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2 | January 2013 14 Interview 14 Dr Shaikha Salim Al Arrayed: Pioneering doctor Shopping 08 Editor’s Choice: Geometric prints 10 Pick of the Month: Boggi for men 12 Retail Therapy: What’s new on the retail scene! Fashion 16 Fashion Forward: Finding key pieces 18 Celebrities: What the stars are wearing 20 Get the Look: Glossy in black 22 20 Tips: Back to basics 24 Feature: The ubiquitous handbag Beauty 28 Beauty News: The latest products in stores 30 Fragrances: Scents that mesmerise 32 Feature: Taking care of your hands Home 38 Feature: Stripes always create an impact Wellbeing 40 Feature: The pursuit of happiness 43 Feature: Yoga to make you laugh! Parenting 46 Feature: Psychometrics analysis and coaching 49 Column: Kawasaki disease Regulars 06 Letters: Tell us what you think of this issue 34 Social Butterfly: Who has been seen where? 52 Recipes: A baker’s dozen 54 Campaign: The Palm Association 56 10 Tips: Making your New Year resolutions stick 62 Horoscope: What this month holds for you 64 WoMentality: Marriage 2.0 24 18 40 50 contents | january 2013 January 2013, issue 119 This outfit from Tommy Hilfiger is perfect for the cooler weather. Bahrain Edition BEAUTY | FASHION | HOME | WELLBEING | PARENTING | LOCAL ISSUES January 2013 | Issue 119 | BD1 / SR10 Fashion Basics Glossy Black Beauty Tips Hand Management Colour Your Home Stripes that Appeal Resolutions Making Them Stick Coaching Your Kids Preparing Them for Life www.womanthismonth.com woman this month JANUARY 2013 ı FASHION BASICS: GLOSSY BLACK ı www.womanthismonth.com HOME SUBSCRIBERS COPY ISSUE 119 www.womanthismonth.com
4 | January 2013 Welcome GUEST EDITOR's letter Welcome to our first issue of the year! January is a month for some peace, quiet and well-deserved rest. The festivities are over and the decorations have found their way back into its boxes, if not already stashed away. What’s more, your home is no longer packed full with relatives. Embrace this time of calmness; it’s important to get a moment, every now and then, to yourself. In this issue, we deliver exactly what you want and expect from Woman This Month. This includes amazing fashion and beauty buys (and lots of them). We understand that personal style comes down to choices; there’s no doubt that organising your closet is one of your resolutions. Our Fashion pages focus on wardrobe basics. This should help you decide what to give away and what to treasure. In our Beauty section, we round up five of the best miracle working products in the market that protect your hands from signs of ageing. We also concentrate on happiness; our Wellbeing articles introduce you to seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and laughter yoga. There is nothing that a little retail therapy cannot fix. Find out what’s hot in the shopping world. Spoil your man with our picks from Boggi or treat yourself to some dizzying prints. Speaking of which, our Home pages will have you falling in love with the classic pattern — stripes. Parents are alerted about Kawasaki disease, its signs and the importance of detecting it at an early stage. The parenting feature gives you an insight on how to make the right career choice for your children (and yourself!). Our 10 Tips offer some suggestions as to how you might actually make those New Year resolutions actually stick, for once! We met some people on a mission. Find out what The Palm Association is up to and how you can help. You can also read our chat with Dr Shaikha Salim Al Arrayed who has been battling hereditary diseases in the Kingdom for three decades. Happy New Year! Elma Bartholomew Assistant Editor For of the moment news, tips, advice and fun links, follow Woman This Month on Twitter @WomanThisMonthB responsible editor Jubran AbdulRahman chairman & publisher George F Middleton publishing director David M Robertson editorial consultant Dr Paul Balles assistant editors ALISON COLDRIDGE Elma Bartholomew fashion and beauty editor Fernanda Langhammer contributors Dr Clare beckett-mcinroy george r vaughan James Claire staff writer Maryam A Toorani print production manager Sabu Sebastian layout & graphics RODOLFO A REYES JR Dalal Al-Sabbagh media coordinator SARAH ANSARI media executives ESKY Girmay farheen ahmed sales manager Mayukh Majumdar circulation FAWAZ AL BALOOSHI photography editor anil Ravi Shankar photographers Shankar Kunhambu Subeesh Kumar NS printing press Union Press, Bahrain Contents copyrighted 2004© 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 for women in Bahrain wishing to celebrate a unique cosmopolitan lifestyle and community spirit in an objective and proactive manner. For subscriptions visit www.womanthismonth.com Advertising rates are available upon request. Please e-mail [email protected]. The publication of any advertisement in woman this month is not necessarily an endorsement of the advertiser or of the products or services advertised. Although every effort is made to ensure factual information, woman this month cannot be held responsible for errors in contributors’ material, nor do the opinions expressed by individual writers necessarily reflect the opinions of the publisher. editorial Submission of articles is welcome. Send queries, letters and articles to the editor at the address below. The publisher reserves the right to edit, reject or comment editorially on all material contributed. 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 224, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain Woman This Month is a member of BPA Worldwide A Fresh Start www.womanthismonth.com
6 | January 2013 www.womanthismonth.com I like the inclusion of the new Get the Look page in the magazine. For someone like me, who has no idea how to dress themselves it’s a clever way to help me out! The December issue’s, spread was most helpful as I had a number of Christmas functions to attend and not a clue what to wear. I particularly like how this page introduces me to new brands; for example I had no idea what Ciate was before, but now I own a number of different shades and have lessened my salon visits in the process. My husband is very happy! Eman, by email. Letters Festive Food STAR LETTER Write Here Write Now 20 | December 2012 www.womanthismonth.com Fashion Get the If you haven’t yet picked your outfits for the numerous festive events, be inspired by the two looks we’ve spoilt you with. Get ready for Christmas and prepare to party on New Year’s Eve. Santa Baby Rock the ultimate Christmas colour with a twist. Go for burgundy; a deep hue taken directly from the catwalk. You can wear it with dark green, beige shades, gold or even the companion for all times, black. Mango New Look Paspaley Bourjois H&M Aldo Revlon Nina Ricci Style Assistance This month’s star letter will win a bag of goodies from Ford’s ‘Warriors