Ladybird November 2013

November 2013

Fashion & Lifestyle

Must Read

Chained Fashion in the Streets of Cairo

Photo Shoot

Who are you today!

Sponsored by:

Contents Faces of Egypt 52

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Marwa Sayed; A Young Face in the Fashion Industry Meet Clinical Nutritionist Dr. Sherine El Shimi Shereen Begermy: She is the Designer of SHE Designs

Home

60 One of a Kind!

Escape

62 Have a Look at 7 of The Most Famous Shopping Avenues in The World

November 2013 Fashion

Ladybird Loves Nazeeka Ladybird Loves L.MAK Bags The Rainbow Go Vintage, Go Bold!

Wear these Trends for a Voguish Fall/Winter 2013-14 Look 20 Your Look won’t be Complete without those Mesmerizing Pair of Shoes 22 Photo Shoot: Who are you today!

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30 Steal Kim Kardashian’s Style 32 I have shopped all my life, yet I have nothing to wear!

38 Unleash Your Shopping Instinct

Beauty

46 Trendy Winter Looks 50 Bring Out the Best in your Eyes

Health

68 Eliminate Stress with Colors

Fitness

70 The F-word: Four Fitness Finds For Fashion Friends

Nutrition 74 Paleo anyone?

Cooking

78 Winter = Baking Season!

Cinnamon coffee cake

Love & Relationships

80 I wish he wore loafers!

SPOT IT 96 JUMIA Egypt Celebrates OneYear Anniversary 97 Breast Cancer Awareness Event by Azadea Group & Punt Roma 98 Emaar Misr appoints Philips to supply solar street lights in Mivida 99 Luna Event 100 Makadi Mall Soft Opening

Mother & Child 82 Are you raising a little Princess?

Features

84 Chained Fashion in the Streets of Cairo 86 Lucky November People; You have Two Birthstones

In every issue:

Editor’s letter P.10 Spotted P.44 Shopping cart P.45 Pieces we love P.58 Ladybird’s Q&A P.66 Why eat this? P.72 The best, the top & the must do! P.87 Reviews P.88 Happenings P.92 Horoscope P.94

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Contributors

Bettina Hemmingsen

Family Counsellor and Therapist Trained at the Walter Kempler Institute in Copenhagen in Psychotherapy and Family Therapy and Counselling and have practised for more than 12 years. Her consultation spans from marriage counselling to individual therapy and group sessions.

Furthermore, she has a Bachelor in Social Work.

For more info, please contact: bettwe.hemmingsen@live.dk

Sherine El Shimi

Hajar Oushine Natascia Paolucci Professional Fitness Coach Between 1983 and 1989 she won several fitness competitions in the Netherlands, later she started to work as a model, made the cover of the first Marie Claire in Turkey. She became GO for the fabulous Club Méditerranée. Now she coaches in Katameya Heights and Palm Hills.

For (private) classes, please contact: natascia.paolucci@hotmail.com

Clinical Nutritionist She attended the Faculty of Medicine at Alexandria University, did a diploma in Nutrition and Public Health, then got her master’s in clinical nutrition from the University of Roehampton in London. Now, Sherine is a clinical nutritionist and a member of the Nutriton Society in the UK. Contact her via facebook: DrSherineElShimiNutrition 6 | November 2013

Head of Commercial Planning at Jumia EgyptRocket Internet GmbH Held several managerial positions in the past 6 years.

Worked for Nokia then LG. Joined Jumia in 2012 as a VP of business development of electronic products to be responsible for developing the leading online products assortment and promoting the best products that will satisfy the local customer’s needs.

Alaa El Garhy

Fashion Stylist For advice, please contact: alaaelgarhy28@gmail.com

Ghadir Al Agabany

Ayat Seif Elnasr

Fashion Marketing Consultant She has an extended diversified experience in fashion business, commerce and retail.

For advice, please contact: ghadir@alagabany.com alagabany.com

Beauty and Fashion Consultant A certified makeup artist from Robert Jones Academy. Studied Business Consulting in Notre Dame University, USA. BA in English Literature from Ain Shams University.

For advice, please contact: ayatseifelnasr@hotmail.com

Jolanda Bakker Makeup Artist A Dutch beauty and effect makeup artist, a professional educated at London’s Delamar Academy. Starting at a very young age and throughout her life, she has been passionate about makeup and design.

For advice, please contact: jolandabakker@mac.com

Nivine Mukhtar

Sally El Bardesy

Jewelry Editor

Graduate of Faculty of Arts, English Department, Ain Shams University. Has accredited jewelry professional diploma and jewelry business management diploma from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA).

Nour Aboulela Fashion Blogger Love by N (www.lovebyn.com) For advice, please contact: info@lovebyn.com

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Interior and Furniture Designer For advice, please contact: Sally. elbardesy@live.com Facebook: Inbox - the pampered little storage

Maha Alfy Professional Caterer

Owner of Home Made Catering.

For more than 15 years, offering a wide range of food in the finest quality and the most exquisite sense of tastefulness.

For catering & orders, please contact: maha.alfy@gmail.com

Editor’s letter Seasons Since I was a little girl, I’ve been hearing the French word “demi-saison” from my mother at the beginning of every season; Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. Demisaison means seasonal. Every season, my mum tells me to wear demi-saison or seasonal clothes as a way of adaptation to the change in weather. Change; this is it. This is what seasons are about; change in weather, our clothes, and some of our habits and activities.

Seasonal change is inevitable; we witness it four times a year. On the other hand, there are evitable changes that we encounter in life. Question is: do we avoid those changes or face them? Or let’s put it like this: Should we choose to refuse change and accept the status quo or have the courage of enjoying change whatever it takes?

Personally, I would say yes to change. Why? Because I know quite well that what I could miss out on if I don’t go for change could be invaluable. If I try something new for sake of change, I will see new things, visit new places, meet new people, create new memories, challenge myself, and discover new aspects of my character.

Of course change doesn’t necessarily hold positive or happy results. In fact, consequences could sometimes be unpleasant, but even in this case, I would come out of the experience with lessons learnt and stronger personality.

Don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone every now and then. However, remember to make the calculation first. Don’t jump off a bridge just for a change, because you are definitely going to get yourself killed. Regret is an awful feeling; you don’t want to experience it one day. Thinking well before taking steps towards change is the key; it is what will push regret away no matter what the outcome of change turns out to be.

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Fashion

LADYBIRD LOVES Nazeeka Fall/Winter 2013-14 Collection

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LADYBIRD LOVES Bags

For years fashion has been a part of lifestyle. People tend to follow the latest fashion trend in order to mingle with society. L.MAK is inspired from well known designs, adding its own unique style of colors, Egyptian material and accessories.

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The Rainbow BY: NOUR ABOULELA Luckily I received the Rainbow shoe in gold by Wear Floggs along with this beautiful Sunita Mukhi golden eye clutch which opens up and turns into a shopping bag as well, who doesn’t love versatility? Pairing shoes with bags is not a necessity in dressing up but will always leave a neat impression. After spending an evening in my Floggs I can tell you to rest assured you can dance the night away in those heels as their foam sole is one hell of an invention! I decided to complete the outfit with this beautiful dress I got off a local Malaysian boutique and a stunning Runway collection windbreaker jacket by BCBG Max Azria.

Shoes: Wear Floggs Eye Clutch: Sunita Mukhi Fringe Earrings: Francesca C. Bracelet: Francesca C. Bracelet: Hermes Rabbit Ring: A Zoo Shop Dress: No Brand Local Malaysian Design Sunglasses: Miu Miu Windbreaker: BCBG Max Azria “Runway”

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Get ready to rock this Winter with your favorite vintage piece. After all, it takes one hell of a fashion diva to take a vintage piece and turn it into the ‘It’ piece.

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1. CHANEL VINTAGE logo cross pendant necklace 2. YVES SAINT LAURENT VINTAGE round sunglasses 3. Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage belted biker jacket 4. CHANEL VINTAGE high waisted checked trouser 5. YVES SAINT LAURENT VINTAGE clip-on earrings 6. KENZO VINTAGE printed pencil skirt 7. Rewind Vintage Affairs striped clutch 8. GUCCI VINTAGE Lavalière Seventies Blouse 9. CHANEL VINTAGE logo embossed coin bracelet 10. CHRISTIAN DIOR VINTAGE ........................ .........asymmetric wrap skirt November 2013 | 15

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Wear these Trends for a Voguish Fall/Winter 2013-14 Look By: farah asfour

Bright colors

Alberta Ferretti

Dolce & Gabbana

Michael Kors

tibi

Ecru

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mulberry

nina ricci

elie saab

Feminine-masculine look

daks

rad hourani

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Florals

kenzo

Prints

ralph lauren

versus

happiness

tom ford ALEXANDER WANG

Comme des Garรงons

Fur

OSMAN YOUSEFZADA

Oversized outerwear

Metallics

carven Anna Sui

Milly By Michelle Smith

kenzo

peter pilotto

Mohair

balmain

VERONIQUE BRANQUINHO

Bags of the Season • Animal prints • Backpack • Bucket • Fur • Studded

emporio armani SAINT LAURENT

The Row

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN JÉRÔME DREYFUSS

WENDY NICHOL

Accessories Must Haves Eye-catching earrings

MONIQUE PÉAN AERIN Erickson Beamon

marc by marc jacobs

LYDIA COURTEILLE

Brooches

MACON & LESQUOY moschino

lanvin

Statement necklaces

oscar de la renta

Midi length

BIJOUX HEART

roberto cavalli

Antonio Marras

daks

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Your Look won’t be Complete without those Mesmerizing Pair of Shoes

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BY: ALAA EL GARHY In Fall/Winter 2013/14 fashion shows, runways were filled with loafers and military-inspired thigh-high boots to lace up leopard heels and retro pumps. Go on and pick your favorite, I bet you can’t choose just one!

3.1 PHILLIP LIM

Ankle-Wrap High Heels: Not only does they make your legs look gorgeous and sexy, but they also give you support and confidence to walk easily.

Over the Knee Boots: They are perfect with short dresses, as well as tight pants. This look was hot last season, and is even hotter this year.

Lace Up Boots/Shoes: This is one of the designs that were military-

MICHAEL Michael Kors

inspired, however, this season designers did an amazing job to give you a wide collection of designs to choose from. No matter what your personality is, you’ll find one of these to match it. They are practical, comfortable and stylish.

Multi-Strap Wedges: We all fell in love with wedges during the summer, tod’s designers didn’t let us down! Multi-strap wedges are one of the trendiest wedged boots this season. valentino oscar de la renta fendi

GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI

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GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI DESIGN

gucci Aquazzura

Open-Toe or Cutout: The open-toe boot may seem somewhat contradictory, but it’s actually the coolest transitional accessory you can own.

Tip: Make sure the cutouts are moderate and proportional to the rest of the boot.

Zip Up Ankle Boots: They are definitely the trend this season! You can wear them with anything and they are available with all types of heels!

Low Heel Loafers: Tired of all your heels and want to go out comfortable tonight? Here’s your perfect solution. Feel free to explore all the creative designs out there.

Lug Soles: Old is Gold! The 90’s era lug sole boots get a sophisticated update with a more refined heel and luxurious accents. Prada gave us an amazing example for this. It’s definitely a cooler, tougher way to wear a platform, I love how this style is inspired isabel marant and adds edge to women.

Marc by Marc Jacobs

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Who are you today!

Photo shoot credits: Model: Tara Emad Styling by: Ghadir Al Agabany Photographer: Fadi Gwanny Hair by: Kriss Beauty Salon Makeup by: Eman Arafa from Oriflame

THE AVANT GARDE

Hat and clutch at Accessorize.

Neck chains, satin sans bretelles top, pants, buttoned jacket and glittery peep toe at Suite Blanco.

