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Blooming roses are the key to a young, trendy and pretty look this summer. From huge roses to little petal prints, this summer is all about blooming vibes!
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Skater Skirts are the prettiest thing you can wear this summer. Wear them on a dinner date or a morning brunch, they’ll look fabulous all day long.
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A fabulous collaboration between Bazarna Events and Style Treasure resulted in an afternoon of fashion, beauty and an outstanding turnout. “Secrets by The Nile” celebrated the launch of six new collections by talented…
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The first time we heard about Noor Hilal’s upcoming project, it caught our attention. She is a Syrian/Slovenian professional writer and director based in Kuwait. Her upcoming film, Marriage: Impossible, is a…
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By Nayera El-Zeki On a day that started out looking dark, rainy and gloomy, Oysho in collaboration with Yalla Yoga hosted an invent centering on maintaining a healthy lifestyle through detoxifying and…
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The Cairo International Women’s Film Festival’s second trailer is out. And we couldn’t be less confused by it. The “trailer” shows a woman giving birth and – naturally – screaming her lungs…
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We’ve been hearing about the pole fit craze for a while. It’s not like we’ve been living under a rock! That’s why when we found out about Pole Fit Egypt, we were…
Ahmed Gabr: “Impossible is not Egyptian; especially when it comes to diving!”
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ABC’s of the Internet LEET or 1337 is an internet cipher where letters of the alphabet are replaced with numbers and symbols which look like them. For example: in the word LEET,…
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Today, a press conference was held by the UN, UN Women and UNIC for the launch of 16 days of activism to end violence against women. The issues discussed included sexual harassment,…
The Healing Powers of Thai Yoga Massage
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A person who ignores the power of technology won’t survive in this day and age. You can save the world by touching 140 character letters on a device. You can save someone,…
People we Love – Fayrouz
Neighbor of the Moon, the Brightest Star Nouhad Wadi Haddad, also known as Fayrouz, is one of the best known Lebanese singers throughout the Arab world. Her fans call her “Ambassador to…
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When I was bit younger I used to hold onto any chance of traveling outside home and enjoyed every trip I ever had. Travel was a routine with family and later friends…
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These Palestinian lads are definitely onto something. They’re not your average clean-cut band. Their tunes are not carefully tailored mixtures of oriental and rock genres. They are fresh, loud and accidental. They’ve…
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Many celebrities out there are jumping on the selfie bandwagon. Sure, it’s trendy now, but some people did it way before it was mainstream. Examples of the kickass self portraits: Stanley Kubrick…
Dinner is Served: Parmesan Chicken Pasta!
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Albert Einstein once said: “I fear the day that technology surpasses our human interaction.” Well, Albert Einstein, this day has come. We are not only at a point where a human can’t…
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We squealed with delight when we realized that there was such a thing as edible flowers! Not only are they absolutely beautiful, but they are also delicious and aromatic. Beware, though, not…
VeeVaaME:The Pamper Playground!
