Ohlala! Bahrain July 2015

THE ESSENCE OF STYLE

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Hot on HolidayBeauty Survival

Guide + Rainbow Lip Colours

Dress to Impress This Summer

Chic Urban GetawayTo Rome With Love

PLuS:Why Pale is Perfect

From disco metallics to pretty polka dots + the pre autumn highlights

TaLLeR MaRMo

The Creative Duo Talk

Competition

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Editors Letter

Editor in Chief Georgie Bradley

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FashionWish List14 Eid Gowns Galore

styLe icon16 Jaeger-LeCoultre: One To Watch18 Versace: The Ornamental Collection

styLe Focus20 Polka Dot Pretty22 Lady in Red24 Metallic Power26 The Daytime Dress28 Patch It Up30 Put It A Tie On It 32 Chic Shades

Fashion oF the stars38 The Best of Cannes

ohLaLa! Boutiques94 Seef Mall Muharraqs Ramadan & Eid Offerings

Featuresnida arshad40 The Nature of Artisan Jewellery

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42 Its Competition Time

Bottega Verde 72 Italian Beauty

BeautysurViVaL guide64 Hot on Holiday

get the Look 66 Go Nude With Sephora

hot hues 69 Rainbow Lips

naiL attack70 The Tipping Point

coLuMn74 Pale Is Perfect

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Lifestyleart corner76 ArtDivano

chic eats80 Brunch and Iftar Reviews

spa staycation84 Al Areen Palace & Spa

traVeL escapes87 To Rome With Love

diVa driVes92 Bentley Flying Spur

Last Word114 Happiness

The Pre Autumn ReportHot Highlights To Enjoy

PhotoshootThe Queen of Capes

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Bradshaw would wear - in fact does it not look like the dress she wore in the series finale in Paris? Ah, Paris.

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VeRsaCe pays tribute to the handover of the restored galleria Vittorio Emanuele ii and to the city of milan with the ornamental Collection. it includes a special collection of bags

from the Palazzo family, sneakers and a selection of textiles, all decorated with a special print in bright tones that combine the characters of Versace to the symbolic image of the dome of the galleria Vittorio Emanuele ii. Were thinking this is perfect

for your travels.

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sexy touch option. Want it to be a symbol of love, hate, monarchy or have an 80s street style feel to it? Whichever your mood, theres

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the daytime dressSo its Sunday morning, you look at your check list and youve got: drop off dry-cleaning, go to the bank, lunch with the tennis group and

Carrefour listed haphazardly - all to be accomplished by 2pm. Theres a lot of running around to be done and a smart choice of outfit has

be made. were partial to the A-line dress for its myriad saving graces: it shows off your waist, flatters your curves and theres a lot of useful

legroom for dashing about. while there may be a hint of Stepford about the structure of an A line dress, there are plenty of fun and edgy

ways to get you out of that sad suburbia look.

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In its more traditional association, patchwork is usually thought of in terms of quilts. And its also got this idea of hippy recycling attached to it too. Instead, high fashion is

slicing and dicing graphic patterns, bright colour blocking and embellishments. Although patchwork is considered a little fussy and not so calm on the eye there are also some

minimalist options out there too. Happy hunting!

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thE PrE autumn/WintEr 2015 highLights While we say goodbye to the spring-summer trends, were having a gander at what to expect for the transitional period before we get our coats back on the hanger. With just a quick perusal youll see the trends have fed seamlessly from one season to another and what was hot last season is set to

go strong for a while. Weve selected our favourite looks from fragmented geometrics to botanical studies to artful pieces.

ChanelFeathered hats,

breeches,embroideries,trims and braiding with a backdrop appropriate to the grandeur of

Salzburg, we got a fairy-tale spin. As always, the signature look of Chanel was once again revived.

Classic Chanel

Pale Blue Chiffon


heavenly

Botanical Gardens

Raised By Wolves

ValentinoTaking its inspiration

from the cosmos, this pre collection is fantastically

otherworldly. The peace and love vibes are def initely

present throughout as well as some fabulous folklore

stories.


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European

flouncy Mini

Dsquared2A hybrid of Balkan and biker, there were a real mishmash of trends here. Lots of bold and

daring choices to test out but one thing is for sure: youll always come off pretty darn strong.


PVC: Let It Shine

Cute Crop

Sequin Turtleneck

Christian DiorWith its long history with Japan, Dior took place in Tokyo but there

wasnt a kimono in sight. There were waxed-cotton storm coats;

knit vests worn with sturdy, wide-legged trousers and mid-calf

shift dresses.


Shaggy Mongolian Trim

styLEFocusRocking Retro

Camel Coat

GucciSince marsala was the chosen colour

of the year, Gucci has gone and given us a reason to love and wear it. The 1970s revival is still going strong (flared trousers) but there

are some boxy structures too.


Great Greys

Hello Houndstooth

LanvinThis is glam casual at its best. The pinstripe trouser suit means business while the dusty pink fox-fur jacket is a testament to eclectic

style. Theres a mix at play here with colourful crystal brooches and mens oxfords or knee-

high boots.

Having Some Me Time


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whEn nidA ARShAd PuT hER E-MARKETinG lifE in ThE lOndOn TO BEd, ShE wEnT full ThROTTlE wiTh STATEMEnT JEwEllERy in ThE fORM Of ARTiqAz. nOw BASEd in BAhRAin, ShE TAlKS ABOuT ThE

diffEREnCE in ART APPRECiATiOn And why A BOuTiquE ExPERiEnCE iS STill BETTER ThAn ShOPPinG OnlinE.

