October 2011 by Anne Louise Magazine

October 2011

This months celebrity

31 Havana Set to become the latest ‘Structured reality’ TV star

Fashion & Beauty

08 Beauty Book Latest news and products 11 Make Up Blog Perfect Primers! 12 Skin So Soft Caudalie review 26 Wedding Blog Best wedding finds & news 34 Adele’s Accessories The latest great accessories

Living 20 Mother & Baby Review and features 37 Tiggy’s Blog Great pet gadgets & goodies 38 Recipe Winter Warmers 43 Little Black Book Great places to shop & pamper

Competitions

35 WIN! WIN! A gorgeous goodie bag from Queenies Bazaar 35 WIN! WIN! A stylish Healthy Back Bag

Cute Doggie! Check out Tiggy’s blog on page 37

Editor’s Letter W

elcome to the October issue of Anne Louise Magazine. This month we have some fantastic fashion features including ‘How to dress like a fashionista’ by our fabulous new Fashion Editor, Samantha who will be bringing you monthly fashion features and trends. We also welcome our new Beauty Editor, Chelsea Allen who shares the latest and greatest beauty finds in her new column ‘Passion for Beauty’

Don’t forget to check out the fantastic competitions we have this month, including a gorgeous goodie bag full of fantastic jewellery from Queenies Bazaar, and a stylish Healthy Back Bag. Please keep on reading Anne Louise, keep supporting us and in return I promise to help promote, feature and bring gorgeous businesses to your screens. So sit back, relax and enjoy :)

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Beauty

Passion for

Beauty Our new Beauty Editor, Chelsea Allen shares the latest and greatest beauty finds.......

The Kate Collection by Rimmel £5.49 Boots For the first time ever Kate Moss has created a fantastic lipstick collection for Rimmel’s Autumn/ Winter launch. The collection comes in seven sultry shades with Kate’s signature red at Shade 01. The shades are bold and beautiful, capturing her unique style in a sophisticated black casing signed by none other then the model herself. With the help of a new exclusive black diamond pigment complex they reflect like never before, leaving you turning heads like the supermodel you are. The London look wouldn’t be complete without Kate Moss’ touch, especially when that touch comes in the form of a chic, smooth, luscious lipstick that we couldn’t live without.

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Front Cover Brush Work £20 Boots Nail art is hot this season with celebrities such as Katy Perry and Rhianna flaunting their exceptionally detailed and elaborately designs. It’s all about being eye catching and creative with your fingers rather then sticking to traditional, plain nail polish. It isn’t just fancy designs with a brush; we’re thinking glitter, diamanté and rolls of foils. Nail art is all about texture and Front Cover have a fabulous nail art set, which is perfect to make those extravagant yet elegant designs. In the launch of their new autumn to winter collection Front Cover features this incredible nail art set, called Brush Work. It’s dedicated to nail art experimentation providing us with crystals, transfers, polishes and tons more, plus handy stepby-step instructions. What more could we ask for? It’s the perfect accomplice for noticeable, nifty nails.

Too Faced Smokey Eye £26 Boots & Debenhams Big night out or shopping in town, Too Faced Smokey Eye set is the perfect companion. Almost every women seeks this smouldering, sexy make up style and now thanks to Too Faced it couldn’t be easier. The palette comes with nine complimentary shades, from the pale White Lie to the Smokin’ Hot matte black and every essential colour in between. For daytime glamour the velvet mattes give a soft, feminine effect. Or alternatively, spice it up in the evening with silky, shimmery colours to entrap every onlooker on the dance floor. Too Faced have even added helpful how-to cards so you can create smokey eyes in minutes. There is no excuse for not looking smoking hot this autumn with this exquisite addition to your make-up bag.

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Beauty

BeautyBook Find out what’s new on the beauty scene and what products works best

Extreme Lashes

or high-voltage glamour on the go FIBRE LASH BRUSH ON FALSE LASHES, £35 are like instant lash extensions! This easy-to-use kit comes complete with 2 formulations; an EXTENSION MASCARA and LASH FIBERS. After one application of the EXTENSION MASCARA, the revolutionary brush-on LASH FIBRES adhere to your own eye lashes, acting like instant lash extensions. Another coat of the lightweight EXTENSION MASCARA formula secures the fibres in place, individually coating each lash for false-looking, luscious lashes. The more you apply, the more dramatic the result. The result? Super volumptuous, clump-free, incredibly long lashes that last until you remove your make-up. The unique, new technology nylon fibers give high-impact length, whilst Bees Wax and Carnauba Wax help keep lashes soft and nourished. It’s time to take your lashes to the extreme! Using ModelCo’s unique 3-phase system you can achieve show-stopping lengths in seconds: Step 1 Apply one coat of the EXTENSION MASCARA to clean lashes from base to tip, ensuring every lash is coated. Step 2 Now apply one coat of ModelCo’s brush-on LASH FIBRES. Step 3 Finish off by applying another generous coating of black EXTENSION MASCARA, gently moving the brush from side to side with each stroke for maximum length and thickness.

