Issue 2 Volume 2 March 2020 FIRASBEHIND THE BRAND AL MSADDI CEO OF FÄM PROPERTIES TALENT POOL AKHLSAALAEDDI EMIRATI CHEF, CO-FOUNDER OF FA’E CAFE Gulnora Mukhedinova INCREASE YOUR BOOK REVIEW METABOLISM NATURALLY YOU ARE A BADASS BY JEN SINCERO 8 ERVOEUNTIINNGES THAT WILL CHANGE YOUR MORNINGS 1
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EDITOR’S WELCOME A woman is like a teabag: you never know how strong she is until she gets in hot water. ~ Eleanor Roosevelt March is a uniquely special month of the year, especially for women. The International Women’s Day is a shining reminder to all of us about love, empowerment and equal rights, not only for women, but for all genders across the world. We must remember that the true purpose of this celebration needs to be in our hearts forever: equality and progress for a better world. A woman can be a mother, a teacher, a doctor or even a soldier, and whatever path she decides to follow, we at Out and About STYLE Magazine are always here to proudly support! Features and Highlights In our Fashion section, meet Gulnora Mukhedinova, a fashion designer and a businesswoman who is determined to showcase her talents and goals. She is also a doting mother and a perfect example that passion and family can be equally balanced. If you want to make a difference in your lifestyle, read Less is More: The Rising Trend of Minimalist Fashion, a helpful guide for us towards a clutter-free and more organized life. Our innate beauty is amazing, especially if it’s all-natural! Katrina gives us a list of Clean, Ethical Brands and Products from Head to Toe in our Beauty section, proving 6
that beauty can be clean and all-natural without longer, so catch up on new learnings in our Fitness the added cruelty. In another article, we dedicate section to Increase Your Metabolism Naturally. praises to the classic red lipstick: learn the tricks on How to Slay With Red Lipstick: A Complete Travel is life! If you’re looking for the next Guide. destination, check out Travel to Zanzibar with Monique Spearman. She shared her amazing Firas Al Msaddi, the CEO of Fäm Properties, experiences with the wonderful local people and gives us the honour to be featured in our Behind the beautiful place of Zanzibar, Tanzania. In our the Brand section. He shared with us his life Travel section, we also feature a great article for struggles and his journey towards success. It is trivia hunters. Word meaning can differ depending a very inspiring article for all of us, especially if on which country you’re visiting, so brush up on you’re starting up your own business. Things People Say Differently Around the Khaled Alsaadi, a young and health-conscious World if you love travel and culture! chef, is featured in our Talent Pool section. In our exclusive interview with Khaled, he shared his Finally, in our Culture section, we provide you insights about how a major change in his life led with well-thought articles that will shape your him to his passion. mindset for the better you. Yvonne Mtengwa spills her advice on 10 “Must-Knows” for Developing Are you tired of repeating cycles in your everyday Brand “You”, which tackles attaining the growth life? In our Lifestyle section, we gather 8 Evening that we want. Are you still in the process of Routines That Will Change Your Mornings that achieving the life you wanted? You might as can definitely help the quality of our daily living. well be Investing your Present to Get up and Of course, together with that wonderful change Live your Passion. Last but not least, with every we are looking for, we need to learn the secrets Edition we issue, we want to suggest good reads of leading thankful, positive lives. We need to be for everyone. We feature a Book Review on You Hacking Gratitude to feed our minds and souls. are a Badass by Jen Sincero, who discusses important life lessons, goals and overcoming Sometimes, we are fed up with fast food meals failures. and we just want simple, healthy diets, so we created the list, A Match Made at Mealtime: 10 Equality and Happiness: Whoever and Food Pairing Ideas that can be found in our Food Wherever You Are. section. Together with this healthy treat, here’s Be proud of what makes YOU. We all have another yummy find: Five Must-Try Jamaican differences, a precious thing that should be Recipes! accepted by all. Out and About STYLE Magazine, with the team that made this Edition possible, Fitness is another key ingredient for us to live wishes you the best to celebrate this wonderful month. All together, let’s raise the women’s flag! 7