By Nayera El Zeki VeeVaaME is the one place in Cairo that promises a great treat and an unforgettable pampering session. Egypt’s first and only vitality hub provides all the services a…
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Yesterday we were treated to a day of fun and incredibly delicious food at Lan Tania in Fairmont Heliopolis and Towers. We were taught how to cook by the incredibly talented Chef…
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The Semiramis Intercontinental, was awarded the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence award for its Sabaya restaurant! The award is only given to establishments that consistently receive outstanding reviews on TripAdvisor. And clearly Sabaya…
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“Please help me; can I get pregnant from oral sex?”.“I’m serious, I’m freaking out and I don’t know what to do!” No, I’m not making those up. I once got those two…
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By Nayera El-Zeki Safia Abdel dayem is a female figure that has managed to position herself as a role model for so many generations to come. Safia is the first Egyptian woman…
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Last night was the screening of Ahmad Abdalla’s latest film, Decor, at the Cairo International Film Festival, starring Horeya Farghaly, Khaled Abol Naga and Maged Elkedwany, and shot entirely (well, almost entirely)…
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Egypt is a beautiful country, but we would be lying if we said its skyline is as beautiful as it should be. As a matter of fact, it’s a mess. And it’s…
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Founder of Breast Cancer Foundation Egypt, Dr. Mohamed Shalaan, explained an informative presentation about causes, symptoms and treatments of breast cancer, while guests enjoyed a lovely dinner by the Nile in the…
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By Nayera El Zeki What’s even better than fashion? Cameras and cocktails maybe? Well Last weekend, we attended a fabulous and exclusive media event at The Garden Heliopolis with the team behind…
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By Nayera El-Zeki Talented Fashion designer Deana Shaaban joins forces with art, fashion and furniture haven ABn’G for her latest collection ‘Legends of The Fall’. The collection is a fabulous blend of…
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Sherif Adel launched his brand new comic book, Pass By Tomorrow, on Friday November 7th. The comic artist, better known online for his famous character Barbatoze, came up with an interesting sci-fi…
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After months of planning and grueling preparations by Fair Trade Egypt’s design team and network of artisans, Shades of Ra was finally released in an event that took place on November 6th…
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By Nayera El Zeki First things first, use a darker foundation. You see, this is a tip that is absolutely indispensible to each and every woman out there. “The perfect makeup…
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On an evening where Egypt’s most celebrated designers gathered, Cairo Boutique celebrated gifted designer Alia Khafaga’s latest collection and second year anniversary. The 80’s inspired Little Black Dress Collection is adorned in…
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Mexican Kitchen “Gringo’s” just arrived in Maadi, and boy did they arrive with style. We’ve had the pleasure of trying out their Machacha shredded beef, con carnes, burritos, nachos, enchiladas and much…
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This year, Gazef, an adventure travel agency will help you check-off your bucket list! Gazef offers adventures that will not only give you the adrenaline rush you’re looking for but even better,…
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This weekend, we had the chance to meet with Amina Salem at Picasso Art Gallery in Zamalek where she exhibited a wonderful collection of paintings. Her new exhibition ‘Impressions’ was a collection…
6 Underrated Beauty Products!
Johnson’s shampoo and conditioner: You can either spend hundreds on various hair products that promise chemical-free formulas, or use the misjudged baby products and get the same job done. Nivea crème:…
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A Fabulous and Dashing Collection! Egyptian designer Amina Khalil has recently launched her latest collection “Urban Chic” in Degla Center, Zamalek. Modern edge and ethnic style co-exist in this fabulous…
Frittata – The Breakfast Recipe
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If Barbatoze was a superhero, what would his super power be? The power of total and absolute apathy. You’re in a room with Fardous Abdel Hamid and Sarah Palin. You’ve got a…
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When we found out that Eugene Friesen was going to perform in Cairo, our hearts skipped a beat. The brilliant cellist’s concert was organized by Izdehar and sponsored by Hisene. Eugene is…
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We were taking fly-overs with her car like every night while she smoked her joint, then she suddenly told me: “you know I am not a virgin right?” I didn’t know what…
The Air that we Breathe… Too much for Street Kids?
As you clicked on this link to open it and read this post, you breathed, right? You just did it again. And again, right there, you did it again. Breathing, it’s so…
The Betrayal of the Female Body in Egypt
Until very few years ago and up to now in “conservative” societies, the narrative assumes that women are inept in all relevant arenas of life, especially politics. For instance, not a long…
Dignity without Borders – Furiously Raising Awareness
Dignity without Borders is a group comprised of men and women who work towards a world free from sexual violence and assault. Founded in 2013, the group focused on tackling the broader…
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I always get this question; what shall I buy? Which brand? What shall I look for? When you go for make-up shopping there are a number of things you have to remember…
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Egypt has been witnessing a surge of new entrepreneurs recently. While they are all special, some of them head for unchartered territories. And this makes them even more noticeable. Aly Mazhar started…
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We’ve all had our dating hazards. Some of us dated the cheapskate, others dated the super boring and most of us dated the womanizer, but there is a great difference between a…
7 Signs you’re an Airhead
Some might call us out for using a term that might be a little too harsh. However, we use “airhead” to describe an individual with scarce intellectual interests, a narrow mind and…
6 Reasons We Were More Sociable Before Smart Phones
We can’t deny the power of technology and how it makes our life easier, technically. Instant communication saves time and lives, but in this fast paced world, technology has made it hard…
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We are the generation that grew up using a dial-up. We know what it was like to wait half an hour for a Google search to finish loading. Nowadays, women are objectifying…
