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Hey ladies, Summer is creeping up on us and we could not be more excited for all the BBQ’s, jugs of Pimms and music festivals. If the thought of dressing for the summer on the cover ... sends fear into the doors of your wardrobes, then we have the perfect guide 4. What to wear this to all things Summer ’11, Summer ... straight off the catwalks. be ahead of all your friends with the season’s Strapped for cash? This new trends week we have fashion on a budget, stay in the fashion loop even when 5. Fashion on a budget ... you cannot always afford the designer gear. strapped for cash? Don’t worry. This season’s trends at low prices Also this week, ever wondered what shop assistants do all day? We spoke to Kathryn BewickYost, who works for New Look, to find out what working in retail and fashion really entails. Have a great week! Lots of love. Laura Johnson editor laura@lamodamagazine.co.uk join up to our facebook page www.facebook.com/ lamodamag follow us on twitter @ lamodamag www.lamodamagazine.co.uk
12. Stop the fighting ... we investigate why girls are becoming more bitchy to each other
and the rest ... 6. Summer Lovin’ ... sunshine and clothes, two of our favourite things
11. Boys Overheard ... they say the silliest things don’t they?
14. 5 minutes with ... we speak to New Look manager Kathryn Bewick-Yost and get the low-down on her fashionista lifestyle 15. Recipe ideas want that bikini body but, not a fan of lettuce? try our low-fat recipe for tasty paella 16. This month’s scopes ... what does your star sign have in store for you this month? 16. Puzzles our sudoku puzzles and contact details La Moda JUNE 2011
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WHAT TO WEAR THIS SUMMER
Summer 2011 is upon us and we have got the trends to keep you looking fabulous throughout the coming months. Stripes are a dominant part of any spring/summer wardrobe. Vertical, horizontal, diagonal – any way. This year sees stripes with a nautical dominance. Think blue and white, think chunky stripes, think sailor. Ahoy indeed £39.99 NEW LOOK £18 ASOS
Forget the LBD, this summer it is all about the LWD. The little white dress. Try lace pieces for elegance rather than Essex £125 FRENCH CONNECTION
Palazzo Pants – Wide leg and floral are key. Wear with chunky wooden heels or wedges
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Nude Dresses – Barely-there hues are a hit on and off the catwalk, elegant and feminine
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Block Colour – A key statement for summer. Think hot pink, tangerine, lemon yellow, jungle green, cobalt blue and bright reds. Wear blocked together for maximum impact 4
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FASHION ON A BUDGET
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Want to be up to date with the latest trends but, can’t afford the designer or even the high street prices? Panic no more, this is fashion’s latest trends, on a budget. Never be left out of the fashion game again.
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£8 ASOS Tip! Have a look in charity shops for clothes. Fashion from different decades often come back with a bang ...
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Summer Lovin’ throw on a maxi dress and some flip flops and see in the summer months with style. Sunshine and clothes, two of our favourite things Stylists JESS ELLIOTT & PIPPA JONES Photography LAURA JOHNSON
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PIPPA Top £15 Next Trousers £40 River Island Belt model’s own Sandals £35 Miss Selfridge Sunglasses £7 New Look
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JESS Top £34 Topshop Trousers £50 Topshop Belt £7 New Look Sandals £30 Next Bracelet £130 Pandora Jewellery model’s own
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JESS Playsuit £39 Topshop Belt £20 Urban Outfitters Tights £15 Pretty Polly Shoes £50 River Island Bracelet £130 Pandora PIPPA Maxi Dress £48 Next Hair Flower £6 New Look Shoes £35 Miss Selfridge
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JESS Playsuit £60 Topshop Jacket £30 New Look Belt £15 New Look Sandals £30 Urban Outfitters Sunglasses £150 Raybans Wayfare
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JESS Top £25 Topshop Cardigan £19 H&M Shorts Vintage Belt £7 New Look Leggings £12 Topshop Sandals £30 Urban Outfitters Jewellery model’s own PIPPA Maxi Dress £35 River Island Jacket £40 Next Flip Flops £20 Next Belt model’s own
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BOYS Overheard They say the silliest things don’t they? here is our pick from this month’s eavesdropping ... Boyfriend: Look at that massive puddle over there. Girlfriend: That’s a river. Boyfriend: Are you sure? Girlfriend: Yes, that’s why there are boats on it. – Said to Ronnie by Johnny in Norwich.