in Pink’ collection. So, to receive these fantastic products, send us your views and options on this month’s edition either by email to [email protected], by fax to 17 813-700 or by post to PO Box 20461. Thank goodness for James Claire and his ‘Sweet Festivities’ article in the Food section of the December magazine. I had the whole family clan coming to stay over the Christmas holiday and so had a whole lot of cooking to do! And I’m not ashamed to admit I’m no where near domestic goddess status. So James’ article practically saved Christmas for my family. I rushed out, grabbed the ingredients he listed and whipped up all of the items on the page to create an ‘Around the World’ themed spread. The recipes were easy to follow and the finished product looked near-enough like the photos on the page. And best of all, my in-laws were thoroughly impressed! You can’t ask for more than that. So a big thanks to the Woman This Month team for saving me and my family’s rumbling stomachs this holiday season! Collette, by email. 12 | December 2012 www.womanthismonth.com Retail Therapy A Spell of Festivity For the holiday season, L’Occitane has launched a special limited-edition range to keep us smelling good this Christmas. The Marvellous Flower and Magic Leaves collection includes body and hand cream, intense eau de toilette roll-on, eau de toilette shimmering oil, shower gel and perfumed soap. The scents were inspired by the flowers and leaves of the enchanted forests of Provence. Eternal Style Carrera y Carrera has crafted a selection of jewels for the holiday season that any lady will love to receive. The precious pieces are a great investment; they are timeless and can be passed from generation to generation. A Festive Feast If you don’t feel like cooking this Christmas you can give yourself a treat and enjoy your celebration at Trader Vic’s, the French Polynesian restaurant at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel. Using traditional ingredients, such as pumpkin, duck, turkey and pudding, the chef will prepare a comforting menu for the occasion. Are you ready for the festive season? If you are planning your gift list, take a look in our selection and pick your favourite items. Charity Time Christmas is a time for celebration, but also a period to think about doing good. The Bahrain Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will have their Christmas Fete on December 8 at the Dilmun Club with lots of goodies for sale, an opportunity to buy some gifts and help the organisation. Bright Wrist Omega is joining in the festivities with a glittering star of its collection; the Omega Ladymatic wristwatch. It combines feminine grace and elegance with technological innovation. The timepiece is a combination of red gold and 894 diamonds to make any woman shine. Stocking Fillers The world-famous Swiss truffles and chocolate brand Sprüngli is sure to make us all gain weight with its beautifully-prepared special gift boxes for the festive season. The hand-made assortments are a delicious present for friends and family and will please even the pickiest relative. You can purchase it online and send it to your beloved ones. Shopping The Christmas Jumper Knitted jumpers are a fantastic recurring autumn/ winter trend that remind us of comfortable sofas and hot chocolate. Stella McCartney has designed a Christmas-specific range for theoutnet.com complete with a super cute polar bear and festive feel. Food 52 | December 2012 www.womanthismonth.com 180g Acacia honey 120g golden syrup 210g brown sugar 60g cocoa powder 60g plain (all-purpose) flour 2 tspns cinnamon powder 1 tspn garam masala powder 120g dried apricots, chopped finely 90g candied orange zest 90g candied (glace) pineapple 180g hazelnuts, roasted and finely chopped 150g almonds, whole, skinless, roasted and loosely chopped 90g macadamia nuts, roasted and loosely chopped 2 lemons zested, finely 1 orange zested, finely 1 tbs orange marmalade l Preheat the oven to 160 degrees Celsius. l Lightly grease and line a 20cm cake ring with baking parchment. l Place the honey, golden syrup and brown sugar into a saucepan and bring slowly to the boil, stirring to avoid the sugar catching on the base. l When it boils, reduce heat and allow it to simmer for three minutes. l In a separate mixing bowl, sift together the flour and the cocoa powder with the cinnamon and garam masala. l Add the dried apricots, candied orange zest, candied pineapple, hazelnuts, almonds, macadamia nuts, lemon and orange zests and marmalade. l Pour the boiled sugar mixture over all the ingredients and stir all to combine. l Spread the mixture into the base of the lined baking tray and press flat, using the back of the mixing spoon. l Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. l Remove and dust heavily with icing sugar. Allow to cool and then dust again with icing sugar before cutting small thin slices to enjoy with coffee or as a snack. Sweet T here are few occasions in life that are filled with as many memories, expressions of hope and love, and great food as the festive season. In addition to a roast turkey, it is perhaps better known for the sweet delicacies which come from around the world for this season of joy. As a chef I adore seeking out new ideas and seeing what other people, in lands far removed from mine, are preparing around a singular event. Christmas for me has always been a delicious event, and much more than an occasion for gift-giving. My first trip abroad in the late 1980s took me to Switzerland; at Christmas I literally bathed in a world of sweet delicacies I had never known. From that time, I have always been intrigued by how others celebrate the festive season from a culinary perspective. This month I have included recipes for panettone and panforte di Siena, both delicious gifts as well as edible treats with Italian heritage. Lebkuchen cookies are from Germany and my ‘White’ Christmas is more of an antipodean treat. All are great snacks to have around when the morning gift-opening and celebrations become an extended exercise. With the exception of Thanksgiving and Easter, there are few celebrations in the yearly calendar that are so well defined by the food served around them. Christmas, though, is the most glamorous from a dining perspective. By James Claire Panforte di Siena Festivities WRITE IN AND WIN The Shopping Guide I have to say I do love reading your Retail Therapy guide each month. It’s a great way to highlight the top places to shop, eat and visit each month and the December issue’s guide gave me some great ideas for what to gift friends and family members with for Christmas — so a big thank you! Just an idea; it might be nice to include information about new restaurant openings, book launches and spa treatments, as we women love to hear about this kind of thing. Hana, by email.
