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CONTENTS

ISSUE 13

AUGUST 2015

NEWS 13 15 16 18 20 22 24

FEATURES

28 Nicki Minaj 32 T he Martinez

Brothers 36 TV Exclusive - Life on Marbs

FASHION 44 49 50 54 60

EDITOR’S NOTE

What’s On Calender Celebrities For Him For Her Chill In Rock Out

Festival Fashion Fashion Blog Street Style Allure by Désirée Magic Bodywear

EDITOR

SAM NICHOLS

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HAIR & BEAUTY

74 Powerful Make-up 78 Festival Hair 82 Protein Problems

GASTRONOMY

88 Mariposa 90 De Medici 92 Plaza Beach

HOMES & INTERIORS

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96 Art for Art’s Sake

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PSYCHOLOGY

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OUT & ABOUT

LISTINGS

102 D e Medici

Opening Party

104 T he Barber Club

122 Best of the Web 124 Astrology 126 60 Second Interview

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elcome to the biggest and best August issue of Marbella Rocks, where we give you 2 exclusive fashion shoots as you work out what to wear in this 40 degree heat…. we are not complaining though! Among them is Magic Bodywear, a fabulous new capsule collection from the talented Brit designer Gail Berry and new luxury evening wear brand Désirée by model Izabela Switon-Kulinka. Elsewhere, we have an exclusive interview with the cast of new ITV Show Life on Marbs. You may have noticed the 60 plus cast and crew on location filming here over the past 10 weeks, well now’s your chance to meet them. There will be drama (of course, its from the makers of TOWIE and Hollyoaks) but more importantly there will be array of colourful characters to feast your eyes on from all walks of life including a self made millionaire to a single mum and nightclub owner. If you’re stuck on where to go, there is a whole plethora of exciting events happening in and around Marbella this month. See our Calender and What’s On pages for the best days and nights out from Malaga to Gibraltar. We highly recommend Spandau Ballet at Puente Romano, The Martinez Brothers at Aqwa Mist, DJ Colin Francis at Tibu and Lionel Richie at Starlite. Plus if you haven’t already checked it out sample the finest cocktails in Marbella at Freudenhaus (check out Rock Out on page 24). Plus, the best thing about August in Marbella is it’s too hot to cook (or that’s the reason I give!) so readers go out and make the most of all the fantastic restaurants for you to choose from! There are 3 terrific ones tried and tested this month - Mariposa, De Medici and Plaza Beach - so there will be something for everyone in this gastronomy special. Till next time, Sam

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WHAT’S ON

SPANDAU BALLET PLAY PUENTE ROMANO

Legendary 80’s pop group Spandau Ballet are performing a one-off gig at the Puente Romano Tennis Club on August 21st. The group consisting of Tony Hadley, Martin Kemp, Gary Kemp, Steve Norman and John Keeble were the main purveyors of the new romantic pop era in the 80’s and had a string of number ones including Gold and True. The concert, part of the Soulboys of the Western World Tour, organised by Live Nation Barcelona is expected to be a sell-out. Call +34 664 475 590 or visit www. ticketmaster.es to get your tickets now.

SIX SENSES SPA OPENS A new Six Senses Spa has opened at the Puente Romano Beach Resort. The stunning new facility overlooking the sea, has been designed with a white Andalusian village theme with oak floors, arched doorways and vaulted ceilings. As well as a wide selection of massages, facials, body and beauty treatments, there are wellness therapies and yoga teachers on hand to benefit every aspect of your health regime.

DJ COLIN FRANCIS HITS TIBU Ministry of Sound Marbella Sessions DJ Colin Francis is set to make a return to Marbella on Thursday August 27th to play at the VIP nightclub Tibu. Having previously touched down to play at Sisu and Aqwa Mist already this year, he ends the season with a legendary set at the Lineker’s Group nightspot. Arrive early to avoid disappointment, the place will be packed.

GET YOUR SKATES ON Roll into the weekend every Friday night in August with San Pedro’s family skate night. No matter what your skating ability, everyone is welcome. The event happens every Friday from 6pm at the Skate Park on the San Pedro Boulevard across the road from Mr Gourmet Burger. It’s a free night so grab your skates and get the family together.

VILLA TIBERIO RAISES €23,000 Sandro Morelli and Villa Tiberio raised a total of €23,000 for Children With Cancer UK during their annual Spring Into Summer Gala. The figure trumps funds raised from previous years and Sandro was personally thanked with a letter from the head of the charity. This year marked the 7th year of the event and takes the total raised to over a quarter of a million euros.

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AUGUST 2015 FIND OUT WHAT’S ON EVERY MONTH WITH THE LATEST EVENTS IN AND AROUND THE COSTA DEL SOL. SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY LA FAMILIA @ Plaza Beach DJ FULLER & SIMON (SINGER) @ De Medici DJ NIGHT @ Mariposa DJ @ El Banco QUINCY SAX @ C’est La Vie DJ LOLA & EDU REYES @ Suite SINTILLATE @ Tibu TOUGH LOVE @ Aqwa Mist LIKE A QUEEN @ Hotel Fuerte Miramar

DJ FULLER & TMAR (SINGER) @ De Medici BLUE FUNK LUNCHTIMES @ Del Mar OPEN MIC SESSIONS @ La Caterina KINKY MALINKI @ Aqwa Mist VINYL @ Tibu

THE TAKEOVER @ Tibu REWIND @ Aqwa Mist

BLUE FUNK LUNCHTIMES

REWIND @ Aqwa Mist THE TAKEOVER @ Tibu

@ Del Mar

DJ FULLER & SARAH HOWARD

@ De Medici

OPEN MIC SESSIONS

@ La Caterina KINKY MALINKI

@ Aqwa Mist

TANGO LESSONS @ La Quinta SNAPBACK @ Tibu LIKE A QUEEN @ Hotel Fuerte Miramar TURNT UP @ AQWA

VINYL

@ Tibu

BLUE FUNK LUNCHTIMES

@ Del Mar

DJ FULLER & QUIKE (VIOLIN) @ De Medici OPEN MIC SESSIONS

@ La Caterina

REWIND WITH DJ CUT KILLER @ Aqwa Mist THE TAKEOVER @ Tibu

TANGO LESSONS @ La Quinta SNAPBACK @ Tibu TURNT UP @ AQWA

KINKY MALINKI

@ Aqwa Mist VINYL

@ Tibu

BLUE FUNK LUNCHTIMES

@ Del Mar DJ SNAKE

@ Plaza Beach

REWIND @ Aqwa Mist THE TAKEOVER @ Tibu

DJ FULLER & ROBERTO (SAX)

@ De Medici

OPEN MIC SESSIONS

@ La Caterina VINYL @ Tibu

KINKY MALINKI VS. LOVEJUICE

@ Aqwa Mist

BLUE FUNK LUNCHTIMES

@ Del Mar

LIVE MUSIC

@ De Medici

TANGO LESSONS @ La Quinta SNAPBACK @ Tibu TURNT UP @ AQWA

FLASHBACK PARTIES @ Suite FLAMENCO NIGHTS @ Patio Andaluz TANGO CLASSES @ El Banco QUINCY SAX @ C’est La Vie CIRQUE DU FUNK @ Tibu DJ @ Chambao LIKE A QUEEN @ La Sala Beach

LIVE MUSIC @ El Banco ONE NIGHT STAND @ Freudenhaus ROCK NIGHT @ El Jardin BOUDOIR LADIES NIGHT @ Tibu BALLIN PARTIES @ Aqwa Mist LIKE A QUEEN @ Palmyra LIPSTICK @ AQWA

FLASHBACK PARTIES @ Suite FLAMENCO NIGHTS @ Patio Andaluz SINGLES NIGHT @ Mos Eisley TANGO CLASSES @ El Banco QUINCY SAX @ C’est La Vie CIRQUE DU FUNK @ Tibu DJ @ Chambao LIKE A QUEEN @ La Sala Beach

GAY NIGHT @ Mos Eisley LIVE MUSIC @ El Banco ONE NIGHT STAND @ Freudenhaus ROCK NIGHT @ El Jardin BOUDOIR LADIES NIGHT @ Tibu BALLIN PARTIES @ Aqwa Mist LIPSTICK @ AQWA

FLASHBACK PARTIES @ Suite FLAMENCO NIGHTS @ Patio Andaluz TANGO CLASSES @ El Banco QUINCY SAX @ C’est La Vie CIRQUE DU FUNK @ Tibu DJ @ Chambao LIKE A QUEEN @ La Sala Beach

LIVE MUSIC @ El Banco ONE NIGHT STAND @ Freudenhaus ROCK NIGHT @ El Jardin BOUDOIR LADIES NIGHT @ Tibu BALLIN PARTIES @ Aqwa Mist LIPSTICK @ AQWA

LIVE MUSIC @ El Banco ONE NIGHT STAND @ Freudenhaus ROCK NIGHT @ El Jardin DJ COLIN FRANCIS @ Tibu MARTINEZ BROTHERS @ Aqwa Mist

DJ FULLER & QUIKE (VIOLIN) @ De Medici DJ NIGHT

@ Mariposa

LIVE SINGER @ The Hairy Lemon SAM DEVINE & CHRISTOPHE HOH

@ Aqwa Mist

CANDYPANTS

@ Tibu

DJ LOLA & EDU REYES

@ Suite

LIKE A QUEEN

@ La Sala

DJ FULLER & ROBERTO (SAX)

@ De Medici DJ NIGHT

@ Mariposa

LIVE SINGER

@ The Hairy Lemon LOW STEPPA

@ Aqwa Mist

CANDYPANTS @ Tibu DJ LOLA & EDU REYES

@ Suite

LIKE A QUEEN

@ La Sala

SPANDAU BALLET

@ Puente Romano DJ FULLER & ROBERTO (Sax)

@ De Medici LIVE SINGER

@ The Hairy Lemon CANDYPANTS @ Tibu DJ LOLA & EDU REYES @ Suite EUPHORIA

@ Plaza Beach and Aqwa Mist LIKE A QUEEN @ La Sala DJ FULLER & MR MAFF (SINGER) @ De Medici DJ NIGHT @ Mariposa LIVE SINGER @ The Hairy Lemon EZ EUPHORIA PROMO @ Aqwa Mist CANDYPANTS @ Tibu DJ LOLA & EDU REYES @ Suite EUPHORIA PROMO @ Plaza Beach LIKE A QUEEN @ La Sala

DJ CUT KILLER @ Plaza Beach WALLY LOPEZ @ Aqwa Mist DJ @ El Banco DJ FULLER & ROBERTO (SAX) @ De Medici QUINCY SAX @ C’est La Vie DJ LOLA & EDU REYES @ Suite AFTER PARTY @ Kube SINTILLATE @ Tibu LIKE A QUEEN @ Hotel Fuerte Miramar DJ CUT KILLER @ News Café LA FAMILIA @ Plaza Beach DJ FULLER & MR MAFF (SINGER) @ De Medici DJ NIGHT @ Mariposa DJ @ El Banco QUINCY SAX @ C’est La Vie DJ LOLA & EDU REYES @ Suite SINTILLATE @ Tibu STAFF PARTY @ Aqwa Mist LIKE A QUEEN @ Hotel Fuerte Miramar DJ CUT KILLER @ Plaza Beach DJ NIGHT

@ Mariposa

DJ @ El Banco DJ FULLER & QUIKE (VIOLIN) @ De Medici QUINCY SAX @ C’est

La Vie

DJ LOLA & EDU REYES @ Suite SINTILLATE @ Tibu ZOO LOGIC

@ Aqwa Mist

DJ FULLER & ROBERTO (SAX)

@ De Medici

ACES PROMO

@ Plaza Beach DJ NIGHT @ Mariposa DJ @ El Banco QUINCY SAX @ C’est La Vie DJ LOLA & EDU REYES @ Suite SINTILLATE @ Tibu ACES PROMo

@ Aqwa Mist

REWIND @ Aqwa Mist THE TAKEOVER @ Tibu

OPEN MIC SESSIONS

@ La Caterina

AMAZING SUNDAYS

@ Nikki Beach VINYL @ Tibu

KINKY MALINKI VS. LOVEJUICE

@ Aqwa Mist

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NEWS

celebrities

SPLITSVILLE FOR KOURTNEY & SCOTT

The parting of Kourtney Kardashian and her lothario baby daddy Scott Disick has been on the cards for a long time now. So it was no surprise when Kourtney announced she was kicking Scott out of their family home a few weeks ago. According to a source close to the Keeping Up With The Kardashians star, “Kourtney is more angry and disappointed than sad. She has been let down by Scott many times in the past, but she is done this time.” The inciting incident behind the separation came after several months of hard partying when Scott was caught getting cosy with stylist Chloe Bartoli in France. Scott has since missed his daughter Penelope’s third birthday and moved to a bachelor pad in Beverly Hills. It is not known for sure whether Scott will return to Keeping Up With The Kardashians or if he will have a new reality show. Recent reports have indicated Scott, 32, maybe about to feature in a ‘real-life Entourage’ program for Bravo in the US. Meanwhile, Kourtney is putting on a brave face and been making her children a priority, taking them on regular family outings. Kourtney and Scott had been together for 9 years and have a son and two daughters: Mason (5), Penelope (3) and 7 month old Reign.

everyone’s talking about... CHERYL EATING LIKE A HORSE

Simon Cowell has stuck up for his fellow X Factor judge Cheryl by claiming she is “eating like a horse”. Cheryl was blasted on social media when she turned up to Day 1 of the auditions sporting a very tiny frame, almost skeletal in comparison to her normal healthy figure. Insisting the media reaction has been more to do with ‘concern’ than ‘criticism’ over Cheryl, Simon told The Sun, “This is not someone who’s trying to make herself thin. “I think she did pick up a bug. And I think the way she’s approaching what was addressed about her weight in a very open way - by saying she is thin and is trying to put on weight - is great.”

