Woman This Month - June 2022

Bahrain Edition

BEAUTY | FASHION | HOME | WELLBEING | LOCAL ISSUES

June 2022 | Issue 230

LIFESTYLE Cosy Up Your Living Room

BEAUTY

FASHION

Summer Haircare, Makeup & Perfumes

Bright Fits for the Season

Skincare for Soaring Temperatures

OPINION Parenting your StrongWilled Child with Ouiam

INTERVIEW A Chat with ILA President 2022 Shipra Dhir Passi www.womanthismonth.com

In Her Shoes – Sonali Thadani

FASHION | focus

Colour Me

Pretty!

Brighten up your wardrobe this summer with clothing and accessories in some truly eye-catching hues.

Genny

This summer, we’re going with a classic approach with our wardrobe and going bright, bold and beautiful. While florals and fresh whites have their own charm, it’s head-turning shades like fuschia, canary yellow, teal and royal blue that have been the subject of our adoration.

Genny

Genny

Genny

We love the vibrant Spring/Summer 2022 collection by Genny. Their Creative Director, Sara Cavazza Facchini, embraced a holiday inspiration for the assertively feminine collection which includes silhouettes, jumpsuits, mini dresses and a sensational red trench coat too.

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Pretty Little Thing

FASHION | focus

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JW Anderson

Pretty Little Thing

Genny

Marks and Spencer

Other stunning pieces that we have our eyes on include the JW Anderson’s long-sleeved twist dress, Marks and Spencer’s tie front blue dress, and Pretty Little Thing’s bright green tiered dress and yellow one shoulder dress.

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Malone Souliers Iona

Malone Souliers Montana

FASHION | focus

Malone Souliers

Malone Souliers' Rita mini shopper bags, which are exclusively available on Ounass, is perfect for upcoming summer travels, with eight unique colorways available including hot pink, emerald green and mustard yellow.

Malone Souliers' penchant for sculptural shapes is on show in this bag.

Elegantly crafted from shimmering satin, the bag is designed to carry your daily essentials, and it is lined with fabric for added protection. The intricate detailing and crystal logo charm adds a touch of luxury, and its detachable chain helps lends to its versatility and functionality.

Malone Souliers

Malone Souliers Clio

Malone Souliers Maureen Pump

To adorn your colourful look, we suggest delving into the exquisite Spring/Summer 2022 collection of handbags and shoes presented by Malone Souliers. Their new collection was inspired by the optimistic energy of summer – beautifully presented through vibrant colours, shimmering textures and vivid details that play with tone and translucency. A joyful sense of colour and light is central to this season’s women’s collection. Malone Souliers stunning collection of shoes includes the Maureen mule, Iona, Montana and Clio.

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JW Anderson

JW Anderson

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skincare

GLOW WITH SKIN GYM Skin Gym’s Face Sculptor Beauty Roller replicates the feeling of a deep-kneading professional facial massage - the best addition to your beauty arsenal for chiseled cheekbones. When cooled, the facial massage performed by the Beauty Roller does not only improve the appearance of the skin, but also releases facial muscle tension and decreases the risk of fine lines.

Available at Sephora stores and at www.sephora.ae.

MUST-HAVE SKINCARE!

Smoothen, nourish and cleanse your skin with our selection of high-quality skincare products this month.

The hot summer months can be some of the toughest to deal with when it comes to keeping your skin in good shape.

Check out these products that will have you looking your best despite the soaring temperatures.

BOOST YOUR SKIN HEALTH WITH PHYSICIANS FORMULA Physicians Formula Skin Booster Vitamin Shots give you a much-needed daily dose of skin-boosting vitamins to help prep your skin for a bright, even and hydrated glow. These nourishing vitamin shots come in three variants: brightening, hydrating, and time-restoring. As preferences change from excessive makeup to more skin-focused glam, this product becomes an essential in any makeup and skincare routine.

Available at www.glambeaute.com.

