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Ali: Took me to Ravi’s in Satwa! It comes highly recommended – my mouth was burning! Samer: A girl extended her holiday the day we met to spend more time with me, even though she was due to leave that night. Oliver: After a long day at work, an ex met me at the door wearing something small, sexy and satin. It was a Oliver Amos, 23, is British and works in publishing. He is currently single behind your right knee, between your calf and hamstring. Cross your right knee behind the left. Rest your left forearm on the floor (palm up), and bend your right elbow. 2 Press up so both arms are straight, and uncross your right knee, lifting it 90 degrees. Return to start. That’s one rep; do 30, then switch sides. 1 Start on your hands and knees, with the weight behind your left knee. Rotate your left knee so it’s turned in toward your right. 2 Lift your left leg 90 degrees, and return to start. That’s one rep; do 30, then switch legs. Marcus Langton, 31, is a sales manager from the UK. He has been single for a year very memorable evening! Marcus: I once went on a date in London and the girl was wearing nothing but a long overcoat! Marcus: A girl that makes me laugh and makes me think. Looks are obviously important, but if all she has to offer to the conversation is what Kim Kardashian did next, I’m gone! Smart is sexy. Ali: I like a woman to have Right left set set of 30 of 30 Reps Reps an air of mystery about her. She has to be independent and grounded, with washboard abs! Oliver: Someone who is active, adventurous and who is always open to new things. Samer: Physically for me, it’s all about the skin, teeth and nails. If they are good, I can ignore other flaws. I’m definitely not into modelskinny girls; I prefer cute, fun girls. I just want a genuine girl who knows what she wants; a girl who actually appreciates things and never take things for granted. Right left set set of 30 of 30 Reps Reps Right left set set of 30 of 30 Reps Reps set set of 30 of 30 Reps Reps 1 2 1 1 Right left Samer Alloush, 31, is a sales manager from lebanon. He has been single for three years 2 Ali Cuma, 27, is an advertising manager from the UK. He is currently single Samer: Untidy fingers or toes – it’s all about the nail polish. Ali: Yeah, bad feet put me off. Marcus: I’m not into mumsy, stupid or self-obsessed women. Oliver: Sequin dresses and lazy people turn me off. Ali: I can’t complain, but I haven’t met Mrs Right yet. Samer: I’m successful when guru who helps a-listers, like Gwyneth paltrow, J.lo, and Gisele, sculpt lean, foxy bodies. check her out at tracyandersonmethod.com, and follow her on twitter @Gotracy. weight behind your left. Lean to the right, using your right arm for support (your left knee will naturally lift off the ground). 2 Grab the weight in your right hand and raise it toward the ceiling. At the same time, extend your left leg to the side so it’s at hip height. Return to start. That’s one rep; do 30, then change sides. 2 with your right knee bent and turned in toward your left. Hold the weight out to your left side, arm rotated so your elbow faces up. 2 Lift your right leg 90 degrees and reach the weight toward your foot (it’s okay if they don’t touch each other). Return to start. That’s one rep; do 30, then change sides. compiled by aoife stuart-madge. photographs isidora bojovic. shot on location at rivington grill madinat jumeirah it comes to having fun, but a failure when it comes to anything more serious. I always tend to want the girls who don’t want me and I end up attracting the wrong ones! Marcus: I broke up with someone because she had put on weight. I’m very ashamed of it, but I was very young and stupid, and I didn’t know better. Samer: I asked a girl to leave the second our allnight date was over. But I did walk her to the door… without asking her name! Oliver: I’ve never been the cheating type, but I kissed another girl during my last relationship, which I will always regret. It’s horrible hurting someone you love and I would never want to upset someone like that ever again. Oliver: I used to wakeboard for a living, so I like girls who are willing to try new things. I would love for a girl to let me teach her to wakeboard on a first date – we’d be able to get up close and personal. Samer: I’d be impressed if a girl offered to chip in for the bill. I definitely wouldn’t let her, but it would show me that she’s not just another ‘buy me a drink’ girl! Marcus: If the chemistry is there and the conversation is flowing, and she looks good, then that is good enough for me. Ali: I’d be happy if she just turned up! Playsuit, Dhs400, TopShop. Bikini, Dhs990, Melissa Odabash. Hat, Dhs335, Ecua Andino. Flip-Flops, Dhs125, Havaianas all at Hamac Fidelity Fitness Club (And Cosmo Bachelor Of The Year!) exercises after a hip replacement… in other words, no! if you want real results you need to do real exercises and these are best