TRĂˆS CHIC Christmas 2011
The Cream of
Christmas Trends EXCLUSIVE Olly Murs
Where to Feast
Switches Our Lights On
Restaurant Special
Boastful Beauty
Interview with Bobbi Brown
Mods & Rockers
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Black & Diamond Tres Chic LAUN Savvy. The cream of S/W society in th Club, Bristol. 10th December. EXC 2 Treschicmagazine.com I DECEMBER 2011
NCH PARTY Sophisticated, Suave, he breathtaking setting of The Clifton CLUSIVE PERFORMANCE. Dress code is strictly: Black & Diamond Limited number of tickets available. To buy direct: www.treschicmagazine.com/launchparty or contact / Jodie: 07792802994 / Cj: 07715665231 EXCLUSIVE PERFOMANCE BY RUTH LORENZO (X-FACTOR) live saxophonist, fashion show, and goody bags for IAM TRES CHIC guests provided by some of our city’s top retailers. Find us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/treschicmagazine
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Wow! It has been a faaabulous first 3 months for Tres Chic in the super South West, and to end the year on a high we have decided to make our last magazine of 2011 a bumper issue. It´s bursting to the rafters with our incredible Mods and Rockers shoot down at the See No Evil site, with looks from The Kooples, Cabot Circus and House of Fraser. We’ve got a super exciting Menswear shoot, with the juicy Judas Sinned and GarmentQuarter, and with them having just won the Drapers award 2011 we thought we would use the gorgeous Mikey as our male model. You won’t be disappointed with the results! Things are shaping up nicely for our ‘Black & Diamond’ launch party on Saturday December 10th (originally the 9th, please save this new date!) at the magnificent Clifton Club. There´s all sorts of goodies provided by Cabot Circus, The Sanctuary and House of Fraser. Not least forgetting the launch of ‘I AM TRES CHIC’ - buy your tickets directly through the website, so as not to miss out. Team TC had an AMAZING meeting with the gorgeous Olly Murs at the Christmas Lights switch on - The Mall Cribbs Causeway, and were treated to an exclusive interview backstage during his performance. Read it inside our lovely pages and check out the video on www.treschicmagazine. com and just when we thought that day couldn’t get any better, we headed straight down the motorway to attend Ruth Lorenzo’s Birthday Party in London, what a night! Ruth Lorenzo is performing for us at our launch party on the10th with help from the events company that do the parties for OK Magazine, we think it will be a smash! Come and help us toast Christmas, enjoy the decadence of the Clifton Club and enjoy all that makes TC so special (for more information head to treschicmagazine.com/launchparty). Thank you for supporting us so far you lovely S/W people & Bring on 2012!! From all of us at TC.. enjoy, and we’ll see you next month!
CJ HADLOW Follow me on Twitter - www. twitter.com/CjTRESCHIC or on Facebook - www.facebook.com/treschicmagazine
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STAFF Publisher Central House Publications, London. A division of Alter Ego Model & Production Mangement LTD registered in England no. 07082538 Editor in chief / Photographer Cj Hadlow cj@treschicmagazine.com Fashion Editor Jodie Brown jodie@treschicmagazine.com GUEST EDITOR JP efortmade.com Beauty Director Simone Adams simone@treschicmagazine.com MAKE-UP ARTISTS Sally Bracey & Stevie Bell Guest Stylist Jemima Hall & Mikey B
COVER CREDITS Photography: Cj Hadlow Make Up: Sally Bracey Fashion Stylist: Jemima Hall Assistant Make-Up Artist: Stevie Bell Model: Katherine G @ Gingersnap Hair: Noel Halligan & Hayley Scott @ Sean Hanna Bristol Make Up: Mac Cosmetics Clothes: Leathered grey coat, The Kooples £375. knotted checked shirt, The Kooples £120.
Photography: Cj Hadlow Make Up: Sally Bracey Fashion Stylist: Mikey B Model: Mikey B & Saurne @ Gingersnap Hair: Biance Mall & Mark Madsen @ Essensuals Bristol Make Up: Mac Cosmetics Clothes: Jacket, Ted Baker £275. Shirt, Ted Baker £90. Tie, Dior £116. Bra £26, Bottoms £12 both from La Senza
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Feature Editors
Sarah Ludbrook . Frank Scott Natalia Lutz . Samantha Acris Polly Snell . Alice Hall .
Travel & Food COLUMNIST Rosa Park
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CONTENTS CHRISTMAS 2011
CHIC FASHION MUST HAVES
FASHION 10- FASHION SCRAPBOOK What´s going on in the world of fashion 12 - MEET THE TEAM The Kooples - A new wave of English -Parisian cool and a great set of people to buy it from 15- Space Cadet / 17 SeCRET VAMP / 16 - THE MINIMALIST 20- MODS & ROCKERS HISTORY Why being a Teddy Boy or Rocker was a hip and is still hip today 22 - CYCLE CHIC - Better by bike? We think so 24 - MODS AND ROCKERS SHOOT The site of See No Evil and some seriously stylish looks 40 - BEHIND THE SCENES How we create the magic 41 - RAG TRADE - A dressing up box with ever changing stylish stock 42 - LOCAL LUXE - ALICE MENTOR Bristols own jewellery designer with the midas touch
SPECIAL FEATURES 46 - SWEET PEA- Tres Chic uncovers another winning independent boutique in the heart of Redland 47 - TC EXCLUSIVE COMPETITION The private clinic give you the chance to look 10 years younger 48 - THE STYLE ICONS - Fashion Bloggers the world unite, we share their style secrets 52 - CHRISTMAS GIFTS - Things we wouldn’t mind having under our tree this Christmas 57- MAISHA - Handbags to make you stand out from the crowd 59 - OLLY MURS - INTERVIEW Cheeky, gorgeous, talented and a fan of Tres Chic, perfect Man? 72 - PRETTY POWERFUL BOBBI BROWN - Celebrating 20 years in the business
FOOD/TRAVEL 80 - SLUG & LETTUCE - A winning bar brand entrenched in the minds of many a city dweller in the heart of Bristol & Bath. 83 - A CHANGE OF SEASONS - A restaurant with a family history as wholesome as the food, Casamia 86 - THE TOWN HOUSE - Arrive to be greeted by Sami, an uber-French barman and server, who is Mr. Congeniality himself. 88 - THE PRIORY - A luxury abode complete with lush gardens and a tranquil spa. 89 - SARAH´S KITCHEN - Delicious recipes for you to try at home 94 - SEOUL SEARCHING - A megacity, the largest metropolis in South Korea and a sprawling expanse of culture and beauty - The TC guide to Seoul.
HEALTH & BEAUTY 62 - RITA’S BEAUTY COLUMN 63 - HAIR TREND. We choose our top 6 products to create this seasons matte texture trend. 64 - STAR GAZER - Our beauty photoshoot filled with sparkle
76 - BEAUTY TRENDS MODS / 78 ROCKERS 77 - BACK TO BASICS - TC walks you through her best loved and best performing this winter.
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Wish Want Wear – Rent-a-style!
Ever wanted a drop-dead-gorgeous designer piece for a special affair or important photo opportunity, and the chances of buying it outright are a little beyond your reach? Then why not head to Wish Want Wear and rent it for the night! As seen in Sex and The City 2, yes of course this service exists. Step into your fashion fantasy with dresses straight off the catwalk or simply loan an ‘IT’ bag to add a bit of pop to your fashion power status. www.wishwantwear.com
DAS - From the Middle East to Harrods Do you believe elegance and international styling go hand in hand, have you heard of DAS? Well, if not TC are here to serve you in all things ‘breaking-fashion.’ Launched in 2008 by Emirati sisters Reem and Hind Beljafla, DAS first made waves with its cutting edge style by transforming the Abaya, a traditional garment worn by Muslim women, into modern signature apparel. As worn by Olivia Palermo and Amber le Bon, seen in Tatler, Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue and now stocked in Harrods, DAS has risen from its Emirati roots to become a truly international brand. Together Reem and Hind are creating a strong and luxurious brand, making DAS a label synonymous with classic modern femininity. www.dascollection.com
THE KOOPLES
Uber-cool designer store The Kooples opens on Bristol’s Park St for ‘Femmes, Hommes & Couples!’ This Franco-British Designer Elegance brings chic back to the streets dressing men and women in sharp allure with style borrowed from icons of fashion and a love for vintage. With a plethora of cashmere coats, tailoring and the chicest of shifts and shoes, we all know what we’d like under our tree this Christmas! www.thekooples.com 83, PARK STREET BS1 5PJ BRISTOL +44(0) 11 7376 3121 10 Treschicmagazine.com I DECEMBER 2011
Das latest collection for S/S 12 as seen at London Fashion Week
Versace for H&M
Well, wow we say for if you haven’t already heard; Versace are about to bring out a line through our known and loved high street store. Drawing on the heritage of the legendary fashion house, expect bright prints, bold colours and reinterpretations of iconic dresses. Well when? I hear you say.. From the 17th November including 300 stores & on-line, but you’ll have to fight Tres Chic to the till! www.hm.com/gb/versace
MARNI FOR H&M
Très Chic´s FASHION SCRAPBOOK December 2011
STOP PRESS! Not only has Versace been provided a spot on the rails at H&M, but the Italian label’s MARNI will also be housing a consummate offering across 260 stores worldwide - as well as online - from March 8th 2012. Italian designer Consuelo Castiglioni displays his love of juxtaposing prints and colours, mixed with utilitarian elements and at a price point we can all adore him for. Offering both menswear and womenswear and in fabrics from silk to crisp cotton. This could be one thing to get through winter for! www.hm.com/gb/
What´s going on in the world of fashion
Williamson for less
At last Matthew Williamson at a price everybody can afford! The iconic designer has officially launched a diffusion line, which is available online for as little as £98 for a necklace, stretching to £497 for a floor-length evening dress. According to My-Wardrobe’s buying director, Luisa De Paula, “The collection stays true to Matthew’s signature design aesthetic, but at an accessible price point.” Check it out, you won’t be disappointed. Get it at www.my-wardrobe.com Treschicmagazine.com I DECEMBER 2011 11
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MEET THE TEAM
@ The Kooples
In 2007 a Fashion Brand was born that aimed to claim a young, chic, rock lifestyle, predominently aimed at affluent couples, The Kooples was born. Tres Chic celebrates the opening of its Bristol store with our ‘Meet The Team!’ We hope you get to meet them with a purchase or two this Christmas!
All photos were taken in The Kooples Bristol store
LAURA The Fashion Blogger with a love of sausages! What is special about the brand? The premise of the designs: English tailoring meets French rock’n’roll. The bespoke finishes, such as the leather trims and skull design buttons, are beautiful and every piece is incredibly versatile. What is your favourite item in store? The women’s tuxedo jacket. Every girl should own one - they look just as good over jeans and a tee as with a dress and heels. Perfect for the party season, effortless style morning, noon and night. What are your stand-out trends for a/w 11? Androgyny: I just don’t do dresses! The masculine vibe of a crombie coat, slim tailored trousers, a loafer or chelsea boot: it’s just fuss free and easy to wear. The Kooples has this look down to a tee. 12 Treschicmagazine.com I DECEMBER 2011
The Kooples sound like an English rock band, what do you think it might sound like? Their sound would be similar to that of The Kills: art rock with passionate lyrics and a unique sound. The Kooples actually owns their own record label, which is currently in the process of sifting through thousands of un-discovered bands to represent, so we may well be about to find out!
