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HIS & HERS MAGAZINE

Liverpool’s most Liverpool’s glamorous most glamorous free free glossy. glossy.

The Party IssuE HIS & HERS MAGAZINE 12th November-12th December 2011

All Dressed Up Our retro-chic Fashion shoot

Justine Mills’

Party Season Survival Guide

Get Glowing Tracey Bell’s Lunchbreak Beauty Secrets

The Wanted Come to the Echo Arena

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Editor’s welcome

THE PARTY ISSUE Welcome

to the Party Issue, featuring Cricket founder Justine Mills’ guide to surviving the festive season in style, and fitness guru Jane Grogan’s tips for re-balancing after burning the candle at both ends.

As we head into party season, His & Hers has been reporting from some of the North West’s most talked about events for our Social Diary pages (from p30), while award-winning networker Geniene Reese donned her highest heels to give her run-down of the must-see corporate events in the city on p32.

Other highlights of the issue include our retro-chic womenswear shoot (for which we’d like to say a big thank you to the team at The Isla Gladstone for making us so welcome) from p13, and our fresh and fashionable menswear shoot from p38.

From p35 we’ve rounded up a selection of skincare saviours on which the His & Hers team rely heavily to keep us looking as fresh-faced as possible throughout party season. We hope you’ll find them useful, too, at a time of year when getting the recommended eight hours’ sleep is rarely an option!

If you’re craving a cheap fashion fix to instantly update your wardrobe, Women’s Style Editor Hester Brodie has found the perfect accessory for you on p17, while Men’s Style Editor Luke Trevaskis has been busy rounding up winter’s must-buy pullovers which tap into one of the season’s hottest trends.

We’ll be back next month with an issue designed to take you seamlessly through the party season and into the New Year with the help of our indispensable fashion and beauty trends, predictions and events guide.

Emma Hill Emma Hill (Editor)

women’s cover shot by Michael Breheny, men’s by Kirstie McNulty

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Contents 4 10

EDITOR’S LETTER

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THE WANTED ARRIVE AT THE ECHO ARENA

The boys are back in town for a show-stopping performance.

HIS & HERS’ RETRO CHIC WOMENSWEAR SHOOT

This month’s style shoot features chic fashion finds with a vintage vibe.

HESTER’S LOOKS

Featuring winter’s hottest hats.

STREET SMART (FOR HER) Liverpool’s best dressed wrap up in style as the temperature dips.

STEAL HER STYLE

Make our favourite street stylista’s look your own whatever your budget.

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WINNING WOMEN

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JUSTINE MILLS’ PARTY SEASON SURVIVAL GUIDE

Celebrating North West business success stories.

Cricket founder Justine Mills shares her tips for surviving the festive season in style.

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tracey bell

Make the best of your lunchtime.

FITNESS FOCUS

His & Hers’ fitness columnist, Jane Grogan, on the importance of balance in a healthy lifestyle.

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SOCIAL DIARY PAGES

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GENIENE REESE’S HIGH-HEELED GUIDE TO NETWORKING

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HIS & HERS’ SKINCARE SPECIAL

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STREET SMART FOR HIM

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STEAL HIS STYLE

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Highlights from the North West’s social scene.

WINTER MENSWEAR SHOOT Our seasonal menswear shoot featuring winter’s coolest knits.

Our style team seeks out Liverpool’s best-dressed men.

Key investment pieces inspired by the city’s best-dressed.

LUKE’S LOOKS

This month Luke focuses on Perfect Pullovers.

The Saturdays

27 February 2012 £32.50

3 December

£26.50/£32.50

Street Cheer National Championships & UKCA Winter Open Championships

Philippine Basketball All Stars

£10.00/£15.00 on the day

£30.00/£60.00/£100.00

20 November

World Netball Series

Ft. England, New Zealand, Australia, Jamaica, South Africa and Fiji

25 - 27 November £6.00 - £28.80

Genesis UK Tour

11 February 2012

Steps The Ultimate Tour 4 April 2012 £35.00

Olly Murs

19 February 2012

£30.00

Bryan Adams

IL DIVO

20th Anniversary of the Waking The Neighbours Tour 28 November £39.50

8 April 2012

£29.50/£45.00/£65.00

George Michael

The Wanted

Diversity

30 November £51.00/£76.00/£91.00

£19.50/£27.50

£21.50 / £29.50

Symphonica - The Orchestral Tour

Radio City Live

ft. JLS, Jessie J, Dappy, Pixie Lott, Matt Cardle & more!

