www.womanthismonth.com April 2016 4 It’s that time of year again when the catwalk styles of the world’s various fashion weeks start to make their way into the shops. And, though I can’t help thinking many of the high-fashion looks bear little or no resemblance to things us mere mortals would wear, I do find the new season’s looks exciting. So I’m always keen to see what our fashion and beauty editor Fernanda Langhammer flags as the latest trends and how she comes up with ways that we can adapt them for our own wardrobes. I feel a shopping spree coming on. Fashion’s all about colour and pattern and those are two areas dear to the heart of artist Sabine Algosaibi. Ankita went to meet her in her rainbow-hued home to learn about her inspiration. Our other interviews this month are Anna-Maria Dowling, who told Behnaz Sanjana how she climbed the ladder to become Bahrain’s first female hotel general manager, and Abrar Darwish who’s launched an innovative child development centre for youngsters with communication difficulties. In the wellness section Behnaz tackles a subject that affects many new mums, but is rarely spoken of – the effects of pregnancy on women’s bodies. We know lots of our readers are mums and, since we’re always keen to engage with you ladies, I’m very excited to tell you we’re launching a series of special events where mums and kids can get together, have fun and meet new friends. This is just the first of several of new developments we’re planning for the coming months. Find out more on page 73. There’s loads more to see in this month’s magazine, I hope you enjoy reading it as much as we’ve enjoyed putting it together. Enjoy! Liz O’Reilly Editorial Director chairman & publisher GEORGE F MIDDLETON editorial director LIZ O'REILLY marketing & electronic media director DEEPA SIVA fashion & beauty editor FERNANDA LANGHAMMER assistant editor ANKITA MAMGAIN contributors APPLE SHARMA BEHNAZ SANJANA DR JINAN DARWISH GHADA SALEM RAPHAEL creative director ANDRE BIGG print production manager SABU SEBASTIAN layout & graphics ROMEO SAN MIGUEL JAYATH TEKI media coordinator SARAH ANSARI media manager FARHEEN AHMED circulation TARA VAMADEVEN PILLAI photography editor ZILIA MONTEIRO photographers RANJITH MOHAN SUBEESH KUMAR NS printing press UNION PRESS, BAHRAIN Contents copyrighted 2016© Reproduction in whole or in part by any means without the express written consent of the publisher is prohibited. ISBN No: 1 899348 11 5. Licensed by the Ministry of Information, Directorate of Publication and Press. Code: SWTM 410 Woman This Month is here for the modern woman of substance and aspiration, embodying a personal style while exploring the best of all worlds: fashion, beauty and lifestyle. Bahrain office address Red House Marketing P. O. Box: 20461, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain telephone: (17) 813-777 fax: (17) 813-700 email: [email protected] website: www.womanthismonth.com Published monthly by Red House Marketing (Jersey) Ltd. P. O. Box 641, No. 1 Seaton Place, St. Helier, Jersey JE4 8JJ Channel Islands, U.K. in association with Al-Hilal Publishing P. O. Box 1100, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain April 2016, Issue 158 On the cover: Catwalk fashions. April 2016 | Issue 158 | BD1 / SR10 www.womanthismonth.com BEAUTY | FASHION | HOME | WELLBEING | PARENTING | LOCAL ISSUES Bahrain Edition SABINE ALGOSAIBI A life lived in colour The BIG Fashion Edit Our pick of the hottest spring and summer trends Kids’ rooms in focus Wellbeing The health issues facing new mums WALKING WITH DINOSAURS Our First Exclusive Mums and Kids Event HOMES Parenting When allergies can be deadly An Omani Adventure Travel EDITOR’S NOTE Woman This Month is a member of BPA Worldwide On my lust list this month are a few items that have popped into my inbox. I reckon this funky belt from Origem would be ideal to channel the ‘70s vibe. With pool season just around the corner, I’ll be heading to Vilebrequin to pick up this snazzy swimsuit. And the Concertina bag from Paul Smith…well, a girl can dream. The only women's magazine distributed with the GDN
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