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s we enthusiastically wave goodbye to another winter, full of perplexing and unfathomable weather, I’m more than happy to welcome in a New Year, and simultaneously a new season. If you have a baby due in 2014, or have a friend expecting why not look into having a baby shower? It’s the perfect way to celebrate a new life. We’ve pulled together a selection of cute pieces with our Beautiful Baby Shower page on p23. We all aim to give our homes a bit of love and affection as spring blossoms. Our Interiors feature is showcasing all things bright, bold and beautiful on page 28; the perfect resource if you’re looking to inject some colour. With Easter just around the corner Annabel Karmel has shared with us her favourite Easter Baking recipes on page 30. Little ones (and bigger ones too) will love her delicious treats. And if all that wasn’t enough we’ve packed in some lovely fashion ideas with our Sweet Treats and Candy Dreams fashion story, showcasing delicate shades stimulated by soft stripes, checks and dots… a pastel palette for the sweetest taste on page 14. Whatever’s on the cards enjoy this spring,
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Daughter of Anouska and Tim Bertam Born on the 24th of May 2013, at Chelsea and We stminster Hospital, weighing 8lb 1oz
Proud parents share their birth experiences with us and Baby London welcomes three new arrivals into the world.
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im and I met in a bar in Richmond. I’d just finished my A-levels, and had gone out with friends to celebrate. Tim caught my eye; he was obviously older than me – ten years older, I later found out – and I do have a thing for older guys! In 2008 Tim finally decided to pop the question, and after three years of marriage, by which time I was in my early thirties, we both felt that the time was right to start a family. It took us six months to become pregnant. We bought the pregnancy test in Westfield, and Tim waited in Waitrose while I took it. I ended up telling him the brilliant news in the vegetable aisle! We were hugging and crying – people must have thought that we were very strange. I found pregnancy quite hard. I certainly wasn’t one of those lucky women who glow. From about eight to
twenty-two weeks I had sickness every day. I can’t tell you how many times I had to get off a bus early to throw up, or had to run to the bathroom half way through a meal. Being sick twice a day, every day, takes it out of you, and there were times when I felt really miserable. In my third trimester I had sciatica, and I was also phenomenally tired. I went into overdrive to be prepared. I did a lot of research and read a lot of books. I think we must have been John Lewis’ best customers. You know you’ve been there a lot when the sales people chat to you as though you’re their long-lost friend. My due date came and went. I was
“Out of sheer desperation, I even did squats and lunges in the park with a personal trainer – all to no avail.”
booked in for an induction, which I definitely did not want – I had my heart set on a water birth. I had three sweeps, acupuncture sessions, went on long walks, had very warm baths with lavender oil, ate pineapple, and drank tonic water. Out of sheer desperation, I even did squats and lunges in the park with a personal trainer – all to no avail. Three days before my induction date I went to an Indian restaurant and ordered a vindaloo – we’d tried everything else. Two hours later my contractions started. The contractions lasted for two and a half days, but, as they were irregular, I wasn’t able to go into hospital. They were too painful to sleep through, though, and the lack of sleep made me an emotional wreck. I also was vomiting and shaking, which I put down to tiredness – although it turned out later that I’d caught an infection. My waters broke in Starbucks, but as I was being violently sick, I thought that it was urine brought on by the force of being sick. I phoned the hospital and begged X
them to take me in, as I didn’t think I’d be able to cope with a third night without sleep. I phoned at 6am, just before the midwives’ shift change. I got a tired and moody midwife who told me that my contractions were too far apart and I couldn’t come in. I called back at 8.30am and spoke to a new midwife, who was lovely and told me to come in straight away. By the time I got to the hospital I was 3cm dilated, but my contractions had virtually stopped. It was confirmed that my waters had indeed broken, and, as it was almost 24 hours since they’d broken, I was told I that was going to have to be put on a syntocinon drip. My heart sank. Because I was on the drip, I had to have constant foetal monitoring. But the monitor which was wrapped around my stomach kept falling off, so they couldn’t pick up the heartbeat. They had to monitor internally, through an electrode attached to Saskia’s head, which then showed that her heartbeat was too high. A consultant suddenly appeared, and said that he’d been observing everything, and that she needed to come out right away. He said that unless I was vehemently