The Nature of Artisan Jewellery

And of course she does, but her love of art goes above and beyond business.

Jewellery was always a passion for me. I was always into arts from my childhood but also the marketing side. I did my schooling in Pakistan and then moved to the UK and did my fashion marketing degree at Kingston University. Alongside that I went to Portugal to do a jewellery design course at Reverso gallery in Lisbon. With a natural sketching ability and a gelled relationship with a craftsman from aforementioned Portugal, Nida launched Artiqaz in London - the Kingston,

It takes careful polishing and skill to achieve the right lustre without removing the subtle shapes and markings within a design

are loads of commercial, trendy pieces out there. I wanted to do something unique. I got inspiration from nature: the elements, flowers, butterflies and more abstract nature.

The idea of statement jewellery is an all too familiar idea and phrase but for Nida she really does mean statement: I want a woman who wears my pieces to let it be the highlight. Of course wearing many pieces at once is great but having one proper statement necklace or bracelet should be enough on its own.

The collections are exclusively limited to around 150 pieces - La Fleur; Papillon and Cleste - and are completely handcrafted - in Portugal. The process is a bi-continental one whereby Nida and her craftsman collaborator based in Lisbon (whom she met during a jewellery course there) work symbiotically between sketches and samples to create the finished art. The designs combine

It has to be said first and foremost, Nida Arshad, originally from Pakistan, must have an astute business perspective when it comes to putting her jewellery line, Artiqaz, out there. Being a former marketing manager for E-Prospects as well as a brand manager for Kraft Foods USA, her past life practically spells out transferrable skills.

Wimbledon areas. Nature is at the heart of Artiqaz. The notion

of nature conjures images of leaves, trees, flowers - all of which are very present in Nidas collection but so is an octopuss and other creatures of the sea.

I didnt want to do what everyone else was doing. Everyone has a different approach but there

sterling silver and semi-precious stones, synthetic opals, and pearls. He knows what I want, I know what he wants, and it works. When I was in London Id go regularly to Lisbon but now we have a mutual understanding. It takes careful polishing and skill to achieve the right lustre without removing the subtle shapes and markings within a design.

But London versus the Middle East, theres got to be a massive shift in marketplace that Nida had to adjust to. Enjoying success in boutiques in and around south west London where the attitude towards art is a very different game to play, how has Bahrain been? London is a place where art is truly appreciated. Artists can relish on so much there. The boutiques are everywhere, its very welcoming. I mean its London, its a hub. But if theres one stark advantage of being here rather than there is the luxury of time to focus and to branch out even more. The plan is to go to stock my jewellery in different boutiques, firstly in Bahrain and pass it across the GCC as it gains more traction. And given the e-commerce route that fashion is taking of late, will that be something to consider?

Online shopping is very much the lifestyle in places like London because its so easy -you can get what you order on the same day. In the Middle East people still love the event of shopping. Jewellery is something considered. Theres still a lot of life left with the shoppers inhouse experience and given how delicately designed Artiqazs jewellery is, shoppers will want that tactile, holding-it-against-themselves experience.

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taLLEr marmos Home stretch

AS ThE finAl ROund Of ThE inTERnATiOnAl wOOlMARK PRizE TAKES

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Back in 1953 the first International Woolmark Prize was first held as an initiative of the International Wool Secretariat. The following year the award was won by Karl Lagerfeld and Yves Saint Laurent. Today Italian and Argentinian designers Riccardo Audisio and Yago Goicoechea are being applauded by the fashion community and recognised as final round nominees in the regional finals for the Middle East and India womenswear category for Taller Marmo. What started off as an idea while dining at a restaurant in Milan in 2011, where the two were studying fashion design at Istituto Marangoni, has turned into a brand that continues to bridge Middle Eastern charm and nostalgia with European craftsmanship. So you both met in Milan and decided to bring your creative juices together. What did you see in each other that made you think this would be the start of a successful collaboration? Since we started school in Milan, we appreciated

each others work, even if it was completely different. Our first talks about doing the brand were so natural because of that. Each one has skills that the other one hasnt so we realised we were complementary in a very organic way. Talk us through the name, Taller Marmo, what does it mean? Taller means laboratory in Spanish while Marmo means marble in Italian. We wanted the name of the brand to be a synthesis of what we wanted to develop with our collections which is experimentation, craftsmanship and excellent materials.Does it ever confuse people or does it have an unusual appeal? It is a very metaphoric name for a brand but we decided not to use our own names to put the spotlight on the product and not on our personas. At the beginning it confused people as we received emails referring to us as Mr. Taller and Mr. Marmo - its a funny story after all.

Why did you decide to base the brand in the UAE over where it all started in Milan? We thought a lot before leaving Milan but basing the company in Dubai was a spontaneous and instinctive decision in the end. The beautiful thing about Dubai is that, being a new city, you feel you can make history even in your smallest reality somehow. That is such a nice thing to offer to any young creative in any field.We came to see you at Dubai Fashion Forward and your older model caused a happy controversy, what was the idea behind having a mature woman wearing your collection?We decides to invite Caroline Labouchere and her daughter Mimi Labouchere to walk in our show because they summarise the core of our brand which is the pursuit of two main things: timeless pieces that pass through generations and collectors items that remain in the womens wardrobe forever.What is the aesthetic and concept behind the brand?