ModelCo Tip: Look downwards whilst applying LASH FIBRES to ensure that no fibres fall in your eyes

Beautifully packaged in 2 sleek silver bottles, in an eye-catching high-gloss box, this is the ultimate hand-bag essential for glamazons on the go! Available exclusively at Boots.

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A FRESH START TO CLEANSING StriVectin®, the clinical anti-ageing leader, puts an end to stripping skin with harsh cleansers, with the launch of its new StriVectinSH™ Replenishing Cleanser, £25, a rich facial cleanser that gently removes surface impurities, dirt and makeup – even red lipstick and mascara – while preserving the skin’s natural barrier for cleaner, more hydrated skin. Gentle enough for dry and sensitive skin types, this daily replenishing cream restores moisture levels and essential oils as it quickly and effectively cleanses the skin. Importantly, it contains StriVectin’s exclusive, multi-patented# NIA-114™ molecule, clinically proven to strengthen the skin’s natural protective layer to help leave skin soft, moisturised and healthy. Available at Harrods, Space NK and Harvey Nichols.

City that never sleeps This autumn/winter discover the city that never sleeps and explore a metropolis of indulgent delights with Paul & Joe’s Manhattan Collection. A vibrant interpretation of colour, texture, structure and design, the Manhattan Collection innovatively combines the high‐ fashion opulence of uptown with the edgy, alternative spirit of downtown. For a taste of the ‘big apple’ and an A/W collection which will simply make you swoon, look no further… The Manhattan Collection is available from Fenwick, New Bond Street, Harrods, Knightsbridge and www.asos.com october 2011 anne louise | 9

Beauty Promotion

Elemis

Freshskin

Being young is all about having a packed life and that’s just how it should be. From teens to mid-twenties it is important to have a trusted skincare range that will nurture your skin, help prevent premature ageing and brighten tired, dull and lifeless days… not to mention the effects of those late nights! Each product is formulated with active raw ingredients, such as elderflower, rosehip seed oil, apple, blackcurrant, goji berry, geranium combined with skin kind bases specially chosen for their ability to help cleanse, exfoliate, prevent damage, moisturise and boost skin’s elasticity to keep it youthful for longer. Elemis FreshSkin Loving Lips Quenching Lip Balm, £8 This refreshing peppermint lip balm, is enriched with passionflower oil, sweet almond oil and vitamin E to soften and condition the lips.

Elemis FreshSkin Softly Softly Daily Moisturiser, £20 Enriched with seaweed extract, this light and non-greasy daily moisturiser helps protect and moisturise. Rosehip seed oil and sweet almond oil deliver soothing and softening qualities ensuring the skin receives an instant hydrating boost. Skin is left revitalised and more radiant. 10 | anne louise october 2011

Makeup Blog

Ultimo, Miss Ultimo Cherry drop bra £18, Shorts £8

Makeup Editor Lisa Precious shares her tips on how to use foundation primer

www.lisaprecious.co.uk

ctober is upon us and as we say farewell to the Season of Sun kissed skin and freckles, it is time to welcome in the Autumn with just a touch more coverage. So out goes the tinted moisturiser and on goes your primer, but which one should you choose?

No longer just a base for your foundation, they are now clever little formulations that refine open pores, create light effects, moisturise, protect and even out the skin.

Here are my top picks.... Mac Prep + Prime Beauty Balm SPF 35, £21

What is there not to love about this product? It delivers just about everything to the skin, lightly tinted in a sheer beige tone, it will work for most complexions, it then goes on to being a colour perfector and face primer with the added bonus of a whopping UVA/UVB SPF 35 defence and even then smoothes out lines and lightly moisturises to work as the perfect primer for your foundation. A 5 star product .

