Ladybird Magazine May's issue

may 2014

Fashion & Lifestyle

Bridal Beauty Countdown Wedding Preps

Inside: Astounding Destinations around Egypt for your Ideal Dream Wedding

The Perfect Wedding Dress

Must See:

Egyptian Designers Stepping their Gowns Up!

According to your Body Shape

A Bride’s Manual for a Healthy Ever After

Contents

May 2014 Fashion

12 Ladybird Loves Ishtar Fashion House Latest Collection 14 Ladybird Loves SB Jewelry by Sara Beshier BEAUTY Spring 2014 Collection 38 Bridal Beauty 16 Once Upon a Wedding Countdown Wedding Dress…

Preps 20 The Perfect Wedding 42 Maintain your Spring/ Dress According to your Summer It Looks at Body Shape Home 22 Add a Pinch of Your Personal Style toYour FACES OF EGYPT Dream Gown 44 Gizelle Begler: Fashion 24 Glam Glam! Style up Designer and Founder your Look with these of Gizelle Couture Trendy Items 30 Egyptian Designers Home Stepping their Gowns 48 Master the Rules of Up! Décor Etiquette for 33 Steal Sarah Davidson’s your New Home Style at ACM Awards 2014 34 Complete your Wardrobe with this Trendy Shopping List!

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ESCAPE

52 Astounding Destinations around Egypt for your Ideal Dream Wedding 56 Egypt’s Best Destinations to Start your Fairytale Journey

Health 64 When Jealousy Takes its Toll on You

FITNESS

66 7 Reasons you Should Try Couple Dancing 68 Bridal Yoga Strengthen • Beautify • Relax

Nutrition

72 Your Bridal Manual to a Healthy Ever After

On Spot 92 The First Style Event of its Kind

by Cairo Boutique 94 Cairo Festival City Mall Organizes Orphan’s Day Celebration to Draw a Smile on the Faces of 74 Children 96 El Gouna Hosts the Top Model of the World Pageant, 2014 98 Essie is coloring Egypt/ Kérastase Launches Couture Styling in Egypt 99 The Cairo Marriott Hotel Relaunches Two of its Signature Restaurants 100 Sofitel Cairo El Gezirah Cocktail Reception for the Cooking “Sud” Restaurant 74 Bake the Best Wedding 102 Mazaya’s Opening at Cairo Cupcakes!

Festival City LOVE & 104 Ruen Thai’s Third Anniversary at Dusit Thani Cairo RELATIONSHips Editor’s letter P.10 76 Are you Getting Shopping Cart P.26 Married for the Right Fashion News P.28 Reasons?

Spotted P.37 Pieces we love P.46 Mother&Child Ladybird’s Q&A P.62 80 Bond with and Nurture Why eat this? P.70 your Young Child Bettina Knows Best… P.78 through Yoga The best, the top & the must do! P.84 Reviews P.85 Features Horoscope P.88 82 Welcome to Spring Happenings P.90 with Gorgeous Green Emeralds COVER OUTFIT

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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

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

Jaime El Helw

Certified Yoga Instructor Founder and Co-owner of FLOW Wellness Center. She leads FLOW’s Women’s Yoga and Toddler Yoga classes. Mrs. El Helw is an internationally certified yoga professional and has accredited certification as a Birthlight Infant Massage Instructor, Mom-Baby Yoga and SMART Toddler Yoga Teacher.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Art History, from Wesleyan University in 1998. In 2013, Mrs. El Helw graduated from the North East Power Yoga Teacher Training (NEPY TT) program, with a specialization in Power Vinyasa Flow. Mrs. El Helw holds a RYT-200 designation from Yoga Alliance, USA and is certified in Child and Infant First-Aid and CPR-AED by EFR (Emergency First Response, UK).

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

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Nivine Mukhtar

Jewelry Editor Graduate from 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).

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 MĂŠditerranĂŠe. Now she coaches in Katameya Heights and Palm Hills.

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

Noura Hassaballa

Nutritional Consultant Bachelor of Science in dietetics & nutrition, Northern Illinois University, USA. With great passion, she decided to pursue her successful career here in Egypt as a nutritionist, with the mission of raising awareness for a better healthy eating, in addition to being one of the presenters of Dr. Chef on MBC 4.

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Ayat Seif Elnasr

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

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Letter Editor’s

How do you know if a person is THE ONE?

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ome say it takes years to know if someone is “The One,” others say it takes months, but I believe it nearly takes a minute, even less. When you meet your soul mate, with the first hello it hits you “Have I met you before?” and suddenly your brain and heart simultaneously answer, “No, but I never want to leave your side again.” Knowing deep inside that someone is the one at first sight doesn’t mean that you fell in love. Love is like a plant, it grows with time; it needs continuous nurture, care and love. Being scared does not also mean that someone is not the one. If a lifetime commitment is not scary, then what is? You’re going to live with someone other than your family members; someone with different traits, habits and attitude. Plus, it’s a huge responsibility; you’re taking care of someone other than yourself. And you don’t want to be frightened?

However, the one is worth being scared with. If you are willing to cross oceans for someone, follow them wherever they go, to the crowdest of places, for you do not feel anything but the eminence of their presence; to the loudest of cities, for the echo of their voice abolishes all noises; to the largest, for the grace and svelte of their body, make all buildings shrink next to them, if you are willing to follow the scent of your love, no matter how wildly and randomly their choice is, then congratulations for finding something that even geniuses cannot define, true love, infinite love.

To cut it short for you, ask yourself one question, “Am I willing to spend the rest of my life with this person?”

Now listen closely, if you stutter, even if you hummed, then you have some serious thinking to do, because simply, if a person is “The One”, questions like these are answered faster than asking for your name. Never settle for a stuttering type of love; go for the extraordinary passionate kind, one that will break barriers and be written about in fairytales.

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Fashion

LADYBIRD LOVES

Ishtar Fashion House Latest Collection Available at Ishtar Fashion House showroom and on Facebook.com/IshtarFashion

Fashion

LADYBIRD LOVES

Zuhair Murad’s Spring 2014 Collection

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ith his fabulous designs, Zuhair Murad is among the very few fashion designers, who manage to put the Middle East on the fashion map, becoming a favorite for celebrities around the world. Through his designs, you can truly capture the mystic beauty of Lebanon’s nature, his hometown, elegantly illustrated through the classiness of his talent. He started sketching at the young age of ten, while picturing these designs on his “imaginary clients,” and till now, year after year, he charms his way through the world of haute couture, making a living masterpiece out of each woman, who is lucky enough to dress in his creation. Murad’s latest collection, Spring 2014 Couture, is a conclusive evidence for his sophisticated creativity. “Smooth!” this is the word that comes to mind when seeing it. Through incorporating various shades of pastels together with pinch of gold and the forever intriguing black, and with the on spot embellishments and flowery details on sheer fabric, Murad has a complete cohesive collection with cuts and twists that are ready to flatter every woman’s body.

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Fashion

Once Upon a

Wedding Dress…

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BY: NOHA KANDIL t’s that one piece of clothing that every girl dreams of. No matter how many times she goes shopping, no matter how many other beautiful dresses she owns, nothing feels quite like it.

It’s that one dress she keeps looking for since she’s eight, it’s that one dress that she crosses borders for, and it’s also that one dress that she goes out of her ways to fit in (Brides-to-be will relate). Yes, you guessed it right; IT’S HER WHITE WEDDING DRESS! The question here is, what gave this dress such significance? Obviously, weddings mark the start of a new chapter for any couples’ life, and it’s the perfect wrap up for any love story. Yet, if so, what difference does it make what dress a bride wears? As long as she looks magnificent with the perfect man completing her look, does it really matter what dress she’s wearing? Or what color it is? Well, apparently it DOES Matter; whatever era it is, and whatever culture it is; a bride is a bride! So join us on a trip down bridal memory lane, and see how it all started…

The Pre-White!

In the past, wedding dresses were quite different than our present time. Bridal gowns were generally more detailed forms of what women used to wear back then. In some cases, according to Hanne Black, the author of Virgin: The Untouched History, they wore the Best-looking dress that they have already owned. The most famous style back in the days was the Kirtle/Cotehardie style, which is a flowing full skirt, gathered around the waist with a fitted bodice.

Moreover, as documented by many, wedding dresses came in all sorts of colors; Reds, purples, baby blue as a symbol for fertility, as well as green, although it was not preferable by some; in addition to BLACK, which was worn in case the groom was a widower, or in other cases as an indication for the bride’s humble background.

On the one hand, the rich weddings/marriages back then were more of a business commitment bringing families together, in which the bride shows off her extravagant gown as a representation of her family’s social status, with rich materials, embroidery and fabric with silver or gold linings. While the less fortunate on the other hand had no choice but to copy those styles, but in cheaper materials of course, or they would simply go with their Sunday Church dresses. It was all about being practical back then.

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The Historic Arnolfini Portrait by Jan van Eyck in 1434 featuring Giovanna Cenami in a Green Wedding Dress

The Origin Although it’s been reported that white wedding dresses has been worn before, it wasn’t until the Victorian era, when Queen Victoria of England broke the norm of the colors, and wore a white silk dress in her wedding to Prince Albert in 1840, that wearing white became a thing. Queen Victoria’s dress had no velvet, which was a common part of any prestigious gown back then; she wore no crown, no pearls and incorporated handmade lace instead in her short veil and skirt, which helped

Princess Alexandra’s Wedding Dress 1863

Queen Victoria’s Wedding Gown 1840

boost the handmade Lace production industry as it was affected during the industrialization period back then. Generally, this era’s fashion was all about bigger silhouettes, with puffed sleeves and wide necklines.

Perhaps it was her leadership status that made other nobilities wanted to follow in her footsteps. Among the royalties who wore white afterwards is Empress Eugenie in 1853 as well as Princess Alexandra of Denmark in 1863, who wore a white gown designed

by Charles Frederick Worth, the father of Haute couture.

The Evolution Later on during the 19th century, the real popularization of the white wedding dress occurred during the rise of the middle class. Ladies from the middle class started looking up to royalties, and started imitating their styles; White wedding gown was the dress to have! By the end of the 19th century, silhouette has slimmed down (Thank GOD!), at least for the upper bodice and the sleeves, paving the road for the 20th century that marks the actual rise of Haute couture, as we know it. From the roaring 20s and its iconic free-flowing flapper style (does The Great Gatsby ring any bells?), to the rebellious 60s and its mini skirts, take a look back and enjoy the ride…>> May 2014 | 17

The 20th Century’s Timeline

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The trend that was revolutionized over 150 years ago has now become universal. Until our present time, the innocence of the white still graces every wedding, and flatters the beauty of brides around the world.

Nowadays, fashion is greatly affected by the intriguing history, with vintage trends spotted every year. Now bridal gowns are personal statements mixed with hints from the past complimented with the forever changing modern fashion twists.

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Fashion

Wedding Dress

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According to your Body Shape

t is much easier to dress and look your best when you understand the types of clothes that accentuate your body shape and size. And because we care that you look like a queen on your wedding day, we will inform you with the four main different body shapes and the dresses that suit each of them best, so you could finally stop wondering what dress will flatter that amazing body of yours most, and actually know once and for all.

Triangle Also known as pear-shaped; it is the most common figure proportion for women. The widest part of your body is below your waist, around your hips.

Remember, you can be tall, short, heavy, or skinny and still be pear shaped.

If you’re a pear, your fashion goal is to balance your bottom half and upper half, taking the attention away from your hips so that you look less bottom-heavy. An A-line gown with a fitted bodice and a skirt that gently angles away from the body will highlight your figure’s strength. An empire gown will definitely do the trick as well, as this high-waisted style keeps the focus on a petite upper frame, while a flowing skirt creates a graceful line. Ball gowns will also flatter a slim upper body with a skirt that flows away from the hips and thighs.

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Pnina Tornai For Kleinfeld Rectangle Rectangle body shapes, also known as straight-lined and athletic body shapes, are characterized by waist, hip and shoulder widths that are all similar to each other. Add the curves that you don’t have and create a sexy look with an A-line gown, which will create an hourglass shape with a style that nips in the waist and flows to a floor-length skirt, or wear an empire gown which creates the illusion of height, while hiding your hips. A sheath gown with a soft flowing fabric can create curves where they are needed.

Hourglass The hourglass body shape is round and curvy with a well-defined waistline, fuller hips and chest, and generous thighs. Hourglass shaped women have chest and hips with about the same size, and their waist is narrow. This gives them a set of sexy, killer curves. Just about any dress will go with your figure; however, in order to show off the benefits of this shape, go for a mermaid gown, which is a slim bodice and flared skirt providing a flattering counterpoint to strong and shapely shoulders. A ball gown with a structured bodice and full skirt will make you look elegant and feminine, or go with a sheath gown, which is slim from head to toe to show off your sexy figure.

theia Inverted Triangle As an inverted triangle, you have broad shoulders but narrow hips and a straight waist. Your bottom is flat and your bust is a variable part of the equation. You are a rare breed because the inverted triangle is the least common body type found amongst women. Marchesa Most models nowadays have an inverted triangle body shape.

Balance your broad-shouldered frame with a ball gown, where it will create symmetry with wider shoulders, while a structured bodice will accent a trim waist.

A short gown will balance your top half by drawing attention to your legs, while a mermaid gown with a slim bodice and flared skirt will provide you with a flattering counterpoint to strong and shapely shoulders.

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Add a Pinch of Your Personal Style toYour

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Dream Gown by: ALAA EL GARHY

adies, I know you are looking for the perfect wedding dress.