1 FASHION 9 • Fashion Feature: Gulnora Mukhedinova 20 • Less is More: The Rising Trend of Minimalist Fashion 26 2 BEAUTY 31 • M akeup Madness with Katrina: Clean, Ethical Brands and Products from Head to Toe 43 • H ow to Slay With Red Lipstick: A Complete Guide! 3 BEHIND THE BRAND • F iras Al Msaddi, CEO and Executive Chairman of Fäm Properties CONTENTS 4 TALENT POOL 50 • Khaled Alsaadi, Emirati Chef, Co-founder of Fa’e Cafe 56 60 5 LIFESTYLE 64 • 8 Evening Routines That Will Change Your Mornings 68 • Hacking Gratitudes FOOD 71 • A Match Made at Mealtime: 10 Food Pairing Ideas • Five Must-Try Jamaican Recipes FITNESS • Increase your Metabolism Naturally 6 TRAVEL 74 • T ravel to Zanzibar with Monique Spearman 82 • T hings People Say Differently Around the World 7 FOR THE CULTURE • T he Reinvented Chronicles with Yvonne C Mtengwa: 10 “Must-Knows” for Developing Brand “You”87 • Investing your Present: Get up and Live your Passion90 • Book Review: You are a Badass by Jen Sincero 94 8
FASHION GULNORA MUKHEDINOVA Company: Baravia Fashion, Baravia Beauty Centre 9 gulnarbaravia, baraviafashion YouTube: Gulnar Baravia Fashion www.baraviafashion.com
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1. TELL US A BIT ABOUT YOURSELF I am a mother of three beautiful kids and an entrepreneur who has a great love for fashion and beauty. 2. HOW DID YOU GET STARTED IN FASHION? My passion for fashion led me to open up a business in the fashion industry. I wanted to create my style and share it with others, especially those who are stuck and have a hard time choosing what kind of dress fits them. 3. HAVE YOU ALWAYS HAD AN INTEREST IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY? Yes, it’s been my long-time dream to open a fashion house. 4. WHAT IS THE BEST PART ABOUT BEING A FASHION DESIGNER? Helping clients by bringing them the reality of wearing their dream dresses with confidence. Their smiles with complete satisfaction are an amazing and rewarding part of being a designer. 5. WHAT INSPIRES YOUR DESIGNS? I actually get inspired by everything I see, and from that, I set an image in my mind and put my ideas to work. My clients are also my sources of inspiration. You have to listen to what they truly want and willing to spend their money on. 6. WHOAREYOURTARGETCUSTOMERS? My target market is the fashion-forward, the bold, young people, and mature women who are not afraid to stand out and break the norm. 7. HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONAL STYLE? I am bold; I like to stand out in a crowd and wear striking clothes that make a statement. I don’t want to step my foot outside without looking my best. I want elegance and glamour in my pieces. 12
8. WHAT WAS THE BIGGEST ROOKIE MISTAKE YOU MADE WHEN JUST STARTING OUT? As a beginner, I made a lot of mistakes, but they are not really deal-breakers. In most cases, it’s about simply deciding “which is which”, and I’m glad I’ve learned a lot from those mistakes. 9. BIGGEST FASHION NO-NO? For me, there is no “no-no” in fashion, because I believe that you should create what you feel you are comfortable wearing and you feel you are at your best when you wear it. 10. IF YOU COULD CHANGE ONE THING IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY, WHAT WOULD IT BE AND WHY? It’s the phenomenon of fast fashion. Due to the desire of people to have the latest fashion as quickly as possible, it compresses the timeline for designers or manufacturers, and it could result in poor quality. 11. HOW HAS SOCIAL MEDIA IMPACTED THE FASHION INDUSTRY? Social media made a great impact on the fashion industry. You can see posts and vlogs of the fashion forward here and there wearing the latest fashion trends. So, it somehow plays a big role in the fashion business as a way of promotion and brand awareness. 