HYDRATE YOUR LIPS WITH MILANI

A must-have for the upcoming summer months, Milani Fruit Fetish Lip Oils deliver instant hydration and glossy shine in an easy to apply formula while adding a subtle tint of colour. These custom oil blends combine fruit extracts and Vitamin E to nourish and hydrate your lips. Just pop it into your handbag and keep your lips in the best condition on-the-go!

Available at www.glambeaute.com.

IXORA’S REJUVENATING DETOX PRODUCTS

Harnessing the power of natural and certified organic ingredients, using a combination of modern science and results-driven formulations, Ixora is transforming skincare to rid the use of harsh chemicals.

Rejuvenate and restore with the Organic Detox uses Ixora Rejuvenating Peeling Gel, a combination of essential oils and fine Himalayan salt gently exfoliate and remove dead skin cells, leaving an even skin tone and texture. This product is suitable for all skin types.

Available at www.ixoraworld.com.

SMOOTHEN WITH JUANA SKIN

Use Juana Skin’s Exfoliating Face Scrub, an intensely hydrating and purifying face scrub enriched with CBD, that provides deep cleanse, removes impurities and dead skin, and prepares the skin for regeneration. Infused with glowgiving natural oils, this luxurious scrub will leave you with skin that is fully prepped to renew itself overnight and enhance absorption for a youthful, hydrated glow in no time.

Available at www.juanaskin.com.

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PEOPLE | interview

SERVICE BEFORE SELF

The Indian Ladies Association (ILA) is the oldest expat association in the GCC, and is renowned for its extensive community relief efforts in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Farah Baig speaks to ILA President for the year 2022, Shipra Dhir Passi, and is brought up to speed on the organisation’s activities.

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ounded in 1956 by the Late Leela Jashanmal, ILA was formed with a group of proactive ladies who wished to serve society in as many ways possible.

With the fitting motto ‘Service Before Self’, the non-profit organisation steadily implemented initiatives to positively impact various segments of society including under-privileged workers and special needs children. ILA has since grown to have 130 active members.

While most people would assume that registered non-government organisation are funded by the government, this is not the case as charitable organisations such as ILA depend on the generosity of donors and fundraising events. “With the pandemic, we had no choice but to suspend fundraising events. However, this did not stop us from continuing lessons and activities online for the special needs children in the care of Sneha,” she says.

Sixty-six years down the line, the association is now being guided by Ms. Passi who is also a published author having been one of 36 authors to tell her story through the inspirational book She Dares. She brings with her invaluable experience and an even more inclusive approach to the association’s efforts.

ILA organised a scaled-down version of their popular annual Dandiya event in 2021, and hope to return with a full-scale event in September. “We hope that the public, and sponsors, will support the event which is our most significant fundraiser. It is vital as we hope to reinstate in-person learning at Sneha to help the children and their families,” she says.

“I am a qualified finance professional with 11 years of experience in my field, but decided to take a sabbatical to look after my family,” explains Ms. Passi. “For mothers, our life largely revolves around the needs of our children. That being said, just like most mothers, when I noticed my child becoming more independent, I realised that having a purpose of my own was a necessity.”

With an innate quality of supporting the downtrodden, Ms. Passi decided to participate in community groups to tackle causes. “I chose to work with under-privileged women and the Indian Community Relief Fund (ICRF) which reaches out to low-income workers,” she says.

ILA has several active initiatives including Worker’s Welfare, Women Empowerment, Speak Easy, the Youth Wing and so, in 2018 she became an ILA member. “ILA often pays visits to labour camps to distribute muchneeded goods, hold medical camps and check on the welfare of the workers. Having worked closely with women in need, I believed that these efforts could be extended to women too,” she says.

The goal for ILA in 2022 is to ‘Rediscover, Innovate and Grow’ – an initiative to actively conduct all activities following the challenges presented by COVID-19. “As the world begins to enjoy their usual routines, we hope that they will remember the needs of the disadvantaged segments of society and support charitable institutions so we may continue to help them through our work,” she concludes.

Residents wishing to make a donation to the association may reach out to the organisation on 17 245-750 for further information.

