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DESTINED TO MEET THE LOVE OF YOUR LIFE

RIGHT ONE WRONG TIME

WILL YOU COFFEE ME? VIBEDS TREONM .C READ

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THE AIM

DANCING TO FAME AIMING TO INSPIRE

SET A GOAL

STAYING MOTIVATED WITH YOUR WORKOUT PLAN

BAD BEAUTY HABITS YOU NEED TO STOP NOW

YOUR HAPPINESS IS HIDDEN BY THOUGHTS WHAT CAN YOU DO TO GAIN HAPPINESS

GO CLEAN WITH CLEAN FOOD WHY COME CLEAN

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EDITOR’S NOTE Dearest readers,

ISSUE06 07-- 2015 2015 ISSUE

DESTINED TO MEET THE LOVE OF YOUR LIFE

SET A GOAL

STAYING MOTIVATED WITH YOUR WORKOUT PLAN

BAD BEAUTY HABBITS YOU NEED TO STOP NOW

RIGHT ONE WRONG TIME

WILL YOU COFFEE ME?

YOUR HAPPINESS IS HIDDEN BY THOUGHTS WHAT CAN YOU DO TO GAIN HAPPINESS

GO CLEAN WITH CLEAN FOOD

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WHY COME CLEAN

ONLIN

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DANCING TO FAME AIMING TO INSPIRE

LINKING SOUL TO FASHION ISSUE 07 - 2015

It’s time for the seventh edition of VIBE

edition has another juicy treat for you

magazine. We thank our readers and

with fashion stories and information.

contributor’s for keeping the magazine live and going. The last edition was well received with a male model representing the cover which is rare in Maldives.

While I write this the country and its people are getting ready for the holy month of Ramadan. The night market where thousands shop happily and refurnishing, cleaning homes,

Congratulate the vibe team for that

collecting recipes and meanwhile

style and creativity. It shows that the

getting spiritually ready. The month of

fashion field is open to both girls

fasting brings happiness and calmness

and boys to express their interests

to the city.

in fashion and be a part of the little fashion world we have here, which itself gives you an opportunity.

The Vibe’s intention is to deliver interesting styles and readable and useful articles on beauty secrets, fitness and more. Talented artistes are

Wishing you all a very blessed month of Ramadan and May you make the most of it through prayers.

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CONTENTS

FEATURE

MOTIVATION

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YOUR HAPPINESS IS HIDDEN

BY THOUGHTS

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LINKING SOUL TO FASHION One of the most eye-catching

collections at the Philips Bride Fair 2015 was from a new label named ‘Chein’. One by one the models marched out donned in surrealistic dresses that awed and impressed.

FEATURE

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DANCING TO FAME, AIMING TO INSPIRE

That was the defining moment for Serin Mansoor...

TASTE

“We flourished thanks to support

from loved ones. A little appreciation goes a long way. Lack of support for new artistic talent causes emerging dancers to fizzle out...”

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RANCH SPINACH PASTA SALAD

DECO

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THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INTERIOR DESIGN, COLOUR & MOOD

RELATIONSHIP

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BEAUTY

PERSPECTIVE

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WILL YOU COFFEE ME?

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BAD BEAUTY HABBITS YOU NEED TO STOP NOW You only focus on your face during your skincare routine. When you neglect your neck, you aren’t doing yourself any favors.

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YOUR HAPPINESS IS HIDDEN BY THOUGHTS Written by: Mariyam M

On a cloudy day, the clouds hide the sun, but the sun is always there. Happiness is like the sun, it is often hidden by the clouds of thoughts, worries and desires. We have to scatter and dissolve them to experience happiness. You don’t have to create happiness. All you have to do is calm down your mind, because when there is a quiet mind and inner peace, there is happiness. A mind map is not a chart, graph or a series of bullet points. These are all fairly analytical tools that require the writer to have already done their thinking. The mind map is about flow, connections and pre-thinking stages, evolving in an unstructured yet fruitful way.

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HAPPINESS IS NOT SOMETHING FAR AWAY & UNATTAINABLE Happiness does not depend on

that it is calm, and there are almost

circumstances, objects or events.

no thoughts in your mind. Since the

It is an inseparable part of our

mind is not accustomed to stay in

consciousness, of our essence, but

this peaceful state for long, it soon

hidden and covered from sight, by our

becomes active again, and the sense

thoughts, desires and worries.

of happiness disappears.

The mind is always in a constant race

When you are happy, there are almost

from one thought to another, from one

no thoughts in your mind. When

worry to another. It constantly moves

you are able to calm your mind, you

from one object or task to another,

experience happiness. Inner peace

never standing still. This restlessness

and happiness are interconnected. You

hides the happiness that is within you.

want more happiness? Learn to calm your mind.

It is like a choppy sea that hides the bottom. When the sea gets calm you

The experience of mystics down

can see the bottom. In the same way,

the ages has been that happiness

when the mind gets quiet you sense

is inherent in our souls, it is not

the happiness that is within you. You

something to be gained anew. All that

cannot see a treasure at the bottom of

is necessary to do is to uncover it.

a stormy and muddy lake, though it is

Sounds complicated? Not at all!

there. However, when the wind stops, the water becomes still, and the mud

If you can disperse the thoughts and

sinks, you can see the treasure.

worries that fill your mind, you will experience this inherent happiness.

