www.womanthismonth.com 85 June 2014 Did you know that Seef Mall celebrates its 17th birthday this year? And in that time, the first mall in Bahrain to offer an over-the-top shopping experience has seen refurbishments, expansions, countless sales and lots of happy shoppers. The Best of Everything This seemed like as good a reason as any to partake in my very own Seef Mall shopping adventure; so off I trotted with BD50 Gift Card in one hand and a camera in the other. First stop: Green Diamond It’s a little gem of a boutique, tucked away on the first floor, just a few doors down from Massimo Dutti. The store features the latest creations of up-and-coming local and regional designers. It stocks everything from quirky notebooks and tea sets to make-up bags and apparel designed by young local designers. Everything is hand-picked and unique to Green Diamond. My favourites? Well I’m a big fan of anything pink; I fell in love with two perfect pieces from the latest @byfara7 collection: an oversized hot pink travel bag and a froufrou skirt that made me feel like dancing. Shopping can be exhausting. It was time to rest and refresh — time for a Pinkberry pit stop! This bright and airy eatery is located on the ground floor, right beside Gate Four. The menu features frozen yoghurt, fruit parfait and delicious smoothies. They have both low- and non-fat yoghurt that contains calcium, protein and active live cultures, which have a big impact on your health. Here’s how I refuelled — a tub of original frozen yoghurt, topped with pomegranate, dates, almonds, cashews and mango. Ready for more mall action I followed my feet over to Seef’s newest section. Once there, a little people watching took place, watching little people doing what they do best — drawing, playing, creating and generally being super-cute in the kiddies’ area on the ground floor. It is the perfect space for children to be, while parents keep an eye on them from any of the numerous surrounding eateries. And of course I couldn’t go home without popping into Organic Foods and Café. This family-run organic supermarket and café is my favourite whole foods store on the island for a number of reasons. For a start, it’s huge. They are the largest supplier of organic products in the world and sell more than 12,000 hormone- and chemical-free products, direct from family-run organic farms throughout the world. But size aside, what I love most about the outlet is the genuine sense of warmth and community. I was greeted with a smile and a smoothie, followed by an informative tour of the store. Oh, and they also make the best bread I’ve ever tasted. Good food, great fashion and completely family-friendly — Seef Mall has plenty to celebrate as it turns 17. Georgina Jennsen is the blogger behind Blondeinbahrain.com. by GEORGINA JENNSEN Shopping for a bag at Green Diamond, Seef Mall
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