6 February 2014 www.womanthismonth.com letters Inspired to change The women featured in Woman This Month are always so inspiring. I have never considered a career in the Navy. The truth is I made this decision without even doing any research on how hard it is going to be. After reading your story on Eleanor Stack, I was forced to wonder why I did not consider something daring or even dare to pursue what my true ambition was — to fly! I’ve always given myself reasons for not following up with things or taking risks. I have been so busy convincing myself that I can’t do things that I turned 34 without amounting to much, at least not even as much as I am capable of. As I went on to read Raha’s story, I was sure that nothing is impossible if you set your mind to it. I hate to admit that my negativity is the only reason that I am stuck in a job that I don’t enjoy and continue to go to. And I am the only one at fault for being unhappy with myself. I want to believe that I will bring change into my life. But old habits die hard. Thankfully, I have a great support system. I’ve started making a list of what I need to finish by the end of 2014 and what I should have accomplished five years from now. I need to tell myself every day that age has nothing to do with accomplishments. I want to thank you for opening my eyes. I hope to write to you when I have scratched off everything I’ve planned for 2014. Wish me luck! Laila WRITE IN AND WIN Next month’s star letter will win a voucher for two from Joz Salon & Spa. To win this, send us your views on our January 2014 edition either by email to [email protected], by fax to 17 813-700 or by post to PO 20461. The winner will be selected at random. If yours is the star letter this month, please write to the same email address with your full name, CPR number, address and telephone number to claim your prize. Bahrain Edition BEAUTY | FASHION | HOME | WELLBEING | PARENTING | LOCAL ISSUES January 2014 | Issue 131 | BD1 / SR10 www.womanthismonth.com woman this month JANUARY 2014 ı THE FITNESS AND WELLBEING ISSUE ı www.womanthismonth.com HOME SUBSCRIBERS COPY ISSUE 131 RAHA MOHARRAK THE SKY IS HER LIMIT FITNESS AND WELLBEING WHAT TO EAT WHAT TO WEAR HOW TO GET STARTED WHAT’S IN! RESORT WEAR 14BOOKS TO GROW UP WITH Write Here Write Now Make it stop I loved the first look Fernanda put together in the GTL pages. As an active person, it’s only expected that I am happy this sporty chic style is in! I can finally use my t-shirts while putting together an outfit. It’s hard to pull off something casual as something sophisticated. So it would be really helpful if you would offer some more tips on the how to do so in the next issue. I find it annoying when women walk around in matching velvet tracksuits and call it sporty! I can’t wait for the day when brands stop manufacturing them! Mitasha Read! Read! Read! I’m a self-proclaimed bookworm. It disappoints me that kids of today are screenobsessed. They’re either watching TV or staring at a computer or swiping away on a smartphone. If a child doesn’t catch her mom or dad nose deep in a book once in a while, he or she is not even going to try. I started reading when I got to college and I regret not having started sooner. Schools should take the initiative to get their students into the habit of reading. I just wrote to thank you for your feature on the need to read. I only found out about it because my friend dragged me along to pick some books for her daughter after she read the article. I’m glad she sees the importance of reading now. As they say, it’s never too late! Irene 18 January 2014 www.womanthismonth.com www.womanthismonth.com 19 January 2014 HOMEY GLAM Take your sportswear out of the wardrobe for a sleek and minimal look. Get sporty chic this season with our best picks of the trend. Feeling Sporty FASHION | get the look by Fernanda Langhammer ROCK BALLAD 1 2 3 5 6 1. Top: Stradivarius; 2. Suit jacket: massimo dutti; 3. handbag: Kenzo; 4. Trousers: Oysho; 5. Bracelet: Parfois; 6. ankle boots: aldo 1. glasses: Versace; 2. Sweater-dress: Lacoste; 3. Key ring: hobbs; 4. iPhone cover: Call It Spring; 5. Winter boots: Vincci; 6. handbag: Victoria Beckham Take a quick look back at the outfits you wore in the past year. I bet you spent at least 70 percent of the time in jeans and a t-shirt — girls’ favourite uniform! The duo has lived through a long love story. But, as in all successful relationships, it is important to spice things up from time to time. On your next shopping trip, pick a different colour for your jeans. a light wash can add interest to your wardrobe. as for the t-shirt, forget the loose ones from the ‘90s; opt for straight or tighter cuts. a biker jacket, trainers and striking accessories will help you go with the flow. The sweater dress can be worn with a pair of skinny jeans or in its most youthful form — by itself. The piece is versatile and a great choice for those lazy days when you want to be stylish without much effort. Whether you opt for bare or covered legs, a pair of boots complements the outfit. Colourful accessories offer an unpretentious look. The trick is to avoid fine or elaborate heels and sandals. It will hardly speak with the whole concept. 1 2 4 4 3 3 5 5 6 6 PLAYING SAFE mena Suvari mango 1. Bomber jacket: mango; 2. necklace: accessorize; 3. Printed t-shirt: Pull & Bear; 4. gloves: marc by marc Jacobs, 5. Jeans: Salsa, 6. Shoes: Shoe mart a cotton pair of trousers is the key to this look. When paired with high heels, a quirky top and a suit jacket, it takes you from chilling on your sofa to being ready to party! Pick modern slim fit cuts, a little bit loose at the leg, and painted preferably in shades of grey. This way, you get the perfect twist between a chilled out look and fashionable flair. add fun and eyecatching accessories to finish off with style. an oversized handbag ought to be the final touch. If you’re a fan of fun accessories, check out the unusual pieces like this Kenzo creation. 4 1 2 30 January 2014 www.womanthismonth.com Thirty-five-year old Lieutenant Commander Eleanor Stack runs a tight ship. Standing tall at 6’2”, this lady from Glasgow is in charge of the minehunter HMS Quorn, commanding a crew of 45 men, which includes clearance divers who identify and diffuse mines under the sea. Eleanor, or Ellie as she’s known to colleagues, joined the Royal Navy as a Warfare Officer in 2000. In course of her 13-year career, she served on warships around the world in various roles until she was elevated to the rank of Commanding Officer earlier this year. Ellie tells us about life at sea, its challenges and the rewards. Woman This Month (WTM): What made you embark on this career path? Eleanor Stack (ES): Around the age of 14, I’d gone on a school trip to the Glasgow shipyard. My hometown has a great tradition of ship building and what I saw on my visit seemed quite challenging. Besides, I’d always had a close affinity to the sea. I spent my childhood swimming off the Scottish Islands, sailing with my father and fishing with my family. WTM: How did your family react with your decision? ES: With surprise. I’m the youngest in a family of academics and up until the night before my The sea was the last bastion conquered by women in the armed forces worldwide. Royal Navy’s Lieutenant Commander Eleanor Stack gives us a peek into life inside a frontline warship. Making Waves people | interview Eleanor Stack by SIMI KAMBOJ 49 www.womanthismonth.com January 2014 0-2 years 3-5 years 6-8 years 9-12 years teen years Reading List Building a library for your children is perhaps the best thing you could do for them. 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