The treasure is there, whether you see

You can do so by silencing your

it or not. So is happiness. It is always

thoughts, at least temporarily. When

here, only hidden by thoughts, desires

you silence, or calm down the

and worries. You can experience more

constant chatter of the mind, you

and more happiness in your life. Only

allow happiness to emerge. What have

your thoughts stand in our way of

all the mystics, and yogis pursued

experiencing it.

down the ages? They have not been looking for pleasure. They have been

Next time you feel happy, stop for a

searching for happiness that no one

moment and watch the state of your

could take from them.

mind. You will be surprised to discover

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NOW YOU MAY ASK, WHAT CAN YOU DO TO GAIN HAPPINESS? Learn to calm down your mind. You

spiritual teacher, your thoughts slow

mind and stay relaxed, and you will

can do so by learning to focus on your

down, and you experience elation

experience it.

mind and by practicing emotions.

and bliss. The mind of such a teacher

Another factor leading to calming

is calm and undisturbed by thoughts,

the mind, and consequently, to

and therefore, he is in a state of

experiencing happiness, is emotional

happiness, of bliss.

detachment. Simply, do not allow your feelings and mind become easily affected by people or events. If you can convince yourself to stay relaxed and calm in every situation, this will be the first step.

TONYYou BUZAN do not need to wait for it to Especially the worries and negative thoughts, enjoy a state of inner peace

affects the minds of the people

in your everyday life.

coming near him, allowing them to experience inner peace and happiness too. When the mind becomes calm, it stops being an obstacle to the emergence of happiness. Happiness

inthe presence of an advanced

is here, within you. Just calm your

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circumstances and events to bring it.

This state of calmness and happiness

In the East, they say that if you are

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come. You do not need external

Practicing the lessons in this article, even for just a few minutes a day, may calm your restless mind and create inner peace in your life.

PERSPECTIVE

WILL YOU COFFEE ME? Written by: Anastasiia Burakovskikh

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YOU CAN TRY GREAT YIRGACHEFFE AT “THE FAMILY ROOM” IN HULHUMALE’, A SHOW ROOM SPECIALIZING ON SPECIALTY COFFEES AND ITS BEST EXPRESSIONS. While living in Male City I’ve got into

for you in the best possible way –

the habit of “coffee-in with friends”

this name comes from Italian for

easily and with great pleasure, since

“bartender”.

coffee is my second nature. However,

There are several legends about

while going out for coffee in Male

how people discovered coffee, I will

we often use it as an occasion of

stick to the one where Sheikh Shazly

the gathering and forget about its

(Shazli) while traveling in Ethiopia

quality/taste or diversity. What a

(Africa) noticed that some birds had

pleasant surprise was waiting for me

unusual vitality. That’s why he tried

in one of the places when the waiter

the berries which birds were eating

announced: “And here is our specialty

and experienced the same energetic

coffee and tea list…”

boost, well the berries were obviously coffee “cherries”.

I’m one of those, who measured out their life with coffee cups. Doesn’t it

Frankly speaking, coffee from

sound familiar to you, guys and gals of

Ethiopia would be one of my personal

the Manhattan of the Indian Ocean?

preferences too. It is unusually

That’s why I do like to know as much as possible about the drink in my cup. The concept of specialty coffee declares that the place where it grows,

refreshing, since has slightly higher roasted to acquire brown color as we

acidity than let’s say beans from

accustomed to see it.

Colombia or Panama (South America).

its climate, people who produce it,

“Barista” would be the person who

roast it and finally making it, everyone

is specially trained in making coffee

in this chain, contributing to the taste that you feel.

Pure acidity would be the sensation which you feel when having lime juice with no sugar, it’s very refreshing, isn’t it? Moreover, Ethiopian coffee, grown around the town of Yirgacheffe, which

Keeping in mind that coffee is actually

is one of the most popular origins

a berry, it travels a long journey from

nowadays, has something special

the planted seed to your cup. With

about it. It’s fruity and super juicy.

Specialty coffee you are able step by

Before sipping it, juts inhale the aroma

step to track it all. In the beginning

and you’ll feel flowers, almost like a

when coffee just collected from

subtle perfume.

the bush, they call it coffee cherry, because it is a berry, when ripe and peeled it also tastes pretty sweet.

After “cherries” are harvested they have to be either sun-dried straight away or soaked in water, peeled and then dried. That’s when they are becoming coffee beans and look green actually. Beans have to be

You can try great Yirgacheffe at “The Family Room” in Hulhumale’, a show room specializing on specialty coffees and its best expressions. Jordan & Afrah founders and creators of the concept space are serving Ethiopian “YirgZero” as a cold-brew. “Zero” in its name means that the beans

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water added and personally I like it with chilled Kurumba (1 part to 3 parts of coffee), it makes it even fresher. By itself, cold-brewed coffee is a long drink to be sipped slowly over a long conversation with friends overlooking the sunset. Well the context you would figure out yourself for sure!

