Sarah’s Craft Corner
Arts and crafts for young hands in just a few simple steps What you need: – Red, yellow and black paint – Wooden stick – Glue – White A5…
Hot Mama!
This summer, you will turn heads with your baby bump wrapped up in the most stylish local fashion Made in Egypt. Dress by Mona Hosny available at style-treasure.com Nariman Sadek, a Marketing…
Summer Micro Trends
Now that you have a good background on all the fashion trends this summer, it’s time to have a look at the little pieces that make up the complete look.
Extreme Pattern Mixing
If you are a person who loves to have fun with her outfits, then pattern mixing is the thing for you! The secret to pattern mixing is finding a color theme and…
Hakawy Festival
Storytelling Art The second edition of the Hakawy International Arts Festival for children came to an end Wednesday, the 28th March at the Cairo puppet theater. Organized, by AFCA foundation for…
A Daringly Nude Tank Girl
Nadine Hammam, an established artist who exhibited her work in London, Dubai, Paris and Washington DC, wowed the audience again with a third exhibition under the title of ‘Tank Girl’. The Exhibition…
Art through Parallel Visions
Parallel Visions is an exhibition at DARB 1718 that opened on March 3rd and went on till the 1st of April. Curated by Shady Elnoshokaty, it features the creative work of 27…
Cairo Mood
Cairenes are known for several things, most of which relate to their humorous nature, improvisational skills, and incomparable, at times incomprehensible, moods that deem them ‘mazagangeya’. Ahmed Mehanna takes the best and…
Araq Motakate’e
Araq Motakate’e is a new, authentic and interesting collection of Arabic short stories by Ramy Abadir and Ahmed Rizkallah. The book is a blend of interesting reads that will keep you up…
Mais Hamdan plays “Kika Al’aaly” this Ramadan
Mais Hamdan started filming a new series titled “Kika Al’aaly”, which is directed by Nader Galal. Starring alongside Mais are Hassan ELRaddad, Ahmed Safwat, Salah Abdallah and Dina. The storyline revolves around…
Look out for a brand new experience with El Gomhoreya TV
An all-new El Gomhoreya TV will launch in April. With new ideas and new shows, offering you a new experience! El Gomhoreya TV is made possible by a group of Egyptian youth…
On the road to Downtown
Directed by Sherif El Bendary, the documentary about Cairo’s downtown is a league of it’s own. The film is a ride through Downtown portraying its beautiful architecture, noise, crammed up streets, nostalgia,…
Make Up Forever Rouge Artist Collection
The Dazzling new Rouge Artist Collection is just what you need this summer with 100 different shades from “Rouge Artist Natural” moisturizing natural shine lipsticks to the long lasting extravagant and edgy…
GUERLAIN Abeille Royale SERUM
A new anti-ageing revolution of youth Serum, born from the exceptional repairing power of bee products that are known for its natural healing substances and skin softening properties. Your skin complexion will…
Vera Wang Lovestruck Eau de Parfum
Love struck is the new exotic Fragrance by Vera Wang that is all about Vera’s interpretation of hopeless crazy love that gets your heart pounding out of your chest inspired by a…
Radisson Blu Hotel, Alexandria announces the summer opening of Stanely Pool and Restaurant.
Dalia Amer General Manager of Radisson Blu Hotel, Alexandria recently announced the summer opening of Stanely Pool and Restaurant. “Stanely” is the main hotel’s swimming pool, overlooking king Marriout Lake and the…
Cool facts about dolphins
Dolphins are mammals and not fish. They feed their babies on milk like we do. Dolphins have lungs and breathe air like we do but they can hold their breath for more…
Your Holiday is a click away with Google!
Google is making your holiday planning process easier than ever. With their ‘Hotel Finder’ you can find the perfect hotel, know where to go and when (tourist spots) Even if you want…
Hidden Beauties
Premiered and awarded at the Abu Dhabi Film Fest 2012 “Manmutesh” or Hidden Beauties, directed by award-winning director Nouri Bouzid, is the story of two young women in the aftermath of the…
The Patience Stone
As part of the New Horizons Competition at the 2012 Abu Dhabi Film Fest, director Atiq Rahimi presented “The Patience Stone” based on his bestselling novel. Set in the backdrop of…
Arwa Gouda and Khaled Abol Naga in Villa 69
Starring Lebleba, Arwa Gouda and Khaled Abol Naga, Villa 69 is the first feature film by the uprising filmmaker Ayten Amin. Soon in theatres.
