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PUBLISHER’S LETTER
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t’s a man’s world, or it is in this month’s issue of Society Marbella. With father’s day around the corner we decided to dedicate our June edition to the guys. So check out our cover star Ashton Kutcher on page 14 – he is one of Hollywood’s hottest stars and he is about to become even hotter as he has been confirmed to take Charlie Sheen’s place in next season’s Two and a Half Men. One of golf’s greats Seve Ballesteros was tragically taken away from us last month. We look back over his life and the achievements that made him Spain’s best loved golfing hero. Seve was an inspiration and will be missed both on and off the golf course. If you are struggling to think of an original and creative father’s day gift then turn to page 68 where you’ll find a list of fun and unique gift ideas. Make this father’s day extra special! And of course, June’s Society Marbella is crammed full of other interesting and informative features. Don’t miss out on our round up of this year’s Wimbledon contenders or your insider guide to Royal Ascot dress code and etiquette. With so much to read you won’t have time to visit the beach and enjoy the summer sun…Or maybe just take your copy with you! Andy Clark Society Marbella published by ICONPUBLISHING S.L. and produced by: Andy Clark Laura-Jane Bruce Constanza Mtz Daisy Omissi Nicola McGeorge Hayley Reed Annalisa Turner-Sterling Ian Kuah Caisie Dilks Christie Holland Society Photographers Ruth Jones Jayden Fa Julia Martinez enquiries@iconpublishing.es
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CONTENTS MARBELLA
14 Celebrity Spotlight
Spotlighting American funny man Ashton Kutcher
16 Show Reel
New film releases and behind-thescenes gossip
18 Pitch Perfect
Reviewing the latest album releases
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20 Wicked Whispers
The lowdown on the latest celebrity gossip
23 The Beauty Barometer
Top treatments and beauty products
27 Feel-good Factor
Health and beauty news from along the coast
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31 Up Close and Personal Fitness tips from David Kirsch
32 Chic Happens It’s glam rock!
Who’s in... 42 Who’s out
The glitterati of Marbella
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53 Keep it real The hottest properties on the coast
60 Easy Living
Home trends and design ideas
67 Father’s day special Gift ideas and a round up of this summer’s iconic sporting events
70 Wired
Innovative technology and gadgets
72 Drive On
On the road with the most elite cars
92 Costa Cuisine
Wining and dining at the finest eateries
102 Restaurant Guide
Comprehensive directory of local restaurants
108 Society Pinboard
A round up of the month’s events
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CELEBRITY SPOTLIGHT
Ashton Kutcher
This month we turn the spotlight on American funny man, Ashton Kutcher
Best known for long-running American sitcom That ’70s Show, Ashton Kutcher has been charming audiences for the past 13 years. With modelling, acting and producing under his belt, he’s just been confirmed as Charlie Sheen’s replacement in Two and a Half Men. Christopher Ashton Kutcher American Actor, Producer and Comedian Born February 7 1978 From Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA
* Christopher Ashton Kutcher
was born and raised in Iowa by his Roman Catholic parents Larry, a factory worker, and Diane, an employee of consumer product giant Proctor and Gamble. He shared his childhood with an older sister Tausha, and his fraternal twin Michael.
* Moving to Homestead at the age of 12, he was a prominent sports enthusiast and all round popular kid. However, his home life was very different. His twin Michael suffered 14
Everything you ever needed to know about the That ’70s Show star and man of the moment
from heart complications, which made Ashton’s life very stressful. He admitted that during adolescence he contemplated committing suicide and, aged 13, he attempted to jump from a hospital balcony; thankfully his father intervened.
* Kutcher’s home life worsened
as his parents divorced when he was 16. During this difficult time, he broke into his high school at midnight with his cousin in an attempt to steal money. He was consequently arrested and sentenced to three years’ probation and 180 hours community service.
* After this wake up call, he
enrolled at the University of Iowa in August 1996. Motivated by the desire to find a cure for his brother’s heart ailment, he planned to major in biochemical engineering. However, he was kicked out of his dorm room for being too wild and noisy. To pay for his uni tuition, Ashton worked in the cereal section of a department store plant in Iowa, and often donated blood for money.
* While he was at university,
he was spotted by a model scout and recruited to enter the “Fresh Faces of Iowa” modelling competition.
* After winning first place, he
dropped out of uni and won a trip to New York City to the International Modeling and Talent Association convention.
* He lost out to Transformers actor Josh Duhamel in a modeling competition in 1998, signed with Next modelling agency in New York, and appeared in adverts for Calvin Klein, modelled in Paris and Milan runway shows and appeared in a Pizza Hut commercial in the US. Following his stay in NYC, he then relocated to Los Angeles to pursue a career in acting. * Back in LA, he auditioned
for the lead role in a new television series That ’70s Show, and was successfully booked for it straight away. The extremely popular comedy show ran for eight years, and catapulted Kutcher to stardom.
* Following on from his comic
success, he was cast in the lead roles for the smash hit of 2000 Dude, Where’s My Car, Just Married in 2003 with Brittany Murphy and 2004’s The Butterfly Effect. This thriller film was fairly out of character for Kutcher, but proved to be a box office smash.
* 2003 saw the arrival of
Punk’d, the American hidden camera/practical joke television series produced and hosted by Kutcher. He played practical jokes on an array of celebrities, and filmed their reactions, which were always hilarious.
* He also produces television
show Beauty and the Geek through his production company Katalyst Films, which he runs with partner and fellow producer Jason Goldberg.
* In 2003, Kutcher began dat-
ing actress Demi Moore. This began as a controversial relationship, with Moore being 16 years his elder. However, they proved critics wrong by marrying in 2005 and maintaining one of the strongest marriages in celebdom.
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They proved critics wrong by marrying in 2005 and maintaining one of the strongest marriages in celebdom
* Kutcher and Moore openly
live their lives following the teachings of Kabbalah, the controversial religion that has a huge celebrity following, including Madonna and Natalie Portman.
* It would be impossible to feature Ashton Kutcher without mentioning Twitter. Ashton (or aplusk being his Twitter name) is a champion Tweeter, and became the first user of Twitter to have more than one million followers.
* After Charlie Sheen’s recent
breakdown and admittance to rehab for substance abuse, Ashton has been chosen to replace him as the lead in the show, Two and a Half Men. According to the rumours he will make his debut in the autumn.
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FILM RELEASES The celebrity world of cinema
Laura-Jane Bruce keeps you up to date with the newest film releases to hit cinema screens this month. She puts you smack bang in the middle of all films in production and gossip from the set
Green Lantern
Bad Teacher
Some teachers just don’t give an F. For example, there’s Elizabeth; she’s foul-mouthed, ruthless, and inappropriate. She drinks, she gets high, and she can’t wait to marry her meal ticket and get out of her bogus day job. When she’s dumped by her fiancé, she sets her plan in motion to win over a rich, handsome substitute – competing for his affections with an overly energetic colleague, Amy. When Elizabeth also finds herself fighting off the advances of a sarcastic, irreverent gym teacher, the consequences of her wild and outrageous schemes give her students, her
co-workers, and even herself an education like no other. Starring Starring Cameron Diaz, Eric Stonestreet, Lucy Punch. Rated 15.
Bridesmaids
Annie’s life is a mess. But when she finds out her lifetime best friend is engaged, she simply must serve as Lillian’s maid of honour. Though lovelorn and broke, Annie bluffs her way through the expensive and bizarre rituals. With one chance to get it perfect, she’ll show Lillian and her bridesmaids just how far you’ll go for someone you love.
In a universe as vast as it is mysterious, a small but powerful force has existed for centuries; protectors of peace and justice, they are called the Green Lantern Corps. A brotherhood of warriors sworn to keep intergalactic order, each Green Lantern wears a ring that grants him superpowers. But when a new enemy called Parallax threatens to destroy the balance of power in the universe their fate, and the fate of Earth, lies in the hands of their newest recruit, the first human ever selected: Hal Jordan. Hal is a gifted and cocky test pilot, but the Green Lanterns have little respect for humans, who have never
The Hangover Part II is director Todd Phillips’ follow-up to 2009’s smash hit The Hangover, which became the highest-grossing 15-rated comedy of all time, and also won the Golden Globe for Best Film, Comedy or Musical. Reprising their roles from first film, Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis and Justin Bartha will star in the film. Jeffrey Tambor, Ken Jeong and Mike Tyson also rejoin the cast.
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Starring Blake Lively, Mark Strong, Peter Sarsgaard, Ryan Reynolds. Rated PG 13
Starring Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne. Rated 15.
X-Men: First Class
The Hangover: Part II
harnessed the infinite powers of the ring before. But Hal is clearly the missing piece to the puzzle, and along with his determination and willpower, he has one thing no member of the Corps has ever had: humanity. With the encouragement of fellow pilot and childhood sweetheart Carol Ferris, if Hal can quickly master his new powers and find the courage to overcome his fears, he may prove to be not only the key to defeating Parallax...he will become the greatest Green Lantern of all.
In The Hangover Part II, Phil, Stu, Alan and Doug travel to exotic Thailand for Stu’s wedding. After the unforgettable bachelor party in Las Vegas, Stu is taking no chances and has opted for a safe, subdued pre-wedding brunch. However, things don’t always go as planned. What happens in Vegas may stay in Vegas, but what happens in Bangkok can’t even be imagined. Starring Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis. Rated 15.
X-Men: First Class, following the classic Marvel mythology, charts the epic beginning of the X-Men saga. Before Charles Xavier and Erik Lensherr took the names Professor X and Magneto, they were two young men discovering their powers for the first time. Before they were arch-enemies, they were the closest of friends, working together with other mutants (some familiar, some new) to stop the greatest threat the world has ever known. In the process, a rift between them opened, which began the eternal war between Magneto’s Brotherhood and Professor X’s X-Men. Starring James McAvoy, Jennifer Lawrence, Kevin Bacon, Michael Fassbender. Rated PG 13.
Super 8
With direction from Lost creator J.J Abrams and produced by Steven Spielberg, there is no doubt this film will be epic. In the summer of 1979, a group of friends in a small Ohio town witness a catastrophic train crash while making a Super 8 movie, and soon suspect that it was not an accident. Shortly afterwards, unusual disappearances and inexplicable events begin to take place in town, and the local Deputy tries to uncover the truth – something more terrifying than any of them could have imagined. Starring Kyle Chandler, Elle Fanning, Amanda Michalka. Rated PG 13.
TOM CRUISE has denied claims
that he is trying to stop the production of a movie that could reveal secrets of Scientology. It had been previously reported that Cruise was attempting to halt filming on an upcoming film called The Master, because it concerns a religion similar to Scientology and proposes to unveil details about the religion’s practices. However, Cruise’s rep has called those claims untrue. Cruise was reportedly approached to appear on Glee recently. The actor is currently filming Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol.
Speaking of Glee, JANE LYNCH is to play the head nun of an orphanage in the Farrelly brothers’ The Three Stooges. Her character will reportedly try to get the three brothers, Moe, Larry and Curly, who are first shown as children, thrown out of the orphanage. Lynch is the latest addition to the project, which has been in the works since 2007.
JOHNNY KNOXVILLE, SEAN PENN and Benicio Del Toro have
all been in the running to play a brother in the comedy.
MARK WAHLBERG has revealed that he is planning to work on an upcoming project with JUSTIN BIEBER. The actor revealed that he is currently preparing the yet-tobe announced Paramount film, which will star the Never Say Never teenager. The film is reported to be a drama, so it will be miles away from the shiny, butter-wouldn’t-melt image that Bieber is normally associated with. The upcoming sequel to G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra has reportedly been given an official title, as well as a start date for production. Filming will begin in New Orleans this September and run through to November. No official decision has been made regarding the film’s shooting location. However, reports confirm
that the proposed sequel is currently titled G.I. Joe 2: Cobra Strikes. The sequel will see CHANNING TATUM reprise his role as lead character Duke. G.I. Joe 2: Cobra Strikes is currently scheduled for release in August 2012. US chat show Saturday Night Live star JASON SUDEIKIS, will host the 20th annual MTV Movie Awards. Sudeikis will become the ninth cast member from the long-running comedy show to compere the awards ceremony. The actor’s role was confirmed by Ryan Seacrest on his On Air radio show. Sudeikis’s other screen credits include Hall Pass, Going the Distance and 30 Rock. Previous hosts for the MTV Movie Awards include Aziz Ansari, Sarah Silverman, JESSICA ALBA and LINDSAY LOHAN. The MTV Movie Awards will be broadcast on MTV, Sunday June 5. Jeremy Renner and JENNIFER LOPEZ have been confirmed to voice characters for Ice Age 4. Renner will play Gutt, a self-styled master of the high seas; while American Idol judge Lopez has signed on to provide the voice for the sabre-toothed Shira, a love interest for Denis Leary’s Diego. Parks and Recreation regular Aziz Ansari and musician DRAKE as well as WANDA SYKES and Keke Palmer have also joined the cast for the animated feature, titled Ice Age: Continental Drift. In addition to Leary, the list of stars announced to reprise their roles from the previous films include RAY ROMANO, QUEEN LATIFAH, John Leguizamo, SEANN WILLIAM SCOTT and Josh Peck. Ice Age: Continental Drift has been slated for a July 13 2012 release and will be produced by Blue Sky Studios, whose last feature was Rio. It has been reported that ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER will return to his iconic role as the Terminator. The actor has signed up for what will become the fifth film in the franchise, which was created by Avatar director JAMES CAMERON. It is alleged that Sony and Lionsgate, Universal and CBS Films are considering a Schwarzenegger-centric deal worth $25 million upfront, excluding personnel fees.
RUSSELL CROWE is considering making his directorial debut with the police drama 77. The project, which is scripted by Law & Order writer David Matthews, connects the murder of an LAPD officer in 1974 and a shootout between the police force and the Symbionese Liberation Army in 1975. Crowe’s previous directorial experience
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20th Century Fox has announced the release date for Pedro Almodóvar’s forthcoming film La piel que habito (The Skin I Live In). According to the studio, the Spanish director’s next movie will arrive in cinemas in late August. The dramatic thriller stars ANTONIO BANDERAS as a plastic surgeon who exacts revenge on the man who raped his daughter. The project is based on 1995 novel Mygale by French author Thierry Jonquet. Spanish actresses Elena Anaya and Marisa Paredes have also signed to appear in the movie. The Skin I Live In will mark a reunion for Almodóvar and Banderas. The director and actor last collaborated on the 1990 drama Tie Me Up, Tie Me Down.
includes his documentary Texas, which follows the antics of his band 30 Odd Foot of Grunts. He has also been attached to surfer movie Bra Boys and the World War II drama The Long Green Shore. In 2010, he directed his musician wife Danielle Spencer’s video for her song Wish I’d Been Here. Universal Pictures has confirmed a release date for the fourth movie in the American Pie series. The comedy sequel titled American Reunion will be released on April 6 2012. The fourth big-screen installment will see the original cast members organising a 10-year reunion via Facebook. The movie will show how the characters’ lives have changed since 2003’s American Wedding.