In a way, having specialty or growers coffee makes you feel a bit as a detective, whom the evidences lead to the crime scene. The evidence will be the taste in our case and crime scene where your coffee comes from. If it’s chocolaty and smells cocoa powder beyond expectation it might be Costa Rica, nutty like pistachio – Colombia, juicy and flowery – Ethiopia. That’s a lot of travels just for one cup of magic dark liquid.

Well, with specialty coffees you should prepare to seek for new taste, new experience. Coffee prepared with espresso machine will be very different than the one made with “pour-over” method or cold-brew. Think of preparation ways like about outfits which can suit or not to the particular beans. It’s like with people, some might look gorgeous in the torn-jeans and the used are absolutely flawless, with

others would remind you homeless

zero defects. They steep the grinded

in those.

beans in cold water for 16 hours which extracts the most flavor but not the bitterness.

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With no doubts it is a matter of taste, however the best ever cup of coffee you tried could never be

Some people prefer cold-brew “on the

established before the beans for the

rocks”, some with a bit of sparkling

next cup are grinded. So dare & try.

Model: Dheena Design: Chein Make up: Riz (Leykoka Looks) Photography: Blinx Studio Location: Evo Home

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CHEIN

LINKING SOUL TO FASHION VIBE sits down with the mastermind of Chein,

a label which wowed the crowd at this year’s Bride Fair

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One of the most eye-catching collections at the

“That guitar, for example,” she points to a small

Philips Bride Fair 2015 was from a new label

guitar - orange with a magenta flush on its neck

named ‘Chein’. One by one the models marched

- propped up on a recliner. “The shape is already

out donned in surrealistic dresses that awed and

there, almost like a slender girl wearing a dress with

impressed. That was the defining moment for Serin

a flared skirt. The color combination is mesmerizing.

Mansoor, the name behind the label. While Chein is

I’ve had my eye on it ever since I walked into this

now hugely popular, Serin admits that she is yet to

studio. I would love to recreate those colors in a

get used to the fact.

dress, and complete it with maybe metallic beads

“It all happened so suddenly,” she happily recollects. “I always secretly wanted to be a fashion designer… but I never seriously thought I would see the day until that moment at Bride Fair when the first model walked down the ramp wearing one of my creations. And then they came, one by one, my entire collection… behind the scenes I was dancing with joy. It’s a dream whose fruition took such a long time”.

to simulate the frets and tuning pegs. Afterwards, I would experiment to symbolize music itself… that is basically how I’m inspired. For my Bride Fair collection I designed a dress to simulate a butterfly, in such a way that the hues of its wings popped from the cloth, and the fluttery and graceful nature was exemplified by the frilly edges. I want to put that life, that soul, in my work. I have been inspired by lacquered vases as well, along with any number of normal objects with powerful colorations”.

Serin had a career in education for about eighteen years before her calling as a fashion designer. She explains the sudden change of career.

“In fact, sometimes I feel that I am unable to do justice to the dress I imagine in my head… I’m planning on getting clothe dye, so that I can tint

“I took maternity leave to take care of my newborn.

my dresses exactly how I want. I want to make the

After days cooped up inside, bored, I began reliving

material on my own, and hopefully I can soon make

the days when I tailored alongside my mother”.

this a possibility”.

While Serin was exposed to tailoring thanks to her

Her entire life changed after Bride Fair 2015, when

mother, requests by her sisters and friends had

she began fashion designing in earnest.

earned her experience in catering to various tastes and occasions. Staggeringly long as the hiatus on her childhood passion had been, she says it all came back without a hitch.

“I’ve experienced an explosion of change! After the Bride Fair, I landed the opportunity to design costumes for the Maldivian team participating in the Olympics! I’m also considering other major offers

“I made a snap decision to start designing,” she

from abroad, and I’m ninety percent confident that I

says. “My husband Shiyad and brother Sunil instantly

can go beyond a national scale and begin exploring

backed me up, providing invaluable assistance.

my talents on an international level. I just feel a bit

Chein was registered, and then Shafy from Bride

disoriented because… I think all these things are

Maldives coaxed me into taking part in the Bride

happening too fast!”

Fair Maldives 2015 with just seven days to spare. I also have Leykoka Riz to thank for further cementing confidence in my skills”.

Though her ambitions are sky-high, it is clear that Serin keeps her sights near and both feet firmly on the ground. Her priority still seems to be catering

Listening to her speak on how she gets her

to requests for all shapes and sizes from her fans,

inspiration, it seems that she attempts to make her

and her anecdotes reveal the extent she would go

designs the embodiments of the very essence of

to deliver and satisfy.

everyday objects around her.

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Model: Hamni Design: Chein Make up: Riz (Leykoka Looks) Photography: Blinx Studio Location: Evo Home

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“I receive so many messages from fans at the islands who don’t have easy access to costumes and dresses of their choice. I have an ‘alibaba.com’ sort of arrangement with them through Viber. I send them pictures of various materials to choose from. They send me the measurements I need. After delivery, I always tell them to send me a picture wearing the Chein they ordered… To date, every single one of them has obliged. I’m not content until I see that picture of them, smiling in my dress. It’s the most rewarding moment of my day to see that picture. My design is finished only when it makes someone happy”.