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The French speaking fashion writer, who celebrates her birthday with homemade cards! What did you do before The Kooples? Before the Kooples I had worked as a freelance illustrator for quite a few years. On top of this I have also worked for a large fashion retail chain and been teaching a variety of art subjects to learners in post 16 education. What is special about the brand? The Kooples really stands out from other brands. It´s bringing chic back to the streets and getting lots of attention from both men and women due to its sharp allure and franco-british elegance made for urban living. The brand has managed to accomplish a perfect balance of both day and night wear that will not go out of fashion and should be seen as an investment to compliment any wardrobe. What are your stand-out trends for A/W 11? I personally think the Mod look is on it’s way back and will be stronger then ever. Especially for menswear it’s all about British, tailored and tight. Tell us something most people don’t know about you? I did a bit of child modelling back in the day. A particularly strong look was the Noah’s Ark jumper ‘knit-it-yourself’
very unusual and the block colouring of the dark navy satin against the emerald silk really draws the eyes attention. Tell us something most people don’t know about you? My family originates from Lithuania and my surname actually translates to ‘King’ in English. Also I have bizarre sleeping patterns, I often end up diagonal across the bed invading my boyfriends space which he frequently harrasses me about. If you could have one The Kooples item under your tree this Christmas, what would it be (Partners / Couples take note!) It would probably have to be the Men’s beige parka! Or I would like to unwrap one of the silk crepe blouses as their so versatile - they can be formal or casual - and are completely timeless. What are your stand-out trends for A/W 11? Personally I found that jewel colours are a recurring theme within alot of designers collections, which is great for the run up to christmas as it gives that sense of opulance during party season. In The Kooples a lot of the tones emulate this from our best seller burgundy jeans to emerald blouses.
What is special about the brand? The brand is special because it combines the French and English ashethic so well, creating deceptively simple, elegant and classic pieces which are tailored from the best materials. This means they can literally fit in with anyone’s style and transform a look. What is your favourite item in store? I have fallen head over heels with so many of the items its hard to choose. I would say that my ultimate favourites are the the burgundy skirt and blazer (as worn in the photo) and the navy and emerald shift dress. The collar and neckline are seperated which make it
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Graphic Designer, Artist extraordinaire (there isnt a lot he can’t do!) lookbook. If I could still wear the knitted penguin jumper today I would. The Kooples pay particular attention to fabric selection, what are your most loved fabrics in the A/W collection? My personal favourites are the addition of leather on many of the mens garments. From just this one added feature, whether it be a collar or an elbow patch it has the ability to change the whole appearence of an item. What is on your ipod? Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, Beach House, Dirty Gold, The XX, R Kelly (Bump and Grind - Classic), Some oldskool Notorious B.I.G and a learn to speak Spanish CD. Treschicmagazine.com I DECEMBER 2011 13
rag trade boutique DiscoVer some reAl treAsures At A frActioN of tHe origiNAl price A unique shopping experience in central Bristol, where you can buy, sell and trade quality pre-loved designer womenswear. Discover some fabulous hidden gems – from top end high street to high end designer. We stock immaculate pre-owned clothing and accessories from your favourite brands – Whistles to Vivienne Westwood, Hollister to Harvey Nics and everything in between.
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French Connection £62
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Asos £30
Topshop £55
BALMAIN
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Accessories £32
Alternative, big kid, fun and full of personality, head in the clouds or slightly further!
GIVENCHY
BALMAIN
Asos £12
River Island £20
Get your skates on Quakers Friars ’til 8th January.
Weekdays 12 noon ’til 8pm saturdays 10am ’til 8pm sundays 10am ’til 5pm Embrace the Christmas festivities and enjoy a fun-packed trip to Cabot Circus. It’s the perfect place for fabulous shopping, eating and hanging out. But this year there’s even more to enjoy. Because from now until 8th January you can combine a shopping trip with wrapping up warm and having fun on our outdoor skating rink. Go on get your skates on.
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Go Skating Bristol style
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ALEXANDER McQUEEN
Topshop £30
Chanel £17.50
Accessories £8
Ann Summers Bra £26 Pants £14
Secret Vamp
Julian McDonald £45
Accessories £12
Likes to come out at night, has an adversion to the light and looks deathly good!
ALEXANDER McQUEEN
GIVENCHY
Topshop £55
Calvin Klein Bra £34 Pants £25
Topshop £65
French Connection £130
Fashion Union £30
Lomography £55
THE MINIMALIST Likes to keep it clean, fresh and low-key, hates to be showy and likes organising the pencil drawer!
French Connection £200
Hobbs £120
Alexander Wang £245
Miu Miu £310
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Javier Martin travels the world looking for inspiration and selling his cosmopolitan work in every major city he visits. His contemporary, unique style has made him famous from Sydney to Shanghai.
MODS &
ROCKERS Beats, Hipster’s, Teddy Boys & Rockers!
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Progressive, fashion-forward and hysteria-inducing the clash of the Mods & Rockers serves a rich part of iconic English history, and the new wave of millenium Mods and Rockers serves a rich part of Tres Chic history in the making. Born out of a time where Britain was becoming more affluent, the remnants of post-war thinking were all but fading and creativity surged. This paved the way for free thinking and serious individuality. We can thank the swinging 60’s for many things, and the Mods and Rockers modernist movement is one of them. Two highly identifiable tribes, both fiercely fashionable. Young and adventurous, and with mutual disdain for each other, the Mods and Rockers swept the nation shocking polite society with their un-couth attitudes and testosterone fuelled adventures. Throughout the seaside towns of Margate, Brighton, Bournemouth, Clacton, Southend and Hastings the trouble arose over the Easter weekend of 1964 and spread fiercely with riots by pale young men with short cropped hair, suede shoes and Italian fashions. Fighting grubby looking greasy fellows in leather, skinny jeans and skin heads. Moral panic ensued and with that brought great un-rest for the non-subscribing tribe’s men and women of the towns most affected. Fuelled by the media for months, the tabloids depicted a dissolute, drug-taking mindless youth, hell bent on shedding the blood of their opposites. Some reports suggest that this was far from the propaganda that circled and that lads were paid to provide these iconic images of deck-chair smashing hell-raisers. Perfect
pasturage for the politicians and pop culture legends, and what are now to be considered classic images of 60’s Britain. For those that were there the reports are somewhat different. Yes there was fighting, and yes it was nasty, and all in the name of territory and difference, but of course there was in-fighting between the Mods & Rockers too, it wasn’t simply as clean cut as reported by the press. So, talking of clean cuts lets look at the Mods; their style was in keeping with the music they followed, they listened to Tamla Motown, The Small Faces and The Who, they wore fishtail parkas to keep their finery protected, and beneath them a plethora of stylishly detailed clothing bordering on obsession, often with tailor made suits, Fred Perrys and Sta-prest trousers, Suede shoes and a likening to being perfectly groomed. They rode Lambretta and Italian scooters with a multitude of extra mirrors and customised wheels. The Mods were called ‘Faces’ and slightly lesser down the chains were called ‘numbers’ or ‘tickets.’ The Rockers frequented the towns of the outer ring road of London, they wore black jeans, leather jackets and boots, with a likening to grease in their hair as a throw back from the 50’s, their look was deliberately scruffy as their cash was preferably spent on their ‘café-racer’ motor cycles, they were known as ‘greasers’ or ‘ton-up-boys’ as their bikes could do more than 100.. (a ton!) and they of course had love of early rock music, anything to upset Mum or the neighbours. They were outcasts, and they liked it that way. Contrary though to the negative side of this era the Mods and Rockers provided the fashion scene fantastic fodder for iconic British inspiration. Their strength of personality individualism and fierce respect for their own, lends itself brilliantly to one of our most Treschicmagazine.com I DECEMBER 2011 21
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CYCLE CHIC
Office Girl Stylish, professional and fresh from the Autumn air, our city cyclist makes the commute look better than ever.
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Add some style to your daily commute by biking your way to work through the winter months. A short fifteen minutes of biking a day will get your heart beating, your metabolism fired into life and you’ll be burning through calories like they were going out of style! Keep it up through winter and you’ll have a toned beach body by the time spring comes around.
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When the weekend comes she likes nothing better than to get wrapped up and feel the wind in her hair, whether in the park or further a-field!
What’s more, not only will you be dropping pounds, you’ll be saving them too. Cycling to work saves on petrol, bus fares and parking charges so maybe you’ll be able to justify that spring beach holiday after all! Try the Get Cycling section on the Better By Bike website - www.betterbybike.info - for tips on fashionable things to wear and quick, convenient cycle routes to take.
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Student Girl With books in basket the route to school was a breeze, she didnt miss a trick and was even on time for class.
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The Grand Pier, Weston Super Mare
Clothing supplied by Rag Trade. Pre loved Designer boutique. Model, Hannah @ Gingersnap. Makeup by Stevie Bell. Bike supplied by the Mud Docks http://www.mud-dock.co.uk/
Strolling with a loved one is so passĂŠ, join the fashion fit and pedal the promenade together!
