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CONTENTS NEWS

11 What’s On 13 Calendar 16 Celebrities 18 For Him 20 For Her 22 Chill In 24 Rock Out

NOVEMBER/ DECEMBER 2015

FEATURES

26 Award Winners 30 Katy Perry 34 F ashion Week

Wars 40 T op News Stories of 2015 43 Christmas Quiz 44 Efron Style

FASHION

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48 Festive Fashion 55 Steal Her Style 56 Street Style 57 Land of Cultures by Like A Queen

HAIR & BEAUTY

70 Party Make-Up 72 B e Body Body

Beautiful 78 Putting the “Man” in Manicure

GASTRONOMY 86 Mos Eisley

HOMES & INTERIORS 88 Art for Art’s Sake

PSYCHOLOGY 90 C alm

Communication This Christmas

OUT & ABOUT

94 U rban Bar & Bistro Launches

96 V ino Y Mar Opening

Night 98 D e Medici Host High Fashion Lunch 100 2 4 Hour DJ Set at Puro Beach 102 S ave The Children Charity Dinner 103 A Night With The Boys 104 F uerte Miramar Gala Fashion Dinner

LISTINGS

112 Best of the Web 114 Astrology 116 60 Second Interview

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elcome to the combined November and December issue of Marbella Rocks where we have two months of exciting events covered for you. Where to go for Christmas and New Year and all that’s happening on the Costa? We have it covered. If you´re anything like the Marbella Rocks team we´re constantly on the look out for the latest and greatest ground breaking procedures. And we have come up with a gem for you. Flawless Marbella! We interviewed the new San Pedro beauty and weight loss clinic and rounded up all the latest treatments to keep you looking amazing in the run up to the Christmas Party Season. Plus we have tried and tested another newbie in town, Mos Eisley. The gorgeous new bar and restaurant in El Pilar have just revealed a sumptuous new menu and we hope you´re as excited as us to be paying them a visit. As always Marbella Rocks strives to be one step ahead of the fashion game. We have our usual Street Style this issue plus Steal Her Style, a new page where we pick the world´s top fashion guru´s latest outfits and tell you where to get the looks using local and international fashion. One of our main features Fashion Week Wars is a must read for any fashion aficionado. We pit the top 4 fashion weeks against each other to see which city came out on top. Who will win… Paris, London, Milan or New York? Check out page 32 to find out. And as we say farewell to 2015 we have some great features for you including a round up of the top news stories of the year and a fun family Christmas Quiz – who said reading glossy magazines can´t be fun and educational?! Have a great Xmas, New Year and see you in 2016,

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NEW YEARS EVE PARTIES Kick off 2016 in style in Marbella with our definitive guide on where to go for the best parties in town. Aqwa Mist leads the line-up of events with a Kinky Malinki house night that starts from 2am till late, or should that be early. Sotogrande based Mariposa are putting on a Throwback Thursday forties and fifties night with an impressive 5-course menu and a live jazz band. San Pedro restaurant C´est La Vie is hosting a New Year´s Eve Dinner Party with welcome drinks,

a 3-course menu and live music by the excellent Quincy Sax. Elsewhere, the Puente Romano Beach Resort are holding 3 spectacular Gala Dinners in their main venues of the Salon Andalucia, Beachside Sea Grill Restaurant and a combined Uni and Suite dinner party in Plaza Village and De Medici are putting on a 5-course menu with champagne, wine and live entertainment with traditional grapes at midnight.

Exclusive Members Club Life of Riley is hosting a raft of impressive events in Marbella this Winter. Among them is an after work networking party at trendy San Pedro bar Ambrosia on November 5. Guests will receive a complimentary drink on arrival. Free for members, €10 for non-members. There will also be an unlimited wine, beer and soft drinks event at Ambrosia on November 20 and a pre-Christmas Champagne Party in Puerto Banus in December. Watch this space! Life of Riley, run by Tillie Wilde and her Riley´s Angels, have over 15 years experience in event organisation and her decadent soiree´s are not to be missed. Memberships for Life of Riley costs only €200 a year for Marbella Rocks readers. Contact Tillie on +34 673 415 374 or visit their Facebook page, What´s On at Life of Riley.

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING EXTRAVAGANZA

Your Christmas shopping will be a fun and easy experience with De Medici on December 13 this year. With 50 exhibitors from fashion, beauty, homeware, toys, jewellery and accessories under one roof. Plus, with an onsite wrapping service, tasty tapas, a mulled wine and champagne bar and Santa´s

grotto for the kids, this will be Marbella’s first and very special one-stop shop for all your Christmas Gifts. Entrance fee is €5 in advance and €7 on the door. Supporting Cudeca Cancer Care and providing gifts for homeless children this Christmas. For more details on the event call +34 604 106 305.

VILLA TIBERIO GALA DINNER

Golden Mile restaurant Villa Tiberio is hosting a Fundraising Gala dinner on Saturday November 15th in aid of Unicef and Cudeca. There will be an auction, raffle and an impressive line-up of entertainment from some of the top acts on the coast including Frank Valentine, Helena Paul and Zoe Hughes. Tickets are priced at €85 of which €45 will go to the charities along with the proceeds from the auction and raffle. Call +34 952 771 799 for reservations.

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NOVEMBER 2015 SUNDAY

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

MONDAY

TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY

FAMILY SUNDAY LUNCH @ Mos Eisley SUNDAY LUNCH @ De Medici OPEN MIC SESSIONS @ La Caterina SUNDAY BRUNCH @ Les Cubes in Kalinka Malinka SUNDAY ROAST @ Mariposa Bar & Grill JONNY G @ Olivia´s La Cala PEET ROTHWELL @ Olivia´s La Cala TORREMOLINOS FILM FESTIVAL STARTS @ Calle Mexico

JACK DANIELS @ La Fiorentina VICKI RIED @ Olivia´s La Cala

FAMILY SUNDAY LUNCH @ Mos Eisley SUNDAY LUNCH @ DE MEDICI OPEN MIC SESSIONS @ La Caterina SUNDAY BRUNCH @ Les Cubes in Kalinka Malinka SUNDAY ROAST @ Mariposa Bar & Grill STEVE CLINE & PEET ROTHWELL @ Olivia´s La Cala TORREMOLINOS FILM FESTIVAL ENDS @ Calle Mexico

JACK DANIELS @ La Fiorentina VICKY RIED @ Olivia´s La Cala

HOMEWORK CLUB @ Mos Eisley TANGO LESSONS @ La Quinta Tapas TANGO SHOW @ Parrilla 5th GEORGIA @ Olivia´s La Cala BEATLES TRIBUTE @ La Sala

CHARITY GALA DINNER @ Villa Tiberio FAMILY SUNDAY LUNCH @ Mos Eisley SUNDAY LUNCH @ De Medici OPEN MIC SESSIONS @ La Caterina SUNDAY BRUNCH @ Les Cubes in Kalinka Malinka SUNDAY ROAST @ Mariposa Bar & Grill JOHNNY G & PEET ROTHWELL @ Olivia´s La Cala

JACK DANIELS @ La Fiorentina VICKY RIED @ Olivia´s La Cala

FAMILY SUNDAY LUNCH @ Mos Eisley SUNDAY LUNCH @ De Medici OPEN MIC SESSIONS @ La Caterina SUNDAY BRUNCH @ Les Cubes in Kalinka Malinka SUNDAY ROAST @ Mariposa Bar & Grill BEN JAMES JEREMY & JOHNNY G @ Olivia´s La Cala

JACK DANIELS @ La Fiorentina LUCY FAYE @ Olivia´s La Cala

FAMILY SUNDAY LUNCH @ Mos Eisley SUNDAY LUNCH @ De Medici OPEN MIC SESSIONS @ La Caterina SUNDAY BRUNCH @ Les Cubes in Kalinka Malinka SUNDAY ROAST @ Mariposa Bar & Grill PEET ROTHWELL @ Olivia´s La Cala

JACK DANIELS @ La Fiorentina VIKKI REID @ Olivia´s La Cala RATPACK TRIBUTE @ La Sala