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BACK TO sCOOL

Beret and Mexican inspired backpack at Accessorize. Tee Shirt at Suite Blanco. Shoes at Nine West. Skirt, shirt and socks: model’s own.

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BLIND DATE

Neckline embroidered top, layered lace shorts and floral clutch at Suite Blanco. Sneaker wedges at Nine West.

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DAWN TO DAWN, DUSK TO DUSK, LIFE’S TOO SHORT, SO PARTY WE MUST

Neck chain and peep toe at Suite Blanco. Evening clutch at Nine West. Dress at Quiz.

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WILD WOMAN RUNNING FREE

Mini leopard dress with high waist leather ribbon at Quiz. Multi color leather hand bag at Nine West.

Peep toe at Suite Blanco.

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FABULOUSLY FAMOUS FOR WINNING Two layered racer back tanks and stripped hoodie at Gap.

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SLEEPING BEAUTY

Full to mix and match PJ striped top, checked cropped pants and slippers at La Vie En Rose.

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Fashion

Steal *All prices are subject to change

Kim Kardashian’s

MARC BY MARC JACOBS Bird On A Wire Necklace AVAILABLE ON BLOOMINGDALES. COM FOR EGP 582

Lancôme Vernis in Love Nail Lacquer in 179M Madame Tulipe available at beauty retailers

TOPSHOP Unique Long Wool Blend Coat available at shop.nordstrom.com for EGP 5,203

Make up for ever SCULPTING Powder Blush 26 - Matte sienna available at beauty retailers Clinique Naturally Glossy Mascara available at beauty retailers

Style!

Balenciaga CLASSIC CITY SUEDE TOTE AVAILABLE ON MYTHERESA.COM FOR EGP 10,693

White top available at Stradivarius or H&M

MASCULINE STUDIO OVERCOAT available at zara for EGP 1,899

INC International Concepts Women’s Shoes, Damia Ankle Strap Sandals available on macys.com for EGP 497 30 | November 2013

Skinny Denim Pants available at Zara, Bershka, or Pull & Bear

Editorial Features

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I HAVE SHOPPED ALL MY LIFE, YET I HAVE NOTHING TO WEAR! Find out the problems, the reasons & the solutions from real life experience

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BY: YOSRA SHOHAYEB ow many times have you changed what you are wearing before going out? May we say a million and one? Although our bedrooms turn into a street market because of the amount of clothes shattered around the room, we girls still spit out the words of surrender saying, “Well, I have nothing to wear!” But why is that? Why do we, women, literally shop all our lives and yet are convinced each time we meet our wardrobe that we have nothing to wear?

We are conscious that we are crazy, but this is INSANE!

In order to pin down the essence of this problem, I visited the wardrobes of four girls. Several reasons were revealed through live interaction with those girls and their wardrobes, not only to me but to them as well.

Luckily, with the help of Fashion Expert and Stylist Ghadir Al Agabany, LADYBIRD was able to help those girls with solutions to bring an end to their problem. Let us meet the girls!

Messy Sherry: “No matter how much I shopped, just give it a few days and I am never satisfied,” said Sherry. Sherry’s sister and roommate flew away leaving her two full wardrobes. More room for her clothes, huh? That was not the case for Sherry. The moment I entered Sherry’s room, I recognized her problem right away.

All her clothes were on her ‘missed’ sister’s bed or on a chair. No wonder she was not satisfied. She does not even know what she bought! Opening her wardrobe, it does not really take a pro to recognize that she has an organization problem. Because of Sherry’s messy problem, she forgot about pieces she had ‘buried under the sand.’ Also, due to this problem many of her clothes that she wanted to wear were dirty.

What should Sherry do?

Sherry, got to admit that shopping is innocent of this crime. You’ll never be fully satisfied with your shopping conquests unless you solve your main vital problem of closet catastrophe by… MERCHANDISING IT. You sincerely need to spend some time and exert some good amount of effort to organize your wardrobe. It has to be well sorted out, easily arranged and simply accessible. In other words make it look like your own little boutique that you shop from every day. A messy shop (like your sister’s bed) is neither an attractive scene nor a practical way to select an outfit. So make this your current goal. This time of year is the perfect time to start; between seasons. It will be an enjoyable experience, you’ll discover some amazing pieces you forgot, your out of fashion pieces could go to charity and the buried treasure will be remembered.

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Basic Aya: Aya only shopped for basics and casuals. Every now and then, she only bought two or three dressy pieces. “I am just drawn to casuals. They represent me,” said Aya. Going through her very neat wardrobe, I understood what she was speaking of. All her clothes were simple, casual, but fashionable. She had pretty cool accessories as well. However, she always faced a problem when going to an important event. All her pieces were just too casual.

What should Aya do?

Aya, casual is cool. Makes you look young and vibrant.

Keep it up especially if you’re fashionable and a trendy accessorizer. However, a fashionable person is fashionable all the way, not in certain occasions. So dress up when duty calls! In special events, you don’t want to look under dressed, it will make you feel uncomfortable and out of place. This is exactly when casual isn’t cool anymore. Purchasing a new dressy piece or two to fit the occasion won’t harm you. They will still represent your down to earth personality because you’ll definitely be practical enough to choose simple elegant pieces to be worn frequently through the year with your fabulous selection and styling of accessories as you always did. >>

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Dressy Vino: Like many girls, Vino likes all that is chic and dressy.

Vino’s wardrobe was full with elegant dresses, floral chiffon tops, polka dot skirts, colorful heels, and fancy sandals. Even her flip-flops had some sparkle on them. What drew my attention the most at Vino’s closet was her collection of silver accessories. It was obvious that her allowance was all spent on them. Of course, she has some casuals such as jeans and button shirts, but she loves wearing her dressy outfits. Vino has a problem that she always looks overdressed in an outing. “I do not know how to turn my dressy outfits to casual ones,” Vino said. Therefore, she feels she has nothing to wear to a normal outing.

pressured Malak: Entering Malak’s room, I could not help but notice all the shades of pink and purple around me. It was the ultimate girly room. She had two big wide wardrobes with drawers at the bottom and at the top as well, and a hanging closet in the middle. Malak’s wardrobe was mostly neat; everything in its own place. However, witnessing Malak while choosing what to wear, I discovered that she has two problems. First, she forgot about some pieces she had. She had too many choices that old pieces did not matter to her and so kept them folded aside, although if she really paid attention to them, she would find that they are very fashionable and modern as well. Second, although Malak had too many choices to wear, when she was under pressure all her clothes seemed invisible. I discovered that the pressure to look good whether for a certain event, a hangout, a date, or whatever, makes all your clothes unappealing in your eyes.

What should Malak do?

Malak, referring back to Sherry’s reply, remerchandising and reorganizing your closet every season would let you rediscover the hidden and forgotten. The invisibility problem on the other hand causes severe cases of super crazy shopping activities.

Big oops, cause it’s an addictive syndrome. You got to be psychologically satisfied with what you already possess. Don’t freak out at every new outing to be with a new outfit. No, all you need is to restyle the same outfit in a different way with a different group of people in a different place of outing. Learn to mix and match, accessorize diversely and dominate your style. If you purchased your own clothes then they’re appealing enough to you. Give them a chance to rise and shine.

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What should Vino do?

Vino, it’s wonderful to be dressy all the time; it boosts the ego and makes you joyful and confident. Also I totally understand and believe that, to a certain extent, being over dressed is better than being under dressed. As much as you could dress up denim pants, you could dress down an elegant dress. Accessorizing is the secret here. For instance, flat shoes or kitten heels instead of 12cm pumps, a trendy postman bag instead of a feathered clutch and a jeans jacket instead of a glittery bolero would all calm down the look.

All these alternatives could be worn with the same elegant pieces you were planning, but with a softer touch of accessories and jewelry for the mornings and afternoons to give a more relaxed, effortless look.

Then unquestionably keep up the glamorous chic wow effect for the loud wild evenings.

Editorial Features

Start a Perfect Life with Jumia BY: hajar oushine

You just started a family in a big house, with a lovely husband, cheerful kids and a puppy but you don’t know how to make them happy? Choose the perfect gift for each of them online from Jumia and turn it into a perfect day!

Put yourself first: Michael Kors finally arrived in Egypt. Get a stylish watch and check out the latest arrivals from Michael Kors and many more brands. Now on Jumia!

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It’s not easy to raise children, but once you enter the world of babies on Jumia, you will get excited from all the cute and tiny baby products you will find. Prepare yourself for your little ones!

Of course don’t forget to pamper your puppy and to make him feel loved. Everything you need can be found on Jumia.

Philips Avent Baby Care Bundle

Now it’s your husband’s turn: organize a Play Sony Playstation, Station tournament for him and his friends, including Fifa 13 pet bowl they can play Fifa 13 on the HD LED Samsung TV. Spoil him, he’ll never be too old for this – and he will love you and be grateful forever.

A plus: you will have time to go out with your girlfriends. Make a reservation using your new iPad and call them to organize a girls night out.

Remember to follow us on Facebook to be always up-to-date with our great technology deals and more.

And if your soulmate gets jealous, give him time to shave and look good, because for sure you will dress up and put on some nice makeup that you have recently purchased from our online makeup store.

After a long day out, you will wake up with a headache. But don’t worry, you can still enjoy your delicious coffee with our coffee machines.

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Iphone 5C Pink Ipad mini 32 GB, 4G braun silver shaver

black & decker coffee maker chanel lipstick

Bottom line: All what you need in your daily life is available on Jumia store; starting from electronics, home and kitchen, health and beauty, watches and much more! *All products are available at www.jumia.com.eg

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SPOTTED CELEBS LATEST NEWS & GOSSIP

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt Spend Christmas in Namibia Hollywood power couple Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt decided to make this year’s Christmas an exotic one for their brood as the family headed to Namibia.

Miley Cyrus and Photographer Theo Wenner Dating Since Summer?

Has Miley Cyrus been back in the dating game since the summertime? The 20-year-old pop star, who announced her broken engagement from Liam Hemsworth in September, has reportedly been seeing Rolling Stone photographer Theo Wenner, 26, since her racy photo shoot with the music mag.

Nicollette Sheridan Loses Latest Bid for New Desperate Housewives Trial Actress Nicollette Sheridan has lost her latest bid for a new trial against Desperate Housewives producers, ending a three-year battle over allegations of wrongful dismissal.

The star has been fighting for damages since 2010, when she filed a ÂŁ13.3 million lawsuit against TV bosses, claiming her character, Edie Britt, was killed off after she complained to ABC network executives about an alleged physical altercation between herself and creator Marc Cherry.

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Trendy Winter Looks BY: JOLANDA BAKKER

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ow that we’re partly in Winter, it’s time for a beauty catch up for our Fall/Winter 2013-2014 makeup.

There are prominent makeup trends amongst a sea of equally beautiful looks, and the best part is they’re all wearable. From eyes to lips and skin, it’s all typically rich and Winter-y enough to have you greeting the cold season like an old friend.

Makeup artists have taken Spring’s trends and developed them for the new season with the introduction of petal and berry stains to replace matte lips, and an even more pronounced take on Sixties beauty at the likes of Anna Sui and Emilio Pucci. A move toward more grown up, ladylike makeup is also worthy of whilst youthful dewy skin has moved aside to make way for a flawless, velvety finish.

The variety of different beauty looks seen on the catwalk each season never fail to impress, but a few key trends always shine through, and I’ve collated the very best.

“Finished” Skin The “no makeup” dewy-skinned look has dominated catwalk beauty for a long time but there has been an undeniable shift towards groomed, velvety skin carefully prepped with foundation before being dusted with a liberal coat of powder to set – first hinted at last season.