against caesareans, they would perform one immediately. The whole team were amazing – so professional and quick. Tim was there holding my hand, and he was very apprehensive for both of us. Fifteen minutes later, Saskia arrived. The cord was wrapped around her neck and they found that she had swallowed meconium. It was incredible seeing her, though
– it was the highlight of our lives. After an hour on the post-natal ward, they discovered that Saskia was hypothermic. All the other mums had their babies sleeping next to them in their cots, and mine was wheeled away – I felt so sad and worried. More tests revealed that she had liver, bowel and kidney issues, and she was moved to intensive care. I had caught some sort of infection and had to stay in hospital for six days. Saskia ended up staying in for eleven days. The consultants and all the staff looking after her were exceptional, and the quality of care that she received was second to none. They never found the cause of her problems, but she soon recovered. When we were finally told that Saskia was well enough to leave hospital, it was like a miracle. That first night at home neither of us got a wink of sleep. We analysed every little noise she made, wondering what they meant, and whether she was okay. It turns out that she’s just a very noisy sleeper! Six months later, everything is great. Having a baby is hard work, but we have a routine and Saskia is healthy and happy.
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’m from the North East of Scotland, and I met Rob when he was there on holiday. Rob was living in a village in Northamptonshire at the time, so our relationship was long distance for a while. We visited each other a couple of times, and met each other’s families, but we hadn’t met up very often when Rob asked me to move to London with him. It was an impulsive thing to do, to move 600 miles to be with a man I’d only spent a short amount of time with, but on the 23rd of December 2003 I moved to London to be with Rob. We married on the 25th of September 2010, in Scotland. We were excited and nervous when we found out that I was pregnant. Our flat was on the market and we were planning to buy a house and do it up – Rob loves a project! We had an offer on the flat not long after we found out about the pregnancy, so we were rushing around trying to find the perfect house in time. We eventually
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Charles Robert Wrig ht Smith
Son of Victoria and Robert Smi th Born on the 14th of April 2013, at King’s College Hospital, weighing 7lb 4oz
found somewhere, and completed the sale on my due date! The due date was 28th March, but this must have been well out because I didn't give birth until 14th April. I felt as though I was waiting forever! Because of the hassle of finding a home and moving I hadn’t been able to attend any NCT classes, so I felt a little clueless. I was very happy that my mum was staying, and she helped me out while Rob was still working. I had some chest pains on 8th April, and told the midwife that I thought it was my breasts filling up with milk. The hospital went crazy and admitted me. I was in for two days, having scans to rule out a clot in my lungs. I was nervous that the CT scan would affect Charlie, but they reassured me that it would be okay. In the end, they found nothing – I knew they wouldn’t, but I suppose they had to check. I was given a sweep before leaving hospital but it didn't do anything. On Friday 13th April I had another sweep. It was quite painful, but it felt like this time the midwife had definitely done something. On the Saturday we went out for lunch, as it was my mum’s birthday on the Monday. There was a newborn baby at the table next
to ours, and I’d heard if that you’re around young babies near to your due date it helps you to go into labour. We had a short walk and went home. That night my waters broke. We arrived at the hospital at 3am, and I was being sick. I wanted to have an anti-sickness injection, because I
“It hurt! Rob was so helpful, he held a monitor against me – he was like a midwife’s assistant!”