It should make you look like a princess, unique and elegant, but let’s focus on “UNIQUE.” the key to this is to have a wedding dress that matches your personality and style.

Here are a couple of tricks:

Multi-way Dresses: I know you all want this princess full-length dress. However, you still want to show off those sexy legs. Here’s a trick, when designing your wedding dress, make the hoop skirt or attached train removable. Therefore, you could enter as royalty, then unleash this diva inside you and PARTY! Statement Jewelry: If you still want to play it safe, you can always style yourself with statement jewelry yasmine Yeya pharonic in collaboration with Sabry Marouf that will make you stand out! Even your tiara should stand out whether a unique design or a pop of color.

And here are some inspirations to give you ideas: Vera Wang amazed us all with a super unique line, adding black details. If you are bold enough to include those details in the design, go ahead, or you can simply add it as an accessory.

Carolina Herrera dared to step out of the classic white and explore pale pink as well. She played with different lengths as well, which would be perfect for afternoon or beach weddings.

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Vera Wang

Yasmine Yeya, the brilliant Egyptian designer, in collaboration with Sabry Marouf, designed a Pharaonic wedding dress, which was stunning and UNIQUE! This is what I call thinking outside the box and exploring fashion.

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FASHION NEWS Alexander Wang, another A-lister collaboration with H&M H&M announced during an event at the Coachella Music Festival, in Palm Springs, California, USA, that their next designer collaboration will be with Alexander Wang. This partnership marks the first time that an American designer teams up with H&M on the muchanticipated designer collaboration. The Alexander Wang x H&M collection will feature apparel and accessories for women and men, and will propose a new take on the lifestyle product offering that goes beyond fashion.

The full collection will be available in 250 H&M stores worldwide, and online starting November 6, 2014.

Katy Perry is roaring her way through fashion with Claire’s Inc. Claire’s Inc., one of the world’s leading retailers of fashionable accessories for young women and girls, announced the “Katy Perry PRISM Collection,” an assortment of jewelry and fashion accessories designed in collaboration with Perry. The collection is exclusive to Claire’s and will debut to coincide with the start of Perry’s Prismatic World Tour in May 2014 and her latest album PRISM. The collection will include limited editions, collectables and products inspired by Perry’s greatest hits.

Ted Baker is now open in Egypt Ted Baker is delighted to announce the arrival of their very first store on the shores of the African continent in Cairo, Egypt. Opening event took place on 14th of April at Ted Baker store in Cairo Festival City Mall. The 1300 square foot store showcases Ted’s SS14 menswear, women’s wear and accessory collections, offering vibrant colors, original prints and thrilling threads.

Essie, the color authority, is now available in Egypt Essie, one of the world’s top nail polish brands, has landed in Egypt. Now, every fashionable woman in the country can wear the shades that have graced the hands of celebrities and royalty alike. For nearly 30 years, in over 101 countries, Essie has been the hallmark of a perfect manicure with its ever-changing variety of colors, long-lasting, no-chip formula and whimsical names that can cheer a woman up, even on the worst of days.

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SPOTTED CELEBS LATEST NEWS & GOSSIP

Lindsay Lohan Shockingly Reveals Having a Miscarriage Vulnerability and tears are the norm when it comes to celebrities interviewed by Oprah Winfery, or apparently anything with Oprah involved in! In an OWN’s (Oprah Winfery Network) documentary, Lohan broke to tears revealing that she had a miscarriage while filming the series, and that’s why she took time off while filming.

The news came as a shock, and while some are feeling sympathetic, others feel it’s just another publicity stunt.

Mrs. Doubtfire is Coming Back!

Richard Gere is Dating Actor Richard Gere is off the market as he recently started dating Top Chef ’s Host Padma Lakshmi.

64-year-old Gere was married for 11 years, and currently finalizing his divorce, while the beautiful 43-year old Lakshmi was in a relationship with Billionaire Teddy Forstmann, up until she lost him to cancer in 2011. The new couple is reportedly trying to take things slow.

The 90’s most favorite nanny is coming back to the big screen. Comedian Robin Williams, with director Chris Columbus, is working on a sequel for the 90’s hit movie Mrs. Doubtfire.

Reportedly, the duo were trying to work on the sequel since 2001, but they weren’t satisfied with the script. The 1993’s movie, starring Sally Field and Pierce Bronsan, won a Golden Globe back then; however, the sequel’s final cast is yet to be confirmed.

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Beauty

BRIDAL BEAUTY COUNTDOWN WEDDING PREPS BY: AYAT SEIF EL NASR

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edding beauty shouldn't only be on the day itself; it is better to start early to ensure you look your bridal best when you make your grand entrance. It is also important to have proper skin preparation to make certain your wedding makeup stays on the whole night.

Beware of Summer months, because they can be brutal on your beauty efforts; a good skin care regimen is ideal to get your skin in perfect condition before the “Big Day�.

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FACE When it comes to the best way to take care of your face, there are many schools but here are a few good pointers for common issues:

rubbing to a minimum. A nightly application of eye cream, in addition to adequate sleep, will reduce the appearance of dark circles and a cool compress once or twice a week (or as needed) will help keep puffiness at bay. During the days before the wedding, reduce salty food intake, as it causes the eyes to look more swollen. Try Almond oil, peppermint oil, and black tea cooled in the fridge masks for your under eye area right before your bedtime.

• A dermatologist can help those who are fighting a losing acne battle through prescribing creams and oral pills. Start seeing a dermatologist six months before the wedding, your skin's renewal cycle is once every 40 days.

• If you're looking to bring a dull complexion to life, LIPS an aesthetic at your local spa can provide a series A Vitamin E stick (sold at pharmacies and The Body of facials that clear blackheads, slough off dead Shop store) can fight cracks and creases that weather skin cells and improve circulation (but don't dare and nervous lip biting can cause. You should also get a facial within ten days of your wedding, and exfoliate your lips at least once a week, to clear away definitely not on the day itself). dead skin. Try wetting a toothbrush with warm water • What is the real secret to great skin? The answer and brush lips with a gentle back-and-forth motion, is Water! Drink tons of H2O before and on or with a lip scrub. Finally, protect your pucker with your wedding day for a dewy and radiant face. sunscreen, as the sun can leave lips looking - and Sometimes even adding the simplest efforts to your feeling -dry. routine can help your skin look more luminous.

• Cut back on caffeine and alcohol consumption.

NECK AND DÉCOLLETÉ • Do not stress out about the little wedding planning Since your gown no doubt shows off a little (or a details before your big day. lot!) of neck and décolleté, start taking care of this • Get plenty of rest the week before your wedding. area as soon as you can. Think of it as an extension It will help your skin glow and allow your wedding of the skin on your face - but remember that this makeup artist to transform you into the beautiful fragile skin area is thinner, has fewer oil glands than bride. the rest of the body, and requires special care to keep • On the morning of your wedding, skip the lotions, it supple and smooth. Exfoliate it with a gentle face toners or any products that will be between your scrub every other day, apply a light moisturizer daily, skin and your makeup. This step will help your and use sunscreen when heading out. makeup adhere to your skin better with less chance The body shop VITAMIN of slippage when you start to get hot and sweaty, C MICRODERMABRASION because there is a fine line between a sweaty shine The Body Shop Vitamin and a dewy glow.

E Lip Care Spf 15 • Be sure to let your makeup artist know about your skin concerns or any allergic reactions – that is if you have any. This will help them know whether or not they’ll use additional necessary products to help achieve the best application, or whether they should abide from using certain products that might cause you inflammation or infection.

EYES Dark circles and puffiness are common bride-tobe problems (all those late nights pouring over the seating chart is bound to take its toll, decorating your new home, making sure everything is just in place, and the list goes on). Since the skin around your eyes is sensitive, be gentle on it. Remove eye makeup with a water-soluble remover (don’t scrub), and keep

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Editorial Features

It Girl: Poppy Delevingne is an accomplished model, muse, fashionista and a Chanel Ambassador.

Look Inspiration: Pink is THE color of the season. A number of celebrities have already been inspired by the pink hair trend, including Charlotte Free, Sienna Miller, Dakota Fanning, Diane Kruger and Demi Lovato.

It Girl: Chen Ran is a Chinese popular actress and magazine cover girl, regarded as a style icon for a new generation of trend followers.

Look description: It is an evolution of the popular ombré technique, updated for the new season; a new and original coloring technique that adds boldness and fusion with bright color to long hair.

Look Inspiration: Red Ombré: Red is mesmerizing, exciting, and just a little bit dangerous. It is a new chapter in the ombré story, marking a move away from the ubiquitous bleachlightened ends to a more punchy color statement.

Side-Swept: The style is set to be a major trend this season and the look can be achieved in a number of ways, with varying degrees of style commitment for the wearer: Side-Shave, Side-Tuck, or Side-Braid.

Who is this look for? It is for a fun and fresh woman, who wants to maintain her natural hair color yet still wants to add an exciting twist to her summer look. The pastel pink works particularly well on a natural blonde base.

Look Description: It is a stunning and striking feel of intensity while adding a certain sense of fun.

The hue has been combined with one of the hottest hairstyles of the moments, the side-sweep, with a bold coloring technique through the hair ends.

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Who is this look for? Red ombré is for the eternally strong and independent woman, with darker brown shades. This woman is looking for an elegant, yet bold look.

It Girl: Malena Costa is a young Spanish model and influential blogger, where her blog is hosted on the website of Glamour magazine Spain.

Look Inspiration: Bronde compliments voluminous and glamorous hairstyle. It is the perfect blend of brown and blonde, with multi-dimensional depth, ideal for naturally warmer skin tones. Bronde is a beauty trend as it reduces the contrast between hair and skin tone creating the perfect sun-kissed color result.

Look Description: It is a balance between blonde and brown, consisting of an expertly applied color combination that is designed to highlight and enhance a woman’s features.

Who is this look for? Bronde is great for a light summery look and it means that brunettes who don’t have the ideal skin tone to go blonde can still enjoy a blond hair effect without having to worry about root regrowth.

It Girl: Pixie Geldof, the beautiful daughter of Bob Geldof and Paula Yates is a British model, fashionista and a familiar face on the London social scene.

Look Inspiration: Mocha Blonde: A fresh and modern color trend for mocha roots and light ends, to create added depth and movement.

New Pixie: A rebellious cut that has been refreshed for the Spring/Summer 2014 season. The pixie cut enhances the natural beauty of those who wear it by allowing the hair to perfectly frame their features.

Look Description: This short style has been modernized with new textures and advanced cutting techniques to create subtle changes in hair length within the overall look. It allows you to look polished and elegant, yet punky and edgy.

Who is this look for? It is for a woman who is unafraid of standing out from the crowd and wants to feel liberated. She is ready to take on a dramatic change.

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KRISS BEAUTY SALONS “Women are inspiring enough!”

This is how Kriss, the mastermind behind Kriss Beauty Salons, responds when asked about his main inspiration. He is a proud father of two kids, happily married to a beautiful lady, a partner in Kriss beauty salons, in addition to being a man of many dreams that would change the beauty industry in Egypt.

Guided by women’s different looks and personalities, Kriss’s main aim is to give his customers the look that truly reflects their inner beauty.

There are different types of faces out there, and every type is unique and beautiful in its own way, and he believes that there is a haircut that suits a face more than the other and shows off its natural curves.

The way he sees it, hair is an accessory that can be played with, not to change how you look, but to give you a fresher one.

Furthermore, there are brides who resort to extremes with their looks on their big day; consequently, when they go through their wedding photos after a year or two, they just don't recognize themselves from the intense hairstyle and makeup. From his rich experience, Kriss sees that the best way to avoid that, is through planning and setting the time line for everything, and this is actually the reason behind printing the third issue of Kriss Beauty Salons’ newsletter 'the wedding issue.' Bottom line, brides should stay original without losing their original beauty in the process.

Moreover, it happens that many of the brides that he sits with don't have a clear vision of what they really want, and it’s his role to help them out. He simply sits with the bride and talk before the wedding to understand what she has in mind, and then he tries to see what's best for the shape of her face and what goes well with her dress.

And later on, they meet for a rehearsal before the wedding so she can get a clearer idea of how she will look like on her big day.

Finally, although he admits that he prefers working with bridal veils, as they give the bride a unique look and make her stand out from the rest of the crowd; still, Kriss can work his magic with every style you can think of, in addition to staying up-to-date with the latest trends of course, like the up do with loose big curls hair trend, which is his favorite for this season.

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Then later on, I travelled to Italy to study couture design at Accademia Italiana.

HOW DID YOU REALIZE THAT FASHION IS WHAT YOU WANT TO DO? I started out as a painter with an interest in biological sciences. I started in pre-med, thinking I could be a plastic surgeon, because with that kind of medicine you have to be creative, but I realized I wasn’t being creative enough. Then I discovered the fashion design program, and I thought that I could approach fashion as an art.

Instead of using paint, textiles will be my new medium.

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Fashion Designer and Founder of Gizelle Couture BY: NOHA KANDIL

A visionary fashion designer, an inspirational tutor, and above all, a very welcoming enthusiastic spirit, Gizelle sure got it all. “I was always an artist; I am not really a fashionista,” this is how Gizelle describes herself.

From the classic old Hollywood inspiration in USA to overcoming the fear of over-designing in Italy, passing by the extreme embellishments of Kuwait, Gizelle has finally found peace with the moderateness of Egypt, and being half-Egyptian, it made perfect sense to start her own business here. “A tasteful display of excessive ornamentation,” this is what Gizelle Couture is all about.

