Emirates Woman | July 2010

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hether you are reading this issue on an aeroplane en route to your summer vacation, from a seat on the Metro or over coffee and cake, we proudly present the new look Emirates Woman. In its illustrious 29-year history, EW has remained synonymous with style, whilst continuously delivering stories that inspire, encourage and reward women living in the UAE. This month, we delve into the sensitive subject of jealously between friends because, if we are completely honest with ourselves, we have all grappled with the emotion at some stage in our lives. On the fashion front, we give you tips from the top on how to style out the summer and give your wardrobe a workout. Our feature on cancer will make you think twice before heading to the beach to top up your tan under the harsh UAE rays, and we deliver the A-Z of all things to preen and pamper yourself with this summer.

Have a great month,

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Editor-in-Chief Obaid Humaid Al Tayer Group Editor and Managing Partner Ian Fairservice Group Senior Editor Gina Johnson Editor Sophia Triantafillou Deputy Editor Emily Baxter Style Director Sarah Joan Ross Fashion and Beauty Editor Poppy Skinner Fashion and Beauty Writer Cherith Nicholl Assistant Editor Cecilia D’Souza Assignments Editor Ingrid Valles Po Chief Sub-Editor Iain Smith Senior Art Director Jan Stoop Senior Designer T Prasadan Senior Photographer Vikram Gawde, Farooq Salik General Manager – Production and Circulation S Sasidharan Production Manager C Sudhakar General Manager – Group Sales Anthony Milne General Manager – Abu Dhabi Joe Marritt Senior Advertisement Manager Seema Kausar Senior Advertisement Manager Chaitali Gandhi Sales Executive Salma Eddinari Advertisement Manager – Abu Dhabi Darryl Wiley Contributors Glaire Glasby, Ana Maksic, Erin McCafferty, Charlotte Murphy and Sophie Jones-Cooper

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ON THE COVER

36 Back On The Block: Jennifer Lopez is back and means business 42 Envy – A Woman's Prerogative: Why it's ok to be jealous 46 No Frills Allowed: Fashion is in the pink and packed with attitude 62 Beat The Heat Beauty: Your step-bystep guide to looking gorgeous this summer 68 Health Alert: 25 things you need to know about cancer now 74 Up In The Air: Travel trends and luxury getaways at your fingertips

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Inbox EW Insider Fashion Report Style Online The Lust List High-Street Buys Trend Alert Fashion Column Beauty Box Black Book Of Beauty

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FEATURES

36 Back On The Block: Jennifer Lopez is back and means business 42 Envy – A Woman's Prerogative: Why it's ok to be jealous

FASHION

46 No Frills Allowed: Fashion gets girlie and packed with attitude 53 Anyone For Tennis: This season's hottest trend comes courtesy of Hermès 55 Address Book 14

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BEAUTY & HEALTH

56 On The Bright Side: Colour this summer gets punchy, for the ultimate in beach chic 62 Beat The Heat Beauty: Your step-by-step guide to looking gorgeous this summer 66 Health Notes: Beauty, health and wealth for your body, mind and spirit 68 Health Alert: 25 things you need to know about cancer now

LIFESTYLE & AGENDA

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Luxe Living Pocket Guide: Barcelona Travel Notes RSVP: Crate&Barrel RSVP: Elephant Parade Competition Horoscopes My Stylish Life

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REALITY CHECK

I was amazed that I could relate so closely to your story Facebook Divorce (EW, May). My partner and I have recently been through a very similar situation. Thankfully we were able to move past this, looking back over time together to remember why we fell in love in the first place. Goodness knows, we live in a world with enough pressure in everyday life; to hand over our precious relationships to a website simply creates more problems. We chose to give up on Facebook, not on each other. I hope other women who can relate to the story are able to do the same.

Kitty, by email

I’ve recently become hooked on your magazine and when I saw Jennifer Aniston on the cover of the Age Issue, (EW, May) I thought wow. But why do all magazines these days feature celebrities on the cover? Considering their income and lifestyle, it’s not hard for them to maintain fabulous hair and skin etc, so it’s no surprise they all turn out gorgeous. It’s us, the ‘common woman’, who needs to be featured, so we can exchange advice, ideas, tips, products…

Although the glamorous world is and will always be fascinating, we are the ‘real world’ and we are what matters.

Reem Jain, by email

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TIMES OF OUR LIFE

DESIRE TO INSPIRE For someone who has spent a lifetime in the spotlight, Sarah Jessica Parker seems like a thoroughly down-toearth actress – which I’m sure must be a rarity in Hollywood. Reading your cover story last month (Sarah in the City, EW, June) proved even more so what a normal humanbeing she is, doing her best to be a success as a woman, wife and mother.

Let’s read more about women like her, please.

Sabah Daher, by email

Having set up a company here, I’ve learnt what it takes to get ahead in business, and as a wife and mother, I understand how to provide a safe home for my family. The Alpha Woman article (EW, June) made me question if I was an Alpha or Beta female. Surely in this new millennium we should look to who we are as individuals, not attempt to redefine old stereotypes that hold us back?

Marîa Cerezo, Abu Dhabi

WOMEN’S PREROGATIVE Packed With Beauty (EW, June) made a brilliant read.

My husband and children are forever chiding me for my pre-holiday beauty panic, but now I have this feature to show them, they’ll know it’s an essential part of being a woman, so thank you!

Tanika Chadar, Sharjah

WRITE THE STAR LETTER OF THE MONTH AND RECEIVE A VOUCHER WORTH DHS1,500 FROM AL JABER OPTICAL.

Stylish shades and fashionistas go hand-in-hand in the sun-drenched UAE, and this month the writer of the Star Letter will receive a voucher from Al Jaber Optical, home to an extensive array of luxury brands such as Cartier, Chanel and Christian Dior.

Write to The Editor, Emirates Woman, PO Box 2331, Dubai, UAE; or send an email to emirateswoman@motivate.ae. Name and address must be supplied but a nom de plume may be used for publication.

We reserve the right to edit letters for length and suitability.

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The luxurious summer offers at the Amara Spa, The Park Hyatt Dubai, will ensure your weekend is one of pure indulgence.

Feed your soul at Ossiano restaurant at The Atlantis Dubai. Hats off to the Emirates NBD Summer Visa promotion which is offering 25 per cent off the awardwinning treats!

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Join up to Club Apparel today, by making a purchase in store, and receive points to redeem at your favourite style outlets, including Bally, Tommy Hilfiger and Kenneth Cole.

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Wednesdays are the new Thursdays.

Start by painting the town red with the new cocktail and dinner menu at Left Bank in Souk Al Bahar, Dubai. Perfect for that Sex and the City moment.

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With the British Golf Open in full swing, it’s time to practise your putting in fashionable form with the help of Stella McCartney’s range for Adidas.

Add a little culture to your week with some Iranian art at the I.U (Heart) exhibition at The Third Line Gallery, Dubai.

Those who know their mozzarella from their manchego should head down to the Armani Hotel, Burj Khalifa, any night this month for their dedicated wine and cheese nights.

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The sightings of Modhesh can only mean one thing; Dubai Summer Surprises season is upon us. Time to start saving for some splurging!

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Head to Okku restaurant at The Monarch to test the skills of UAE Bartender of the Year Thomas Dubdulis. A live DJ thrown in for free!

Don something beautiful while you’re out on the town – the stunning Omega Constellation Ladies Quartz 35mm watch is a good place to start.

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ONE STEP FURTHER If the long hot days of summer are putting a dampener on your style, the new season ahead has the ultimate remedy… here’s what the fabulous Christian Louboutin has in store for A/W 10. Enjoy!

A CUT ABOVE

For casual yet highly chic pieces and accessories this summer, turn to famed Italian brand Agnona. There are two words on our lips…

Viva Italia!

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Diamond and Hematite earrings Dhs30,200 Stephen Webster

Diamond heart earrings DhsPOA Tiffany&Co

A firm favourite with the likes of Drew Barrymore and Rihanna, the bold and beautiful wears from Flutter by Jill Golden, available at Harvey Nichols, promise to decorate an outfit to perfection.

Trinity ear pendants DhsPOA Cartier

Drinking tea is a custom better shared and now, thanks to prêt-a-pourTEA, choosing your tea partner of choice has just got one step more stylish… Available at S*uce.

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ASOS.COM What do you get when you mix celebrity endorsed wears with the likes of designers such as Chloé, Miu Miu and Preen? The answer is asos.com, one of the Internet’s most style savvy online shops.

FAMECLOSET.COM Based right here in the UAE, Fame Closet’s aim is to get the most popular, most talked about items from designers such as Herve Leger and Alexander Wang delivered directly to your door. For those with plenty of style but not necessarily plenty of Dirhams, they also offer designer-inspired looks making sure no one misses out in the style stakes.

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When it comes to luxury, the name on everyone’s Internet bookmark list is net-a-porter.

With labels such as Christian Louboutin and Fendi, this chic site promises a maximum of three-days wait from order to delivery.