Ms. Passi made the suggestion and they reached out to house help and other female workers in dire need. Having spearheaded the movement to reach out to underprivileged women, Ms. Passi was soon made the head of the Women Empowerment sub-committee formed in 2020. “We have been able to organise events which include them, and actively educate them on matters such as hygiene. These women are encouraged to reach out to us for their needs,” she explains. www.womanthismonth.com

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BEAUTY | news

SAY ‘GOODBYE’ TO DRY HAIR!

PERFECTLY POLISHED

Flormar brings you a unique collection of breathable nail paints, which offer a glamourous and velvety finish on your nails, in a delightful range of hues. These super-fastdrying nail enamels protect the moisture of the nails, permeates both oxygen and water vapor and allows for healthy nail growth.

Dry hair can be a real frustration, with frizz, breakage, and dullness at the forefront of your haircare woes. Throw in the region’s hotter climate and chances are your hair is in need of a little TLC. If this sounds like you, you’ll be thrilled to learn there is an effortless way to nourish your locks and keep them hydrated - the award-winning Dolce range by esteemed hairdresser, Rossano Ferretti.

These economically priced nail paints are available across the region at Flormar, in the UAE at Glam.

This Satin Glow Booster leave-in spray uses bio-certified vegan ingredients including chestnut and aloe vera to combat frizz, hydrate and reduce moisture loss.

Improving softness and strength on the driest of hair and containing over 96 percent naturally derived ingredients, you can boost your styling results. Detangle, reduce breakage and colour loss, whilst adding a velvetlike sheen to the hair - styling will fast become a breeze!

Suitable for all hair types, the Satin Glow Booster has an evocative scent containing Nectarine, Patchouli and Jasmin to create a calming and soothing scent.

Beauté stores and online at www.glambeaute.com.

The Rossano Ferretti haircare range offers a solution to all haircare needs and guarantees exceptional results. The extensive product range helps hair become healthier, stronger, softer and overall, naturally more beautiful.

Your Summer

2022

Summer is upon us, but fret not for you’ll be the freshest thing around with our carefully curated selection of makeup, haircare and fragrances!

The hotter months in the Middle East present unique challenges when it comes to looking our best. With the sweltering heat and unrelenting humidity comes the need for beauty products that not only last, but stay put throughout the day. Whether you’re dealing with dry hair, are in need of a great foundation, or are looking for a signature scent, we’ll sure you’ll find what you need, right here in Woman This Month!

A SIGNATURE SCENT FOR SUMMER! Looking for a new signature scent this summer? Then come aboard Christian Louboutin’s perfume universe. A world of surprises inspired by his own memories and dreams illustrated by Hélène Tran’s whimsical drawings.

His captivating scented journey saw the light in 2020 with a collection of seven unisex fragrances followed by three new eaux de parfum intenses in 2021.

Inspired by Portugal, one of his favourite places in the world, Christian Louboutin has released the new Eau de Parfum

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Légère Loubimar.

A Floral Citrus bouquet with salty ocean notes, the fragrance is essentially picked by Christian Louboutin from his Portuguese summer garden. Its splash of white flowers envelops you with a sensual foam of musk and tuberose. All topped with a freshness of lemon and tangerine.

Immerse your senses in its powerful mystery.

Available at leading beauty stockists. www.womanthismonth.com

BEAUTY | news

FOCUS ON YOUR EYEBROWS Brows are such a vital factor when it comes to looking fresh and groomed. Whether you’re planning on putting together a full face of glam makeup or a minimal natural look, your brows will bring the whole look together.

Get your natural perfectly shaped brows, with Max Factor’s Browfinity longwear brow tint. The economically-priced brow tint will last for days with the new semi-permanent formula which has a built-in hair like precision applicator and a built-in blending brush.

In order to blend with the wearer’s natural hair and skin tone, this tint is available in three shades: Soft Brown, Medium brown and Dark brown. To make things even better, Max Factor’s brow tint is sleepproof, water-proof, smudge-proof and transfer-proof.