HOMEWORK CLUB @ Mos Eisley TANGO LESSONS @ La Quinta Tapas TANGO SHOW @ Parrilla 5th BARRY WHITE TRIBUTE @ La Sala

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

LIFE OF RILEY NETWORK NIGHT @ Ambrosia Bar LADIES LUNCH @ La Fiorentina LIVE MUSIC @ El Banco MARTINI NIGHTS @ Les Cubes in To Be Or Not To Be Bar LUCY FAYE @ Olivia´s La Cala

PT LAUNCH PARTY @ Marbella Event Academy DVICIO CONCERT @ Sala Paris Malaga LIVE SINGER @ The Hairy Lemon DJ LOLA & EDU REYES @ Suite JAVI SAX & ZOE LOUISE

DJ @ El Banco LIVE SINGER @ La Fiorentina DJ LOLA & EDU REYES @ Suite PABLO SAX PLAYER & TMAR & RJAY @ Olivia´s La Cala

TANGO CLASSES @ El Banco MASQERADE @ Olivia´s La Cala

CHARITY XMAS BAZAAR @ Marbella Congress LADIES LUNCH @ La Fiorentina HOMEWORK CLUB @ Mos Eisley LIVE MUSIC @ El Banco LADIES NIGHT @ Jessie´s MARTINI NIGHTS @ Les Cubes in To Be Or Not To Be Bar LUCY FAYE @ Olivia´s La Cala

CHARITY XMAS BAZAAR @ Marbella Congress LIVE SINGER @ The Hairy Lemon DJ LOLA & EDU REYES @ Suite QUIKE VIOLIN & ZOE LOUISE @ Olivia´s La Cala

CHARITY XMAS BAZAAR @ Marbella Congress LIVE SINGER @ La Fiorentina DJ @ El Banco DJ LOLA & EDU REYES @ Suite REBORTO SAX PLAYER & VIKKI RIED @ Olivia´s La Cala

HOMEWORK CLUB @ Mos Eisley TANGO LESSONS @ La Quinta Tapas TANGO SHOW @ Parrilla 5th ADELE TRIBUTE @ La Sala GEORGIA @ Olivia´s La Cala

IMEX FAIR @ Malaga Congress TANGO CLASSES @ El Banco MASQUERADE @ Olivia´s La Cala

IMEX FAIR @ Malaga Congress LADIES LUNCH @ La Fiorentina LIVE MUSIC @ El Banco MARTINI NIGHTS @ Les Cubes in To Be Or Not To Be Bar BOND NIGHT @ Olivia´s La Cala

LIFE OF RILEY UNLIMITED WINE, BEER & SOFT DRINKS NIGHT @ Ambrosia Bar LIVE SINGER @ The Hairy Lemon DJ LOLA & EDU REYES @ Suite QUIKE VIOLIN & ZOE LOUISE @ Olivia´s La Cala

DJ @ El Banco LIVE SINGER @ La Fiorentina DJ LOLA & EDU REYES @ Suite PABLO SAX & TMAR AND RJAY @ Olivia´s La Cala

MADONNA SPANISH TOUR @ Barcelona HOMEWORK CLUB @ Mos Eisley TANGO LESSONS @ La Quinta Tapas TANGO SHOW @ Parrilla 5th

MADONNA SPANISH TOUR @ Barcelona TANGO CLASSES @ El Banco

LADIES LUNCH @ La Fiorentina HOMEWORK CLUB @ Mos Eisley LIVE MUSIC @ El Banco MARTINI NIGHTS @ Les Cubes in To Be Or Not To Be Bar

LIVE MUSIC @ El Banco ONE NIGHT STAND @ Freudenhaus PABLO SAX & TMAR AND RJAY @ Olivia´s La Cala

DJ @ El Banco LIVE SINGER @ La Fiorentina DJ LOLA & EDU REYES @ Suite

DINNER & DANCE @ The Beach House TANGO CLASSES @ El Banco MASQUERADE DUO @ Olivia´s La Cala

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DECEMBER 2015 SUNDAY

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

MONDAY

TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

HOMEWORK CLUB @ Mos Eisley TANGO LESSONS @ La Quinta Tapas TANGO SHOW @ Parrilla 5th

TANGO CLASSES @ El Banco

STOCK FAIR @ Marbella Congress HOMEWORK CLUB @ Mos Eisley LADIES LUNCH @ La Fiorentina LIVE MUSIC @ El Banco MARTINI NIGHTS @ Les Cubes in To Be Or Not To Be Bar PEET ROTHWELL @ Olivia´s La Cala

LIVE SINGER @ The Hairy Lemon DJ LOLA & EDU REYES @ Suite ZOE @ Olivia´s La Cala

DJ @ El Banco LIVE SINGER @ La Fiorentina DJ LOLA & EDU REYES @ Suite TMAR AND RJAY @ Olivia´s La Cala MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL STARTS @ Vic, Barcelona

FAMILY SUNDAY LUNCH @ Mos Eisley SUNDAY LUNCH @ De Medici OPEN MIC SESSIONS @ La Caterina SUNDAY BRUNCH @ Les Cubes in Kalinka Malinka SUNDAY ROAST @ Mariposa Bar & Grill MASQUERADE @ Olivia´s La Cala

JACK DANIELS @ La Fiorentina LUCY FAITH @ Olivia´s La Cala

HOMEWORK CLUB @ Mos Eisley TANGO LESSONS @ La Quinta Tapas TANGO SHOW @ Parrilla 5th VIKKI RIED @ Olivia´s La Cala CHAMPIONS LEAGUE REAL MADRID VS MALMO @ Santiago Bernabeu Stadium MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL ENDS @ Vic, Barcelona

TANGO CLASSES @ El Banco

LADIES LUNCH @ La Fiorentina HOMEWORK CLUB @ Mos Eisley LIVE MUSIC @ El Banco MARTINI NIGHTS @ Les Cubes in To Be Or Not To Be Bar PEET ROTHWELL @ Olivia´s La Cala

LIVE SINGER @ The Hairy Lemon DJ LOLA & EDU REYES @ Suite ROBERTO SAX @ Olivia´s La Cala

PEPPA PIG FESTIVAL @ Marbella DJ @ El Banco LIVE SINGER @ La Fiorentina DJ LOLA & EDU REYES @ Suite QUIRKE @ Olivia´s La Cala

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING EXTRAVAGANZA @ De Medici FAMILY SUNDAY LUNCH @ Mos Eisley PEPPA PIG FESTIVAL @ Marbella OPEN MIC SESSIONS @ La Caterina SUNDAY BRUNCH @ Les Cubes in Kalinka Malinka SUNDAY ROAST @ Mariposa Bar & Grill MASQUERADE @ Olivia´s La Cala

JACK DANIELS @ La Fiorentina LUCY FAITH @ Olivia´s La Cala

HOMEWORK CLUB @ Mos Eisley TANGO LESSONS @ La Quinta Tapas TANGO SHOW @ Parrilla 5th VIKKI RIED @ Olivia´s La Cala

TANGO CLASSES @ El Banco

LADIES LUNCH @ La Fiorentina LIVE MUSIC @ El Banco MARTINI NIGHTS @ Les Cubes in To Be Or Not To Be Bar PEET ROTHWELL @ Olivia´s La Cala

LIVE MUSIC @ De Medici LIVE SINGER @ The Hairy Lemon DJ LOLA & EDU REYES @ Suite QUIKE VIOLIN @ Olivia´s La Cala

DJ @ El Banco LIVE SINGER @ La Fiorentina DJ LOLA & EDU REYES @ Suite ROBERTO SAX & TMAR AND RJAY @ Olivia´s La Cala

FAMILY SUNDAY LUNCH @ Mos Eisley SUNDAY LUNCH @ De Medici OPEN MIC SESSIONS @ La Caterina SUNDAY BRUNCH @ Les Cubes in Kalinka Malinka SUNDAY ROAST @ Mariposa Bar & Grill

JACK DANIELS @ La Fiorentina

HOMEWORK CLUB @ Mos Eisley TANGO LESSONS @ La Quinta Tapas TANGO SHOW @ Parrilla 5th VIKKI REID @ Olivia´s La Cala