BOUTIQUES? THEN PRETAPORTOBELLO.COM IS THE ANSWER. BRINGING A NEW GENERATION OF DESIGNERS AND VINTAGE STOCK FROM LONDON’S PORTOBELLO MARKET, CAMDEN MARKET AND EVEN SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, THIS UNIQUE SITE OFFERS ORIGINAL PIECES AT AFFORDABLE PRICES.

IN THE BAG OUR PICK OF THE BEST BAGS ONLINE THIS MONTH

Crystal birdcage bag Dhs24,664 by Judith Leiber www.net-a-porter.com

Tie-dye bag Dhs7,001 by Bottega Veneta at Matches www.matchesfashion.com

Python and gold clutch Dhs4,000

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The bigger, the bolder, the better. Case in point: Pomellato’s outstanding drop earrings. Dhs30,400

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The clutch reigns supreme as the bag of the season. Need inspiration?

Try this beauty from Jimmy Choo. Dhs1,750

Make like the A-list and shield your peepers with the help of these Tom Ford sunglasses.

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Treat yourself this month with a stunning diamond and rose gold ring from Bulgari.

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It’s the summer of the short, so flash your pins in this fabulous lime pair from Elizabeth and James at www.boutique1.com.

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When is a bag more than a bag? When it’s a bracelet bag from ChloÊ. Dhs17,095

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Bracelets Dhs25 each Shoe Mart

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Dress Dhs90 New Look

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Jumpsuit Dhs199 Mango

Jacket Dhs249 H&M

Dress Dhs1,095 Reiss

THE ACCESSORIES Jennifer Lopez proves you don’t have to be timid when it comes to full-length animal print

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Skirt Dhs295 Banana Republic

Belt Dhs120 Aldo Accessories

Bag Dhs180 Aldo Accessories

Shoes Dhs929 KG by Kurt Geiger

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With warmth (and fashion) in mind, a far more forward-thinking woolly to be wearing, is a fine knit cardigan; thin enough not to kill you in the heat, easily removable during a meltdown, and offering protection from the hurricane air-con. A fitted style is key, and they look even better belted at the waist with something skinny. Especially good versions can be found at Dries Van Noten, while there’s a lighter than air peachy number at Nina Ricci.

As a hangover from last season, I am also still sporting Alexander Wang’s genius sleeveless blazer, which gives you a sharp tailored aspect, but leaves arms free with room to breathe. This season, if the bank manager allows, YSL’s oversized waistcoat will be added to my hit list.

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it to the car when the parking meter has expired, will no doubt confirm that this little saying is nothing but an urban myth.

So, I’ve taken the proverbial bull by its horns, and gone cap in hand to the gentlemen’s section of Marks & Spencer for the ‘Cool & Fresh’ range. I steer clear of the pants and socks, and instead discover their nicely cut tank vests, which work perfectly with my boyfriend-cut trousers. Cool in both senses of the word.

I’ve come to the conclusion that the ubiquitous pashmina is the fashion equivalent of a chocolate digestive – offering a certain degree of comfort, yet always leaving you hankering for something more fabulous. These cashmere wraps are now relegated to the office drawer and used in case of emergencies. The only acceptable place where I do proudly sport one is an aircraft cabin, where I can be both snug

And, while SJP may have sparked a trend for ‘city shorts’ in NYC, they are even more appropriate here in Dubai. They don’t break any nudity laws and are much safer than a flippy skirt in a sandstorm. There are so many styles out there to choose from: sleek and pageboy, preppy or pretty, print and plain, or safari-esque and tribal.

The quirkier ones that have landed in a flurry are the leather versions from ChloÊ to Hermès, and Topshop to Zara, and even (gasp) Debenhams. But I have no intention of squeaking when I walk. I’ll maybe, just maybe, try them if I book into the Ice Hotel in Sweden, or if there’s a dramatic shift in climate here. But for now, I’ll stick to the easy-breezy styles that look hot and I feel cool wearing.

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One minute I’m the Wicked Witch of the East, melting into the sand under Dubai’s insane sun and the next‌ Under the air-con vent I’m shivering from hypothermia, while colleagues reach for the nearest electrical device to resuscitate me. A touch on the dramatic side, but you get the idea. In the UAE, we’re dressing for two seasons – indoors and out.

I try to follow the age-old rule of wearing natural fabrics, such as cotton, linen and wool to help regulate body temperature, plus, the newer techie fabrics which also offer ‘cooling’ properties. However, much to my dismay, these are primarily found in the men’s section of department stores. Why? Because people believe that men ‘perspire’, whilst women only gently ‘glow’. Yet anyone who has bared witness to me hot-footing

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Use Olay White Radiance daily to diminish dark spots

LIGHTEN UP “The best way to create a perfect complexion is to use a lightening cream with an active regenerating formula that works deep in the skin to correct any dark spots,” explains Bruce Grayson, Ambassador for Olay Skincare.

BOLD OVER “A brick red lipstick warms a complexion,” says international make-up artist Pat McGrath. EW loves Tom Ford’s Cherry Blush lipstick and Sephora’s Rouge 4 which both give a velvety finish. But for a more matte effect, blot with a tissue to take away excess shine. Before applying lipstick, use a lip liner to outline the lips and stop bleed, as well as applying on the lips as a base to hold the colour.

BEAUTY BOX

METAL MANIA Although smoky eyes are traditionally black, to create a more up-to-date look blend shades of copper, gold and brown for a softer touch. Use a mix of powders and creams to add depth and texture and don’t be afraid to blend right up to the brow line, as seen at Frankie Morello’s S/S 10 show. Try Max Factor’s Masterpiece Colour Precision in Coffee on lids and Illamasqua’s Powdered Metal in Thalia in the crease and blend upwards.

A dark brown kohl eyeliner will add a subtle finish.

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With such dramatic eyes and lips, it’s crucial to have flawless matte skin. As well as the right foundation (EW loves Lancôme’s Teint Idole), we can also prep our skin for a flawless finish.

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LASHINGS OF BLACK “The smoky-metallic look is a huge trend this season and mascara is a total must as it provides depth and contrast to make the overall look more sultry and appealing,” explains Revlon make-up artist Huda Kattan. “The Revlon Double Twist Mascara is ideal, as the bristles work together to create beautiful long fake-looking lashes. The rubber bristles apply just the right amount of mascara to give you dark, full sexy lashes that are clump-free, while the black bristles on the brush pull the formula through each lash.”

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Addicted to your GHD straighteners? Then you’ll love the new Cloud Nine irons created by the team that brought us the original GHDs. Offering just as much styleability, they use much less heat, which will keep your hair happy. Available at Salon Ink and various hair salons in Dubai.

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Nothing oozes evening glamour like a bold red nail polish, so channel sultry siren style with Inglot’s latest O2M ‘breathable’ nail polish for an ultra-glossy, smooth finish.

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Dolce&Gabbana know a thing or two about fashion and beauty. And with their new Sicilian Lace Collection, they've managed to merge the two. An ornate lace embossed powder that imparts an ultra-glamorous sun-splashed finish.

Loose and dishevelled braids were spotted on many of the S/S10 catwalks and this nomadic look from Catherine Malandrino is definitely one we will be coveting for post-beach bohemia.

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or decades, Jennifer Lopez has been in her element as the poster girl for a generation of trailblazing women – determined, driven, passionate and, with one look at her Latina figure, ‘all woman’. Propelled into the spotlight through Fox’s 1994 South Central TV show and the 1995 drama My Family, she hit the ground running, a force of nature to be reckoned with.

A dancer by trade, an actress by passion, a singer by talent and fashion icon by default, her abilities, then and now, transcended genres. Add to that her glamour and suddenly Jennifer Lopez was a bankable commodity, turning herself, and her adopted alter-ego JLo, into a highly successful self-made brand.

Since those first days as backing dancer to Janet Jackson, Jennifer has danced, sung and acted her way into the affections of critics, fans and peers alike, whilst working tirelessly to ensure the lightbulb of fame never went out. But come 2006, after a sea of number one albums, Hollywood boxoffice hits (she lauds the title as the highest paid Latin actress in Hollywood history), and numerous side-line projects, and the 41-year-old Latina lady from Castle Hill, California was through. A selfprescribed ‘life-sabbatical’ was undertaken, whisking the diva instantly out of the searing glare of the media, affording her time away from sets and stages, to lead a relatively quieter life, focusing on what had begun to matter most to her – marriage and motherhood. However, skip forward to 2010, babies have been born, the career hiatus is over, and Jennifer is back and it’s business as usual.

“Crossroads come at many times during your life. For me, it was a choice to take some time off,” she says.

“Being famous is mind-blowing and it enriches my heart and soul, but it can make you lose touch a little bit.

Everything had become so much and I realised there was a way to pull back from that.” And so the ‘sabbatical’ started, with her husband of six years, Marc Anthony, for company. “Marc and I are home-bodies and we revelled in just being us and being together as a couple.”