JASON BIGGS, SEANN WILLIAM SCOTT, TARA REID, CHRIS KLEIN and ALYSON HANNIGAN are among the cast members
confirmed to return. The American Pie series has grossed more than $750 million at the worldwide box office, and spawned several direct-toDVD movies with Eugene Levy.
TAYLOR LAUTNER has revealed that he finds the idea of a Twilight spinoff to be intriguing. Author Stephenie Meyer recently stated that she would consider writing a further story in the supernatural series about Jacob Black and Renesmee Cullen. Lautner spoke about the possibility of reprising the role of Jacob in a future film adaptation. However, the 19 year old went on to state that he is not opposed to the idea of continuing the Twilight series. The actor has revealed that he has accepted losing his privacy in order to be a movie star. The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 opens in cinemas on November 18. WOODY HARRELSON, STANLEY TUCCI and LENNY KRAVITZ have all been extended offers to star in the highly-anticipated adaptation of Suzanne Collins’s dystopian novel. Hailed as the next Twilight, The Hunger Games tells the story of a futuristic world in which children fight to the death in a
televised competition known as the Hunger Games. Should he choose to accept the role, Harrelson would reportedly play head gamemaker, Seneca Crane. There is no word yet on who Tucci or Kravitz would play. ELIZABETH BANKS also recently joined the cast of the film as Effie Trinket. The movie also stars Jennifer Lawrence, Liam Hemsworth and Josh Hutcherson. John C. Reilly has been reportedly offered the role of Haymitch, though he has yet to accept. The Hunger Games is scheduled to open in cinemas in March 2012. Former Disney actress VANESSA HUDGENS has reportedly entered
into negotiations to star in a new indie film opposite BRENDAN FRASER. Hudgens has begun final talks to join the cast of Gimme Shelter, a drama which will be both written and directed by Amexica producer Ron Krauss. If cast in the project, Hudgens will play a pregnant runaway teenager who escapes her abusive mother and tries to discover her real father. Fraser has already been cast in the role of the girl’s father, who also throws the girl out after she refuses to have her unborn child aborted. Gimme Shelter is expected to begin production at the end of May. G.I. Joe star CHANNING TATUM will play the lead role in a new film inspired by his life as a 19-year-old male stripper. Tatum, who has previously said that he is not ashamed of his stripper past, will play the titular character in Magic Mike, a film that will see Tatum reunited with his Haywire director Steven Soderbergh. He recently announced plans to retire from the film industry after his next few projects, which include a remake of The Man from U.N.C.L.E. starring GEORGE CLOONEY and a biopic of eccentric pianist Liberace starring MICHAEL DOUGLAS. No start date has been announced for production on Magic Mike.
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THE BEST ALBUM RELEASES Laura-Jane Bruce reviews the latest album releases from around the globe and uncovers the latest scandals and hearsay from the celebs
Cd releases, concerts and rock snippets
Vanessa Carlton
Rabbits on the Run Vanessa Lee Carlton is an American singer-songwriter and pianist. Rabbits on the Run will be the fourth album she has released since starting in the music business nine years ago. She released Carousel, the first single from the album, last month to worldwide acclaim. Along with singing and performing, Carlton has a passion for charity work, and collaborates closely with many organisations, including Cape Farewell, which studies climate change, and the hugely famous PETA.
Selena Gomez and the Scene
All Time Low
Dirty Work All Time Low is a relatively unknown band over here. However, in the US, they are huge and they are looking to break into our charts too. Formed in 2003, this alternative rock band from Baltimore has released three albums to date – Dirty Work will be their fourth. It was scheduled for a March release, but due to changes with record label Interscope Records, this had to be pushed back. The first single I Feel Like Dancin’ was released in April.
Owl City
All Things Bright and Beautiful American electronic/synthpop artist Adam Young is the singer-songwriter and multiinstrumentalist behind Owl City. Famed for major hit Fireflies, Young actually formed Owl City whilst suffering from insomnia. All Things Bright and Beautiful is his third album under the name Owl City, but is also part of a musical project known as Sky Sailing, which moves away from his usual electronica genre of music and introduces acoustic guitar and piano accompaniments into his work. His first album under this new project is entitled An Airplane Carried Me to Bed and was released in July last year.
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Def Leppard
Mirrorball Also known as Mirrorball: Live and More, this twodisc album will include live recordings, three new studio tracks and a DVD containing both concert and backstage footage. This band has been going strong for 34 years and has sold over 65 million albums worldwide. They are also one of only five rock bands with two original studio albums selling over 10 million copies in the US. They have had nine different member changes, and the current members have been singing together for 19 years; the longest-standing line up.
Limp Bizkit
Gold Cobra Nu metal rock band Limp Bizkit has sold an estimated 33 million albums worldwide. Formed 16 years ago, it includes five members, the most famous being Fred Durst. Gold Cobra was initially scheduled for release in early 2010, but the band came across similar issues as All Time Low with Interscope pushing the release date back by almost a year. Due to having so much time on their hands, Limp Bizkit ended up recording so many songs that they had to create another album, which they will release in 2012.
Who Says Selena Gomez and the Scene was formed in 2008 by Disney actress Selena Gomez. Who Says is the band’s third album. Britney Spears has penned three tracks on the album, one of which is scheduled to be released as a second or third single, after the lead single Who Says. The sounds on the album haven’t particularly changed much over the years, sticking with its rock and dance elements. A summer tour to accompany the album release begins next month.
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THE FEELING has an-
nounced a number of collaborations for its new album including link-ups with Roisin Murphy,
Betty Boo and SOPHIE ELLIS BEXTOR – wife of The Feel-
ing bassist Richard Jones - while dance duo The Freemasons has production credits. The Fill My Little World band is currently preparing to release its new album Together We Were Made later this year. Along with a single disc edition of the album, the group has revealed that it will be releasing a special double disc edition, which will include a number of brand new songs.
TINIE TEMPAH has decided
to postpone the recording of his second album so he can concentrate on cracking the US market. The London-born rapper previously stated that he was aiming to release the follow-up to his 2010 number one album Disc-Overy at the end of the year. However, Tempah – real name Patrick Okogwu – has now decided to delay the album until 2012 in order to capitalise on his recent success in the US. Tinie Tempah is due to play a number of festivals on both sides of the Atlantic, having been confirmed for Radio 1’s Big Weekend in the UK and Lollapalooza in the US.
ARETHA FRANKLIN is to
release a new record this month. Aretha: A Woman Falling Out of Love is the soul singer’s first studio album since 2003’s So Damn Happy. It will also be her first release on her own label Aretha Records, which she founded in 2005. It reportedly features her version of My Country ‘Tis Of Thee, a song which she performed at Barack Obama’s inauguration ceremony in 2009.
Kasabian guitarist SERGE PIZZORNO has described the
drummer Chad Smith has revealed that the band’s new album is due to be released at the end of August. The By The Way star announced the news in an interview and also said that the working title for the new album is Dr Johnny Skinz’s Disproportionately Rambunctious Polar Express Machine-head (what a mouthful!), but when asked if the band had come up with a final title for the LP, Smith responded with “no name”.
SERENA WILLIAMS is apparently laying down some rap tracks. The professional tennis player, who recently underwent several health scares, including a foot injury that discounted her from the current playing season and a blood clot in her lungs, is thought to have been recording in a friend’s studio. It is not known when the sportswoman, who also owns part of the Miami Dolphins and works as a fashion designer and spokeswoman for clothing lines, is planning to release the records. PETER ANDRE has admitted that his future career will be primarily outside of the music industry. The Mysterious Girl singer claimed that his main passion will always be music, but said that he is a realist and knows that he isn’t able to compete with younger pop acts. Speaking about his musical plans, Andre said that he would be shifting away from his Michael Jackson-influenced recent tours and showcasing more of his rock influences. Andre also revealed that his ideal job would be taking on the part of Ron Burgundy in Anchorman. The reality TV star said that the Will Ferrell bigscreen comedy was his dream role. Make sure you catch Peter Andre at the Marbella Bullring on July 22. THE STROKES bassist Nikolai
Fraiture has revealed that the band has already started work on its fifth studio album. The Under Cover of Darkness band reached number three in the UK and number four in the US last month with its fourth record Angles, but were quick to reveal that they
were planning a follow-up. The band has also previously confirmed that they are planning to embark on a world tour with their newly-released material.
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group’s new album as “epic”. The indie-rock band is currently working on the follow-up to its 2009 number one album West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum, and was seen at the end of April relaxing in our very own La Sala Bar. The record has been confirmed for an October release.
JENNIFER HUDSON has revealed that she would consider being a guest judge on The X Factor USA. The singer and actress, who came to prominence on American Idol in 2004, said that she would find it difficult to be part of the permanent judging panel on the Simon Cowell-fronted KERRY KATONA is reporttalent show, but is keen to make edly planning her musical comea guest appearance. The proback by featuring on a track with gramme is due to star airing in September. BASSHUNTER. The reality TV star, who recently reached a custody agreement with estranged GIRLS ALOUD is being lined husband Mark Croft, will apparup to perform at the opening ently be the female vocalist on ceremony of the 2012 London techno track You’re Not Alone. Olympics, along with MUSE, Lyrics to the song include: “It’s COLDPLAY and the SPICE going round and take each day by day. You’re not alone, you’re GIRLS. The Call The Shots stars previously confirmed that they are not alone, you’re not alone, nothing can go wrong. No matter to reform for a handful of one-off concerts in 2012 to mark their 10th where my life will take, I will be just around the corner, baby. Just anniversary as a band, but now Olympic organisers are said to be around the corner.” It has also been reported that Jay-Z is fascikeen to sign the girls up for a performance at the Olympic Stadium nated by Katona, but it’s doubtful there will be any kind of collaboin east London come July 2012. ration there. Take That star HOWARD
DONALD has reportedly been
booked to DJ in Ibiza in the late summer. The singer has been invited to appear at Judge Jules’ “Judgement Sundays” at the Eden club from August 21. Howard, who is known as DJ HD when DJing, will finish Take That’s Progress Live tour in Munich on July 29.
BUSTA RHYMES has lent his
vocals to a track that will appear
on CHER LLOYD’s debut album. The X Factor finalist is currently recording the album ready for its release on September 12, with Simon Cowell’s label Syco setting up the collaboration. The
WESTLIFE star Kian Egan has admitted interest in working with some of the UK’s rising grime artists. The Safe singer explained that the genre crossover would be a good chance to gain exposure to different audiences. The band recently revealed that it would have liked US success, suggesting that the failure to crack the States was due to fans being fed up with boy bands. It was announced last month that Westlife has left Simon Cowell’s label Syco and signed a new multi-million pound deal with Sony RCA.
label has allegedly invited LADY GAGA, BRITNEY SPEARS and RIHANNA songwriters to
contribute to the record. There is also the possibility of Rihanna featuring after the Bajan star reportedly admitted she is a fan of the 17-year-old singer/rapper. It has also been revealed that Lloyd’s debut single will be titled Swagger Jagger, but no release schedule has yet been announced. It can be confirmed that the video for the single is due to be shot soon, following a casting call for dancers.
PRINCE has said that he wants the law changed so other musicians cannot cover his songs. Prince said that he disagrees with the compulsory licensing law that allows artists working with certain record companies to cover someone else’s hit songs. The singer has been involved in legal fights previously with fans over the use of his images and music. 19
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has proven to be the real hit of the royal day. The Facebook page, “Pippa Middleton Ass Appreciation Society” has over 50,000 followers rivalling Miss Middleton’s main page, which has around 92,000 fans. It’s not just men who are buzzing about Pippa’s bottom, women, particularly the fashion pack, are as in awe of her desirable figure as they are of her Alexander McQueen dress.
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Actress Hayden Panettiere is officially back on the market! The pint-sized Scream 4 star has called it quits with Ukrainian Boxer, Wladimir Klitschko after two years. Time and distance are said to be the cause of the mutual split with Klitschko commenting, “We had a great time together but it’s not that easy to manage a relationship between two continents.” Panettiere recently spoke out about the couples’ sex life, announcing that fans never ceased to question how it worked with the 15 inch height difference between the pair. “Where there is a will, there is a way,” the star joked at the time.
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After what has felt like the longest wait in entertainment history the US X Factor line up has finally been revealed. Simon Cowell and Cheryl Cole will be joining forces stateside, with Antonio “LA” Reid, famed record producer being named the third judge. The second female spot was the last to be announced, with Paula Abdul filling the final chair. Pussycat Doll, Nicole Scherzinger who was previously rumoured to be the front runner for the coveted seat next to Mr Cowell, will now be taking a place on the other side of the judges’ table. Scherzinger, who impressed producers during her time as a guest judge on the UK X Factor, has been hired to co-host the show with British TV personality, Steve Jones. Jones, who is relatively unknown in the States, spoke of his new position to the Daily Mail, “I couldn’t be happier to be coming to the X Factor. I have been approached about working in the States before, but never felt right about those opportunities. But when the X Factor came up, I leapt at the opportunity.”
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Since the Royal Wedding, cosmetic surgeons in Britain have reported a 60 percent increase in bottom lifting procedures. This is said to be a result of the “Pippa Middleton derriere frenzy!” With its own Facebook fan site, Pippa’s pert behind
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Twilight actress Kristen Stewart has been named fairest of them all, the 20 year old is confirmed to play Snow White in a new adaptation of the original Grimm’s story. Producer, Palek Patel tweeted that Stewart would take the lead role in the film, Snow White and The Huntsman. Directed by Rupert- Sanders, the film focuses on The Huntsman and Snow White as they take revenge on the Evil Queen. Charlize Theron and Chris Hemsworth have been rumoured to be in final negotiations for the roles of the Evil Queen and the Huntsman.
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During his final series of Two and a Half Men actor Charlie Sheen, who was recently fired from the series due to his self-destructive behaviour, borrowed 10 million dollars from Warner Bros under the condition that he would pay back the loan from his final paychecks. While it is believed that Sheen paid back the full amount, questions have surfaced as to why the highest paid television actor in the world would need to borrow the money, when he was earning two million dollars per episode. Rumours that Hugh Grant was to take on Sheen’s role have now been quashed after confirmation that Ashton Kutcher has been named as the replacement, although he will play an entirely new character. Despite initially criticising his successor, Sheen has since publically congratulated Kutcher on his new role.
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Hollywood’s hottest new A-List couple has taken the next step in their relationship. Actress Scarlett Johanssen has reportedly moved into 50-year-old Sean Penn’s Malibu home after only three months of dating. The stars, who are both recently divorced, haven’t been shy about their relationship, showcasing their feelings in a very public display of affection at The White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington DC, in the presence of President Barack Obama, Mila Kunis and Donald Trump.
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Step aside William and Kate, the world’s newest perfect couple has made its first
public outing at Ralph Lauren’s Car is Collection Exhibition in Paris! The Saturdays Mollie King has wasted no time snapping up her new beau, Dolce & Gabbana model David Gandy. Gandy has previously made headlines for his famous exes including red-haired supermodel Lily Cole. King, who only split from boyfriend of two years, Andy Brown in February, has publicised her love of good old fashioned romance, an attribute I am sure she will find in her new prince charming.
