Splash Magazine - Spring 2018

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When it comes to picking up women at you know you have confidence and if
a swimming pool, you may assume that you can deliver a good comical line
the secret must be to have an athletic your going to get some positive
physique. attention from her.

Yes, having a great body will get you Here is an example:
some attention from women, but it’s
not always necessary to attract You: Hey, how are you doing...Enjoying
women… the Pool?

Just like anywhere else that you can Her: (Gives Answer)

meet women, the majority of women

are more interested in how your You: I’m enjoying it as well! I’ve already

personality and confidence makes done 500 laps, How about you?

them feel than if you have a six pack

or not. Her: (Most-likely a smile and giggle

followed by “500 laps? Really?)

If you can approach a woman at a

swimming pool and make her feel Okay so stay confident and ask to sit

attracted to your confidence, down with her, and then take this

charisma, charm and humor, most conversation to another level.

women (not all) aren’t going to care if Remember this is not a job interview,

you have an athletic physique or not we are simply trying to get to know

because they’re already going to be her and take this to step 3.

feeling attracted to you if you made

them smile or laugh. The best option here is start small

talk, but keep up the comical banter

When picking up women in any with a line like,

environment, you’ve got to work with

what you’ve got, and you know what You: “Yeah 500 laps really tired me out,

your strengths and weaknesses are, do you mind if I sit with you?”

rather than thinking that you need to

wait another 10 years before you’ve Her: (hopefully, yes)

built the perfect body and career, just

go for it now! 10 Years from now she You: “Training for the Olympics is

won’t be there waiting for you. tough work, I have been talking with

Michael Phelps about my training

Yes, some women are pickier and will regiment and he keeps telling me that

only accept a male model with loads practice makes perfect, but he also

of money and a perfect body, but most told me that being around attractive

girls can be attracted to you by simply people is good for my moral, so I’m

being confident, using some humor and glad I got to do both today!” (wink)”

showing them that you’re

comfortable being yourself. Her: (Hopefully she is not only

laughing but hears the small hint you

There is going to be three steps to dropped, it should come with a smile

this process once you approach her so and then your ready to go to step 3)

read carefully because this is going to

be important for those “Dad” bod guys Depending on the place you’re at, its

reading this! really a good idea at this point to

encourage some more interaction, by

First get out of your own head about inviting her to the bar, maybe getting

your body and not having a six pack, in the water for a swim, or even take in

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Some other activities that the pool may offer. You should have her
attention with your comic relief and should be able to get the number or if

you’re a millennial add her to Instagram or snapchat. “

You: Would you like to get a drink and continue this conversation? Can I
challenge you to a swim off? Or Volleyball looks fun, want to play?

If these features are not at the pool you’re at then simply go for a close…

You: Well it was really nice meeting you, (USE her name) Would you mind if I
got your number and updated you on my Olympic training?

Fellas, You know you best so be sure to be yourself and don’t worry so much
about your body just get out there and use your other confidence and a
little comedy to close the deal!









SHOWER TIME WITH

RANIA
GAMAL
PHOTOGRAPHY BY: AYLA CROFT

Rania Gamal is a Dubai-based fitness guru, model, actress and TV presenter. She
started modeling when she was 17 years old while living in Germany, and has been

the face of L'Oréal products, and on the cover of a number of international
magazines. Rania loves traveling the world, both for work and leisure, and speaks 3
languages fluently (Arabic, English and German), in addition to intermediate Danish

and basic French. Born in the Middle East, Rania has lived in Spain, Germany, the
United Kingdom, India, and the last 9 years she has considered Dubai her home. She
represents a growing number of “international citizens”, that have a truly global

mindset.

Rania is also a fitness, lifestyle and health aficionado teaching women not only to
eat healthy but also about being independent and empowered. Rania has recently
finished her diploma in PR & Journalism at the World Media Academy, a school
accredited by Washington based International Center for Journalist.

In her spare time Rania is dedicated to pole fitness and is amongst others an
ambassador for Milan Pole Dance Studio, Dubai.

Above all, Rania is a woman who knows what she wants, and wont take no for an
answer. This ability to never give up, has made her who she is today

What made you first become a model? I didn’t have a role model as such, as I

I was visiting a friend, where I met a grew up being very different from the

photographer who got me started on people around me, but I have just

modeling while I was living in Germany. always been fascinated by models,

I was 17 years old at the time and when what goes on behind scene and how

asked if I did modeling I said no, and a they live their lives. I love the dress

few weeks later I had my first up and I love always looking

contract. glamorous and sexy.