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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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 jacket, The Kooples £430. Rock t-shirt, The Kooples £45. Lace skirt, The Kooples £195. Black leather ankle boots ‘Holborn’, LK Bennett £325. Anna black leather handbag, LK Bennett Treschicmagazine.com I DECEMBER 2011£295 25
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Katherine: Leathered grey coat, The Kooples £375. knotted checked shirt, The Kooples £120. Opposite Page. Charlotte: Padded black leather jacket, The Kooples £430. Gold tassel dress, Label Lab £125 (now £40). Anna black leather handbag, LK Bennett £295. Fur lined wedge heel ankle bootes, The Kooples Treschicmagazine.com I DECEMBER 2011£285. 27
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Katherine: Parker coat with faux fur trim, Vila £70. Double sided scarf, The Kooples £125 Opposite Page Charlotte: Blue Shirt with removable flannel collar, The Kooples £125. Cardigan with leather elbow pads, The Kooples £195. Red denim trousers, The Kooples £130 Katherine: Metallic Gold Jacket, Label Lab £165. Slash top, Label Lab £65. Trimmed bustier dress, Treschicmagazine.com I DECEMBER 2011 29 The Kooples £235
Katherine: Faux fur coat, Easten Heritage £85. White slash t-shirt, Label Lab £35. Red Trousers, Biba £79. Wedged heel court shoe, The Kooples £275. Harry: Suit - Black 3 piece smoking £725. Shirt with white stand up collar and cuffs £125 Double sided scarf £125. Boots £330 All The Kooples Charlotte: Metallic Gold Jacket, Label Lab £165. Layered skirt, The Kooples £170. Burgandy Tights, . Black leather Holborn 30 Treschicmagazine.com boots, LK Bennett £325. I DECEMBER 2011
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Katherine: Black skinny trousers, Roxanne £155. Grey snood ‘Cadogan’, LK Bennett £85 Charlotte: Marron tie front skirt, The Kooples £145. White slash t-shirt, Label Lab £35.Compact jacket with bordeaux pocket, The Kooples Treschicmagazine.com I DECEMBER 2011£340 33
Katherine: Leathered grey coat, The Kooples £375. Jack: Bronze 3 piece suit £700 Blue shirt without top stitching £125 The Kooples
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Charlotte: Red and white striped T-shirt, Label Lab £20. Black skinny trousers, Roxanne £155. Black sequined scarf, Label Lab £30. Harry : Long Parka £485 Black and camel checked shirt £130. Burgendy / Bronze suit trousers £175 All The Kooples Shoes : Models own Jack: Pure cashmere coat £895 1970’s style tutrle neck £135. Regular beige jeans £135. Mens boots £330. All The Kooples 38 Treschicmagazine.com I DECEMBER 2011
STOCK LIST
House of Fraser, Cabot Circus: 08448003710 The Kooples, 83 Park Street: 011 7376 3121 LK Bennett, Cabot Circus: 0117 929 9125
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Cabot Circus
Behind the Scenes
This look was ultra masculine, so I left Katherines eyes bare and all focus was on containing a super dark matt lip
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A Rags Tale
Rag Trade on Colston St is like an over-sized dressing up box with ever-changing colourful rails, and a nod to eco-friendly consciousness! There was a time in England when the trading of cloth was slightly less glamorous then it is today, produced in weavers cottages and transported on horses or in Roman times, when silk, was reserved only for the regal & imported by risk of death along the Silk Road from China. The Rag Trade also stirs up images of the iconic British sit-com in the 60’s and 70’s which centred around Fenner Fashions in London a small clothing shop ran by the militant shop steward Paddy Fleming. That name for any Bristol or Bath dwelling fashionista however, is a name which conjures up the image of a chocolate box of a shop which offers a fun, dressing up experience with pre-loved brands that you can not only buy, but also trade. A unique and individual shop which is just at the top of Christmas steps in Bristol, almost opposite the Children’s hospital, the shop’s owner Alison is excited to tell Tres Chic readers about her ever growing brand supply. “There is not a day that goes by that I do not have bags of items coming through the door, from some of the best dressed Women in Bristol, I have such fun going through the items and selling them on behalf of my clients, I just need to remember that they are for my clients, as my wardrobe is full to bursting!” With brands such as; Jigsaw, Whistles, Reiss, Karen Millen, LK Bennett, Diesel, Hollister, Jack Wills, Jo Brand, Hoss, By Malene Birger, Odd Molly, Sonia by Sonia Rykiel, Paul Smith, Sarah Pacini, Nicole Farhi, Vivienne Westwood, See by Chloe, Mulberry, Burberry, Prada, Gucci, and Chanel … It is no wonder Alison has a need for a wardrobe extension! Thankfully though Alison does have incredible self restraint, which serves as a blessing to us South-West lovelies! Rag Trade operate on a fair trade basis so, if you have unwanted treasures in your own wardrobe bring 10 items to Alison and she will price them accordingly giving you a nice return. The atmosphere in Rag Trade is one of a manned dressing up box where you can pick and play at your leisure, the vibe is a stress free, fun, and ever changing with its colorful rails of preloved stock. Alison tells us “My customers never know quite what they are going to find, and that is part of the fun, it is a really great way of recycling clothes particularly at the moment when everyone is watching their pennies and pounds.” If the clothes are not sold after this stage they are kindly donated to Charities such as Marie Curie and Oxfam. Not only can you find a delightful piece of vintage Lacroix to a much loved Mulberry classic for a snip, but also if the shopping mood takes you a little earlier than pay-day, there is a final week rail that is changed weekly so you can get some amazing pieces for £10/£5! Tres Bon! If you are looking for a refreshing shopping experience, welcoming and fun you would be wise to hunt out Rag Trade Bristol, and once your in there … Carry on hunting! TC say ‘Re-love some Pre-loved!’ http://www.ragtradeboutique.co.uk/ - 2 Upper Maudlin Street Bristol BS2 8DJ - 01173763085 Twitter : @ragtradebristol or find them on Facebook : Rag Trade Boutique
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Local Luxe
Alice Menter is a style sensation from the humble streets of Bristol town, her pieces have been featured in the fashion pages of Grazia and Drapers. Her jewellery designs support the growing trend for luxe metals and industrial, ‘workwear’ jewellery. Her pieces are highly coveted, have a loyal following in celeb-ville and are all hand-made in her Bristol studio.
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lice your pieces are exceptionally unique, in that they follow the contours of the body fluidly, what led you to develop this design path? I was inspired by the work of the Yao Mien hill tribe in Northern Thailand, and tribal body adornment. I wanted to explore the boundaries between jewellery and clothing, which is why it is important that they follow the contours of the body. Something that also grabs me about your inspiring design story is that you spent time with the Yao Mien hill tribe in Northern Thailand, and that this inspired your designs greatly, please tell us about that? The Yao Mien hill tribe heavily adorn their clothes in small pieces of silver. This represents the family’s wealth. I liked the way the silver weighted the clothes around the body, so I wanted to find a repetitive element to use in a similar way that was not as expensive as solid blocks of silver. I also wanted to create a more contemporary look, which led me to experimenting with nuts and washers. We love that you use everyday objects with functionality, how much pleasure does it give you to see such utilitarian objects turn into objet d’art? The nature of these utilitarian objects means they have very angular features. This gives a very structured look, the facets reflect the light, and when gold and silver plated they are really transformed into something sparkly and precious looking, ironically creating a luxurious, glamorous look, which is a complete contrast to the items original purpose. You have quite a press and celebrity following now. Are you surprised by this?
I’m so pleased and very happy that the collection has been so well received by the press. You have developed names for all your designs; ‘Ruby, ‘Carla’... etc, how do you come up with the names for your collections, is it all to do with the unique connection or personality with your individual pieces? Each name has to feel right for the piece, and reflects the individuality of each design...some are influenced by friends, some by people I have met, others just seem to have a connection with a certain name for me – it really depends on how the design has evolved. Do you find it challenging designing popular pieces that appeal to many, when it is surely a very personal task? I don’t really think about that when designing a piece, it’s more about creating something I want to make work as a variable item - I think that the collection appeals to many people because of the Treschicmagazine.com I DECEMBER 2011 43
versatility of the pieces. They often hold quite contrasting qualities, such as bold yet intricate, utilitarian yet glamorous. I like the contrast of the hard shiny metal with the softness, flexibility and depth the suede provides. You personally handle all bespoke designs, is this an exciting task, especially incorporating the variety within the collection, from jumper dresses to collars to earrings? Yes - I enjoy working with individual clients to create unusual, one off pieces - I enjoy the personal relationship I have with my clients, and hope to develop this line of the range further - sometimes it can be a challenge encouraging them to be more adventurous, but it is also incredibly rewarding once the piece is finished. Your jewellery is very much meant to be worn, and has been described as ‘coming alive on the body’. From that perspective do you think that without having a flagship store people struggle to comprehend the truly extraordinary nature of your work? Not necessarily - it wasn’t an essential part of the beginning of my collection to have a store straight away - and focusing on our stockists and also the online store allows the collection to be accessible to a wide selection of people. It also enables me to concentrate on other projects, rather than just a shop. Have you always been interested in jewellery making from a young age? Your degree in contemporary jewellery design obviously shows your passion, but is that where it all started? I have always been really interested in all types of design from a young age, as well as fashion. I originally wanted to do interior design, and discovered the degree course in contemporary jewellery when I went to visit Middlesex University. We are proud to have you as a resident Bristolian, have
sometimes it can be a challenge encouraging my clients to be more adventurous, but it is also incredibly rewarding once the piece is finished. we kept you in our fabulous city, or have we lost to Milan? Hmmm tempting - I have spent a lot of time between Bristol and London, and am hoping to develop more of a presence in Europe from next year – but Bristol is a great City, and a lovely place to bring up my son, who goes to our local school at the end of our road, and my workshop is a five minute walk from home - so there’s no stress getting to school or work in the morning! So, you are stuck with me for now! Seek out Alice Menter Jewellery at Diane Porter, Park Street, Bristol T: 01179 090225 www.alice-menter.myshopify.com 44 Treschicmagazine.com I DECEMBER 2011
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A swish and savvy 18yr old from London rocking ‘Dennis the Mennis Chic,’ this feisty firecracker knows how to put an outfit together will a lot of savvy, and not a lot of ‘try-hard.’
WHATOLIVIADIDNEXT.COM Olivia Purvis
Tell me a little bit about yourself I am an 18 year old girl, currently living just outside of London writing my own style blog, What Olivia Did. Afashion blog scattered with beauty, music, cooking and current trends. Your inspiration. I gather inspiration from everywhere! In terms of blogging, I think other bloggers are a huge source of inspiration, as there’s always something being constantly updated and you are able to feel continually in the loop. However, in terms of fashion inspiration comes from street style, music and even my family and friends. Describe your look? I’d probably describe my look along the lines of ‘ladylike tomboy’ as most of my outfits are built upon a well fitting t-shirt (probably striped) and pair of good fitting jeans or shorts! Dennis the mennis chic if you like! What are your key items this season? My key items this season would probably be a beautiful yet practical coat- something along the lines of a fur hooded parka and a chunky knit teamed with a beautiful blouse poking out underneath. Your favourite Saturday night look Just something I feel comfortable in! Think if you’re feeling something you feel great in you’re far more likely to have a good time. You can’t go wrong with a dress and some platform heels though!I DECEMBER 2011 48 Treschicmagazine.com
Impeccable style and with a beauty secret to rival any high end brand, do we all take pictures like this, if only! And do we all have a husband that recommends we get in to fashion blogging?
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Describe your look? Structured elegance with a touch of toughness. What are your key items this season? A great pair of black leather leggings, classic long blazer, and a great sheath dress that has an impeccable fit on the body. What’s your make up secret essentials? I love turmeric! It’s my little secret regiment :-). I make it into a paste with milk or yogurt and put on my face as a mask before I go to bed and wash it off in the morning. It helps with brightening up the skin, healing and pigmentation. Why did you start your blog? I started my blog because my husband advises me to start one to share my fashion tips with others. I started reading others’ blogs and I feel that though it was inspiring, it lacks recommendation of why they wore what they wore. Top 5 songs? Comme Toi Grenade by Bruno Mars Born This Way by Lady Gaga Someone Like You by Adele But when I am at home working, I listen to lots of instrumental music like Mozart, tango and jazz because it puts me into a totally different stage of mind to be creative. Who is your favourite designer? Azzedine Alaia is my all time favorite designer. His clothes are very sculptural and understated and his designs are all about emphasizing a woman’s figure.