Every season we explore Arab culture in every possible dimension and our love for cinema made us give a cinematic taste to every collection. The result of the combination of those two worlds is a very sleek and simple aesthetic with rich fabrics and details with a lot of cultural references.Lets talk competition! How did you get involved with the International Woolmark Prize? We received an email from them while we were preparing the AW15/16 sales campaign in Milan and Paris which took us a couple of days to answer because we couldnt believe it. It is a huge honour to receive a nomination from the Dubai Design and Fashion Council at our age. Do you think it is essential for emerging brands to get involved with competitions like this? The nomination for the Woolmark Prize always was and is still one of the biggest recognitions a brand can receive. It is a great opportunity to get involved with respected people from the fashion industry that can champion and guide you.

What has the process been like?We have been developing the capsule collection for the Woolmark Prize for a couple of months already, visiting the best Italian textile manufacturers and meeting artisans from every field that can add some unexpected finishing twists to the collection. It must be a great way to learn and grow as a brand? Absolutely. It gives you the chance to explore and experiment with materials (the Merino wool in this case) and allows you to learn so much as an emerging brand. On the other han d, it gives you the chance to present your brand in a focused way being a collection of only six looks. What kind of support have you received

throughout the process?For example, while visiting Milano Unica,

Milans textile trade fair, we had a meeting with The Woolmark Company and they suggested to us the most cutting-edge textile manufacturers that helped us a lot during the sourcing process. Do you think there are advantages of being in the Middle East over Europe in terms of opportunities?We feel very supported in the Middle East as a brand in every aspect and we did not have the experience of being an emergent brand in Europe but we are sure

it wouldnt be quite the same because of Europes brand saturation.

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Fashion of the stars

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Red CaRPeT RePORT

all eyes were on Cannes as films elite descended the red carpet for yet another year of

head-turning looks. although lets be honest - the star studded event is as much about fashion as it is about film and in many ways the fashion sets the whole tone of the event. Weve gathered our favourites and spent (too many for us to admit) hours of dress

day dreaming as a result!

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a natural FlairWith our increasing want to be kinder to our bodies with good food and good practice, attention is now focused on the skin. We chat with BOTTega VeRde about the richness of italian based ingredients and why natural is the way to go.

T heres been a rise in the want for more natural products by women, why do you think this is?Nature has always been a source of inspiration for women since ancient times - theres a treasure of beauty recipes and ritual traditions. The recent rise in requiring beauty products with active natural ingredients is part of a bigger and widespread trend oriented towards the need of a more authentic, true and pure lifestyle that involves beauty as well as food or other lifestyle aspects.

If you could single out a specific gripe women have with makeup, what do you think it is?Usually makeup is more of a social expression for younger girls, meant to enhance their personality with the help of exploring colours or different options going from more rock to pastel/manga looks or focusing on bold lipstick shades, whereas women in their 30s and over tend to live makeup more as a personal and more built-in element of their beauty. Contouring or playing with nudes shades or elegant smokey eyes is now very popular.

What are the key ingredients in your products that provide a natural treatment?Argan oil, sweet almond oil, shea butter, lavender extract, red grape extract from our castle Palazzo Massaini in Tuscany and goji extract.

Coconut oil has had a lot of attention recently for its harm-free formulas. Do you offer products with coconut oil?We use coconut oil in some of the products of the Coconut line. Recently we have launched a new sun care line Vaniglia Nera & Monoi, where you can find our Body and hair oil - silkifying and nourishing - with Tahitian Mono. This oil is prepared on the Polynesian island of Tahiti, by soaking the Tiare flowers in coconut oil.The brand is famously Italian. What is it about the Italian way or culture

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that is so natural?Italy is a place full of beauty, and natural beauty at that with amazing landscapes going from mountains, to countryside, seaside, green hills, lakes and islands. Not to mention art, which is part of our unique scenery since ancient times. What is the brands philosophy?Italian natural beauty: the philosophy of Bottega Verde is innovation and research based on functional active botanical ingredients of


Italian nature. Bottega Verde was founded in the heart of the Tuscan countryside in Italy : it was a small artisan herbalist workshop , established in 1972 in Pienza. Today Bottega Verde formulates, produces and directly distributes its products under what has become its most popular brand, with more than 400 stores , in the first mono-brand cosmetics retail chain in Italy.

What allows Bottega Verde to stand out in a market so crowded with beauty products?A unique mix of high quality skincare expertise, love for nature and our ability to understand clients having our own shops and interacting with them everyday. And of course excellent affordable prices.

Are you planning on introducing a new undiscovered ingredient in the future?With more than 300 active ingredients in our portfolio, Bottega Verdes research and development are constantly studying new action principles as well as combinations

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of actives. Our castle in Pienza (Tuscany) Palazzo Massaini is an exceptional source of unique and effective natural ingredients giving us countless new inspirations!

Where do you source your ingredients and what is the production process from start to finish?Regarding natural oils, we prefer cold pressed oils in order to keep their properties and with regards to natural extracts, recently, we used water-based extracts which are the result of an environmentally friendly process.

What product would you recommend for women with oily, dry and combination skin?

For women under the age of 25, we suggest our specific oily skin range Pelle Pura and Pelle mista for combination skin. Crema Fiori Pelle Secca is ideal for a younger woman with dry skin. For mature skin we suggest Retinolo Bio Plus or Collagen Code for combination skin, Ialuronplus for oily skin and Idravita or Mielexpertise for dry skin. For daily cleansing products we suggest the Pelle mista range or our special anti-age face cleansers.

Who is the woman who wears Bottega Verde products?For sure a woman with a positive attitude towards life, who cares for her authentic beauty and loves nature and is also able to understand and identify true quality and having a smart attitude towards price.