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New mum, Mariah Carey welcomes home twins Moroccan and Monroe. Carey revealed the inspiration behind the unusual names, explaining baby boy Moroccan’s name carries great sentimental value for the new parents. The boy was named after the top tier of Mariah’s Manhattan apartment, The Moroccan Room, where father Nick Cannon proposed in 2008. His middle name, Scott is Cannon’s middle name and the maiden name of his grandmother. Monroe is named after her mother’s idol, Marilyn Monroe. Like her mother, Monroe does not have a middle name. The twins’ trip home was a little later than expected, as Child Protection Services were called in after complaints were made that alcohol was being consumed around the babies in hospital. Cannon explained on CNN’s Piers Morgan Tonight how the case has now been resolved and revealed the truth behind the investigation. “It all started when a nurse suggested to my wife that if you drink Guinness, or a small amount of Guinness, the dark beer, that the yeast improves breastfeeding.”
different crowd filling the aisles. 85 year old Hugh Hefner is set to tie the knot with 25 year old Crystal Harris on June 18 2011 at the infamous Playboy Mansion in Los Angeles, California. Whilst the rest of the world can’t ignore the obvious age gap, Harris is said to, “Not notice it,” and commented that she has to, “Keep up with him.” During Hefner’s previous seven-year relationship with Las Vegas star Holly Madison he publically announced that marriage wasn’t “part of the puzzle”, and although he believed he and Madison would be together for the rest of their lives, he commented that his previous failed marriages were the reason for his decision. So what is it that Crystal Harris has that all the previous Girls Next Door didn’t? It seems it will be one of the great mysteries of life that we may never know, or at least that Hef will live to tell.
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It seems that a love child is the reason behind former Governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s split with Maria Shriver. After 25 years of marriage the power couple was thought to have one of the most solid marriages in Hollywood. The 63-year-old Terminator star has admitted to fathering a child with a member of his household staff over a decade ago. The member of staff supposedly worked for the Schwarzenegger family for 20 years, retiring in January 2011. Shriver who only found out about the child earlier this year, has four children with Schwarzenegger and is said to be completely devastated by the news.
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Oscar nominee Hailee Steinfeld has not only enchanted the world with her talent and innocent smile, she has taken the fashion world by storm. Steinfeld has been named the new face of Miu Miu. Most actresses wait their entire careers to land a major fashion campaign but the True Grit actress has accomplished it at the age of 14. Rumours of the partnership surfaced when Steinfeld attended the Miu Miu fashion show during Paris Fashion Week. Previous actresses who have represented the line include Lindsey Lohan, Katie Holmes and Kirsten Dunst.
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With the royal wedding done and dusted, another unique wedding is taking centre stage in the world of the rich and famous; although we predict there will be a slightly
Lady Gaga is known for her uniqueness; nevertheless the release of her new song, Marry the Night, has taken this to a new level. The song is now available exclusively for FarmVille fans only, a partnership with Clear Channel Radio enables players of FarmVille, the popular Facebook game, to access her new song via their iHeartRadio player. Players must perform various tasks in GagaVille, a neighboring farm, to access the song. With more than 46 million players you can’t help but be amazed at Gaga’s impressive new way to recruit fans.
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Austin Powers actor, Mike Myers and his wife Kelly Tisdale have a groovy baby on the way! The actor who married his girlfriend of four years last autumn in a private ceremony is expecting his first child with the new Mrs Myers. Tisdale, who is in her second trimester, was recently spotted showing off her baby bump to friends in New York City. Myers was previously married to Robin Ruzan for 12 years although they had no children together.
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An exciting list of characters has been announced to present the Golden Popcorn at the 2011 MTV Movie Awards in California this month. The Green Hornet’s, Cameron Diaz, Gossip Girls’, Blake Lively and Leighton Meester plus The Social Network’s, Jesse Eisenberg will all take to the stage to reward the winners with their prizes. Eclipse leads the pack with eight nominations including Best Movie and Best Kiss. Inception falls closely behind with seven nods whilst Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1 is in third place with six nominations.
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absolutely love getting ready for a big night out. There is nothing better than getting a group of your closest girlies together, cranking up the music and fighting over the mirror, while sharing make-up tips. My party look is all about the eyes. Dark and sultry; it is definitely a statement look. The ritual starts with Clarins Beauty Flash Balm, an exceptional beauty booster, which immediately eliminates all signs of fatigue; your facial features appear rested and smooth. I slap a thick layer all over my face and neck, paying special attention to the dark circles under my eyes, lie back and relax for 20 minutes. After removing the balm, I apply moisturiser and eye cream, really massaging in the cream, using circular upward strokes to plump up the skin. I would recommend waiting 10 minutes before applying any make-up. I use this time to put my Carmen Rollers in (yes, sometimes the oldies are still the goodies!).
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As I do not want my make-up sliding down my face while I am dancing on the tables, I prime my skin with Benefit’s ‘That Gal,’ a silky, pink primer, which takes your complexion from dull to darling. If I need more luminescence, then I mix a drop of Benefit’s High Beam into my foundation: Chanel’s Vitalumiere Satin Smoothing Fluid Makeup. Using the Body Shop’s make-up sponge, I apply only where needed, (for me that is usually my whole face and neck area). Always make sure that you blend well along the jaw line. There is nothing worse than seeing a woman with an orange face and white neck with that tell-tale tide mark stopping at her jaw. I just want to go up and say, “Look in the mirror and BLEND WOMAN.”
My worst buy of the year had to be my x 7 magnifying mirror. That thing is evil. However, it is very handy for putting on my Make Up Forever HD concealer. Again, only use where needed. My dark circles always need a bit of extra attention; a little YSL Touche Eclat makes all the difference. Now groom brows into shape using an old toothbrush and hairspray. Define with MAC’s eyebrow pencil; if the effect is too harsh soften it with a little eye shadow in similar colour. Prime eyelids with Urban Decay’s Eyeshadow Primer Potion, which is coveted by make-up artists because it guarantees more vibrant eye shadow that lasts for 24+ hours and never creases. Cover the whole upper lid in Bourjois Effet Smoky Pencil in Intense Black. Now for the tricky bit. For the ultimate smoky eyes you need to create a triangle from your outer eye corner. Draw a straight line from the highest point of your upper lid. Then from
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the outer corner of your eye draw a diagonal line until the two lines meet. Fill in the triangle and remove any excess with a cotton bud. Press Urban Decay’s Oil Slick eyeshadow gently over the whole lid and triangle, blending out the edges. Bring the shadow under your eye and line the lower lid. Finally, line the rim of your eye with the pencil to really create a dramatic effect. To really open the eyes up, curl your lashes with Shu Uemura eyelash curler and then coat with YSL’s Faux Effects mascara in Noir. II know you are probably thinking that I cannot possibly be able to put more make-up on the eye area, but bear with me. The liquid eyeliner makes all the difference. Rest your elbow on a flat surface and line the upper lid with Loreal’s Super Liner; it really is fool proof.
Rather than opt for the full-on false eyelash effect, a makeup artist taught me the following trick. Take Cheryl’s Girls Aloud Party Lashes by Eyelure and cut about 1.5cms off the outer edges. I highly recommend the Duo Adhesive glue from MAC. There is nothing worse than being in the middle of dinner and your lashes fall into your soup. (Yes that has happened to me, to the disgust of the rest of the guests at the table.) Glue the “mini” lashes to the outer corners of your eyes and cover any gaps with the liquid liner. If you want to deepen your face colour, then apply MAC’s bronzer in Golden. Smile and finish off with Benefit’s Dallas on the apples of your cheeks.
Personally, I always adhere to the make-up rule of either eyes or lips. As we are not going for the Drag Queen look, the lips should be kept neutral in this instance. Moisturise with Elizabeth Arden’s 8 Hour Cream and lightly line with MACS lip pencil in Spice. Using the excess foundation from your sponge, dab gently onto your lips to create a gorgeous glossy nude. Don’t forget your body. Mix Benefit’s High Beam in with your moisturiser and apply it to your legs, arms and chest for an all over glow. If you are lacking in the cleavage department, a clever trick is to use bronzer in the cleavage line to create the illusion of depth and then High Beam over the breast area, creating the illusion of volume. Ta da! Now you really are ready to party.
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We can always rely on Chanel to produce “the” nail colour of the season. For S/S11 they released three stunners; Le Vernis in Morning Rose, Mimosa and Beige Petale. Which one rocked it? The mellow yellow Mimosa. chanel.com
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Elemis has launched Sp@Home, a new concept in body therapy. This therapeutic body care range consists of five beautiful categories that deliver results whilst indulging the senses. 14 exciting new products, combined with existing best-sellers, offer a range that has something for everyone. We love the soothing Quiet Mind Temple Balm 15ml, which contains a powerful Stockist - Reflections Hair Nails blend of essential oils to help promote & Skin Care. Tel: +34 902 325 324 harmony, tranquillity and relaxation. reflectionsmarbella.com Create your own spa ritual with the most exquisite ingredients from around the world.
After being given a sample of Benefit’s Your Rebel at El Corte Inglés, Beauty Ed, Nicola McGeorge will not stop going on about it. (Yes, we never get fed up of free beauty samples, even in our industry.) She
has managed to convert the whole Society Marbella team into fans of the product. A defiantly different tinted moisturiser, it gives a lovely, light sun-kissed tint to skin, leaving it looking natural and glowing. Appar-
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THE ULTIMATE HAIR REPAIR It’s like Botox for the hair! By Nicola McGeorge
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ummer is finally here. While this means fun trips to the beach and delicious dips in the pool, the mixture of sun, sea and chlorine can cause havoc on your hair. As they say prevention is better than cure, now is the time to start giving your locks a little TLC. The team at Wood Salon offers a variety of treatments, which they customise to the individual. Director and owner, Zoe Woods explains, “No client is the same, and therefore we review each person’s hair before creating a treatment to target their specific needs.” I spotted a stunning lady with the glossiest mane I have ever seen having her hair curled. “She has just had the long hair treatment,” says Zoe reading my thoughts. The latest addition to the salon is Redken’s “Time Reset”, a new hair care collection and in-salon service that targets “ageing” hair. Now what exactly does that mean? “This isn’t a treatment just for our more mature
clients,” laughs Zoe. “If you have very long hair, think just how old the tips are? Heat styling in particular will take its toll, whether you’re 25 or 55.” Redken identifies five signs of aging hair – texture change, diminished density, fragility, dryness and dullness, and its new services and products were developed to help combat these tell-tale issues. The line is infused with camelia oil (to soften brittle hair and add shine), peptides and ceramides (to strengthen and repair), green tea and cationic UV filters (to prevent future damage) together with Redken’s proprietary ingredient Intra-Cylane, which fills in gaps on the cuticle layer to plump up fine hair. In Wood Salon, the Time Reset service includes a shampoo followed by an application of Time Reset Filler Shot Phase (a concentrated IntraCylane treatment), a spray sealer and then a deep filler treatment, which lasts up to 10 shampoos.
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n 2004, I arrived in Marbella expecting the same standards in the beauty industry as London. How wrong could I have been? I had been wearing fibre, nail extensions for over five years, and didn’t think it would be a big deal to find a nail technician to take care of my in-fills. Nine snapped-off nails and one green infected nail bed later, I finally found Laura, the owner of The Nail Place and haven’t left since. She created thin, perfectly square-oval nails, with a straight, hand painted French tip, that didn’t budge until my next appointment.
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Since then, I have moved onto natural nails and lately, the three week manicure, Jessica GELeration. A hybrid between gel and polish, it doesn’t chip or peel and dries in seconds, great for those of us who are always on the go. The Nail Place is the longest-established nail salon in Marbella, used by many celebrity clients over the years. All technicians are fully qualified with many years of experience. Apart from the talented Laura, there is Kriztina, who has been practising for
As I said my goodbyes, I saw Zoe’s client walking out of the door, her bouncing hair could rival a certain Mrs Cole’s. Zoe just smiled as every head on the street turned and stared. I turned back and booked straight in. Tel: 952771791/ 645089399 woodhairdressing.com
over 20 years. She is also a qualified reflexologist, who still freaks me out when she is massaging my feet and says to me, “You have been suffering from a lot of headaches lately haven’t you?” Eva, a 2006 European award winner, comes from Finland, and whilst speaking fluent English and Spanish, brings a Scandinavian touch to the salon. The salon offers a full range of nail treatments, including: manicures, nail extensions (acrylic, gel, silk, fibre, Bio sculpture gel); pedicures (including toenail extensions) and reflexology. Product wise they opt for the fabulous Jessica range for natural nails. If artificial nails are more your thing, you have a choice of Creative, Backscratchers, Bio Sculpture Gel and E Z Flow. Whatever they turn their hand to it is guaranteed they will nail it. The Nail Place - Avenida Manolete, Nueva Andalucia Tel: 952 81 86 36 thenailplacemarbella.com
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Healthy Eating The Easy Way Fresh, delicious meal ingredients delivered straight to your door
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he concept of having healthy, nutritious meals delivered to your home has taken the UK by storm over the past few years. Finally, it has made its way to Spanish shores via the company 5 Dinners 5 Dinners is a new cooking concept created by diet and nutrition expert Christine Zellen, as a result of seeing many of her friends struggle to find the time to plan, buy and cook well balanced food for their families whilst having a full-time job and children The 5 dinners “food bag” contains fresh vegetables, root vegetables, fish, chicken, meat and whole grains. In fact, all you need to get all the essential vitamins, minerals and trace elements your body needs to function optimally. “A healthy nutritious diet does not mean that food needs to be boring,” she explains. “People think that healthy food is eating a salad every day. I will be showing you that you can still enjoy your food even when it is packed with nutrients.”
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You place your order for two or four people for a minimum of one week (this will give you ingredients and recipes to cook five meals for either two or four people). Once we have received your order, the delivery of your “food bag” will be made. This includes carefully chosen ingredients and recipes planned by Christine. Now you are ready to experience a new way of cooking delicious and well-balanced food in your own home.
eating is actually healthy. My goal is to help you to enjoy an easier life and to give you and your family healthier food habits.”
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“Children in particular tend to not eat very well. This affects their concentration in school and their ability to learn. It is very hard to make your child eat vegetables and grains. With my recipes I will teach you how to hide these within their meal. It will be so delicious they will not have a clue that what they are
5 Dinners Launches June 14 For more information contact: Tel +34 952 768 331 or email info@5cenas.com / 5cenas.com
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f exercise and dieting just do not seem to be shifting those extra pounds, this may be the answer that you are looking for. The Sunlounge Solarium in Nueva Andalucía is now offering high-power, low-frequency ultrasound cavitation that really works for cellulite and local fat loss. This is combined with radiofrequency for maximum results and value for money. Areas such as inner and outer thighs, stomach and the dreaded love handles can all be targeted.
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ability, which results in the release of fat into the bloodstream. * It creates gas bubbles (cavities) inside the fat cells, which expand and consequently implode, breaking the fat cell membrane. This results in fat release into the bloodstream, as well as the elimination of the fat cell itself. (Adipocytes, being very fragile cells, are damaged, whilst other cells, such as fibroblasts, stay intact and actually benefit from the stimulus provided by ultrasound.) * It provides mechanical stimulation, which encourages the fibroblasts to produce new collagen and elastin fibres, thereby creating a skin-tightening effect.
