6 | October 2012 Welcome GUEST EDITOR's letter It’s official; autumn is upon us. The weather has finally cooled enough for us to not melt when making the ‘hot’ journey from the car to the indoors, meaning that it must be October. This month is filled to the brim with events, many in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We have included a calendar of all the happenings that you can attend to encourage as much support as possible for the infinitely worthy cause. In our Wellbeing article we have consulted experts in this field who offer advice on precautions, treatments and support systems related to breast cancer. And if that isn’t enough, we also look at how Ford Middle East is raising awareness and funds through its celeb-filled Warriors in Pink campaign. Also up this month is our huge bi-annual fashion review, a feature that we are certain all fashionistas need in their lives. We’ve captured the 12 of the most prominent trends from the catwalk capitals and collated the most appropriate items to help you rock each look. We’ve also tried and tested the newest beauty and fragrance products that will enhance your autumnal look further. Concluding this month is the scariest (and most sweet-filled) event of the year; Halloween. Our 20 Tips will help you shed your inhibitions and plan a night to remember. And in our Food section you can gain some pointers on successfully cooking Halloween-appropriate dishes and meals to share with your friends and families in celebration of Thanksgiving. It’s a big fashion issue, so I’ll stop talking and let you get reading! Alison Coldridge 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 contributors Dr Claire McInroy george r vaughan James Claire staff writers Maryam A. Toorani KEERTHANA LOUIS print production manager Sabu Sebastian layout & graphics RODOLFO A. REYES JR. Dalal Al-Sabbagh media coordinator SARAH ANSARI media executives ESKY Girmay May Mohammed 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 Autumn’s Arrival Announcing www.womanthismonth.com
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