8 Ways to Pamper your Granny in Egypt!
It doesn’t have to be Mother’s Day to pamper your granny and it’s not always boring to spend time with older family members. Check out this list of great ways to spend…
Bassem Youssef Faces Deportation and Travel Ban Simultaneously
After Egypt’s brief encounter with freedom, it decided that it wasn’t all that sweet. And Bassem Youssef’s satire, once considered hilarious, was suddenly frowned upon. And it seems like cancelling his show…
Cairokee’s Well-Earned Nomination
Cairokee were nominated for MTV’s EMA Award for the Best musical act in the Middle East. The guys never stop making us proud! Our very own rockers are up against Mohamed Assaf,…
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Dina Samaha is an upcoming Egyptian artist with a unique edge. She is an architect and interior designer in one of the leading companies in Egypt besides assisting in both architecture and…
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Located in Marriott Zamalek, Tuscany is considered one of the best Italian restaurants in town. The ambiance, décor and music will fly you to Italy the minute you enter the place. The…
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Rebellious Earlies, Desperate Mids, Hilarious Lates… No, we’re not talking about the average Egyptian’s lifespan. We’re talking about the Egyptian 70s! Things were different back then. It’s like someone put LSD in…
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By now, you probably know that the cover of Pink Floyd’s new album, The Endless River, was designed by 18-year-old, Egyptian Ahmed Emad Eldin. This album is turning out to be full…
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The French footwear tycoon may be on top of the fashion world right now, but Egypt remains the geographical spot closest to his heart. Or so his behavior suggests. The man has…
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Mohamed Mansour’s Egyptian cover of Sweet Dreams is equal parts trippy and awesome. Though we’re not exactly sure we’ve grasped the full concept behind the video, we’ve found it to be empowering.…
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Jasmine Tridevil just 21 years old. Her story is going viral right now as the girl who got plastic surgery to give herself a third breast! First of all, Total Recall, anyone?…
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Jason Stoneking started this initiative with the intention to beautify Cairo’s skyline. And it’s such an effortlessly brilliant idea, that we couldn’t contain our excitement! The possibilities with a project like that…
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This New Zealand burger chain is one of our new favorite burger places. Burger Fuel’s interesting name comes from the New Zealander belief that food all comes down to being human fuel.…
The Timeline of Egyptian Leading Men’s Facial Hair
As women, we’re naturally fond of beards and the variations thereof. Science says so. And as Egyptian women, we pay exceptionally close attention to our leading men’s beards and the variations thereof. Why? Because…
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6 years ago we sat down with filmmaker Sherif El Bendary to talk about his first short fiction film “Rise & Shine” produced by the Egyptian Film Center in 2006 and starred…
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The Body Shop Fijian Water Lotus Collection Heavenly and captivating definesThe Body Shop Fijian Water Lotus collection. The whole collection smells so great and keeps your skin smooth all day long. The…
Want to Know your Friends? Travel with them!