TELL ME MORE ABOUT YOUR BACKGROUND? I was Born and raised in America. I studied Fiber Science and Apparel Design at Cornell University.

It’s really important to be rounded as a designer, and Cornell provided me with that, in the sense that they taught us how to problem solve and think creatively.

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I WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT YOUR JOURNEY BEFORE COMING TO CAIRO? I graduated top of my class, and worked for Giorgio Armani and Tommy Hilfiger. Then I got hired as a head designer for a 30-year-old company in New York that designs little girls’ dresses, which was a huge accomplishment because I was only 24. Things were going well, then I had an opportunity to design gowns for the royal family in Kuwait, and this was the first time I realized that the Middle East is the perfect market for me. Then I thought, I am half-Egyptian, so why not open my business in Cairo, where I can be personally happy.

I AM CURIOUS TO KNOW, WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED FROM ARMANI AND HILFIGER? GIVEN THAT THEY HAVE TOTALLY DIFFERENT STYLES FROM YOURS. Well, nothing is a loss. At Armani, I’ve learnt to appreciate quality and proper craftsmanship. I was working at the men’s wear department, and it gave me an appreciation for not going cheap with fabrics, because this makes all the difference when it comes to the simple men’s silhouette. At Tommy Hilfiger, I learned how an international design house operates, and how big intense process it is.

HOW WAS YOUR TRANSITION TO CAIRO? I cried myself to sleep for the first two years.

Communication was the hardest thing for me, as my Arabic was really bad. Now I speak broken regular Arabic, and very good Tarzy (Tailor) Arabic. The last six months was the first time I felt satisfied with my workers. I guess the hardest thing is finding someone who can translate your vision technically. Also, what’s good about here is that there aren’t many others who

do what I do, and the last five years fashion has become such a big deal in Egypt, which is another reason why I feel lucky.

HOW DO YOU TRY TO APPEAL TO THE EGYPTIAN MARKET? I try to cater the Egyptian Market who appreciate special garments, and would otherwise, travel abroad to get a dress. I try to have hands-on process, during which the bride is involved in every step. I really want her to feel that it’s her gown, and that she has a say every step of the way. She needs to be happy, and that, from a business perspective, the only way I can be successful.

And the other thing is of course having top quality fabrics and materials.

HAVE YOU DONE ANY COLLABORATION OR PARTICIPATED IN ANY EVENTS LATELY? Last Spring, Marry Me Wedding Guide called me to do their cover. I’ve worked with Nola Cupcakes as well, and designed their Ramadan window. I am also collaborating with Jewelry Designer Mema El Shafey for an ancient Greek-inspired photoshoot in Fayoum. I do like to reach out to other entrepreneurs and collaborate with them. And I’ve also just displayed a collection of evening and wedding gowns in Cairo Fashion Festival.

The collection is inspired by pastel fondant cakes, with fluffy happy colors for Springtime.

FROM DESIGNING COUTURE GOWNS TO WINDOWS’ DISPLAYS, WHAT ELSE IS IN THE CARDS FOR GIZELLE COUTURE?

I’ve always wanted to help people, so my next project will be opening a non-profit school for unprivileged Egyptian people who want to learn to sew and pattern make on the highest level possible, because a couture gown sewer has the potential to earn a lot, especially with the current rise in fashion industry.

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE FASHION SCENE IN EGYPT WITH NEW DESIGNERS COMING UP ALMOST EVERY DAY? There is a great potential out there, but I don’t see the proper schools here. Egypt has not yet reached the point to be considered an international fashion competitor, but there is hope in the coming generation for Cairo to be on the map as a fashion city.

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ewly-weds should learn that décor is not only about how creatively you decorate and furnish your house, but it is also about being happy living in it, as well as making visitors feel welcomed. That is why décor etiquette is one important subject that you need to take into consideration. In the few lines below, we will talk about what décor etiquette means, going through all the details that will make your house look like a snapshot out of a magazine!

Door and Entrance If you want a really nice gesture for first time visitors, hang a mirror on the front side of the door and a welcome note; guests will love to check how they look before you open the door. A doormat is a must to wipe off any dirt; this will make the guests feel less worried about spoiling your house with shoes’ dirt.

Also, don’t forget to install a good lighting effect; a yellow color light will be warm and appealing. Now when opening the door to let them in, it would be nice to have a wide-open simple decorated space, so that guests would have a clearer view to where they are leaded; so a minimum of three meters long and two meters wide is expected to provide this spacious entrance. However, putting a coat hanger, a mirror and a small pouf/chair, is still essential, as your guests may need to take off their coats, scarves, and check once again if they are in good form. This will make them avoid the embarrassment of asking where the restroom is immediately after coming in.

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Have tables around the seating area Big heavy middle tables are a big NO! Lounge tables should be simple in design and light in weight. It should not be so small in size, but rather medium. A 100 cm *60* is the range you should be looking for, and as much as you can try to avoid sharp edges, and placing dangling accessories on the table. Small side tables are a must! You will be offering drinks and food, plates, cups and napkins, so not having small corner tables or messing them with lot of displays will only leave your guests helpless with their plates or cups. Also, put into consideration their bags and phones or glasses, because dumping them on the floor next to them is not what they expect on their visit, and it won’t look very nice. >> May 2014 | 49

Kids and Elderly Sadly, only few people put the elderly and kids into consideration. How sweet it would be when you have tiny stools or poufs for the kids, and a convenient comfy seat that is high and hard to handle old people? It will sure make their visit much more restful. Moreover, beware not to go so modern with low seats and super soft upholstery. Guests shouldn’t sink in your sofa or need you to help them up when they stand.

Cushions and Seats Each seat must have one medium full cushion. So a three-seat sofa needs three 45*45 cm cushions. I believe we all have struggled at least once or twice with too many cushions to sit in-between, so please avoid that over-the-top habit.

Furthermore, nowadays we tend to be attracted to styles that combine different shapes and sizes of furniture. We all love to go with trends; however, one seating level should be maintained well.

Nobody should be seated lower or higher than the level of the rest. Also, when installing the lighting spots, make sure no lampshades are placed too close to the head level, because that will be annoying to the guests sitting. Now here are some other tips you should avoid to ensure your guest is happy, restful and pampered. Do not switch on the TV if placed in the seating area; all attention should be kept for the company you have over, yet in some cases, it could be a source of entertainment for small kids.

Flowers are also a must! That’s the norm, and yes, it gives a nice cheerful feeling, but don’t put it in the middle of the lounge table. It’s better to keep it up high at one corner or on a shelf. Finally, the room, the pathway and the nearest bathroom must be well lit. This keeps the guests feeling safe and secure, and they won’t have to battle their way around.

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Sharm El Sheikh If you are searching for a beautiful extraordinary wedding, then Sharm El Sheikh should definitely be on the top of your list. It is known for its white sandy beaches and endless desert landscape, which contrast with the crystal clear blue water of the Sinai Peninsula. The Red Sea destination has a lot to offer to couples wanting a mesmerizing wedding venue. The destination has endless possibilities from a mountain view wedding to a sunset wedding overlooking the sea or a wedding on a boat at sea. Whatever your style is, your wedding at Sharm El Sheikh will definitely be a one to remember. Examples of hotels with optimum views are Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh, Fairmont Sharm El Sheikh, Concorde El Salam Hotel Sharm El Sheikh and Sharm El Sheikh Mariott Resort.

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Aswan The magnificent Nile, felluccas everywhere, colorful Nubian houses all around, monuments, palms and tropical shrubs surroundings; what better scenery could you have for your wedding day? Aswan is the literal definition for an Egyptian cultural wedding. Above all that, the peace the city radiates will definitely bless your lifetime reunion. Celebrate your vows with a Nubian starlit reception riverside Terrace at Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan. MĂśvenpick Resort Aswan is a perfect venue as well for a memorable wedding overlooking the Nile.

Marsa Matrouh Snuggled inside a big circular bay and protected from the high seas by a series of rocks forming a natural breakwater, Marsa Matrouh is a relatively private destination on Egypt’s Mediterranean shore. Marsa Matrouh has one of the most beautiful seashore landscapes with crystal blue/green beaches such as Agiba Beach and Gharam Beach. The best time to have your wedding there is May and September.

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El Gouna If it was by one’s choice, then we wouldn’t only choose to have a wedding there, but we would choose to live there. El Gouna is a place of serenity and tranquility with sandy beaches and supreme temperature and with its environment, it doesn’t matter whether you have a royal wedding or a laidback one with close friends and family, it will be an indelible day. For a wedding similar to royalty, choose La Maison Bleue Hotel El Gouna, or have an enthral wedding by the beach at Sheraton Miramar Resort El Gouna. You will never go wrong with any of El Gouna’s options.

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Pharaoh’s Island, Sinai If you decided to have your wedding on an island, especially one in the middle of turquoise water and has a citadel reconstructed by Salah El Din, then not only will this be a one of its kind wedding, but a wedding that will hit newspapers as well! Have a pre-celebration on the boat that will take you directly to the island. The only boat to the island runs from the Salah El Din Hotel, on the coast just opposite, and if this doesn’t suit you, rent your own boat/yacht and decorate it with your own style. This wedding destination is definitely for a unique, over the top couple.

Ain El Sokhna Not only is Ain El Sokhna a perfect choice because of its crystal water, breathtaking mountains and pristine beaches, but also because it is a short drive away from Cairo. This way you can guarantee that all your family and friends will be there witnessing your glorious day.

Whether you decide to have your wedding on the beach, by the pool overlooking the sea or anywhere in Sokhna, be assured that your wedding photos will stand out because of the amazing view you’ll have surrounding you. There are several hotels’ venues in Ain El Sokhna that will provide you with an utmost landscape for your big day, such as Mövenpick Resort Sokhna, Stella Di Mare Gold Hotel, Stella Sea Club Hotel, and much more.

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New Beginnings Start at Sofitel Cairo El Gezirah With magical settings, exquisite cuisine, stylish flowers, Sofitel Cairo El Gezirah provides a romantic experience for you and your guests. Whether you want to keep it small and simple or prefer a lavish reception, their dedicated event specialists will assist you with all the practical details for your big day. Offering the best and most comprehensive wedding services, Sofitel Cairo El Gezirah provides you with elegant settings.

Have your fairytale wedding tailored especially for you or select one of their elegant wedding packages.

Renaissance Cairo Mirage City Hotel; A Stunning Contemporary Wedding Venue Book your grand gala wedding at the Baron ballroom, hosting up to 400 guests and delight in the perfect location for everlasting memories. Share your happiness and love with an intimate celebration at the Mirage or Mokattam ballrooms seating up to 90 guests, boasting natural daylight for a special day. Make a lavish Zaffa and let them escort you down the beautiful staircase. Discover their new Quartz, Sapphire and Diamond wedding packages and sample from a wide variety of mouth-watering buffet items.

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A Happily Ever After with a Surprising Budget at Fairmont Nile City Starting from 52,200 including taxes you are bound to find a package that suits your need. Packages include entertainment; zaffa and a DJ, three different buffet menus and ongoing beverages, a three-layer wedding cake, and Spa treatments for both the bride and groom. The packages also include the decorations; centerpieces, entrance table, kosha, bridal bouquet, groom boutonniere, and bridesmaids bouquets.

Fairmont Nile City’s wedding packages also include a photographer and a videographer.

FAIRMONT HELIOPOLIS & TOWERS CAIRO WILL TURN YOUR DREAM TO REALITY Fairmont Heliopolis & Towers Cairo is offering beautiful ballrooms with different designs, plus incomparable service and attention to detail.

The Canyon and Pearl Ballrooms’ stunning ceilings with glass light rods taking the form of corals and scattered led lights give the twinkling effect of the stars. With built in stages and separate entrances for entertainers, the two ballrooms can be divided into four and three partitions; designed to accommodate small and intimate weddings or larger ones up to 2,400 guests. The Jasmine Ballroom accommodates up to 500 guests.

Outside catering services are also provided at the location of your choice.

For reservation or more information, call +202 22677730/40

Start your Fairytale Journey JW Marriott Cairo; Satisfy your desires with a Glamorous Wedding JW Marriott Cairo will cater for each and every need; be it a lavish grand gala wedding, a classic intimate gathering or an outdoor celebration over the breath-taking views of lush greenery. If you’re looking for a grand luxurious wedding opt for Tutankhamun, the largest ballroom in the city hosting up to 1500 guests. Impress your close family and friends with a feel of tasteful classiness at the Cheops ballroom hosting around 200 to 250 guests. Enjoy an intimate wedding at the Chephren ballroom accommodating between 100 to 150 guests. With magnificent views overlooking the sweeping golf course, the Clubhouse ballroom has a whole new range of exclusive packages featuring DJ Hany Wahba, catering for up to 450 guests.

Their manicured gardens are ideal for marquee weddings. Tie the knot under the stars at the driving range distinctive venue, which caters up to 2500 guests.

Celebrate your Vows at Radisson Blu Cairo At the Radisson Blu Hotel, Cairo Heliopolis you can choose a ballroom for a grand occasion for up to 300 guests. The ballroom is fitted with up to the minute amenities and facilities to guarantee success of the special day. For an occasion little more relaxing and easygoing, then the poolside on the ninth floor terrace is a wonderful location for between 100 guests and up to 120 inside. There are wedding packages to suit every size of party, every budget and every concept the bride and groom could imagine, beginning with the silver package. Options include accommodation for bride and groom, day use for the groom, as well as honeymooners’ package. The hotel provides a variety of menus, whereas entertainment options include DJ, and lights, a photographer and a videographer and choices from Zaffa music.

