SARA CAVAZZA
EDITOR’S NOTE
Peace be with you.
As we transition into our ideal self and battle with our self-esteem, often looking for the instant gratification to make us feel validated, we tend to forget that this is all a journey that we need to take in order to find our true self. We give you an exclusive interview with Sara Cavazza, Creative Director, of the famous brand: Genny, LIVE off the runway at Milan Fashion week. Ruba Sidani shares her story with us, combining styling with the soul, making finding your ideal self a little easier. Come feel fashionably enriched with us. Who says you can’t have the best of both worlds!
Enjoy the read!
By Yesmien KT
CONTRIBUTIONS
After ten years at Cartier, Jean Dinh Van founded his jewelry brand at Paris in 1965. dinh van brought a spirit of freedom by introducing this design to the world of fine jewelry. The Maison creates architectural, pure, modern jewelry in inimitable style. Far removed from traditional fine jewelry, dinh van brings jewelry to the streets, inventing an everyday luxury, a luxury for oneself.
The starting point was a golden bangle stripped of all mechanisms. Flexible enough to open, rigid enough to retain its shape. Incredibly simple, a light blow of the hammer was all it took to create a discreet yet noticeable clasp, adorned with a diamond for the ultimate enhancing touch.
This modern and functional design is a resolutely feminine look to be worn on all occasions. A playful invitation to stack and create your own personal identity.
Freed from the constraints of convention, its creations are made for strong, emancipated women who wear jewelry for themselves, not for those who look at them. Dinh Van invents contemporary fine jewelry with a single thought in mind: true luxury is simplicity.
Tata Harper Skincare Launches Mix & Mask Set
Tata Harper Skincare introduces the Mix and Mask set, a range of different masks that cover all Skincare needs. Because your skin can change day to day, this mask set will cover all of your bases no matter what comes your way.
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Whatever the need, Tata Harper’s Mix and Mask set has you covered!
Tata Harper Mix and Mask Set is available in the Middle East at Ounass.com, Harvey Nichols Dubai and Bloomingdale’s.
MATCHESFASHION has announced the launch MOLLY GODDARD Menswear for Fall/Winter 2021.
Having debuted her Menswear line in 2020 at London Fashion Week, Molly Goddard expands the offerings of her cult-followed brand with the launch of her FW21 Menswear collection.
The indomitable attitude of Denim is explored in new horizons in the Fall-Winter 2021 collection, a new idea of unequivocally simple and spontaneously refined elegance. The Multicolored gradients enhance the inimitable texture of Denim, and is characterized by nuances that range from iconic hues of indigo to sophisticated shades of gray. It’s the sartorial elements of pleated details, to the sporty flair of cargo-inspired pockets. These Denims explore different concepts of style to unleash their free spirit. These Retro silhouettes meet modern volumes to interpret the feelings of the moment! It’s all about Comfort, personality and elegance define the timeless codes of Denim.
About MATCHESFASHION
Founded in 1987 MATCHESFASHION has become one of the biggest global destinations in online luxury for men and women, with a modern edit of over 450 established and new generation designers, delivering to over 176 countries. Our aspiration is to be the most personal luxury shopping site in the world. We offer 24/7 advice through our fashion-concierge team MyStylist, as well as at our London stores and new retail experience, event space and broadcasting hub at 5 Carlos Place in Mayfair.
SARA CAVAZZA
By Manuela Pirola
Photo Credit: Alberto Rugolotto
Milan Fashion Week came back to life (from 21st to 27th Sept 2021) after more than a year of stream shows due to Covid-19 restrictions. It was such an emotional experience to watch the amazing RTW Spring Summer 2022 Collection showcase down the runaway again. We had the pleasure of meeting Sara Cavazza Facchini, Creative Director of famous brand: Genny. And here is what she had to say:
What is the theme behind Genny’s Spring-Summer 2022 collection?
“The collection takes inspiration from a trip to Greece, drawing from nature: the blues and ceruleans of sea and sky together with a mixture of the oranges and red of the stunning Mykonos sunsets. There is also a look at the city, seen with a feeling of relaxation. This context of serenity pushed me to re-interpret the mood of today’s woman, through jackets which do not come in combination with the usual skirts or pants, but matching knitted cyclist trousers in several shades. The collection also proposes long tailored jackets with linen shirts.”.