done in a gym with a range of exercise equipment, like dumbbells, barbells and machines. incorporate lunges, squats and deadlifts and you’ll get great results. to stop eating it. ask your trainer the reason for this recommendation. write down everything that you eat for a week and then review. you may find that the amount of protein (chicken) is okay but you’re eating too many carbs or other bulk-inducing foods. Ali: I think so. Samer: You can tell from the cheeky comments or touching… Oliver: Yeah, it’s easy to know when a girl likes you; it’s a sixth sense that most guys have. Marcus: Totally. Body language in a situation like that is easy to read. If someone is flirting with you, they want you to notice. Ali: I have been known to enjoy an episode or two of Sex And The City. Marcus: Me too. And chick flicks. Oliver: Once, back when I was 19, I hooked up with a 47-year-old! Ali: How long have you got?! Oliver: Women always want guys to know what they want, but 90 per cent of the time they don’t even have a clue what they want themselves! Samer: I never get why women always believe they want a good guy, but always end up falling for the jerks. Ali: Natural all the way, for sure. Samer: Yeah, nothing beats simplicity, but sometimes some glitter can spice things up! Ali: I once bought a packet of glow-in-thedark stars and stuck them above her bed to spell out a romantic message for her to discover when she turned her lights out. Marcus: I bought a miniature Taj Mahal for someone once. Oliver: I have a country house in Dorset in the UK, where there are some of the greatest views. It’s the perfect place to take a walk, laugh, hold hands... it’s really nice when all you can hear is each other. Samer: When I was working in China and my ex was in the States, I stopped three strangers in the street and gave each a piece of paper, which said ‘I love (my ex’s name)’. I took a photo and had them made into a postcard for her. She loved it! Ali: It would probably be my nose. Oliver: My legs – they’re pretty skinny. Marcus: I think I have goofy teeth. Samer: I hate my teeth, too. I would love to get a Hollywood smile. Marcus: Stupid question… lovin’! Ali: Agreed. Oliver: Having all three at the same time would be great! Samer: In order: money, lovin’, sport. In Dubai, you definitely need the money to do the other two! ■ Oliver: “‘Do you believe in love at first sight or shall I walk past again?’ Haha.” Ali: “‘I may not be the best looking guy here, but I’m the only one talking to you.’” Marcus: “‘Get your coat, you have pulled.’ Success rate: zero.” Samer: “Never tell a girl she looks familiar as a pickup line!” Calories: 350 Fat 12 grams Calories: 550 Fat: 22 grams this hot sandwich is low-calorie, low-fat and not meat-free burgers are made from soy and legumes, too high in carbs. plus, the greens and roasted which bring you awesome fibre and protein. but the slices of tomato supply vitamins a and c. consider fat and calorie counts are up there, plus it racks up adding a slice of low-fat cheese for a protein hit. 60 grams of carbs, mostly from the white bread bun. Besides looking smoking hot on everyone, studies show that just seeing the colour red raises a guy’s heart rate and blood pressure, riling him up. Another reason cherry colour rules: Women’s lips darken when they hit puberty, the time babymaking estrogen levels peak, so the hue acts as a fertility announcement, indicating that (evolutionary speaking) you’d make a good match, says Krystal D’Costa, author of the Anthropology in Practice blog at Scientific American. (This won’t be the last time sexiness in linked to fertility – keep reading!) Ysl pure colour lipstick in le Rouge, Dhs172 Dior addict Extreme lipstick in Bellissima, Dhs154 merle norman lip pencil plus in a Flare to Remember, Dhs79 D&G lipstick in italian monica, Dhs149 ediTorial Pillars What Goes Through Men ’ s Minds... Is he looking for a fling or commitment? Does he care more about your brains or your bod? Does he find supermodel glam or natural girl next door hotter? We gathered four single UAE men to find out What’s the What is your hottest thing number one a girl has ever turn-off? done for you? 42 ✤ cosmopolitan june 2012 ✤ What qualities do you look for in a girlfriend? Wish You Were here Whether you’re jetting off on your summer hols or enjoying a staycation, make sure you hit the beach in style. Mix tropical prints with bright colours and you’re all set for some sexy swimwear How do you rate your success with women? Have you ever done anything to a girl you’re now ashamed of? What’s a surefire way to impress you on a first date? Do you always know when a woman is trying to flirt with you? What’s your guilty secret? What’s the one thing you’ll never understand about women? Do you like natural girls or glamour girls with big hair and big heels? What’s the most romantic thing you’ve ever done? What body part are you most insecure about? What do you think about