12. WHAT DO YOU DO OUTSIDE OF FASHION? Aside from my fashion business, I also manage my beauty centre. On top of that, I am the mother of three amazing kids, so I make sure that I provide them with bonding time. I also enrolled in a fashion school to enhance my knowledge more. 13. WHAT DO YOU CONSIDER YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT SO FAR? I am proud to be a part of prestigious fashion shows such as Arab Fashion Week, Catwalk International, Fashion League Series, Catwalk International Fashion Show Dubai Edition, and International Fashion Week Dubai. I also received prestigious awards for having the best collection, the most promising designer and the best new fashion designer. As a rookie in the fashion industry, those are big things to me. 13
14. WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO SOMEONE STARTING OUT IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY My advice to beginners is that they should not be afraid to try and try even if they fail on their attempts. Just keep on going. Getting into business and on top of the competition is not an easy thing. You have to work hard and sacrifice for you to get what you want. 15. WHY DUBAI PEOPLE? Dubai People offers a platform for entrepreneurs to communicate, network and socialise with like-minded individuals. 16. WHAT’S THAT ONE QUOTE YOU LIVE BY? I always believe in the saying, “If you can dream it, you can do it”. 14
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LESS IS MORE THE RISING TREND OF MINIMALIST FASHION Minimalist fashion is defined by less is more. It is about styling with the bare minimum and making use of what you already have instead of buying unnecessary items you do not need. Also, it focuses on skipping seasonal trends and opting for what’s going to stay in fashion for years to come: classic, staple, and basic needs. Embracing minimalism fashionably limits sartorial excess clears the mind, and you no longer have to worry about what to wear the next day. Fewer clothes equals less decision-making. Implying less mess, to begin with. If you want an upgrade or something new to rebuild yourself, trust us you need a closet purge and fashion minimalism in life including your wardrobe. If you’re up for this project, we have put down everything on how to be a fashion minimalist. You will become more aware of your needs and wants, which is a bonus. However, fashion minimalism does not mean to buy cheap, wear cheap and head out the door looking cheap. No! Quality over quantity is more like the broader sense of this term. 20
BEGIN THE PURGE According to a study, the average person wears only 20% of their closet on a regular basis. While the other 80% we spend our entire lives hoarding, stays in the wardrobe collecting dust. Imagine how useful your unused clothes could be for a person in need? While the idea of having a closet filled with only a few belongings you love sounds too exciting, beginning the purge is the dreadful part. More so, if you have stuff that needs its own fashion store! STRIPPING Start by taking down all the clothes from your THE WARDROBE wardrobe. Once everything is onto your bed, BARE section the clothes into piles of four categories: loves, hates, not sure, and seasonal. Your “loves” would be all those clothes you cannot live without and almost wear all the time. “Hates” would include clothes you don’t like, that are old or not in good shape. “Not Sure” should include clothes that you loved once, but no longer do now. On the other hand, those that do not fit and need to be altered and some with which you have special attachments. Lastly, seasonal would include clothes for special occasions, and all sorts of outerwear. Seasonal clothing is dependent upon the weather in your country, so keep that in mind while creating such a pile. Store the seasonal pile away for the seasonal use. Pick only those clothes from your “loves” and “not sure” pile which bear a pattern, colour or maybe fabric that attracts you. Concentrate on clothes that can be altered and complete the required task. Finally, donate, sell or recycle clothes that you no longer use. If a certain piece of clothing is very dear to you, keep it for some months to see if you’ll wear it again. If not, give them away. 21