‘STOP MAKING MUSHROOMS OUT OF MOLEHILLS.’ - Overheard by Chrissie in Wroxham.
Boyfriend: You know girls always tell us to wash our hands after we go to the loo? Girlfriend: Yeah … Boyfriend: And you know us guys never listen? Girlfriend: Yeah … Boyfriend: Well I think I’ve just wiped pee in my eye. – Said to Kate by Tom in Mundesley.
(watching a nature show) Boyfriend: Frog’s don’t swim. Girlfriend: Of course they do, they’re amphibians. Boyfriend: Really? I thought they just sat by the side of the pond, and that they were suicidal when they jumped in. – Said to Lydia by Luke in North Walsham
MATE, WHY ARE YOU WEARING FACTOR 15, THAT’S LIKE A CARDIGAN IN A BOTTLE. – overheard by Jade in Cromer. Boyfriend: Oh my god, look at that amazing cloud. Girlfriend: Where I’m not saying she’s ugly, but she’s got too much face - I know Boyfriend: Over there, it’s so dark and she’s your sister but you asked if she was pretty. And anyone fluffy. can see she’s not. – overheard by Catherine in Norwich. Girlfriend: Erm babes, that’s a tree. – Said by Jack to Lucie in North Walsham.
(Boyfriend and girlfriend ordering in McDonalds) Boyfriend: Steve Woman behind the counter: Sorry, what drink? Boyfriend: Oh I thought you asked for my name … Erm Sprite. Girlfriend: You don’t like Sprite why did you order it? Boyfriend: I was embarrassed and panicked. – Lauren and James in Norwich.
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Girlfriend: There’s an elephant in the room. Boyfriend: (looking) No there isn’t. Are you on drugs? – Said by Phill to Jess in Norwich.
What gems will they come out with this month? Find out in July’s issue of La Moda magazine. If you overhear the male species saying something ridiculous then email it to us and you might appear in the magazine. lamoda@lamodamagazine.co.uk
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STOP THE FIGHTING!
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We investigate why girls are becoming more bitchy to each other and who is to blame ... Laura Johnson reports
By Laura Johnson ...
With a rise in cyber bullying, La Moda decided to investigate the reports that it is in fact the female species who are to blame. We spoke to two girls from Norwich University who gave their own views on this not so brand new phenomenon of ‘the bitch wars’. 12
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Getting ‘high’ of the fumes of other women’s misfortune seems to be a WOMEN have always been bitchy. cheap buzz, and if feels like we are It’s in our nature but it seems these all getting drunk off it these days. days that women have become “This is not a new trend.” Says even more evil to each other, usuJessica Elliott, fashion student at ally related to clothes or men, or Norwich University. “Girls have probably both. always been evil to each other but I don’t need a psychology degree to as you get older competition with tell you that this is borne partly of women in relation to men and fashinsecurity from the fear that we are ion becomes more exaggerated and failing in some way to be beautiful, girls get nastier.” Why are we all so successful, to buy the right dress eager to be the best? with the gorgeous shoes. “Every woman wants to look good, www.lamodamagazine.co.uk
and in a group of friends the prettiest, trendiest girl gets the most attention. I’m a fashion student and I like to think I wear clothes well. A few years ago, I was attacked at college by a group of girls. They pinned me to the ground, cut my hair off and burnt a cigarette out on my cheek. They told me I didn’t deserve to be pretty and popular. Luckily, it didn’t knock my confidence as much as it could have but, incidents like this could ruin someone’s whole life.” Why do girls feel like they have to make someone else’s life a misery to make them feel better? Do they really feel better about themselves by making others feel awful? Who do we blame for this? Reality TV? British soaps? American TV shows? These television programmes appear to display no images of solid female friendships. Media student Amy Rix explains,
