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S&H Guest Writer

January 15, 2011

S&H announced that we would be introducing some new writers to the site, well here is one of them. Check out Bassio's interpretation of today's latest society crazes & our socialites!

"Lili and Lala are far from being just friends, they’re class mates since nursery, and have never been apart since then. Both beautiful by nature, Lili is the brunette and Lala is the blonde. Oh I mean Lili is the blonde and Lala is the brunette.

Well, I’m quite sure you didn’t miss any of them in most of the town’s “crème de la crème” social scenes. A hot party, a lavish opening, or maybe a luxurious charity event. And if not “which I doubt”, then you definitely spotted them on the pages of any classy social magazine. And as everybody says, if you know Lili then you definitely know Lala.

Lili is a typical society darling, known to be the former “It” girl throughout college days. Not only because of her stunning looks, but also for her dazzling sense of style, and sophisticated taste that you can hardly fail to notice. Which according to an unidentified source, probably her class mate that once heard quoting her “People expect to see LILI, so I must give them LILI”…

Her elegant taste is not only limited to fashion, but extended to her refined taste in men. Starting from her blue eyed gorgeous boy friend in grade 4, up to her charming husband who’s running his family’s super successful business. That cool and collected young man who dated her for almost a year, just before proposing to her on a Full Moon summer night, on the top of his glamorous boat in the middle of the sea. And according to her, it was like a dream come true. While claiming to her VERY best friends that it isn’t money that matters, but men who made a lot of it, were always interesting. And she was definitely true.

On the other hand Lala is a real society sweet heart and incredibly popular by nature. She has over thousand contacts on her mobile and almost two thousand contacts on facebook, the thing that often makes Lili jealous, but does her BEST not to show it. She’s simply an expert in mingling in all society circles, and that’s mainly because of her extraordinary sense of humor, that her husband qualifies as her best quality. He just loves everything about her, and she does too.

He’s the charismatic husband that is at the helm of an uprising real estate company, and she is the yummy mummy of an adorable twin, that she’s considering them her full time job. Left them with no other choice, but agreeing that HE will be making the money and SHE will be creating the life.

Both Lili and Lala were at the same class from kinder garden to their Senior year in college. Sharing a lot in common, beginning with accepting to date the same guy in grade 5, till accepting the fact of turning into the classical HOUSEWIVES they one day refused to be, were Lili’s biggest pleasure is to be the FIRST one watched with the latest “Louis Vuitton” bag, while Lala’s pillow talk is all about diapers and nannies.

But that was only till Lili decided to scrap the idea of being the beauty that backs her husband up, and that she has to do SOMETHING about it. Hating to admit the fact that Zizi and Mimi are wowing everybody with their stylish line of furniture, and even Touti & Frouti are doing a great job in their recent “baby shower” business. Although she’s so quite sure that SHE also is capable of wowing the social set with her spectacular sense of style.

Lili invited Lala for coffee in a regular Monday morning, and when Lala thought they’ll be having their traditional gossip session, Lili succeeded to amaze her with her BIG new idea…

“The First Egyptian BIKINI designs” !!!

Lili astonished Lala, by convincing her that with her passion for fashion and with Lala’s “Public Relations” skills they could be the town’s Next BIG Thing. Telling her how their fabulous force of mixing business and pleasure in style would outcome a new Mecca for fashionistas.

Lala got even more excited and kept brain storming ideas ALREADY. Suggesting that her sister Balala can be their official photographer, and that both Zizette and Fafette with their super hot bodies can be the faces of their new brand.

And HERE IT WAS… Well, in less than three months later I received an invitation on facebook to join the NEW fashion group “LILI AND LALA”… And with summer on the doors, Lili and Lala became the town’s favorite duos, and their designs allowed the fabulous divas to do nothing this season but to shop, shop and shop…

Today’s topic is sincerely dedicated to all you girls out there, the ones with both brains and beauty. The ones who refused to stick to be the classical housewife, however preferring not to work for others when she can be her own boss. And thanks to that up-to-date source of advertising called “facebook” that allowed them to dazzle the world with a lot of upscale original ideas, by following their passion for their talents and interests. And with the daily group invitations and the endless number of messages in my inbox, it looks like you’re all doing a great job, and allows me to wish you nothing but the best of luck and loads of success.

P.S: The people referred to in the above topic are completely imaginary people, and whoever relates herself to any of the above, is absolutely her own problem :)"

By Scene & Heard

S&H Guest Writer

May 12, 2010

Ladies and Gentlemen...not only is this contribution from a guest writer, but one of our most famous loyal readers, Ice Queer!


When do we cross-dress the line?

 

SoI've been told recently that I push people's limits, that I act & respondwhile presuming that others are okay with what I'm saying or doing and that Idon't always know the fine line between humor and seriousness. So few daysago,I thought about getting this straight and wondered about whatreally makes that line so fine?! How come the degree of fining variesdifferently between each one and other? Aren't we the ones who draw that fineline that looks like an eye liner's line; you think it will make things looksmoother but it drains you and by the time it's lunch, you're done!

