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CONTENTS
Issue 56 May/June 2014
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ON THE COVER
06 WIN… £500 to spend at Thomas Sabo 14 Music Young Fathers 24 Ideal Homes 2015 Hot interior trends 44 Road Trip Fancy free fashion
NEWS AND VIEWS
08 Eye on the City Things to do this May and June 40 Property and Interiors 50 Fashion 54 Health and Beauty 58 Food and Drink
REGULARS
10 i-on Events 16 My i-on Glasgow James Eddie 18 i-on people Lynsey C Reilly on Beauty Samantha Harvie on Style Andrew Mickel on Property 34 i-on Homes The Gilmour family 60 Dinner Review Wudon 64 Take Three Slouch, Steak and Cherry, and Baby Grand 66 At the Back
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DID YOU KNOW...?
i-on Glasgow this month We’re on the lookout for properties to feature in our i-on Homes section. If you’ve taken on a renovation project or have a stylish home you’d like to showcase, send an email with a few pictures to info@ionmagazine.co.uk. Whether it’s retro, modern or traditional, we’d love to hear from you.
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There’s nothing better when the weather begins to heat up and the light nights start taking root than a leisurely lounge in the garden, cheeky glass of ice cold Picpoul de Pinet in hand and the accompanying spring sounds of drills, hammers and the odd sledgehammer tearing up your home - at least that’s the current story at casa Cormack Bruce. So Lizzie Ford’s look at this year’s hot interiors trends on page 24 is of particular personal interest for lots of décor inspiration. If the night always ends too early for you, we take a look at some late night restaurants in our Take Three feature on page 64 while Victoria Martin tries the healthy but hearty fare at Wudon (p60). Our competition prize in this issue is definitely for girls who like to sparkle. We’re offering a £500 shopping spree at Thomas Sabo Glasgow on page 06. Congratulations also to Desiree Atkinson, the winner of our last competition for dinner for four at The Honours. Enjoy the experience, Desiree. Until next time, enjoy i-on.
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THE PRIZE i-on has teamed up with Thomas Sabo to offer one reader the chance to win a £500 shopping spree in its Glasgow store. From necklaces to earrings, you’ll have your chance to pick your own selection of goodies.
TO ENTER For a chance to win, visit www.ionmagazine.co.uk/glasgow by Friday 05 June 2015 or scan the QR code for the online entry form. The winner will be notified by email and announced in the May issue of i-on magazine. Subscribe to the i-on weekly newsletter at www.ionmagazine.co.uk for more exclusive prizes.
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HOUSE PROUD The Ideal Home Show returns to the SECC in May for another year of demonstrations and products offering heaps of inspiration for your home. Amongst the highlights are interiors design advice by interiors guru John Amabile and architectural and design advice from TV architect George Clark. Ideal Home Show, 22-25 May, tickets £12 in advance (£15 on the door), under 16s free. www.idealhomeshowscotland.co.uk, SECC, Exhibition Way, G3 8YW, Tel: 0844 854 2014.
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RUN A RAINBOW The Emirates Arena will transform into a sea of kaleidoscopic colour on 21 June when The Color Run comes to the city for the first time. Described as the ‘Happiest 5k on the planet’ participants wear a plain white t-shirt and will be doused in coloured powder at each kilometre milestone, before joining the after party to celebrate with ‘Color Throws’. For more information visit www. ionmagazine.co.uk/glasgow/healthand-fitness.
ROCK ROYALTY Glasgow rockers Twin Atlantic take centre stage at The SSE Hydro on 09 May. It’s the band’s largest gig to date following the success of critically acclaimed album, Great Divide. Twin Atlantic, tickets £20, The SSE Hydro, Exhibition Way, G3 8YW, Tel: 0845 395 4000.
RIVER DANCE The Riverside Festival 2015 brings two days of electronic dance music to the Riverside Museum on 29 and 30 May. This year’s line-up includes Ricardo Villalobos, Sven Väth and Siriusmodeselektor (live). An exclusive VIP area in the iconic Tall Ship is new for 2015. Tickets from £35 for at http://t-s.co/ele15. For more information visit www.ionmagazine.co.uk/glasgow/what-s/music.
IN YOUR STRIDE Gather friends and family for The Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice Clyde Stride on 09 May. Starting at 8.30pm from the Riverside Museum, walk 5k or 10k along the River Clyde to raise funds for the new purpose built hospice. Open to walkers aged 8 years and over, there will be lots of fun on the evening with warm ups, games, music and a live Frozen show at 7.30pm. Registration is £20 per adult and £10 for junior, aged 8–12, at www.ppwh.org.uk or Tel: 0141 429 5599.
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1 There were a few surprises in store for guests when the annual Women of Influence Awards took over the Grand Central Hotel. The Swinger Singers opened proceedings while The Jerseytones got everyone on their feet with their Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons tribute act before The X Factor’s Stevi Ritchie hit the stage as a highly entertaining surprise act. The day raised over £75,000 for Action for Children Scotland.
