This month we bring you a double edition with more to read, see and do than ever.
In the fashion pages, Fernanda’s gone beach crazy with dozens of bikinis and swimsuits to help you keep cool on these long, hot summer days. She’s also turned her attention to fashion tips for those who don’t comply to the style norm, long-legged ladies who find it hard to find pants and skirts to fit and the shorter girls for whom trips to the tailor come with virtually every shopping trip — there’s not the slightest note of bitterness in my tone there at all!
Fashion’s also to the fore in the interview section, where I was delighted to be shown the gorgeous artisan-made abayas from Amal Charabati. I also had a chat with pilot Sabine Diemt, whose determination to reach her goal is a lesson to us all.
Our main feature this month takes a look at the island’s burgeoning vegan and vegetarian scene. Behnaz spoke to chef Kostas, who makes delicious nut butters and cheese and I heard from eight island residents about what made them choose this way of life and how it’s affected them.
In the Lifestyle section we’ve added an extra feature on Staycations, highlighting the hotels and resorts which have something special to offer for those staying in Bahrain for the summer. And our regular travel section takes a look at the Far East; I must admit, just looking at the pictures made me want to pack my bags and go.
In the wellbeing section, Behnaz quizzes the experts on that bane of our lives, dodgy veins. From the varicose monsters that make us keep our legs covered to the tiny spidery thread veins that pop up in the most inconvenient places, a huge number of us will suffer with them at some stage. Make sure to check-out her words of wisdom.
As always, there’s also fashion and beauty news; food to try and info on what’s coming up on the island over the next few weeks. Wherever you’re reading this bumper issue, I hope you’re enjoying the summer and staying as cool as possible. I’d love to hear what you’re up to on [email protected]
