TRÈS CHIC February 2012
A Little
Sanctuary
Peace & calm in the
surrounds of the Quakers
Virtuous Cycle
of Gastronomy
Exclusive interview with Raymond Blanc
J’adore La Trend!
S/S 2012 trends, and-then-some
Decadent
Darlings
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EDITOR´S Letter
Love is in the air, and in true Tres Chic style, we lift the lid on the hang-outs and haunts to get you truly loved up, although that may just be with the venue itself! From the South West’s best restaurants to the Sanctuary Spa, you can count on Tres Chic to guide you to the best destinations and uber-chic products for a stylish lifestyle. Jodie has an intimate chat with Raymond Blanc for our exclusive interview, where he shares his inspirations in the the language of love. We get thoroughly in the mood at the decadent Leigh Court for our 1920’s photo shoot, using some beautiful original vintage and some superstar pieces from John Lewis at The Mall. We get under the skin of the best beauty looks and products for Spring, and embrace the exciting S/S trends. It’s going to be Bristol Fashion week in March, and we are rather a little excited! If you would like to be front row, contact Jodie for a chance to win one of 10 front row tickets! Jodie@treschicmagazine.com. It’s Spring so let’s put the dreary months behind us, and step into it with style!
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CONTENTS FEBRUARY 2011
CHIC FASHION 8-9 Fashion Scrapbook Tres Chic lifts our lid on breaking fashion news as it happens 10-13 Match of The Day, Fitting 50’s, Matte SatinTime to mix up your fashion-focus again for another season 14 Zara Lookbook It’s high street but, not as you know it. Zara does it again with winning catwalk emulation 15 DB for H&M He’s gorgeous, talented with his feet and... More! 16-17 CHIC ABOUT TOWN TC launch our regular feature on what we consider to be Tres Chic This Month The Sanctuary Spa 18-19 Sheer Delight - Bill Grayton & The History of Dior 20 Decadent Darlings - Tres Chic Valentines Photo-shoot to a 1920’s tune 30-35 Trend Scene Powerful Prints, Platforms, Flats, Shimmer & Shine. Some style inspiration for the S/S 36 Geek Chic - Gifts for Him You still have time to buy that certain someone something they adore (not dismissing our own shared love) 37 Quality or Quantity - We debate it, you decide
HEALTH & BEAUTY 41-42 Go Find Your Foundation - It’s not rocket science, but it’s one of the most important purchases we make 43 Spring Scents - Time to get light and breezy 47 Create This Look - ‘Do you ears hang low, can you do the...’ Gaga Bow 48-53 Spring Cooler It’s cooler than we’d hoped but, still time to freshen the palette 56 Arts & Crafts Illuminate yourself with a new chic past-time 58 Face and body fixes that nature provides in abundance 60-61 Hydration, detox and mindful body care 62-66 Beauty Trends Our best loved products and lustful hair styles 67-69 Beauty Icons TC’s Simone and James from Essensuals Bristol, break down the brilliance of Celebrity guises
FOOD/TRAVEL 70-72 A Virtuous Cycle of Gastronomy - Tres Chic Exclusive Interview with Raymond Blanc 73-74 Homage to Home - Brasserie Blanc Restaurant Review 76-77 The Italian Table - Jamie Oliver’s Restaurant Review 78-83 Sarah’s Kitchen More home-cooked loveliness from the God Mother of cuisine 84-86 Auld Reekie - An in-depth exposé into the hot-spots of a Scottish gem
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Liv Tyler to Sing INXS Song for Givenchy
Liv Tyler, daughter of Aerosmith rocker Steve Tyler, is set to show off her musical heritage by reinterpreting INXS’ Need You Tonight, for the launch of the Very Irrésistible Givenchy Electric Rose fragrance campaign.
CLINIQUE’S ‘KISS IT BETTER’ APPEAL
MISS PIGGY FOR MAC
To celebrate the supremely talented Miss Piggy’s return to the silver screen, she & M•A•C have created a limited edition, online exclusive collection for Eyes featuring Miss Piggy Pink Eye Shadow, Penultimate Eye Liner in Rapidblack and 36 Lash.
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Clinique is delighted to partner for the fifth year running with Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity for the KISS IT BETTER appeal – raising money to fund research into the causes and treatment of childhood cancer. This year Clinique has created a special NEW Limited Edition Kissable Lip Set. This special set is housed in a chic silver purse with specially designed KISS IT BETTER heart key ring. The set will be sold exclusively in House of Fraser stores nationwide and online during the month of February, with 50% off the RRP going to the appeal.
Stine Riis, winner of H&M’S Design Award 2012
The winner of the H&M Design Award 2012 was announced today as Stine Riis, a 28 year old graduate from the London College of Fashion. She was revealed as the global winner at a special catwalk show at Stockholm’s Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, where Stine presented her winning collection. Stine wins €50,000, and the chance to have around fifteen pieces from her collection sold in selected H&M stores in September. Stine was chosen by a grand jury which included fashion designer Christopher Kane, noted fashion journalists Hilary Alexander and Kristopher Arden Houser, and fashion blogger Susie Lau.
Très Chic´s FASHION SCRAPBOOK February 2012
What´s going on in the world of fashion
Stella McCartney Returns to London Fashion Week
It will be a busy year for Sir Paul McCartney’s designer daughter who is also Creative Director of the Adidas kit to be worn by Team GB during the 2012 Olympics. In 2012 Ms McCartney will also be creating a “World of Stella” at Selfridges on Oxford Street from 26th January until 14th February, launching a new fragrance, and opening a second London store in Brompton Cross. But the designer returns to Paris to show her Winter 2012 collection, which will be presented in the French capital on 5th March.
Polka Dot alert!
Creative director for Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs is collaborating with Japanese polka dot painter Yayoi Kusama. They have collaborated before, working together creating leather goods, ready-to-wear, accessories, shoes, watches and jewellery so keep your eyes peeled for something which is going to be spectacular. The pieces are scheduled to launch in Louis Vuitton stores in July 2012. This year is a big one for Kusama with some of her work appearing in The Tate Modern between 9th February until 5th June which will be a fine piece. One of Kasumas ‘Infinity Net’ pieces briefly held the record for holding the highest price bid, with it being auctioned at a staggering $5.1 million in 2008! Like I said- expect something spectacular!
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VERSUS
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VERSUS PHILLIP LIM
MARC JACOBS
With an ongoing interest in athleticism, the sport max look adorned the catwalks at New York Fashion Week from power houses such as Alexander Wang, Rag & Bone and Marc Jacobs, all sporting mesh as their favored fabric. Whether in sleek body-con track suits, hooded dresses with exposed zips, or jackets with gauze detailing, the look is a marriage of gymwear chic and smart urban leisurewear. Team with hard working accessories, like oversized day clutches and sporty heels, and take the sweat out of your down-time daywear. You can save that for the Zumba Class!
MARC JACOBS
ALEXANDER WANG
MATCH OF THE DAY
tried and tested
The new season is upon us, which we’ll be lusting after a heap of gorgeous new lotions and potions, we bring you the best, tried and tested by team TC.
TRESCHICMAGAZINE.com Insider news straight from London Fashion Week, breaking trends from catwalks across the globe, hot beauty looks, backstage at our cover shoot and more
FASHION WEEK
See all our top looks at London Fashion Week, and catch up on our TC trend watch as we report hard for the S/W chicer’s! If it’s not on www. treschicmagazine.com it’s not worth knowing!
BEAUTY TUTORIALS
Did you know that you can get bite sized fashion news on your smartphone and on-line? www.treschicmagazine.com bring you local and global content to keep your fashion savvy brimming over. With all the latest trends, to our best loved destinations you can top up whenever you like, and with fresh content everyday its a perfect way to not only read Tres Chic, but live it!
We are not just about international trends, Tres Chic support home-grown talent and looks that you can replicate at home. Soon renowned makeup artist Sally Rhea will show us all the latest beauty trends and how to create them at home using our new tutorials! We work with models, and we also like to make you feel like them!
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TRÈS CHIC Fashion
Fitting 50’s With many a fine 2012 lady looking to yesteryear for style inspiration, and with prim silhouettes taking the fore, it seems perfectly suitable that the 1950’s era should command the spotlight. But, this time around the 1950’s housewife has a little va-va-boom about her. Favoring mid-length hems, nipped in waists and an emphasis on ladylike lines, its not all bust and twin-sets. It is possible with the inspiration of Christian Dior, Prada and the brilliance of Marc Jacobs this S/S to work Hollywood glamour into your own wardrobe. Be the screen siren you have always dreamed of with corset tops, full circle skirts, and pretty detailing in lace, and of course the bicep length gloves. Embrace the female form again, and have yourself a lil’ pin-up moment! Treschicmagazine.com I FEBRUARY 2011 12
MULBERRY
TRĂˆS CHIC Fashion
MUI MUI
Muted, rich and looking like brushed metal, the material that tends to be slightly over-used at weddings gets a make-over. Be honest how often do you wear satin? Well, this year we get the pleasure of working it in to our workwear. As ladylike luxe is trending, and this tasty fabric has a revamp, we can’t help but take it seriously. Seen on the catwalks of Lanvin and Burberry, the looks speaks of understated opulence and refinery. In charcoal grey, bronze and matte black, team it with crisp white cottons and strong, simple accessories. Add some satin to your swagger, and saunter through Spring!