BID ADIEU There’s another way to stay fashionably minimalist, but before you do this, your wardrobe needs to be decluttered. Minimalist fashion also concentrates on neutrals, streamlined patterns, clean lines and simplicity. You can create a theme of such colours and patterns that are aesthetic and shout minimalism. Though not everyone is a fan of minimalism and fancy loud patterns and staying colourful. In that case, you can choose one bright piece of clothing and pair it with a saturated base, such as a coral top with beige trousers, or any other bright top with dark wash vintage jeans for a muted effect. Much like a capsule wardrobe, a fashionably minimalist wardrobe is the same. You keep some, you throw some, and this cycle goes on. A wardrobe is no longer minimalist when you keep adding to it instead of giving it a weekly or monthly purge. To keep your closet minimal all the time, either go for a one in, one out policy to achieve balance. Or, declutter your closet from time to time for a curated wardrobe always. FASHION Just like people are becoming conscious of eating organic food, fashion MINIMALISM minimalism is cut from the same cloth. It’s a lifestyle that’s seeped into food, MAKES YOU home decor, habits, beauty and now fashion, too. Acquiring more and RESPONSIBLE more, then decluttering only results as waste in our landfills. Fashion minimalism opens your eyes to acquiring less, so that you dump less and buy only those clothes that are sustainable, high quality gives value for money and have a long life. Adapting this is convenient not only for you, but the entire ecosystem. In addition to being a helpful and kind gesture for people in need. 22
START CHANGING We do know the impulse of shopping is hard to resist, plus the brands don’t do any better with their new clothing launches and glamourous ads. But having an edited wardrobe is much less burden to bear. When you have less stuff to wear, you are more creative with your choices. Create a wardrobe according to a work week. Put up different looks on hangers, so you can grab one and go. But make sure your closet reflects your personal style and taste. Otherwise, you’d very quickly lose sight of your objective and become bored with the few combinations you have. Plan how many shirts, pants, trousers, dresses, jackets and so on you wear during the whole month. What number of each you should have, to keep it strict and at the same time plenty for one month or year? It takes an effort to build a wardrobe that’s filled with a few beloved items. But once you make this a habit, it won’t take long to get there. Trust us, part of the reason why some people are successful is because they’re more frugal. They believe there’s more to life than shopping and owning things you don’t need. See the bigger picture and soon wasting mere seconds getting dressed would feel like a joyous relief. Particularly, when you have no time to waste! 23
Model: Alekszandra Molnar GLAMOUR IN CRE- Photo: Jozsef Balogh ATIVE STYLE Retouch: Gabor Ory Makeup: Koszeri Izabella and Liv Rideg Styling: Liv Rideg Location: Livs Atelier, Subotica, Serbia. 24
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MAKEUP MADNESS WITH CLEAN, ETHICAL BRANDS AND PRODUCTS FROM HEAD TO TOE HOW DO YOU DEFINE A ‘CLEAN’ BEAUTY PRODUCT? A product is considered ‘clean’ if the ingredients used to create it are determined to be ethically sourced, and can be used by people with no harm in the environment. Cruelty-free, on the other hand, is labelled on any products, and or ingredients used that are not tested on animals. I’m sure you want to know how long it took me to find all of these ethical and sustainable products and brands, right? To be honest, it took me less than an hour because I actually use most of them. I also have a saved tab on my Instagram account that is titled “Clean Beauty”. I create a new tab every year with new products and brands. I actually do this for almost everything I find on IG simply because I’ve been a researcher and analyst since birth. I like trying new things and I am obsessed with ingredients and seeing how well they work together to bring awesome results. Obviously, as an esthetician, this is a part of my job, right? Anyway, let’s jump right into these sustainable and clean products. Don’t forget to write to us and let us know if and when you try any of the products or tools we recommend. 26