Makeup artists spent five times as long on the skin than the rest of the makeup and this embracing of matte satin skin was apparent at Victoria Beckham, Balmain, Chloe and Stella McCartney. I love the Fall/Winter 2013-2014 “no makeup” trend. I am slightly nervous at the thought of no blusher though!

Red Nails A noticeable increase in red nail looks was apparent backstage at the shows, with beautiful shades at Burberry and Meadham Kirchhoff and bold tomato tones at Chanel, Valentino and Topshop Unique.

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Stained Lips As with Spring/Summer 2013, lips look set to be, on the most part, very matte. For Fall/Winter 2013-2014, lips appear stained rather than painted, either with colour diffusing from the inside of the lips outwards as at Dior and Marni, or with a darker, berry-stained effect at Derek Lam, Prada and Vera Wang.

Eyes Purple and red metallic shadow at Jason Wu and Gucci, black at Marc Jacobs and Roberto Cavalli and gleaming gunmetal at Donna Karan, heavily made-up, dark eyes are the way to make your mark for Fall/Winter 2013-2014. Give it a try and do match it with a nude lip!

A Thin Black Line A particular favourite at New York Fashion Week, the look added subtle and almost invisible definition at the likes of Victoria Beckham, Alexander Wang, Proenza Schouler and Christopher Kane. Black eye liner is a must in most makeup bags, but for this season - if you’re not trying out the Sixties trend - the way to wear it is in a skinny line along the top lashes.

Ladylike In line with the Hitchcock-style femininity of the season’s fashion, polished beauty looks with an almost Forties feel were seen everywhere from Carolina Herrera and Bottega Veneta to Oscar de la Renta. Rather than sticking to one key feature, the season’s “grown up” beauty pairs defined eyes with “done” lips for a super feminine look. Marc by Marc Jacobs girls spiced themselves up for the show with glossy red lips to complement sophisticated neutral toned eye makeup.

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Whether you’re out painting the town red, or on a romantic date with that special someone, the exclusive My Red by Demi Moore fragrance will whisk you away on a magic, exotic journey of sensuality and luxury.

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How to Entice your Man with your Fragrance?

Take Oriflame’s personality test and know how to best apply My Red in order to seduce your man according to your personality type!

You are getting ready to go on a first date tonight, what are you going to wear? a. a nice sexy red dress and designer heels b. a nice pair of jeans and an off the shoulder sweater c. jean shorts and a simple T shirt d. a short skirt and a tube top

Your ideal guy... a. makes you laugh all the time b. is cool and exciting c. is hot d. is sensitive and caring

What about guys?

It is the weekend! What are you doing?

a. I date around a lot, but haven’t had many actual boyfriends b. I have had 1 or 2 serious committed relationships c. most of my friends are guys d. I have had numerous boyfriends

a. at your house hanging out with friends b. shopping c. getting ready to hit the clubs d. hitting the gym

What is your job life like? a. I have held down my current job for a while b. I have worked in the past but I’m now in school full time c. I don’t work, I live off of parents or husband d. I bounce around from job to job very frequently

What do people like best about you? a. You are always the life of the party b. You are very easy to get along with c. You are very honest d. You are loyal and give great advice

If most of your answers are A: Party-Chick and Popular: Your dance moves and conversation skills makes your vibe irresistible. Apply My Red to your lower neck so when your hair swishes during the night the scent is released.

If most of your answers are C: Genuine and Intelligent: Although you are a down to earth personality, your intellectual conversations unintentionally make you the center of attention. Apply My Red behind the knees, so the smell will drift upwards during the evening.

If most of your answers are B: Funny and Easy Going: Your funny and outgoing personality makes you easily noticed.

Wow them even more by applying My Red to your hair, as it makes a lasting impression when you hug someone.

If most of your answers are D: Bold and Confident: Apply a dab of My Red just behind the ears so when you entice your man with your confident and outspoken personality, he won’t be overwhelmed by your beautiful scent.

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Bring Out the Best in your Eyes Part 1: Make Eye Color Pop BY: AYAT SEIF ELNASR

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kin tone and hair color are the main basis for choosing eyeshadow colors, and the basis of smart application of eyeshadow is choosing three shades for applying eye makeup: a highlighter shadow, medium shadow, and a darker contour shadow.

• The highlighter is the lightest eyeshadow that is used to highlight underneath the arch area of your eyebrows, and the inner corner of your eye.

• The medium colored shadow is used all over the eyelid up to the crease area.

• The darker contour shade can be used to emphasize the crease area, or used to line the eyes.

When figuring out what color eyeshadow(s) to apply, it’s nice to have a color wheel chart handy, like this one:

You want to select shades that will bring out the natural color of your eyes. Your goal is to make your eye color “pop” or stand out. You don’t want your eyeshadow to compete with or diminish your natural color in any way. The key is to select a color opposite from your own eye color in the color wheel.

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For example, the opposite of blue eyes is a warm shade of brown, or tawny or golden shades. This is actually a theory discovered and proven by Leonardo da Vinci (so I am not making it up): Whenever you pair two opposite colors, they intensify each other. So by using shades of eyeshadow or eyeliner that are the

opposite of green (coppery warm browns or purple), they will make the green in the iris of your eyes look brighter and much greener. If you have brown eyes, lucky you! You can experiment with a variety of colors and still enhance your natural eye color. So play with purple, green, gold, navy, silver, copper, or brown.

Any color looks beautiful around brown eyes; you will not be competing with your natural eye color. If you are wondering why you do not see a category on the chart for hazel eyes, it is because they are not just one color. Hazel eyes are a mixture of colors, either green and brown or green and blue. Depending on which color you want to enhance, choose your eyeshadow to bring that color out, and place your eyes in the color category you want to enhance. If you have blue-green hazel eyes, you can choose shades from the blue or green category. If you have green-brown hazel eyes, you can place them in the green or brown category. So you get to pick. Don’t be afraid to experiment.

Suggestion Chart for Color Combinations: Eye Color

Blue

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Liner Warm brown Bronze Taupe Burgundy Black

Eyeshadow Golden brown Warm taupe Copper Golden khaki Rich raisin Charcoal

Warm brown Bronze Taupe Purple Burgundy Black

Warm brown Rich taupe Dark purple Coppery bronze Deep burgundy Soft violet Charcoal

Rich brown Bronze Dark taupe Rich purple Burgundy Navy Black

Golden brown Mahogany Coppery bronze Dark purple Deep espresso Rich blue Deep green Pewter Charcoal

Deep brown Black Steel grey

Charcoal Cool brown Deep burgundy Pewter

Source of chart: Robertjonesacademy.com

Fair Hair, Light Skin Highlighter shadow: White, pale gold, pale pink Medium shadow: Taupe, grey Contour/Liner shadow: Cocoa brown, navy, dark brown Brown Hair, Medium Skin Highlighter shadow: Pale pink, white, light gold Medium shadow: Cocoa brown, silver-grey, burgundy brown Contour/Liner shadow: Charcoal, navy, deep brown Dark Hair, Dark Skin Highlighter shadow: Pale gold, pale pink Medium shadow: Cocoa brown, deep rich brown, dark grey Contour/Liner shadow: Black, charcoal, dark brown Good to know Keep in mind that you should have fun with your eyeshadow and it shouldn’t be a bothersome process.

A general rule of thumb with eyeshadow is to first compliment your eye color and then it shouldn’t contrast your clothing. In other words, don’t wear a purple based eyeshadow on your blue eyes while you are wearing a coral toned shirt. You should try to keep your clothing and eyeshadow in the same or color family, or at least a complimentary family. And finally, remember that sometimes less is more. Don’t add 5 layers of green eyeshadow on your brown eyes, thinking that it will make them look fabulous. Often times a slight hint of color is all your eyes need to really pop and look mesmerizing.

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not believe in perfection and I believe that rules are meant to be broken in a positive way, as long as you are not messing with anyone’s freedom. The 360 degree symbolizes perfection in a way and that is why I took a one degree less. In my opinion, perfection is overrated and this is why that is the motto of three fifty nine.

Marwa Sayed

A Young Face in the Fashion Industry BY: YOSRA SHOHAYEB When I first came across the brand three fifty nine on Facebook, I was absolutely in love with it. I fell in love with its patterns, illustrations, colors, and all its little but important details. The brand three fifty nine, more accurately Marwa Sayed, is exactly what the Egyptian fashion industry needed; a vision for an up beat fashionable tomorrow. Something new, different, and twisted just the way you like it. Tag along and meet Marwa.

Tell us about yourself.

I am a very random and spontaneous person, not in terms of mood swings but my interests change a lot, which is reflected on my style. I always take drastic changes. At the end of the day, there are things I never mess with such as family or career.

What is the meaning behind your brand’s name three fifty nine?

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What is the inspiration behind your designs?

Nothing or no one in particular, but it is life in general. I do not have a role model. Every person I meet or interact with inspires me in a way.

Have you always wanted to be a designer?

No, I do not know where this came from and that is why I never call myself a designer. The whole thing started with two things. I always find that the things I shop for need to be readjusted in a way and I keep on visualizing them. On the other side, my friends who happen to be artists, whom I adore their work, inspired me. I visualized their work on clothes. I found resistance from them, because they could not imagine it and that was my part to show them.

Who is the three fifty nine girl?

The girl would be very hip, very switched on and pleasure driven. At the very same time, I find the collection very diverse. Anyone can wear it depending on their personality.

What is your favorite piece?

I have three favorites. One of them is the vest, because the fabric is nothing but a rope ball like a lace. I have a lot of respect to the effort invested in it. It is fully handmade. The others are the shirts illustrated by Hany Mahfouz and the pattern stone-beaded skirt.

When did it come to you that it is time to start?

When I was miserable with my last job. It limited me.

I am very much of a free spirit and project-driven when it comes to work. I hate the rules that do not make sense. Many things were happening at the same time and I took them as signs that I need to start. I was always busy with my full-time job and I tried to design on the side and it was a disaster. One thing led to another, so I had to quit and start it now, otherwise I will never do it.

Tell us about the most prominent obstacles you faced.

Dealing with Chinese people, as I produce my stuff in Hong Kong. They do not speak anything but Chinese.

Another obstacle is the finance and finding resources.

The last obstacle is that you imagine certain things in your design, then discover a total different thing in production and so you have to take certain procedures to get it done. This way you might be jeopardizing the whole collection or a certain piece.

What’s your advice for aspiring designers?

Go for it! It is really worth it, even if you do not sleep for days or do not have cash to buy your own coffee.

Do not fear starting, just start.

For more info, check facebook fanpage: threefiftynine.co

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Roehampton in London. And now at the age of twenty eight, Sherine is a clinical nutritionist and a member of the Nutriton Society in the UK. We were glad to meet her and have a discussion with her about herself and her work.

Meet Clinical Nutritionist

Dr. Sherine El Shimi BY: FARAH ASFOUR Sherine El Shimi is a young Egyptian woman who has managed to achieve big part of her dreams while still in her twenties. She attended the Faculty of Medicine at Alexandria University, did a diploma in Nutrition and Public Health, then she got her master’s in clinical nutrition from the University of 54 | November 2013

What aroused your interest in nutrition?

After I graduated, I worked as an assistant in a nutrition center and through my work I discovered that nutrition is very important and has many aspects. Healthy eating can prevent diseases, losing weight is life changing, and some diseases including type 2 diabetes and cancer can in fact be cured through nutrition; all these facts inspired me and triggered my interest in nutrition. Another reason nutrition appealed to me is that a nutritionist gives people the energy and the power to reach their target weight and shows them the way; thus having positive impact on their lives. Due to all of this, I chose to specialize in clinical nutrition and my master’s thesis was in nutrition in cancer patients.

Can you give us an idea about your diet plans?

