4 July 2013 www.womanthismonth.com responsible editor Jubran AbdulRahman chairman & publisher George F Middleton publishing director David M Robertson editorial consultant Dr Paul Balles editor Elma Bartholomew fashion and beauty editor Fernanda Langhammer contributors ANKITA MAMGAIN Dr Clare beckett-mcinroy george r vaughan James Claire creative director Maryam A Toorani print production manager Sabu Sebastian layout & graphics Dalal Al-Sabbagh RODOLFO REYES media coordinator SARAH ANSARI media manager farheen ahmed Randa Ghazi Howais 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 here for the modern woman of substance and aspiration, embodying a personal style while exploring the best of all worlds: fashion, beauty and lifestyle. 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 editor's letter Ten years ago, Woman this Month hit the shelves as the first English monthly for women in the Kingdom of Bahrain. A decade later, we continue to enjoy the leading position in the sector, reaching to every woman in the country and overseas. In the July 2013 edition of this triumphant venture, we celebrate womankind — her life and achievements — and much more. What began as a conversation over coffee became a substantial blueprint overnight. It was time to let Woman this Month become the mirror of the woman of today — contemporary, stylish and successful. It was time for change. It was time to put together our 125th issue! Recognising the modern woman, Maryam Toorani has given the magazine a fresh look. New columns have been added to the mix as well. Fernanda Langhammer starts us off with a fair share of style updates followed by a fashion shoot. She shows us that our inner diva isn’t meant to be hidden away. Simi Kamboj had the privilege of speaking with Anne Doyle, the author of Powering Up!, who tells us about her purpose — to help push the edges of opportunity for girls and women. In the lifestyle section, we dig into topics ranging from housekeeping to house help. We also look into health fads like clean eating and the gluten-free diet. Enjoy! Elma Bartholomew Editor July 2013, issue 125 Vladilena Yurteyeva flaunts House of Harlow earrings, necklace and Versace Jeans bag; all from Tagz. Follow us on: @woman_this_month @WomanThisMonthB Woman This Month Bahrain Edition BEAUTY | FASHION | HOME | WELLBEING | PARENTING | LOCAL ISSUES July 2013 | Issue 125 | BD1 / SR10 www.womanthismonth.com woman this month JULY 2013 ı 125 GREAT THINGS AROUND TOWN ı www.womanthismonth.com HOME SUBSCRIBERS COPY ISSUE 125 125 TREASURES OF BAHRAIN TREND ALERT Handbags: a staple accessory BEAUTY TAKING THE SHORT CUT ANNE DOYLE WOMEN NEED TO POWER UP HIGH FASHION A look at the contemporary woman CLEAN EATING KNOW YOUR FOOD The visit to Tagz has made fall head over heels in love with the Love Moschino Charming collection. Before finalising the last bits of the issue with the girls. Sharing our ideas on Instagram has been the best feedback.
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