JAKE AND JESY ENGAGED

Rixton star Jake Roche and Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson got engaged at Manchester Arena, serenaded by none other than Jake’s pal Ed Sheeran. Jake, the son of Coleen Nolan and Shane Richie, went down on one knee to propose to the brunette singer on July 19th. It was even more touching as the couple had met at Manchester Arena one year previously. Ed Sheeran played the guitar and sung the couple’s favourite song during the proposal. A few hours later a

beaming Jesy took to the stage to perform with Little Mix at the Key 103 Summer Live Show. Her stunning engagement ring was clearly visible as she clasped her microphone. After thanking his fans and fiance for accepting his proposal, Jake also thanked Ed on Twitter for making an extra special effort to sing for them on his day off. He wrote: “Travelled 5 hours to sing our favourite song on his day off. I will never ever be able to repay you. Love you pal. @ edsheeran”

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Canadian songstress Avril Lavigne and her Nickelback frontman husband Chad Kroeger are both battling debilitating illnesses at the same time. Avril has been fighting Lyme Disease which is a bacterial infection that comes from a tick bite while Chad has a cyst on his voice box and needs to undergo surgery and recouperation including total vocal rest before he can go back on his busy concert tour. Avril´s condition has been

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LOUIS TO FORK OUT $10M TO BE A DAD

One Direction singer Louis Tomlinson is going to be a father, after a former US girlfriend he had a brief fling with announced the shock news she was expecting his child last month. Louis had a very short relationship with US stylist Briana Jungwirth, 23, earlier this year after he split from-long term girlfriend Eleanor Calder, whom he had been dating

AVRIL & CHAD BOTH BATTLING ILLNESS

for four years. As well as providing Briana with a safe, gated home in an LA compound, it is looking likely that Louis will have to pay $20,000 in maintenance a month till the child turns 18. Louis has vowed to be a hands-on-dad and visit Briana and the child regularly in LA. The baby is due in February.

harder hitting on the pop duo. She said in an interview with Good Morning America that she was unable to get out of bed for months on end before her diagnosis. Fighting back tears she said “this is my second shot at life now.” Thankfully the Skater Boi singer hasn´t lost her sense of humour with a playful dig at Chad on Instagram saying, “Husbands not allowed to talk!!! (vocal rest) Hahaha. Shhhh. Best day ever??!!??.”

MAN DIES IN DEMI MOORE’S POOL

Demi Moore has revealed she’s in “absolute shock” after a man was found dead in her swimming pool. Edenilson Valle, 21, was discovered floating in the deep end of the pool at Demi’s home in Los Angeles in the early hours of Sunday morning while an assistant had friends over. In a statement, the Ghost actress said: “I am in absolute shock. I was out of the country travelling to meet my daughters for a birthday celebration when I got the devastating news.” She added that it was an “unthinkable tragedy, and my heart goes out to this young man’s family and friends.”

The case came about after an incident in 2009. In the midst of a public feud with rival rapper Rick Ross, Jackson acquired a video of Leviston, Rapper 50 Cent, real name Curtis Jackson, has filed for bankruptcy amid the mother of Ross’s daughter, having a court ruling where he was ordered to sex with her former boyfriend. Jackson bought the video from said pay $5m in damages. boyfriend, superimposed his own face Jackson filed for Chapter 11 onto the man’s body, and then posted bankruptcy protection in a court in it online. Conneticut on July 13. It came only 3 A week later Jackson appeared on days after a New York Court ruled in Conan O’Brien’s late night talk show. favour of Lastonia Leviston in a court case against The Get Rich or Die Tryin’ “I need protection,” he told the host. “You get a bullseye painted on your rapper.

back when you’re successful, and it’s public. You become the ideal person for lawsuits.” He has also since posted a picture of himself on Instagram, posing next to a tiny Smart car with the caption: “Times are hard out here LMAO”.

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FOR HIM

BEST MALE GROOMING

Buys

It´s difficult to find shampoo, conditioner, face wash or even soap that doesn´t leave men smelling like our girlfriends. Which is why Australian brand Uppercut Deluxe have come up with an entire range that is simple, fuss-free and cleans without harsh irritants and rose scents from €15. Now available exclusively at The Barber Club Marbella.

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For men with short hair that needs thickening and texture increasing American Crew Fiber €21.00 is high fixation provides a strong yet flexible hold with a matte finish that lasts all day.

Containing ingredients to soothe, heal and protect skin, the Sudocrem Antiseptic Healing Cream €10.00 formula has remained unchanged for 80 years. If it ain´t broke – don´t fix it! Ideal for treating skin problems like sunburn, sweat rash and eczema

Bored with ladies guessing your scent try something luxurious and different from top London fragrance house Penhaligons from €95. There are over 15 male scents to choose from with Endymion and Opus 1870 being the most popular. Now stocked in The Barber Club.

L’Oréal Men Expert HydraEnergetic Anti Fatigue Moisturiser €9.95 helps to fight the appearance of 5 signs of fatigue. This fresh gel-cream is powered with Vitamin C and Oxygen - CPTechnology.

Hollister Solona Beach Fragrance €55.00 is pure bliss and a perfect summer fragrance. It will have you guessing what sweet flavours are concocted to make this memorable and fresh scent.

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Clinique Post Shave Soother €36.95 is a light, quickly absorbed lotion with skin-soothing aloe vera. It is ideal for tackling razor burn and because it is unscented it won´t clash with your favourite cologne or fragrance. According to a recent survey 69% of men are now trimming body hair. If this is you or your thinking about going there, the new Philips Bodygroom Series 5000 Body Groomer €51.99 is the latest innovation in male grooming. Now containing a specially devised handle so you can get rid of unwanted back hair.

Axe Sponge Scourer €21.95 famous for its hilarious advert has to make our top ten. This versatile yet strong sponge gives a far more thorough clean than all those soft sponges found on the ladies isle. From a scientific viewpoint men do have rougher skin than women and the grooming tool certainly adheres to this.

Fortunes are spent on dental care but not on this little nifty number 10 on our list – Euthymol €4.50 is industrial strength toothpaste with an extra kick! It is essentially classic toothpaste with added antiseptic ingredients but leaves your whole mouth feeling refreshed.

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FOR HER

10 BEST SUMMER BEAUTY

Buys

Want effortless summer perfect beach waves? Then try Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray €21.50. It doesn’t matter if you are hundreds of miles or minutes from the beach this product is sure to give you that windswept, beach style.

Winner of over 100 awards the Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser €15.50 quickly removes daily grime and make up to leave your skin clean, soft and radiant. This formulation works on every age and skin type offering concentrated yet gentle cleansing power.

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NEWS FASHION Essie Nail Varnish in Canyon Coral €8.50 is a gorgeous bright and creamy coral – the ultimate summer shade. Not only does it pop against golden tanned skin, it also breathes life into pale hands and feet (for those that prefer to stay in the shade) especially when teamed with a pair of barely there sandals.

5 6 8 7 9 Exfoliating your skin is key to getting ready for a gorgeous, even long lasting tan. Soap & Glory Flake Away Body Polish €7.50 is enriched with shea butter and sweet almond oil which is sure to transform your scaly legs from reptilian to radiant! Nothing says summer like a peachy lip - the perfect complement to a golden, sun speckled complexion. Reese Witherspoon and Kate Beckinsale have all traded in their classic, wintery red shades for colours with an orange slant. Get their look with Matte Multiple, Exumas, NARS €29.00

Perfect for women who dream of a product that offers protection, repair and shine, this Kérastase Soleil Baume Beaute Riviera CC Crème €15.00 is a leave in hair treatment suitable for all hair types that protects hair and colour radiance from UV rays. A must have for sun exposed hair, your hair will instantly look nourished, illuminated and smooth.

For reappearing roots and frustrating greys, the range of Charles Worthington Instant Root Concealers €9.99 available in five shades gives immediate root coverage that delays the need to frequently colour your hair. With a precision nozzle and quick dry technology this product is easy to use and simply washes out after use.

There’s only one thing worse than the great, pasty-limbed unveil on the first day of your holiday, and that’s baring a Tangoorange body. Whether it’s part of your holiday prep or just for a hint of colour now, look beach-perfect with St. Tropez’s Gradual Tan €14.50 which nourishes and hydrates your skin whilst giving you a yearround glow.

Creating a smouldering, smoky eye look has never been easier! This Colour Riche Palette by L’Oréal Paris €7.99 is not only designed in the shape of an eyelid but also has a drawing on the back to guide you when creating your perfect eye look. Available in a variety of shades, each palette contains 4 perfectly matched, easy to use colours that make your eyes look their biggest, brightest and most attractive.

Clarins Beauty Flash Balm €29.00 is the ultimate pick me up for tired skin. This hero product fills out fine lines by covering the skin in an invisible, protective film. It instantly moisturises, brightens and tightens facial contours so tired skin looks rested and relaxed. This best selling radiance booster also prepares skin for perfect make up application and hours of luminous wear.

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RECIPE

If you’re anything like the Marbella Rocks team to really appreciate your nights out there’s nothing quite like a relaxing night in. Cue DVD, dinner and a good bottle of wine. Here’s a rundown and recipe for a quality night in.

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MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN WITH PEPPERS & FETA For a tasty summer lunch or dinner, this Mediterranean roast chicken with peppers, chickpeas, vegetables and Greek feta cheese is delicious and healthy.

INGREDIENTS ●1 garlic bulb, separated into ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

cloves, 3 crushed, remainder left whole 2 tbsp chopped oregano 2 lemons, juice of 1, the other cut into wedges 4 tbsp olive oil 1 chicken (about 1.6kg/3lb 8oz) 3 large red peppers, deseeded and cut into large chunks 3 small red onions, cut into wedges 4 courgettes, cut into thick wedges 3 tbsp chopped mint, plus a few sprigs to serve 2 00g pack feta cheese, crumbled into chunks 400g can chickpeas, drained Crusty bread, to serve (optional)

DIRECTIONS 1. Heat the oven to 200C/Gas

mark 6. Mix the crushed garlic

and oregano with the lemon juice and 3 tbsp of the oil to make a dressing. Season. Make a few slashes in each chicken leg, then put the chicken in a large roasting tin and rub with 2 tbsp of the dressing. Stuff the squeezed lemon shells inside the body cavity. Roast for 30 minutes. 2. Meanwhile, tip the peppers, onions, whole garlic cloves and courgettes into a large bowl, and toss with the remaining oil and some seasoning. After 30 minutes, pile the veg around the chicken, drizzle with half the remaining dressing and roast for 1 hr. 3. Remove the chicken from the oven, lift onto a platter, cover with foil and leave to rest. Check the roasting tin, and if the chicken has rendered a lot of fat, pour it off, skim and return the juices to the tin. 4. Stir the lemon wedges, mint, feta, chickpeas and remaining dressing through the veg and juices, then return to the oven for 10 minutes to warm through. Pile around the chicken, scatter with mint sprigs and serve with bread to mop up the juices.

WINE MATCH When talking about matching a wine with risotto there is no specific rule about which wine, however it’s a delicate and creamy sort of dish which is served among the primi (first courses) on an Italian menu so would therefore suit a white better than a red. It also suits wines typical of the northern half of Italy rather than the south, particularly the Piedmont area which points to a white of that region. The best match would be a zesty, flavourful variety, a spectacular Gavi di Gavi, La Minaia, which is fresh, dry and has fragrances of apple and pear. If you prefer red then a fruity Italian tends to work well with mushroom risotto. Staying in the Piedmont area, I have chosen a Dolcetto d’Alba ´Colombe´, Renato Ratti, a wine with great intensity and character, with notes of plum and mature cherries.

They have done it again! The cast of Fast and Furious have given us another adrenaline packed, thrilling explosive experience as we watch vehicles sky-dive into Azerbaijan, along with milliondollar roadsters leaping from the windows of skyscrapers in Abu Dhabi for their latest offering. The explosions, car chases, fist fights and stunts are all bigger and crazier than ever. One particular gut-twisting scene in the 7th film features Paul Walker walking across the roof of a bus which is balancing on a collapsing cliff edge. It is moments like these that leave viewers on the edge of their seats and gasping for more. Although the series has always been something audiences have gone to view for an action packed experience, the emotion of the 7th film has brought many to tears (our finance director Arthur Nichols being one of them!) Following the devastating news of Paul Walker´s death in November 2013, the team of Fast and Furious have had the challenge of finishing off the film without him. Together with the help of Paul’s two younger brothers the team have created an incredibly honorable and deserved farewell to Walker. Particularly when this movie finishes off a scene that began 10 years ago in Tokyo Drift. It is not worth spoiling it so we won´t say anymore, other than that there is no denying that this film is definitely worth watching. ROCKS RATING:

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The Weekend was expected to release an album this year, but many have been shocked by the fact it is coming out so soon. On the 28th of this month The Weekend will be releasing Beauty Behind the Madness, a follow-up to the 2013 album Kiss Land. The singles I Can’t Feel My Face, Often and The Hills will be featuring in Beauty Behind the Madness, along with 11 other tracks. Often and The Hills are very chilled out tracks, giving the impression that the album is going to be slightly R&B based. However the genre changes with I Can’t Feel My Face, which is a very commercial and up beat song. So there is really no knowing what to expect from The Weekend this year. Completely out of the blue, on the 9th of July this year The Weekend tweeted an image of the albums artwork and a confirmation that the album was available to pre order. After that it has been nothing but anticipation for the release this month. The art work does not feature the name of his album, instead The Weekend has chosen a scrunched, torn up black and white portrait of himself. So far the three singles we have heard have lived up to expectation, so we are looking forward to seeing what the rest of the album has to offer later this month. ROCKS RATING:

THE MARBELLA PROJECT The Marbella Project is a high octane thriller about a man’s quest for vengeance following the brutal murder of his son by the Russian mafia on the Costa del Sol. The Spanish police seem powerless to act so central character Dan Green decides to take matters into his own hands. Dan is no ordinary father however. Previously in the SAS, he gets himself fit, recruits one of his former comrades and embarks on his revenge mission. The action is set mainly in Spain but switches to Moscow and London as the two sides chase each other across Europe. Besides Dan, the other characters who feature are Viktor Durchenko, the head of the Russian family, Vitaly Petrov, his feared right hand man, Luis Mendez, a former police officer who helps Dan, and Dana, the owner of a fetish boutique in Puerto Banus whose path crosses with Dan’s. The Costa del Sol is an area with which author Nigel James is intimately familiar as he has a home in Elviria he frequently visits. Those familiar with Marbella will recall a lot of the nightspots and areas mentioned in the story. Nigel believes Marbella is the perfect fit as the glamorous and exciting backdrop for most of the action. We would have to agree. ROCKS RATING:

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NEWS readers more about this?

We have the best live DJ´s from Marbella every Friday and Saturday night. We pump up the music loud and there´s a real party feel. We play deep house that´s really cool and edgy, not too commercial. Plus we have recently started a funky old school disco night which is becoming really popular.

freudenhaus

How do you help pioneer mixology here in Marbella?

Every Thursday night we have “One Night Stand” where we get famous guest bartenders in to showcase their best cocktails and flairing techniques. We want to encourage bartenders to continually explore, test, mix and challenge themselves whilst providing something new and exciting for our guests.

What are your plans for the future?

We really enjoy holding different events. I can´t tell you too much as I don´t want to spoil the surprise but we are looking into doing another live arts night. Last year we did a graffiti night where a famous artist sprayed a 10 metre sheet of clingfilm.