I give my patients personalized diet plans according to their daily routine, their lifestyle, their personality, their eating habits as in whether they eat breakfast for example or not, their cravings, diseases, if any, etc. I also take into account such things as my patients’ outings and travels so that the diet plan I provide is not only successful but also sustainable. For me, there is no fixed or standard diet plan; it is

rather tailored based on several criteria as I have just explained.

workout in order to rebuild the muscles. Then eat 120 grams of protein; tuna can be a good choice.

What is the best age range for the effectiveness of diets?

It is easiest for females to lose weight before maturity and it is much easier before menopause than afterwards. As for males, age doesn’t make a difference when it comes to diet results.

What are some common nutrition myths that are not true?

A common myth is that grains are very important.

Actually, they are not extremely important as many people think; they can be eliminated and replaced by bigger servings of fruits and vegetables per day.

Another myth is that olive oil, vitamins, whole milk yogurt, and drinking water while eating are fattening.

Is it true that following any diet plan should go hand in hand with exercising?

Exercise is essential for the effectiveness of any diet plan. When you are on a diet, your calorie intake is decreased and your bones and muscles are broken down, so you must exercise to compensate for that. In addition, exercise increases metabolism and releases endorphins that boost the mood, so it is always of great benefit.

What should we eat and when to get the most out of our workouts?

You should eat high energy foods (protein) 2 hours before exercising. Eggs are an excellent option. Eat a banana 45 minutes before the workout to increase the sugar level. Have a protein shake 1 hour after the

For more info, check Sherine’s facebook fanpage: DrSherineElShimiNutrition

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Maintaining weight needs constant effort.

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Can the health of people who diet frequently be negatively affected due to excessive dieting?

This is a possibility. As a preventive measure, anyone who diets should have medical tests every 6 months and bone density test every year especially for females over 45.

Dr. Sherine El Shimi

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What did you learn from your career?

I learned to believe in my talent and take it seriously.

Planning every aspect of my business is a must to achieve my goals and this business is all about my clients. Self-motivation is the most important thing I learned. Everyone should keep looking forward and face the challenges.

Shereen Begermy: She is the Designer of SHE Designs

Can you give us a brief introduction about yourself?

Shereen Begermy, I’m an Egyptian fashion designer, born and raised in KSA, graduated with a Bachelor of Science and I have a Master’s degree in Histopathology.

How was your start in fashion design and why did you choose this field in particular?

I have always been into fashion and it has always been a dream for me to pursue a career in the fashion industry, so I decided to switch my career, I studied fashion and got a stylist diploma at Istituto Di Moda Burgo, Egypt, and graduated with the 2nd prize for my fashion design project in 2010. Then I started my business in 2011 with a passion for matching elegant clothing with modern styles.

What do you like most about your work?

I like being able to express a lot about myself and my vision on paper and then apply it in reality.

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Did you face any obstacles in your work?

The main obstacle was finding unique and quality fabrics in the Egyptian market. Therefore, I started bringing fabrics from different countries. Also finding skilled workers was a hard task.

Who are your favorite fashion designers?

Marc Jacobs, Alexander McQueen, Stella McCartney, Ralph Lauren, Balmain and of course Chanel of all time. And l like Zuhair Murad, George Hobeika, Basil Soda and Abed Mahfouz from the Arab world.

Which fabrics do you like to work with?

I like to work with stylish comfy fabrics like cotton satin.

In your opinion, what differentiates your designs from those of others?

Quality, finishing and details.

What factors should ladies take into consideration when choosing their clothes?

Colors are very important; they should be taken into

consideration. Some clothes look better on someone because of their colors. Ladies must know the colors which emphasize or play down certain areas of their bodies. Lines create visual impressions, they tell the dimensions of length and width. They can create shapes and forms when they combine and enclose spaces. Ladies should also consider the texture of fabric used; whether it is pleasing to the eyes and soft or comfortable to the touch is an important factor in choosing clothes. And of course, ladies should wear clothes suitable to the place they are going to or the occasion they are attending.

What are your favorite trends this season?

Battlefield and futuristic with metallic and glittery artwork and details.

For more info, check facebook fanpage: SHE designs

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One of a Kind!

BY: Sally el bardesy

“One of a kind” is a phrase and an aim at the same time. We seem to be searching for it constantly in our style, words, charms, belongings and also décor. Originally in décor and interior design there is nothing called “one of a kind” style or “crazy” style, so we usually call them themes. Themes have no limits and anything could be converted to a design theme. That’s why it’s always original unless it’s a trend. Remember that red lips shape sofa? It was only a “one of a kind” theme but soon it became very popular in video clips, movies and shops, that’s why it had to end soon because it became no longer that “one of a kind.”

I’ve loved to show you some “one of a kind” décor and furniture items that could inspire you one day with your own elements in life… ENJOY!

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Escape

Have a Look at 7 of the Most Famous Shopping Avenues in the World Avenue Montaigne, Paris In between the Champs Elysees Avenue and the Seine river banks, the famous Avenue Montaigne is the fanciest shopping avenue of Paris. The avenue holds a special place among luxury shoppers as a worldwide destination. Whereas the Champs Elysees boasts mainstream fashion brand stores, Avenue Montaigne retains its dedication to luxury. Many high end fashion brands have a store on Avenue Montaigne. Nothing cheap there!

With just about every designer label available on one street, it’s worth a visit, even if your budget doesn’t allow for a big splurge. Haute couture garments are created at Dior and Ungaro salons on the avenue, while retail readyto-wear stores, including Chanel, Prada, Giorgio Armani, Ferragamo, Celine, Louis Vuitton, Valentino, Nina Ricci, Roberto Cavalli, Akris, Dolce & Gabbana and Ralph Lauren, are side-by-side.

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Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, California

Perhaps one of most well-known streets in the world, Rodeo Drive is a haven for anyone who has a passion for fashion. Rodeo Drive is known throughout the world as the epicenter of luxury fashion. Its stores span three city blocks where visitors can enjoy more than 100 world-renowned boutiques and hotels.

As seen in Pretty Woman, these short three blocks are concentrated with an overwhelming array of designer labels, including the likes of Giorgio Armani, Bulgari, Cartier, Christian Dior, Dolce & Gabanna, Escada, Gucci, Harry Winston, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Valentino, Yves SaintLaurent and more.

Fortunately, you don’t have to have a wallet stuffed with cash to be part of the Rodeo scene.

Window shopping is a popular option there. Just watch out or before you know it you might find yourself in the middle of a paparazzi swarm, chasing a star down the street!

The Ginza, Tokyo

With its neon lights, towering department stores, and nightclubs, the Ginza Shopping District is a chic, cosmopolitan adventure. You can catch a live Kabuki show, check out the latest Japanese film, or tour the most prestigious and innovative restaurants of Tokyo. And of course, there’s shopping! Featuring the most exclusive stores and brands, like Louis Vuitton, Prada, and Chanel, this is window shopping at its finest. A must-see attraction is the Wako Department Store, a NeoRennaisance-style building known for its impressive clock tower. >>

The Magnificent Mile, Chicago

This cosmopolitan, history-packed strip on downtown Michigan Avenue leads you from department stores to multi-story megamalls to luxury boutiques to brand name retail chains – all in a row. Chicago’s Magnificent Mile is the great Chicago shopping experience with an abundance and variety of boutiques and stores to spark every interest, meet every need and delight every visitor.

Among the Magnificent Mile stores, upscale outlets Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom, Macy’s, Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue anchor the area with elaborate window displays and proffer some of the biggest style names. For the avid fashionista, Burberry, La Perla, Louis Vuitton, Ralph Lauren, Chanel and Giorgio Armani are among the collection of exclusive designer labels along the Mag Mile.

This is in addition to three Magnificent Mile malls that offer a gateway to your retail dream: 900 North Michigan Shops, Water Tower Place, and The Shops at North Bridge.

Oxford Street, London Oxford Street is said to be the busiest shopping street in Europe; it runs for approximately two and a half kilometers and it has more than 300 shops, designer outlets and landmark stores.

Home to the legendary Selfridges, it also boasts a range of famous department stores such as John Lewis and Debenhams scattered among every well-known high street chain imaginable.

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Passeig de Gràcia, Barcelona Passeig de Gracia is one of the major avenues in Barcelona and also one of its most important shopping and business areas, containing several of the city’s most celebrated pieces of architecture. This wide boulevard is home to all the big luxury brands, such as Jimmy Choo, Chanel, Gucci, Carolina Herrera, and Valentino, separated with coffee shops and trendy restaurants. There, you will also find the popular flagship stores of mass market brands such as Zara, H&M, Mango, Bershka, and Stradivarius.

Some of the best examples of Barcelona architecture can also be found along the street. The avenue is a lively destination both day and night.

Whether looking to shop or take in a few cultural sights, the Passeig de Gracia is a great place to visit.

Via Monte Napoleone, Milan Located in the heart of Milan’s fashion district, Via Monte Napoleone is known as being a fantastic place to buy watches, jewellery and clothing from the world’s leading high-end brands. The street, in substance, is synonymous with richness, good taste and elegance.

Via Monte Napoleone is the living symbol of “Made in Italy” that attracts visitors and tourists from every part of the world. There’s the chance to browse more than 200 stores there, from Marc Jacobs and Rolex to Borsalino and Audemars Piguet. It is also the perfect place for shoe lovers, as the most exclusive Italian shoemakers have boutiques on that street.

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Q&A

LADYBIRD’S You Ask, Experts Answer!

Dr. Marvin Den MD

Internal Medicine

Dr. Keegan A. Duchicela Family Medicine

What are healthy carbs?

Are there benefits to meditation?

Doctor’s Answer:

Doctor’s Answer:

The best carbs are those that are not too processed.

Anything instant or made with “white” flour has already been broken down and you are getting “sugar.” Avoid high fructose corn syrup as well.

Whole grain or wheat or carbs that need to be cooked a lot are the best. Remember though, amounts ingested count as well.

Yes. Meditation is a great way to reduce stress, enhance concentration, control pain, and manage anger and negative feelings. Try to work it into your daily routine, as you would brush your teeth or comb your hair.

Dr. Elia Fanous Obstetrics and Gynecology

Dr. Ruben J. Rucoba Pediatrics

After sex I bleed, why?

Can I eat sushi while breastfeeding?

Doctor’s Answer:

Doctor’s Answer:

Make an appointment. There are a number of possibilities. Most are not dangerous: vaginal/ cervical lacerations, bacterial infections, cervical/ endometrial polyps, etc. Others may be more serious: cervical cancer, endometrial hyperplasia or cancer, etc. See your doctor soon. An exam and few simple diagnostic tests will likely give you an answer.

Fresh sushi from a reputable place poses no risk to your baby. As with eating any uncooked fish, infection is a risk, but only for you, not your baby. Some fish (salmon, flounder, sole) have high levels of omega-3 fatty acids, which help the heart and brain development of your baby. Avoid fish with high levels of mercury (shark, swordfish, king mackerel).

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Dr. Arthur K. Balin Dermatology

I want to try the juice fasting as a method of losing weight, is it safe for me?

What is the best remedy for severe dry skin?

Internal Medicine

Doctor’s Answer: If you do it for a short period of time, it is not harmful but I do not think it is the best way to lose weight. You are going to shock your body, most likely consume fewer calories than your resting metabolic rate (calories burned by sitting and doing nothing). This method of weight loss can cause a slowdown in metabolism. When you go back to your regular diet, you may gain the weight back or worse.

Doctor’s Answer: The very best remedy for dry skin is as follows: Sit in the bathtub for 30 - 60 minutes (no soap) then get out, dry off, wait 15 minutes and apply Vaseline all over your body.

Dr. Martin S. Tamler Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Marwa Sayed Fashion Designer

I get a lot of calf cramps in my right leg post exercise. I stay hydrated and eat healthy, warm up and stretch after. Tips on prevention?

Are there certain colors that overweight women should avoid?