SPORTMAX
MATTE SATIN
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ZARA LOOKBOOK S/S 12
Zara’s Spring 2012 collection look book has surfaced, bringing a fresh choice of the most popular trends this season. The collection sees mixed prints, pastels, high slits and meshing, using a clever mix of texture and tailoring that Zara is renowned for. Effortless, loose and low-waisted, the tailoring this season is more relaxed with softer silhouettes. There are a delicate array of floral prints and maxi’s to entice us in to warmer climates, and with their playful range of separates, you can breathe exciting new life in to a somewhat staid winter wardrobe. We are particulary in adoration of the soft cream trench and shimmering sequined mini, teamed with a soft viscose tee. Keep it simple with Zara and bound in to Spring with style.
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DB FOR H&M David Beckham celebrated the global launch of David Beckham Bodywear for H&M with an in-store launch, followed by a cocktail party at a pop-up gentleman’s club created especially for the occasion. At the in-store event at H&M on Regent Street, David showed the new television commercial, met with fans and signed the collection. Later, celebrities such as Bianca Jagger, Emma Bunton and Jessica Ennis joined David to toast his bodywear range. This debut collection is the first in a long-term partnership between David Beckham and H&M, and is available from today in 1,800 H&M stores worldwide, as well as online. The event marks the debut of David Beckham Bodywear for H&M, a new collection which focuses on fit, function, comfort and design. Designed by David’s in-house team and sold exclusively at H&M in around 40 countries worldwide, this first collection presents the nine key products which will go on to form the core of the range. The collection will develop seasonally with new styles, new fabrics and new patterns. “I am very proud to launch my Bodywear collection for H&M in London. It was amazing to see the product at the in-store launch after so many months of development, and meet with fans. I loved the pop-up gentleman’s club, which felt both traditional and brand new. It’s the same mix I hope men will find in the Bodywear collection. It was an amazing evening to launch my new collection.” David Beckham. At the cocktail party, guests were treated to a unique David Beckham for H&M experience, with decor, food and drink designed to reflect not only classic gentlemen’s clubs but also David’s British roots. Live music was provided by the James Pearson Trio, direct from the infamous Ronnie Scotts club, followed by a DJ set by ”Mani” from The Stone Roses and DJ the Queens of Noize. Treschicmagazine.com I FEBRUARY 2011 15
Chic “ About Town A Little Sanctuary
So, how to we juggle all of this and stay sane? How do we master the many hats it’s takes to wear convincingly, and not crack like a sunday morning egg? We invest in ourselves, in a way that only a Woman can. Through the saviour I affectionally like to call... The Spa!
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Quakers Friars is a place synonymous with shopping, browsing high-end brands and the infamous Harvey Nichols chain. “I don’t head down there, It’s surely out of my price range”. Some may say, favoring the under cover Cabot Circus shopping experience, or trusted Broadmead chains. Well, as a new year is now well underway and with it new beginnings, it’s our duty to refresh your thinking, with all that we consider to be ‘Tres Chic’. Shopping, after all, once December has passed is something we baulk at a little, having had our fill of the crowds, queues, and January credit card statements. (Unless your a Tres Chic’er of course, and then your a die-hard shopper all year round!). But, instead of being blinkered by the ‘Its January, thou must not spend’ fever that sweeps our sterling nation, it is important to get things right. Quakers Friars for example.... Holds a darling secret not to be surpassed. One of the most important things we can do as women, is invest in ourselves, not simply in exterior guises, in cloth and adornments, but, in spirit, in soul, and in our wellbeing. Now, we do this with friends, with herbal tea, and with wine, we do this with gossip, and natter and cake, but, one of the most vital things we can do for ourselves, to enrich pretty much everything else.. Is give ourselves sanctuary. Time, space, calm, and relaxation, away from the world. As needed in January as with any other month in the year. We have spent the last month devoted, to all of the expectations our lives hold as women, the expectations placed on us as
Kicking off 2012 with a spa that can only be described as a Quakers Friars Retreat. Nestled beside the walls of the now illustrious Raymond Blanc Brasserie, and brilliantly close to the old Friary building, home to many a reflective moment in days gone by; The Sanctuary Spa in Bristol provides much for the weary female traveler. (Even if she has only travelled from the office and off the number 9 bus.) Valentines Retreat Special - The Sanctuary The Sanctuary is a space that carves some calm from the stresses of the day, and is the time out you crave to relax and renew. The first Sanctuary Spa, Covent Garden was originally designed as a place for the female dancers of The Royal Opera House to relax and unwind, but as times have changed, so has the Sanctuary. Today, most women who enter the spas are not dancers, but women who recognise that they deserve some time and pampering for themselves. It’s simple. If you feel good about your body, you feel better about yourself and the world around you. Women who take care of themselves have an inner glow that shows on their faces and in the way that they carry themselves. Sanctuary Spa is truly all about renewing that glow, whatever your age, budget or wish for a piece of calm, you will absolutely find it at The Sanctuary Bristol. The Sanctuary proves that the best spa’s are not always in a charming stretch of rural bliss, nor do they need to be offset with a golf course of 5 star butler. They can very well be in the heart of town, and just across the road from places you adore to shop. The sanctuary’s opening hours for example are pleasing, with Sundays as an option and open on bank holidays too, there is no excuse to find the time, and with some treatments like the Lava Shell Tummy Treatment, St Tropez Tan or the Hydradermabrasion Facial taking just 25 minutes, instead of popping out for a sandwich, I wouldn’t think twice about breaking my day up with a treatment. After all, a manicured hand types faster .. Does it not? With an impressive range of treatments including IPL, Cellulite and Body Contouring, Medi-Spa Treatments (Medical Peels, Wrinkle Relaxing Injections, Dermal Fillers) Massage and Body Treatments, Facials, Manicures, Pedicures, Added Luxury treatments and Finishing Touches such as Waxing, Tinting, Tanning and Make-up, it’s as important as the gym this January... If not more so! With Sanctuary Spa’s located in Covent Garden, Cambridge, Richmond & Bristol we are lucky to have it, and thou must enjoy!
Fashion illustration by David Downton
Mothers, as family members, and wives and girlfriends, and as workers and keepers of home. We have provided a feast for our loved ones at Christmas, wrapped presents within an inch of their lives, braved the cold and the school run, and kept the bank manager reasonable, (for another month at least,) and in amongst all of that there are our beloved Men, who need back rubs, and clean socks and kippers. (Okay, the kippers wasn’t an ideal supper to cite, but it felt right!) Not, least to mention the demands of the working women who have the daily stresses of jobs, that equal our male counterparts, just not with dinner served for us at the end of the day. *All sweeping statements are provided for effect, and not intended to upset Men reading that cook.