For reservation or more information, call +202 26965656 or visit www.radissonblu.com

A Mesmerizing Fairytale Wedding by the Nile at HILTON CAIRO ZAMALEK RESIDENCES What romantic beginning would be better than an elegant wedding by the Nile? Whether you select one of Hilton Zamalek’s exclusive venues, an open air magical night on the pool deck overlooking the magnificent Nile river for up to 120 invitees, or celebrate in a warm romantic indoor venue up to 70 invitees with panoramic view of the Nile. You can tailor your own menu, or select one of their pre set special menus. Menus start from EGP 230 (including service charge and taxes).

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A Luxurious Royal Wedding at Cairo Marriott Hotel The hotel has several lavish and grandeur venues from which you can choose: If you’re looking for an indoor wedding, the hotel has the grandeur Aida Ballroom while you have an option to do a diversity of concepts in the décor such as a palatial wedding or a modern futuristic wedding. There is also Salon Vert with marble floors and windows. If you want to ditch the ordinary, they have an open air venue Almaz on the rooftop of the palace and overlooking the Nile. Luckily, The Cairo Marriott’s certified wedding planners will assist you with setting the budget, the menu, and table settings, finding florists, photographers and entertainment.. For weddings starting from 350 guests, the bride and groom will enjoy a second honeymoon of 3 free nights based on bed and buffet breakfast at any of the Marriott Red Sea Resorts; Taba, Hurghada, Sharm El Sheikh OR worldwide that is valid for one year. This is valid for use for a complete year since their wedding day.

A One of a Kind Wedding Cake at Dusit Thani LakeView Cairo Looking for that one of a kind wedding cake? Look no further. In addition to the hotel’s creative menus’ packages for your memorable wedding, Executive Pastry Chef Philippe can personally create the wedding cake of your dreams. The talented pastry team designs memorable masterpieces that taste just as good as they lead by the creative Chef Philippe. Dusit Thani LakeView, Cairo creates specialties from the delicate sugar flowers to the satiny ribbons. Only the freshest and finest ingredients are featured in the custom-designed cakes. You can even match the design of the cake to the design of the bride’s dress. Unique specialty cakes come in shapes with delicate colours to match your own taste.

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Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay Promises an Optimum Wedding and Honeymoon Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay situated on the exclusive Soma Bay peninsula overlooks mountain ranges, aquamarine waters and over 400 meters of private sandy beach making it the ideal location for a beach side wedding in the sun or an intimate honeymoon getaway. The hotel tailor-make each wedding ceremony on a customized basis according to each couples’ budget, where couples can also choose from an array of gourmet dining options, decorations, flowers, entertainment and music. After the big day ends, honeymooners can enjoy days lounging by the beautiful secluded hotel pools, waterfalls and lagoons whilst sitting back with a delicious fruit cocktail taking in the beautiful mountain and sea views.

Honeymooners will enjoy candle-lit dinners by the beach, cooking classes, massages and spas.

Have a Glamorous Wedding Ceremony at InterContinental Cairo Citystars Whicheverr style of wedding is required, InterContinental Cairo Citystars will create the perfect occasion. Their venues include Al Saraya, the largest banqueting suite in Cairo for 2,200 guests, and the only one in Cairo connected to two Bridal Suites, and the enchanting Al Hambra. An illuminated dance floor, chandeliers, spotlights and coloured effects are among the options along with individual reception rooms. Choices of decoration for chair covers, table linen and settings, floral arrangements and silverware provide infinite variety.

The hotel specialists help the bride to create her own menu for the day either à la carte or buffet from their comprehensive range of culinary delights. The hotel provides a cake designed, baked and decorated by their dedicated wedding cake chef.

THE FOUR SEASONS NILE PLAZA Guarantees a Wedding to Remember An Enchanting Wedding View at When it comes to creating a wedding that exceeds Radisson Blu Hotel, Alexandria expectations yet retains the uniqueness of your Radisson Blu Hotel, Alexandria enjoys a unique personality and preferences, Four Seasons Hotel location at the tip of the Northern Coast road in the Cairo Nile Plaza triumphs every time. Their highly heart of the elegant compound Alex West. The Hotel professional team of wedding planners, chefs, and features two impressive venues for your memorable day; hospitality staff will work with you to create the Al Fanar Garden overlooking the natural lake “King fairytale wedding of your dreams, ensuring your Mariout” that can accommodate up to 800 guests and special day is enhanced with only the finest products, the Swimming Pool Venue for up to 1700 guests. services and venues available. Your Four Seasons Radisson Blu Hotel, Alexandria’s attractive packages wedding planner is dedicated to ensuring that your present wide range of offers, themes, ideas and menus, wedding day is memorable for all the right reasons. all including hotel accommodation and complimentary surprises just to make your dream day a unique experience that lasts forever. Whether you are planning a grand banquet, a glamorous reception or a cozy bridal dinner, their elegance will mark the beginning of your new life.

For reservation or more information, call +203 5896000 or visit Radissonblu.com/hotelalexandria

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Tie the Knot in Style At Hilton Alexandria Corniche Hold your wedding festivities in one of Hilton Alexandria Corniche’s luxurious ballrooms with magnificent sea views. Whether you dream of a royal wedding at their newly renovated Royal Hall with its exclusive luxurious decoration, modern wedding at their Imperial Hall overlooking the stunning view of the sea, or an open-air fabulous wedding at their Private Beach, their exclusive extras and unique little touches will provide memories for a lifetime. For lovely Honeymooners free your mind and enjoy the fabulous romantic view of the sea while staying 2 nights complimentary at their hotel in a Sea view Suite.

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Once Again, El Gouna Greets the World’s Top Modeling Competition

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n cooperation with Orascom Development the 21st anniversary took place once more in El Gouna, Red Sea. In December 2012, the former Chief Executive Officer, Hotels’ Segment, Mr. Zuaiter and the Senior Director Hotel, Sales and Marketing, Mr. Freise decided in common agreement, that WBO, The World Beauty Organization, will produce the most coveted title in the modeling business, the annual Top Model of the World pageant as a "kick off" event in El Gouna. A Festival of Beauty and Fashion focused to gather attention in the entire World. What the "Academy Awards" mean to the Film industry, the coveted title Top Model of the World is an achievement and honor for every young and talented model. On April 11, 42 international models joined

the competition, which now has a fix place in the annual calendar of one of the most beautiful towns in the world - El Gouna, Red Sea, Egypt.

This year some of the world's most beautiful women descended on El Gouna to enjoy the glamour and gorgeousness of the place, with a bit of sun-tanning here and there. Following fourteen fabulous days of events, their trip culminated in an incredible pageant, when Miss Colombia was crowned the Top Model of the World 2014, and was rewarded with valuable prizes, together with Miss Puerto Rico who won the first runner up title. After last year´s success, with the spectacular production at the Marina, El Gouna, the organizers agreed to stage the top model’s competition again, but this time near the Marina and in a special

constructed Dome. WBO, The World Beauty Organization, welcomed 42 beautiful models from over 40 countries, and all competed for the coveted title. International artists and sport’s figures were judging this years’ competition. All contestants arrived to El Gouna on March 28, and enjoyed two weeks of amazing weather, beaches and lots of activities in a town that is unique like no other. This year´s official Host Hotel was the former Club Med, known now as Club Paradisio, a real paradise with the best Beach in El Gouna. With no doubt, all the contestants enjoyed a memorable and unforgettable stay in El Gouna, Red Sea. The Top Model of the World competition is organized by WBO, which is not just a network of modeling agencies and national pageant organizations, but an exclusive brand with lots of activities such as model management, and worldclass licensing. The competition is an international search for the ultimate model, who is independent, talented and fashion conscious, during which the annual winner is chosen from over 60 countries worldwide. Established by the “Globana Group" in 1993, the first Top Model of the World event was held in Miami. Since its conception, the competition

has expanded throughout the globe, with over 60 licensed competitions taking place in countries such as the United States, El Salvador, Curacao, Romania, Ukraine, Dominican Republic, Nigeria, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Ethiopia and many more.

All of them are arranging national competitions with more than 150,000 delegates worldwide.

Each winner of a national contest will compete in the world final, during which they get the chance to represent their country. National winners are coming from a mix of different cultural horizons, and are selected according to their natural beauty, photogenic qualities, their personality, as well as their potential to fit into the current fashion and marketing trends.

After signing the contract in 2013, the President of the WBO, Mr. Pitti Sagrera told the media in Panama that he is excited as the beauty and tradition of Egypt, the beaches, the amazing hotels and especially the hospitality of the people in El Gouna, Red Sea, will serve as an ideal platform to celebrate a Festival like the annual Top Model of the World. Now all focus is on the next production, the 22nd anniversary, with the aim of gathering more than 50 models from all over the World.

Q&A

LADYBIRD’S You Ask, Experts Answer!

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Dr. Yancey Holmes

Endocrinology

I always feel very fatigued, light headed, and overall sick after eating and have already been checked for low blood sugar. What could be wrong?

Doctor’s Answer:

Low cortisol or weak adrenal function can produce these symptoms but usually does result in low blood sugar as well. Another potential cause is autonomic dysfunction. Lastly, if you still have your gall bladder you may have atypical disease that needs investigating.

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Dr. Catherine Willner Neurology

Help please. When I sit and stand up, I feel dizzy and see black spots everywhere. What could it be?

Doctor’s Answer: Orthostatic; term for going to upright (from supine or lying) to sitting or to standing - if you are dehydrated or have low blood pressure for other reasons, or if you are nervous and cardiovascular systems cannot compensate for the change to upright, you can experience the symptoms you describe. Have PCP check “orthostatic blood pressures and heart rate” for best recommendations. There could be other causes.

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Dr. Beth R. Friedland Ophthalmology

Is it okay to smoke if you have an eye infection?

Doctor’s Answer:

No! Even if you do smoke and have been smoking for years and trying to quit, it is much better for your immune system if you refrain from smoking during an eye infection. Studies have shown that even the equivalent of 1-2 cigarettes a day reduces the immune response to infection and makes it harder to clear the infection.

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Dr. Raymond A. Wittstadt Hand Surgery

Can anemia cause finger numbness?

Doctor’s Answer:

Not usually. Anemia is too few red blood cells; this lowers your oxygen carrying capacity of your blood.

As a result of this your heart and lungs need to work harder to circulate your blood. This should not cause finger numbness. However, if you are breathing faster than normal, this can cause some extremity numbness. If this keeps up, get it checked out.

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Dr. Kelty R. Baker Hematology

Lately, I’ve been hearing my heartbeat in my right ear. When this happens, I can sort of feel it in my ear as if the blood vessel is pumping and pushing against something. Help!

Doctor’s Answer:

I have heard patients complain about an audible heartbeat most commonly when they are anemic. It can also commonly occur with high blood pressure.

Under rare circumstances it can be due to a vascular tumor near the eardrum. Please see a doctor and ask them to check your blood pressure, complete blood count, and auditory canal. If these are normal, further investigation will be needed.

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Dr. Adam Tripp Psychiatry

I had a panic attack the other night out of nowhere, and have been experiencing separation anxiety. Then I started my period. Could my period be causing it?

Doctor’s Answer:

Periods don’t cause panic attacks, but you may feel more emotional, and therefore prone to panic attacks just before your period. This is known as premenstrual dysphoric disorder, and is treated with SSRIs like celexa, prozac, zoloft, and paxil just like panic disorder.

See a psychiatrist or your PCP to discuss if starting an SSRI would be a good fit for these symptoms.

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Dr. Jason Adler

Pediatric Critical Care

My 15 month old choked on water 3 times in the bathtub while trying to drink the water. Could he be at risk for dry drowning?

Doctor’s Answer:

The entity of dry drowning is not something that has been reliably verified as a clinical entity. If your child choked on water in the bathtub while trying to drink it but did not suffer a pronged period of submersion, loss of consciousness, loss of respiratory effort or loss of pulse, and is not having trouble breathing currently, then it is unlikely to lead to adverse problems.

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Eric Himel Celebrity Stylist

How to incorporate the SS’14 sporty trend in your wardrobe?

Expert’s Answer:

The athletic look is making a big impact for spring as seen at Jimmy Choo, Kenzo and other high-end designers. Mix a retro sneaker, haute gym tote and a casual sporty watch to achieve this look! Brooks Running just launched Brooks Heritage, their retro sneaker line for spring, which is based off their original 1976 running sneaker. The metallic details on this shoe add to the glam factor. A Longchamp tote comes in a multitude of colors to match any outfit or any mood! The nylon is in keeping with the sporty trend; the leather detailing takes it up a notch.

Matching an accessory like a Marc by Marc Jacobs watch to your shoe, even with a sporty trend, will pull the whole look together!

Health

When JEALOUSY Takes its Toll on You

JEALOUSY! It’s such a powerful word that could alter the course of a whole relationship. It’s such

a prevailing feeling that can consume too much of you, up till the point it’s forever lost. Although some may argue that it’s a sign for a healthy relationship that adds a little seasoning for a couple’s love life, others believe it can shatter it to pieces. Just like anything in life, too much of everything isn’t good. In a 1922’s article, Freud describes jealousy saying, “The instances of abnormally intense jealousy met within analytic work reveal themselves as constructed of three layers. The three layers or grades of jealousy may be described as (1) competitive or normal, (2) projected, and (3) delusional jealousy.” In this article, we will be discussing morbid jealousy, which is often described as delusional. Being jealous can take its toll on you and on your loved ones, especially if it’s uncontrollable and overly delusional, like in the case of morbid jealousy.

