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ContEnts Ohlala!

Fashion Lookbook34 Moonlight Sonata with Taller Marmo

beauty buzz44 Summer Scents 46 The Summer Look With Marc Jacobs Beauty 48 Happy Go Lucky Makeup Bag50 Summer Hair How-To

ChiC eats 54 Ramee Grand Recipe 58 Ramadan Promotions

Wish List 12 Ramadan Essentials

styLe iCons14 Arm Candy16 Roaring Love

styLe FoCus19 Destination: Fashion 26 The White Choice28 Be Bohemian 30 Chase The Rainbow

Jet Set Wardrobe We’ve got your suitacase

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Europe. Diva Drives66 Patrick Dempsey: Born To Be Wild

ohLaLa! renDezvous 70 Shaikha Hanan 72 Basma Nass74 Rich Shaw

ohLaLa! boutiques76 Little Black Book: Pauline Ansari 78 The Hottest Things To Buy

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styLe insight32 The Androgynous Woman: Arwa Al Banawi


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silvEr lininGs How about this sheer cropped number?

We see this as a staple for Iftars. bedouin source their fabric from India and Italy

as well as embellishing their pieces with Moroccan vibes. While still giving you a

feminine silhouette, there’s a straight cut masculinity about the design too.

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prints and textures. We love this pair in particular - be it with distressed

jeans or a favourite dress.

a royal affair madiyah al sharqi, having

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luxurious fabrics - and Marie Antoinette. These lace accented

trousers are a firm nod to expert tailoring and a love for

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I always write a list before I pack, even if it’s just for a weekend. I break it down to: clothing, evening, shoes, bags, makeup, bathroom stuff, hair, technology.

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Has Jo Malone’s scents ever disappointed? The blue skies and blossom collection is made up of a trio of cherry, osmanthus and plum colognes and believe us, they’re as

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THE ART OF ATTRACTIONWell for the starters, the bottle, as always with Narciso, is sleek. The Eau de toilette has a top note of white peony meld with

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Summer Vibes: Tricks of the Trade If there was ever an ideal season to have fun with makeup, it’s got to be summer. But with so many different ways to play around with palettes, we tracked down GILBErT SOLIz from MArC JACOBS Beauty to hone in on how we can get the summer look - especially for those sunburnt days!

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2. Frosted lipstick It’s too retro and doesn’t feel modern.

3. dark lipliner It’s makes the lips appear smaller.

4. dark foundationIf it’s too dark for skin makes it looks like you’re

wearing a mask.

5. Lining the lower

lash line and not the top It pulls the eyes down making them look heavy.

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BOBBI BROWNThese little foundation sticks are

perfect for when you’re constantly on-the-go and need a quick touch-up. And for a pinch of pink cheeks, try out

the brightening brick palette.

BourjoisLooking for a way to say “Hello Summer”? The La

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NARSPucker up with

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LancasterThe rich and creamy Skin Perfect moisturiser has all the right formulas - shea butter and argan oil - for fully hydrated and flawless skin.

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With these combinations of primers and correctors, your

skin tone will balance out giving you full-on summer

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2. BEDHEAD BEACH WAVESHow nice would it be to genuinely wake and walk out the front door seaside ready? The trick is to not wash your hair beforehand – if it’s too shiny it won’t give that right illusion. Your hair is more workable when it’s a day old. So as far as the parting goes, keep it centred – arrange using your fingers rather than a brush. Using a tong, twist random sections of your hair around it. As for your ends, pinch, scrunch and twist them with your fingers for texture. One quick flip and you’re done!

1. THE WET LOOK Rather than looking like a cat that fell in the bath, we’re talking about the severe, ‘I mean business’ wet look. A common misconception is that you need to start off with fully drenched hair. Not so. After completely drying your hair, get a sizeable dollop of gel and run it through the front portion of your hair or use a spray wax. Using a mixed brush, comb the product in a downward motion. Get some hairgrips to set the gelled areas for a few minutes.

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ramadan dEliGhtsGet ready to serve up a chic Ramadan feast with a recipe for Salmon Sayadieh from the Ramee Grand Hotel & Spa by

Arabic Chef Abdullah Salameh Radwan.

Method

the first process is to make a stock of fish bones, lemon, cinnamon, cardamom, onion and seven spices for the rice.then cook the rice until done using the absorption method and using the flavoured stock.marinate the salmon fillet with garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, white pepper, cinnamon powder, fresh coriander and salt. Grill on a chargrill until cooked.then, make the sauce using butter and flour. Add the fish stock, fish sauce and season to taste. Finish with cream and lemon juice.to plate, mold the rice in to the centre of the plate.Place the grilled fresh salmon on top of a ricetop up with fried red onion and drizzle the sayadieh sauce around in dots.Finally, garnish with a lemon star and a sprig of English parsley.

Ingredients

200g fresh salmon

80g jasmine rice

10ml fish sauce

1g black pepper

1g Cinnamon powder

1g Cumin powder

10ml lemon juice

10g Red onion

10ml Olive oil

salt to taste

2g garlic

2g fresh coriander

For garnish:

1 lemon star

1 sprig english parsley

2g fried onion

For sayadieh sauce:

10ml fish sauce

1 tbsp Cooking cream

5ml lemon juice

Salmon Sayadieh


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There’s a wide range of ArABIC MEzzE, including many healthy options, which are an excellent choice to satiate your appetite throughout the year as

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during ramadan, when Bahrainis break their fast, they do so over the most delicious meals. Dates, a warm bowl of soup and samboosas are just some of the staple bites you will find on the dining table.