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Not twins, not too obsessive about fashion, but happily bordering on it, these lovely sisters and happy to share their passion for fashion in a way that makes us all want a sister like this
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Your inspiration? For me inspiration is everywhere. Ideas for the most beautiful and craziest outfits can be found in places where I’d least expect them. Street style blogs are also a huge source of fashion insporation! I religiously visit stockholm streetstyle and jak&jil for some Tommy Ton eye candy. What are your key items this season? - An oversized parka (still can’t get over the Altuzarra one). It’s a huge trend this season plus can actually prove to be very useful for the cold winter days. - A pair of black loafers-got mine from COS last month and have been wearing them non stop ever since. - Anything metallic and glossy, I’m about to invest in a pair of shimmering Balmain skinny pants :) Why did you start your blog? My sister (Nef) and I started being slightly too obsessed with reading fashion blogs, and at some point about a year ago we just wondered why didn’t we have our own. We both have a fashion background (I’m studying fashion business and she’s a freelance stylist), thus with all our friends’ blessings we did it. The concept’s a combination of inspirational moodboard and style diary. We wanted to share our passion for this industry and have the chance to communicate with other inspiring people around the globe. Who is your favorite designer? Right now I’m totally obsessing over Olivier Theyskens for his signature effortlessly cool designs and fashion genius Prabal Gurung (I mean his SS12 collection is to die for). I’m also a huge fan of the Olsen’s line The Row, I think it is a brilliant interpretation of their own personal style, which I highly admire. Other loves include Balmain, Isabel Marant and Proenza Schouler-the PS1 is still on the top of my wishlist.
Charlotte Martin is a gap-toothed university student from Newcastle who experiments with her own hair colour and routinely shops in Primark or H&M. Charlotte’s blog, which started off as a personal style diary, is an eclectic mix of her own mac photos and her key photos from catwalks and shops. Describe your look? I’d say I’m most attracted to classic British styles with modern twists. I’m proud of the haphazard, rebellious essence of British style and at the moment I keep referencing old photographs of teddy boys but my influence changes over time. What’s your make up secret essentials? I wear liquid eyeliner every day and YSL’s ‘The Black Eyeliner’ keeps put from morning to night. Who is your favourite designer? It’s hard to choose a favourite specific designer but Christopher Kane, Erdem, Christopher Bailey at Burberry and Raf Simons at Jill Sander are always consistently excellent. What are your key items this season? I love that luxurious berry shade that’s filtered down onto the high street but I’ll be looking out for items drawing on the influence of Dolce and Gabbana 2011 so that’s lots of oversized tailoring, coloured brogues, faux fur and glitter galore.
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TRÈS CHIC Exclusive
Saretta Sasha Muller San Francisco. Passers-by stopped me in the street to ask me where I bought my bag. One lady even asked me if she could buy it from me there and then! I knew I had hit on to something amazing and Maisha was born.
‘We Carry Our Lives In Our Bags’ Hot new Designer Saretta Sasha Muller rolls out an exceptional collection of bags and luggage which blend exotic tones and an edge of modernity. Each handbag is a work of art designed to mature beautifully and gain character staying true to your wardrobe season after season. Maisha bags are designed to bring an element of luxury into the practical side of life.
We are in love with your bags and I understand they are made from exotic skins, from Adriatic Snake to Python, from Lizard to Stingray. how does one go about sourcing such materials? I’m dedicated to being ethically responsible. All of my luxury skins are legally sourced in accordance to the CITES (The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) international standards. Some of my skins are sourced from farms and my python skin is actually part of a community scheme. In Indonesia, the python is bred to protect crops from rats but the people are posed with a problem when the snakes get too big! They are then culled safely and the skins used for products. The meat goes to feed poor people in the local community so that nothing is wasted.
Tell us about Bali, it is a place on our exotic trip hit-list! How would you describe it? Bali by the locals is known as the island of the gods and really does give you a feeling of tradition, luxury and uniqueness celebrated when you are there. There is something for everyone whether your Stella getting her groove back or someone who just needs a new perspective, Bali is a place nourishing for the soul. Can you tell me about your desire to call the bags Maisha (Life in Swahili)? As you know, Maisha means life in Swahili. I chose it as I was inspired by how everyone tends to carry their life around in their handbags! I wanted to create a product that was worthy enough to carry something as precious as our lives around, and so exotic Maisha was born. Since the beginning of this humble journey, where is Maisha now? Maisha is at its most exciting time yet! Maisha handbags are distributed worldwide on the website and in stores in Turkey, Namibia, South Africa, the UK and across the USA. We’re shooting our new 2012 campaign right now in South Africa and we’re looking forward to the future. YOUR SUCCESS HAS BEEN INCREDIBLE, AND YOU HAVE DEBUTED AT LONDON FASHION WEEK; DO YOU HAVE TO PINCH YOURSELF FOR THE BLESSING THAT THAT INITIAL TRIP TO BALI GAVE YOU IN THIS BRAND? Every day is a blessing but it’s really the fans and loyal supporters of Maisha that make it worth while Where does Maisha go from here? Onwards and upwards! I’ve got loads of exciting ideas in mind including a bespoke range for individuals to design their
There is quite a unique story that surrounds how you got into in to the world of handbag design using skins, tell us about it? When I was on a trip to Bali, Indonesia, I got a bag made to my own design at an independent store. I loved my design but thought nothing of it until later that year I was on holiday in Treschicmagazine.com I DECEMBER 2011 57
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OLLY MURS Q&A with Très Chic
There aren’t many opportunities in life that let you know you’ve reached new heights, but for team Tres Chic this was a defining moment, the joys of Christmas at The Mall and the illuminating personality of a rising star, bring on 2012, as 2011 ends with a cheeky Essex chappy and a shopping extravaganza.The Mall, we salute you! Hi Olly, it’s great to meet you... Let us introduce Tres Chic, the south west’s finest fashion and lifestyle publication. Olly: Great name! I love it! How is my fashion tonight? JB: it’s sharp, very savvy and very on-trend, your rocking modern heritage tonight Olly. Olly: Very on-trend! I like it, thank you! JB: So, Olly, we’ve never met before, so I don’t want to be too personal..... What colour boxers are you wearing? ;) Olly: I’m wearing sky blue ones today (he checks!) yep! Sky blue! ... What colour are you wearing? JB: (Tres Chic chooses to ignore this question!) So, Olly, your an Essex boy, my Dad is from Romford, what is it about you Essex boys that make you so special? Olly: Well, I think we are just honest guys, I think what you see is what you get with us, some of us are a bit arrogant, the only way is Essex has showcased that side of it, but I am a down to earth Essex boy I love spending time with my family. I’m no different to most young lads out there. JB: As a child were you as cheeky as we have grown to love you now? Olly: Yes! But, as a child I was really the shy one, my brother had learning difficulties, so he was a little bit ‘out there’ where as I was very shy, and very quiet, and if my mum used to tell me off, I was like “ Ok, yes mum, alright!” but, then as I grew older, and moved through school and started to meet girls, I became a bit of a charmer, and became a bit more of a ‘cheeky so and so!’ I was never in trouble with the law, or anything, I’m very straight and narrow. JB: So, we’re a fashion mag, you are reported to cite fashion as a ‘guilty pleasure’ of yours, we’re doing a major menswear feature for the end of the year, what tips would you give our male readers on what to buy this season? Olly: This season I have got in to tweed quite a bit, I like good solid brogues, and I’m wearing my DM’s at the moment, Doctor Martins have just brought out a new range, which I’m really in to. I’m rocking quite dark colours this season, I’m always in to a shirt with a bit of colour in, and a nice tweed jacket, that sort of country vibe which I’m quite a big fan of at the moment. JB: Where’s the jacket your wearing today from? Olly: It’s a Harris Tweed, but it’s from Topman. Topman have got a great selection of stuff coming out right now, and always reasonably priced, so I always recommend TM. JB: Where do you buy your shoes?
Olly: Brogues and shoes, I probably go to Churches, Russell and Bromley, or Grensons. Grensons do top brogues! JB: Big Designers for you at the moment? Olly: Cor, umm, I like YMC, I like Folk, I really really like Margella but that’s a really quite expensive label, but, I always think thier clothes are quite quirky and different. I like ACNE too and The Kooples. JB: We’ve just done a great shoot with The Kooples this issue, we love them, really slick, progressive stuff! So, Olly, how do you like to see a woman dressed? Olly: I’ve always liked Fred Perry for women, I don’t know what it is! I think they do a great selection for women, really cool, with a vintage feel to it. I like my woman to be a bit edgy, a bit Mod, but creative with it. That’s kind of what I go for, but my taste in women changes quite often. I’m just trying to find the right one you see! JB: I think your probably going to effect quite a lot of women’s style this season after that comment Olly! Olly: Do you think? I like that kind of Mod look, I think a lot of women kind of dress like that anyway. I’m always attracted to girls that are a little bit different. (Tres Chic looks inquisitively for more detail)... Not too different, like with half their head shaved off, but, just really cool style, I like a girl that is definitely on-trend. JB: Your new single ‘Dance With Me Tonight’ is out on the 20th November, what was your inspiration for that, was it a particular girl? Olly: I was literally in a writing session talking about seeing a girl in a club, and wanting to dance with her, and thinking “I just want you to dance with me tonight” it was kind of like what your thinking in your head. It’s quite an old school thing and I don’t think we do it enough any more, right now if you want to find out what her name is you go on Facebook or Twitter but back in the day if you were in a club, it’s reliant upon body language more than even talking, a really good song comes on and your like “what’s up darlin, you alright, wanna dance?” JB: So, your an old romantic really Olly? Olly: Yes, exactly! JB: Last question Olly, were launching Tres Chic Magazine at The Clifton Club on 10th December in Bristol with Ruth Lorenzo of XFactor. Where do we send your invitation? Olly: Well why don’t you email my management company, and just in case.... My number is ... XXXXXXXXXXX!!
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“ Although the term ‘Chemical Peel’ might sound scary, there have been huge developments in recent years incorporating research into plant Stem Cells to preserve and protect the quality of skin regeneration. Together with prescribed homecare to prep and prime your skin, side effects such as irritation and peeling skin are minimal. The Dermaquest treatments we use are researched, developed and manufactured in their own state of the art laboratories in California. The company is BUAV approved for cruelty – free skincare and combines optimum ratios of active plant based ingredients, food grade preservatives and no chemical nasties such as parabens! I was very pleased to have been introduced to these quality results led treatments by my senior therapist, Kellianne, who has worked extensively with them at a Bristol clinic previously. At The Beauty Clinic we offer a truly bespoke skincare service, beginning with a Beau visage skin consultation using a skin scanner to look up to 2mm below the skins surface, we can record your biological skin age and monitor progress. A unique treatment plan can incorporate just a few visits to solve an immediate problem or could also include DermaPure Roller microneedling, IPL skin rejuvenation, Diamond Microdermabrasion or facial muscle toning with Guinot HydraLift. ”
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TRÈS CHIC Beauty MOP C-System Texture hair spray. A softening product with Sea Kelp Extract that conditions hair as well as adding texture it keeps your hair light unlike a stiff hairspray feel. Spray onto damp or dry hair and muss up for the key textured look. Aussie Dual Personality Texturising and Conditioning Gel Spray. Buy from boots for £4.69
Label.M Ressurection Dust. An innovative powder that really does lift hair! Sprinkle very little onto your roots and then scruff it up to achieve big tousled bed hair. Buy online at Labelm.co.uk for £9.25 or at any Toni & Guy or Essensuals salon.