Bassem Youssef on Time’s Annual Top 100 influential people!
Our own Bassem Youssef on Time’s Annual List of top 100 influential people in the world. This is the lists 10th year, since the revolution Bassem has been influencing us through his…
Another Local Album is Out
Egoz, a local band led by Hany Mustafa, launched their new album ‘Temple Of Small Things”. All their tracks are their own, original and unique. Available at Cairo Jazz Club.
Beyonce shakes H&M Summer Collection
The superstar is partnering up with H&M for the Summer 2013 campaign; “Beyonce as Mrs. Carter in H&M”. The clothing will be available starting May in all worldwide stores and online.
VICTORIA BEKHAM FINALLY LAUNCHES HER NEW WEBSITE
Victoria Bekham’s old website only served as a look book at her collection, but with his new e-commerce website you can shop online. Take a look!
Christian Louboutin Spring/Summer collection 2013
Classic with a bold twist. This collection is a must have in any modern girl’s closet.
Goodbye Panda Eyes
As much as we want our makeup to last all day, we want to able to remove at the end of the day. Clarins 2 new eye make-up removers are the perfect…
It’s Definitely A Pink World with Victoria’s Secret
Victoria’s secret is going pink for spring, with a collection of lipstick, nail polish, eye shadow and many more all in pink. There’s even a tutorial on their website on how to…
WIF launches a mouthwatering New Menu
We all loved WIF’s old menu, 11 flavors of wings but guess what? Now there are 13 new ones added to them. Other than that, WIF now has several new dishes, their…
Opening of Aeon Furniture
Quirky and full of incredible colors, Aeon furniture has just opened its exquisite doors in Heliopolis, targeting newly weds that want the best quality furniture for reasonable prices. Check it out, to…
Top Holidays at Sheraton Miramar
Sheraton Miramar is the place to be whether you’re looking for pure relaxation or an active holiday for the whole family. In addition to their daily program, the famous unique Boat Bar…
The legendary Jaz Hotels, Resorts & Cruises
Aswan & Luxor destinations have always attracted travellers from all over the world, with Egypt’s largest open-air museums for the well-preserved ancient Egyptian monuments. When it comes to where to stay then…
“Mauboussin, for the timelessly elegant man”
Mauboussin introduces their new fragrance M Generation, created exclusively for the confident, effortlessly elegant man who lives for luxury and strives for distinctiveness. Using warm and sensual woody-spicy notes, it’s the perfect…
Lancôme’s aura of skin perfection
Teint Miracle Compact and Effet Miracle are two exclusive formulas from Lancôme designed to reveal the Aura of perfect bare skin, added to Lancôme’s classic mineral pigments ‘a new generation’ of pink…
The Orchid: Forever Young
Three orchids selected from 30,000 combined together to create the New-Generation Imperial Orchid Molecular Extract. The Orchidee Imperial line includes a Toner, Neck and Decollete cream followed by a mask; are all…
“Ma3leshi”, but Salalem took ‘crazy’ to a whole new level!
Local band, Salalem, known for their craziness, originality and fun shows just released their very first official music video for a song titled “Ma3leshi” off their latest album, “Kelma Abee7a”! Need we…
Mais Hamdan faces romance and tragedy in “The Fire and The Mud”
Mais Hamdan started filming her recent series titled, “The Fire and The Mud” with an esteemed cast including, Yasser Galal, Sawsan Badr and Madeline Tabr. She excitedly plays the role of Gawaher,…
The Fashion Diary…
Boost your fashion instinct throughout the whole week with these outfits and bring out the diva in you whether at work, at a party or at the beach! Photographer: Nouran KhalifaModel:…
What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas!
If you’re planning a wicked “Girls Only” trip, the best place to spend a memorable vacation at will definitely be Las Vegas, so close your eyes and live the fantasy! It’s known…
Do you Know What Women Want?
Aida El Ayoubi – Singer JAN/FEB 2012 “It’s very important for a woman to have a nice home for her family. Other women prefer career than family but it all depends on the…
Got Candy?
Color your wardrobe with this season’s candy palette. Clad in sweetness and whoever wants you should stand in a queue Special thanks to actress Ghaida NouriShot at Ojo Photography StudioPhotography: Ashraf…
For the love of Denim
Castaway in your own bubble outside the city with these denim outfits that’ll make every weekend a special one. Photography: Ashraf El Mahrouky and Samo Reraa (Ojo Photography)Makeup Artist: Asma Sherif…
Bootylicious Beauty Meets Modern Day Fabulousness!
