has steadily grown into the international melting pot it is today. Combine this with Australia’s superior meat and produce and you’ve got the meal of your life just waiting to happen.

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Just a taste: Becasse is one of Sydney’s mostlauded restaurants, its crisp and elegant fine dining style the perfect accompaniment to the fresh and forward-thinking French cuisine it serves. The degustation menu comes in five or nine courses, with a tasty course for vegetarians, too. A must-try. www.becasse.com.au Beachy keen: Get yourself beachside for a modern Aussie meal. Swell, a great local restaurant on the beautiful Bronte Beach, is the perfect spot for a relaxed lunch. The menu is thoughtful and well-crafted, best finished off with the brilliant organic coffee that Swell serves so well. www.swellrestaurant.com.au

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Ancient flavour: Originally opening in 1875, Lao Fan Dian may have moved twice and changed its name once, but it still serves top-notch

Shanghainese cuisine. Get your EightTreasure Duck and Xiaolongbao dumplings here. www.laofandian.com Eco chic: Thoroughly modern yet endearingly nostalgic, Downstairs with David Laris at the spectacular Urbn eco hotel incorporates ancient woks, bricks and wood from traditional Shanghainese homes, which have been pulled down into its design, effortlessly mixing historic Shanghai artefacts with delicious and innovative dishes in a carbon neutral environment. www.urbnhotels.com

Blast from the past: Jimmy’s Kitchen was first established in Shanghai 87 years ago, serving far-from-home expats with comforting British and American classics.

After a lengthy 63-year absence it’s back again, and more gastro-chic than ever before. Try the madras prawns or the sensational corn-fed chicken Kiev for an up-to-date brush with nostalgia. www.jimmys.com Starry, starry bites: M on the Bund has Shanghai’s elite market cornered, on the top floor of one of the Bund’s beautiful historic buildings. Plus, it has a reputation as a celeb hangout with Tyra Banks, Daniel Radcliffe, Andre Agassi and the fashion and royalty pack as past diners. But don’t let celebspotting get in the way of your food, the modern Mediterranean-inspired flavours are superb. www.m-onthebund.com JUNE 2011

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ETHIOPIA’S HIDDEN GASTRONOMIC TREASURE ADDIS ABABA, AFRICA Sh breeze at Boot the reezes

It may surprise you to know that a place bestknown for a devastating famine is having a culinary renaissance, but in Addis Ababa, where memories of lethal food shortages are still fresh, meals are savoured that much more.

Couple this with a huge Italian influence, not to mention the most amazing fresh coffee, and you’ve got a recipe for a food destination par excellence.

Mamma mia!: In the 1930s an Italian soldier came to Ethiopia and never left. Francesco Castelli opened his eponymous restaurant, Ristorante Castelli in 1948, and years later it’s now known worldwide in food circles.

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there and Bob Geldof has described Ristorante Castelli as his favourite Italian restaurant, bar none. Try the linguine and calamari. Mahatma Gandhi Street, Piazza.

Tel: (00251) 11563580 Local flavour: Fasika offers tribal dances, a chance to spot local celebrities and – above all – sensational Ethiopian food. Try the bozena shiro, a spicy beef and chickpea stew.

If it’s good enough for Haile Gabriel Selassie – the fastest marathon runner in history – it’s good enough for us. Africa Avenue near Meskal Square, Bole. Tel: (00251) 115509912 Sleep easy: For luxury and tranquility the

Sheraton Addis has it all – including topnotch dining. Breezes is the hotel’s gorgeous outdoor restaurant, with excellent views and barbecues to die for. www.sheratonaddis.com Café culture: Ethiopia is the home of coffee so where better than Addis Ababa to enjoy a steaming cup? The city’s oldest café, Enrico Pastry, is full of Italian flavour and serves a mean slice of cake. Off Churchill Road, Piazza. Tel: (00251) 11571490 rves up ts o raton se The She culinary hot-sp several

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RUSTIC REFINEMENT ARGENTINA, SOUTH AMERICA Spectacular mountains, beautiful people and beef that’s better than Japan’s, why aren’t we all visiting Argentina? Its culinary cred stems mainly from its exquisite beef, but we can’t forget the organic revolution happening in Argentina’s wine industry – winery Trapiche even harvests according to the phases of the moon. Whether you’re sipping Italian coffee in Buenos Aires or making your way to a rustic inn in Mendoza, Argentina’s food is preparing to surprise you.

Long gone are the days of steak, steak or pasta – Argentine food has evolved.