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Sheer
Delight Our fashion-cat gets her claws into couture. This month is Bill Gaytten at Dior
Bill Gaytten took us through the history of Dior for the Spring 2012 couture show, by going back to what we essentially loved. The nipped in waists and full skirts were a theme we saw throughout the collection, “It’s meant to be x-ray Dior, All the structure of iconic Dior, thanks to lots of fittings, but all of it see through” Gaytten explained Gaytten’s twist on this very Dior collection was his idea to implement a see through element, his playfulness with fabrics like sheer organza exposed the impeccable workmanship that went into the construction of each garment. But as a massive fan of Dior would you have been inspired by this collection…? Ultimately the collection was all about the Dior silhouette, tiered dresses, jackets, coats all spoke Dior playing with different degrees of translucency. With critics unsure that Gaytten could live up to the flamboyancy of former Dior creative director John Galliano, Gaytten proved that he can produce the shapes and style that John Galliano created. But here lies the criticism, couture Dior is all about blowing you away and exciting you, did this collection live up to that, no? It felt a little safe, because we have seen this before. Thinking outside of the box and pushing the brand forward is essential to keep us on out toes with anticipation. At least this season was better than the last… and hopefully Gaytten can do exactly this as it seems that he’s not going anywhere anytime soon. Treschicmagazine.com I FEBRUARY 2011 19
Decadent Darlings
In the 1920’s the mood was romantic and whimsical, nothing spoke of elegance better than the dress of the era, and the darling adornments. Fall in love again with lady-like style and a dashing chap! Photography: CJ HADLOW Make Up: Amanda Rumsey & Grace Kingsley Fashion Stylist: Lora O’ Callaghan, Samantha Nowell & Ellie Wright Art Direction: Jodie Brown Female Model: Scarlett Plott @ Gingersnap Models Male Model: Mikey B @ Gingersnap Models Hair: Nicole Hutton & Charlotte Perkins @ Essensuals Bath John Sizmore @ Toni & Guy Bath
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Scarlette: John Lewis £135 Navy Flare Trousers Farhi by Nicole Fahri. John Lewis £79 Aqua Collarless Blouse Mint Velvet. Clifton Vintage Boutique / Gold Mesh Shawl Vintage £125. John Lewis £20 Long Gold Necklace John Lewis Women Mikey: Blue stripe shirt, Ted Baker £155. Paul Smith pin strip suit £565 (all availble from John Anthony,)
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Clifton Vintage Boutique, Black Silk Devore Vintage £85. Clifton Vintage Boutique Ostrich Feather Boa Vintage £48. John Lewis £59 Mint Velvet Apricot Tensel Trousers Vintage. John Lewis Slate Slingback Shoes Kurt Geiger Carvella. John Lewis Black Leather Clutch Vintage £20 Treschicmagazine.com I FEBRUARY 2011 22
John Lewis £225 Long teal Lace Scarlet Dress Ghost. Clifton Vintage Boutique, 1920´s feathered collar coat £350
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Clifton Vintage Boutique Plum Ostrich Feather Boa Vintage Clifton Vintage Boutique Long Pearl Necklaces Vintage John Lewis ÂŁ225 Long cream Lace Scarlet Dress Ghost
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John Lewis Plum Fringed Swing Dress Phase 8 £110. Clifton Vintage Boutique Mauve Lace Gloves Vintage £18. John Lewis Slate Slingback Shoes Kurt Geiger Carvella. Clifton Vintage Boutique Long Pearl Necklaces Vintage5 Mikey: Blue Strip shirt, Ted Baker £155 John Anthony. Cream Westwood pants, £250 John Anthony. Westwood loafers £150, Garment Quarter. Paul Smith Navy pin strip suit £565 John Anthony
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Clifon Vintage Boutiqe £75 Long black lace dress. John Lewis Fabro Nude Heel Sandals Bertie £75 Opposite page, John Lewis Mint Velvet Slate Tencel Trousers £59 Clifton Vintage Boutique £44 1920’s Sequin Cap. Vintage Clifton Boutique Silk Embroidered top (Made from a Wedding Dress) 1920’s £65. John Lewis Fabro Nude Heel Sandals Bertie £75 John Lewis £22 Cream Pleated Taffeta Clutch Bag John Lewis Women.2011 26 Treschicmagazine.com I FEBRUARY
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Clifton Vintage Boutique £ 28 1950’s long line pointy bra Vintage. Clifton Vintage Boutique £80 Feather Bolero Vintage. John Lewis £129 Light Brown Buckle Waist Midi Skirt Ted Baker. Clifton Vintage Boutique / Long Pearl necklaces Vintage £10. John Lewis Santa Isabel Grossgrain Lace-up Casual - Shoes Taupe Bertie £70 Treschicmagazine.com I FEBRUARY 2011 28
Scarlette: John Lewis £219 Lavinia Cobalt Blue Dress Damsel in a Dress. Mickey: White Westwood shirt, £126. Paul Smith pin strip suit £565 (all avaible from John Anthony) Treschicmagazine.com I FEBRUARY 2011 29
Clifton Vintage Boutique ÂŁ189 Beaded Evening Gown
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Fashion Union £30
French Connection £130
MODS & ROCKERS Whichever camp you sit on, the Mods and Rockers era provides a plethora of gorgeous style inspiration, with looks provided by House of Fraser, LK Bennett, and The Kooples weve nailed this look to a T, to the backdrop of See No Evil, Bristol. Photography: CJ HADLOW Make Up: SALLy BRACEy Fashion Stylist: JEMiMA HALL Assistant Make-Up Artist: STEviE BELL Models Females: CHARLOTTE T & KATHERiNE G @ Gingersnap Models Models Male: HARRy CHEESERiGHT & JACK CROSBy Hair: NOEL HALLiGAN & HAyLEy SCOTT @ SEAN HANNA BRiSTOL Nails: THE SANCTuARy
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Hobbs £120
Katherine: knotted checked shirt, The Kooples £120. Black Jacket ‘Jones’, LK Bennett £225. Red denim trousers, The Kooples £130. Patent red court shoes ‘Shilo’, LK Bennett £160. Neo bowling bag, The Kooples £420. Charlotte: Padded black leather Likes to keep it clean, fresh and jacket, The Kooples £430. Rock t-shirt, The Kooples £45. Lace low-key, hates to be showy and likes skirt, The Kooples £195. Black organising the pencil drawer! leather ankle boots ‘Holborn’, LK Bennett £325. Anna black leather handbag, LK Bennett Treschicmagazine.com I DECEMBER 2011£295 25
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Top of
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KEEP YOUR BODY HYDRATED
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Eye Power shone throughout the Milan AW catwalks, with D&G, Emilio Pucci and Fendi all showing how enthuses on the eye can be as striking as the outfit itself. If WOW is your aim, then aim high with the ‘baby doll’ lashes. You can create this look by applying a few layers of black mascara to your lashes (we love Blackout by Dior £22) and before they set, squeeze together small sections using your fingertips. Want it more spidery? Apply layer after layer of mascara (no limits here) and apply the same action, the more lumps and bumps the better. For an evening look, adding an eye shadow in light blue or turquoise colour give’s this look it’s full pelt. Try MAC’s Street Art Eye Shadow £34.50. 66 Treschicmagazine.com I DECEMBER 2011
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If we were allowed a statue in the office of the best British Fashion Icon, it would be of Alexa Chung. After recently returning to her roots of Modelling, the always preppy Alexa is forever in the public eye. Simone I find the most wonderful thing about Alexa is her effortless chic and this shows in her make-up too. Her make-up style never changes, a little of everything in the most natural of colours is key. A combed brow, minimal eyeliner and a rosy pink lipstick. She has this pinned down, so why change? Tip. The perfect brow is the structure to any persons face, to keep it natural and in place add a clear wax pencil. Try New Cid London Cosmetics i-fix eyebrow pencil £13.50 James Pure style with her choppy bob which is brought to life with a dip dye colour through the mid lengths and ends, fantastic! (tip) It’s all about being styled to look un-styled so try Label.M Miracle Fibre for long lasting texture and separation.
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With Rihanna’s Loud Tour adding over 20 dates to their original schedule, Rihanna really is Queen of the stage for 2011. From her locks to her toes Rihanna rocks the boldest statements in Fashion.
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Simone With her makeup Rihanna loves to focus attention to her sumptuous lips. Whether it is red, pink, matt or gloss her lips are her ultimate accessory. Her foundation is always to a Matt finish and Rihanna likes to use natural tones of peaches, pinks and browns around her eyes with lashings of black mascara. Tip. To achieve Rihanna’s ultra glossy lips add a strong pencil line blended half way into the lips and max out with gloss in a shade lighter. Try M.A.C’s Lip Pencil in Synch and Tinted Lip Glass in Pink Lemonade.
With warmer temps just around the corner and a brilliant wave of colour about to wash over our wardrobes, it’s time to freshen up your palette, with tempting new looks to help you step in to Spring with a little bit of sass, and whilst remembering your mittens!
James Rihanna´s volume and bright red colour choice is really what turns heads! (tip) Pump up the volume with a combo of Label.M Thickening Cream and Volume Foam.
