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This month we’ve decided to create an exclusive festival edition to mark the start of the Summer season. We’ve got an exclusive interview with the Beach Break Live organisers with whats to be expected at this years festival. We also have this seasons hot new trends all at high street prices. We have an exclusive interview with one lover of individuality. And finally we have an exclusive interview with Alex Sumner, a singer from sutton Coldfield hoping to get signed over in America this June. She tells us about her passion and love for music and what shes been doing so far on her up and coming album. May 5th FLEUR 3
Individuality With the various fun fashion which so many different people are wearing currently, we thought we’d go on the hunt for extreme individuality. We found Bonita, who believes that ‘trends are boring, I’d much rather be a walking piece of art’. ‘quirky’ The summer months are outlets quickly approaching, our such coats and boots are being put to the back of our ward- as Blue Banana, robes and those summery “I love colours are once again bethe indiing paraded for all to see. vidualBonita Perry, 22, from Birmingham loves a bit colour, ity of the clothes so much so she’s painted herself like a rainbow! “I love there and I will nevindividuality. I can’t stand er clash following the trend or the outfits ‘norm’ I like to stand out in with my a crowd. Sure, I get disapfriends”. proving looks, but I like the That inway I look, and I definitely dividual don’t regret any of my tatstament toos, they make me who I piece is am and they’ve given me key to the confidence to get out anyones of my comfort zone”. Bonita rocks the bright My tattoos have made coloured clothes and often me who I am today and I blends into her mad dresses. wouldn’t change it. Bonita talks of how shes been compared to the American tattoo artist, Kat Von D who is renowned for her tattoos and her tattooing show, ‘LA Ink’ where Bonita would love to visit one day. Bonita buys the majority of her clothes from what she calls 4 FLEUR May 5th
outfit, so this summer, go wild and mismatch something of yours.
Alex Sumner is one to watch out for in the coming months Alex Sumner, a 19 year old singer from Sutton Coldfield is hoping to break through to the public eye after her album is released this coming November. Currently working as a visual merchandiser, Alex has always dreamed of pursuing her passion off singing. Alex was spotted during a karaoke night at her local pub,
The Kings Arms where she regularly sings for her local fans. Paul Snook spotted her who is now producing her album at Blue 46 Studios in Coleshill. Alex’s success is growing rapidly with exciting prospects lying ahead.
It’s mad how everything’s coming together after years of dreaming. The first completed song ‘Hate and Lies’ is currently circulating Facebook with another 3 songs due to be sent onto iTunes in the next few months where people will be paying to listen.
I idolise Lady GaGa, she’s amazing.
Alex tells us, “I have a few meetings set up in July in New York at Nighthall Studios, I’ve been told that Road Runner are possibly interested in signing me, which is all very exciting. It’s mad how everythings suddenly all coming together
after years of dreaming! I’d one day love to be as amazing as Lady GaGa. She’s definitely my idol”. Alex wrote all of the lyrics on her up coming album, which is yet to have a title, but she tells us, “the lyrics are all related to life experiences and real feelings. I wanted to write all of the songs to show that I can do it. I’m very proud of what I’ve produced and I’m looking forward to the next chapter of my book”. Alex’s album will be released in November however, keep your eyes peeled on iTunes for a sneak preview of what’s to be expected. May 5th FLEUR 5
Beach Break Lives’ 5th Anniversary ExtravaganzaAn Experience Not To Miss With festival season quickly approaching, we thought we’d get the low- down on what’s to be expected from the 5th Anniversary of Beach Break Live in June!