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PALE BY COMPARISON: An Ode To Being Fair

If you could see me youd understand why Im about to sing the praises of paleness. I am Casper, a fridge, a snowflake, an ill-looking shade of white. The mirror, mirror on the wall agrees. What doesnt help my case is the fact that I am half Greek as well as English. The former should have blessed me with olive skin a remark I get from most who learn my heritage who then peer down at my legs as if I should surgically add the skin colour that should have been my birth right.

Living in the region doesnt help either. According to my friends back in the U.K. I should have a yearlong glow that never fades. Putting our arms out and comparing how bronzed we are is an obsolete game, because I always lose. I do not however, care. I do not curse my genetic makeup for my see-throughness. I do not worship the sun nor bottles of fake bake. I see people looking like leathered goods and I know what it has taken for them to look like that because in the past, every time Id go back to Greece, I was under pressure (self-inflicted) to sizzle like a roast each day to achieve the healthy look. And the thing is, I do tan very well, as if my Greek side lays dormant until the Hellenic sun kisses me and Im allowed to be more goddess-like. This internalised idea that it is healthy though, is purely ironic.

We know of the stats and figures on skin cancer but we dismiss it with youthful ignorance. But Im not writing about the health implications of being tanned, but about the fact that pale-shaming is all too common.

What was once a mark of beauty and class is now a sight for sore eyes. Pale people are

made to feel like they havent truly lived (under the sun) and arent outgoing as if we live under a rock till the oil-slick crowd come back from all the fun. And because the weather is warmer, I am the token statue at all gatherings. I always get teased for how white I am; my limbs get prodded like dead fish that might be still alive. Even my sister, love her to bits, told me to wear tanned tights to her wedding in August last year because otherwise it will look like we invited a ghost. I did not.

Now that everyone is in the holiday spirit, resorts around the world are starting to see sun-bed snatching tourists wanting as much exposure as possible to get that look done and dusted to later show as a sign of a well-spent holiday on Instagram and then in person for the full effect. While that may be happening in places like Cebu in The Philipines, the locals hold up umbrellas as a shield to the sun for historical and present reasons the darker you were the more gypsy you came across on the social hierarchy and because there is still a western complex: being Caucasian is cool, apparently. I

guess its just like the want for curly or straight hair. You want that which you cannot (at least permanently) have.

I am forever baring my blue veined pins, a noticeable neck/jawline discoloration (Chanel, please do something about this!) and my badge of honour. Pale is pretty in its own, whimsical way. Pale means youre not chasing after manufactured, quite frankly under performing ideals. Pale is what Anne Hathaway and Nicole Kidman are. But pale is also skin-deep, remember that.

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Tell us a bit about aRTdIVanO why was it set up?ARTDIVANOs concept and philosophy is based on taking artworks by Arab artists and artists who have chosen the Arab world as their home or who are translating the worlds heritage and culture into a unique language of colours and materials onto a new level. The DIVAN envisions the traditional way of storytelling in the Arab world. ARTDIVANO aims to spread the story of art by and from the region, carrying the tradition from the past into the present and future.

Our motto: The Passion for Art, is driven by a strong expertise yet deep emotional approach to art and a belief that art without passion is nothing.

We are, Afaf Zainalabedin, a Bahraini former Banker and Marion Labani, a curator and artist herself, resident in Bahrain for 12 Years.

We created ARTDIVANO in January 2013 as our brain child to develop the concept of ART lounge further, a company formed in 2008 by Marion, to pursue further a life dedicated to ART to LIVE with.

What are its goals?ARTDIVANO was set up to continue with Marions works in developing an art consultancy further where we offer start to end solutions for our clients art programs including design, customising, production and installation of artworks whether in hotels or private villas. Amongst our clients are: Sofitel Resort & Spa Bahrain, the Majestic Arjan by Rotana Bahrain and our latest project was the Double Tree Hilton in Qatar.

ARTDIVANO will introduce and offer for purchase with worldwide accessibility and the most secure way of online payment, original art amongst our selection of in-house produced Made in Bahrain Fine Art and Photography Reproduction, Sculptures and more on our soon to launch online gallery. Do you welcome the concept of selling art online? Yes. We are welcoming the concept of selling art

online. We believe this way art is more accessible and can be introduced and seen by a wider audience. At the moment our website is under construction, so we have launched myARTDIVANO instastore, an online sales platform via Instagram. The instagram: @artdivano is set up with an online sales tool, where art lovers are able to make a purchase via credit card which users are familiar with for their online

Beyond the wealth of money pouring into expanding the regions skyscraper image is the resurgence of cultural heritage. Bahrains aRTdIVanO is part of this new wave of bridging the old and new through innovative channels.

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The world has become a melting pot on Internet platforms. everyone who is in the creative process cannot withdraw himself from this constant stream of visualisations

shopping. This is a fairly new concept in the region, and we would like to encourage the hip and young as well as the conservative art lover to make a purchase online through their smart phones, tablets and laptops. As for the Middle East we are the first to launch offering art for sale via an Instastore platform. How has the Internet influenced the direction of the art world?We believe that the Internet has created a fast flow of information within the art world. This very fast way of exchanging information has surely

influenced artists all over the world by the style and art making of others. Now the whole world has become a melting pot on various Internet platforms. Everyone who is in the creative process cannot withdraw himself from this constant stream of news and visualisations of creations distributed online. What advice do you have for artists who have yet to find gallery representation? Should they sit back, create, and wait for that day to come? Or should they focus on self-marketing their art work?We highly recommend that artists should focus on the creative process of making art and letting an art consultancy take care of business related matters such as contracts with clients whether private or corporate. Marketing and Business should be taken care of by professionals supporting the artist in freeing mind and resources for the creative process. We are offering such services and welcome every artist who has decided to look for an agent to get in touch with us. How do you choose the artists that you represent in ARTDIVANO what do you base your choice on?ARTDIVANO would like to become the Middle Eastern online art platform and the most comprehensive information source about art and artists from Bahrain and resident in Bahrain as well as regional art and artists.What future plans does ARTDIVANO have?We have a lot of ideas but tend to take a

systematic approach and also dont want to unveil too much at this point in time to have a surprising factor at our site when the time comes.