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1. Woman of Influence 2015 Linda Urquhart OBE, Action for Children’s Carol Iddon and Community Award winner Molly Murdoch. 2. WOI chair Marion White at the podium. 3. The Debenhams sponsored goody bags were a hit. 4. Amy Newlands, Veronica Clark, Emma Pollock, Lesley Wiggins and Lady Haughey. 5. The Jerseytones.
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1 Alice in Wonderland was the theme at charity Bobath Scotland’s Dreamland Ball at Glasgow Science Centre. Guests were encouraged to take part in Queen of Hearts croquet, flamingo mallets included. The event, hosted by Capital FM’s Garry Spence, had performances from aerial acrobats and comedienne Francesca Martinez and raised £27,000 on the night towards therapy for children and adults living with Cerebral Palsy.
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3 1. Made in Chelsea’s Oliver Proudlock with the face of CM EmmaLouise Connelly. 2. Brian Kearney, with the man of the night, Christian MacLeod, Bradley Coyle, Jason Cook, Jordan Thompson and Jordan Steele. 3. Emma Bodiam, Lee Thomson and Natalie Bodiam. 4. Actor Stephen Bilington. 5. Shannon Curley and Marlies Roland both in Christian MacLeod belts.
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YOUNG FATHERS words ∙ David Pollock
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few days prior to time of writing, a huge billboard on Leith Walk in the heart of Young Fathers’ home city Edinburgh displayed the simple, strikingly contentious advert for their new album. In dark blue against a blood red background it declared ‘White Men Are Black Men Too’ (the title of the record), a statement which seems designed to confuse and provoke in equal measure. What can it all mean? Refreshing but rare in contemporary music, Young Fathers are unafraid to confound and to challenge. Early evidence of this came last year, having won the 2014 Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) Award for their extended EP Tape Two and followed it up with the bookie-confounding Mercury Prize win for the debut album Dead which made their name. Dressed sharply and seemingly resilient to offering a smile for the latter event, the trio (Alloysius ‘Ally’ Massaquoi, Kayus Bankole and Graham ‘G’ Hastings) refused to play the
red carpet attention-grabbing game for the next morning’s papers, their answers as monosyllabic as their demeanour was disinterested. To entertainment journos keen to fill the column inches or the online pages, of course, this seemed like a truculent pose which was too clever-clever to take seriously. To anyone watching who liked the thought that musicians could still mess with the format of their public appearance, however, it was an indication that these guys could be a cut above. Their next steps backed that idea up; rather than milk the album for which they’d become famous for months on end, and then retire off to think about their next move at leisure, they packed up their draughty Leith basement studio, decamped to Berlin and had the next album recorded and ready to go within six months. Much like Dead, it’s a record which doesn’t try hard to fit into any pre-designed
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genre, marrying eclectic samples and grooves with oblique, powerfully-delivered lyrics which mix together the personal and the political with thoughts of race and class in a manner which doesn’t beat the listener over the head. From the days when they met at underage rap night Lick Shot at Edinburgh’s old Bongo Club on New Street, now demolished, to their early life as rap-pop group 3-Style, Young Fathers have taken the long way round to recognition, and they’re not falling into line now they’ve caught people’s ears. That they’re supporting Paul Weller on his arena tour later this year says much about where they want to be, not as an underground concern, but as a futurist pop group who might lead new audiences in unexpected directions. Young Fathers play The Art School on Wednesday 20 May 2015.
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James Eddie is one of the most popular members of the Glasgow Warriors squad. He lives in Shawlands with his fiancee, Nadine, and their two dogs, Foxy and Coco. Off the rugby pitch where are we most likely to find you? My family has the oldest family run fish merchants in Glasgow, started by my grandfather in 1925. I’m there helping out my dad on most of my days off as I will go into the business when I retire from rugby. It will be a shock to the system starting work at 2am though. What gives Glasgow its spark? I played for Scotland at the Commonwealth Games Rugby Sevens which was an amazing experience. The Games really showed Glasgow and its people at their best - the city really came alive. What’s the city’s must see attraction? Kelvingrove has the wow factor. I hadn’t been there since I was a child until the last Scottish Style Awards. We are so lucky to have a place like that in our city. Where in or around the city do you go for a quick escape? I love going to Loch Lomond. It’s such a chill out and the scenery is unbelievable, so is the wildlife – from capercaillies to deer and even wallabies.
Around the city - Where you’ll find me Enjoying a coffee: Café Gizzi’s in Shawlands - best coffee in the Southside. Lunch with friends: Nandos. Dinner with family: The Fish People Cafe. Living it up: Ashton Lane.