Could you please give us some more details about the cuts and fabrics you chose for the collection?
“Knitwear is present on cropped and one-shoulder items rather than dresses that draw the breasts with bustier motifs to emphasize femininity. As anticipated, the collection also offers a focus on the “city”, intended as “tie and dye” for a woman who loves to live fashionably, with garments that recall the movement of the sea waves. In hindsight, you can find in our collection pleated skirts paired with shirts featuring wide sleeves.
As for the lengths, everything has been shortened a little, with fairly short skirts in structured and pleated shapes, always suggesting a lighter look. For the evening wear, we asymmetrical dresses which reveal parts of the body, with deep slits, however, a sensual and discreet femininity, never exaggerated or aggressive. The dresses are decorated with Swarovsky elements rather than with silk details and sequined torchons. I have dwelt a lot in the theme of the navy, therefore I have also included details such as cords and gold trimmings, which take up the idea of navigation, both to design the parts of the body and to profile.”
“Amazing are the sleeveless dresses in a structured fabric that gives shape to the body creating modernity. There is also some leather featuring, for example, in some high-waisted skirts with slits that reveal the waistline and paired with knitwear crops, rather than Bermuda shorts with corset bras.
In addition to this, we also propose elegant belted jackets with the detail of the orchid buttons along wth some fancy jogging outfits for a sporty and at the same time modern look. The navy theme, always present in the collection, is also visible in all the shorts, tops, jackets and trousers showing fluid movements.”.
We know Genny has always put particular attention on the theme of “sustainability”. Does this collection confirm this trend?
“With regard to sustainability, this year we have worked with a particular denim fabric with a silver texture, quite thick but completely natural and beautiful to look at. We have designed some trench coats thinking of the transition from winter to spring season; jeans and skirts paired with jackets are also very elegant proposals for a fresh, modern but always refined mood. The prints, mostly showing irregular red and blue polka dots patterns, take up, once again, the motifs of the Greek streets; more delicate shades also appear in sand and pastel colors for a chic woman expressing a light and youthful charm. Still in the field of sustainability, we also propose some linen, both in the jeans-like version with a lurex thread in the weft or with a more embossed and glossy texture.”
Finally fashion shows are live again…what are you feelings about it?
“It is very exciting to return to live shows after the lockdown which forced fashion to live stream catwalks. I consider fashion shows as the completion of a path: fashion comes to life in the tailoring labs, from the creativity of people but it culminates in the shows where everybody can enjoy the beautiful creations.”
Photo Credit: Alberto Rugolotto
RUBA SIDANI on Style Psychology
By Fatima AlSaad
The author of this quote is Stylist Healer, Ruba Sidani. I first met Ruba at the Bahrain Women Power Summit 2020. The boldness of her practice intrigued me. As far as I was concerned back then, Healing and Fashion were rivaling realms. I believed that glitter, sequin, feathers, and lace were enemies to my intellect and the self- esteem of women. Then, the sincerity and an authenticity about Ruba and her practice, really struck for me. I decided to interview her for my personal curiosities. Having become a fan, I wanted to know her story. Much like her practice, it is a story of opposites harmonized, and ironies only a creative life can conceive.
But first, here’s a swift delivery of her CV highlights: Has a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from the American University of Beirut. Establishes The Loft, a marketing agency in Jeddah. Certifies in Personal Image and Fashion Styling from Instituto Marangoni, London. Launches Personal Styling practice; still at The Loft. Also certifies as Theta Healer. Also certifies as Hypnotherapist. A journey of credentials telling us what Ruba knows; but the better story tells us how come and who Ruba is.
Born and raised in Beirut, for as long as she could remember, Ruba’s inner life versus her home front, gave her opposite worlds to inhabit and maneuver. “I’ve always had a creative side growing up. I used to illustrate, paint, and more…But it is more than that. I was always creative in how I interpreted things…But there wasn’t much value given to aesthetics in my family. There was a lot of value given to practicality and rationalism, but not aesthetics, not feelings, not emotions, not anything that I do right now.” A testament is all her siblings work in the medical field.