We are focused at Art consultancy, Archival Ink Studio and Online Gallery right now to establish ourselves and branding our name locally and regional as one of the best art - and art service providers based in the Middle East.

Do you want to collaborate with ARTDIVANO? Get in touch: [email protected] ; +973 3961 2886 and [email protected]; +973 3921 2060.More information about us can be found on facebook@artdivano and [email protected] is coming soon.

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another Friday, another brunch to tick off. We headed up to the 34th floor of thE domain hotEL & sPa for a taste of world-class cuisine with a view.

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the Friday brunch. Us island dwellers are no strangers to this weekly exercise. We set aside a minimum of three hours for top notch gastronomy filled with satiating flavours where theres always room for just that bit more even if our trousers dont agree. Brunching has become a bit of status symbol in the expat world. Our phones are always at the ready

to snapshot a frame of artistically composed vegetables with a criss cross of drizzled sauce only to post on Instagram with a flattering filter seconds later.

Were not going to lie, we love hearty international fare as much as the next person - and this brunch (far more self-contained than the endless conga line of food stations you normally get) is irresistibly good and has more than just the staple offerings, which are extremely photogenic for social updating purposes.

But before we tucked in, we took to the unparalleled views of Manama from Le Domain. You can see a sporadic number of curvy blue splodges (a.k.a. rooftop swimming pools), as well as the azures and Dinky Toy vehicles at street level - yes, you are that high up. The floor to ceiling windows, with their slight blue tinge, give a more exotic, otherwordly feel. And how better to enjoy the views the restaurant offers of Manamas cutting edge towers than over tummy-satisfying food?

The selection of tastefully (literally) presented food was elegant in that it wasnt a messy pile-up - from the garlic prawns to the baba ghanoush to the pan seared fish - everything was neatly in its place, because lets face it, brunches tend to see a barbarian handling of food sometimes. But this is the best part about the brunch at The Domain: its small. Dont be fooled into thinking its limited, on the contrary, the brunch goes by a quality over quantity mantra which is there in every bite - and youre still torn with choice.

While silenced by how mouth-wateringly good it was, we couldnt help but blurt its so fresh! between every mouthful. The food at brunches tend to get a bit stale after the first couple of hours but we saw the staff constantly filling each station with hot out the oven, so to speak, replacements.

We rotated between eggs benedict - creamy sauced and fluffy; an assortment of sushi - with ocean-fresh crab and velvety philadelphia cheese; a medley of colourful vegetables, pumpkin salad and hunks of hummous - perfect sides to go with the mains and finally some generously sliced glossy roast beef - on the medium-nudging-rare side. Even though we went up to twice (fine, thrice) it was a scrape-our-plates-clean situation. If you want to be a bit more conservative with your portion intake however, you can order off the menu which has a selection of options. We saw a few plates plates spinning out of the kitchen and can report that they are equally as gourmet-y in looks and were sure, in taste too.

Heading into the home stretch, we cheered our sweet tooth with diet-destroying cakes and crispy, steamy pancakes, all of which were temptingly lined on the bar top. The chocolate fountain (with optional fruit skewers for dips and twirls) could quash your chocolate cravings till the following Friday, believe us, it was that intense!

As far as brunches go, The Domains has a sophisticated edge with its city slicker location and uber cool setting - those bauble light fixtures, anyone? For information or reservations call: 1600 0000


With so many choice venues for your nightly IFTaR, we took it upon ourselves to spotlight one of the many five star options.

The sheraton Bahrain Hotel

T he venue alone could easily elicit a gasp when you first enter. Down in the Awali Ballroom of the Sheraton Bahrain Hotel is a tent like set up with the vibrant colouring of an Arabian nights theme with ornate lanterns, some clay-sculpted, perched in and around the buffet. The billowy fabrics swinging from one side of the ceiling to the other add an extra majestic touch. The lighting is also well-thought-out: soft, dim and bejeweled-like, and again, is found between the various food stations. The seating arrangement is really cosy and family oriented in table

size while the front deck of the ballroom near the windows give you great views.

After you break your fast with luscious khidri dates (available in mini wicker baskets at each table) make your way to buffet which serves a fantastic cherry-picked mishmash of Arabic cuisine. Perhaps its the fact that the food is aplenty that make it look so inviting but the arrangement across the middle strip of the ballroom has an artistic quality that calls for a window shop stroll before you tuck in. The Lamb Shank, in all its hearty delight, with yellow rice topped with roasted cashews


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and a sprinkle of fried onions is for sure a crowd pleaser while the Shawarma stand has juicy chicken rotating on a spit with all your favourite accoutrements lined up on the side ready to be wrapped into a pita.