TANGO CLASSES @ El Banco PEET ROTHWELL @ Olivia´s La Cala

CHRISTMAS EVE DINNER @ Sea Grill LADIES LUNCH @ La Fiorentina LIVE MUSIC @ El Banco MARTINI NIGHTS @ Les Cubes in To Be Or Not To Be Bar ZOE LOUISE @ Olivia´s La Cala

CHRISTMAS LUNCH @ De Medici CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH BUFFET @ Sea Grill JOHNNY G @ Olivia´s La Cala PEET ROTHWELL @ Olivia´s La Cala

BOXING DAY LUNCH @ Sea Grill LIVE SINGER @ La Fiorentina DJ @ El Banco DJ LOLA & EDU REYES @ Suite

JACK DANIELS @ La Fiorentina

TANGO LESSONS @ La Quinta Tapas TANGO SHOW @ Parrilla 5th VIKKI RIED @ Olivia´s La Cala

TANGO CLASSES @ El Banco

NEW YEAR´S EVE GALA DINNER @ Salon Andalucia/Sea Grill & Suite/Uni THROWBACK THURSDAY NYE @ Mariposa NYE DINNER PARTY @ Cést La Vie 5 COURSE NYE DINNER @ De Medici NEW YEAR´S EVE PARTY @ Mos Eisley KINKY MALINKI @ Aqwa Mist MARTINI NIGHTS @ Les Cubes in To Be Or Not To Be Barv TMAR AND RJAY @ Olivia´s La Cala

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celebrities

everyone’s talking about... JAY Z AFFAIR WITH RIHANNA RUMOURS RESURFACE An explosive new book titled Becoming Beyoncé: The Untold Story is packed with scandal including “that rumour” that Jay Z and Bey spilt for a year as a result of having an affair with Rihanna. The rumours speculate that the RnB queen split up with her rapper husband in 2005 after scouting a 17-year-old Rihanna and managing her single launch of Pon De Replay, at the time Jay Z was 35 and Beyoncé was 24. The rumours were never confirmed and some say that it was created to drive big hype for the Rude Boy singer as she first came onto the music scene. The claims come from the best-selling writer J Randy Taraborrelli who has released the new unauthorised biography. This may not come as a shock to fans as the pairs relationship became under scrutiny after the infamous elevator incident in May 2014 between Beyoncé’s sister

Solange and Jay Z which involved a physical fight between the two over the fact that Jay Z wanted to go to a party with Rihanna. Taraborrerlli, 59, told Entertainment Tonight “They spent a year apart from each other because Beyoncé just wasn’t sure of what to make of the situation with Rihanna.” But even after this he still states that Rihanna and Beyoncé are friends. The loved up pair were almost inseparable over four years when they first got together but once Rihanna came into the picture things were never quite the same. J Randy has previously wrote books about the Hilton family, Michael Jackson and Madonna and is known for breaking celebrity scandals to the fans by always revealing their darkest secrets.

TAYLOR & CALVIN DENY SPLIT RUMOURS Taylor Swift and Calvin Harris have taken to Twitter

to deny split rumours after media reports claimed she dumped him after he visited an exotic massage parlour. DJ Harris even went as far to say he was going to sue for defamation that printed untrue allegations about the couple. “It´s not going to be a happy ending for everyone I sue for defamation of character for all these stories.” The news comes as Taylor Swift and Calvin Harris have been named as the highest paid celebrity couple, overtaking Beyoncé and Jay Z. The pair, who have been dating since March, top this year’s Forbes list with a combined income of £92m.

NEW ROMANCE ALERT?

The Voice judges Gwen Stefani, 46, and Blake Shelton, 39, have channelled romance rumours after their flirty behaviour. Sources close to the pair have stated that’s there is a strong chemistry flowing between the single singers. Neither Blake nor Gwen have denied any rumours which has led to the speculation flowing. Gwen filed for divorce from her husband of 13 years Gavin Rossdale on August 3rd whereas Blake who spilt with this wife number 2 Miranda Lambert in July following a 4-year marriage.

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NEWS PERRIE AND JOEY ESSEX AN ITEM?!

Perrie Edwards and Joey Essex have met up on numerous occasions and have raised speculations that they are dating. Zayn Malik’s former beau exchanged numbers with the Essex star at The Pride of Britain Awards 2015, sources close to the pair go as far to say Joey is smitten with Perrie. The pair have not confirmed or denied any rumours of dating but they are currently just getting to know each other. The

Little Mix member is making no secret that she is a big fan of her new single life, “I’m having an absolute blast, I’m feeling brilliant and I’m in a good place,” both Perrie and Zayn have been romantically linked to a long line of celebrities since their spilt but this one by far is the most shocking! Although the new pairing does come as a surprise to fans as Joey Essex was recently pictured with his girlfriend Charlotte Stuchfield on a romantic holiday.

NAKED BIEBER PICTURES Justin Bieber was spotted completely naked while on holiday in Bora Bora this week with his British girlfriend Jayde Pierce, ‘The New York Daily Times’ published the censored images after the singer was spotted in his private pool. Bieber fans immediately generated the hashtag

‘#respectjustinsprivacy’ stating that the paper should have never published the photos as it’s a massive invasion of his privacy. The jokes began to develop with some pointing out the resemblance to the ‘erotic aubergine’ that was previously banned on Instagram.

MAN UTD STARS HOMELESS XMAS GIFT Manchester United footballers Gary Neville

and Ryan Giggs have let a group of homeless squatters stay in their new hotel and are even providing them with hot meals! The ex footballers bought the lavish Stock Exchange building in Manchester with plans to turn it into a boutique hotel. But when squatters moved in they delayed plans for renovating the building until February so the group would have somewhere to stay for Christmas. Neville has even agreed to pay builders to make the space habitable and will dish up meals three times a week according to reports.

SELENA GOMEZ’S SHOCKING SECRET The 23-year-old beauty has hit back at rumours that she attended rehab after revealing that she went through chemotherapy to treat lupus. During an interview with Billboard she bravely confessed she battled with the autoimmune disease, which was the reason she cancelled concerts in late 2013 and went on a brief hiatus. There has yet to be a discovery as to what causes lupus but the disease causes the body’s immune system to turn on its own healthy tissues and the symptoms can range from mild all the way to life threatening.

Selena cancelled the Australian and Asian segment of her tour in December 2013 and faded from the spotlight, ‘I wanted so badly to say, ‘You guys have no idea. I’m in chemotherapy. You’re a**holes’ she told Billboard. She only came back into the limelight once she felt confident and comfortable with herself again. The reformed Disney star did not understand the hate she received and why she became the subject of rehab rumours as she has been a UNICEF ambassador since she was 17, injecting good not bad into the

world. Her new album is a reflection of her life journey and how she overcame lupus and her haters. The lead single ‘Good for You’ has become a global hit enhancing her new found confidence alongside her nude album cover. Selena released her highly anticipated second studio album Revival in the second week of October 2015.

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NEWS

FOR HIM

DAVID BECKHAM & KEVIN HART COLLABORATE

avid Beckham and Kevin Hart, an unlikely pairing in the celebrity world but it definitely works. The duo have teamed up to star in the new H&M campaign which showcases the new Modern Essentials selected by Beckham for the Autumn/Winter 2015 collection. In the campaign Kevin plays a method actor preparing to take on the role of Beckham in ‘I, Beckham’ the movie, outlining the depths of his humorous nature. Both Beckham and Hart are big fans of each other: “Kevin Hart is one of the funniest, smartest guys around”, Becks said while Hart gushed, “To be able to make fun of a global icon like David Beckham is a comedian’s dream.” Beckham has a long term relationship with H&M. This year they launched Modern Essentials which was selected by the main man himself. The collection is his pick of the wardrobe essentials every man needs each season. The pair drew up speculation on social media as they teased fans with campaign shots of them wearing identical outfits which sent fans into a craze as to what the comedian and model/ football sensation were planning. The full video itself is 6 minutes 30 seconds as it follows Beckham’s routine of having breakfast to lounging in bed, Hart joked that the main thing they both had in common was their sexiness! The video debuted on hm.com on the 28th September and in cinemas and TV on the 30th September alongside a print and billboard campaign which has gave H&M mass publicity through the two big names fronting the campaign. The new Modern Essentials is available in every H&M store that sells menswear now.