Beef it up: Siga La Vaca, whose translation means ‘follow the cow’, is the local’s choice when it comes to traditional Argentine asado (barbecue) in Buenos Aires, but head to the Swiss-run Brasserie Petanque in the San Telmo district for something different with

region. Leave the capital behind and both atmosphere head for the majestic Andes to see and taste. The some more of Argentina, the eighthgreat flavours of biggest country in the world. prime Argentine etanque P ie er ss www.trapiche.com.ar meat – as well as Bra Port side: The original Puerto plenty of other Madero port has been redeveloped and is now creative brasserie the hottest part of the city, with restaurants favourites – shines through. and clubs galore. Head to El Clan for Argentine www.sigalavaca.com / food with an Italian and Spanish twist – www.brasseriepetanque.com Madonna has been spotted there and if it’s Taste of history: Argentina’s history may be good enough for the Queen of Pop… comparatively short, but what it lacks in length www.el-clan.com.ar it makes up for with richness. Just a short stroll from the capital’s famous Plaza 25 de Mayo is Puerto Madero the Café Tortoni, the oldest café in the country, positively pulsing with history. A cortado (coffee with a drop of milk) while watching the ancient waiters expertly glide through the room is a pleasure. www.cafetortoni.com.ar Through the grapevine: Get an in-depth look at Argentina’s burgeoning wine industry at the Trapiche winery – not just for wine buffs, it’s a lesson in architecture, organic farming methods and the history of the Mendoza JUNE 2011

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There’s a time and a place, special moments, where couples share their intimate secrets; there’s no better place than paradise. We won’t intrude, just a little whisper to let you know what paradise can offer you.

For a 5 nights stay in beautiful and serene sorroundings at any of Sun Resort hotels in the Maldives and Mauritius, we will indulge both of you in 25 minutes of well deserved massage, a romantic dinner for two, an aromatic lovers’ bath, up to 30% discounts in the hotel’s gift shop and a beautiful souvenir gift. It’s no secret we’ll take care of you with our very special packages to the Maldives and Mauritius, valid from 1 May till the end of September 2011.

We promise, your secrets will be kept between paradise and you. To book our “Whisper Promotion�, contact your preffered Travel Agent or call Regional Sales and

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CUTTING ITS CULINARY TEETH IRELAND, EUROPE

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Forget Irish stew – the freshest seafood, organic beef and local produce are what’s on the menu in the Emerald Isle. Strict controls on genetic modification and sustainable, organic farming mean that Ireland’s booming food industry is as wholesome as it is varied.

Head to Dublin’s markets and Kerry’s restaurants for traditional tastes and a bit of Michelin stardust.

Back to school: Put Ireland’s sensational ingredients to good use at Ghan House Cookery School, set in the picturesque Calingford, County Louth. Experienced teachers, including Irish celebrity chef Paula McIntyre, are as entertaining as they are informative, while tours of the surrounding countryside and the Cooley Peninsula often take place. www.ghanhouse.com From the source: Dublin’s fabulous farmers’ markets are always worth a visit – Leopardstown Farmers’ Market in south Dublin is sheltered from the weather while selling all manner of Irish goodies. Harcourt Street Food Market is open every Thursday, selling

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The peace and quiet you have been longing for are within your reach. Don’t worry about keeping your kids busy and enjoying their time, let us do it for you. We will make sure they eat, play and laugh while you share your special moments in our paradise.

international as well as domestic produce. www.irishfarmersmarkets.ie Irish rover: The ultimate way to get the most from your foodie trip – a gourmet tour of Ireland. Pass through the counties of Clare, Cork and Kerry amongst others on the country’s southern coast to sample excellent food and luxurious lodgings at every step of the way. www.irishtourism.com Northern star: Belfast may play second fiddle to Dublin’s party town, but even Mischa Barton couldn’t resist the Northern Irish city when staying at the fabulous Merchant Hotel, with its superb fine dining restaurant, The Great Room. Local produce combines with classic recipes resulting in dishes such as herb crusted Glenarm salmon and seared venison, making for truly refined eating. www.themerchanthotel.com â–

For a minimum of 4 nights stay at any of Sun Resort hotels in Mauritius get 1 more night on us. Your kids below 12 years stay free of charge when sharing your room and get access to our fully supervised kids club with their own private pool, games rooom, kitchen and garden where they will be welcomed with gifts and a souvenir photograph. Get 10% off our babysitting services and 30% discount on selected gift shop items.

Don’t worry about your late checkout we will host you till the end and offer you a complimentary dinner too.