Something that we loved and werent necessarily expecting was the Veal Cordon Bleu. In just larger than bite sized packets were bread crumb coated shreds of veal with oozing cheese making for a crispy treat. For vegetarians however, we recommend the Eggplant Lasagne which is amply cheese and bechamel focused.

However, the most devourable item at the Sheratons Iftar for us had to be the Hammour. Cutting through the pan fried Hammour escalope is like a hot knife through butter. It is so gloriously smooth, glints with freshness and is pepped up with herbs. A worthy inclusion for your fish is the not-too-mayonnaise-laden tartar sauce.

The mains are relished with mezze like Kibbeh, Sambousek, Dolma (with a crunch of sweet pomegranate on top) a divine orange and beetroot combo salad and lemony Tabbouleh - among many variations of hummous that you probably didnt know existed - and the olives stuffed with walnuts - what a release of flavours that gives you!

If youve got room left, the dessert pyramid needs a trip. All around the station are swivels of Baclava, swirls of Jalebi and other syrupy options as well as chocolate fudge cake and dreamy pistachio cake. Umm Ali, your Egyptian bread pudding, is warm and gooey with raisins and flakes of almonds while the Crpes had a decent kick courtesy of the nutella and ice cream pairing.

Even if youre slightly jaded by all the Iftars on offer around the island, the Sheraton Bahrain Hotels smiley, prompt staff and impressive buffet, which will leave you wholly satisfied and not bloated, should be a place to sample and tick off. For information or reservations call : 1753 3533


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Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Hotel & SpaCelebrate Eid El Fitr with family and friends on the second day of Eid at La Med restaurant. Indulge in Middle Eastern favourites and classic dishes from around the world in a lavish buffet while the duo Richard & Kim serenade your soul. The Eid buffet is priced at BD31 net per person inclusive of non-alcoholic beverages and BD33 net per person inclusive of all beverages, from 12 noon to 4.30pm. Call 1758 6499

Elite Seef Residence & HotelEvery Thursday, IL Giardino at Elite Seef Residence offers its guests a lavish - Seafood & Sushi unlimited buffet. Be prepared for a pleasant gastronomic surprise, as you indulge in the freshest and most delicious seafood buffet spread. Satisfy your cravings with a wide variety of sushi, freshly prepared by expert sushi chef or try the crispy tempura selections topped with a mouth watering dessert buffet at BD 15 per person net from 7pm onwards. Call 3602 0733

Crowne Plaza BahrainEnjoy a special lunch buffet in La Mosaique restaurant, which will include an all you can eat buffet and a host of soft drinks, as well as entertainment for the whole family! Also, Waves and Spices re-opens over the Eid weekend, offering an a la carte menu including all your favourite seafood and Indian dishes, cooked to your personal specification. Call 1753 1122

Gulf Hotel BahrainGulf Hotel invites everyone for a lavish Iftar Buffet whichincludes International and traditional Arabic Cuisine for BD 17++ from Iftar time until 9pm at Al Waha Restaurant and Takht Jamsheed Restaurant. Sato Restaurantoffers an a la carte menu throughout the whole month of Ramadan from 12 noon to 3pm for lunch and Iftar time until 11pm. Caf Delicesoffers cakes and pastries throughout the whole month of Ramadan. Call 1771 3000

The Royal Golf ClubThe Royal Golf Clubs food and beverage team is delighted to announce the launch of two new themed dining experiences at Links Restaurant. On Tuesday evenings diners can take their pick from

some mouth-watering and unusual burger options on the Gourmet Burgers Night. On Thursday evenings diners are invited to Surf n Turf Night where guests choose their favourite steak, ranging from rib-eye to sirloin to hanger steak. Call 1775 1262

Ramee Grand Hotel & SpaFeast your eyes on aSpecial Eid Brunch at Lemon Tree during the second day of Eid.Families and friends can enjoy a delectable buffet spread overflowing with Middle Eastern favourites, fresh juices and classic dishes from around the world with live cooking stations along with live entertainment. The special Eid Brunch will run from 12pm to 4pm, priced at BD18++ and half price for kids.Call 1711 1999

BushidoFine dining within your lunch-hour can be tricky, which is why Bushido has developed Smart Menu. All 3 courses are designed to be served within 30 minutes from the moment you order. Dishes on the menu are changed on a regular basis to ensure you never tire of the same dish. In the impressive surroundings of Bushido Restaurant, business lunches have never been smarter! The Smart Menu is available for BD10 net. Call 1758 3555

The Westin Bahrain City CentreIndulge in a lively and delicious Eid Brunch with your family and friends on the second day of Eid at Saveur. The brunch includes traditional Arabic cuisine including mains, appetisers and desserts. Kids can enjoy activities such as face painting and pizza making. The Eid brunch at Saveur is priced at BD15++. Call 1717 1000

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Something old, something new, the Eternal City of RomE has it all.

Georgie Bradley stays at the GRAn mElI HoTEl in the heart of the city and walks

Romes paths day and night.

To Rome with love


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over-commercialising our treasured experiences by compromising quantity or quality. Every now and again its imperative to be good to yourself and enjoy the postcard version of life. Thats why Im unashamedly indulging right now - even through Instagram. And I hate those people, #noonecares.

The luxury urban resort literally sits within the legends of ancient Rome. The historical villa Agrippina once belonged to the Roman empress who was the mother of the Emperor Nero. The hotels rich history blends seamlessly with the elegant interiors which balances traditional luxury with sophisticated avant garde flair.