Alosra wanted to take part in making your Ramadan meals as satisfying and special as possible. With To Go, their Arabic mezzes will compliment your meals perfectly and can even be enjoyed as a light suhoor meal.

Mezzes make for perfect sides, but they want to provide customers with more than just your typical hummus and tabouleh. They have mixed it up and now customers can enjoy the classics with a special twist, such as tabouleh with pomegranate, mutabel with pomegranate, and beetroot hummus. Food specialist, Sara Babar, tells Ohlala!: “The To Go brand aims to provide people with new recipes to enjoy on the go. I am always on the lookout to mix different ingredients together that

produce a flavourful and innovative end-result!”Head down to Alosra at any time of day and straight to their To Go chillers for some of their delicious Arabic mezzes.

Freshly made, using only the best ingredients, these mezzes are the delicious and nutritious way to break your fast or to enjoy as your last bite of the day!


DINING IN JUNE“People who love to eat are always the best people.” - Julia Child

Ranin 2015 at Trader Vic’s will deliver an innovative and surprising concept for guests. This year, dishes will be elegantly presented and individually plated for a personalised approach. Traditional dishes will be served in an avant-garde style, artistically echoing the monochrome theme of the decor. These creations include the white asparagus and deeply hued Aberdeen Angus steak of Ying & Yang, the Black Sea dish which comprises of black squid and charcoaled tiger prawns in pasta, in addition to a wide selection of delicious starters, mezzeh and desserts. Starters and desserts will be available as part of the magnificent buffet display while main courses will be freshly prepared for each guest as part of the a-la-carte menu selection. Enjoy one main-course at BD12.5++ or the two main-courses for BD14.5++. For BD16++ indulge in three main-courses. All options include unlimited starters and desserts from the buffet selection. Call 1758 6555

End a long day of fasting with some delicious treats with your dear ones at The K Hotel with a banquet of tantalising treats at Iftar. This exquisite feast is followed by a scrumptious spread for Ghabga with a variety of carefully selected traditional recipes. Break your fast at Klouds with an Iftar buffet, featuring Arabic foods along with a selection of international dishes. The restaurant offers regional delicacies, such as tabbouleh, hammour, machboos, Bahrani ouzi and more. Pamper your sweet tooth at the impressive dessert station with regional delicacies. The Iftar buffet is priced at BD9++ and includes Ramadan beverages and Arabic coffee. Later in the evening, enjoy with friends and family by savouring the Ghabga preparations at Kenza Restaurant until early hours of the morning. Call 1736 0000

The Al Khayma: Ramadan Tent at The Ritz-Carlton is popular in the insland. The hotel will continue the Bahraini tradition with Iftar and Ghabgha buffet and daily entertainment to celebrate in style. Rejoice in the Holy month of Ramadan as you savor an extensive buffet of authentic Middle Eastern specialties, live cooking stations and the melody of our live entertainment. The buffet is complemented by live cooking stations where guests can savor freshly baked Arabic breads, traditional mezzeh, and a selection of mouth-watering Arabic sweets. The buffet is priced at BD24++per person for Iftar and BD 26++ per person for Ghabga. Call 1758

6499 or email [email protected]

The new plush hotel on the block is also participating in the Ramadan festivities with an array of dining options. The Ramadan Tent at the hotel will have an Arabic Favorites brunch with Bahraini food as well as Persian and Indian specialties. The buffet spread here features a wide selection of traditional Bahraini fare as well as Lebanese, Egyptian, Indian, Asian and global cuisine with a number of live cooking stations. For suhoor the hotel will offer an array of Arabic and internationally inspired dishes and desserts. A professional live band will be playing mellow traditional tunes in the shisha lounge and kids entertainment will be available as well. The Iftar buffet will be served from sunset until 8pm and is priced at BD25++.The Ghabga buffet is priced at BD26++ and will be available between 9pm and 2am. Call 1711 5000

An Elegant AffairTrader Vic’s

Arabic DreamsThe K hotel

A Scrumptious FareThe ritz-Carlton, Bahrain hotel & Spa

Ramadan FestivitiesFour Seasons Bahrain Bay

‘Bushra’ returns to Bushido Restaurant & Lounge for the fourth successive year this Ramadan and focuses to deliver a high-quality experience for all guests to enjoy. Executive Chef Karim Aghai will be dipping into his Iranian heritage this year, contributing a selection of exciting new dishes with a Persian touch such as Duck in Pomegranate and Walnut Sauce and Beef Lentil Stew, to name a few. Guests can expect additional live cooking stations and more international dishes, including Bushido’s Teppanyaki kitchen, live carvery, wok and pasta dishes cooked fresh to order. A variety of refreshing high quality infusions, Arabic coffee, exotic mocktails and labans will be available. Iftar will go on until 8pm and is priced at BD15++ on weekdays and BD17++ on weekends. The Gabga will run from 9pm to 1am at BD13++ weekdays and BD15++ on weekends. Call 1758 3555