HAIR MIELLE ORGANICS: Pomade Pre Shampoo Exfoliating Hydrating Style Setting Thermal & Heat Oil Treatment Treatment Shampoo Conditioner Spray Protectant amy Matte Lip Crayon Glitter: Earth Shine Brushes: Clove + Glitter (Biodegradable) Hallow Brush Set Trio BODY Deodorant: Merci Body Wash: Tata Oil Cleanser: Tata Bath: Sensatia Soap: FYSHA Handy (Paris) Harper Skincare Harper Skincare Botanicals Seaside Coco-Castile Clean Deodorant Clarifying Cleanser Nourishing Oil Citrus Sea Salt Bath Soap (Fragrance- Namaste Cleanser Free Perfume: Fiele Body Oil: Tata Harper Fragrance Vetiveria Revitalising Body Oil 27
UNDERGARMENTS Pyjamas: Olivia von Halle Pink Bella Silk Camisole Robe: Luk Linen and French Knicker Set Mete Lounge Gown CLOTHING: Bikini: Wood Stark Trousers: Dauntless T-shirt: The Trench Coat: Boots: Taylor + Janice Bikini Made Nicole Black Vegan Natural Edition Agenda By July Thomas Debbie with Econyl Leather Culottes Organic Cotton Slouchy Trench in Vegan Leather Boot V-neck T-shirt Beige In Golden Python ACCESSORIES: Handbag: Hosek Backpack: Fablou Watch: Solios Vegan Leather Cosmopolitan Watched Gamma Drawstring Bag Vegan Backpack S.O.L.A.R. Watch in Blush with Blue Mesh Strap NAILS Polish: Zoya Nail Polish Cuticle Oil: Treatment: WelleCo’s Super 10 Formula Free, French Girl Nail Booster Aquatic Collagen Skin Vegan & Toxin Free + Cuticle Oil + Hair + Nails 28
SKIN: Cream Cleanser: Antioxidant Cleanser: Toner: Caudalie Peptide: Disciple Ranavat Botanic Biossance Squalane Beauty Elixir Balancing Mist Luminous + Antioxidant (Geranium & Ceremony Cream Cleansing Oil Copper Peptide) Moisturiser: Thrive Glow: Farmach Treatment: Good Causemetics Defying Honeymoon Glow Genes Lactic Acid Gravity Moisturisers Essence: Fresh Enzymes & Facial Oil: Black Tea Instant Hyaluronic Acid: Herbivore CBD Perfecting Mask Odacite Bioactive & Adaptogens Rose Gommage Glow Oil 29
MAKEUP: Skin prep: Lilah Beauty Foundation: Eyeshadows: Mellow Aglow Cleansing Butter Haley’s Beauty RE: Cosmetics Glitter & Aglow Priming Oil SET Liquid Matte Chrome Eyeshadows Highlighter: RMS Blush: Hourglass Bronzer: Jouer Beauty Living Cosmetics Ambient Sunswept Glow Face & Body Lighting Blush Bronzer Duo Powder Mascara: Honest Lips: Bite Beauty Beauty Extreme Power More Cre Length Mascara & Lash Primer Katrina is the Creative Director at The Beauty Studio, Middle East.. In this article, she shares clean and ethical brands and products for you’ll need from head to toe. 30
HOW TO SLAY WITH There’s a red for every woman! For you to understand the impact of this statement, you RED have to own the perfect red for your skin LIPSTICK: tone. If you’re thinking something is wrong with you, just because many of the red A COMPLETE GUIDE! lippies you’ve hoarded over time never seem to work on you is a way of self-deprecating yourself. All it takes is a bit of research and knowledge about undertones, because the perfect shade of red bears the same undertone as with your skin colour. Finding the perfect red lipstick doesn’t have to be a struggle, and it’s absolutely fine if you don’t know what undertone means; it happens to most of us! With our complete guide, you’ll get information about everything related to red lipsticks and the rules of wearing it. 31
MEDIUM AND OLIVE SKIN TONES For medium to olive skin tones, classic reds suit well. Also, there are reds with orange, pink, burgundy, cherry, and deeper undertones that look equally gorgeous on such skin tones. The shade of your teeth also comes into play. If you have yellow teeth, wearing an orange-toned red is a big no as it could aggravate the yellowness even further. DARK SKIN TONES PALE AND LIGHT SKIN TONES For darker skin tones, deeper hues of reds go beautifully. Berry-toned reds or brown-tinged reds, brick reds, A wrong skincare product can give you pimples and maroon reds look awesome. Try to find a really overnight, same as wearing a wrong shade of red pigmented red lipstick for a brilliant pop of red. takes seconds to turn you from fab to drab. Red takes an iota of confidence to work. If you’re not up for the dare, red would never suit you, believe us! But if you take the heat and love to enjoy a proper lipstick, red would always look gorgeous. Pale skin tones could opt for red with blue hues. Blue undertone reds and generally cool-toned reds will not only bring out the white of your teeth, but overall brighten up your complexion without being aggressive. 32