As a parting gift she divulges valuable words of advice: “The biggest barrier I faced was overcoming the fear that I couldn’t be ‘successful’ at doing what I wanted to do.

Aspiring fashion designers, models, and even artists… please take note! Don’t let fear hold you back. If you feel that you have potential, make a snap decision and let it break through.

Believe in yourself and show what you can do.

Take a chance! You may be amazed with the results!”

Model: Shim Design: Chein Make up: Riz (Leykoka Looks) Photography: Blinx Studio Location: Evo Home

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Model: Munakko Design: Chein Make up: Riz (Leykoka Looks) Photography: Blinx Studio Location: Evo Home

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DESTINED TO MEET

the love of your life. .

Written by : Riyala

All breakups are hard, yes, we understand. But time

tight that should have been the one to tie your relation-

heals everything. You mourn, discover ‘hobbies’ to

ship with that person, you would think. Then the feeling

pass time, engage in long conversations over noth-

of yearning to see them, to talk one last time, again, or

ing particular with your friends, cry over everything

to be close to them physically gets so strong that you

and anything when you are with your family mem-

actually feel pain.

bers, meet other people, start dating and forget in time.

If time heals everything, why does one feel this pain even after a long time? If you ask me, I would say that

But then you suddenly hear that song or see a cou-

is because you have met the love of your life. Then why

ple holding hands and your mind races in time back

can’t you two be together? You would ask me. Good

to when you were with your ‘better half’. Then you

question.

feel the tummy squeeze and tie itself in a knot so

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RELATIONSHIP

Destiny Reality Many people do not believe in desti-

ny, but I do. All cultures have believed in the concept of destiny in some way or the other. It may be in the form

of a folklore that’s been passed on from generations to give hope for

the young or entrusted by religion to believe.

In Islam, the role of a man and a

woman is very clearly defined and it is

advised and encouraged to marry and

However, it is not easy as it sounds.

to love each other. We are reminded

It doesn’t mean you are sent to earth

never to lose hope in the time we

with half of a heart shaped locket

think we fail to find a partner. That

and you wander in the face of earth

be so real that you know for sure it can

implies there would be someone to

to find the person who is holding the

never be over for good.

everyone. Like how we usually say in

other half of the locket and when you

Dhivehi “there’s a coral for every fish”.

find that person, you live happily ever after. The moment your feet touches

People for generations have believed

the ground of the earth, life happens

in this “someone for everyone”

and if your mother didn’t tell you this

concept and some of the ancient

already, let me have the honour to tell

civilizations even promote the belief

you, life, is NOT easy.

so strongly that they belief that there is only one person for each one that’s already written. Chinese cultures for example is one of the richest and oldest cultures formed from ancient tradition and we can see from what they believe that it is so evident they believe two people are destined to

However, few fortunate people might disagree. For some, they meet, feel the connection and attraction towards each other and “click” as they say.

Then date, fall in love, sort out the differences, compromise and marry and have a fairy-tale ever after.

The reason for the two of you to part maybe of the bad timing, missed opportunities, stubbornness or whatever that comes in the way or in between you. But this is the one who you are connected with the red thread and it’s the thread that’s pulling you towards the one you are destined to be with.

When is the best time then? A good question. After you breakup, you want to distract the thought of the relationship by meeting other people, dating and keeping yourself busy. You will continuously evaluate the good things

meet and be together, before they

Many others are not quite as fortu-

and “bonuses” you get with each new

even open their eyes to the world.

nate. They meet, find reasons that it

person you date. Then every time you

can’t work out and break up. But un-

think you have enough good points to

An ancient Chinese proverb says that

like other breakups which take time to

make the decision, you will catch your

“an invisible red thread connects

get over, this break up would be differ-

inner voice complaining to your heart

those who are destined to meet,

ent. Because the connection between

saying something like “She’s not Ra-

regardless of time, place, or circum-

the two of you would be so real and

cheal” like the famous line in friends.

stance. The thread may stretch or

magnetic that it will keep pulling you

It’s not the bonuses and good points,

tangle, but will never break.”

back. The yearning and wanting would

it is just the person.

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Right oneWrong time When you are trying to forget the re-

reason or the other, it is the test of

Noah couldn’t be together when

lationship, your friends would confirm

time. You hold on to this instinct that

they wanted. Time threw them back

that it all happened for the best. Your

is formed through the strong feeling

together to realize they had never

family will keep telling you that you

and work your way back, whether it is

stopped loving each other.

deserve better. Everyone will think that

by letting go, giving space or fighting,

you have gone mad. But you know

only you will know.

These famous couples who ignited our flames of hope for lost love or meeting

that person’s the one. You know you will again meet and be together again.

Rachel and Ross fought their attraction

‘the one’ didn’t follow one universal

That it’s not over. It can never end and

and kept finding themselves in each

rule to finally end up together. All

that things like this happens only once

other’s arms, despite the differences.

stories were different. They all had

or twice in a lifetime.

Carrie couldn’t seem to throw the

their own set of cards to play with and

memories of Mr Big away even after

so we never know whether it is best to

Why? They’d keep asking. Why? You

meeting and dating a number of men.