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BEAUTY Lynsey C Reilly photo ∙ Susie Lowe
As a professional make-up artist, Lynsey C Reilly’s client list includes funny girl Ashley Jenson and the super fierce Rita Ora, adding a serious dose of glitz to the daily graft. Here she opens up her beauty box with i-on. Top beauty essentials? I use Bare Minerals facial cleansing oil from the Mineralixir range. For contouring, it’s Tom Ford’s Shade & Illuminate; I prefer creams to powders for a more natural contouring effect. I love MAC’s Cream Colour Base in Pearl as a highlighter; it catches the light beautifully. What’s your hero skincare product? Estée Lauder’s Daywear Sheer Tint. It leaves skin glowing. Favourite salon? Love Those Lashes on St. George’s Road for the Russian Volume lash. I always believe if your lashes, hair and skin look good, you need nothing else. Who is your go-to beauty expert in the city? Julia MacMillan at Mesart Hair for hair extensions. She has perfected her craft and is unbelievably passionate about what she does. Best new product you’ve recently tried? A body lotion called Prtty Peaushun (pronounced ‘pretty potion’). They sent me their products for Rita Ora when I was working with her and it made her skin glow amazingly on stage. Beauty no-no? Bad brows. There are so many great salons now so there is no excuse.
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Fashion and style have always been a passion for Samantha Harvie and it’s a love affair she gets to embrace on a daily basis at her chic West End boutique, Solo. As well as working the shop floor, Samantha personally liaises with designers and brands such as Lomberto Losani, Too Shy and Marc Cain to ensure her customers are always dressed to impress. I’d describe my style as… classic with a sassy twist. The person whose style I most admire is… Olivia Palermo. She always looks amazing. My favourite designer at the moment is… Eileen Fisher. Her clothes are casual, elegant and offer sophistication, comfort and style that lasts. My favourite recent find was… my parka from Marc Cain. I fell in love with it as soon as I saw it. I’ve got a thing about… coats. You can never have too many coats. My best fashion bargain ever was… my Finest Seven sunglasses. I got them through a friend for a really good price. The trend I’m definitely not buying into is… urban hiking boots. My favourite style/fashion quote is… Coco Chanel’s ”A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous.” In the fashion sense I don’t really like… looking like you’ve tried too hard. My big fashion no-no is… over accessorising. My fashion tip for 2015 is… quality not quantity.
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Andrew Mickel is a fourth generation family member and director with Mactaggart & Mickel Homes. Currently residing in Bearsden as part of ‘generation rent’ he is planning an imminent return to the property ladder in the West End of the city. What do you look for in a property? For me, it has to be adaptable for family life and offer space and flexibility of rooms. If you were to move tomorrow, where would you move to? West End all the way. I’ve lived there before and I enjoy the character of the place, the restaurants, cafes and eccentric shops. The most under rated area in Glasgow? The East End. It offers a range of great properties, old and new, with plenty of space and character within easy reach of the city centre. It’s definitely a place to watch for the future. Tips for househunters? Make sure you know what reports and approvals you need to have before you start looking for your new home, like an agreement in principle etc. Speak to family and friends and use free mortgage advisers to help navigate the unknown such as the range of government assisted packages you may be entitled to. By doing this you will be able to move quickly when you find your perfect home.
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uch like the world of fashion, trying to keep up with what’s happening in the realms of home style can be a fickle business. There are looks that are fleeting (and we’re all rather relieved that they are), and others that arrive and stick around. Hidden amongst the rails of disposable home fashion are the ‘skinny jean’ and ‘camel coat’ of the world of interiors - the pieces that remain from one season to the next. The key is investing
wisely, in things you really love that will bring joy and fun to your home whatever the magazines are telling you to buy next. Whether your four walls are looking decidedly tired and in need of a full overhaul or you just fancy a freshen up, take a little inspiration from the best of 2015’s interior design trends for style that will stick around long after the summer is gone.
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designs of today. Soft lines and shapes are used to create texture against modern, clean lines, with the juxtaposition of a curve against a contemporary, angular backdrop resulting in a distinct yet homely finish. TOJO Design stocks a number of modern reproductions of interior classic such as the iconic Cherner chair, while further north Banchory based Jonathan Rose cuts a dash in quality contemporary Scottish carpentry. If you’re looking for a truly authentic vintage touch, Glasgow City Antiques on the Clydeside houses a huge collection of original furniture and quirky pieces.