8 | January 2013 www.womanthismonth.com Shopping Editor's Choice Geometric prints sometimes provoke a dizzy feeling and this is probably the intention of many designers with loud and colourful lines this winter. If you are a pattern-shy, go easy with the trend and start with accessories. You can also play with patterns when decorating your house. Paul Smith New Look Lacoste Koton Jane Norman Massimo Dutti Debenhams Dior By Malene Birger Marks & Spencer Accessorize
10 | January 2013 www.womanthismonth.com Shopping Why it was selected Boggi brings out a contemporary aspect to traditional and casual menswear. The brand has two main collections: a formal one, which has a smart and sober-spirited feel, and a sportswear section with a casual appeal and more colourful, less pretentious pieces. The new range offers professionals comfortable items, whilst maintaining the elegance and charm of the Italian lifestyle. What we like As a brand that puts together a variety of styles, Boggi is an option for those men seeking new office attire. Tailored, traditional jackets can be paired up with well-cut casual trousers and knitted garments for an urban look. The line also showcases a selection of coats made with wool and cashmere blends or jersey for the cold season. Classic shirts are designed with intricate checkered and striped patterns in tones of baby blue and a hint of bold colours, creating a neat and polished look. What else to look for With 70 years of history, Boggi has undergone a process of evolution and operates in over 110 locations worldwide. Recently, the brand entered new key markets including Paris, Moscow, Munich and Budapest. Future plans for the designer involve launching branches in other metropolitan cities. It is certainly becoming one of the strongest retailers of its kind, so keep your eyes open for more news related to the brand all over the world. Where to find it Shop for Boggi at Bahrain City Centre. Call 17 172-316. The men of today are in charge of their dress code and show great interest in showing off their best outfits. Nevertheless, we women still need to give our valued opinion. Check out our menswear selection to update your refined fashion instinct. Pick of the Month
12 | January 2013 www.womanthismonth.com Retail Therapy Speak the same language The well-known Swedish home furnishing retailer, Ikea, has launched their website in Arabic. The language becomes the 34th in their global website portfolio, spreading the store’s concepts to a wide range of clients in the Middle East. Visit www.IKEAuae.com. Keyed up Alicia Keys has launched her own signature collection for Reebok through four women trainers’ models. The singer worked with the sports brand’s design team picking silhouettes, materials and colours. Her street style is a perfect match to the athletic brand. From the world of sports and fashion to home accessories, stay up-to-date with the latest findings to start this brand new year. Virtual shoppingt Launched in 2012, Lemuda.com is an online store in the Middle East with an extensive catalogue of luxury brands as Fendi, Gucci, Prada and Valentino. With Internet users touching the 72.5 million mark in the region, the e-commerce industry is growing in the same path. It has a multi-lingual Arabic and English interface to please all shoppers. Visit www.lemuda.com. Joining hands Chinese golf player Shanshan Feng is Omega’s newest brand ambassador. The 23-year-old athlete became the first player from China to win the LPGA Championship. For years, golf sponsorship has been a vital part of the brand’s strategy and its watches are a symbol of the sport. Home improvement The arrival of the New Year is an opportunity to redecorate your home. THE One helps you with discounts of up to 75 per cent from January 3-February 3. Whether you’re looking to add just a few pieces to enhance the existing concept or to completely revamp your living space, they’ve got it all. Shopping Testing waters Badoit, a popular mineral water brand obtained from natural sources at Saint-Galmier in France, has trickled its way to the Middle East in new PET bottles. Prestigious chefs all over the world enhance their table settings and meals with the fine drink and now you can do just the same. Find the “sparkle” in various restaurants and supermarkets across the Kingdom. Ready to travel Are you looking for a light and easy-to-carry pushchair? Mamas and Papas have a great selection for those parents who value both practicality and design. It features new luxurious fabrics, fun bold colours and a whole host of smart and innovative functions, all designed to make strolling around town easy and fun.