However, come 2008 and the couple had to make room for two additions to their family, with the birth of twins, Max and Emme. Priorities undoubtedly shifted for the notoriously hard-working entertainer, and whilst motherhood is clearly her proudest achievement so far, the passion she has for her work became an everincreasing, yet welcome pulling on her apron strings. “I’ve always been working and to have left it for a couple of years to have my kids and spend time with them has been a big deal for me, but I love being back at work.”

And back she is, looking every bit the Latina goddess – real woman, real curves – that she has become so famous for (though she still laughs off rumours that her infamous behind is insured for US$1 billion). Though, for a woman who has outwardly embraced and actively promoted her curvaceous Latina figure (nicknamed La Guitarra because her body is shaped like a guitar), personal concerns regarding baby weight and post-pregnancy pounds plagued her, just as they do most mothers. “People often equate being voluptuous and sexy with promiscuous. And before I had children, they’d think that because I’m shaped this way, I must be scandalous.

But it’s just the opposite. And it’s hard to get back in shape after having a baby.

I’d been in shape my whole life, so I naively thought the weight would drop but it wasn’t easy,” she laughs. In fact, it was an uphill struggle for the diva who had gained 60 lbs. “I trained for a triathlon and then after that it took a lot of dieting.” Proving to any doubters that even the rich and famous aren’t immune to the body insecurities that befall us mere mortals. “Part of my business is about being in shape and looking good. You can’t lie to yourself about that,” she adds. “But you get past your 20s, you’ve got kids and you’re

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Whatever she’s been doing, however, has clearly worked. Not only is Jennifer back on the music and movie scene (her seventh studio album Love? and new movie The Back-up Plan are both out now), her recent returns to the red carpet have been nothing short of stunning. Spotted on a boat in the south of Spain, flaunting an enviable and very much in shape figure mere months after her twins were born, she didn’t fail to impress the judgemental eyes of the fashion police either – at the 2008 Met Costume Gala in a beautiful one-shouldered Alberta Ferretti number, or the 2009 Golden Globes draped in a plunging gold Marchesa dress. “I’m only human and I can’t always look my best, but I do take care of myself,” she says. “I do work at it, of course I do. I eat well and sleep is my weapon. I don’t take sun, or drink or smoke, I drink water, I use a good cleanser… that all helps.” And when we broach the taboo subject of the possibility of plastic surgery, she says: “I don’t see myself having it, but I don’t want to judge as I don’t know how I’ll feel when I’m older. I know ageing is tough but I am more of a natural person and I feel the same way now as I felt when I was in my 20s. Beauty isn’t an outside, physical thing.”

Whatever the source of Jennifer’s beauty, it doesn’t go unnoticed that she is indeed easy on the eye (and the one time face of L’Oréal) – surely going at least some way in securing not only leading roles i n Ho l l y w o o d , b u t a l s o numerous leading men in her life. Her tumultuous and much scrutinised love life has seen her engaged four times and married three times, all alongside a string of high-profile relationships.

Sean “Puff Daddy” Combs touted Jennifer as arm candy during the early stages of her career – all eyes were Jennifer as she stepped out in ‘that’ sheer green Versace dress at the 2000 Grammys, which did to her career what ‘that’ Versace safety pin dress did to Liz Hurley’s in 1994. While the monocle ‘Bennifer’ was born after her much-publicised romance with Ben Affleck in 2002/2003, having met on the set of their movie, Gigli. Yet, despite years of dating that greased the pockets of hacks and camera-poised paparazzi, it was down to Marc Anthony, a fellow Latino singer she’d recorded a duet with in 2001, to finally ‘put a ring on it’, to coin a Beyoncé phrase.

“People made me out to be a serial marrying person or something, but I’m not – I’m actually a die-hard romantic,” she says. “But you read what they say, get upset a little and move on. There are certain people that are marked for death,” she laughs. “I have my little list of those that treated me unfairly!”

However, it’s easier to cope with acid tongues and column inches laced with arsenic when you have millions in the bank, a devoted husband and two beautiful children. And so to them, a topic that creeps in to every conversation. “Life is definitely better now. It’s harder, but better,” she states. “There’s nothing in the world bigger or better than having a child. There is no bigger success. There is no bigger love. There is no deeper joy than having your own child.”

Motherhood very much agrees with Jennifer and it’s a role, although taken on relatively late in her life, that she has taken to with a

confident contentment. “Everybody says it, but the best thing about motherhood is just how much you love them.” Love, a word that drips off her tongue at every turn these days, is also the subject of her latest album, Love?. “We’ve all had a love of our life and failed love affairs. This album is about everything to do with love – about how confusing it can be and all the things that everyone wonders about. People need love for survival almost as much as they need air.” Jennifer, however, once a girl who looked like she was so desperately scrabbling around to find the ‘one’, now has him in her grasp. And she’s not letting go. “You don’t find Prince Charming when everything is perfect,” she states. “You shouldn’t be with someone if they make you feel less than who you are. We [Marc] truly love each other. There’s a deep respect and admiration and we make each other better people.”

All this intoxicating ‘love’ stuff may seem in a word, ‘gushy’, but she’s quick to remind us that she’s all too aware of the trials and tribulations that come as a package deal with love. “Anybody who’s successful at relationships needs a pat on the back – they’re hard work. Women need to find a balance between individual power and becoming “us” in a relationship. Latina women are raised to cater to their men, and I find joy in that, but he’s gotta appreciate it!” she laughs.

Her latest Hollywood endeavour, The Back-up Plan, focuses on two key factors taking priority in Jennifer’s life – motherhood and men, and acts almost as art mirroring life. The romantic comedy, about a woman who conceives twins through artificial insemination the day she meets the man of her dreams, really struck a chord with the actress. “I loved it because I could relate to the story and it was different.

The idea of the conflict, the whole obstacle of the relationship being a pregnancy, a child, and how serious that is and how life-changing it is.”

Life-changing it has indeed been in reality too, and so to the next phase of life… With several reinventions behind her (morphing from backing dancer, into JLo the singer, to ‘Jenny from the Block’ the R‘n’B diva, to Hollywood screen goddess, and now to wife and mother) what path will the supernova be trail-blazing next? “I’m at that point in my life where it’s time to take the next step, to go to the next level,” she says. “I’m planning a tour – well, first promote the album, then the tour – and I have a new fragrance coming out this Fall called Love and Glamour. And philanthropy is also key.” And by this, she refers to the Maribel Foundation (named after Marc’s sister), which she and her sister Lynda set up in 2009, providing paediatric healthcare services to remote areas around the world. “When you become a mom, your perspective and view on life changes. You want to be able to provide for your child as a mother and this is something we’re hoping to help with.”

And, of course, amongst all this somewhere, somehow, she’ll take it back to the grass roots of what brought success in the first place – her desire to entertain. “Basically, everything I wanted before I want twice as much now. Not material things. As an artist I don’t know exactly what I’ll be doing, but I know I’ll still be doing it, because you are who you are until the day you die.” ■

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uffering from jealousy isn’t a rare emotion, in fact it’s an all too common affliction that grips most women at various stages throughout their lives. Old, young, rich, poor, mothers, business women… few women can proclaim to never having fallen under the spell of this powerful, and sometimes crippling, emotion. Some women grapple with the feeling on a daily basis, for others it is more sporadic. But the most illuminating fact is that jealousy and envy are both common and natural emotions and that no matter how successful, confident, content or composed you are as a woman, wife, mother or friend, no head or heart is immune from them.

While different relationships generate different emotional reactions, jealousy and envy can be, according to Emily Cheyne, founder of Know How Life, a Dubai-based professional life coaching service, be split into five categories: competition (pushing self-improvement), egotism (where the need for esteem and respect from others must be satisfied), exclusion (a fear of being left out, usually stemming from childhood), possessive and fear (which both usually are associated with a relationship and the possession of someone you fear losing).

The question is, though, where do these emotions stem from?

To begin with, there are two specific entities – envy and jealousy.

According to Jared Alden, Psychotherapist at the German Center for Neurology and Psychiatry in Dubai, the former is a more specific emotion of the pain of not having something you see in another (such as physical attributes or material belongings).

While the latter is the fear of losing something that you already have (such as your looks or your husband). However, in modern common language both terms have become interchangeable, with each emotion mirroring the other’s aspects.

However, whether these feelings manifest themselves in jealousy or envy over qualities, possessions or achievements towards a friend, partner, colleague or sibling, according to the experts they

are all reactive, natural and normal emotions, with the origins all stemming from the same place. “The root of all jealousy comes from the same source – fear,” says Jared. “We fear what we don’t have and we fear what might be taken from us. But just because these thoughts don’t necessarily make sense to our head, may not automatically make them wrong.” Yasemin Demirtas, Certified Co-Active Coach and Certified Relationship Coach for Effect Coaching in Dubai, adds: “Jealousy is a natural instinct and, in all scenarios, serves to protect what we have and also comes down to the fear of not feeling good enough, that someone else is better or has the things we don’t have, alongside the constant dissatisfaction with ourselves.”