With the success of the past four years at Beach Break Live, will the 5th Anniversary top it all? Last years Beach Break saw the festival take its location to Pembry Park in South Wales. The location was such a hit with the festival go-ers that this year, the fun will be situated in the same location again this coming June. With the likes of Tinie Tempah, White Lies and Magnetic Man headlining the three day festival this summer, it will be sure to be a huge success for the attendees. 6 FLEUR May 5th
The headliners will be joined by Example, Professor Green, Katy B, We Are Scientists, Newton Faulkner, Ed Sheeran, Magnetic Man and BBC Radio One’s very own Zane Lowe, along with plenty of more big names joining in on the fun. We caught up with the organisers of Beach Break Live to see what they expect from their 5th Anniversary and its clear that the fun doesn’t stop at just the music. This year the festival has introduced new sporting activities for daytime fun, including Kite-flying, Snowboarding & Skiing and
Wakeboarding lessons all situated on locations nearby the designated festival area. Unlike the big festivals such as Reading and Leeds, Beach Break Live is priced at just £99 a ticket and the food and beverages on site are all reasonably priced as their festival is aimed at students with only a select few
Priced at just £99 a ticket tickets for none- students available. Beach Break Live started out as a dream for a handful of people who wanted to create the perfect festival for students,
at an affordable price and with a twist, that twist being that the festival would have a beach as the setting. The team managed to have the opportunity to be featured on the BBC’s programme, Dragons Den which then led them to have a meeting with the UK’s leading Student Travel and Event specialists, Outgoing Travel. With many meetings, late night organising and gathering together such an amazing team, Beach Break Live was created with the sponsorship gained from Dell.
are happy to have the festival again as long as the grounds are respected this year. Last year saw the locals of Pembry complain about the vast amount of rubbish left over and the grass destroyed by BBQ’s and general wear and tear. This year however, the organisers have put new rules into place in order to not receive any bad press at the end of the festival. “We are going to be distributing more big bags to the festival go-ers and more people have been hired to help clean up at the end of the festival”. With these intact
With the sponsorship in the bag and the final touches completed, Beach Break Live 2007 was a huge sell out success and 2008 organising began taking place. The organisers tell us how this year will be the best one to date. There new home in South Wales is the perfect location and the local’s
BBL hope to avoid any bad press like received after 2010’s festival. “We completely understand the annoyance by the locals of
The fun doesn’t stop there
We will leave Pembry this year in the same way of which we will arrive
Pembry last year, but it is in our best interests to leave
the location this year in the same way in which we arrive”. The expectations for this years festival are the highest yet as its the big leap for Beach Break Lives’ 5th Birthday. With a selection of the latest musical geniuses, endless supplies of beer, every activity you could ever think of, an 8 mile stretch of gold, sandy beaches and the company of your choice, Beach Break Lives’
5th Birthday spectacular really isn’t one to be missed. To get your tickets for Beach Break Live, head to their website, www.beachbreaklive.com or go through a rep from your University. Get on board and join in on the Birthday celebration fun, its definitely not one to be missed! May 5th FLEUR 7
Jessie J, set for stardom only months into her singing career Up and coming unique star, Jessie J, not only blows us away with her incredible voice, her individual style has also caught our attention. Jessie J broke through to our screens via the well known website that is Youtube- a popular finding for up-coming artists at the moment. Her unique style catches everyones attention, with her polka straight, black hair, block fringe and wild fashion, she can’t help but be a style icon for the experimenting generation. Winning the BBC Sound of 2011 award this year, the singer is bound for success and stardom after only been in the public eye since the end of 2010 with her UK Number 1 hit, Do It Like A Dude.
Winner of the Sound of 2011 award this year. Jessie J has since had another Number 1 hit, Price Tag featuring American rapper, B.o.B and released her first album Who You Are. Jessie recently got abused via Twitter for Tweeting about being concerned about her fans after performing at Trinity College, Dublin where she witnessed girls passed out from excessive alcohol drinking. Jessie J who doesn’t drink alcohol, smoke or take any form of drug due to having a heart condition Tweeted, “I’m not 8 FLEUR May 5th
upset they weren’t all listening. It upset me to see so many young people so not with it. I’m not used to it. It’s hard to sing when I just wanted to go into the crowd and help all the crying girls who were being squashed”. Jessie later backed her argument where her fans then began to understand. Being described as the Essex version of Katy Perry and Lady GaGa, Jessie J has developed a quirky, individual style of her own, clashing colours and patterns alongside mad
Jessie has been quoted to wanting to be the UK’s role model for teenagers with her teetotal behavior.