DETERMINING WEARING RED LIPSTICK UNDERTONES Long gone are those days when red lips needed a If you cannot tell whether your skin tone belongs to special occasion and a certain gown to flaunt it. Red cooler or warmer undertones, do a metallic test. Wear lipsticks have gone viral and look as lovely on a woman both gold and silver jewellery, and check which one in casual jeans and shirt as on any woman in a dress, complements your skin tone more. but rules of thumb need to be applied. A single swipe of red lipstick adds a youthful glow to your complexion, If gold jewellery looks better on you than silver, you have and can also add brightness in your face any time of the a warm undertone; thus concluding red lipsticks with day. When and where to wear red lips doesn’t matter warm hues would suit you. Examples are natural red, as long as you know which shade of red suits you. classic tomato red, orangy red, and so on and so forth. WEARING RED LIPSTICK In case of silver jewellery complementing your WITH METALLIC complexion more than gold, cold reds would do you good. Try the bluish reds, cool pink reds or purplish reds! Styling red lips with a silver top or a golden maxi is the perfect way to dress up for the festive season. Not to However, complexions with a natural yellow tinge and mention this is the easiest and fool-proof method to those on whom silver and golden jewellery both look slay on special occasions. nice, win the red lipstick challenge because they can wear any shade of red without fail. You’re spared from Keep in mind when you have something metallic on, you this entire guide, but don’t forget to learn which clothes wouldn’t want to do anything else than create flawless to wear with red lipstick. skin with red lips. Too much makeup could almost look too jarring with a bold red pout. Since metallic clothes itself are so attention-grabbing, you wouldn’t want to be too distracting. 33
WEARING RED LIPSTICK WITH BRIGHTS AND NEONS Now, a tricky one, but this goes for a look that stands out and such looks go well in the club, or if you’re attending a really fashionable event. If you are a big fan of wearing red lipstick with bright clothing, but you still want a subtle look, tone down the flashy guise with neutral shoes and a neutral bag, or anything to take the brightness down a notch. Red lipstick could also be coupled with a red dress for a matchy-matchy effect or with shades of blue, yellow, orange and even bright pink for contrast. Make sure you know the rules of colour-blocking when you style bright outfits with a red lip. WEARING RED LIPSTICK WEARING RED LIPSTICK WITH WHITE WITH BLACK There’s no better way to look regal than to pair red lips The Little Black Dress was created for a reason, and with white clothing. All-white attire with red lips gives an paired with red lips becomes all too obvious. An LBD instant pop. Hence, you look more awake and ready to with a swipe of red lipstick is a lovely way to spruce take on your day or any formal event. Red compliments up for formal occasions or meeting up with friends. white like nothing else. It brings forward an aura of chastity Even for a date night, this look is impeccable. and makes you look a lot sexier in an innocent manner. If you don’t want to show much skin, combining red 34 lips with any black outfit, such as jumpsuits, skirts, and maxis would do. Black could be dull on some complexions and a layer of red lipstick instantly pulls your look together. Besides, any red shade could be used with black, though keep the rest of your makeup to a minimum for a sleek and sophisticated appearance.