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The Really Wild Show For the last couple of years, geometric prints have been everywhere and it looks like they’re staying put a little longer. But if hoards of triangles aren’t your thing, don’t for a moment allow yourself to be hemmed in as this year prints go wild. Quite literally. Think junglethemed, botanical, zoo animals, if it lives, breaths, uses photosynthesis, you’re on the right track and you can take this trend as far as you dare. Be it a cushion, an entire sofa or a bold papered wall, the world is your oyster. Timorous
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Beasties is a great place to start when sourcing wallpapers and fabrics, while Scottish designer Iona Crawford as a stunning selection of nature themed printed lampshades which pack a subtle but effective punch on sale at her Glasgow Atelier or online. The Dark Side In terms of colour, recent years have relentlessly championed a white and grey pallet with tones such as Farrow and Ball’s Elephant’s Breath and Down Pipe gaining almost
iconic status. If life has become far too Fifty Shades for your liking, this season witnesses a move towards creating greater contrast in your environment. Carefully adding very deep, moody hues to offset white and paler tones can altogether create more warmth, drama, and texture in a space. Pantone’s colour of 2015 is Marsala – a rich, earthy red-brown, and deep greens, blues, aubergine tones, dark leathers, even black are making a major comeback. If you’re looking for inspiration Farrow & Ball in the West End is still a great place to start with Railings, Blue Black and Studio
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Green options for those who have fully embraced the dark side while the new for 2015 Tourbillon BP 4807 wallpaper makes a great statement wall. Industrial Gets Practical The industrial look made a foray into our homes many moons ago, but no longer is a broken Singer sewing machine in the corner of a room, or a rusty set of school lockers hopelessly acting as storage going to cut it - the need for
practical living has triumphed. The influence remains, it just works a little better now. And you can wipe it down with a wet cloth without getting a splinter. Anything from salvaged kitchen chairs or an enameled light fitting, to polished concrete or reclaimed shelving fits the bill, just team it with an altogether cleaner look to keep it fresh. The Heritage Industrial Collection at Annie Mo’s has some stunning pieces made from reclaimed teak and due to the nature and sourcing of the wood, no two items in the range ever look
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Find Your Marbles Marble, in particular Carrara (the white stuff), has been increasing in popularity for some time now and its prevalence is gathering pace. Not just for your kitchen worktops (though yes, here definitely), the marble effect can be seen making forays into the spheres of fabrics and wall coverings also. If you fear a marbled wall might drive you to lose your marbles altogether in a year’s time, the combination of a white marble worktop with an inset copper sink has surely got timeless classic written all over it. Spanish luxury specialist Porcelanosa has a stunning Carara tile called Marmol Carrara Blanco which would definitely add the wow factor to the smallest room in the house.
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hile many of us dream of an escape from city life to a home in the country, Suzanne and Craig Gilmour turned that dream into a reality, but the location was almost a bridge too far. “When Craig and I first went to see this house I thought Killearn was just a bit too far away,” explains Suzanne, “but the moment we drove down the driveway and saw the house and the views, we were both smitten. “Now I really enjoy the drive back from the city. I can feel my shoulders relax and a certain calmness as soon as I enter the countryside.” The couple, who live with their two children, Gregor and Hannah, and their two dogs, Millie and Lola, and run a building surveying business, bought the house 12 years ago after outgrowing their previous home in Bearsden. “It was a lovely house and we had extended it twice but the garden area was quite small and we wanted a more traditional house.” The family started their new house hunt when the market was at its highest and, having lost out on a few other properties, were determined not to let this one slip away.
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“Houses were going for sometimes over 50 per cent of the asking price,” says Craig, “so I put our best offer in for this one. If we didn’t get it we knew we had put our best foot forward and could have no regrets.” The house was in a good condition, inside and out, but in desperate need of new bathrooms and a kitchen, and redecoration. It also had a number of smaller rooms upstairs, which had previously been staff quarters, so the couple knocked some of these rooms together to create bigger bedrooms with en suite facilities. The stunning kitchen, as it
is now, used to be three rooms (kitchen, pantry and butler’s kitchen) and the current utility room was the old coal bunker. “We have made a lot of changes over the years,” says Suzanne. “And we recently built a three car garage with accommodation above which my son has for his drums, which has almost removed all noise from the house.” The rooms, which are meticulous in their design and decoration, are all down to Suzanne. “I once had an interior designer come to the house but I didn’t engage their services as I wasn’t inspired. I love interior design and
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draw my inspiration from my travels to different hotels and restaurants, and will happily scour the internet for ideas.” When it comes to major building work Craig steps in and Suzanne admits it’s handy having a husband with so much knowledge of the building industry, with the one drawback being she’s always last on Craig’s list to get anything done. “Thankfully we have a really good architect that we work closely with,” says Suzanne. “And I’m just about to rip out my cloakroom and modernise it, so have engaged the help of a bathroom designer.” The aesthetic of the house is clearly important to the Gilmours but not at the cost of function and practicality, with the couple choosing to use wood and marble flooring throughout downstairs, both being easy on the eye and to clean when the dogs return home from their daily run in the gardens. “Our most worthwhile investment is probably the Aga in the kitchen,” says Suzanne. “I love cooking and baking but I also love just heating myself up on a cold day.