2 December £25.00/£30.00/£70.00

24 February 2012

The Australian Pink Floyd Show 2 March 2012 £29.50

11 April 2012

New Kids On The Block & Backstreet Boys 23 April 2012

£40.00/£45.00/£50.00

JLS

Kasabian

The 4th Dimension Tour

4 December

14 - 15 March 2012

£30.00

£25.00/ £32.50

QUOFEST 2011

ft. Status Quo, Roy Wood & Kim Wilde 6 December £37.50

Duran Duran

All You Need Is Now Tour

The Stars From The Commitments

16 March 2012 £39.00/£42.50 21-25 March 2012

£30.00/£40.00/£55.00 17 December

Weekday prices: £13.00 - £35.50 Weekday prices: £18.50 - £35.50

£27.50/£37.50

Paul McCartney Is ‘On The Run’

The Four Tops and The Temptations

£50.00/£75.00/£95.00

£40.00

20 December

One Direction

26 April 2012

£35.00 Floor / £20.00 Tiered

Westlife

The Greatest Hits Tour

10 December

Brit Floyd

Premier League Darts

27 March 2012

15 May & 13 June 2012

£41.50

Blink 182 12 July 2012

£33.19

Joe Bonamassa

15 January 2012

28 March 2012

SOLD OUT

4 - 5 February 2012 £35.00/£42.50/ £65.00

£30.00/£40.00/£50.00

John Bishop

Harlem Globetrotters

£30.00

1 -2 October 2012

29 March 2012

£12.50/£19.00/£25.00/£40.00

CBeebies Live!

Reach To The Stars!

3 April 2012

£15.00/£18.50/£22.50/£27.50

Michael McIntyre

22 - 24 November 2012

£35.00

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HIS & HERS EVENTS

‘The Wanted’ come to Liverpool

Members of leading boy-band ‘The Wanted’ will be hitting the road for their first ever UK Arena Tour in spring 2012.

‘The Wanted’, who became one of the biggest

spiffing!” the boys declared.

breakthrough acts of 2010 will be playing 11 arenas

Earlier this year, ‘The Wanted’ performed their

across the country, and most importantly (as far as

first headline tour to rave reviews. Proof, if

His & Hers is concerned, at least!) performing at

ever it was needed, that the boys are definitely

the Echo Arena Liverpool on 24 February 2012.

not taking any prisoners when it comes to

“After the success of our first tour (which we think

being the hottest new pop group in the UK.

the mums just may have enjoyed even more than their kids) we’re planning our first arena tour for

To book tickets to see ‘The Wanted’ perform

February and March of next year. We just want

live, log on to: www.echoarena.com or call

everyone to come along and enjoy themselves, so

the Echo Arena Box Office on 0844 8000 400.

don your ‘The Wanted’ T-shirts and why not

Tickets are priced from £19.50 to £27.50 and

purchase a ticket for the show? It’ll be

are subject to a booking / handling fee.

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woMen’s fashion

modern vintage We give a nod to the past with this month’s vintage inspired fashion shoot.

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Victoria (left) wears: Dress, £70, Emma Embery; jacket, £169, Hobbs at John Lewis, Liverpool ONE; faux fur stole, £12.99, H&M; hat, £28, Accessorize, Liverpool ONE. Katy (right) wears: Jacket, £505, Isabel Marant at Cricket, Cavern Walks; dress, £42, Miss Selfridge; hat, £12.99, H&M; faux fur stole, £14.99, H&M; belt, £340, Lanvin at Cricket, Cavern Walks; earrings, £70, Kenneth Jay Lane at Benna.co.uk; tights, £2.50, Primark.

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Victoria (left) wears: Jacket, £99, Hobbs at John Lewis, Liverpool ONE; shirt, £55, Warehouse; skirt, £25, River Island; necklace, £340, Mawi at Benna.co.uk Katy (right) wears: Jacket, £140, French Connection at John Lewis, Liverpool ONE; blouse, £115, Whistles at John Lewis, Liverpool ONE; skirt, £25, Topshop, Liverpool ONE; earring, £70, vintage Fendi at Benna.co.uk and shoes from a selection at Raiders Vintage.

