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january ISSUE 93 A note from our editor...

Hello lovely Lifestyle readers!

Happy New Year!

I hope you have all enjoyed the holiday festivities.

As we are about to embark on 2016, I want to wish you all a very Happy New Year, from all of us here at Lifestyle Magazine.

This is the point where people normally ask if any New Year’s resolutions have been made. To which I reply in the negative as I don’t believe in them. I have made them in the past – who hasn’t. But they were always made during drunken festivities, and broken within days, sometimes even minutes after making them. So a few years ago I decided to stop making resolutions every December 31st, and instead if I wanted to try something, like spending more time with my family, give up smoking or taking up running I wouldn’t wait till January 1st, I would just make a decision to do whatever it was I wanted to do there and then.

And to be honest I haven’t looked back. I made the best resolution of my life, not to put things off. I attack every day with as much vigour as I can muster, because I now believe that if want to do something, or change something why wait?

So welcome 2016, I am looking forward to spending every day with you, to see what amazing experiences you are going to throw my and my little family’s way.

To all our readers, I hope 2016 brings you a full year of good health and hearty belly laughs.

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former self-confessed manic-depressive, Ben Stiller, once puzzled over his ability to amuse millions of movie-goers while privately struggling with depression.

best box office records in Hollywood, his films grossing US$2.6 billion domestically thanks to hit franchises like Meet The Fockers and Night at the Museum.

But there's nothing like a wife and two kids to put aside all that angst - as he's now happily discovered within his 15 year marriage to actress and co-star Christine Taylor with whom he has daughter Ella,13 and son Quinlan, ten.

One of his most popular roles was as dumb male model Derek Zoolander, co-starring with Owen Wilson. For almost 15 years he resisted making a sequel although today he has finally relented.

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With surprising cameos from Justin Bieber, Kim Kardashian, Ariana Grande and Benedict Cumberbatch, Stiller promises that Zoolander 2 will be the toast of the fashion world:

People are still talking about Derek Zoolander's Blue Steel look after 15 years?

Yeah well, when the first movie came out, nobody really wanted to see it so it has been interesting over the years that it has a life. The look seemed to have endured.

Did you feel the fashion world has changed in the last 15 years? Has it got even sillier?

Well, I'm not really a fashionista type of person so I don't stay on top of it all! But it moves so quickly and obviously they always have to be topping themselves and part of what the fashion world is about is the drama of it and taking yourself seriously and say this is what we think is beautiful and this is what we think is cool. They have to do that month after month, they have to recreate and start from scratch so that’s why it gets so crazy because they are looking at what's gonna get the attention next, something that stands out. It always been hard to outdo that because it's already so crazy, we try mostly to acknowledge where fashion is today in terms, which I think is much bigger in consciousness because of social media and the way people connect with it. And Instagram which is such a big part of fashion world in terms of how ideas get communicated and images are out there. For the fashion world, that has become a thing, it's so much more about

social media so it’s definitely out there throughout the world in people's mind.

What have been Anna Wintour's involvement?

She just really loved the first movie and when I told her what I was doing in the next one she was like, "Please let me help any way possible."

Was she instrumental in getting Valentino?

She was instrumental to a lot of aspects of the movie as only she could be, yeah. I've met Mr. Valentino a few times over the years. And really for me after seeing the documentary, Valentino: The Last Emperor about him 7 years ago, that was one of the reasons I wanted to set the movie in Rome because it was a great movie and it felt like there was a complement in Italian movies and the fashion world, giving the movie an all different feeling that was really connected to that.

And Anna has been really helpful, first of all just her saying, "Hey, I like this!" really opened up the door for us in so many ways to the rest of the fashion world.

And now you have celebrities falling over themselves to be a part of this. Justin Bieber was hilarious in the trailer.

Yeah and Benedict Cumberbatch is great, he was so game and so excited. I felt really fortunate that people who were fans of the first movie wanted to come on board and be a part of it. There is definitely a few surprises in there. It's always that thing with the trailer, how much you put out there, you know. For me, I wish everything could be a surprise you know but you also want people to come to the movie and see what it is. I think we saved a few good ones, some just really funny, sort of odd ones too. There's a bunch of people from the fashion world in the movie too and people you'd think wouldn't be in the movie are in there...

Did you think beforehand about the talent who should appear in it?

It always comes down to the people you can get, the reality of what you can get but it was always about getting people we felt would feel the right kind of cameo as opposed to just getting someone famous. It's a weird thing you can't really define but sometimes you think that person would be great to get like President Clinton but doesn't that feel like 'Zoolander' I don't know, we just couldn't get him but you know, you have to think who could exist in this universe.

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How was it like to walk the catwalk for real for Valentino in Paris?

That was crazy! That was really exciting and scary because it was a big surprise - you can't trip and it was a big thing we worked on for about a year to get to that point and keep it a secret and Anna was a big part of making that happen too. The lead up to it was pretty wild because we were hiding for 3 hours backstage, the models didn't even know... In fact if you look at the video, I come out and then, a model comes out behind me thinking that I was gonna be the end of the show and they didn't tell them that we were coming out, and someone comes out and pull her back in. We wanted to figure out a way to announce the movie in a different way and it was really great for us, it was exciting to see that people actually had a nice reaction, we didn't know what we would get. The surprise really is what people responded to and how they thought Valentino had such a sense of humour for him to do that.

We know how women feel about the pressure for their looks in Hollywood, do you feel such a pressure?

Well you know, I mean, I guess I feel like as a person everybody is different. I think as you get older, you just want to feel good about yourself, for me as I get older, I think about my life and I feel it gets much simpler. I just want to be healthy, be happy! I just want to be around because I think that's the reality of life, you start to see all sort of things happening to people and those realities that we live with. That's really my thing, I just want to be healthy.

Your wife Christine Taylor played your girlfriend in the first Zoolander. Is she in this movie as well?

Ben: She appears in the movie yeah, but because that big disaster in the beginning of the movie, it sets everything off... You know, it's a world where supernatural things can occur so.

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Why did you wait so many years for the second one?