Though drastic from her nature, Ruba is still nurtured for practicality. And so she sat comfortably in between, enjoying and wanting equally the dichotomies that shaped her world. “When I applied to college, I applied to Economics, then Political Science and Diplomatic Affairs. My third option was Design. And if you knew me then, you’d so know why Ruba wanted to go into economics or politics”. She beams and ironically a playful side of her shows while describing her ‘rational self’. A polymath indeed, Ruba was accepted into all programs. Thankfully, she chose her creative self. “My upbringing fed the exact opposite side of me, which is the disciplinarian, academic, and even intimidating side… So going into design alone was an act of rebellion”.
Soon after graduating, Ruba moves to Jeddah with her husband. Newly married, newly graduated, and newly landed in a culture ever drastic from her own, Ruba also navigates starting a career. She freelances for two years, before establishing the agency. “We started educating clients on directing, positioning, branding, story, all the way to the photo shoot. We sold this as a package, and it really took off…As we were getting clients for fashion photography, we needed art direction and a fashion stylist. So it made sense for me to take this part. I never studied fashion but was interested in it. It was self- taught”. Under her role as Creative Director, professional styling was thrust upon Ruba. Now one might assume this the beginnings of Ruba the stylist-healer. But Ruba wasn’t content with her self-schooling. As you will come to know, calling herself a Stylist took a journey.
It was only in retrospect, Ruba tells me that she realized the themes of style and identity had already manifested for her growing up. They even appeared on her Bachelors dissertation, which scrutinized the politics of design in modern culture identity. Accompanying her dissertation was an art project ringing even closer to the themes of styling and healing. It won Ruba a 1st place Award for Design Excellence. “My final project came as a children’s book story. It was actually my personal story, carrying mature messages in a simple and humorous way. The story is built particularly on my perceptions on women in my family. For example one of my aunts wears the hijab, and the pictures in her house are when she’s younger and not wearing it. At the core of it is an observation of how culture and religion affected their, and my perception of beauty. Almost like you have to shed the feminine and your beauty when you decide to identify as a covered women”.
” There is way more into the way you dress yourself than vanity. Mental illness cannot be cured with an outfit change. But allowing yourself to put an effort into what you dress to look more like the person you are than just what your circumstances are dictating, is at the very least, a powerful balm. It’s one way of showing up. One corner stone of presence is the ability to identify yourself as who you are, and not what happened to you. This is the same, but in the context of fashion. I said it before: as in your life, so in your wardrobe. “
— IG @rubasidani, posted Feb 27, 2021
Despite her experience and inherent interests in fashion, Ruba’s insecurities take reign. “I was intimidated to be meddling into fashion. I had all the demons, my imposter syndrome was out the roof. I would do it technically and professionally in the photo shoots. But I never called myself a stylist. When I introduced myself, I would position myself as only an art director, never stylist”. Ruba recalls pointing a ‘who do you think you are’ finger at herself, devising all the reasons why she did’t live up to the characterized image of the funky strong minded stylist. So to London she goes, returning certified in fashion styling. However, Ruba is still not convinced. “I was there for the wrong reasons. Not saying it didn’t teach me a lot, but it was really for validation… I realized eventually that my knowledge was intuitive. That I would have gained the rest in experience had I allowed myself. I was disappointed and still didn’t call myself a stylist…because it’s just a certificate, so I need to find a masters or BA to really be a stylist”.