accessories. Jessie J has often been spotted in high street fashion, making the statement that anyone can develop their own style at
affordable, high street prices and shops, giving us the drive to find our very own Jessie J piece for our very own Summer, revamped wardrobes. With Jessie’s ever so growing success, she will be spotted at the likes of V Festival, Radio One’s Big Weekend, Lovebox, The Big Chill and a handful more. With only been in the publics eye for a few months, Jessie J has soared in her success with her astounding voice and her eye catching wardrobe. We can only imagine what to expect next from this British singer, something big and exciting!
Summer’s looming, so lets get an employees view With the weather finally picking up, its time to re-vamp our winter wardrobes with an eyecatching summery look. We catch up with Rachael Evans, an employee at New Look from Chester to give us the low down of what’s hot and whats look great on not this summer. anyone and Originally from Birmingham, Rachael moved to Chester in 2008 where she now attends Chester University studying Business Studies. She works at New Look as a part time sales advisor to keep up with her student lifestyle and of course pay the bills. So, Rachael, what looks can we expect to see this Summer Season?Heey. Well, look out for that perfect pair of white skinny jeans, there going to be a big hit this summer, along with the St Tropez, Red Indian and Festival Chick look! What’s your fave trend for the summer season?I like the Indian theme as it is different from previous seasons and years, it allows for greater colour and a true summery feel. It can
comes in a variety of styles from shorts to vests. Bright and light clothing. Do you have a celebrity style icon?I always read the magazines and take in what celebrities are wearing. I particularly always enjoy what Cheryl Cole is papped in. She never fails to look amazing. Why do you enjoy working in retail fashion?Well, if I’m completely honest, the discount is great and as a student, we love the bargains. But I also like the environment, friendly and always on your toes! Can you sum up New Look
in one sentence?New Look is growing in popularity and style with the latest trends that fit all body types, which make you both feel and look great all year round. New Look can be found of any fashion, retail highstreet. Top fashion at affordable prices all year round.
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A FLEUR’s opinion into Summer 2011’s look. Spring has seen a very 70s floral remake, with wide flairs and pretty headscarf’s, so what’s to make an appearance into our wardrobes for the summer of 2011? Well, after scouting the shops, reading every designers perspective for that iconic, eye catching summer piece, its become clear those little, denim shorts are a must have for your new Summer wardrobe, accompanied with that never failing floral number, you really can’t go wrong. If you’re at all like me, piling on the jewellery is never a fail. Big rings, too many bangles, long necklaces and those must have feather earrings- a BIG look for this summer. And like they say, a girl can never wear too much jewellery!
whether there traditional vintage green or hot pink, any wellies are good wellies for the festival period. Our personal favourite look for the of Cavalli and Ralph Lauren’s fabulous look. Everyone wants to look good during the hottest season of the year. Purchasing those key, vibrant items to rock in all ways glamorous is of course essential for the summer period. Guaranteed if you get it right (which we of course trust that you will), you’ll feel like the girl next door in seconds! (Fringe top- £6.99 and patterned shorts- £19.99 both New Look).
A girl can never wear too much jewellery Of course the festival must haves are essential with the season fastly approaching. Days on end without showering means you need to glam yourself up in every way possible. Big, clip in flowers, hair band’s and headscarf’s are fab for turning your lifeless locks into a maine of Summer delight. Of course you can’t forget those vital Wellington Boots,
summer season is the Red Indian look, with the fringing and bright colours, very summery and eye catching and a fabulous look for the up-coming festival season. Tassels are going to be making a big appearance this season, with the highstreet following the trusty footsteps
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