most: money, sport or lovin’? man manual The Worst Line You’ve Ever Used? F o l l o w u s o n F a c e b o o k ! facebook.com/cosmopolitanmiddleeast ✤ cosmopolitan june 2012 ✤ 43 Self Improvement COSMO’s brand philosophy is to empower young women. COSMO editorial taps into all aspects of a reader’s life, giving her tips and strategies to do things better, smarter and with more fun. COSMO Middle East’s local knowledge gives readers unique advice that is exclusive to the region in which they live. Fashion Men/Relationships COSMO is the male expert and informs its young female readership on all matters related to relationships. COSMO Middle East respects the cultural sensitivities of this market, yet be able to highlight the many aspects of male/ female relationships like no other magazine in the region. Commandments 5 Sunbathe. Just don’t forget your sunscreen. 6 Play ‘Truth or Dare’. 7 Make a pact to get all 1 of your girly health checks done. Go to Go to a concert. your appointments We suggest J.Lo on together for moral November 22. Grab a support. car full of your BFFs, and stick Jenny From 8 The Block in the CD player for the drive to Go skydiving. Abu Dhabi. 2 9 Volunteer. We’re Movie loving Adopt A Camp, marathon! the Dubai-based nonprofit organisation Popcorn, a blanket and that makes the life of your gal pals. Dubai’s abandoned labourers more 3 pleasant. Check out their Facebook page to Join a fitness see how you can help. class, like yoga. And 10 then go and have a muffin Charter a and a gossip boat for the afterwards. afternoon. Bring your bikini, the ingredients for 4 your favourite Throw a ‘girls only’ cocktails and dinner party. Give your seasickness each guest a task such pills. Strike a as bringing a starter pose and wave or side dish, being in at all the cute charge of the playlist boys who sail or decorations. past. Nice! ■ 112 ✤ COSMOPOLITAN JULY / AUGUST 2012 ✤ Are you following us on Twitter? @CosmoMiddleEast 10 ‘Girls Only’ Things To Do Shopping/Fashion COSMO offers young readers confidence and answer three questions a savvy reader asks: What should I buy? Where should I shop? What goes with what? COSMO’s fashion section can be likened to receiving style advice from the good friend whose wardrobe you’ve always secretly coveted. Sara and Mi la know that soda and pies taste better with your BFF (and ki ler heels) BY KERRIE SIMON-LAWRENCE. PHOTOGRAPH KIM MYERS ROBERTSON 84 ✤ cosmopolitan march 2012 ✤ ✤ cosmopolitan march 2012 ✤ 85 Beauty Buzz Beauty/Grooming ‘Beauty with Benefits’ is the COSMO approach. From celebrity hair stories, to beauty makeovers and catwalk make-up trends and how-to advice, COSMOPOLITAN’s beauty section captures glamour in a fun, upbeat and inspirational way. Turn Him On From Across The Room Want to make one hundred per cent sure that a guy will be floored by your hotness? Rock these looks – they’re scientifically proven (yes, really) to put him in a flustered state Or susci estrud mOdOlOre ectet velessequis dOlenissenit ut wisi. He Can’t Resist… Racy Red Lips TIP: Slough your pout with face scrub to make swiping on lipstick smoother and lips more kissable. A Tight Butt In Six Minutes Shape and boost your backside into shape without, uh, busting your behind! Hot Cross Buns 1 Get on all fours, with a 1.5kg weight Slimming Shortcut Using a 1.5kg weight (or 750ml water bottle) torches calories and works your muscles more effectively, so you firm up in less time. Inverted Booty Kick ChArt your progre s Check off a box for every set of exercises you complete. 1 2 Meet Your Trainer tracy anderson is a top fitness Side Raise 1 Kneel on both knees, with the Toe Touch 1 Begin on all fours again, photographs chris eckert/studio d, miranda penn turin compiled by kerrie simon-lawrence and katrina statham. photographs getty images, alamy Ask Cosmo’s Trainer! Abdelrahman Saudi Q I spend 12 hours a day at my computer. Are there any exercises I can do in my chair to tone my legs? Charlene, 29 chair exercises are okay if you are A a 90-year-old who is doing rehab Q My trainer told me I must increase my intake of steamed chicken. Thing is, ever since I have, I’ve bulked up! And I hate it! Mel, 25 if you’ve bulked up from eating too A much chicken, the simple answer is App-solutely Brilliant We love eating out, but we hate finding out afterwards (like, when our jeans don’t fit anymore) just how unhealthy our dining-out choices are. So we’re loving Restaurant Nutrition, the app that tallies up the fat and calories in the dishes from our fave fast food and chain restaurants. Do The Twist! Even if your dance moves are more Napolean Dynamite than Beyoncé, you’ll love the new dance fitness craze, Sh’bam! Set to chart music (we’re talking Rihanna, Maroon 5 and Christina Aguilera), this fat-burning workout consists of simple, fun moves that even the most uncoordinated of us can manage. Check it out at the Dubai Ladies Club. Call +971 349 9922. Healthy Sexy Top body tips to keep you in tip top shape this month Strong – and all year long The Food Wars Vegetable Panini Veggie Burger body love 98 ✤ cosmopolitan october 2012 ✤ F o l l o w u s o n F a c e b o o k ! facebook.com/cosmopolitanmiddleeast ✤ cosmopolitan october 2012 ✤ 101 H ealth/Well-being This is where the COSMO girl goes to revive her energy and inner beauty. It includes advice from experts addressing readers’ questions about health, to tips on diet and focus on overall mind and body confidence, with a goal of looking and feeling good. 102 ✤ cosmopolitan July / august 2012 ✤ F o l l o w u s o n F a c e b o o k ! facebook.com/cosmopolitanmiddleeast ✤ cosmopolitan July / august 2012 ✤ 103