didn’t want to go through labour being sick at the same time. I was taken into a small room and, after a wait, I was given the injection. The staff were quite busy and thought that my labour was only in the early states. For some reason, the only way that I could deal with the pain was to go into myself and not make much noise, so I think that because I wasn't screaming out they thought that I had a while yet. They moved me to a ward and left me to it. Rob and my mum where trying to get me some pain relief, but were told that they were doing rounds. Finally, after what seemed like forever, my mum got someone to check me, and I was full dilated and ready to push Charlie out. I was taken to the labour ward. I asked for some pain relief but was told that it was too late! I hadn't had anything apart from my anti-sickness medication – not even gas and air. It hurt! Rob was so helpful, he held a monitor against me – he was like a midwife’s assistant! My mum was with us too, and she was a rock. Charlie was born at 9.50am. I was quite shocked, because the process of pushing hadn’t seemed to last very long, and Charlie wasn't breathing straight away – they said that he was shocked too. Then he was given to me to hold and it was perfect! I donated the umbilical cord blood to the Anthony Nolan Trust. The doctor who took it said that it will definitely save a life, which was really nice to hear. King’s College are a super hospital – their care leading up to the birth and during the pushing part of the labour was fantastic. We came home on my mum’s birthday, and she said that it was the best birthday ever. Her first grandchild had been born. We had a meal and spent ages staring at Charlie – he was perfect! Rob is such a hands-on dad, and he helped me so much in the two weeks that he had off work. Now Charlie’s nearly eight months old, and he’s doing really well. The house is great, too – it’s starting to feel like a family home. I miss my home in Scotland so much, and my family, but now I have Charlie here as well as Rob, we are a family of our own. X
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ergey and I met in Russia, when we were both at university. We fell in love, but I had to return to the UK to complete my degree. After graduating, I went back to Russia for a couple of years, and that's where we got married. We wanted to have children, but not straight away, so when I fell pregnant just three months into our marriage it was a big shock. With our second baby we really wanted to plan things well and have a
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reasonable age gap between the children. Ironically, it took a little while to get pregnant the second time round. This pregnancy could not have been more different from my first, which was very easy. At 29 weeks I had really strong pains in my lower stomach and back. It was nothing like I’d felt before, which got me worried, so I went to A&E. Sergey took the day off to look after Max at home, and I went the hospital alone. When I got there I was seen straight away, and the medical
staff looked worried, which added to my anxiety. I was sent to the labour ward, which, at 29 weeks, was terrifying. When I saw all the equipment and the crib I burst into tears, and kept saying that my baby wasn't ready yet. The doctors were great, and they reassured me that everything was going to be okay. After a number of tests it was clear that I was not in early labour, which was a huge relief. The pain was still there, but having been prescribed strong
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pain-killers I was sent home. Over the next ten weeks I went back to hospital with the pain another four times. Eventually I was diagnosed with Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD). As I grew bigger the pain grew stronger and on some days I couldn't drive or do the simplest household tasks. This made looking after Max very difficult,
ideal. To pass the time we went to the canteen, but by the time the food arrived I was in quite a bit of pain, and the contractions were now regular. We had to leave the food - much to Sergey's disappointment - and return to the ward. When we got there we were told that there was still no room for me, and I
“I’d worried about how Max was going to react, but I needn’t have – he was great.Though, after a couple of hours he did say ‘you said I’d have a brother to play with, but he isn’t doing anything!” and Sergey's parents came over from Russia to help out, for which I was very grateful. To keep the pain at bay I tried to keep as active as possible. I was offered four sessions of acupuncture by the hospital and I went to weekly pregnancy yoga and aquanatal classes. I think that these things helped me to have a natural birth. The possibility of a C-section had been mentioned, as SPD could have affected my ability to push, but I was really hoping for a water birth. My waters broke at 39 weeks, while I was asleep. We rang the hospital, and they told us that there was no room at the birth centre but said that I should come in anyway. Because of the lack of space, I had to go onto the antenatal ward, which was far from