WEARING RED WITH WEARING RED WITH PRINTS NEUTRALS AND PASTELS If you want to be a trendsetter and a statement-maker If there’s a fail-safe method to wear red lipstick, at the same time, combine red lips with an animal aside from black and white, it’s the neutrals. Yes, print shirt, and plain black pants or red lips with a fawn, light pink, light yellow, light blue, lavender, black and white polka dot dress. Even red lips with grey, cream, coral, and so much more. Red lips with plaids, stripes, floral prints, and lace are one of the pastels are such a fun and soft vibe for summer. You best ways to wear red lipstick. Pulling off these looks don’t necessarily have to apply a full-on matte red; a requires loads of confidence, and there’s no shying tinge of red would do just as well. Also, if you’re pale- away about it, so consider this before you wear red skinned with blonde hair, pastels with red lips may lipstick with printed clothes. not be for you. 35
THE CORRECT RULES OF WEARING RED LIPSTICK Red is a dominant shade; it immediately attracts attention, and WEARING RED LIPSTICK if you’re not wearing it the right way, you become the centre WITH WHITE of attention even more. Our tips help you avoid a red lipstick glitch wherever you are. Red lips are gorgeous, and every woman should at least own a signature red lipstick. • Always exfoliate and moisturise your lips before you apply Red is a powerful colour that speaks of glamour a matte red lipstick. Otherwise, your dry lips would show and femininity, so don’t forget to stash one in through, and that isn’t a very pleasant sight. your makeup set. • If you have thin lips, especially the upper lip, avoid wearing stark matte reds, go for a creamier formula, or add gloss to your red lipstick to make your lips appear plumper. A red tint also works in your favour. • A lways line your lips with a nude lip liner before applying red lipstick. A lip liner keeps the boundaries and your lipstick from bleeding. While filling in your lips with red, a lip-liner post-application helps with longevity. • If you’re scared of trying out a crimson red, no problem, most of us do. Instead, go for brick or cranberry reds for a softer appearance. • D on’t hesitate to retouch and freshen up your lipstick. Worn- out red looks awful. • Instead of applying straight from the tube, apply with a lip brush and slowly build up the colour. A lip brush would provide a precise application, and red lips need to look neat. • Always keep the rest of your makeup mute with red lips, or you might turn into a clown with dramatic eye makeup and a tan blush. 36
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1. TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF AND YOUR CAREER. I’m Firas Al Msaddi, and I currently live in Dubai with my family. I was born in 1984, and I’m happily married. My wife and I are parents to two young sons and twin girls. I am originally from Syria, and I moved to Dubai in 2005 because I got a job as a sales executive. With the help and support of my family, I was able to overcome the challenges and hardships I encountered. I’m the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Chairman of Fäm Properties. It is one of the largest and most successful real estate firms in the UAE. I’m an entrepreneur and an extreme sports fan. Aside from the firm I mentioned, I have other businesses within the Fäm Group as well. 2. TELL US ABOUT FÄM PROPERTIES. HOW DID IT COME ABOUT, AND WHERE IS IT NOW? After my move from Syria, I studied and developed my English language proficiency by working double shifts. Within 18 months, I saw myself in the real estate industry. In 2007, I got a job in a small boutique real estate agency in Dubai Marina and was then headhunted by another agency for a sales manager position by the end of that same year. After two years, I was running the office and decided to study Business Administration in Dubai. Fäm Properties was founded when I was 25 years old. It was in 2009 and it was in the middle of the global economic crisis. Even though we experienced hardships back then, I had a strong belief that Dubai can definitely endure the crisis. Since 2012, on a yearly basis, our firm has been recognised as the best top sales performing brokerage for all major mega master developers. We are also recognised by the Dubai Land Department (DLD) as the highest transacting agency in Dubai for two consecutive years, which was in 2017 - 2018 and 2018 - 2019. We employ more than 200 hardworking staff; we do have a Business Bay headquarters and operate an additional four other retail outlets. 3. WHAT OTHER BUSINESS VENTURES HAVE YOU ENGAGED IN SINCE FÄM PROPERTIES? Under the Fäm Group, these are the other ventures that I manage: Fäm Properties Dubai, Fäm Properties Abu Dhabi, Fäm Snagging and Inspection, Fäm Interiors, Fäm Outdoor Media, Fäm Living (a holiday home business), Fäm Development Advisory and Fäm Asset Management. 46