VO5 Give Me texture spray. The cheapest of our products, The VO5 spray adds texture and a matte finish to your hair. Spray sparingly into damp or dry hair. Buy at Boots for £3.36
Fudge Salt Spray. Ideal for the raw texture look, Fudge Salt Spray actually contains salt to give you that beachy perfect matte hair but also contains pro vitamin D which strengthens the hair. Spray onto the roots for an uplifting texture. Buy online at Bathandunwind.com £9.50
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BB Texture (un) dressing crème. Bumble and Bumble’s hair (un)dressing crème was uniquely created to give a matte textured finish to hair. Tousle through damp hair and leave to dry for a sexily scruffy style. Buy online at bathandunwind. com £9.50
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MOP C-System Texture hair spray. An organic hair spray that adds definition and texture, spray into wet or dry hair for a quick lift. Buy online at mophair.com £13.45
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Star Gazer
Twinkle twinkle little star, how I wonder where you are...? Oh yes, there you are on the dance floor looking POW! With bling on your eyelids, cheeks or eyebrows... with help from MAC & Star Gazer TC helps you sparkle brighter than the north star. Photography: CJ HADLOW Make Up: Sally BRACEY Models: CHARLOTTE H @ Gingersnap Models Assistant Make-Up Artist: Stevie Bell Hair: AMY HARDING & MARK MADSEN @ ESSENSUALS SALON BRISTOL
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Nothing beats the smoky eye for a night out. Never think you have to stick to black or grey, the smoky eye can be created with any colour. Here we have gone for blues with plenty of glitter for the party season!! A great tip for doing smoky make up is to leave your foundation till last. There is nothing more annoying than creating smooth flawless skin to then have dark shadow drop all over your cheeks and under eye giving you a black eye effect! Also if you are a little nervous, build up slowly. Its easy to add colour than it is to take it off. Using a good primer is a good idea as will help your make up stay on and stop the annoying crease. Eyeshadow; MAC, deeptruth and contrast with Carbon eyeshdows.
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Warm burgundies, deep plums and dark browns are the seasons hottest lip shades. If are not lucky enough to be blessed with the Angelina pout it doesn’t mean you cant wear these colours too. If your lips are thinner simply stay away from Matt colours and go for something with more of a sheen, and don’t be tempted to outline your lips with a dark liner, go for a neutral shade and fill with your chosen colour. Another good tip is to add a dab of highlighter in the centre of your lips and also just a touch on your cupids bow to create a fuller look. For a beautiful party effect adding a glitter gloss to the centre of your lips will make them pop! If you are going for prominent lips you need to make sure your skin is looking flawless so all the attention can be on your pout! So use a good foundation and concealer. Lips; MAC, mystic/glitter. Foundation; MAC, pro-longwear
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From smoky blacks to fine structured lines, there is more than one way to wear your eyeliner this season. Here we have gone for a really fun party look using coloured gems that are really easy to use and look stunning, however if you want more of an everyday look the cat flick never seems to be far away. A great twist on the flick is to turn it upside down. Leave the top bare while drawing and extended flick from your bottom lash line. You don’t have to stick to black, a coloured line can look fab and update any look - great for a party look. Foundation; MAC, pro-longwear. Gem; Stargazer.com. Lips; Vagas Volt 68 Treschicmagazine.com I DECEMBER 2011
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Eyebrows should NEVER be overlooked! They are such an important part of your face, they add prominence to your facial features and draw attention to your eyes giving more expression to your face. If you don’t feel quite daring enough to go for a colour on your brows simply use an eyebrow pencil to match your natural colour to fill any gaps and darken just enough to make them stand out and look shaped. Foundation; MAC, pro-longwear. Eyeshadow used as eyebrow shadow; MAC, deeptruth. I DECEMBER 2011 70 Treschicmagazine.com
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Pretty Powerful A brand synonymous with beauty, confidence and empowering women, Bobbi Brown celebrates 20 years in Business 1 You’ve had an incredible journey over the last 20 years, what has been the most special moment of your life so far? By far the three most special moments in my life were the births of my three sons – Dylan in 1990 (he’s the baby in the photo’s at the brand’s Bergdorf Goodman launch in 1991), Dakota in 1992 and Duke in 1998. Along with my husband, they are the greatest joys of my life. The launch of Bobbi Brown Essentials at Bergdorf Goodman in 1991 was iconic for me and I remember it like it was yesterday. I sometimes still can’t believe how far the brand has come since that day. 2 Who gave you your big break? Photographer Bruce Webber gave me one of my first big breaks on a photo shoot when I was younger – I was the makeup assistant, and when the lead artist didn’t show up, he had me step in. Since then he’s been a mentor and a friend, and I was so humbled in 2008 when he presented me with a Fashion Group International Award. It was such a fun and surreal night. 4 You were once given the opportunity to do the make-up for the Rolling Stones? Getting to do the Rolling Stones’ makeup was huge. It was early in my career and I admit I was a little star struck. Not to mention that when I arrived on the set they were all changing. 5 What celebrities do you admire? I’ve worked with lots of celebrities but a few really stand out: Brooke Shields, Susan Sarandon and Meryl Streep. They’re inspiring because they radiate natural confidence and effortless glamour, which is what my definition of real beauty is all about. 6 And, who is your biggest icon?
Lauren Moshi, the Californian artist turned fashion designer
Ever since I saw Ali McGraw in Love Story as a teenager, she’s been my beauty icon. On my 50th birthday, I got a surprise phone call from her telling me that she was a huge fan and had been wearing my makeup for years. It was an amazing moment. 7 We love the Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner, who doesn’t? How did you create this? A mistake I made in 2001 led to one of the brand’s biggest successes. I forgot to bring eyeliner to a shoot, so I used mascara to create the same effect, and the concept for Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner was born. It was an instant success and received Allure’s Best of Beauty Award and In Styles’s Best Beauty Buy Award. I often thank myself for forgetting my eyeliner that day. 8 What is your best fashion moment? Working at New York Fashion Week over the years has provided a series of great moments. I love the creative process of working with designers and helping to translate their vision into a beautiful makeup look. Some of my favourite collaborations have been Rachel Roy, Halston, Tory Burch, J. Mendel and Tibi. Treschicmagazine.com I DECEMBER 2011 73
9 Which Bobbi Brown launch are you most proud of? The 2010 launch of the Pretty Powerful campaign was so special because it represents everything that I believe about beauty, confidence and empowering women. I especially loved walking around New York and seeing all the billboards, taxi tops and phone kiosks with inspiring before-and-after images. 10 Do you ever see people in every day life using your products? I travelled to China for the first time in 2010, and loved meeting my team there, as well as so many loyal fans and customers. While visiting the Great Wall, I saw someone using a Bobbi Brown lip-gloss and we started chatting. How cool is that? 11 What has inspired you and served as great moments to remember over the years? The time I’ve spent, and the friendships I’ve made at Jane Addams
“Natural confidence and effortless glamour, my definition of what real beauty is all about.” High School for Academic Careers in the Bronx has been so special to me. The students have and continue to inspire me in so many ways. It was a huge honor to be invited to attend President Obama’s inauguration in January 2009. I did Dr. Jill Biden’s makeup for the occasion and got to ride in the presidential motorcade and sit up on the platform behind the President during his address. What a thrill. 74 Treschicmagazine.com I DECEMBER 2011
12 Who is your favourite musician? I’m a huge fan of hip-hop so can’t leave out the time that I got to dance onstage with Flo Rida at one of his concerts. His music is so infectious and fun, you just can’t help but dance. About your Limited Edition 1991 Lip Palette 13 Why did you decide to create a limited edition lip palette for your 20th anniversary? The palette is a celebration of 20 years in the business. It features my original 10 lip colours and introduces 10 bright, wearable shades that can be blended or mixed with each other to create perfect colour. As a freelance makeup artist, I was always looking for shades with a brown base – the most natural complement to a women’s skin tone. I set out to create a combination of prefect nudes and flattering classic tones. The texture was important too, since at the time most lip colours were overly matte or too greasy. I came up with a creamy matte, unscented formula that looked and felt natural on the lips. The 10 new shades are all about options, and they’re fun alternatives to your everyday lip colour. There are punchy pinks (Coral Gables, Atomic Pink and Pink Martini), luscious reds (lady Ruba, Watermelon and Candied Red) and deep berry shades (Berry Punch, Hot Berry, Cosmic Lily). They are all bright, refreshing and very wearable. 14 What’s the process for creating new shades? Inspiration for shades comes from everything I see in my daily life – from fabrics to jewellery to food (like pink popsicles or dark chocolate). The shade Lady Ruba was inspired by my long-time creative director Ruba Abu-Minah, who is fearless with colour and has the coolest taste. When creating all the new shades I made sure that they wear wearable and looked pretty on real women. In fact, I tested different versions of all the shades on women in my office. 15 What have you done with the Bobby Brown team to celebrate your 20 years of business? As part of the brand’s 20-year celebrations, I co-hosted the Dress for Success 2011 gala with my brand president Maureen Case. Everyone had an amazing time at the Caribbean-themed party and most importantly, we raised a lot of money and awareness for a cause that’s close to my heart. Find your Bobbi Brown products in any leading department store or direct at www.bobbibrown.co.uk
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The Mods rocked the classic 60s edge of thick black eyeliner. This shone through at Bottega Veneta & Jean Paul Gaultier’s A/W 11 catwalk. Keeping the eye shadow light and to a minimum, and adding a bold line of black whipping from the inner part of the eyes to the outer edge and beyond. For an update on this look, bring the bold line back on itself and follow the crease of the eyelid‌. think Twiggy! Keep the cheeks lightly dusted with bronzer and the lips in a nude concealer and by Jove you have it! 76 Treschicmagazine.com I DECEMBER 2011
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With the harsh elements of Siberian winds, the ravishing effects of in-car heating and radiators, it’s time to get skin-savvy. Soft skin in a virtue to preserve whatever you age. Simone at TC walks you through her best loved and best performing this winter. Our body works hard for us, so the least we can do is return the favour by leaving our skin soft, luminous and ready for harsh climates. With autumn drawing in and winter looming, our skin is calling out for some serious moisture. Keeping our bodies exfoliated is a must but more importantly our skin needs a loving moisturiser. Whether your moisturiser is cream or oil based… treat yourself with a daily rub in. You’ll never turn back. Here are my 3 hot picks…
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Decleor Aroma Confort – Systeme Corps Nourishing Body Milk
This is by far my favourite. The body milk is perfect for dry skin. Its creamy and velvety texture left my skin feeling soft and smooth. The fragrance left me feeling uplifted. It lasted throughout the day and despite the oily ingredients like Oil of Meadowfoam, Shea butter and Magnolia essential oil, it didn’t leave an oily residue.
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Bio Oil
This moisturising oil is good for stretch marks, scars, uneven skin tone, ageing and dehydrated skin. I have dry skin and found it absorbed with minimal residue keeping my skin looking and feeling soft and hydrated throughout the day. A big thumbs up from me with a Warning! If your planning on wearing a garment of silk or satin make sure you lightly dab yourself down with a towel as the light residue will rub off leaving greasy patches.