Are you thinking of holding any other events?

hic cocktail bar Freudenhaus has just celebrated their first birthday. The founders plotted up in Avenida Jose Banus, a stones throw from the port, over a year ago with their fresh, unique concept to create exploding shots, mouth watering long plays shaken and spiced to perfection. The same care and attention that’s applied to Michelin starred gastronomy is given to Freudenhaus' wide selection of fabulous cocktails. Marbella Rocks caught up with one of the stylish founders Rauni

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Tillisoo to find out all about the famous bar, its inner workings and plans for the future.

How does it feel to be one year in?

We survived, Freudenhaus survived! It´s been very interesting. There are many things that can go wrong with setting up a business like this but we have done it in the end and have built up a great client base.

What are the highlights of running Freudenhaus?

It has to be the clients who are coming regularly and are loving what we are doing. They say we are different, the quality is good and they keep coming back.

What is your favourite cocktail? I´m a huge gin fan so it would have to be any of our gin based cocktails. We also use a lot of ginger, the “star of the show” here at Freudenhaus, giving plain cocktails a real kick!

You run regular promo nights, can you tell our

Yes. We are planning to do Cigar and Whisky nights, Wine and Food and Fashion Shows, probably with an upmarket jewellery or a hat brand. As usual with Freudenhaus it´ll be something different with a bit of a twist!

Freudenhaus is German for “House of Pleasure” and your risqué décor definitely reflects that. Would you consider opening more bars?

We are still only one year in so we´ll have to wait and see. However we have already done great business with our mobile mixology bar. Clients can now have Freudenhaus cater for their special events, birthdays, anniversaries. Similarly Freudenhaus is available for private hire and corporate events.

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RENEWAL OF EUROPEAN DRIVING LICENSES EU driving licenses are valid for driving throughout the Spanish territory. The renewal of EU driving licenses requires the holder to undergo psychometric aptitude tests and be legally resident in Spain.

WHO NEEDS TO RENEW?

The latest EU Directive 2006/126/CE states that holders of EU driving licenses that have expired or are about to expire need to renew their license. Holders of EU driving licenses that are valid indefinitely or for more than 15 years for Group 1 (AM, A1, A2, A, B & BE) or valid for 5 years or more for Group 2 (BTP, C1, C1E, C, CE, D1, D1E, D, DE) need to renew their license providing they have been legally resident in Spain for 2 years since 19th January 2013.

TWO EXAMPLES

EU license holders that are valid indefinitely or for more than 15 years, who are legally resident in Spain before or up to 19th

January 2013, should renew their driving license from 19th January 2015. EU license holders that are valid indefinitely or for more than 15 years, who are legally resident in Spain since 6th June 2014, should renew their driving license from 6th June 2016.

HOW TO RENEW

This can be done in the local office of the Spanish Traffic Department, by calling 060 and making an appointment, or online at www.dgt.es

DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

● Official application form (available from local Spanish Traffic Dept. or download from www.dgt.es)

● Proof of identity and residency ● EU driving license. Original and a photocopy ● Results from psychometric aptitude tests from recognised and authorised centre ● A recent photograph 32mm x 26mm

IN THE INTERESTS OF ROAD SAFETY

These procedures have been implemented to comply with driving license regulations (Directive 2006/126/CE) in an effort to help increase road safety in general. Countries of the European Union have a single driving license for all 28 members, in a drive to harmonise the more than 110 different types of driving licenses currently in circulation.

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s rumours the 32-year-old rapper is getting engaged to new rapper boyfriend Meek Mill, have emerged, amid a 15-carat yellow diamond heart ring, Nicki Minaj has said “not yet” but hinted it won’t be long before she takes the plunge. “We are not engaged yet, the ring was just a gift,” she said. “I wish every day could be as special as that day.” Daily social media snaps show the couple are very much in love. Mill, 28, can’t seem to take his hands off the pretty, Trinadadian-born singer and songwriter whom he’s been dating since April. Minaj was even rumoured to be pregnant when Mill said in an interview that he wished Minaj was with a child, Yahoo! News reported. But the female rapper clarified on her Twitter that she would not be pregnant before marrying Mill. At 32, Minaj has always wanted a large family so it is inevitable that she will be tying the knot soon and going down the child road. She comes from a large, close-knit family herself and has always wanted to replicate this. She has two brothers whom she is very close with and regularly visits in Queens, New York. Currently on a US tour of the fabulous Pink Print, Nicki’s schedule has been a hectic one and she’s sworn to take some time off come August 19th when she does her last gig in Canada. Although luckily for her it has not been a lonely tour as Mill has been a supporting act on Pink Print as the duo jet around the US. A holiday, a ring and a pregnancy?!! Nicki doesn’t do things by halves so expect some juicy gossip hitting our Celebrity News pages soon.

DOUBLE PLATINUM

NICKI MINAJ WEDDING BELLE??!

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And no we’re not talking about ‘that’ ring! Nicki has absolutely smashed her US record sales, getting the highest accolade, Double Platinum for more than 2 million record sales of Only featuring Lil Wayne, Drake and Chris Brown in April this year. Last year Anaconda was also certified Double Platinum by the RIAA. Within a few years of her first mixtape, Playtime Is Over, she solidly established herself in Lil Wayne’s Young Money Entertainment camp and was rapping on songs alongside artists like Robin Thicke, Rihanna, Christina Aguilera and Kanye West. So let me get this straight/ Wait, I’m the rookie?/ But my features and my shows 10 times your pay?/ 50K for a verse/ No album out!, she announced in her benchmark verse on West’s Monster. This woman is gutsy and not afraid to tell it like it is. Probably another reason for her unrelenting staying power. Insiders say a collaboration with Nicki is both a surefire hit and a gamble—to this day, she often dwarfs the huge artist she’s featured alongside. Her rapping is also extremely distinctive for its fast flow and the use of alter egos and accents, primarily British cockney. Minaj is also widely known for her colourful costumes, wigs and jewellery. She stands out from the plethora of rappers out there today and anyone who is anyone is clawing to work with her.

THE OTHER WOMAN

This spring, she made her blockbuster debut

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alongside Cameron Diaz and Leslie Mann in the comedy flick The Other Woman, a gig she characterises as a minor side project rather than a breakout. “I’m not going to say I’m not focused on acting,” she said in an interview with Fader in the US. “because I don’t want a director to read this interview and think, Oh, she’s not focused on acting. But it’s not exactly where my heart lies.” Her first foray into acting was voicing the comical character Steffie in Ice Age 4: Continental Drift.

relationship with Nicki over false claims he cheated. Safaree’s friends say they’re scared these are more than idle threats. News of the ring and a pregnancy on the way may not be exactly what Samuels wanted to hear but slowly he is trying to rebuild his life. According to reports last week he may be appearing in a new reality TV show on VH1 and has been getting very close to lingerie model Zashia Santiago, so hopefully Safaree is on the mend now.

THE OTHER MAN

Nicki is an entrepreneur at heart and like any good businesswoman she is constantly finding new ways to connect with her varied audiences, whether it’s via music, campaigns for brands including Pepsi, Moscato, MAC Cosmetics and K-Mart or even producing bottles of perfume shaped like her more than ample bust! She knows how to market herself! Nicki has been described by pals as “a tough cookie”, “smart businesswoman” and a “little bit crazy”. She is definitely here to stay. From sell-out tours, to movies, to rap collaborations anything Nicki seems to touch turns to gold including our front cover.

Before meeting Mill, Nicki was dating rapper Safaree Samuels for 12 years. Both rappers lived in New York and many believed they would walk down the aisle. It is widely known that Samuels has been an emotional wreck over the break-up with Nicki. He’s became a recluse, spending days and nights in smoking weed and has also talked openly about suicide. Safaree is telling friends he won’t get in touch with Nicki because she’s now hooked up with Mill. He admits “it’s torture” for him, because he believes Mill destroyed his

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Open 7pm until late 7 days a week Summer BBQ every night Friday nights live music Happy hour 7-9pm daily Featuring major sporting events on our 78’’ curve TV Urb El Pilar (opposite the Senator Banus) Calle Ojen Km. 166 +34 622 948 828 E: moseisleybar@gmail.com Mos Eisley Bar Restaurant

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aised in the Bronx in New York, the Martinez Brothers tale is a classic rags to riches one. Chris and Steven were introduced to music at a young age through their Puerto Rican pastor father. He first involved them in a church band before getting them out on the dance music scene. Their Dad was a frequenter of Paradise Garage and there was constantly house music playing in the family home at an early age.

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Steve, the elder of the brethren, recalls doing parties with his Dad as a teenager. “We would rent a dance studio with wooden floors, take our sound system, throw a jam and then go to school the next day. We called them tea parties as they went from 6pm to 12am. Sunday Tea Parties.” As is the norm with most teenagers the boys were keen on social media. Chris was a fan of MySpace at the time and connected with house music legend Dennis

Rocking Aqwa Mist 27/08/15 Ferrer through the network which lead to the boys playing in their most famous gig to date, New York´s famous Shelter nightclub. They were baby-faced boys at the time but their DJ set went down a storm. By 2008 they had regular gigs all over the US whilst still having to keep up with their school work. Chris said in a recent interview with DJ Mag it was tough going. “Honestly, I couldn´t take school seriously at that point. I´m not saying

it´s not necessary to do school but I already had my career going. I knew what I wanted to do. Coming home from the gigs on the weekends and on Monday going to school, I was wiped all the time.” Steve found things a bit easier as his college course only required a few classes a week. He did business admin but admits it was just a generic major when kids don´t know what to pick! So when Chris finished his

schooling in 2010 the boys were ready to take the world by storm.

EUROPEAN VACATION

Clubs don´t get more famous than DC10 in Ibiza and that´s where the boys signed up to their European residency in 2011. Now every year, from May to October Ibiza is their home, allowing the duo to do various gigs and festivals around Europe including Rock in Rio in Lisbon, Lovebox

in London and Creamfields in Liverpool. In fact the Bronx-Brethren became so popular on the European house music circuit that leading music magazine Mixmag named them DJ´s of the Year last year in their annual round up. “No other DJ or duo encapsulate house music like the crown princes of DC10,” the mag wrote. The boys still hold their DC10 residency and use the hedonistic island as a base to travel to further

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Christian and Steve Martinez are living proof that a family that, plays together, stays together. European gigs such as Aqwa Mist in Marbella this month.

ROCKING AQWA MIST

Yes, it´s happening…the world famous Martinez Brothers will be coming to Marbella to play a one-off gig in Aqwa Mist on Thursday August 27th. If you haven´t already booked your tickets be sure to do so soon,

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as this is bound to be a sell-out.

GIVING BACK TO THEIR FANS

The Martinez Brothers have recently partnered with fellow New York City cohorts Jesse Calosso and Blas Cordero for the Masters at Dutch project, a free 10 track EP dedicated to their fans. “We made these tracks while we were off,” the brothers said. “We wanted to thank all our

fans who have supported us and bought tickets to our shows last year and we hope you know we appreciate you guys! So we’re giving you a collection of tracks for free download so you can check out what we’ve been up to.” The EP is a collection of club-ready tech house cuts, interspersed with intros, outros and interludes, adding a hip-hop touch to the release.

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TV EXCLUSIVE

Life On Marbs

ITV are screening a new reality show about Marbella´s young, beautiful, rich and outrageous inhabitants. In fact, you may have already spotted the 31-strong cast and 30 plus film crew shooting various scenes in and around Marbella´s most exotic locations and top nightspots over the past 10 weeks.

CASSIE ROWAN Glamorous Cassie claims she is three quarters housewife, one quarter beautician and has no “edit” button. Originally from Scotland she has lived in Marbella most of her life and is best pals with Natalie. She is engaged to a millionaire who works on the oil rigs is South Africa so is away a lot of the time. She spends her days partying with Natalie and is a real trooper! Marbella Rocks was one model down for the charity fashion show at Tibu and she kindly stepped in on the night. Role: Party lover Most interesting storyline: Getting engaged on the show Rocks Rating for Scandal:

LINA HODGKINS Charismatic to the core, with plenty of witty one-liners and put downs that will undoubtedly make her the funny girl of the show. At 54, Lina is one of the oldest cast members, but as the longest standing resident on the show, it will make her the most authentic voice of Life in Marbs. Lina also runs the famous Lineker´s Group – one of the largest chains of bars and nightclubs in Puerto Banus. She is used to dealing with drama on a daily basis in her job and will certainly take no prisoners on the show. Role: Marbella Mummy Most interesting storyline: Banter with Suzy Rocks Rating for Scandal:

AMY CARTER “People person” and co-owner of Golden Tarts, Amy came to Marbella 8 years ago to help run her step-mum´s beauty salon business. She believes firmly inTart Domination taking over the world and wants to franchise the salons in places like Dubai. Amy has a boyfriend who works away a lot and believes people should watch Life on Marbs because she´s awesome and Marbella´s awesome. Role: Princess of Tarts Most Interesting Storyline: Salon gossip Rocks Rating for Scandal:

LAUREN VYNER Nicknamed “Loud Tart” 22 year-old beautician Lauren is originally from Essex. She says the salon is the hub of all gossip in Marbella and loves her job because she gets free tables and drinks in nights out as she knows all the club owners. Single Lauren would prefer to go on a jet ski than a normal boring dinner date with guys. She doesn´t get on with Jordan so expect lots of bitching. Role: Loud tart Most interesting storyline: Disliking Jordan Rocks rating for Scandal:

SARAH CARTER Co-owner of the Golden Tarts Beauty Salon, former Dagenham warehouse worker Sarah came to Marbella for a change of scenery after her father passed away. She ended up getting married and starting Golden Tarts. The salon has just celebrated its 10th anniversary and employs 26 Tarts as they call them. 38-year-old Sarah is the big boss aka Golden Tart and she coowns the salon with step-daughter Amy. Role: Queen of Tarts Most interesting storyline: Salon gossip but promises it never leaves the “Tartanic” Rocks Rating for Scandal:

ABOUT THE SHOW

Life on Marbs is hitting ITVBe screens on Wednesday 22nd July from 9pm-10pm UK time and will air every week for 12 weeks till the end of the summer. ITVBe is the new reality channel that showcases hits like TOWIE, The Millionaire Matchmaker and The Real Housewives of Cheshire. Unlike TOWIE, Life on Marbs will take on a format like The Real Housewives franchise where all cast members get weekly interviews, or green screens as they call them, where they get the chance to tell it straight to the camera. One main cast member admitted to “ I love it. It´s my chance to say exactly what I think.”

In fact it is probably Marbella´s worst-kept secret!!! With the flurry of dolled up to the nines stars and vast TV crew that accompany MEET THE CAST them, keeping locations and storylines Now it´s time to meet the cast and find out a few inside under wraps has been an arduous task for of the show, courtesy of Marbella Rocks. To the guys at Lime Pictures, the TV production secrets help you differentiate the ones to watch this year, we´ve show behind The Only Way Is Essex, Hollyoaks biographied each character. Like em or loathe em, life in and now Life on Marbs. Marbella is pretty crazy and the casts antics and eye on Marbella this summer will surely make for entertaining viewing. For all you Marbella residents that are antiTOWIE coming to Marbella (for their annual special) don´t worry this is going to be a completely different series. It aims to show a real mix of Marbella residents from the uber rich, to the various business owners and even the single mums that make up the cast of the glorious and colourful characters that have come to reside here on the Costa del Sol.