Well, it wasn't intentional. I think if when the movie came out it had been a big hit, we would have done a sequel then but nobody was

clamouring for it. But then a few years after the movie came out, it seems like it still had a life and back in 2005 we tried to do it, we wrote a script. It just didn't come together, the cast and the elements weren't happening then so we let it go for a while. I've never been thinking I have to do a sequel to the movie, I was really happy that people still remembered the movie and liked it, and of course as the years go by, I thought I couldn't do it because it has been years. 2010 came and we decided to go back in because it started to feel like the movie was still in people's consciousness and so I wrote a script with Justin (Theroux) in 2010 and thought we were gonna do it then and we couldn't get the elements together the right way.

It's hard to make movies.

They come together very specifically. This movie, I thought, all the cast was really important in it, I wanted to bring it all together and so we let it go again and then, it wouldn't just go away! Back in 2013ish, is when we started to really look at it again.

Did you feel any pressure?

Yes definitely! The more time went by the more I was "Wow, how do we do this?!" because we are getting older and people really seemed to love the movie so how do you make it good enough and all those things.

But in writing the script in 2010, I got excited of what it could be and then when we got the cast together, when Will said he wanted to do it, Owen (Wilson) was into it, we did a read through of the script with everybody last year. That was last year in September that we really locked in, it was exciting, everybody was into it and it dealt in and it was, "Let's do it!". I thought if we could do something different and take some chances with it, that was really important to me because I thought the first movie committed to the reality of what it was and took chances to what it was so the second movie should try to take chances too and not be trying to recreate what the first one was.

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The book features the notable Chavasse family of Liverpool. The legacy of Francis Chavasse still towers over the city due to his vision for an Anglican Cathedral to reflect Liverpool’s prominence. His four sons all served in the war, with Noel going down in history as the only man to be awarded two Victoria Crosses for his bravery when serving as a doctor in the Royal Army Medical Corps. The

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y this point you are probably tired of hearing the words ‘Happy New Year’, but we can’t start off 2016 without saying ‘all the best’ can we, so…HAPPY NEW YEAR from both of us!

And what a year it is looking like already in Liverpool. 2015 brought us three Queens sailing down the Mersey, 3 award winning music festivals and some of the biggest stars of music, theatre and comedy to our city. So what has 2016 got to offer, event wise in the best city in the world.

First up, our very own Lifestyle Awards happening on Saturday 5th March at The Liner Hotel. Always one of the glitziest nights of the year and this year anything could happen as our bosses here at Lifestyle Monthy have decided to have us two hosting the ceremony. Nominations are open right now and we will be announcing winners of everything from Best Entertainer to best live act, best bar to best day out and many many more.

And we get to sponsor the award for best new talent too, we can’t wait. Glad rags at the ready!

So many festivals to tell you about and for starters Threshold Festival is just around the corner, the first real Liverpool music festival of the year takes over the Baltic Triangle for 4 days of grassroots music and a festival experience like no other. It is happening from the 1st April and already confirmed are The Destroyers, Natalie McCool & The Slytones. Tickets available now.

Then in May the awesome Sound City returns to Bramley Moore Dock. We don’t really know how the team will top last yeas huge success but already they have local bands The Coral & Circa Waves. Plus Dandy Warhols & Young Fathers with 100’s more expected to be announced soon.

This really was the festival of 2015 in our opinion so don’t miss 2016’s offering, Saturday 28th & Sunday 19th May. 16

Then in July the biggest free music festival in Europe returns to Sefton Park. The date has changed for LIMF this year to maximise its potential by moving it to a festival-free weekend and it will now take place from Friday 22 to Sunday 24 July. Last year everyone from Labrinth, Aleesha Dixon, Basement Jaxx, The Real Thing and Echo & the Bunneymen were on stage. All we know at this point is that the organisers plan to top 2015, so expect huge names and great music once again for LIMF 2016.

So much more happening too, Touring musicals like Footloose, Annie, The Bodyguard and Last Night a DJ Saved my Life starring David Hasselhoff all coming to the Empire. The Royal Court will see the return of the Liverpool comedy classic Brick up the Mersey Tunnels and Les Dennis starring in Down the Dock Road. Whilst the Echo Arena sees Elton Jon, Ellie Goulding, The Corrs, Little Mix, Noel Gallagher, Peter Kaye & Bryan Adams all take to its big scouse stage.

And of course it’s Liverpool Fashion Week 10-12 October.

For more what’s on news for Liverpool visit our website www.theguideliverpool.com and keep your eye out for us with The Guide Liverpool on Bay TV. What a year we have in store, smiles all round in the city we love. Go explore, go enjoy and get voting for the Lifestyle Awards.

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Despite his youthful looks the Irishman has recently marked up 20 years as a comic. His latest show of observational comedy, Outside, Looking In, covers a wide range of subjects – from a recent gastric illness to the success of UKIP – but he talks a lot about his family and it's his most personal yet.

“I didn't make a conscious effort to write a more personal show, but that was what was coming out when I started writing it,” Ed says. “People come to see me for a laugh and I would like to think they go away thinking the show is quite heartwarming.

A lot of comics may talk about the same stuff, but what makes it mine is that what I'm saying is what I genuinely think on this subject, and I try to make it as funny as I can. I think we all mine our lives to some degree or other.”

Ed is adamant that he will keep his two young sons out of the celebrity spotlight, so don't expect an “At Home With Ed Byrne and Family” in OK! any time soon. But in Outside, Looking In, he shows a picture of one of his sons - the denouement of a bittersweet story about buying new shoes – which not only illustrates it perfectly, but produces an “Aaaah” moment.

“I'm aware that they haven't given me permission to talk about them and that there will come a point when I can't,” Ed says. “John Bishop, for example, has stopped talking about his [much older] children on stage because people know who they are.

“I talk about them in pretty abstract terms, because what I'm discussing is the act of parenting, and you can't talk about that without mentioning your own children. And there isn't anything in this show that would make them at a later date say, 'I don't like this'.”

But while there is a lot of personal reflection in his new show, Ed also ponders on matters political - the story about his son sparks a passionate section about how we label young children, for instance, and he also talks about feminism and transgenderism.

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this year] and some Twitter trolls were refusing to acknowledge her as anything but Bruce. I thought it was interesting that it still divides people. I call it the thorniest issue since Jesus was fitted for a hat.”