Ruba talks about her demons like they’re the next door neighbor. Her intonations don’t stress on struggles or triumphs, just the matter-fact-ness of things. Just as she is creative and unique, Ruba is equally disarming and accessible. “In my last two years in Jeddah, I had a baby and then had depression. I was still a full time mother and business owner. Don’t ask me how I did it, but I did”. Ruba was prescribed anti-depressants, which she took long enough for a boost. And then, as her pragmatism dictates, she takes actions forward. “The first thing I wanted to do was a styling session, when in retrospect what I needed was therapy…So I booked a session with my friend, who was a style idol for me.” While her friend assures her that styling is unnecessary, Ruba recalls insisting she needed a fresh perspective. She wanted to dress more interesting, she says, and look more approachable. “We did the styling session and it did help. But it doesn’t solve everything. It gives you a push forward and motivates you, but you need to resolve things at deeper levels. That always stuck, that I went to a stylist, when what I needed was a therapist”
While this seemed to Ruba like the wrong step, it was certainly in the right direction. It wasn’t Ruba’s credentials that delivered to her a comfort and admittance to her own truth. But rather, it came back to her inner world, and her creative voice having something to say. As finally, in an inspired state and from a practical place, Ruba finds ways to help others with the lessons she’s learning. “After the healing journey and styling, I felt like I needed a shift from traditional work in graphic design and editorial work. I became more interested in working with real women than I was in editorial. I wanted to style yes, but not models…Because I needed this at one point in my life, I was sure it would be true for a lot of women too. And that was the most fulfilling.”
Clients came to Ruba’s door even before she advertised her services as a stylist. Her desire to work with real women was a desire to work with the personal stories they came with. “So the intervention of styling had a lot to do with encouragement. The difference it made to the women I worked with was really interesting… They were real women with belly and hips they don’t like. I wanted to work with these realistic givens, and for them to still feel good.” Ruba just naturally did more than help a woman figure out her closet. I imagine, she helped them tell and live their own stories.
It’s not a home until the art is hung.
— IG @rubasidani, posted on FEB 15 2021
“When I came back to Beirut, I felt like I needed a change, I was n’t sure what it was… I found a pamphlet on Theta Healing, and immediately signed up for a course, not knowing exactly what it was…It was just for myself in the beginning” Since then, Ruba continues her spiritual education, taking course after course. “It was from healing that I could tell a lot of styling issues were not styling issues. For example, when a sweet young woman comes to me, and says she needs to look more edgy; I could tell, being a healer that her masculine energy is n’t coming out and her feminine energy is on overdrive. So it’s not about wearing black and studs. It’s about finding her power, and balancing those energies…With my clients, I started seeing a lot of synchronicities with their deeper issues and the way they dress. Styling becomes complimentary to what’s going on the inside”.
Ruba was styling before labeling herself as stylist. One could say, she was healing before she became a healer. She integrates these two practices, much like everything else she’s done, organically and in authentic fashion. “Only recently have I put it up, I do something I call Style Psychology.” Like her siblings, Ruba enters the world of medicine, except no creative sacrifices were made. Her inner and outer worlds finally meet. And she readily shares her process. “I start with the person, versus with the style category…whether it’s bohemian, rock, or classic, or hijabi…. I let that person dictate the values that we will dress for. We build our own adjectives, our values, we learn them, and then we pick and choose from the market. I can be wearing a rock item, and not be looking rock. Or a classical piece, and not look classical. That’s the power of styling. How can you make any piece that you like, wearable, looking like you?”
Ruba doesn’t tell you how to dress. She listens to who you are, and then helps you express this you. In her sessions, Ruba also listens to the issues that block you from self- knowledge and expression. To redo your wardrobe, you need to refresh the way you see yourself. “When it comes to body image depressions, we reframe the intention and vibration of the session, for example, from ‘I want to hide this part of myself’, physical or other, to ‘I want to ‘dress this part’. I will not help you hide yourself, I will help you dress yourself…The first thing is to challenge the ideas we believe to be truth. The second part is doing healing on those beliefs, for self- acceptance, healthier body image, or finding deeper root beliefs. That work needs to be done for you to love yourself regardless of how you style”.
Ruba’s practice goes beyond reframing narratives and finding our fashion expression. The ultimate objective being, to creatively show up for ourselves. She emphasizes the relationship between healing and our intrinsic creativity as humans. “What blocks creativity is trauma, fear, perfectionism, ego, comparison to others? These are the same things we resolve when we heal… You always think of [therapy] to solve an issue that you have, but not enhance something. So it’s about using healing to improve and ascend, and show up for ourselves creatively. Whether it’s drinking your morning coffee from a nice cup, or taking up a hobby without needing to be great at it… It’s about giving yourself permission, and allowing yourself a space of creativity in your day. That’s creative living.”
