Good Fortune Magazine December 2012 by PJL Fray

GOOD FORTUNE Magazine CHRISTMAS 2011

Front page and current image from TK Maxx

GOODFORTUNE WELCOME

Welcome

You know things are bad when you Penny x receive a festive card featuring a vintage ps. Don’t forget to follow me on Twitter photo of two scrawny looking kids with @PFray the caption ‘I can’t wait for Christmas dinner - Momma says we’re going to Content: have squirrel instead of rat.’ Page 3: Santa’s Steals Yes, the Grinch has stolen Christmas, Page 6: Sale Season Scrooge has replaced Santa and everyone’s buying presents from Page 7: White Christmas Poundland. December 25 looks like it’s Page 9: Bygone Beauty going to be a depressing affair. But who Page 11: Holiday Hair says you have to endure festive frugality Page 12: Celebrity Interview with a frown? In this edition, we find fab Page 13: Detox in December gifts for less than a tenner, take stress out Page 15: Tree Treats of the sales and show you how to be your Page 16: Festive Food own stylist. Even X-Factor finalist Diana Page 17: Party People Vickers reveals her discount discoveries. Page 18: What’s On So, go on. Make us proud. Smile and Page 19: Tarotscope don’t let little things like civil unrest and Page 20: Travel a global recession get you down. Wishing you all, bar bankers, a very happy Page 22: Back Page Feature Christmas and a blessing filled New Year.

Tunic, £10, Matalan

GOODFORTUNE RETAIL

Santa’s Steals Gorgeous gifts for £10 or under

Your Stars For 2012 - £10. Personal horoscopes from The House of Good Fortune. Email psychic@thehouseof goodfortune.co.uk for details.

Hardback, £9.65, Amazon

Belgian collection £5.99, M&S

Star, £1.50, M&S

Gold Highball Glass, £6, M&S

TU suede gloves, £10, Sainsbury’s

Deer necklace £2.99, British Heart Foundation Pony Frame Clutch, £7.00, Primark

Green Gifts Jumper from the Orla Kiely collection at People Tree

Fabulous festive picks for earth & ethic lovers

Fairtrade gift bag, £20, House of Fraser

Neal’s Yard Organic Gift Set - £23.00

Recycled Notebook, £24.99, Amazon. Computer Eco Button, £14.99, Green Stamp Klimt Tree Of Life Hand-stitched Rug, £299.50, Fairwind

GOODFORTUNE FASHION

Bag a Bargain Savvy shoppers share their insider tips for making the most of the sale season.

Bulk buy opaque tights. They’re small enough to store and they always come in handy for the following winter. Ditto for good quality v-neck jumpers, t-shirts and ballet pumps.

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Invest in next season’s trends. The 2012 runways were awash with structured suits and ruffled dresses in fragile, oceanic colours. So, look for pieces in oyster, pale blue and sea foam-white in either chiffon, lace and laser cut leather

Buy the best you can afford. Step away from heavily discounted, high street ‘tat’ and invest in a designer number that would normally be out of your price range. The idea is to buy something that’s classic, fits well and will pass the test of time. Be strategic. Know what you want before the discounts begin.

Buy simple shapes in cashmere, black, cream or camel. The discounts may not be huge but you’ll rarely go wrong with the classics.

Be in the know. When it comes to your favourite store, sign up to their newsletter, follow them on twitter and be friendly to the sales staff. That way, you’ll get sale previews, 70% alerts and year long discounts. Savour the experience. I make sales shopping a luxe event rather than a desperate, stressful dash around the shops. Pick a city and book a hotel with a spa - then indulge! Take the stress out of the sales season - book a personal shopper. They’ll risk all the elbow jabbing to get your size. Plus, they’ll reserve you a fitting room. Most department stores and some outlets offer this service for free, so make sure you book in advance.

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GOODFORTUNE FASHION

Snow White It’s time to party with purity because the LBD has been upstaged by the LWD (Little White Dress) this winter. If you don’t want to look like a bride, accessorize with metallic sequins and plenty of snow coloured fur.