Doctor’s Answer: This could be a potassium deficiency. Eat potassium rich foods (bananas, tomatoes, cantaloupe) after the workout and see if it helps.

Other possibilities include increased lactic acid build up from excessive exercise or simply fatigue.

In either case, you would need to back down your exercise and very gradually build it back up to the current level over time.

Expert’s Answer: Well it all starts with confidence. Only your confidence would pull off any outfit no matter what size you are. True that dark hide and light highlight but you can still wear your favorite trendy color and pull it off. You just need to be aware of your body, embrace it and act upon it. For instance, if you’re having a curvy bottom then wear a top with this favorite light color and vice versa should you have a larger bust. If you have a small waist, benefit from your privilege by wearing a nice belt and make that in a light color and if not of anything, wear a scarf with this new favorite color of yours. Bottom line is, don’t be a victim of all those absolute stereotype fashion rules. Everybody is different and big girls can indeed look beautiful and it doesn’t have to only be by wearing a plain black dress.

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Health

Eliminate Stress with Colors Know what colors to wear and decorate with to relieve your stress once and for all!

In such a fast-paced world we live in nowadays, our wishes are becoming simpler; we just want to sit back and relax even for 10 minutes. Is that so much to ask for? Well, as a matter of fact, yes. LADYBIRD knows how stressed and tired you get in your daily routine, whether by dropping the kids off at school, working late, picking up the dry cleaning, grocery shopping, house cleaning, getting your workout in, or cooking dinner for the family. You feel like you do not even have the time to breathe. That is why we are showing you that you do not have to go far to reduce your everlasting stress, but rather color your environment to relieve your stress. Read on and get to know what colors you can wear or decorate with in order to relax and revitalize yourself.

Research has shown that different colors have different effects upon us psychologically, emotionally and even physically.

So if you are suffering from stress and its effects, you might consider changing the colors in your environment. You can select certain colors to surround yourself with and to wear as a stress management tool.

Blue:

Blue is a very soothing color that helps calm your mind and reduce tension. It is best to use in bedrooms because of its ability to help people sleep. When choosing the right blue you want to make sure that it is soft, neutral and restful. Blue has a tremendous stress management quality to it, making us feel cool and calm. Consider wearing dark blue to lift you out of a stressful mood or if you anticipate a stressful situation in your day ahead.

Violet:

The color violet stems from blue. It represents strength, peace and wisdom. It can give you feelings of inner peace when you wear it. Decorating with it can give your space a peaceful feeling, relieving stress internally and externally. When done right, violet can bring inner balance and peace to your soul.

Keep in mind that you never want to choose a hue that is going to seem too drab (i.e. has too much black in it) because it will create a cold environment.

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Editorial Features Yellow:

Yellow is considered sunny and cheerful. It’s a great color to lift your spirits, and when you live in a positive state you are well-equipped to combat stress.

Pink:

This color is seen as a soft and tranquil color. Its peacefulness promotes balance of your energies. Pink helps calm and bring peace into a room. It soothes the energy in a room and keeps it understated.

Green:

Green symbolizes nature, it is very visually soothing and therefore allows us to stay calm and refreshed. We often find ourselves most relaxed when sitting between nature’s most beautiful colors. Why not bring those colors inside and keep that same serenity in our homes?

Grey:

Most people think of grey as dull, boring and maybe a little depressing. But the truth is grey can provide a very soothing and cooling presence. It is also a very neutral color, so it will work well with all of your furnishings and art work that you currently own.

White:

Controlling Diabetes Prevents Blindness Diabetes is one of the most common diseases among Egyptians; Egypt ranks 9th worldwide with a prevalence of 16.6%. Marking its 4th annual meeting in Cairo, The Arab Diabetes Forum (ADF) emphasized the need to better understand the consequences of diabetes, especially its impact on vision.

1 out of every 5 diabetics in Egypt is at risk of Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) DR is a major cause of blindness in adults with diabetes, condemning patients to progressive loss of vision and independence. Left untreated, 50% of people with DR risk losing their vision.

This color represents clarity and freshness. However, be careful with this color because once it gets dingy and dull, you emotions can mirror the dullness. It really needs to be a clean and bright white.

Laser treatments only contain the damage

Black:

Breakthrough injection improves vision

Black is tricky. It can be overpowering at times, as it gives a feeling of power and elegance. It is one color that can impact your world either way so you need to be careful when decorating with or wearing black.

Red:

This color is an exciting and stimulating color. It is not one to use for stress management. It is usually associated with passion and vigor. In case you want to lift yourself out of an emotional slump, use this color.

Orange:

Like red, orange does not have that calming effect you are looking for. Instead, orange is a stimulating and intense color. It can work to give you energy when you are feeling low.

Until recently, treatment of retinal diseases has been through laser. These treatments contain the damage for many, but do not improve eyesight.

The latest treatment milestone is the FDA’s approval in 2012 of the ranibizumab injection for making it the first and only approved drug for the condition. The new drug only stops visual deterioration, but it also improves patients’ vision significantly.

Early detection is the best means of protection If you’re a diabetes patient, it’s important that you manage the disease for better quality of life. Controlling diabetes from the start reduces eye complications by more than 38%.

Final word: Go for an eye checkup every year, no matter how good your vision seems to be.

Fitness

The F-word: Four Fitness Finds For Fashion Friends BY: NATASCIA PAOLUCCI Trends can be observed everywhere and especially where you don’t expect them.

They signal a change in the way we understand our world. They are evolutionary.

These four fitness trends will definitively change your workout routine. They are revolutionary!

1. Dance Fusion Zumba used to be everything but it clearly did not hold the last word in dancing classes. Now that dance-based fitness has snowballed into a whole subset of classes, new variations, such as “Doonya” and “GROOV3,” have risen into fun and effective alternatives. The first is a particularly intense workout program that works your entire body while making you feel like a Bollywood star. It is based on Indian music rhythms and will definitively fill your need for exotic atmosphere. GROOV3, however, is more urban, as it is based on hip-hop. It was created by an actual choreographer (Ben Allen) who actually performed at the “American Music Awards” and in the movie “Rent.” This shows in the workout and renders the experience more real. And the best part of it is that it is accessible to all ages and levels, which makes it a great way to exercise with friends and family.

2. Mud Runs and Obstacle Races These will connect you to your wild side.

They will reconcile you with your inner child.

There will be dirt and there will be mud… and you will be allowed to gallop through it all at will! In effect, theme races are quite the rage and for good reason. They combine running skills and the challenge of difficult conditions.

You could have to climb wall climbs, wade through freezing ice water under barbed wire and, of course, crawl through mud pits. Well, not your average 5K. And to make things more exciting, every race is different, such that you are sure to find one that is appropriate for you and that you won’t get bored if you decide to repeat the adventure. They do have something in common though… everyone who participated seems to want to do it again!

You can find the next event organized under such names as “Tough Mudder”, “Spartan Race”, and the “Dirty Girl Mud Run”.

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3. Pound Most people enjoy music as they workout. Actually, most people like music, period. Well, here is the chance to make some with your own body, the opportunity to become the instrument! Indeed, these workout classes transform you into a rhythm tool. Pound combines beat and weighted drumsticks called “Ripstix” into a full body jam session. Really, it could be described as a combination of intense cardio, pilates, plyometrics, isometrics movements.

It is a very complete exercise session, which usually lasts 45 minutes… but best of all, it can burn 600 to 900 calories per hour.

Pound Rockout. Workout.

4. Aquabiking This is a sophisticated blend between spinning and aqua-aerobics. And it is the ultimate cellulite fighter! More specifically, aqua-biking involves riding a bicycle in water, which will sculpt your legs and improve your endurance with the added difficulty of water resistance, without pain. In effect, it is gentle to your joints, which makes it great for elderly, overweight or recovering athletes who need a low impact exercise with high impact on their abs and tights. And it has a spa treatment integrated.

Indeed, pedaling in water causes a movement of water mass to your buttocks, legs, thighs and lower belly. So, the more you move, the more effective the massaging action will be. Needless to say, it is also a calorie burner, as you can lose between 300 and 500 calories per session.

Whether you have always been the trendy type or the original one, be proud of earning your Fs. It is all fine as long as you make sure to have great Fun with Fashion. And, you never know, you may even get Fitter!

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Nutrition

Why Eat This?

Taro…

The healthy root vegetable

• Taro is an excellent source of energy, thus reduces fatigue.

• It provides fibre, which is needed to make the intestines and bowels work properly.

• When eaten regularly, taro root is a good source of calcium and iron. Women and young children need lots of iron in their diet.

• Taro is a low glycemic index food, that means it breaks down into glucose in the liver very slowly thus making it great for weight loss and for lowering blood sugar too making it great for diabetics.

• It contains lots of vitamins A, C, B, and E, as well as lots of trace minerals such as copper, magnesium, calcium, iron, selenium, manganese, zinc, potassium, and beta-carotene and cryptoxanthin which are great antioxidants helping to protect you from disease and slow the aging process. It has a good amount of

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Black cumin seeds • Black cumin seeds help boost the immune system and help in the functioning of metabolic processes.

• They can offer benefits as an anti-bacterial agent.

• Stomach problems such as pain, cramps, bloating and indigestion can be cured with cumin seeds.

• Just a teaspoon of cumin added to your food can provide you with almost seven percent of your recommended daily intake of iron.

• Cumin seeds are an excellent blood purifier.

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protein too.

• Vitamin C in taro is useful in regenerative functions and boosts the immunity of the body.

• Taro is gluten free and cholesterol free.

• It is low in sodium, contains B vitamins important for boosting up your immune system, and it’s a good low fat food.

• A 1-cup serving of cooked taro contains 639 mg of potassium. When included as part of a healthy diet, foods high in potassium can help control blood pressure.

A healthy diet should include 4,700 mg of potassium a day, according to the American Heart Association. One serving of cooked taro meets 13 percent of your daily potassium needs.

• One cup of taro has 0.1g fat and cholesterol, which helps to prevent hardening of the arteries.

Cheese, celery, pears, yogurt and strawberries.

improve energy levels and promote healthy functioning of the brain.

Cumin seeds also have small amounts of vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, and vitamin K. Regular consumption of cumin seeds can reduce any inflammation of the uterus and increase milk production when lactating.

The anti-carcinogenic properties in cumin seeds may prevent certain types of cancers such as stomach or liver cancers.

Black seed oil nurtures the skin and helps in the regeneration of damaged cells. It also makes nails brighter and stronger, strengthens hair roots and is effective against dandruff.

What do I need to eat and drink to soothe a sore throat?

Fix with Food

Foods that are easy on a sore throat include broths, soups, applesauce, cooked cereal, mashed potatoes, soft fruits, yogurt and soft-cooked eggs.

You may even want to puree foods in the blender to make them easier to swallow. Sip soothing liquids like warm water, unsweetened juice, and mild decaffeinated teas featuring ingredients like lemon, ginger, or honey. Known to have healing properties, sage has been used as a medicinal herb since earlier times for sore throat remedies.

It contains oxygen-handling enzymes, flavonoids, and phenolic acid. It can be added to tea or soups.

Nutrition

Paleo anyone?

BY: SHERINE EL SHIMI

So what is the Paleo diet that you hear about a lot nowadays? Is it just another fad diet like most plans are? Or should we at least give this one a chance? Let me explain! The hunter-gatherer diet (better known as Paleo) is typically what our ancestors have survived on for millions of years. A highly unknown fact is that our digestive systems have not evolved from 1.7 million years ago to this day and it is still not used to our man made diets.

The Paleo plan consists mainly of proteins such as chicken, meat, fish and rabbit. It also includes fruits and vegetables. The diet has completely eliminated the whole-grain aspect of the food pyrimad. As we all know, our ancestors have never tried pasta, bread or rice (shocking I know). Hence, the Hadzabe tribe, which is one of the last hunter-gatherer tribes in Africa, has no incidence of diabetes, cancer or heart disease, which means they must be doing something right.