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Elemis Sp@home Skin Nourishing Body Lotion
My skin felt embraced by this cream. The concentrated milk left my skin with a satin soft and almost powdery finish. My skin was nourished throughout the day with a strong scent of macadamia and jojoba oils embracing the air around me. Thoroughly recommended if you like a body moisturiser with substance.
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ROCKERS A Tres Chic love and favoured by Yohji Yamamoto A/W11 & Louis Vuitton S/S12 Show. Keep the eyes heavily sedated with lashings of charcoal, mauve and black, blended to an unruly curved edge. A heavy, thick mascara is needed or, why not dig out those fake eyelashes. Give the cheeks a strip of colour and finish off the full rock star look by adding a deep red or vivacious purple to your lips. Keep them heavily glossed and your ready to Rock Out 60s style! 78 Treschicmagazine.com I DECEMBER 2011
30-Day Youth Revolution If fine lines and wrinkles are your no.1 priority but your purse doesn’t agree then look no further than this revolutionary new 30Day Youth Revelation from The Sanctuary. Using the peel twice a week and the anti-wrinkle activation serum everyday it boasts a flawless complexion within 30 days. With ingredients such as botanical extracts of bilberry, sugar cane, sugar maple, orange and lemon it sounds almost edible. Available from the Sanctuary Spa, Quakers Friar, Bristol £22.50
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This Christmas asking your partner to buy you the correct beauty treat for winter skin is often a minefield, and to save him from wondering aimlessly TC guide him and us to the correct counter. Enjoy! Karleidoscope Fragrance Chanel’s light, Karl Lagerfeld, recently self named Mr. Labelfeld has launched his first scent for women since his 2008’s Kapsule Trio. Karliedoscope has a wonderful mix of scents to include notes of violet, angelica, freesia, patchouli, benzoin, tonka bean and the heart being heliotrope. It has a sentimental approach, which captivates and delights your senses. This is a must have handbag treat. Available exclusively from European Sephora Stores.
Lash Lovelies New to Benefit Cosmetics are these Lash Lovelies. With more lashes than days of the week, these lashes give you the option to change from an ‘Angel’ to a ‘Little Flirt’ in a blink of an eye. With evenly spaced to full glamour, we see these Lovelies lasting you through every festive occasion. Available from Harvey Nichols, Quakers Friar. Bristol. £24.50
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The Muppets by OPI To tie in with the release of Disney’s The Muppets for Christmas, OPI has captured the fun and imagination in these fabulous array of colours to include Warm & Fozzie, Gettin’ Piggy with it and Wocka Wocka, these are ‘Frog’tastic! Available from www.johnandginger.co.uk £10.50
As glossy as it’s packaging, the New Therapy range by Label M is fronting the shelves this week. It boasts defence against 5 signs of aging: coarse, dry, thin, weak & dull hair through environmental, thermal & chemical damage. With an age range of 20-60 it seems we are all in need of added volume and shine! With one of the key ingredients being, White Cavier.… we’re sold already! Available at Essentials, Clifton, Bristol. From £13.75
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On this particular TC evening we decided to venture further than our Bristol stomping ground and plum for Bath. We were lucky enough to be met by Jason, manager of the Slug and Lettuce Bristol, and Leanne, manager of Bath, to show us exactly what the venue had to offer.
SLUG & LETTUCE
Slug and Lettuce is a name conducive with not only cabbage patches and horticulturalists, but also a winning bar brand entrenched in the minds of many a city dweller in the heart of Bristol & Bath. Known as a heavy weight restaurant and bar chain, it is, some may believe to be a brand not highly assimilated with a girls night out, but wait, surrounded by beautiful Georgian buildings, the iconic St.Nicolas Market in Bristol, a plethora of shops, restaurants, bars and with its healthy capacity, clean decor and undercover outdoor terrace, it offers much for the corporate diner and evening cocktail aficionado a-like. Some of you may also be unaware that the chain offers sumptuous surroundings in Bath’s historical home. Right in the hustle of the city, over 2 floors, large and boastful, but, equally snug and inviting. 80 Treschicmagazine.com I DECEMBER 2011
We arrived at seven, excited about the lively atmosphere in the city, and how beautiful the venue looked at night. We had a good look around the venue, and loved the cosy intimate seating areas, the smiley staff, and fresh decor, not to mention the beautiful toilets, (and lets face it, girls toilets in a venue are reasonably important!) Perfect for re-touching makeup and having a natter. The bar staff were as equally versed in the art of mixology (killer cocktail making) as they are with recommending worldly wines. We sat down for a catch up, and had several dishes from the menu to share. The food was lovely, and it was great to be able to chat casually, whilst grazing and drinking. The outdoor area really is an asset; heated, cosy, and very pretty. With such great food, wine and cocktails, and set in a beautiful, contemporary environment, all it leaves this party season is for you to add your own good company. We will definitely be returning! Bath and Bristol have separate function rooms taking up to 80 in Bath, and 450 in Bristol perfect for parties. Both venues boast continuous offers, two for one cocktails all day every day in Bath and in Bristol from 4pm Thursday through to Sunday. 50% off food on a Monday. Wine Wednesdays - with wine for only £10.95 a bottle. TC say: Challenge your ideas & get spoiled this Christmas with Slug & Lettuce Bristol & Bath. Cocktails are key at the Slug and Lettuce brand, and as offers are brimming you wouldn’t want to be considered sluggish by not taking up on them.
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A change of
Seasons A restaurant with a family history as wholesome as the food, and with new London style concepts. If you didn’t know the stone arch and dark gates of Casamia, you may be hard pushed to find it. The streets of Westbury on Trym are hiding a secret, or one that the majority of ‘foodies’ & Ramsey’s Kitchen watchers have known for a long time.
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his month Casamia celebrates its one year anniversary having enjoyed critical acclaim and broad media coverage since the crowning of Best Restaurant by Ramsey’s hit show, their success has blossomed. It has blossomed in to a new sub-brand providing Bristolians with a fantastic new dining experience – Seasons.Casamia and Apt. This already Michelin starred restaurant houses the young culinary geniuses; Jonray and Peter Sanchez-Iglesias, and both were present at the recent unveiling of this progressive, innovative dining experience. Tres Chic were lucky enough to have the brilliant brothers divulge their latest vision, Peter explains; “In the UK we’re lucky enough to experience the changing of the seasons in a physical and emotional way. All too often we simply accept this or even feel the need to grumble about it. But Jonray and I want to embrace these amazing changes in the earth and celebrate what they bring. That’s why we’ve introduced ‘Seasons.Casamia’.” Jonray continues, “Not only will you see our interior details change each season but the whole Casamia experience will shift throughout the year. It means we can make the most of local produce, integrating truly seasonal ingredients when they are in their prime. We’ve also created a different environment within the restaurant itself, from new artwork to reflect and complement the seasons down to the detail of plants and herbs in our
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courtyard garden.” When Tres Chic were invited to attend the unveiling of Seasons.Casamia our background research was not difficult to uncover, having won best restaurant, and being just a year on, the waves of recommendation have flooded through the city via wagging tongues and media. We are truly lucky to have them. I am shocked however that since such acclaim that have rested on their laurels of success, but have continued to push the brand and the concept of Casamia to dizzying new heights in culinary capabilities! The Seasons.Casamia experience presents a truly unique dining experience in a setting that embraces an air of formality but, with homely touches and inviting smiles, on the genuine side. It is clear that the restaurant has family blood running through it. This comes across in a way that is not dated or stuffy, but progressive and clear thinking. Peter & Jonray have executed a menu that has incorporated and embraced their family heritage, but they haven’t stopped there. They have taken so far as to conjure memories of defining moments in their childhood, taste experience, and smell memory that is only passed down through a loving home, with ‘snacks inspired by Dad’ and Apple Pie creating the smell and feel of Grandma’s’ house they are docking their caps to the people that made them who they are today, and oh what an accolade! With a menu that tempts Chew Valley smoked salmon, born of their memories of repeat trips to Chew Valley as children, pickled root vegetables blanched in sweet cider vinegar & served on an over sized pebble, wild boar salami with fresh watercress from their fathers stream, smoked apple juice and bay leaf which intends to bring back an acidic balance which brings back the flavours of the former dishes, and scrambled duck egg
with pheasant and thyme, served in an egg box and with delicate gameyness again inspired by their father and finished with an aromatic thyme foam. How do they develop this inspiration I hear you cry? Well all of their ideas are painstakingly developed in what they affectionately like to call ‘the geeks room’ upstairs in what was once their old apartment. They have decided to develop the Seasons.Casamia brand a step further again with the launch of their Development Kitchen under the name of ‘Apt’ (see what they did there?) Here you can have a cooking experience far beyond your wildest dreams, with bespoke master classes to private chefs’ table dinners. With a comfortable group of up to 6 in their incredibly designed development kitchen space they are able to cook for you privately in blow by blow process, whilst you and you sit at the stainless steel breakfast bar and enjoy your own guests and the cheeky and clever essence of the boys culinary talents and personality. You can even take a peek in to the ‘geeks room’ and look up on to the wall where the sketches of brilliance reside, this is where they painstakingly dissect every dish, and piece together the final edits of their recipes & menus. This is where Peter tells me they have many an argument and many a brilliant idea, the detail is quite phenomenal with even the typeface of the menu replicating the recipes their mother used to type herself as they were children. A few tears and tantrums have taken place in this brilliant space, but all in the name of art, and this art is cooking. For more information on the Apt dining experiences and Christmas dining please contact : 01179 592884 . Apt. Casamia 38 High Street, Bristol BS9 3DZ Treschicmagazine.com I DECEMBER 2011 85
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THE TOWN HOUSE Arrive to be greeted by Sami, an uber-French barman and server, who is Mr. Congeniality himself.