4. HOW DO YOU MEASURE SUCCESS? to own them. Nevertheless, there is one thing to do with There is no right and wrong about defining success, but motivation that applies to all of us: it is our surroundings for me, it is an on-going process: a life-time process of and the people we decide to spend most of our time setting goals that gives you the sense of contentment and with. happiness once these goals are achieved or exceeded. Do it by way of being a monk, a top real estate agent, a 7. “MONEY MAKES THE WORLD GO humanitarian activist, or even being a father of a happy ROUND.” TO WHAT EXTENT DO YOU AGREE family. So, your success is not defined by the size of your WITH THIS QUOTE? goal nor by how ambitious it is. What defines your success Money is very important, but only because it is a necessity is your consistency in reaching or exceeding your own and not an end-goal or purpose. When our aim is to deploy goals that lead to your self-contentment and joy in life. whoever we got to succeed in our business, money will be just one of the natural results of winning in business. 5. WHAT ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT? You will, maybe, never see a successful businessman who I am passionate about raising and living with my loving and is running a successful business but is bankrupt. supportive family, managing the business that I worked hard for, and enjoying the sports that I find exciting. 8. WHAT ARE THE BIGGEST LIFE LESSONS YOU’VE LEARNED FROM BEING AN 6. WHO AND WHAT MOTIVATES YOU? ENTREPRENEUR? I believe that being motivated is a responsibility that Hard work is a must, and smart work is just common every individual has to live up to. I always say: if you don’t sense because no one decides to work mindless today figure it out by yourself, no one will figure it out for you. and smart tomorrow. It is not a decision that people make Every one of us can be motivated by different things, and before they start their day. But hard work, perseverance we have to figure out these things and then take actions and consistency requires a firm rational decision. 47
9. WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO SOMEONE WHO WANTS TO QUIT THEIR 9-5 TO WORK ON THEIR PASSION? The vast majority of successful entrepreneurs are outstanding employees or individuals with specific skill sets or capacities. All you need to win in business is experience, and to gain experience, you need to learn and to practice your learning. That is the formula in a short brief. What are you willing to compromise in order to make it come true? Will you listen to those who don’t believe in you? Believe it or not, the people around you will definitely affect you eventually. Choose to be around positive people, so that you will have the same outlook with them. 10. WHAT DO YOU KNOW NOW THAT YOU WISH YOU KNEW EARLIER? Everything. I will never say no to any head start when it comes to my knowledge. 11. WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO YOUR 20-YEAR-OLD SELF? Dream big always. Be rational. Be objective. Assess the risks well, then qualify the maximum upside potentials. Work harder than everybody else in your industry. 12. WHAT ARE YOUR MAJOR GOALS FOR THE NEXT FIVE YEARS? Family is number one, spending quality time with my parents, my wife and my four kids. 13. HOW DO YOU BALANCE CAREER AND FAMILY? Working hard is a decision to start, it’s a decision to slow down, and it’s a decision to stop. We just need to always be self-aware that the results we get when we do a focused eight hours and six days a week will not be the same if we do six hours and five days a week. As long as we are rational about that, we will be able to live a happy life prioritising what comes first. At the beginning, I had to compromise massively on my family time, and my main motive was to build something for me and my family that will provide me with the freedom of choice when it comes to how much time I spend with my family. The time has come and I am 100 times more family-focused than I was at the start of my entrepreneurial journey. 14. WHAT’S THAT ONE QUOTE YOU LIVE BY? “If the opportunity is known to everyone, it is no longer called an opportunity.” 48
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