AH1N1

Classes were suspended at Philippine School-Muscat from 5-9 September. They have 2 students positive of the flu. I hope the kids gets well soon. I wonder when will this virus go away.

Thank God, Isabel recovered from a common cold last week. Now, I’m giving her a daily dose of Vitamin C and Multivitamins while waiting for the commmon flu shots to arrive by next month as advised by her pedia. Arrgh! The wait is too long..

Anyways, Isa and I will just stay home and wait for her Dad coming from work. I hope he gets a day off too.

Man in the Mirror

I grew up listening to Michael Jackson’s songs.  I even danced “BAD” in grade school feast day. I remember owning a USA for Africa t-shirt.

Man in the Mirror is my all time favorite song. Other includes Scream, You are not alone, The way you make me feel, I just can’t stop Loving you, Smooth Criminal, Human Nature and Shes’ out of my life.

Now, he’s out of our lives but his music will live forever.

I bet MJ’s going to moonwalk his way to his final resting place.

Rachel Ray’s fashion faux pas

I loved watching Rachel Ray’s 30 Minute Meals on The Food Network before it was co-produce by Rachel & Oprah – Harpo Productions. It was too commercialized now much like a variety show and not a cooking show. 

Last April, Dunkin Donuts signed Rachel Ray as its brand representative to promote “better for you” food and beverage campaign. The airing of ads on Dunkin Donuts website caused a lot of stir and just recently the ads were pulled out by Dunkin Donuts. The reason….

 Her Scarf…..

Dunkin Donuts Executives has this to say….

“In a recent online ad, Rachael Ray is wearing a black-and-white silk scarf with a paisley design. It was selected by her stylist for the advertising shoot. Absolutely no symbolism was intended. However, given the possibility of misperception, we are no longer using the commercial.”

As a resident here in UAE, the guthra is the norm and part of the Local Emiratis National Dress.Therefore, it is traditional & common sight since it is part of their daily oufits. Emiratis wore kandura which is an ankle length garmet with long sleeves usually in white and guthra as their headpiece to protect them from the hot climate & blown dust/sand. It is usually a red & white pattern or plain white.

Nowadays, these scarves are made into a fashion statement. The pattern draws inspiration to various fashion pieces.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It may be a political issue but as responsible people, we shouldn’t give out comments on the basis of a particular pattern. Often times, one’s sensitivity and judgements seemed like barking at a wrong tree. Dunkin Donuts claims that the scarf is of paisley print pattern. So why not show the world the whole piece. I mean, why would give in to false misconceptions. C’mon, it doesn’t make one an advocate or a  terrorist by wearing a scarf or these clothes just like that.

Mi Amour bought this blue scarf like a guthra at H&M.

Think and be open minded. Be responsible on your wardrobe choices and when making a statement.

 Fashion Sources:

1st pic: http://www.nitrolicious.com/blog/2008/04/14/hm-autumn-2008-children-men-product-preview/2/

all dress/tops: http://www.diadiwan.com/global-souk/product/yohji

H&M scarf: http://shop.hm.com/se/?action=viewshoppingwindow&dept=BARN_POJ_ACC_HAL

Related Articles:

http://actforamerica.org/headlines/culture-jihad-at-dunkin-donuts-rachel-ray-and-her-kaffiyeh-ad.html

http://www.epicurious.com/articlesguides/blogs/editor/2008/05/the-perfect-hat.html