The feminist slant to the new show was sparked

by Ed's reflections on his early days in comedy and, strikingly, he admits to being a little uncomfortable about some of his more laddish material back then.

“My comedy reflected my life at that time – single and enjoying myself – and most of it was fairly harmless 'the difference between men and women' kind of thing. But some of the stuff about an exgirlfriend I can see was a bit angry and I wouldn't do it now.”

He says he is more aware of how men and women interact in the modern world and is sometimes surprised by the difference in his reactions to things as a man in his forties to when he was twentysomething. “I started watching Californication [the US dark comedy starring David Duchovny as a sex addict] but I found it insulting because I'm expected to empathise with him. His character behaves so unconscionably that I couldn't watch the second series.

“I don't how much of that is simply getting older, or that times have changed, or mixing with a broader group of people. Interestingly I find Twitter can expand your horizons; I've started following all sorts of people on it and it's good to get a different take on things.”

I ask Ed, 43, if he still likes touring after two decades. “Apart from the travel involved, which no comic likes, I love it, because you have people responding to something that you have written alone in your office, and the work comes alive in a room of people. I like the television things I do, but nothing can beat a live comedy audience.”

In any spare time he has, Ed is a hill walker; when in Scotland he “bags” Munros (peaks above 3,000ft, he's at 75) and the completist, slightly geeky side side of him, he admits, means that elsewhere in the British Isles he also collects “county tops” - the highest point in the county. “I've downloaded an app for them,” he says with a laugh, “and have started making a list of those I've done.”

He's currently writing a sitcom set in an outdoors shop, and I ask if he plans to introduce his sons

to the pleasures of outdoors. “My wife, Claire, and I already have. So far they love it, camping and canoeing, that sort of thing. As they're growing it's hard to be apart from them when I'm on tour, and I try not to be away for more than a couple of days at a time, but one of the great things about my job is that it means I can spend a lot of time with them when I'm home.”

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OVER 50% OF FAMILIES IN LIVERPOOL SAY SECURING AN EXCELLENT LOCAL SCHOOL PLACE FOR THEIR CHILDREN IS AS STRESSFUL AS MOVING HOUSE NEW SURVEY FINDS SCHOOL ADMISSIONS PROCESS ‘UNNECESSARILY CONFUSING’

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ore than half the families in Liverpool find getting their children into a good local school is as stressful as moving home, sometimes more so, according to a new survey

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72 per cent of parents surveyed in the North West felt that the admissions system makes the process of finding a school unnecessarily confusing.

Problems occur because different schools have different admissions criteria, and with increasing demand for school places lots of children cannot even get a place at their local school. This is obviously a particularly stressful issue in areas surrounding popular, high performing schools with good Ofsted ratings, which tend to be heavily oversubscribed.

Despite 57 per cent of the parents surveyed said that the process of finding a school place for their children was as stressful as a house move. Many were prepared to go to great lengths to ensure their child got a place at the school of their choice.

For example, 27 per cent of them said they would be prepared to move house to get their child into a good school. 55 per cent said if they were moving, they would be willing to pay more for a house if it guaranteed access to a preferred school.

Moving house was just one example of the tactics that parents will employ to get a place at a preferred school. Other examples included: • 15 per cent who said they were prepared to register at a different address or to lie on the application form about their personal circumstances; • 15 per cent who were prepared to attend church purely to meet a school’s admission criteria; • 8 per cent who would put up with over five hours of traveling per week; and • 12 per cent who would pay for private school.

Data collected by FindASchool shows that in 2014, 43% of schools in Liverpool were oversubscribed.

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furthest home to school distance of a successful applicant[1] for all oversubscribed schools in the City of Liverpool is 1077m, but it is hugely variable.

“Choosing a school for your child and navigating the admissions process can be very stressful,” said Ed Rushton, Founder of FindASchool by 192.com.

“Collecting and collating all the admissions data for primary and secondary schools in the country is a mammoth task, so I am not surprised by the results of this survey. From my own experience I know how difficult it is both to find and understand the information you need to make an informed decision, which is why I developed a free online service to help other parents.

“We’ve known for some time that parents will go to extreme lengths to get their child into the school of their choice.”

Until now it has been very difficult for parents to find and then interpret the data needed to make an informed application. FindASchool helps parents by displaying things like the Successful Applicant Area that shows where you would have needed to live in previous years to gain a place at a school. This is the first time admissions data has been collected systematically for all schools in the UK. Even where the data is available, there is a confusing array of different approaches taken by schools.

Through the data collection task, FindASchool has discovered over 400 permutations of state school admissions criteria. And within these variations, there are numerous examples of convoluted and opaque arrangements used by individual schools to allocate places, which would be extremely difficult for any parent to understand.

For example, some schools admission criteria can be so complex that it will stretch to multiple pages of requirements to describe all the relevant sets of criteria.

FindASchool is designed to help parents make decisions on school applications by presenting all the information they need in one place, and by showing where they would have needed to live to get in to a school in previous years. For further information on FindASchool by 192.complease visit www.192.com/schools.

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TOP TEN NEW YEAR “LEGAL” TIPS FOR RUNNING YOUR BUSINESS IN 2016 Managing and ensuring the prosperity of your business in 2016 requires careful planning and thought and now is the time of year to review your business and plan ahead.

1. PROTECT AND ENCOURAGE KEY EMPLOYEES Having the right contracts in place with Key Performance Indicators and which provide real reward whether by bonus structure, benefits or otherwise help to generate loyalty and creativity.

Having enhanced pensions and allowing flexible working with proper resources will help you to get the most out of your Key Employees.

2. REVIEW CONTRACTS AND TERMS AND CONDITIONS Review at least annually. Your t’s and c’s are the backbone of your business. Other contracts whether agency, distribution or shareholder agreements should also be reviewed and amended where necessary to take into account changes in the law and changes in your business.

3. ENSURE GOOD CREDIT CONTROL Liquidity is king. Make sure you have security in place where appropriate to ensure payment by a customer or consider invoice factoring but check the small print before you sign up.

4. PROTECT YOUR IP Protecting your brand with a Trade Mark is relatively simple and adds value to the Balance Sheet and creates a good impression to your customers and competitors. Take advice on patent and design protection if you create. Make sure you have the right domains secured and be aware of copyright protection for the original data/material you produce.