“I also love the curtains in the house which are all lined and interlined to help with heat loss as the house is single glazed.” While the six bedroom house would be a dream home for many, it’s still a work in progress for the family, as Suzanne confirms. “I love my home but we are just about to decorate again. I’m considering painting the hallway panelling in grey but I’m just not sure if I’m brave enough. “We are also currently making a gym in our old garage and adding an orangery onto the kitchen which will give us a bigger kitchen/dining/living space. There’s definitely never a dull moment in this household.”
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INTERIORS NEWS Ideas. Innovations. Inspiration
NEW IN STORE Sterling Furniture, Scotland’s largest furniture and interiors retailer, has just launched its collection of home fashion looks for the new season. Debuting in its Glasgow store, the all-new collection has been inspired by the S/S15 catwalk collections and includes Coral Reef, seen here, a cool copper chic look with smart coral tones and black and white detailing. View the other looks at Sterling Furniture, 2129 London Rd, G32 8XQ, Tel: 0141 764 1144.
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FACE IT Give your sofa a face lift with this ‘Mrs’ cushion, £59 by Danish interiors brand Ferm Living. Printed by hand in high quality silk, use on its own to make a quirky statement or team with the matching ‘Mr’ version to make a pair. Available at www.amara.co.uk
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BOWLED OVER This great copper bowl by Pure Culture at Eighty7 Design looks beautiful on a dining table, coffee table, hallway dresser or just about anywhere that needs brightened up with a flash of warm copper. Available in four sizes from 10cm-30cm and priced £15 - £48, it’s the quickest way to inject the new season’s warm metals trend into your interiors. Buy at www.eighty-7.co.uk
SPRING SCENTS Infuse your home with a delicious range of scents from Millefiori’s Via Brera collection. From floral to spicy, notes of citrus to Earl Grey there’s a scent for every occasion. Candles are £22 exclusively from Time & Tide, 398 Byres Rd, G12 8AR, Tel: 0141 357 4548.
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90 years of homebuilding success From 1925 Mactaggart & Mickel has been building an excellent reputation for quality craftsmanship, reliability and outstanding customer service. Kings Park, Glasgow 1925.
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Hand-crafted homes for generations
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Building superb new homes. Find us in Ayr, Bishopbriggs, Craiglockhart, Dalkeith, Davidson’s Mains, Dollar, Eaglesham, Milngavie, Troon and Uplawmoor Call our sales hotline 0845 600 1925 www.macmic.co.uk
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Top and skirt, Maison Scotch at ASOS; hat, Bershka.
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Dungarees, See by Chloe at ASOS.
Dungarees and striped t-shirt, both Scotch R Belle; jacket, Bershka.
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Cape, Won Hundred at ASOS; jumper, Wildfox; skirt, American Apparel.
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MEN’S FASHION Focus. Finds. Flair
STATEMENT STRIPES Stripes are back for spring but this season it’s about going big and bold, so think block stripes as seen on the Gucci SS15 runway. On the high street Zara, Mango Man and Burton have some bargain jumpers and T-shirts and designer wear Paul Smith has some great buys too.
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WED ALERT Chester Barrie has introduced a capsule wedding collection including two lightweight three-piece suits in grey and midblue, £695, and this beautiful silver grey wool/mohair Ebury suit, £995. Ideal for the groom or a best dressed guest, it’s teamed here with the extreme cutaway shirt and cream waistcoat, £155 and £195 respectively. Chester Barrie is exclusive to House of Fraser, 45 Buchanan St, G1 3HL, Tel: 0141 221 3880.
FILL YOUR BOOTS
CAN HE KICK IT?
Iconic boot brand, Dr. Martens is on the look out for some stylish individuals for its new project. The #STANDFORSOMETHING campaign needs free-thinking, authentic wearers who embody subculture to bring the boots to life for future advertising campaigns. If you think you fit the bill, send your photograph, name, age and address with a ‘What I Stand For’ statement to DMS@opr.co.uk by 31 May. Dr. Martens, 50 Sauchiehall St, G2 3AH, Tel: 0141 332 5384.
As immaculate off the pitch as on it, it’s no wonder Mango Man chose Zinedine Zidane to front its spring 2015 collection. The great Zizou wears Mango’s mix of understated separates well as seen here in this cable knit cotton sweater, £19.99, and slim fit trousers, £45.99. www.mango.com
LUST HAVE There are trainers and then there are Moncler trainers. These Montego style runners at Kafka, £315, contrast buttery suede with mesh paneling. There’s a subtle logo on the tongue and Moncler’s identity colours wrap neatly around the heel. www.kafka.co.uk.
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WOMEN’S FASHION Focus. Finds. Flair
MANY HAPPY RETURNS Luxury jeweller Mappin & Webb celebrates its 240th anniversary this year with plenty of activity planned in store. Not that we need an excuse to lust over the beautiful pieces on display, including these Empress diamond rings in rose gold or white gold, both £3,450, but the possibility of birthday cake makes a visit even more tempting. Mappin & Webb, 28 Buchanan St, G1 3LB, Tel: 0141 221 7683.
