Out and About STYLE Mag Issue 12 Vol. 1

1. Issue 12 Volume 1 January 2020

2. Quote Month When you reflect on how you’ve spent your time, ensure it is money well-spent. of the ~ Marsha Fry

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4. New Year: a new chapter, new verse, or just the same old story? Ultimately we write it. The choice is ours.” Editor’s Welcome ~ Alex Morritt A new decade is here, greeting us with hope, joy and peace. Some of us are wondering what kind of challenges we are going to encounter this year; some, on the other hand, are thinking about how to start a new life all over again. Whatever your thoughts, please don’t forget to smile as we are graciously and continuously given with new pages in our lives. Out and About STYLE Magazine warmly welcomes you to the fresh and wonderful chapter of 2020! We wish for all of us to keep peace and love in our hearts as we all continue with our journey towards success and happiness. Features and Highlights Our Fashion feature spotlights Maruf Azimov, a cancer survivor and a fitness model. He gave us insights about his stories of struggles and success, a true testament on how one should move forward and not give up in life. Thinking about how can you upgrade your style without breaking the budget? Remember our tips and tricks because No Excuse Can Diminish the Friendliness of Silk Scarves! Planning to travel and want to get an idea on how you can hack your on-the-go makeup look? We do have Katrina to bless our very own Beauty section to back your style. Check out her everyday routine, and maybe you can get pointers too! And yes, scent preservation is not only a science but also a subtle art, so make sure to steal The Art of Wearing Perfumes for Long, just in case you’re having a hard time enjoying your precious scent all day. Success isn’t easy, but with dedication and hard work, everything is possible. BehindtheBrand features the incredible story of AhmedBenChaibah, the CEO of Aquafun. Come and see how he went through all the challenges he had before he became successful in life.

5. Maya Al Hawary, a TEDx speaker and the first PhD scholar in the UAE to research on emotional intelligence and leadership will surely inspire us in our feature for Taking Lessons, especially during her struggle with depression and rising above it all. Want to pursue your dreams? Let’s hear Esther Eden, a young singer-songwriter in our Talent Pool. She shared with us how she managed to be a successful singer and a dedicated songwriter. In our Lifestyle feature, we will give an insight on how to manage your finances and how to handle your Money: Even Before You Start. We also want to emphasise the importance of health, so get useful information on the 15 Best Ways to Have Healthier Thyroid. If you’re also wanting to get that four-leaf clover to start your new year, we have a special article just for you to help in Creating Your Own Luck. Body Type to get an idea on how to start your diet. We’ll share places in our Travel feature where you can enjoy your first journey of this new decade. Top 5 destinations to visit in 2020 highlights the most beautiful places to visit in the Caribbean. Check out another story in Travel with Kendria to Zurich, Switzerland and see for yourself if this will be your next destination! Being unique and finding yourself out of the ordinary is difficult, especially with the new era we have. We have Tips to Differentiate Oneself from the Masses from our Culture section to help us overcome this situation. Speaking of the new era, the Internet is one of the greatest inventions. However, like everything else, it has its ups and downs. The Internet: The Taste of Change in Modern Life gives us insights into the significant changes the world wide web has made on our daily lives. Last but not least, we still want to offer you the best lessons we can share so you can lead to the life you wanted. For our 2020 Book Goals, we recommend 10 Books you must read before the year ends, an essential compilation of the best and classic books. Find our book review as well on the classic piece Think and Grow Rich, written by Napoleon Hill. Food is one of our pleasures in life, but we can’t help but worry ‘cause calories are also waving at us. Help is coming! Try these goodies on our Food section and prep these 7 Creative and Simple Eggplant Recipes in your kitchen! Since the new year is here and the holidays are over, we are back on our daily and busy lifestyle. Of course, we don’t want to compromise on our health with the stress and the challenges of the daily grind. We offer you Healthy Eating Ideas for a Fast-Paced Life where you can get pointers to start your healthy living. Is losing those extra pounds one of your New Year’s resolutions? We’ve got your back! In our Fitness section, read The Ideal Diets for Every A New Decade, A New Vision of Success We have another year to share our lives and blessings with everyone. Always remember to live life to the fullest. Again, from Out and About STYLE Magazine, consisting of a vibrant team that has made this Edition possible, congratulations on the new opportunity we have. This decade, we will prosper!