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QUALITY OR QUANTITY Do you find yourself walking out of the high street brands with an entirely new wardrobe every-time you shop or do you save and pick one classic designer item? Lora O’ Callaghan
The high street, the pinnacle of British fashion. Lively, dynamic and social itself across the globe. that constructs a sense of community, bringing pride to how we as a nation The overall atmosphere when purrepresent fashion. Catwalk creations made available to a larger audience estab- chasing designer items, is one that lishing expensive taste and making it affordable. A constant competition strikes makes you feel as if the money is against each retailer for producing the trends that we all must be wearing. Now well spent. Just within the service with an eccentric mix of vintage boutiques, charity shops as well as known itself and the display of each item brands, the high street now has a lot more to offer. Then there comes the sheer enhances its quality immediately. enjoyment of saving your hard earned money on that staple piece you know One classic piece is something I find will last a lifetime, that one classic designer item. myself dreaming upon but saving alDesigner items, highly creative whilst also heavily reliant on the name and ways proves the different point and branding itself. Every woman longs for a particular handbag, shoe or dress that’s why I feel most women stick from a certain designer purely for its aesthetic. For example the classic black to the high street. It’s something in Chanel 2.55 quilted bag, ever since its arrival in the mid 1950’s sparks a de- which we’re all comfortable with and bate, are we buying it purely because of the craftmanship or having the de- becomes more readily available but signer name? Designer clothing should be embraced for its quality and for the the debate still stands between havideas that have created it. Also the appeal that it’s not ing something more always mass produced, especially classic items as they available or having ‘Chanel 2.55 quilted bag, create a personal feeling of you being one of the small a well designed item numbers of people with a unique item. ever since it’s arrival in the for a lifetime? The craftmanship and longevity of designer items The question here mid 1950’s sparks a debate, can increase their market price, the difference I find is, do I find myself a are we buying it purely be- new wardrobe within with the high street and designer, is that with designer cause of the craftmanship or the high street or do clothing it has been produced to a higher more refined having the designer name?’ I save for that one standard. The interest for the high street is that although the items are not crafted to a particularly high designer item? Well standard, they are more available and can be brought in with all above in bulk. There is an ever growing love for the high street and I feel that’s mainly mind, it’s a question in which I can’t because of the mix of British brands that can make replicas of catwalk trends justify fully with an answer. My love at a price which doesnt strain the bank balance. Together with a sense of pride for designer clothing is ever-growing for the high street, Topshop for example who as an English brand has excelled and it’s every girls dream to potenTreschicmagazine.com I FEBRUARY 2011 39
TRÈS CHIC Gifts tially have at least one item within their wardrobe, be it a classic piece or an on trend, off the catwalk item. The fulfillment of buying that one exclusive piece does entice myself even more. Three main things that pinpoint the differences between them both: first, price tag; second, quality; and third, exclusivity. What makes the decision become even more discombobulated, is the result of increasingly popular collaborations with designers that the high street now welcomes to the public. In-House Fashion designer item, I feel more drawn towards the designer as designers’ creations can now be brought it would become that one beautiful garment/accessory at high street prices, making them more in your wardrobe that carries that certain special qualavailable, this is one of the times I be- ity. Whereas high street doesn’t come close to having a come more aware of what the high street special touch, it seems to me that the money does speak can offer. It comes to be gratifying and volumes in this case as I disagree with the majority of extremely useful to see the outcome of people who claim you pay extortionate amounts for the item you get as particularly with the classic items you these collaborations. When placing the possibility of having get something amazingly detailed with divine fabrics the option of a new wardrobe, all high adding to it the amount of wear you can get. The idea street or having that one classic designer of handing down the item afterwards is highly pleasing item, each sound just as satisfying as the as you know it can stand the test of time, developing other. But surely having something that the items allure after wear, bringing the appeal of vinyou haven’t already got and at a hard tage. The ever lasting quality is something in which high earned cost is more rewarding? The street just cannot compete with, each specific detail be it longevity that item can carry will be the the embellishment, hemline and darting are all produced signature piece for any given woman and to a more flattering finish. It depends on the type of buyer you are, whether you that’s what makes it enticing. Price can be off-putting but the way in which that prefer quality garments over quantity. Some women find item has been crafted carries a particular themselves buying in bulk to fill their wardrobe with an sweetness about it, each single thread, array of options where as some women prefer the one each intricate hem and not forgetting the ever-lasting item that can highlight their exsiting one. beautiful fabrics most designer items are The charm of that one designer item is one that continues to grow upon me, the benefits and also the fulfillblessed with. Living in the Bristol area, purchasing ment of having something so worthwhile is next to none, that given classic item can be one of a it out shines the highstreet anyday. Creating a sense challenge and with the high street be- of achievement through one singular staple piece that ing at an extremely prominent moment you can cherish years on end. High street doesn’t offer with collaborations, boutiques and one- anything sentimental that you can guarantee lasting the off lines, you can find some impressive stretch of time, high street items tend to focus on one copies from the catwalk or staple pieces. ‘The fulfillment of buying that one exclusive piece does entice myself even more. Nothing beats having Three main things that pinpoint the differences between them both: first, price the classic piece ittag; second, quality; and third, exclusivity.’ self and being able to wear something you’ve worked for as well as it being chosen trend where as that one designer item is classic able to guarantee a lifetime of wear suiting any season through fashion. The concept of havwhich is something you can’t say about ing an item that can take you through different trends and seasons rising above the ever evolving catwalk, counting the British high street. Upon reflection of understanding the it as a timeless piece in fashion, is a wonderful notion. high street market and that one ultimate Treschicmagazine.com I FEBRUARY 2011 40
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Foundation is one of the most important beauty essentials. It evens out skin tone and gives you the perfect texture to your skin whether it’s a slight shine or a completely matte surface. But it’s difficult to know where to start:
How To Choose
Visit lots of beauty counters and check out the products. Test them on the back of your hand for texture and consistency (although your hand will be different colour to your face so don’t try to match it). Then ask to try it on, hopefully the assistant should match you correctly. Once it’s on don’t feel any pressure to buy it there and then. Go outside to see it in a natural light because the lighting in the shop is often different. You should also wear it for a few hours to see how your skin reacts to it and to see if it stays on like it’s meant to. Some brands have many different types of foundation so tell the assistant what your skin type is so they can match you. The general rule is that if you have oily skin you will want a more mattifying foundation and if you have dry skin you will want a hydrating one. Foundations have different finishes and different levels of coverage. The perfect one will feel comfortable to wear and should match your skin tone and colour exactly. There should be no visible traces of it. Treschicmagazine.com I FEBRUARY 2011 45
There are a lot of products out there and everyone’s skin is different, but these are my favourite foundations: 1. Tom Ford Traceless Foundation: This has an SPF 15 which is great to know that your skin is slightly protected from the sun. It is light and creamy and easily blendable. Great for normal to combination skin. 2. Bourjois Healthy Mix Original and Serum: These are the best foundations on the highstreet. The Original is the regular version, it has a matte finish and would be suitable for normal to combination skin. Whilst the Serum is more hydrating and is therefore best for dryer skin types. 3. Bobbi Brown Natural Finish Long Lasting Foundation SPF 15 and Foundation Stick A huge variety of shades in this range, all with a yellow undertone to give the skin a glowing effect. 4. By Terry Light Expert - from Space NK From the woman who invented the Touche Eclat this foundation smells gorgeously of roses (as does the whole range) and gives a medium coverage. It is more suited to older skin as it has anti-ageing properties and it has a convenient brush applicator.
Carlos Miele s/s 2012 Prepping the Skin for Foundation
It is extremely important that before foundation your skin is hydrated and smooth. Make sure that your skin is exfoliated and well moisturized. Any unevenness in the texture of your skin will be emphasised by the foundation. If you have normal to oily skin you may consider using a primer. A primer is usually a cream product that you apply before foundation but after moisturiser. It helps the foundation to stay on the skin all day and to provide a smooth base.
Application
There are many different ways to apply foundation and the technique used will depend on the foundation’s consistency. You can use brushes but make sure you use synthetic brushes for liquid products (as liquids can damage real hair brushes). We recommend Real Techniques’ Foundation Brush or Sigma Foundation F60 or F80 You can use sponges which come in all shapes and sizes but the Beauty Blender seems to be the latest innovation. And of course fingers are great for applying lightly as you can really work the product into the skin.
5. Chanel Vitalumiere This is best for dry skin as it is very moisturizing and has a dewy finish. The bottles may look small but they usually last for about 9 months with everyday use.
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There should be no stripes or uneven coverage on the skin and if there are some blemishes you can get concealer and cover specific parts of the skin. After you have applied foundation you should use powder to help it stay in place. You can buy coloured powders but also translucent ones which do not add any colour (although they look a scary white in the pot). We love the Chanel Poudre Universelle Libre Natural Finish Loose Powder - it is expensive but it’s the closest to wearing silk on your skin. I also like MAC Translucent Powder. Treschicmagazine.com I FEBRUARY 2011 46
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No. 5 - Chanel A light, clean and slightly sweet scent. It is fresh and feminine and can be worn day or night-time. The ultimate classic. 75ml £77
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Mitsouko - Guerlain A deep, multi layered fragrance of exotic and alluring spices. It is warm with a hint of sweetness. A classic perfume from one of the most respected perfumeries in the world. An utterly unique scent. Eau de Parfum
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Lovestruck - Vera Wang The bottle may be the first thing you notice about this fragrance but Lovestruck is an intensely sweet, floral perfume and will look great on your dressing-table or desk! Eau de Parfum 30ml £35
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This lady goes Gaga for bows
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1 - Tie your hair up in a high pony tail. Separate a little strand of hair from the back of the ponytail and wrap around the base to cover hair band. Secure with clip. Use a small amount of wax for definition.
2- Clip forward some hair from
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THE GAGA BOW Wear your hair like pop princess Gaga and IT Girl Paris Hilton
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- Finally clip the piece of hair from step two over the bow and clip at the back. Hide remaining hair inside the bow. Set hair with hair spray and neatly brush flyway strands.
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Spring Cooler With warmer temps just around the corner and a brilliant wave of colour about to wash over our wardrobes, it’s time to freshen up your palette, with tempting new looks to help you step in to Spring with a little bit of sass, and whilst remembering your mittens! Photography: CJ HADLOW Make Up: JODIE BROWN Models: MICHALINA @ Gingersnap Models Hair: Yasmin & MARK @ Essensuals BRISTOL Make-up Available from the Beauty Counters of Harvey Nichols, House of Fraser, Debenhams and John Lewis Bristol.
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Smokey eyes are the perfect look to continue through the cooler temperatures of early Spring. Playing with new tones can really freshen up your look whilst emphasising one of your best assets. Opt for a deep grey or soft or burgundy for blue eyes, and if your are eyes are green, deep plums work really well. Gently build up the colour with a small angled brush across the lower lids, working gradually in to the corner of the eye, and sweeping outwards. Dust an ample amount of loose face powder over the top of your cheekbones first to catch the dust, and sweep away at the end. Remember if the eyes are the focus, go nude on the lips for serious effect. Bourjouis ombre stretch eyeshadow in Intense Blue, Dior Blackout Mascara in Black, Chantecaille Lip Definer in Nuance, Bobbi Brown Creamy Lip Colour in Italian Rose.