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5. STAFF POLICIES Having the correct Staff Handbook with policies in place is very important to help provide certainty for you and your staff. Keep these reviewed and easily accessible for all.

6. BE AWARE OF YOUR COMPETITORS Your competitors are key to helping drive your business. Keeping a watching brief but stay original and aim to be one step ahead. There may be times when it makes sense to work together and a joint venture contract or collaboration may benefit you both.

7. AVOID LITIGATION AND BE PRAGMATIC Disputes should be avoided and having the up to date contracts in place is one aspect.

Nevertheless, disputes do arise so consider mediation services and expert determination to avoid litigation.

8. LEGAL EXPENSES COVER Ask your broker to provide a quote and especially in relation to IP protection and employment cover but again consider the small print and excess on all policies.

9. YOUR ADVISERS Having a good solicitor and accountant in place who you can rely on and pick up the phone to ask a question without being charged is key.

Relationships remain essential and your adviser should be part of your inner Team.

10. REVIEW YOUR BUSINESS PLAN Your Plan should cover all the Tips set out above.

Put one in place with a time line of what you wish to achieve, by when and the person responsible.

You and your Key Managers need to take ownership of the Plan.

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Everton in the Community COMMUNITY FIRST WITH KARATE KICKS

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oodison Park played host to another Everton first last night as the Club’s official charity launched a new programme, Karate Kicks.

Lord Mayor Cllr Tony Concepcion was present at the Alex Young Suite as Hisham Saif, the lead coach at Everton in the Community’s Kicks sessions was honoured.

Karate Kicks, which is affiliated to the Karate Union of Great Britain is funded by the Premier League, Liverpool City Council and Merseyside Police. The initiative works using sport, in this case Karate, towards creating stronger, more respectful communities through a blend of activities to reduce anti-social behaviour within identified hotspot areas.

In honour of the work Hisham has delivered in the community Amina, a young girl from the local community, recited a poem to celebrate the 22 year-olds dedication, this was followed by a demonstration by children from the Al-Ghazali Karate Club. Hisham was presented with an award from Everton in the Community by title winning exEverton fullback Pat Van Den Hauwe.

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Shotokan Karate-Do Championship in Poland this year, adding this accolade to five national titles, two senior European titles and another two senior world titles.

But it is back in his native South Liverpool that Hisham hoped to make a real impact, having already held a few taster Karate Kicks sessions for the young attendees. With numbers already in double figures, the 22-year-old feels the ethos of Kicks and the disciplines of Karate can perfectly marry up.

“Karate has helped me so much through my childhood,” he said. “As well as physically, karate has also helped me mentally. I did well in school, I got a degree in Sports Management and I carried on studying as well as pursuing martial arts. I believe that karate can impact the lives of people within our community and help reduce crime in a way that football - and in particular, Kicks - has done.”

The Club’s official charity has delivered a Kicks programme involving football in the local community for six years and lead football sessions in areas which have high incidents of crime and anti-social behaviour to encourage children to develop their potential.

In figures provided by Merseyside Police, the programme has contributed to a 65% reduction in anti-social behaviour and a 79% reduction in crime in some of the most challenging communities across the region. In 2013 the project expanded from seven sessions to 24 sessions per week across Merseyside.

Paul Nagle, Social Inclusion Manager at Everton in the Community, said “Our Kicks football programme has been very successful and Everton are breaking new ground again as we are the first Premier League Club to now have a Karate Programme affiliated to our official charity. We look forward to working with Hisham and the Al-Ghazali Centre where the sessions will take place.”

For more information about the weekly sessions call 0151 530 5253 or email Everton in the Community's Social Inclusion manager Paul Nagle at paul.nagle@evertonfc.com.

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Each year New Directions provides more than 150,000 hours of care for people at home and in the community.

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THE UK’S FACIAL AGEING CONCERNS REVEALED

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hen it comes to the look of our ageing faces, jowls (44%) and necks (36%) are the two main areas which worry us most, according to a survey conducted by Sinclair Pharma.1 As a result of these concerns, almost half of women (48%) would now consider a minimally invasive procedure such as a skin lift (as opposed to a surgical face lift under general anaesthetic).

Most of those questioned would prefer an understated look rather than a drastic change in their appearance, with more than three quarters (77%) saying they would hope to look subtly different after treatment, and just 5% wanting to look ‘dramatically different’. In terms of honesty, just over half (56%) said they would admit to friends that they had had treatment.

Those aged 35-44 were the most likely age group to consider a minimally invasive treatment, and whilst an increasing number are interested in addressing their ageing face, safety concerns and professionalism are extremely high priorities when considering who will treat them. Crucially 83% said that it was important that the procedure was carried out by a fully trained doctor, as opposed to a non-medical professional – and only 4% said they would be happy to have a beautician carry out the treatment.

These results come as no surprise to makers of Silhouette Soft who commissioned the survey.

Silhouette Soft is a non-surgical method to lift the skin, which is leading the vanguard movement for more natural-looking anti-ageing treatments, embracing the principle of ‘still me but better’ rather than leaving those treated looking like they have obviously had ‘work done’. The treatment uses unique re-absorbable surgical threads made of polylactic acid, which are dotted

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Silhouette Soft provides a unique two phased result: The lifting effect is instant yet extremely discreet, so much so that there is minimal recovery and it is possible to resume normal activity without anyone knowing that treatment has taken place. This is followed by a regenerative effect during which the body gradually produces type 1 collagen which is stronger and more elastic than type 3 (stimulated by conventional surgical PDO threads). This has the effect of restoring the youthful appearance of the face in the most natural-looking and flexible way possible. As a result Silhouette Soft is fast becoming the ‘reference treatment’ for minimally invasive skin lifting of the midface, jowls, neck and brow, allowing doctors to address a far wider scope of patients’ needs without resorting to surgery.

Such is the popularity of Silhouette Soft that over 84,000 treatments have now been carried out worldwide. Last month it was announced that the treatment has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Product Innovation of the Year category of the 2015 Aesthetic Awards (with the results being announced on 5th December 2015). The extension of the treatment to include the neck and brow will undoubtedly add to the accolades and popularity of the treatment.