Photographer: Phillipe Maurice.Modes: Jailan El Rihany and Nazly Shamel.Hair by Shady Badran from Al Sagheer Salons.Makeup by Sherif Khalil from Al Sagheer Salons.Styled by Reem Gamil
What We Love
this season
Country Chic
Photographer: Hatem SalehModel: Mirelle KaramHair by May El Makhzangui from Dafayer, Check out Facebook Fan Page.Makeup by Sherif Khalil from Al Sagheer Salons
Amina Khalil on the path of a Bond Girl…
Photographer: Phillipe Maurice Model: Amina Khalil Styled by Reem Gamil Hair by Rafy from Al Sagheer Salons Makeup by Sherif Khalil from Al Sagheer Salons Shot at Sofitel Cairo El Gezirah
Picture Perfect
Pose in confidence around the clock with these beauty items that’ll make you glow like a super star.
We Love Colors
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What’s Your Flavor?
Vanilla
What’s your Flavor?
Red Velvet
Blonde Ambition
Want to have a simple yet attractive look without looking pale? Check out these beauty items that’ll make your skin look fresh, vital and sexy!
Fairmont Heliopolis: Prestigious and Fabulous!
Fairmont Heliopolis & Towers was granted the prestigious 2013 Middle East & North Africa (MENA) Travel Award (Platinum) for being the “Best Conference/Convention Hotel” in the Middle East & North Africa region.
On The Map
Google brings Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, to millions of viewers on Google Maps. The launch marks the first skyscraper to join Google’s global Street View collections. In partnership…
Perfectly Polish in El Gouna
Sheraton Mirimar resort in sunny and peaceful El Gouna offers a piece of Poland in their exclusive Polish Food Festival from the 30th of June up to the 8th of July. The…
An Android Jelly Bean!
HP’s Slate7 is an affordable Android “Jelly Bean” consumer tablet that provides customers with easy access to Google Mobile services. The HP Slate7 is the perfect personal companion and it also offers…
Taking the Capital By The Handheld with Cairo 360
Media Republic has announced the launch of the Cairo 360 Android App following the success of the popular iPhone app. Offering Android users instant access to the latest reviews of Cairo’s restaurants,…
Brighten up your summer with Lumia!
The Nokia Lumia 720 and Nokia Lumia 520, a blend of high end style, innovation, and affordability, are now available in Egypt. Combining exclusive Carl Zeiss optics with Nokia’s largest f1.9 aperture,…
Oiled For Success: Wadi Foods!
For the first time ever, Egyptian Oil producers participated in an international contest held by the Agency for the Valorization of Agricultural Products (AVPA) in Paris. Egyptian company Wadi Foods, which was…
Hani Mahfouz at Zein, Tivoli
Zein Terracina Café in Tivoli dome has been providing guests with a unique art exhibition by the renowned Egyptian graphic designer Hani Mahfouz. The exhibition will be on for a couple of…
Hats off to Egypt’s Gifted Chefs
www.Thegiftery.com and Casper and Gambini’s organized the 2nd Gifted Chef Competition which brought together passionate amateur Egyptian chefs as well as a crowd of enthusiastic foodies who enjoyed the night with good…
Naked
The dark reunites people more than the light does. When the lights get cut in these tough times we are living in, everyone in the family comes out of their rooms to…
People We Love: Hany Adel
Music Vanguard: Hany Adel is a singer, song writer, composer, actor and a father to two beautiful girls. He has been considered as a true game changer and a visionary above-board, who…
Working for your Dad… Dream or Obligation?
We all work for different reasons,but how and where do we choose to work? Do we choose the easy way out if we have it laid out in front of us? Some…
The Event that Changed Everything…
Nobody knows the exact date when the event started. The chaos that took place once it started and its insane aftermath made any kind of accurate documentation impossible, but we know that…
It’s a (Hu)Man’s World
One of the common things talked about among women of modern times is how they believe the world would be a better place if women ruled. “It’s been a man’s world for…
In Search of Oil and Sand
The Egyptian documentary titled ‘In Search of Oil and Sand’ continues its worldwide tour with one of its latest venues being 16th Ismailia International Film Festival for Documentaries and Shorts. Competing with 10…
Mawaweel: Third Time Round!
