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COVET Summer Starts Here June 2011
Editor’s Letter
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Hi All,
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It’s finally here, the moment online readers and the COVET staff have been waiting for, the launch issue.
About Summer
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We’ve spent the past few months working extremely hard to make sure we line up some of the best features and exclusives for you. What better time to launch than summer when the bright weather and beautiful scenery makes everyone full of happiness. So we have decided to dedicate this issue to the season. We’ve got our summer dress wishlist to help you find the perfect outfit for that trip to the beach
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Get in touch:
or an evening out with friends. Enjoy the sun without getting hurt. We find out the truth about tanning. Finally, we celebrate by sharing the 10 things we love most about the hot months
We always love hearing from our readers and would be thrilled to know what you think about our first issue. Share your likes, loves and even story ideas . Contact: Editor@Covet.com
Happy Reading, Lily
Written, Edited and Designed by Lily Tucker
Contents
Fashion Wishlist The hottest summer dresses
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Feature: Sun Not Skin Cancer We find out the truth about tanning 4 Opinion: Too Young To Tan? Join the debate. Profile: 5 Minutes With … Richard Taylor, Personal Trainer
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Photography by Lily Tucker (With the exception of the Fashion Wishlist pictures reproduced with permission from featured companies)
COVET FASHION 3 Lipsy, £65
Rare Fashion, £36
Jane Norman, £45
Fashion Wishlist...
Summer Dresses French Connection, £155
Boo Hoo, £25
Monsoon, £75
A Wear, £115
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Sunshine Not Skin Cancer:
The Truth About
Warm weather in England is a rare occurrence, well that’s how it feels for most of the year anyway. The minute we get the first glimpse of sunshine we rejoice and head out in search of a perfect spot to catch some rays. We’re so busy basking in the heat that it is easy to forget to apply suncream or fail to top it up regularly throughout the day. We want some sunshine, we want a tan but what we definitely do not want is skin cancer. However, 2000 people in the UK die each year from skin melanomas and the main cause is now from sunbeds or lying in the heat for too long. Over the past ten years, NHS Direct and Cancer Research have been working together to promote the SunSmart campaign which encourages people to think before they tan. As the campaign has grown, so has the number of skin cancer victims, indicating that people are either not aware or ignoring the message. Dr Gillian How said: “It is such a shame that people are failing to take notice of the vast amount of warnings that
are now issued. As soon as you feel yourself start to burn you should get out of the sun and apply some lotion with a strong spf.”
been indicated that tanning can be as addictive as soft drugs. ‘Tanaholics’ as they have been dubbed, have an irrational urge to apply more tan no matter how ‘orange’ Tanning is an extremely they may already look. They lucrative industry and is are said to use multiple aimed at a large cross-section methods of tanning, including of the population. Celebrities sunbeds, on a regular basis. are seen to be tanned and individuals, especially young Danielle Smith, a writer from girls, want to imitate their Blackpool, said: “I would look. say I’m addicted to tanning, I know the dangers but it There are so many ways to always seems like such a getthe look but the most small long term risk compared popular is the sunbed. Whilst to the short term benefits. So there are warnings, on many other people tan, why sunbeds, stating that noshouldn’t I?” one aged 16 or under should use them there is no way to An indication of a return to enforce it as it is not against the natural look remains to the law. This means that be seen but one thing is clear, children see them as a quick the campaign needs to be fix, especially when they are a stepped up a gear and people fraction of the cost of tanning need to start listening if the beauty products. number of fatalities are to reduce. The Doctor, and mother of two, said:”We’ve seen a Sarah Marsh, a bank clerk sharp increase in the number from Edinburgh, said:”I’m of young people diagnosed happy with the natural look with sun related skin cancer but I do feel a lot more in recent years. Not only confident on the odd occasion this, but they are frequenting I get a spray tan. I care more tanning salons without about my health than my realising the true damage of appearance so I would never the sunbeds they are using.” use a sunbed, it’s not worth the risk.” Most worryingly, it has
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Tanning We should all enjoy the sun without getting hurt. The best way to reduce your chances of contracting skin cancer is by applying a thivk layer of sunscreen, keeping out of direct sun during the hottest hours as well as wearing a hat to protect your head and sunglasses to prevent eye damage. If you use sunbeds, try to reduce the number of times you visit a sunbed shop and make sure you don’t stay on them for any longer than 5 minutes at a time. There are no legal recourse if a young person uses sunbeds but if you are aware of a tanning salon which allows children to use their equipment then you can report the business to your local authority. So this summer, make sure you soak up the sun without risking skin cancer. More information about looking after yourself in the heat and the skin cancer awareness campaign is available at www.sunsmart. org Enjoy the warm weather and stay safe.