Many women feel, see and touch the difference immediately after the treatment, or the day after. You can expect to lose 1 - 1.5cms on your first session. However, three to four sessions are required for results to become really evident. In most cases, a course of eight to 12 sessions is recommended for best results. There is zero down time. All in all, you can go straight back to work, exercise or play straight after your session. The Sunlounge Solarium is also offering a face lifting treatment, using the smaller head from the caviation machine. Used alongside its dermatological skin care products Cell Fusion C, dramatic results can be achieved. It is perfect for before a party or big event; your whole face and neck area will appear tightened and lifted, while wrinkles and fine lines are greatly reduced. For more information tel: +34 951 279 214
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FITNESS TIPS Heidi Klum is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful women in the world. However, she has to work hard to maintain her physique. Here, David Kirsch, her personal trainer, shares his fitness philosophy and key moves to get into shape
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s a single father of twenty-month-old twin girls and a business owner, the key to my successful navigation through the many tasks and responsibilities that I face every day is following the precepts I lay out for optimal nutrition and regular workouts in my book, The Ultimate New York Diet. The job as a single father – the most important job I have – requires me to stay focused and energised at work, and patient and playful at home with my girls. There is little margin for deviating from my wellness plan if I am to remain 24/7 with my girls, while being a successful business owner.
You might ask: how I do it?
Prioritising is the key to successfully accomplishing all of my tasks and responsibilities. First thing every morning (before the girls get up), I find time – as little as five minutes and as much as 30 minutes – to connect my brain and my body. Stretching, yoga, pushups and jogging in place, are just some of the things I choose to do on a daily basis. This is followed by a healthy breakfast that the girls and I share consisting of steel-cut oatmeal, organic eggs and berries. It’s then off to the office where I work with clients, meet with co-workers and run my business. Throughout the day, I stay optimally fuelled, focused and energised with small meals – David Kirsch Protein Plus Shakes, almonds, KIRSCHBARS™ and Energy Bubbles. At the end of the day, it is time for me to put my parent hat on again. My girls don’t care how challenging my day has been. They want dad to be ready to read, dance, go to the park and delight them. This is followed by one of my home cooked meals for me and the girls, reading hour and bed. I couldn’t do or be all of these things if I didn’t first take care of myself. Remember: to be there for others, you need to first be there for yourself.
David’s exercise suggestions Aim to do the circuit three times, 15-20 reps each.
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1. Retract your shoulder blades and hold your elbows in at the sides. Keep your core tight, knees soft. 2. Once everything is in the right position, simply contract your bicep. Don’t let your shoulder rotate forward. *Focus on the contraction and isolate the muscle you want to work!
Spiderman Push Ups
1. Get in the push up position. 2. Extend your right arms as far as it will go while bringing your left knee in. Drop down for a pushup. 3. Return to the push up position. 4. Repeat on the opposite site.
Diamond Push Ups
1. Place your belly on a stability ball and your hands on the floor in front of the ball. Walk your hands forward until you are in a pushup position - depending your strength, your thighs, shins or toes should be on the ball. Whichever position you choose, don’t let your hips sink! 2. Adjust your palms so that your forefingers and thumbs touch one another, forming a diamond shape. 3. Bend your elbows in towards your sides as you lower to the floor. Exhale, and return to start position.
Squats
1. Start with your feet shoulder-width distance apart and perfectly upright posture. 2. Bend at the knees, keeping your weight over your heels until your thighs are parallel to the floor. *If you’re feeling it in your quads, stop and realign getting your weight back to your heels.
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Famed white and silver party at stunning beach club Photos by Ruth Jones Ocean Club has done it again! Defying the rain, Ocean Club set up a cosy atmosphere by covering and protecting the venue from all the elements. The entertainment was truly amazing; outer worldly mingling model animations and dancers in extraordinary fashion designs, a creative laser show, romantic aerialists suspended at a dizzying height over the swimming pool and, of course, some great tunes from the DJ’s as they also celebrated the release of the official OC Limited & Exclusive summer album. The drinks were flowing and delicious canapés were served. The spectacular firework finale finished the evening off with a bang. With such a great start to the summer, we can’t wait to see what else they have in store for the season.
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Life is a cabaret in exclusive Marbella hotel Photos by Julia Martínez Last month, Hotel Puente Romano had the great pleasure of holding the one and only performance in Spain of the famous Judy and Liza Musical. The new sensational show tells the incredible story of two of the most iconic and inspirational stars of the stage and screen; Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli. With a cocktail welcome soirée, a gala dinner meticulously planned and executed by the hotel’s award-winning chefs, and a world-class performance, Hotel Puente Romano executed the evening in style.
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A tribute to the greats Photos by Ruth Jones Tikitano Beach Restaurant and Lounge never fails to impress with its entertainment. With its abundance of live music almost every night, Tikitano only chooses the best musicians and entertainers to make your visit an unforgettable one. The legends of rock and roll Buddy Holly and Elvis Presley tribute performed for one night only, and wowed diners with their beautiful voices and rock and roll moves. The performance was accompanied with a welcome cocktail and a tailored â‚Ź49 menu.
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Urb. Guadalmansa, Ctra de Cadiz 340 – KM 164 29680 Estepona (Målaga)
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from Thursday through to Sunday Open every day from 13.00
TikiTano has re-opened under new management since 01 January 2011
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*There is no cover charge for our resident entertainers however a cover charge will apply for our special entertainment evenings as shown.
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Premier beach club holds stylish Sunday soirée Photos by Ruth Jones Nestled between Marbella and Puerto Banús is Buddha Beach, a place that offers it all: eating, drinking, relaxing and partying. This year will see Buddha continuing to offer Sunday entertainment, food and the very best beach club atmosphere. From 11am every Sunday, enjoy a wide selection of outstanding cuisine from the Sunday buffet or from its a la carte menu, including Thai, sushi, meat and seafood dishes. Why not go all out and treat yourself to a bottle of Laurent Perrier Champagne; it is only €69 on Sundays!
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Exhibiting the latest artisans in Marbella Photos by Ruth Jones The Casino in Marbella was the location of a spectacular party that took place last month. The event opened a joint exhibition by the versatile artist, Elena Nevado and sculptor, David Marshall. The whole evening was connected to nature, with Elena’s signature choice of subject: Native American and Spanish horses, and David Marshall using natural elements in order to create his art. If you missed out, the exhibition is open to the public until June 7, every day from 8pm.
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Summer opening! uday, 9h Jun
Season opening performance by
The Pop Dolls
& nrtainmen Aeria Ilusins Thursday, 9th June Grand Opening Party
Saturday, 11th June
Hannah
Official Queen of UK Clubs Songwriter & performer, her nº1 hit singles have been remixed by Cahill, Bimbo Jones, Fred Falke, Dr Kucho!....
i-marbella.com - 2nd anniversary party
Thursday, Friday & Saturday 16th, 17th & 18th June
DJ Adam Ratzker (Cuckoo Club, London)
Sunday, 26th June
Opening Cocktail on Thursday, 9th June from 11PM · party... ‘till late!
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Daytime opening party with Special Sunday BBQ!
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FOR SALE
Contemporary design Villa in Nueva Andalucía with golf and sea view - Kept at the forefront of modern design, technology and equipped with finest materials as well as it is exclusively decorated. Movement sensors throughout the house, 6 sun panels on rooftop, Wi-fi. Living Area approx. 755 m² Plot approx. 2,577 m² 6 Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms. Ref. W -008SVT 3.7m €
Contemporary Villa First Line Golf – Nueva Andalucía - Views to the Concha Mountain and Las Brisas Golf Course. Zen courtyards, landscaped garden, 2 lounges. Living Area approx. 545 m² Plot approx. 1,095 m² 5 Bedrooms, 5 Bathrooms. Ref. W -00D05V 2.95m€
Elegant country house in La Zagaleta - Rooms with access to the terraces and patio, wine cellar, TV-room and a garage accommodating 6 cars. Living Area approx. 1.400 m² Plot approx. 4,830 m² 4 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms. Ref. W-008SR7 5.95m€
Elegant villa in la Zagaleta - Exclusive golf and country club - Within an established plot in a secluded section of the park, main terrace and pool facing South West, views towards the coast. Living Area approx. 380 m2 Plot 3,852 m2, 4 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms. Ref. W-00AYOR 3m€
Villa with mature dream garden in Guadalmina Baja - 120 metres from the beach, tropical garden, fitted with an automatic irrigation system, heated swimming pool, BBQ area. Living Area approx. 300 m² Plot 3,230 m² 4 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms. Ref. W-008SVH 1.95m€
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Andalusian style villa with views in La Zagaleta - Wide terrace with private zones, such as dining zone, lounge and hookah zone with marquise. Spa, turkey sauna, massage zone. Fully equipped kitchen, heating & condition system. Living Area approx. 900 m² Plot approx. 5,500 m² 5 Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms. Ref. W-00D1RE 25.000€/month
Contemporary villa in the Nueva Andalucia golf valley - Terraces, BBQ area, gym, indoor heated pool with relaxing area, sauna, cinema, staff apartment. Living Area approx. 900 m² Plot approx. 2,802 m² 5 Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms. Ref. W-0091Y8 20.000€/month
Modern villa in La Quinta - Fantastic views, various terraces, infinity-pool. Living Area approx. 465 m² Plot 1,040 m² 5 Bedrooms 6 Bathrooms. Ref. W-00928S 7.000€/month
First beach line residence in Guadalmina Baja - Separated from the beach by a stunning garden and pool with views over the sea and mountains. Three floors, professional kitchen, discotheque. Living Area approx. 700 m² Plot 2,335 m² 6 Bedrooms 6 Bathrooms. Ref. W-008W6R 12.000€/month
Exclusive new villa with panoramic views in La Quinta - Gated community, 24 h security, 2 patios, living-dining room with open kitchen, covered terrace, wine cellar, highest standards. Living Area approx. 607 m² Plot 1,108 m² 5 Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms. Ref. W-00DKFY 7.000€/month
La Zagaleta. Spectacular mansion in wonderful location with panoramic views over Marbella . Living area approx. 1.660m2 Plot approx. 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms. 7.119m2 â‚Ź 7.500.000 m2
This mansion constructed in 2002 in Mediterranean style is situated within one of the most popular private Golf and Country Clubs of Europe and offers fantastic views over the mountains and Marbella to the sea. Only the most precious materials and noble wood were used and bring out the exclusivity of the property.
Highest comfort of living is guaranteed though the villa´s ample living areas which is suitably demonstrated when entering the house via the impressive entrance area. The main floor boasts the living area with fireplace and gallery, a large eat-in kitchen with fireplace, an office with fireplace as well as two guest suites.
Master Suite with fireplace and wardrobe as well as two further bedroom suites. In the basement you will find a staff apartment, wellness and gym area, cinema and games room. The garden has been landscaped in a Mediterranean style. Saltwater pool and BBQ-area. Infrared alarm system. A top cost/performance-ratio on an upmarket level!
FALSE FREELANCER The difficult economic situation has affected Spanish companies in many different ways. One of them is the search for alternative ways of hiring staff. As a consequence, the replacement of employees for so-called “false freelancers” has become a very common irregularity in Spanish companies
But what exactly is a “false freelancer”? The term refers to a person rendering services to a company through a mercantile agreement, even though his work should be executed by means of an ordinary labour contract.
Fátima Vera is a lawyer a Lexland Abogados. She is a labour law specialist.
It is not difficult to imagine why many companies have decided to adopt this type of mercantile relationship as it simply saves them a lot of money.
Accordingly, the Spanish law states that an ordinary labour relationship exists when, for example, the freelancer is subject to a standard working schedule imposed by the company; when he has to be in compliance with his employer’s orders and instructions; when the company possesses the authority to sanction him; when he uses the company’s work tools; and when he receives a periodical settlement.
By hiring false employees the company does not have to make the mandatory contributions to the Spanish Social Security and in case of an “unfair” dismissal the employee would neither be entitled to severance payment nor could he apply for unemployment benefit.
Therefore, if the above facts are ascertained by a Spanish court, the freelancer would be entitled to the rights of an ordinary employee with a regular work contract. In the case of an unfair dismissal, the “false freelancer” would also receive a severance payment of 45 days of salary per year of service.
Nevertheless, whether a freelancer should be considered an “ordinary employee” or not, depends on his daily work situation and not on the type of contract executed by both parties.
Moreover, the company will have to reimburse the corresponding contribution rates for the lack of payment to the Spanish social security, plus a 20 percent surcharge. In addition to that, very serious administrative fines could be imposed on the company. To sum up, employers are advised to be careful because this kind of fraud may turn out to be quite expensive if they get caught. If you think you might be a “false freelancer”, do not waste any time and contact a lawyer in order to demand your rights as soon as possible. And do not forget that if you have been dismissed you only have 20 working days to claim your labour relationship.
Lexland Abogados
Ricardo Soriano 34 1º1 Marbella Tel. +34 952 778 899 Fax +34 952 766 966 dcuesta@lexland.es lexland.es foroconcursoacreedores.com
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Mellior Vasari La Alzambra Local 3-1 Puerto Banús - Marbella - 29660 Spain +34 951 319 728 UK +44 0800 112 3027 info@quaypropertygroup.com
www.quaypropertygroup.com
LUXURY HOME BUILDER “Formed in 2007 by experienced property developer John May, Quay Property Group is a luxury building contractor for clients in Marbella and London.”
EASY LIVING
This month’s Home Feature brought to you by Hayley Reed
Sometimes the only thing to do is shut out the world and forget the day. There is nothing quite like escaping from it all and relaxing by soaking in a hot, steamy bath. This collection of free standing tubs will inspire you to keep topping up that hot water!
Falper’s Scoop bathtub is designed by Michael Schmidt. According to Falper, the Scoop, “Seems to rise from the wall and blends perfectly with its surroundings. The Scoop bathtub is perceived as a seductive sculpture for the modern bathroom.” Modern as it is, this free-standing tub comes with the convenience of an integral shelf.
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Just as its name implies, Vitra’s Cocoon bathtub is deep and welcoming, encouraging you to spend hours soaking. It’s the perfect addition to a nice, open plan, contemporary bathroom.
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For the more romantic at heart, Devon and Devon’s aptly named Princess is the ultimate tub. The exterior can be personalised with one of the 24 colours of the esprit collection. The Princess´ feet in polished aluminum are also available in natural aluminum, polished brass and white enamel.
This industrial beauty is Devon and Devon’s divine cast iron bathtub with a lead covered exterior, finely executed detail and an interior in white enamel. The beauty of this tub is its surprising versatility; it fits seamlessly into a clean cut, modern surrounding or a rustic Andalusian ambience.
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All bow to the king of bathtubs! Inout by Agape takes its thrown as the most versatile luxury bathroom accessory. Available in various versions, freestanding or for a corner, inset or recessed, Inout rules! The taps can be wall or floor-mounted. Alternatively, the taps can be fitted on the side of the square-edged version of the tub.