The effects of a Silhouette Soft treatment last 18 months to 2 years, with prices for a brow averaging £600, a neck treatment costing £1,000 and mid face lift £1,500. Treatment is offered subject to the clinician confirming a patient’s suitability, but typically suits someone aged 40+ who can push the skin on their face upwards by around a centimeter. To find out more visit www.silhouette-effect.co.uk.

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This trend is one for the gentlemen too - although any bloke in a full length shearing coat is just going to look like a late 70's football manager, not good, even Mr Beckham didn't carry the look off. Better the gents stick to the shearling bomber jacket. Think of the robust ruggedness of Steve Mcqueen, and wear it over a simple t shirt and flannel shirt, of dress it up with a pair of sharp chino's and jumper. Perfect.

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FABRIC STYLIST NATALIE MORRIS JOINS THE LIFESTYLE TEAM TO SHOW YOU WHICH TEXTILES WORK BEST FOR YOU THIS WINTER

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eflecting on the Autumn/Winter 2015 colour palette faux fur has certainly made its mark on the catwalk this season showcasing bold statement faux furs in cobalt blue by Michael Kors and Kenzo. Cold weather, dark nights and a touch of frost we turn to faux fur for warmth, thickness and luxury. This seasons faux fur is styled with leather, the two fabrics are a complete contrast of texture but the combination is complimentary creating the ultimate rock ‘n’ roll 70’s glamour look.

Mirroring the concept of contrast I wanted to experiment with fur. Aiming to change the whole appearance of faux fur I decided to cook it at 220C. When the faux fur came into contact with heat there was an instant reaction and movement as the fabric tensed up and darkened in colour. Others developed a crust surface or a pattern of holes in a matter of minutes; it was interesting to observe the transformation. Considering the risky but successful experiment, I suddenly got the bug and I destined to venture onto other fabric samples keeping the seasonal colour palette in mind.

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LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE WAS ONCE AGAIN INVITED BACKSTAGE FOR EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO THE STARS…

...WE ASKED THEM WHAT THEY ARE HOPING FOR IN 2016… Interview by Amanda Moss

FLEUR EAST

I have so much to be thankful for, my family have sacrificed so much for me and I would like to give something back to them. They supported me financially for so long, as any struggling musician knows. When I auditioned for the X Factor I never expected to be where I am today, I mean we all hope it will happen but never, ever dare to believe. I would love in 2016 to work with Ed Sheeran or Labrinth.

BEN HAENOW

I have had the most crazy year and just want to continue what I am doing. I have spent the last year recording my album so want to get out there singing live again. I love performing, especially in Liverpool, it’s a proper rowdy crowd who are so welcoming.

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The last year has been a blast, I never expected Cheerleader to do so well.

My new year’s resolution is to do more touring, meet more of my fans to thank them.

And I would absolute love to 42 work with John Legend.

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We go on tour in the new year so we’re going to be healthy!

Our new year’s resolutions are to be on time!

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Maybe drink less? Do more. Be more. Sounds a bit boring but we’re just happy with our music. We never expected a top ten hit so we’re just really enjoying its success, it’s different to what we’re used to. DJing is out background so performing is different but it is still nice to see everyone and perform in front of the crowd. Happy New Year everyone!

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everal generations of Liverpool’s muso community are still buzzing following a glorious reunion gig at The Kazimier by ‘cult’ Liverpool band, The Stairs.

‘Cult’, in this case, as whenever it refers to a band, just means that they’re really good but they’ve never had much or any mainstream commercial success. But then, some of the people who have cited The Stairs as a major creative influence over the years, people like Noel Gallagher and Paul Weller, have possibly had more than their share of it, but nobody ever said that life was fair.

Edgar ‘Summertyme’ Jones (bass and vocals) Ged Lynn (guitar) and Paul Maguire (drums) formed The Stairs to make American garage rock music of the mid to late 60s in 1990 at a time when MDMA was fast becoming part of the fabric of musical culture and fuelling the ‘Madchester’ thing and the Rave/Acid House boom. Not the best time ever to try and sell doped-out, cosmic retro-scally grooves inspired by the underground psychedelic scene of late 1960s California, perhaps, however good it happened to be.

The fact that The Stairs were so dedicated to that specific niche in musical history that they made their notoriously anachronistic contemporaries, The La’s, seem futuristic by comparison speaks volumes for their dedication and authenticity.

After The Stairs split Edgar Jones ‘did his National Service’ playing in The La’s, like almost everyone else who was around Liverpool back then it seems, and also toured the world playing bass for Paul Weller before releasing his own critically acclaimed records on Liverpool’s own Viper label.

The Stairs have done a BBC 6 Music session since the reunion gig but word on a new LP or

any further dates have yet to be confirmed.

However, their only original studio LP, the fabulous ‘Mexican R&B’, released on Go Discs (The same label as Paul Weller and The La’s) in 1992 is available on i-Tunes, and is well worth the investment if you like the rockier late sixties Beatles and Rolling Stones records or the Paul Weller, La’s and Oasis albums that they inspired.

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Above and beyond friendly and helpful, our waitress made suggestions on the menu and offered us some cocktail choices we wouldn’t not have normally thought of.

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Table Location 10/10

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Review by Amanda Moss s a non gambler it may not be your first choice but Leo Casino has undergone a massive revamp in their grill restaurant, from the furnishings to the menu, making it an ideal choice for a night out without the hustle and bustle of town, easy parking and a warm welcome awaits you, not to mention fantastic food that won’t hurt your wallet. Can’t guarantee the rest of the venue won’t though!

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Atmosphere 9/10

Enjoy spectacular views over Liverpool’s waterfront while dining here, This restaurant provides a lovely setting for a relaxing lunch or evening out.

Menu choice 10/10

This menu seemed to be personally designed for me. There aren’t many places that I can go to where I am tempted by every dish on offer. I had creamy garlic mushrooms on a toasted ciabatta to start with, followed by a burger (well done) with extra pulled pork, emmental cheese and onion rings, followed by a chocolate salted caramel tart.