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14 | January 2013 www.womanthismonth.com Interview Pioneering Service A recent international award for Dr Shaikha Salim Al Arrayed crowns her three decades of distinguished service in battling genetic diseases in the Kingdom. As Bahrain’s most senior genetic diseases specialist, Dr Shaikha Al Arrayed has been at the forefront of the Kingdom’s long and hard battle against hereditary diseases. After setting up a genetics clinic in Salmaniya Hospital back in 1984, she has spearheaded extensive campaigns aimed at reducing the incidence of genetic diseases in Bahrain as well as improving the management of patients with this condition. The results are apparent. In the 1980s, out of every 1,000 babies born in the Kingdom, 21 were affected by the sickle cell gene. The number is now close to four babies for every 1,000 births. Dr Shaikha has now been awarded the Dr A.T. Shousha Foundation Prize and Fellowship for her significant service in the field of public health, specifically recognising her role in the control of genetic diseases. The Dr A.T. Shousha Foundation was established in 1966 in memory of Dr Aly Tewfik Shousha, the first World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean. The annual prize, consisting of a sum in the order of CHF2,500 and a bronze medal, is awarded to a person who has made the most significant contribution to improving health in the Eastern Mediterranean, the geographical area in which Dr A.T. Shousha served the Organisation. “I’m very happy and proud that of all the Arab countries, my work on the control of genetic diseases has been recognised. We were able to protect thousands of children from getting these diseases by educating the people, screening the carriers and counselling them. That, to me, is very satisfying,” she says. Family Ethic Dr Shaikha is a commanding personality who gives one the distinct impression that her time is not to be wasted. As she talks about her family and especially her upbringing, it’s clear that she has modelled her life on her father’s. Born into a family of pearl merchants, the late Mr Salim Al Arrayed had set his eyes on an education that would take him to India, where he earned his degree in law in 1919. Back in Bahrain in the 1930s, Mr Al Arrayed took up a role as an educator and became headmaster of the first school in Manama. In addition to running the family business, he later started a legal practice. His passion for education undiminished, Mr Al Arrayed ensured that all his children got the best education and excelled in their chosen fields. Dr Shaikha Salim Al Arrayed
www.womanthismonth.com 15 January 2013 | “When our father sent my sisters abroad to college in the 1950s, he was one of the first in Bahrain to be sending his daughters overseas for studies. He was a forward thinking man, much ahead of his time and exhorted us to do the best in our fields,”notes Dr Shaikha. In a family packed with professionals, two of her sisters are educators, another two are lawyers while a further sibling has taken up medicine. “We have more than 20 doctors in the family,” she laughs. It was then, no surprise that she decided to take up medicine and earned her medical degree from Cairo University. Dr Shaikha’s first encounter with genetic disease came while she was at school. “I had a friend who suffered from sickle cell anaemia. Unfortunately, she was married to another carrier. After years of suffering, she died a few years ago,” she reminisces. Later on, working as a junior doctor posted on emergency duty at Salmaniya Hospital, it was impossible to avoid the plight of sickle cell anaemia patients brought in the midst of a crisis attack. Dr Shaikha then decided to pursue a master’s degree in human and clinical genetics from the UK and came back in 1984 to set up a genetics clinic at Salmaniya Hospital, where she is now head of the department. Later on, her research led her to a doctorate in genetics from Aberdeen University in 1993. She has headed the National Committee for the Control of Hereditary Diseases in Bahrain since then. Long considered the most serious of all genetic disorders in the Kingdom, sickle cell anaemia has perhaps been the biggest challenge in the field of public health. If Bahrain is close to wiping out incidence of sickle cell disease in newborns, it is primarily on account of a slew of programmes launched by the Health Ministry since the 1980s spearheaded by Dr Shaikha. A premarital counselling service was started, informing couples that if both parents had the sickle cell gene, there was a 25 percent chance that their child would also develop the condition. This, along with other initiatives such as health education, screening the population as well as genetic counselling have gradually paid off, she believes. “We carry out screening of around 6,000 to 7,000 students annually across all schools in Bahrain to identify the carriers while they are young, and educate them about their condition. This also supports our pre-marital counselling initiative, wherein we advise carriers of this gene to avoid marrying another carrier, which might result in their child developing this condition,” she says. Having brought the incidence of fresh cases under control, the Health Ministry has now trained its sights towards improving the management and treatment of patients suffering from this condition. Since August this year, Dr Shaikha has been chairing a Health Ministry initiative to improve services to sickle cell patients. The team is studying each department that deals with sickle cell patients, evaluating its strengths and weaknesses and trying to improve the performance. “Earlier, we had patients waiting for hours in the emergency room for treatment. We’ve now fast-tracked the services for them. We’ve opened clinics for them at Salmaniya and at other health centres,” she notes. A new multi-million dollar haematology centre is coming up at the Salmaniya Hospital next year. Head Start The Kingdom has been at the forefront of the fight against genetic diseases across the region, many believe. Since the 1980s, Bahrain has taken conscious policy decisions to towards monitoring and registration of all genetic diseases and congenital disorders. After establishing a genetics clinic in Salmaniya Hospital in 1984, Dr Shaikha has headed such endeavours as premarital counselling for couples, screening of newborns, student screening for genetic blood diseases and the Bahrain Birth Defect Register. In contrast, statistics on genetic diseases are hard to find in the Middle East, despite the high incidence of disorders such as Thalassaemia in Turkey, Cyprus, Iran and sickle cell anaemia in Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Syria, Kuwait and the UAE. “We have been the pioneers across the region in addressing the challenge of genetic blood diseases. In Bahrain, our interventions were initiated way back in the 1980s, whereas others have followed suit only after 2000. We’re in regular touch with the WHO, which looks at Bahrain as an ideal for others to follow,” she notes. Their regard of both Bahrain as well as Dr Shaikha is evident from the fact that she was recently awarded the State of Kuwait Prize for Research in Health Promotion by the world body. Dr Shaikha has also been member of the WHO Expert Advisory Panel on Human Genetics since 2002 and chairperson of the Bahrain National Hereditary Anaemia Society since 1999. In 2004, she became one of the first women to be awarded the First Class Kingdom Competence Order from His Majesty King Hamad. She was one of four Bahraini women to be nominated by the Supreme Council for Women for the 2008 Nobel Prize. Coming from a family of achievers, she is a staunch advocate for women’s education and rights. “It’s important that we support women in our country and educate them, as everyone has the potential to excel and serve their country. The Arab region and Islamic countries cannot develop sufficiently if half their manpower is suppressed and inactive,” she feels. As for her work, Dr Shaikha hopes that in about five to 10 years’ time, Bahrain will be able to rid sickle cell anaemia entirely. Many more accolades will come pouring in, when that happens. Dr Shaikha Al Arrayed receiving her award in Cairo
16 | January 2013 www.womanthismonth.com Fashion Fashion Forward Don’t miss the top trends this season. If you still don’t know which key pieces to have in your wardrobe, check out our fashionable basics to update your look. Suit It Up Yves Saint Laurent was the first designer to introduce the tuxedo for women in his fashion show in 1966. This season it is back in vogue; some fashion specialists are calling it the new party dress. Chic and versatile, a jacket and trousers can be worn separately. You can pair this Next jacket with a skirt to give a feminine twist. Baroque Inspiration The 17th and 18th centuries are back with golden brocade detailing, romantic embroidery and bold lace. This complex look, in which more is definitely preferred, is better worn in the evenings. But you can play with this luxurious and gothic theme during the day with these New Look leggings Decorate Yourself Discretion is not the best word to describe this trend. Clothes and accessories are bursting with embellishments. The adornments appear in collars, dresses, shoes’ heels and in bold clutches as this Lanvin yellow precious piece shows. Colour Blocking An easy way to put colours together is to choose pieces based upon a well-tried and tested concept. Two or more colours in dresses, tops, handbags and shoes are a helpful way to run away from the monochrome comfort zone without ending up a strange combination. A dress like this BCBG MaxAzria is all you need to get the look.