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Antik Batik sequin dress, £195, Burnt Out But Opulent

White Faux Fur Coat, £79, Isme

Diamond studs, £409.32 from the Diamonds Factory

Bag, £40, Accessorize

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GOODFORTUNE INSIDEOUT

Bygone Beauty Penny Fray shows you how to get groomed and glamorous for the party season. You tried it once, hoping to channel Marilyn or Greta. Unfortunately, you ended up looking more drag than fab. We are of course talking about old school glamour. Some say it’s a matter of attitude but we say it’s all about vamping it up 21st century style. We loved the decadence and drama of Louis Vuitton’s runway look as well as the mystery of Chanel in the Fall. So forget about the less is more approach - this fashion forward look means breaking the ultimate beauty rule by wearing smoky eyes with dramatic lips. Just keep skin fresh and flawless with the sheerest of coverage. And unless you look ghostly without it - forgo the blusher. Eyebrows need to be groomed and arched before sweeping a metallic shadow across the lid. If you’re feeling brave, continue to layer colour to intensify the look. Blend well before adding eyeliner along both the upper and lower lash

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We Heart... Ruby Hammer Glamorous Eyes, £15, Debenhams The fear is mounting. The whole office will be there. And you’re expected to look glamorous within five minutes of leaving your desk. That’s why this idiot proof set by professional make up artist Ruby Hammer is a God send. Some of the colours may be a little outlandish, granted. But I defy anyone not to feel like a kid again painting their doll’s face with crayons. Only this time you’re in expert hands.

lines. You need a steady hand, so go slowly. Better still, buy a precision pen. If you prefer a softer, smokier effect, smudge the line somewhere between the liner and shadow. For staying power, use a liner brush to sweep a layer of shadow over the liner. Next, apply a single coat of black mascara. You don’t want to overdo it. For added intrigue you could always wear a lace eye-mask a la Chanel A/ W 2011. Lips need to look kissable, so apply a deep berry lipstick straight from the tube before finishing with a slash of matching gloss. If this seems a bit too dramatic for your taste, you could always wear a natural lip instead. Nail wise - forget last season’s fluorescent shades. Instead, wear a barely there beige or subtle metallic shade with a statement ring. And there you have it - the ultimate festive look.

GOODFORTUNE INSIDEOUT

Holiday Hair Say goodbye to drab, dull hair and hello to catwalk creations that you can recreate at home.

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The Elegant Knot: Chic and polished - this is the perfect day to night style. Simply split your hair into a neat side parting. Then tuck the rest behind your ears before brushing into a smooth ponytail that sits at the nape of the neck. Twist until tight and wrap around its base. Finally pin until the knot is securely held. Use a little grooming cream to keep the style sleek. This style can be quickly glammed up for night with a sparkling clip or decorative, feather headband.

Baby it’s cold outside. Save yourselves from an onslaught of hat induced messes with the following DIY styles: Luxe Waves: To get the best results - start with the basics of freshly washed hair. If your hair is fine, use a volume boosting shampoo and conditioner. Then, with a diffuser hair dryer, gently dry your hair and brush through. Divide locks into sections as thick as your tongs. The bigger the sections, the looser the curl will be. Before tonging the hair, twist into one direction and tong in the opposite direction. Softly brush the curls using a natural bristle brush and finish by spraying with Trevor Sorbie’s Beautiful Volume Hairspray for maximum hold.

Tested Dermaha Vitamin Oil, £24.50 from www.skinsecrets.co.uk Developed in Sweden, this vitamin packed oil has a healing effect and helps to rebuild damaged skin caused by ageing, stretch marks and acne. Verdict: This is an amazing product. It improved my spot prone but sensitive skin in less than a week.

GOODFORTUNE INSIDEOUT

Xmas Cracker X-Factor finalist Diana Vickers reveals her favourite products and festive fads. Reveal your beauty & style icon. I think Blake Lively is absolutely beautiful. But I also admired Kate Moss when I was growing up. She always looks so chic and cool, and doesn’t really put a foot wrong.