The Cairo Jazz Club Agency announces the third installment on ‘Mawaweel’ Ramadan festival for 3 Fridays on Ramadan (Starting 19th of July and ending 2nd of August). Mawaweel entertains you with an…
Youtube Turns 8!
When YouTube’s site first launched in May 2005, we never could have imagined the endless ways in which it would inspire, inform and entertain us every day! Every month, more than 1…
Starting a Family After your 35th Birthday?
The big challenges to your body… Even though unmarried women in that age group may be significantly less stressed and not as busy as married women that belong to the same category,…
How to Stay Healthy, Hydrated and Energetic this Ramadan without a Miracle!
It has been quite some time now, where the holy month of Ramadan synergizes with summer challenging persons fasting in every single aspect of their lives. As tailoring and personalizing one’s nutrition/supplement…
Babies behind bars…
Nawal Moustafa talks about the children of women in prison Nawal Moustafa is an award winning journalist, writer, scriptwriter, novelist and public speaker. Aside from her great resume, she isthe head of…
Does Religion Really Hate Women?
Azza Soliman is a fierce woman and human rights activist, who took on the revolutionary road in college. She realized the importance of civil society in criticizing and questioning religious orders and…
10 Benefits of the Female Orgasm
Do you know that about 70% of women do not reach a major sexual thrill through sexual intercourse or sexual process? Numerous studies have found evidence indicating that orgasm is not caused…
Once upon a Fairytale
Ten years ago, my then three year old daughter and her best friend were sitting in front of the TV watching Cinderella. Both were dressed in their pink ballet costumes with matching…
10 Rules Every Married Couple Should Follow
If you’re still new to the whole marriage game, and don’t really know what the hell you are doing. Don’t worry we have got your back, you just need to abide by…
Make-Up Fallacies that have to stop NOW!
Let’s start with the basics: There’s nothing called brightening your skin color or darkening it with foundation. There’s only a foundation that is exactly the same color as your skin. Even if…
Rami Al Ali is the Greatest Gatsby of all!
The incredible collection of Rami Al Ali for SS13 is is all about the beauty and mystic Great Gatsby times. Rami Al Ali Couture was also popular at the VOGUE Café Grand…
Poppin’ With Colour
Zafir has launched a new 2013 t-shirt collection featuring the work of many talented young designers. The new collection is a blend of humor, cynicism and a small touch of seriousness and…
Owl Attack!
This Season, Owls invade the fashion scene adding a wild look to every outfit.
The Tanning File: Your ultimate guide to a safe and sexy tan
Women love getting a nice tan. While the majority of health officials claim that sun tanning in any form is not good for your skin, the craze for acquiring that enviable bronzed…
As Precious As Gold
Narcisco Rodriguez launches an exotic Amber Musc scent especially designed for women of the Orient. This pungent perfume intermingles shadow and light, refined and intense, mysterious and feminine and sensual and intimate…
My Studio: Your own virtual makeover!
MAKE UP FOR EVER launches MY STUDIO, its first virtual reality makeup iPad Application, which can allow you to be transported to the world of professional make-up design. Available in both English…
Wash Your Worry Away
With the launch of the new H&S Head & Shoulders Itchy Scalp Care Shampoo and Conditioner with eucalyptus extract, which gives instant itch relief and 100 percent flake free hair, women can…
My Wife the GM, Millennial Version! What to do if you are your Husband’s Manager
You fell in love with your subordinate. You’re probably like every other working woman who is dedicated and hard working. In fact, your commitment to work makes it impossible to meet anyone…
Game of Thrones
Fierce female rulers from completely different worlds have conquered the world. Women of the same spectrum like Cleopatra and Benazir Bhuttocould put entire militaries and fleets into motion. Who were these great…
Girl Rising: Educate Girls, Change the World
Girls with 8 years of education are less likely to marry as a child. An extra year of school leads to a 10% decline in fertility rates. Out of the world’s 130…
Why Farah Ran to the Window and Threw Herself from the Fourth Floor!
This is for Farah, whose incredible courage and strength remain unmatched in my mind. One of the things I’m most taken aback by with my work with street children is how articulate…
Paradoxia
When Granny’s Furniture goes Crazy, Sexy, Cool! With many young Egyptian designers emerging every year, it’s a great thing to have fresh blood in the home and décor sector. Mariam Elias has…
Editor’s Note – March/April 2013
7 years have passed since the first issue of What Women Want…Magazine has been released. Looking back at these 7 years I am filled with pride, joy and empowerment. I feel overwhelming…
Samsung’s new Camera: Say 3G!