BAG SOME ART This season Canadian artist Kris Knight has reimagined Gucci’s iconic Flora print with this canvas tote, available at Cruise. For the sum of £1,200, it’s the most coveted carry all of the season and a true work of art. Cruise, 180 Ingram St, G1 1DN, Tel: 0141 572 3200.
I-ON LOVES… Danish brand Nümph. Designed by a seven women strong collective, each year Nümph shows collections of fun, feminine and highly affordable fashion that’s the perfect choice of stylish weekend wear. This colourful Aja sweatsuit, £55, would certainly brighten up a Sunday morning. Buy online at www.zalando.co.uk
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PRETTY PLEASE Lovers of ladylike style and fierce florals will be crushing over the new season collection at Ted Baker. Prints abound and whether you like sheath, skater or maxi dresses, Ted has it, and you, covered. Seen here, Rafell coat, £249, and Eleta dress, £199, both in distinguishing rose print. Ted Baker, Princes Square, 48 Buchanan St, G1 3JN. Tel: 0141 222 9700.
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GOLD STANDARD Invested in 70s flares but falling over yourself in them? You need to elevation and the easiest way to walk tall is in wedges. These gold snakeskin print Peyton T-bars from Mode in Pelle at AB10 Woman pack a platform sole, 10cm wedge and feature a sparkly jewel buckle detail. Yours for £60. Mode In Pelle, Glasgow Fort Shopping Park, Gartloch Rd, G33 5AL, Tel: 0141 771 4422.
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BEAUTY NEWS People. Products. Places
Super natural skin Spring’s super natural look is a tricky one to pull off especially if your skin’s in need of some TLC. Thankfully bareMinerals has launched its new Complexion Rescue Tinted Hydrating Gel Cream, £26. This multi-tasking tube combines skincare benefits with naturally radiant coverage so think of a BB, a CC and a tinted moisturizer all in one and you’ve got it. Tests also showed a 215 per cent increase in skin hydration after just one week. What’s not to love? bareMinerals Boutique, Buchanan Galleries, 220 Buchanan St, G1 2FF and bareMinerals’ counters citywide.
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AND RELAX GOOD TO GLOW Chanel’s new Les Beiges collection launches in June and, along with it, two limited editions Les Beiges Healthy Glow Multi-Colour Mariniere powders, with No. 2 seen here. With UVA and UVB sunscreens to ensure SPF 15/PA++ protection, the powders are enriched with white rose and cotton flower plant cells to soothe skin and add a natural glow. At Chanel counters citywide from 19 June, £44.
The Spa at Turnberry has unveiled a selection of new and exclusive signature treatments, developed by isgha. Each treatment uses organic seaweed which helps to protect the skin and we love the Trump Turnberry poultice massage, which uses heated sea salt and seaweed filled poultices for a deeply relaxing 55 minute massage. Afterwards, the poultices can be taken away and used at home as a detoxifying seaweed bath experience. Available now from The Spa at Turnberry, priced from £80. To book, Tel: 01655 334 060.
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TRIED & TESTED
SensatioNail Gel Polish Starter Kit words ∙ Iona Shawcross
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t almost £70, this at-home gel polish kit is a bit of an investment but with my regular gel manicure costing £25, I figured even if I got three manicures, let alone the 10 applications suggested on the box, I’d be quids in. Along with the essential LED lamp, the kit included orange stick, buffer, lint-free wipes, gel cleanser, primer, base and top coat and gel polish. The instructions were very clear but I also watched a couple of YouTube videos to familiarise myself with the process. It was exactly like my last salon experience but took a bit longer as I had to wait between each ‘curing’ before working on the other hand. It’s a 30 second cure for base and top coat and a one minute for each colour coat. Are my home efforts as good as a salon? Not really but six days on they are still chip free and super shiny – although they did glow white in a couple of clubs with UV/black light. The kit is great for convenience and everyday nails but I’d still definitely book a professional gel polish for a special occasion. www.sensationail.co.uk
If you like a full colour pay-off but with a lightweight feel, Revlon’s new Ultra HD™ Lipstick is definitely worth trying. Just one coat delivers true colour clarity with a weightless feel and a smoother, more even application than traditional wax-based lipsticks. £7.99 at Boots and Superdrug citywide.
JUST PEACHY Get fruity this spring by including peach in your new season look. It looks great with a light tan and doesn’t drain the complexion like some pinks. If you fancy biting into the peach trend, Clarins Instant Light Lip Perfector in coral, £18, is a great place to start. Available at Clarins’ counters citywide.
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AGE CONCERN New research by Origins has found that during our 20s, pores become enlarged and more visible, skin tone becomes uneven and age spots start to appear. Origins’ answer to these quarter-life skin concerns is the new Original Skin™ Renewal Serum; a potent potion to restore clarity and luminosity to recreate ‘original’ glowing skin. £32 at Origins counters citywide.
