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Gulnora
March 2020
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EDITOR’S WELCOME
A woman is like a teabag: you never know how strong she is until she gets in hot water.
~ Eleanor Roosevelt
March is a uniquely special month of the year, especially for women. The International Women’s Day is a shining reminder to all of us about love, empowerment and equal rights, not only for women, but for all genders across the world. We must remember that the true purpose of this celebration needs to be in our hearts forever: equality and progress for a better world.
A woman can be a mother, a teacher, a doctor or even a soldier, and whatever path she decides to follow, we at Out and About STYLE Magazine are always here to proudly support!
Features and Highlights In our Fashion section, meet Gulnora Mukhedinova, a fashion designer and a businesswoman who is determined to showcase her talents and goals. She is also a doting mother and a perfect example that passion and family can be equally balanced. If you want to make a difference in your lifestyle, read Less is More: The Rising Trend of Minimalist Fashion, a helpful guide for us towards a clutter-free and more organized life.
Our innate beauty is amazing, especially if it’s all-natural! Katrina gives us a list of Clean, Ethical Brands and Products from Head to Toe in our Beauty section, proving
that beauty can be clean and all-natural without the added cruelty. In another article, we dedicate praises to the classic red lipstick: learn the tricks on How to Slay With Red Lipstick: A Complete Guide.
Firas Al Msaddi, the CEO of Fäm Properties, gives us the honour to be featured in our Behind the Brand section. He shared with us his life struggles and his journey towards success. It is a very inspiring article for all of us, especially if you’re starting up your own business.
Khaled Alsaadi, a young and health-conscious chef, is featured in our Talent Pool section. In our exclusive interview with Khaled, he shared his insights about how a major change in his life led him to his passion.
Are you tired of repeating cycles in your everyday life? In our Lifestyle section, we gather 8 Evening Routines That Will Change Your Mornings that can definitely help the quality of our daily living. Of course, together with that wonderful change we are looking for, we need to learn the secrets of leading thankful, positive lives. We need to be Hacking Gratitude to feed our minds and souls.
Sometimes, we are fed up with fast food meals and we just want simple, healthy diets, so we created the list, A Match Made at Mealtime: 10 Food Pairing Ideas that can be found in our Food section. Together with this healthy treat, here’s another yummy find: Five Must-Try Jamaican Recipes!
Fitness is another key ingredient for us to live longer, so catch up on new learnings in our Fitness section to Increase Your Metabolism Naturally.
Travel is life! If you’re looking for the next destination, check out Travel to Zanzibar with Monique Spearman. She shared her amazing experiences with the wonderful local people and the beautiful place of Zanzibar, Tanzania. In our Travel section, we also feature a great article for trivia hunters. Word meaning can differ depending on which country you’re visiting, so brush up on Things People Say Differently Around the World if you love travel and culture!
Finally, in our Culture section, we provide you with well-thought articles that will shape your mindset for the better you. Yvonne Mtengwa spills her advice on 10 “Must-Knows” for Developing Brand “You”, which tackles attaining the growth that we want. Are you still in the process of achieving the life you wanted? You might as well be Investing your Present to Get up and Live your Passion. Last but not least, with every Edition we issue, we want to suggest good reads for everyone. We feature a Book Review on You are a Badass by Jen Sincero, who discusses important life lessons, goals and overcoming failures.
Equality and Happiness: Whoever and Wherever You Are. Be proud of what makes YOU. We all have differences, a precious thing that should be accepted by all. Out and About STYLE Magazine, with the team that made this Edition possible, wishes you the best to celebrate this wonderful month. All together, let’s raise the women’s flag!