www.womanthismonth.com 17 January 2013 | Focus On Volume One designer trick when developing a new collection is to play with volume. This season, numerous pieces have focused on the waist and hips, adding volume using peplum in tops, jackets or in dresses, such as this Missguided piece. For girls with pear-shaped bodies, this trend will highlight your hips so use your best judgment before embracing this fashion trend. Warm and Comfy With the cooler weather comes a blanket, sofa, hot chocolate, fire place and the old and comfortable jumper. Yes! Your prayers were heard and you are allowed to go out with your beloved sweater. This cute owl pullover is from Debenhams. Opulent Accessories Forget about the time when accessories were just complementary. This season think big and let them rule your look. Even your jeans and shirt can get a casual-chic look by adding an opulent necklace. This Roberto Coin ring can be the final touch you were looking for.
18 | January 2013 www.womanthismonth.com Fashion From red carpet events to streets, our beloved actresses made their style choices and we are the ones to judge. Could you pick a favourite look? are Wearing What theStars Jennifer Garner While out and about in Los Angeles, Jennifer Garner wore Tod’s burgundy loafers. This type of shoes is perfect for a casual and lazy, but well-dressed, day look. The actress really embraced the laziness of its concept; certainly a different top would make a better composition to this look. Fergie Fergie arrived at Los Angeles airport wearing a Salvatore Ferragamo, straight from the catwalk, black military style coat with breitschwanz details and gold buttons. The army style is one of the top trends to this autumn/ winter to put on a casual-chic look. Michelle Obama Keeping up with her traditional, but up-to-date style, Mrs Obama wore a Michael Kors dress during United State reelection. When looking for a dress to be worn in formal occasion, go for subtle patterns to achieve an elegant look just like the first lady. Jessica Alba Jessica Alba hit the road with layers of latest trends, putting together a cool and well-thought look. The colours and textures were the main key to turn it into a creative urban-street look. Salvatore Ferragamo shoulder bag was the best match to this modern mum style. By Fernanda Langhammer
www.womanthismonth.com 19 January 2013 | Heidi Klum Mother of four, the supermodel is always looking stunning. For MTV European Music Awards photo-call, Heidi Klum chose a black Versace cocktail party dress from autumn 2012 collection and paired it with a Versace gray suede pointed-toe pumps. Thumbs up for the dress length; long legs and over thirty doesn’t go with mini-mini. Penelope Cruz The star of the Campari 2013 Calendar attended the cocktail party wearing a red Armani Prive gown with red accessories and matching lipstick. Penelope Cruz got the perfect ‘lady in red’ character suggested by the colour of the drink. Berenice Marlohe The new bond girl chose one of the Carrera y Carrera rings to wear to the Skyfall film press conference that took place in Berlin. The tiger head, jewellery piece, is the focal point in her look, following the opulent accessories trend. Diane Kruger The German actress is the face of Jaeger-LeCoultre luxury jewelry and watches. Diane attended the brand boutique opening in Paris wearing one of the pieces of the new collection and a Jason Wu blue floral jumpsuit with a belt to show off her slim figure. The victory roll hairstyle was the gran finale to her back-laid style.