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WOMen’s fashion Katy wears: Jacket, £377, Irwin & Jordan at Cricket, Cavern Walks; faux fur shawl, £32, River Island; hat, £20, Anya’s Closet; earrings, £220, Mawi at Benna.co.uk.

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Victoria (left) wears: Dress, £29.99, H&M; faux fur, £32, River Island; necklace, £425, Mawi at Benna.co.uk and shoes from a selection at Raiders Vintage.

Katy (right) wears: Dress and shoes from a selection at Raiders Vintage; Earrings, £18, Anya’s Closet.

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Photographer: Michael Breheny, Styling & Art Direction: Hester Brodie at Industry People, Hair and Make-up: Lou Rothwell at Industry People Models: Victoria at Boss and Katy at Industry People, With special thanks to: The Isla Gladstone Conservatory, www.theislagladstone.co.uk

woMen’s fashion

woMen’s fashion

Plum is a massive colour this season and if you haven’t yet invested in something in this hue, why not start with this stylish floppy hat? Plum hat, £12, F&F at Tesco.

We’re loving this camel coloured hat with cute vintage bow detailing. Cloche Hat, £20, Next.

If you’re slightly ‘hat shy’, fear not - we’ve found the perfect head gear for you at Dune. We love its small brim and subtle bow detail.

Grey side bow hat, £30, Dune, Liverpool ONE.

Hester’s looks

You can’t go wrong with a classic trilby. However, black so close to the face can be quite harsh, so we’d suggest navy as an alternative. Navy Trilby Hat, £25, Marks & Spencer.

Take inspiration from our sophisticated style shoot and dress up your winter coat with a chic hat for an instant style update...

A timeless hat should be a staple item in every fashionista’s wardrobe. This ‘lady of the manor’ number from Hobbs is a complete classic. Hat, £49, Hobbs NW3, The Metquarter.

The Fedora is another key style this season. This green version with a contrasting black and camel band would give any outfit fashion points.

Green Felt Fedora, £26, Accessorize.

A black floppy hat will be something you keep for decades and bring out year after year. Hat, £20, H by Henry Holland at Debenhams, Liverpool ONE. For a vintage feel, why not try a cloche hat? This black number from Littlewoods is a great option if you want to give vintage a try without going over the top. Cloche Wool Hat, £29, Littlewoods.

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women’s fashion

STREET SMART The temperature has dropped noticeably this month, so we’re all about keeping cosy. We hit the streets of Liverpool to see how fashionistas were rocking cosy chic in style...

WORDS: Hester Brodie, PICTURES: Robin Clewley

Nadine, 18,

Student Primark is a saviour for students - providing they use it well - we’re not fans of cheap car crash couture! So when we stopped Nadine to ask her about her cute outfit we were shocked when Primark was mentioned.

Sticking to a soft palette of creams and browns, Nadine accessorises her outfit with over the knee socks and a tartan scarf.

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Lindsay, 23,

Shop Assistant Simple outfits are often the most striking, so take a leaf out of Lindsay’s book and opt for a coat that does all the talking. This bright yellow coat, complete with cute Peter Pan collar, looks great with black leggings and simple shoe boots. Easy chic at its best!

Jess, 18,

Butcher’s Assistant Mixing leopard print, leather and fur whilst dressed head to toe in Topshop, it’s clear Jess knows how to work autumn/winter’s top trends. We love the way Jess softens her edgy biker jacket with this cute fur hat - top marks, lady!

Melissa, 23,

Shop Assistant Spotted on her lunch break, in her work uniform, Melissa rocks this double-breasted Jaeger shirt with simple leggings and chunky Topshop boots. We also loved the colour pop of her bright orange bag, a convincing Hermés copy!

Sonya, 21,

Student Keeping it simple and investing in classic pieces is something all style savvy students should consider. Sonya is clearly an expert in this field and rocks this faux fur trimmed Topshop parka with a cute Urban Outfitters satchel and knee high biker boots!

Laura, 20,

Student We heart the way 20-year-old student Laura funks up her tweed jacket with these plum-coloured Republic shorts and finishes the outfit with a two-tone bag to tie in these musthave suede boots from New Look.

A simple satchel is perfect for storing all your daily essentials, and with so many different styles on the high street, there are plenty to choose from.

Satchel, £55, Dune

We love the way Jess softens this look with a cute Russian-style hat - the perfect way to keep cosy once the British winter sets in. Faux fur hat, £18, Marks & Spencer.