Top, DhsXXX, Diane von Furstenberg at neta-porter.com. Shorts, Dhs750, Raoul at Boutique 1. Shoes, DhsXXX, Christian Louboutin Bachelor of The Year 2012 Here they are: The Final 50! We’ve spent the past few months feasting our eyes on the region’s hottest guys, and now it’s your turn. Enjoy! Covers Taking advantage of Team COSMO’s world-class styling skills, you’ll gain access to the world’s hottest celebrities for an exclusive COSMO cover shoot. With the option to have the celebrity dressed exclusively in your brand, you not only achieve A-list status for your brand, you’ll benefit from an all-inclusive package. Will YOU be CrOWned COsmO’s YOUng FUn, Fearless Female? Campus Awards How To Enter The Categories ● Most Inspiring ● Sporting Star ● The On-Call BFF ● The Life Of The ● The Biggest Heart ● The Most Likely Girl On Campus Extraordinaire Party On campus To Be President A l you have to do to enter (or to nominate someone else) is send a photo of you (or them!) to cosmocampusawards@ cosmopolitanme.com te ling us the name and age of the nominee, as we l as their contact details, the course they’re studying, where they attend co lege and the award you’re nominating them for. Finalists wi l appear in a cool fashion shoot in our April issue, with the overall winner announced in our May issue. The nominee who co lects the most votes overa l wi l be crowned Cosmo's Young Fun, Fearless Female and the Braun Hair Pride Champion! Cosmo Campus Awards Targeting the region’s tertiary students, the COSMO Campus Awards pits student against student, in the quest to The Overall Winner Will Become The Braun Hair Pride Champion facebook.com/cosmopolitanmiddleeast @CosmoMiddleEast in assOCiatiOn With hair Pride mOvement We get that your college years are a blur of assignments and presentations. But they’re also full of friendships, lessons in love and huge milestones. In support of your quest for world domination (hey, why not?!) we’re rolling out the Cosmo Campus Awards, where you’ll be honoured for your contribution to college life. win titles such as ‘On-Call BFF’ and ‘Most Likely To Be President’. The 18 finalists appear in a multi-page fashion shoot sponsored by a fashion brand. QR Codes With the introduction of QR technology, each issue of COSMO comes complete with instructional, ‘how to’ and behind-thescenes videos. This in turn creates a unique platform for your client to appear in the magazine in an alternative, interactive and technologically advanced way. Cosmo’s Bachelor Of The Year Our most talked-about event of the year, COSMO takes 50 bachelors and then offers them up for voting! Sponsorship of the event will see your branding across the 26-page shoot in the October issue, your logo in all collateral (invitations, posters, and at-event branding) and a presence in the goodie bags. Get Involved! There are various creative ways in which your brand can collaborate with the world’s most-loved women’s magazine • Walk the LadiesNight 19th April 7-9pm M-DEK, Media One Hotel, Dubai Media City Pink Carpet • Two FREE drinks named after our magazine on arrival • FREE Canapés • FREE Goodie Bag • Live DJ • Cosmo Ladies Night When COSMO brings its readers together, adds a couple of cocktails and gets the conversation flowing, you end up with a very fun, fearless night! Sponsorship of the event will see your branding appear in all social media coverage, your logo in all collateral (invitations, posters, and at-event branding) and a presence in the goodie bags. Cosmo for iPad Using Zinio’s technology, readers are able to download each issue of COSMO in app format, to read on their iPad. This places your brand on a platform to be seen by a wider audience, allowing readers to access your brand at the touch of a finger. 72 ✤ cosmopolitan FEBRUARY 2012 ✤ Blame it on Rit aut laci quam ant porem lamuscipsam ut pro dolo tota volore atios et quo eatestia que dolupta simolores es et qui te repudit quia quae net Fashion ✤ cosmopolitan FEBRUARY 2012 ✤ 73 Fashion Shoots Work alongside our internationally acclaimed fashion team to put your brand in the spotlight. Shot in the Middle East or around the globe, you’ll receive an eight-page shoot, exclusive to your brand.
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