Dairy is not completely frowned upon contrary to popular belief; some low fat or skimmed products could be added to the plan. The caveman diet is both the perfect approach for both losing weight, becoming healthier and increasing the nutrients, vitamins and minerals in your daily life. The concept of Paleo diet is pretty simple, you just need to get in and DO IT!

The typical “caveman grocery list� would look like that: Veggies They are rich in phytonutrients and antioxidants which are good for the immune system, they are also good for the glycemic index which is essentially protective against diabetes.

Onions

Avocado

Fresh herbs Sweet potatoes

Broccoli

Garlic

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Spinach

Bell peppers Cabbage

Runner beans

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Meat

Dairy

Free-range meat such as chicken (breast or thigh), turkey, and beef as in tenderloin and sirloin are good options. Natural range sausages are also a good choice.

Egg whites are good options as they also contain a lot of omega 3, which has EPA and DHA and are very low in calories.

Fish Salmon and tuna are the best options as they contain omega 3 fatty acids.

Oils and nuts Olive oil is essential for this diet. Nuts, such as macadamia, walnuts and almonds, are also essential.

N.B. My advice is to avoid “aisle temptation” in order not to buy unnecessary options.

Here’s a sneak peak of a daily Paleo plan: Breakfast ¼ cup of strawberries and 2 egg whites, which are scrambled (for people not having autoimmune diseases) with adding mushrooms and tomatoes.

Snack Almonds and walnuts (10-14 pieces).

Lunch Beef roasted in the oven (200g) in addition to broccoli or cabbage, or instead add two eggplants with ginger and olive oil.

After lunch Green tea with lemon.

Dinner Grilled chicken breast marinated in a mixture of olive oil, lemon and garlic. After marinating, add the cut pieces of chicken to lettuce, bell peppers and artichokes, either boiled or stir-fried.

Dessert A cup of strawberries with almonds.

I dare you to go on the Paleo challenge for 10 days while recording your progress in a food diary. Notice the change in energy level after the first three days. I would love to hear about your progress at selshimi@gmail.com November 2013 | 75

Cooking

Winter = Baking Season!

Our favorite winter-baking recipe: Cinnamon coffee cake BY: Maha Alfy Half the appeal of making this festive coffee cake is rolling the balls of dough in cinnamon sugar. The balance, of course, is pulling it apart and polishing it off.

Ingredients: • • • • • • • • • • •

1/2 cup warm water 7g packages dry active yeast 1 cup milk 8 tablespoons butter 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt 5 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 4 teaspoons milk

Directions: 1. In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm water. Warm 1 cup of milk and stir in 4 tablespoons of the butter. Add the milk mixture, 1/2 cup of sugar, the salt, and 1 cup of flour to the yeast. Stir well. Add the remaining flour, 1 cup at a time, stirring until the dough feels stiff. Then turn the dough into a lightly floured board and knead for 8 to 10 minutes, adding extra flour if needed. Put the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise until it has doubled in bulk (about 1 to 1-1/2 hours).

2. Grease a 12-cup Bundt pan. Melt the remaining butter and pour it into the pan.

Add the walnuts. Combine the rest of the sugar with the cinnamon and sprinkle 1/4 cup of the mixture over the nuts.

3. Punch down the risen dough. Then break off small pieces, form balls, and roll them in more of the cinnamon sugar (a great job for kids). Layer the balls in the pan. Cover and let rise until doubled in bulk (about 45 minutes).

4. Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Sprinkle any remaining cinnamon sugar on the dough balls, then bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown.

5. Immediately invert the coffee cake onto a plate and let it cool for a few minutes.

Finally, stir together the confectioners’ sugar and the 4 teaspoons of milk and drizzle the icing over the cake. Serves 10 to 12.

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Editorial Features

Fine Dining Meets Contemporary Design

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alking down Amman Square in Dokki, minutes from Shooting Club, you will find an impressive bright-colored modern restaurant and café around the corner. It seems as a European upscale luxurious restaurant and café and it is true. That is the experience you will receive inside and even better.

Purple restaurant and café’s whimsical and cozy décor; different shades of purple trendy chandeliers, chairs, pillows with a touch of light silver, beige and white all around, and their absolute artistic relaxing paintings, will make you feel home, the home you always desired. They have an indoor area, as well as an outdoor one to enjoy Cairo’s weather. Their refreshingly helpful staff will definitely fix any twisted day.

Purple offers international and oriental fine dining to Cairo crowds. On the compact menu, impeccable details make for memorable dishes. Its prices are reasonable too, which is hard to find in a modern-chic restaurant and café nowadays.

The restaurant and café has the best variety of chefs in order to deliver their customers the finest organic ingredients. Appetizers such as cheese croquettes served with honey mustard and shrimp risotto are your tantalizing starters. Their Purple salad is a must try, which includes shrimp, rocca, mushrooms served with Purple special dressing. For the main course, the Purple fillet served with your choice of sauce is completely ethereal. As for fish lovers, their grilled fish is your ultimate choice. Last but not least, their chocolate crepe is absolutely mouthwatering. On the menu you will find soup, pizza, sandwiches and pasta sections. All kinds of cold and hot drinks, as well as fresh juices and cocktails are offered. Purple also offers a breakfast section for all those morning people to enjoy in the outdoor area. For shisha lovers, Purple will definitely meet your expectations with its wide range of flavors to pick from.

Weekend wait times can be very maddening, but once you have settled your destination it is a one minute decision. Purple will color up your day, boost your mood and send you home with a pleased tummy eager to return back.

Love & Relationships

I Wish He Wore Loafers!

BY: Farah Asfour & Yosra Shohayeb

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Nina: Louka I’m seeing someone.

Louka: No wayyy. Tell me about it.

Nina: He’s amazing and so cool. I really admire him. He’s everything I always dreamt of except for one thing.

Louka: That is…

Nina: He’s NOT STYLISH! Louka: OMG Nina, you’ve never been that shallow. It’s very hard to have genuine feelings towards a guy these days and it’s even harder to meet a respectable man in the first place.

Nina: Come on Louka, you know me well, I’m not that pampered superficial girl.

Louka: Then why do you give great importance to your boyfriend’s fashion style?

Nina: I don’t judge people by what they wear but I believe that your clothes can say much about you; they can be a reflection of your personality and lifestyle.

Louka: I agree. I think that fashion does reveal some hints about your personality. However, it might not always be like that. Anyways, what exactly about your “Mr. Imperfect’s” style that doesn’t appeal to you?

Nina: His SHOES; not actually my type. Don’t think I’m crazy or anything, but I adore men’s loafers.

Sad me, my man doesn’t like them.

Louka: WHAT! And you don’t want me to think you’re crazy! You’re totally insane. Since when were “loafers” a relationship issue?! Just get over it.

Nina: But fashion is my passion; I always dress fashionably, follow the latest trends and buy unique stylish pieces. He doesn’t always like or understand what I’m wearing even though most people who see me comment on how fashionable I am.

Louka: Wow, this is more complicated than I thought. It must really be bugging you to speak this much about it. Listen, either you confront him with it and see what he’ll say or you move on and find your compatible “voguish guy.”

Nina:

Honestly, I know there’s no guarantee I’ll like everything about that “voguish guy” if I ever come across him one day.

Louka: What’s wrong with you! You’re either schizophrenic or PMSing. It’s like you’re having a quarter-life crisis. Decide what you really want in a guy and then judge his fashion taste afterwards.

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Mother & Child

Are you raising a little Princess?

BY: Bettina Hemmingsen

In the West, the physical appearance of the body defines and characterizes what kind of person you are. A recent Time magazine study found that men and women who are thought to be attractive make 17% more money in their lifetime than men and women who are thought of as unattractive. This means that employers are judging a person’s strength, fitness, and ability to do their job and interact with people on the basis of their physical appearance.

The excessive focus on beauty harm your daughter’s self-worth We live in a youth obsessed society. We cannot watch a TV show, enjoy a movie, walk through a store or read a magazine without seeing or hearing something about altering our face, bodies or changing our style of dress in order to look younger or sexier. We know that the beauty industry works hard at marketing to women in particular to alter their bodies into an image that is not realistic. We know that young girls are exposed to this on a daily basis and that this great over-stimulating society that we live in affect their self-esteem and self-images that they hold for themselves.So how, do we raise girls with a healthy sense of self-worth?

The mentality of a Princess Although it’s often easier to point the finger at someone else and blame the media, celebrities and fashion industries for the effect they have on our daughters’ self-image, we shouldn’t ignore the responsibility we hold as parents as well. Mothers who go to great lengths to pick out their daughters’ outfit and to style them from a very early age are often attempting to make up for their own failed dreams or lack of attention. When the children’s glory reflects on the parent, the feelings of regret and disappointment about their own lost opportunities may gradually resolve, and make way for pride and fulfilment. Unfortunately this pattern lead to a false sense of self and a fragile identity which makes the girl an easy target for the powerful and manipulating fashion media world.

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The importance of being a role model for your daughter Mothers are their daughters’ first role models. This is part of discovering who we are and trying to find our place in the world as women. This is fine if you have a strong female role model from which to emulate yourself after. But what happens if you don’t?

Unfortunately there are many girls today that do not have strong female role models so they turn to the television as their guide to living their life and making important life choices. One of the rites of passage for girls is painting their nails, playing with makeup, and dressing up in their mother’s clothes. All of these things are typical childhood activities for young girls. But it is not the nail polish or the brand or design of the clothes that create the problem, it is rather the lack of guidance that goes along with these things. There are some things that are just inappropriate for young girls. For example, there was some recent controversy about a push up bathing suit for tweens. The argument was that this is creating a sexual image of seven and eight year old children and drawing attention to parts of their bodies that have not even developed yet. However, the power is in the parents’ control. It is your choice to spend your money on this type of merchandise or not.

Self-image, Self-worth, Self-esteem So what does it mean to have a positive self-image, a healthy sense of self-worth and a high self-esteem? Self-image is the perception that one has of oneself. Self-worth is the value that one places on oneself. Self-esteem is a combination of these things along with the confidence that one has to have a strong, positive sense of oneself. There are many external forces that create pressure on girls today. They even include the inner circle of your daughter’s friends. Girls can be manipulative and caddy. If you do something to offend one of them, you are likely to see a very passive, manipulative transformation of who were once friends.

Building positive self images So how do we work to grow young girls into women with a strong sense of self that will lead them to have a positive, successful life?

• Monitor the programs that your daughter watches. Make sure that your daughter is watching shows that show girls and women who are not overly focused on body image or that create a ditsy character.

• Examine the role that you are modelling for your impressionable child. Do you talk about your dislike for your body in front of your daughter or talk about dieting? Try saying things like, “I’m exercising or eating to keep my body healthy and strong.”

• Encourage your daughter to participate in non-traditional girl activities. Encourage your daughter to like and be good at math or science. Have her play a sport. Prompt her to do something that interests her, not just what is “cool.”

• Have conversations with your daughter. You will never know what your daughter is thinking unless you ask her. Keeping communication lines open will help your daughter to feel safe in coming to you when she has a problem.

• Be honest. Many children have an overinflated ego today because no one tells them when they are not good at something. Reality is that not everyone is good at everything and it’s our duty as parents to say it in a way that is kind, but honest as well.

• Know your daughter’s friends. Sometimes you will be able to head off a potential problem if you know who your daughter’s friends are.

• Help your child to have several circles of friends. This may be people at school, sports teams,

etc. That way if your daughter is having conflict with one group, she can always turn to another.

• Role-play. Practice different scenarios of things that could happen in your daughter’s social life. Practice how she would handle taunting and teasing about her looks, weight, or any other potential bullying.