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A great leather jacket should be a staple item in every girl’s wardrobe and we love Jess’s. Unfortunately we couldn’t bring you the exact one, but this little number from Monsoon is a great alternative. Jacket, £165, Monsoon.

We love Jess’s combination of striking leopard print teamed with edgy leather, so we’ve chosen her as this month’s style crush.

Chunky ankle boots are a must-have this season. Jess clearly knows this and has invested in Topshop’s fab Alegra boots.

Shoes, £75, Topshop.

Jess has chosen a simple black knit.

However, if you fancy something a little more glamorous, we’d suggest this sparkly two-tone top.

Jumper, £27.50, Marks & Spencer.

Jess bought her leggings from Topshop, so it was easy to find the same ones for you.

These leggings will give your wardrobe an instant update for just £20. What’s not to love? Leggings, £20, Topshop.

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His&hers lifestyle

Winningwomen ANDREA RUSHTON

His & Hers found out how Andrea Rushton has been making waves in the traditionally male-dominated construction industry.

Working in maintenance and construction is not typically a career choice for women. Yet, Andrea Rushton, Business Manager for BH Maintenance Ltd and the Construction Training Academy is a woman on a mission to change the status quo. “Of all the people working in the construction and maintenance industry only 10% are women. And only 1% of those women are ‘on the tools’. BH Maintenance Ltd and The Construction Training Academy have been set up with the intention to educate women through enterprise in a non-traditional area; we develop the skills of women who want to work in the industry and at the same time create work experience opportunities that our students will need to thrive in a career they love.”

BH Maintenance Ltd works with some of the region’s largest social landlords, offering maintenance services. They also offer home maintenance services for tenants, in particular women, who want to have the option of trades men or women to deliver the services they need.

Andrea oversees the running of BH Maintenance Ltd, which often means rolling up her sleeves to help lay the foundations for a future of women in

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Andrea’s job involves rolling up her sleeves to lay the foundations for a future of women in construction. construction and maintenance: “My responsibilities are so diverse. I am running a trading business like any other with all of the profits we make going back into supporting the core values of Blackburne House. It is about empowering women to choose who delivers trades in her home. Knowing I’m helping a group of amazing women do a job they love, and through their training and experience they are shaping a successful career for themselves, is extremely motivating.” www.blackburnehouse.co.uk/bh-maintenance

BENNA HARRY If you haven’t found benna.co.uk yet, then you are in for a treat.

We met up with jewellery and accessories designer, Benna Harry, to talk about her inspiration as she prepares to open her studio in Liverpool’s Rodney Street.

“My passions in life are shopping and travel, and I am lucky that I can combine both in sourcing and creating exclusive ranges for the website. I like to feature things that you can’t get anywhere else and mix them with a little vintage along the way. Opening the Rodney Street Studio will allow me to create intimate events for small groups, and showcase some of the collections in a really exciting space.”

Having trained at renowned St Martin’s Art College, and spent most of her career working as a stylist in London, Benna has been able to create the perfect website and studio offering women the opportunity to have their own personal stylist to find that show-stopping piece for any outfit.

She explains that her training, combined with extensive travel, enables her to bring an eclectic feel to her unique designs, which she combines with brands like Annia Vogel, Lara Bohinc, Kenneth Jay Lane, Alex Monroe and Mawi, and a collection of divine vintage accessories that only a top stylist and fashionista could find. “I am eclectic in what I buy; I find things before they become the fashion must-have of the moment. I have worked in the fashion business for 13 years, styling shoots and videos with some of the industry’s finest names like Rankin, Girls Aloud, Catatonia and Amy Winehouse. Coming home to Liverpool, I really wanted to share that with the ladies here.

My experience means I can translate catwalk looks at least a year before they hit, so it means that my clients have the ultimate fashion forecast to ensure that they are always ahead of a trend.”

It certainly sounds like Benna has her finger on the fashion pulse, and we’re sure her new studio will be a hit with the trend-conscious women of this fair city.

To make an appointment to view the studio visit www.benna.co.uk or call 0845 872 0899.

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His&hers lifestyle

Justine Mills’

Party Season Survival Guide Cricket founder Justine Mills shares her advice for surviving the festive season in style.

Top Tips for Her

Top Tips for Him

◊ You don’t need to buy a complete outfit to look ontrend for the party season.