Past the cream marble floored reception, is the library lounge - a place to sit in one of the pillowed window bays and pretend to be a writer, or a member of the intelligentsia - the academic atmosphere simply calls for it. The sophisticated space with its bookshelves housing encyclopaedic knowledge of the

Its easy to assume I am in a remote part of the countryside complete with rugged beauty and more herbs I knew existed. The sky, ablaze with sherbet orange with smatterings of fuchsia pink streaks, is delicious enough to lick. The shaggy but perfectly maintained shrubbery does a dexterous job of sealing out any 21st century sight and breaks the modest cacophony of the city into what sounds like intermittent radio waves. But I am not in the rural neck of the woods, I am in the heart of Rome, on a hillside branching off the River Tiber with The Vatican next door, to be exact. And I am strolling down a meandering pebbled-path flanked by exotic foliage in the grounds of the Gran Meli hotel. I put my nose to foreign blades of greenery and take in the prickly earthy scent. I havent had time to commune with nature like this in a long time - as sickeningly pretentious as that sounds.

We are, in this world, more mobile than ever. Getting on a plane isnt the event it used to be, planning a trip isnt a drawn out burden nor is it a question of airfare. We can get to the far reaches of Alaska or the Rain Forest if we want to. Our ability to go beyond borders is now a primitive act. We are however running the risk of cheapening and

Rome is an open plan museum. The higgledy-piggeldy cobbled stone streets alone are enough to confirm thisground you stand on, is framed by a series of picture windows, overlooking this Garden of Eden theyve created, adding another dimension of charm.

Having been given a red level package, the first of privileges I used was the afternoon/evening Red Lounge access for a spot of in between lunch and dinner micro fare. With the bar stood in the centre of the lounge and its colourful bottles of various fizz and spirits jaggedly lining the shiny bar top,

calling for me - I never stray with breakfast, Im usually done in 10 minutes but this setting required staying power. As I gathered the last of my velvety scrambled eggs I cleansed my palette with a schlug of sharp green tea. And then I just sat, stared into the distance, watching couples, families with kids climb in and out of the pool, as the flare of the sun gained intensity. When my cheeks were flushed enough I retreated to my cool casa, got my smart

the romantic movie scenes of luxury holidaying continued. The rows of Mediterranean finger food the peppers stuffed with eggplant and vibrant vegetables kind - was light and unfussy.

Walking off the bubbles, I returned to the botanical gardens again, to the far-away fields filled with herbs native to the region - the stuff of a horticulturalists dream. I followed the lovers path through sunken gradients and bushy bliss with snappy smells of rosemary and I-wish-I-knew-what-else-it-was.

The morning after I took to the veranda overlooking the pool for breakfast. The patio loungers with their oversized white pillows were


I followed the lovers path through sunken gradients and bushy bliss with snappy smells of rosemary


shoes (by smart I mean sensible and not prone to breaking bones) strapped on and headed out to the eternal city.

Rome is an open plan museum. The higgledy-piggledy cobbled stone streets alone are enough to confirm this. But in the face of the citys deep-rooted BC/AD history, the aforementioned verges on futuristic. And like with any European city the best way to get acquainted with it is to pound the pavement and walk it high and dry.

Luckily the city, despite being essentially landlocked, has enough water via fountains, restored ancient taps and the River Tiber to make you feel human again - it was boiling hot.

Everywhere you go, the fountains trickle and slosh with ice cold sheets of water. The most iconic of which is the Fontana di Trevi, one of the most visually arresting and far bigger in real life fountains, where some of the most classical and modern films in history have been shot. As its given a facelift every now and again, its continually a shot-worthy destination.

You dont have to go to a particular site to reap the historical rewards of Rome, the statues, monuments, columns reaching the heavens and the crumbling buildings punctuate the choked streets - which the Italians have a natural aptitude for whizzing in and out of. The deathly margins that they get through on their Vespas is toe curlingly scary - and funny too - especially as the men are suited and booted in fine tailoring and shoes that shine like black glass. Wandering around the residential streets with the vibrant if slightly dusty coloured houses, its impossible not to wonder what it must have looked liked when it was new, before the ravages of time had sown their destructive work - especially as modern Rome sits side by side with ancient Rome - at night the dramatic shafts of light that illuminate places like the Colosseum and the Forum of Caesar render them even more mysterious.

Similarly walking along the tree-lined banks of the River Tiber is a refreshing way to see the city - and close to the shopping spots and the Spanish steps, which are undoubtedly worthy of a visit but if the mass crowd of people is anything to go by youll get your shot and shoot in the other direction.

Pizza and pasta eateries are tightly packed between boutique stores, with wafts of doughy bread and buttery burrata to yield you in but I let my stomach grumble a little longer to save myself for the hotels Vivavoce.

Within the grounds of the Gran Meli hotel, Vivavoce, run by Michelin starred chef Alfonso with executive chef Miceli, is a major pull for

guests, Romans and business travellers. A phrase coined by the Spanish centuries ago, viva voce pays tribute to the word of mouth method used to transmit the intellectual wealth left behind by the Arab culture when their rule ended.

A white washed space of tasteful and modern finishes; Vivavoce is a place where you feel like youre borrowing the life of a rock star. The restaurants intimate dimensions are such so as to feel like youre at a dinner party but its enough to give privacy and individual glamour for each table.

Breaking into the feast (I use this term sparingly because although it was, feelings thereafter were wonderfully light) a fishbowl style plate arrived with red snapper sausage candida sauce with courgette and crispy chard. Portions were expectantly and elegantly demure but brilliant in flavour. Dont let the sausage discourage non meat lovers there isnt a sniff of it in this dish. And when you least anticipate a crunch you get a combo of silky soft textures with a little crackle for effect.