20 | January 2013 www.womanthismonth.com Fashion Glossy Valentino, Givenchy and Fendi, amongst others, presented one of the hottest trends for AW12; a timeless piece — faux leather! The perennial material comes in many disguises, from classic shapes to clean silhouettes. We picked two different ways to wear it! Girly Biker The faux-leather jacket is an icon for bad boys, bikers and rock’n’roll superstars, but it is also in the wardrobe of the feminine, but contemporary, girl. Think out of the box when putting together a strong and wild faux-leather jacket together with a sheer dress; it is just like being in love, when the opposites attract. The perfect match gives a laid-back elegance to your dress code. If you want to stand out, play with colours to get the look you want. Bottega Veneta Jane Norman Next Aldo Piaget Carolina Herrera Dior Massimo Dutti
www.womanthismonth.com 21 January 2013 | Black Cat Woman Skinny faux-leather trousers are a must-have piece to keep in your wardrobe. Their versatile nature enables numerous looks. From party nights to a casual get-together, they can be teamed up with the all-time white T-shirt and flats or, if you can handle it, opt for heels and pull it off with a printed top. Together with some accessories and ‘wild hair’, this look will express your independent view of life. Have fun mixing and matching your wardrobe to ensure the look above. Stradivarius Pull&Bear Jimmy Choo Juicy Couture Fendi Accessorize Salsa Nina Ricci
22 www.womanthismonth.com | January 2013 20 Tips Running out of trends to rock? Sometimes it is good to stick to the basics. Here is Woman This Month's list of wardrobe essentials that you can wear all year long. Back to Basics By Maryam Toorani
www.womanthismonth.com 15. Boots. These can make or break an outfit. Choose between flat, over the knee or heeled ankle boots. Better yet, get all! 16. An everyday bag. If you are looking for an item to splurge on, this is it. Make sure it is a classic tote that will go with everything; something leather would be the ideal choice. 17. Black trousers. Every girl needs at least one pair of work trousers suit in her wardrobe. To get the most from this essential, select a fabric that would be suitable for both summer and winter temperatures. 18. Stud earrings. Diamonds are timeless. And what better way to spoil yourself than with a pair of studs. However, if you aren’t willing to max out your credit card, opt for sparkling crystals instead. 19. Cardigan. This cover up goes well over anything; you can wear it over a shift dress and then ditch the extra coverage for a night out in town. Neutral shades are always your best bet when it comes to basics. 20. Striped tee. This piece is the most versatile in your wardrobe. The stripped print is a trend that has been around forever and you can never go wrong with it. Pair it with a blazer for work or with skinny jeans and heels for a weekend look. 1. Little black dress. This is your fashion security blanket. The best thing about an LBD is that you can style it to make it your own. Channelling Audrey Hepburn? Add a set of pearls. If you want a more Anna Dello Russo look, pair your dress with bootees and some chunky jewellery. 2. Black pumps. A woman can never have too many shoes, that is a given. But one thing that will never go out of trend is a pair of black heels; they can take you from day to night flawlessly. 3. Quality jeans. No closet is complete without flattering, hipskimming jeans. Keep two pairs on hand in light and dark tones — just make sure the cut suits your body shape. 4. Feminine blouse. Enhance your office wear with this wardrobe staple. If you want the ‘rocker chic’ look that your favourite celebrities have been sporting, pair a girly blouse with a leather jacket. 5. Blazer. If there is one item that is an absolute must for a working girl, it has to be a chic black or navy blazer. This gives you a pulled together look without too much effort and can be removed when the temperature rises. 6. Tights. The perfect way to transform a summer dress into a winter outfit is to pair it with dark tights. This could also work with shorts and skirts. Accessorise with a scarf and flat ankle boots and you are ready to head out. 7. Sweater. Given that sweater weather is finally upon us, this is the best item of clothing to sport when you are heading out for coffee with the girls. Choose thin knits, in cotton or wool, to layer easily for versatility and comfort. 8. Pencil skirt. This staple is for the sleek and sophisticated woman. Someone who has perfected this look is Victoria Beckham and taking notes from the queen of fashion herself has never hurt anyone’s image. 9. Maxi dress. This long and loungey dress is easy to wear and flattering for all body types. Although it is mostly associated with summer wear, adding a fitted blazer can make it work for winter, too. 10. Lacy lingerie. Yes, this isn’t something you can flaunt around for everyone, but every woman knows that a pretty lingerie set gives you an instant confidence boost for a big night out. 11. Scarf. This important accessory really pulls an outfit together. Invest in a chunky woollen one for winter and a printed chiffon style for spring. 12. Coat. The trick with this outerwear essential is finding a style that suits you, and sticking to it. Trench coats were huge on the runways, as were oversized pieces and the military cut. 13. Bathing suit. Always have a cute swim suit in hand. With the island’s unpredictable weather, you never know when you will be invited to your next pool party! 14. Ballet flats. Just as essential as black heels are a pair of comfy flats; especially for those days when you have a glamorous event to attend but your feet need a break from stilettos. 23 January 2013 |
24 | January 2013 www.womanthismonth.com Fashion Treasure Fashion tip: Don’t match the colour of your shoes with your handbag! It’s much better to express some creativity when dressing up by matching tones. If you are a woman and shoes are not your thing, then handbags are! There are many styles on the market with an astounding array of materials emerging from all corners of the world. Bag Custo Barcelona Accessorize Coach Zanellato at lemuda.com Bimba and Lola New Look Jimmy Choo Tod's Hobbs Dune Nina Ricci Mango Furla Parfois Riva
www.womanthismonth.com 25 January 2013 | Winter Warmers NINE WEST Prepare yourself for the winter chill by purchasing wardrobe essentials that will keep you looking fabulous and feeling cosy. There is no debate over the fact that the two most necessary items in any winter wardrobe are a coat and a pair of boots and now you can get both at high-street favourite Nine West. The footwear and accessory shop now stocks a range of coats that have been designed to reflect the season’s trends whilst keeping you warm and dry whatever the weather. Styles include two military-inspired pieces boasting statement buttons and a double breasted chest panel; a postbox red jacket and a multi-coloured style in neutral tones. Team your coat with a pair of boots from the brand, the choice for which is endless. Opt for thighhigh, ankle, heeled, flat, wedge or even a tasseled pair; depending on your own personal style. Call 16 686-207 (BCC), 16 686-220 (Seef Mall) or 16 686-228 (Bahrain Mall). Showcase
26 | January 2013 www.womanthismonth.com Showcase Treat your Feet BIRKENSTOCK A pair of shoes that don’t cause your feet to ache, burn or blister can be hard to come by. Opt for a brand that designs fashionable styles that will support your feet all day long. The Birkenstock tradition of quality craftsmanship goes back more than 235 years. Made only in Germany, the footwear is created using only premium products and materials. Starting with high-grade leather, suede, nubuck and non-leather uppers, the brand dyes its materials all the way through for a lasting look. Birkenstock footwear also includes a unique contoured footbed, shockabsorbing soles and specially designed buckles for years of comfort and durability. It would make sense to think that a softer and more “cushiony” shoe would be more comfortable. The Birkenstock concept of comfort, though, is based on firm, orthopaedically correct support. As with a quality mattress, feet require solid support and correct positioning providing maximum comfort and health. The Birkenstock footbed Birkenstock footbeds are made of cork and natural latex, and contoured in the shape of a healthy foot. These contours ensure proper weight distribution with raised arches to help support the foot’s natural shape and structure. The cork/latex blend is pliable and reacts to natural body warmth yielding to the characteristics of the individual foot. Thus longterm Birkenstock wearers find that the longer you wear them, the comfort level increases. Cork also has an antibacterial effect, high degree of elasticity and excellent insulation properties. The footbed features proper arch support, a deep heel cup, and adequate room in the toe area — all to help distribute weight evenly for the entire foot. The result is improved posture and balance for greater comfort when walking. It supports you right where you need a firm hold but still gives enough room to move freely. Call 16 686-201 (BCC).