6. 1 FASHION • Fashion Feature: Maruf Azimov (Max Fardan) • No Excuse Can Diminish the Friendliness of Silk Scarves Contents 2 BEAUTY • Makeup Madness with Katrina - Going Parisian: Makeup I brought along with me in Paris! • The Art of Wearing Perfumes for Longer 3 BEHIND THE BRAND • Ahmed Ben Chaibah, CEO of Aqua Fun 4 TAKING LESSONS • Maya Al Hawary, Emirati Scholar, Chairman of the Board of Governors of Dubai Carmel School 5 TALENT POOL • Esther Eden, 22-year-old Singer-songwriter 6 LIFESTYLE • Money: Even Before You Start • 15 Best Ways to Have Healthier Thyroid • Creating your own luck FOOD • 7 Creative and Simple Eggplant Recipes • Healthy Eating Ideas for a Fast-Paced Life FITNESS • The Ideal Diet for Every Body Type 7 TRAVEL • Cruise the Caribbean: Top 5 destinations to visit in 2020 • Travel with Kendria to Zurich, Switzerland 8 FOR THE CULTURE • The Reinvented Chronicles with Yvonne C. Mtengwa: Tips to differentiating oneself from the masses • The Internet: The Taste of Change in Modern Life • 2020 Book Goals: 10 Books You Must Read Before the Year Ends • Book Review: Think and Grow Rich

7. FASHION FEATURE MARUF AZIMOV (MAX FARDAN) max.fardan

9. 1. YOURSELF? I am Maruf Azimov, a 32-year old fitness model based in Dubai. On social media, most people know me as Max Fardan. I’m a proud native of Tashkent, Uzbekistan, a beautiful landlocked Central Asian country teeming with history and exotic appeal. I have three adorable kids, and I’m married to Shohista, my amazing, beautiful wife. TELL US A BIT ABOUT The day came when my doctor told me to call my family. I was preparing for some bad news. My father was recuperating from a recent heart problem, and I couldn’t bear to send my family depressing news. “Be strong; everything will be okay.” The doctor told me. What came next was something I wasn’t prepared to hear in my life, ever. “You have breast cancer.” It was difficult for me to comprehend at first. I have breast cancer. I googled about it, and I could only stare in shock at the facts. At 24 years, I was, indeed, a Stage 2 breast cancer patient. Eight years ago, I was diagnosed with an unlikely illness. Breast cancer, the culprit that takes over thousands of victims every year worldwide, struck me: and I’ve fought it for years. Three years ago, I underwent several sessions of chemotherapy, including surgery to remove the lump in my chest. Today, I stand as a proud cancer survivor, and I wish for more years of good health to come. I still undergo routine check-ups every six months to monitor my condition. Cancer treatment started very soon. Slowly, I went to treatment after treatment, and it wasn’t a pleasant experience. It was a dizzying struggle, nauseating and leaving me fatigued. I was told that there would be more chemo sessions to undergo, so I considered leaving my home country. At first, I went to Turkey, asking myself where to work, and weighing in the sacrifices I need to make to get treatments as well. I came to Dubai when I got sick, and I was anxious about letting my family know about my struggle. When magazines started wanting to write about me, they asked for my real name. I was a little hesitant to disclose it back then for fear that news about my health will reach my family in Tashkent. Most of my friends call me Max, as it’s a short name, with an easy ring to it like ‘Max Rich’. Max sounded just perfect, so I eventually adopted this screen name. I decided to come to Dubai because of a close friend. He recommended Dubai very highly, saying that it’s a good place he thought might work for me well. I found a good job in Dubai, initially starting as a salesman. At that time, it wasn’t enough to sustain my needs, so I found a part- time night shift job as security personnel. I worked for a year doing these jobs, and at the same time, going to the hospital for the treatments. It was a challenging time for me, and whenever I’m talking with my family over the phone, I’d pretend that everything was alright. 2. THROUGH BREAST CANCER. I was 24 when I was diagnosed with breast cancer. TELL US ABOUT YOUR JOURNEY Back then, I’d been noticing a small lump in my left chest for months. It was becoming uncomfortable, and it wasn’t going away. I felt that it was getting bigger. I decided to see a doctor to have my condition checked. I’d undergone several tests: from lab tests to MRI scans. The life of a cancer patient is exhausting. The fatigue quickly sets in, and the exhaustion was palpable at the end of the day’s work. After a year, I stopped working those two jobs, and I just focused on one. I was

10. eventually promoted to sales manager after three years. The company helped me through my ordeal. My manager, my boss, they understood my situation, and they supported me all the way. The unwavering support of my friends here in Dubai was also instrumental in helping me cope with cancer. For this reason, Dubai will always be my second home. undergoing surgery to remove the lump in my left chest, I was declared cancer-free. Living not only for myself but for my wife and kids, as well as my family back in Tashkent, makes me so happy and grateful. 3. SINCE FINDING OUT YOU ARE CANCER-FREE? I was in Dubai when the ‘call’ happened. I picked up the phone and heard my doctor on the other side. He was crying. “You’ve won it, my boy. You’ve won it.” I was in shock. “What happened?” I told him. He replied, “You’ve beaten cancer!” HOW HAS YOUR LIFE CHANGED I went back to Tashkent for my surgery. My fantastic doctor became a close friend of mine, and my gratitude for him flows really deep. He helped me obtain the expensive medicine I needed. In Uzbekistan, healthcare is also free, thanks to the government’s efforts to finance the state hospitals, medical institutions and clinics. I reminisced about all the treatments I braved, the arduous, difficult months of chemotherapy. I looked back on all the After finishing chemo and successfully