Available in a number of colours, including white back and hot pink, the NX1000 is highly portable. With Samsung’s latest SMART features, users can share pictures at the touch of a button,…
Twitter’s Keeper: The good, The bad, and The ugly tweets of the past
Who said you can’t relive the past? With the new Twitter feature, now you can! The increasingly main stream social network has enabled users to archive and access old tweets, so any…
Instagram’s Nightmare Overturned
The popular photo-sharing app for iPhones, iPads, and Androids has u-turned on their controversial decision to be able to sell shared photos of users. The verdict came after an upheaval on social…
People we Love… Hend Sabry
Passion for cinema: She is just different. Her passion for film allows her to experiment outside the mainstream. She played the lead in “Sabah El Fol”, an award winning 9 minute directing…
Red Gala Bringing People Together
In commemoration of World AIDS Day, the joint United Nations Programme on HIV/ AIDS (UNAIDS) in Egypt held a unique Red Gala Dinner event at Fairmont Heliopolis, to bring business communities, socialites,…
When there is smoke, there is 3enab!
3enab is a unique cafe in the heart of Zamalek that not only serves shisha, but also offers a unique fruity cuisine. Try the watermelon pizza, and you are sure to be…
Resisting the Fears of Falling in Love
Here’s how it’s been going with almost every woman I’ve met over the last couple of years since I got out of a tumultuous relationship full of ‘love’. “I don’t fall in…
Beirut Arts in Dokki
Beirut is a new art initiative and exhibition space that considers institution building as a curatorial act. “We are constantly trying to think outside of existing protocols that approach a definition of…
Mashrou3 Hagar (Art Empowers!) Exhibition in Cairo
Mashrou3 Hagar is a dynamic artistic program co-funded by the European Union and Darb 1718. The project aims at fostering the emergence of the post January 25 generation of visual artists by…
Chaotic Disorder, Ahmed Kassim
February exhibition of Ahmed Kassim “Chaotic Order” at Safarkhan Gallery in Zamalek featuring the widely known rubrics of games to symbolize how life is exactly like a game, where individuals are subjected…
The Reviving Power of Expiry Dates
The works of man and God have an expiry date on this planet. The only difference between a product and a human being is death. Products on your shelves need to die…
Subspace: The 10th Planet of Entertainment
Subspace is a new production label directed by Aly and Teknyk. Subspace targets young musicians with high potential. It just recently launched in December of 2012, and in this short period of…
Yara El Gendy and her Feel Good Zone
Being a radio presenter is as fun as it is stressful. A lot of effort is put into making sure everything happens on time and keeping the many listeners entertained, but time…
Cooking with High on Body Fat Band
We were invited at the boys of High on Bodyfat Marwan Imam and Ahmed Safi El Din to cook one of their favorite meals. The Barnyard Burger. The Barnyard Burger Ground beef…
Editor’s Note – May/June 2013
For the past two years my life was somewhat on hold, in a certainstagnant phase, like a twilight zone. Everything we believed in and fought for in the past two years of…
The 3 minute interview with Zap Tharwat
1) If you weren’t a rapper, what would you be? A Pilot. 2) When you hear the word ‘resistance’ what comes into your mind? My studio. 3) Name 3 people…
All You Need to Know About Hot Oil Treatments
There is no girl who doesn’t suffer from damaged hair during the summer. We can’t help but expose our hair to many factors, like heat and beach, that play a huge role…
Resisting the Clinically Dead Optimism
In times when resistance is translated into ‘Lie to yourself’ about the forthcomings, while most of us are scared, stiffly drinking their coffee with every front page headline of massacres, lies, false…
The 3 minute interview with Hassan Hamed
@seksek, TV Presenter at Gomhoreya TV What are Egyptian people’s 7 deadly sins? Double parking, littering, Randomness, Bullshit talks, consumerism, Harassment, lying. How do you see yourself in 7 years? Using…
The Machine
When you wash a red shirt with white shirts in the same washing machine, the result won’t be pleasant. That’s similar to what’s happening in our society in the past phase, one…
People we love…Bushra
Full throttle talent! Bushra, ‘knock on wood’, has it all; the whole 9 yards! She can sing heavenly, she has surely proven that she can act when she dished out her awarded…
A’am al Teneen
Mohamed Rabee’ – Available at Kotob Khan A novel by a young engineer and writer Mohamed Rabee’ explores an average man’s life of daily grind in a dead end job. The tension…
The Feel Project
When Change is under the Sea… One of the very promising projects in Egypt today is ‘The Feel Project’ organized by HEPCA, an internationally recognized NGO specializing in the field of marine…
Is there such a thing as right and wrong?