was now getting quite anxious. As the contractions became really strong I kept positive, and told myself that I would get a proper room, and have my much longed-for water birth. Eventually a room did become available, and as soon as I got there I asked the midwife to fill up the pool. It felt as though I was in the water for just a few minutes before Nicholas was born. We were so happy to see him – and he was perfect. Sergey and I both cried. To have a water birth after all the anxiety and uncertainty felt amazing. We went home the next day. It felt really strange – suddenly we had another little person in the house. I’d worried about how Max was going to react, but I needn't have – he was great. Though, after a couple of hours he did say 'you said I'd have a brother to play with, but
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he isn't doing anything!' We had to go back to hospital when Nicholas was five days old, because he had lost too much weight and had a fever. We stayed in hospital for five days and Nicholas was given antibiotics. It was a very stressful time, but thankfully it was nothing serious and we came home again when Nicholas was ten days old. Sergey has been incredible – he was my rock throughout pregnancy, birth, and when Nicholas was poorly. I couldn't have done it without him. His parents were also massively helpful, looking after Max and supporting us when Nicholas had to return to hospital. B
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Research on sibling relationships shows that siblings influence our personalities more than parents, friends and teachers do. Parents need to coach their siblings how to get along, avoid rivalry and build positive and warm relationships. W O R D S : K AT YA B O B O VA | P H O T O G R A P H Y: K AT Y M c D O N N E L L
y sister is five years older than me. When I was a baby, she was blamed for every bump I had on her watch. Throughout our school years we constantly fought, with my parents always siding with me (“she is a baby!”). But when I turned 14, Iris and I became best friends, which we still are. During those turbulent years in our history, especially when our arguments seemed completely out of control, I often wondered why our parents waited for so long to have me. “There is nothing in common between us,” I told myself, “How are we ever going to get along?” Psychologists call siblings the only ‘true partners’ for life. Brothers and sisters steer one another into or away from risky behaviours; they teach each other how to resolve problems, conduct friendships; they act as each other’s protective buffer against family upheavals. At best times they are an inseparable entity, at worst, they are each other’s sworn enemies. Every parent wants their children
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to have a warm and close relationship. But there isn’t much guidance on what to do to make that happen, and most sibling interaction happens when we’re not around. Many parents give the age gap a lot of thought when planning a family. We wish the children to be close in age so that they play together and relate easily. We space them out further so that we can offer them individual attention and give ourselves a chance to cope
age gap, of three years and more. In a number of Eastern European countries many families have a four-five, even seven-year gap between their children. Perhaps these differences are influenced by the length of maternity leave in each state and the provision of childcare, but the variations suggest that different spacings can all work reasonably well for both children and parents. Sibling relationships have elicited a
“Researchers say that friendly and positive sibling relationships are associated with all kinds of positive adjustment in adult life” with the workload. Which is better? Looking across various cultures there are often common patterns for a family structure. It seems that in the UK parents prefer to have children born close to each other. Many of our mums believe that the shorter the age gap is, the more likely the siblings will play together and behave like friends. In Italy, families with two or more children have a much bigger
lot of research over the past 15 years. The most compelling fact that comes out from recent research is the quantity of time siblings spend together and the power this has on teaching children social skills. By the time children turn 11, they spend about a third of their time with their siblings, more time than they devote to their friends, teachers or even parents. And unlike friendships, sibling relationships are X
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non-elective; despite all the differences in character and temperament and all the clashes that they go through, siblings manage to make up at the end of the day and return to sleep in the same bunk beds in the same shared room. Researchers say that friendly and positive sibling relationships are associated with all kinds of positive adjustment in adult life, including peer acceptance, social competence, academic success and good mental health. Meanwhile, negative sibling relationships are strongly linked to aggressive and anti-social behaviours,
to try it. Psychologists call this process modelling. Modelling entails anything from copying a few character traits to delinquent behaviours and substance abuse. If the older sibling has a strong, influential yet warm personality he is much more likely to be copied by his younger brother or sister. According to a paper published in the Journal of Drug Issues, substance use by older siblings has a greater effect on younger siblings’ tobacco and alcohol use compared to parental use. More complex, and possibly more intriguing, is a phenomenon psycholo-