Emily also believes that a lack of self-confidence, low self-esteem and low self-image are all factors that play a part. “People believe if they had someone’s else qualities, they’d become a more successful or attractive person and often look for validation, approval, respect and attention from someone else. Women also have an underlying wish or desire to be different from the way they are, or the way they perceive themselves, as well as having an underlying wish or desire to have something they do not have, which is often prompted by a sense of personal success or professional inadequacy in life.”

According to Emily, other influences can also often be attributed to the origins of the fear and/or insecurity. “Our childhoods play a huge role in developing our beliefs and perception, and thus influence our tendency to feel jealous or envious.” Yasemin adds: “Any emotion that is built around childhood gets connected with those memories, so when events occur that conjure up similar memories, they will trigger the same emotions.”

Yet more interesting still is why women, even those who from the outside seem confident, composed and together, suffer from the same afflictions and feelings of inadequacy than those who outwardly appear to be shyer, less confident and perhaps less successful? “Everyone experiences jealousy, yet those with low self-esteem or confidence will just find themselves dealing with it on a more regular basis,” says Emily. “While others who are

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flaws. Focusing on your own individual achievements and controlling your emotions will allow you to gain confidence and further fulfilment from your friendship.

JARED: We all compare ourselves to others – that is another natural reaction. But remind yourself that it often works both ways, and as a compliment.

As you see the good attributes in others, so might they see the good attributes in you in return.

SCENARIO 2 PARTNER JEALOUSY You are in a stable, loving relationship, yet you often feel jealous of your partner – his success, his job, his upbringing, his social standing…

EMILY: Often we feel jealous of the people we are closest to, but the question is why. Are you dissatisfied with a certain area in your life that your partner’s

success is highlighting? Or is their success making you feel inadequate and therefore fearing losing them?

Convert your emotions into positive reactions, and use their success as motivation for yourself.

JARED: All relationships go through changes, but don’t set yourself up to fail, because there are some battles you can’t win. Step back and see how else your needs might be met, and work out how you want to be valued as an individual, not in response to someone else.

problems arise.” And, as Yasemin suggests, where personal lives more confident and secure may react differently, experiencing become affected: “The difference is how a person who is more motivation when they feel jealousy, and are able to convert these aware of their feelings knows how to deal with them. The dangers feelings into something more positive.” Yasemin also states that, come from when you let these emotions dominate or drive you… “being successful and happy does not define the emotions behind such as impacting your choices and decisions.” a person. If you are successful, it does not automatically make you And so to dealing with these confident. We can be very successful emotions. Regardless of your and achieve a lot at work or privately, 10 WAYS TO HANDLE social standing, success or but this can come from a place of fear YOUR EMOTIONS contentment in life, if you find or insecurity – meaning if the person yourself wrestling with the emotions is afraid of failure or of disappointing 1 Don’t make your feelings the other person’s of jealousy, however they masquerade others, then the motive comes from responsibility. Lean on others, but be an adult themselves, it is essential that fears are fear, rather than a specific value or a and manage your own feelings because your faced and feelings dealt with. positive drive.” emotions are your own job.

If bottled, the emotional reactions Adding to this, Emily says: “Women 2 Remember one thing; emotions can’t be that often come with jealousy or often use other women to benchmark avoided, whereas situations can. So learn envy (such as infuriation, hurt, their lives. They attach a high degree to control your actions and your thoughts and bitterness, a sense of inadequacy of importance to their perception of your heart will follow. and powerlessness or loss of control) what makes you successful in life. They 3 Prevention is your most powerful tool. threaten to spill over and turn a have strong tendencies to compare Learn your ‘triggers’, think ahead about how rational reaction into an irrational themselves to others as well as having you might feel and react, then work towards action. Jared concludes: “You can hold a worry or belief that they lack managing your feelings in advance. your tongue, you can walk away from something that someone else has, or 4 Improve your own self-esteem by setting a conflict or situation but natural they are inferior in some way.” But an yourself realistic and achievable personal feelings aren’t preventable – it’s how important point also needs to be made, goals. These will in turn help you recognise we deal with them that counts.” that just because someone outwardly and value your own worth.

Here the experts offer their advice looks self-assured and confident, 5 Stop making comparisons, live in the present on handling some of the more according to Yasemin, “it is impossible and remember that differences amongst common scenarios that often ignite to say whether this person is truly individuals are positive. feelings of jealousy, and/or envy. fulfilled and happy from the inside.”

6 Rationalise your emotions by changing While jealousy and envy are inappropriate thoughts for appropriate ones. considered ‘natural’ and ‘normal’ By doing this, you are helping reactions to emotions, which in some way say to be more balanced. a person ‘I like you and I value what you 7 Be honest, then tackle your fears and have’, says Jared, irrational jealousy is insecurities head on – understand them, also a stronger version of this emotion. challenge them and overcome them.

ADDRESS BOOK “This is prompted by imagined or 8 Never avoid a feeling – suppression can Emily Cheyne, Know How Life, perceived events or threats, or when never be a long-term solution. www.knowhowlife.com the mind creates beliefs or builds 9 Learn to identify your emotional responses Jared Alden, German Center stories that are not appropriate to the when you feel them in your body, as every For Neurology & Psychiatry, situation,” says Emily. “When jealousy emotion causes a sensation. Once you’ve learnt (04) 4298578, www.gnp-dubai.com becomes out of control or feelings to recognise the onset, you can start processing Yasemin Demirtas, Effect are reacted on in a negative way, this the feeling and manage the action.

Coaching, www.effect-coaching.com is when it becomes abnormal and 10 Look into the fear and deal with the truth.

SCENARIO 3 SIBLING RIVALRY Despite being confident of your own achievements, there is a part of you that feels like you don’t measure up to your sibling.

EMILY: Sibling jealousy stems from childhood, where you grow up comparing who has the best toys, the most attention… which transfers into

adulthood and more relevant social models. However, life isn’t a head-to-head competition and the individual needs to learn to value their own talents and successes.

JARED: If you spend a lot of time with your family, it’s easy to lose sight of the outside world. But opening your eyes to the bigger picture will allow you to gain perspective about what really matters where family ties are concerned.

SCENARIO 4 WORK CONCERNS At work, people seem to be forever more successful than you, constantly garnering praise whilst rising up the ranks far faster than yourself.

EMILY: Psychologically, the work place is an extension of our schooldays, where you want to be the best at everything because it’s what you believe society expects of you.

It’s important to work out where these

emotions originate – are you jealous of the colleague themselves or the external factors associated with that person’s success? Letting these emotions get out of control will affect your productivity, potentially gaining you a negative reputation. Manage your feelings, act on them, turning the negative reaction into a positive action.

JARED: By changing your attitude, you can be the change you want to see in others. Lead by example and use your feelings to benefit your own working practice and goals. ■ EMIRATES WOMAN

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hose of us who keep a trained eye on the fashion world will undoubtedly, at some point, have wondered how designers find their inspiration. However, this season, when it comes to fashion houses such as Hermès, Bottega Veneta, Lacoste and Loewe, the fog was lifted as a clear case of tennis fever took over. At Bottega Veneta the looks served-up had a glamorous and altogether ‘just got off the court’ vibe; at Lacoste it was the turn of tennis whites for shorts, skirts and blazers accessorised with stylish sweatbands, but it was left to the masters of fashion, Hermès, to really make this trend sparkle. Over at the French fashion house models sashayed, and even played tennis down the catwalk swathed in tennis JULY 2010

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5 And last, but most certainly not least, come the accessories with oversized bags, chic sweatbands and sun visors proving to be a winning look.

Add a very dapper lace-up Brogue to finish everything off.

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skirts, shirt dresses and oversized Great Gatsby-inspired sweater dresses. After all the ensembles, Hermès made sure not to forget most ladies’ favourite item, the bag, as oversized Kellys and Birkins, and the kit-looking carry-all, presumably to cater for those all important ball changes, shot to the top of every fashionable tennis fan’s wish-list.

The winning point about this trend is that it doesn’t matter if you spend more of your time picking up the balls than hitting them, or if your volley never makes its way over the net, with just a few simple pieces you can nail this look quicker than you can say game, set and match. ■

When it comes to the bottom half, it’s time to think big as white maxi-skirts and palazzo pants rule the court.

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Shining Stick Eyes in 01 by Missha

Face and Body Illuminator in No.6 by Inglot

01 To The Beach Bronzer in Golden by M.A.C

Wonder Waterproof Mascara in Violet by Clarins

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SHOPPING LIST

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oin the organic revolution and opt for feel-good and do-good cosmetics by natural beauty brands Sante and Miessence, available from the Organic Foods CafĂŠ in Dubai. (04) 3989410

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ick-start your fitness regime with Fitness O2’s Renegade Bootcamp – an intensive bikini-body workout designed to burn fat and build muscle. (04) 3473400

Be a tan faker with Chanel

Skin nourishment courtesy of Elemis Anti-ageing aid from Boots

Have only good hair days thanks to Panasonic

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ward yourself an attention-grabbing frock from DAS Collection’s first ready-to-wear resort line. (04) 3952427

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ose the look of tired eyes with Clinique’s All About Eyes serum.