en are fighting with each other it doesn’t make you feel great about your own friendships. I have guilty of judging my own friends, mainly about the way they look. Jokingly telling your friend her hair looks bad, or that her shoes are awful. I don’t think people always realise just how hurtful those comments can be,” explains Jess. “It’s not even just television shows that are to blame, look at the music industry these days, women are writing songs and being derogatory about other women. What happened to the sisterhood?” says Amy. Me, I am not innocent. If my best friend turns up at my house before a night out looking gorgeous, of course I feel that twinge of jealousy. I would never tell her I was jealous of her, or tell her she looked awful. I’d tell her she looked stunning. Why would you want to make someone feel bad to make yourself
‘What happened to the sisterhood?’ “Lauren and Sam fighting over one man on The Only Way is Essex, sister’s Kylie and Becky throwing punches at each other in Coronation Street, Blair and Serena shouting and screaming at each other over men and clothes on Gossip Girl. It’s all we ever see. I don’t think I can pinpoint any one show that portrays a calm, friendly female relationship.” It’s hard not to mourn the better days of Buffy and Xena, shows that portrayed inspiring female relationships. Now, we have traded the plucky sisterhood of Gilmore Girls for the slick villainy and sexiness of Gossip Girl. When all you see on television shows and in magazines that womwww.lamodamagazine.co.uk
feel better? It is not just young girls that this problem is aimed at; the older generation seems to be even worse. If anyone has watched even one episode of Real Housewives of Orange County you will have seen the fighting and bitching from older woman, wives and mothers. Is that really a great example to set to the younger generation? If a young girl see’s her mother behaving in that way to her friends then, she is without a doubt going to think it is the right thing to do. Girls, be nice to each other. Instead of telling your mate she looks fat or her hair looks rubbish, tell her she looks gorgeous. It’ll make you feel better about yourself too. I promise you.
La Moda features We asked Jess and Amy their tips on how to be the ‘perfect’ woman. 1. If one of your friends looks good, tell her. It won’t only make her feel good about herself, it’ll make YOU feel great. 2. If you ever find yourself doing the ‘looking the stranger up and down’, stop. Smile at them instead. 3.Don’t ever let your friends be derogatory to others, eplain to them how hurtful their comments can be and ask them how they would feel if someone said those things about them. 4. Never, ever, EVER fall out with a friend over a man, deep down they’re really not worth ruining a friendship over. Next month We report on why borrowing money from friends can end in disaster.
If you want to contact La Moda magazine with regards to this month’s feature you can email us at lamoda@ lamodamagazine.co.uk alternatively find us on the social network www.facebook.com/lamodamag @lamodamag
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La Moda interviews
5 Minutes With ... KATHRYN BEWICK-YOST we speak to New Look manager Kathryn Bewick-Yost and get the low-down on her fashionista lifestyle ... Name: Kathryn Janette Bewick-Yost Age: 24 Job: Manager at New Look, Norwich. Likes: Maxi dresses, aviators and wooden wedges. Dislikes: Leather shorts, kitten heels and sequins. Cups of tea drank: 3 Cream horns eaten: 2 Amount of times La Moda tried to get free clothes: 4 LJ: Morning Kat, how are you? KB: Hi, I’m great. Although, I shouldn’t be eating this cream horn. LJ: Don’t be silly, everyone loves a cream horn. So, you’ve worked in retail for years now, how do you find it? KB: I love it. Who wouldn’t love it. What girl would hate being surrounded by gorgeous clothes all day, every day. LJ: That is very true. What does a typical day for a retail manager involve? KB: I go into work, I make sure all my staff know what they’re doing and then we’re off. I manage 8 girls and 2 guys at the Norwich branch. They’re all fabulous. LJ: What perks does your job bring? KB: Obviously being surrounded by clothes and the discount but, I really enjoy going off to regional meetings and sometimes I get to go with the New Look buyer to pick what clothes we’re going to sell in New Look. LJ: I am so jealous. So before we finish, you must tell me what you cannot wait to wear this summer. KB: I love maxi dresses, they hide a multitude of 14