Entertainment 8/10

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from Mind Body and Spirit fairs to tribute acts and dancers so depending on whether you fancy a quiet night out or a fun filled night, there are plenty of options and there is no obligation to play on the tables or machines.

By the ceiling to floor windows to enjoy the beautiful landscape, set against the lovely lighting inside, it was an extremely enjoyable experience.

Would we go again?

Odds on you’ll have a fantastic experience if you dine here. Superb food, great service all set against the beautiful backdrop of Liverpool’s waterfront with stunning views to enjoy. We actually felt as if we were on a cruise ship, totally relaxing and one of the best nights out in ages.

Yes we will go again.

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Jay RayneR's nights of food, agony and dining hell

By Joy Lewis

Renowned restaurant critic, MasterChef judge and sometime jazz pianist Jay Rayner is embarking on two UK-wide tours this year. Taking place in various theatres across the country from February to May, A Night of Food and Agony and My Dining Hell combines Rayner’s flair for storytelling and acerbic wit with a hitherto hidden talent as a musician.

My Dining Hell, opening in March in Liverpool, will see Jay examine our love affair with lousy reviews. As a restaurant critic for the Observer for over 15 years, if there is one thing Jay has learnt it is that his readers delight in reviews of bad restaurants. In this accompaniment to his book of the same name, Rayner rants about his most hated restaurants fads, describes some of his most excruciating nights out and – just to balance things – reads from the worst reviews his own work has ever received. Having already had a successful run in 2015, this is a hugely entertaining show in the company of the man recently voted the best food and drink journalist in Britain. Our editor Joy Lewis caught up with Jay before he started on his tour.

Hi Jay how are you?

Well thank you for enquiring, actually I’m not feeling too well, I’m just coming out of a hideous cold.

Having a cold must be a huge drawer back for you when tasting food?

Yes it does, but I don’t let it interfere too much.

About 15 years ago I was doing a restaurant review and I was so full of a cold I had to take a stunt taste buds friend with me. I trusted them implicitly to give me an accurate assessment, but I have never done it since. Nor will I want to in the future.

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Much of your show is about your food hell, and your famous brutal restaurant reviews.

Why do you think people swarm to a negative review?

A bad review simply makes for a better story.

If my show was about my food heaven and me going on how good everything I’ve ever eaten is, then that would be 1 ½ hours of your life that you would never get back. It would be boring.

No, people prefer the story of a bad review, even though out of all the restaurant reviews I do, very few are very negative.

What can the audience expect when they come to your show?

An evening on entertaining hilarity. The premise comes from an ebook, which has already been released which contains 20 of my worst restaurant reviews. I’m not standup comedian, but it works very well.

Do you have a particular style of restaurant that you like to eat in?

Yes good ones.

People have accused me of being a food snob in the past.

Well of course I’m a food snob, but that doesn’t mean that I’ve not succumbed to the odd cheeky Nando’s. And as a parent some time ago of small children, you do end up seeking out places where it is easier to find something on the menu for them to eat, Pizza Express is one of those places. There will always be a warm place in my cholesterol dripping heart for Pizza Express. And I must confess, many years ago at 2am in the morning, I bought a hot dog off one of those street stands in Trafalgar Square.

I was drunk of course and it tasted fantastic. But it was only the once. And everybody has got food shame in their past.

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So you are not averse to the odd chain restaurant?

No not at all, but it’s very seldom of course. I’m just a fat guy with an expense account, so I can be snobby about where I eat. All the meals at restaurants I review are paid for and when I book,

which I do under a pseudonym. So I can pick where I want to go.

There is much media talk that in the future as a population we will have to become, at least in part, vegetarians. Do you agree?

Yes I most certainly do. And I must say, with a tear in my eye, that that particular future is at some point inevitable. There is no doubt that we need to eat less meat. As populations continue to grow, at least a few days not eating meat is something everybody will have to do – but that doesn't mean I'm happy about it.

When you do the reviews on Masterchef, I imagine you sharpening your knife and fork beforehand. Are you harsher on the professionals than the celebrities?

Yes I am, mush harsher.

Having said that, I won’t hold back if a celebrity serves something truly awful. I also have to be mindful that it’s a TV show, and we are all there for entertainment purposes. From the professional chefs I expect a standard. They have all been watching the show for years before they applied to appear on it. They know the level of food that they need to produce, so it surprises me when they don’t deliver to that required level. If I was a chef I wouldn’t put myself forward for Master Chef, it’s an incredibly risky business, putting yourself and career out there where it can, and has for some, gone horribly wrong.

When you come up to Liverpool are you planning to try a few restaurants here? We have some amazing places to eat, the independents in particular are fantastic.

Yes I am, but not as a critic. Lunya I have already eaten at, which I thoroughly enjoyed. Camp and Furnace is now on the list to give a go when I am up there.

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ENTERTAINMENT 8/10

Wahaca has recently moved to Liverpool One, it’s a chain restaurant that promises Mexican inspired small and large plates of street food. Our editor Joy Lewis went along to sample this new foodie addition to Liverpool One.

There is no entertainment - it doesn’t need any.

Over such good food the old art of conversation without distraction flows easily. At every table, from couples to small groups people were laughing, chatting, trying each other’s meals and generally enjoying themselves – this is atmosphere enough, no extra entertainment required.

SERVICE 10/10

We were served by Bari – I have to give him a mention, he was so helpful and knowledgeable about every dish, he steered my husband and I - who are novices to Mexican food - to choosing lots of different dishes that perfectly complimented each other.

TABLE LOCATION 10/10

ATMOSPHERE 9/10

The atmosphere is warm, vibrant and very welcoming, exactly as you would expect in a Mexican style restaurant. The seating spans three floors, all decorated in a Mexican style mashed with industrial urban chic. A bit of a mix, but this is the City after all, and the industrial look certainly works in Liverpool. The walls and furniture are brightly painted, so much so that you would be forgiven, as we did, for forgetting that it’s cold outside.

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The sounds of the Samba return to Viva Brazil 115 days after a fire closed its doors, awardwinning Brazilian restaurant Viva Brazil has reopened in a blaze of a glory.

The city’s movers and shakers, sporting stars and celebrities were given an exclusive sneak preview of the Castle Street restaurant before it opened to the public.