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NATALIE DENNING Former glamour girl, model and mum of two, 32-year-old Natalie is being billed as the show´s biggest lead female star. Having lived in Marbella for 11 years - she knows the area and the party scene like the back of her immaculately manicured hand. Dripping in diamonds and designer labels Natalie is the stereotype of how Brits perceive a Marbella resident so will surely be screen gold. Watch out for her and best friend Cassie´s arguments with The Marbella Dress Company owner Felicity. Role: Marbie Barbie Most interesting storyline: Fighting with Felicity Rocks Rating for Scandal:

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DANNI LEVY A super glamorous fitness instructor, Danni will be seen whipping several cast members and Marbella bods into shape whilst obtaining juicy gossip on the way. Danni admits to having had four boob jobs (one while on the show). Her father is a millionaire property tycoon but Danni admits she is not fazed by money and never asks her Dad for help. “I want to do it myself,” she adds. She is dating toyboy Jake who is not on the show. Role: Fitness Guru Most interesting storyline: Mark Rocks Rating for Scandal:

SUZY WHITE Suzy describes herself as Flirty, ditzy and a hopeless romantic, 34-yearold Suzy originally came to Marbella 12 years ago. She fell pregnant with her daughter Lily and although not with the father anymore, they remain firm friends. Suzy works part-time in Portside for Lina although she has been suspended a few times for turning up drunk. Also an aspiring singer Suzy has been known to get her boobs out on a fair few occasions. Role: Ditzy Most interesting storyline: Getting naked Rocks Rating for scandal:

FELICITY FAYE KIDD A proud single mum and entrepreneur, Felicity juggles school runs with managing her own successful line of clothing, The Marbella Dress Company. Very outspoken and honest Felicity admits she may be perceived as “the bitch” of the show following arguments with a lot of other cast members including Natalie and Cassie. “I´ve been accused of being the bitch and dishonest on the show but this couldn´t be further from the truth.” Role: Single mum Most interesting storyline: Fighting with Natalie Rocks Rating for scandal:

ALEX WEAVER Alex is one of the youngest of the cast members at only 19. A journalist at Marbella Rocks, the filming of her private life has undoubtedly been the most traumatic of all the cast members as the past few months have been awash with love triangles, even rectangles(!) and arguments with her friend Jordan. As one of the cast members that has suffered the most angst during filming with her onoff-on again relationship with her long term partner Charles, it is going to be a emotional summer for her. Role: Baby of the group Most interesting storyline: Love rectangles! Rocks Rating for Scandal:

JORDAN SARGEANT Jordan is Marbella new blood, arriving off the plane when filming first began in May. She is best friends with Alex and works as a sales executive at Marbella Rocks Magazine. Jordan, 23, has also had her fair share of love dramas including dates with fellow cast members Josh and Jon. Jordan, originally from Essex, is one of the casts biggest party goers. Expect some clashes with loud tart Lauren who she does not get along with and a big bust up with Alex later in the series. Role: Genuine and bolshy, tells it like it is. Most interesting storyline: Dating Josh and Jon Rocks Rating for Scandal:

LOLA ZAMBRANA Brains as well as beauty Lola, 21, is a professional interior designer, having studied in New York. She recently moved to Marbella with ex Adam and is currently doing PR, VIP concierge and modeling, alongside interior design for friends of her family that also live here. Adam was already on the show and being energetic and fun she thought “why the hell not?”. Lola is friends with Alex and the rest of the girls but admits it is hard with ex Adam being here.

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Role: Sweet and genuine Most interesting storyline: Her relationship with Adam Rocks Rating for Scandal:

JON STRETTON KNOWLES Self made millionaire and owner of the exclusive new gentleman´s grooming club, The Barber Club Marbella. 34-year-old Jon has the cash to splash to make this show as extravagant as possible. At only 32 Jon retired after selling his UK based oil and gas company and has spent many years travelling but decided upon Marbella as his home. He admitted to blowing €85k on a night out in Cannes and buying two Ferraris in one day but claims he´s only spending his capital not his wealth. Role: Millionaire playboy Most interesting storyline: Being a lady´s man Rocks Rating for Scandal:

BALLY SINGH Originally from India, Bally is the owner of The Rich List, a concierge service that aims to provide the best parties for its exclusive millionaire playboy members. With presence in Miami, Las Vegas, Dubai and Marbella, Bally is well traveled and used to partying with clients including Eminem, Pharell and 50 Cent. He has described himself as the Jerry Springer of the group for trying to sort out all the cast´s arguments. Bally owns a yacht, a Ferrari 458, a Rolls-Royce Ghost and has an eight bedroom penthouse in the port which has its own nightclub. Role: Jerry Springer of the group Most interesting storyline: Diffusing arguments Rocks Rating for Scandal:

ADAM GRAHAM Property manager and “fix it” guy for Ocean Club, Adam, 25, has been on the Marbella circuit for 10 years since coming here every summer with his wealthy family. He has had a privileged upbringing, having been educated at Harrow in the UK where Winston Churchill, James Blunt and Benedict Cumberbatch were pupils. He has a fiery relationship with on-off girlfriend Lola (who he serenades naked in the show), but essentially is looking for love here. Role: Banus bachelor Most interesting storyline: Lola Rocks Rating for Scandal:

JEFF GRAHAM Adam´s younger brother Jeff is the playboy of Life on Marbs. Single and fancy free he attracts the ladies attention and has had numerous conquests on the show, helped by his wingman brother Adam. At only 23, Jeff admits this summer has been about having fun but says he will knuckle down to some serious work come September. He is a self-proclaimed “businessman” and private school educated like Adam. Role: Playboy Most interesting storyline: His conquests Rocks Rating for Scandal:

JOSS MOONEY Super buff, former Ex on the Beach star Joss Mooney is better known for getting his hands on Vicky Pattison than his fitness trainer/model/PR job title. However, that´ll probably all change for honest Joss when the ITV show airs as he admits that his wandering eye has got him in trouble on the show. He says its not all his fault though as he doesn´t want to lead girls on but likes to keep his options open!! Role: Marbella´s pretty boy Most interesting storyline: Love triangles Rocks Rating for Scandal:

MARK FORSTER Munich born Mark owns a prestige vehicle rental business and is often spotted with his wingman pooch Juan Carlos III. He came to Spain 8 years ago with his savings to start his business and now owns 35 luxury cars. He admits to fancying fellow cast member Danni but admits the situation is not ideal as she has a boyfriend and they are best friends! Watch out for Juan Carlos III stealing the show and running Mark’s life! Role: Ze German Most interesting storyline: Danni love Rocks Rating for Scandal:

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PHIL SAVAGE Club owner and head honcho at Ultima Promotions, Phil runs the team that look after top venues Aqwa Mist, Plaza Beach and News Café in Marbella. He admits he won´t play a massive part on the show as he works such long hours. Phil was originally part of the team that invented the Champagne Spray parties when he came here aged 26. Happily married to his stunning dancer wife, Sara, 34-year-old Phil kicks back with Jon and the boys when he´s not organising three of the biggest clubs in Marbella. Role: Marbella´s nice guy Most interesting storyline: Stopping guys harassing Sara Rocks Rating for Scandal:

JOSH ORTEGA Josh is the 21-year-old PR originally from Hounslow that is everyones best friend. He dated Jordan for a brief time on the show until he found out that she went out with Jon. He said, “I´m no ones second plate!!”. Josh has lived in Marbella since he was three years old and now works as head PR for Aqwa Mist, Plaza Beach and News Café. “I´m a real geezer, there´s no pretentious bollocks. I don´t have the cash to splash like some of the other cast members. I am humble and that’s what it all about.” Role: PR Guru Most interesting storyline: Love life Rocks Rating for Scandal:

MAXWELL JAMESON Max is a booker at Target Model Agency and works at Golden Tarts Beauty Salon. He spends summers in Marbella and winters in Dubai. However the main thing you´ll notice about Max is his make-up, exquisitely plucked eyebrows and high heels. He´ll put many girls to shame with his perfect turnout! Max, who is only 18, claims to have never been out with a gay guy, saying he´s had relationships in the past with straight men. He also claims to be a “bitch” on the show. Role: Diva Most interesting storyline: Bitching about the cast Rocks Rating for Scandal:

In the heart of the Golden Mile visit Villa Tiberio with 6000m2 of incredible tropical gardens and Greek and Roman architecture. It is the most established restaurant in Marbella, having been owned and run by Sandro Morelli for 25 years. Private valet parking and live pianists every night.

Villa Tiberio, Carretera N-340, Km. 178.5, Next to Marbella Club, Marbella +34 952 771 799 E-Mail: rest.villatiberio@hotmail.com www.villatiberio.com

Babilonia is the new trendy bar in the heart of Puerto Banus. Located on the front line over-looking the beautiful harbour, boasting a huge front and back terrace. Offering a really cool trendy vibe, with resident DJ at the weekends, with full table service TABLE RESERVATIONS AND ENQUIRIES

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estival season comes around quick - and with it the default wardrobe staples of denim shorts, floral wreath headbands, beads and the like. But we’ve been there, done them - and for far too long. It’s time to change the dress code and approach festival season with fresh eyes and a new look (and we don’t deny that might be hard to do considering fashion’s affection for the Seventies and hippy bohemia right now - but it can be done). The days are getting warmer and our lunchtimes longer as we try to escape the office for our slice of early summer. And our weekends? Well, they are about to be spent knee-deep in mud, rocking in a mosh pit and be free... It’s summer music festival season! Every year around this time, thousands of music lovers prepare to flock to locales across Europe for weekend-long celebrations of peace, love and cutoffs. There were no specific rules regarding attire except that, since having high self-esteem is “in”, you just wear your best things, The problem with drawing inspiration from celebs at Coachella is that you don’t (presumably) have a stylist, or access to VIP lounges where a makes-up artist will reapply your lipstick. I have no idea if this is what actually what goes on in VIP lounges, but the point is,

most festivals are not like Coachella. I have a suspicion that most of the music festival fashion guides I’ve seen are written by people who have never attended a camping music festival (one-day VIP passes to Governor’s ball don’t count) like Roskilda or Firefly. It’s easy to flaunt a boho-chic ensemble at a VIP event, but try finding a way to make your yellow rain poncho look cute. Real music-festival style is about cozy layers, artfully clashing colours, and avoiding that guy who is covered in mud and trying to give everyone hugs. Here are my tips for nailing it.

1. Figure out a layering strategy Festivals are notorious for unpredictable weather. You’ll want to have options for cold, rainy nights and 40 degree days. I love slogan tees (like the one pictured here). If it gets nippier later on I just layer on a long sleeve t-shirt for -- they’re lightweight, so you won’t get too hot. I usually buy a size too big, so I easily slip it on over my T-shirt. Similarly if you´re too hot wear a bandeau top under your slogan and if you´re too hot slip the T-shirt off and poke in your pocket.

2. Don’t bring a “real” bra unless you have to I might be biased because I am an A-cup, but underwire bras have no place at a music festival (or any part of my life). There’s a reason bandeau bras are so popular. They’re comfortable, and you can

wear them as a top without being judged. Bralettes -- bandeaus with straps -- are ideal, because you can dance all you want without worrying that the thing is going to slide down your stomach. My favorite is a halter bralette from Vs. The halter strap looks cute peaking out from a tank, or underneath another bralette if you want more coverage.

3. Wear some REALLY comfortable shoes

If you’re going to be walking and dancing for three or four days - don’t wear impractical shoes. Most festivals are set up with a considerable amount of distance between the stages and the campsites, and when you are traipsing back and forth at night, comfort will trump style. Flip flops or Merrells are a good bet. They’re not the cutest, but they’ll be covered in so much mud that it won’t matter. I wore my favorite sneakers to my first festival, and destroyed them racing back and forth from artist to artist. (It was worth it.)

4. Remember, rain boots are your friend!

I’ve never been to a festival where it didn’t pour for a day straight. Last year, at Wakarusa, there was mud literally up to my knees. Rain boots (or wellies, if you like that word as much as I do) will save you at a festival. You can go with a playful print, like any funky coloured boots like the ones pictures here, or you

could stick to the classics. My Hunter boots have gotten me through four festivals, and many rainy days in between. They’re still in great condition. Check the seam on the back of the boot, though. My shorter Hunters have a more pronounced seam, and it dug into my heel. Not good, especially for dancing! Fortunately, Dr. Scholls inserts solved the problem for me.

5. Dress up during the day (and down at night)

There’s going to be down time during the day. That’s when you should show off your more fashionforward pieces. Jewellery and fringe bandeaus can be a burden when you’re trying to dance, but not when you’re lounging at the campsite. I’ve noticed a lot of girls will wear gym shorts and a bikini top during the day, and flaunt belly-chains and maxi dresses at night. I’d rather do the opposite. If you really want to show off your elaborate bodysuit, wear it while you check out the vendors in between sets, not when you are drunk and trying to use a port-a-loo at 2am. For evening, find an outfit that’s trendy but leaves you unfettered to dance, harem pants are a good option lightweight, comfortable, and sexier than sweats. Fergie wore a great pair out to a recent Fesival (as pictured here). H&M, Forever 21, Urban Outfitters and Zara have a great selection. If you’re not into harem pants, tons of stores offer patterned fashion pants that are a bit more fitted. I’m obsessed with the current range from Topshop. Worth checking out.

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6. Fake fur funks up your outfit

Keep warm on top when the nights get cold with a faux-fur vest. Choose one that’s long, and has some type of closure. Depending on how cool it gets, you can layer it over a sweater or flannel and still look chic.

7. Have fun with your hair and make-up

Normally, I can’t go one day without washing my hair before it turns into a greasy mess. For some reason, this doesn’t happen at a festival, despite not being able to take a real shower for days. Call it festival magic, or the benefits of using dry shampoo. I usually will rinse off with a spray bottle (shower wrist-bands are 20€ for a cold, communal shower) at least once a day, and put a little leave-in conditioner on the ends. I end up with silky, voluminous hair without much effort. It’s incredibly easy to tease unwashed hair, as well. I like to experiment with big buns or headbands. American Apparel makes a wire headband that you can bend into different shapes. It stays in place, and comes in tons of colours

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and patterns. As far as make-up, I am usually a minimalist. But at a festival, it’s fun to experiment! I’m not brave when it comes to lipstick, but I plan on trying one that my friend swears by - Urban Outfitters’ Lime Crime. It comes in classic shades, as well as orange, blue, and bubble gum pink. It’s smudge proof, and stays on all day. For eyeliner, you will want something waterproof. Urban Decay makes a great smudgeproof eyeliner, and it comes in a bunch of metallic shades. Use an eye-shadow palate, to get sultry, Beyonce-worthy smoky eyes. (Disclaimer: while these products are pricy, they last way longer than drug-store make-up. I’ve had my Bare Minerals eye palate for two years.)