11. support I received from the people around me. There wasn’t a day in those cancer- stricken years that I’ve told myself that I have to be ready for anything that could happen. Life is fragile, and it is a brief time we only borrowed from God. I remembered the prayers I’ve mumbled silently, asking God to give me even a little bit more time for my loved ones, for the dreams and goals I have for them. I have to be there when all my unwed sisters finally walk down the aisles. For my father, I’ll buy him a car for his taxi business. And how could I even leave my sweet wife? At least, if I were to perish soon, I should be able to find him a suitable husband to take care of her and the kids when I’m gone. These were the thoughts I had to prepare for the worst. I was indeed fortunate and blessed. And I knew I fought well. I never gave up, and I enjoyed life even though I was stricken with cancer during all those challenging years. I went to the gym to dance because I love dancing, and I also sing whenever the vibe hits me. Knowing that I might as well be gone at any day made me enjoy my life, including the smallest of happy, positive events. I think God listens when we are truly grateful for the lives we’ve been gifted with. I ventured into freelance modelling and eventually became a brand ambassador. I’m more passionate and happier than ever, and I couldn’t simply ask for more. Having won over cancer and becoming healthy is enough as a blessing and a renewed gift of life.

12. 4. DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE? My mood dictates my style. I also see myself with a versatile, independent taste in fashion, and I like showcasing different styles for many occasions. Sexy, elegant styles are appealing to me: something not too gaudy but catches attention like a whiff of mysterious perfume. It is also important for me to pick a style that accentuates me as a person and not the outfit itself. It’s like ‘dressing not to dress’. HOW WOULD YOU 5. INVOLVED IN MR DUBAI? Mr Dubai never occurred to me in the first place, and winning the title is unbelievable for me. I did try my best to win, though! I know that I am pretty capable, but I don’t think of myself as any better than the rest of the contestants, and I always remind myself that someone else is better than me. HOW DID YOU GET It was the idea of my close friend who told me to try joining the competition. Mr Dubai is a big event, so I had my doubts at first. Eventually, I thought it might lead me to new opportunities, so I joined and tried my best. It was quite a pleasure becoming friends and acquaintances with my co-contestants, event organisers and the rest of the staff. Everybody is already a winner! I enjoyed the experience as much as winning the title itself. 6. DOES CARRYING THE MR DUBAI CROWN CARRY? Having the title of Mr Dubai imposes both prestige and responsibility. You have to represent a culturally diverse, cosmopolitan city, bearing the local roots of a true Emirati as the male face of Dubai. It’s not all about being physically beautiful, or aesthetic in the fashion sense. Still, titles like these also demand strength of character and authenticity in putting forward your convictions, aspirations and advocacy. The male figure that we need our society WHAT RESPONSIBILITIES

13. to embrace is the picture of a benevolent father, an amazing brother and a loving son. As Mr Dubai, these are the images I want to exemplify. Mr Dubai also allows me to introduce my home country to many people. Not many are aware of my country and our culture back home, including its people and history. Everywhere I go, I pride myself in being an Uzbek and a native of Tashkent. 7. YOU DID AFTER WINNING THE TITLE? There wasn’t really a specific thing that I did after winning the title. What ensued after the event were lots of meetings, photoshoots and magazine interviews. I was also invited to other events like concerts and shows. I was able to share my experiences with many audiences, and the opportunity to introduce my home country comes along with these gigs. I am very honoured and delighted indeed to find that more and more people are getting to know Uzbekistan and the Uzbek culture because of me. WHAT WAS THE FIRST THING More importantly, I was able to share the past struggles and victory of being a cancer survivor. We can rise above these personal battles with resilience and faith. As long as realistically possible, we can still pursue our passions even when we are sick or physically frail. I love telling people to enjoy every moment of their lives because life is beautiful. The short time that we are endowed with is enough for us to live our lives to the fullest. 8. MAN SHOULD OWN: Fashion is also a means of carrying yourself in public, which should reflect your attitude and behaviour. In my opinion, it shouldn’t just be ‘fashion items’ that every man should have, but also the right attitude. FIVE FASHION ITEMS EVERY