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sins. Heels, every girl should wear heels as much as they can. Sunglasses, especially aviators, they suit most face shapes and they’re so vintage. I also can’t wait to rock the festival look. Dresses with long socks and wellies. LJ: And finally, what trends will you not be ‘rocking’ this summer. KB: Leather shorts. Why on earth would you want to wear leather shorts. Leather sticks to you, yuk! Also, kitten heels. Heels are all about massive platform or wedge, none of this little heel business. [laughs] LJ: Well I’m now off to take my leather shorts and kitten heels back. Thanks Kat, see you soon. KB: Thanks Laura, thanks La Moda mag. Join us next month for an exclusive chat with a secret celebrity ... www.lamodamagazine.co.uk
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Recipes This week - PAELLA
Want that bikini body but, not a fan of lettuce? Try our low-fat recipe for tasty paella ... We all know how depressing it is when you’re faced with the dilemma of fit bikini body, or yummy, delicious dinner. La Moda has the solution. This gorgeous paella is low fat, healthy and will not affect all that hard work down the gym. Prep time - 5 mins Cooking time - 20 mins Ingredients - SERVES 4 * 1 tbsp olive oil * 1 leek or onion, sliced * 110g pack chorizo sausage, chopped * 1 tsp turmeric * 300g long grain rice * 1 hot chicken stock * 200g frozen peas * 400g frozen seafood mix , defrosted Try - Chorizo sausage comes from Spain and has a smoked paprika flavour. You can use a handful of pork or chicken instead - cook for 5 mins with 1 tsp smoked paprika before adding the rice.
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Per serving - 518 calories, protein 32g, carbohydrate 75g, fat 12 g, saturated fat 0.4g, fibre 5g, sugar 5g, salt 1.29 g Method 1. Heat the oil in a deep frying pan, then soften the leek for 5 mins without browning. Add the chorizo and fry until it releases its oils. Stir in the turmeric and rice until coated by the oils, then pour in the stock. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 15 mins, stirring occasionally. 2. Tip in the peas and cook for 5 mins, then stir in the seafood to heat through for a final 1-2 mins cooking or until rice is cooked. Check for seasoning and serve immediately with lemon wedges. Next month - recipes for perfect BBQ food and we share our secret to making the perfect summer cocktails ... La Moda JUNE 2011
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Horoscopes May 2011
What does the month of May have in store for you? Taurus - Set goals for the year ahead. This may just be the time for commitment for those giving wedding plans a thought. Budget is the key this month.
Gemini - Focus on getting better sleep. Then you’ll be in better shape and mood to socialize with friends. you could meet someone and develop a special relationship.
Cancer - Overall a favourable month, you will see greater success at your workplace as well as in family relationships. Romance is also in the offing so plan a special evening.
Leo - beware of unexpected expenses during outings or losing valuable things when in public and take care when buying new things. Romance is on the cards.
Libra - You may be surprised with a special gift from someone close to you this month. Money matters are particularly in your favour this month
Virgo - New opportunities may arise but if it involves investment of some kind try to postpone the decision. Avoid taking financial decisions in a hurry.
Scorpio - Do something nice for yourself and keep the spirit up. You will find yourself upbeat in relationships. This is a favourable month for both business and romance.
Sagittarius - You will be enthusiastically optimistic, spread cheer around and you will get many times in return. Relationships are upswing both in the workplace and home.
Capricorn - Thankfully only minor irritations will trouble you. You may receive some good news about home and family at the beginning of the month.
Aquarius - Romantic evenings are on the card, prepare well for it. Promote your skills tactfully especially with the people responsible for the advancement of your career.
Pisces - Pisces will find themselves extremely talkative and friends communicative. This month has the the potential for financial gain in work, if possible.
Aries - optimism enters your relationships and makes May a wonderful month for Aries relationships. finances get a boost with money directed towards you.
Puzzles
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