Benefit that gal Brightening Face Primer, £21.50

This pretty pink tinted primer suits all skin tones and can be worn alone, under or over make up, containing raspberry and chamomile, combined with sweet almond and algae extracts, this product helps to retain moisture in the skin and light reflecting pigments brighten the complexion for a healthy glow.

Estee Lauder Idealist Pore Minimising Skin Refinisher, £38 Not exactly a primer but an amazing product that is used underneath moisturiser, it refines enlarged pores and makes skin feel so smooth that you will immediately see a more even skin tone. This product also contains 3x more glycosamine than the previous formula to help your skin create fresher cells to the surface. Mulberry and scutellaria extracts help to fade dark spots and discolouration.

Marks and Spencer Perfection Illusions Perfect Face Primer, £12 Good old trusty Marks and Spencer do some fantastic affordable skin care and make up. This no fuss primer leaves skin nourished, soft and smooth.

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Beauty Review

Skin so soft This month I got to try out a range of goodies from Caudalie.....

CLEANSING WATER, £14.50 This cleansing water left my skin refreshed and perfectly clean. It removes makeup, is gentle enough to use on sensitive skin and around the eyes and didn’t dry out my skin.

GENTLE BUFFING cREAM, £18 This luxurious scrub eliminates imperfections, dead cells, and excess sebum, as well as stimulating cellular renewal. It was a lovely creamy consistancy, not at all harsh and left my skin smooth and cleaner looking.

ENZYMATIc PEEL MASK, £29 Loved this mask! It’s brilliant for in the morning or before a night out as in just 10 minutes, my skin was more radiant and fresh looking. I used it twice a week as part of a beauty regime with the gentle buffing cream, a perfect treat for tired looking skin!

BEAUTY ELIXIR

, £32

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Inspired by the “elixir of youth” used by Queen Isabelle of Hungary, this treatment smoothes features, tightens por es, and gives the complexion a burst of radiance. I couldn’t get enough of this! It’s refreshing so it’s perfect for spritzing dur ing the day to awaken you and make you feel fresh before going, brilliant before usin g mineral makeup as it provided a perfect base.

DAY PERFEcTING FLUId SPF 15, £38 As effective as a foundation to perfect the skin but with the invisible look and corrective effect, this day fluid provides anti-dark spot action and 100% unrivalled radiance. It left my skin so soft and even looking and has a gorgeously creamy but light texture, didn’t leave my skin feeling clogged or oily like some fluids.

CELL RENEwAL NIGHT CREAM, £38 This product acts in depth on your skin over night as it is renewed and detoxified. Upon waking up, the skin texture is refined, refreshed, rested and brightened. This cream melted into my skin and left it smooth and moisturised without oilyness. My skin looked and felt fresh in the morning.

UCTS! STAR PROD CRUSHEd cABERNET ScRUB, £21.50 ANd VINE BOdY BUTTER, £19 I absolutely loved the Crushed Cabernet Scrubt! It even managed to get rid of the Keratosis Pilaris on my upper arms, I have tried various products and this is the first time one has left my skin smooth and soft. It smells divine and has a beautifuly thick grainy texture that just oozes goodness. It contains 6 draining and cellulite-fighting organic essential oils perfect for tightening your skin. Perfect alongside the Crushed Cabernet Scrub, this so soft and creamy butter left my skin smelling and feeling gorgeous, just like I stepped out of a spa! Rich in natural ultra-nourishing butters, grape-seeds and shea butter, this balm deeply repairs your dry skin.

For more information and to view the entire Caudalie range visit www.caudalie.com/uk/

Bags, glorious bags.............

Accessorize

How to a e k i l s s e r d a t s i n o i h s a F Flamboyant? Not always. Designer Labels? Not necessarily. Our new Fashion Editor, Samantha Barker gives you her tips on how to keep bang on trend....

o dress like a fashionista you don’t need huge amounts of money, it is about having your own confident, developed sense of style and making ‘clever’ purchases - it is about how you’re wearing that top not which person the top is designed by. A simple rolling of the sleeve can reveal a lot about a person’s expression of self through the clothes they wear, skin adornments such as make-up and jewellery and their hair style. If you don’t have or don’t think you have a sense of style then following the next few steps will help you engage confidently with clothing as part of your personality: a way to communicate and assert yourself within everyday social interaction. 14 | anne louise October 2011

Have fun

Don’t be afraid to make mistakes, experiment by wearing an outfit you wouldn’t normally wear to see a best mate and test their reaction.

Do you feel comfortable?