If you have a little black dress you love, just update it with accessories such as jewel-coloured shoes, lace tights or gloves.

◊ For big nights out, change up your look instead of making a beeline for the pub while the girls get ready.

And don’t wear the same suit you wear to work every day!

◊ If you’re heading straight from the office to a party, swap your tote for a clutch, studs for chandelier earrings and day for night heels and you’re ready to go.

◊ Booking taxis or arranging lifts in advance at this busy time of year will pay off later in the night.

◊ Ramp up your usual party look by 10 or 20 per cent – this is the time to be seen! If you’re out for dinner, not just cocktails, check in the store that your dress will look good when sitting down as well as standing up. It’s surprising how often people forget to check this. ◊ I think it’s great when girls compliment each other on a night out – it feels good to give someone else a boost. ◊ And when it comes to present shopping for him, don’t play it safe with gifts like ties and socks. If in doubt, get online and do your research.

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◊ When present shopping, remember women don’t want red lace underwear!

Also, approaching a sales assistant and saying “my girlfriend’s about your size” won’t work and will result in disappointment on Christmas day. ◊ If you’ve left present shopping ‘til the last minute and can’t find anything suitable, buy a gift voucher from a store she loves and present it, nestled in tissue paper, in a gift box. www.cricketliverpool.co.uk

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Lunch-Break

Beauty Treatment on Trial His & Hers investigates one of Liverpool’s most popular lunch-break beauty treatments, which promises to peel away the years in minutes.

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t’s no secret that chemical peels are part of almost every celeb’s beauty arsenal, not just hiding, but actually wiping away a multitude of sins, from acne scarring and lines and wrinkles to sun damage. However, what you may not know is that they’ve also become one of Liverpool’s most in-demand beauty treatments, appealing to women and men who want to see improvements in their skin-tone fast.

His & Hers paid a visit to Tracey Bell’s Hanover Street salon to find out why this A-list treatment’s being snapped up on the high street and to see whether you really can achieve a red carpet ready glow in your lunch-break.

After some slight nervousness over the phrase ‘chemical peel’, we were relieved to

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find that the facial, which was carried out in a chic and spacious treatment room, was actually surprisingly relaxing and not at all uncomfortable (the worst you’ll have to deal with is a slight tingling sensation, which soon passes).

We’d also feared that our skin would be left looking red post-treatment, but instead we left Tracey Bell with softer, smoother and much clearer skin than when we entered the salon.

This improvement lasted for around two weeks, and it’s easy to see why a host of celebrities have become hooked on regular peels to keep the visible signs of ageing and acne scarring at bay.

His & Hers verdict: We would highly recommend this treatment for almost instant anti-ageing effects. www.traceybell.co.uk

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Jane Grogan’s Fitness Focus Every month, Jane Grogan will be sharing her expert advice on fitness, health, mindfulness and life solutions.

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he inspiration for my first monthly column came from a recent injury I was unfortunate enough to sustain. Knowing that I would be unable to undertake any physical exercise for several weeks came as something of a blow, not just personally but also in terms of its impact on my livelihood. When told that you can’t do something it can make you realise just how important it is and my immediate reaction was to think: “exercise is my life!”

But when my rational brain kicked in, I realised life is made up of so many different areas, and when one gives, we can spread or shift the focus to the ones that remain. This is also known as balance.

We achieve balance without realisation. Even standing is balancing.

If a toe is removed our ability to stand is challenged. But we can adapt, redistribute our weight between the remaining toes and find a new way of balancing.

Now apply that same logic towards the

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balance of your life. It’s such a personal mix, and by breaking it down can be achieved in every area, aimed for in every moment, day, and stage of life.

But how do we achieve this so-called balance? We all know the benefits of outweighing the negatives with the positives, but are we aware of what this actually means? In every choice we make, if we strive to achieve balance in the smaller decisions, this will surely have an impact on our bigger goals.

Moderation is the key, as is perspective, reflection and action. Make a list of all the areas in your life which are important to you, such as exercise, family and friends and consider what balance exists and ways in which you may improve it.

It’s all about a ratio, which is different for every individual. For further info or help on how to discover yours and get your balance right, please contact me at jane@one-self.co.uk

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The Launch of ‘The Playground’ Liverpool

Liverpool’s great and good were given a sneak preview of the Hilton’s glittering new private members’ club, ‘The Playground’ in October. A host of VIP guests partied the night away while sampling the lip-smackingly good cocktails and canapés.

