Editor’s Welcome
Remember each new day you get to turn a page in your life and write your own story. So how do you choose to write it?”
— Tammy Mentzer Brown
Challenges and disappointments will come, but you determine your destiny. So, do not feel discouraged. If you have a setback, pick yourself up, try again, and make sure you’re ready for the comeback.
You are so much more powerful than you know. Don’t shy away from unexpected opportunities; embrace the unknown and step out fearlessly. If it does not work out, at least you would’ve tried and learnt a valuable lesson on the way. Remember, you can always try again because you are the author of your story.
Together, let’s take that leap of faith. As always, we at Out and About Magazine are here to encourage and highlight what is possible if you believe in yourself. You can count on us to give you that extra push. You’ve got this!
Features and Highlights
The first male Emirati fashion stylist, Faisal Naser (F.A.N.A.N), shares how he got into the business, his inspiration and his approach when styling someone for the first time in our Fashion Feature.
Also in Fashion, find out the UAE brands that are leading the way when it comes to upcycling. Is your favourite brand among them?
In our Beauty section, check out Clean Beauty: Figuring out what it means as we provide some tips to help you make the best choice. Still focused on you, be sure to also read Finding Your Signature Scent and Choosing the Right Lashes For You, also in the Beauty section. We did all the heavy lifting so you can enjoy titbits on how to look and smell your best.
Owner of Peacefull, Salama Mohamed, in our Behind the Brand feature, talks about her skincare journey and how that influenced her company’s work to help others be at peace in their skin in order to achieve the highest form of self-love.
You do not want to skip our Taking Lessons feature with Salma Kayali. The Vice President of Innovation at ALDAR dropped some gems that are bound to lead to introspection.
In our Lifestyle section, we take a closer look at Personal Public Relations and how important it is to create that public persona. Then, check out some tips on How to Develop a Resilient Money Mindset and explore whether children are an expense or an investment. We also touch on a few ways to Deal with Fibroids and Endometriosis in our Lifestyle section.
Keeping your palate top of mind, in our Food section we provide recipes on five ways to top your avocado toast and provide Hydration alternatives to that bottle of water.
With Phuket now Open for International Travellers, be sure to read Anantara’s Top 10 Things to See and Do in our Travel section. Find out, too, the Top 10 Most Romantic Restaurants in Dubai for ideas for a special evening with the special someone.
In our For the Culture feature, An Unmasking: The Link Between Culture and Men, follow as we explore the connection. In Hot Art, Hot Earth, we talk about the link between NFTs, the art world and a push towards more sustainable solutions.
And, check out The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle is our Shelf Life feature, which says living in the now is the truest path to happiness and enlightenment.
How do you choose to write your story?
Are you ready to write your own story yet? You determine the next page, next chapter and look and feel of the finished product. Don’t be afraid to rewrite or edit any portion of your story. You are in the driver’s seat; you have all the power. Out and About Magazine, with the team that made this Edition possible, is here to remind you if you ever forget!