There is a difference between being safe and being comfortable. Safe is boring, it can be appropriate to be ‘safe’ for a job interview and going to a funeral, but no one wants to look back on their life and think I was ‘safe’. However, being comfortable is important, as this is what will give you confidence and yes , if the mood takes me, I feel comfortable in heels, especially my 3 inch high wedge ankle booties (if needed, I can even run in them!).

Know your assets

You need to know what your assets are, again, close friends, especially ones who have style you admire will give you honest advice on what your assets are. If you feel uncomfortable doing this, then another option can be to go to in-store stylists seen in many high street stores across the UK and making note of what cuts and shapes they put you in. Once your assets have been established, you will feel much more confident as a shopping fashionista.

Inspiration

Once you have started to experiment with clothing it is now time to look for inspiration. Being a fashionista does not mean being a one carrot stick a day, champagne consuming icy maiden, you can be nice and be part of fashion too. Yes the fashion industry can be ruthless and indulge the superficial, fickle and materialistic in all of us but actually some of my favourite fashion designers and stylists are very down to earth and very much in love with their craft. Yohij Yamamoto is a true fashion genius and is known for valuing his staff and having a genuine integrity to his clothing – he is my inspiration. I also love looking at Susie Lau’s website www.stylebubble.com for inspiration and tips, her love of fashion is relentlessly motivating and the fact that she doesn’t take herself too seriously is a plus.

‘Clever’ purchases

Charity shops are fantastic for allowing experimentation of creating style and figuring what you feel confident and comfortable in not just purely because of the low cost, but also because of the potential array of ‘gems’ under one roof. However, be clever, don’t go buying someone else’s trash, even if you are spending a £1, it needs to make sense to your style. Full priced clothing is expensive and unless you are lucky enough to have Philip Green (owner of Topshop) as your dad, then choosing clothing carefully can mean you are making investments that you can re-use next season. It is enjoyable to take part in trends, but to be led by them is expensive and shows a lack of style. Buying 2/3/4 pieces, such as pair of shoes in this season’s trend of colour/ pattern/ material and teaming that with clothing you already have in your wardrobe reveals a clever and confident buyer. You will be admired.

Be confident in being you

Part of having style is about being comfortable with yourself, not everyone is going to like what you wear, I guarantee it. You will know that you are a particular success amongst fellow fashionistas if they look like they are staring into space when you walk past them. They are actually using their peripheral vision to the max, scrutinising everything you are wearing. It is a compliment and means they have accepted you as a fellow lady of fashion.

Pretend you are J.Lo

If all else fails, pretend you are Jennifer Lopez and mutter my mantra ‘don’t be a pleaser, be a leader’. Confidence can be confusing, and will mean that most people will give you the benefit of the doubt even if your clothing is a bit more nonsensical mess than sophisticated fashion.

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Fashion River Island

Autumn Mists

Get ready to indulge yourself this autumn with sumptuous clarets and burgundies mixed with tweeds, furs and feathers. The shops are marking the end of the bright, playful summer with earthy clothes that have a hint of masculinity about them: loose trousers in muddy browns, severe greys and rusty reds; flat shoes and chunky boots; expensive cloths layered with hardwearing tweed and decadent furs; and unashamedly clashing colours. River Island’s A/W collection includes sharp trousers and double-breasted jackets that can be combined with fake furs for an androgynous look that taps into another trend, that of mixing textures – the more the merrier. Marks and Spencer shows how to mix it up with its fluffy, deep orange coat draped over a gold velvet dress finished with a patchwork of contrasting sequins. For a more feminine approach to autumn there are plenty of dresses inspired by the 1940s that perfectly complement the many tweed coats available, as can be seen at F&F at Tesco. Printed fabrics are everywhere, from birds to flowers to butterflies (New Look has piles of pretty printed dresses to choose from), with a big sub-trend proving to be dots. Lots of them. Our current favourite, however, is Matalan’s very sweet dotted dress – snap it up now before it sells out.