Experience the joy and happiness of a Magnifique Ramadan with your friends and family under the stars at Sofitel Bahrain’s Ramadan Tent. The tent will offer the Magnifique feel of spending an Arabian Night under the stars with a beautifully decorated ceiling offering a wonderful expression of the night sky while the atmosphere of the tent remains cool, spacious and airy against the summer night’s warmth. Games such as playing cards, dominoes, chess and backgammon will be available. Bassem Osman band will perform a classic, traditional Arabic music in the Ramadan tent from 10pm to 1.30am. Iftar and Ghabga prices are set at BD19++. Indulge in the number of famous recipes re-created with a modern twist by our Arabic Chefs! Call 1763 6363

Traditional DelightsBushido

Magnifique ExperienceSofitel zallaq Thalassa & Spa

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The Gulf Hotel Bahrain invites guests to experience their popular Ramadan tent, Khaimat Al Khaleej, in addition to lavish Iftar buffets featured daily. Al Waha Restaurant will host a traditional Iftar buffet, while Takht Jamsheed will serve a delicious Iftar buffet featuring both Arabic and Persian delicacies. The Iftar buffet is priced at BD 17++ per person in both restaurants. Offerings include a selection of exquisite dates, refreshing juices, as well as hot and cold mezzeh with an enticing selection of salads, home-baked breads, shawarma and falafel. For those who wish to enjoy a late evening get-together, the Ramadan tent will be open every night between 7pm to 2am from Saturday through Wednesday at BD16++, and from 7pm to 3am on weekends at BD18++. Guests can indulge in a delicious buffet, including a wide variety of traditional Bahraini and Arabic specialties, whilst enjoying traditional Arabic music, with a live Oud player. Call 1771 3000

Exquisite Experience The Gulf hotel Bahrain

Sheraton celebrates Ramadan with a grand tent with a lavish Ramadan buffet. Gather with your family and friends for Iftar for a lavish Iftar buffet with traditional and international dishes including live cooking station at Awali Ballroom. The Iftar buffet for adults is prices at BD15.9++ on weekdays and BD16.9++ on weekends. Children between the age group of four and 12 can enjoy the buffet at BD8.5++. Group Ghabga is also available, which is offered at BD14.5++ per person. So join the hotel and celebrate each day, by breaking the fast with your loved ones over a delicious meal. Visit www.sheratonbahrain.com or call 1753 3533

The Lavish AffairSheraton Bahrain

Experience a memorable event during the Holy Month of Ramadan at Al Areen Palace & Spa, with a traditional tent setting, decorated to create an ambience of Arabic decadence. The tent will have a classy Atrium style, offering a panoramic view of the magnificent landscape, with live performance by the famous Bahraini singer Nejma Abdulah with an Arabian Takht Band. The tent will also include a Bahraini corner where you can enjoy the traditional Bahraini food & sweets prepared and presented by Bahraini ladies in the traditional dress. Discover the exquisite Iftar and Ghabga buffet, with live cooking stations for everyone’s delight, with traditional Ramadan fare to savour in. The Iftar Buffet on weekdays is priced at BD14++ and BD16++ on weekends. The Ghabga buffet is BD16++ on weekdays and BD18++ on weekends.Call 1784 5000

Tantalising CreationsAl Areen Palace & Spa

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Every year in Ramadan, Coral Bay hosts a delightful and joyous event, called Ramadan By The Sea. This will be an entertaining family and friends gathering where all the excitement, food and culture is mixed in together to give everyone the best Ramadan experience possible. The Ramadan tent will be set up close to the beach to enjoy the beautiful view of Marina deck over the sea whilst you enjoy Iftar and Ghabga. Coral Bay’s Iftar will feature a variety of dishes including all the Ramadan favourites such as, Lentil soup, saj manses, falafel, shawarma, foul, different varieties of fateh, hares, and lots of other special Ramadan dishes. There will be soothing sounds of live acoustic Oud to entertain the guests. The Iftar and Ghabga buffet during weekdays is priced BD12++ each, and on weekends BD14++ each. Call

1721 3700

Sumptuous BuffetCoral Bay

Enjoy the evenings during the holy month of Ramadan with friends and family in the elegant atmosphere of Acacia Ballroom in Ramee Grand Hotel and Spa. The hotel will be serving up exciting Arabic flavours at an extensive nightly buffet during Ramadan. Enjoy a wide range of authentic Middle Eastern specialties and relish a great selection of beverages while you enjoy the live music, henna arts and fun games. The Iftar buffet will run from sunset until 9pm and Ghabga starts at 9pm until late; both priced at BD14++. Ramee Grand Hotel & Spa has announced a joint Ramadan partnership with Etihad Airways to offer guests a chance to win free roundtrip tickets. During Ramadan, all guests who dine at the hotel for Iftar or Ghabga will automatically enter into a raffle draw to win Etihad Airways tickets across Europe and the Far East Asia destination. Call: 1711 1999

Authentic Flavours ramee Grand hotel & Spa

Indulge in Pizza Fridays Saveur every Friday from 12.30pm onwards. Select one from an array of wonderful flavor and classic pizza inclusive of a choice of fresh juice, soft drink or tea/coffee while your kids make their own. The Late Breakfast on the weekends at Saveur is delicious; revel in a scrumptious buffet from 11am to 3pm. During Ramadan, break your fast at T-Spoon with an Arabic coffee setup, including juices, laban, dried fruits, nuts, dates, oriental sweets, baklava and lokum. Baharat will host guests to a Ramadan Tent with Iftar and Ghabga menus in offer. Enjoy A La Carte Ghabga and Sohour menu with a shisha tent and live music, open till 2am. Call 1717 1441