Features

Chained Fashion in the Streets of Cairo by: yosra shohayeb

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n October 5, on a sunny and breezy day, Masriya woke up tired as always, but what could she do? “C’est la vie,” she always said. She thought at least after a year of working and waking up early she would maybe get used to it, but it just never happened. Everyday it was the same old boring scenario. “Masriya,” her mother shouted. “Wake up darling, you have a job to go to.” Don’t get this wrong, Masriya was in love with her job. Why wouldn’t she? She was doing what she always dreamt of; working as an Account Executive in a multinational publication firm. Well, not really her dream job, but she thought that if she proved herself well enough, one day her writings would be recognized and she would have her very own book published. That was her real dream. It was magical how she envisioned her dreams. She dreamt about it night and day. Every morning she would wake up with semi-eyes opened, yawning, and stretching her arms with a smile on her face having visions of the dream she has everyday of being a well-known writer, who makes a difference in people’s lives with her writings. “Masriya! You’ll be late,” her mother always seemed to interrupt her dreams with her loud voice.

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You see Masriya loved fashionable chic clothes. She loved floral and maxi dresses, she loved those chiffon loose tops and those colorful up-beat heels. You see she loved everything about fashion, the meaning it holds, the feeling it gives and the message it delivers. Masriya always loved to travel to fashion destinations such as the UK, US and Paris. She collected all kinds of trendy pieces. Although she always picked pieces that would suit her Egyptian culture such as long sleeved maxi dresses, she still got bothered by men in Cairo streets, whether through nasty words that scratched her honor or through being physically harassed. For Masriya, fashion was a tool of expression, but sadly that slightest minimal right of hers was taken away by the streets of Cairo, more specifically by the people who occupied those streets.

at least do her part by wearing a gear. Masriya even stopped wearing her smile to the street, because then she would hear something like, “Hey babe, what’s so funny?” She stopped wearing colors, because then she would be grabbing men’s attention to her. The way they looked at her made her feel naked, as if she had the choice to be a girl in this country. Even though she has all those gears, men would still look at her in a dirty way.

That day at the bus station, October 5 was the longest day in a year Masriya waited for bus number 121, the one that headed to her work area. While waiting for the bus, Masriya dived in her thoughts. She always loved diving in her thoughts, just didn’t have much time in a fast paced world. Masriya didn’t mind waiting for the bus, even though she was late. Somehow, she felt she had the right to wander for a while. Masriya thought of her college days. She thought of her ‘gear’ to university and how she had to wear a long buttoned shirt, a scarf around her neck, jeans, and sneakers because of the area it was in. She imagined how different her life would be if she hadn’t had to wear those gears and how different her feeling would be. Masriya loved to take long walks in the streets. Her inspiration came from the nature around her, but the streets made it difficult for Masriya to do that. She thought of everything those 20 minutes she waited for the bus. Although Masriya loved being a girl, while diving in her thoughts and remembering all her gears and all the situations she had been subjected to in the streets of Cairo, at that moment, at that exact minute, Masriya wished she was a He rather than a She. “Hey, you coming?” the bus driver asked Masriya. Suddenly, she was awakened back to reality ready for another day closer to her dreams.

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Masriya didn’t only have a gear for the bus station, Masriya had a gear for every street and every occasion. She had a gear for taxis, which was a little similar to the bus gear but without the long cardigan.

She had a gear for weddings, a abaya above her dress, which is a long loose piece of cloth. She had a gear for specific crowded areas such as Al-Mosky or Abd El-Aziz street. In those areas she focused on wearing a very loose and long shirt, jeans, sneakers and lifted her hair up. She also walked in a way as if she had a target to reach without looking right or left. In Cairo streets, whether it was those crowded streets or even classy streets in Zamalek, men flirted with her and bothered her anyways, but she thought that she should

I can’t even wear my smile to the street.

Masriya

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Masriya rushed out of bed after seeing the time, ‘6:30 A.M.’ Masriya had a 7:00 A.M. bus to catch everyday in order to reach work at 8:00 A.M. Masriya’s work was far away from home, so she had to take ‘Cairo’s Local Bus,’ because she wasn’t planning on spending half of her salary going by taxi, and she couldn’t afford to buy a car, and she didn’t want to seek any help from her mother. She wanted to be… independent. Masriya washed her face, brushed her teeth, grabbed her chic formal clothes folded from the night before and put on her gear before going down.

Gear? Last time we heard about Masriya’s career she was working at a publication firm not a war zone, but Masriya called it her ‘gear.’ Her gear was a scarf she put around her upper body, a long cardigan and a pair of flats rather than the heels she wore to work.

Everyday she imagined if she wore what she did to work and went to the bus station. Well, there wouldn’t be a Masriya on the face of the earth again. Don’t let your imagination run wild. That day Masriya wore to work a fit peach blazer, a tucked in white chiffon top, formal skinny black pants and a pair of verne black high heels.

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Features

Lucky November People You have Two Birthstones BY: Nivine Mukhtar

People born in November are lucky as they have two birth stones in this month to choose from. Yellow topaz and citrine gemstones both share the same yellow color range but they belong to different mineral groups.

Citrine

Topaz

The light yellow glow of sunshine or the reddish orange glow of a sunset are citrine colors. Citrine comes in a variety of yellow shades to reddish orange color. Long ago it had been considered a gift from the sun. The name was derived from the Latin word citrus meaning lemon. The most valuable color is the dark orange named Madeira citrine after the color of wine.

Topaz occurs in a range of different colors like green, blue, pink, even colorless, but November birthstone is the yellow. Yellow Topaz is a gem that had been associated with the sun from long ago as the different colors of sun glows can be found in yellow topaz including orange yellow, amber gold and sherry red.

Ancient Egyptians and Romans believed that topaz got its color from the golden rays of their respective sun gods, Ra and Jupiter.

The traditional sources of citrine are France, Scotland, Spain and Hungary in Europe. They have also been found in many countries around the world, such as Brazil, Uruguay, Russia and Sri Lanka and recently in many African countries. The most plentiful source of citrine can be found in Brazil.

Queen Victoria of England (1819-1901) loved gemstones and was particularly fond of citrine because it was a local stone from Scotland. She initiated the fashion of wearing citrine jewelry. At that time too, citrine was often used to adorn kilt pins (Scottish skirt) and sword handles. Nowadays big jewelry brand names like Tiffany, Bulgari and others have a very good collection of jewelry from this wonderful gemstone.

The name derives from an island in the Red Sea “Topazios,” today called Zabargad. The island never produced topaz but was an ancient source of peridot while others trace the origin back to Sanskrit language which means fire.

Two of the most important yellow kinds of topaz are “Sherry Topaz” which is brownish yellow or yellowish brown to orange. The name comes as its color resembles the color of sherry wine. The other kind is called “Imperial Topaz,” it is medium reddish orange to orange red. Brown, yellow, orange, sherry, and red topaz are found in Brazil and Sri Lanka.

Choosing between the two gemstones depends on the color preference and budget as citrine is less expensive and rarely found in nature compared to topaz.

The Best, The Top & the must do!

YOUR GETAWAY Aswan Aswan has so much to experience. Of course there are the temples like Abu Simbel, Philae during the day, Philae Sound and Light Show at night, the Unfinished Obelisk, Kalabsha temple, the Tombs of the Nobles, Monastery of Simeon or the temples of Komombo, Edfu and Sil Sila. The Aswan of today is so vibrating and lively: you should visit the colorful market called Souk, see the island Elephantine, stroll through the Botanical Garden, have a look from the High Dam and see Nubian Villages. Feluccas will take you wherever you want. Sail for hours or days, you will love it.

NOT TO BE MISSED! Metropolitan Opera Live On Screen in El Gouna El Gouna is hosting the eighth season of New York’s Metropolitan Opera in Egypt for the second consecutive year. The high-tech live stream opera show of the Technical University of Berlin (TUB) in El Gouna will take place on October 5, 2013 to May 10, 2014 at the TUB glamorous Audi-Max Conference Hall which caters around 400 guests.

Known for its successful performances, the Metropolitan Opera this year is bringing its famous shows of “Tosca, La Boheme, and Rusalka” to El Gouna’s screen. The Metropolitan Opera is one of the world’s most famous opera houses that broadcast massive live shows in diverse cities across the globe.

Did You Know!

Near the end of the Depression in 1939, New York City mayor Fiorello LaGuardia ordered the city’s exotic dancers to be more covered up in honor of the World’s Fair. And, voila, the thong was born.

MUST TRY! Pantene Anti Hair Fall Collection With the understanding that hair fall is the biggest unmet hair health need in the Middle East and North Africa, the scientists at Pantene have created a formula specifically to address the issue. The Pantene Anti Hair Fall collection composed of shampoo, moisturizing conditioner, and repairing oil-replacement leave-in treatment promises to reduce hair fall in as little as 14 days. The new formula directly targets the root of the hair fall issue which is damage. Its unique proprietary blend of ingredients, based on years of research and Pro-Vitamin science works to deeply penetrate damaged hair to restore vitamin levels, protecting hair against breakage and hair loss. Commit to using the new regimen every day to not only repair damage, but also to protect against new damage.

Take the Pantene 14 Day challenge to see the difference for yourself!

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Reviews

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movie

“Gravity;” Your weekend’s must-see Gravity, which ranked at top of the box office at just its third weekend starring Oscar winning stars Sandra Bullock and George Clooney, is a 3-D movie about a medical engineer and an astronaut who work together to survive after an accident leaves them adrift in space.

Katy Perry releases new album “Prism” with a song about her ex-husband Katy Perry’s new album Prism is out full of the lively pop tunes that she is known for.

Her bluntness surprised everyone when she wrote about her recent ex-husband Actor Russell Brand in the closing track “By the Grace of God.” Her current boyfriend John Mayor, according to Perry, influenced another hit track on the album, “Unconditionally.”

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“2 Zobat” by Essam Youssef From the author of bestseller “1/4 Gram,” Essam Youssef presents a dramatic true story that took place in Egypt year 2003. Once again, Essam astounded us by this novel leaving us with, as usual, bittersweet tears and unsurprisingly meeting our expectations and more. We hope we will not wait long for the author’s next book, for we will always need more of this breathtaking writing.

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STORES SUITEBLANCO shows its best proposals in denim terms SUITEBLANCO trusts denim as a feminine classic. Super skinny fits are still the insignia of a collection characterized by its capacity to stylize and to adapt to the feminine figure. The basic patterns maintain the low rise style and, as a novelty, the dark finishes stand out: dark blue, petrol blue, black, teal and burgundy. Facing them, we find the ecru version as a nod to one of the most influential chromatic trends. The black flock printings with different motifs will be the leading styles. The tomboy esthetic gives the cool touch to the collection.

Demi Moore presents My Red collection from Oriflame A dazzling fragrance needs a special woman to wear it. Internationally renowned actress, Demi Moore is the face and inspiration for My Red Eau de Parfum. Her career in Hollywood is impressive, to say the least. She is a true femme fatale, with her beauty and talent casting a spell over audiences around the globe. Demi’s independence, strength and incomparable beauty fascinate men and women from all walks of life.

restaurants & Cafés “Sushi Ya” at Sonesta Hotel, Tower & Casino Decorated in contemporary Asian themes, Sushi Ya gives a warm feeling of authenticity and innovation at the same time. You have the choice of sitting in a comfortably cushioned booth, small private table, or at the sushi bar where you can watch the chef at work. The ability to watch the professional chef as he slices, dices, sauces and steams your food provides reassurance of the cleanliness and detail to hygiene taken very seriously at Sushi Ya. With an extensive sushi menu and variety of hot main dishes, there’s something tasty for everyone to enjoy. If you’re a sushi lover, the spicy tuna rolls will melt in your mouth, and the beef teriyaki is perfect as a main course. Of course if you save room, you might want to try the fried bananas or fried ice cream, both traditional Japanese deserts.