The more adventurous, make a splash in the bathroom with this cool new bathtub on legs by Italian company Zucchetti / Kos. The Morphing bathtub makes a style statement in any space. The classic, square shape is gently rounded and flared at one end, giving it a contemporary twist and providing a comfortable spot to sink in and soak away the cares of the day. The Morphing’s shape flows seamlessly from tub to legs, which are all of the same finish for a clean, streamlined look. Try this tub in white for a minimalist bathroom design, or kick it up a notch and choose a hot hue such as red. The matching, floor-mounted tap completes the slick look.
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Summer is here (finally) and with the sun comes outdoor dining and dedicated tanning time. Here are some ideas to help you enjoy the long, lazy days in the sun that little bit more
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The Savannah daybed from Caneline can be adapted to suit. United as one, they create a spacious and inviting island for two. Alternatively, use them alone to enjoy the sun or relax in the shade under the floating sunscreen.
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EASY LIVING Open weave softens the impact of chunky pieces of terrace furniture and has become popular with exterior furniture designers in recent years, since the development of poly-resin materials replacing the more fragile rattan options. For a more romantic choice, Caneline’s rounded back armchairs with matching footstool and drink’s table, works with both the most rustic or contemporary settings. Try the lighter, dove grey cushions for subtlety or the black cushions for strong contrast.
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With space efficiency in mind, Freeline International’s social isLAND sofa group compactly fits together to make a day bed, and cleverly divides creating a central coffee table and luxury seating. The isLAND sunbed is another article in this ingenious collection. The 250cm diameter lounger can also be split to form two sunbeds complete with drinks holders. The luxury island has adjustable backs and a 270cm diameter parasol with a 360cm diameter tilting system.
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For an ultra-modern statement, the Venice dining set from B-alance is complete with six dining chair carvers with seat cushions and a matching dining table with co-ordinating base. The guys at B-alance have really worked on the at-
tention to detail too by designing planters in different sizes and finishing off the look with the complementary Milano collection, including a laid back armchair and matching footstool.
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FATHER’S DAY special
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Treat your dad to something special for Father’s Day to show how much you appreciate him. This original gift set from bouquetbouquet contains natural shaving oil, made with luxurious avocado oil, apricot kernel and a unique blend of essential oils. It also comes with a beautifully handmade cushion filled with highly fragrant lavender from Provence. Put this cushion under your dad’s pillow to encourage a calming and relaxing sleep. What more could a dad want? bouquetbouquet.co.uk
RULE Show your dad how much you care for him. Father’s Day falls on the third Sunday of June every year, making the date this year the 19th. Here are a few ideas to make this the best Fathers’ Day yet Throw aside the generic gifts for “The World’s Best Dad” and give him something extra special that will make him smile every time he looks at his wrist. A leather and sterling silver hand-stamped, personalised friendship bracelet with your words immortalised in it, will touch his heart forever. Jupiter Rocks’ hand made jewellery can be personalised however you want, making it an unusual Father’s Day gift no other “Best Dad in the World” will have! jupiter-rocks.co.uk
Take Dad back to his youth with this iconic type 302 phone. Originally designed by the prolific industrial designer Henry Dreyfuss and introduced in 1937, he used ear to mouth measurements from 2000 people to create the ergonomic handset. Its appearance earned it the nickname “The Cow’s Hoof” because of its lipped, hoof-style base. tch.net
This personalised iDAD mug is the perfect gift this Father’s Day. This modern mug is guaranteed to be a hit with a technologymad Dad. The recipient’s name appears on the mug reading: “INTRODUCING THE NEW iDAD YOUR NAME”. The design is printed in full colour onto a high-quality, dishwasher safe mug. designmemygift.com
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A perfect gift for fans of outdoor eating; particularly for chaps who are fond of taking the role of cook on summer days! This latest addition to Lily and Lime’s barbecue range is the biggest yet, with space to cook delicious charcoal-grilled food for six people or more. It is made from galvanised metal, and comes complete with a removable wooden and metal handle for easy transportation to your ideal BBQ spot. Large air circulation holes will ensure an even burn with minimal flare-ups for perfect culinary masterpieces... enjoy! lilyandlime.co.uk
A brilliant gift for dad; ideal for him to keep all of those important bits and bobs in one place! Supplied empty, this crate can be used indoors, outdoors or even in his garden shed. The antique-looking personalised apple crate can even be embossed with any message you choose. gettingpersonal.co.uk A unique and touching gift that will be one of your family’s most treasured possessions. Capture precious memories, experiences, family insights and social history from the life of your father in this quality hard-back journal. Have you ever wondered what your father was like when he was a child? What was it like to be young back then and what are the biggest changes he has seen in his lifetime? Intrigued about what he enjoyed or even how he met your mother? We rarely talk about these things with our loved ones yet these are questions that lead to precious answers, answers that will one day be lost forever. This journal gives your father the opportunity to find that “book” within him and give you a story that you will treasure and pass down through the generations. The perfect gift that lasts forever. giftsfromhandpicked.com
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WIRED LAURAJANE BRUCE takeAs a look at the coolest gadgets on the market
The Tablet
Sony announces the Sony Tablet, a product that delivers the perfect combination of hardware, content and network with seamless usability for a high-quality, engaging entertainment experience. Based on decades of engineering heritage, Sony has developed two tablets with unprecedented design, including S1, which is optimised for rich media entertainment, and S2, which is ideal for mobile communication and entertainment. Sony Tablet is equipped with the latest Android 3.0, which is designed
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Cash out
What better place to keep your money safe than in the ATM Savings Bank? This electronic, cash machine piggy bank lets you save your money or withdraw it – you can even check your “balance” on the LCD display. It comes complete with a few flashing lights and real cash machine sounds to make the whole process seem even more realistic! When you deposit coins or notes into your Electronic Money Bank, it’ll automatically identify them and adds them to your savings total – it also records your deposits and withdrawals. To make a withdrawal is simple, just pop in your card, enter your pin number and take your cash. healthylivingdirect.com
for devices with larger screen sizes, particularly tablets. Both tablets are WiFi and 3G/4G compatible and users can not only browse the internet and check e-mail, but they can also smoothly access digital content including videos, games and books through Sony’s premium network services and more, on-the-go at any time. S1 has a 9.4-inch display for enjoying the web and rich content on a large screen. Its off-centre of gravity design gives stability and ease of grip, as well as a sense of
Little big sound Whether you’re jogging, travelling or just hanging out with friends, the latest Walkman® B Series of MP3 players from Sony delivers rich sound plus streetsmart looks. Less than 10cm long and weighing just 28g, the Walkman® B Series boasts an eye-grabbing two-tone finish in a vivid choice of contrasting colours. Despite its compact size, the easy-to-use Walkman® B Series delivers big, bold, sound by Sony that stands out from the crowd. Whatever your listening tastes, you’ll experience rich, Walkman® audio quality with full, deep bass. Push the bass button for even more low-end power and the colour matching power illuminator pulses in time with the music. A gener-
ous 18 hour battery life lets you keep listening for longer. Or if you’re in a hurry, plug in your Walkman® for just three minutes to get charged up for 90 minutes playback time. New this year, a detachable clip attaches your Walkman® to a belt, bag strap or outside the pocket of your shirt or jeans. It’s a great way to show off your MP3 player’s great looks while you’re out and about. Loading up Walkman® with your digital music collection is easy. Just connect the player’s built-in USB connector to your PC, then drag and drop files or transfer them via Windows Media® Player 11/12. sony.com
stability and lightness, offering comfortable use for hours. S2 has two 5.5-inch displays that can be folded for easy portability. In contrast to existing tablets, its unprecedented dual screen presentation and usability allow its displays to be combined and used as a large screen or for differ-
ent functions such as playing video on one screen while showing control buttons on the other. Sony Tablet won’t be available until the autumn, but we thought we’d give you a taster of what is to come. sony.com
WIRED
iWhite
We all knew it was only a matter of time before they brought out the iPhone 4 in white, and here it is. It features FaceTime, which makes the dream of video calling a reality, and Apple’s stunning new Retina display, the highest resolution display ever built into a phone, resulting in super crisp text, images and video. This really is the best and thinnest Smartphone ever. If you didn’t know already, iPhone 4 boasts a five megapixel camera with LED flash, HD video recording, Apple’s A4 processor, a threeaxis gyro and up to 40 percent longer talk time – all wrapped up in a beautiful glass and stainless steel design. The white version also comes with iOS 4, the world’s most advanced mobile operating system, which includes over 100 new features and 1500 new APIs for developers. iOS 4 features multi-tasking, folders, enhanced mail, deeper enterprise support and Apple’s new iAd mobile advertising platform. The debate between
Singing in the shower
Do you need a little company to spice up your bath time? Well, look no further as the iDuck is your perfect bath time companion! He is fully waterproof with a built-in high quality wireless speaker so you
Mirror, mirror
iPhone and Blackberry users has been going on for years, and now that this is available in stunning white, and there are rumours about the iPhone 5 circling, I think Apple may have just pipped Blackberry to the post. apple.com/uk
can listen to your favourite tunes whilst you’re having a scrub. Featuring wireless FM transmission via an egg shaped transmitter – all you need to do is plug the 3.5mm connector into your music
The Cybertecture Mirror, a reflective window to a digital life, is one of the finest and most innovative gadgets of 2011. With a touch, the mirror elegantly displays and monitors the time, temperature, news, weather forecast, television, health data as well as your live Facebook and Twitter feeds, exercise workouts, health education and green energy consumption. Oh, and of course, a standard vanity mirror. cybertecturemirror.com
player and away you go. iDuck –The floating wireless speaker that allows you to listen to your Mp3 player in the bath without having to worry about getting it wet! totallyfunky.com
Relax & Watch
The world’s first touch screen, control operation Bathroom TV, that is unaffected by water, is finally here. The Videospa waterproof television will transform any guest bathroom into a luxury, once-in-a-lifetime spa experience. Videospa provides your guests with the ultimate means to relax, revitalise and soak in the bath whilst enjoying their favourite TV programmes. With its beautiful frameless design and waterproof capacitive touch panel, the Videospa TV will bring extra zest to any bathroom. videotree.com
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Our in-depth motoring review
one of a kind CARLSSON C25
Motoring author, racing driver and photo-journalist Ian Kuah reports on the C25
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he more money someone has, the less they like the idea of having something that many others own too. A strong sense of individuality spurs them on to seek out things their peers do not, or cannot have, and there will always be companies prepared to meet their needs. One of these companies is Mercedes tuner, Carlsson, which unveiled its C25 Coupe in 2010 to celebrate its 25th anniversary. Based on the SL65 AMG chassis and drivetrain, the C25 is a coach-built super GT with a 429,000 euro price tag.
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Sometimes the majority of a run of limited edition cars ends up in one country like the US or Japan, which is not good for exclusivity since the chance of meeting another one just like it, becomes that much greater. If exclusivity at this level is important to you, the next best thing to owning the only car of its type in the world is having the only one in your country. On that basis, Carlsson will only sell one C25 to each market. At this exalted level, cylinder count is important, and with 12-cylinders and a pair of turbochargers under its carbonfibre bonnet, the C25 has a head start. Out of the box, the standard 5,513cc twin-turbo V12 in the SL600 has 517hp and 830Nm of torque. The AMG tuned 5,980cc version of this engine in the SL65 AMG boasts 612hp and a whopping 1,000Nm of torque. Carlsson then raises the ante even further. No internal modifications are necessary and the intake system is untouched as it flows enough air to the larger, more efficient intercooler system to allow boost pressure to be raised from 1.5 to 1.8 bar. On the exhaust side, larger downpipes and free-flowing 200 cell metal catalytic converters help to get the unburned gases away faster. Finally, the ECU remap optimizes all the new parameters around the cooler intake charge and lower exhaust backpressure. The dyno printout showed 753hp at 5,000rpm, with a staggering 1,280Nm of torque at 3,750rpm. But as this amount of twisting force would blow the gearbox and rear differential to pieces, it is electrically reined in to 1,150Nm between 2,000 and 4,000rpm. Speaking of blowing things up, Dipl. Ing. Matthias Löcher, Carlsson’s Technical Director, told me that on the first dyno run, the expelled gases were so strong that they blew the extractors that take the burnt gases out of the building, clean off the exhaust pipes! For all its major league supercar power and looks, the C25 is a luxury GT rather than a super sports car. It is a supremely fast car in the Ferrari 599GTB mould, designed to munch continents with contemptuous ease, while cosseting its occupants in its bespoke interior. A decade on from its launch, the SL’s flowing interior still looks modern and works just fine. While Carlsson’s bespoke carbon-fibre instrument binnacle cover changes the appearance of the instrument pod and the centre console has been angled towards the driver, SL owners will find the view from behind the C25’s chunky steering wheel very familiar. Not only do these two aesthetically pleasing modifications make ergonomic sense, they are changes that Mercedes itself might apply to its next generation flagship roadster. Beyond that, Carlsson redesigned the seat padding and applied the highest grades of leather to the seats, dashboard, door panels and bulkhead. The centre panels of the doors and seats are trimmed in quilted leather and Alcantara is used on the A-pillars and headlining. Mercedes options are expensive, but most of the musthave kit that an owner would expect at this level like COMAND sat-nav is standard. However, while two-colour leather is included in the C25’s specification, any extra colours are a cost option.
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The trim inserts on my test car were matt black carbonfibre. Importantly, this was real carbon-fibre as opposed to the carbon look trims you sometimes see on tuner cars. The lightweight open door bins are made from this material, and replace the hinged leather compartments under the SL’s door armrests. Rolf Schepp, Carlsson’s in-house designer, responsible for every aspect of the brand’s design like alloy wheels and spoilers, and now complete cars, penned the C25. “If you distil the design concept to its most basic lines on paper, you start with three curves that symbolise the front and rear wheel arches and the roof,” he explained. “These lines are sloped forwards, giving the design a dynamic tension like a wild animal poised to leap.” From there, the design sketches went to a 1:1 clay model, where the details were worked out. The difference between designing a new car from scratch and working with an existing platform is the fact that with the latter as in this case, the powertrain and other elements are already fixed. Matthias took me to the workshop section where the fifth C25 was being assembled to show me just how much work is involved. All the factory body panels had been removed and in front, only the A-pillars and bulkhead remained. Joined to a bespoke integrated roll cage, which also forms the cant rails and C-pillars, this now became part of the new support structure for the carbon-fibre roof panels. The C25 is much wider than the SL thanks to its aggressively pumped out arches. The front arch mouldings bolt to the original fixing points, while the metal at the rear has to be cut out and the shell sealed and rust proofed before the new carbon-fibre panels are bonded on. It was strange to see the standard Mercedes steel doors sitting far inside the new front and rear wings. I noticed a locating hole had been drilled in each door and a rubber grommet installed. “These are the central locating holes to take a supporting strut bonded into the new carbon-fibre outer door skins,” Matthias explained. So here, because the new doors are so different in surface contours from the original, you end up with a new door skin bonded to the original, while new sills run along the car’s lower flanks to join the new front and rear arches. The new front bumper has an air splitter and massive new intakes to suck in air for the radiator, intercoolers and oil coolers while some is ducted to the massive brakes. At the rear, the new valance features a massive air diffuser that works hand-in-hand with the boot lid spoiler to reduce drag and lift over the rear axle. It also has four large angular exhaust outlets, symbolising the strength of the burnt gases expelled by the mighty V12 motor. Of the factory glass, only the front windscreen remains. All the other pieces are new, which is a very expensive undertaking, especially the large rear screen with its heating elements and radio antenna. The Perspex headlamp covers are bespoke items, but the light units behind them are standard SL. The LED taillights and their covers are unique to the C25. In wind tunnel testing, the greater width of the C25 increases the drag coefficient from 0.30 to 0.31. However, compared to the SL65 AMG, the C25 shows a lift reduction of 27kg and 33kg over the front and rear axles respectively, resulting in a zero lift condition at 200km/h.