14. Firstly, you have to be friendly and approachable. It doesn’t matter how a man dresses if he doesn’t know how to smile and radiate charm. Having an open mind, and a face that always smiles is the most impressionable fashion statement that any man can have. expensively, donning expensive items and all that. A simple tee paired with classic pants or jeans, as well as shoes for the right events and suits are all good. able to give help on how to choose the right decision with your clothes. First of all, people are getting crazy about fashion, and they’re starting to do crazy things with it. Yes, fashion loves crazy things. It’s also important to understand that fashion is not all about how much skin will show. Fashion is cool, elegant, sometimes a little bit wild, sometimes sweet. That is fashion. The fourth item on my list is something I deem as too important not to leave out: sunglasses! Here in the ME region, the sun is really high and protecting your eyes while being out and about is essential. It’s not precisely for fashion’s sake, but for comfort too! It’s also important for every man to take care of himself. Improving yourself on the daily by making sure you’re fit and learning every day is something that never goes out of style. Your body is going to thank you for going to the gym, or by exercising while being guided by fitness books and TV shows. 10. ONE DETEST When it’s too common. As I said earlier, whatever the trend is, that should not define you. You should be creating your own signature style. If you’re going to go with the flow, how will it be you? You’re already a trend. Just wear something cool. It will be a trend if you know how to wear it properly. Of course, this is only my opinion. TREND YOU Last but certainly not least, accessorising needs to be on point, and for me, the whole look is not complete without a watch. Thirdly, a fashionable man knows how to dress appropriately for the right crowd and occasion. When people are watching you, your outfits speak your mood for them. It doesn’t have to be dressing up 9. CALL THE FASHION POLICE? Since I have already gathered a lot of knowledge about fashion, I’ll be WHAT MAKES YOU

17. 11. DESCRIBE YOUR FITNESS ROUTINE. I can’t drink or take any diet supplements as advised by my doctor. They said it’s risky because it may trigger the cancer cells again. That’s why I decided to do it healthily. For breakfast, I’ll be boiling five or six eggs which I prefer half cooked. I love eating slowly. I’m eating five times a day with small portions per meal. I try not to overeat after seven or eight in the evening. I have a fast metabolism, so I tend to lose weight fast. If you want to have a great body, you have to focus on your food and try to eat healthily. You can drink alcohol but not too much. Enjoy your life. Exercise is also essential if you want to have a good body. I go to the gym every day and spend one to two hours there. I have different exercise routines each day; today it can be chest exercise, tomorrow is for the shoulders, and after that for the legs. There are days that I’m unable to go, but I’ll make sure that I’ll go on the next day. 12. WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY? What makes me happy? That’s the most beautiful question. If I see someone smiling, it makes me happy. If I hear something, even a noise, it makes me happy. When I’m drinking tea, it makes me happy. When I’m walking, it makes me happy. I can see, I can feel, I can smell. I can hear, and I can walk. Everything makes me happy. 13. WHAT’S THAT ONE QUOTE YOU LIVE BY? I can say it with a couple of words. Enjoy every moment in your life because life is short but beautiful.

20. Scarves around for centuries, holding a place as an essential ensemble of couture in every civilisation and culture. They haven’t lost their significance, and neither do we expect it to happen ever, which is why we still get to see certain dapper-looking and women garbed in these pieces making bold statements. have been primary men No Excuse Can Diminish the Friendliness of Silk Scarves

21. You might have wondered why scarves never go out of style or what’s the importance to them. The answer is simple; scarves are an international of garment, giving you warmth, neatness, grace individuality. for fashion spiritual motive shield from weather conditions, it is that functional piece of adornment in because it helps you style yourself in multiple unique ways, adapts to all weathers and adds the final charisma to your outfit. attached piece protection, and Be purpose, it or extreme you invest

22. Silk Scarf Purchasing Considerations When you decide to buy a silk scarf for yourself, keep a practical stance. You should be clear-headed about what you’re going to need it for. It is clear, scarves are multi-functional but your purchase can go wasteful if its purpose is missing. Think about when and where you want to wear it and with what attire. Would you be using it for office during daytime or for a casual night out? The choices are unlimited and so is the available variety. Once the objective has been sorted out, other related issues will straighten out automatically, such as the colour, pattern, weave, size and shape. We’ll be discussing the usage of silk scarves at length today, their practicality, beauty, as well as the high demand in unisex fashion world.

23. Silk Scarves Add Class to Men’s Clothing Any man would certainly welcome long, rectangular beautiful patterned silk scarves in his wardrobe to perk up his otherwise bland coloured dresses. This accessory can be worn on its own, with or without a necktie. Remember, the scarf doesn’t and cannot replace a tie or bow; it’s a complete additional accessory giving guys a strong, dashing look for perfect masculinity. Most men on the other hand aren’t aware of the functionality of silk scarves. Majority knows only about woollen scarves or mufflers. They take scarves for mere shield purposes. It’s no surprise that these men stand clueless when it comes to wearing a silk scarf and this is why we find the need to explain the correct way of adorning this statement accessory.