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The main thing that differentiates morbid jealousy from normal jealousy is that it could be overly obsessive and uncontrollable by those who suffer from it, and is also based on false conclusions.

According to a study conducted by the Department of Psychology, The University of Texas, morbid jealousy is often accompanied with irrational thoughts related to the patient’s partner fidelity that could lead to extreme behaviors with serious consequences. In addition, referring to Consultant Forensic Psychiatrists Michael Kingham and Harvey Gordon in their article Aspects of Morbid Jealousy, that type of jealousy is usually magnified due to the person’s illusions and doubts that are usually associated with thoughts of sexual infidelity. In case of morbid jealousy, such doubts are not based on solid evidence, and even when they are proven wrong, they feel more confident going with their conclusions. Consequently, the resulted behavior and actions are considered a waste of time. Furthermore, in an article titled Facets of Morbid Jealousy: With an anecdote from the historical Tamil romance, posted on the “Indian Journal of Psychiatry,” Mullen’s work, a prominent professor in the field, helps us better understand what may be behind this state of jealousy. As stated in the article, Mullin classifies morbid jealousy into two main categories, Symptomatic jealousy and Reactive jealousy. While Symptomatic jealousy is usually associated with a mental disorder that arises before, or with the jealousy, Reactive jealousy is more associated with an individual’s fears that arises through their low selfesteem and insecurity, or from their fear from their partner’s unfaithfulness. Reactive jealousy can also be generated through various provocative situations, or as a result of past experience that involved infidelity.

DISORDERS THAT ARE REPORTEDLY ASSOCIATED: • • • • • • •

Borderline Personality disorder Paranoia Attachment disorders Delusional and Schizophrenic disorders Toxic or Organic Cerebral disorders Neurotic disorders Functional Psychosis

DON’T TRIGGER IT! Referring to Kingham’s and Gordon’s work, rivalry is at the core of morbid jealousy. It’s the notion of the existence of a potential threat, which doesn’t really exist, that triggers all the irrationality behind their thoughts. Also, going back to The University

of Texas, research has shown that the perception of rivalry differs between men and women; thereby the jealousy’s triggers may vary between both genders.

According to evolutionary scientists’ research, men feel threatened by those who have more than them in terms of money and acquisitions; while women’s jealousy is rather triggered when a rival demonstrate better physical attributes and higher level of attractiveness. However, it’s worth mentioning, this theory could be applied on normal forms of jealousy, not just morbid jealousy. In addition to this theory, research has also shown that sexual infidelity is a more common trigger for men suffering from morbid jealousy, while for women, emotional infidelity is a more common generator for their jealousy.

SYMPTOMS Individuals who suffer from morbid jealousy show a various range of behaviors that could be described as extreme sometimes. Delusions are among the most common symptoms; individuals become slaves to their own thoughts and doubts. They might believe they are subject to a threat, and that their partners are trying to harm them. Sufferers also show obsessive behaviors. They start spending too much time thinking about their concerns over and over again. They try to force boundaries and limitations to what their partner can do, and what’s acceptable and not, which of course could ruin any relationship.

In some extreme case, morbid jealousy may lead to crimes; people with morbid jealousy may harm themselves and those around them as well.

TREATMENT Just like similar types of illnesses with psychiatric grounds, medicines could be subscribed, like antidepressants and anti-psychotics pills. If it’s associated with a mental disorder, then that should be treated first; maybe through cognitive therapy. Moreover, in extreme cases, in which risk might be involved, hospitalization might be the best solution.

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The Jealous are troublesome to others, but a torment to themselves.

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IT’S OUT OF CONTROL!

William Penn

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Fitness

7 Couple Dancing Reasons you Should Try BY: NATASCIA PAOLUCCI

Couple dancing has always held a special place in weddings. It requires practicing the steps of choreography, the careful choice of music and the even more delicate choice of a partner (yes, the person you are actually marrying). After all, there is a good reason that all the guests look at the couple’s first dance. They are witnesses to a secular tradition… that yields much more benefits that you may think!

Now, here are the seven reasons you should never stop dancing:

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It increases your strength: The ways in which ballroom dancing contributes to strength buildup are many. First, it forces the dancer’s muscles to resist against his or her own body weight. For example, ballroom dancing involves the use of quick turns, spinning and strutting. Second, acrobatic dances require from the carrying dancer that S/he build up their leg muscle strength during the times when they must lift their partners.

Generally, ballroom dancing works the backs of the thighs and buttock muscles differently from many other types of exercises.

It increases your flexibility:

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While women are generally more flexible than men by nature, both can benefit from ballroom dancing’s provision of more flexibility. The reason for this is that many of these dance steps automatically call for moves that necessitate a lot of stretching and bending.

Besides, when you join a ballroom dancing class, you will find that it will likely begin with quite a few stretching exercises just to protect against injury, as well as to prepare your body to be able to do the dance steps with greater ease.

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It increases endurance:

By increasing heart rate, dancing becomes de facto a cardio type of workout. As such, by extending the music’s duration or by adding up songs, you are increasing the capability of your muscles (including the heart) to work harder for longer and longer stretches of time without succumbing to fatigue. The intensity that you’re required to put into ballroom dancing makes this form of exercise a particularly potent means of building up your endurance. Each time you dance with a partner and work on your quick steps, lifts or twists and turns, you are conditioning yourself to be able to do these with less and less fatigue.

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It may encourage weight loss:

Many will ask how many calories can dance burn. I don’t like these questions because they do not capture all the benefits from workout. Also, it greatly depends on the type of dance, your physical condition and how vigorously you engage in the activity. In general, however, dancing counts as a “moderate activity”. Physicians recommend that you get at least of 30 minutes of such kind of activity per day. What really counts towards weight loss though is that it is a fun workout that is more likely to encourage participants to practice regularly. Who said you had to suffer to look good?

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It is not only a workout for your muscles but also for your brain:

Technically speaking, it all comes from increasing blood flow to your brain. And a betterirrigated brain is a better performing one. Also, this means that you produce endorphins, which relieves from stress and fights depression. Last but not least, the active analysis of your situation (in time with the music and in space on the dance floor with respect to your partner) and memorizing of steps, represent challenges that increase your mental capacities.

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It may contribute to building a healthy image of yourself:

By learning to control every part of your body, you also learn to know and accept yourself. You also feel beautiful in the eyes of your partner, which encourages your self-esteem.

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It preserves collaboration:

romance

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By engaging in a regular physical activity with your partner, you learn to know, understand and accept each other better. You practice communicating.

You rapidly become a team, with its own secret codes and spirit.

This nourishes the spark of the beginnings and brings you closer, literally and figuratively.

So, instead of watching “Dancing With the Stars” on TV, get up and steal the dance floor, even if that means your living room. That’s the best part of dancing for a workout. It does not require any special equipment; it does not require any specific place. All you need is your partner. Let it be the partner of your life.

Fitness

Bridal YOGA

Strengthen • Beautify • Relax BY: JAIME EL HELW

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o doubt, planning a wedding can be exhausting; however, practicing yoga can alleviate some of that stress. Yoga uses "asanas" or poses as tools to help practitioners discover their inner power.

Also, regular yoga practice would give long and lean definition to your body, help tone your upper back and waistline, and can prevent facial breakouts through its detoxifying properties.

The result is that you'll end up looking and feeling great on your wedding day!

Before starting, you must focus on maintaining calm and steady breathing (inhale and exhale through the nose). Listen to your body, and take a rest whenever you need to.

HERE ARE SOME FABULOUS POSES FOR BEGINNER BRIDES (AND GROOMS TOO!):

Downward Facing Dog: • Begin on your hands and knees. Your wrists should be underneath your shoulders, and your knees should be underneath your hips.

• Inhale as you tuck your toes under your heels.

Then exhale to lift your hips, coming into an upside down "V" shape called Downward Facing Dog. • Spread your fingers wide, and create a straight line between your middle fingers and elbows.

• Work on straightening your legs and lowering your heels toward the ground.

• Relax your head between your arms, and direct your gaze through your legs or up toward your belly button. Hold for five breaths.

Warrior Pose: • From Downward Facing Dog, step your right foot forward between your palms, and come back to Warrior 1.

• Extend your arms out in T position as you rotate your torso to the left, coming into Warrior 2. Ideally, your front thigh should be parallel to the ground and your right knee directly over your right ankle. Make sure your shoulders are stacked directly above your pelvis.

• Gaze past your right fingertips, and hold for five breaths. Then return to Downward Facing Dog. Step your left foot forward, and do this pose on the other side.

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Triangle Pose: • From Downward Facing Dog, step your right foot forward for Warrior 1, and open up into Warrior 2.

• Straighten your right leg and turn your left toes slightly to the right, making a 45-degree angle. Keep both legs straight as you reach your right hand straight out over your right leg. Lower your right hand, resting it on your right shin or a block, or place your palm flat on the floor. Extend your left arm straight up, and gaze at your left fingertips.

• Stay like this for five deep breaths. Then lift your torso up and switch sides.

Step your left foot forward between your hands, and repeat this pose on the left side.

Side Plank Pose: • After coming through Downward Dog pose, sit down on your mat.

• Move your left hand over to the right so it's at the center of your mat (still at the top of your mat). Roll over to your left side, and plant your left heel down so you are balancing on the outside edge of your left foot, stacking your flexed feet.

• Reach your right arm up above you, and, if you can, gaze up at your palm. Stay here for five deep breaths, trying to keep your core strong and the pose steady.

• Lower your upper hand to the mat. Repeat this pose on the other side.

Bow Pose: • After moving through Side Plank Pose on both sides, lower your hips to the ground slowly and lie on your belly.

• Bend your knees, reach back with your hands, and hold onto the outside edge of your right ankle and then your left.

• Once you have a firm hold of each ankle, try to keep your toes together, either pointing or flexing your feet. Lift your feet up as high as you can, and shift your weight forward so you're resting on your naval instead of on your pubic bone.

• Hold for five deep breaths, and then slowly release.

Camel Pose: • From Bow Pose, come toward the top of your mat so your knees are under your hips. Reach your right hand back toward your right heel, and then reach your left hand toward your left heel.

• Your hands are there for balancing support, so don't lean all your weight onto them. Try to shift your weight forward onto your knees, which will increase the stretch in your quads, belly, and chest.

• Lower your head behind you, and stay here for five breaths.

Corpse Pose: Finally, you can wrap up your practice with the most relaxing pose, during which you lay down with your eyes closed, opening your body fully for some relaxing time.

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Nutrition

Why Eat This?

Rhubarb…

For a Gorgeous Bride

• Rhubarb is one of the least calorie vegetables. 100g fresh petioles provide just 21 calories. Nonetheless, it contains some vital phyto-nutrients such as dietary fiber, poly-phenolic anti-oxidants, minerals, and vitamins.

Further, its petioles contain no saturated fats or cholesterol.

• Red color stalks contain more vitamin A than in the green varieties. Further, the stalks also contain small amounts of poly-phenolic flavonoid compounds like zea xanthin, and lutein. These compounds convert to vitamin A inside the body and deliver same protective effects of vitamin A on the body.

• Rhubarb is also a good source of

Super Food...

Hemp Oil

• Hemp oil contains 57% linoleic (LA) and 19% linolenic (LNA) acids, in the three-to-one ratio that matches our nutritional needs.

• It lower risks of heart attacks because it contains omega-3 fatty acids, which reduces the clotting tendency of the blood and improve cholesterol profiles.

• It also has a natural antiinflammatory effect that makes it useful for people with arthritis and autoimmune disorders.

• The most useful fatty acids found in hemp oil are omega 3, omega 6, and omega 9.

They are polyunsaturated fatty acids that can stimulate good hair growth.

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• Because hemp oil contains omega 3, 5, and 9, it works on lowering blood pressure, lowering cholesterol, helps treat ADHD, improves immunity, reduces inflammation, reduces symptoms of PMS, increases energy and metabolism and improves post-exercise recovery.

• A combination of vitamin E and essential fatty acids contained in hemp oil provides complete nutrients to maintain the good conditions of your scalp and hair.

• Effectively manage pain without risking addiction, dependency or other life-crippling side effects of chemical drugs, plus it rejuvenates vital organs and restores 20 to 30 years of life.

lutein, a compound that has many health benefits. Including plenty of lutein in your diet is a healthy way to take care of your skin and eyes.

Lutein helps neutralize free radicals, which are dangerous compounds that can lead to cancer. A 1-cup serving of rhubarb contains 207 mcg of lutein.

• Rhubarb has adequate stores of calcium, which helps prevent softening of the bones as well as bone and tooth loss.

One cup of rhubarb supplies 105 mg of calcium.

• Another notable vitamin in rhubarb is vitamin K. Your diet should include sufficient amounts of vitamin K because this nutrient helps form blood clots when you are injured.

5 Word Answer

What are the best foods for hair growth?

Strawberries, Nuts, Cabbage, Cucumber and Olives.

Do you suffer from yellow teeth?

Fix with Food

If you suffer from yellow teeth and want to have brighter and whiter teeth, start chewing on apples.

