www.womanthismonth.com February 2016 4 We’re well into the new year now and, I have to admit, I’m finding the resolution to finally get fit is really challenging my willpower. Cue a little shopping trip in the hope some new gym gear will inspire. If you’re having the same problem check out the second feature in our ongoing wellness campaign where you’ll find our pick of the latest workout wear to kick up your motivation. One woman who’s not short of get up and go is our cover girl Anke Brandt. Not content with holding the world record for the longest distance kitesurfed by a female, she’s about to challenge herself again by kiting from Bahrain to Dubai. You can read about her preparations and motivation in our exclusive interview. Also this month, Behnaz Sanjana chatted to Enas Fardan about a great initiative to help victims of domestic violence – a cause we’re always happy to promote. Our fashion pages, as always, bring you a selection of what’s new in the market and the continuing trend for see-through clothing makes those resolutions even more important! With awards season in full swing in the film industry, Ankita Mamgain uses the travel pages to take you on a cinematic journey to some of the world’s top film festivals. She’s also responsible for our Valentine’s dining round-up. Believe me, this girl knows all the hottest deals. Meanwhile, in parenting, Ghada Salem is offering something for nothing in the shape of apps to help your youngsters learn – maybe those phones and tablets aren’t such a bad thing after all. 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 February 2016, Issue 156 On the cover: Anke Brandt February 2016 | Issue 156 | BD1 / SR10 www.womanthismonth.com BEAUTY | FASHION | HOME | WELLBEING | PARENTING | LOCAL ISSUES Bahrain Edition Food PARENTING Learning Apps TRAVEL Lights Camera Action ANKE BRANDT New Record Attempt Part two of our wellness campaign Fitness THE HEALING POWER OF MASSAGE HOME MATERIAL WITNESS A Very High Tea BEAUTY EDITOR’S NOTE Woman This Month is a member of BPA Worldwide This month’s wish list was going to be all about fitness. However, with the passing of an icon, the first artist I saw live back in 19**, ooh, an awfully long time ago, I’m moved to say my one big want this month is a copy of David Bowie’s Black Star on vinyl. That aside, I’ll settle for a pair of funky new trainers and some roller blades – '80s disco chic here I come. The only women's magazine distributed with the GDN Twister rollerblades Asics running shoes Black Star
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