24. No doubt, silk scarves are the prettiest and most luxurious ones, wearing them require competence on your part. They have the tendency of slipping off, and you might want to tie it too tightly or add pins to make it stay. Both ways are wrong. Silk scarf has to be draped casually and allowed to flow rakishly, to show you have mastered the art of displaying it with ease. extra Avoid Tight Knots-Drape It The Simplest Knot-Overhand Lay your scarf over your shoulders and tie both ends over and under as we tie shoelaces. Adjust the front a bit and tighten a bit according to your desire. Always keep your attire in mind and select your scarf in matching or contrast, just enough to boost your confidence and style.

25. This is a make-believe knot, best on big, bold prints and medium-sized lengthy scarves. Wear the scarf with one end hanging twice longer than the other one. Tie a loose hand knot on the longer side, leaving about 12-18 inches at the end. Now take the shorter scarf end and slip it through the knot, finally tightening to the desired length. This will create an exquisite debonair casual look. applicable or even Fake It Go French- European Knot This is the simplest yet most elegant knot style requiring a lengthy scarf. You’ll have to fold the scarf in the middle; the two ends meet exactly at the same length. Carefully wrap it around your neck, holding the doubled over bend in one hand. Pass the other end through the bend and pull snug. This knot looks and works best with silk scarves. Perfect for office wear and a lavish evening party.

26. Women are luckier to be able to make use of silk scarves in numerous ways. These fancy, embellishments add charm to the female persona. Let’s discuss a few unique styles of bringing silk scarves to their best potential. colourful Women Beautifying Silk Scarves Hair Accessory This can flaunt your hairstyle in daytime and evening, more so in the summers. You can catch up your hair in a chic ponytail and tie it with a silk scarf matching your outfit. It can also be worn around your head and tied at the back. Go and be creative with silk scarves using them as hair accessories for a change.

27. Tie it in bow shape, giving it a look of a statement necklace. Wrap it twice around your neck and tie a knot resembling a bow, sitting either below your chin or on the side for extra style. You can pull it off in the office with a blazer. Adorn Your Neck Around One Shoulder This look might deceive others into believing your blouse has a stylish part. Tie your silk scarf neatly around part of the tank, making one side decorative. It works best with plain sleeveless tops.

28. Tie the ends of your silk scarf to your sunglasses or eyeglasses. This would keep your glasses safe during office saving precious lost in searching for your misplaced specs. It should work like a sunglasses strap, even convenient for holding a camera to take pictures with style. hours, time Never Misplace Your Glasses Loop it around the Wrist Wear the silk scarf around your wrist as a bracelet, a band or as a clasp for your wristwatch. Twist it if it’s longer in length and tie a bow knot at the end that hangs to one side.

29. Belt the scarf around your trench coat when going out, for a classy appealing look. the appearance further by choosing contrasting shades if your clothes are neutral tinted. Enrich Accentuate Your Waistline Brighten Your Handbag In place of key chains, stickers and other handbag tidbits, twist a bright silk scarf and wrap it around the straps of your purse. This is a trendy street look, embraced We’re leaving you with just a few basic ideas to remind you that it’s never too hot or too cold to ignore wearing your silk scarves. In fact, silk scarves are so useful and workable that one fails to run out of the habit of not wearing them. which have

30. Model: Lili Lilla Nagy Photo & Retouch: Balazs Nemet Headpiece: Evi Kelemen Millasonjacouture Hair, Makeup and Concept: Liv Rideg Instagram: @livridegmakeup Avant-garde

31. SKIN HEALTH: BEAUTY Pixi Skintreats Rose Tonic (Rose & Elderflower Nourishing Toner) M A K E U P M A D N E S S Dermalogica Gel Cleanser W I T H Origins Ginzing Energy-Boosting Gel Moisturiser GOING PARISIAN: MAKEUP I BROUGHT ALONG WITH ME IN PARIS! I spent the holidays in Paris with my family, and it was the most amazing experience. We fell so deeply in love with Paris: the architecture, the people and the art, and we’re even planning to go back at least twice a year from this point forward. But anyway, let’s get to the reason you are all here: my Paris makeup set! It is surprising that I only brought a small makeup set given that we stayed in the famed lover’s city for four days and three nights! Honestly, I had no idea what kind of looks I should be rocking in France, but I knew that I wanted to keep it simple and sleek, with a short, fixed routine daily so I could get out of the hotel room fast. As a result, I ended up doing a simple blended face with only one foundation per day and light contouring, coupled with a pair of Kemet Lashes and different shades of lipsticks, lip liners and glosses. SKIN PREP: Farsali Rose Gold Elixir Farsali Skintune Blur Too Faced Hangover Rx Primer NARS Radiance Primer Lancôme Blur & Go Primer So, what did I pack? Let’s get straight to it.