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With this enhanced stability, and the power and torque to make full use of the car’s inherently long gearing, the C25 is able to reach 352km/h or 219mph, with 0-100km/h taking just 3.7 seconds along the way. Unless it has a self-contained frame chassis like the RollsRoyce Phantom Drophead Coupe, no open car is ever going to be as rigid as its Coupe counterpart, even if it is conceived as a roadster from day one. The coupe configuration with the built-in roll over cage probably adds around 20 percent to the SL’s torsional rigidity, and the slight body flex you feel in an SL when slowly traversing a ramp at an angle, even with the hardtop in place, is absent. This extra stiffness helps the handling, especially as the mechanical grip of the 265/30ZR20 and 325/25ZR20 rubber on 9.5J and 12.0J x 20-inch ultra-light forged wheels feeds massive loads into the structure when you use the car’s performance in the bends. For all its power, you have to remember that the C25 is no lightweight. Tipping the scales at 2,120kg, the basic SL65AMG weighs as much as an S-Class. Carbon-fibre body panels and removal of the heavy folding roof mechanism, shave off 160kg, or 7.5 percent, but 1,960kg is still 400kg more than a Porsche Turbo. Interestingly, the C25 is more nose-heavy than the SL65 AMG. The bulk of the redundant systems have been removed from the SL revolve around the folding roof and its operating mechanism, which were all located in the rear. Thus, while the SL65 AMG has a front/rear weight distribution of 1,081/1,039kg, the equivalent numbers for the C25 are 1,060/900 kg. A car of this performance needs brakes in the same league, and the C25 uses huge Brembo brakes with 405mm vented, cross-drilled discs in front with 380mm discs at the rear. Customers also have the choice of steel or ceramic discs. Carlsson did a roll out of the C25 at Hockenheim a few months ago, but this was really only a photo opportunity, and those who attended were only allowed to drive the precious prototype slowly around the perimeter road for car-to-car photos. Today however, I am on the unrestricted autobahn near Carlsson’s HQ in Merzig, with carte blanche to open the taps all the way, which I fully intend to do.
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Go to full throttle on the fly and you sense a pair of very big lungs inhaling deeply as the twin-turbos rapidly spool up. Then the big V12 exhales and hurls the C25 down the road on a relentless wave of torque that pushes you back into the well-padded seats. In the background, the deep baritone roar of the V12, its induction muffled by the mass of induction pipe work, provides the comforting soundtrack that eloquently describes awesome power wrapped in a blanket of silky refinement. Where the SL65 AMG has slight aerodynamic lift at high speed, the C25’s shape and aerodynamic aid were designed to create a modicum of down force. You notice the enhanced stability at speeds over 200km/h, and I get the C25 up to around 250km/h a couple of times before the early evening traffic makes it unsafe to go any faster. A long left hand sweeper taken at 200km/h requires only a gentle wrist movement to negotiate. At these speeds, the car is rock steady, and the ABC suspension keeps the body flat. Only the perceived lateral g-force makes you aware of the physics involved. Traction, or lack of it, is a problem that inflicts every highpowered two-wheel-drive car with this level of power. It is the reason that major league supercars like the Bugatti Veyron and Lamborghini Murciélago use four-wheel-drive. To help the C25’s fat rear tyres deliver the twin-turbo V12’s immense torque to the tarmac, and make handling more consistent on the limit, Carlsson fits a limited slip differential with a 30 percent locking action. Even so, it is easy to get the ESP light blinking at you like a Christmas tree when you leave the line in a hurry or apply too much throttle exiting a tight bend.
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On the other hand, the C25 is not a car for throwing around tight, twisty roads. Its real forte is the autobahn, where its massive engine power, long gearing and relatively low drag coefficient give it seven league boots. Where it would be hard work to drive a Ferrari Italia or Lamborghini Gallardo 500kms in a day, the C25 shrugs off long journeys, and its occupants would arrive almost as fresh as when they left. The brilliant ABC suspension of the basic SL600 is made firmer and further improved dynamically by AMG for the SL65, and Carlsson saw no reason to fiddle with the settings mapped into its control unit. The only area where they apply their touch is in static ride height, which is dropped 30mm via the C-Tronic suspension module. Together with its wider rear haunches and wheel arch filling rubber, the lowered ride height gives the C25 a more purposeful ground-hugging stance. Even at rest, it looks like a wild animal poised to spring on its prey. When you consider that the SL65 AMG already costs over 200,000 euros with the right options, the C25’s 429,000 euro price tag does not seem that unreasonable especially as it takes around four months to hand build each car. “The surface finish will also affect the time it takes to deliver a car,” Matthias explained. “A normal painted finish is the fastest. But the second car we built, the Royale that was shown at Geneva, had its bonnet, roof and boot in natural carbon, which takes more time to finish perfectly.” Perfection, exclusivity and wow factor are all terms that apply to the Carlsson C25. If you want a car that turns heads wherever you go, the C25 is just the ticket. So long as no one has already put money down on the one allotted to your country, that is.
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WIMBLEDON By Christie Holland
Definition 3D to 3D compatible cinemas around the world. This is the perfect opportunity for fans to experience the excitement like never before.
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t’s back. The world’s oldest and most renowned tennis tournament returns to the All England Club in Wimbledon from June 20 until July 3 2011 where the very best tennis players on the planet will compete for the most coveted prizes. Here Society Marbella reveals all you need to know about what’s hot, who to watch and the favourites to win! Almost as famous for its strawberries and cream as it is for its tennis, Wimbledon is the only Grand Slam tournament that is still played on the game’s original surface – grass, making it all the more exclusive, glamorous and prestigious. For the first time ever, the finals of the premier tennis championship will be filmed in 3D and screened live in High
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All eyes will be on the main contenders as this year’s competition begins. No one can ignore Serbian NOVAK DJOKOVIC’s incredible success, having recently won 39 matches in a row; historically, a success of this calibre has not been achieved since Ivan Lendl won 25 matches in a row in 1986. However, Djokovic is still a few games away from beating JOHN MCENROE’s record of 42 straight match wins. With Djokovic on the form of his life, it is hard to recall that only a year ago the 23 year old found himself ousted from the opening round of Miami. However, Djokovic’s court speed and consistency have put him a notch above the rest this year, irrespective of his opponent he has managed to alter his game plan according to the situation. Djokovic has had a sensational start to the 2011 season and we don’t see his winning streak coming to an end when he takes to the grass. Reigning Wimbledon champion Spaniard RAFAEL NADAL, “The King of Clay”, will be fighting to retain his crown. Despite losing two clay court finals for the first time in a single season, he won’t be giving up without a fight. Nadal has
won at least five titles for six straight years and was the youngest player to win all four Grand Slam titles and the first player since 1969 to win three straight Grand Slam titles in the same year. Nadal is still a favourite to win, with 7/4 odds to take the Wimbledon championship again. He is a chameleon who has previously achieved way above people’s expectations. With his competitive stamina he is sure to be plotting his next assault. Although his results are declining as his 30th birthday approaches, don’t rule out ROGER FEDERER too easily; he is too talented to ever discount. Many people believe he has still got another Grand Slam title in him, and Wimbledon is his favourite tournament. Federer continues to depend on his experience and, as long as he still believes he can return to the top of the rankings, he could still conquer! Britain’s gleaming hope ANDY MURRAY is capable of beating all of the above contenders, but he still needs to prove himself by winning a Grand Slam tournament. He may have been on a slump since the Australian Open, but his recent matches have taken him closer than ever to beating the unstoppable Djokovic, which should give him the confidence he needs to go forward.
We all like a dark horse, and in this year’s men’s championships, Milos Raonic is the one to watch. He has gone from 303 to 26 in the world rankings in the past year. Despite only making it to the second round of the Australian Open he received rave reviews, with John McEnroe referring to him as “the real deal”, on Twitter. How he performs on grass will be difficult to say but he is an exciting prospect nonetheless! Men’s tennis has always taken the front seat but we can’t forget about the ladies. Defending champion SERENA WILLIAMS will be eager to resurrect her relationship with the grass and grab her fourth Wimbledon win. However, her presence is debatable following her withdrawal from the French Open, and, if she does manage to play, her form will be in question. If Serena doesn’t play it will open the door for other play-
ers, including her sister VENUS. World number one CAROLINE WOZNIACKI is a firm favourite, but her patchy record on grass could stand between her and victory. Also the Belgian comeback queen KIM CLIJSTERS is one to keep your eye on, as she could be on route to another Grand Slam title. Finally, Britain will behind its young talents: 17 year old LAURA ROBSON and British number three HEATHER WATSON, who attempts her second smash at the competition having being handed a wildcard in last year’s championship. Whoever comes out on top there is no doubt that Wimbledon will be full of upsets and excitements. Favourites falling at the first hurdle, unknown qualifiers triumphing against all odds, and the few British hopefuls playing their hearts out. One thing is certain, Wimbledon won’t disappoint.
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Royal Ascot
14-18 June By Laura-Jane Bruce
There is no doubt that Royal Ascot is one of the major events in the British social calendar. For 300 years, racing, royalty and regard for the latest fashions have come together over this five-day event, which is visited by thousands and watched by millions. Here is SOCIETY MARBELLA’s definitive guide to the fashion forward event
What exactly is Royal Ascot?
Ascot Racecourse was founded in 1711 and is perhaps the most famous racecourse in the world. It was Queen Anne who created the racecourse at Ascot, but racing had taken place near the castle even before then at a course on Datchet Mead. The area at Ascot was open heathland and seemed to Queen Anne an ideal place for, “horses to gallop at full stretch”. The first race meeting was held at Ascot on Saturday, August 11, 1711 and the first prize was Her Majesty’s Plate, worth 100 guineas. Ascot racecourse now holds 25 race days each year. Almost 500 horses are expected to run this year, watched by close to 300,000 people at the racecourse during the week and millions more on television. 24 races are shown live on the BBC to nearly 200 countries. Each day follows the same format with The Royal Procession making its way from the Golden Gates, along the racecourse and into the Parade Ring from 2pm each afternoon. The first race of six each day is at 2.30pm and the last race is at 5.35pm, after which racegoers are invited to celebrate their winnings as they sing traditional songs, and a few new ones, around the bandstand.
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300 years strong
This year, Royal Ascot will celebrate its tercentenary; 300 years of providing tradition, pageantry, fashion and style. Its heritage and royal connections will be celebrated and remembered at the racecourse, with a statue of Ascot’s greatest equine legend, Yeats, being unveiled. Yeats was an Irish Thoroughbred racehorse who won seven Group One races and is the only horse ever to win the Ascot Gold Cup four times in succession. Also, one of the most visually compelling additions to the Royal Meeting will be the appearance of the “Queen Anne” Rose, honouring the racecourse’s founder. “Queen Anne” by David Austin, is one of five new rose varieties, which will be officially unveiled in May at the Chelsea Flower Show.
Fashion stakes
Over the years, the relationship between Royal Ascot and fashion has become interchangeable. Recently, press coverage of the attendees and what they are wearing often exceeds coverage of the actual racing. If you’re planning on visiting the event this year, be sure to follow the below guidelines and etiquette for your outfit.
Dress code for Royal Ascot
For women, only formal day dress with a hat or substantial fascinator is acceptable. Off the shoulder, halter neck, spaghetti straps and dresses with a strap of less than one inch and miniskirts are considered unsuitable. Midriffs must be covered and trouser suits must be full length and of matching material and colour. Gentlemen are required to wear either black or grey morning dress, including a waistcoat, with a top hat. A gentleman may remove his top hat within a restaurant, a private box, a private club or that facility’s terrace, balcony or garden. Hats may also be removed within any enclosed external seating area within the Royal Enclosure Garden. Children between the ages of 10-16 years inclusive are welcome to attend the Royal Enclosure on the Friday and Saturday of the Royal Meeting, providing they are accompanied by a Royal Enclosure badge-holder. Girls must wear a modest dress or skirt, boys a suit or jacket and smart trousers with a tie. Jeans and trainers are not permissible.
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rban Myths. For the very last time! Rod Stewart was NOT ejected from the Royal Enclosure. He was looking for his hospitality area and a very kind, if admittedly slightly frightening Royal Enclosure steward, was snapped pointing him in the direction of his suite. A free gift for the paparazzi? Yes.
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Seve Ballesteros Seve Ballesteros, the legendary, five-time major winning golfer passed away last month at the age of 54 after losing his fight against cancer. This inspirational golfer, and ambassador for Spain, had a fantastic career spanning more than 20 years, and SOCIETY MARBELLA pays its respects
The legend that was... Severiano Ballesteros Sota, more famously known as Seve, was always influenced by golf. The youngest of five sons, all of the boys turned to golf as a career. Aged 16, Seve turned professional and burst onto the international scene with a second-place finish in The Open Championship in 1976 at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, UK. He went on to win the European Tour Order of Merit that year; a title that he would win six more times, including the next two years, which was a record at that time, but has since been surpassed by Colin Montgomerie. Seve won his first Open Championship in 1979 with a closing 70, a round in which he famously hit his tee shot into a car park on the 16th hole, yet still made a birdie. Seve went on to win five major championships: the Masters Tournament in 1980 and 1983, and The Open Championship in 1979, 1984 and 1988. His 1980 Masters win was the first by a European player, and at the time he was the youngest winner of the tournament, at age 23, though this record was broken by Tiger Woods in 1997, when he was 21 years old. His 1979 win at The Open Championship similarly made him the youngest winner of the tournament in the 20th century, and the first golfer from continental Europe to win a major since Frenchman
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Arnaud Massy won The Open in 1907. So it’s plain to see that he was a very talented man.