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townhouse is a term that historically alludes to an urban residence of an aristocrat who resides in a country house most of the year. During the social season when prime balls and drawing rooms took place, the British peerage would flock to the city and hobnob in these refined quarters. Such elite connotations, however, have taken a backseat at Townhouse Bar and Restaurant, where everyone is welcome and a patrician lineage (or lack thereof) has no bearing on the service you receive. Here, the populace of Bristol gather to break bread, drink and make merry. Formally known as Picture House East (and before that The Picture House), Townhouse is the newly refurbished and anglicised outpost of Nick and Vanessa Armitage. Vanessa revealed that the decision to rename the place Townhouse was inspired by the Georgian Townhouse in which the bar and restaurant are located, and by the modern British offerings on the updated menu. What were originally
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categorised as Tapas are now appropriately termed Little Dishes, and there is a marked English representation on the wine list. The bill of fare also contains an ample selection of Blighty cuisine, featuring cider sausages accompanied by mashed potato and English mustard and gravy, and belly of pork with mini rabbit pie drizzled in hot lightning (potatoes with apples and pears) cider sauce. With the modern English fare comes the modern English atmosphere. Envisaged as a second home for locals, TheTownhouse is cultivating a relaxed and intimate vibe where patrons can drop by for a mid-afternoon cocktail; stop in for a nibble during the early evening; or satisfy a hunger pang with a three-course dinner in a cozy corner. When I arrived on a Wednesday night, there was a cheerful clinking of glasses mixed in with convivial chatter, permeating the casual space dotted with contemporary paintings and stylish chandeliers. I am immediately greeted by Sami, an uber-French barman and server who is Mr. Congeniality himself. I believe he alone could make up for the intended homely
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mood of Townhouse. He whisked me off to the bar and began a charming banter on the differences between England and France. He recommended that I graze over some marinated olives and Hart’s Bakery bread while swilling a glass of Pinot Grigio as I waited for my dinner companion, and I eagerly obliged. After my dining partner arrived and we were happily seated at our table, the meal promptly commenced. Starters we picked were a warm smoked salmon layered with smoked eel, perched on top of beetroot and potato pikelet served with sour cream and dill, and a rare roast beef with a fresh parsley and caper salad and a dollop of creamed horseradish. The light salad complemented the richness of the beef, while the creamed horseradish enhanced the flavor of the meat. The main courses were roast rump of lamb and lamb shoulder slathered in blue cheese with black pudding bubble and squeak, finished with a mint sauce, and a whole roast lemon sole with a generous smattering of crumbed fresh langoustine tails and Morecambe bay potted shrimps with purple ratte potatoes. Though not an ardent fan of black pudding, the pungency of it paired nicely with the soft lamb and the hint of mint. The sole was astonishingly moist and the potatoes both a delight to my sight and taste buds. Dessert then followed. The celebrated River Café chocolate nemesis – which has been on the menu for an impressive eight years – and a cinnamon and nutmeg crème brulee were brought to the table. And there was no competition – the chocolate nemesis was the obvious winner of the two. It straddled a luscious line between mousse and ganache and tasted heavenly with a soupçon of crème fraîche. With the last bite of nemesis dissolving in my mouth, I was satisfied. Vanessa checked in regularly
to make sure we were looked after, as did Sami, making jokes and explaining each dish. The service at Townhouse is one to be aspired to. The new cocktail bar launches during the first week of November and Townhouse will unveil a new private party room and screening room on the second floor, rendering the establishment an ideal venue for Bristolians’ social and professional outings. The terrace will also be covered and heated for diners with a yearning for al fresco during the colder months, generating an inviting aura even on footpaths. Though the balls and drawing rooms of the Georgian era have passed, obliterating the need for a traditional townhouse, there are still parties and gatherings aplenty on Whiteladies Road and beyond. So the Townhouse Bar and Restaurant continues the British social tradition in its own way, providing a playground for those who like to tipple and feast, social season or not.
Resturants
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THE PRIORY
A luxury abode complete with lush gardens and a tranquil spa.
‘a light and airy space decorated with crisp, white table linens; velvet and leather hardback chairs; and cream carpeting, overlooking four-acres of the hotel’s magnificent gardens.’
The Priory Restaurant has racked up quite a number of accolades recently, including a slot on the Sunday Times Top British Restaurants in 2010, coming in at number three in the South West. It has also had the pleasure of being the recipient of not one, but two prizes from Bath Good Food Awards this October – Best Chef (Head Chef Sam Moody) and Best Fine Dining Wine List. With such heady honors it would seem easy for the restaurant to rest on its laurels for at least a little while, but not for The Priory. Its team pushes for further distinction and innovation, introducing an autumn lunch offer with a new seasonal menu. Guests can now feast on two courses for a mere £19.95 – it’s usually £32.00 for three-courses – during the weekdays. Just minutes from the center of Bath, The Priory Restaurant is found at The Bath Priory Hotel – a luxury abode complete with lush gardens and a tranquil spa. These facilities can of course be enjoyed with your meal (think of it as a very expensive but utterly worthwhile dessert) if you’d like to make a day of it at this deluxe English haven. But let’s get back to the food. For those with a craving for modern European fare and on the hunt for a local dining establishment that does sumptuous repasts with decorum, The Priory is your answer. With an organic kitchen garden on site to ensure freshness in produce (what’s not available here is sourced in the South West), the restaurant is under the direction of two Michelin starred Executive Head Chef Michael Caines. Upon arrival, I am greeted by the maître d’ and led to a cozy lounge featuring a marble fireplace, damask curtains and plush sofas to sink into while I leaf through the menu and sample the amuse-bouche of salmon mousse, compliments of the chef. A glass of 2009 Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Kollmütz, Erich Machherndl is recom-
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mended when I ask for a dry white wine and it does not disappoint. Fruity, textured white with apples and pears and a hint of mint on the finish, it whets my appetite for what’s ahead. Just as I feel the onset of a warm wine buzz, I am taken to the main dining room – a light and airy space decorated with crisp, white table linens; velvet and leather hard-back chairs; and cream carpeting, overlooking four-acres of the hotel’s magnificent gardens. Seated by the window, I bathe in the early afternoon sunlight and enjoy my second amuse-bouche of the day – a butternut squash soup – dipping a variety of artisan breads into the soup from the generous breadbasket. My lunch companion and I have ordered slow cooked Hartley Farm parsnip and soft boiled Aylesbury duck egg for starters, and tarte fine of king oyster mushrooms and slow roast loin of local salt marsh lamb as the main dishes. The Hartley Farm parsnip is the winner of the two appetizers for what we favor. This appetizer is a surprisingly hearty affair – the parsnip is of a robust, delicate texture, dressed in sweet vanilla butterscotch and tangy parsley pesto. The entrees then arrive to much fanfare, as we delight in the richness in flavor of the king oyster mushrooms and the lentil ragout, and relish the tender braised shoulder of savory lamb and playful croquette. I artfully arrange the mushrooms from the tarte fine and the carrots from the lamb on a slice of warm pain de campagne and eat silently, savoring the experience as I might have a sunset. A meal at The Priory can easily stretch to three hours, maybe four, establishing itself as the kind of place that rewards the companionship of those who love one another as much as they do pleasure and indulgence. Highlighting the refined elements over the rustic, sacrificing hip on the altar of elegant, The Priory is Très Chic’s pick of the month for where ladies who lunch should gather.
Sarah’s Kitchen
On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to meeee’.....Sarah in her kitchen with an aroma even Delia, Nigella and Heston would struggle to match! But, failing that ... Here are her top winter recipes to keep the family clan, drooling, pleasantly in awe of you, or quiet.. Whichever comes first or last the longest ! Treschicmagazine.com I DECEMBER 2011 89
Home-made Christmas mince meat. Idle for yummy mince tarts. INGREDIENTS (makes 5 times 1/2 ltr Jars)
450g cooking apples (chopped and cored no need to peel them) 100g dried cranberries 225g shreaded suet 350g raisins 225g Saltanas 225g Currants 225g candied peal (finely chopped) 350g soft dark brown sugar greated vest and juice of 2 oranges and lemons 50g whole almonds, cut into slivers 4tsp ground mixed spice 1/2 tsp of ground cinnamon a good grinding of fresh nutmeg 6tbs of brandy Method
1. Put all ingrediants together into a large bowl except the brandy, mixing together throughly.
ALMOND PASTRY 275 grms Plain flour 25g ground almonds 175grms butter (cut into small cubes) 75grms caster sugar gratted rinded of 1/2 lemon one egg yolk 3tbs milk (plus 2 jars of your home made mince meat for filling) 1. Mix together in a bowl the flour and butter until resembling bread crumbs. then add round almonds caster sugar and lemon rind, mix well. Then add the egg yolk and milk. 2. Now mix and knead into pastry. Wrap pastry in cling film and cool in the fridge for 30 minutes. 3. Pre heat your oven to 180c. Shake some flour onto your work surface and roll out your cooled pastry until its about a 1/4 of a
cm thick. 4. Cut using your pastry cutters tops and bottoms. “tops 6cm bottoms 7cm� Place bottoms in your tin with one heaped tsp of mince meat and pop the tops on. 5. Shake some caster sugar over ontop and pop in the oven for 15 mins. 6. Cool your tarts on a wire rack and store in an air tight container. These tarts can be served cold or gently warmed with cream, brandy butter ice cream or custard. Lots of calories but hey its christmas.
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2. Then cover the bowl with a clean T cloth and leave the mixture in a cool place overnight. 3. Preheat your oven to 120c cover your bowl with aluminum foil and place in the oven for 3 hours ( the smell is awesome) 4. Remove from the oven, as it cools stir from time to time so that you coat everything with the melted suet. 5. When the mince meat is cold stir in the brandy and put into sterilized jars, cover with wax discs seal and store until you make your tarts. * this will keep for a good year and still taste fab.
Grandma Longs Christmas Cake. 1cm round cake tin. Double lined with grease proof paper. 100g glace cherries washed dried and quartered 100g mixed candied peel 225g sultanas 225g currents 225g chopped rasins 225g plain flour 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp grated nut meg 1/4 tsp ground cloves 1 tsp mixed ground spice 225g butter 225g dark brown sugar finely grated rind of one lemon and one orange 4 eggs 1/2 tsp vanilla essence 1 tbs black treacle 50g ground almonds 50g chopped almonds 3 tbs brandy
1. Put the cherries, candied peel, sultanas, currents, and rasins in a bowl. 2. Sift the flour, salt and spices together. 3. Stir 50g of the spiced flour into the fruit making sure they are completely coated this stops the fruit from sicking to the bottom of the cake during baking. 4. cream the butter until pale and fluffy, slowy add the sugar and beat well. Add the lemon and orange rind. 5. In a small bowl lightly beat the eggs, add the vanilla essence and treacle. Gradually add the egg mixture to the butter and sugar beating well between each addition to stop curdling. (a little flour added to the last of the egg mixture will also prevent this.) 6. Gradually add the remaining flour to the egg mixture then add the fruit with any flour that is left in the bowl. 7. Add the ground and chopped almonds, plus the brandy, mix thoroughly, and put into your cake tin. (make
a slight indentation in the centre of the cake so that it will have an even surface when baked) 8. Rap brown paper around the outside of the cake tin to prevent the cake from browning too much. Place the cake in the centre of the oven and bake at 150 oc for 1 1/2 hours, then reduce to 140oc and continue baking for another 2 1/2 hours. (Once you think it is completely baked place a toothpick in the center, if it comes out clean then it is ready, but if the mixture clings the toothpik then bake for another 30mins. 9. leave the cake for 30mins to cool, then turn out onto a wire rack, and leave until cold. Wrap in aluminum foil and store in an airtight container. 10. To feed the cake during storage make a few skewer holes and pour a little brandy in from time to time, before the next stage of which is marzipan.
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Fresh egg white icing. makes 500g 500g icing sugar 2 egg whites 1tsp of lemon juice 1tsp glycerine (optional) 1. Sift the icing sugar into a bowl. 2. Whisk the egg whites until frothy, then gradually add the icing sugar, a little at a time beating well between each addition. 3. Stir in the lemon juice and glycerine if using and beat well for 10 to 12 minutes. 4. Place the icing in a tightly-sealed container and leave over night before using. 5. Using a palate knife and a glass of hot water. 6. You can give your cake a great snow scene look by dipping the knife first into the water, then into the icing and covering first the top with sweeping movements, let dry a little and then do the sides.(remember to dip your knife into the water every time you take more icing from the bowl,it stops it sticking) 7. When completely dry, you can dress you cake with a big red bow!