32. FACE: NARS Sheer Glow Foundation (Macao) Sephora Glow Perfection Foundation EYES: Kat Von D Lash Liner Kemet Lash Co. Strips Lashes Sephora Cinescope Mascara BROWS: NYX Tinted Brow Mascara (Espresso) MAC Cosmetics Studio Finish Concealer with SPF15 for a clean finish & sculpt.

33. LIPS: CONTOUR: NARS Limited Edition Audacious Lipstick (Siouxsie) Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb (Diamond Milk) Too Faced Born This Way Multi-Use Sculpting Concealer (Maple) Too Faced Glitter Nude Lipstick (That Girl) Makeup Forever Artist Pencil (610 Versatile Chestnut) Too Faced Born This Way Multi-Use Sculpting Concealer (Cocoa) CONCEALER: Fenty Beauty Sun Stalk’r Bronzer (Coco Naughty) NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer (Amande)

34. SETTING: NYX Professional Makeup Can’t Stop Won’t Stop Setting Powder (Medium-Deep) Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder (Medium Deep) HIGHLIGHT: Katrina is the Creative Director at The Beauty Studio, Middle East. In this article, she shares her travel makeup and skin routine. Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Powder - Glow (Medium Deep) Urban Decay Naked Skin Shapeshifter Palette which is awesome timing for me if I must say so! Everything I packed are the products I actually used each day. I want to preface this by saying that my skin is at its optimal health so please don’t think that because all of this worked for me that it will also undoubtedly work for you. My skin type is normal to dry, and I take really good care of it and consequently, it makes it easier for me to apply makeup by blessing me with healthy skin. So there you have it! There were only a few items I packed and didn’t use but my Parisian holiday makeup was ultimately very simple and classic. It was definitely perfect for a full day at the Chateau de Versailles, or an impromptu photo session in front of the Arc de Triomphe and the Musee du Louvre, dinner at Fouquet’s Paris, a nightly stroll under the lights of the Eiffel Tower, or just a simple shopping trip to Avenue des Champs Elysees and the Galleries Lafayette. I hope that I have not only inspired each of you to step outside the box with your makeup routine when you are away from home, but I hope that I have inspired you to travel more this 2020. It is the year of abundance! Laugh more, smile more, do more, be grateful, live life more abundantly and never ever forget: TRAVEL IS LIFE! Cheers to 2020! It might seem like a lot of stuff, but it really wasn’t! I didn’t bring any setting sprays because the weather was more fit for powders than sprays. I also didn’t mind having a single eyeshadow palette (not even my favourite ABH x Jackie Aina palette). Basically, I wanted to blend into the Parisian crowd by following the “less is more” rule, but also by tweaking my signature natural glow looks with a different shade of lipstick every day. During winter in Paris, you can get away with a dark shade eyeliner on the upper lash line or on the waterline all day because it’s pretty gloomy and the sun is only out for a bit before it hides behind the clouds again. I noticed that a lot of women in French shops and French restaurants do this, so I didn’t hesitate to fall in line! On the second day, I recorded my full first-day routine via the time- lapse function on my iPhone camera so I could easily follow each step for the next two days. The reason why I didn’t record the first day is because I referenced it as a test day. I wanted to make sure that my skin and the Parisian weather would actually work well together before making it my official routine. Thankfully, it did, and I didn’t have to change anything. As a result, I ended up with beautiful, flawless skin (no breakouts or adverse reactions) and an easy makeup routine that was perfect for winter in Paris. As a bonus tip, I had more time to spend with my family for outdoor sightseeing and shopping because I wasn’t stuck doing a 2 - 3 hour makeup routine every morning. I would honestly say it only took me about 30 - 40 minutes to do my makeup each morning

35. Model: Szintia Bakos Photo & Retouch: Andrea Marton Headpiece: Trangoni Couture Hair: Izabella Koszeri Makeup: Liv Rideg Dress: Nagy Agota Collection Location: Studio Lightroom, Budapest, Hungary Instagram: @livridegmakeup Bridal Beauty

36. Model: Szintia Bakos Photo & Retouch: Andrea Marton Headpiece: Trangoni Couture Hair: Izabella Koszeri Makeup: Liv Rideg Dress: Nagy Agota Collection Location: Studio Lightroom, Budapest, Hungary Instagram: @livridegmakeup Bridal Beauty

38. The Art of Wearing Perfumes for Longer Perfumes are the last and the most essential part of grooming. Everyone loves that final spritz of alluring scent after getting ready to head out enveloped in a long-lasting fragrance announcing its arrival proudly. All of us are conscious of the significance of beautiful perfumes, rendering it essential to make these fragrances last as long as possible. Before getting into the tips and tricks of keeping your scent stay longer, there are various factors to bear in mind. First, from perfume buying to wearing: it’s an art. Perfumes are available in many forms, hence their longevity levels. Their creation involves base notes, middle notes and top notes. These notes play a pivotal role in the long life and sillage of perfume in coordination with your skin type.