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NEWS the knitted sweater

Jumper season is upon us and the new splurge of block colours are hitting the stores! From stripes to squares you can stay on trend all season long.

Jumper in wool blend €14.99 from Modern Essentials- David Beckham/Kevin Hart for H&M

TRIED & TESTED HANGOVER CURE For those nights out when a paracetamol just won´t cut it… Marbella Rocks has come across a new hangover cure that actually works! Sober Up is a dietary supplement containing 14 natural herbal ingredients that are clinically proven to fortify the liver and speed up the reduction of alcohol content in the blood. While testers here at the magazine said it definitely helped out with hangovers with one reviewer saying “it really took the edge off when I woke up in the morning” and “I really noticed the difference after taking Sober Up and the hangover shakes went completely” be warned it doesn´t completely eradicate hangovers. So if you are interested in testing the new shot drink remember it can help the dreaded day after - but it can´t perform miracles after umpteen

tequilas. Another added bonus of Sober Up is it contains all natural ingredients and no caffeine so when the nourishing vitamins get to work in 30 minutes after consumption, you know it is not just caffeine getting you going again. If that doesn´t convince you there’s a new scientifically supported hangover cure coming from a bunch of Aussie scientists at Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation. Korean pear juice, which has been proven to help by speeding up your ‘alcohol metabolism’, making it easier to consume more. Scientists advise drinking 220ml of Korean pear juice before a night out for a significantly lessened hangover the next day.

VS Mega Beige Check Knit Paul Smith €220

SKINTED MINTED suits

Nothing screams suave more then a brand new two-piece suit. Made from the finest materials the quality of the suit will place you ahead of the style stakes game. From front button fastening to a waistband with belt loops, the attention to detail is key this party season.

AMATI ENGINEERS NEW HIGH TEC SPEAKERS

The “cochlea/snail shape” of the new fully integrated wireless sound system by Amati is the perfect structure to deliver high impact sound for your music systems. The design ensures no one side is exactly parallel to another, making the structure extremely strong, resonance free and avoiding of free standing waves. A huge internal volume of 100 litres is essential to reproduce frequencies to produce extraordinary bass, whilst the cool white aluminium design keeps the speakers looking elegant. Each system is custommade and can be adjusted to clients’ specifications. See www.amati-engineering. com for more information.

Noose and Monkey Blue Suit Trousers, Topshop €90

Canali Two Piece Suit Blue Wool two piece suit, €1,219

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NEWS

FOR HER BALMAIN PARIS FOR H&M

Balmain Paris has always maintained their true heritage of delivering energy, fun and freedom which appeals to everyone, this is why Balmain’s creative director Olivier Rousteing decided to collaborate with high street giant H&M. The collaboration is charged by the hashtag #Balmaination, the domination of social media on the collection will bring everyone together in the spirt of fashion. Balmain Paris is a Parisian house which exhales a unique style this adds a sense of differentiation to H&M through the faces of the campaign press release,

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Kendall Jenner, Jourdan Dunn and Oliver Rousteing himself. “H&M is a brand that everybody connects to. It calls for unity, and I am all for it.” Rousteing added. Ahead of the release, the campaign built up mass anticipation over the release date, the three faces unveiled the first pieces of the collection at The Billboard Music Awards 2015 whilst H&M teased Instagram viewers with a detailed shot of the gold mini dress ‘...decorations rich with metallic

threads, rhinestones..’ Now it is finally here you need to get down to H&M and purchase from the most highly anticipated fashion campaign of 2015. The official campaign adverts features models of the moment Gigi Hadid, Hao Yun Xiang and Dudley O’Shaughnessy looking suave in a subway car, the clothes have a designer look with a high street price tag making it unmissable. #Balmaination is available in around 250 stores worldwide and online, featuring both clothing and accessories from November 5th.

NEWS FASHION PLEATED SHIMMERY SPLIT SKIRT Christmas is fast approaching and what better way to celebrate the party season than a shimmery split skirt. The side spilt gives your outfit an edgy vibe and the high waisted band enhances your figure. This trend teamed with killer high heels is a guarantee head turner.

S V Micheal Kors €275

Zara €29.95

D E T N I SK MINTED

FREE FAT FREEZING AT FLAWLESS

Flawless Marbella are currently offering a free 30 minute fat freezing trial to any new client. The San Pedro based beauty clinic aim to show the benefits of this pioneering new treatment and also how the machine works to new customers – it´s not as scary or painful as the name implies! In addition, the clinic is also offering a Christmas Facial Pack, comprising of 10 x 30 minute Oxygen Facials. The normal price is €400 but is being offered for only €300 for the duration of the promotion. For more information visit www.flawlessmarbella.com

NAIL TREND ALERT This season nails are

FRINGE SANDALS Fringe sandals are bang on trend, even though the official summer season is over, sandals are very much still in! The shoes ooze versatility as you can pair with anything from a leather skirt to a pair of cropped ripped jeans, the shoes come in burgundy and white but our favourite is the ever so reliable black.

3 FOR 2 AT BLISS

TOPSHOP €72

Alexandra Wang €605.75

Bliss Hair & Beauty is offering 3 for 2 on all Guinot and Dermalogica facials and massages in the run up to Christmas. Look and feel your best from this award-winning salon. Call +34 951 278 137 or visit www. blisshairandbeautysalon. com

following even more in fashion´s footsteps than usual. The top colours to wear are dark and moody plums, purples and deep ruby reds or in a nod to the seventies revival - layer with glitter for a night on the town.

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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.

JAMIE OLIVER´S INSANELY GOOD OXTAIL STEW You can´t beat a hearty and wholesome stew when the weather gets a bit chillier – and this number from Jamie Oliver will not disappoint. Packed full of meat, veg and herbs this is a really healthy option too.

INGREDIENTS ●2 .5kg oxtail, chopped into 4cm chunks

● 2 medium leeks ● 2 stalks of celery ● 4 medium carrots ● Sprigs of fresh thyme & rosemary ● 4 bay leaves ● 4 cloves ● 2 heaped tablespoons plain flour ● V2 x 400g tins of plum tomatoes ● 275 ml red wine ● 1 litre organic beef stock ● Worcestershire sauce METHOD 1. Preheat the oven to 220ºC /gas

mark 7. Place a large roasting tray in the oven to preheat. 2. Carefully remove the hot tray from the oven, then add the oxtail. Season and drizzle over a lug of olive oil, then toss to coat and place in the hot oven for around 20 minutes, or until golden and caramelized. 3. Meanwhile, trim and halve the leeks and celery lengthways, then chop into rough 2cm chunks. Peel and chop the carrots into 2cm pieces, then place into a large ovenproof casserole pan over a medium-low heat with 1 tablespoon

of olive oil. Pick, roughly chop and add the thyme and rosemary leaves, then add the bay and cook for around 20 minutes, or until soft and sweet, stirring frequently. 4. Meanwhile, remove the oxtail from the oven and set aside. Reduce the oven temperature to 170ºC/gas mark 3. 5. Add the cloves and flour to the veg, stirring well to combine, then pour in the tomatoes and port (or wine, if using). Add the oxtail and any roasting juices, cover with the beef stock or 1 litre of cold water and stir well. Turn the heat up to high and bring to the boil, then pop the lid on and place in the hot oven for around 5 hours, or until the meat falls away from the bone, stirring every hour or so and adding a splash of water to loosen, if needed. 6. Remove the pan from the oven and leave to cool for about 10 minutes. Using rubber gloves, strip the meat from the bones and return to the pan, discarding the bones. Add a good splash of Worcestershire sauce, season to taste and enjoy with creamy mash and seasonal steamed greens. TIP: Turn this stew into soup by adding a good splash of boiling water and simmering to your desired consistency. I also love this stirred through pappardelle and served with a grating of parmesan on top – incredible!