This species of ours is obsessed with labeling every single aspect of our lives with two words; right and wrong. We talk, act, think, preach, judge and even breathe based on what…
Amina Khalil: “Acting is like a muscle you need to work it out all the time”
Amina Khalil beats out scores of young actresses in the Egyptian film industry. From concert singing performances to acting with TV and cinema veterans, Amina knows quite well what she wants. She…
Breakfast is it really the most important meal of the day?
People always claim that breakfast is the most crucial meal of the day, but is that really a valid and scientifically backed statement? Or is it just one of these myths that…
Delivery after 7 Months
What are the common signs? What are preterm labor and preterm birth? If you start having regular contractions that cause your cervix to begin to open before you reach 37 weeks…
7 Things I Learned from my Mila!
There is no end from what parents can learn from their children, especially moms!It’s amazing how every stage in their lives is a new one in yours as well!At first it’s a…
The 7 Deadly Sins of Egyptian Moms
Being a mom is a blessing, a gift, a divine experience that starts as soon as you feel the baby kicking inside. Unfortunately, this blessing doesn’t come with a manual, so we…
Shahenda Maqlad
The female Che Guevara of Egypt “Tell us Shahenda, the mother of the saddened voices, what’s the color of Qanater prison? What’s the color of your prisoner? What’s the color of the…
Hind Rostom
A Woman with Seven Lives The Marilyn Monroe of the East, the queen of seduction, famous for her hourglass figure, and sexy soft voice. She is the timeless symbol of glamour and…
How to deal with the 7 Year Itch
“We have got the gift of love, but love is like a precious plant, you have got to keep watering it. You have got to really look after it and nurture it”…
7 Things nobody tells you about Marriage
Having a baby early on can kill the romance You waited so long to share the same roof with the man you adore. No more stolen kisses and back alleys to get…
Jobs to Quit Before Turning 30
30 is indeed a lucky number in many ways! I’ve seen milestones assigned to be accomplished before turning 30, not before turning 20 or 40! For some reason 3o is the golden…
Taghreed & the Dream of Citizenship
There was no mistaking the horror this six year old girl was experiencing. Nothing more telling of the fear than the warm yellow fluid running down her short legs as her knees…
A Prehumous Funeral
Morrie Schwartz, the name might ring a bell for a few, but for most it’s just someone they’ve never heard of. Morrie Schwartz was a retired sociology professor who had terminal cancer; his…
Shady Ahmed – Life is hard for those who dream
A singer and songwriter, Shady Ahmed is Egypt’s very own home-grown indie artist with a guitar in hand and endless aspiring dreams. His new album ‘Life is Hard for Those Who Dream’,…
Hard Talk With A Clown
I have interviewed all of them. Super stars, cinema legends, best-selling authors and politicians, but it never occurred to me that a clown with a tomato-red nose would have that much to…
Kharabeesh Cartoons
Unforgettable Humorous Videos Kharabeesh is a media entertainment network for Arab Internet users mainly on YouTube, that features animated cartoon videos made by young Arabs to help explain, elaborate, and reflect on…
Harag W’ Marag
Harag W’ Marag is the feature directorial debut of Nadine Khan, it stars Ayten Amer, Ramsi Lehner, Mohamed Farrag and Sabry Abdel Monem. The story reflects a football and play-station youth and…
Amr Salama’s 2013 Bucket List is Full of Surprises!
The aspiring young writer and director come to us this year with a book and a film. ‘Lamo Akhza’ is a comedy written and directed by Amr Slama about a Christian boy,…
Even Ahmed Helmy goes online!
The comedy show is a series of 5-8 minute episodes that take a look at the everyday life situations through Helmy’s comedic view and interpretation. Sponsored by Close-Up, Chipsy, and Samsung, Helmy…
Food that Beats the Winter Blues!