www.womanthismonth.com 27 January 2013 | Fancy Footwork CHARLES & KEITH If there’s one wardrobe essential we all need, it has to be shoes. And let’s face it ladies, it’s not too hard to shop for fabulous pairs especially when there are so many options! Every modern woman needs a wardrobe bursting with timeless pairs of shoes that can be worn at any event. Look no further than Charles & Keith where the store’s shelves are filled with styles of every variety from heels to flats, boots to sandals. Each pair is ideal for work wear attire — there are many neutrally-coloured styles to partner with your little black dress or trouser suit, or opt for a sky-high pair of strappy sandals to wear out dancing. The four-tone peep toe heels that are the epitome of winter style. Slip these on with a pair of sheer tights, a shift dress and an oversized jacket for any occasion. Finally, slip of a pair on oversized shades to complete your power woman appearance. Call 17 179-307 (BCC), 17 582-070 (Seef Mall) or 17 682-607.
28 | January 2013 www.womanthismonth.com BeautyBeauty News Cheek Lightning What is the first thing you do when you want to look lively? Pinch your cheeks, right? You certainly have better options. Estée Lauder introduces a new generation of cheek colour with new Pure Color Blush. With a new palette of shades it embraces a diverse range of skin tone, providing an instant dimension and glamour to last all day. Available at all leading retailers. Night in Paris The eyes are the focus of the Paris Blue Moonlight from Bourjois. With strong and vibrant hues of blues spinning with sparkling silvers, it gets depth with dark eyeliners to create the smokey mystery. The lips plump up with a transparent finish and the nails give the final touch with the dark colour of River Seine. Are you ready to party? Available at all leading retailers. Strong Look To celebrate the night and feel ready to party, dress your eyes with black in a rock’n roll style. Une by Night brings an eye shadow palette to help you achieve the dark and seductive look. It comes with varying shades of black to apply one coat or layers of nuances. One of the shades has a creamy texture to make it last longer. Available at all leading retailers. The festivities are over and a new bright year is just beginning; time, perhaps, to embrace a different style. Check out the new products we’ve chosen for you. Flawless Complexion The concept of Clarins’ Skin Illusion Loose Powder is to wear a foundation without looking like you are. It combines a total coverage with the lightness of a loose powder to give the illusion of flawless skin. The best surprise is a brush integrated into the lid to get the right amount of product. Available at all leading retailers. Deep Care Sqoom is an innovative anti-ageing skin treatment system from Germany. It consists of a handheld sonic device that uses medical technology to deliver gels and creams deep into the skin to achieve optimal levels of skin health and beauty. Problems such as sport injuries, over exposure to sun; acnes or scars can achieve good results using the treatment. Available at leading retailers.
www.womanthismonth.com 29 January 2013 | Versatile Formula BB Cream is a face lotion from Rimmel that puts together skincare and make-up. It has a 9-in-1 concept with a formula that primes skin, locks in moisture, blasts away the appearance of pores, gives protection with a SPF 25, conceals blemishes, covers skin, smoothes, mattifies and brightens. Available at all leading retailers. S O S Skin If you are looking for an emergency kit to treat your complexion’s flaws, Sephora may have the answer. With five formulated products you can get rid of annoying zits, over-visible pores, pigmentation, dark circles around eyes and tired skin. It is a practical way to make your dream of a perfect skin come true. Available at Sephora. Sweet Rebel In Bobbi Brown’s autumn/winter collection you don’t have to choose only one character; you can be strong and smokey or soft and pretty at the same time. The new, limited edition nail polish comes in black pearl to add the rebel side to a ladylike look. Bring up the multiple women inside you. Available at all leading retailers.