They help scrub your teeth. Apples also have a high concentration of malic acid, which is used in some toothpastes. Malic acid increases saliva, which cleans your teeth and helps remove stains. Pineapple is another food for whitening your teeth, it is the only food that naturally contains bromelain—a compound with anti-inflammatory and cleansing properties. Here is an easy way, drink water! Drinking water throughout the day promotes saliva production, which in turn helps keep your pearly whites.

Editorial Features

Dive into the Ocean with Sud at Sofitel Cairo El Gezirah BY: YOSRA SHOHAYEB

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hat if someone called you up and invited you to a seafood festival? If you are a seafood fanatic, then I bet you’d be head over heels with such news; however, if you are not one, then read along and I guarantee you that the seafood festival at Sud restaurant at Sofitel Cairo El Gezirah will unleash a hidden craving you never knew existed within you.

Sofitel Cairo El Gezirah’s restaurants are those that never fail you; whether you’re going out with friends for a chilled night, partying the night away, or spending the day with your loved one, its restaurants will ensure it will be a day to remember. The seafood festival every Wednesday at 7 pm at Sud restaurant is just another one to add on your memory list.

Delight on a Wednesday night at the luxurious restaurant Sud for only EGP 295 per person, enjoying the Nile on one side, and on the other, enjoying succulent cuts of international fish arrayed throughout the buffet. Just a glance of their extraordinary variety will stimulate your taste buds leaving you excited in your chair eager to try every piece and bit of that seafood show.

The moment you enter their buffet, you’ll notice its special ambiance, decorated with all the trappings of a seaside shack. Introduce your stomach to a one of its kind festival by starting with a variety of their diversified salads, from Moroccan and Lebanese to French and Oriental. According to Sud’s Executive Chef Dominique Ferchaud, all food in the seafood festival are made by Sofitel Cairo El Gezirah’s top professional chefs, each with a different kitchen background, which results in the delicious simplicity and authenticity of the buffet.

After a round of endless toothsome salads, indulge in their varied mouthwatering offerings of seafood pasta, sea bass and shrimp tagin, fried fish kebab, grilled calamari, lobster, oysters, seafood rice and different types of smoked fish. You can also select your preferable fish from the glass case and choose your preparation style.

The buffet also offers sushi made by the hotel’s own Buddha Bar Filipino chefs, which results in delivering the best quality of sushi. Followed by this fulfillment, revel in a tasteful round of international deserts that will leave you swooning.

You may think you never have to eat another shrimp cocktail or fried fish ball again, but with Sud you’ll be making room in your stomach for another round the week after, as everything is made with a deft touch, and undefined tastiness, most importantly, freshness.

Nutrition

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Your Bridal Manual to a Healthy Ever After BY: NOURA HASSABALLA

ou fell in love, got married, and the next thing you noticed is the 10 extra Kgs on your hips and thighs. Wait! It doesn’t end there, it also becomes contagious; husbands might get infected! Generally, in the Egyptian culture, if you’re a new bride, you have to know how to cook. Sorry let me rephrase that, “Your cooking has to be somewhat like your mother in law’s,” otherwise you automatically become unqualified as a good cook. Cooking like the old generation usually means using butter, oils, and lots of the good full fat stuff. I have been getting many calls from clients saying, “Please help me I have put on so much weight right after my wedding.”

This is the trap almost every girl falls into after the big day. It’s so many things together; let’s point them out one by one: • Losing weight two or three months before the wedding so fast the wrong way.

• Pigging out on the honeymoon.

• You start to mimic your husband’s eating habits whether it’s good or bad. The feeling of sharing everything “because we are one” takes over.

• The feeling of challenge and having to win his heart by your cooking.

• Waiting for him to come home so you can eat together, which means having your main meal past 7pm.

• Becoming less active.

• Family gatherings (unhealthy food).

• The wrong concept of “I’ve got him, no need to impress him.”

Now let’s take a look at the type of foods that leads to weight gain. During family gathering, and if you have to invite people over, usually it is the stuffed grape leaves with lots of butter and all types of fried foods; even the soup is literally 50% grease. And don’t forget the 500-calorie piece of baklava for dessert, which is usually served within a half hour after you’ve stuffed yourself that you can’t even breathe.

So how about changing your cooking habits?

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• If you are using butter, switch to olive oil, rice oil, or any type of healthier oil options that you have in the supermarket.

• Step it up a notch and add some variety to your menu. You can still make the stuffed grape leaves, but instead of using white rice use brown rice and add some grated veggies while you’re at it; this way you lowered the calorie content of that dish and added some health benefits.

• Don’t fry your poultry, meat, or whatever protein you will be serving. Instead, try spraying some oil and shove it in the oven.

• Green salad doesn’t have to be soaked in dressings; use the sprinkling method. Add some bulgur, quinoa, or wild rice. Trust me the effect of these types of food on your blood sugar will be very minimal compared to croutons and potatoes salad.

• If you are a soup lover, make it your way. You like it creamy? That’s fine, but make sure you’re using light cream or light dairy products.

• Use spices and lemon juice instead of salt. Don’t forget that the number one reason for water retention in your body is due to high sodium intake and not drinking enough water to flush it out.

• You can still have your homemade banana split, but this time you won’t be using ice cream. Try using fruit sorbet or low-fat frozen yogurt with some toasted nuts.

Know that YOU are the one who is in control of your own choices, so choose the healthy ones.

Editorial Features

Season your quick lunch at Indira,

Holiday inn Cairo Citystars

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rom that first sip of your lassie until you linger over the final spoonful of homemade kulfi ice cream, a meal at Indira is a wonderful and satisfying exploration of fine Indian dining.

Chef Vikram Ghorpade, the guardian of Indira’s cuisine, has added a ‘quick lunch’ menu to tempt you into escaping for a meal high in taste and value. Indira’s atmosphere is unquestionably Indian, but with a subtle Asian influence to create a chic and contemporary feel.

There is none of the overblown ‘Bollywood’ style of décor that can lay a heavy hand on Indian restaurants.

Aaah! The food. While enjoying the lassie – a yoghurt and mango drink – and sampling the spicy chutneys with poppadoms, your eyes will wander through the menu. From starter dish of Indira’s mixed Tandoori of prawns, chicken, the tender lamb ‘popsicles’ and vegetable samosa with raita and tamarind dips, your stomach will beg you to stop, but you won’t listen!

Because alongside sat a basket of glazed naan bread that glistened irresistibly under the lights, waiting for you to indulge in. Moreover, Chef Vikram is always ready to ‘adjust the heat’ to suit Egyptian and European taste, with reasonable prices. The main menu is packed with stars. The classic lamb Rogan Josh, Goscht Vindaloo –

some like it hot! – a mixed seafood curry, Dal Makhani and Dal Tadka veggie curries, jumbo prawns in the Jhinga Masala, the gorgeously creamy Chicken Korma.

The beauty of Chef Vikram’s cuisine, to which he adds his special gravies and sauces, lies in the distinct and delectable flavours he brings to his dishes.

Compared with the intricacies of spices and their subtle nuances of aroma and taste, preparing rice may seem deceptively simple, but we have all endured rice that cloys and refuses to separate. However, Indira’s Jhinga Biryani is just perfect, as each grain seemed to tumble individually around the succulent prawns, with a rose water fragrance, that adds a wonderful touch to the plate. Furthermore, many more trips will be required to enjoy the Machi Pakoras (marinated shrimps, spices and herbs), Murgh Malai (chicken breast in creamy cheese sauce with spices) or the Kachumber of fresh tomatoes, onions, cucumber, herbs and lemon juice.

Happily, no great sense of exploration is necessary to find Indira, which is located at Holiday Inn Cairo Citystars, or you could simply follow the fragrant aroma of spices through the Citystars Mall to its location handily placed near Gate 7 on Level 0.

Cooking

Bake the Best Wedding

Cupcakes!

Ingredients:

Directions:

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• Place butter in small bowl of electric mixer and beat until butter is as white as possible.

• Gradually add about half the sifted icing sugar and 1 tablespoon of milk, beating constantly.

• Beat in the remaining icing sugar, and milk, if necessary, and then add the food coloring.

• Mixture should be smooth and easy to spread with a spatula. Add extra milk or icing sugar until cupcake frosting is of a spreadable or piping consistency.

• When you have achieved the right consistency, the frosting will pipe beautifully.

• Fill the pastry bag with half a cup of thick frosting.

• Starting at the center of the cupcake, squeeze the bag with the pointed tip facing up at a 45 degree ange and make a mini circle.

• Then, make upside down U shape petals over and over again rotating the cupcakes as you go.

• Add pearls to give it a wedding look.

3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 1/2 cups sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 2 large eggs plus 1 large yolk 1 1/4 cups warm water 1 1/4 cups buttermilk 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract Meringue Buttercream Pink gel-paste food coloring

Directions: • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line muffin tins with paper liners. In a mixer bowl, sift flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Add eggs, yolk, water, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla; beat together.

• Divide batter among liners, filling about 2/3 full.

Bake until deep golden brown, about 30 minutes for large, 25 minutes for standard, and 22 minutes for mini. Transfer tins to rack to cool for about 15 minutes. Remove from tins; let cool completely.

Flower Frosting

Ingredients: • • • • • •

125g (4oz) Butter Cream 1 1/2 cups icing sugar 2 tablespoons milk Pastry Bag Natural cop Food coloring

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Love & Relationships

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Are you Getting Married for the Right Reasons BY: NOHA KANDIL The Beginning

Chapter Three

She finally gave in to her friends’ endless nagging, and decided to give this new partying venue a try; it was a new pop in New Cairo; the “PLACE TO BE!” It was a long distance away from her home, and most importantly away from her comfort zone. It was supposed to be a casual laidback hangout with her friends, except that she felt everything, but laidback. She knew she is going to have hard time fitting in -she always does- and it took her forever to pick an outfit that night. She thought that if she at least looked like the rest, no body would notice how misplaced she felt.

The phone rang again, IT WAS HIM. He didn’t need to introduce himself, his mental picture was just lying at the back of her head. “You had me at hello,” she recalls the unforgettable line from her favorite movie Jerry Maguire. They talked for a little while, he asked her out, and she said YES! Even though the word “date” has never been a part of her dictionary, or her traditional Egyptian family’s dictionary, she said yes. They went on a date the next day, and a second one a week after, and before she knows it, they were celebrating their sixmonths’anniversary. On that day he took her back to the place where they first met; only now, it was totally different for her; she was no longer misplaced. She visited the ladies’ room, but it was no longer an escape.

He was her escape. She stood there staring at the very same mirror that she didn’t even bother to look at the first time. She couldn’t recognize herself; she almost panicked. Again, she fought her thoughts, and got out to people standing on their feet. He was on his knee with a diamond ring, sparkling and waiting to flatter her finger.

He proposed, she said YES!

Chapter One Between the loud music, and her friends dancing, she tried to find an escape through her fake texting on the phone, and recurrent visits to the ladies’ room. An hour goes by, and all of a sudden, he comes in, with his unfamiliar yet comforting presence. It was a formal evening, so all the men were in suits and ties, but he stood out. He stood out in his all-white suit, and for her, a man in white is equivalent to a lady in red, although many disagree. He was a friend of a friend, and right away he fitted in. All the girls went all sassy around him, but silence was her shield; it was her defense mechanism; however, her thoughts were so loud. She couldn’t help observing him without him noticing; she put down her phone, and HE became her ESCAPE. The way he spoke, his smile, and uhh, THE SUIT! Then BAM! She was brought back to reality when the waiter asked her if she needed a drink. “Thank GOD my thoughts are mute,” she thought to herself…

Chapter Two The night was finally over. The next morning, she was overwhelmed with the feeling of shame. Yes, SHAME! She was sickened by her thoughts the night before. She saw herself as lame and pathetic; then she was “saved by the bell.” A phone call ended her self-beating ride. It was perhaps the most confusing phone call she has ever received. It was her friend, telling her that the guy, who was her escape for the night, has asked for her number.

She couldn’t believe it! And a storm of questions went shuffling through her head. “Did he notice my silence?”

“Was it intriguing for him?” “But why me?” “Is that some kind of practical joke?” “Is it a secret bet or something?” Her insecurities were magnified…

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Chapter Four Time flew, one month to go for the big day. She noticed her thoughts are becoming dimmer and dimmer; something felt odd. She knew she’s living a fairytale, yet something was missing. Then suddenly, she starts remembering. She recalls a phone call she had with her best friend the night before; the night before she first saw him; she remembers the real reason why she agreed on going out in the first place.“You’ll never get married,” she recalls her friend’s words.“What if you ended up alone?” “Look around you, everybody is hooking up, and what have you been doing lately? NOTHING.” It’s all coming back to her now. She recalls her mother trying to get her to marry her third cousin, and she visualizes the sympathetic looks her aunt gave her at her youngest cousin’s wedding. It finally hit her! It’s like someone slapped her on the face. She wasn’t in love. It was nothing but an ESCAPE from the beginning. The big day has arrived; it was their first dance, all eyes were on her. All her family and friends gathered to crown her “fairytale.” Her thoughts were never louder, she wanted to run away, but it was too late; she was trapped! She faked a smile, put her head on his shoulder, and thought to herself, “Thank GOD my thoughts are mute...”

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It was NOTHING but an ESCAPE from the begining.

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The End

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Love & Relationships

Bettina Knows Best…

Is Your Mother-In-Law Getting on Your Nerves?

Dear Bettina,

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y mother in law has been giving me a hard time. No matter how hard I try to win her over, I am always misunderstood; she mistakenly thinks that I am trying to turn her son against her or something. Recently, she has been trying to interfere in any way possible. She calls me, and asks me about things concerning our private life, and I feel I have to tell her what she wants, without her son knowing! I understand that it’s her only son but I just want to live my life peacefully. So please tell me, how can I make things better?