£69.99 Fever Margot spot dress

ck skater sk £35 Next Che

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£7,Accessorize Feather Owl Earrings

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£59, Mint Ve

lvet. 70s kick

flare cords

Fashion

£65, Next Faux Fur Jacket

£9.99, Internacionale Faux Fur Boot Toppers 18 | anne louise october 2011

£39.99, Republic Crafted Feather Cardigan

£125, La Redoute Leather Red Boots

House of Faser, Chocolate roll neck jumper £13, MaxMara Weekend, Faux fur jacket £85 Vila, Brown tweed shorts £45Linea Weekend, Paisley silk scarf (worn as belt) £28 Linea

Mother & Baby Bringing you the latest information for mums and mums to be..... By Farah Hughes

he experience of swimming with your baby is a very special time for both of you, helping to create a closer bond. Nature ensures that babies are introduced to water even before birth! So swimming from birth, enjoying splashful smiles together, is one of the most natural gifts life has to offer. The Water Babies programme has been designed to teach water confidence and safety skills. ‘With progressive training, babies can be taught life saving skills such as turning onto their backs or, following a sudden submersion, swimming to the nearest solid object,’ comments Paul Thompson, co-founder of Water Babies. ‘And it’s so important that they do. Within the last three years, ten of our children nationally saved themselves from drowing despite five of them only being two.’ The classes are full of fun for all, with friendly helpful staff. One of their core philosophies is that they’re teaching you to teach your baby to swim, so they’ll always explain why they’re doing everything, as well as carefully demonstrate exactly what to do. Water Babies

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also advise one to start enjoying having fun with water with bathtimes. Lay your baby lay in shallow warm water, turning them onto their tummy as they get older. They’ll love the unique sense of freedom that kicking and splashing in the water gives them! Water Babies has been supporting Tommy’s Splashathon since 2006, a strong and ever growing charity that exists to help raise funds towards research on the causes and prevention of miscarriage, still birth and premature birth. Nationally smashing this year’s target of £100,000, as at 26th July they had raised an astonishing £200,000 and totals are still running fast! For every parent that wishes to provide their child with survival knowledge, whilst also having an amazing experience together, Water Babies is the way forward.

To find the nearest available class near to you please go onto their website www.waterbabies.co.uk

Baby Cacoon Pure Cashmere Snuggle Sleeping Bag £ 145.00, Babatude

For pure luxury, this sleeping bag wins hands down ! Made in 100% pure cashmere, it is so beautifully soft and delicate ... it will feel like a hug. Your little bundle can snuggle up in their pram with the dreamiest material enveloping their bodies. This is a fantastic luxury baby gift or present that will be passed down for generations to come. Size approx 35cms x 60 cms. This cashmere sleeping bag is also available in silver blue. Handmade with care in pure cashmere.

Sleigh Cot Sleigh Cot £2,200.00, Bambizi

With its beautiful curves and magnificent wave of wood rising up into a curved rail, the Nestor sleigh cot is a stunning addition to any nursery. Handcrafted from solid wood, it is built to last. With its adjustable mattress positions, it is suitable from birth; it then becomes a toddler bed and, ultimately, an elegant sofa bed. The Nestor cot is finished in a child-safe lacquer that enhances the majestic curves of the design and the unique grain and natural colour of the wood. Beautiful and functional, the Nestor is a piece of furniture that will last for many years to come. Available in a different range of finishes.

Baby Booties Baby Booties £18.99, Gift Wrapped & Gorgeous These luxurious baby bootees are hand crocheted in amazingly soft organic merino wool – perfect to keep those tiny toes cosy and warm this winter. They would make a great gift for a special baby - so cute and funky! They are khaki green in colour, and feature two wooden buttons each so they are easy to put on/take off. Sizes: 0-3 months – sole approx. 9cm, 3-6 months – sole approx 10.5cm

If you are u o y d n a y happ . . . . . . t i w o kn Fun and interactive singing and music classes for children aged 6 months to 4 years. At Music Bugs, their aim is not to teach music, but to allow and encourage young children to develop, grow and explore the world around them through music and song. Participation in music and singing classes is a great way for your child to socialise and develop in a creative and stimulating environment. In addition, research has shown that singing songs and rhymes on a regular basis helps to widen your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vocabulary and listening skills which are an essential part of learning to read, write and communicate. During a typical 40 minute class, they will sing nursery rhymes, counting songs, knee bouncers, action songs and finger play rhymes. A wide range of props (pom poms, puppets, scarves, bubbles, percussion instruments, hobby horses, and teddies) help to engage your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attention and bring the sessions to life.

BIRTHDAY PARTIES AVAILABLE!

www.musicbugs.co.uk

Contact Sarah on: 0844 578 1015 or email Sarah@musicbugs.co.uk

Come and join us with our puppets, handmitts, floaty scarves, parachutes, pom poms, hobby horses and lots more ......