Independent Menswear Store Celebrates First Year in Business

His & Hers’

Social Diary: round-up A summary of the month’s events & happenings in brief.

Cavern Walks’ independent menswear store Weaver’s Door celebrated a successful first year in business by throwing an all-singing, all-dancing birthday bash attended by friends, family and customers.

Guests were treated to live music from up and coming Liverpool band The Loud and solo artist Johnny Sands who performed acoustic sets whilst guests enjoyed food and drinks at the store in Liverpool’s Cavern Walks shopping centre.

Wayne Hemingway celebrates Liverpool business success story

One of the UK’s most inspirational designers, Wayne Hemingway, has welcomed the opening of Liverpool’s newest social business.

ROOD Vintage and its sister community company ROOD Vintage Bizarre, was launched last month by ex-fashion designer and TV producer, Rachel Olivia Owen on her 40th birthday. Her online shop, www.roodvintage. com will sell antique and retro fashion for men, women and children; vintage furniture, homewares and curiosities; and its profits will support social enterprise, ROOD Vintage Bizarre, set up to help local women who have suffered with mental health problems.

Wayne Hemingway said: “People are realising more and more the value of vintage as a progressive way of making sure that great music, fashion, design and culture isn’t lost and old-fashioned skills are passed on.”

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His&hers social diary

The Wanted Pay a Visit to Hotel Indigo

Boy-band ‘The Wanted’ surprised guests at Hotel Indigo in Liverpool when they arrived at the hotel for dinner en route to their intimate performance at The Cavern. Pictures courtesy of IDPix.

Boodles Baby Shower

Stylish jewellers Boodles hosted every woman’s dream baby shower last week for long-serving member of staff Hayley Glover. Free-flowing champagne and sumptuous Puschka canapés were enjoyed, whilst make-up artist Georgia Joseph worked her magic.

The Sweetie Factory offered guests an amazing selection of sweets and biscuits, whilst DJ Cata Pereda kept the party going with some fabulous tunes. All this and the chance to wear some of the most amazing diamond jewellery made it a very special evening.

Rumble in the Celebrity Jungle

Following in the footsteps of Kerry Katona, Katie Price and Gino D’Acampo, a host of guests including Coronation Street’s Andrew Lancel attended a ‘Rumble in the Jungle’ at miniature golf course Jungle Rumble in Liverpool ONE. Around 120 Indiana-Jones wannabes from across the city swung by the jungle-themed course to try their luck at the venue’s two 18 hole courses, putting their balls around 18,000 sq ft of wooden tikki huts, secret swamps and temple ruins, as well as through the middle of a live action volcano.

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Guests can experience a glamorous festive evening at the Chapel Street venue, before retiring to one of the hotel’s specially themed luxury bedrooms, which reflect the unique character of the local area’s cotton trade history.

To help guests get into the party spirit, the hotel is offering guests a belini on arrival and a complimentary selection of mini-bar items during their stay over the Christmas period, with a special festive rate of £79 per room.

Anyone who was caught in last year’s snowy white-out will agree this sounds a much more cosy option.

The four star hotel includes the 130-seater Marco Pierre White Steakhouse, Bar & Grill restaurant, which is fast becoming one of

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the most popular eateries in the region, and guests can enjoy a selection of delicious gourmet Christmas dishes in the restaurant’s stylish surroundings.

The glamorous venue is conveniently situated in the heart of the city centre on Chapel Street, with key attractions including Liverpool ONE, the Albert Dock and the Echo Arena only a stone’s throw away – offering the perfect opportunity for a spot of last-minute Christmas shopping or a celebratory night out.

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His&hers lifestyle

High Heeled Guide to Networking

Award-winning networker and businesswoman Geniene Reese is back with the latest from the region’s social scene.

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ttacking my birthday month with force: October was very busy on the Liverpool social scene.

Bem Brasil is a favourite of mine and is located in the now-bustling Hanover Street region of the city.

Cocktails were the drink of choice. It’s a great place to come and have an après work catch up with the girls!

After dining in style, the Little Atom Productions’ launch event, with a distinctly scientific theme, was next on the agenda.

Guests were greeted by staff in white lab coats and handed colourful test tube daiquiris.