“let your loved one go and if it comes

would keep asking too. Of all the

In “When Harry met Sally” they tried

back it is yours and if it never does it

people in the world, why? “The heart

to maintain their so-called friendship

never was”. Sometimes you have to

has its reasons, which reason does not

and meeting often with both dating

fight for the one too. Like I said, only

know.” It’s said.

other people, ultimately believing that

you will know because every story is

what they are looking for in others,

different.

When the time is not right, for some

they only see in each other. Allie and

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GO CLEAN WITH CLEAN FOOD

Yeah, that’s something you’re never going to hear and pretty much sums up the importance of the Clean Food Movement, a new push for ingredient transparency that we think will mean better food made from simpler ingredients.

WHY COME CLEAN? Because we think, quite often, the simpler the ingredient, the better it tastes. Food should make you feel good, it should do good things for you and the world around you. When ingredients are simple and readily

identifiable, you’ll feel better about every bite you take.

• READ THE LABEL: Choose foods with wholesome ingredients that don’t contain artificial additives. The journey to better food starts with simpler ingredients.

• GO CLEAN & SEASONAL: Get optimal nutrition benefits and eat cleaner with in-season produce picked at its freshest, most flavor-

Clean food is simple food, without artificial additives

ful peak.

and whole. It’s like going back to the time when local

• DO THE RESEARCH:

farmers ruled and food production was slow and honest. Today, finding clean food isn’t always so easy. But

Make sure your favorite eating spots are committed

with these tips, you’ll be able to make smarter choices

to recipe transparency and clean eating. Pick brands

that’ll taste great, too.

that align with your personal wellness goals.

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FITNESS & HEALTH

5 TIPS FOR STAYING MOTIVATED WITH YOUR WORKOUT PLAN Are you finding it difficult to get out of bed in the morning for your daily walk, and are you making up excuses to skip the gym on the way home?

SET A NEW GOAL Working out to stay in shape is fine, but setting a goal such as finishing a 10k race or completing a rough water swim will give your daily workouts more meaning.

TREAT YOURSELF TO A WORKOUT GADGET OR ACCESSORY Heart-rate monitors, aquatic toys and other exercise gadgets can make your workouts more fun and chal-

Even the most dedicated exercisers occasionally get

lenging.

bored with their routine. Waning motivation, cutting

FIND A WORKOUT BUDDY

short and not having your old enthusiasm are signs of a stale exercise regimen. But that doesn’t mean you

Exercise companions add a social element to any rou-

can’t re-energize your routine.

tine. Ask a friend to be your workout partner, you won’t

VARY YOUR ROUTINE OR CHANGE YOUR SCENERY

skip a workout if someone is waiting for you.

IF ALL ELSE FAILS

A new variation on your favorite activity, cardio kick-

Take a break from exercise! Sometimes a lack of moti-

boxing instead of Step aerobics; power yoga instead of

vation is your body’s way of telling you to take a break.

working on machines, this may be enough to reinvigo-

If anything hurts, or if your energy is running low, take a

rate a stale routine. If you’ve always exercised indoors,

break for a few days before resuming your workouts. A

move your workout outside for a welcome change of

little “R&R” may be just what your body needs to renew

scenery.

your motivation.

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RANCH SPINACH PASTA SALAD INGREDIENTS 500g - pasta ½ cup ranch dressing 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 cups baby spinach leaves or small broccoli florets ¾ cup grape tomatoes, halved ½ cup sliced cucumber, halved ½ cup julienne (matchstick-cut) carrots 2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves.

DIRECTION 1 Empty contents of pasta mix into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.

2 Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well.

3 In medium bowl, stir contents of seasoning mix, the dressing and lemon juice until blended. Stir in pasta and remaining ingredients. Cover; refrigerate until ready to serve. Store any remaining salad covered in the refrigerator.

Note: duration 15 min, 06 ppl serving.

DE-BLOATING SMOOTHIE 1/2 cup pineapple 1/2 cup papaya 1 frozen banana 1/4 cucumber (with skin) 1 cup chilled coconut water 2 cups spinach 4 ice cubes Direction: Puree everything in a blender until smooth.

Nutrition: 245 Calories per serving

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BAD BEAUTY HABBITS YOU NEED TO STOP NOW Written by : Nada, Glam Salon

Many of us have a simple or complicated beauty rou-

Straightening Irons and Curling wands are a God-send

tine. You have habits that you’ve picked up since you

for our daily styling routines. However misuse and

were young. You may not even know these could be

overuse of heat styling tools does more harm than

considered bad habits. Here are some bad habits to

good. The number one rule is to always use a heat

change today for better skin and looks:

protectant while styling and giving hair a break from heat styling every few days. Going for a deep conditioning treatment at the salon every other week will

You only focus on your face during your skincare rou-

boost up hair health.

tine. When you neglect your neck, you aren’t doing yourself any favors. The aging process and sun damage shows up on your neck too, not just your face. Re-

Messing and styling your hair when wet. Wet hair is

member to use SPF, moisturizer and anti-aging serum

very delicate and prone to damage and breakage.

on your neck too.