After a battery charging summer full of heat and energizing sunrays, the day is slowly but surely becoming shorter, with the grey sky and cold weather more and more prevailing. These weather…
How To Deal with Pregnancy In Your 40’s
If you have put off pregnancy because of work, relationship concerns or because you simply weren’t ready, there’s no denying your odds of getting pregnant are now far lower than just a…
Is it True that the Egyptian Child is the Smartest Child in the World?
The headline to this article has been the question of the century! We always hear people saying that the Egyptian child is the most talented and smartest child of all but we…
Things to Do When He’s Busy With the Playstation
Is he attached to the joystick more than he’s attached to you? It’s time to make use of your ‘Me Time’! Check out these 5 things to do while he’s busy with…
OMG I am Divorced… (Part 2)
In part one we talked about how hard the detachment is and how tough the decision making process will feel. We also talked about the first step of starting over, remember? Getting…
Wear it like Beckham!
Film director Guy Ritchie has directed a new film and campaign for David Beckham Bodywear at H&M, which sees David cast as an action hero for the first time. It coincides with…
Lacoste’s Polo Shirt of the Future
On the eve of its 80th anniversary, LACOSTE pays tribute to the visionary spirit of its founder René Lacoste by taking his most legendary invention, the L.12.12 polo shirt, into the future.…
7 For All Mankind has landed in Cairo!
The new shop showcases the finest clothes the label has to offer from 7’s signature jeans to everything that goes with it for both men and women. The store is the largest…
Flirtatious lashes
Guerlain has reinvented the shape of mascara to create a more striking effect and stimulate desire. Sleek, modern lines and its compact size make it easy to slip into even the smallest…
Get those lips ready for spring with Clarins Rouge Éclat
The focus is on the lips with Rouge Éclat, the first age-defying lipstick by Clarins. Finally, a lipstick that offers more than just color!
Le Parfum
Winter’s Orange Blossom from Elie Saab Between sweetness and sensuality, this delicate flower reveals its multifaceted versatility from one Elie Saab fragrance to the next, so that each woman can choose the…
How to cope with Downsizing
What if your Employer is downsizing? Is it the end of the World? There is always a situation underneath your feet and a bigger picture when it comes to the economic status…
Getting Naked for a Cause: Fall/Winter 2013
Now after Alia El Mahdy showed some serious skin in Fall 2011, she strikes again this winter accessorized with Egypt’s flag. It seems that some people are ok to get naked fighting…
Everyone Deserves a Forsa…
Giving back to the community is the real revolution. Bursting out of one’s bubble and digging deeper into real causes brings out a healthy society that works hand in hand on development…
8 Things Suburb Mums Get Wrong about their Teenage Kids
We’ve all done mistakes when we were young and that means that your kids have their own too. Hiding stuff from you doesn’t mean they’re turning into perverts.Being awake and aware about…
Not a Cruel World after All?
How to talk to kids about death Parents have a natural protective instinct towards their children; it’s an instinct that appears as early as the time the baby is still safe…
Violence on the Other Side of the Pond; “When I grow up I want to be a policewoman, I want to kill my dad.”
“Break a girl’s rib and she will grow twenty-four.” This is a popular saying between the working class in Egypt. This is often what we are told when we mediate between…
Editor’s Note – January/February 2013
We are not in the best of times. Actually we really in deep, deep shit. With a government that is worse then the one toppled, religious fascism on the rise, police brutality,…
The 3 Minute Interview Nuria Gomma, Professional Kite boarder
1) How long have you been kite surfing? For 7 years now. 2) How did kite surfing change your life? I’ve been working in a bank for 10 years and I looked…
Contraception 101 for Newlyweds
Lost in between the Pill, Condoms and Emergency Contraceptives? Contraceptive Pills There are many myths around the use of the pill. When seeing a couple for counseling prior to marriage, contraception…
5 Tips to Reduce Sibling Jealousy with a New Baby in the Family
For nine months the bun was in the oven and your first born excitedly asked you for the whole forty weeks when the baby is coming out. Finally, the baby is…
People We Love: Aida El Ayoubi
A voice from heaven: Aida is gifted with a heavenly voice that shot her to fame in the late 80’s. Until this day, her masterpiece album “Ala Bali” is in every Egyptian…
Pin the Romance with these Honeymoon Destinations!