39. Know Your Perfume Before you purchase a fancy fragrance feeling heady by its gorgeous scent, be sure what perfume type and note you’re investing in. Pick eau de parfum instead of eau de toilette, eau de cologne, body mist or spray. Eau de parfum, as well as extrait de parfum, is always formulated with a higher concentration of oils, resulting in a stronger and longer-lasting formulation. Notes of Perfume The base notes in perfumes act like its foundation. The stronger the base notes are, the longer their scent clings to the skin. Middle and top notes wear off pretty quickly, so it’s the base notes you ought to consider when buying a perfume. Go for heavy base notes, such as oriental and amber, woody, leathery or musky scents. For citruses and florals, you can always layer up two perfumes: a heavy base note perfume, with your floral fragrance on the top. This would also help you in building up your signature scent.

40. Know Your Skin Type We dermatological nuances and technical definitions of the various skin types. Generally speaking, there are two common types: dry and oily, or combination skin. While on the hunt for perfumes, be wary of your skin type. Dry-skinned people tend to lose scents quicker than oily skin types. Be sure to test out different perfumes and opt for strong, heavy concentrated scents. They’d stay with you for longer stretches, and you won’t be missing the good vibes your chosen perfume brings. won’t be getting into the Storing Your Perfume Once you’ve bought your favourite bottle of perfume, keep it tightly shut inside the original package. Make sure to store it in a cool dark place away from sunlight and not in your bathroom due to the dampness and heat. Besides, never shake your perfume bottle—it’s not medicine!

41. The Best Time to Apply Perfumes Notably, perfumes linger for a longer period when applied straight after a bath or shower. Damp skin absorbs the scents well but wait for the perfume to dry before you begin to get dressed. You can also apply an unscented body lotion first before spraying the perfume, and the results are far better if your body lotion smells similar to your perfume. This would support the scent since oily and moisturised skin retains the smell for longer and a matching scented body lotion would work as the base layer of your perfume. How and Where to Wear Perfume It’s a known secret: perfumes are worn on the pulse points as these places trigger off heat, enhancing the scent you’re wearing. If your perfume doesn’t stay with you for hours, another trick is to apply petroleum jelly on these pulse points before you wear perfume. As a rule, you should be applying or spraying perfume on your wrists, neck, behind your ears, inside elbows and even the back of your knees and ankles. Spraying on the insides of your jacket or scarf can prove to be really advantageous for long-term effects.

42. Walk Through the Cloud of Perfume French perfumes aren’t just famous because of their quality: French know how to wear these elegances the way. They say perfumes maintain their scent longer if we spray a cloud of it in the air and walk through this shower. The spray settles down in our hair and clothes, keeping the fragrance intact. You can spray the perfume on your hairbrush as well. Brush your the brush dries and be rest assured that you will remain smelling and wonderful for a long time. Amazingly enough, hair carries the scent for longer periods and gives off enigmatic head-turning wafts. people proper hair when fresh

43. The Don’ts You might feel exhausted by now, but don’t worry. Remember these few don’ts to help yourself in getting the maximum out of your precious scents. 5. Don’t throw away the last drops of perfume in the bottle. You can always mix them in your body lotion or soak a few cotton buds in those last droplets of fragrance, keeping them in a plastic zip bag and throwing it in your purse for touch-ups whenever needed. 1. Don’t rub perfume on your skin—you only need to either dab it or spray it on yourself. Finally, we’re leaving you with some good news. It’s usual for any perfume wearer not to be able to distinguish his or her perfume after mingling with others or even after spending a few hours alone, but worry not. This certainly doesn’t indicate the loss of that scent; it’s because our noses get accustomed to our own perfume, thus leaving us unable to smell it repeatedly. On the other hand, people around us can always pick up the projection of our perfume. 2. In the same way, don’t rub your wrists together after perfume application. Friction would fade away the top notes faster than your liking. 3. Don’t douse yourself in the scent. Doing this can cause a rather adverse effect on your nerves and those you’re surrounded by. Overdoing this can give off an overwhelming headache—literally. Keep on experimenting with different perfumes the world is offering. Understanding and finding your signature perfume takes time and patience! 4. Don’t spray directly in your hair or on your jewellery. Don’t spray too close to your clothes. The perfume oils can create stains on the fabric.