Don’t rub with your towel, wrap it up in a towel tightly, brush or put up in a tight ponytail or bun. Instead, use an old cotton t-shirt to squeeze water from your

You work out wearing makeup. You might want to look

hair gently. Use a wide-tooth comb to brush out any

good for the hotties at the gym, but wearing makeup

tangles and don’t use a regular brush until your hair is

while you sweat can cause irritation and breakouts.

almost dry.

If you’re headed right to the gym after work, throw some makeup removing novelettes in your gym back to remove makeup before you work out. This will also

Rubbing your eyes. Allergies and contacts can make

avoid the dreaded mascara streak down your face.

for very itchy and irritated eyes. You know when you rub your eyes, it makes them irritated and inflamed.

But in the long term, the skin around your eyes is del-

Tweezing ingrown hairs. It can be so hard not to try

icate and rubbing could damage collagen and elas-

to dig that ingrown hair out, especially if it hurts! But

tin, which will make you look older. If your eyes are

you’ll never get it out and you could just infect or scar

very itchy, take out your contacts if you have them and

your skin trying to dig it out. Instead, exfoliate regu-

are able to and use eye drops. Keep eye drops handy

larly and apply something with salicylic acid to clear it

wherever you go.

up. If it becoming a big problem, see a professional.

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THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE GETTING LASH EXTENSIONS Written by : Nada, Glam Salon

IF YOU HAVEN’T ALREADY TRIED LASH EXTENSIONS, YOU SHOULD AT LEAST ONCE IN YOUR LIFE. SERIOUSLY, I SPEAK FROM EXPERIENCE WHEN I SAY THEY ARE AMAZING. THEY CAN TOTALLY ALTER YOUR LOOK OR SIMPLY ENHANCE IT SUBTLY, ALL WITH ONE FANTASTIC, FAIRLY QUICK PROCESS. BUT BEFORE YOU GIVE THEM A WHIRL, I’VE GOT SOME GREAT ADVICE FOR YOU! THINK OF THEM AS SEMI-PERMANENT FALSE LASHES THAT YOU DON’T HAVE TO REMOVE AT THE END OF THE DAY.

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1-What are lash extensionsmade of?

4- Do lash extensions hurt?

Although there are silk and mink

Getting them should be pain free

lashes (minks are not harmed as

experience, as the glue doesn’t touch

these hairs are reportedly taken from

your eyelids. But sometimes a light

the tail), synthetic ones are the most

burning sensation or a discomfort may

commonly used and the most afford-

occur if you accidentally tend to open

able. They are also less likely to break

your eyes whilst the process.

or bend out of shape, and they give a

5- Can I still put on mascara after

more dramatic effect because they are a little thicker and darker than mink and silk alternatives.

2- How long does it take to apply lash extensions?

getting extensions?

It’s not recommended, but if you insist, be sure to get mascaras that are designed for use on synthetic lashes. You should avoid waterproof mascara and

Applying a full set of lashes takes

should only apply mascara at the tips

about two hours, and can be main-

of lashes. Plus, you may find you don’t

tained year-round with touch-ups rec-

need any at all once you’ve got these!

ommended every three to four weeks.

6 -Do lash extensions fall out over a

A half set of lashes are an economical alternative to achieve a similarly dra-

certain period of time?

Glam salon has a fume-free adhesive for those with sensitive eyes.

9-How do I take them off?

I strongly recommend going to a professional to have your eyelash extensions removed, as they are trained in the process and know how to do it properly without damaging your own lashes or pulling the natural ones out along with the fake ones.

10-What should I take note of when choosing a salon

You should find a reputable one with experienced lash artists, and strict hygiene rules.

At Glam Salon we use Novalash Eyelash Extensions, with its Award-winning, long-lasting, medical-grade

matic effect, applied as filler to thicken

Since each lash extension is attached

lash extension adhesives have

natural lashes, or applied outward

to a single eyelash, they will fall out

earned NovaLash its reputation as

from the eye for a specialized look.

naturally along with the natural growth

“the healthiest” professional eyelash

cycle of each lash. We recommend a

extension system. Comprised of a

touch-up every three to four weeks.

wide-ranging palette of textures and

own natural lashes, lash experts can

7- Can lashes can be customized?

sizes of eyelash extensions that can be

only go a certain length or thickness.

Lash extensions come in different

from subtle and natural to trendy and

thicknesses, lengths, and levels of

glamorous; each lash application is a

curl to perfectly blend into your real

work of art with an intricate finish.

Everyone has different lashes, and depending on the condition of your

(This is to ensure that your own lashes remain healthy.) For example, if your natural lashes are on the shorter, thinner side, you won’t be able to get a crazy, dramatic Kim Kardashian look, because it won’t last.

3- How are the individual lashes glued on?

lashes. You don’t need to have super dense, dramatic lashes — you can get more natural extensions that look like you’ve just applied a few coats of mascara.