There is an Egyptian proverb that says, “If you haven’t lived with someone, you don’t really know them”. As a child, it didn’t make sense to me. However, when I traveled with…
The Ugly Truth about working in A Women’s Magazine
Whenever we say we work at What Women Want… Magazine, people automatically get the idea that it’s the most glamorous job in the world. They imagine something like this takes place whenever…
13 Reasons why we Love CJC
After 13 incredible years, CJC proves to be the eternal entertainment hub in town! Here is why we love this place: After years of…
“Laffah” Taking Egypt by Storm
A campaign by Tayarah to encourage tourism in Egypt has gone viral. The campaign – Laffah – has gotten a strong start with a music video showing people taking a spin with…
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Over the centuries, humankind has committed some mistakes, ones for which we all somewhat feel guilty and embarrassed. Wars, genocides, and whatever this is. Above all, we still cannot comprehend how our collective sense…
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Who would you take with you on a deserted island? Charlize Theron, Adel Imam, or Chef El Sherbeeny. Charlize to keep me company, Adel to make me laugh, and Chef Sherbeeny because…
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Two days ago, September 2nd, MAC Cosmetics released the news that it is working on a Rocky Horror Picture Show inspired makeup line! Since we found out, we’ve been shivering with antici-pation. Seriously, who…
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Angelina Jolie is known for her interesting, albeit shocking, quirks and her many transformations. The main talk during the past couple of days was about her wedding dress. The dress was designed…
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Rick Grimes woke up in Kasr El Einy hospital. He wasn’t surprised that he was left unattended, or even by the groaning noises. He only started to panic when a decaying corpse…
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The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge is a viral campaign designed so people would donate to the ALS research. It started catching on with celebrities recently, and it is simply delightful. Not only…
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Whining about traffic is what we do most these days. They invented apps and made money out of traffic jams. Traffic in Cairo is the monster that has been eating us alive…
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When you’re having sex for the first time, the excitement may be overpowering, but at the same time, it’s very easy to let anxiety take over you too. There’s always a first…
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If you need something that boosts your mood during PMS or after a harsh break up sushi is all what women want! Sushi has been proven to have health benefits and to…
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Last week, we went on an unforgettable experience with the Pull & Bear team. The trip was managed by P&B for its in store promotion of which the winners received a free…
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This Fall, designer Isabel Marant gives H&M a great combination of colors and silhouette. From warm shades to pretty patterns, Isabel surely knows how to play with fabrics! We talked to the…
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Santorini Greek Taverna is the newest addition to Hilton Alexandria Corniche. The new Greek Restauerant, overlooking the panoramic views of the Mediterranean sea introduces traditional Greek dishes with a modern twist! Santorini…
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There’s something for everyone this year, at least at Kempinski. “Tune in to Summer” offers accommodation at Kempinski hotels around the world for up to 30% off. Bookings accepted from May 15th.…
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GQ Bar created a fashionable impression since its launch. Bash Hesnef, the creative mastermind behind it, created a contemporary yet sophisticated setting. The restaurant, bar and lounge – located in the JW…
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The screening of Ali Mostafa’s much-anticipated short, Don’t Judge a Subject by its Photograph, will be deferred. This was announced after the postponement of the 7th Gulf Film Festival. The film, which…
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Our hearts skipped a beat when we saw the trailer for Lucy. The film, which stars Scarlett Johansson, Morgan Freeman and Amr Waked, looks really intense! The action-packed sci-fi revolves around a…
The Geek Club – The Modern Woman’s Guide to the Interwebz Vol III
ABC’s of the Internet! Anonymous is a name that we all heard extensively during the last few years. The group mainly does cyber activism. They have hacked into various governmental websites, called…
The Talent of Trendsetting
The 6 Fashion Gods of Planet Earth The Little Black Dress in Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961) Remember that dreamy opening scene in the movie where Audrey Hepburn stands in front of…
Fashion Backwards
How Skirts were affected by Politics, Economy and WWI! Back in the 1900s the Gibson girl look was in, where the poor women had to wear killer corsets to make their…
Audrey Hepburn Iconic Fashion Facts
The Little Black Dress: Audrey Hepburn was the little black dress goddess, as she made it iconic on the big screen. She was the first actress to wear black simple dresses in…
Three 60’s Looks that will Never Go out of Style
These 60’s looks are the eternal inspiration for any wardrobe! The Hepburn Audrey’s signature look oozed class. From the knee-length, figure fitting dresses to the preppy sweaters and skirts; Audrey knew what…
5 Common Misconceptions Newbie Fashionistas Believe
According to the Merriam-Webster definition, a fashionista is a person who designs, sells or is very interested in clothing fashions. Why, then, do we seem to be seeing plenty of “fashionistas” who…
Couture Styling to the Rescue!