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The right foundation will make you look like you’re not wearing any foundation at all. Concealer is always used afterwards if necessary. Paint blemishes with a small brush dipped in concealer or foundation, or pat on concealer with your ring finger; dab the blemishes gently until they have softened or with any luck, disappeared. Do not rub.

UNDER-EYE CONCEALING

The application of under eye concealer is the most important step in any make-up routine. Concealer is the one product that, when chosen and applied correctly, can instantly lift and brighten the face. Choose a colour one to two shades lighter than the foundation. The skin under they eye is very thin, so the blue of the fine veins just under the surface tend to show through. A light yellowtoned concealer masks this discolouration and brightens the skin. For those with alabaster skin, a porcelain toned concealer will work. When a regular concealer cannot fully lighten the under eye area, a peach or pink corrector is used to counter the purple or green tone. A regular yellow toned concealer is usually lightly layered over the corrector to lighten the under eye area. Set the concealer in place with a sheer loose powder, either yellow toned or white-toned powder.

SCULPT YOUR CHEEKBONES

Suck in those cheeks ladies, and using a large, flat brush, sweep over their hollows with a small amount of bronzer for even distribution. Beige if you have fair

A brighter shade such as soft pink is great for evening. When using bronzer, layer the pop colour on top. Smile and only apply to the apples of the cheeks and softly blend it so it melts into the skin on the cheekbones. A powder puff, fingers or the left overs on your foundation brush can be used to soften and correct a heavy application.

LIPS

Dark red lips are the easiest way to get glamorous for a big night out. It instantly transforms your entire look and yet it’s so simple. For super sexy and sophisticated dark lips Burgundy colour is the right choice for an elegant pout! Use a lip pencil that matches the natural color of the lips or the lipstick. Line the lips to be bow shaped and completely fill in the lips. This base will hold lip colour in place. Layer lipstick on top. A bit of powder or blush patted on top of lipstick will keep it on longer. Note darker colour starting at the outer part of the lips adds depth, a lighter shade increasing the further it goes into the lips makes them look fuller.

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Put a folded tissue under lower lashes to avoid loose eyeshadow particles on your cheeks. Use a light shadow in skintone colour as a base on the lids, apply it with a full shadow brush that covers the entire lid from lash line to brow bone. This step creates a clean slate for the other shadows. Next, choose a soft peachy or champagne shadow with just a touch of shine and apply across the lid, up to the eye socket. Add an egg white shimmer shadow to the inner corner of the eye for a playful glow. Trace the upper lash line with a dark grey kohl pen, and just on the outer corner on the lower lash line for

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more intensity. Follow this by a taupe or golden shade along your lash line and diffuse on the outer third of the eye in a sideways V-shape up into your crease. Never take the eyeshadow further than the end of the eyebrows. For beauty, stick within an imaginary line from the outer corner of your eye to the end of the brows, this creates an instant lift to your face. If you want to create depth or contour, choose a slightly deeper medium toned shadow to sweep in the crease of the eye. Crease contour creates definition and can make a stronger eye statement for evening. Begin the shadow at the outside edge of the crease,

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Model of the moment Isabel was rocking beachy, disheveled hair during a recent festival. This works perfectly with her grown out ombre colour and her halo flower crown. To recreate this look I recommend using a fantastic new product from the Redken Range called Fashion Waves. It is a texturising sea spray mist that you put onto damp hair and allow to air dry, giving a perfect messed up beachy look.

Stunning supermodel Cara carries off laid back chic better than anyone else on the festival circuit. Her look here involves creating loose waves from the mid to ends of hair and brushing out waves. To make the look stand the heat of a festival add flexible defining cream like Redken Loose Endings before styling. Finish the look with an on-trend hat like Cara´s or a flower crown or turban are still really on point this summer.

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A scraped back topknot is another great idea for a festival or any other hot summer night here in Spain. Spritz hair with a firm hold hairspray and brush into a ponytail at the top of your head. Then simply tie the hair in a knot and secure with grips. What´s perfect about this look is its best on unwashed hair so if you´re doing a two or three-day festival, this is an ideal look for the latter part.

Messy interwoven braids are a cool and easy look to recreate look this summer. Gorgeous mum of one Blake wore hers with one large unkempt fishtail braid and lots of smaller plaits intertwined with pulled out loose strands. Although this looks complicated it´s not… the key is to be a bit free spirited with it and go with a minimal effort look and just a few extra plaits.

KATE BOSWORTH Superman actress Kate was killing it at Coachella this year with this edgy plaited parting look. You can recreate the look by taking a section of hair approximately an inch wide from behind either side of your ears then twisting it before plaiting down the centre of your parting. Secure with a small band or kirby grip at the back of your head.

LOVING THE ALEXA CHUNG Festival queen Alexa Chung was sporting these beautiful braids at a recent festival outing. (One of the four festivals she´s notched up already this summer.) Bohemian yet cute and girly, this look is better suited on women under 40 to avoid “the mutton as lamb” glances from fellow festival goers!

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First of all let’s start by explaining why and when we would commonly use a Protein Supplement. Providing a steady consumption of Protein is essential for protein synthesis (Muscle Growth/Repair) and to fend off Catabolism (muscle breakdown for energy use). This can be difficult in your day-to-day, busy life and if you a have daily protein target to meet Protein powder can become an even more important tool in your arsenal. In this case it is just simply a quick meal replacement that can be easily carried and with typically 25g to 30g per scoop you’re looking at the same protein intake as eating a chicken breast. So in this example do you NEED a protein powder? The answer in no, you could always eat a chicken breast!

WHEY TO DO IT

Other times we would utilise the big P is most commonly and in my opinion most essentially after (post) workout. Here it is common for athletes and bodybuilders to take a shake of Whey Protein straight after a session. Whey is a fast acting Protein that digests and gets to work in the system quickly so considering after our session the body is in repair mode, it makes sense to load in some materials for the rebuild. So now is paying out for a powder essential? No. Although a more optimal time to sink a shake it is still not so important which form of Protein we take at this point as long as the steady flow throughout the day is there.

NIGHT SHIFT

Naturally when we are at sleep the body will take the opportunity to repair. A lot of people don’t imagine the work that takes place during our deep rest and for this reason your body will be searching for materials and fuel for the construction work. Some consider this to be a prime moment for Catabolism. Catabolism is the reverse of what we want for muscle growth. When the body lacks an energy source it will naturally break down your Muscle and Proteins back into BCAA (Amino Acids) and Fatty Acids to use as energy and keep us alive. This is bad if we are trying to grow so in attempt to fend off this muscle burning beast it is popular to take a slow acting protein such as CASEIN Protein before

we sleep. This slowly digests over a number of hours providing us with a steady sauce of FUEL throughout our sleep. Need it here then? No and Yes. In this example it is arguably the most important moment for a Protein supplement, there are some food alternatives that provide slow release protein but usually at the cost of some calories before sleep. If you really work on this principle than you won’t find a better source. So in my opinion and routine, it’s best to make use of a protein supplement in these three instances.

COMMON MYTHS

There is a lot of talk about Proteins, lots of facts that many take as gospel. Here is a couple of common misconceptions and wives tales that you might here on your fitness journey. 1. YOU CAN ONLY PROCESS 30G OF PROTEIN AT ONE TIME. Think again. Protein digestibility and the amount your body can handle per meal is tied to how much you weigh and how hard you train. The more you weigh, the more you need; the harder you train, the more you need. In turn, the more you need, the more you’ll be able to digest, absorb and assimilate. A 200-pound male will, in general, need more protein

than a 160-pounder and should be able to digest more per meal. Digestibility is also linked to the amount of protein you consume on a regular basis. The more protein you eat regularly, the better your body becomes at digesting large protein meals. For example, the digestibility of meat (i.e. beef, poultry, pork and fish) is about 97% efficient. If you eat 25 grams of beef, you will absorb into the blood stream 97% of the protein in that piece of meat. If on the other hand you eat a 10 oz steak containing about 60 grams of protein, you will again digest and absorb 97% of the protein. If you could only assimilate 30 grams of protein at a time, why would researchers be using in excess of 40 grams of protein to stimulate muscle growth? If you are going to maximise muscle growth you have to minimise muscle loss, and maximise protein synthesis. Research clearly shows this is accomplished with heavy training, adequate calories and very importantly high protein consumption. This means that meals containing more than 30 grams of protein will be the norm. Not to worry, all that protein will certainly be used effectively by the body. 2. DAIRY BASED PROTEIN CAUSES FAT GAIN Nope! I hear this so often and I just don’t agree. Dairy

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HEALTH & FITNESS

HEALTH & FITNESS is perfectly fine. It’s a great source of protein, and some research even shows that dairy, when combined with a low-calorie intake could actually promote fat loss. I imagine the Sodium content in certain dairy products is more of a factor in this myth and with the fear of Sodium being a nutritional faux par itself is one that needs explaining here. Sodium drives glycogen storage and indirectly supports growth by interacting with potassium to turn on pumping mechanisms within cells that govern the exchange of nutrients that lead to muscle repair. Plus, sodium is not the culprit many mistake it to be. If you suddenly change your sodium intake, abruptly increasing it, then yes water retention is likely to be the result. But a steady sodium and water intake is essential for Carbohydrate and Glycogen transportation. This helps us store glycogen inside our muscle giving added strength and a fuller look.

THE PROTEIN BLOAT

A common complaint I find especially in female athletes is that their Protein Shakes make them bloat. This can be caused by a number of different reasons most notably an unknown Lactose intolerance. I know some big brands claim their product is Whey Isolate. And yes, true high-quality isolates contain very little lactose. But again, it may or may not be the lactose that’s the problem. It could be the protein isolate itself that’s causing the issue. But, consider this as well, any protein powder that contains “whey protein concentrates” still contains lactose – even if the manufacturer claims it’s a high quality isolate. Therefore if it’s got concentrates, it’s got lactose.

PRACTICAL SUGGESTIONS

THINK ABOUT YOUR DAIRY

One other thing to also consider if you’re suffering the symptoms above is your dairy intake. Maybe, instead of your protein being the problem, you’re having a problem with milk, cheese, yogurt, etc. Again, the lactose or protein fractions in dairy products may be the culprit, so don’t rule either out. If it turns out that dairy is the problem, you could switch to non-cow’s milk dairy (goat or sheep’s milk dairy).

HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT PRODUCT

It’s not an easy task to choose your weapon when it comes to Protein. It is by far the most sold and marketed product in the fitness industry and which containers of all shapes, sizes and colour full of jargon and promises. So how do we decide which to buy? For me it boils down to 3 things: THE LESS INGREDIENTS THE BETTER - Try to stick to a Whey Isolate without too many added junk, the more extras the less quality protein and then we are going backwards. A high content of BCAA and more namely “Lucine” is a bonus. DOES IT MIX WELL? There is nothing worse than a lumpy shake. DOES IT TASTE GOOD? I know some of you “Bros” are gonna say it doesn’t matter what it tastes like just get it down you. NO, this stuff is expensive and I’m drinking it every day sometimes 3 times, trust me, a bad flavour wears thin!! (These last 2 tips are trivial to emphasise the importance and relevance of number 1)

If you consistently get gassy and bloated or stuffy and mucousy after having a supplemental milk protein product, it may be time to switch brands. Your brand might have too much lactose or too high a concentration of certain protein products and either of these could be detrimental. I have known girls that switched protein powders from a whey protein isolate to a milk protein blend and within 1 day, all of their complaints disappeared. Even a switch from one brand of whey isolate to another can have an improvement in function and a removal of symptoms.

Protein powders are easy to absorb, and absorption is an important part of the mass-building process. However, whole-food animal sources of protein, such as eggs, dairy, fowl, red meat and fish, have complete, though somewhat different, amino-acid profiles. Some Bodybuilders claim that cutting out red meat prevents them from building serious mass. Is it the iron, B vitamins or creotine in the meat? Maybe. It’s also likely that the unique amino-acid combinations allow greater protein synthesis. For optimal mass gains, don’t succumb to living mainly on powders. Choose a wide variety of foods and include powders after workouts, Before sleep and at times when convenience is essential. The variable amino-acid concentrations among different foods may exert unique effects on you that result in better growth, as opposed to sticking with one or two protein foods or a couple of foods and a protein powder.

SWITCH PROTEIN TYPES

BOTTOM LINE

Now, without making things too complicated here, let’s get practical with a few suggestions for those of you who think you’re having problems with your protein supplements.

SWITCH PROTEIN BRANDS

If you switch protein brands and that doesn’t help, you may legitimately have an intolerance to the milk protein itself. In such case, you might try switching to rice protein isolates. Rice protein isolates are hypoallergenic and are nowadays fortified to contain a complete compliment of

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amino acids.

There is no substitute for good clean sources of food, we were designed to eat to grow and repair so why avoid it. And who doesn’t like FOOD. But adding a decent Protein Powder to your cupboard can really help us to hit our protein targets and make sure we are always growing.

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restaurant & cocktail bar Plaza Village 路 Puente Romano

Nikkei Cuisine peruvian - japanese

Open 7 days a week New wine bar opening soon +34 956 79 59 24 www.lombardoswines.com

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GASTRONOMY

(comes with a warning!).

THE FOOD

mariposa

bar & grill

f you´re in the mood for a great night out, the finest cocktails, live music, top ambience and tasty food to boot, then Mariposa is the place. It´s hip owners Benji and Danni are adventure sports aficionados and house music connoisseurs. They decided to open Mariposa this summer after seeing a gap in the market for somewhere young, trendy and hip with a vibrant bar and live DJ´s to really get Sotogrande going. Sotogrande is often mistaken as a quiet destination. Yet with 30,000 inhabitants, many of whom are in the 18-40 age bracket, the dream is ideal. With its perfect open-air courtyard setting and huge dancefloor and lounge space this is surely the ideal after dinner venue to attend. The newly renovated bar is a must see too, with neon lighting, kitch butterfly deco and abstract art.