Its novel roller ball application massages away puffy peepers and adds a serum to get rid of dark circles.

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assage your way into a stress-free summer with a revitalising pure oil skin treatment, or a De-Stress Massage with Detoxifying Clay Mask package at The Palace – Old Town.

The Palace Spa: (04) 4287805

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ourishment for your skin and your soul; proceeds from sales of Elemis’ limited edition anti-ageing wonder cream, Pro-Collagen Marine Cream, will be donated to the charity Mothers4Children set up by Lisa B and Yasmin Le Bon. www.elemis.com

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anish those pesky wrinkles with Boots’ Dermocare AntiAgeing range, especially formulated for sensitive skin.

Boots: (04) 3399383.

range, whether coral, burnt or bright, is summer’s hottest make-up hue. Bold bright lips and subtle pastel peach eyes promise to make your features pop.

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ook up a gastronomic treat under the watchful eyes of the pros, and learn how to be a hostess with the mostest every Tuesday morning throughout July, courtesy of Rhodes Mezzanine restaurant at Grosvenor House. (04) 3398888

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eal with frizzy locks for good with Panasonic’s new Platinum Negative Ion straighteners that add a water resistant coating to hair, keeping your tresses sleek and styled for longer. www.panasonic.com

erfect pins, minus the sins of cellulite, are on most of our beauty agendas, but if it just won’t budge try Mesotherapy, which uses injections to stimulate the removal of cellulite. Available at Aesthetica Clinic: (04) 4298533

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Nail it with Essie’s new polishes

scape the heat and make a beeline for Spaces Salon in Iconic at Deira City Centre or Oasis Centre to pamper yourself with a mani/pedi, blow-dry and shoulder massage all for Dhs200. Or for pure indulgence, try their seriously de-stressing full-body massage. (04) 2957271

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eal your body (whilst setting your mind at ease) by treating it to a full female medical check-up at The Health Bay Clinic, Dubai. (04) 3487140

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nvite a friend and enjoy some R‘n’R with an added 20 per cent off in July in Elche Spa’s double treatment room. Truly sublime‌ (04) 3494942

Awaken those eyes this summer Get well-oiled with Nuxe

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acations call for bikini beautiful skin, and we adore Comfort Zone’s skin treats. Head to The Westin for their Heavenly Spa Summer Glow 55-minute treatment, which includes a light exfoliation and body wrap, finished with an application of Comfort Zone’s Sun Soul Self Tanner (Dhs350) to give you a healthy tanning head start. The Westin: (04) 3994141

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hisk yourself away for an indulgent weekend with one of these stylish summer saving hotel deals. Our favourites are, Oman resort Zighy Bay’s ‘two nights for the price of one’ for all GCC residents and the Park Hyatt Dubai, who are offering a complimentary room with every suite booked. Zighy Bay: (+968) 26735555, The Park Hyatt Dubai: (04) 6021234

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avour the flavour of some of Dubai’s finest restaurants. This summer EW is all about Margaux’s new summer lunchtime specials and Okku’s unique way of heralding in the weekend with their ‘One’ nights featuring a live DJ, each and every Thursday. Margaux: (04) 4397555, Okku: (04) 5018777 64

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clusive offers on teeth whitening for all EW readers until the end of August come courtesy of the elegantly chic The Clinic. Simply show your copy of the magazine and receive 20 per cent off a treatment, including dental chair whitening and dental check-up. (04) 3230900

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our man shouldn’t miss out on the benefits of the UAE’s spa euphoria, so book him in for a pampering facial or grooming session at the Urban Male Lounge at DIFC, or send him off to Thai Privilege Spa’s special ‘Saturday-Only Men’ spa day. Urban Male Lounge: (04) 3994141, Thai Privilege Spa: (04) 3489679

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one out with one of the many DSS spa specials. EW loves the Monarch’s Mandara Spa Escape 90-minute package for Dhs495, which includes an aroma foot ritual, Balinese massage and Refresher facial. Or escape to Jumeirah Bab Al Shams for the day to their Satori Spa, where all treatments are 25 per cent off and include free pool access. Mandara Spa: (04) 5018888, Satori Spa: (04) 8096232. â–

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The Spa at the Palace Hotel in Old Town is tranquillity personified. Inspired by the traditions of Marrakech, we opted for an authentic Middle Eastern experience with the Oriental Hammam Ritual. Delicious all-over body workout starts with a soft Moroccan soap rub, followed by a cleansing steam bath.

Next, a thorough body scrub on the hammam table sees no inch of skin un-exfoliated. The final step of the journey is a 30-minute essential oil massage, leaving your skin nourished and you floating on cloud nine. Dhs495 for 75 minutes.

Contact: The Spa at the Palace Hotel, (04) 4287805, or email spawomen@ thepalace-dubai.com

BEAT IT

Follow in the footsteps of bodyconscious celebs with an egg-white omelette for breakfast. Each carton of Two Chicks Free Range Liquid Egg White contains the egg white of 15 eggs, meaning no separation and no mess! Plus, egg white has 70 per cent less calories than eating the whole thing, so it’s guilt-free eating!

Available at selected Spinneys in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, at Dhs44.25

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Back by popular demand, every Monday and Tuesday throughout July the fabulous Elche Natural Beauty Retreat is offering 20 per cent off their facials. Book in at www.elche.ae, or call (04) 3494942.

GET FIT

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Fitness fanatics with a heart are urged to sign up to the charity event ‘Run The World In 80 Days’ and raise money for Al Manzil – the Sharjah-based special needs centre. Head to a Fitness First health club, and run/walk 10km over three days, with all sponsorship money raised going to Al Manzil. For more details and to register, visit www. runtheworld.ae

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SUMMER SLIMMING Beach-ready your body with the SensConscious menu at SensAsia Urban Spa. From de-bloating body wraps and cellulitebusting treatments, to super detox therapies…

SensConscious prices start at Dhs395 for individual treatments and Dhs1,130 for packages. www. sensasiaspas.com

SUMMER BEAUTY BUYS

GOLDEN GODDESS

For sun-kissed skin that shimmers, use The Body Shop’s Body & Leg Shine.

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Protect and hydrate skin with Sun Defense from Natura Bissé.

DAMAGE CONTROL

Post-beach skincare comes courtesy of Lancaster’s Sun Age Control.

METEOR SHOWER

Dust Guerlain’s Meteorites powder for a divine radiant glow.

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Bobbi Brown’s Treatment Lip Shine offers colour comfort and moisture.

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CANCER RATES ARE ON THE RISE TRUE: Cancer is still one of the world’s leading causes of death, and according to the World Health Organisation (WHO), the number of global cases will rise by 45 per cent by the year 2030. “Part of this trend stems from better diagnosis and better records,� explains Dr Mahir Al-Hilali, Specialist Haemato-Oncologist at The City Hospital in Dubai. “But there is also a genuine increase in cancers, because of the way we are living, and also because average lifespans are getting longer.�

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I’M TOO YOUNG TO GET CANCER FALSE: Sadly, cancer can strike at any age. “Locally we see a lot of cancer in younger patients,� says Thomas Adrian, Professor and Chair of the Dept of Physiology and Chair of the Oncology Research Group at the United Arab Emirates University Faculty of Medicine. “In the UAE we’re seeing incidences of breast cancer on average a decade earlier than in Western Europe, and it’s often more aggressive. So there must be certain environmental or genetic factors that are triggering the illness earlier in the Emirati population.�

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IF A FAMILY MEMBER HAS CANCER, THEN I’M MORE LIKELY TO GET IT TRUE AND FALSE: Only five to 10 per cent of cancers are clearly linked to an inherited gene change, says Macmillan Cancer Support, one of the UK’s leading cancer support groups.

However, for certain types, such as bowel or breast cancer, there is an established link to family history. “If a person inherits a particular gene mutation for breast cancer, their risk of developing breast cancer is 87 per cent by the age of 70, compared to seven per cent for the average population,� says Dr Sanjida Ahmed, Counselor in Molecular Biology at diagnostic specialists Eastern Biotech.

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BOTH SEXES ARE PRONE TO THE SAME ILLNESSES FALSE: Worldwide among women, the most frequent cancers are breast, lung, stomach, colorectal and cervical, whereas for men it’s lung, stomach, liver, colorectal, oesophagus and prostate.

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FOLLOWING A HEALTHY DIET CAN PREVENT CANCER TRUE: “Diet plays a very major role,” says Prof Adrian. “We know that certain components can be protective, while others are harmful.”

He recommends a healthy diet high in fibre, with a wide variety of fresh fruit and vegetables, and a lower intake of fats. While regular consumption of anti-oxidant rich foodstuffs, such as tomatoes or black grapes, can potentially lower cancer risks.

BECOMING A VEGETARIAN WILL REDUCE THE RISKS FALSE: While excessive red and processed meat consumption has been linked to bowel, breast, lung and prostate cancer, it doesn’t mean you have to avoid meat altogether. Lean white meat and fish are good sources of protein and can be part of a healthy diet.

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BARBECUES ARE LINKED TO CANCER TRUE: Certain cooking methods have been found to increase the chances of developing cancer.