Contribution to golf For much of the 1980s and 1990s, Seve was a mainstay of the European Ryder Cup team. He scored 22½ points in 37 matches against the United States; his partnership with fellow Spaniard José María Olazábal was the most successful in the history of the competition, with 11 wins and two halved matches out of 15 pairs matches. While Seve was a member of European sides that won the Ryder Cup in 1985, retained the Cup in 1987 and 1989, and regained the Cup in 1995, the pinnacle of his career in the competition came in 1997, when he captained the winning European side at Valderrama Golf Club here in Sotogrande, Spain. This was the first Ryder Cup ever held in continental Europe. He actually redesigned the 17th hole at the golf course before the Ryder Cup started that year. He also created the Seve Trophy; a biennial golf tournament between the UK and Continental Europe. Seve was one of the key instigators of the tournament. The team event is played over
three or four days, with two or three days of pairs matches and a concluding set of singles matches on the final day. It is fairly similar to the Ryder Cup, but the differences include the smaller size of the teams, which are 10 strong, whereas in the Ryder Cup they are twelve strong, and the fact that there is prize money involved. Seve was a charitable man, announcing the launch of the Seve Ballesteros Foundation in June 2009 after the devastating news of the evolvement of his brain tumour. After various operations and chemotherapy courses, his foundation was set up to help those with cancer. The foundation aims to research cancer, especially brain tumours, but it will also help financially challenged young golfers, so they can be as successful as him. Seve Ballesteros was a fantastic inspiration to many people young and old. It’s a tragedy that such an influential man was taken away from us when he had so much more to give to the world. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and close friends. Seve Ballesteros 9 April 1957 – 7 May 2011
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BEHIND THE SCENES
AT LA SALA
By Giles Brown Since it’s opening in September, La Sala has been the most talked about and busiest bar restaurant in Marbella. SOCIETY MARBELLA went behind the scenes to photograph a typical working day
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Chef Darren gets the kitchen going for the day
Bea makes sure the bar tables are spotless
Meanwhile at the bar, Constantine is paying close attention to the oranges
The daily delivery of fresh linen arrives
Closely followed by the fish delivery
Freshly landed that morning!
Prepping the kitchen
The first breakfast of the day goes out...
More prepping...
Lunch in full swing, the orders keep going out. With a smile!
Cocktail time - the after work crowd pop in for sundowners
Darren keeps it all under control as the orders stream in
Busy at dinner, Charley puts the orders through the till’
The valet parking attendants enjoy one of the little perks of the job
Reception takes lunch and dinner reservations. It looks like a busy day ahead
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Clearing the table from the last order of the day. Now all that remains is to set up for tomorrow!
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COSTA CUISINE
Living here on the Costa del Sol, we are blessed with some of the finest eateries in the world, giving us the luxury of being able to choose from an amazing range of delicacies and cuisines. Every month, Society Marbella reviews a great selection of the coast’s restaurants to keep you up to speed with the best places to wine and dine
Words by LauraJane Bruce Photos by Ruth Jones
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ere in Marbella, we are spoilt by many things: the weather, our location and the opulence of shops and boutiques. Our situation, right in the heart of the Mediterranean, ensures nothing but white sandy beaches and luscious blue sea. Not only that, we are fortunate to be home to one of Europe’s most spectacular beach side venues – Ocean Club. Set in the glorious surroundings of the fashionable Puerto Banús, the club offers an unprecedented level of luxury.
relaxation and sociability, with a choice of singular loungers or oversized circular beds to lie back on while you gaze over the pool or beach. Why not visit its on-site spa for the latest treatments and ultimate pampering experience or pop into its exclusive boutique to pick up the hottest fashions? The club has even launched its own official, limited edition Ocean Club CD; a mix of soulful house and chill out tracks. Pick it up from the club reception for a little slice of OC that you can take home with you.
The breathtaking views of the Mediterranean, the straits of Gibraltar and Morocco, transport you directly to paradise. Whether looking to relax by the sea or party by the extravagant saltwater swimming pool (one of the largest in Europe), Ocean Club really does have it all. The sophisticated 9000m2 space is truly the most impressive setting on the Costa del Sol. Ocean Club attracts only the most exclusive clientele. International stars from the world of sport, music and cinema, as well as Europe’s top personalities, are often spotted lounging around the pool or dining in the restaurant. Its outstanding quality is a magnet to the stars. There is an array of ways to spend a day at Ocean Club. The sun loungers offer
Ocean Club employs around 100 multinational service professionals, who are constantly on hand to tend to your every need. The restaurant in Ocean Club is not only a beach restaurant; it is also a gastronomic eatery, with many clients solely visiting the club for its culinary delights. The restaurant even boasts its own in-house sommelier, whose knowledge on wines and champagnes is truly outstanding. With 40 years of experience in the wine industry, the sommelier travels around the world in the winter sourcing the best and rarest wines he can find. With his precise attention to detail, he has expertly designed an extensive wine and champagne list that complements each
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dish perfectly and will delight your taste buds. The extensive list hosts wines from all over the world, including New Zealand, Australia, France and South Africa. We chose to spend our visit to Ocean Club dining in the exquisite restaurant; one of the focal points of the beach club. The Belgian Michelin star chef fuses creative gastronomic foods with classical French, Asian and Mediterranean delights. His philosophy is to locate the highest possible produce; so all the ingredients are sourced locally, except when the best can’t be found here, in which case it is flown in especially from Europe’s best providers. Even the sauces and breads are made completely fresh by the chefs. Ocean Club’s kitchens have high-end, custom-made facilities to ensure every dish is produced to the greatest standards for your culinary delight. The innovative menu is constantly updated with interesting and creative dishes, and we were lucky enough to sample one of the new dishes – open lobster lasagne “Kirsi”, with beetroot, shitake mushrooms, leeks and a truffle sauce. All the flavours of the dish blended together perfectly; it was absolutely divine and beautifully light. We also sampled beef carpaccio with truffle salad, rocket, parmesan shavings and a bluefin tuna tartare with sweet and sour marinated fennel, finely chopped herbs, orange and lime zest, finished off with a drizzle of avocado coulis. These light and delicate salads were perfectly arranged, as well as tangy, zingy and fresh. To finish off our light starter selection, the Ocean sushi mix sharing platter was served. To complement our sushi dish, the sommelier produced Shizen, a Japanese wine of Yamanashi, which married with the sushi dish completely.
kyo miso, courgette flowers and Mirin sake sauce. The cod can only be described as melt-in-the-mouth perfection and the mirin sake sauce was flavourful and beautifully tasty. Finally, the waiters produced a selection of desserts Ocean Club style: tiramisu, apple tart, white and black chocolate mousse, crème brulée and an assortment of ice creams, perfect for sharing. If all of that wasn’t filling enough, we dined on three more desserts! Pancakes “Mikado” with vanilla ice cream and hot chocolate sauce, chocolate fondant with crème anglaise and a choice of sorbets with fresh fruits served in a flower cookie. The excellent presentation and preparation ensured a delicious treat. To complement our huge array of desserts, ice cider from Canada was served. Ocean Club is actually the only stockist of this refreshing tipple in the whole of Spain, and it was an interesting alternative to the sweet wines that are normally served with dessert. This exquisite selection of homemade desserts completed the gastronomic experience flawlessly. There is so much more to experience at Ocean Club and many more dishes to discover on the creative menu, along with its Champagne spray parties and the infamous black and gold closing party in September. The venue’s high-profile reputation guarantees a fantastic experience each time you visit; and we plan to return again and again throughout the summer! Ocean Club Marbella Tel. 952 908 137 oceanclub.es
Our main course began with the classic OC Burger, with caramelised onions, and hand-cut fries – the beef was cooked to order and to perfection. To follow, we were served Alaskan black cod with sai-
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he newly vamped El Oceano Beach Hotel and Restaurant really has it all; a stunning location right on the beach, breathtaking views over the Mediterranean and a dedicated and professional team waiting to tend to your every needs. A haven of laid-back serenity, this enchanted retreat is a hidden jewel in Miraflores. Set within 12,000 square metres of tropical gardens, it provides guests with an oasis of escape and relaxation. The hotel itself offers spacious luxurious rooms and suites, along with 15 southfacing, self-catering studios, located adjacent to the main hotel. The studios naturally benefit from the hotel’s facilities, whilst also providing the opportunity for some privacy. If you are looking to indulge in a little “me time”, El Oceano has its very own beauty centre; the Ocean Spa. This decadent boutique is equipped with qualified beauty therapists, hairdressers and nail technicians who are on hand to pamper you, along with an indoor heated pool, jacuzzi, swim-spa and a steam room… absolute bliss! Know anyone getting married? El Oceano is the perfect setting for a dreamy wedding, with unique and tailored packages, elegant reception areas and opulent ceremony spaces. Speak to any of the staff and they’ll tell you about all the fabulous celebrations they have held there.
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If all that isn’t enough, El Oceano has three exclusive restaurants to choose from: The Ocean Room, the Water Front Terrace, and our choice, the Ocean Veranda, a glass enclosed dining room seemingly suspended over the ocean. We happened to stumble in on one of El Oceano’s Full Moon Gala Dinner Nights, where a table d’hote menu, along with the a la carte menu, was available to celebrate the only full moon of the month. The evening included a threecourse meal, plus top-class, live entertainment from resident pianist and vocalist Johnny Baker, all for an outstanding €35. Be sure not to miss the next gala dinner on Wednesday June 15.
We chose to mix and match dishes from both menus. We sampled two of the starters from the special full moon menu: a timbale of crab and avocado in a Marie Rose sauce and crispy Thai fish cakes served with mango chutney and spicy pickle garnish. Both dishes were a light start to the meal; the crab and avocado flavours marrying together perfectly. From the a la carte menu, we sampled hand dived scallops with black pudding. The kitchen prepares the freshest scallops and presents them in a different style every day. This was my first time to try black pudding and, after being skeptical at first, I was pleasantly surprised at how flavourful they were.
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We stuck with the a la carte menu for our next selection of mains: the El Oceano Curry Club, an authentic Indian cuisine prepared traditionally in the charcoal tandoori oven. The curry dish changes every week; on our visit it was kadai chicken, noted for its spicy taste and use of capsicum, a descendant of the red pepper family. Next was a confit of suckling pig “Andalucían” style with country potatoes, which fell apart in the mouth and was stunningly delicious. The oven roasted crispy duck with Chinese noodles and teriyaki sauce was a nice light dish and was followed by Angus Sirloin steak served with mushrooms, grilled vine tomatoes, French fries and pepper sauce from the full moon menu. The sirloin was succulent and packed full of flavour. It was a refreshing delight that we were able to combine dishes from the two menus. Onto the desserts: crème brulee, chocolate mousse and fresh strawberries with orange jus and caramelised lemon custard. These fresh desserts were a welcome end to an amazing selection of delicious dishes. El Oceano is one of Marbella’s little treasures, and once you’ve experienced it, you won’t hesitate to go back. With affordable luxury like this right on our doorstep, we just can’t wait to see what it’ll be like throughout the summer. El Oceano Beach Hotel and Restaurant Tel. 952 587 550 oceanohotel.com
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Argentina. The restaurant’s core clientele return to Evita again and again to enjoy the experience and the food.
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e get really excited when we find hidden gems such as Evita Restaurante in Nueva Andalucía. Open from 7pm, they specialise in serving a mix of Argentinean meats fused with international cuisine, all within typical Argentinean surroundings. All the meat served in the restaurant is sourced from Argentina. The reason for this? The large plains and the excellent quality of the pasture is the ideal climate for raising the perfect cattle and, therefore, the perfect meat. Argentina has always been known for its high-quality, tender and tasty produce. In keeping with Argentinean tradition, all of the meat in Evita is cooked on coals, making its taste, aroma and appeal all that more genuine. Adding to the atmosphere, there is live piano music every Monday and seductive Tango shows every Thursday and Sunday, with professionally trained dancers serenading you and transporting you right to the heart of
Since August 2008, Evita has been wowing diners with its fantastic cuisine and service. Argentinean owner Luciano has always worked in the restaurant business, and brings his wealth of knowledge here to Marbella. Previously working as a chef in his hometown, he moved here 10 years ago to open his own restaurant, firstly Tango in Puerto Banús, and now Evita. Nueva Andalucía is now such a rapidly growing, popular area, and with the abundance of parking, spacious terrace, and the outstanding view overlooking the 13th green at Royal Las Brisas, it is the perfect location for this authentic eatery. The chef Juan Ignacio Calomeni has a wealth of experience that is reflected in the dishes on the menu. Together with Luciano, the creative menu consists of combining typical Argentinean cuisine, with international, fish dishes and homemade pastas to suit all tastes. Previously working in some of the best restaurants on the Coast, Juan’s dishes are beautifully cooked and presented.
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or Caesar salad (French fries was the winner for us). We also decided to try something different and went for lacquered chops in mint, rosemary and cous cous. The lamb and mint worked deliciously together and the cous cous was light and fresh. We dined on two desserts; profiteroles with ice cream and warm chocolate and pancakes with a caramel filling. After fighting over the gooey pancakes, we enjoyed the cream inside the profiteroles, which was so light and fluffy. We certainly left Evita with a smile. Whether you are planning to enjoy an intimate dinner for two in the interior dining room, or gaze over the views from their beautiful terrace, Evita Restaurante is one of those restaurants that leaves you planning your next visit as you walk out of the door. Evita Restaurante Tel. 952 929 620 evitarestaurante.com
To begin: two delectable starters. Tempura prawns with two dipping sauces – teriyaki and sweet chilli, followed by a light green salad with warm goat’s cheese, apple slices and drizzled honey. The batter on the tempura prawns was the perfect consistency, not too oily and it lightly coated the juicy prawns. Next came the array of meats: sirloin, rib eye and fillet. All were cooked to order (we went for medium) and were absolutely divine. The succulent meats cut beautifully and were served with a choice of baked potato with cheese, French fries
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the duck breast (fat side down) slowly 1 Sear until golden brown, turn for 45sec in the oven at 160degrees c until the 2 Cook core temperature is 43 degrees and leave to rest whilst preparing the salad the salad with the snow leaves, curly 3 Prepare endive, edemame beans, grapefruit, orange segments and fresh mint the dressing, mix the lime juice, fish sauce, 4 For palm sugar and toasted sesame seeds (drizzle a little on the salad and the rest on the side) off the plate by sprinkling on some 5 Finish smoked rock salt and the pomegranate seeds be scared to mix it up and give it your 6 Don’t own flare – the dehydrated berries can be exchanged for dried fruit
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Pan fried duck breast, grapefruit, edemame beans, and snow leaf salad with Nam Jim on dehydrated fruits
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KAMAKURA Location: Golf resort Tel. 956 646 575 Considered one of the finest Japanese restaurants in Spain.
SOTOGRANDE International KE BAR Location: Frontline Port Tel. 956 793 333 Chic venue ideal for watching the world pass by with snacks and full meals. FLAHERTY’S Location: Frontline Port Tel. 956 790 390 Lively Irish bar and restaurant with well-priced snacks and full dishes – fun ambiance and live music evenings.
SCHILO Location: Ctra. de Casares Tel. 952 937 800 fincacortesin.com Gourmet Asianfusion cuisine created by world-class chef Schilo Van Corvorden at the Finca Cortesin Hotel and Golf Resort. Superb service, elegant setting and excellent wine list.
WEST OF SAN PEDRO Italian LA PAPPARDELLA Location: Laguna Village Tel. 952 807 354 lapappardella.com Popular Italian restaurant group that made its mark in London and Puerto Banus. Extensive list of dishes made using the finest Italian ingredients, and great serv-
ice. A fine dining experience in chic, luxurious surroundings. PURO BEACH Location: Laguna Village Tel. 951 316 699 purobeach.com Casual, elegant and chic beach club and restaurant serving delicious international dishes.