To further define your look, check out the Max Factor Brow shaper pencil which will be your go to product to master the shape of your brows. This double-ended pencil is available in three shades: Blonde, Brown and Deep Brown. It’s extremely easy to use for shaping, filling and defining your brows.

Available at all leading beauty stockists.

A DELICATE FRAGRANCE

French perfume house Parfums de Marly is delighted to celebrate the latest addition to its family of niche fragrances, Oriana. Delicate and airy like a muslin dress, Oriana surprises with a sparkling fruity and floral gourmet, designed entirely as a variation on texture, a ‘mille-feuille’ of flaky sweetness, softness, sensuality, energy and light, which is anchored with euphoric and seductive notes of orange blossom.

Oriana’s top notes include the Parfum de Marly signature citrus splash of mandarin, Italian bergamot and grapefruit which gives way to a suave orange blossom and blackcurrant heart. A crisp, frosted, raspberry heart note is placed on an airy bed of sweet chantilly cream and incredible marshmallow. A base note of musk mallow, used in the 18th century to perfume and powder hair, distils a fresh and clean feeling leading to a warm and comforting musk.

Since its creation, Parfums de Marly has committed to finding and using the finest ingredients to ensure the alchemy of perfume on everyone’s skin. Each formula combines the most natural, rarest, and luxurious essences in perfumery.

Oriana is now available in a new 75 ml frosted pink bottle, and is available across the Middle East.

Visit www.pmarly.com.

A BEAUTIFULLY CLEAN BEAUTY BRAND

Are you frustrated with the lack of toxin-free makeup? Are you looking for cleaner alternatives? Fret not, your search is over as the award-winning clean beauty platform Secret Skin has added one of the most sought-after and influencer-loved makeup brands, RMS Beauty, to its portfolio.

We’ve got our eyes on the brand’s UnCoverup Cream Foundation - a rich, nourishing, cream foundation with a luminous, dewy finish. This concentrated formula contains RMS’s Beauty Oil for rich hydration that helps smooth the appearance of fine lines and silica that boosts coverage of dark spots and redness. Formulated with wild-crafted buriti oil, organic coconut oil, and the RMS signature adaptogenic herbal blend, this power-packed cream foundation evens skin tone with seamless, super-hydrating high impact coverage.

Formulated using raw, food-grade, organic and natural ingredients that are sustainably sourced from the depths of nature and unique to indigenous cultures, RMS prioritises efficacy and durability with nourishing ingredients in their line.

Available at www.thesecretskin.com. www.womanthismonth.com

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LIFESTYLE | home

LIVING ROOM IN THE LIMELIGHT

As breezy evenings fade into Summer’s scorch, islanders will be running indoors to keep their cool (literally and figuratively!). What better time to spruce up the living room so you can beat the heat in your stylish cocoon with your favourites family and friends, curling up with a good read or just Netflix and chill!

THE One

Laid Back Sofa recliner Home Box

Shapes for the Side Console Lifestyle

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Textured Seat

Braids and Tassels

Ottoman Lifestyle

Jute rug Lifestyle

Framed

Photo frames Amazon.com

A Cosy Corner

Reading Pleasure

by Home Centre

Summer Vibe Jar THE One

Bookcase THE One

Cool and Calm Indoor water feature Home Box

Far from Plain

Planters Namshi.com

Wired Up Table lamp Namshi.com

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LIFESTYLE | opinion

THE POWER STRUGGLE Ouiam El Hassani gives us some tips for peacefully parenting your strong-willed child.

Is there such a thing as a child that isn't at least occasionally strong-willed? These children can be a handful - highly energetic, challenging, persistent. How do we protect those fabulous qualities while encouraging their cooperation?

While they can be a challenge when they're young, as long as parents resist the impulse to “break their will," they often become terrific teens, young adults and soon enough… leaders. Self-motivated and inner-directed, they go after what they want and are almost impervious to peer pressure.

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hat exactly is a ‘strong-willed child’?