Classes are running throughout Lincolnshire and Peterborough

Pregnancy Fashion Crave Maternity hits the spot again with it’s fashionable maternity clothes.... By Linsey Robinson

hen Crave sent me some more maternity clothes to review I knew I was in for some great fitting and very stylish clothes. Sent in a lovely box was the fabulous Faded Pull on Bootleg Jeans, £52 with a waistband which is expertly constructed with an expandable jersey panel designed to sit under the bump providing the right support at each stage of you pregnancy. I found these jeans so comfy and very flattering. Next up, a beautiful Plum Ruched Side Top, £50, gorgeously fashionable colour, very flattering length and shape. I have worn this top non stop since receiving it and hope they bring it out in some more colours as it’s definitely a wardrobe essential! Then comes the stunning Merlot Grecian Dress, £115, absolutely amazing! This feminine floaty dress is ideal for that special event, with a crossover V neck, hidden side zip for ease when dressing and long waist ties which wrap around to give this dress a truly grecian look. The fabric is so soft and floaty, you feel like a sexy princess in it and you just can’t help but twirl! The Crave ranges are designed to encompass all aspects of your lifestyle during pregnancy through to motherhood. The fabulous maternity fashion collection is expertly designed and created to suit all shapes at each stage of pregnancy in sizes 8-20. More than just style, Crave offers a comprehensive lifestyle concept bringing together a unique mix of designs, balancing style and comfort to give you the freshest selection of maternity wear for every month of the year. All their maternity clothes can be bought online, which includes maternity dresses, tops, t-shirts, camisoles, tunics, blouses and sumptuous knitwear. For the bottom half, maternity trousers, leggings or jeans! For more formal occasions there is a fantastic range of maternity business suits and jackets. You’ll find everything you need at Crave!

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Wedding Blog We bring you some gorgeous bridal finds, whether your on a strict budget or money’s no object budget!

Large Sequin Envelope Clutch, £32 www.accessorize.co.uk

Love the simple elegance of this gorgeous sequin envelope clutch from Accessorize.

Treasured Beauty Bangle, £30 www.glitzysecrets.com

Zara Leaf Clip On Earrings, £14 http://www.rocknrose.co.uk/

Exclusive vintage earrings that are one of a kind. Beautiul gold and pearlescent enamel autumn leaf clip ons.

Glitter Court Shoe Gold, £19.99 www.internacionale.co.uk

Perfect to add some fabulous sparkle to winter weddings!

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Vintage inspired bridal shoe, ÂŁ185 www.rainbowclub.co.uk

Craftalicious

In a special showcase we share with you some fantastic crafters

Forever Impressions

Forever Impressions hand craft gorgeous silver fingerprint charms as a perfect way of preserving your loved ones touch forever! Nobody else will have a charm like it as each persons fingerprint is unique. Perfect for a christmas present for your loved one! Search Forever-Impressions on Facebook for more information.

Fanni Loves FuFu

Fanni Loves Fufu is a personal collection of carefully sourced and created vintage, retro and up-cycled gifts, from scarves and jewellery, to vintage glassware. Search Fanni-Loves-Fufu on Facebook for more information.

Fiona T

fionaTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s embroidered stuff contemporary applique & free machine embroidery. Fiona draws with free machine embroidery, working from her sisterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s illustrations and doodles... which are based on whatever they are currently obsessed with... zombies, birds and ninjas For more information visit www.folksy.com/shops/fionaT 28 | anne louise October 2011

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IRISH POP SINGER HAVANA SET TO BECOME LATEST ‘STRUCTURED REALITY’ TV STAR Irish pop artist Havana who is currently at number 9 in the Music Week Club Charts and riding high in the top ten of the Dance Music Charts is set to follow in the footsteps of stars from shows such as ‘The Only Way Is Essex’ and ‘Geordie Shore’ after being chosen to appear in a brand new series. ‘Cokobar - The Reality Show’ which is set to air on BET (Sky 191 and Freesat 140) will follow the Dublin-born singer on her hectic schedule of media commitments and performances around London and will document the trials and tribulations of a career in showbiz. Havana’s music has been described as modern dance with a Latin flavour and with a recent performance on ITV’s This Morning, a recent appearance on Channel 4’s Freshly squeezed and a sexy video shot in Marbella; Havana is set to be a must have for any summer playlist.

“Filming on the new show starts in September and should provide music fans with a real insight into my life and music,” says Havana. “There’s never a dull moment when I’m in the studio, preparing to perform or doing interviews and Cokobar - The Reality Show will capture every moment.”