Pizza GaloreLe Meridien Bahrain City Centre & The Westin Bahrain City Centre

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Enjoy Weekly Dining specials at The Royal Golf Club, with two new themed dining experiences available at Links Restaurant. On Tuesday evenings diners can take their pick from some mouthwatering and unusual burger options in the Gourmet Burgers Night. Options include a 250gram Angus beef burger served with melted brie, beef bacon and cranberry sauce or the tempting mushroom burger served with mixed wild mushroom sauce, foie gras butter and wholegrain mustard. On Thursday evenings diners are invited to “Surf n Turf Night,” a dining concept that is currently enjoying a big revival in Europe. Guests will choose their favourite steak, ranging from rib-eye to sirloin to hanger steak, and then select a delicious seafood dish, such as Mozambique-spiced tiger prawns or deep-fried calamari, to complement the steak. Call 1775 1262

If you’re looking to relish a homely afternoon tea, this modern European restaurant’s High Tea experience offers a selection of premium Jing Tea – enjoyed by connoisseurs all over the globe and served in over 50 Michelin-starred restaurants worldwide. The ‘Cream Tea’ option at BD7.5 comes with homemade scones and clotted cream, sandwiches and cakes. Try sandwiches like rare roast beef, poached chicken, avocado and pesto and smoked salmon at BD1.2. Waffles, tarts and other delicacies are in abundance. Lighter options are on offer too. Whether you decide to sit by the brick decorated walls lined with tulips and bicycles, in the open conservatory, or in the outdoor garden, Cafe Amsterdam instantly transports you to a delightful and refreshing afternoon tea experience. Call 1700 7404

A Weekly Favourite The royal Golf Club

Divine Treats Café Amsterdam

The Domain offers its guests with a wide array of dining pleasures. Experience the Daily Special Lunch offer of pay for four and get one free at Level 16, Figs & Olives Restaurant at BD9++ from 12pm onwards. Sushi lovers must try the Sushi Mondays which is an all-you-can-eat offer, at Imari Restaurant for BD14++ per person from 6pm onwards. The Caverman Tueday at Le Sauvage and Le Domain [34] cannot be missed! Revel in delicious Rib-eye and eat as much as you like for BD14++ from 6pm onwards. The Gourmet Dinner every Thursday at Le Sauvage at Le Domain [34] is a scrumptious experience of a five-course menu with delicious dining options at BD 15++ per person. Call 1600 0222

Celebrate Ramadan this year at the Al Noor Tent. Indulge in a lavish international buffet offering traditional Bahraini Ramadan dishes such as Thareed, Hareesa and Madhrooba. Indulge in a wide variety of salads, appetisers, main course and mouth-watering desserts including freshly baked Arabic sweets, and a special selection of 15 types of dates and dry fruits. Refresh with delicious Ramadan beverages such as Jallab, Tamarind, Karkade, Qamer Al Deen, Laban and fresh juices. For Ghabga there will be live entertainment including authentic tunes of Oud and Arabic Tarab, surrounded by an atmosphere of Ramadan. Play traditional games such as chess, Backgammon and cards, accompanied sheesha with a wide choice of flavours. Iftar buffets will start at Maghreb prayer until 8pm. Iftar for adults is priced at BD 8.5++ and kids Iftar at BD4.25 ++. Ghabga starts at 8.30pm until late, and is priced at 12.9++. Call 3627 5444

Lunch MenuThe domain hotel

Decadent OfferingsElite resort & Spa

Movenpick Hotel Bahrain hosts a Monday’s seafood night at Silks Restaurant from 7pm onwards with delicious display of fare for its guests at BD18++ with standard beverages and BD22++ with unlimited selected beverages. The famous Thursday Night Out is a gala affair at the Gallery Lobby Lounge of the hotel with food and drinks at BD22++ with free flow of selected beverages. The Friday Brunch at the hotel from 12.30pm at BD25++ with unlimited selected beverages. The Ramadan Iftar buffet is on throughout the holy month at Gallery Lobby Lounge & Silks Restaurant at BD15++. Call 1746 0000

The Diplomat Radisson Blu will host Iftar and Ghabga buffer throughout the holy month of Ramadan. The main location for the Iftar will be at the Al Fanar hall. The price per person will be BD16 net. Ghabga will be served daily at The Kontiki restaurant starting from 9pm onwards until late. The menu offer and array of options at BD12 net per person. Fiddler’s pub, Mondo restaurant, Olivos restaurant will be closed during the month of Ramadan. Call 1753 1666 for more infromation

With your colleagues, enjoy a Business Lunch buffet at Swiss-Café on all days except Fridays. Choose your own favourites from our daily changing international lunch buffet at BD7 net including soft drinks form 12.30pm to 3pm.The International Dinner buffet at Swiss-Café features starters, Mezzeh and main courses from all around the world with homemade pastries and desserts at BD8 net from 7pm onwards from Saturday to Wednesday. Weekend treat at Swiss-Café with an Arabic Dinner Buffet, including authentic cold and hot mezze such as Fattoush, Hummus, Babaganoush, Moutabel, Kebbeh, Fatayer and Sambousek. Complete you meal with Arabic grill specialties from our BBQ and assorted meat, fish and seafood dishes and a choice of international cuisine at BD8 net. Call 6631 0041

Gastronomic Delight Movenpick hotel Bahrain

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We caught up with him during a recent visit to the Bahrain International Circuit…

You’ve been a fan of Porsche for quite some time, but how did your relationship with them develop into motorsport?PD. I started racing about 10 years ago and now to be racing at this level, especially with Porsche, is incredible.