Strong-willed children want to learn things for themselves rather than accepting what others say, often putting limits to the test. They want desperately to be in charge of themselves, sometimes putting their desire to be right above everything else and are prone to power struggles with their parents.

However, it takes two to have a power struggle. You don't have to attend every argument to which you're invited! Take a deep breath when your buttons get pushed, and learn to sidestep them.

Here are some tips for peacefully parenting your strong-willed, spirited child: 1. Remember that strong-willed kids are experiential learners.

That means they have to see things for themselves. So, unless you're worried about serious injury, it's more effective to let them learn through experience, instead of trying to control them.

2. Your strong-willed child wants mastery more than anything.

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Let them take charge of as many of their own activities as possible. Kids who feel more independent and in charge of themselves will have less need to be oppositional. Not to mention, they take responsibility early.

3. Give your strong-willed child choices.

If you give orders, your child will almost certainly bristle. If you offer a choice, they’ll feel like the master of their own destiny.

Looking for win-win solutions rather than just laying down the law keeps strong-willed children from becoming explosive and teaches them essential skills of negotiation and compromise. That being said, make some ‘Rules of the House’, too. That way you aren't the bad guy bossing them around – they’re just the rules.

4. Don't push them into opposing you.

Kids don't learn when they're in the middle of a fight as that’s when adrenaline is pumping and learning shuts off. Kids behave because they want to please us. So, the more you fight with and punish your child, the more you undermine his/her desire to please you.

If you take a hard and fast position, you can easily push your child into defying you. You'll know when it's a power struggle and you're invested in winning. Just stop, take a breath,

and remind yourself that winning a battle with your child always sets you up to lose what's most important: the relationship.

5. Listen to them.

You, as the adult, might reasonably presume you know best. However, strong-willed children are resolute partly due to their integrity. They have an opinion that is making them hold fast to their position. Only by listening calmly and reflecting on their words will you understand what's causing the opposition.

6. Offer them respect and empathy.

Most strong-willed children are fighting for respect. If you offer it to them, they don't need to fight to protect their position. And, like the rest of us, it helps a lot if they feel understood.

Does this sound like Permissive Parenting?

It isn't. You set limits, but you set them with understanding your child's perspective, making them more cooperative. You want to raise a child who has self-discipline, takes responsibility, is considerate, and most importantly - has the discernment to figure out who to trust and when to be influenced by someone else. www.womanthismonth.com

last word

In Her Shoes

Born and raised in the Kingdom of Bahrain, Sonali Thadani’s sense of ambition, vibrant personality and skillset has led her to be the CEO of Baby Essentials and Director of Marketing at St. Christopher’s School, Bahrain.

When asked to tell us about herself, she says: “I have lived most of my life on this gorgeous island. I am mum to three beautiful children and am married to my best friend.” Let’s take a walk in her shoes!

What’s your favourite food?

Name three things you are currently looking forward to.

Sushi and Mexican

The summer holidays; (1) roadtripping through California, (2) spending quality time with my family, and (3) shopping!

At karaoke, your go-to song is…

I Hope You Dance by Lee Ann Womack

What’s the achievement you are most proud of?

When I first started Baby Essentials as a small home business, it was with the sole purpose of making sure that first-time parents had somewhere to turn to for “real mum” advice and where they could buy trusted, high-quality gear that would actually help their babies. Over the last seven years, we have built a beautiful community of mums and dads who genuinely trust us with their babies - I am so immensely proud of that.

Sonali Thadani

What’s a movie you never get tired of?

Any classic Disney movie!

What fascinates you most in life?

What’s the best advice you have ever been given?

The most profound advice I have ever heard is that “You cannot pour from an empty cup.” Only if you are healthy and happy, then you can be of service to those around you. www.womanthismonth.com

I adore watching the process of someone actualising a dream.

We, as humans, are capable of so much more than we give ourselves credit for. People who empower themselves to overcome their fears, grow and achieve “the impossible” are incredibly awe-inspiring to me.

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