Last April, Kerastase celebrated its 50th anniversary by launching its newest collection: Couture Styling. The 150 most fashionable women across Egypt were invited to the Fairmont Nile City Hotel. There, they enjoyed…
La Vie Est Belle: Ultimately Seductive
Purely and ultimately seductive, this fragrance by Lancome is lively and feminine. It’s a must have in every woman’s purse this summer.
Nail Polish Prayer Friendly!
The water permeable nail polish, which many describe as ‘halal’ nail polish, has been the buzz of Instagram and Facebook lately. Try testing it on paper towels and a coffee filter, The“halal”…
Adidas Kicks off with Fabulousness
Keep it cool and light as the weather starts to heat up with the new ‘mix and match’ Women’s Training line from Adidas. With cool patterns, you stand out and perform your…
River Island does Kimonos
We absolutely love kimonos. They look pretty, colorful and super feminine and chic. River Island summer collection brings fabulous kimonos with a variety of styles and colors. Wear them on leggings, jeans…
H&M Art Attack
The world’s favorite high street brand goes crazy colorful this summer. From florals to random shapes and patterns, H&M Art Attack collection is super cool!
Connecting with @Zedified_
Zedified is our fabulous blogger pick for this issue. Her blog is unique, fancy and endlessly informative. She started last November and this girl pulled it together in no time. Zedified is…
Beauty Myths that are Total Nonsense
These are some beauty rules that we’ve been hearing nonstop while growing up. It may surprise you ladies, but we need to shake them off; they are all really far from the…
Happy feet – Tips for Beautiful Sexy Feet
We all seek smooth, beautiful feet. Especially during summer, where flip flops and feet exposure are a must. Unfortunately, we are not all so proud of our feet. We take care of…
Find out what’s Hot First!
We can tell we’ll be using Google Trends a lot. It can be used to find out the most trending topics now or at any point the past back to 2004. Hot…
It’s Finally Here!
What is? The Samsung Galaxy S5, of course! The anxiously-awaited addition to the Galaxy family was launched in Egypt earlier last April. In addition to the extremely chic design, the phone has…
Torn Between Tablets and Laptops? Why Not Both?
The Lenovo Ideapad Yoga 13 is a curious little thing. We knew from the start that the gadget is inspired by Intel. That was enough to be certain of its level of…
Wedding Buzz 2014
Wedding Fit for a Queen The Cairo Marriott feels so royal because it is, in fact, royal! The “Palace Al Gezirah” was built by Khedive Ismail. Pick and choose from their lavish…
WWW Cooking in Marriott’s Super-Kitchen
Marriott Zamalek’s kitchen was recently rebuilt to become the very first eco-friendly kitchen in the Middle East. This is not only great news for the environment, but also for Marriott guests and…
Nothing Beats Balady
We couldn’t be more excited about the new all-Egyptian sandwich restaurant, Baladi. The affordable, mouth-watering menu, offers an array of Egyptian items. Whether you’re there for an Alexandrian sausage sandwich or sugarcane,…
Lego Madness
Lego re-launched in Egypt, with an event at the Intercontinental City Stars on May 11th. We want to say that we’re excited about this for the kids, but that would be a…
People we Love – Nelly
Stardom Runs in the Family Nelly comes from a certain artistic, Armenian family – whose members are now well-known to all Egyptians now. She is the cousin of one of our favorite…
3 Minute Interview from Twitterland with @m3adel
Do you think you might be breaching some doctor/patient confidentiality pact by tweeting about the crazy things you face? I don’t think so. I mean I never mention anyone’s name or…
Fish In A Small Pond
Through the past few years we’ve been either reading about politics, fighting with friends about politics and coming home to have a good meal while watching something politically related. At most times,…
When in Lapland…
Last month, we spammed your Instagram with pictures taken in Lapland, Finland. We’re sorry about that; we couldn’t help it! Here is how it went down: Nokia has been taking journalists, photographers…
Egypt’s Hidden Heavens
