Dress for success
Every winter needs that perfect outfit that not only helps keep you warm, but keeps you looking good. This season is all about that perfect leather jacket, which you can wear throughout the winter since — let’s face it — it never really gets that cold in Egypt. Ladies, the comeback of the leather jacket this season is all about keeping it feminine and avoiding that ‘biker chick’ look. Gentlemen, you want to keep it classic and simple, while maintaining that versatile quality of leather jackets. Visit Zara or Massimo Dutti for a high street collection and for a more affordable option, head to H&M. 

Winter reads
On those cold winter nights, nothing beats simply staying at home and curling up with a good book. For those looking to catch up on current affairs, read The Struggle for Egypt: From Nasser to Tahrir Square by Steven A. Cook, released in October, which has rocketed up Amazon’s best seller list. If you’re looking for something to take your mind off everything, journey into the dark, twisted world of author Chuck Palahniuk with his latest book, Damned, which is, appropriately, set in hell.

Keep it warm
On that long drive to work or during lunch breaks, a hot drink is exactly what you covet during the winter. To keep your drink warm throughout the day, whether it’s a hot chocolate or a cup of tea, put it in the SIGG Thermo Bottle that can keep drinks hot for up to six hours. The SIGG Thermo Bottle Fashion Line is the perfect option not only for its high efficiency but also for its hip and funky designs.

Winter gadgets
Annoyed that you can’t navigate your touchscreen phone without taking your gloves off? Does your hand get cold while using your mouse? This season, new gadgets help keep you warm while you work: a new fleece blanket pouch with a heating device keeps your hand warm while you use your mouse.  And for all those touch-screen users, you can keep your fingers warm while you work with touchscreen gloves. The gloves allow you to operate your smartphone or tablet device without ever having to expose your hands to the frigid winter air. 

Winter trip
While Egypt lacks the climate for a ski trip, you don’t have to look far to plan your holiday. An hour and a half away by plane, Lebanon’s snow-covered mountains offer the ideal place for all kinds of winter sports. With six ski resorts such as The Cedars and Laqlouq, Lebanon offers skiers and snowboarders of all skill levels plenty of options for winter sports. Lebanon is also known for its sightseeing spots as well as its lively nightlife.

For more details, visit www.travel-to-lebanon.com.

Satisfy your sweet tooth
Who doesn’t crave something sweet every once in a while? Winter seems to be the perfect time to indulge and you might as well do it right: Head over to Crumbs cupcakes for their fresh baked ginger cookies or choose from more than 10 different flavors of their famous cupcakes. Nola cupcakes will also have you going back for more of their holiday themed cupcakes, decorated especially for the winter. bt

Crumbs:
5 Ibn El-Nabih Street, Zamalek
82 Rd. 9, Maadi
Tel: (010) 0211-5455
Email: info@crumbsegypt.com

Nola:
4 Brazil Street, Zamalek
Tel: (02) 2736-6494 / (011) 1112-7738
Email: info@nolabakery.com