“Every child spends a lot of energy on getting their parents’ attention every day. Naturally, they look to their brothers and sisters to learn how to be more effective”
gists call de-identification. De-identification is when children don’t mirror but instead differentiate from their siblings. In these cases siblings wish to carve out a different path in which to excel (be it a field of study, or sport, or even abstinence from smoking and alcohol). This relieves them from the pressure of being compared to or measured against the traits and skills of their elder sibling. By having a second child parents often believe that they will give a companion for their first-born, which should make their parenting easier. In reality, however, many brothers and sisters spend much of their time locked in conflict. Recent observational research documents that sibling conflicts arise at a rate of up to 8 times per hour. According to Susan McHale, Director of the Social Science Research Institute and Professor of Human Development at Penn State University, sibling relationship problems are the number one reason
including substance use. Every child spends a lot of energy on getting their parents’ attention. Naturally, they look to their brothers and sisters to learn how to be more effective at doing so. Younger sibling mimic the skills of older ones, older siblings tempt to undertake a new thing every time their younger sister or brother has already been seen
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children have arguments or conflicts with their parents. Until recently, most parenting resources told parents that any sibling interaction tends to have a fair degree of fighting and playing nicely together and that parents need to be aware that friendly behaviour and animosity between their siblings will alternate. McHale and her colleagues take a different approach. “Parents should make it clear that sibling conflict is unacceptable and that they are eager for their children to have warm and close relationships,” says Professor McHale. Parents who are available to listen to and help their siblings resolve issues can have a tremendously positive effect on their siblings relationships. For example, by setting up strategies that teach children how to see one another’s point of view, how to compromise, they show their children that they don’t just expect them to get along, but they are there to lead them by the hand. On the opposite, evidence demonstrates that low levels of parental involvement and monitoring is linked to sibling conflict and parental negativity. “Research on ‘normative beliefs’ demonstrates that when youth believe that certain kinds of behaviours are common, they will use those norms to gauge their own behaviours, so if sibling conflict is seen as normal, that’s what children will strive for,” explains Professor McHale. Most sibling relationships pass the conflict phase only close to adolescence. Differences across cultures suggest that there is no single ideal gap, but parents can help a lot by being attentive to sibling interactions. With a small age gap, siblings need nearly constant parental coaching helping them resolve issues and develop emotionally, particularly in the earlier years. With a bigger age gap, parents must be sensitive to both modelling and de-identification and have to work harder to help children relate to one another and build warm enduring relationships. But most of all, it’s worth remembering that the sibling bond is as significant as the parent-child relationship itself. By motivating siblings to feel part of a team, by providing them with tools to discuss and resolve problems, we can help them on their way. B
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S W E E T T R E AT S & C A N DY D R E A M S Showcasing delicate shades stimulated by soft stripes, checks and dots… a pastel palette for the sweetest taste. P H O T O G R A P H Y: Helen Marsden S T Y L I N G : Kellie Daggett G R O O M I N G : Claire Portman M O D E L S : Emya-Lisa, Fenella, Audrey, Harvey, Oscar, Essie-Beau, Etta, Kimiko, Cherish, Jack, Aydin, Reece. With thanks to Baby Grace Models, Bonnie & Betty, Bruce and Brown, Bizzykidz and Tots ’n’ Darlings. LO C AT I O N : The Studio, Kingston O P P O S I T E PA G E : Emya-Lisa wears Pink Stripe Dress, £9, Next. Cashmere Cardigan, £159, Rachel Riley. Alice Band, £8, Angels Face. T H I S PA G E : Fenella wears Pretty Printed Tea Dress, £22, Boden. Audrey wears Kiwi Baby Romper, £65, Caramel Baby & Child. Hair Clip, £42 for Pack of 2, Bonpoint. Dorothy Cushion, £38, étoile home. Harvey wears Twill Dungarees, £20, JoJo Maman Bébé. Shirt, £7, Mothercare.
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T H I S PA G E : Reece wears Shirt, £11.99, Zara. Thoke Trousers, £26, Mini A Ture. Oscar wears Andy Romper, £43, Little Linens. Kimiko wears Pointelle Body, £8, Boden. Apron Strap Dress, £39, Petit Bateau. Small Bow Clip, £3.99, Trotters. Harvey wears Daniele Shirt, £32, Rosalba Milano at Susie and Toto. Bermuda Shorts, £38, Little Linens. Bonato Loafers, £39, La Coqueta. O P P O S I T E PA G E : Audrey wears Cardigan, £92, Bonpoint. Smock Top, £90, Bonpoint. Trousers, £71, Bonpoint. Large Bow Clip, £4.99, Trotters.