What’s the story behind your stage name and is Havana your real name?

Is there a musician who inspired you to become a musician?

Havana isn’t my real name but I thought it encapsulated all that I was about! When I visited Cuba there was so much musical life on the streets and I thought Havana was appropriate for an Irish Girl with The Latin Spirit.

I don’t think there is any one musician but I love Prince, Gloria Estefan, Bruce Springsteen, Shakira and John Legend to name a few.

I understand Paul Costello has a hand in making your costumes. Lucky lady how did you get his attention? Yes Paul Costelloe came on board and designed the perfect Premiere dress-it helped that I was Irish and that’s where Paul is from and he knew a bit about my background and he loves cricket having designed the England ladies cricket team’s blazers, and agreed to do it! I was thrilled. What is your motivation behind Havana’s sound – and what do you hope the listener will experience? My music is Pop with Latin and Urban influences. Hopefully the Latin flavour will help me stand out.. I grew up listening to all types of music but that Latin Sound really drove me to want me to wan to be an artist like Gloria Estefan and Jenifer Lopez. Tell me how you met Elton John or how did you get his attention? I heard that Elton was playing in my hometown in Irealnd, so immediately I contacted the promoter and blagged my way on to the bill. It was tough but I sent through my CD and they went for it! I understand you’ve been involved in a recent film soundtrack which meant you re-recorded True with 80s pop legend Tony Hadley. Were you in the same recording studio what was it like working with him? (Have you seen the film?) Working with Tony Hadley was an amazing experience. I was so nervous on the first day in the studio—he was co-producing the track-so he stayed awhile, I did my vocals but I have to say it was a pleasure to work with him. I went on to do This Morning on ITV show at the end of May and we had to perform live, he put me at ease and I was delighted musical legend like me took me under his wing!

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What inspires your music is it: love, people you know, your family? I knew I loved the stage from a very early age. I was put into stage school at 3 and since then all I ever wanted to sing and dance..it’s a bonus if you can make it your career. What was your inspiration for writing Dance Like That? I wrote Dance Like That whilst on holiday—the Spanish vibe is clear in there and Sun and Sea inspire me—with a little romance of course How do you write your songs… does it start from sound or an emotion? Most start from sound and chorus-but when I write a ballad—its always emotion first like a poem then I try to build the melody around that What criterion for you makes a good tune? I think you just know you have the right tune. It can come from anywhere I understand you are a trained dancer but you’ve had a nasty accident can you tell me about that and how you’ve overcome the disability of it? Yes dancing is part of my show and my horse riding accident put me out for a while but it gave me time to think and get strong again You’ve been working with top names in the industry (Pete Hammond to name drop a few) but what do you think about the state of British pop music at the moment? You know what – Pop has completely changed. We have re mixed Dance like That 7 times times to get the sound hard enough for the current market. If it is not dance influenced they wont play it.

What have you learnt most about being a musician? I have learned that it is an extremely hard business but if you put the right people around you then you can do it. Can you tell me about any difficulties you have had in realising your dream as a musician and how you have overcome them? I could be here all day if I went in to it. But all I can say is if I knew a year ago what I know now it would have saved me a lot of hassle. Do you have partner; has following you’re dream as a musician had an impact on them? I have a boyfriend who lives in Ireland and it has been so hard on us. I fly back to Ireland every single weekend just to see him. It will get harder as I am getting busier but will manage it. When you were starting out what kind of job did you have to do to make ends meet? I worked in a bank/ clothes/stables etc, anything I could think of and Oh I was also a lifeguard at one stage! How do you deal with nerves before a performance?

Where do you live now? I am currently living in London but commute back to cork every week. What music did your parents listen to when you were growing up and has this affected your style or inspired your music? My parents listened to everything, so therefore I enjoy all genres of music Did you have any musical instruments to play on growing up at home? I had piano and tin whistle lessons Who were your music teachers? I have had a lot- but my vocal coach Josh , who I am currently working with is the best I have come across. He can make anyone sound amazing fact!! His technique and presence makes music exciting!!! Especially when he enables you to push yourself to the limit. How did you find out about your voice? Ever since I was in stage school I had been auditioning and that is where I learned I could sing.