Where you will find her posting darling outfits with tips for your closet and soul, you also find Ruba practicing the drums, grooming wild flowers, rearranging her home, sharing thoughts from her journals, and I’m sure there’s more to come. “Creative and conscious living became really the message I want to carry through. And if this is my inner purpose, my outer purpose happens to be doing it through healing and styling.”
” It’s great when we agree. It can be equally great when we disagree; it’s how we explore new possibilities and see new perspectives. Of course there are boundaries and considerations in disagreement, otherwise an interesting clash turns to conflict. It’s possible to clash and still be in harmony… As in your life, so in your wardrobe, always “
— IG @rubasidani, posted April 1, 2021
Bloomingdale’s invites its customers to shop the latest home and furniture collections, online and in-store, and discover the exclusive, ongoing ‘New Movers Offer’ and unique design services.
With a multitude of designers and labels under one roof, Bloomingdale’s has strengthened its position as the ultimate destination for all things home. The department store offers an ever-growing selection of homeware, from traditional and contemporary furniture options to statement décor, divine dinner sets, luxury bedding and bathroom essentials. As people focus more on creating the perfect work-from-home and living spaces and look to turning homes into signature sanctuaries, Bloomingdale’s caters to the need with its exclusive Design Studio Services, offering interested customers interior advice and consultations.
The campaign spotlights Bloomingdale’s incredible roster of luxury international brands like Adriana Hoyos Furnishings, Hudson Park, Celso de Lemos and Missoni, exclusive labels like Papadatos and innovative home-grown concepts such as Silsal presenting the region’s latest must-have collections.
WOMEN DENIM 2021 COLLECTION
The indomitable attitude of Denim is explored in new horizons in the Fall-Winter 2021 collection, a new idea of unequivocally simple and spontaneously refined elegance.
The Multicolored gradients enhance the inimitable texture of Denim, and is characterized by nuances that range from iconic hues of indigo to sophisticated shades of gray. It’s the sartorial elements of pleated details, to the sporty flair of cargo-inspired pockets. These Denims explore different concepts of style to unleash their free spirit.
These Retro silhouettes meet modern volumes to interpret the feelings of the moment! It’s all about Comfort, personality and elegance define the timeless codes of Denim.
The Brunello Cucinelli Women Denim 2021 collection is available at their stores across the Middle East including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, & U.A.E.
EXPLORING CENTRAL ASIA
Part 1
By Adelah Henry –Tribe Travel Agency
If it’s not already, then Central Asia should definitely be on your destinations bucket list! Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan are both situated in Central Asia and due to their unique locations, these two are often overlooked. The two countries neighbor each other so it’s very easy and straightforward to get from Almaty to Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan.
And just like every other country, these are rich in history and possess a wealth of captivating and beautiful landscapes.
So let’s explore!
UZBEKISTAN
Known for its mosques, mausoleums and other sites linked to the Silk Road, the ancient trade route between China and the Mediterranean. Samarkand, a major city on the route, contains a landmark of Islamic architecture: the Registan, a plaza bordered by 3 ornate, mosaic-covered religious schools dating to the 15th and 17th centuries.
Uzbekistan is safe for travelers and is more than 80 percent Muslim. The majority of the country’s Muslims are Sunni and regard themselves as followers of the Hanafi branch of Sunnism. In the Stalin era, Muslim clerics suffered persecution, as did Christian clerics, throughout the Soviet Union because they opposed the Soviet regime.
Spring and autumn is considered the best time to visit Tashkent. Spring (March to June): The city sees a sharp change in season during the start of spring. Cold heavy rains and sunny warm days are typical of this season. Green tea is the national hot beverage taken throughout the day; you must visit the chaikhanas (teahouses). The more usual black tea is preferred in Tashkent, both green and black teas are typically taken without milk or sugar. While there is no particular dress code, it is advised to dress conservatively as this is how the locals dress.
Traveling to Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan is landlocked and shares borders with Kazakhstan and Afghanistan, among other countries. Flights are easily accessible into Tashkent international airport which operates more than 60 destinations across Asia, Europe, Middle East, and North America. Since the electronic visa system was adopted, travel has become even easier!