WINE MATCH Making stews like this hearty oxtail recipe from Jamie Oliver is an excuse to break out the full bodied red wines. A Pinot Noir or a dark and fruity Bordeaux like the Chateau Fantin Bordeaux Superieur would be a great option. Cabernet Sauvignon or a Merlot would be a good alternatives as they both contain sufficient tannins to counter the rich taste of the oxtail. For those wine novices out there, tannins are the compounds found in all red wines and they come mostly from the grapes’ skins and seeds, as well as from the barrels in which the wine was aged. They give wine aging potential and are an essential part of a wine’s structure and balance.

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NEWS DVD REVIEW

ALBUM REVIEW

BOOK REVIEW

VACATION

ELLIE GOULDING DELIRIUM

SOUNDLESS

Hangover star Ed Helms leads this comedy film playing Rusty Griswold in an epic story of one man’s mission to take his family to ‘Walley World’ in order to reconnect with his sons and spice things up with his wife Debbie, played by Christina Applegate. The film spins off from National Lampoon’s Vacation from the eighties which will provide nostalgia with audiences from that era. The original featured Chevy Chase following the same challenging car journey. Rusty is Chevys middle aged son who plans to recreate his father’s road trip to the infamous ‘Walley World’. Eager eyed fans should know that Chase does make a split second appearance as a short sighted grandad. The family undergo major obstacles on their way to the theme park but in some cases the comedy aspect is borderline predictable. The main character delivers a few laughs on the way but will be a disappointment to Hangover fans as the jokes are evidently different and more slapstick. The gags were modernised by directors John Francis Daley and Jonathan M Goldstein, for example eating a sandwich from a dog urine soaked hamper has been swapped to sorority vomit races and the entire family swimming in faeces (lovely!?). Vacation is a film you cannot help but have a few guilty laughs at - such as the scene in which the rental car’s angry satnav is set in Korean. One thing is certain: after watching the film you will be thankful that your road trips are not as eventful.

Ellie Goulding is releasing her highly anticipated third studio Album Delirium on November 6. A follow up to Halcyon in 2012, the blonde songstress dropped the first single On My Mind from her third record on the 17th September which sent fans into a craze anticipating more music from the leading lady. Ellie debuted her album cover, which entails her wearing nothing but a fur jacket with her voluminous blonde hair swept across her face. The new album is a reflection of her challenging journey through life and a play on the word Delirium, “It can be a really crazy, a happy state or it can be the complete opposite,” Ellie said. In terms of hot collaborations, Ellie has teamed up with Disclosure where the boys have transformed one of the singer’s piano based songs into a modern up tempo dance anthem. Ellie has been working with top producers, One Republic’s Ryan Tedder, Greg Kurstin and Max Martin, the album has 16 tracks and an extra 6 on the deluxe album, featuring fan favourites ‘Love Me Like You Do’ taken from the Fifty Shades of Grey album and ‘Outside’ featuring Calvin Harris alongside original tracks such as ‘Around U’ and ‘Lost and Found’. Ellie has stated the album is something different from her usual music but is still using her signature sound of piano and guitar, “The album has taken on a new life of its own and I can’t stop it”. Ellie describes Delirium as a perfect end to the summer, with a mix of heartbreak and uplifting beats.

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Just think of mystical fantasy adventures and Richelle Mead the number 1 internationally bestselling author springs to mind. The Vampire Academy and Bloodlines writer has done it again with Soundless - a new fantasy set in Chinese folklore. The protagonist Fei lives in a very quiet and distinctive village where the frequent weather changes prevents any resident from leaving the sacred place and earning a meaningful living for themselves. Fei lives with her family and the entire community rely on a zip line that carries food up the cliffs from Beiguo - a far away and mysterious kingdom. The story takes a dramatic turn when villagers begin to lose their sight and the zip line food deliveries become obsolete. Fei’s entire world and the people she loves is placed into jeopardy under the dark reality of starvation and crisis. The story then throws Fei into her heroic role as sound becomes her weapon and she is the only one that can end the terrible reality that is unfolding. Mead takes readers on a challenging and emotional journey as Fei travels to the valley of Beiguo in which the shocking truth unravels and a romance in the form of an unlikely alliance will change her life forever. Soundless combines adventure, suspense and romance with themes of family and loyalty and whether you are a fan of the author or not, you will definitely not want to miss out on this fantasy novel. ROCKS RATING:

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Paul Michael Gonzalez M

arbella Rocks talks exclusively to Mosaic Manager Paul Michael Gonzalez about the brand new Mosaic Music Club in Estepona and their plans to rock the Costa del Sol with this chic and trendy nightclub.

MOSAIC´S STRAPLINE IS “A WORLD FULL OF SURPRISES” CAN YOU TELL US WHY?

Our main objective is to be different. You can come to Mosaïc and see the best international DJs, shows, concerts or famous people. Every night will be an amazing experience, and as our strapline says, always with surprises…

THE WORD ON EVERYONE´S LIPS…..WHEN IS MOSAIC´S LAUNCH NIGHT PLANNED?

Early 2016. I can´t give you a specific date yet but it will be well worth the wait!

WHAT SURPRISES HAVE YOU GOT UP YOUR SLEEVE FOR THE INAUGURATION NIGHT?

Ooh…that would be telling!! I would rather you come and be surprised.

WHAT MUSIC WILL YOU BE PLAYING AT MOSAIC?

Saturday´s will be purely Mosaïc – funky, US, house music – easy to dance to, uplifting and crowd pleasing.

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Friday´s will be on rotation – so we have something to cater for every musical taste. One night will be live music, another R&B and hip hop and another electronic night and we also have a latin music night. Plus, we are going to have internationally known singers come and play at our venue. There are so many layers and genres to music – we are creating a place that all musical

tastes can come together. We will open on weekends and bank holidays and during high season potentially more days of the week.

WHAT ARE YOU OFFERING CLUBBERS THAT´S DIFFERENT TO OTHER MARBELLA VENUES?

We have taken our time to study the competition, we know what they offer and WE know where

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they can´t compete!

WHO ARE YOUR TARGET CLIENTS?

Anyone that loves music and loves partying in a sophisticated setting – you can be any age, any nationality – Mosaïc will appeal to everyone. We are aiming to be awarded the Tourist Quality Commitment for having an outstanding club. We would be the first on the Costa del Sol and the third in Spain to receive the award. We want Mosaïc to be a place to break boundaries in clubs – we are about having a good time in a fun environment.

MOSAIC IS BASED IN ESTEPONA AT THE VENUE FORMERLY KNOWS AS PLATO 68 – WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TO TRANSFORM THE SPACE?

Everything - a total revamp. We have spent 6 months transforming the space to get to where we are.

CAN YOU GIVE OUR READERS A SNEAK PREVIEW OF THE DÉCOR/ VENUE OF MOSAIC?

Yes. Expect the best. The décor is chic and luxurious with high quality furnishings throughout. The top floor is VIP only with viewing galleries to the main dance floor and the ground floor will be huge, with a variety of different bars, from cocktails to gin & tonics. We have a total of 1,400m2.

WAS IT PLANNED TO LAUNCH IN WINTER TO ATTRACT THE LOCALS AS OPPOSED TO TOURISTS?

Yes. We know we´re going to open all year round so low season was our objective for launch we´re not here for the short term and this shows that. However, we have a big international influence from our overseas investors and we are looking to make this a worldwide phenomenon.

stay one step ahead and that means the clubs are always at the top of their game.

WHY SHOULD OUR READERS VISIT MOSAIC?

Exclusivity, difference and surprise. Thanks for the interview and see you all soon at Mosaïc.

YOU HAVE WORKED AT SEVERAL HIGH PROFILE CLUBS BEFORE INCLUDING MALAVIDA, AND PLATO 68. WHAT, IF ANYTHING, DID WORKING FOR THESE VENUES TEACH YOU?

How not to do things!! Only joking I respect my peers! We have seen a gap in the market to create an amazing venue completely different to what is on offer in Marbella and Banus. Our clients will come from as far as Tarifa and Malaga to visit although the level of artists we are going to offer we expect people to come from all over Spain and Europe. The rest of the management team are well prepared professionals with a fresh perspective on the entertainment industry.