Seriously, what's the line between humor and seriousness or revenge & totaldestruction or good & bad or politically correct & incorrect or sarcasm& viciousness or use & abuse or erotic & sick or religion &myth or or or? Also when do you know that you crossed the line? What are thesigns? What if people like to be pushed off limits but they are in denial?Actually what if you indirectly enjoy pushing people off their limits? Why arewe making a big deal out of it?!

Aren't our boundaries the formula to that line? They are like a foundationcream that smooth out the face and cover spots or uneven skin coloration beforewe apply the makeup. And although everyone seems to be playing well within theboundaries of his usual rule set, don't you always need someone who leaps overboundaries, changes your nervous systems, creates a new language, transmits newkinds of joy to your startled senses and spirits?

So shall we cross-dress the line or we are not quite ready for a no makeup lifemovie?
 

By Scene & Heard

S&H Guest Writer

April 24, 2010

There are certain articles we read that catch our eye, and we're pretty sure it'll stir a lot of controversy! Marwa Rakha is one of Cairo's most well known Relationships and Dating writers so check out her latest piece...

Also for more of her work go to: www.marwarakha.com

Check out her latest article:



HEY YOU!

EGYPTIAN MEN


I was talking to a friend of mine (Egyptian Man) and we had an argument about Egyptian men.


We agreed that generalizing is not fair and that there are exceptions but we totally disagreed on the rest of the points.


He said: Egyptian men are religious and have ethics - compared to a European or an American man.


I replied: Bull! They are double faced double edged hypocrites! Their sense of religion does not go beyond discussing the issue of the veil "hijab" and performing the rituals. I rarely see an Egyptian man grasping the essence or the spirit of religion. It is all about appearances my dear friend. Religion did not stop them from sexually harassing women in the street. It did not stop them from cheating, lying, and having affairs. They got so high on the notion of being religious to the extent of playing God in the lives of others!


He said: They are responsible and reliable more than any other nationality


I replied: Sure! They would dodge the whole notion of marriage if they could to avoid those exact two things! Yes, he would come to rescue his girl whose car broke down in the middle of the desert but he will give her shit for it! He plays savior and hates it! He plays gallant and does not believe in it! He would rather she took care of her own stuff instead of being a burden on him - somehow I understand!


He said: They are good fathers


I replied: Yeah! You see them changing diapers, sitting in clinics, buying gifts, playing games, and spending quality time with their kids! Come on! Who are we fooling? The idea of becoming a father is a mere act of selfishness and egocentricity ... passing on his genes!


He said: They are good in bed


I replied: Yes of course!

By Scene & Heard

S&H Guest Writer: Unraveling

April 19, 2009

Cairo, this week the guest writer wrote about anxiety, something that we know a lot of people experience in high-stress situations...which admit it, happens A LOT in our crazy city!

Day 161:

All I hear is my heart pounding, my heavy breathing, my thoughts circling round and round in my brain. My entire face is numb from the cle nching. I turned up the music to drown my thoughts out. I started singing aloud to myself. OK, I’m no Mariah or anything, but refocusing my energy on hitting that note feels much better than what I was consumed by beforehand. Deep breaths; in through my nose, out through my mouth. Over and over again.

Traffic hasn’t made this episode much better. The usual interstate rush-hour hell; lather, rinse, REPEAT, five times a week. Where are my matches? I just spilled my coffee again…typical. I kinda wish the truck driver staring down at me was even remotely cute. Ignore, ignore. Mmmm, the calming cigarette complements my hot, frothy french vanilla concoction I brewed while brushing, plucking, and blowdrying. Note to self: Pants go on one leg at a time. That one’s going to leave a bruise, ha.

I definitely snoozed an entire hour this morning. Last night’s sleep was good. It’s been a long time since I had a night of rest untarnished by a nightmare or that blood-boiling moment I’ve become so accustomed to; the one when you wake up, blink a few times to see the clock displays a random ‘4:27 a.m.’ Ugh. Turn over to the other side. What feels like five minutes later it’s 7:15. “Hey..Wake up!! Go to work,” mom insists. I groan. Fiiiiiiiiiiine. Manic Monday.

Today is a no makeup day. I’m OK with that, not dependent on the stuff anyhow. I let this weekend’s late nights out take over my face. Who cares? I just wish I didn’t feel like this. I’m not at all used to lacking control of my emotions. I’m good at this. This is what I do. I don’t come apart at the seams. I mean, it’s been years since I let that happen. So what is this? Why is this happening? I can’t focus. I feel like shit. My head is spinning. Breakfast feels like it’s coming right back up. No, no. I’m OK. Right? Is it my asthma? The inhaler hasn’t done anything. I took all my allergy meds. I think.

Why is everyone asking me what’s wrong with me? Is that supposed to help? This is one of those internal battles, the type that doesn’t manifest itself externally. It’s my damn facial expressions. My pa-pa-poker face is terrible. Maybe I’ll shut my door. Take a few deep breaths. Put some happy music on, turn the lights off, close my eyes, and let go.

I’ll still be here when I open them. I always am.

Welcome to the panic. Let me introduce the paranoia. Unpleased to present the fear. Face it, face the fear.

By Scene & Heard

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