SUNNY DISPOSITION We always look forward to the latest incarnation of Estée Lauder’s Bronze Goddess collection. This year the focus is on shimmering nudes with bronzers, highlighters, eye shadows, and lip and nail shades perfectly capturing the heat and light of summer – even if the Aberdeen weather doesn’t. Prices from £14.50. Bronze Goddess Shimmering Nudes collection at Estée Lauder counters citywide from June 2015.
BLONDE MOMENT Good news if you’ve been inspired by the likes of Khloe Kardashian into going lighter and brighter this spring as Sexy Hair has launched its first colour maintenance system, and it's all about blondes. Shampoos and conditioner £11.95 each, shine spray £13.95 at www.sexyhair.co.uk.
A CUT ABOVE Looking for a new look but not finding inspiration? Check out Toni & Guy’s great online Style Finder which showcases looks from their campaigns and magazine shoots along with hair length and colour options. Once you’ve found your style, take it to Toni & Guy, 96 St Vincent St, G2 5UB, Tel: 0141 248 9243.
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New potatoes The new potato season officially starts in June with Ayrshire providing some of Scotland’s first new potato crops. Perfect for early summer salads, new potatoes are sweeter than other varieties as their sugar hasn’t been converted into starch. If salads aren’t your thing, simply boil – skin on – and serve hot with a generous helping of butter and a sprinkling of parsley.
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DINNER @ WUDON words · Victoria Martin · photos · Susie Lowe
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he problem with three women working together is that, invariably, at least two of us are dieting or adopting a healthier lifestyle at any given time. One particularly hungry Thursday our thoughts turned to all the foods we’ve been depriving ourselves of and two thirds of the office came to the decision that, after our not so exhilarating lunchtime salad, we deserved some real food. Japanese food is a good compromise between naughty and healthy and we promptly hot footed it to Wudon, our favourite Japanese noodle and sushi restaurant in town. Upon arrival at the stylish and contemporary venue on Great Western Rd, we kicked off proceedings with some edamame beans, £3 and giant prawn crackers, £2.50 to silence the hunger pangs, washed down with a couple of Diet Cokes. We were, afterall, throwing caution to the wind, not throwing in the towel.
At Wudon, they suggest two to three small plates and a side dish per person. Small plates are perfect for getting a little bit of everything you fancy and this type of noncommittal cuisine always encourages me to try something I wouldn’t normally go for. We started with War Teeps dumplings, £4.50 packed with pork, prawn and shitake mushroom and full of flavour, and some delicious pak choi, £4. We also went for Saw Choi vegetable tempura, £4.50, which was light, crispy and cooked to perfection. Sushi was also an absolute must so we opted for the Tori Katsu, £3.70, seaweed wrapped sushi filled with their famous katsu chicken, the Tobiko (orange fish roe), £3.30, and the succulent Teriyaki Beef, £3.30. All demolished in super quick time. After a little break the sweet menu was sheepishly requested. I opted for the Apple Tempura, £4.50, with
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WITH OUR APPETITES WELL AND TRULY SATISFIED, WE TODDLED OFF HOME TO PREPARE OUR SENSIBLE SALADS FOR THE NEXT DAY
vanilla ice cream whilst T went for the Toffee Pear, £5, served with toffee sauce and vanilla ice cream. Feeling a little guilty, we were sure to leave absolutely no evidence that there had ever been anything inside the bowl should the diet police have been tipped off about our momentary lapse of discipline. As we were both driving, we sadly had to watch other diners drink cocktails but we’ve already got our eyes on the Lychee Blush and Manga (both £5.50) for our return visit without car. With our appetites well and truly satisfied, we toddled off home to prepare our sensible salads for the next day, safe in the knowledge that we hadn’t fallen off the bandwagon in spectacular fashion… but already looking forward to our next cheat day date. Wudon, 535 Great Western Rd, G12 8HN, Tel: 0141 357 3033, wudon-noodlebar.co.uk.
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FOOD NEWS Sound bites
THE NEW BOY From breakfast to bedtime, and everything in between, that’s the ethos behind new city centre restaurant Bill’s. Named after founder, former greengrocer Bill Collinson, the West Nile Street eatery seats 160 diners, boasts an outdoor area and offers a great section of Bill’s delicious own label products to try at home. Open Mon-Sat, 8am-11pm, Sun 9am10.30pm. Bill’s, 22-24 West Nile St, G1 2PW, Tel: 0141 221 6883.
CONGRATULATIONS… to Michael Cameron from Guy’s Bar Restaurant & Bar in the Merchant City, the only Glasgow barman to make it to the Diageo World Class UK semi-finals. Michael’s creation was the Tanqueray No. 10 based Evenfall’s Law cocktail which he’s happy to recreate on demand at Guy’s.