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Deep powerful statement lips are enchanting and say you mean business. Whether you are teaming with a subtle amount of mascara and kohl or keeping eyes utterly nude, the look has a lot to say for itself. Deep plums work beautifully with most eye / skin tones but especially with hazel/brown eyes and med/dark skin-tones. The key is flawless skin and next to nothing on the cheekbones. Light contouring is fine, but please go lightly and remember to keep the eyes as bare as you dare. Bobbi Brown Long Wear Eye-shadow (used as liner) in Taupe, Diorskin Foundation Nude 01, MAC Burgundy Lipliner & Diva Lipstick. Treschicmagazine.com I FEBRUARY 2011 54
Decadent, daring and with perfect balance, blending is everything with this look. Not to be achieved on the quick, it is to be executed with a little time and care. If you invest in one thing this season make it a selection of good brushes, as good blending make the difference from eyeshadow that looks fine, to eyes that look captivating. Starting with well hydrated skin use a great primer for all day wear and carefully smooth into the skin finishing with a well blended foundation. Then begin to line the top and bottom lids with a smokey eyeshadow taking care not to over-load. Finish with a slick of eyeliner on the top and bottom keeping close to the lash line using a great mascara and nude lipstick to complete the look. Foundation and Mascara (as above) Miss Piggy’s Penultimate Eyeliner In Rapid Black, NARS Lip Lacquer in Chelsea Girls, YSL TouchÊ Blush Fard2011 a Joues Treschicmagazine.com I FEBRUARY 55
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Painted hair, and molten eyes, with gold leaf and appliquÊ, the S/S beauty looks were inspired by arts and crafts techniques and pantomime colours! From Meadham to Manish Arora the looks were bold, in neons and brights, powdered clay up-do’s at Thakoon and a glittering array of sequins and pearls at Chanel & Givenchy. With such dramatic interpretations S/S is looking temptingly theatrical!
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TRÈS CHIC Men
TREND 1
50’S SENSATION With a superlative eye for detail, the 50’s had every wearable item perfectly poised, including their make-up. The ready-to-wear catwalks of AW 11 saw Hermes, Miu Miu and Gucci all taking on the structured yet flirtatious look. Think Marilyn Monroe, a clean sharp brow, lightly seductive eyes and fiery red lips all dusted with a matt foundation. To create the perfect eyeliner flick try Bobbi Brown’s Long-wear Gel Eyeliner £16.50 and for the ‘cherry on top’ try M.A.C’s Pro Long Wear Lip Colour in Passion Preserved £17.
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Rocker Chick
This deep red gives Rihanna a beautiful elegant look, we love her nude lip gloss
RIHANNA´S Many hair dos
Très Chic is inspired by sex siren, Rihanna’s constantly changing hair dos. Here are some of our favourites...
Rihanna even gives blonde a go.
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TREND 2
BABY DOLL Eye Power shone throughout the Milan AW catwalks, with D&G, Emilio Pucci and Fendi all showing how enthuses on the eye can be as striking as the outfit itself. If WOW is your aim, then aim high with the ‘baby doll’ lashes. You can create this look by applying a few layers of black mascara to your lashes (we love Blackout by Dior £22) and before they set, squeeze together small sections using your fingertips. Want it more spidery? Apply layer after layer of mascara (no limits here) and apply the same action, the more lumps and bumps the better. For an evening look, adding an eye shadow in light blue or turquoise colour gives this look its full pelt. Try MAC’s Street Art Eye Shadow £34.50. Treschicmagazine.com I FEBRUARY 2011 64
The Preparation
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BEAUTY SCRAPBOOK
The Vivacious Valentine
Valentine’s Day is close at hand and we at TC want nothing more than for you to look and feel your best for that special ‘one’. Here we share all that’s NEW to prepare and finish your look for the perfect seduction.
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The Finish OPI & NICKI MINAJ
IRIS APFEL’S COLLABORATION WITH M.A.C
Inspired by her lavish textures, patterns and multi-coloured feathers, M.A.C presents a colour collection with as much flair as the fashion pioneer who helped create it. Iris Apfel has inspired M.A.C to create the most ravishing of colours from beauty powder to nail lacquer. With colours and shades to include Embrace Me, Entertain Me, Party Parrot and Too Chic, these are set to cause a ‘love’ storm. Available from Debenhams, Broadmead, Bristol. Price start from £9
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Rihanna
Queen of the stage
With Rihanna’s Loud Tour adding over 20 dates to their original schedule, Rihanna really is Queen of the stage for 2011. From her locks to her toes Rihanna rocks the boldest statements in Fashion. Simone With her makeup Rihanna loves to focus attention to her sumptuous lips. Whether it is red, pink, matt or gloss her lips are her ultimate accessory. Her foundation is always to a Matt finish and Rihanna likes to use natural tones of peaches, pinks and browns around her eyes with lashings of black mascara. Tip: To achieve Rihanna’s ultra glossy lips add a strong pencil line blended half way into the lips and max out with gloss in a shade lighter. Try M.A.C’s Lip Pencil in Synch and Tinted Lip Glass in Pink Lemonade. Mark Rihanna´s volume and bright red colour choice is really what turns heads! Tip: Pump up the volume with a combo of Label.M Thickening Cream and Volume Foam.
“My favorite makeup look is one that is natural -- then I can just rock it and relax.” Rihanna
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ALEXA CHUNG Preppy fashion icon
If we were allowed a statue in the office of the best British Fashion Icon, it would be of Alexa Chung. After recently returning to her roots of Modelling, the always preppy Alexa is forever in the public eye. Simone I find the most wonderful thing about Alexa is her effortless chic and this shows in her make-up too. Her make-up style never changes, a little of everything in the most natural of colours is key. A combed brow, minimal eyeliner and a rosy pink lipstick. She has this pinned down, so why change? Tip: The perfect brow is the structure to any persons face, to keep it natural and in place add a clear wax pencil. Try New Cid London Cosmetics i-fix eyebrow pencil £13.50 Mark Pure style with her choppy bob which is brought to life with a dip dye colour through the mid lengths and ends, fantastic! Tip: It’s all about being styled to look un-styled so try Label.M Miracle Fibre for long lasting texture and separation.
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THE BEAUTY ICONS
Our Panel
Owner of ESSENSUALS Bristol, Mark Madsen has worked with some of the finest Art Directors in the country & represents one the most progressive, fashion-forward brands in hair-dressing. Mark is ahead of the pack in understanding International style local sensibility. Simone is part of TEAM TRES CHIC and as our inhouse Beauty Director, she is the all-seeing-eye on developments in the health & beauty sphere. Tried, Tested, and Tweeted ... If Simone’s not reporting on it, it’s not worth your pretty pound!
Beauty is only skin deep they say, but we beg to differ. When your beauty shines from your soul and out through a delicately made up eye, framed by glossy tousled hair, beauty. Can be become so much more. We all need shining lights to guide us to the path of enlightenment though, so here our ours.. Treschicmagazine.com I FEBRUARY 2011 67
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DIANE KRUGER
50’s Glamour
Diane Kruger is an award winning actress, model and global spokeswoman for L’Oreal. As a firm friend of Karl Lagerfeld she is at the top of the Fashion field.
KATE MIDDLETON
Demure and typically English
Our newly wedded Princess, Kate Middleton has been an inspiration around the World in 2011. With Sarah Burton elevating her Fashion status in the ever so memorable Alexander McQueen wedding dress and envied by all with her stunningly ‘natural’ good looks.
Simone Diane Kruger is insanely pretty, facially well structured and usually opts for a more subtle natural look, but here Diane has the 50’s glamour all wrapped up. A strong brow, a light dusting around the eyes and succulent red lips. She oozes femininity. Diane has opted for a shimmering diamond and bronze around the corners of the eyes and left her lips to do the talking. Tip: When wearing a pillar box red, ensure you use a matching lip pencil to create the perfect shape and a long stay lip stick. Try M.A.C Pro Longwear Lipcreme in Good to Go and Lip Pencil in Entertain me. Mark Her hair is very glamourous with sleek movement with lots of shine. Tip: Glam up and loose the frizz with Label.M Sleek Blow Out Cream.
Simone Kate likes to keep her make-up demure and typically English. She has the most flawless of skin and chooses a tinted moisturiser to give her ‘the glow’, adding rosy cheeks and a natural lip gloss while keeping her eye brow and eye line strong to show she means business. Tip: If you aren’t feeling quiet brave enough for a tinted moisturiser, try a weightless foundation like Elizabeth Arden’s Flawless Finish Bare Perfection SPF8 £24 Mark Kate always looks well groomed with a super blow dry. Tip: It’s all about shine so try Elixur Ultime by Kerastase for healthy looking radiant hair.