WHAT´S THE BEST THING IN YOUR OPINION ABOUT MARBELLA NIGHTLIFE? The competition here is fierce which is good. Everyone has to

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…to all the winners of the Marbella Awards 2015. The great Marbella Public voted in their thousands and these are your worthy winners.

BEST NIGHT CLUB Olivia Valere

BEST GOLF COURSE Finca Cortesin

“Thanks Marbella for being nominated and winning this fabulous award,” Albert Beniflah Lallouz, manager Olivia Valere.

“Thank you so much to everyone that voted for Finca Cortesin,” Francisco de Lancastre, director of golf, Finca Cortesin.

BEST BAR News Café

BEST HOTEL Sunborn

“We are extremely happy to receive the award and for the public to have voted for News Café, much more to come in 2016,” Phil Savage, owner Ultima Promotions.

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“This is a huge testament to the hard work and dedication of all the staff at Sunborn. We are only 16 months here in Gibraltar so to win this prestigious award means a lot to us,” Olivier Six, general manager, Sunborn.

BEST RESTAURANT Dani Garcia

BEST HAIR & BEAUTY Bliss

“It is a great honour to win this award in my home town of Marbella. It really makes a difference to know that I have this kind of local support,” Dani Garcia, Michelin starred chef.

BEST GYM Dynamic Gym

“Thanks to everyone that voted for Bliss Hair & Beauty. We have just recently celebrated 10 years on the Coast and this is the icing on the cake for our first decade in Marbella,” Lance Kearley, owner, Bliss.

BEST FASHION Flamingo Market Place

“We would like to thanks all our clients and of course to all our staff for making us the best gym, we are so happy to receive this award and will work everyday to continue being the best gym on the Coast,” María José Ibáñez, Management Dynamic Marbella.

“THANK YOU MARBELLA. WE ARE TRULY HONOURED,” MONICA CHADWICK, PR & EVENTS NIKKI BEACH.

“Thanks to everyone that voted for Flamingo Market Place as Best Fashion – we are truly honoured to receive this award,” Carla Melus, owner Flamingo.

BEST BEACH CLUB Nikki Beach Unfortunately Nikki Beach were unable to provide images as the team were on a well deserved break following the busy summer season. The Marbella Awards 2016 will

be back next year bigger and better than ever before. To make your vote count make sure you pick up the March Issue of Marbella Rocks to see which of the nominees you consider the best of the best.

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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.

WE HOPE THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THIS ARTICLE IS OF INTEREST. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO CONTACT LÍNEA DIRECTA PLEASE CALL 902 123 161 MORE INFORMATION ON LÍNEA DIRECTA ONLINE AT WWW.LINEADIRECTA.COM

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Katy Perry keeping it real

merican singer and songwriter Katy Perry real name Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson has been making waves across the music, fashion and film world since her first breakthrough with I Kissed a Girl back in 2008. Katy had setbacks prior to becoming the star she is now, having been dropped by Columbia and Def Jam she was signed to Capitol Records in 2007 as they saw potential in the breakthrough musician. Recently Katy shared her opinion on the Democratic debate, fans viewed her in a different light as she submitted a question to CNN for the presidential candidates regarding protection over women from abortion hate campaigners. Her passion about issues that matter to people is what sets her apart from the rest, even with her new fashion collaboration with a top high street store and recording her latest music she manages to make her voice heard in the political world. Katy Perry is not one to shy away from public feuds either, everyone is aware of her ongoing battle with Taylor Swift! The former friends have constantly been shaming each other on social media with Katy following the account ‘Slutty Taylor Swift’ on Instagram and Taylor apparently wrote Bad Blood in dedication of Perry herself. The spat began after Katy allegedly stole some of Taylor’s dancers, she felt betrayed by the dancers but it was allegedly reported

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the dancers were Katy Perry’s beforehand. The alliances against Perry have not stopped her winning as she is still holding her head high and releasing successful records one after another. Katy’s latest single This Is How We Do went platinum in 4 countries and sold over 11,000,000 copies in the United States alone. She finished her ‘Prismatic World Tour’ at the end of October 2015 which included 6 legs from Europe to Latin America performing hits

from her fourth studio album Prism which was released 2 years ago in 2013, the tour was the second highest grossing and highest grossing led by a female in North America. The 30 year old stated that the album would be darker than the rest as it was the first music record she released following her public divorce with Russell Brand, it served fans with singles Roar which was nominated for Grammy Awards and Unconditionally which charted successfully worldwide. Katy is known for her wild and colourful music videos, she likes to reflect the personality of the songs and her emotions through fancy dress and storytelling from the Egyptian theme in Dark Horse and a confused nerd in TGIF which is why her diehard fans never fail to support her. Katy, like many female pop queens, have an array of men falling at her feet and a few of them have been lucky enough to be with the lady herself but unfortunately they have all ended and she is currently single but this does not stop romantic speculations arsing. Her unlikely two year marriage with Russell Brand seemed like a match made in heaven (and it appeared that Katy had tamed the untameable!) The

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FEATURES spilt in 2011 came as a shock as he asked her to file for divorce...through text message(!) and they have not exchanged many words since then. “I don’t want to end up bittersweet. I have to evolve, I have to continue to push people’s perceptions of me,” the singer explained why she hasn’t given up on love. Her latest link was back in September when rumours speculated that she was rekindling her romance with John Mayer but Perry was quick to dismiss the claims. In terms of her type of guy, she has turned a new leaf with her idea of a perfect appearance, “If your teeth and nails are good, you’re a candidate, if you can’t clean under your nails and you want to touch me, forget it. And personally the less hair, the better.” So guys you best take note! Aside from her passion of music, Katy has a natural flare for fashion whether she is trending neon hair or boho glamour, she is always ahead of the game. If you take a look at her fashion from red carpet awards to a casual day in LA she likes to stand out from the crowd. This season Katy Perry was named the face of H&M’s holiday campaign for their Christmas collection, Her red lip and red bowed hair made her the star contender for the brand. The plans for Ms Perry’s future have no signs of stopping, Katy has widened her expanding set of skills and has recently teased a release of a new video game app Katy Perry Pop. The colourful game features a cartoon version of the singer which guides players along to reach their musical dreams, the animated app follows in the steps of Kim Kardashian and Demi Lovato who have both also got their own games. With a mass of success under her belt, fans can expect Katy to continue to surprise us with her impressive list of talents. DID YOU KNOW? ● Katy’s rise to fame has not been easy with 3 failed recording contracts before she was picked up by Capitol Records ● Katy is a gay rights activist and dedicated the music video ‘Firework’ to the ‘It Gets Better Project’ ● Katy was a backing vocalist for P.O.D. in 2006 for the single ‘Goodbye for Now’ ● Katy Perry was the seventh most searched artist on Ticketmaster in 2014

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wars WHO WON FASHION WEEK?

Each year the world´s top designers showcawse their latest collections on the runways of the world´s biggest and most fashionable cities. While the world´s media wait with baited breath to see what everyone will be wearing next season, there is also a huge question hanging over these infamous events…. which city wore it best? We´ve scored the top 4 Fashion Weeks out of 50 on: number of shows, exhibitors best collections, front row celebrities, top quotes, OMG moments, history and income generated to find out who won Fashion Week. Read on to find out…

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paris fashion week

September 30 - October 7 ● TOP DESIGNER EXHIBITORS CHLOÉ: The SS16 collection echoed a sweet and joyous theme with the main features including casual denim and something which is out of the ordinary for Chloé: sport chic apparel like striped track pants and lingerie like camisoles. Simple yet definitely effective. DESIGNER ROCKS RATING:

CELINE: Celine offered black lace which left little to the imagination this season, the sheer trend ranged from lingerie dressing which staked as outerwear to leather dresses.The talk of the show was a green army hourglass option with a knit torso which flooded onto Instagram. DESIGNER ROCKS RATING:

FRONT ROW CELEBRITIES: Audrey Tautou, Dylan Penn, Jada Pinkett Smith, Alice Isaaz, MarieAgnes Gillot, Aymeline Valade and Chiara Ferragni.