Sincerely, A Newlywed

BY: BETTINA HEMMINGSEN Dear Newlywed, It seems to me that in your attempt to build a good relationship with your MIL you compromise your integrity by telling her about your private life and keep it as a secret from your husband. This unintentional pattern will only create more drama in the relationship with your MIL and result in conflicts in your marriage. If you wish your relationship to be based on mutual love and respect you must keep an open and honest communication.

In a healthy relationship, couples deal with their in-laws as a team and set clear boundaries. They’re able to have open conversations with their spouse about their needs. They listen and sympathize with each other’s feelings and create a plan that both of them agrees with.

Most newlywed couples are very vulnerable to the attitudes and opinions of others. This makes it even more important to understand the dynamic between in-laws and how to build a strong and healthy relationship.

I suggest you and your husband spend some time talking things through and agree on some terms that are acceptable to both of you.

The next time your MIL calls, acknowledge all the love and attention you know she is trying to give you and describe the discomfort you feel by letting her in on things without your husband’s knowledge. Assure her that she will be informed in due time and by mutual agreement between you and your husband.

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Mother & Child

BOND WITH AND NURTURE YOUR YOUNG CHILD THROUGH YOGA

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others are constantly searching for new, most importantly, beneficial techniques to bond with their child; however, after several outings or activities, quality time with your child seem to repeat itself falling in the trap of your child getting bored and not benefiting much after all. But what if we told you that there is a creative, nurturing and beneficial way to bond with your child; something that doing over and over again will never get old due to the diversity it holds in benefiting you and your child’s mind, soul and body. You probably guessed it by now, it is yoga!

Parent and child yoga class deliver the same benefits of any yoga class: strength, balance, flexibility, and relaxation. With a focus on improving the quality of breath and energy control, yoga enhances relaxation and teaches self-calming skills. For young babies in particular, there is evidence to suggest that regular practice of these learned movements can help alleviate some of the common ailments experienced in the first year such as colic. It can also help strengthen their immune system and improve their sleep patterns.

For older babies, the social nature of these activities can play a key role in the early achievement of children's critical developmental milestones.

Additionally, they can aid in improving a child’s self-awareness and emotional intelligence, thereby helping them to become a more welladjusted child in the later years of their life.

Luckily, for the first time in Egypt, we have a one of a kind Mother and Child Movement and Wellness Center called FLOW, which offers a diverse range of yoga classes to women, as well as tailored classes for children ages 1 month to 5 years old. FLOW center highlights the numerous benefits that Infant Massage, Baby Yoga, and Toddler Yoga classes can offer new mothers who are looking to bond with and nurture their young children. FLOW offers an intimate environment where mothers learn hands-on, specialized massage and yoga techniques that can help stimulate the development of their child during the early formative years.

Through FLOW, you and your child will be offered all classes with complete credibility, as three young mothers founded the center, Jaime El Helw, Mariam Kamel and Rania El Masry. In addition, all instructors at the center are internationally certified through the Birthlight Foundation in the UK. Get to know the classes that will benefit you and your child, which are all available at FLOW:

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YOGA AND MASSAGE Infant Massage: Infant massage classes are designed for new mothers and their young babies, generally pre-crawling age between 1 to 6 months old. Mothers perform a soothing rhythmic massage on their babies to help calm the baby. Mothers are encouraged to try post-natal recovery exercises for pelvic floor and abdominal muscle toning, spinal re-alignment, which helps them de-stress. Ultimately, the class helps to enhance the mother’s communication and understanding of her baby’s needs.

Baby Yoga: Here mothers support their babies in performing a set of yoga-based stretches, poses, and movements to enhance the physical, cognitive, and emotional development of their children. The yoga sequences are performed with interactive rhymes and songs.

Toddler Yoga: Toddler Yoga is an advanced class for children who are walking, toddler yoga classes are designed for children from the age of 18 months to 4 years. In these classes, mothers engage with their children through more active yoga sequences.

FitTots: Emphasizing the importance of fitness and healthy habits during the former stages of childhood, FitTots offers classes for children between the ages of 3 to 5 focusing on fitness moves that develop physical endurance, strength, agility, balance and coordination.

WOMEN’S YOGA In addition for all the above classes, there is a power yoga class to all women, which focuses on toning the body and channeling and renewing energy.

BENEFITS OF INFANT MASSAGE For babies, receiving massage can: • Stimulate mental and physical development • Relieve common physical symptoms • Strengthen the immune system For moms, giving massage can: • Enhance communication and understanding • Accelerate the bonding process • Counteract post-natal depression • Boost self-esteem and confidence levels

BENEFITS OF BABY YOGA

The family classes enhance language and listening skills for the older babies and toddlers, as they are encouraged to be more self-aware and reflective.

For babies, yoga can: • Accelerate emotional, intellectual, and physical development and improve strength • Increases sociability through parallel movements and interactive songs

Music & Moves: Early enjoyment of music and dance develops a child's imagination and creativity. The baby music class, for ages 6 to 15 months, is fun and stimulating, and combines song, story and exploration of basic instruments.

For moms, yoga can: • Improve the quality of breath and energy control and aid relaxation • Realign the spine and correct posture • Tone the muscles of the lower abdomen and pelvic floor

FAMILY CLASSES

For more info:

Address: 13 Dr. Naguib Hashad Street, Heliopolis Website: www.flow-egypt.com May 2014 | 81

Features

Welcome To Spring with

GORGEOUS GREEN EMERALDS BY: NIVINE MUKHTAR “Rare, radiant and valuable,” these are the characteristics of the emerald which is May’s birthstone. Emerald is famous for its distinctive green color as green is a symbol of life, lush, hope, tranquility, and joy of the Spring. The color green gives a relaxing and soothing effect just as looking to grass fields and breathing its air freshness.

The name emerald comes from the old French word 'esmeralde', which was derived from the Greek word 'smaragdos' meaning 'green stone'. Emerald comes in various shades of green. The more vivid the green, the more valuable the gemstone is.

Egypt was the earliest known location for emerald mining, that took place in southern Egypt near the Red Sea, dating back to 330 B.C. Cleopatra was fascinated by emeralds and she used it in her royal adornments. It was said that she had her own mines in Egypt and that she often sent emeralds as gifts to rulers of other lands. These mines known as “Cleopatra Mines” were already being exhausted long ago, before they were rediscovered in the early 19thcentury. In the 16th century the history of emerald became deadly serious when Spanish conquistadors discovered the Chivor and Muzo mines in Colombia. They enslaved the natives to work in these mines, and then transported thousands of emeralds to Spain as part of the treasure of the New World. Throughout history emeralds were valued and appreciated by royalties. The largest collection of emeralds is said to belong to the crown jewels of Iran.

One of the most largest and spectacular emeralds is called the “Mogul Emerald.” It is a rectangle cut emerald that weighs 217.8 carats and about 10 cm high. One side is engraved with Islamic prayers and the other side is engraved with floral designs. It is of Colombian origin with a dark green color and it has been cut, polished and sold in India to one of the Mughal Emperor. Christie’s Auction House sold it in 2001 to an anonymous buyer for 2.2 million US dollars. At present, it is in the possession of the Museum of Islamic Art, Qatar.

The three major sources for emeralds are Colombia, which produces the finest emeralds with its deep green color, then Brazil and Zambia. Other sources are USA, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe, Russia, and Pakistan. Emerald jewelry is a timeless statement of beauty, glamor and elegance.

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The Best, The Top & the must do

YOUR GETAWAY Indulge in an Exquisite Honeymoon Experience with InterContinental The Palace Port Ghalib Resort Celebrate your love and live the most memorable days with InterContinental The Palace Port Ghalib Resort’s honeymoon packages. “Emotions” package includes breakfast with add-ons of half board or full board meals and may include soft drinks and beer, private boat cruise and tailor made romantic and cocoon dinner options. Enjoy their Marhaba experience, which grants you a personalized welcome, or their Sand experience, where it allows you to be a guest at the Bedouins, or delight in their Sea experience with special activities. As for Senses experience, with it you’ll have the massage of your dreams. The Candle experience provides you with a romantic setting on the beach, the Cocoon experience allows you to get treated with a signature bath indulgence for two, and finally the Sights experience, where you can enjoy the town as a whole.

NOT TO BE MISSED! Get Away without Leaving the City with The Garden Hidden behind a towering hedge on Korba’s Al Ahram Street, The Garden is your little slice of paradise in the city.

Delve into their forest of trees and flowers and discover a gorgeous, sun-dappled patio, as well as a vast indoor area, with a bar joining the two. Pass by after work and enjoy their gourmet bites and live barbecue station with a couple of cold beers or their creative cocktails, and kick back to some chill tunes long into the night.

Did You Know!

In many countries, a yellow wedding dress has traditionally been seen as a sign of a wife’s intention to cheat on her husband or of jealousy.

For reservations or more information, call +2 24042728 must try Inissia by Nespresso; a Palette of Playful Colours Brings Unique Pleasure The Inissia machine from Nespresso is simple, with a chic design, fun colors and makes the coffee experience a unique daily pleasure. Streamlined for maximum efficiency, this machine lives up to Nespresso’s reputation for high-end technology. Nespresso quality in cup is guaranteed by the Inissia19 bar pressure extraction system. Optimally managing all factors - pressure, water temperature and quantity – ensures the highest quality Nespresso Grand Crus, providing the ultimate, perfect coffee experience. This small, sleek machine offers no compromise as it features all of Nespresso’s advanced technology to allow for a 25 second heat up, ensuring you have your coffee immediately.

Automatic pre-programmed coffee buttons ensure the perfect coffee serving size each time, and an automatic power off mode after 9 minutes allowing for it to be categorized in the A Energy Efficiency Class.

Reviews

album

Coldplay got some “Ghost Stories” for you this month!

The iconic British band is releasing their new album, entitled “Ghost Stories,” this month, on the 19th to be exact, which is a follow-up to their latest studio album “Mylo Xyloto.” The Band’s sixth album will include 9 ear-treats for their fans. Two tracks, Magic and Midnight, have already been released as teasers, with Magic hitting #1 on iTunes, thanks to Egyptian fans; a thing that the band actually acknowledged via their twitter account.

movie Once again, The Amazing Spider-Man is coming to your rescue Part two of the blockbuster, The Amazing Spider-Man, hits movie theatres.

Peter Parker, played by the uprising Actor Andrew Garfield, puts his gear on and goes on a clashing journey against a powerful bunch of supervillains on his ongoing battle against evil. This time Actor Jamie Fox joins the “dark side,” signifying the ultimate threat to spider-man.

The movie is directed by Marc Webb, and is joined by another familiar face, Actress Emma Stone, who plays spider-man’s girlfriend.

book “75 Habits for a Happy Marriage,” by Ashley and Daniel Bush Marriage is indeed a big word and a huge commitment, so in their attempt to simplify it for you, Authors and Psychotherapists Daniel and Ashley Bush, who are also happily married, bring you detailed tips and practices that would help you revive and maintain your close bond with your loved one, while facing the daily challenging stresses. For the happily married, and newly-weds as well, grab that book and get well-prepared for the newest and perhaps the most challenging chapter of your lives.

Available at Diwan Bookstore for EGP 122

Samsung launches the Galaxy S5 in the Egyptian market The S5 is equipped with features offered

by Samsung for the first time, including the heartbeat sensor, which comes as part of the enhanced S Health 3.0 to offer more tools for monitoring personal fitness. The S Health 3.0 also comes with a pedometer as well as diet and exercise monitoring apps. It comes equipped with cutting-edge technologies that position it as the fastest smartphone available in terms of connectivity. The Galaxy S5 supports the fifth generation Wi-Fi 802.11ac for efficient, highspeed connectivity.

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restaurants & Cafés

Paul Bakery & Restaurant: Now Open in Heliopolis Korba welcomes Paul Bakery and Restaurant, one of the most attractive, European-style neighborhoods in Cairo, and perhaps Egypt. Paul is the perfect choice for a special To-Go treat, a quick coffee break or a full dinner. This scrumptious rustic venue has become synonymous with quality using the finest ingredients offering an extensive range of French delicacies of signature bread and pastries, cakes, macaroons, coffee, crêpes, soup, salads and sandwiches prepared to perfection with a fine crumb and a mouthwatering flavor.

Kempinski Nile Hotel’s new Friday brunch at restaurants, Osmanly and The Blue Kempinski Nile Hotel’s Executive Chef Khalid Abdelghaffar has created a new brunch menu infused with Turkish and Italian flavours for the popular restaurants Osmanly and The Blue. The new brunch concept, offered on Fridays from 1:00p.m. to 6:00p.m., features creative dishes using fresh, seasonal, international and local ingredients. Both restaurants will be serving up diverse brunch favourites including an impressive selection of fresh seafood; a fine selection of homemade bread and pasta; as well as authentic Turkish specialities.

A selection of European cheese and a sumptuous dessert station provide the perfect finale to the ultimate brunch experience.

A uniquely crafted night at “Aqua e Luce,” Fairmont Heliopolis & Towers Cairo Aqua e Luce restaurant has created an exuberant experience for you, with a welcoming spirit, which will make you feel at ease right away. Every Monday, where ladies can enjoy a 50% discount and Thursday, from 8:00 pm till 11:00 pm, your journey across four distinctive cuisines begins, going through Mexico, Thailand, Italy and France. All accompanied with live jazz band performance that makes you lose track of time. You can warm up with the full-ranged salad bar and appetizers, from the perfectly seasoned oriental vine leaves and hummus, to the seafood mixed salad that take you to the middle of the Mediterranean with its freshness.

