Editor’s Note – July and August 2019

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Welcome to one of my favourite editions of the year when we get the chance to go all-out summer crazy. It might seem strange when we live in sunshine virtually all year round (and spend a good deal of time moaning about it too). But I just love the thought of summer vacations – whether it be just a few days off work to top up the tan or a long-haul flight to far away places. Summer always brings a sense of fun and a little bit of enchantment – perhaps a hangover from those childhood holidays for which my sisters and I began planning months in advance.

So, not surprisingly, this bumper issue is all about summer. In the fashion pages we’ve got beach-ready trends, think super brights and gorgeous bags. Try our big quiz to discover which type of fashionista you are. And check out loads of lovely frocks for those long summer evenings.
The big summer feature takes a look at vacations around the region and daycations around the island as well as super beach reads, bathers to suit every style and shape, the season’s latest sunnies and, of course, the all-important sun screen – perhaps the most crucial part of any holiday!
Elsewhere, Behnaz brings us up to date with the latest homes trends and news, and regular contributors Laetitia and Theresa, of liveandtaste.com, share a couple of gorgeous healthy recipes.

If you’ve ever fancied a career in fashion, make sure to check out our interview with the crew at Bahrain Fashion Incubator. Founder Jalila Aarab talks about setting up this springboard for new designers and some of those involved tell us how the initiative is helping them towards their dream career.

We also caught up with Shanee Puri of Nadeen School to hear about her almost lifelong involvement with the institution and her back-to-school tips for parents.

Safe to say, it’s a packed edition, with our regular round-ups of news from the worlds of wellness and beauty too. So, I hope you enjoy reading it as much as we enjoyed putting it together.

Let us know how you’ll be spending the summer on our social media pages @womanthismonth.