Amany Aly Shawky

New clothes for Eid: A longstanding social ritual
Fashion

New clothes for Eid: A longstanding social ritual

Delicious cookies, family gatherings and a frenzy of phone calls and messages are some of the characteristic features of the…
Mastering makeup: The evening look
Fashion

Mastering makeup: The evening look

As Eid approaches, you are bound to spend at least one evening out celebrating with family or friends. The look…
Ghost Riders: Possession and exorcism in Upper Egypt
Books

Ghost Riders: Possession and exorcism in Upper Egypt

In 2009, the American University in Cairo Press released the book Ghost Riders of Upper Egypt: A Study of Spirit…
Ramadan Recipe: Molokheya
Food

Ramadan Recipe: Molokheya

Molokheya is not just a green soup--it’s a heritage and a delight. And over the years, the Egyptian favorite has…
Ramadan 2010: A Ramadan childhood
Books

Ramadan 2010: A Ramadan childhood

It is hot and crowded. I am clinging to my mother’s hand like she is going to fly away and…
Mastering make-up: Bring out your eyes
Fashion

Mastering make-up: Bring out your eyes

Our eye color is usually a combination of two or more shades. Bringing out or toning down one color or…
Mastering makeup: How to look younger
Fashion

Mastering makeup: How to look younger

Don’t believe the myth that says you should apply more makeup to cover up skin flaws.Looking younger is not so…
Ana Ayza Atgawez: Desperation disguised as humor
Cinema/TV

Ana Ayza Atgawez: Desperation disguised as humor

“Ana Ayza Atgawez” (I Want to Get Married), starring actress Hend Sabry, has been a major disappointment for most TV…
Mastering makeup: Applying foundation
Fashion

Mastering makeup: Applying foundation

Foundation is essential to giving your skin a fine and homogeneous look. However, application can be tricky and the end…
Mastering makeup: Cat eyes
Fashion

Mastering makeup: Cat eyes

A popular trend in the 1960s, the "cat-eye" look requires an ample amount of black eyeliner and courage. Acquiring the…
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