THE DRINKS

The cocktail menu is vast and there are regular two for one happy hours every Friday and Saturday from 8pm to 9pm including all the classic cocktails you´d expect such as Daiquiris, Mai Tais and Pina Coladas. Those with finer tastebuds or looking for something different there are Champagne Mojitos, Chili Moscow Mule (with a real floating chili and a kick – if you dare!) and The Hurricane

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The food menu has a cool American twist with hearty portions of ribs, burgers and chicken dominating the menu. There is also a Spanish flavour, including typical dishes such as Calamari (the owners favorite, lightly battered for starter), Sea Bass and Tuna Steak. Plus there are a few British favorites such as fillet steak and pork belly, and a lovely unique touch of a complimentary entrée of well presented carrots with their homemade crème fraiche and Thai flavoured dip. For starters, our tasters went for sticky ribs which were succulent and had just the right amount of tangy, BBQ sauce and the fresh whole grilled shrimp, which to our surprise were extremely generous with 6 large, whole king prawns. Positioned in heart formation (!) on a bed of salad and lime and coriander…. they were cooked to perfection and on the list of the best prawns sampled in Marbella. Our tasters then went for Sea Bream and the Piri Piri Chicken with steamed vegetables and dauphines potatoes for main. Both were hits. The wine match offered by the waitress was also superb. With fish and spicy chicken she recommended a South African Chenin Blanc called The Rustler. Perfect. The side dishes were also a lovely addition to the menu especially their sweet potato fries which taste so good considering how healthy they are. The fruit platters they offer over breakfast and brunch as well as the salads and other healthy methods taken by the superb head chef means you can come away with a feeling of well- being despite eating foods typically associated with being calorie laden. Plus, everyday there is a new specials menu with at least 5 dishes offered. Plus there is a breakfast and brunch menu with a unique twist on classic dishes.

DESSERT

This is where sin sets in and what a nicer way to end your meal than with a white chocolate cappuccino. However, the most popular of their desserts has to be the smashed meringue with flambéed strawberries and vanilla ice cream. Contact mariposabargrill@gmail.com or call +34 956 795 726 for reservations. Also available for private hire for any type of function including weddings.

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GASTRONOMY

de medici

he famous De Medici Restaurant has undergone a complete transformation with new ownership and a menu containing the finest international cuisine on the coast. The new De Medici is barely unrecognisable from its previous colour-clashing interior. The image overhaul see’s a stunning grey and white themed space with high ceilings, chandeliers and abstract art and murals adorning the walls. The terrace area furnished with gorgeous sofas and a newly built bar is the perfect addition to this cosmopolitan restaurant. New owners Jonathan and Carole Sobell have renowned industry knowledge with four generations of experience in catering and events. They have looked after Madonna, Bill Clinton and Michael Jackson so you know your visit to this amazing new restaurant will be something special! The De Medici restaurant menu is incredibly vast and has something to cater for everyone. Co-owner Jonathan has travelled the world extensively and has taken the best dishes from around the world, teamed with the freshest local and international ingredients, to make up this superb, tastebud-tantalising menu. For start our tasters we went for the Steamed Asparagus topped with Hollandaise Sauce, which was cooked to perfection and the sauce was a tangy and light accompaniment. The starter portion of Tuna Tartare

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GASTRONOMY with Guacamole, Fresh Herbs and a Yuzu Dressing was also fantastic. The Tuna was so fresh and sumptuous it literally melted in your mouth. For main our testers went for the Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb served with mash potato, seasonal vegetables and the most delicious red wine jus. It was just the right portion size and the lamb, which is sometimes a tricky meat for restaurants in Spain to get right, was top notch. Another firm favourite on the menu is the Veal Milanese. Served with spaghetti or fries and seasonal vegetables. The veal was delicious and the beautifully presented spaghetti with tomato and basil sauce accompaniment was divine. De Medici also garnish all their starter and main courses with edible flowers – another nice little touch. The service at De Medici is also second to none. The staff were friendly without being overbearing and the recommendations, including wine matching with our courses, was exemplary. The owners are also regularly in attendance and are incredibly warm, welcoming and like to see each customer is getting the star treatment they should be receiving on a day or night out to De Medici. If you have room the dessert is amazing too and comes up on an impressive trolley laden with impressive homemade desserts each night. You must try the Profiteroles or the Chocolate Brownie or Red Berry Cheesecake are also to die for. If you´re feeling a little full the Tropical Fruit Salad or Fruit Sorbets are a great lighter option too. Another impressive feature of the new De Medici offering is their fantastic live music nights every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The best local and international talent (some from the top nightclubs in London) have been sourced from the owners impressive contacts book to entertain their guests. Check Marbella Rocks Calender and What´s On pages each month for details on which live acts are performing when. De Medici is also open from 9am to 3pm for Breakfast/ Brunch serving an impressive menu dubbed their Eggcellent selection! Choose from Poached, Fried, Omlette, Scrambled to Egg n Soldiers, up to the guilty pleasure of a Full English. There is also a wide selection of fresh sandwiches to choose from including Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables with Hummus and Rocket, the Traditional Club or comforting Fish Finger and Tartar Sauce. The lunch and dinner menu is served from 1pm to midnight so if you can essentially order off 2 menus having any food you want whatever time of day it is. Plus, as well as an impressive wine and cocktail list there are Mojito or Sangria Ice Lollies and 21 different ingredients to make your own Smoothies if you are on a health kick Choose from classic fruit ingredients to ginger, cinnamon and omega 3 6 9. To summarise, the new De Medici Restaurant is an eye opening, mouth watering extravaganza. The prestigious owners are meticulous in the details and will ensure you have the best breakfast, lunch or dinner and keep you coming back for more. De Medici is located in El Pilar, Calle de Sabinillas opposite the Senator Banus Hotel. Call: +34 952 884 687 or visit: www.demedicimarbella. com to reserve a table. Also available for events, weddings or private hire.

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PLAZA BEACH T

he opulent, VIP beach club Plaza Beach has just introduced a new head chef from La Sala and a fantastic, wide-ranging lunch menu. We weren´t sure what to expect when trying the new menu as Plaza is more famed for its DJ´s and dancing than serving good grub BUT we were more than pleasantly surprised. For starters, we went for the Cajun Chicken Gougons with a lightly spiced mayonnaise dip. The chicken was succulent, the breadcrumbs light and fluffy and the dip was tasty and not too overpowering. The salads are listed in Starters but don´t be fooled, the portions are large! The Chicken Caeser Salad was delicious and came with giant croutons and large slices of chicken and parmesan. It was topped off with juicy cherry tomatoes and hard-boiled egg. So many restaurants can ruin a salad by being too stingy or too generous with dressing. This was not the case, the perfect amount was served and you can tell by how creamy and tangy it was, that it was made fresh on site. If you are looking for an even healthier starter option, we can highly recommend the Duo of Salmon, which contained a tower of diced salmon pieces and avocado marinated in a spicy dressing. The towering inferno (!) was topped off with slices of fresh smoked salmon and served with orange and sesame seeds. The Mains menu didn´t disappoint either. It contained all the usual lunchtime favourites

you would expect including pastas, fish, ribs, steaks and burgers. Our tasters went for the Rib Eye Steak which was cooked to perfection and full of flavour. It was also served with cooked vine tomatoes, glazed in balsamic and a generous portion of salad. Thinking we´d got away with a healthy meal and not too tight a waistband, the dessert came up! Strawberry and raspberry cheesecake with strawberry ice cream, simply divine and lots of biscuit base, a must with cheesecake. There was also the option of fresh fruit skewers with a hot chocolate dipping sauce, homemade apple pie and a selection of ice creams and sorbets, but we were done! Apart from the fabulous food on offer, Plaza Beach is well worth a visit for its tantalising cocktails! The Strawberry Daiquiris and Mojitos are amazing. The wine list is also pretty impressive. With fish and salad on order, our lovely waitress recommended we went for a crisp Sauvignon – La Belle Saison which was perfect with our meal. If you haven´t been to Plaza yet you must. Besides the delicious food, Plaza the venue is simply stunning. As well as the beautiful sea view and prime location (a stone´s throw from the port) the famous beach club is adorned with huge white cabana beds and private jacuzzi´s. Plus chances are, whatever day of the week you attend there will be top name DJ´s and a great party, summer atmosphere. Sun, sand, sea and fine dining, how do we book up?!

FOR MORE INFO VISIT WWW.PLAZABEACHBANUS.COM CALL: +34 677 644 737 OR EMAIL: BOOK@PLAZABEACHBANUS.COM

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Av Muelle de Rivera Casa RS 117 Puerto Banus, Next to Terra Blues 29660 Marbella Sunday - Thursday 3pm till 2am Friday - Saturday 3pm until 3am Fresh BBQ food, steak, ribs, wings, speciality burgers, skewers, platters, jackets, wraps, cocktails & shack loads more! Tel: +34 603 765 013

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HOME & INTERIORS

art for

art’s sake // news and information from the local and global arts scene

Selfie Satisfaction

he trend for taking selfies has gone crazy and many art galleries around the world are now enforcing strict selfie bans. The Prado in Madrid not only bans the taking of selfies but photographing any of the works on display is not allowed. However one gallery, Art in Island situated in Manila in the Philippines, has been designed specifically for the taking of selfies. The gallery is full of 3D reproductions of famous paintings that you can touch or step inside, offering unlimited opportunities to satisfy that selfie obsession.

New Location for the Red Penguin

ringing together the exciting concept of cars, art and design The Red Penguin, one of the most popular art galleries in the Marbella area, has moved to a new location. Since originally opening as a commercial gallery in Marbella’s El Corte Inglés department store on the Golden Mile in 2011, Dutch owners Joris Marjot and Loni Olfers have found that they need more space and have relocated to the Guarnieri car showroom in San Pedro Alcántara. The gallery will hold a Design Week in September where visitors can take part in workshops and meet designers. In the run up to this there will be a monthly programme that includes cultural events, master classes, lectures, fashion shows and art dinners.Red Penguin Art Gallery Marbella, Edificio Guarnieri, Ronda Road, Calle F. Moreno Lomeña, 2, 26970 San Pedro de Alcántara, Marbella

The Most Expensive Artwork Sold at Auction

painting by Malaga born Pablo Picasso, hailed as the greatest artist of the 20th century, has set a new world record for the most expensive artwork to be sold at auction after reaching the outstanding price of €164 million. Picasso’s ‘Women

of Algiers (version O) had been expected to reach over €130m before the auction but the final price far exceeded those estimates in a sale that took place at Christie’s auction house in New York back in May. The buyer of the painting has chosen to remain anonymous.

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essica Abou Nassar, graffiti artist and founder of Ghetto Nailz, was recently instructed to design the new Barber Club Marbella shutters. Jessica managed to design and spray paint both metal shutters within a day at the popular Nueva Andalucia barbers. Visitors passing by at 1am were treated to Jessica finishing the artwork!

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A Hidden Gem – The Ralli Museum

he Ralli Museum in Marbella is a fantastic hidden gem containing some wonderful contemporary and surrealist paintings by artists from Latin American countries as well as works by some of the most famous European artists such as Miro. There is also an opportunity to see an important collection of sculptures by Salvador Dali. There are five Ralli Museums around the world and all of them have been created, funded and managed by Harry Recanati, a retired banker and collector. The Ralli Organisation was the first in the world to create important museums in various countries, a policy now followed by a number of international museums. To mark the 15th anniversary of the opening of the Marbella branch of the Ralli Museum there is a temporary exhibition dedicated to the artist Marc Chagall. The Lovers (1951) Marc Chagall Ralli Museum: Urb. Coral Beach (between Puerto Banús and Marbella, Ctr. Nac. 340, km 176, Marbella

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PSYCHOLOGY

You Gain When You Abstain

or this month’s psychology column I was given the opportunity to interview DJ Brandon Block about his new initiative to help people in learning to abstain from drug use, and I am really glad that he agreed because, I believe, he has some beautiful realisations to share with you. From West London in the 80’s, when Crackers and Cheeky Pete’s were the highlights of the Jazz Funk club scene, to 88 when Shoom, Spectrum and Boys Own were the cool gaffs, and then onto the sunny island shores of Ibiza, and the Space Terrace, featuring as the world’s first outdoor club, Brandon was there at the very birth of the clubbing scene.

MEET ANTONIA BEHAN, MARBELLA ROCKS NEW PSYCHOLOGY COLUMNIST. ANTONIA IS A FULLY QUALIFIED PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COACH. SHE PROVIDES PRIVATE SESSIONS, WORKSHOPS AND COURSES TO HELP ADULTS AND TEENAGERS DEFINE DIRECTION, CULTIVATE SELF ESTEEM, EXPLORE DEEPER MEANING, VALUE AND PURPOSE, AND CRAFT PATHWAYS THAT SUPPORT PERSONAL FULFILMENT AND TRUE SUCCESS. ANTONIA HAS WRITTEN FOR HIGH PROFILE MAGAZINES INCLUDING NATURAL HEALTH, WOMAN AND YOUR DESTINY MAGAZINE. For advice and support on cultivating positive relationships please contact: Antonia Behan (Cert. Life Coach 2004) TEL: +34 620 741 361 WEBSITE: www.antoniabehan.com EMAIL: antonia@antoniabehan.com Private sessions and workshops available in Gibraltar, Sotogrande and Marbella.

