Amany Aly Shawky
Turkish coffee: A taste of life
Life & Style
January 12, 2011
Turkish coffee: A taste of life
Following the discovery of coffee in Yemen 5 centuries ago, the flavorsome stimulant spread across Anatolia and the Middle East…
Movie Fashion: Thirty years of glitz and glam
Fashion
January 10, 2011
Movie Fashion: Thirty years of glitz and glam
Egypt has known the art of movie making since the 1920s but in the last three decades, fashion has changed…
Mastering makeup: New makeup inventions
Fashion
January 10, 2011
Mastering makeup: New makeup inventions
Makeup is not about powder and foundation. It is about crossing the limits and coming up with new ideas to…
Black boxed in: Amal Mahmoud’s ‘How to Get Hitched’ breaks no rules
Books
January 7, 2011
Black boxed in: Amal Mahmoud’s ‘How to Get Hitched’ breaks no rules
"Aalashan el-Sennara Teghmez" (How to Get Hitched) is a duo of pocket self-help guides (one for men and one for…
Women Entrepreneurs in Action: The Little Shop
Life & Style
January 3, 2011
Women Entrepreneurs in Action: The Little Shop
The Little Shop first opened its doors to the public last February as a hub for mommy, baby and toddler…
Mastering makeup: Hair removal
Fashion
January 3, 2011
Mastering makeup: Hair removal
Facial hair is a problem for many women. Although a nice beard and a good mustache can be attractive on…
Year Ender: Best Arabic books
Books
December 30, 2010
Year Ender: Best Arabic books
“Moqtanayat Wust el-Balad” (Downtown Collection) by Mekkawi Said. This collection of short stories from the award-winning author of “Swan song”…
The comeback of thigh-high boots
Fashion
December 29, 2010
The comeback of thigh-high boots
Antonio Berardi, Pucci, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Gucci and many other fashion gurus celebrated the revival of thigh-high boots all over…
Year Ender: 2010 fashion top 8 and forecasts for 2011
Fashion
December 27, 2010
Year Ender: 2010 fashion top 8 and forecasts for 2011
The 2010 fashion year was busy for local designers. Through a number of events initiated by solo designers, including shows…
Mastering makeup: Get glittery for New Year’s Eve
Fashion
December 27, 2010
Mastering makeup: Get glittery for New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve is a chance to go out sporting the best and craziest outfits. Here are some tips to…