COVET DEBATE:
Too Young To Tan? In modern day Britain, Children do not seem to stay children for all too long. We live in a society that glamourises everything except hard work and determination.
young, innocent and naive children with it. Shops no longer sell summer dresses and jelly sandals. Instead they fill the rails with pint-sized strapless dresses & mini platform shoes.
We no longer aspire to have a successful career and a happy family but seek fame But you can’t wear this kind and riches through any means of outfit if you’ve got pale possible. skin, oh no, you need the ultimate accessory whether Religion has almost dissayou’re five or 50 you need a peared and celebrities have fake tan. Or so we are lead to become the new idols, selling believe anyway. sex as well as anything else they can lay their hands on There’s an age restriction on sunbeds so there should The 3 Ms; music, movies and be a limit on tanning beauty magazines make it impossible products too. They may not for us to avoid the shallow pose the same risks but it and materialistic world that is hardly the healthiest of has been created. habits. And instead of questioning this ludicrous behaviour what do we do? We go along with it. We let it carry on regardless of the fact it is spinning out of control and taking our
It’s time we let children be children and forget about all this fakery. Encourage our youths to embrace what comes naturally. Looks can only get you so far!
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COVET FITNESS
5 Minutes With... Richard Taylor Richard Taylor is the Managing Director of Personal Training Team, ‘Get Fit Company’. He has received much acclaim in the North West of England and is currently expanding his business to cover a much wider area. Covet Magazine: Tell us how you got into personal training? Richard Taylor: Well like most boys, I got really into weights when I was a teenager as a way to tone up and attract the girls! CM: Did it work?! RT: Unfortunately not, they realised I spent more time with my weights than socialising so assumed I wasn't interested. CM: Exactly how much time did you spend working out? RT: I spent around a couple of hours every night in my bedroom lifting weights in front of the mirror, hoping to notice an instant difference in my shape. CM: How long did the weight lifting bug last? RT: It never stopped! I've still got it now, I just toned it down a bit. I got to a level where I was good enough to compete but I thought it may take the fun out of it. CM: Please tell us we don't need to be weight lifters to have a personal trainer! RT: Of course not. At Get Fit Company most of our clients had never even stepped into a gym before they came to us. In fact, most of them still probably haven't
because we come direct to them. CM: To their house? RT: Their house or office, whatever is easiest for them. I specialise in training busy mums so I make sure that their workout time is as convenient as possible. CM: What about all the equipment there is in a gym, surely you need at least some of it to work out? RT: Actually, you don't! The only piece of equipment I take with me is a step so that we can incorporate some step aerobics movements into the exercise programme. CM: If there's no expensive equipment why are personal trainers so pricey? RT: Personal trainers are expensive in comparrison with a gym membership but you get far more for your money. CM: Such as? RT: Well not only do we create a tailored exercise regime for each individual, we also provide a specific diet plan and offer motivational support. CM: What results can be achieved through working with a personal trainer? RT: I always say to clients during
our fist session that it is realistic to lose 2lb a week minimum. This means it is possible for a dress size to be dropped in just under five weeks. CM: Drop a dress size in five weeks, where do we sign?! RT: (Laughs) Well once someone has made the first contact with us, whether it be through social media or a direct call, we will arrange a first ‘practice’ session that will be given at half price. If they want to sign up for more sessions then they can. CM: What’s the most positive aspect of being a personal trainer? RT: Making an impact on someone’s life and watching as the positive changes you make together lead to great results. CM: How inspiring, is this what you plan do for the rest of your life then? RT: I won’t stop until I’ve helped as many people as possible reach their full potential. Everyone can reach their goals. CM:On behalf of our readers, thank you for sharing your time with us. RT: You’re welcome, I’m delighted to be part of your launch issue.
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