Burned or blackened food, such as barbecued, contains higher levels of carcinogens known as heterocyclic aromatic amines, and a recent study from the University of Minnesota in the US has linked the consumption of charred food to a 60 per cent increase in the risk of pancreatic cancer.

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CASUAL SMOKING WON’T HURT FALSE: There is no questioning the link between smoking and lung cancer, but can the occasional cigarette pose a problem? “Yes,” says Dr Hilali, “Smoking is harmful full-stop, whether it’s active, passive or just one or two cigarettes each day.” And while shisha might appear healthier because of the fruit flavours and water filtration, in fact it’s even more harmful. “Smoking shisha for one hour is the equivalent of smoking 70 to 100 cigarettes,” he warns.

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SUNBATHING IS FINE IF I USE A HIGH ENOUGH FACTOR… FALSE: Unless it’s out of a bottle, there’s no such thing as a ‘safe’ tan, and even the lightest of tans indicates damage to the epidermis. An estimated 60,000 people die every year from skin cancers caused by exposure to ultraviolet radiation. Don’t be lulled into a false sense of security

by SPFs on suntan lotions – while they may prevent the discomfort of burning, they do not stop cancercausing UVA rays from penetrating the skin. And there’s no proof that getting a ‘base’ tan can prevent burning or skin damage – in fact, an initial session on a sunbed for those under the age of 35 can increase their risk of skin cancer by up to 75 per cent.

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THERE’S NO WAY TO PREVENT CANCER FALSE: According to the WHO, more than 40 per cent of cancers can actually be prevented. Cervical cancer is one such example: the third most common cancer in women, more than half a million are affected across the world each year, with a mortality rate of 52 per cent. Yet regular pap smears are an effective defense, detecting the presence of abnormal cells, which can be treated before they develop into cancer. Doctors have also now established a clear link between cancer of the cervix and the Human Papillomavirus (HPV).

The world’s most prevalent sexually transmitted infection, figures from the WHO show that globally more than 11 per cent of women harbour the disease. However, there are now two vaccinations to protect against it – Gardasil and Cervarix – and the UAE was the first country in the region to offer the vaccine to girls over the age of 17.

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BEAUTY PRODUCTS CAUSE CANCER TRUE AND FALSE: The US Food and Drug Administration has debunked recent scare stories about the ‘cancer-causing’ effects of anti-perspirants and hair dyes. However, a study by the UAE University in Al Ain recently discovered a link between synthetic ‘black’ henna and an increased rate of certain types of leukemia among Emirati women. If in doubt, opt for the natural version, which should not contain harmful carcinogenous chemicals such as benzene.

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…BUT WE NEED SOME SUN EXPOSURE TO PREVENT AGAINST OTHER CANCERS TRUE: “Adequate levels of Vitamin D are very important for protecting against cancers, but you need sunlight for that,” explains Prof Adrian. “Here in the UAE, we’re in a society where many women are covered for cultural reasons, but this means that they may not get sufficient exposure to the sun. Just five or 10 minutes light exposure per day is sufficient, otherwise they may require extra Vitamin D supplements.”

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ONLY WOMEN SUFFER FROM BREAST CANCER FALSE: While it’s women who predominantly suffer from forms of breast cancer, men can develop the disease too, though it’s far less common. “Only about three per cent of male cancers are breast cancer, so it’s very low,” says Dr Hilali.

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FOR BREAST CANCER, SIZE MATTERS FALSE: Breast cancer affects women (and men) of all shapes and sizes – as long as there’s breast tissue, then cancer can occur. And there is no link between developing cancer and wearing an underwired or overly tight bra – this urban myth originated with a flawed, unpublished study that was circulated on the Internet.

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BEING OVERWEIGHT INCREASES MY RISK OF DEVELOPING CANCER TRUE: Obesity comes with a number of health risks, one of which is a higher chance of developing cancer – the WHO says that it’s the second highest preventable cause after smoking. It’s been linked to an increased prevalence of cancers of the bowel, uterus, kidney and oesophagus.

USING MY MOBILE PHONE IS LIKELY TO GIVE ME CANCER UNCOMFIRMED: “Obviously they are sources of radiation, but in spite of the many studies on mobile phones, the results are still inconclusive,” says Prof Adrian. “My view is that if there is an effect, it must be very minor, otherwise the data would be much more obvious, especially when compared to other environmental factors such as smoking or pollution.”

CHEMICALS IN PLASTICS SUCH AS WATER BOTTLES ARE CARCINOGENOUS FALSE: “It’s urban legend that plastic bottles contain carcinogens known as dioxins, but that’s certainly not true,” says Prof Adrian.

“There’s certainly no danger about freezing plastic water bottles, and items such as Tupperware are generally microwave safe and strictly controlled to not contain any harmful substances.”

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BREAST-FEEDING CAN OFFER PROTECTION AGAINST CANCER TRUE: Not only is breast-feeding good for healthy babies, it can also have health benefits for nursing mothers too. A recent long-term study from the University of North Carolina discovered that women with a family history of breast cancer had a significantly reduced risk of developing the disease if they breast-fed their babies.

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HIGH STRESS LEVELS CAN MAKE CANCERS WORSE TRUE: A recent study from the University of Texas discovered that stress hormones such as adrenaline could actually directly encourage tumour growth and spread, while general stress can weaken the immune system’s defenses against the disease.

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A POSITIVE MENTAL ATTITUDE IS ALL YOU NEED TO BEAT CANCER FALSE: Research has discovered no link between optimism and survival rates, yet a positive attitude can have a knock-on effect to a cancer patient’s general well-being, by staying active, accepting support from family and friends and having the mental strength to emotionally deal with the prognosis to create a better quality of life during the illness.

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BY TAKING VITAMIN SUPPLEMENTS, I CAN PROTECT MYSELF FROM TUMOURS TRUE AND FALSE: Anti-oxidants such as Vitamin C can offer some level of protection against the oxidants caused by smoking, says Dr Hilali. But supplements should not be substituted for a healthy diet full of fresh fruit and vegetables. A recent survey, which reviewed the results of nearly 70 clinical trials, discovered that if used incorrectly, some supplements could actually have a neutral or even harmful effect.

INJURIES CAN LEAD TO CANCER IN LATER LIFE FALSE: “Cancer is generally sporadic, so it can happen to anyone,” says Dr Ahmed. But it’s cell damage from environmental factors such as absorbing carcinogens into the body rather than specific injuries that can lead to an increased risk, she explains, from smoking and alcohol use to exposure to materials such as arsenic.

CHEMOTHERAPY IS THE ONLY EFFECTIVE TREATMENT FALSE: Not necessarily, it’s all about the best solution for each individual – and weighing up outcomes against risk and side effects.

Surgical removal of a tumour can also be an option, depending on how much it has spread, or radiation therapy, which aims to destroy cells or keep them from multiplying further.

I PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN PROTECTING MYSELF TRUE: “Aim to live a well-balanced life, avoiding things that can harm your health, such as smoking or alcohol,” recommends Dr Hilali. But regardless of how healthy your lifestyle is, it’s still important to be pro-active with self-examination and regular screenings and Pap smears, says Dr Ahmed, and to report anything unusual, however small, to your physician. “The main problem is when people are scared and postpone seeing a doctor,” adds Prof Adrian. “The likelihood is that something can be done if it is caught early enough.”

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A CANCER DIAGNOSIS IS A DEATH SENTENCE FALSE: This may have been the case half a century ago, but today the outlook is generally positive. “Oncology has progressed enormously over the past 20 or 30 years,” says Dr Hilali. “A lot of people who suffered are now cancer-free thanks to surgery, radiation treatment or chemotherapy. It may have been a difficult experience, but they have managed to live through it and survive and go back to leading a normal life.” There is certainly reason to be optimistic, adds Prof Adrian. “Nowadays something like 75 per cent of cancer patients are long-term survivors.” ■

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KING OF KITSCH Andrew Martin, the fabulous furniture and fabric house, has thrown open the doors to its first concession in the Middle East, in Galeries Lafayette, The Dubai Mall.

For luxury living with a twist, we know where we’ll be venturing as the mercury rises... www.andrewmartin.ae

ART BEAT Explore your inner artist at The Jam Jar Studio.

From Van Gogh to finger-painting, anything goes at this laid-back art space in Al Quoz. Take advantage of their supersummer savings and let your creativity flow…

To book, call (04) 3417303 or visit: www.jamjardubai.com

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CHILD’S PLAY Follow in the footsteps of Madonna and Angelina and take your little ones to Kidville – America‘s new high-end play centre opened on The Walk at JBR. With play areas, a boutique shop and salon, it’s what all the cool kids are talking about. www.mykidville.ae, or call (04) 4401220.

BRIGHT SPARK

Turn soft furnishings into illuminated focal points with Dream & Beauty’s DreamLux fibre optic fabrics. Powered by LEDs, hundreds of tiny optical fibres are woven into the fabrics, creating a shimmering effect when lit. Perfect for adding your own unique touch. Contact McLeod International at www.mcleodintl.com

IT’S A STEAL

If you like to bid and barter to get more bang for your buck, your online oasis is www.souq.com.