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O P P O S I T E PA G E : Oscar wears Classic T-Shirt, £11, JoJo Maman Bébé. Risa Cardigan, £34, La Coqueta. Trousers, £9, Mothercare. T H I S PA G E : Fenella wears Claudie Long Sleeve Blouse, £54, Belle Enfant. Dot Shorts, £69.95, Monnalisa at Harrods. Harvey wears Twill Dungarees, £20, JoJo Maman Bébé. Shirt, £7, Mothercare. Aydin wears Shirt, £77, Bonpoint. Trousers with Braces, £15.99, Zara. Essie-Beau wears Ballerina Print Dress & Bloomers, £75, Rachel Riley. Alice Band, £8, Angels Face. . L O C A L FA M I LY L I F E S T Y L E | 19
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O P P O S I T E PA G E : Kimiko wears Dotty Summer Dress, £55, Aravore. Twin Pack Leggings, £16, Boden. T H I S PA G E : Aydin wears Sunglasses Shorts, £69.95, Paul Smith at Harrods. Little Pioneer Shirt, £7, Mothercare. Essie-Beau wears All In One, £162, Bonpoint. Big Bow, £5, Angels Face. Fenella wears Claudie Long Sleeve Blouse, £54, Belle Enfant. Dot Shorts, £69.95, Monnalisa at Harrods.
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MAMA MIO! Those dynamic Mama Mio skincare founders, Sian Tanya, Kathy and Jill, have been busy creating an exciting ‘new addition’ to their empire: Mio Fit Skin For Life, an all-new product range
(now available at Space NK and at mioskincare.co.uk). Aimed at fitness and well-being fans, the new products are designed to ‘nourish and nurture’ skin with active ingredients (whether you’re a gym goer or a Pilates fan, dog walker or triathlete!). Personally, I’m loving the look of The A Cream (£25), an all-over firmer and moisturiser, and Workout Wonder Muscle Gel (£21), for those sore mornings-after-the-workout-before! Meanwhile, the much-loved Mama Mio range now includes a Gorgeous Glow! (£23) Facial Wash - ideal for effective, express cleansing on those mad nursery/school run mornings! and Keep Calm Nipple Balm (£12), the soothing, healing formula suitable for use during breastfeeding.
PRETTY SLICK I just love Balance Me’s gorgeously glossy new Shine On Tinted Lip Salves (£12). Organic shea, mango and cocoa butters condition dry lips and help to soften them (ideal postwinter), whilst the glide-on colour delivers the most lovely, polishedlooking sheen. Choose from four great colours (my favourite is the super-wearable Nude).
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With gentle formulas, beautifully delicate scents and clean, chic packaging, Tromborg - a Scandinavian beauty secret - has just arrived in the UK. In particular, I love the bath and body products - they turn a quick shower into a blissful, uplifting retreat. Try the Aroma Therapy Bath & Shower Wash Stimulating Ginger and Aroma Therapy Body Lotion (at Debenhams).
BRUSH WITH GENIUS Retractable make-up brushes are ideal for when you’re out and about - you can just throw them into your bag without worrying about messing up the bristles (or the brush making a mess of your bag!). New to the Real Techniques range of make-up tools - created in collaboration
with make-up artist sisters and YouTube stars Sam and Nic Chapman - this Retractable Bronzer Brush (£12.99) can be used to sweep on your favourite bronzing powder ’on-the-glow’! The chunky brush has quite a firm, rather than fluffy, texture, but it twists down tidily and is perfectly portable!
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1. To get glowing (no matter how little sleep you got!), start with a BB cream. A new one I absolutely love, Balance Me’s new BB Natural Protection SPF 25 (£26) gives just the right amount of moisture, coverage and luminosity, all in one. Plus, skin is SPF-protected, year round (so important!). 2. For an even more flawless finish, hide the telltale signs of an interrupted night (or two!) by applying a light-reflecting concealer to dark shadows around the eyes and in the inner corners. Pixi’s Eye Bright Kit (£16.50) was created by its mummy and make-up artist founder, Petra Strand, to create an ‘I’ve had a good night’s sleep effect’! It includes a concealer, eye brightener and cream highlighter in one compact.