What this brand represents in motorsport is huge and so I wanted make sure I was a little bit more experienced before I started with them. A couple of years ago my deal was up with another manufacturer and it seemed like the right time to move over. I’m really excited and surprised by how much care there is and desire for me to develop as a driver. We are doing all the right things in order for me to progress. It ’s very moving to me, very inspiring.

Racing for a brand like Porsche at the 24 Hours of Le Mans – what’s that like?PD. This will be my third time doing it and it is special, especially given the connection between Porsche and Le Mans. Being at Le Mans you can really see the importance of motorsport. Look at the Porsche 919 Hybrid in the LMP1 programme and what that represents, how that technology will eventually find its way to the road and already has in many ways. To be at Le Mans is magical – there’s just something that happens there – you transcend everything else in life.

What are you hoping to achieve this year?PD. Le Mans is our focus for this year. I would love to be on the podium. We’ve been close in fourth and fifth but

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to win you can’t make any mistakes, you have to be on it. The opportunity to race around the world with Porsche is a wonderful thing for me as an individual just to learn and understand different cultures first hand. Coming here to the Middle East from the United States especially, there is a preconceived notion about the culture but it is so multicultural here and it really opens you up to appreciate people for who they are.

How do you prepare for something like endurance racing?PD. There is a lot of testing, seat time and racing. Because of the multiple classes that are going on in a race, your situational awareness has to be really focused and finely tuned. The physical conditioning is important - being in the gym, running, cardio, upper body – and so is the mental conditioning. How you live your life is how you drive and you have to be aware of that. I think that’s exciting.

Tell us how it feels when you get behind the wheel and race. PD. It is physically tough. Parts of your body hurt more than others like your lower back because of the amount of pressure that you put on your brake pedal. But there’s a rhythm that you get into, a mindset. You transcend pain when you are in that zone. There is an emptiness of thought and complete focus. When you get in that place it is sublime and that is why you do it.

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Owning her very first camera at the age of 12, Sheikha Hanan knew her love affair with photography was one for keeps. At a time when technology

wasn’t as advanced as it is today – she would painstakingly work on every photograph still-by-still, frame after every frame and film upon each film.

Today, she possesses the same kind of meticulous discipline in her work – thoroughly researching her subjects before any photography assignment or ‘adventure’ as she would prefer to call them.

As a child, her adventurous spirit has seen her go to places around the world with her father. Later in life, she has journeyed on photo-trips to Japan, China, Vietnam and other parts of Asia, as well countries in Africa, Europe and of course, the Middle East – to countries like Yemen for instance where the faint-hearted daren’t explore.

“I am inspired by people and places and their cultures. There is so much the world can teach us, and with the experiences I go through, I always come away with something,” she shares. “If one looks close enough, they will find beauty in everything.”

She has recently spearheaded a photography exhibition entitled ‘Man and Labour’ – a collective show of works by 20 photographers, including her photographs and was displayed at the Ministry of Labour Isa Town premises. The other participating artists include: Abbas Al

Sheikha Hanan bint Hassan Al-Khalifa

ABEAUTIFUL WORLDWe spoke in depth with

Sheikha hanan bint hassan Al-Khalifa about her life,

her work, her inspirations, her advice and much more. It’s a fascinating glimpse back in time by an expert

photographer who seems to remember every little detail

about her interactions around the world.

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Moallem, Muhammed Al Hajer, Faisal Khalaf, Tawfeeq Al Bana, Mustafa Abdul Hadi, Jalal Al Haiki, Nader Al Bazzaz, Ali M Janahi, Mahdi Al Jallawi, Shafeeq Al Shareqi, Nahi Ali, Herz Al Banki, Tosin, Dr Ahmed Abdullah, Jamal Al Khayat and Masooma Ahmedi.

As head of the labour studies section for the Ministry of Labour since 1977, Sheikha Hanan is currently the ministry’s director of labour relations. She has a Masters in Public Administration from the University of Southern California, USA, and a Bachelor of Political Science and Economics from Kuwait University.

Sheikha Hanan is a regular participant of major photo exhibitions in Bahrain and abroad since 1995. She represented Bahrain in the Federation of International Art Professionals (FIAP) Congress in Prato, Italy and the Bahrain 2003 Heritage Exhibition held in Paris, France.

If one were to observe her photographs, they will notice that Sheikha has an uncanny ability to make her subjects relax and reveal their candid side through her photography. She shares her tips on how to achieve this: “I talk to them. I do my utmost to make them comfortable with me and trust me enough to take their photograph. Photography can be very invasive for most people, and for some cultures, they even believe that when you take a photograph of them, you are ‘taking their soul’. So one must be conscious of the nuances of different cultures and their beliefs. It ’s important that you respect them.”