On 13th October it was my birthday, so eight of us hired out Circo’s private karaoke room (much to the dismay of the staff!), as it’s safe to say we’re all tone deaf - but much fun was had by all.

Then it was back to the Wirral for the opening weekend of the Cotton Club, a chic over-25s establishment based in the old Iron Door Club on Argyle Street, which was always a favourite venue of mine, so I was glad to find that the Cotton Club didn’t disappoint.

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In between networking, I organised a women’s PA event at Novotel with sales manager, Jackie. We had a cook-off with the chef, and lots of cocktails. It was a great opportunity to showcase the hotel and get to know some of the local PAs – many of whom emailed Jackie afterwards to say what a great night they had.

In other news, exclusive club Mosquito, on Victoria Street, has been refurbished and is looking fabulous. The new Vampire Suite is ‘the’ place to be seen, so make sure you get yourself down there to check it out!

And finally, Forward Ladies Networking (www. forwardladies.com) organised a great event at John Lewis, Liverpool ONE, presented by Catherine Ames. The event showcased a woman in business from every decade. Each speaker was styled by the Laura Mercier make-up team at John Lewis and was given an outfit to model by the Damsel in a Dress label.

Geniene will be back with more from the social scene next month. www.genienereese.com

Geniene will be back with more from the social scene next month.

For a taste of Southern Italy in the heart of Liverpool, step in to Prego, serving delicious freshly-made dishes from authentic Italian recipes daily. Prego specialises in perfect pizzas, pasta dishes and seafood served with flair and also has an extensive cocktail menu. We pride ourselves on sourcing the finest, freshest ingredients which are lovingly prepared by our world-class Italian chefs.

WHAT THE REVIEWERS SAY: “The menu was rich and varied...

I’d recommend Prego as one of the best Italians in town.”

Mark Waddington, Liverpool Echo

“Noted for its authentic Italian menu, impeccable service and relaxed environment, Prego makes a refreshing change to the hustle and bustle of this busy shopping hub.”

Emma Griffiths, His & Hers magazine

4 Kenyon’s Steps, One Park West, L1 3DF

“Friendly owner Franco and his waiting staff ensure the restaurant lives up to its name, providing a warm welcome. Try Prego before it gets booked up!”

Angela Johnson, Click Liverpool

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Party Season skin

During the upcoming festive season, we all want to look our best, so it’s time to look after our skin and invest in products to give us that pre-party glow...

Photographer: Michael Breheny styling: Hester Brodie

Women’s Party Season Skin Saviors Hydrating Gel Cream, £34, Bobbi Brown Illuminate, £60, Crystal Clear Cleanse and Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser, £13.25, Liz Earle Vital Light Serum, £56, Clarins Repairwear Laser Focus Wrinkle & UV Damage Corrector, £36.50, Clinique UV Face Protector with White Tea, £19, Origins

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Men’s fashion Diesel denim hoody and Timberland gilet, £110, John Lewis own-brand T-shirt, £16, Barbour jumper, £165, and Ralph Lauren hat, £75, all from John Lewis, Liverpool ONE.

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Walking tall Who said weekend-wear has to be dull? Liven up your winter wardrobe with this season’s most wearable menswear.

• John Lewis.

Norse Arvid Steiped S/S T-shirt, £55, Norse Oskar denim shirt, £95, and Penfild jacket, £195, all from Weavers Door, Cavern Walks; Barbour socks, £12.95 from John Lewis, Liverpool ONE, Kurt Geiger boots, £70 from Cheshire Oaks; belt, stylist’s own; Farah cords, £59, and Edwin Wyatt knitted sweater, £95, both from Weavers Door.

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Diesel jeans, £100, John Lewis own-brand jumper, Ralph Lauren checked shirt, £80, John Lewis own-brand shirt, £16, Barbour hat, £29, and Barbour gloves, £44.95; Kurt Geiger boots, £120, all from John Lewis, Liverpool ONE; belt, stylist’s own.

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Photographer: Kirstie McNulty, Art Director: Nicola Hadfield, Stylist: Bryan Harrop,

Men’s fashion Ralph Lauren checked shirt, £80, Diesel pants and Barbour socks, £12.95, all from John Lewis, Liverpool ONE; Penfield jumper, £89.99, Penfield Dumont beanie hat, £19.99, and YMC scarf, £49, all from Weavers Door, Cavern Walks; Kurt Geiger boots, £120 from Cheshire Oaks and Barbour socks, £12.95 from John Lewis, Liverpool ONE.