8- Can I get lash extensions if I have

Each lash is glued on top of your

sensitive eyes?

natural eyelash, approximately 1mm

It’s better to get a go-ahead from

away from your eyelid, so neither the glue nor the lash has any contact with the skin.

combined for looks that run the gamut

Voila! Now you know what you’re getting into. I’ll admit, some of these tips sound a bit high-maintenance, but if you’re going to spend MVR2000 bucks or more on your service, you want to make sure it lasts.

your optometrist before getting lash extensions, as the fumes from the glue used may irritate your eyes. We at

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THE AIM DANCING TO FAME AIMING TO INSPIRE Written by : Jadullah Thaufeeq (JD)

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“WE BEGAN WITH FREESTYLING AND POP & LOCK, PERFORMED TO DUBSTEP. WHEN WE REALIZED THAT WE HAD AN ACTUAL FAN BASE, IT WAS MOTIVATION ENOUGH TO OFFICIALLY REGISTER THE AIM DANCE CREW...”

When VIBE sat down for a chat with

ture in the local entertainment scene:

conventional norms to achieve suc-

The AIM, they seemed to be your aver-

performance artists had stagnated. The

cess. They can reveal hidden talents...

age teenagers - fresh out of school and

AIM had some ideas on why this hap-

Dance! Plus, it’s good exercise too.”

unassuming for the most part… until

pened.

they revealed the brilliance of three young minds residing in bodies with a penchant for a jerky dance-style that’d shame a stop motion picture from the 80’s. It’s called pop & lock, a style now enrapturing the hearts of Maldivian youth thanks to this young dance crew of eighteen year olds.

Abdulla Maniu Areef, Ahmed ‘Ippi’ Ibtihal and Hussein Aman formed The AIM by mashing up their initials, and when their dance videos posted on youtube went viral.

“We began with freestyling and pop & lock, performed to dubstep. When we

“We flourished thanks to support from

talented people here in this small na-

loved ones. A little appreciation goes

tion… but most are unacknowledged.

a long way. Lack of support for new ar-

We need to wheedle them out of the

tistic talent causes emerging dancers

shadows and put them under the lime-

to fizzle out. We were turned down as

light. That could create opportunities

well, even by other dance crews. But I

to partake in more events abroad. A

think this is changing; people are sit-

chance to showcase the incredible

ting up and taking notice.”

potential of Maldivians… how cool is

The boys challenge themselves with

that!”

new styles of dancing, the latest being

Their pluck and spirit was infectious and

‘Krumping’. How long does it take for

invigorating. Looking at these boys, it’s

them to master a dance?

not surprising to see that youngsters

“One day,” Ippi and Aman said, just as Maniu piped up, “Less than one day.”

realized that we had an actual fan base,

On their ambition, Aman had some

it was motivation enough to officially

choice words to express. “We want

register The AIM dance crew. We suc-

to be a source of inspiration. There is

ceeded because what we do is novel,

a dangerous culture of laxity among

compared to the norm of hip-hop and

youth in Maldives. Appreciating perfor-

choreographed dances in Maldives.”

mance artists will let this pool of youth

They had noticed a long standing frac-

Ippi agreed with, “We have incredibly

know that they don’t have to fit into

like these are setting into motion a mechanism of creative change, slowly and steadily.

“The thing that we find most rewarding is that we have already inspired so many young people… we will continue to inspire and motivate new talent for the betterment of this society. That’s generally all that we could hope for,” they concluded with beatific smiles.

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UPCOMING MOVIES

JAMES BOND SPECTRE A cryptic message from Bond’s past sends him on a trail to uncover a sinister organization. While M battles political forces to keep the secret service alive, Bond peels back the layers of deceit to reveal the terrible truth behind SPECTRE. Director: Sam Mendes.

Writers: Ian Fleming (characters), John Logan (screenplay).

Stars: Daniel Craig, Christoph Waltz, Ralph Fiennes.

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MISSION IMPOSSIBLE ROGUE NATION

Ethan and team take on their most impossible mission yet, eradicating the Syndicate - an International rogue organization as highly skilled as they are, committed to destroying the IMF.

HIT MAN AGENT 47 An assassin teams up with a woman to help her find her father and uncover the mysteries of her ancestry.

Director: Aleksander Bach.

Writers: Skip Woods (screenplay), Michael Finch (screenplay).

Director: Christopher McQuarrie.

Writers: Christopher McQuarrie (screenplay), Christopher McQuarrie (story).

Stars: Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg.

Stars: Rupert Friend, Zachary Quinto, Hannah Ware.

FANTASTIC 4

MINIONS

ANT-MAN

Four young outsiders teleport to an alternate and dangerous universe which alters their physical form in shocking ways. The four must learn to harness their new abilities and work together to save Earth from a former friend turned enemy.

Minions Stuart, Kevin and Bob are recruited by Scarlet Overkill, a supervillain who, alongside her inventor husband Herb, hatches a plot to take over the world.

Armed with a super-suit with the astonishing ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, con-man Scott Lang must embrace his inner hero and help his mentor, Dr. Hank Pym, plan and pull off a heist that will save the world.

Director: Kyle Balda, Pierre Coffin.

Director: Josh Trank.

Writers: Simon Kinberg (screenplay), Jack Kirby.

Writers: Brian Lynch.

Stars: Sandra Bullock, Jon Hamm, Michael Keaton.