For an artist and a photographer of her calibre, I ask Sheikha what her advice is to budding photographers. She believes that, “After God, you must love your country. Because only then will you learn to love everything that’s around you. And when you’re a photographer, there is always a surprise waiting at every turn.”

“After God, you must love your country.”


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BASMA’S DECORATING TIPS FOR THE SEASON:1. Find inspiration from your immediate

environment, your thoughts create your reality in the greatest form.

2. Curate accordingly to the sense of conviction within your inner calling, that passion of creative

flair in the intention for divine continuation, eternity.

3. This season, think of an autumn vegetable garden salad – for a crisp sense of warm colour

hues – magnificently rejuvenating for that beautiful freshness this season brings along.

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Businesswoman. Lawyer. Designer. Shop Owner. The list is endless. It all sounds pretty awesome, but the fact is you can’t get to where Basma Nass is without serious dedication to hard work along the way.

WORDS BY KARINA LAZARRAGA

“find inspiration from your immediate environment, your thoughts create your reality in

the greatest form.”

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soCiEty Interview

W ere you always interested in music?HL. Yes but not necessarily music but definitely

entertainment! I ’ve been told that I had the gift of depicting stories whether via stage presence or written [material]. So it was more about finding exactly what avenue of entertainment I would land in.My career began shortly after I won a silver medal for the school district of over 20,000 students. After that, I realised I was blessed with the uncanny ability to not only write but I’ve been told that I could do so at such an extremely passionately level which could captivate readers. How was it like growing up? HL. Growing up was an adventure. Where I’m from you have to adapt to your circumstances and surroundings at a moment’s notice. I was surrounded by siblings, family and friends so it seemed as if there were new ‘episodes of life’ daily. The common factor growing up was not music surprisingly but sports – everyone I hung out with was a type of athlete. So everyone would go to practice for sports, and if you didn’t go you wouldn’t have friends – cut and dry. Sports had such a heavy influence in my area because it provided an outlet and escape from all the surrounding conflicts and troubles.Can you cite some highlights of your career?HL. To name a few: Reverbnation Number One trending artist in the world, Virgin Megastore Bahrain’s topselling hip-hop/R&B artist of the year 2013, Virgin Top 10 selling CD – all genres 2014; meeting Akon, passing my album to and having a chat with T Pain, interviewing Kelly Rowland, congratulating John Legend and hanging out with his band, performing in Switzerland, being acknowledged by hip hop legends, performing in various parts of Europe, and completing the track ‘International Ace’ which took close to a year to complete.What does it take to make it in the music industry?HL. It takes savvy and persistence. There will be a thousand ‘no’s’ before the first ‘yes’. Believing in your vision and being willing to work at it also goes a long way.What’s next for you?HL. Music videos, a three-country-ten-city tour and a bunch of other things that are better to just see instead of talking about.

TURNIT UP

I’ve always be a fan of ‘show me instead of tell me’ anyway :)Any words of advice to readers?HL. No matter your goal, field or vision, believe in yourself and invest in yourself. A comfort zone can be crippling. Go hard and don’t fear failure because it cannot truly exist until you decide to quit.Is there a formula for success in music... in life? HL. Yes and it ’s pretty simple: humility, being able to adapt, passion, persistence, and of course a sprinkle of talent, which believe it or not, finds you most of the time.

To connect with Hotline, f ind him on Instagram and Twitter: @hotlinetime and on Facebook: Hotline or on YouTube: HotlinetimeTV

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STYLE DIARY

Name

Pauline Ansari

ProfessioN

Head of Marketing for

Al Rashid Group

PersoNal style

Classic with a touch of trend

(sometimes bohemian, sometimes

rock, sometimes preppy, etc)

favourite quote

“A girl should be two things:

classy and fabulous.”

by Coco Chanel

favourite desigNer

Chanel

sigNature sceNt

Flora By Gucci - Gorgeous Gardenia

LITTLE BLACK BOOKWe’re loving Pauline Ansari’s style. The head of marketing at Al Rashid Group, she talks fun, fashion and free-time.

Your most-worn brands…From France the brand I most wear are Maje, Sandro and Vanessa Bruno. Available in Bahrain MX W�7IZIR��>EVE��*SVIZIV�Āÿ��2I[�0SSO�ERH�/SXSR��Your style essentials…

Have a few good classic basics – Pants, Jeans, Jackets, etc – and play with trends through accessories or small pieces like tops.Where do you get your style inspiration from?

Walking in the streets of Europe, magazines and online articles.Who are some of your style icons and why?

Cate Blanchett on a red carpet always look sublime, Olivia Palermo and Alexia Chung in the daytime would be my favourite.Any must-haves from the spring-summer collections?

I really like the Kaki trend, which suits my hair and complexion well. I like also tuxedo blazers – one of the true classic that follows you all your life and that you can wear with anything and whenever. I’ve always been E�JER�SJ�ERMQEP�TVMRXW�XS�EGGIRX�Q]�SYXÁX��Where do you go or what do you to de-stress/relax?

When in Europe I would walk around and sit on a terrace with a book, whilst in the Middle East I would go for a massage and a glass of champagne.What’s the one luxury you can’t live without?

Designer shoes and bags! You can wear anything, if you have a nice bag and nice shoes, you’ll always look good!

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Summer Glow

sparKlE for Eid

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this blissful month.