BENAHAVIS International TABERNA DEL ALABADERO Location: Ctra. de Ronda Tel. 952 812 794 alabaderoresort. com Creative inexpensive cuisine in elegant surroundings including stunning garden setting.
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PASSION CAFÉ Location: C.C. La Colonia Tel. 952 781 583 passioncafe.eu Fresh and creative food served throughout the day. Fantastic breakfasts, salads, wok dishes, fajitas, burgers, wraps and sandwiches. Daily specials and superb evening menu. Eclectic décor and pleasant ambience.
PUERTO BANUS Italian
MACCHERONI Location: Jardines del Puerto Tel. 951 703 175 Fashionable pizzeria serving authentic Italian specialties. Takeaway available. Open every night from 8pm.
Oriental THAI GALLERY Location: Puerta de Banus Tel. 952 818 392 thaigallery-restaurante.com Creative cuisine with professional service and lively atmosphere. Open daily for dinner. NAGA THAI Location: C.C. Cristamar Tel. 952 815 319 naga.es Wide range of exquisite and exotic dishes enjoyed in stylish surroundings. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Takeaway and full catering service also available. NARUTO Location: C.C. Cristamar Tel. 952 811 827 Contemporary cuisine, presented by Sushi des Artistes (Golden Mile) –
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Bollywood Restaurant, Bar & Terrace We offer a unique dining experience, serving an exotic blend of fantastic fragrant food in an ambiance inspired by rich culture with excellent service. We can accommodate tables for 2–20, inside the restaurant or outside on the terrace. Conveniently situated in the heart of Nueva Andalucia minutes away from the famous Puerto Banus and Aloha Golf courses.
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sushi, sashimi and Japanese tapas. Takeaway available. Open seven days a week from 1pm till late.
International BUDDHA BEACH Location: Urb. Marina Villa (beachside) Tel. 952 813 882 buddhabeachbanus.com Luxurious Balinese setting with al fresco restaurant ser-ving an appetizing selection of dishes ranging from fresh seafood platters to Thai fusion cuisine, sushi, creative salads and lighter dishes. A ‘snack and wrap’ menu can be enjoyed from Buddha’s beach beds. LA SALA BANUS Location: Calle Belmonte Tel. 952 814 145 lasalabanus.com Open from 10am to midnight, seven days a week, La Sala offers eight individually styled settings to suit whatever mood you are in – for breakfast, lunch, dinner, afternoon drinks with friends, evening cocktails or private business meetings. A set lunch menu from Monday to Friday is available for 15€ for two courses, and complimentary valet parking is available from 10am.
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BUBLES Location: Plaza Antonio Banderas, TIBV Tel. 606 070 979 bubblesmarbella. com Superb international cuisine and cocktails in stunning Balinese roof terrace setting. OCEAN CLUB Location: Avda. Lola Flores Tel. 952 908 137 oceanclub.es Luxurious beachfront restaurant and beach club located in the heart of Puerto Banus, offering traditional French cuisine with a Mediterranean twist. Also Asian specialties on offer.
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Centro Plaza Tel. 952 816 313 starzmarbella.com International food with all-day breakfast and extensive lunch menu. Open Monday to Saturday 8.30am-5pm. Free wifi. EVITA BY BUENOS AIRES Location: Avda. del Prado Tel. 952 929 620 Superb Argentinean cuisine. Golf views on a beautiful terrace. YANX CAFÉ Location: Centro Plaza Tel. 952 818 861 cafeyanx.com A prized location and lively atmosphere make this a great choice allround.
International GIRASOL Location: Avda. del Prado Tel. 952 813 859 Superb service and excellent food from award-winning chefs. Attractive surroundings and pleasant patio terrace overlooking golf valley. MAGNA CAFÉ Location: Magna Marbella Golf Tel. 952 929 587 magnacafe.com Exquisite cuisine in stunning surroundings. Bar and large terrace with breathtaking views. STARZ MARBELLA Location: C.C.
dining, relaxing ambience and Chinese wood-fired oven specialties.
Indian BOLLYWOOD RESTAURANT Location: Urb. Fuente Aloha Tel. 952 906 748 Exotic blend of fantastic fragrant food, ambiance inspired by rich culture and all topped off with excellent service.
Italian REGINA’S Location: near Andalucia Plaza Tel. 952 814 529 Elegant surroundings with high-quality Italian dishes ranging from traditional to creative.
Oriental NERMANS RESTAURANT AND BISTRO BAR Location: Avienda del Prado Tel. 952 815 398 nermans.com Sumptuous home cooking in a relaxed atmosphere, with attentive bilingual staff and good value for money. POLYNESIAN’S RESTAURANT AND COCKTAIL BAR Location: Urb. La Alcazaba Tel. 952 816 100 restaurantepolynesians.es Exotic fusion of tropical and oriental cuisine, with indoor or al fresco
THAI BANGKOK Location: Plaza de Las Orquideas Tel. 952 813 603
GOLDEN MILE Oriental SUKHOTHAI Location: Marbella Mar Tel. 952 770 550 sukhothai-restaurante.com Fabulous Thai cuisine with intimate surroundings and cosmopolitan décor. TAI PAN Location: Puente Romano Tel. 952 777 893 taipan-restaurante.
com Enjoy cocktails at Polynesian Bar before sampling oriental cuisine in beautiful surroundings. THAI ELEPHANT Location: Opposite Marbella Club Tel. 952 779 166 thaielephant.es Sumptuous original Thai and Japanese cuisine including sushi and a selection of curries, with a large terrace area perfect for al fresco dining. Takeaway and delivery service also available – with full menus and online order service.
International VILLA TIBERIO Location: Marbella Mar Tel. 952 771 799 villatiberio.com Highly popular restaurant set within stylish surroundings; al fresco at it’s best. SMALL WORLD CAFÉ Location: C.C. Le Village Tel. 952 771 046 smallworldcafe. com Small World Café is a cool, contemporary restaurant where diners can enjoy lazy breakfasts, a quick bite for lunch or a relaxed dinner from the simple yet creative menu. SUITE Location: Hotel Puente Romano
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One Way Bar One Way Bar may have only been open a few months, but it has certainly made an impact. Nestled in the heart of Marbella, this elegant bar with friendly prices plays top hits from Spain and Europe. In fact, they are the only place in Marbella where you can watch the chart toppers on screens, so you can get involved with the stars’ dance moves and crazes. The café is open from 10am till 2am, while the lively music bar gets audiences going from 10pm until very late, and the bar is ideal for private parties for up to 300 people! Owners Christiano Giovanni and Zsolt Hovarth have
huge amounts of experience in this field, with 15 years years worth of experience between them, and with Zsolt owning and running a premium event organising agency, they bring their knowledge and ideas to the bar, for example the venue hosts a salsa school every Tuesday and cocktail shows, dancers and animation programmes at weekends. Over the next few months, One Way is hosting numerous events, including foam parties, retro soirées and a bikini show. For more information, just pop in and ask. One Way Bar Tel. 691 946 080
RESTAURANT LISTING Tel. 952 820 900 suiteclubs.com Stunning restaurant and lounge serving superb Moroccan and Mediterranean cuisine in luxurious surroundings.
Italian TERRAZZA DUAL Location: Marbella Mar Tel. 952 925 250 terrazzadual.com Great service and attractive surroundings. Homemade dishes. Takeaway also available.
MARBELLA International ZOZOI Location: Plaza Altamirano Tel. 952 858 868 zozoi.com Old converted house provides perfect atmosphere for cuisine with a difference. SANTIAGO Location: Paseo Maritimo Tel. 952 770 078 restaurantesantiago.com Specialising in fish and seafood from throughout Spain. CASAMONO Location: Calle Estebanez Calderon Tel. 952 774 578 The cuisine is in the style of a classic French bistro with a delicious array of cocktails. GARUM Location: Paseo Maritimo Tel. 952 858 858 garummarbella.
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com Great for drinks, snacks and a la carte dining. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven days a week. THE ORANGE TREE Location: Orange Square Tel. 952 924 613 Creative contemporary cuisine, with innovative new menu every six weeks. Open daily for dinner from 6.30pm till late; early evening menu until 8pm. BIJOU BAR & BISTRO Location: Plaza Juan de la Rosa Tel. 952 776 468 bijoumarbella.com Varied and wellpriced cuisine, designed to include fresh ingredients, in comfortable environment with excellent, friendly service. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 6pm. AMAPOLA RESTAURANT Location: Calle Ortega y Gasset Tel. 952 774 650 amapolamarbella. com Quaint restaurant set in the heart of Marbella, with experimental molecular gastronomy.
French CASANIS Location: Calle Ancha 8 Tel. 952 900 450 Exquisite bistro serving menu del dia as well as a la carte, aperitifs and cocktails. Open Monday
to Saturday for dinner.
Italian ZAFFERANO Location: Calle Gloria 12 Tel. 952 863 125 ristorantezafferano. it Beautiful renovated old town house with modern Italian cuisine in elegant surroundings. CASA NOSTRA Location: Calle Camilo Jose Cela Tel. 952 861 108 Local dining institution since 1988, with extensive selection of superb Italian cuisine. DA FABIO Location: Marbella and El Rosario Tel. 952 823 376/952 833 467 Friendly, authentic Italian restaurant offering traditional cuisine and special dishes prepared by the chef. Open daily 11am-midnight, with easy parking.
EAST OF MARBELLA International MOZAIC RESTAURANT & LOUNGE Location: Las Chapas Tel. 952 839 901 Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner from 9am till midnight (lounge until 2am), offering Belgium and International cuisine.
BONO’S BEACH Location: Costabella beachside Tel. 952 839 236 bonosbeach.com Fine cuisine in a stunning location on one of the most beautiful beaches in Marbella. THE BEACH HOUSE Location: frontline beach Elviria Tel. 952 839 458 thebeachhousemarbella.com Idyllic location by the sea with stunning sunsets over one of the Coast’s best beaches. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
breathtaking. MIJAS PLAYA Location: La Cala seafront Tel. 952 493 749 Popular restaurant overlooking the sea, with entertainment and dancing every evening. Superb food in elegant surroundings. VALPARAISO Location: Ctra de Mijas Tel. 952 485 996 restaurantevalparaiso.es Excellent Italian and International cuisine in charming and elegant surroundings.
NIKKI BEACH Location: Hotel Don Carlos (beachside) Tel. 952 836 239 nikkibeach.com/ Marbella Nikki’s signature ‘global’ cuisine served in luxurious beach club surroundings either on he palm-shaded al fresco terrace, or from one of the oversized beach beds.
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VEGETALIA Location: Calle Santa Isabel 8 Tel. 952 586 031 restaurantevegetalia.com Salad buffet with hot dishes of the day at lunchtime; a la carte selection in the evenings, fresh juices and homemade desserts. Open MondaySaturday lunch; Friday and Saturday dinner.
International EL OCEANO BEACH HOTEL & RESTAURANT Location: Miraflores Tel. 952 587 637 El Oceano is an oasis of laid-back luxury, privately owned and operated, where guest comfort and satisfaction is paramount. The three restaurants serve up flawless food and the views are
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CREATIVE CAKE COUTURE latest news from the coast
The Foundation of Friends is planning many fundraising activities over the next few months to raise funds and increase awareness of children in need of our help. Forthcoming events will include a Sponsored Walk organised by Swan’s School I.B. Students, a Padel Tournament organised by L&G Sports S.L. and a Rock Concert to be held 24th September with the support of Marbella Town Hall. The Foundation of Friends is proud to be able to support children with Leukemia in Malaga Hospital (avoi.es), children with Downs Syndrome (asociacioncrece.org) and children with Autism (autismoaaar.org). The Foundation of Friends is supported by a number of local businesses and individuals. For more information please visit thefoundationoffriends.org or call Claire on 654980250
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Omaya Bellavoine has been baking cakes since she was eight years old. She caters for all ages, events and celebrations. She loves to create 3 dimensional cakes with any design of your choice, the more unique and extravagant the better. Her inspiration for baking is her children; after never finding the right birthday cake for them, Omaya decided to take it into her own hands and began baking them herself. She also comes from a family of bakers and chefs, so it was only natural for Omaya to follow in their footsteps. Omaya can design cakes in the style of your favourite handbag, pair of shoes, or make-up designer, bespoke cupcakes for a communion, or 3-tiered beautiful wedding cakes. Don’t think cakes are just for women, she can create football themed cakes for men’s birthdays with their favourite team’s shirt and the man’s age as the number All of the ingredients used in her creations are of fresh top quality. Any hobby or interest can be turned into a cake, just speak to Omaya and she’ll tell you, she loves a challenge! cakecouturemarbella.com
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SOCIETY PINBOARD Saturday 18 June will mark one year since Restaurant Charme Café opened at Centro Plaza in Nueva Andalucia. Owners Charlotte and Mehdi want to invite you to a champagne reception with delicious canapés from 7pm to 9.30pm. The evening will also feature music and professional oriental belly dancing. Charlotte and Mehdi will take the opportunity to thank all guests, friends and clients for their support over the past year, especially those who used the restaurant for events and parties. With the restaurant still going strong, Charlotte can continue her creativity for decorations, designing menus, placecards and other little touches, while creative Mehdi looks forward to designing more dishes and selecting the perfect wine menu, along with great service. Mehdi also wishes to thank the many people who know him from his previous employment, for their support over the last year. Both Charlotte and Mehdi are incredibly happy from the response they have received to date on the restaurants’ service, quality and menus. When the restaurant opened, they, along with their son Anders, received presents from the guests, which they appreciated a lot! The restaurant has a new lovely website and Facebook page where you can view menus and events being held over the next year. charmecafe.com 952 90 63 13 / 647 01 77 43
RISING TENNIS STAR
Interview by Cameron Clark
11 year old Perla Nieuwboer is an aspiring tennis player living here in Marbella. We couldn’t feature an article on Wimbledon without mentioning this inspiring young girl who is about to embark on a fabulous future. What inspired you to be a tennis player? When I was four years old my mother, who was a top tennis player and trainer in Holland, often took me to the tennis courts with her. I was six years old when I played my first tennis match; it was then I knew I wanted to be a professional tennis player. Who are your favourite players? My big inspiration is Arantxa Rus, she is a Dutch tennis player ranked at number 98 in the world. I saw her twice at the tournament in Marbella two weeks ago. She has a great attitude on the court and she is a fighter. I also met her and talked to her because my mother knows her coach. I hope I can achieve the same as her!
Why do you like tennis? It’s so much fun. I love to play matches and travel to all the tournaments. How does it feel when you play a match? I am always a bit nervous before the match, of course I have a lot of emotions during the match, but I try to concentrate on what to do, play height and depth and try to find the weak points of my opponent. David Terol, my coach, is a great teacher. The greatest feeling of all is winning! Do you find it easy to play tennis or is it a competition for you? It’s easy because I love the competition! I know I have to work hard almost every day on my tennis and fitness but it’s all worth it. I get it all back when I play better every day and play matches and win! perlanieuwboer.com
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