Honeymoons are always about moonlight walks, romantic dinners in fresh air and making love in a romantic city. It’s always a bit difficult to decide on where to go on your honeymoon…
Soma Bay – Chill, Play and Socialize
Soma Bay is one of Egypt’s hidden treasures. It’s a land where you can enjoy all the pleasures of life to the fullest. With its luxurious and charming hotels, residential developments, and…
On the Conscious 30’s and the Wild 20’s
Reality alert: Don’t believe those who say that 30s are the new 20s, or that any particular age group represents any other age group. It’s a myth. Now, for the real deal.…
The Workshops: The Passion Playground!
Cairo’s high pace lifestyle could be very exhausting, and before you know it you never have the time or the place to practice your hobbies or passions. ‘The workshops’ offer almost 50…
3alganoob Festival
Music from the Soothing South Think of one of the best music festival you have attended, and place it 800 Kilometers away from Cairo where the sky is your ceiling, endless sea…
The Zumba Zone
Zumba is one of the most positive energy boosters on the planet! The infamous Columbian instructor Beto Perez created Zumba in 2001. He accidentally forgot his music for an aerobics class one…
Yalla Yoga
A stress-free Spectrum What’s a better way to get rid of all your negative energy than yoga? Yoga makes you have total awareness of your emotions, be more centered, gain confidence, set…
Eat your Way to Feeling Good…
Food that will boost your mood In the previous issues of What Women Want… Magazine, the relation between nutrition, preserving the fountain of youth, anti-aging tips, and trimming down fat has been…
Ramy Ashour; “Being World’s number one is not all glamour; it needs a lot of sacrifices.”
He is confident, he is victorious and he knows no defeat. He is one of the inspiring young Egyptians that we are surely proud of. When he was just 16 years…
A Journey of Beliefs with Nawal Al Saadawi
Nawal Al Saadawi is legend. The 81-year-old feminist, physician and author is as polarizing as the controversy she constantly arouses. She was imprisoned under Sadat and summoned to court countless times under…
Searching for The Happiness in Heartache
If you are a man and reading this then you probably already know that most women live at least 50% of their lives in their heads. If you are a woman then…
OMG I am Divorced… (Part 3)
In part 1and 2 we talked a bit about you and the feelings you will be going through while taking the decision of divorce or even after taking the decision. In part…
The Grass is Greener in Dahshour
The economic, social and touristic revitalization of Dahshour Egypt has lots of rich sites that we canpin on the map. We have the sun, the earth, the water, for which the…
Street Children and the Girls who were once loved by God
“Go say hello quickly and bend down to kiss her hand, she’s one of the people that takes care of your daughter”. As soon as the short, fair skinned, green eyed, toothless…
Women on Top! Against All Odds of Cairo’s Streets…
Cairo kills, it’s a fact. You spend long hours surviving traffic, harassment, chaos in this harsh city that sucks out your energy. In this issue, we asked ourselves one question, what are…
Current Note
Almost 18 months since the revolution and we are back to square 1 and even worse. The once united front is now broken down into groups, religions, ideologies and opinions. Where will…
Color me Design!
Affairs is simply crazy, sexy and cool while Odezy.com is a larger than life design destination, with both your home can never be boring!
Style Treasure introduces styletreasurekids.com
Egypt’s first online boutique, Style Treasure has recently launched their A-Z children’s needs web store www.styletresurekids.com Style Treasure Kids offers clothes, room decor and toys by young Arab designers.
Gear it up! Collection by Adidas
Whether you are on the run on a weekend morning our you want a comfortable outfit for your long day, Adidas new “Modern Ivy” Fall/Winter collection is your ultimate choice.
Piece-De Resistance!
Azza Fahmy goes hand in hand with Rania Teymour creating top notch clutches! After last season’s huge success, designer Rania Teymour created another extraordinary fresh range of pouches, clutches and convertible bags…
Egyptian women, are you ready for the guilty pleasures?
New branches of indulgence are opening up soon at Cairo’s capital Citystars. Victoria Secret and Bath & Body Works are finally making an official appearance in the Egyptian market with two stores that will inevitably become the new…
Paris Bubble Chic, Color me pretty!
Introducing 5 new high fashion shades, a mix of pastels and vibrant colors, Bourgois Paris Bubble Chic collection is both daring and contrasting
The Fashion Diary…
Boost your fashion instinct throughout the whole week with these outfits and bring out the diva in you whether at work, at a party or at the beach! Photographer: Nouran Khalifa Model:…
The Pleasures of Budokon
In Egypt, we find people often complaining of not having time to go to the gym or not knowing how to integrate fitness as part of their daily routines. Like the famous…