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TRÈS CHIC
Resturants
Homage
to Home Set in the historic Friary building on Quakers Friars Bristol, Raymond Blanc’s Brasserie Blanc is an imposing sight. It offers a beautifully restored piece of Bristol history and with it a delicious back story. Dating back to the 13th century, these buildings provide a rich tapestry of Bristol’s heritage and the walls hold exceptional memories for many. A place where Monk’s kept warm by the fire, where Quaker’s would meet, where children of the 1800’s would learn and play in Bristol’s first nursery school, and where many a ‘happily ever after’ began, and still does today. Raymond recalls the time he first set eyes on the building and he was truly aghast. “ I have never been speechless, but when I first visited Quakers it was close. To have the honour of putting Brasserie Blanc in such buildings is quite unreal. If the Georgian meeting house was not enough, the two medieval halls will just stagger you. I just can’t do justice describing these buildings. Too big for just a Brasserie, I have turned the halls into banqueting halls. Having been built in the 13th and 14th century as a monastery and then used by Bristol guilds. After further research, I discovered that the guilds involved were the Treschicmagazine.com I FEBRUARY 2011 70
Bakers and the Cutlers, what more could I want, I of course used the names, and we now have Bakers hall and Cutlers hall. The Brasserie is in the old Quaker meeting hall, the room is a marvel, simply built but of outstanding beauty. It is my favourite Brasserie of all!” On arrival to the restaurant you cannot help but feel the energy of the building and I set off to wondering what the walls may say, if indeed they could talk. The main room has been restored with loving care, and is a pleasure to be in. The sweeping staircase and balcony is a beautiful and original feature to the captivating space, and you really do feel instantly relaxed and the trials of the day seem not quite so important. We are taken through to the bar area where we are served a charming glass of Domaine Begude Savignon Blanc and are taken by the French script that edges the balcony around the great room. “It is a famous fable, by the Jean de la Fontaine.” The bar manager tells us. Jean de la Fontaine is the equivalent to Shakespeare in France and in the fable The Raven and The Fox Jean de la Fontaine speaks of the Fox flattering the Raven to make the bird sing, and in doing so, releases the cheese it´s holding in its mouth. I suspect this reminds Raymond of home and his childhood, a theme that runs deep in the creation of The Brasserie Blanc chain. The menu itself is a blend of a la carte French classic’s & modern dishes made with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Around 40 of which introduced to Raymond by his Maman and all in homage to his home land. From Maman Blanc’s Miscellany of Salad’s to Toulouse Sausages with Smooth Mash and Onion Sauce, all the dishes are prepared with respect to the cycle of gastronomy and produce that is free range, and of the season. The set menu delights with 2/3 dishes after 7pm, with more than five pounds change from a twenty pound note, and offering classics such as white
onion soup with truffle scented cream to pan fried pork cutlet with slow roast winter vegetables, it is an easy option for a brisk and lean February. I opt for the Smoked Lyburn Cheese Souffle with Apple Apricot and Walnut Salad, and CJ tempts me with her choice of Burgundian Snails in Garlic and Herb Butter. I dearly wanted to be a cultured lover of Escargots, but, I am afraid, I could not be converted. CJ adored them however, and remarked that they were the best she had tasted. My souffle was divine, and thinking of it now, has made me recall its light and perfectly complimented flavours. A triumph in my opinion. For our main course CJ chose the Olive Tapenade Stuffed Corn Fed Chicken, Winter Ratatouille, Garlic Confit. (A mouthful! But, a delicious one!) and I elected for the Free Range Cornish Rump Steak. Both dishes were extraordinary and as Raymond’s French accent ran in my head from our interview that morning, I couldnt help but think that all of his sentiments were not only genuine, but they made me think of food in a whole new way. Raymond prides his Brasseries on being able to offer affordable cuisine that is using the best ingredients possible, and served in an environment that is fun, and where you feel extremely well looked after, that you wish to return time and time again. I felt all of these things, and his own words, I agree, the dishes are “heavenly!” Whether for a business lunch or a restorative bite after shopping, Brasserie Blancs deliver a feel-good atmosphere, with top service & affordable, fine cuisine. We at Tres Chic are pleased to feel a great deal more French, than even our title suggests! Bakers & Cutlers Halls . The Friary Building, Cabot Circus, Bristol, BS1 3DF Tel: 01179 102 410
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A Virtuous Cycle of Gastronomy
Humble, engaging, vastly inspirational and generous with his answers. A man who is know mainly for his prowess in the kitchen, and now for his gentlemanly charm. Jodie Brown meets Raymond Blanc.
JB: Raymond you were born in Besancon, France. What do you remember of your childhood that inspired you to cook? In that part of the world you are sandwiched between the rugged part of the mountains and the beautiful valley of burgundy. Food from our region was pure and local, we never looked to further afield for our produce and everything came direct from our rich landscape.The Montbeliard region is known for being exceptional milk providers and dotted around the mountains you would find everything you needed for rich sustenance, from the 15 types of cheese to the quality of the cows meat itself. I remember great wheels of cheese, maybe 40kg. The food was pure and all around us. Maman would create beautiful dishes from nature. As a child I witnessed a virtuose cycle of gastronomy. I would hunt and sell on the market on the street, and be part of the rich tapestry of life. At my home, food was love, food earth, food laughter, food sex, food celebration. Food is a huge act of love and of giving. I witnessed this through Maman and Brasserie Blanc is built on all those virtues and values. JB: What smells evoke memories of those experiences? Oh, the raspberries! We used to pick 20kg
of raspberries and bring that back in buckets through the Forrest. We would walk maybe five miles back to Maman. I remember the sausage, the chervil, garlic, mushrooms of all varieties, and the Comte cheese. I have just introduced a new dish at Le Manoir which is using the smoked sausage of the region with potatoes, cabbage, cooked slowly and authentically. Real French home cooking. When I tasted it, it was heavenly. Such memories! Every smell to me was, seasonal, you always knew which season you were in. JB: Do you teach Tata and Sebastian (Raymond and Natalia’s Children) the art of fine dining, or do you prefer to be cooked for at home? When you cook every day of your life there is nothing better than coming home, putting your feet up, having a lovely rest, with a glass of wine. Every now and then I will cook a feast of course, when we have a dinner party, but, otherwise I like to be looked after. Natalia adores cooking and is finishing her Masters in Nutrition so she has a great understanding of food. It helps me keep slim and fit! (Raymond laughs, expressing the importance of being able to laugh at yourself in life... But not too much he explains!) JB: What makes Brasserie Blanc Bristol quite so special? The Bristol Brasserie Blanc is an historical landmark, the Quakers and Bakers Friars has such rich history. When I saw the site I was just ‘Ooh La La!.’ A site with the greatest beauty. The Bakers is a private dining hall which seats 80, and the Cutlers seats up to 200 people. In terms of its beauty it has very English architecture but with a very French feel about it. It was the place that people came to say “I love you” and marry! To me, it is our most beautiful brasserie. Treschicmagazine.com I FEBRUARY 2011 73
JB : What are your favorite dishes at the Brasserie? Oh, how can you ask this, of a man that loves food? Brasserie Blanc is about home to me. About my region. 60 of the dishes on the menu are my homes cuisine. Rustic, wholesome, beautiful. From the snails to the belly of pork, all of my menu is free range, as it should be. JB: Which Chef’s inspire you? I am pleased to say that cookery is now part of the consciousness here in England. The consumer is more aware and expects more, the retailer knows they have to connect, and re-invent our landscape, connect with the soil, for gastronomy to me is the soil. The true value of gastronomy is to make sure we re-invent our landscape, sensitively. Chefs I regard highly are people like Michael Caines at Abode, Heston Blumenthal’s Fat Duck, and of course Jamie Oliver, a wonderful man. The Michelin starred Rock restaurant, The Maison Arms in Devon is a fantastic pub. The purist Barry Haughton, from Bordeaux Quay. He is a Bristol boy, a purist and the very first chef to campaign for organic values. Simon Hulstone of The Elephant Torquay. His restaurant has fine dining at the top, and cafe bar at the bottom and is very clever indeed. Food is not so much simply a commodity any more, it is about re-inventing. JB : What do you think of Gordon Ramsey’s man management style? I disagree with it entirely! How would you expect to send your children into an environment where people are being abused? Anyone that loves their industry wants serenity and to have people taken by the hand and supported. We want our great young talents to stay in our industry, not leave it through ill treatment. Our industry is one of the most captivating in the world, food touches art, touches architecture, farming, the earth we live on. We prove our values through our training programs at Brasserie Blanc, and if we didn’t support our youth & our staff we wouldn’t have so many wonderful people in our industry. JB: If I am a girl on the go, with so many places to be and so little time, and I have 10 minutes to create a dish, what would you suggest I make? Oh, so many things!! Take a saucepan, boil some water with some salt, add some pasta, heat some garlic and tomatoes and fresh herbs for a simple pasta dish. Take 3 eggs, add some cheese, chopped sausage, some fresh herbs for a beautiful omelette. Cooking is not complicated, it is possible to eat well with little time, in fact my next series is entitled ‘How To Eat Well!’ Full of recipes that are wonderfully nutritious and low in calories.
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You know, how long does it take to pan fry a piece of mackerel? Or take an avocado, some crab meat and lemon juice? Or, crumble some goats cheese in to a salad? But, it does take effort, but the simplicity of cooking is very rewarding. JB : What final sentiment would you like to leave Tres Chic readers about Brasserie Blanc? My Brasseries are like a can can, where as Le Manoir is like a fine waltz, of course at Le Manoir you pay for the fine dining experience but, at our Brasseries it is a place that is not exclusive, but, inclusive. Good solid food, with good ethics, and affordable.
“the Quakers and Bakers Friars has such rich history. When I saw the site I was just ‘Ooh La La!.’ A site with the greatest beauty.” We provide an environment where it is fun, and always at the forefront of modernity. A place where you know you are so looked after and cared for. Authentic and clean, our guests come back to us for our true values. The Brasserie Blanc is accessible and strong and is a true expression of my values in home cooking. My wish for Brasserie Blanc is that they are truly a part of the life, and heart of the city.
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TRÈS CHIC Resturants
The Italian Table
Flavour-packed salads, rustic antipasti and home made pasta “Just Like Mama Used to Make” its time to ‘skooch’ up, and get fed in the neighbourhood.