Moreover, Executive Chef Clinton Cooper has sure fulfilled his vision of offering an interactive unique experience through four authentic live cooking stations.The grilled chicken soaked in blue cheese is something else, and the Mexican chips and dips will add a flawless spice to your meal. The authenticity of the Italian pasta will leave you speechless, and the sophistication of the French mushroom sauce marinated steak will surely satisfy your appetite, and why don’t you take a little risk with the exotic Thai flavors?

Then in a cozy corner, you’ll find all sorts of desserts put together masterfully for you to pick from. Moreover, at Aqua e Luce’s private dining room, you can enjoy “All You can Eat & Drink” Cheese and Wine in a unique ambiance.

For reservations, please call +2 0222677730 or hotline 16989 86 | May 2014

stores

Bershka presents new licensed tops that will make a splash like Coca-Cola Bershka launches a new licensed line in collaboration with the world’s most famous soft drink. Coca-Cola has become a pop icon, a spirit which is captured in a line of tops for both girls and guys featuring different iconography and playing with the brand’s Adidas launches the SS14 women’s performance corporate logo and colours. This spring, expect collection in Cairo refreshing style!

Adidas has introduced their new women’s performance Abdallah Halim Beauty Salon opens its range for Spring/Summer 2014 with a wide variety of new store! women’s training gear. The latest adidas collection aims to help fitness enthusiasts perform at their highest level, no matter what the sport or workout is. The adidas Climachill™ range incorporates an innovative fabric using titanium and 3D aluminium cooling spheres.

The technology provides an instant ‘chill’ effect to help athletes’ performance in warm conditions by lowering their body temperature so they can train harder, run Address: 8 Samira Mokhtar Street from Nabil ElWakkad, Ard El-Gold, Cairo longer, retain their focus and compete better.

Lenovo’s Multimode ‘Yoga Tablet’ hits Egypt stores We were thrilled when we heard that the world’s No.1 PC company Lenovo announced that its first multimode Yoga Tablet will be available at all major retailers in Egypt. As the company is known for pioneering innovative multimode devices like the Yoga convertible laptop, we were eager to try out their Yoga Tablet, especially after knowing that their battery usage lasts up to 18-hours; just what we need in such a fast-paced life! The gamechanging Yoga Tablet features three unique modes, giving consumers a better way to use a tablet. With hold, tilt and standmodes, the Yoga Tablet adapts to the way people use it instead of forcing people to adapt to the technology. “The Yoga Tablet’s design and different modes provide consumers better usability experience by taking into consideration what they are looking for from their tablets,” said Yasser Shaheen, Lenovo Egypt General Manager. “With a long battery life up to 18 hours, The Yoga Tablet fits the modern Egyptian lifestyle, without requiring any charging during the day and also being able to charge other devices like smartphones.”

The Lenovo Yoga Tablet will be available at CompuME, Computershop, Carrefour, Appliance, 2B and other retailers; Retail price is 2,899 EGP for 8” model and 3,099 EGP for 10” model respectively.

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Taurus April 21 – May 20

Strength: Dependable, persistent, loyal, patient and generous Weakness: Stubborn, laziness, possessive, materialistic and self indulging Best careers: Chef, Politician, Musician, Banker, Architect and Interior Designer Perfect gift: House Plant, Tasty Food, Perfume, Bath Products and Jewelry

Favorite animals: Bull Compatible with: Cancer, Virgo, Capricorn and Pisces Incompatible with: Gemini, Leo, Sagittarius, Aquarius and Aries Successful entrepreneurs: Mark Zuckerberg, Ferruccio Lamborghini, Shaun T, and Horace Elgin Dodge

Element: Earth

Taurus Fashion Sense Taurus is all about the quality of the fabric and the classicness of the style. They enjoy high quality fabrics like velvet, corduroy, cashmere, silk and wool. Although they like quality clothing, they typically will never pay full prices. Clothes are tailored and well fitting, and they always pay attention to the fine details. They enjoy wearing accessories to complete an outfit and in particular, pieces that draw attention to their neckline.

Taurus Hairstyle They like to look elegant and soft most of the time. They see their hairstyles as a representation of their attitude and attractiveness to men, so they might make it look glamorous. Many Taurus girls will wear their hair traditionally long and combed perfectly. Taurus might want to stand out so they may grow out their hair super long so that they can attract male suitors.

What’s it like to date an Taurus woman Taurus women are masters in the art of seduction. She will get what she wants but her patience is incredible, she will wait for what she wants. She needs stability, security, and will not tolerate a man who is not straight with her and leads her along with uncertainty in the future. She is down to earth, protective, supportive, loving, devoted and loyal. She is openly affectionate in a relationship. Taurus women is perfect for the man who likes to be nurtured and pampered.

What’s it like to date an Taurus man The Taurus man is very sensible, he is not the man to sweep you off your feet. He is practical and down to earth. He wants a high quality woman, not a woman for one night. He will survey cautiously before he makes his approach. He is very patient when it comes to a relationship. He will survey the situation and make sure the woman has something to offer him, before he offers himself. Taurus man is a romantic man, he will put his woman on a pedestal, protect her and cherish her.

Taurus Erogenous Zone The throat and neck are the hot spots for any Taurus. Lightly rub the neck, kiss it gently and lick it lightly.

Massage the back of the neck while you are relaxing, this relaxes them and set the mood for passion!

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Barclays Bank Egypt supports youth projects with EGP 890,000, and selects 8 initiatives to win the prize in partnership with Nahdet El-Mahrousa.

Hilton Worldwide expands Egyptian Food Bank Initiative, with Hurghada and Alexandria Hotels joining partnership.

Porto Cairo Mall is now open. Amer Group celebrated the official grand opening of the first phase of Porto Cairo Mall, the latest addition to the local attractions of New Cairo.

InterContinental Hotels Group Cairo Citystars signed a protocol to support the Egyptian Food Bank in their outstanding efforts to end hunger in Egypt.

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The Start-up Sirkil has inaugurated Egypt’s biggest and first food festival, “Cairo Bites,” at the Baron Palace, in corporation with the Egyptian Food Bank.

Hilton Worldwide hotels in Egypt supported the recently held celebration of Earth Hour 2014, by implementing environmental friendly activities.

Charles Cummings, the prominent author of spy fiction, enjoyed the everlasting sun and beaches of Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay.

Nestlé Waters supported World Water Day in Egypt with local partners in Banha, celebrating with factory employees and children from neighbouring communities at the Nestlé Waters factory in Banha on a day filled with interactive events focused on increasing awareness about water conservation and healthy hydration.

Kaspersky Lab has announced its latest virtualization security solution, which delivers advanced protection for various technological platforms that is now available in the Middle East.

EastNets has recently been awarded a consultancy contract to audit its SWIFT operations infrastructure by the European Central Bank.

IKEA celebrates its official opening in Egypt holding its first press and media conference.

Emirates airline has increased its mobile presence with the launch of the Emirates App for iPad on the global App Store.

Shell unveils new Shell Helix Ultra with patented Shell Pure Plus technology.

Philips brings history to life by illuminating the historical Baron Palace in Cairo with spectacular LED digital lighting.

InterContinental The Palace Port Ghalib Resort has been proudly honoured by earning the prestigious “Travellers’ Choice” award for the year 2014.

In a statement, Intel Egypt has emphasized its continuous commitment to enhancing its process and operations, and that all the decisions it has taken are based on that objective.

Accor launches an online solution that simplifies booking for its partners in the tourism industry through allowing them to book rooms directly for groups of 15 to 60 people.

Chef Dimitrios, Executive Chef of Ramses Hilton held a French culinary demonstration session, which took place at Windows.

Medel celebrated 20 years of cochlear Implant success in Egypt, which contributed to alleviating the suffering of many patients.

Marriott International completes acquisition of Protea Hospitality Group becoming the largest hotel company in Africa.

This summer, H&M will launch a new H&M Loves Music collection featuring the World’s hottest new acts, including pieces for both women and men.

The second delivery of the collection will hit stores may 22, with boho and surfer looks.

Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay proudly welcomed H. H Dr. Mario-Max Prince SchaumburgLippe, the son of His Highness Prince Waldemar Prinz zu Schaumburg-LippeNachod, and his wife from Salzburg.

Neil Walker has been appointed as the new Channel Marketing Manager for Fujitsu’s document scanner business.

GROHE fights product piracy through new extended 10 years warranty offering the best German precision engineering.

In line with its commitment to Africa’s rapidly growing markets, Sidel participates in Juice Africa 2014, the continent’s only gathering dedicated solely to Africa’s juice segment.

Western Union reveals the 60 lucky winners of the “My WU Loyalty Program” campaign.

Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino cooperates with Ebtessama Foundation to provide on job training for young people with disabilities.

The Semiramis InterContenental participated in the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) global climate change initiative showing their support for the planet.

Emaar Misr held its Uptown Stars Talent Show, where more than 500 children contested, and wrapped it up with EGP 100,000 worth of donations.

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On Spot The First Styling Event of its Kind by

Cairo Boutique

Cairo Boutique held a one of its kind styling event on April 7 inside its own store. Customers had the privilege to have their own personal stylist by La Giulietta, and they were all dolled up as well having all beauty tips and make up appliance by the professional Make Up Artist Zeina El Naggar. The event was gladly a success with their sponsors Audi, Apot.Care Paris, Abdel Maksoud Pharmacies and Tortina.

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On Spot Cairo Festival City Mall

Organizes Orphan’s Day Celebration to Draw a Smile on the Faces of 74 Children Cairo Festival City Mall organized an Orphan’s Day celebration on April 4 by welcoming 74 children from Banati Association, in collaboration with Fa3el Kheir Egypt Association. The event was organized as part of Cairo Festival City’s dedication to charitable activities and social development, and was supported by various brands within Cairo Festival City Mall. The children took part in a fun-filled programme, which put a smile on their faces.

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On Spot EL Gouna Hosts The Top Model of the World Pageant, 2014 Surrounded by the astounding ambiance of El Gouna, 42 of the world’s top models dazzled their way during the annual Top Model of the World pageant on April 11. The contestants had the chance to enjoy the always-shining red sea sun on one of the most beautiful beaches, of Club Paradisio Hotel. At night, they enjoyed the 21st Top Model of the world coronation night & afterparty, organized

by RIMedia and Bookurstar that ensured the best party experience for their guests from around the globe.

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On Spot Essie

is coloring Egypt Essie spotted the right time to launch its colorful brand right with the Spring season, which gave the event a cheerful and live atmosphere. The event featured live entertainment at a sunny ambiance at “The Lemon tree Co.” Essie is the ultimate brand for young and creative Fashionistas. The invitees list was carefully chosen to fit the brand introduced for the 1st time to the Egyptian Market , where all were complimented with a trendy nail do’s and a signature Essie cocktail inspired by Essie’s playful Names.

Kérastase

Launches Couture Styling in Egypt On April 7, Kérastase, one of the leading professional haircare brands in the world, celebrated its 50th anniversary with the launch of its newest collection, the Couture Styling range.

Kérastase invited the 150 most fashionable women across Egypt to the Fairmont Nile City Hotel; where they were treated to a decadent cocktail reception. Guests had the opportunity to enjoy an exclusive demonstration of the sleek turquoise and magenta product line by Yves Galler, top hairdresser from the prestigious Alexandre de Paris Salon.

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On Spot The Cairo Marriott Hotel

Re-launches Two of its Signature Restaurants

The Cairo Marriott Hotel hosted an event to celebrate the re-launch of its signature restaurants JW’s Steakhouse and Ristorante Tuscany.

The event started with a cocktail reception at Salon Royal where guests were greeted by Mr. & Mrs. Richard Zeolla, General Manager of the Cairo Marriott Hotel. Following the reception guests were directed to three of their exquisite restaurants “JW’s Steakhouse”, “Ristorante Tuscany”, and “Saraya Gallery” for a tasting of the delightful menus.

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On Spot Sofitel Cairo El Gezirah Cocktail Reception for the “Sud” Restaurant

Sofitel Cairo El Gezirah hosted a cocktail reception at Sud restaurant for its new spring menu painted by the artist Asmaa Magdy. Several prominent figures and media people attended the reception, where they enjoyed a wide range variety of the restaurant’s tasteful cuisine.

100 | May 2014

On Spot Mazaya’s

Opening at Cairo Festival City Mazaya opened its newest store at Cairo Festival City Mall.

The theme of the event was inspired from Guerlain’s newly launched perfume “La Petite Robe Noire Couture” where all the women, the makeup artists and the guests were wearing black dresses. The skin scanner from Elizabeth Arden was also used in the event for those who like to get perfect analysis for their skin, along with free professional make up sessions with Guerlain’s products. Samples of the perfumes were distuributed among the guests to try the perfume, along with many valuable gifts from Guerlain were given to the attendees.

102 | May 2014

On Spot Ruen Thai’s Third Anniversary at

Dusit Thani LakeView Cairo Dusit Thani Cairo celebrated the third anniversary of its significant restaurant, Ruen Thai, on March 26. Prominent figures and several media people enjoyed the cuisine’s best servings on that day with exquisite service and delightful ambiance. Everyone enjoyed their night at Ruen Thai restaurant.

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