ENJOY Inspired by the grand cafes of Europe, Bothwell Street’s latest addition, Gusto, is one seriously stylish venue and the food is as impressive as the surroundings. Serving classic and contemporary Italian food, we loved the white crab, chilli, garlic and fresh lemon spaghetti and the 25 per cent discount off your visit by signing up to Gusto’s mailing list at www.gustorestaurants.uk.com.
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RED OR BROWN? Scotland has spoken and we now have an answer to the age old question about what makes the perfect bacon butty. Research from Direct Line for Business found white sliced bread, smoked back bacon and brown sauce is regarded as the ideal combination.
CHILLS AND THRILLS Arriving just in time for summer, Sugar Dumplin, the authentic Caribbean BBQ & Bar, is the latest addition to Princes Square’s food offering. Based on the the laidback Caribbean candle-lit beach huts, the menu features delicious spicy jerk-chicken, slow-cooked pork and curried lamb with rice and peas. The tunes will also put you in a holiday mood with live acoustic sets from a Bob Marley tribute band. Sugar Dumplin, Princes Square, Buchanan St, G1 3JN, Tel: 0141 248 2255.
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Find your tummy rumbling after a night out but a kerbside kebab just won’t cut it? Take a seat at one of these three venues for some late night culinary action. Slouch, photo by Stephen Hagen
Slouch This multi-award winning Bath Street music venue and eatery serves food until 2am. Along with a great selection of hand crafted pizzas and burgers, we’d recommend Slouch’s excellent beef brisket chilli nachos and haggis and peppercorn sauce hot dog. Unbelievably messy but why stand on ceremony when eating with friends? Good for… a good value early to late night one stop spot with your besties. Expect to pay… £4.25 for mozzarella sticks, from £8.95 for burgers and from £7.95 for pizzas. Anything else? The weekly jazz, blues and acoustic nights are a breeding ground for local talent. 203-205 Bath St, G2 4HZ, Tel: 0141 221 5518.
Steak and Cherry
Steak and Cherry The i-on team gave an audible cheer when this late night favourite reopened last year after a three year leave of absence due to a fire. The restaurant is as good as ever and although the location has moved to across the road from the former site, the menu has retained old favourites like the legendary ‘tower’ burger and crowd-pleasing pancakes both of which can be enjoyed until 5am. Good for… loading up on carbs in preparation for the morning after a great night out. Expect to pay… £4.75 for nachos, £8.95 for a pepperoni pizza and £11.95 for the aforementioned burger. Anything else? The menu features healthier options like salads and calorie counted dishes should you be inclined. 508 Sauchiehall St, G2 3LG, Tel: 0141 352 9893.
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Class 2015! 3 course Graduation Menu and a glass of Prosecco £24 per person
Baby Grand
Baby Grand Thanks to its 30 year history, this Glasgow institution is a favourite with multiple generations meaning there’s never too young or too old a crowd here. The kitchen is open until midnight Sunday to Friday and 1am on Saturdays and you’re sure to find a talented pianist tickling the ivories of the restaurant’s eponymous piano late into the night. Good for… a civilised but appetite satisfying end to an evening. Expect to pay… from £3.50 for tapas, £3.50 for chilli cheese fries and house special sandwiches (with fries) from £6.50. Anything else? Good for celebrity spotting as famous faces from the King’s Theatre often pop in after performances. 3-7 Elmbank Gardens, G2 4NQ, Tel: 0141 248 4942.
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DID YOU KNOW? Spending more time in the kitchen could actually benefit your health? A recent study carried out by Betta Living found that we walk an average of 61 miles in the unlikely location every year – to put it in real terms that’s the same as walking from Paisley to Edinburgh.
Father’s Day is Sunday 21 June so be sure to dust off your best ‘Dad jokes’ for the occasion. Here are a few of our favourites: I wouldn’t buy anything Velcro. It’s a complete rip-off. What did the hat say to the hat rack? You stay here, I’ll go on ahead. Did you know you can’t play poker in the jungle? There are just too many cheetahs. I heard there was a new store called Moderation. They have everything there. How do you know when you are going to drown in milk? When it’s passed your eyes. Why do crabs never give to charity? Because they're shellfish. My cat was just sick on the carpet, I don't think it's feline well. Tea is for mugs. I gave all my dead batteries away today... Free of charge. When you have a bladder infection, urine trouble. What do you call an Argentinian with a rubber toe? Roberto.
RIPE FOR THE PICKING With the return of Wimbledon in June, thoughts turn to the tournament’s traditional delicacy, strawberries and cream. This year, instead of heading to your local supermarket for your strawberries, pick them straight from the farm at East Yonderton Farm, just beyond Glasgow Airport, for the freshest of strawberries to take home with you. East Yonderton Farm, Walkinshaw Rd, Renfrew, PA4 9LP, Tel: 0141 889 3492, www.eastyondertonfarm.co.uk.
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