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What is the best beauty tip a make-up artist has ever shared with you? Contouring. It enhances your features and sculpts the face. Try doing this with a pretty blusher like Collection 2000 Shimmer Shades (£3.99) and you’ll be amazed with the results.

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GOODFORTUNE INSIDEOUT

Coming Clean

Festive frolics can leave your health bank account in the red. Get back into shape with our easy detox tips. What do 50 mince pies, 10 bottles of champagne and Santa’s beard have in common? You ate it all last week (- the beard due to a drunken dare.) Fortunately, Maria Jevtic, author of DIY Health Guide’ can cure you of your festive food faux pas. She says: “Your body works like a bank account. Just as with money, you can pay in and you can take out. The way to stay in credit is to pay in more than you take out. So to get ready for all the partying which goes on over Christmas and New Year, it is important to get your mind and body in credit now. As we all know the holidays can be a very taxing time of year.”

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1. Gym Will Fix It For You It is important to keep up your exercise routine even in the colder and rainier

weather. This will do wonders for your mood, self-image and general well-being. Every time you exercise, you reduce your stress levels. This is because stress hormones can only efficiently be broken down during exercise. If you do not exercise, these hormones keep circulating in your body inducing feelings of anxiety long after it has been initially triggered. When you exercise you also pay in bonus points towards a faster metabolism, lower blood sugar and improved cholesterol scores. Just in time for the Christmas period when all three of these areas are likely to become rather overtaxed. If you exercise regularly now, taking a few days break over the holidays will not do you any harm. 2. Hibernate For Happiness

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4. Hydrate To Feel Great Our bodies are around 80% water. Water is a prerequisite of staying healthy, and we need to consume enough to stay hydrated. Coffee, tea and alcohol as well as fizzy drinks (stimulants) are all dehydrating and should be exchanged for good quality bottled water. Or even better, invest in a good quality water filter.

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5. A Sweet Alternative We are all told to eat more fresh fruit and vegetables, but this is even more important at this time of year. So if you feel like something sweet, choose some lovely satsumas or fresh grapes in season, and leave the treats for Christmas. Fresh fruit and vegetables are full of bug-fighting vitamins and antioxidants which will help you stay in good health. This is a great way to ensure your body stays in credit, and will mean a more relaxed diet over the holidays will not do too much damage. The darker months naturally make us more inclined to turn in early. This is because, to some extent, our bodies rely on daylight intensity to feel awake. Use this feature wisely and build up your sleep credit now, instead of keeping yourself up artificially just because you feel silly going to bed early. Every hour of sleep before midnight brings immense antiaging benefits to every single cell in your body. This is because the most intense maintenance is carried out during sleep. People who sleep more, also have fewer infections, have more energy and generally feel in a better mood.

6. Booze Less. An overworked liver will make you feel illtempered and sluggish. In addition, alcohol robs your body of valuable nutrients such as magnesium, zinc and the B-vitamin group. These are hard to replace and might tip your health bank account off balance which will increase the risk of winter infections.

7. Slow Down, You Move To Fast Avoid racing around as much as you can, and try to spend more time at home - every weekend if possible. This will allow you to unwind and your 3. D – estroy The Bugs brain to switch off. Your health bank account will Increase your Vitamin D intake. Vitamin D is become refreshed and reenergized and you will feel needed to fight infections and inflammation fit, healthy and raring to go. Kids also love being anywhere in your body, but especially in the at home with their toys and their parents. So engage airways. Since it is normally produced when natural with other members of your family at home and do sunlight hits your skin, there is naturally less not feel like you have to go out to spend ‘quality available in the winter months and most people time’ with your loved ones. become deficient by December. Vitamin D is not naturally plentiful in foods, so it is worthwhile DIY Health Guide is available from Amazon for consulting a qualified nutritionist to find the correct £7.99, it is also available for Kindle priced at £5.50. amount for you and your family to take.

