4 November 2015 www.womanthismonth.com November is here telling us that 2015 is almost ending, so if you have any pending New Year’s resolutions, now is the moment to clear them out. Take a look at the plans you had for the new year (that is getting pretty old by now) and see what you’ve done, what is still pending and what went in a completely unexpected direction (I can include myself in this last one). Our issue this month is, just like every month, packed with information on interesting subjects to cater to the modern woman resident of Bahrain. Our fashion pages bring the best trends to be incorporated in your autumn and winter wardrobe. The season hasn’t properly arrived on the island yet, but the fashion express is not going to wait, so have a look at our pages for inspiration on your next shopping trip. If you want to try a new way of dressing, check out the ‘Get the look’ pages for ways to embrace Bohemian style. We are very proud of the interesting interviews we bring to you in every issue. This month, I spoke to Sameera Al Bitar, a Bahraini swimmer who participated in two Olympic Games representing her country and is now starting a whole new career in triathlon. The talented artist Areej Rajab visited us for a delightful chat about art and how to work and rise three kids. Our editorial director Liz O’Reilly found a group of amazing women called the ‘Glam Squad’, commanded by Lauren Kravchenko, that helps cancer patients to lift their self-esteem. Our Homes section was specially created showing the influence of one of this season’s fashion trends, ‘the new Victorian’ on your home décor. Vintage pieces and inspirational grand elements are the designs to look for. We’ve also taken a look at some of the best homes destinations on the island, if you’re looking to update your living space and there’s a page dedicated to beautiful and practical home appliances. Ankita Mamgain unveils mystic places to visit in our travel section. Funny enough they are all located in South or Central America, do you believe in coincidences? Dr Jinan Harith Darwish talks about the importance of taking your child for a health consultation not only when he/she is sick. Regular check-ups can tell a lot about your kid’s general health. Have great reading! Fernanda Langhammer, Editor @Ferlanghammer chairman & publisher GEORGE F MIDDLETON editorial director LIZ O'REILLY 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 2015© 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 November 2015, Issue 153 On the cover: Sameera Al Bitar Photo by Mo El-Fatih (photographs courtesy of Alameda o.n. Tri Team). November 2015 | Issue 153 | BD1 / SR10 ISSUE 153 www.womanthismonth.com BEAUTY | FASHION | HOME | WELLBEING | PARENTING | LOCAL ISSUES Bahrain Edition woman this month NOVEMBER 2015 ı THE HOME ISSUE ı www.womanthismonth.com HOME SUBSCRIBERS COPY Fashion KIDS The importance of frequent check-ups TRAVEL Mystical Destinations SAMEERA AL BITAR Two Olympic Games and much more to come Gipsy Spirit Best places to shop in Bahrain + ideas to revamp your décor HOME STYLE BEAUTY SKINCARE INSPIRED BY THE SEA FOOD DINING OUT AND TASTY RECIPES EDITOR’S NOTE Woman This Month is a member of BPA Worldwide November gives me melancholia, it reminds me that another year is passing by and makes me evaluate my life. Because fashion has been part of my life for so many years, I’ll mix my feelings with a trendy colour of the season: ice blue! Hope you enjoy the picks of my blue month. Furla at House of Fraser Marks & Spencer Amara The only women's magazine distributed with the GDN
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