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FOOD SAVIOUR The recent spate of high-end delis and boutique cafÊ openings in Dubai has whet our appetite and left us hungry for more. So with news that Australian luxury food emporium Jones The Grocer is opening this month in Al Manara, our tastebuds have been sent into overdrive. Gourmet products, natural goodness in its ingredients and a fabulous cafÊ on-site boasting exquisite hearty and healthy dishes, we know where we’ll be shopping this summer. www.jonesthegrocer.com

A RARE OCCASION Before the summer heat commits alfresco dining to a distant memory, Rare at Desert Palm beckons for one last soirÊe under the stars. The grill restaurant, which cooks simple and healthy fine meat and seafood to perfection, overlooks the hotel’s stunning polo pitch, and it’s here that fine wining and dining play host to a night of luxury away from the chaos of the city. www.desertpalm.peraquum.com

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With the UAE in the throes of an eco-revolution we’re jumping on board the sustainability train by logging onto the latest crop of Emirates-based ecologically-centric websites offering responsible products to fulfil your every need.

We love the free delivery across the UAE from www.thegreenecostore. com and keep up to date with the latest green gossip courtesy of www.go-green.ae

SITTING PRETTY For those looking for a more decorative place to sit one’s derriere, the iconic Vanitas armchair, originally designed and unveiled by the late Gianni Versace in 1994, is now available to buy online. With a 24k gold leaf and velvet finish this chair, which showcases the brand’s provocative and playful spirit, is decadence at its best. www.versacehome.com

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CHILD’S PLAY Anything that makes life simpler for parents is a must in our book – especially if it doesn’t cut corners on style. The JustKidding store caters for all your parental needs, with a smÜrgüsbord of toys, furniture, fashion and safety fixtures and fittings to choose from. Its newest and biggest store has just opened on Sheikh Zayed Road (Al Safa), meaning you have even more ways to spoil the little people in your life. www.justkidding-uae.com

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FLOWER POWER Flowers make a house a home, however, it’s the vases that become the focal point once the petals fall. From a simple but elegant table decoration to a gorgeous flower holder, Asprey’s Bubble Vases are elegant eye-candy in more ways than one. Available at the Asprey store, Mall Of The Emirates.

Dubai’s furniture and interiors stalwart, THE One, is throwing caution to the wind with Collective Soul, its latest and most ‘daring collection to date’. Rules are out and creativity is in with a blend of different cultures, colours, shapes, textures and time periods creating an eyecatching and eclectic theme. Time to give your dĂŠcor some TLC, if you dare! www.theoneplanet.com

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The stage was set in the stunning Asateer marquee at the Atlantis hotel on the Palm Jumeirah for the VIP preview screening of Sima Ved’s new TV show, Hi Tea With Sima Ved. Vice Chairperson of the Apparel Group, Sima has extended her talents to this chat-meets-cooking show and interviews some of the region’s most famous celebrities.

Filming takes place around the globe and boasts Switzerland, India and Dubai as some of its cosmopolitan backdrops.

The event opened with a very special visit from HH Sheikh Nayan bin Mubarak Al Nayan, the UAE Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and was followed by a live performance by Boman Irani who sang up a storm for Sima and her guests.

Dining on food from Nobu, and a stunning sweet station, guests watched clips from the show, which is sure to be a hit.

Hi Tea With Sima Ved screens at 8.30pm on Saturdays on Star Plus Middle East.

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Food lovers, city slickers and high rollers gathered Zuma’s terrace in DIFC to outbid each other for the chance to take home the best cooking talent in the emirate, all in the name of charity.

Guests made their high stakes offers as part of the Chefs For Japan event, with the head chefs from seven of Dubai’s finest restaurants auctioning off their services in the kitchen to the highest bidder.

The charity initiative, organised by Zuma co-founders Rainer Becker and Arjun Waney, was launched to raise funds for the Japanese Red Cross to help the victims of the devastating earthquake and tsunami which hit the country earlier this year.

Hosted by Ajaz Sheikh, Zuma’s director of operations for the Middle East, the bidding from foodies was fast and furious as each chef was auctioned off to cater for a private party of 12 in the winner’s home.

With high-end restaurants such as The Rivington Grill, La Petite Maison and Zuma, represented on the RISHIKA CHAINANI night, the selection of canapés on offer presented a taste AND NARESH CHAINANI of some of the finest menus in Dubai.

Competition was so intense that one couple who didn’t secure the services of a chef in the live auction splashed out on their own private culinary masterclass for an undisclosed, but very generous, amount.

The evening’s style levels were only topped by the generosity on display – now that’s what we call chic charity!

EW’S ELIZABETH WHISTON-DEW AND LA PETITE MAISON’S GM CEDRIC TAUSSANT

LIAM WHOEY AND CLEMMIE CHANT-SEMPILL

SOPHIE TOH, POLLY SWEET AND JESSICA HUDSON

CHARLIE NEWBERY AND SOPHIE CROSS

SHAILI CHOPRA AND SHARMELA PURI

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From morning until night, the top floor at the Capital Club in DIFC was packed with Dubai’s fashionistas and social set who feasted on a bevy of dresses from C’est Moi, jewels from

By Sophie and make-up by M.A.C. Whilst supping cocktails courtesy of Absolut, the crowd’s eyes danced over the stunning fashion shows of ‘cocktail couture’ – the style of gowns the design duo are most famous for.