Swarovski is available at Seef Mall and Bahrain City Centre


soCiEty hotspots

Galleria 20157pm to 1am, June 26 and 27Gulf Convention Centre, The Gulf HotelThe Galleria Exhibition, under the patronage of H.E. Sheikha Hind bint Salman Al Khalifa, is opening its doors for the fifth consecutive year at the Gulf Hotel. The exclusive woman-only event of the year will take place on the June 26 and 27. Galleria will provide access to the latest trends in fashion, beauty and health, encouraging Bahraini youth and young Arab women to display their products and talents. This annual event is a proud pioneer of successful CSR events in the Kingdom. Galleria 2015 is an event not to be missed, promoting local talent and best of all gives attendees a special look into the hottest trends, tips and products.Call 1736 9595

Hed KandiJune 4Meisei Rooftop, Adliya

UK-based super-brand HED KANDI is coming to Bahrain for one night only on Thursday 4th June, with a glamorous pre-summer party on Meisei’s panoramic rooftop. The evening will feature an ice bar and iced drinks, to keep revellers cool as they dance the night away. Official Hed Kandi artists never disappoint, and it’s all about extravagance as their DJs and live musicians energise the start of summer in the Kingdom. Featured musician is UK-based house music DJ and Producer Carl Hanaghan, who during the last decade has travelled far and wide to headline the biggest festivals and nightclubs across the globe. Call 1700 7770

JJ’s 16TH Anniversary6pm onwards, June 5JJ’s Irish RestaurantJJ’s celebrates its 16th birthday with the Irish legend; Paddyman performing live! JJ’s resident DJ Tripz warms up the After Brunch Party crowd from 6pm onwards and Paddyman with his infectious live energy takes centre stage from 8pm onward to keep you well entertained, singing and dancing till late. Eat as much as you want and drink till you drop, as its JJ’s birthday. Be sure to be a part of the legendary birthday celebrations and with a little JJ’s twist on an old Irish proverb, ‘May the roof above never fall in, and all us gathered beneath never fall out.’ Tickets are priced at BD5 at the door from 6pm onwards. Call 1774 2323


APPAREL GROUP celebrates Womanhood

Apparel Group hosted a chic fashion and beauty

event to celebrate womanhood at the Armani Hotel

in Dubai with most of the female centric brands

participating in it.

MASSIMO DUTTI must-have collection

Massimo Dutti launched its exclusive Must Have

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LACOSTE LAUNCH PARTY at Intercon

Lacoste hosted a party at Elements Pool Lounge,

Intercontinental Regency in Bahrain celebratin the

brand’s motto ‘Life is a beautiful sport’, with the

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KENZO SPRING-SUMMER Preview at Moda Mall

Fashion brand, Kenzo hosted an exclusive preview

of its Spring-Summer collection at the Kenzo store

in Moda Mall. The collection had chic and trendy

summer apparels.

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PACHACHIC RE-OPENS in Seef Mall

Pachachic held an exclusive open day to celebrate

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furniture and accessories label ‘Pachachic’ at Seef

Mall. The store is a family owned business by the Al-

Pachachi family.

DIPLOMATIC PROTOCOL INC. launches luxury brands

Diplomatic Protocol Inc. launched three luxury

brands Afrodita anti-aging Gold line cosmetics, Lucy

premium handmade chocolate and Costella natural

mineral water. The event was held at Mimosa boutique

in A’ali mall.


SATURDAY BRUNCH at La Vinoteca Barcelona

The re-launched Saturday Brunch of La Vinoteca

Barcelona and Café Amsterdam is a combination

brunch like no other, with live cooking stations, a la

carte menu and fabulous entertainment.

OISHI SUSHI opening

Oishi Sushi hosted a soft opening for special guests

at their restaurant in Juffair. Oishi Sushi is a Japanese

Restaurant serving delicious fare.



SUNNY NIGHTS At Le Maridian

Le Meridien Bahrain City Centre hosted a fun party –

Sunny Nights at the Poolside are of the hotel. Guests

enjoyed groovy music and tantalising foodie option

and cocktails served.

CAFB GALA DINNER

Bahraini-French Business Club hosted a Gala Dinner in the Ambassador

Ballroom at the Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel. During this special Gala

Dinner with Exclusive Live Entertainment, the Club recognised and

honoured all those who have actively contributed and supported the

development and welfare of the club throughout the years. H.E. Malika

Berak, French Ambassador to Tanzania and Former French Ambassador

to the Kingdom of Bahrain attended the event.


WAILERS PERFORM LIVE

Coral Bay welcomed the summer season, with none

other than the original Bob Marley band, the Wailers.

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with Bob Marley, The Wailers are one of the most

recognised reggae bands in the world.


DHL MEMORIAL TROPHY Rugby Match

The DHL Memorial Trophy Rugby Match was held

between the DHL Barbarians and Bahrain Select at

the Bahrain Rugby Club. The event witnessed a large

amount of spectators and great support from the

sponsors of the match. The money raised at the event

was donated for charity purposes.


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LEOLions roar, and when they do, others tend to listen. This month you are going to find yourself having to really stand your ground if you are to get an initiative across. It’s always best to keep your cool where you can but because of your fiery temperament you can sometimes find that quite hard to do. On the romance front, a reunion with a loved one who has been absent for a while is going to lift your spirits, Get ready to be surprised to

what happens next in the relationship.