Places to visit:
Khiva
Khiva is a desert city established around 1500 years ago. The ancient fortress is one of the most well-preserved cities on the Silk Road and it was titled “one of the most breathtaking places on earth.” This was the first city that was listed in UNSECO world heritage cities. Khiva is constructed in a way that it looks like a sandcastle and is technically an open-air museum with tons of monuments. It is also equipped with a multitude of restaurants and cafes which make it the perfect travel destination.
Samarkand
Samarkand is the former capital of Uzbekistan and was once named the pride of Silk Road. The city possesses incredible beauty and architectural wonders, in addition to being quite easily accessible.
Lake Aral
What was once a freshwater lake is now just a barren desert, but that doesn’t mean that Lake Aral should not be visited. Rather, due to it once being a lake, there are so many interesting things that you can find here such as sunken ships.
Ugam-Chatkal National Park
Ugam-chatkal is the largest national park of Uzbekistan and spans over 574,600 hectares. The lush valleys and stunning mountains are worth looking at and exploring.
Elliq-Qala
Said to be the burial place of Adam, this desert fortress is one of the oldest and most popular pilgrimage sites in all of Uzbekistan.
What to Eat in Uzbekistan?
Part of exploring another country is trying some of their most popular foods to be able to fully understand and experience their culture. Plov or better-known as Pilaf, is a dish primarily made of lamb or beef and rice. It is considered to be not only the most famous dish of Uzbekistan but also the most delicious.
Shashlik is another tourist favorite since it is barbequed meat. Lagman is usually served as a noodle stew so it is great for people who want to try new food combinations and for people who like Chinese or typical Asian cuisine. You must also try Manti which is a dumpling that is filled with lamb or beef. Simply delicious!!
Keep an eye out for part two of exploring Central Asia, where we visit Kazakhstan.
Laurus was founded to create individually handcrafted pieces, each unique in their own right. Each piece is a work of art that is meant to be cherished daily, not saved in the back of a closet for special occasions.
In this era of mass globalization, Laurus recognize the exceptionality of those who embrace their individuality. They reject today’s era of mass luxury and believe in elevating the aesthetic of the enlightened conscious fashionista, who is passionate about both slow fashion and ethical and fair-trade supply chains.
Each piece is meticulously designed and crafted by hand in Lombardia, Italy by artisans with decades of experience, using techniques passed down from generations. The Italian designers create timeless investment pieces that are both eye-catching and pragmatic and that are treasured for years, not simply for a season.
It’s the type of art you simply have to get your hands on!
SELFRIDGES UNVEILS A NEW MONUMENTAL ART INSTALLATION BY OSMAN YOUSEFZADA
Selfridges has officially unveiled a new monumental public art commission by multi-disciplinary artist Osman Yousefzada at its Birmingham store. This iconic building, is famous for its bulbous blue shape and large silver discs is now covered by the world’s largest canvas showcasing Osman Yousefzada’s black and pink patterned design.
This new art installation, co-commissioned with Ikon, Birmingham, entitled Infinity Pattern 1, is dramatically changing the Birmingham skyline as it stretches over 10,000 sq. meters (nearly 50 meters in height and 250 meters in length and weighing 5 tons).
The Infinity Pattern 1 addresses the issues of race, labour and migration, which have shaped Birmingham’s past and present, but also carries a deep sense of optimism, connectivity and hope. For Osman, who is Birmingham-born, and the son of Pakistani-Afghan migrants, the work contains some autobiographical elements, but at its core it stages the concept of a world without border, whether physical or imaginary, represented by the endlessly tessellating pattern.
Osman’s installation was chosen following an international competition led by Ikon, Birmingham, and the highly esteemed art gallery.
THE VERSACE ICON ACTIVE WATCH FOR BOTH MEN &WOMEN
Stay fit in Style this Fall Winter 2021
The new Icon Active is a bold chronograph conveying a distinctively urban, sporty point of view with an unmissable touch of Versace style.