Viva Brazil first opened on Castle Street in 2010 but required a complete refit following the fire in early August. A team of builders have been working around the clock to ensure it was ready for its relaunch.

The restaurant has been completely overhauled with a brand new colour scheme, increased bar capacity, BBQ charcoal grill area and salad island.

Founder and owner of Viva Brazil Restaurants, Andy Aldrich, said: “We’ve been itching to get the restaurant back up and running. To achieve this in such a short space of time is testament to our sheer desire to open.

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Great news! Liverpool is one of UK’s top regions for entrepreneurship, regarding business start ups.

Here’s the bad news – our small business survival rate is amongst the lowest in the UK! LBC’s vision is to reverse this woeful trend.

What’s missing is easily accessible, simple, one stop business support and training in the skills needed to actually run a business. And not just for start ups, but throughout the five phases of the business lifecycle. Of course, training is especially important during the adolescent years of business. For most start ups, the skills of the trade are in place at the outset but there is no experience of building a business around those skills. At LBC we help to build those skills with a comprehensive range of business support, training and education

- face to face, online, in peer groups and in more formal learning environments. Liverpool businesses have the entrepreneurial spirit alright. But, what’s missing is a one stop shop for previously unheard of levels of support, education and training, at easily affordable prices, some of it 100% government funded. This goes for all five phases of the business lifecycle.

LBC currently has over 1400 members. Basic online membership is free. However, we are about to introduce new levels of membership with higher levels of benefit and support. But again, no fancy prices! So, as well as supporting start ups, we want previously unsupported business to know that it’s their turn now. We look forward to turning the region’s woeful tide of business failure into a rising tide of business collaboration and success. Here’s to more prosperous years ahead.

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2016

Will it be a year to remember?

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The definition of insanity is to do the same thing and expect a different result.

So what do you want to achieve in 2016?

Time just flies by doesn’t it? Remember your new year’s resolutions for 2015, did you stay focused on seeing through with your commitments?

Did you deliver the changes you expected? Not to worry if you didn’t, the great news is you can now reset, start again and refocus. Dropping the ball is never a problem if you pick it back up and start again. It’s not important what you didn’t do, if you reset and go again.

If you couldn’t fail in 2016 what would you attempt? I challenge you to take a few minutes to answer this question.

What is your plan for 2016?

5 absolute keys to a great year are outlined below, don’t short cut this short cut, you will go around in circles. Follow these 5 steps to make 2016 outstanding.

The first thing is to take stock, what has gone well for you this year? What have you done this year to make you feel proud? I know most of us are that busy working to pay the bills we seldom stop to celebrate and appreciate the good things we have achieved.

3. CREATE A PLAN Think about WHAT you need to do. HOW are you going to do this?. WHEN do you need to do this?

WHERE do these steps take place? WHO can support your progress, and most importantly understand WHY you’re doing this. So you have reflected on 2015 set goals for 2016, wrote down a plan to achieve. The next absolute key is to get started. Start and don’t stop until you have achieved what you set out to do. It’s critical that you have 90 day mile stones to allow you to reflect on your progress which will help you to stay Focused.

4. START 5. STAY FOCUSED

1. REFLECT Write down the things you want to improve and achieve over the next 12 months. What would you want to celebrate this time next year? Be specific and write it down. Keep a copy of your goals and plans with you or at least somewhere where you can see it daily. Break your 12 month plan down to the next 90 days.

Habits take 28 days to make and to become the NEW NORMAL, so be patient with yourself and stay committed. Don’t wait for the lights to turn green, let’s get a move on and let’s get started.

Do it now.

A journey of a 1000 miles starts with one step.

Let’s take that step and make 2016 a real year to remember.

2. WRITE DOWN YOUR GOALS

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Aries ( 21 March-19 April ):

Cancer( 21 June- 22 July ):

This is an excellent period for developing career and professional plans or strategies.

You are likely thinking a lot about your career and business matters or your career requires more communication than usual. There would be increased energy and enterprise to your work and health programs. If you are in a committed relationship, you may be shocked to see yourself lusting or eyeing or even flirting with someone else.

You might discover a stronger connection to your private life and guilt tends to lift, finding more purposefulness in your life as a result. Inner confidence and faith are restored this month. If in a relationship you may find yourself wanting your partner to provide a more secure or comfortable relationship. You may want to make a few changes on yourself to feel better about your half of the commitment.

Favorable Dates : January 2, 3, 11, 12, 20, 21, 30 Favorable Colors : Yellow & White.

Favorable Dates : January 1, 2, 10, 11, 19, 20, 29 Favorable Colors : Red & Green.

Taurus ( 20 April- 20 May ):

Leo ( 23 July-22 August ):

Apply your increased energy to working hard and really making a dent in the jobs you have to do. Make an effort to initiate new projects or activities that expand your mind, feed your spirit for adventure and stretch your imagination.

The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded and hearted people.

You could find yourself being swept off your feet, just be careful not to get too carried away in your waves of passion.

Work matters are favored and highlighted.

You can enjoy an increase in personal influence, acknowledgment or some other form of reward. If single, some sort of fulfillment, culmination, or revelation regarding your desires or new initiatives occurs now. This month is all about discovering your true soulmate, whether you've been with this person for years or just a few days, the clues and the connections are all there. You get more solid cosmic results when you patch things up, forgive and forget.

Favorable Dates : January 2, 8, 11, 17, 20, 26, 29 Favorable Colors : Red & White.

Favorable Dates : January 1, 8, 10, 17, 19, 26, 28 Favorable Colors : Blue & White.

Gemini ( 21 May-20 June ) :

Virgo( 23 August-22 September ):

Balanced attention to your public and personal lives is what you need to focus on.

It's time to prioritize. Much of your energy will be applied to deeply personal and transformative matters. You take a step back, focus on intimacy with a partner or simply retreat a little from the hectic pace of life. You seek a higher meaning to your life and seek out new experiences that take you beyond the mundane details of day-to-day life.

This is not the time to push forward aggressively. Rather, it's a good time to simply work hard and get your life organized for better times to come. Your career dreams may be just in reach and you are bound to be working hard, with new responsibilities and increased focus.

If single, you may not be in the mood for a lot of lovemaking, but you are certainly in the mood to flirt.