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45. AHMED BEN CHAIBAH CEO OF AQUA FUN

49. 1. I’m Ahmed Ben Chaibah, currently known as Aquaman, the owner of Aqua Fun, The largest inflatable aqua park in the world. I design, produce, manage and operate Aqua Fun. Those are the things I mainly focus on these days. I am 38-year-old Emirati National. TELL US A BIT ABOUT YOURSELF. doing all these years was taken away from me. At that time, I couldn’t work as a DJ, I wasn’t able to do sports and I didn’t have a job. I’m emotionally, physically, spiritually and financially broke. But I was thinking, do I want to cry about it, or do I need to recreate myself? And then I saw a video, like an incredible water-sports game—it was so cool. Maybe I should do that. 2. YOU? There are two different talking points with regards to this question: success and happiness. For me, success is to be the best person. If I’m not the best person at what I do, will I still enjoy it? I asked myself one day, what is the purpose of this business? It’s creating happy memories, that’s the core of it. For example, we had a visitor before who thanked and talked to me for half an hour because of his son, who’s autistic and never been in the water before. They were able to have a bonding moment in the water park because his son is no longer afraid of the water. Seeing that smile etched onto people’s faces and the positive energy in the park, with people thanking me for having an awesome time— that’s success for me. It’s more of an emotional thing. Yes, numbers are important. I was able to get it, but it’s just a scoreboard. I learned early on in my life that it’s not just money that matters. The experiences that we cherish, the beautiful moments that we remember—those are the things that really matter. Success, then, for me, is having inner peace, joy, happiness, as well as spiritual and candid enjoyment of the human experience. WHAT DOES SUCCESS MEAN TO As soon as I recovered from my injury, I drove the first year, covering a mileage of 131,000 kilometres. I did 617 meetings, and everyone said no. Eventually, I found out why they were saying no: people are always amused by the end result but are afraid of the process. I love the process. Eventually, I started with slides and yachts. I spoke to 2,000 yachts captains and owners. Literally, I knocked on their doors to ask. As soon as I got the information I needed, I sold 47 slides in a month. It was the first money I made. On the second try, I failed. I went bankrupt three, or maybe four times, and came back again. It’s not about the number of times you’re down. It’s about the comebacks. For most people, they quit easily after the first or second failure. I made so much money and lost so much money. The genius thing I did was that I didn’t quit. 4. YOU STARTED OUT? I just want to recreate myself for the better. This is totally foreign to me. There’s nobody in my family who’s into business. There’s nobody who can support me, or lead me, or mentor me. It was all me. WHAT WAS YOU MISSION WHEN 3. CONCEPT COME ABOUT? I used to work with one of the biggest event companies in the Middle East. They told me that I had to leave, and they gave me a six- month salary to which I agreed. I used to be an athlete and a DJ at Creamfields, with all these big names in Emirates. HOW DID THE AQUA FUN I used to be an athlete, I know how not to quit and how to process things. I used to be an event support manager so I have a grasp on systems. I just applied the principles I learned on those things which I don’t have any experience yet, which of course is not enough. Nobody prepares you when you run your own business, like for all the things that you need to deal with: clients, employees, sales, marketing, legal stuff, accounting and everything else. I think that this is something that is not simply learned in schools and universities, where I wasted a lot of money. I was thinking back then that I’m educated, I have experience, but I am still wondering how to get a job. I went to 74 interviews, and none of the companies employed me. One day, I was in the gym doing warm-up and I accidentally hurt myself. Everything I’ve been

50. 5. A PERSON WHO WANTS TO FOLLOW A PASSION? Following your passion is about creating precious moments. Don’t be stuck doing something that makes you miserable. You only have one life, why waste it into something you’re not happy about? What do you want to do? Your happiness should be Number One. For a lot of people, happiness means money. That’s not true. You could be making AED 200,000 a year, but you feel miserable. Someone once said, “The more money you have, the more problems you have.” WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO reflect on some of my lowest days, I know that is when my life changed for the better. I choose to be happy or sad. I have learned that I have a choice. I choose to have this day or moment to ruin or to be happy. The most important thing is how you react. Everybody goes through stress, and general wiring is to freak out. We will have stressful times, but what matters most is your capacity to handle it. I think I’ve learned so much and I became so good at it. When a situation happens, I don’t react right away. The first thing I do, which some might think is silly, is to breathe deeply. Just remember to breathe because it will help with reinforcing your blood flow. Otherwise, you’ll get tense, and you tend to react more impulsively. After calming myself, I will be able to judge the situation. Then I will be able to think about how I can handle it. Lastly, I’ll act on it in the most reasonable and efficient way possible. While I do agree that money is extremely important to have a certain lifestyle, happiness and contentment should come first. But it doesn’t mean that having money cannot give you a sense of fulfilment, because in some cases it really can. You need to work to that level of wealth you desire, nonetheless. 7. SINCE YOU STARTED OUT IN BUSINESS? I’ve learned many lessons, but one thing sums it up: just be patient and never quit. Keep going until you get what you want. Did you get what you want? Did you get enough? If you answered no to these two questions, why stop? WHAT LESSONS HAVE YOU LEARNED 6. REWIRE? I have had some bad days, but even the worst days become tipping points. They made me who I am now, and therefore, I would never change them. When I WHAT STRATEGIES DO YOU USE TO