Director: Peyton Reed Writers: Adam McKay, Paul Rudd (Screenplay), Edgar Wright, Joe Cornish (Story), Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, Jack Kirby (Comic Book)

Stars: Miles Teller, Kate Mara, Michael B. Jordan.

Stars: Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Hayley Atwell

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THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INTERIOR DESIGN, COLOUR & MOOD Written by: Seema Ahmed, Interior Designer

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To pick the perfect colours for the Interior Spaces our Interior Designer, Seema Ahmed has given some guidelines for you to make sure that the journey from entry to exit is well thought out, balanced and harmonious. It takes skill and good vision to get it right.

WHAT COLOUR SHOULD I CHOOSE?

This can be done in various ways which will help inspire new influences and changes for our home. By adding certain colour combinations we can change our mood, or create an optical illusion making any space smaller or bigger. To make the job easier, you can rely on the interior designer’s most important colour tool: the colour wheel. COLOUR MOODS Each person perceives colours as cool or warm. In the colour wheel, usually the cool colours are in the blue and green colours side and the warm colours are in the yellow and orange side. Colours can give us a certain

Covering the walls with one’s choice

state of mind that can energize, cheer, or even make us feel safe, calm or

of a favourite colour may not bring

relax. Hence, we must take this into account when choosing our colours.

the right style you want to achieve.

It is more important to feel good about your space.

Would you like your room to look vibrant, elegant, calm & relaxing and give your rooms a brighter and clean appearance? You can change the feel of any room in your house with a little planning and some colour, varying the shades for a certain look or feel.

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WHEN THE COLOUR IS RIGHT, IT CAN Modify perceived temperature make your space feel warmer or cooler.

Transform perceived space make your space feel larger, or more cosy and intimate.

Illuminate dark areas.

Red raises a room’s energy level. It is a good choice when you want to stir up excitement particularly at night in the living room or stimulate appetite in a dining room. It is usually considered too stimulating for bedrooms, but if the room light is dimmed or lit by lamplight, the colour will appear muted, rich, and elegant.

Green is considered the most restful colour for the eye. Combining the refreshing quality of blue and Blue is said to be calming, relaxing and

the cheerfulness of yellow, green is

serene, and it is often recommended

suited for almost any room on the

for bedrooms and bathrooms. If a light

house. In the kitchen, green cools

blue used as the primary colour in a

things down; in a family room or liv-

room, balance it with warm hues like

ing room, it encourages unwinding

orange and yellows for the furnishings

but has enough warmth to provide

and fabrics.

comfort. Green also has a calming

If you want a room with excitement,

effect when used as a main colour

choose vibrant colours such as black and red for a real stand out contrast and a look that is reminiscent of an Oriental look.

for decorating. It is believed to relieve by helping babies or people relax, making it a great choice for the bedroom.

Brown colour induces a feeling of naturalness and comfort to your home. It can add depth and warmth. If you use unpolished wood or wool textiles in natural shades of brown, it creates a pleasant rustic effect. Neutral colours offer elegance and flexibility within a room and no longer simply white or beige. You can turn a simple living room into elegance by selecting varying shades of neutral colours such as almond walls with red toned browns on the trim.

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Yellow is energizing and uplifting and is perfect for kitchens, dining rooms, and bathrooms. Yellow can feel expansive and Purple in its darkest values is rich, dramatic, and sophisticated. It is associated with luxury as well as creativity. Lighter versions of purple, such as lavender and lilac, bring calmness and an uplifting quality to bedrooms.

welcoming in halls, entries, and small spaces. Although yellow is a cheery colour, it is not a good choice to use in main colour schemes when it comes to decorating a room. Studies show that people

are more likely to lose their temper in a

yellow interior and is prone to make babies cry.

Orange is an energetic colour. It is often not recommended Neutral colours (black, gray, white, and brown) don’t have

for a living room or for bedrooms. This colour is stimulat-

to be boring! In fact, a calm, neutral backdrop allows you to

ing and brings out all the emotions that you need released

bring out some pretty bold elements into your space that

during your fitness routine and is great for an exercise room

may otherwise look gaudy.

With a little paint and a lot of imagination, you can easily

Painting Ceilings: You can lower a high ceiling visually by

change the look and feel of a room. Think of how you want

painting it a darker shade than the walls. If you want to

to feel when you are inside that room. Do you want to feel

expand a room, select a lighter colour for your ceiling than

romantic and calm? Choose a light warm or cool shade. Or

the walls. Add a tint of colour to your ceiling paint for a tied

do you want to feel homey and comforted? Select buttery

in and subtle look. Paint the same shade such as a creamy

yellows for your kitchen. Do you want a feel of calmness

ivory to ceiling, door trim and floor mouldings if you feel

and balance? Select shades of green that are light or moss

you have painted the ceiling too much. This will add a touch

or sage colour. Do you want to feel energized and express

of elegance and a nice transition throughout your room.

your vibrant personality? Choose vibrant shades. Do you want an air of elegance and serenity to a room? Select neutral shades or cool light greens. The point is, you can quickly feel the way you want with a can of paint or two, a paint brush and a little imagination.

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