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CAPRICORN (DEC 22 – JAN 20)

Letting go can be one of life’s hardest personal challenges, but carrying excess (emotional) baggage does nothing but hold you back. Time to peel back the outer layers to reveal a new you beneath. Expect the unexpected come Sunday 26th, surprises come in big packages for those who deserve it.

AQUARIUS (JAN 21 – FEB 19)

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(May 22 – Jun 21)

How long are you going to sulk for? You’ve got until the end of the month, then it’s time to pull yourself out of the doldrums. Got it? Compromise will be necessary on Monday 6th, but the balance will swing in your favour. While image isn’t everything, yours is making quite the impact. Now that’s something worth smiling about, surely?!

CANCER (JUNE 22 – JULY 23)

VIRGO (AUG 23 – SEP 22)

SCORPIO (OCT 23 – NOV 22)

Another year older, another year wiser – so the saying goes.

But this month is all about embracing your inner child.

You’ve been sensible for far too long, it’s time to throw caution to the wind, let your hair down and uncover your wild side.

Monday 24th’s revelations will help build strong foundations for the future.

Okay, so you have to work a little harder than most at affairs of the heart, but that doesn’t mean what eventually comes your way won’t be worth waiting for. You know how it goes… Patience is a virtue.

While others block book their calendars for the month ahead, you need to start clearing yours on Wednesday 8th – you’ll soon see why.

There’s something comforting about familiar faces, so if you’re feeling the need to seek refuge, look to family and old friends.

Wise words will be dished out in abundance – pick and choose what to absorb. Friday 3rd may be a somewhat conservative day, but there’s a lot to be said for the simpler things in life.

LEO (JULY 24 – AUG 23)

LIBRA (SEPT 24 – OCT 22)

A welcoming committee may well be waiting in the wings, but you can’t rely on them to provide the back-up you need – that comes down to your own backbone. Think you’ve got what it takes? Then… prove it.

Contact with an older friend on Thursday 16th helps put your own life into perspective – now it’s just decisions, decisions.

Speculation is a dangerous game, but one you play with aplomb!

If you want the facts, ask – it will save you months of gameplaying in the long run. Flaunt your talents on Thursday 30th, as someone new in your life is worth impressing. But this is strictly out of the boardroom – work happily plays second fiddle this month.

Around Tuesday 7th, grab all the romance you can and drink in the attention – who knows how long it will last. If you feel the need for confrontation, proceed with caution. Make sure you have all the facts first, as nobody likes a smart alec.

A question posed to you at the end of the month needs proper thought – rush your answer and you’ll only regret it.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV 21 – DEC 23)

Who knew you were such a dark horse! You’re a force to be reckoned with this month and it’s about time people took notice.

Play this to your advantage.

Financial issues rear their head on Friday 3rd, but think logically to avoid negative developments and protect your personal interests.

PISCES (FEB 20 – MAR 20)

Wielding your words around blindly could result in inadvertently upsetting someone wholly undeserving. Temper your tongue on Monday 20th and reacquaint yourself with ‘tact’ and its partner in crime ‘diplomacy’.

Take a friendship to another level to enjoy everything it has to offer.

ARIES (MAR 21 – APR 20)

The world of luxury is essential for you this month. Dig deep to reward yourself as you see fit, as it’s only you that you have to answer to. Asking questions on Wednesday 15th is important and as we were once taught – no question is a stupid question.

Use this to help you get ahead in a project you’re working on, as those who try, succeed.

TAURUS (APR 21 – MAY 20)

Love and laughter are the main ingredients for the month of June – news you’ve been waiting patiently for. And, while the sun is shining, look to other areas of your life that could benefit from a little ray of light. Tuesday 28th looks set to serve up a challenge, but no sweat, this one will be a breeze. ■ JUNE 2011

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DESERT ISLAND MUSTHAVE A foundation with an SPF included, such as Revlon’s Beyond Natural. It is lightweight and doesn’t feel like you’re wearing foundation.

SKIN CARE REGIME I start with Yon-Ka’s creamy cleanser, Lait Nettoyant, then moisturise with Dr. Hauschka Toned Day cream, which I love as it is organic.

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BEAUTY TIPS Being a mother, I have learned how to multi-task, so I love products that I can apply with just one finger whilst holding my daughter in one arm. Eyelash curlers are always in my make-up bag too, they really open up my eyes.

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HOLIDAY DESTINATION I love beach holidays so Cabo San Lucas, Mexico is great because it is so close. My mother-in-law also lives on a 10-acre farm in the South of France, which is beautiful and very low-key.

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