Life & Style
Young designer Yousra Shaher talks about family, mashrabeya and inspiration
July 24, 2010
Young designer Yousra Shaher talks about family, mashrabeya and inspiration
Yousra Shaher’s furniture is not about aesthetics. “It’s mainly about the concept, the inspiration and what this concept means to…
Local group aims to end cruelty to animals
July 22, 2010
Local group aims to end cruelty to animals
The promotion of animals rights is often mocked in Egypt as being irrelevant. Nevertheless, people are aware of the inhumane…
July summer sips: The ‘Cairo-politan’
July 22, 2010
July summer sips: The ‘Cairo-politan’
The Cosmopolitan is a drink that reminds us of the cold streets of New York City and the sophisticated narration…
Gourmet summer burgers
July 20, 2010
Gourmet summer burgers
Nothing can quell the craving for a burger when it hits. There's something about the juiciness, the lettuce crunch, the…
10-step summer makeup
July 20, 2010
10-step summer makeup
Sporting a safe tan adds a glow to your look and lessens time and effort spent on makeup. As a…
Taking sanctuary in the Sinai Peninsula: Local beach roundup Part III
July 19, 2010
Taking sanctuary in the Sinai Peninsula: Local beach roundup Part III
From Ras Sudr to Taba, Al-Masry Al-Youm devotes the third part of a local beach roundup to the best spots…
Red Sea Riviera – Local Beach Roundup Part II
July 19, 2010
Red Sea Riviera – Local Beach Roundup Part II
Egypt's aptly-named Red Sea Riviera encompasses all the beaches along the Red Sea, both on the Sinai Peninsula and the…
Summer fitness: Firming up that tummy
July 18, 2010
Summer fitness: Firming up that tummy
While sunbathing on the beach, it’s hard to fight off that persistent body insecurity. Some people fear revealing their bodies,…
Banana’z towel project hits the beach
July 17, 2010
Banana’z towel project hits the beach
Banana’z is the name behind the funky and stylish towels that have been spotted on the beaches of the North…
Villa Baboushka: Pricey glamor behind a pink door
July 16, 2010
Villa Baboushka: Pricey glamor behind a pink door
A vintage 1930’s Zamalek villa is painted and molded to accommodate progressive art and designer clothing. Villa Baboushka is the…