‘A Seaside Risotto to dazzle with a healthy kick of chilli, amongst the catch of the seaside’
Jamie Oliver - an iconic chef, with a cheeky-chappy demeanour. Laying claim to a plethora of famous television shows, books, kitchen paraphernalia, and of course restaurants. It really leaves the bar set rather high, for the standard of cooking expected. But, Jamie Olivers isn’t all about the food (Don’t be ridiculous I hear you cry?) But, the ethos in which the Jamie Empire is built is based on far more than simply good tucker. Jamie Oliver’s strive to deliver wholesome, rustic Italian dishes that are made from simple ingredients, and in an environment that provides a “neighbourhood” feel. Yes, and all inspired by the “Italian table” where people relax, share, and enjoy each other’s company. But, that’s not all. The staff are trained for 6 weeks in every aspect of the workings of the restaurant and this inspires a real sense of cohesion throughout the staff, from management to pot washer. They are encouraged to be relaxed, chatty in serving style and informative in their passion for the dishes. Their passion, may I say is evident at the door. When
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Tres Chic looked at Jamie’s Italian as one of ‘Love S/W’ restaurants we thought, hey hold on, too contrived? Too obvious? Too over-exposed? But look, whether an undiscovered gem in the back streets of the City or a Power-House of Gastronomy, it really shouldn’t be discounted for such base level judgement. ‘Let’s try it for ourselves we thought.’ And try we did. On arrival at the super-slick and cunningly restored listed building on Park Street, Bristol we could tell instantly that this was a happy place. The host beamed, and the lights twinkled in a way that made you feel as though this was your local and the staff knew you name. (Yes, I can hear the Cheers theme tune too!) But, this was genuine, and under-pinned with streamlined service and technological prowess. We were shown upstairs to the first floor with diner style booths and the hustle of the open kitchen, and were instantly hit with that closeness of the tables, the smell’s and steamy wafts, and the dim lighting that makes you feel relaxed on the spin of a dime, and all in true Italian style. The charming new Manager James took us down to the Antipasti Kitchen which
TRÈS CHIC Resturants
boasts a delicatessen feel with fresh fish, meats, fennel, salami, breads and vegetables all enticing you gently in to your evenings choice of fare. The restaurant boasts fresh, home made pasta in a variety of forms, shaped by its swanky in-house pasta making machine. (Which, let’s face it, would all like to have as part of our normal kitchen kit, but at £1800 a unit, I think shop bought will suffice at home for me!) With 20 types of pasta on display from Squid Ink to Tagliatelle this certainly isn’t your normal home kitchen. Jamie is involved in choosing every one of his 26 sites both here and abroad, (With new sites planned for St Albans and Manchester in Jan/Feb 2012) and from the rural, rustic backdrops to the general aesthetic, he takes as much care, as he does with his dishes. Bath for example, maintains the original drawing room of the stunning Georgian House, keeping its 130 year old wallpaper in commitment to this rustic feel. Every floor has something going on and with Jamie’s touches dotted all around from cookery books to oven gloves, it is clear that learning to develop your skills at home is an integral part of the company. But, back to the restaurant dining… You may be shocked to learn that you can now book for any size table at Jamie’s, (not just in 8’s or above) and, although they are blessed with a great number of guests each evening, they never let the restaurant reach capacity, for those last minute diners that walk in off the street. (We can’t be organised all the time!) It may also impress to know that on the very top floor there is a private dining room with views down to Park Street, providing a decadent and intimate space for your top 20. Either for work or pleasure, this is a true nugget of a place for that private need. After all that exploration, we really had worked up an appetite. Jamie’s is famous for its antipasti planks, and as we wanted to be shown the best of, we asked our fab and friendly waiter to choose for us. Starting with the wine. Torrione 2008 Pertolo, a stirring Sangiovese made in Tuscany by Jamie’s friend Luca. We were off to a good start. This followed with the fresh delectable antipasti, which was as joyous
Jamie’s Italian, Bristol Tel: 01173 700 265 87/89 Park Street Bristol BS1 5PW Twitter @jamiesitalianUK www.jamieoliver.com/italian/bristol
in the mouth as it was to the eyes. From the cured meats of pistachio mortadella to the chilled olives, crunchy salad of beets, carrot and mint, and the curious looking mini boiled egg which was in fact, a slice of tangy percorino cheese and chilli Jam. Scrumptuous! For main we gorged on the black angel spaghetti with scallops and the Seaside Risotto. The squid ink pasta was rich and beautifully balanced with scallops, anchovies, wine and capers. Leaving the Seaside Risotto to dazzle with a healthy kick of chilli amongst the catch of the seaside, amongst the obvious clams, cockles, mussels and prawns nestle some gratifying gurnard, which was light and tender. This, I guess only leaves me to share what we felt to be the ace card at Jamie Oliver’s that evening. The dessert. (or Dolci.) With a chocolate, raspberry and amaretto brownie, to make the mouth water and an amalfi lemon curd slice, I believe our socks actually ‘popped off’ at the finale! Now, I don’t know if that is a truly Italian saying, but it summed it up nicely for us! Tres Chic whole-heartedly recommends Jamie Oliver’s, for its intimate atmosphere, authenticity, style and genuinely passionate staff. Not forgetting it’s reasonably priced winning cuisine. Treschicmagazine.com I FEBRUARY 2011 77
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Sarah´s Kitchen
THIS MARCH SARAH BRINGS US A DELECTABLE CHOICE OF WARMING DISHES TO KEEP YOUR TASTE AND VITAMIN LEVELS UP AND YOUR CALORIE AND ‘TIME-TAKE’ DOWN.
With thoughts of blue-skied, heady summer evenings a long way off, we turn our thoughts to the early eves of spring, with menus of winter warmers still holding fair ground, we move to lighter, brighter dishes, easier on the waist-line. Packed full of flavour and easy to prepare, all of Sarah’s dishes can be made slowly and lovingly as time allows, or on the run before hubby’s tummy grumbles! Our needs at this time of year are to plough forth with the new year’s work load, stick to the eating plans we made in January and have time for all we love about spring. Simply put: Work-Life-Belly-Telly!
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4. Add the red wine and orange zest and bubble up till the steam no longer smells of alcohol.
CHICKEN & VEGETABLE SPRING ROLLS If your looking for a meal to wow your dinner party guest’s there’s nothing quite like seafood sauce to knock their socks off, steering away from the staid marie-rose sauce this dish will prove a winner for even the most choosy of guests. SERVES: 6 PREPARATION TIME: 15 mins COOKING TIME: 30 mins 2-3 tbls; corn or peanut oil 2-3 cloves garlic, roughly chopped 1 large onion, diced 4-5tbls blanched almonds or peanuts 1-2 fresh red peppers, seeded and diced 1tsp chilli flakes or dried chillis, seeded and crumbled 3-4 whole cloves 1tsp coriander seeds 1 short length cinnamon stick
1 glass red wine 1tsp grated orange zest 2tbls dark cocoa powder (preferably unsweetened) 1 tin plum tomatoes salt and a little vinegar To Finish 350 grm raw, peeled prawns, coriander leaves and lime quarters.
1. Heat a tbls;of oil in a heavy pan and fry the garlic and onion until they soften and caramelise a little, then drop them into a processor. 2. Toast the nuts briefly in a dry pan and then add them to to the processor. 3. Pour in the rest of the oil and fry the peppers, dried chillis and the spices for a moment.
5. Transfer to the processor, add the cocoa and tomatoes and whizz till you have a smooth sauce. 6. Return the sauce to the pan, bubble up, turn down the heat and leave to simmer gently, stirring at intervals, until the sauce is lusciously thick and dark. Taste, add salt (maybe a little sugar) and a splash of vinegar to sharpen the flavours. 7. When you are ready to serve, reheat the sauce, stir in the prawns and bubble up till they turn opaque: no more than 2-3 minutes. Ladle into bowls and finish with a sprinkle of corriander leaves, lime quaters for squeezing and decent a chunk of crusty bread for scooping. Treschicmagazine.com I FEBRUARY 2011 81
CHICKEN & VEGETABLE SPRING ROLLS Warm up your Spring with a super healthy, delicately spiced, and uber-quick meal to bring the family together. Whether on the run or dining in with you and yours, this meal is set to warm up the chilliest of early Spring nights. SERVES: 6 PREPARATION TIME: 30 mins COOKING TIME: 3-5 mins 1tbls of ground nut oil, plus extra for deep frying 300g of skinless chicken breast(fillets) chopped into small pea sized pieces 5 dried Chinese mushrooms, soaked in hot water for 20min, drained and finely chopped 1tbls of light soya sauce. 1 tbls of chinese 5 spiced powder. 1tbls of grated fresh root ginger 100g bean sprouts
3 spring onions finely sliced lengthways (use some of the good green tops) 2 small carrots (julienne) 1tbsp oyster sauce 1tbls light soy sauce sea salt and ground white pepper 2 pkts; large spring roll wraps,thawed if frozen (available from Asian supermarkets) 1 egg yolk beaten 1tbls cornflour 1tbls water
1. Heat a wok until smoking and add the ground nut oil, chicken and mushrooms and stir for 1-2 mins; season with soy sauce and 5 spice powder. Remove from wok and set aside to cool for 10mins. (Wipe the wok clean with kitchen paper). 2. Place the grated ginger, beansprouts, spring onions, carrots,
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chicken and mushrooms into a bowl , season with the oyster sauce, soy sauce, sea salt and ground white pepper. Stir well to combine. 3. Lay 2 spring roll wrappers one on top of the other (the extra thickness will help the skin from breaking) and position so that the corners are pointed upwards, downwards and to the sides. 4. Spoon 2tbls of the filling into the center of the wrapper. 5. Brush each corner of the wrapper with the cornflour paste, then bring the two opposite corners on the sides together and, keeping your finger on the edges, bring the bottom corner towards the middle then roll the pastry up tightly towards the top corner. Tuck the top edge in and seal it with a little of the beaten egg yolk. Repeat with the remaining spring roll wrappers and filling. 6. Heat the wok over a high heat and fill the wok to a 1/4 of its depth with ground nut oil. (Heat until a cube of bread dropped in sizzles and turns golden-brown in 15sec) 7. Carefully lower the spring rolls in small batches into the oil and deep fry for 2-3mins, or until golden-brown. 8. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper.