Antonia: What drew you to the Island paradise? Brandon: I had many friends there and they said I should come, so I just went. Those years were great, I had a lot of fun, and I took way too many drugs! We didn’t have any knowledge of drugs back then. We didn’t know about addiction and especially about the long term effects of mind altering substances. Antonia: What advice would you give young people who decide to take a risk to travel to new places and follow their dreams, versus pursuing a formal education and a sensible career path? Brandon: You live on dreams so, I think it is both. I think you have to follow your dreams, but be sensible, be wise with money and be informed about your choices. Antonia: If you knew back in the day, what you now understand about drugs, would it have changed things? Brandon: Yes, absolutely. I was experimenting. I wasn’t aware of any of the dangers back then, and actually didn’t care. I didn’t know that marijuana (skunk) can cause a permanent psychotic episode and that this can create irreversible damage. I had no idea cocaine could twist my mind and give me years of anxiety. I lost friends, I lost relationships and I lost my mind. I was lucky though, because I managed to recover. I also had a supportive family and friends who helped me through. Antonia: Is it okay if I ask you what the turning point was for you; what made you get help? Brandon: I was given 2 weeks to live. My doctor, a psychiatrist, said I must go into hospital and he would help me detox, or I would die. Antonia: What did you do? Brandon: I said ‘Can you wait until after the weekend?’ and I went and had the biggest ‘blow-out’. Then I checked myself in to the hospital. Antonia: How did you find the detox and learning to abstain from drug use? Brandon: It was really hard. I was using a lot of cocaine. My mind had become so used to taking such large

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amounts, that I had been having hallucinations when I wasn’t using. I really messed up my brain. I did use a little after the detox. I just wanted to see. But, I realised I had had enough. I wanted to stop using drugs. I chose life and I have been clean for 19 years now. I do still have the occasional beer and cigarette. But, that’s just me. It’s my choice. I think the hardest thing was learning to feel again. I started to have all these feelings and emotions. It was hard because I had been ‘numbed’ out for so many years, and now reality was hitting me hard. Antonia: What helped you to manage? Brandon: I had a lot of support, but mostly it was my fear; I was more scared of using drugs, now knowing what they had done to me, than I was of facing painful feelings and emotions. It was hard though. There are so many triggers that tempt you to use drugs, and there is the euphoric recall, that tells you how wonderful it will be if you use them. I had to keep telling myself that those thoughts were illogical and just the voice of a mixed up brain, I had to remind myself what I wanted and why and to stay logical. It was hard’. Antonia: What advice would you give to people who would like to learn to abstain from drugs? Brandon: I think it is important to know that when you ask for help, the people helping you are not judging you, they understand, they care, they know how to help, and there is a lot of empathy and support, so don’t be afraid to get help. Antonia: What have you gained from abstaining? Brandon: Life!!!! When I stopped using drugs, although it was hard, I started to feel all these feelings and I realised I had not been living my life fully. I had lost the lot, the things that really mattered and the people. Antonia: You are venturing on a new career path now, to help others to abstain from drug use, tell us more about this. Brandon: I am working with Blenheim who are a huge drug and alcohol London based service as a drug/ key worker I’m also a SMART recovery Champion and Trainer. SMART Recovery is a CBT/REBT model of recovery using various psychotherapies as interventions in habitual behaviour. It makes no demands of you, or insists on what you ‘have to do’. It is more about giving you time and space to really think about what you are thinking, so that you can make healthier choices. Antonia: So this is really useful for those who do not yet have an addiction, but who are using drugs more as a habit, as part of their social or recreational activities? Brandon: Yes, it helps people to get out of the habitual ways, and to really think about and understand what they are doing. Then they can make informed choices and use drugs, if they want to, but knowing the dangers, knowing how to be careful, knowing the consequences, and taking responsibility for the choices they make. Antonia: Would you like to add anything else about SMART recovery? Brandon: I want people to know that sometimes relapsing is part of recovery. It does not need to be judged or seen as failure, sometimes it just takes time to change, and this is okay, what matters is being on the right road, and trying to do what is best for you. SMART

recovery aims to help you find what is best for you. Antonia: What was your biggest mistake? Brandon: I think that humans make too many demands; we want so much and expect so much and when we do not get it, or do not believe we can achieve it and this can create self-loathing. I think that we need to stop making so many demands. We need to learn to accept ourselves as we are, to accept our limitations and accept what we can do and how things are, just exactly at that moment. Antonia: What has been your best moment since abstaining? Brandon: Falling in love again! I didn’t really know what love was. I was on too many drugs to feel. Now I am in love with my girlfriend Lauren. Antonia: So the gift of giving up, is getting your life back? Brandon: I think that what we really need to focus on is what we gain when we abstain, to make it about focusing on conscious, logical choices and making choices about what we really want, even if that means facing change and experiencing pain, because eventually it leads to love and happiness.

Free Coffee Break Personal Coaching Session to every reader For the month of August, you are invited to a complimentary personal coaching session in one of the selected cafes between Sotogrande and Marbella, to receive your free ‘Coffee Break Coaching Session’. To make the most of this 30-minute focused session, think of one issue currently in your life that you would love to improve, resolve, make a decision on, brainstorm ideas for, define, explore or change,

and I will see how much I can help you achieve this in your session. To book you complimentary session, please call: +34 620 741 361 or email: antonia@ antoniabehan.com. Please quote ‘Marbella Rocks’ and state where you discovered the magazine. To view the selected cafes please visit: www. antoniabehan.com and look for Coffee Break Coaching.

Terms and conditions: This offer is open to readers of Marbella Rocks Magazine for the month of August 2015. Coffee break coaching sessions are held at selected cafes at the chosen time and availability of Antonia Behan, this will be as accommodating as possible. If the reader is unable to attend any of the selected times, this is an unfortunate situation, but no other options will be offered by Antonia Behan or Marbella Rocks Magazine. The content of the coaching session will be held in confidence but as this is a public venue, confidentiality cannot be assured. The reader meets at the allocated time. This is not an advisory service, but an opportunity to explore ideas and be challenged to clarify and make your own choices. Antonia Behan accepts no liability for any choices you make as a result of the coaching session.

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OUT & ABOUT

DE MEDICI OPENING PARTY

he famous De Medici Restaurant reopened on Friday 10th July under new ownership with 4 generations of restaurant and catering experience. The opening party was a white and grey themed affair to match the new logo and modern feel of the stunning restaurant. Over 300 guests turned up to enjoy the celebration with live singers, DJ´s and sax players entertaining the crowd while delicious canapés, cocktails and champagne was served all night.

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OUT & ABOUT

THE BARBER CLUB BEGINS

new generation of male grooming has begun. The Barber Club Marbella opening on July 8th in Nueva Andalucia was an extravagant affair with champagne, cocktails and canapés served to guests. The new concept in male grooming means members can sign up to different packages to enjoy unlimited and luxurious services including the high end barbers, men’s spa and male grooming treatments plus use of the fantastic new coffee and cocktail lounge. If you are interested in signing up do so quickly as membership is limited.

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OUT & ABOUT

GUEY BLACK & SILVER OPENING PARTY

ip nightspot Guey by Sweden threw a fantastic opening party on July 22nd. Cocktails, wines and spirits were flowing all night and the entertainment was spectacular, including flame throwers, aerial acrobatics and a balloon routine which involved the dancers being lifted in the air, as if by helium! Music was provided by Beach Grooves and Marbella Event Academy supported the opening with their fabulous staff.

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KINKY MALINKI ROCKS AQWA MIST

ast becoming one of the popular night´s out on the coast, Kinky Malinki every Sunday at Aqwa Mist, attracts serious party goers whilst top DJ´s spin the best deep vocal house grooves from the top London based club night. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the group hosting events in Marbella. Don´t miss the Love Juice versus Kinky Malinki event on August 30th this month.

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DANII CHARITY BEACH BBQ

undreds of people flocked to Chambao Beach Club in Sotogrande to raise money for children´s cancer charity Danii. There was a whole host of entertainment from top acts on the coast including Voulez Vouz, The Jersey Boys, Echoes of the 60´s, Motown Dru and Trixx. Plus entertainment from DanceWorks and a children´s bouncy castle, bucking bronco, face painting and characters from all your favourite Disney films.

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EL BANCO 2ND BIRTHDAY

opular Nueva Andalucia restaurant El Banco celebrated their 2nd anniversary on Thursday 9th July with Tattinger champagne flowing, delicious food and entertainment from local singer and guitarist Wally. Plus a live concert and flamenco show with top dancers from the coast was put on while guests enjoyed their dinner. Congratulations to La Red and El Banco owners Laura and Gustavo de Luca for putting on such a fantastic evening.

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GLOBAL GIFT GALA

he celebs were out in full force for the 2015 Global Gift Gala including the beautiful Eva Longoria, Prison Break actor Amaury Nolasco and singer Desemer Bueno. The event held in Marbella every year at the Hotel Melia Don Pepe was a glamorous affair with haute couture gowns, flowing champagne and Peter Kings Vodka, sushi by Tahnini and live entertainment from Bueno among many others. Last year the Global Gift Foundation raised almost $1.5 million for women, children and families in need.

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LISTINGS RESTAURANTS AMERICAN

El Coto Ctra. De Ronda (El Madronal), San Pedro de Alcántara Tel: 952 786 688

Hard Rock Café C/ Ramón Areces, esq. Marina Banús, Puerto Banús Tel: 952 908 024

Mytilus Plaza de Los Naranjos, Puerto Sotogrande Tel: 956 790 212

Route 66 Plaza Antonio Banderas 17/29, Puerto Banús Tel: 951 136 333

FRENCH

Yanx Cetro Plaza, Nueva Andalucía Tel: 952 818 861

ARGENTINIAN

La Quinta Santa María Polo Club, Calle de Ramiro ‘El Monje’ Sotogrande Tel: 956 616 934 Gaucho’s Centro Comercial, Laguna Village, Estepona Tel: 952 897 744

BELGIAN

Rendez Vous Avda.del Prado, Aloha Gardens, Nueva Andalucía Tel: 952 813 912 Le Discret Avenida del Prado, Nueva Andalucía, Marbella Tel: 925 929 321

GREEK

Red Pepper Muelle Ribera, Puerto Banús Tel: 952 812 148

INDIAN

Bollywood Restaurant Avenida Del Prado. Local 4, Edificio Picaso, Aloha, 29660 Nueva Andalucía

Tel: 952 906 748 Jaipur Palace CN340, km 194, Next to Camping Cabopino, Marbella Tel: 951 310 004 Little India Conj. Buenavista, L21-22 Avda. de España, Calahonda Tel: 952 931 829

INTERNATIONAL

Albert & Simon Urb. Nueva Alcántara, Edif. Mirador, Bloque 4-B, Mabella Tel: 952 836 886 Black and White Marbella Muelle Benabola, Under the Torre De Banús, Puerto Banús Tel: 952 815 607 C’est La Vie Paseo Las Palmeras, 15, San Pedro De Alcántara Tel: 952 783 394

LISTINGS Del Mar At the Hotel Puente Romano Bulevar Principe Alfonso Von Hohenlohe, s/n Marbella Tel: 952 820 900 El Campanario CN 340, km. 168, Estepona Tel: 952 880 126 Limonero Avenida Luis Braille, Estepona Tel: 952 806 759 Venta García Ctra. De Casares, km. 7, Casares Tel: 952 894 191

ITALIAN

Carpaccio Frontline Puerto Banús Tel: 952 813 357 Don Giovanni Avda. de Antonio Belón 3, Marbella Tel: 952 765 550

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LISTINGS Frascati Plaza de Los Naranjos s/n, Sotogrande Tel: 952 790 392 Lombardo’s Galerías Paniagua, Sotogrande, Cádiz Tel: 956 795 924 Pizzeria Picasso Puerto Banús Tel: 952 813 669 Ristorante Regina Edif. La Ruleta, Nueva Andalucía Tel: 952 814 529 Villa Tiberio Ctra. De Cádiz, km, 178 Marbella Tel: 952 771 799

ORIENTAL

Asiático Zen C/ Lirios s/n, Nueva Andalucía Tel: 952 817 691 Kama Kura The San Roque Club, Ctra. De Cádiz, Km. 127, San Roque, Cádiz

Tel: 956 613 030 Restaurante Asiático Bangkok P. de las Orquideas, C/ Iris, 11B, Edif. Excelsior nº 1, Nueva Andalucía Tel: 952 813 603 Sukho Thai Centro Comercial Marbellamar Tel: 952 770 550 Tai Pan H. Puente Romano, Ctra. De Cádiz, km.177, Marbella Tel: 952 777 893 Thai Gallery CN-340, km. 175, Edif. Rimesa, Bajos, Nueva Andalucía Tel: 952 818 392 Top Thai Centro Plaza, 64, Nueva Andalucía Tel: 951 319 445

SEAFOOD

Sea Grill CN340, km 187, Marbella Tel: 952 820 900

El Barlovento Puerto Deportivo de Sotogrande Tel: 619 007 101 Santiago Paseo Marítimo, 5, Marbella Tel: 952 770 078

SPANISH

La Red Playa La Fontanilla, Marbella Tel: 952 821 450

BARS & CLUBS Aqwa Mist Beneath La Sala Tel: 951 506 248

Mama Calle Ribera, Casa S. Puerto Banus Tel: 604 113 788 News Café Lugar Muelle de Ribera Tel: 952 812 131 Seven Avenida Muelle de Ribera,

Puerto Banus, Tel: 672 702 085 Slainte CL Manokete CC Iberico 7, Marbella Tel: 951 279 314 Suite Hotel Puente Romano Tel: 630 962 852 The Living Room Avda. Del Prado, Urb. Aloha Gardens bloque 1, Marbella Tel: 619 061 147 Tibu Plaza Antonio Banderas, Puerto Banus Tel: 952 810 918 Karbon Klub Calle Jacinto Benavente, Local 2-3, 29640, Fuengirola Tel: 605 311 337

BEACH CLUBS Nikki Beach Hotel Don Carlos

Tel: 952 836 239 Plaza Beach Puerto Banús Tel: 677 644 737 Sala By the Sea Urb. Villa Marina, Nueva Andalucía Tel: 952 813 882

CAFÉS

Passion Café Calle Marqués del Duero, 68,Marbella Tel: 952 780 344 Starz Ava Manolete, 60-61, Nueva Andalucía Tel: 952 816 313

BEAUTY & HEALTH

Ocean Clinic Av. Ramon y Cajal 7, Marbella Tel: 951 775 518 Q Max Laser Treatments @ The Wellness Studio

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LISTINGS Los Naranjos Golf Club Plaza Cibeles, Nueva Andalucía Tel: 628 936 396 Reflections Hair Nails and Skincare Centro Plaza Tel: 902 325 324 Pure Skin Beauty Room Los Naranjos Golf Club Plaza Cibeles, Nueva Andalucía Tel: 661 279 575 C.C Laguna Village A-7 Km. 159 Estepona Tel: 952 936 552 Sun Lounge Avenida Molete, Edif La Rotonda Local 1, Nueva Andalucía Tel: 951 279 214

INTERIORS

Ambience Home Design Edificio 3, La Cancela de la Quinta,San Pedro de Alcántara

Tel: 952 788 691

Tel: 951 507 019

Tel: 952 850 501

FOC Design Avenida Gustavo Adolfo Bequer 16, Locales 2/3, Nueva Andalucía Tel: 952 817 129

Vive la Reine Boutique Marbella Real 20, Avenida Principe, Alonso de Hohenlohe, Marbella Tel: 663 452 040

Superfly Tarifa, Poligono la Vega, Tarifa, Cádiz Tel: 956 684 242

Continental Design Urb. Nueva Alcántara, bloque 6, local 3 Bajo, San Pedro de Alcántara Tel: 952 900 313

Elle Morgan 31 Laguna Village, Estepona Tel: 647 869 831

La Silla Colonial Calle Luis Braille 24/26, San Pedro de Alcántara Tel: 951 275 077 Etno Design Ctra. N 340 Km 133 Pueblo Nuevo, Sotogrande Tel: 956 796 924

FASHION

Twist Boutique Cntro Comercial La Colonia San Pedro de Alcántara

Anthonys Diamonds Avenida Ramon y Cajal 40 Tel: 952 588 795 Flamingo Market Place c/ Jesus Puente, Local 15, 29660, Puerto Banus, Marbella Tel: 951 388 262 Religion Clothing Francisco Villalon 17-A Puerto Banus, Marbella Tel: 951 350 227 Fashion Villa Paseo de Suiza, Elviria

Mermaids Swimwear daisy.mermaidsswimwear@ gmail.com Que-Sera Kaftans Tel: 603 207 905

GYMS & FITNESS

MGM Avenida de Manolete 10, CP 29660, Nueva Andalucía, Tel: 952 817 219 QI SPORT Urb. La Azambra Tel: 952 929 013 Dynamic Marbella CC Le Village, Ctra de Istan km, 0900 Tel: 952 775 021 Quote MROCKS for a discount off your first party.