“La Gondola;” an unforgettable Italian experience at Sonesta Hotel, Tower & Casino Experience the authentic Italian cuisine at one of the best Italian restaurants in Cairo; La Gondola. Whether you are a big fan of pasta or a great pizza lover, La Gondola is the place for you. Choose from a variety of different expertly prepared main dishes and mouthwatering side dishes, while enjoying the harmonies of the live band entertainment. La Gondola is ready to serve your lunch or dinner every day from 12pm till 11pm except Friday from 12pm till 6pm.

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“The Medley;” a destination worth your while In an island where every inch is crammed with either a café, a restaurant, or whatever one desires, there in Zamalek lies a spectacular restaurant, The Medley, inside the Club 33 boat. Taking a break from Zamalek’s traffic and leaving your car with the valet, you enter The Medley and you are completely detached from Cairo’s everlasting chaos. I suggest you sit in the outdoor area enjoying the relaxing Nile scenery. Enjoy your scenery by visiting their fun and fresh salad bar, with their tasty ingredients and exciting seasonings.

Afterwards, go for their Thai beef appetizer served with mouthwatering sesame Thai sauce. Fill your eager stomach with their classy Tenderloin Steak and for fish lovers, Hammour Steak is a must try. Their Red Velvet cake served with hot white chocolate is a desert for all of you desert fanatics out there, as well as their Almond cake (Ceaser’s Pie), served with wiped cream and caramel sauce over the top. The Medley is definitely a place your stomach will thank you for.

Samsung unveils the GALAXY Note 3 and the GALAXY Gear in Egypt Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is truly a welcome addition to the Galaxy Note series, as it holds immense precision and power over its predecessors by increasing its screen resolution, beefing up its power, and adding extra tricks to its already smart pen. The 5.7-inch Super Amoled screen has grown by 0.15 inches and has upped the resolution from 1,280x720 to FHD 1,920x1,080 pixels. The sheer size of the screen means that it’s one of the best handsets to make use of Samsung’s Multi Window feature, which allows you to run two apps on the same screen at once, you can even open the same App. twice and drag and drop text /images between Apps as well. Moreover, Samsung decided to add a touch of class to the device’s design, offering it in a faux-leather look that feels almost like the real thing.

The new enhanced S Pen can be used for writing, drawing, or navigating your way through the phone in much easier fashion than before. With the Air Command feature, there is no need to toggle between screens, memorize commands or look up different menus. Just by hovering on the screen, you can access a world of various possibilities that can help optimize the efficiency by which you carry on your everyday work and daily tasks. The Note 3 is the first device to have 3GB Ram, which will be needed with so much information stored inside of it.

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Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Egypt Launches “Saving Festival;” A New Campaign offering significant benefits to both new and existing customers.

Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino hosted the Third Annual Zumba Fitness Pink Party organized by the Breast Cancer Foundation of Egypt (BCFE).

Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino in collaboration with the Breast Cancer Foundation of Egypt organized a two days awareness session and screening for the wellness and health of its lady associates.

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To Help Children Make Their Dreams Come True and Develop Their Skills, Chipsy Opens First Potato Chips Factory Run By Kids at Kidzania Egypt Hilton Cairo Zamalek Residences Received the “Award of Excellence” At the World Tourism Day 2013

CHEF MICHEL GHAWI’S “NOUVELLE CUISINE” EVOLVES LEBANESE CLASSICS IN AL DABKÉ AT FAIRMONT HELIOPOLIS & TOWERS Fairmont Nile City, Cairo received Excellence Award: 2012 “Booking. com” Guest Reviews Award Maadi City Centre and Alexandria City Centre Invite Shoppers to Go for Gold. With the arrival of the Fall/Winter 2013-14 collections, the more customers shop, the more chances they have to win.

Gillette Creates the First Fan Generated Song in Egypt

The Governor of Giza, Dr. Ali Abdel Rahman, inaugurated the Imbaba El Matar Development project, which is funded

by Crédit Agricole Egypt and implemented

by Rotary Club Cairo North.

Jotun has launched a new social online competition. The main theme of the competition is centered on Jotun’s latest product innovation “Lady Design.”

Egyptian Talents execute their scientific projects at Intel Science Competition Arab World 2013

For the fourth time, InterContinental Cairo Citystars, Holiday Inn Citystars and Staybridge Suites Citystars hosted a fundraising charity bazaar where employees joined in to raise money for the colleagues crisis account.

“Race Around The World” Fund Raising For “Shelter In A Storm” Program At Port Ghalib, InterContinental Hotels Group Dusit Thani LakeView Hotel was honoured by the Minister of Tourism for being the best 5 star hotel in Greater Cairo.

Sonesta St. George I is the First Nile Cruise Ship in Egypt Classified as 5 Star “NN” TRAVCO NAMED No. 1 TRAVEL COMPANY FOR THE 17TH YEAR

Sheraton Miramar has been awarded “Certificate of Appreciation” for being the best hotel among the top five star hotels in the Red Sea.

Sunset Bar At InterContinental The Palace Port Ghalib Resort Ranked Among “The Top Ten” Best Sunset Views At InterContinental Worldwide Radisson Blu Hotel, Alexandria received the award of excellence from the Ministry of Tourism for its remarkable effort in promoting tourism in Egypt.

Fairmont Nile City’s O Bar Wins the International Hotel & Property Awards 2014 Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo (Holdings) Co W.L.L. (Kanoo) Acquires Thomas Cook Egypt & Lebanon World Food Programme LAUNCHES E-CARDS FOR SYRIAN REFUGEES IN LEBANON WITH MASTERCARD’S SUPPORT

Lifebuoy sponsors the Global Hand Washing Day for the fourth consecutive year.

Samsung Supports Schools of Beni Sweif in Collaboration with the Ministry of Education

Rixos Sharm El-Sheikh Hosts Ukrainian Travel Writers At LHA, you are protected from breast cancer in all possible ways. Call LHA on 16436 to book your mammogram or panel consultation with Egypt’s top cancer experts.

Radisson Blu Hotel, Cairo Heliopolis has given its whole-hearted support to this year’s Box Appeal charity campaign, which is brightening the lives of children across the city for the third year.

Sheraton Montazah has joined the Forest Nation’s Global Cooperation Day which is an initiative addressed to everyone in the globe to plant a tree no matter who they are or where they live.

Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay awarded Best 5-star Luxury Hotel on the Red Sea by Egyptian Minister of Tourism

Kempinski Nile Hotel named Mr. Alexander Suski as Kempinski’s new Area Director for Sales and Marketing in Egypt and Ms. Eman El Yasaky as Kempinski’s new Area Director for Public Relations in Egypt.

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Scorpio October 23 - November 22

Element: Water Positive traits: Loyal, passionate, resourceful, observant and dynamic Negative traits: Jealous, obsessive, suspicious, manipulative and unyielding Compatible with: Capricorn, Pisces, Cancer, Scorpio and Virgo Incompatible with: Aquarius, Aries, Gemini, Leo and Sagittarius

Likes: Being influential, honest people, commitment, successful people and to have strong social roles Dislikes: Superficial people, flattery, compromise, being controlled and indecisiveness Famous Scorpio: Katy Perry, Aubrey Drake Graham, Leonardo DiCaprio, Carly Rae Jepsen, Anne Hathaway and Ryan Gosling

Loyal Dynamic & Passionate

This month could bring stressful times, with unexpected events surprising you seemingly out of the blue. As a Scorpio, you may be rooted in your ways, but it is important to make space for change. Focus on developing a new perspective on what is important in life. As challenging as this process may be, you will gain something amazing from it: a great sense of personal liberation and creative self-expression.

Scorpio in a Nutshell Scorpio is the astrology sign of extremes and intensity. Scorpios are very deep, intense people; there is always more than meets the eye. They present a cool, detached and unemotional air to the world yet lying underneath is tremendous power, intense passion and a persistent drive. Scorpios have a very penetrative mind, do not be surprised if they ask questions, they are trying to delve deeper and figure things out. They are known to be controlling and too ambitious but only because they need control for this makes them feel safe.

Scorpio in Love You are a passionate sign. One minute, you are aloof and mysterious, driving partners crazy as they vie for your ever-shifting attention. The next minute, you are in a committed long-term relationship. You are the sign that rules extremes and you can run hotter and colder than most. In relationships, you do not just commit, you fuse with the other person. For that reason, you are reluctant to dive in, because you know you will “lose yourself � once you do. Although this concept gets a bad rap, it is actually an essential part of intimacy.

Scorpio and Business Scorpios make excellent doctors, surgeons, scientists and leaders. They are perfectly suited to any form of business that makes a difference in the world, Scorpio has to be in a power position. In business, Scorpios tend to easily gather wealth, they make very wise business decisions and they are very conservative about spending their money. Scorpios are known for making money and hiding it, they will not announce it due to fear that others will take the same route and become a possible competitor.

Scorpio and Friendship Relationships with Scorpio are always complicated, just like the person, their relationships are a series of extremes. Scorpios have an excellent memory and combined with an inability to let things go, they can hold a grudge against someone who did them harm forever, in fact a Scorpio rarely if never forgives and forgets. On the other hand, they will always remember a kind gesture forever and repay it. Their truthful and shocking sense of humor is different than that of any other zodiac sign and the Scorpio makes an amazing, powerful interesting friend that can be trusted.

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JUMIA Egypt Celebrates One-Year Anniversary JUMIA, Egypt’s leading online retailer, celebrated its one-year anniversary with a distinctive event combining e-commerce and fashion. The event that took place at the Sky Pool of the iconic Fairmont Nile City Hotel in Cairo included e-commerce talks from key business speakers and a fashion show under the theme: “Don’t Follow. Set the Trend.” The panel of keynote speakers included Ashraf Halim, Mobinil VP Commercial, Jeremy Doutte and Mattia Perroni, both Managing Directors of JUMIA Egypt. The event was heavily attended by A-list celebrities, fashion gurus and editors as well as trendsetters. Attendees enjoyed an exclusive preview of the latest collections that can be found on the JUMIA Fashion store.

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Breast Cancer Awareness Event by

Azadea Group & Punt Roma

The event took place at Le Deck in Sofitel El Guezira and was attended by 70 guests including ladies from the Rotary and the Lions and Punt Roma VIP costumers. The guests chose their dinner from an amazing menu by Sofitel El Guezira, while being entertained by Ahmed Harfoush from Riff Band. Two speeches about breast cancer awareness were given by Dr. Shaalan; Founder of the Breast Cancer Foundation in Egypt. During the event, there was a branded felucca sailing in the Nile in front of Le Deck.

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Emaar Misr appoints Philips to supply solar street lights in Mivida Under the auspices of Eng. Ibrahim Mahlab, Minister of Housing, Utilities and New Urban Communities, and as part of Emaar Misr’s commitment to environmental stewardship and nature conservation in all its projects, the company has entered into contract with Philips to apply its innovative Solar-Powered LED street lighting solution in Mivida; the fully integrated community located next to the AUC campus in New Cairo. This pioneering initiative is dedicated to minimizing carbon dioxide emissions, improving energy efficiency and promoting the concept of sustainability.

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Luna Emollient Family Launch Luna launched its Emollient Family collection in an event held at Sonesta Hotel, Cairo.

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Makadi Mall Soft Opening Orascom Development and Management dominated in one of the most spectacular locations along the Red Sea during this Eid vacation on October 17th in the opening of the Makadi Mall. This event was all Makadi could talk about. There was countless number of guests and the event introduced some of the Egyptian best known talents such as Swaggers, percussion show, Ressala, and Karakeeb. The Makadi Mall soft launch event was brought by Fuze Communications Int.