Ornaments from B&Q

GOODFORTUNE HOME

Tree’s a Company Turn your Christmas tree into a decorative masterpiece with these trendy tips. Wearing naff mittens, watching Mary Poppins and getting sozzled on sherry trifles - you’re a sucker for Christmas traditions. Except when it comes to decorating the tree. Step away from the prickly roadkill and reject all glitter strewn offerings from anyone under the age of 18. It’s time to channel your favourite interior designer. The first step? Choose a theme or colour scheme. If you want to be trendy rather than traditional, consider embracing bright colours and eclectic ornaments. I personally love the idea of an Alice in Wonderland tree, with white rabbits, pocket watches, tea pots and little potion bottles. B&Q have an amazing selection of fairytale ornaments.

Lights, of course, should go on the tree first. For a designer look, use either clear or white bulbs, making sure they are evenly distributed on all the branches. Tree toppers should be a talking point, so consider visiting Christmas boutiques, galleries or even craft fairs for a statement piece. Finally, for extra designer flair, wrap your presents in hues that match your Christmas tree's colour scheme. Okay, if you’re hyperventilating with panic by this point, consider throwing a tree party, encouraging friends and family to hang ornaments in return for Christmas cocktails. Just make sure they’ve done the decorating before they start drinking.

GOODFORTUNE FOOD

Festive Fancies

These delectable discs are based on the French favourite – mendiants.

Chocolate gifts from John Lewis

Method

Ingredients • 100gms of good quality dark, milk or white chocolate • Dried chili flakes, gold leaf, nuts or salt crystals • Cellophane and ribbon if you’re presenting them as gifts.

•Roughly break the chocolate and place in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of boiling water. Allow the chocolate to melt slowly in the bowl, stirring from time to time. Don’t let the mixture burn. •Line a baking tin with parchment paper. Then, carefully drop a tablespoon of liquid chocolate on the paper to form a disc. Alternate, white, milk and dark chocolate for variety. If you want to be more creative, you could pour a thin layer into Christmas shaped cookie cutters or create fun faces. • Allow to semi-set before adding your topping of choice. I personally love the combination of dark chocolate with chili or white chocolate with gold leaf. • Once cool, wrap in cellophane and tie with a ribbon or handwritten tag for gifts.

Little Black Food Book Who needs posh food halls when all manner of artisan treats and designer dining accessories can be found at TK Maxx? Find everything from Charbonnel et Walker chocolates to Le Creuset pots for up to 60% less than the retail price. Yummy!

GOODFORTUNE EVENTS

Party People Our pick of the best celebrity strewn events in the North. A host of stars – including Celebrity Big Brother winner Paddy Doherty, Kerry Katona and Coronation Street favourite Kym Marsh – celebrated The Genesis Breast Cancer Prevention Appeal at the first Genesis Crystal Ball (pictured right). The black tie event – which took place at The Hilton Hotel in Manchester – was an evening full of glitz and glamour to mark the charity’s 15th anniversary. More than £40,000 was raised, with every penny going to help building a future without breast cancer. Meanwhile, Harvey Nichols Birmingham celebrated a decade in the city with an exclusive band of customers and friends, including Alexandra Burke (below left), Joey Essex, Danielle Lloyd and Nikki Sanderson, with an exciting circus-themed club included the the cast of Hollyoaks, party. Continuing with the themes of glamour and fun, PlayGround launched at photographed below with the club’s the Liverpool Hilton last month. Guests to founder George Panayiotou. the new

GOODFORTUNE EVENTS

What’s On Music ’Tis the season to give something back (and we don’t mean unwanted gifts). There’s a series of spectacular charity concerts taking place at Liverpool Cathedral this month, including Radio City’s Cash for Kids on December 18 and Liverpool Echo’s Carol Concert on December 19. Book now at cathedralshop.com Event Lose pounds then gain them for a good cause on January 8. Local mother of two, Patricia Perlman Dee, is holding the North West’s largest ever Zumbathon event to raise money for spinal muscular atrophy. Her son David was diagnosed with the degenerative disease earlier this year. The event will take place from 2pm until 5pm at the HMV Ritz in Manchester city centre. Tickets cost £15 and are payable on the day.