Traveling to new countries is great, but it’s not the only way to experience something new. You would be surprised to know the number of places that you never knew existed in…
Namaste in Style! Our Yoga Retreat
After a busy production week, we got really lucky to receive an invitation from Oysho for a spectacular yoga retreat in Matarma Bay, Ras Sedr. The Spanish lingerie, beach and home wear…
The Hidden Treasures of Heliopolis
Between Chaos and Charm Cairo is a difficult city to live in. It’s harsh and unforgiving, often rebelling against its residents and raging war against them for mistreating her. It’s perfectly understandable;…
Only Lovers Left Alive
When Vampire Films take a different level. Directed by Jim Jarmusch and starring Tilda Swinton and Tom Hiddleston as vampires, this film is a definite winner. What more could anyone ask…
Creating, Living and Breathing Art with Karim Abdel Malak
Karim’s work caught our attention as we were browsing through Instagram. The diversity of his styles was intriguing. His paintings were transcendent, spiritual even. All the while, his art installations were clever,…
What Kind of Music is this? Soopar Lox
Soopar Lox is everything the deliberately misspelled name says and more. It is impossible to categorize their music. They just make music, no matter what genre it is. Even calling their music…
From Rags to Riches: Famous Underdog Stories
We all know the world can be cruel. There are, however, stories that inspire us to keep trying. Moving tales of men and women who started from scratch and went on to…
Abd El Wahab – Beirut’s Magic Overlooking the Nile!
One of the best Lebanese restaurants in town is Abdel Wahab, the spectacular menu with a fantastic view. The staff is very friendly and the atmosphere is great. With lebanese music being…
Super Stash – Geek Heaven is Finally Here!
We were all thrilled to find out that a store by the name Super Stash had opened. Located in Downtown Mall, Shop s3.15, the store is the answer to the prayers of many…
Kriss Beauty Salon – A Much Needed Hair Retreat
Thanks to Kriss Beauty Salon and Pantene, we were all in for a treat on June 2nd. A select group of Egyptian women had a day of pampering, where Kriss advised them…
Virgin Megastore – Taking Fun Seriously
This is everyone’s go-to place when on the hunt for entertainment. Looking for digital entertainment like music and movies on DVD’s? You’ve got it. And if you’re on the hunt for more…
Dokan – Fantastic Fusions!
Dokan Boutique is a colorful, playful and fabulous haven where funky and pop vintage furniture meet. Whether you are looking for a fabulous and trendy piece for your living room or a…
10 Beauty Playground – The beauty Boutique
Inspired by Lebanon’s lovely beauty hubs, 10 Beauty Playground is a small yet cozy studio in Zamalek. They offer the most hip, sexy and creative nail art trends in town. They also…
The Vegan Kitchen – Vegans, Rejoice!
Vegan food is a delicious, healthy and cruelty-free dining choice. That’s why when the all-vegan restaurant – The Vegan Kitchen – opened in Maadi, we were thrilled! The mouth-watering menu includes a…
Reverse Underdog Stories
80s Curse Just like the inspiring, tear-jerking stories of people overcoming difficulties, there is the exact opposite of that. There are those who seemed to have had it all. Then, with…
Lawrence of Arabia Inspires Amina K
Amina K’s fabulous new line was launched on March 15th. After the fashion show, a pop-up store was opened and the guests could shop the new items on the spot. Lawrence of…
Fact: Yoga is essential for your sex life
Yoga is a holistic practice that treats the mind, body and spirit as one. And as sexuality is evident in the body and mind, it is also governed by yogic principles. The…
Post Marriage Weight
How to avoid gaining weight after getting married To start with, one has to clearly state here that shifting from being single to becoming a person living with a partner under the…
Welcoming your New Baby
How to Pack Smart for the Hospital We all know there’s plenty to think about once you know you’re expecting. One of the most essential things – that we might occasionally…
Who Runs the World?
When Egyptian Women Rock the Corporate World! Whenever it comes to certain jobs, women are most probably overlooked. The large return on investment in hiring women is ignored because “this is…