Peppermint Creams
MARZIPAN 500g ground almonds 175g caster sugar 175g icing sugar 2 tbs lemon juice 1 tsp orange flower water 1/2 tsp vanilla essence 1 whole egg 1 or 2 egg yolks depending on the size (NOTE apricot glaze, 2 tbs of apricot jam, gentle heated in a pan.) 1. Put the almonds, caster sugar and icing sugar into a bowl, mix and add remaining ingredients. 2. knead your mixture gentle with your hands, until it forms a smooth paste. 3. Store in cling film until you knead it.
To decorate your cake.
1. measure the circumference with a piece of string, take 2/3rds off your marzipan and roll into a long strip and trim to the height of the cake. 2. Brush apricot glaze onto the side of the cake and carefully cover with the marzipan strip. 3. Roll out remaining marzipan into a circle using your tin as a size guide. 4. Brush the top of the cake with your apricot glaze and press the marzipan round into place. 5. Wrap the cake losely in foil and leave one week before icing.
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450g icing sugar 2 small egg whites 6 to 10 drops of peppermint essence makes about 36 pieces and to prepare it takes up to 30 mins and overnight to dry 1. Sift icing sugar into a large bowl, beat the egg whites until they foam, but not yet thick. 2. Still them into the sugar, beating with a wooden spoon until they form a cohesive mass. 3. continue to beat until the texture changes and becomes smooth and glossy. 4. Now add the peppermint essence, tasting as you do so stopping when the flavour is right. 5. Sift more icing sugar onto a flat surface and lay the mixture on it, roll the mixture out until it is 1/2 cm thick. use a small cutter about 2.5cm wide to cut out the sweets. 6. Lay them on a sheet of foil to dry and turn them over after a few hours, then leave until the following day. wrap in cellophane.
Christmas tangerine or clementine Marmalade 30 tangerines or clementines Granulated or preserving sugar (weight of fruit plus a half) 6 lemons (juiced)
Pretty and delicious Florentines 85g cornflakes,(use you rolling pin to crush a bit) 85g toasted flaked almonds 50g dried cranberries 50g glace cherries,(sliced thinly into rounds) 397g can of condensed milk 140g milk chocolate broken into chunks 140g white chocolate broken into chunks 1. Heat your oven to 180c/350f/ gas 4 2. Line a couple of baking sheets with sheets of baking paper.. 3. Tip the crushed cornflakes,almonds,cranberries and cherries into a large bowl, stir in the condensed milk until all the ingredients are sticky. 4. Spoon tablespoons of the mixture onto the sheets,and leave plenty of room for spreading.
Flatten each spoonful slightly with the back of a wet spoon and bake for 8 to 12 minutes until golden brown. 5. Cool on sheets for 5 minutes until almost firm,then carefully turn each one upside down and pop on another sheet of baking paper to cool completely. 6. Melt your milk and white chocolate separately in a bowl over a pan of simmering water.(remember don�t let the bottom of your bowl touch the water in the pan,or else your chocolate will become cloggy and lumpy.) 7. Brush the bases of the Floentines with the chocolate and leave until set hard.
1. Wash and wipe the fruit 2. weigh the fruit and measure out weight plus a half of sugar 3. Put the fruit in a large preserving pan with enough cold water so that they float. Now boil until the rinds are soft 4. pop a saucer in the fridge to cool for testing your marmalade later. Drain the water off your fruit. When cool enough to handle cut into quarters, remove and through away any pips. 5. Place the fruit pulp into a bowl and mash throughly (all Blitz) until smooth 6. Slice the rind into fine slices, now put rind, pulp, juiced lemons and a pint of cold water into your pan with the sugar and bring to the boil for 30/50 mins, depending on how long it takes to set. 6. before removing the marmalade from the heat put a little on your cold saucer and if it forms a skin, your done, if not keep boiling a while longer. 7. when complete allow to cool and place in sterilized jars, seal and label
Lovely to have in tin at home or wrapped as a gift. Will last well for 5 to7 days as long as they are airtight.
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TRĂˆS CHIC Travel
Seoul Searching
A megacity, the largest metropolis in South Korea and a sprawling expanse of culture and beauty - The TC guide to Seoul.
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TRÈS CHIC Travel Our resident travel writer Rosa Park takes us through the highlights of the City on her recent trip through arguably one of the most interesting destinations on the globe. Boasting luxury, style and efficiency, Seoul is undeniably a Très Chic kind of place – day time trips to historic sites and museums are complemented with a nonstop, pulsating nightlife of bars and clubs, while marathon shopping sessions are coupled with tasty treats at venues ranging from ritzy it-spots to reliable hole-in-the-walls. Most travellers endow cities like Las Vegas with the 24hour party status, but nowhere is a hedonist’s dream fully realised as it is in Seoul. Whether you are idly sipping artisan coffees at posh cafés; devouring dduk-bok-ki (a popular spicy rice cake snack) at a food stall at 3 am; fist pumping to house music in jam-packed three-story clubs; soaking in a mélange of contemporary and traditional art at Leeum; or maxing out your credit card at one of the many swanky boutiques or labyrinthine markets, you are bound to have a grand time in this urban jungle of consumption. A vibrant and bustling city of over ten million people with a panoply of subcultures, you could very well explore Seoul for weeks and miss out on some of the best local spots. As an antidote to typical tourist guides, here is an insider list with tips on fabulous hotels, sites actually worth seeing, joints with fantastic grub and booze, shops that will tempt you to burn a hole in your wallet, and dance floors that warrant sinfully late nights. Where to stay: IP Boutique Hotel is Korea’s first boutique hotel, situated in the middle of the lively Itaewon district now known for its eclectic
array of international cuisines. The hotel’s exterior is reminiscent of a Mondrian painting and its interior is equally artsy. Punctuated with Pop Art paintings, the sleek white rooms come with futuristic bathrooms made of transparent glass. 737-32 Hannamdong Yongsangu. If you want to go ultra luxe, head to The Shilla Seoul. The favoured accommodation for visiting VIPs, the hotel combines traditional Korean charm with modern luxury. It houses some of the city’s best restaurants, namely Ariake and Palsun. Steep in price but well worth it if you’re in the mood to splurge. 202 Jangchungdong 2-ga, Junggu. What to see: Gyeongbok Palace is Korea’s most famous royal palace. Built in the late 1300s, the royal residence is scenic and ideal for a lazy afternoon stroll. 1 Sejongro, Jongnogu. You’re swiftly transported back to a bygone era when ambling through the twee neighbourhood of Bukchon Village. The neighbourhood features the largest collection of hanok (traditional Korean homes) in Seoul. Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art has firmly planted Seoul on the international arts scene with its curation of traditional offerings and diverse modern works. The building consists of three main components, each designed by three household names – Mario Botta, Jean Nouvel and Rem Koolhaas. From ancient prints of willows and cranes to pieces by Damien Hirst, Louise Bourgeois and contemporary Korean artists, it is a must-see for art enthusiasts. 747-18, Hannamdong, Yongsangu. For something more subversive, drop by The aA museum. Owned by the famous vintage furniture collector Myung Hwan Kim –
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TRÈS CHIC Travel with rocket, spinach, diced ham and shaved Parmesan drizzled in olive oil and balsamic vinegar that dissolves in your mouth upon first bite. 117-12 Cheongdamdong, Gangnamgu. One of the most typically Korean past times is indulging in 8-pound coffees with friends at a café. We’re not talking getting ripped off for some quick grab-and-go Starbucks situation here. The proprietors of these institutions invest in upscale furnishings, mood lighting, ample reading material and an extensive drinks and snacks menu catering to its clientele. Many patrons spend hours in blissful indolence in these cafés and you must participate. Check out Miel, Paper Garden, Mou and Passion5 for an optimal café experience. Drinking is to Koreans as French kissing is well, to the French, and there is a plethora of bars and lounges you can frequent – most of which never actually have a closing time. The party must go Club Ellui is party mecca. This is where the crème de la on. Très Chic’s pick of the bunch is Mui crème of Korean high society gather every weekend to Mui, Sarubia, Luv Lounge, and Lound. stage their version of a Bacchanal. Dom Perignon and Mui Mui and Lound are better suited Jack Daniels Blue Label adorn every table by the dozen for large groups, whereas Sarubia and and the patrons are decked out in high-end designer Luv are much more intimate. Bottoms labels from head-to-toe. Weekends are busy so make up! sure to call in advance to book a table. If the velvet rope won’t relent, walk over to Club Answer – an equally fun Where to shop: venue with less door politics. For anyone with a hankering for fash-
Where to party
the space showcases the art, architecture and design. Don’t forget to lounge at Café aA, filled with vintage furniture and chairs from world-class designers. 408-11 Seokyodong, Mapogu. Where to eat and drink: For a fresh twist on Korean cuisine, make a beeline for Modern Bapsang. Here you can order anything from bo-ssam (pork belly served with lettuce and spicy pickled radish) to fried chicken. With hints of traditional Korean décor and a charming courtyard, it’s a popular destination with the fashionista crowd. 545-20, Shinsadong, Gangnamgu. To relish in an authentic Korean dining encounter, feast at Philkyungjae, where servers are garbed in traditional attire and private rooms in hanoks are designated for each party. Make sure to have tea in the garden when the weather’s balmy. 739-1, Suseodong, Gangnamgu. Tasting Room serves up delectable fusion Italian fare in cosy environs complete with rustic wooden tables and high ceiling French doors. You must order the Green Monster Bread as a starter – it’s toasted flat bread Treschicmagazine.com I DECEMBER 2011 9696TRÈS CHIC
ion, Seoul is a Utopian shopping playground. The most fashionable and affordable area to shop right now is at Garosugil. Home to immaculate boutiques that sell a hodgepodge of local independent designers, you can purchase anything from studded leopard loafers and Rick Owens-esque leather jackets, to delicate fox fur gilets and flowy Marni-like dresses. Isnana and Miss Happy stock the most variety. Overflowing with determined shoppers, Myungdong has every high street and fastfashion international brand in its premises as well as local ones. Independent merchant carts set up shop on the main street selling shoes, bags, jewellery, sunglasses and more. If you’re searching for Zara, head to Myungdong. For Uniqlo, head to Myungdong. Gap? Myungdong. Cath Kidston? Myungdong. Codes Combine? Myungdong. You get the idea. If you’re after the big players, Cheongdamdong is your port of call. Witness international luxury brands try to top one another, be it with the department store-sized Hermès emporium or the unapologetically decadent 10 Corso Como. For homegrown splendour, look up Boon the Shop and the edgier Daily Projects.
Mercure Bristol Brigstow Hotel: make your city visit absolutely fabulous Whatever you plan to do in Bristol – from sensational shopping and entertainment to chic eateries and stunning waterside venues – your tastes are sure to be spoilt for choice. Make sure you stay and lunch in style too: Mercure Bristol Brigstow Hotel is the ideal base for exploring the city – and the perfect lunch spot for a light bite with a glass of bubbly.
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