Theatre When Cinderella wanted to ensure her mystery date found her, she left a glass slipper behind - and presumably got a blister walking home. Get inspiration on how to pick up your very own prince panto-style at the Liverpool Playhouse from Dec 3 - Jan 21. Film Meryl Streep’s performance as Margret Thatcher was always going to be a contender for an Oscar and William Hill have her as their 6/5 favourite to be named best actress at the ceremony in 2012. The Iron Lady will be shown in cinemas on January 6. Buy Finally, we can’t wait to pick up a bumper edition Liverpool Post on January 19. The city’s posh paper is going weekly - but in a totally good way. Expect all the region’s news and views in one designer and digestible format.

GOODFORTUNE PSYCHIC

Tarotscope

Your forecast for December & January from The House of Good Fortune. Aries (March 20-April 19) You usually deal with doubt through action. This has consequences, says the six of swords, which aren’t always positive. Think before you act in January. Taurus (April 20-May 20) Nobody’s better at untangling financial problems than you. But no matter how careful you are, money still seems to slip through your fingers at the moment. Gemini (May 21-June 20) The nine of swords indicates that you’re not sleeping well. Your conscience is troubling you. It’s time to stop using slick words to justify your actions.

Scorpio (October 23-November 21) You’re in a tense mood. People expect you to move mountains. Luckily, you have the energy and drive to achieve great things.

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Cancer (June 21-July 22) A process of reflection and growth over Christmas will leave you free to find love, success or happiness in the new year. 2012 Sagittarius (November 22-December 21) A long overdue clear out will make you is your year. money this month, says the queen of pentacles. This is a lucky month. Leo (July 23-August 22) This is a time for family and friends, says Capricorn (December 22-January 19) the two of wands. You’re happy to swap drama for domesticity this December. But Little usually excites you. But a fire sign offers you an unusual perspective on life in January - it’s all about you. and love, says the queen of wands. Virgo (August 23-September 22) Aquarius (January 20-February 18) Unwelcome changes are in your best You’re right to question things. But interests, says the death card. They force sometimes you go too far and cause you to get out of a rut and achieve more. disruption, says the tower card. Libra (September 23-October 22) You’ll be surprised and upset to discover a Pisces (February 19-March) The seven of swords indicates that you’re loved one’s betrayal this month, says the tired of battling with life and negative three of swords. Don’t get bitter - move people. Better times are on the way. on.

GOODFORTUNE TRAVEL

Road Hog Julie Evans’ big biker adventure offered five birthdays, one wedding and a wealth of memories. She shares her joys of travelling through America’s Deep South with Penny Fray. Imagine the sun on your face, the wind in your hair and 500 pounds of steel and chrome between your legs. Only one thing left to do – celebrate. Mind out of the gutter please - we’re talking about bikes and birthdays. A posse of road hogs have just toured several southern American states on Harley Davidsons to mark five 50th birthdays and a wedding. The 13-strong group travelled through iconic places like Nashville, Lynchburg and Memphis on the iconic motorbikes. “It was fabulous,” says Julie Evans, 48, from North Wales. “My partner Nick, and five of his friends are 50 this year, so we decided to take the trip of a lifetime. We flew into Nashville, where we picked up our Harley Davidson bikes and did a 1800 mile tour of the States taking in Memphis, Savannah, Lynchburg, Chattanooga and the Smoky Mountains, to name a few.” Julie, who is used to riding a zippy Kawasaki bike around the Welsh coast, had never ridden a Harley before, so the experience was a dream come true. “We’ve been riding bikes since we were teenagers,” says Julie. “And Harley Davidsons are the coolest things on the planet - when you start those bikes en mass, they sound like a streak of growling Tigers. “Anyone who rides a bike dreams of doing an American trip. It’s a bit Easy Rider. Even those who don’t ride bikes