Male Grooming: Richard Harvey at nemesis using products by sebastian, Model: Manachain at Boss.

Norse Anton Oxford shirt, £89.99, Norse borderline crew sweater, £110, YMC cotton Dobby jacket, £225, Elka jacket, £150, and Carhartt trousers, £79.99, all from Weavers Door, Cavern Walks; Barbour socks, £12.95 from John Lewis, Liverpool ONE, Kurt Geiger boots, £120, from Cheshire Oaks and rucksack, £125, from Weavers Door; belt, stylist’s own.

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MEN’s fashion

STREET SMART

It is clear winter has not put a stop to Liverpool’s fashion crusade. Men’s Style Editor, Luke Trevaskis, has been out in the city again this month uncovering what you’ve covered up in. words and pictures: Luke Trevaskis

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Biochemistry Graduate With a degree in biochemistry, it is no wonder that Piers knows how to put things together. Piers teams a Ted Baker shirt with his Zara pants and jacket and comfortable M&S shoes, completing his look with a Hollister belt. With Grease currently at the Empire Theatre, is this a Danny in the making?

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Colin, 24

Marketing, Silverberg Opticians With an eye for detail, it is clear who sets the style stakes in Silverberg Optician’s office.

Colin pairs a Zegna shirt with pants from Reiss and a vintage trench coat. His Gucci shoes and Tom Ford glasses are testament to the practicality of wearing designers to work - I have a feeling optometry may be my next career.

Brian, 20

Footballer Not only comfortable on the pitch, Brian shows Liverpool how to do ‘cool and subtle’ in winter. With his Chukka shoes from Urban Outfitters, H&M jeans and Resurrection jumper and shirt, this look is finished with a warm hat – an ensemble I would recommend to the masses.

Tony, 20

History Student After featuring our history student Sam in the last issue, I didn’t think historians could get any more stylish until I met this Greek fashionista. Working in Ted Baker, it is no surprise that every part of his outfit reflected the brand. Maybe one of these more stylish new generation history students will be our next David Starkey!

Will, 17

Student Having come from Wales for Liverpool’s shopping buzz, Will hit the streets early to make the most of his trip. In his Topman jumper, River Island scarf, Primark jeans and All Saints boots, his look is simple but stylish – good job we caught up with him before he was laden with shopping bags.

Sam, 20

Biology Student Despite a skiing accident only the previous day, Sam still put his best arm forward and gave us a lesson in bandage and sling wearing. Dressed in Burtons from the waist down, and an H&M T-shirt, Sam’s love of sports is evidenced by his Royal Climbing Club gilet – a great way to add personality to any look.

Check shirts line every store most seasons. This Nudie Jeans Work Pocket Shirt is £105, www.mywardrobe.com

Wax quilted jackets are available in a range of shades and are both fashionable and practical. This Khaki LIMSUB is £175, Ted Baker, Liverpool ONE.

S teal his style

Tony’s look is both relaxed and trendy – suiting a wide variety of stylish people. These wax quilted jackets are often found in Liverpool over a T-shirt and trainers.

Universal Works have brought out a great twill tapered trouser this season. £115, www. my-wardrobe.com

WORDS Luke Trevaskis

A comfortable pair of shoes is a must during the winter months.

These Dune tan leather derby shoes will last for years. £85, John Lewis.

For those colder days, opt for simple yet coordinating accessories. These navy merino knit gloves are £35, Polo Ralph Lauren.

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Brooks Brothers Gre en Cable Knit Wool - €108 - www.mrporte r.com

Knitted Linen-Blend Polo Ralph Lauren Sweater - €685 –

Self Cable Knit Pullov

er - £99 – Topman

Luke’s Lo oks Perfect Pullover s

Paul Costelloe Men Charcoal - £99 - JohnAll Over Volume, Lewis

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Investing in a well-m ade pullover could well turn out to be one of your wise st final purchases of 2011.

Cable Knit Cashmere €1,398.34 – Simon SpurrRoll Neck Sweater -

Brit Fair Isle Wool-Ble

nd - €395 – Burberry

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MY KIDSrking mum with five

Leading cosmetic dentist and skincare expert Tracey Bell shares her design passions.

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