“Staying true, staying what we are, moving forward, everyday,” Clare Waight Keller said CELEBRITY ROCKS RATING:

HERMES: The concept of the show was luxury. The femininity of the jackets and overcoats tailored the masterpieces alongside a pairing of wide leg trousers with coloured sneakers. The pleated skirts in leather formed the path for evening numbers. The colour palette was black, blue, ivory and red. DESIGNER ROCK RATING:

TOM FORD: The models for the show oozed confidence and sex appeal wearing fur patchwork tops and miniskirts. Lace and leather paired together translates into a rock and roll theme whilst the metallic reflections highlighted their curves. A quick appearance from Lada Gaga made the cut which gave him added kudos. DESIGNER ROCKS RATING:

OMG MOMENT: The Chloe models who walked the show were made up by celebrity hairstylist Eugene Souleiman to wash their hair and let it air dry. Never before has fashion week gone for such a low key (or lazy?!) look. OMG ROCKS RATING: STAND OUT MOMENT: Rick Owen´s stole the show at Paris Fashion Week by sending models down the runway as human rucksacks! The provocative performance art show by Owens was both shocking and impressive. While supposedly an ode to women and pregnancy – reporters said it looked more like a 69! STAND OUT RATING: HISTORY: Paris was the third fashion week created in 1973 under the French Fashion Federation. HISTORICAL ROCKS RATING: INCOME GENERATED: €400M MONEY ROCKS RATING:

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MILAN fashion week September 23 - 29 ● TOP DESIGNER EXHIBITORS

MOSCHINO: Jeremy Scott’s Moschino show this year brought vibrancy and of course individuality, we wouldn’t expect anything less! One of Scott’s themes was road traffic and the designs were adapted and reworked hi-vis using neon green and orange and the décor consisted of tyre marks and stop signs. DESIGNER ROCKS RATING:

ROBERTO CAVALLI: Use of pastel colours in this season’s collection was a refreshing theme considering the muted colour palettes colours used by other designers. Cavalli conveyed a sense of youth in his denim crop jackets and belted mini dresses. DESIGNER ROCKS RATING:

FRONT ROW CELEBRITIES: Ciara, Miranda Kerr, Dakota Johnson, Alexa Chung, Heidi Klum, Anna Wintour and Kylie Minogue.

“It seemed like there was no end to Milan Fashion Weeks ingenuity” Gucci creative director CELEBRITY ROCKS RATING:

ARMANI: Georgio Armani’s Spring 2016 collection was preppy and quirky, mix and matching silk culottes and blazers giving it an out-of-school look. The glamorous side to this collection had a day at the races theme with oversized hats and summer cocktail dresses. DESIGNER ROCKS RATING:

GUCCI The Gucci Spring 2016 collection featured unusual animal footwear. The models graced the catwalk in kangaroo fur loafers retailing at £1165. Apart from the wacky (overpriced) all fur shoes the rest of Gucci’s collection was bright, dressed with sequins and even more animal print! DESIGNER ROCKS RATING:

OMG MOMENT: Moschino developed several cartoon theme looks featuring the powderpuff girls alongside other TV and comic strip references. OMG ROCKS RATING: STAND OUT MOMENT: The entire Moschino show made you feel as if you were in the midst of daytime congestion in a busy city which enticed audiences and created a whole new level for fashion shows. Traffic sounds and smells were blasted out to the awaiting crowds. STAND OUT RATING: HISTORY: Established in 1958, Milan was the second fashion week to be inaugurated after New York. It is owned by Italian non-profit organisation HISTORICAL ROCKS RATING: INCOME GENERATED: €375m MONEY ROCKS RATING:

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LONDON fashion week September 18 - 22 ● TOP DESIGNER EXHIBITORS

VIVIENNE WESTWOOD: This season Westwood has captured the essence of 70’s flower power. Extravagant shoulder pads were an iconic design used in a lot of Westwood’s outfits and the ruffled hem wrap dresses were extremely flattering for the models, clinching in tightly at the waist and loosely covering other areas. DESIGNER ROCKS RATING:

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN: Sarah Burton the creative director of McQueen created a Victorian era theme for this seasons collection. It was an elegant and original masterpiece. The high neck ruffles made regular appearances fitting well within the time period and proved successful due to the positive audience reactions. DESIGNER ROCKS RATING:

FRONT ROW CELEBRITIES: Cara Delevingne, Jourdan Dunn, Kate Moss, Alexa Chung, Sadie Frost, Paloma Faith, Lily Allen and Benedict Cumberbatch.

“I think it´s cool that London Fashion Week is about young designers trying wacky things,” Alexa Chung CELEB ROCKS RATING: OMG MOMENT: Duran Duran frontman Simon Le Bon´s wife Amber ended up in A&E after hitting her head on a curb outside LFW. We are told she has recovered well from the head injury but missed front row at Bora Aksu. We feel your pain Amb! OMG ROCKS RATING:

VICTORIA BECKHAM: This season VB´s collection conveyed a new and creative side to her designs. The eccentric and bohemian styles were displayed through statement green and oxblood checked pattern used in a range of styles from pinafore dresses to maxi skirts. DESIGNER ROCKS RATING:

BURBERRY: Christopher Bailey’s collection for Burberry maintained his trademark colours of nude and black whilst adding some paisley and floral patterns into the mix too. Tassels and frills were incorporated in a number of his designs while the classic overcoat made regular appearances from the iconic and timeless Burberry trench to the oversized suede duffel. DESIGNER ROCKS RATING:

STAND OUT MOMENT: Posh’s recent trip to Africa for charity seemed to make a collaborative impact on her collection especially with the use of bright vivid colours combined with camel suedes made her collection anything but bland. Victoria’s previous trademark of dark clothing says she is up for experimenting now. STAND OUT RATING: STYLING: Huge shoulder pads were seen at the Vivienne Westwood show. STYLING RATING: HISTORY: Last of the big four. London Fashion Week was launched by the British Fashion Council in 1984. HISTORICAL ROCKS RATING : INCOME GENERATED: €422M MONEY ROCKS RATING:

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NEW YORK fashion week

winner

September 10 - 17 ● TOP DESIGNER EXHIBITORS

TOMMY HILFIGER: Hilfiger took influence from Jamica and legendary reggae singer Bob Marley. The collection showcased rainbow colour caps and followed through to boho dresses and crochet accessories culminising in a playful water catwalk with daring bottombaring bikinis. DESIGNER ROCKS RATING:

PHILIP LIM: Philip’s spring collection gave off a mix of themes, the leather and satin garments showcased Philips attention to detail and shapes which compliment the figure. The colour palette ranged from florals, beige, green, gold and grey. DESIGNER ROCKS RATING:

FRONT ROW CELEBRITIES: Julia Roberts, Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Hudson, Karen Elson, Nicki Minaj and Steven Tyler.