30 | January 2013 www.womanthismonth.com Beauty Floral Mystique Miss Dior exalts the feminine aura, highlighting its chypre accords. Richer and more intense, the scent now reveals its sophisticated character with timeless elegance. The fruity top notes are dominated by warm mandarin, followed by a symphony of floral absolutes that includes Turkish and Bulgarian roses. Available at leading retailers. Gold Water Acqua D’Oro eccentrically blends the western romance with eastern warmth. The scents of numerous flowers create a fusion of arabesque attar while diffusing a bouquet of the Occident. The mix of the two concepts will please the most exigent wearer. Available at leading retailers. Impregnable Wave This Roberto Cavalli perfume belongs to the ambery floral family. An exuberant and sunny concoction, its top notes are pink peppers, orange blossom and tonka bean. Like Cavalli’s fashion designs, the scent aims to be vibrant and sensual, making a statement from the very first contact. Available at leading retailers. Oriental Notes Angel Schlesser Oriental Soul pays tribute to the Far East through its complex and sophisticated compositions. It has the aromatic vanilla as the indisputable star of its ingredients. The splendour and luxury found in the Orient is perfectly captured in this fragrance. Available at leading retailers. Dark Essence The polemic singer launches her first fragrance, Lady Gaga Fame. This Eau de Parfum comes with a clear, black fluid spray that becomes invisible once airborne. The scent is built around three main themes: dark, sensual and light. The addition of Tiger orchid and jasmine tones create a fragrance replete with floral and fruity elements. Available at leading retailers. Scents When you spray a perfume on your soft skin you reveal your personality, uncover your daily mood or simply follow the season’s trends. Choose your favourite aroma and express yourself! Mesmeric
www.womanthismonth.com 31 January 2013 | Perfectly Made Up JOZ SALON & SPA With advent of a New Year, take the time to look after yourself with a rest, relaxation and rejuvenation session at one of the Kingdom’s best-equipped salons. If you are mad about hair and make-up and desire to look fabulous, Joz Salon & Spa should be your number one destination. The all-inclusive beauty parlour comes equipped with a team of experts who will brush, wax and style you into shape leaving you looking like the belle of any ball. If it’s a make-over you’re after, Nawal Joz, the hot-spot’s managing director, suggests you opt for this season’s most versatile look. “Choose to coat your eyes in smokey shades, boost your lips with fullon burgundy and give your cheeks a natural rosy-coloured pick me up,” she suggests. “From a flirty pink flush to a bright cerulean wink, a pretty spectrum of attention demanding hues positions you centre stage with the current hottest hair and make-up trends.” Achieve the complete look and get your nails filed and painted to perfection. Joz Salon & Spa additionally offers waxing, massages, facials, aroma therapy treatments, time in the sauna and a steam bath. And don’t forget to treat your locks. The hairdressers can flawlessly lengthen your hairdo with extensions, style and treat your hair or simply give you a new look to complement the New Year. Call 17 369-133.
Beauty A Show of Hands Take a look at the back of your hands right now. Are you pleased with what you see? It is very common for hands to look older than your face or age. Here’s how you can keep them looking young. www.womanthismonth.com 32 | January 2013
www.womanthismonth.com 33 January 2013 | Fighting lines under the eyes is the norm these days, especially as they are the first thing someone notices during conversations. However, are you putting your effort in postponing ageing in the right place? The truth is that your hands give you away. You can keep your body fit by eating healthy food and exercising every day. You might even take care of your face with the latest cream or wrinkle-preventing regime. What you do not expect is the wrinkles and abundance of thin veins that make a sudden appearance at the back of your hand. It has a way of creeping up on you in your late thirties or sooner. This part of your body has less fat than other regions and, without it, the skin becomes loose. As if these natural changes aren’t bad enough, most women don’t protect their hands from the sun. This allows the increase of age spots. Steer clear If you start giving the same care to your hands that you give to your face, you can minimise the action of time. Putting sunblock every day, particularly here in the Middle East where we have sunlight almost all year long, is the first step. At least once a week, exfoliate the back of your hands to remove dead cells, thus allowing the hydration cream or moisturiser to penetrate into the skin. Anti-ageing products with specific ingredients that tackle ageing issues in this specific area are available in beauty care outlets. Take care Don’t panic if you just noticed unwanted marks or a bony appearance. Visit your dermatologist to discover new treatments to wash your worries away. Some of the techniques may be a little intense like injecting fat to fill in the empty area and achieve natural volume. If you don’t want a hand lifting, you could inject specialised gels to hydrate and improve skin structure and elasticity. It also helps reduce the appearance of fine lines. The disadvantage of this procedure is that while fat injections are permanent, this one lasts for six to eight months. For brown spots, you can find creams and laser applications that penetrate the topmost layer of the skin and banishes the marks. In the process, they stimulate collagen production. Be wise Ageing is an undeniable fact of life. It happens to everybody. How each one of us faces it is what makes us different. You don’t have to become a slave to “beauty”. Nonetheless, your external appearance shows how you treat yourself. Remember, to love yourself is the first rule to live this life happily. Guerlain Super Aqua-Hands The non-greasy hand crème instantly penetrates and hydrates the skin. It regenerates and protects it against the effects of time and from damaging UV rays thanks to the SPF 15 formula. It removes age-spots and blemishes. Philosophy Take Shelter Aptly named, this sunscreen is the perfect environmental shield. The SPF 50 in this product protects your skin from the sun’s harsh rays and pollution. It also boasts ingredients designed for antioxidant defence. Bioderma Atoderm Cream Thanks to its ultra-rich, restructuring active ingredients, this cream strengthens the cutaneous barrier, thus curbing the penetration of irritants. Enriched with anti-dehydrating agents, it holds the water in the upper layers of the epidermis and prevents it from evaporating. OPI Manicure Skin Renewal Scrub The natural ultra-fine waterdissolving sugar crystals gently exfoliate away dryness to leave hands smooth and glowing. Meanwhile, the deep penetrating olive oil derivative produces natural AHA within skin to speed cell turnover for younger-looking hands. Clarins Hand and Nail Treatment Cream With sesame oil and fortifying Japanese mulberry, this cream forms a protective ‘glove’ that shields hands from harmful elements, minimising signs of ageing. On the shelves:
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