I’m normally good and then 5 minutes before I panic but its nice feel like that as nerves give off great adrenaline What’s your current favourite Havana song you like to perform live? Dance Like That is my favourite to be fair but I have one or two up my sleeve that I think you will love Can you tell me some background information about yourself – what’s the town like that you grew up in? In Ireland I went under my own name which is Carol Anthony. I had a few hits there and have a very loyal fan base who have given me great support from the start. I’m from Cork City but moved to Dublin when I signed to Universal Music and Dublin became my second home

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s g in p p To y r a c S h it w s d u p Spooky S Jacket Potatoes with Healthy Toppings

Serves 4

Ingredients Four large baking potatoes Scary topping 1 - Tahini and chive topping • Juice of ½ lemon • 3 tablespoons tahini • ½ tsp yeast extract, dissolved in a little water • 3 tablespoons water • 15g/ 1/2 oz chives, chopped • salt and pepper Scary topping 2 - Low fat fromage frais with herbs • 200g/ 7oz low-fat fromage frais • a handful of chopped fresh herbs • salt and pepper Scary topping 3 - Tomato salsa • 225g/ 8oz ripe tomatoes, skinned and chopped • ¼ red onion, finely chopped • 15g/ 1/2 oz fresh coriander, finely chopped • salt and pepper

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1 dessert apple, peeled and grated 50g/ 2oz cabbage, finely shredded 1 shallot, chopped 15g/ 1/2 oz chopped roast hazelnuts 30ml/2tbsp ready made vegan mayonnaise 1 teaspoon hazelnut oil

Method 1. Cook the baking potatoes in a preheated oven at 200ºC/ 400ºF/ Gas mark 6 for about 1 - 1 1/2 hours until tender. Alternatively, cook in microwave oven. 2. Mix all the ingredients of your chosen topping together thoroughly (use a blender or food processor for the tahini and chive topping). 3. Serve with jacket potatoes.

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Scary topping 4 - Apple and hazelnut coleslaw

Pea and Bacon Chowder with Basil Pesto and Cheddar Croutons Turn over for the recipe

Pea and Bacon Chowder with Basil Pesto and Cheddar Croutons Ingredients • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Serves 4 - 6

25g butter 1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped 150g of streaky bacon, diced 1 medium potato, peeled and diced 2 level tbsp plain flour 500ml chicken stock 500ml milk 350g frozen peas 1 tbsp double cream 1 tbsp of snipped chives to garnish (optional) 2 tbsp rapeseed oil 2 thick slices of bread cut into croutons 50g cheddar cheese, grated 1tbsp of green pesto (optional) Sea salt and black pepper

Method 2. Add the flour and cook for 1 minute, then gradually, stir in the stock and milk and season well with sea salt and black pepper. Bring to the boil, cover and gently simmer for 15 minutes, until the potato is just tender. 3. Meanwhile to make the croutons, in a shallow frying pan, heat the rapeseed oil, add the bread croutons and toss in the oil, season well with sea salt and black pepper and toast in the pan, until golden and crisp. Remove from the heat, cool slightly and sprinkle with the grated cheese. 4. Add the peas, bring back to the boil and simmer for another 3-4 minutes, until the peas are cooked. Adjust seasoning if necessary and stir in the cream and chives. 5. To serve the chowder, place in bowls, serve with the croutons on top and a blob of pesto.

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1. Heat the butter in a large saucepan and fry the onion and bacon together in the butter until lightly golden, then add the potato and continue to cook over a low heat, stirring constantly for 2 minutes.

Damson Cobbler Turn over for the recipe

Damson Cobbler Ingredients • • • • • • • • • • •

Serves 6

900g Damsons, washed and stalks removed 200g caster sugar For the topping: 125g plain flour, sifted 100g ground almonds Pinch of salt 3 level tsp baking powder 110g butter, cut into pieces 170ml buttermilk (or whole milk with 1tsp lemon juice added) 2 tsp almond essence 1 tbsp flaked almonds 1 tbsp light brown sugar or demerara sugar Preheat oven to 200°c/400°f/Gas 6

Method 1. Place the washed Damsons into an ovenproof dish and sprinkle with the sugar, leave to one side.

3. Bake for 25-30 minutes on the top shelf of the oven or until the crust is golden brown, if the nuts look like they are burning over loosely with foil. 4. Serve warm with ice cream or cream. *This pudding can be kept warm and then eaten.

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2. Place the flour, ground almonds, salt and baking powder in a bowl or food processor and mix together, then pulse or rub in the butter until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Add the buttermilk and almond essence and mix until it turns to a thick dough. Drop tablespoons of the mixture over the fruit, around the edge and middle, about 8 tablespoons in all, sprinkle with the almonds and brown sugar.

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