How did you feel when you did your What did your parent first think of
first ever fashion show or photo you being a model and where they
shoot? supportive?
I was very nervous to start with, as I As mentioned I was very different from
had no idea how to pose etc for the people around me when I grew up,
shoots. Fashion shows were even and I grew up in a society with lots of
worse, couldn’t stop thinking that I rules that to me did not make sense.
would fall on stage. My parents have at times been
supportive and at times not, I think it
Who was your role model as a child difficult for them to fully
and how did that help in being a understand my job.
model?
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If you were not a model, what other Craziest thing you have ever done?
profession would you have been I was supposed to meet a friend in a
doing instead? neighboring city while I lived in
LOL that is a question I have never had Germany, about an hour away by train.
before. Openly speaking modeling was Immediately before boarding the train,
not my first choice, I actually wanted I called to let him know I was on the
to be undercover police (and secretly way, but since he didn’t pick up, I
still do), but then life happened. changed my ticket and went to Paris
instead. All alone, nearly no luggage
What are guilty pleasures food wise? and nothing arranged. That was the
POPCORN!!!! last time he did not answer the phone
at the first ring. LOL, so hey if I take
How do you cope under the pressures your number, you better pick up!
of being a model?
I scream and shout, and let it all out. What charities do you support or
No seriously, the pressure can be want to?
intense, but when you have people in The charities that are close to my
your life that truly believe in you it heart are charities that support
makes a difference. those who cannot fend for them
selves, and as an animal lover, I
What beauty tips do you swear by? generally support charities against
Always wear lashes – so when you wink animal cruelty. It just breaks my heart
people drop dead to see what we humans do to other
lives around us.
If a young girl/boy wanted to be a
model what would your advice for Where do you want to be in 5 years?
them be? What about in 10?
Work hard, believe in yourself, and In 5 years, you will see me everywhere,
never stop watching and learning billboards, TV commercials and the
from others. cover of many different magazines,
while owning my own brand, running
When it comes to men what gets your my own business, and living lavishly in
attention? my beachfront villa in Miami.
The way he looks at me!
10 years from now I will still be busy
Best pick up line you ever got? What paying of all the debt needed to
was the worst? finance my 5 year plan No seriously, my
I stopped listening to pick up lines dream is to have my own business so
long ago, but if someone is funny or that I can continue to work in the
catches me with an interesting industry for years to come.
conversation, that is the way to go.
Do you have a political stance? Who
What are some things or places on did you vote for and why?
your bucket list? I think politics these days is more of a
Carnival in Brazil – dressing up and comedy show, except its not really
joining the parade, funny. I am therefore conscious to
Climbing Angel Falls, Venezuela, and stay out of it.
Party like crazy at Tomorrowland.
Do you follow or play any sports?
Name three things you use every day? Who and what and why?
Facial cream, perfume and my phone. I don’t follow sports, its not nearly as
fun as doing it yourself. I am big on
fitness, in particularly pole fitness.

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If you could have lunch with
anyone dead or alive, who and

why?
Angelina Jolie. She is smart, sexy,
and a great mother, while still

being strong and independent,
promoting women

empowerment. A sexy bad ass!