TRÈS CHIC Food ing the pastry around the base and sides so that it comes about 5mm above the edge of the tin. 4. Then prick the base with a fork and brush it all over with lightly beaten egg white. Bake on the baking sheet on the middle shelf for 15 minutes then, as you remove it, turn the temperature down to 350f/180c/gas mark 4. (This can all be done in advance.) 5. To make the filling, grate the zest from 6 lemons and squeeze enough juice to give 275mls. 6. Now break the eggs into a bowl, add the sugar and whisk to combine. Don’t over do it or the eggs will thicken.
LEMON TART One of absolute fav’s a Lemon Tart is the perfect way to soothe the palette after a zingy first course, delicate and never-ending on flavour the Lemon Tart packs a cool punch all of its own. SERVES: 6-8 PREPARATION TIME: 40 mins COOKING TIME: 30 mins
For the pastry 1 deep fluted quiche tin 23cm / 4cm deep, lightly oiled 175g plain flour 40g icing sugar 75g softened butter Pinch of salt 1 egg yolk 1tbs water
For the filling 6 size-1 eggs 175g caster sugar Zest of 6 lemons and 275ml of the juice 7fl oz of whipping cream Icing sugar to dust
1. Place all the ingredients in the bowl of your processor and process until it forms firm dough. Then turn it out and knead lightly, pop it in cling film and leave in the fridge for 30 minutes to rest. 2. To cook the pastry base, pre-heat the oven to 400f/200c/gas mark 6, and place a solid baking sheet in the oven to pre-heat as well.
7. Next, pour in the lemon juice and zest, followed by the cream, and whisk lightly. Pour it all into a 1.21 jug. 8. The easiest way to fill a tart is to place the pastry case on the baking sheet in the oven, and then pour the filling straight into the pastry (this avoids having to carry the tart to the oven and spilling it). 9. Bake for about 30 minutes or until the tart is set and feels springy in the centre. 10. Dust with icing sugar and serve with crème fraîche or whipped cream.
3. Roll out the pastry as thinly as possible, and line the flan tin, press-
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Tales from Auld Reekie
Delicious Georgian architecture, The Fringe festival, upscale shopping, tourist landmarks aplenty, and the Missoni hotel.. Kilt anyone?
The Balmoral Hotel epitomizes elegance, setting the scene for a smart Edinburgh sojourn.
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TRÈS CHIC Travel Edinburgh is one of Europe’s most enticing destinations. Draped over seven rocky hills overlooking the sea, the city embraces both history and cosmopolitan style, as proud of its medieval castle as its cutting-edge Fringe Festival. Most people would argue that Edinburgh only truly comes to life in the summer, when it plays host to a monthlong celebration of the arts. From premieres by eminent authors to monologues by neophytes, a series of world-famous festivals take place here. And while festival season is the main attraction for the town, there are reasons aplenty as to why the Scottish Capital is captivating all year round. Possibly more so during the off-season, when the crowds disperse and the city alone reemerges center stage. The elegant Georgian terraces and squares of the New Town together with the Old Town’s medieval cobbled streets and tenements offer breathtaking visual drama for each visitor. There are also volcanic crags, picturesque narrow lanes (known as “closes”) and of course, the idyllic Princes Street Gardens cutting through the city centre. If that’s not enough, the urban landscape is constantly evolving – with new neighborhoods like Leith popping up as the hub of new epicurean endeavors – to give Edinburgh its dose of hip. Thus, there is an undeniable duality to this metropolis endearingly referred to as Athens of the North and Auld Reekie. (It’s no coincidence that Edinburgh inspired Stevenson’s The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde). And it’s this very quality that you will revel in when you next visit. Sampling high intellect by discussing Titian at The Scottish National Art Gallery is followed by
a beer-fuelled dinner at a crowded pub. Flirting with both ends of the cultural spectrum, you will never tire of the city. Take your pick of pursuits – quirky museums, tourist-ridden landmarks, upscale shopping or dusty bookshops – then have an afternoon of wandering. Bask in the gothic architecture of The Royal Mile, hunt down a deep fried Mars bar and take that obligatory photo with a kilted-man playing the bagpipes that you’re secretly excited about. As far as nourishment is concerned, the city is overflowing with top dining choices including three Michelinstarred restaurants for diehard gourmands. You’ll find that the perfect night cap – be it a single malt Scotch or a designer cocktail – awaits you in many a dimly lit drinking den featuring up and coming mixologists. Where to stay: The Balmoral Hotel epitomizes elegance, setting the scene for a smart Edinburgh sojourn. It’s centrally located with a stunning breakfast room to fuel you for an adventurous day ahead. 1 Princes Street. Tel. 44 131 556 2414 The Scotsman Hotel transformed the old newspaper building into a breathtaking space containing glamorous rooms, each one unique. Go for The Scotsman if you’re looking to make the trip a classy affair. Pose at the marble staircase and we hope you get the room with the curved window bay! 20 North Bridge. Tel. 44 131 556 5565 Tigerlily has established itself as one of the most desirable destinations in town, but not just for geeky tourists looking for a cool alternative to a Scottish B&B. Locals love to frequent the stylish bar at night. 125 George Street. Tel. 44 131 225 5005
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vista. And swoon. You need not be an art history major to recognize the artists showcased at The National Art Gallery of Scotland or the Gallery of Modern Art – both museums house world-renowned names for its audience. For something more offbeat, try The Dynamic Earth Museum, built to celebrate the millennium.
Where to DRINK
Drinking in Monteiths is a bit like hanging out in your rich uncle’s cool pad. Set up like a living room with a grand fireplace and a gorgeous outdoor area bedecked in fairy lights, it’s our favorite haunt for a late night cocktail. 61 High Street Tel. 44 131 557 0330 Hotel Missoni serves designer drinks with a side of glamour. Outfitted in yes, you guessed it, Missoni prints, the lobby bar is the it-spot on weekends for the jet set. Sit by the bar and spend the night people watching. George IV Bridge Tel. 44 131 220 6666 resides. What to see: Participate in the traditional tourist promenade along the Royal Mile, starting with the iconic Edinburgh Castle and ending at The Palace of Holyroodhouse with the new (and controversial we might add) Scottish parliament on the other side. Perfect for photo opportunities and that a-ha postcard moment, the stroll is well worth your time, we promise. If you are interested in Scottish royal history, take a tour of the 16th century palace, Holyroodhouse. You can see the late Mary Queen of Scots’ former bedroom! The monument-studded hilltop, Calton Hill, is at the end of Princes Street and can be accessed by stairs from Waterloo Place. It offers an unparalleled view of Edinburgh and its surrounding countryside. Robert Louis Stevenson once said the best views of the city would be found here. We’d have to agree. Take in Arthur’s Seat and the Salisbury Crags in one sweeping Treschicmagazine.com I FEBRUARY 2011 86 86 TRÈS CHIC
Where to shop: The usual high street brands are located on Princes Street and George Street – American brand Anthropologie is now available here. Department store Jenners is a perennial favourite and designer fashions live over in St Andrews Square (in Harvey Nichols) and on Multrees Walk, with labels like Mulberry and Armani. For independent boutiques unique to Edinburgh, head to the Grassmarket neighborhood. We suggest browsing through Godiva where vintage is mixed with made-to-measure service and Armstrongs, where the city’s largest vintage clothing emporium
Where to eat: When in search of haute seafood, Ondine is your port of call. Located near the Royal Mile, Ondine offers a chic dining experience in an art deco setting. We love the 14-seater crustacean bar serving oysters, langoustines and clams. Pair it with a chilled white and enjoy. 2 George IV Bridge Tel. 44 131 226 1888 If we had to pick one of the three Michelinstarred restaurants for you to try, we’d go with Martin Wishart’s Scottish brasserie, The Honours. The menu gives a Scottish bent to traditional French classics with starters like seabream tartare and mains of rabbit a la moutarde. 58A North Castle Street Tel. 44 131 220 3523 For a no-frills delicious spot that’s easy on the wallet, The Red Squirrel is your joint for the evening. A gastropub known for their handmade gourmet burgers (that come with shoestring fries and red slaw) with over 20 craft beers and ales on tap, it’s a relaxed spot for a nibble and a tipple. 21 Lothian Road Tel. 44 131 229 9933
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