If you're already in a relationship, watch as your relationship hits new heights.

Favorable Dates : January 4, 6, 13, 15, 22, 24 Favorable Colors : Red & Purple.

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Favorable Dates : January 2, 3, 11, 12, 20, 21, 30 Favorable Colors : Blue & Yellow.

Libra ( 23 September-22 October ):

Capricorn( 22 December-19 January ):

This period brings stability, realism without pessimism, and a strong sense that you can handle anything that comes your way. You will have a strong sense of spiritual peace as well, preparing you internally for outward changes. You are able to overcome some of your inner fears and anxieties. It is very possible you could attract a soul mate or a sensual partner through sheer magnetism. You'll find a spark with someone who thrills every fiber of your being. Intimacy will reign supreme.

You are in a mood to relax and enjoy harmonious surroundings. The progress and advancement made now has more to do with developing inner talents and confidence than with outer, tangible benefits such as increased salary, prestige, or recognition. Love will be in the air, and affairs will be born unexpectedly: starting from a sweet glance, from a dream or an opinion. The erotic instinct will become more highlighted, the affective needs will amplify.

Favorable Dates : January 1, 4, 10, 13, 19, 22, 28 Favorable Colors : Red & White.

Favorable Dates : January 3, 6, 12, 15, 21, 24, 30 Favorable Colors : Red & Blue.

Scorpio ( 23 October- 21 November ):

Aquarius ( 20 January-18 February ):

You find yourself opening up to new paradigms and realities, alternative ways of thinking, and a personal philosophy that allows you to be slightly more detached in your perspective. Express your penchant for the unconventional, but be careful not to make hasty or abrupt lifestyle changes that could leave your friends' and families' heads spinning. It's a month to connect on another level, a higher level where you are not only physically but also intellectually connected.

You'll notice some decrease of rhythm, some weakening of ambition and a tendency towards idleness. A very demanding period is in store for you, in which you'll need a lot of energy to pull through successfully. You might feel tempted to join a particular school of thought, spiritual or religious. In that case, you must hold on to your rationality. Keep your feet firmly on the ground and stay within traditional moral boundaries that cultivate morality, justice, honesty.

Favorable Dates : January 2, 3, 11, 12, 20, 21, 29 Favorable Colors : Red & Blue.

Favorable Dates : January 6, 7, 15, 16, 24, 25 Favorable Colors : Green & White.

Sagittarius ( 22 November -21 December ):

Pisces ( 19 February-20 March ):

Any initiative or action you feel inclined to take at this time is likely to lead to a positive outcome for you. Partnerships or joining with others for mutual benefit is favored.

Your mental processes are speeded up and you move more quickly now. Try to make room for a lot of spontaneity and flexibility. Relationships of all types are activated now and cooperation, compromise and adjustments to others' viewpoints are key issues that require your attention.

You could be re-evaluating long term investments or revising your finances to meet immediate needs. Taking a close look at your budget is essential to stay on-track with responsibilities, You can make great strides in your career by revising expectations and taking one step at a time. You light up the career stage with your insight and innovative ideas. Projects flow easily when you prioritize and delete stale routines.

Setting a reasonable pace means less revisions down the road.

Favorable Dates : January 2, 5, 11, 14, 20, 23, 29 Favorable Colors : White & Blue.

Favorable Dates : January 1, 2, 10, 11, 19, 20, 28 Favorable Colors : Yellow & White.

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CRAIG phillips- DIYHello Lifestyle Readers, I’d like to wish everyone a very happy new year!

I hope everyone enjoyed the festive season and is not letting the January blues get you down too much! It’s set to be a big year for me as I start work on my dream home, which I will be project managing from start to finish and hope to be ready to move in by the end of the year.

Watch this space!

I recently did some filming for Tile Mountain, an online store which stocks thousands of wall and floor tiles.

I shot a range of ‘how to’ videos to give people a good idea of the basics of tiling their own homes – a very useful skill if you can master it.

Last month, I was pleased to divulge some of my trade knowledge at the National Painting & Decorating Show – now in its 21st year – which took place at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry. As the brand ambassador for Wagner Spraytech, I was on hand to meet and greet people, demonstrate the company’s products, and provide advice on everything related to interior design.

I also had the opportunity to visit the HQ of another company I work closely alongside, Silverline Tools which is always a pleasure. You can browse through their winter catalogue at www.silverlinetools.com which features over 5000 quality products.

That’s about it from me this month my friends – if your new year’s resolution is to brush up on your DIY skills, this month’s tip should give you a push in the right direction!

All the best,

Craig.

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!

JA NUA RY

As I enter my eighth year of publishing Lifestyle magazine I am looking forward to 2016 with hope and optimism. I don’t have any resolutions because I don’t have any willpower, but maybe I will try and be less impatient. I work at full speed pretty much everyday and my husband has to remind me regularly that others do not operate at the same pace.

So while I welcome the new year with my usual zest, I promise to take time to breathe and appreciate all that I have. It’s of course a time for reflection and I am extremely fortunate to be content with life.

I have a husband who still makes me laugh after 20 years, gorgeous kids and a warm house. I am also my own boss, something I never thought was possible ten years ago when I was in and out of employment within the media.

With age comes a fine understanding of well, everything. I have over the last couple of years banished negativity from my life, from keyboard warriors who are immediately blocked, to family members who feel they have the right to put me down and emotionally beat me up. No one has the right to make someone else feel bad about themselves.

So let’s show some more compassion, let’s encourage each other and if you don’t think you’re in a place of contentment do something about it.

We are all in charge of our own destiny,we all have the power to change course. Leave the job you hate, end the relationship you’re unhappy with, hang about with people who make you feel good and take the courageous step to doing something different, Who knows, you may find a renewed zest for life as well.

I am incredibly excited for the forthcoming Liverpool Lifestyle Awards celebrating all the special people who have set up independent businesses and are keeping the local economy thriving. Not only is the night important recognition for these people, but it is also a night for people to let their hair down. After all with hard work comes hard partying too!

Keep an eye on all events, as always by following me 64 on Twitter - @amandalifestyle. No1 and going strong.

amanda@amandamosspr.uk www.amandamosspr.uk

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