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LONDON CALLING I’m so excited that Bobbi Brown’s first, freestanding UK make-up store, The Studio, has opened its doors at Westfield White City, London W12. Drop in for a 5 minute or 45 minute make-up lesson, a brow grooming lesson; book a private, mother and daughter session, a make-up party workshop - or just get inspired looking at all the gorgeous new spring colours! For more info, call 0870 192 5827.
NEW TREND! MEET LOLA! Great looks, a cute name and so many fabulous colours for eyes, lips and nails don’t miss the new LOLA make-up range, exclusive to Marks & Spencer stores and online. Designed in London, made in Italy and already a hit in Spain, LOLA has European chic stamped all over it. Prices start at £8 for the Nail Polishes (in some amazing, super-glossy shades) to £26 for a dazzling eyeshadow palette.
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THE PALE NAIL A new spring trend, pale, creamy nail colours are a welcome change from winter darks but a fresh alternative to pinks and pastels. I love ZOYA polishes (which are free from ingredients such as toluene and formaldehyde) - Chantal (£11) is a lovely, milky nude (at naturismo.co.uk).
9 STAR BUY 9 How amazing are these Tweezerman Special Edition Designer Series Slant Tweezers (£27), designed in collaboration with US fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi?! I always go back to the classic Slant Tweezer for keeping brows in check - they’re super-precise and can target the tiniest hairs. Catch this edition while you can - there’s also a mini version (candycoloured spots!) and a nail file in the collection (at tweezerman.co.uk).
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Annabel Karmel's Easter Baking
For happy bunnies this Easter, nothing beats a baking session together. Tots love to explore, and the kitchen is a great place to teach them a whole host of skills. Here are some of my favourite Easter treats, so fasten those aprons and get rolling, mixing and decorating! WORDS: ANNABEL KARMEL
EASTER ANIMAL COOKIES
INGREDIENTS
METHOD
smooth. Cut the dough in half.
• 185G PLAIN FLOUR
Pre-heat the oven to 180°C / 350°F / Fan 160°C / Gas Mark 4. Line or grease two large baking sheets with non-stick baking paper.
Sprinkle the work surface with a little more flour and roll out the dough starting at the centre of the dough and rolling evenly outwards. Repeat with the second ball of dough. Cut into shapes using cookie cutters. Reroll the trimmings until all the dough is used up.
• 1½ TSP GROUND GINGER • ½ TSP BICARBONATE OF SODA • 50G BUT TER AT ROOM TEMPERATURE • 85G SOFT LIGHT BROWN SUGAR • 1 EGG YOLK • 2 TBSP GOLDEN SYRUP • ASSORTED DECORATIONS EG MINI SMARTIES, M&M’S CURRANTS OR RAISINS • WRITING ICING OR WHITE AND PINK ICING MADE WITH ROYAL ICING MIXED WITH WATER
Sift the flour, ginger and bicarbonate of soda into a mixing bowl. Cut the butter into chunks and add to the bowl. Rub the butter into the flour using your fingers until the mixture looks like fine breadcrumbs. Stir the sugar into the mixture, then add the egg yolk and golden syrup and mix everything together using a wooden spoon. Sprinkle a clean work surface with flour and knead the dough until it is
Place on the lined or greased baking sheets and bake for 10 to 12 minutes. You can add currants for eyes before the cookies are baked if you like. Allow to cool then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cool, you can decorate.
PREPARATION 20 MINUTES • COOKING 12 MINUTES • MAKES APPROX. 15 COOKIES • SUITABLE FOR FREEZING
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INGREDIENTS • 125G SELF-RAISING FLOUR • 1 EGG • 125ML MILK • 4 TBSP CRÈME FRAÎCHE • 1 TSP VANILLA EXTRACT
LITTLE CHICK CUPCAKES
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• 55G BUT TER AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
Preheat the oven to 180ºC / 350ºF / Fan 160ºC / Gas Mark 4. Line a muffin tin with six paper cases.