CONTENTS
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FASHION • Fashion Feature: Gulnora Mukhedinova 9 • Less is More: The Rising Trend of Minimalist Fashion 20
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BEAUTY • Makeup Madness with Katrina: Clean, Ethical Brands and Products from Head to Toe 26 • How to Slay With Red Lipstick: A Complete Guide! 31
BEHIND THE BRAND • Firas Al Msaddi, CEO and Executive Chairman of Fäm Properties 43
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TALENT POOL • Khaled Alsaadi, Emirati Chef, Co-founder of Fa’e Cafe 50
LIFESTYLE • 8 Evening Routines That Will Change Your Mornings 56 • Hacking Gratitudes 60 FOOD • A Match Made at Mealtime: 10 Food Pairing Ideas 64 • Five Must-Try Jamaican Recipes 68
FITNESS • Increase your Metabolism Naturally 71
TRAVEL • Travel to Zanzibar with Monique Spearman 74 • Things People Say Differently Around the World 82
FOR THE CULTURE • The Reinvented Chronicles with Yvonne C Mtengwa: 10 “Must-Knows” for Developing Brand “You” 87 • Investing your Present: Get up and Live your Passion 90 • Book Review: You are a Badass by Jen Sincero 94
GULNORA MUKHEDINOVA
1. TELL US A BIT ABOUT YOURSELF I am a mother of three beautiful kids and an entrepreneur who has a great love for fashion and beauty.
2. HOW DID YOU GET STARTED IN FASHION? My passion for fashion led me to open up a business in the fashion industry. I wanted to create my style and share it with others, especially those who are stuck and have a hard time choosing what kind of dress fits them.
3. HAVE YOU ALWAYS HAD AN INTEREST IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY? Yes, it’s been my long-time dream to open a fashion house.
4. WHAT IS THE BEST PART ABOUT BEING A FASHION DESIGNER? Helping clients by bringing them the reality of wearing their dream dresses with confidence. Their smiles with complete satisfaction are an amazing and rewarding part of being a designer.
5. WHAT INSPIRES YOUR DESIGNS? I actually get inspired by everything I see, and from that, I set an image in my mind and put my ideas to work. My clients are also my sources of inspiration. You have to listen to what they truly want and willing to spend their money on.
6. WHO ARE YOUR TARGET CUSTOMERS? My target market is the fashion-forward, the bold, young people, and mature women who are not afraid to stand out and break the norm.
7. HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONAL STYLE? I am bold; I like to stand out in a crowd and wear striking clothes that make a statement. I don’t want to step my foot outside without looking my best. I want elegance and glamour in my pieces.
8. WHAT WAS THE BIGGEST ROOKIE MISTAKE YOU MADE WHEN JUST STARTING OUT? As a beginner, I made a lot of mistakes, but they are not really deal-breakers. In most cases, it’s about simply deciding “which is which”, and I’m glad I’ve learned a lot from those mistakes.
9. BIGGEST FASHION NO-NO? For me, there is no “no-no” in fashion, because I believe that you should create what you feel you are comfortable wearing and you feel you are at your best when you wear it.
10. IF YOU COULD CHANGE ONE THING IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY, WHAT WOULD IT BE AND WHY? It’s the phenomenon of fast fashion. Due to the desire of people to have the latest fashion as quickly as possible, it compresses the timeline for designers or manufacturers, and it could result in poor quality.
11. HOW HAS SOCIAL MEDIA IMPACTED THE FASHION INDUSTRY? Social media made a great impact on the fashion industry. You can see posts and vlogs of the fashion forward here and there wearing the latest fashion trends. So, it somehow plays a big role in the fashion business as a way of promotion and brand awareness.
12. WHAT DO YOU DO OUTSIDE OF FASHION? Aside from my fashion business, I also manage my beauty centre. On top of that, I am the mother of three amazing kids, so I make sure that I provide them with bonding time. I also enrolled in a fashion school to enhance my knowledge more.
13. WHAT DO YOU CONSIDER YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT SO FAR? I am proud to be a part of prestigious fashion shows such as Arab Fashion Week, Catwalk International, Fashion League Series, Catwalk International Fashion Show Dubai Edition, and International Fashion Week Dubai. I also received prestigious awards for having the best collection, the most promising designer and the best new fashion designer. As a rookie in the fashion industry, those are big things to me.
14. WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO SOMEONE STARTING OUT IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY My advice to beginners is that they should not be afraid to try and try even if they fail on their attempts. Just keep on going. Getting into business and on top of the competition is not an easy thing. You have to work hard and sacrifice for you to get what you want.
15. WHY DUBAI PEOPLE? Dubai People offers a platform for entrepreneurs to communicate, network and socialise with like-minded individuals.
16. WHAT’S THAT ONE QUOTE YOU LIVE BY? I always believe in the saying, “If you can dream it, you can do it”.