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When being thin on the beach just isn´t enough these days.

That pose…? Those pants….? No! Men are usually more guilty of tan lines than women. This guy have stuck to his tanning shorts.

This elderly lady put her onepiece swimsuit on back to front in Florida, at least it wasn´t upside down too?

Whatever was this girl thinking?!!

epic swimwear fails IT´S AUGUST AND THE COSTA DEL SOL BEACHES ARE RAMMED. HOPEFULLY THE STYLISH FOLK OF MARBELLA WON´T MATCH THESE EPIC SWIMWEAR FAILS, AS POSTED ON THE INTERNET BY SHOCKED ONLOOKERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD.

Last year TOWIE member Bobby sported this number in Marbella. Ouch.

Resembling a deflated balloon on a piece of string this Dutch man´s weird (and certainly not wonderful) handmade thongs fails in so many ways.

No matter how hungry anyone was this edible bikini top will always remain in tact.

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Cute girly pose…check. Girly bikini and kaftan…. check. Girl…..no check.

This ensemble would look shocking on anyone – let alone this French chick. Double trouble here with a monster claw tattoo and string thong.

Barbados is beautiful but this cross gender´s hot pink bikini is definitely not what you want to bump into on the paradise island.

Hideous PVC creation with sleeves and a skirt. Not even can this pretty US TV star pull it off.

Ten out of ten for courage and one out of ten for taste.

Believe it or not this pic was from Spain! Very much doubt it was the Ocean Club.

A swimsuit that looks like all the layers of skin have just been peeled off. Nice. A 30-year-old wouldn´t even get away with this little number.

TV chef Nigella Lawson wore this monstrosity to the Maldives. Looks like a burquini with a cap.

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ASTROLOGY

MARBELLA ROCKS ASTROLOGY FORECAST AUGUST 2015

Aries

Gemini

Leo

You know something has to change for the better - and you realise you must be the one to kick-start the process. With your romance zone lit up this month it’s likely that you’re in pursuit of love or an opportunity for recognition on some level. That extra effort you put in to reach your goals has the desired effect. Fun, excitement and the spotlight - you won’t be able to escape any of these. A work breakthrough could just be the icing on the party cake for you towards the end of the month - perhaps giving you one more reason to celebrate. Not that you need an excuse. If there’s a party happening - it’s centered round where you are. Love doesn’t just flow - it rocks your world this month.

Time to take career moves seriously as this month brings you an unprecedented opportunity to carve that path to success. You need to be thinking in the long term as your security - both material and emotional, should be your paramount focus. Substantial inroads towards those work and business ambitions can be made while others could be looking at a house move as well as a move up the success ladder - either of which is set to elevate your status and sense of security on some level. Don’t settle for ‘It’s good enough for now’ - whatever you choose needs to have long term sustainability and that goes for love too. You know you need that double jeopardy package smarts and sexiness. Don’t settle for anyone who doesn’t keep you up all night with the talk - and the action.

Now is your time to act and summon up every atom of that Leo confidence and star quality. You won’t experience another period quite like this until 2023, so don’t rest on your laurels as you’ve only just scratched the surface of what you can achieve. You could have the Midas touch when it comes to money and success and you are also making a positive impression on everyone you meet. There’s a touch of the showman and the diplomat about you and this combination more than anything gets people on your team. Push forward with plans and passionate ambitions and that includes winning that lover. You could make things look effortless this month - at least to others but effort is involved. Don’t just dream it or you’ll waste your opportunities. You need to take steps to do it to make it real.

Taurus

Cancer

Virgo

Finally you know where you stand when it comes to partnership matters and you are either ready to commit or to move on. If it’s the latter then more than one opportunity may cross your path now. There’s also no hiding in the wings any more as your presence is demanded on the stage of life as you’re pushed into the spotlight. Although you’re not usually an attention seeker, it singles you out - if not in the form of a romantic prospect or two, then recognition for your talents. It’s no time for false modesty either. Strut your stuff and accept those compliments and even tangible rewards which come your way. Unusual friends or gatherings open doors to new experiences and deepen your connections. Don’t shun the spotlight. It’s your turn to shine.

So, what would you spend extra cash on right now, Cancer? Have a plan in mind as it could be heading your way this month. Chances are if it does hit you could well spend some of it on travel or upgrading your skills. You’ve a yearning for something more than you currently have in your life and are perhaps feeling something’s missing and if this is as good as it gets. It could be about to get a whole lot better as your self-esteem receives a boost along with your bank account. If in the midst of all this you discover a lover is not for you after all, don’t worry or be afraid to end things. All that follows is a feeling of relief and you wondering why you didn’t tackle this sooner. Chances are by the month’s end you know exactly what to do with any extra cash - leave bad decisions behind you and head for cocktails, sunny climes and good times.

After a soul-searching 12 months you emerge demanding more from life and hopefully with a clear idea of what really matters to you. We can all set goals but your ability to manifest them in the next year rests with how much your desires provide you with the opportunity for expansion and learning. This doesn’t mean to say they may not be related to love or career success as these are definitely learning experiences. Just decide which areas are most likely to offer opportunities for this and if you start towards them with confidence, doors will swing open. Luck is on your side and it’s time to take a chance or at least a calculated risk - either in your abilities or your feelings. Know you have what it takes when it comes to apply for that job - or telling someone how you truly feel. Think big and expect someone or something larger than life in answer to your wishes.

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Libra

Sagittarius

Aquarius

If you’ve strayed too far off your soul path then this month and indeed the next 12, provides that course correction, Libra. You may see that the job you’re doing is no longer tenable on so many levels and if so, it’s time to think about not just what feeds the body but also feeds the soul. Surprise encounters while socialising may not just provide romance and flirtation but could lead to important connections who may be able to assist if you come to the conclusion that a particular job has run its course. Above all, don’t remain in a situation that is taxing your health on any level. Counteract any job related stress with afterhours fun but one thing is certain - if you are in the wrong job nothing will keep you there for too much longer. A more satisfying use of your talents and skills awaits.

Travel and adventure - your two favourite words, beckon this August. Love could turn out to be with someone who is very much on the same page as you and willing to share the journey. Don’t forget however that adventures need funding - as does freedom, but luckily ruler Jupiter is about to light up your career sector for the next 12 months ushering in what could be a major job opportunity or breakthrough. You just could find yourself in the enviable position of having the success to fund the freedom you crave. However, don’t rush at business and career venture, as to get the results you seek, you need to practice due diligence. The same goes for lovers. To avoid disappointment take things slowly and check the facts. Are they a free spirit like you or just looking for a free ride? It takes time to know the difference and what’s your hurry?

Are you trying to push romance ahead or are things going too fast for you, Aquarius? Don’t be afraid to slow things down to an acceptable pace - especially if it is the other party who is doing the pushing. Yes, it’s nice to be wanted but watch in case neediness is behind that. Those of you in relationships need to be out and above letting off steam with your main squeeze as staying in or lazing around doing nothing may see petty irritations turn into major conflicts. Do both of you a favour and get on your bikes (literally), swim, surf, walk, jog or hit the gym to keep togetherness alive. Career matters that have been on hold, move forward again and by the end of the month a turn of events or turnaround in romance could bring about a real game-changer that was worth slowing down for.

Scorpio

Capricorn

Pisces

Success rests on your attitude now and the image you project. Is it someone ready to be taken seriously and who takes pride in their professionalism and skills? You’re on show in some way this August and even if you are out socialising, people in positions of power will notice you. Crafting how you come across and also choosing your companions carefully all play at part in this. When it comes to the company you keep this extends to your career. A major coup could be on its way and you need to ensure if you are being promoted or offered a new position that the organisation’s values are in line with your own. Dedication to your career pays off for you and while you may work hard, you’ll play hard too, secure in the knowledge you’ve earned it. The month’s end could see a new romance begin or the intensity gets turned up on an existing one. Take love seriously too and only invest in what’s worthwhile.

How lucky do you feel, Capricorn? A stroke of good luck, a breakthrough or what may appear to others as success just landing in your lap and then settling down and purring contentedly could be yours. Of course, luck has very little to do with it because you know it’s down to your hard work and preparation but let others think what they will and enjoy making success look easy. Romance could come in the form of someone foreign or so opposite to you that you feel both the attraction and as if they have all the missing parts of your being. However this ends up, they will expand your view of the world - and of love. No matter what else is going on you usually keep at least half an eye on career matters and the end of the month promises to deliver the news you’ve been waiting for.

Step into your Year of Love, Pisces as August heralds the start of your best 12 month period for finding the lasting kind you’ve experienced in 12 years! If that doesn’t get your motor running, I’m not sure what will. If sadly things between you have not been going well, this could however signal the end but the split may be amicable and what’s more - you won’t be lonely long. Work prospects will have your focus as you channel your energy into projects or landing that new job. You’re able to switch roles between team leader and team player at will now, so work on fostering that esprit de corps - or your ability to foster it with a new employer, to get the results you’re seeking. Decide what it is you wish to prioritise at a given moment - then commit to that 100%. Remember all connections even to the people you work with are love - enjoy a year of loving and being loved including loving what you do.

‘We’re all stars on Earth. My job is to enable you to shine’ Delphi Haines is a professional astrologer, psychic and life-coach with over 20 years experience and a celebrity client list spanning four continents. The astrologer who put the ‘chic’ into psychic, you can read about her life as ‘psychic to the stars’ in her blog ‘The Psy-kick’ or contact her at www.delphinhaines.com. Follow her on Twitter @delphicowgirl or find her on Facebook.

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when I meet people and they tell me that they met their partner at one of my events and they have kids and are married because they came to my event!! BEST ADVICE EVER GIVEN? Say yes to every job opportunity that comes your way and then put in the work to make sure it’s done right. IF YOU WERE AN ANIMAL WHAT WOULD YOU BE? King of the jungle… a lion!!

Johnnie B Gomez, CEO & founder of BJohnnieB Events, is a respected figure in the entertainment industry in Marbella Originally from the Dominican Republic, Johnnie moved to New York and worked on the iconic Studio 54 & Palladium nightclubs. New York´s loss was Spain´s gain! Johnnie now runs his world-class events company from Marbella which includes top nightspot, Güey by Sweden

YOU ARE A BIT OF A LOCAL CELEB HERE JOHNNIE, CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT SOME OF THE EVENTS YOU HAVE HOSTED HERE IN MARBELLA? I have hosted & presented for the What Women Want Fashion Show for Nikki Beach for the past 3 years and created the idea, concept and hosted the Marbella International Film Festival red carpet parties.

People may not remember your name but they will never forget how you made them feel. If you have made them feel great that is when you know you have hosted a great event.

YOU HAVE ALSO LIVED IN MADRID, WHAT WAS IT LIKE WORKING IN THE CAPITAL? Working in Madrid almost 20 years was great. I learned about events, being a great PR (not giving flyers in the street!) but getting the right people to come to the clubs...I also created one of the coolest hip-hop, R&B sessions Soulkitchen Madrid.

IF YOU HAD TO TAKE THREE THINGS TO A DESERT ISLAND, WHAT WOULD THEY BE? A box of books, lots of clothes (I’m not wearing the same thing for days or weeks!) and someone intelligent to talk to.

YOU´VE ALSO HELPED RELAUNCH GÜEY BY SWEDEN, WHAT HAS THAT BEEN LIKE? We are just starting with the relaunch and getting our clients back as well as getting new clients. Güey By Sweden will be alot of hard work but we will do it! It´s like my second home here. Güey will always have a special place in my heart. YOU´VE THROWN SOME HUGE AND LAVISH PARTIES HERE, WHAT´S YOUR TOP TIP FOR HOSTING A GREAT EVENT?

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WHAT COULDN’T YOU LIVE WITHOUT – BESIDES PARTIES? I could not live without a good book! Great stories make great events!!

WHAT ALL THE GIRLS WANT TO KNOW, ARE YOU SINGLE? I have been single for about a year. WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR IN A GIRL? A good listener and a good talker. Funny, smart. Loves to eat (I love to cook!) MOST FANCIED CELEBRITY? Jennifer Lopez IDEAL DINNER PARTY GUEST? Barack and Michelle Obama GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT? It gives me great joy and satisfaction

MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT? I have had many!! Surprising a former air steward girlfriend at her hotel after I finished work but being a little drunk and I may have forgotten the room number (I did). The guy who answered the door at 5.30am half asleep did not think it was cool or sexy having a naked black latino at his door! WHAT DID YOU WANT TO BE GROWING UP? I wanted to own a men’s clothing boutique, to own a 5 star restaurant and a trendy nightclub. BEST CHARACTER TRAIT? A good listener, good heart and being a good friend. WORST HABIT? Being too nice. FRIDAY NIGHT OUT OR SUNDAY DAY IN? Sunday in (cooking for a special someone). BEST THING ABOUT MARBELLA? The weather, the sea and some seriously cool people. WORST THING? Fake people, when we have bad weather!! WHAT ARE BJOHNNIE B EVENTS PLANS FOR THE FUTURE? 1. We will be involved in a couple of very cool movie projects coming to Marbella in 2016. 2. Making Güey an international franchise!! 3. BJohnnieB has also recently partnered as the sole distributor for all of Spain for the luxury Italian label Antonio Mac, which produces unique men’s and ladies apparel, jewellery and accessories. It currently has a long client list of “A” list clientele and celebrities. I will be making that list even longer!

Guey By Sweden (say: WAY) Restaurant, Garden Terrace and Sky Bar has introduced a new management; offering fabulous international cuisine together with the excitement of live music, cocktails and DJ’s. Güey By Sweden has carefully blended ancient Mediterranean recipes with international cuisine combined with an irresistible repetoire of the freshest creative dishes of our inspirational menu,

from the lightest sushi and salads, fine fish, to hearty roast meats, whatever your mood you will find a dish to please your taste buds at Güey. Güey By Sweden’s spectacular split-level venue is one of Marbella’s hidden gems – encompassing an inviting international outdoor & indoor restaurant, beautiful tropical lush garden, chill-out terrace and a bijoux wine cellar stocked

with the best vintages and champagnes. Güey By Sweden’s beautiful outdoor tropical garden area is the perfect place to spend a sunny afternoon or a relaxing evening under the Costa del Sol skies. Add to our outstanding live music, and the best blend of sexy soul, jazz, and urban classics, Güey By Sweden, also surprises with fashion, art and inspirational events.

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