Having expanded since their launch in 2005, they now offer a multitude of marketplaces in which to hone your haggling skills – fashion, fast cars, travel and trinkets – sold!

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STYLISH LIVING When it comes to interiors, The One knows style. This summer, snap up discounts of up to 70 per cent on selected products until August 7 at The One in Dubai and even more discounts at The One in Dubai Outlet Mall. Happy shopping, furniture fashionistas! www.theoneplanet.com

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For lovers of modern-minimalist luxury, the two Michelin-starred ABaC hotel reigns supreme (www.abacbarcelona.com), or book a suite at the Hotel Banys Orientals in El Born the old town of El Born for a more boutique Spanish experience. hotelbanysorientals.com

DESIGN FOR LIFE There’s one name on everyone’s lips here, Gaudi – the city’s most prolific and celebrated architect. La Sagrada Familia is a must-see.

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Passeig de Gràcia and El Diagonal – two chic streets lined with labels and high-street shops awaiting your credit card. For more unique boutiques head to El Born, while Barrio Gótico is the place for antiques.

Spain’s most vibrant and stylish destination is swaddled in Gothic architecture, where age-old elements and traditions of the city sit against the hustle and bustle of a modern-day tourist haven. The streets are flanked by the glittering Mediterranean and meandering avenues that boast culture, shopping and a hedonistic lifestyle. Barcelonians pride themselves on their style, so there’s a smorgasbord of chic boutiques in which to splurge.

Hipper pockets can be found in El Ravel, which offers an edgier, more urban, and eclectic retreat. When it comes to nightlife, Barcelonians like to party and stay up late…

And before we forget… Try the tapas or pintxos (the Basque version). It’s everywhere you look and nothing beats croissants filled with jamón serano or tortilla de patatas.

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Tucked away just off La Rambla, is La Boqueira, Barcelona’s most emblematic and vibrant food market.

Selling every produce under the sun, in a rainbowspectrum of stalls, it’s a must for any gastronome.

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The Picasso Museum

For a taste of Spanish history, from the master of art, head to the Picasso Museum in the Barrio Gótico. www. museupicasso.bcn.es/en

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NIGHT OWL

Restaurant: Moo – Cutting-edge cool. www.hotelomm.es/moo/ Bar: Monvínic – 3,000 wines and laid-back jazz. www.monvinic.com Club: Carpe Diem Lounge Club – The queen of Barca’s nightlife. www.cdlcbarcelona.com

For true Barca beauty, pack a picnic from La Boqueira market and head to Parc de la Ciutadella, or take a teleférico over the city from San Sebastiâ in the old port.

Teleférico ride

TOKYO CALLING

In a city where East meets West, streets are lined with lights and the words ‘pop culture’ fit like a glove, Tokyo is a dynamic modern-day metropolis. Think sushi, shopping, culture, gadgets, gizmos and fashion that puts the ‘f’ in funky. Until August 28 Emirates Holidays are offering a Tokyo package (starting at Dhs7,665 per person), which includes flights, transfers, three-nights hotel stay, breakfast and a ‘morning tour’ of the Japanese capital – perfect for stylish city-slickers. www.emirates-holidays.com

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TRAVELLISTA TREND Let us introduce you to the hottest new travel trend for 2010‌ the ‘PreHoliday’ holiday. Last year was all about the ‘staycation’, but now it’s time to re-indulge our frivolous natures – home or away. The idea? A mini-break to relax and prepare ourselves before the holiday season. Think pre-Eid escapes, pre-Christmas retreats or pre-New Year getaways, allowing you to return revived, restored and ready to hit the festive season running – in high heels.

SUMMER IN THE CITY If short ‘n’ chic city trips are your want this summer, Flydubai have your destinations all mapped out. Think Beirut, Doha, Muscat and Damascus and you’re guaranteed no frills, no fuss, just fabulous fun‌ www.flydubai.com

SUITCASE ESSENTIALS

Pack up and fly in style

ShebaÂŽ Fish Menus offer your feline a new eating experience, perfect for your cat’s gourmet taste. Made with simple yet succulent ingredients, such as ďŹ lets of tuna, ShebaÂŽ is the cuisine truly worthy of her every desire. *Also available in Tuna & Prawns, Ocean Seafood and Tuna & Mussels.

EstĂŠe Lauder Re-Nutriv Luxury Traveller filled with four luxurious skincare treats

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EXPAND YOUR LIBRARY THIS SUMMER!

The Essential Arabian Library 17 Arabian Heritage Titles

In celebration of the centenary of Sir Wilfred Thesiger – The Last Of The Great Explorers – we offer three books and a limited edition print together with 14 other selected Best Selling books from The Arabian Heritage Collection.

Free Limited Edition Print of Wilfred Thesiger’s unique photograph Launching a Dhow, taken in Abu Dhabi in 1948 after his legendary second crossing of the Empty Quarter. Size: 16” x 12”, valued at Dhs 350.

Sir Wilfred Thesiger. Born June 1910.

Dhs 120 Described as a “Masterpiece” in The Times, this classic of travel literature is a must-read for anyone interested in the Arab world and its people. The special Centenary Edition celebrates the anniversary of Wilfred Thesiger’s birth in 1910, and includes 87 photographs and a fold-out map.

Dhs 185 This enchanting book is a showcase of the people of the Emirates during the mid-20th century.

A superb collection of photographs by Ronald Codrai, documenting times gone by.

Dhs 185 This book is a breathtaking pictorial edition of the travel classic Arabian Sands, and contains the same colour map which appeared in the first edition of Arabian Sands in 1959.

Dhs 185 A wonderful photographic memoir by world renowned photographer Ronald Codrai. This book focuses on Codrai’s time spent in the Arab world during the past half-century.

Dhs 165 The ultimate authorised biography of Sir Wilfred Thesiger – written with Thesiger’s support before he died in 2003 and with unique access to the rich Thesiger archive – investigates this fascinating figure’s family influences, his wartime experiences, his philosophy as a hunter and conservationist, his writing and photography, and his friendships with tribal people.

Dhs 185 This enchanting book focuses on a time when the Gulf could claim to be home to the largest surviving merchantsailing fleet in the world.

This personal record of the seafarers of the Emirates is a true historical jewel – a must for every library!

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A wonderfully illustrated book that covers the fascinating history of shawls from their earliest origins. The history of the Kerman shawl, which has never been revealed before, is one of its delightful highlights.

This title by Daniel and Serga Nadler takes an in-depth look at the world of silver and how it is valued by different cultures around the globe. “Silver triumphs in every step as the Nadlers cheer it on From Fetish to Fashion�.

Retail Value Dhs 3000

Dhs 55 Arabian Destiny is an insightful autobiography and a very personal account of the life of the late Edward Henderson – a man whose life was inextricably linked to the history of the UAE.

John Loring, Design Director, Tiffany & Co.

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A concise but complete description of the Arabian countries benefiting most from 21st century affluence sweeping the Middle East. Edward O’Sullivan summarizes years of experience and specialized knowledge into a single volume. A fascinating read!

The UAE - Visions of Change is part of Noor Ali Rashid’s “Royal Collection�, and comprises of beautiful historical images, in black and white, sepia and colour.

This book highlights the extraordinary transformation undergone by the UAE over the past 40 years.

Dr Frauke Heard-Bey’s definitive history book of the UAE is a must-read for all individuals fascinated by life in the seven Trucial States before the wealth of oil, and events leading up to the 21st century UAE.

Dhs 145 This intimate and colourful view of the Emirates is a faithful reproduction of one of famed British artist Trevor Waugh’s journals, kept while travelling the length and breadth of the land.

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A beautifully written heartfelt tale of the coming together of two cultures, and a love and understanding between a Western and Arab family.

The Times called this book “a deeply sympathetic evaluation of a culture�.

A stunning compilation of poetry by Dubai’s visionary leader, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. “Sheikh Mohammed reveals his passions but tempers them with justice and tolerance. These two qualities make for a legacy of any man on this earth�.

Paulo Coelho

Dhs 125 Beyond the city’s limits, turquoise-blue waters with sandy beaches, symmetrical palm trees and ancient desert landscapes provide photographers with many opportunities.

International aerial photographer, Dirk Laubner, has produced a fine portrait of the emirate that reveals why Dubai is such a popular tourist destination. Published in a single, five-language edition, Dubai – An Aerial Tour is a collection of brilliant images of the emirate and a fascinating record of Dubai from the air as we see it today. Placing tourist attractions and significant landmarks in perspective, it provides a magnificent aerial tour for visitors and residents alike.

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This marvelous tribute to Dubai is a true portrait of a vibrant, cosmopolitan city, an emirate and its people. Patrick Lichfield’s iconic images speak of a rich study of one of the fastest growing cities in the world.

Patrick Lichfield’s photography has spanned four decades of change. His iconic images from the early 1960s to the present day, include notable personalities and events that characterised their times.