A green concoction to get me started on my primi piatti (thats first course to you and me) came in the form of Neapolitan broccoli vellute, burrata cheese from Andria and squid. Again, a deep bowl presented itself, with what could only be described as a dense juniper come seaweed shade of green soup. The intensity of colour lended itself to its pure ingredients and their ability to harmonise and create a performance of skill and vigour to kick start your taste buds. It wasnt the kind of light consistency that gives rise to slurping tendencies but more of the thicker variety, that cross between liquid and whole enough to cut your pangs of hunger at the onset.

My secondi piatti (you get it now) was a filet of red sea bream with spring vegetables, fresh tomato and basil broth. Broth neednt mean street food pot noodles; the chef pays close attention to striking a balance between sauce and thinly watered flavours. The sea bream was tucked into the tomato and basil broth as if cushioned. The cocktail of flavours that followed were sublime. The diced vegetables perched obediently on the soft-as-butter fish and tied yet another dimension of flavour. The dessert, as light as the dcor and as refined as the service: a Mosaic of fresh fruit with exotic sauce (passion fruit) and almond milk ice cream. After a munching marathon, I could have given the dolce a miss but this finale was my cooling off period.

When I retired to my room I slept the sleep of a babe in my marshmallow soft bed, while the moon illuminated the Vaticans spire over the trees and Rome twinkled into the night.

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Update your style with Aldo Accessories; one of the stalwarts of the accessories market comes to offer you top notch quality coupled with trendy elegance which would add a breath of fresh air to any attire you wear.

Shopping is not fun when done alone (obviously) and thats where The Childrens Place adds fun, colour and joy with its wide variety of stylish clothing for your kids and dear little ones.

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Utilising the best bold colours and subtle pastel shades, Mamas and Papas bring striking new designs and funky prints to their detailed Limited Edition range. Available from 0-4 years and bursting with personality, this cool collection takes inspiration from the latest trends, to create exciting ensembles little ones will love. Make your own adventures.

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THE FLAGSHIP GENTLEMANS BOUTIQUE IN MODA MALL LAUNCHED ITS NEW CONCEPT WITH PREMIUM FOOTWEAR AND MENS ACCESSORIES. IT STARTED IN 1972 WHEN MR. ABDULLATIF KHALID ALAUJAN ESTABLISHED THE STORE IN MANAMAS SOUK. THE STORE HOUSES COLLECTIONS FROM ITALIAN AND ENGLISH HANDMADE BRANDS INCLUDING: HARRYS OF LONDON.


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TAKING INSPIRATION FROM THE DISTINCTIVELY MEMORABLE AESTHETICS OF THE 1980S SCI-FI BLOCKBUSTER, THE TRON DANCERS DELIVERED A SPECTACULAR LED DISPLAY IN THEIR AMAZING PERFORMANCE CONNECTING LIGHT, MOVEMENT AND MUSIC, AS MAI-TAI BIDS FAREWELL FOR SUMMER. THE NIGHT WAS FILLED WITH EXCITABLE CHATTER AND MANY GREAT PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES.


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EMERGING FASHION BRAND CIEANNA HOSTED A RAMADAN TRUNK SHOW FOR FASHIONISTAS, BLOGGERS, MEDIA AND OTHER ESTEEMED GUESTS. THE GUESTS WERE FIRST TO VIEW AND SHOP THE BESPOKE RAMADAN COLLECTION. SINCE CIEANNA LAUNCHED ITS AUTUMN/WINTER COLLECTION AT THE ELITE RESORT & SPA, THE BRAND HAS GONE FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH.

BAHRAIN SOCIETY FOR CHILDREN WITH BEHAVIOURAL AND COMMUNICATIONS DIFFICULTIES (BSCBCD) HOSTED THE FIRST EVER FASHION 4 AUTISM CHARITY FASHION SHOW. THE SHOW WAS HELD TO PROMOTE AWARENESS OF AUTISM AND RAISE FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE SOCIETYS NATIONWIDE EFFORTS TO INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!


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CALL IT SPRING RE-OPENED ITS STORE WITH A BRAND NEW STORE CONCEPT. TO CELEBRATE THIS, THE MEDIA AND OTHER IMPORTANT GUESTS WERE INVITED TO EXPERIENCE THE REFURBISHED STORE. SHOPPERS WERE GIVEN AN ADDITIONAL 10% OFF ON THE EXISTING SALE FOR THAT WEEKEND.

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IT WAS THROW-BACK TO HOLLYWOODS GOLDEN AGE WHERE THE GLITZ AND GLAM WAS JUST PART OF EVERYDAY LIFE. THE GRAND HYATT HOTEL HOSTED A SUCCESSFUL AND DAZZLING NIGHT WHERE A SPECTACULAR LADY WAS AWARDED FOR DRESSING SPOT-ON! OHLALA! WAS THERE TO SPY ON THE GLAMOROUS GUESTS, THIS, IS WHAT WE


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DELICE CONFECTIONERY AT THE RITZ-CARLTON, BAHRAIN HOTEL & SPA CELEBRATED ITS FIRST ANNIVERSARY. WE WENT OVER TO SAMPLE SOME SUGARY (THE GOOD KIND) TREATS WHICH WE HAVE TO SAY WAS NOT HARD WORK! DELICE OFFERS A SELECTION OF THE FINEST CHOCOLATES AND HAND-CRAFTED CONFECTIONERY IN BAHRAIN.


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