think it’s an opportunity of a lifetime.” Her 75-year-old father is even eager to join them the next time they go. “He’s pretty determined,” laughs the lively PA. Despite visiting Graceland and celebrating several birthdays in style, the highlight of the two week trip was driving through rural Tennessee. “It’s a Bible belt area and nearly every other building is a church of one denomination or other but they all have messages outside,” says the former travel

rep. “One of my favourite was ‘If you think it’s hot here, you should wait until you get to hell’. And it was hot. It was 102 degrees with about 80% humidity, so it was a warm drive but the scenery was fantastic. The Smoky Mountain’s stunning roads offered a wealth of creeks, rivers and wildlife. It was amazing. We even rode the Dragon’s Tail, which is a world famous biker road, featuring 318 bends in just 11 miles.” Adding to the celebratory nature of the trip, two of the party – Chris Rice and Sarah Back - got married. Chris, who suffers from spina bifida, said the couple wanted it to be a quiet but special affair. “On the day of the wedding, all the ladies went to the local salon. It was like a scene from the film Steel Magnolias,” adds Julie. “We had lovely ladies called Misty and Cindy, whose husbands were called Chip and Rhett, doing our manicures

and pedicures, while the men were decorating our lodge in red, white and blue American regalia. It was a surprise. The bride and groom knew nothing about it. And at 4 o’clock, the eccentric pastor, who was called Willie Champoux (pronounced shampoo), turned up. The service was lovely, with a backdrop of the Smoky Mountains. Afterwards, we celebrated with a champagne toast and cupcakes before getting on our bikes in our full finery. People were agog because we had tin cans trailing behind us.” With her own 50th birthday looming on the horizon, Julie, who works at David Ormerod Hearing Centres, is already planning her next big biker adventure. “The most fantastic trip would be to do the Big Sur, down the Californian coast,” she concludes.

Top Travel Trends For 2012...

Source of predictions: Travel Supermarket

There’s more to Iceland than Bjork and volcanic ash. Thanks to low prices and extra flights, this Nordic destination is likely to be popular with those who want to experience activity led breaks or the Northern Lights.

Poland will be heavily featured on our TV screens due to the European Football Championship in June and July. So, consider a short break in Krakow, where you’ll find mediaeval cathedrals, a Renaissance castle, Baroque churches and an amazing Art Nouveau theatre. Vietnam will no longer be the reserve of backpackers. It’s all set to open to a wider travelling community in 2012. Great for those who fancy a bit of an adventure. Brazil will gain in popularity in the lead up to Rio’s 2016 Olympic Games.

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GOODFORTUNE FEATURE

Festive Infidelity

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The season for seduction is upon us meaning that one kiss under the mistletoe often leads to something more.

of respondents said that revenge was their primary reason. But it’s not just men who are cheating. In a recent Relate survey, more women than men admitted to being unfaithful, with most of their affairs starting in the workplace. In fact, an American study revealed that women who commute to work are three times more likely to have had two or more concurrent sexual relationships in the past five years than women in general. But as well as seizing their chances, many individuals now plan their infidelities with frightening efficiency. Specialist dating and social networking sites allow them to surf for a lunchtime quickie as easily as they would grab a sandwich. Commenting on the findings, Sexpert Siski Green, author of How to Blow His Mind in Bed said: "The fact is that most of the population has done it, had it done to Gone are the days when adultery was something that accidentally happened after them, or at least thought about it. Human beings seem to be programmed to crave the Christmas party. Now, an increasing new things - new flavours in food, new number of married men and women set music, new clothes - which is why making out to stray for revenge or due to a sense a relationship work, can be difficult.” of entitlement. According to an MSN poll, nearly half of Of course, this doesn’t make it right. Historically and morally, adultery has the British population have admitted to been considered to be a serious issue. cheating on a partner, whilst 63 per cent Even in jurisdictions where adultery is not have discovered they have been cheated itself a criminal offense, it may still have on. The main motivation to stray is fueled by legal consequences such as divorce. And most experts agree that a skewed sense of alcohol, with a quarter of respondents blaming booze and not being in control of sexual morality is often rooted in low self their actions. But an astonishing one fifth esteem.

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