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the 50
shades

of a
women

TEXT BY: ivy diel



A woman by definition is made up of Feeling sexy and confident as a
many facets, much like a diamond, each woman is powerful. It is a feeling no
one uniquely different from another one can take away and leaves a woman
by way of different shapes, sizes and empowered in many ways, both
elements. Although there are many personally in the world of romance
differences between us, one similarity and, often times, professionally as
cannot be denied which is the desire well.
to be appreciated and valued for her
uniqueness and her femininity. I love being a woman. I always have.
Even beach days are sexy because when
Men often wonder how they can we step into our favorite little bikini
achieve the balance of showing the that has that perfect fit, we know as
woman in their life their value and women that our inner sexy is revealed
also remain a pillar of strength and and, when we have an expressive and
masculinity and the answer is simple; confident man in our life to tell us
it is highly attainable to show a how well it fits, the sexiness shines
woman your passion for her by a simple even brighter. Being a woman is such a
gesture of love or desire such as gift and sharing our femininity is one
sending a sexy or sultry text during of the ways we can share how valuable
the workday to describe a sensual we truly are. From lipstick to heels
evening you have planned out or, to preparing meals at the end of the
perhaps, to ask her to send a day wearing both, may we as women
photograph of herself to you that never take our womanhood for
captures her inner sexy. granted and savor every curve on our
body and every subtle quality that
These acts of subtle passion show makes us unique.
her she is desired and keeps her
wanting more of these creative ideas Being a woman is sexy. It is that
sent her way. It keeps the fire burning simple. When we recognize that fact
within her, within you and within the each and every day, even better,
relationship. Trade hesitation for because then we will be appreciated in
suggestion of these creative ideas for the same way by the man in our life.
various ways to ask them of her. I So, to every woman who needs to find
promise she will not disappoint in her her inner facets of sexy, embrace your
acceptance of your offer. mind. Embrace your body. Embrace your
desires and passions. Utilize all of
Being a woman who is confident about them separately and together each
her body and herself from head to toe day and a fire will never go out in your
plays a crucial role in her ability to relationship and will always be left
express confidence in the bedroom and smoldering. The formula is simple; sexy
elsewhere. Women who love their own is as sexy does. Feel it and you can be it.
bodies, whatever the shape or size, Know it and you can show it.
emit a certain confidence and sex Boundaries are pushed aside and
appeal that cannot be denied by creativity is put in its place. Being a
anyone and certainly not by a man. Not woman is a gift to be cherished every
only does the man in their life benefit day along with every facet we possess
from this confident trait but women in between.
are rewarded daily every time we step
into that little black dress or new
pair of stiletto heels as we feel sexy
and beautiful and know it shines
through in everything we do and
everywhere we go.

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NOTHING BUT
TAPE WITH

LAURA
DIOSA

PHOTOGRAPHY BY: LUIS PEREZ

all women are beautiful in their own special way but when it comes to
Colombian women, they seem to be just as addicting as the coffee that
comes from the country. laura diosa is absolutely stunning and we are

so glad that she took some time from the beach to answer a few
questions. anyone else really wish tape was a suitable clothing brand?

cause we do!

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all women are beautiful in their own model what would your advice for
special way but when it comes to them be? to always keep it real.
Colombian women, they seem to be
just as addicting as the coffee that When it comes to men what gets your
comes from the country. laura diosa attention? a gentleman who can enjoy
is absolutely stunning and we are so life and appreciate simple things
glad that she took some time from
the beach to answer a few questions. Best pick up line you ever got? What
anyone else really wish tape was a was the worst? you know / suck it
suitable clothing brand? cause we
do! What are some things or places on
your bucket list? visiting Greece,
What made you first become a model? France, Tanzania, Australia and the
my brother introduced me to north pole
modeling
Name three things you use every day?
How did you feel when you did your chap stick, body cream and perfume
first ever fashion show or photo
shoot? i was nervous, and shy Craziest thing you've ever done? Tell
us a story leaving home at 14 years old
Who was your role model as a child pursuing my dreams
and how did that help in being a
model? cindy crawford and looking up What charities do you support or
to her helped me discover a lot about want to? animals and / or orphan kids
feminine confidence
Where do you want to be in 5 years?
What did your parent first think of What about in 10? i see myself working
you being a model and where they with kids as a nurse / i see myself with a
supportive? unfortunately this is family
still a process for them
Do you have a political stance? Who
How do you feel about the did you vote for and why? i rather
controversy of the size 0 debate in don't talk about politics
the industry? i feel all women
regardless of their sizes should be Do you follow or play any sports?
embraced as sexy and beautiful Who and what and why? soccer its my
favorite because its cultural
If you were not a model, what other tradition for me as a Colombian
profession would you have been
doing instead? nurse Quick 1 answer questions…
Coke or Pepsi? Pepsi
What are guilty pleasures food wise? Wine or beer? Wine
ice cream Country or city? Both
Trucks or cars? Trucks
How do you cope under the pressures Boys or girls? Boys
of being a model? i relay to my Lights on or off? Off
friends to keep myself grounded and New York or Miami? New York
healthy Steak or Salad? Steak
Barbie’s or GI Joes? GI Joes
What beauty tips do you swear by?
Colombian belt body shape Best part of you according to you?
According to others? (What gets the
If a young girl/boy wanted to be a most compliments?) My Lips / My curves

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