Icon Active celebrates youth and street culture. A mix between contemporary and casual, it’s the perfect blend of a fashion accessory and a luxurious watch.
Available in a wide array of colors – suitable for men and women – features a transparent polycarbonate case enclosed in an IP champagne or IP gun cage held by four screws. On the dial, the Medusa at 12 o’clock is a strong statement of brand identity. Appearing right under her, the Versace logo is repeated on the top ring at 12 and 6 o’clock.
THE SEASONS
OF OUR LIVES
By Gadija Greeff
How do we achieve a summer in the winter time of our lives? It is through God’s mercy, and believing that He can change situations, and create a miracle, that our faith is able to change the season. But, we are told that our situation cannot change unless we change what is within ourselves.
So what seems to be real in this world can be rearranged into something beautiful, starting with a change within our own minds, and the realization that there is something greater than this ‘winter’ we are experiencing, that God is the captain steering the ship to safer waters, and that we need to trust in the Captain’s plan.
Sometimes the waves are really huge and scary and we feel as if we just might drown. But we strive on, believing that, ‘with the hardship comes ease’, and that whatever situation we are placed in, we are able to overcome, through believing in HIS promise.
So even though the wind howls strong and loud, and the trees lose their leaves, we wait, just a little, for that ‘ joy to come in the morning’, when the waters subside, and the hope of spring brings new life, with brighter, richer colour. And we can’t believe what a winter we just experienced. But we had the patience to wait, just a little, for that promise to materialize, for God’s promise to reveal.
And yet, in life, each season seems necessary, for us to understand that we need to have faith, even in the cold darkness of winter, that we need to push through, and strive hard, to reach the joyful hope that comes with the spring, and into the warmness of summer.
May we persevere, may we…Believe.
LEVEL UP YOUR BEARD GAME WITH PROJECT BYOUTY
Project bYouty, the region’s largest home-grown grooming, beauty and wellness online destination is pleased to present their men’s grooming edit created for the conscious consumer.
Retailing cruelty-free, vegan, organic, halal, sustainable and clean beauty and wellness brands, with cult skincare favourites and new brand discoveries mixed in equal measure, the curated selection includes products and brands that work wonders for the beard, as well as the planet.
With the strong belief that men’s grooming is now as essential as a well-curated wardrobe. This platform aims to educate men and women on the importance of making informed decisions, what it means to them as individuals, what it means to society and why it is everyone’s responsibility to protect the future generation shifting the mind-set of the audience from simply a consumer to a conscious consumer.
Creamy Pepper Steak
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✔ 2 to 3 tablespoons Golden Spices Pepper Steak spice
✔ 1 teaspoon fine salt
✔ tablespoons brown vinegar
▶ Marinate the steak with the above for a couple of hours. 2 onions, chopped 3 tablespoons ghee. Saute onions in ghee until lightly golden. Add the steak and cook for +- 1 hour. Add 250ml fresh cream and some fried thick cut chips to the steak. Cook for a further 5 to 10 minutes until sauce thickens slightly. Adjust seasoning then garnish with chopped spring onions.
Sensual Goddess Event
The Ignite your Sensual Goddess Event took place on Sunday the 31st of October at The Goddess Cafe in Linden. Closing off the Breast Cancer Awareness Month, donating 10% of ticket sales to the Breast Health Foundation. Yesmien KT founder of Covered Magazine and creator of this vital platform played host to a dynamic line-up of speakers. The discussion on the table was all about being a woman.
The energetic, Ridwana Jooma took us through a sensual tantric dance and revolutionised the word, ‘Shame’ and taught us that pleasure is for sure our birth-right! Khadijah Mia tapped into the language of self-love while Sister Victorine Mbongshu had the crowd blushing with talk about our DELICATE SPOT. Closing off with some with some sensual poetry by the mesmerising Dineo Nomeyeza. This much needed platform was well received by all the guests that had come through to ignite their sensual goddess. All and all this event was a success! Watch this space for more Sense of Sensuality.
‘Women are the portals to creation, it is time we own it!’ – A closing statement by Yesmien KT that breathes absolute truth.
Be sure to follow @senseofsensuality for more on this and upcoming events.
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