SAGITTARIUS In the grand scheme of things, June might pass by as being a fairly insignificant month for you but there will be one or two subtle events that may not have any impact immediately but will carry significance later on in the year. The biggest concern could be around a child that you are feeling particularly protective over. The problem is unless you talk to him or her, you’re not really going to do anything else but worry yourself with

speculation.

ARIESThere is no doubting that the previous few months were difficult ones for you in many respects and you were forced to deal with a great number of complicated issues and unforeseen hurdles. Thankfully, the remainder of 2013 promises to be a lot better and the first improvements should be on the financial front when a windfall lands in your lap sometime towards the end of June. Overall it looks to be pretty much plain sailing

from now on.

VIRGOYour career is moving along at quite a pace right now and there are a few important decisions that you need to address despite having little time to do so. Family matters are concerning you and there is every indication that you might need to take a loved one aside and correct their opinion over something you have done. Also, it would seem you have a rival when it comes to the affections of a new man or woman in your life, a

good impression would help.

CAPRICORNYou are feeling quite argumentative this month and that could be because there are several areas in your life right now that you are not very happy with, which in turn is leading you to take it out on those closest to you. Be restrained, if you can, or it won’t end well. The answer might come to you in the form of a romantic meeting when a new love interest comes onto the scene and suddenly everything changes. Of course, there could be

some compromises you need to meet.

TAURUSThis is likely to be a good month for you in any aspect concerning work and finances especially if you are considering changing career, or learning a new trade. Relationship wise you will find that the strains of the last few months will also finally be put behind you, meaning that you can move forward with a partner and enjoy the summer without any pressures. The one area you need to keep an eye on is your health. Be on your guard about the pounds piling up, and if you

notice it happening then get down to the gym.

ohlala! Stars

happy Birthday Ms GeminiDiscover what Giovanni sees in your stars…

GEMInI’S AT A GLAnCE

those under the sign of Gemini

are often seen as intelligent and

outgoing people, with a particular

ability to demonstrate a multi-

tasking attitude that sets them

aside from others in the Zodiac.

Rational and committed, they

are not easily disrupted and often

have a bright and sunny nature

that makes them a very appealing

and enchanting partner. the

downside to this is that although

they have a variety of interests,

they tend to burn energy quickly

and as a consequence it means

their attention span is quite

short. Geminis need to have their

interest continually sparked as

they surrender to boredom easily.

they seek out variety in order to

remain happy and this means

an active social life.Freedom is

an important requirement for

everyone born under the sign

of the twins, which can make

them difficult long partners.

Intellectual, versatile and

communicative, on the negative

side they can be inconsistent,

malicious and superficial.

FAMOUS GEMINI HELENA BONHAM CARTER | NAOMI CAMPBELL

JOAN COLLINS | TONY CURTIS JONNY DEPP | CLINT EASTWOOD

ANGELINA JOLIE | PAUL MCCARTNEY MARILYN MONROE | JOHN WAYNE

NATALIE PORTMAN

LIBRAA recent career move that you might have been a little nervous about has turned out to be one of the best things you have done and you are really enjoying yourself at the moment in your work. However, you might need to watch your back as there are those who will be a little jealous of your enthusiasm and desire. You certainly don’t want to make any enemies but at the same time make sure you stand your ground and ensure that your colleagues know you are not the type of person to be

undermined.

GEMINIThere’s going to be a lot going on in your world this month and you’ll find yourself celebrating more than just your birthday. Doors you initially found to be closed will suddenly start opening and opportunities will literally be throwing themselves at you over the coming weeks. On the work front, you could hit an initial snag when someone tries to take the credit for a project you initiated, so you need to be quick to shoot down the suggestion, especially for the benefit of your superiors. Otherwise, June is going to be pretty plain sailing and you’ll find yourself set up

rather nicely for the remainder of 2013.

AQUARIUSCircumstances beyond your control are going to force you to address the way you have been behaving towards a loved one recently. Getting your own way has become a little bit of an art form for you but when your partner suddenly rebels midway through the month, you are quickly going to have to change your approach. Taking people for granted is never a wise thing to do and if they realise what you are up to then don’t be surprised if they decide to take matters into their own hands. Unless you want to have to face a major confrontation then revise your actions.

CANCEREmotions run high when a family member’s accusations leave you having to defend yourself, even though you have not really done anything wrong. It seems that false information about your actions has leaked through to people who are not really keen on seeing you happy. Once you manage to clear your name of these accusations you should consider dealing with those who have spread the rumours in the first place. You might find a conversation is all it takes to sort this out.

SCORPIOSad to say that a few of you might be feeling a little disappointed with the way a new relationship has turned out of late. The initial “honeymoon” period is slowly starting to wear off and a few of the things you used to be able to ignore are starting to grate a little on you. Before things go any further you might need to take some time out to analyse the situation and decide whether there is really any future

in this affair.

PISCESA planned journey this month could be hurt by financial difficulties and this will cause you further rows as you fail to accept the limitations of your financial situation. Sometimes, we have to accept that there are certain things that we are simply unable to do, and pushing into difficulties just to prove a point won’t help at all. All you will achieve is to cause yourself greater stress and this in turn will have a negative impact on the people

closest to you.


Your SanctuaryCreate a sacred space within

your home and your mind – a place to let go of worries and find your

inner peace…

JESSICA RAE SOMMER

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