• 55G SOFT LIGHT BROWN SUGAR • 85G CLEAR HONEY • 1 EGG • ½ TSP VANILLA EXTRACT • 2 TBSP APPLE PURÉE • 85G SELF-RAISING FLOUR • ½ TSP GROUND CINNAMON • ½ TSP GINGER • ¼ TSP SALT • 60G YELLOW MARZIPAN FOR THE CHICKS • CANDY-COATED MINI CHOCOLATE EASTER EGGS • 150G BUT TERCREAM FOR THE TOPPING (YOU CAN BUY THIS IN TUBS IN THE SUPERMARKET)
Beat together the butter, sugar and honey until light and fluffy. In another bowl, beat together the egg, vanilla and apple purée then beat this into the butter mixture. Sift over the flour, cinnamon, ginger and salt then fold into the cake mixture. Divide the batter between the paper cases and bake for 18 to 22 minutes until risen, golden and firm to the touch. Remove from the oven and leave to cool for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and leave to cool completely. When completely cool, spread the top of the cakes with buttercream. Make little chicks from the marzipan and sit one chick on top of each of the cupcakes.
PREPARATION 15 MINUTES • COOKING 20 MINUTES MAKES 6 CUPCAKES • SUITABLE FOR FREEZING
METHOD
Put the flour in a large bowl. Whisk together the egg, milk, crème fraîche, vanilla, maple syrup and salt. Add to the flour and whisk to make a batter (there may be a few small lumps but don’t worry). Melt the butter in a large nonstick frying pan and tip it into a small bowl. Mix 1 tbsp of the melted butter into the batter. Use the rest to grease the pan. Drop 2 tbsp batter into the frying pan and cook the pancake for 2 minutes until brown underneath and just set on top (with small bubbles). Flip over and cook for a further 1 to 2 minutes until golden and cooked through. Serve immediately and decorate with fruit (as above). PREPARATION 15 MINUTES COOKING 5 MINUTES • MAKES 9 SUITABLE FOR FREEZING IF SEPARATED BY BAKING PARCHMENT
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C H O C O L AT E BUN N Y P O P S
INGREDIENTS • 85G PLAIN, MILK OR WHITE CHOCOLATE • BLACK AND WHITE WRITING ICING • RABBIT CHOCOLATE MOULD, AVAILABLE FROM AMAZON • PLASTIC STRAWS METHOD
MINI MICE MUFFINS
INGREDIENTS • 150G SELF-RAISING FLOUR • 2 TBSP COCOA POWDER • 125G SOFT MARGARINE (FULL FAT) • 125G CASTER SUGAR • 2 EGGS, LIGHTLY BEATEN • 75G ORANGE MILK CHOCOLATE, CHOPPED DECORATION • RED WRITING ICING • CHOCOLATE BUT TONS • MINI SMARTIES • JELLY BEANS
METHOD
Preheat the oven to 180°C / 350°F / Gas Mark 4. Line a mini-muffin tray with 24 silicone muffin cases. Sift
the flour and cocoa powder into a bowl, and add the margarine, sugar and eggs. Beat using an electric hand whisk or free-standing mixer, until combined. Stir in the chopped chocolate. Spoon the mixture into the muffin cases – each one should be about two thirds full.
Push the plastic straw well into the rabbit’s head, allow to cool, and then place in the fridge to set. PREPARATION 5 MINUTES NO COOKING REQUIRED MAKES 8-10 • SUITABLE FOR FREEZING
Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until a cocktail stick inserted into the centre comes out clean. Allow to cool for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Using the writing icing as glue, decorate the muffins with chocolate buttons for ears, mini Smarties for eyes and jelly beans for noses. Finally, use the writing icing to draw on the mouths.
PREPARATION 25 MINUTES • COOKING 12–15 MINUTES • MAKES 24 MINI MUFFINS SUITABLE FOR FREEZING (MUFFINS ONLY)
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Melt 85g of plain, milk or white chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water and pour into the lolly moulds.
For lots more fun food ideas, download Annabel’s Essential Guide to Feeding Your Baby & Toddler app. Recently updated for iPhone and iPad, it offers instant access to more than 200 delicious recipes, as well as a host of features including weekly planners, shopping lists, a kitchen timer, recipe notes, videos and lots more. Download the new version from the App Store now (£3.99) or visit www.annabelkarmel.com
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