A cousin of Queen Elizabeth, The Earl of Lichfield, launched himself as a photographer in 1962. He soon progressed from photographing London’s party set to editorial work for national daily newspapers. Success in notable London magazines, such as the highly influential magazine, led to commissions from , and #& ! magazines in the United States.

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This book by internationally acclaimed photographer Dirk Laubner takes you on a breathtaking aerial tour around the emirate of Dubai. This five-language edition is a must-have for visitors and residents alike.

Dubai is an emirate of spectacular sights.

With post-modern architecture and high-rise towers that jostle with one another, the city’s aerial views provide a magnificent insight into its different landscapes – be they manmade islands or landscaped villas, magnificent highways or grand hotels, verdant green parks or giant shopping malls – taking the reader on an awe-inspiring scenic tour.

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Suzanne Husseini’s culinary skills drew an awed crowd

ON THE MENU UÊLemongrass prawns wrapped in rice paper with mint, chilli, coriander, ginger soya sauce UÊBlack and white sesame seed crusted tuna, seaweed salad and white bean mayonnaise UÊChicken, pumpkin, pine nut and spinach fatayer with minted raita UÊMini pizza – gorgonzola, fig and walnut with roquette

In conjunction with Emirates Woman, HELLO! and identity magazines, the superb surroundings of the newly opened Crate&Barrel stores opened their doors to two amazing events last month, which saw Dubai’s most stylish descend to shop, shop, shop.

Guests were greeted with exquisite canapÊs courtesy of deluxe caterers, Dish, as well as being handed a 10 per cent discount on all in-store goodies. But Crate&Barrel took it one step further, with one incredible Dhs5,000 voucher prize offered to each night’s raffle winner.

The evening’s atmosphere was also abuzz with the voice of celebrity chef and author, Suzanne Husseini, who treated guests to live cooking demonstrations and, if you were one of the lucky few, a taste of her gastronomic creations.

EW loves brights and stripes for the summer

MOTIVATE’S GROUP SENIOR EDITOR GINA JOHNSON

Crate&Barrel stores are located at Mall of the Emirates and Mirdif City Centre.

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Designer canapĂŠs from the Wine Circle at Wentworth, including delicate duck confit wraps and stuffed figs, complemented magnums of Laurent Perrier and fruity cocktails

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“WE HAD A GREAT CROWD AND NOW HAVE SOME FANTASTIC SUPPORTERS.� – SACHA JAFRI

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“THE ELEPHANT FAMILY IS A MASSIVELY IMPORTANT CHARITY. IT NEEDS ACTION BY EVERY SINGLE PERSON THAT HEARS ABOUT IT.� – TAMARA BECKWITH

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A) One Desert Journey B) One Dessert Journey C) One Deserved Journey How to enter: A careful read of this page will give you all the clues you need to answer the question above. Visit www.winwithmotivate.com to enter.

Rules: This competition is open to residents of all GCC countries and valid until July 31 2010. Entries received after this date will not be accepted. The prize will be awarded to one entry received at random.

No cash alternative is available. Employees of Motivate Publishing and the company contributing the prizes are not eligible. The decision of Motivate Publishing is final and no correspondence can be entered into.

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Combining a foot massage with a stimulating sand body scrub, and an intensely relaxing massage using techniques from the Orient, body bliss awaits.

Dinner follows with sumptuous Thai delicacies at the waterfront Thiptara restaurant and, if you can drag yourself out of bed the following day, breakfast at Ewaan – the hotel’s all-day dining hot-spot. For a weekend of indulgence and beauty, it doesn’t get much more serene or sublime…

For bookings, contact The Palace – The Old Town on (04) 4287888 or visit: www.theaddress.com

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AQUARIUS (JAN 21 – FEB 19)

A partner who makes you laugh is in with a chance. From Monday 12th, witty characters will hold their own in conversation. Follow up on a passing flirtation and you find a genuine meeting of minds. Monday 26th’s Aquarius full moon is your birthday out of season – make it an occasion.

PISCES (FEB 20 – MAR 20)

Your career carousel calms down as you move into new territory.

Uranus, planet of freedom, means you are drawn to offbeat investments. Trust your instincts, but don’t overstretch yourself – a financial decision comes on Thursday 22nd. Your partner isn’t happy until he has stirred a strong reaction from you.

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Raise your profile and prove there’s more to you than ‘safety first’. Sunday 11th is perfect for cleaning out your closet as the solar eclipse breaks you out of old emotional (May 22 – Jun 21) patterns. Keep your composure and avoid major decisions – wait until the dust has settled before giving your word. Your home building plans are highlighted after Friday 23rd.

LEO (JUL 24 – AUG 23)

LIBRA (SEP 24 – OCT 22)

SAGITTARIUS (NOV 23 – DEC 21)

Nobody is more generous than you, and you deserve a reward so treat yourself. Listen to some sage advice after Saturday 10th, while your mind is working overtime.

A group project brings out your best qualities and a friend listens at Monday 26th’s full moon.

A touch of the exotic comes into your relationships when you are bold enough to ask. You are attracted to maverick characters and a partner who offers colour and freedom. Friday 30th is a high-achieving day when you follow through in practical style.

Sparkling chemistry comes with someone at the top. Venus and Mars, the planets of attraction, hit your career zone and your PR skills are in demand. The personal touch provides the x-factor when you receive an invitation after hours.

Target Wednesday 21st to sway someone round to your ideas.

VIRGO (AUG 24 – SEP 23)

SCORPIO (OCT 23 – NOV 22)

Make lists in true Virgo style and tick off your achievements.

You’re in a heightened energetic mode, so people know when they are standing in your way.

Venus, planet of love, hits your sign from Thursday 15th and affords you an alluring and appealing glow.

Your friends play a vital role and cool introductions come from your closest circle. Decide how tightly you want to stick with the group identity. New health regimes appeal, but pick the right one. Inject new life into your daily routine and Tuesday 20th is your peak moment.

CAPRICORN (DEC 22 – JAN 20)

Move on from the past emotionally and inner strength will follow. The solar eclipse on Sunday 11th is an emotional high, but don’t give in to impulses. You have a sure touch in company and the image to impress, as big personalities enter your world.

ARIES (MAR 21 – APR 20)

Exciting times arrive when you dare to back your hunches.

Extravagant Jupiter brings an unexpected windfall as people holding the purse-strings look kindly on you. Satisfy your restless urges and embrace the new – there’s no reason to stick to the same types you have always dated.

Saturday 31st is outstanding for achieving what you wish for.

TAURUS (APR 21 –MAY 21)

Time outside of the spotlight brings new creative inspiration.

Venus, your ruling star, sits perfectly by Sunday 11th and it pays to accept a surprise invitation. You are fussy about the company you keep, but resist the urge to criticise. Make smart decisions around Wednesday 28th and your ideas are in demand.

GEMINI (MAY 22 – JUN 21)

Your idealism is stirred and a good cause benefits from your attention.

You feel like part of a wider world, as exotic friends draw you into their orbit. Invest in the best material, as Venus, planet of the arts, brings you exquisite domestic taste. Entertaining at home makes an impression on Saturday 17th, leaving you feeling fulfilled. ■ JULY 2010

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TOP FASHION BUYS A Vivienne Westwood red corseted dress, a Reiss Grecian style white dress, rhinestone and Harlequin Miu Miu heels, a Prada raffia handbag with gold trim and a thick gold chain, Lara Bohinc jewellery, Uniqlo vest tops in every colour and Michael Kors-esque slouchy cardigans from Forever 21.

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LOVE OF MY LIFE That’s the million-dollar question. Until I meet the elusive Prince Charming, my family... well, them and totally impractical but beautiful shoes!

DEFINE YOUR STYLE I love directional designers and fashion folk who have established their own avant-garde look and are willing to take risks. I like to combine bright colours and lots of quirky accessories with silhouettes that flatter my 5ft 2in shape! Dubai is my fashion haven, because you can never be too overdressed, which is perfect because I tend to glam-up rather than dress down.

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FAVOURITE SMELL Jo Malone’s Dark Amber & Ginger Lily, Caron’s Tabac Blond (Roja Dove at Harrod’s Haute Perfumerie discovered my ‘signature scent’ was Caron’s Tabac Blonde but it’s expensive and fiendishly difficult to get a hold of!)

MY WARDROBE STAPLES Dark boot-cut jeans, brightly-coloured stilettos, bold gold costume jewellery, casual summer dresses and a tuxedo-style black jacket.

BEAUTY BUYS Oil of Olay moisturiser, Maybelline Great Lash mascara in Blackest Black, M.A.C Studio Fix liquid foundation, M.A.C eyeshadow palettes, Guerlain Terracotta bronzer, Nars body glow, Chanel Lèvres Scintillantes Glossimer lipgloss.

MY FAVOURITE DESTINATION London, for its eccentricity, diversity and conservatism.

Paris for its romantic beauty.

New York for its dynamic buzz.

The South of France for fun, food and sheer OTT indulgence.

Bali for its spirituality. Karachi as my family live there.