“Loved the fashion, music and ambiance” tweeted Nicki Minaj CELEB ROCKS RATING: OMG MOMENT: Two different models took a tumble down the catwalk (though they both got up and finished their turns like professionals). OMG ROCKS RATING:

JASON WU: The SS16 collection was based upon hourglass dresses and challenging the balance between power and delicateness. The colour palette ranged from floral, teal and coral red. DESIGNER ROCKS RATING:

GIVENCHY: The models walked in mostly black and white outfits for Givenchy’s US show including couture and ready to wear collections. The collection was inspired by memories of the freedom of New York. DESIGNER ROCKS RATING:

STAND OUT MOMENT: The Givenchy venue was in close proximity to the 9/11 memorial site, given the show was on the anniversary date many were speculating if the event would link through fashion - which he did subtly. The set involved recycled metal panels nailed together with performance art set ups and a rendition of Ave Maria for the finale. STAND OUT RATING: STYLING: Tommy Hilfiger sent down all the models at the end of the show with their bums out in bikinis. STYLING ROCKS RATING: HISTORY: New York was first ever Fashion Week, started in 1943 during World War II to showcase US designers as French were under occupacy by Germany. PR guru Eleanor Lambert organised, believing this was the time to show the world what US designers were capable of. HISTORICAL ROCKS RATING: INCOME GENERATED: $900m MONEY ROCKS RATING:

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TOP NEWS STORIES OF I2015...

t´s been an eventful 2015; from an ominous start to the year with the Charlie Hebdu shootings, a new royal baby in May to the poorest performance by England in the Rugby World Cup ever in October. Marbella Rocks rounds up the cover-ups, scandals and out there news. Do you know what´s been happening? You do now. And the fun part we´ve made up a Christmas Quiz to test your relatives over the festive period. JANUARY 7 – PARIS MOURNS “FREEDOM OF PRESS” TERRORIST ATTACK Two masked gunmen storm ed the office of satirical weekly magazine Charlie Hebdu in Paris on January 7 killing 12 people, including the top editor, several cartoonists and two police officers. French President Francois Holland said: “This is the worst terrorist attack in France since World War II. France is in shock.” The killings were seen as an attack on freedom of the press as Charlie Hebdu had previously published derogatory depictions of the prophet Mohammad in cartoons. The two gunmen were shot and killed by armed police 48 hours after the attacks occurred. Thousands of publications across the world united to condemn the terrorists and their actions saying despite these attacks “the press will not be silenced.” MAY 2 - A NEW ROYAL PRINCESS & HEIR Princess Charlotte is born on May 2 and revealed as fourth in line to the throne behind Charles, William and brother George. Speculation was rife that the Duchess of Cambridge would be buying pink booties for her new offspring as she lingered in the girl’s clothes section duri t´s been an eventful 2015; from an ominous start to the year with the Charlie Hebdu shootings, a new royal baby in May to the poorest performance by England in the Rugby World Cup ever in October.

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Marbella Rocks rounds up the cover-ups, scandals and out there news. Do you know what´s been happening? You do now. And the fun part we´ve made up a Christmas Quiz to test your relatives over the festive period.

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FIFA CORRUPTION SCANDAL

JANUARY 7

PARIS MOURNS “FREEDOM OF PRESS” TERRORIST ATTACK Two masked gunmen stormed the office of satirical weekly magazine Charlie Hebdu in Paris on January 7 killing 12 people, including the top editor, several cartoonists and two police officers. French President Francois Holland said: “This is the worst terrorist attack in France since World War II. France is in shock.” The killings were seen as an attack on freedom of the press as Charlie Hebdu had previously published derogatory depictions of the prophet Mohammad in cartoons. The two gunmen were shot and killed by armed police 48 hours after the attacks occurred. Thousands of publications across the world united to condemn the terrorists and their actions saying despite these attacks “the press will not be silenced.”

MAY 2

A NEW ROYAL PRINCESS & HEIR

Princess Charlotte is born on May 2 and revealed as fourth in line to the throne behind Charles, William and brother George. Speculation was rife that the Duchess of Cambridge would be buying pink booties for her new offspring as she lingered in the girl’s clothes section during a visit to a Chelsea baby boutique just before the birth. Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana was born at 8.34am on May 2 weighing 8lb 3oz in the Lido wing at St. Mary´s Hospital in Paddington. Charlotte was born naturally and revealed to the world on May 4 as proud parents Kate and William left the London hospital.

The world´s largest sports body Fifa was shaken to its core amidst bribery and corruption charges that involved Fifa heads Sepp Platter, Michel Platini and secretary general Jerome Valcke among 14 others. Fifa, the governing body of football, that organises all the Football World Cups, is in disarray over the scandal and is essentially being run by a team from US law firm Quinn Emmanuel until charges are brought by Swiss authorities as part of a wider criminal investigation. Fifa president Sepp Blatter has run the organisation for 17 years. The investigation into Fifa bribes and payoffs will go back as far as 20 years and could implicate thousands of members of the Fifa organisation.

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DONALD TRUMP IN RACE FOR PRESIDENT The Apprentice reality TV star and real estate magnate Donald Trump announced he is running in the 2016 elections to be the next President of the United States. The hair implanted, suave man revealed his campaign “Make America Great Again” and policies including becoming the greatest jobs president God could ever create, funding social security (not cutting it) and stopping Iran acquiring nuclear weapons. His most hard-hitting policy, announced during his 45-minute long speech at Trump Towers in June, was “completing the Mexican border fence and making Mexico pay for it.” He won´t be winning much of the US Hispanic vote with these sorts of comments though.

CAITLYN REVEALED TO THE WORLD One of the biggest celebrity news stories of 2015 has to be the unveiling of Caitlyn Jenner on the cover of Vanity Fair and the news of her transgender surgery. The 65-year-old former Olympic athlete, previously named Bruce, star of Keeping Up With The Kardashians and former husband of Kris Jenner announced to the world, “If I was lying on my deathbed and had kept this secret and never came out I would never forgive myself.” Caitlyn is appearing in her own reality show called I Am Cait where she revealed that she had gender confusion from as early as 10 years old. The show has been commissioned for series 2 which will air next year on E!

JUNE 26

38 TOURISTS KILLED IN TUNISIA BEACH ATTACK Tunisians, Britons, Germans, Belgians, French and Irish citizens were among the dead in the attack when a gunman opened fire on a beach in Tunisia on this fateful Friday in June. The Islamic State (ISIS) said it was behind the attack, having urged followers to step up assaults during Ramadan. A further 36 innocent tourists were injured in the attack on the Tunisian resort town of Sousse. The gunman first opened fire on the beach, then killed more people at a nearby hotel and its front entrance

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FEATURES lobby. Video footage showed the lone gunman lying in a street, having been shot and killed by police following his terrifying rampage. After the attack several countries were put on a high level terrorist alert, including Spain.

JULY 26

One of the world´s largest carmakers Volkswagen admitted to rigging tests to make its cars appear greener. No sooner than the scandal broke, the CEO resigned and the group were bombarded by billion dollar lawsuits from unhappy customers that bought Diesel VW´s and Audi´s from the group with rigged software which allowed them to pass pollution checks. Choosing to hold their hands up and admit to the epic mistake, VW pulled a marketing first and put out ads admitting to breaking their customer´s trust and publicly apologising. For a brand that has sold itself for 55 years as being honest this had to be the hardest hit to take. It is believed over 11 million vehicles are affected. $16bn has already being wiped off the group´s share price with bankruptcy rumours lurking still.

RULE BRITANNIA Queen Elizabeth II was announced as the longest reigning Monarch ever, surpassing Queen Victoria´s record with over 63 years, 7 months and two days on the throne. The Queen officially broke the record at 5.30pm and David Cameron led the world´s tributes by describing her reign as a “golden thread” running through the generations. Baroness Smith, Shadow Leader of the Lords, added, “Her Majesty did not choose to be Queen, she had it thrust unexpectedly on her at a very early age. Her strong sense of duty that has been evident throughout her reign shows great respect to her country and Commonwealth.”

OCTOBER 3

BOBBI KRISTINA SUFFERS SAME FATE AS MOTHER WHITNEY

Just days before the third anniversary of her mother Whitney Houston’s 2012 death in a hotel bath, Bobbi Kristina was found unresponsive in her bathtub. On July 26th after 6 months of being in a coma, the 22-year-old daughter of singing sensation Whitney was taken off life support after doctor´s revealed there was little chance of survival. She was finally laid to rest a week later in a grave next to Whitney. Bobbi Kristina´s father Bobby Brown and Whitney´s family were at loggerheads in the months leading up to Bobbi´s death about leaked media reports and how to handle the deteriorating situation of the young girl.

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OCTOBER 22

BACK TO THE FUTURE DAY

SWINGING LOW, SWEET CHARIOT England became the first nation to be knocked out of the Rugby World Cup 2015 after a devastating 33-13 loss to Australia at Twickenham Stadium. Australia were quick to rub salt in the host nation´s wounds by nifty editing on Wikipedia. Scoring 28 of Australia’s 33 points, Bernard Foley’s Wikipedia page was edited to reflect his recent win. Under ‘University attended’, the 26-year-old’s biography was changed to read ‘University of How to Beat England’. Australia also posted a picture of England´s Tour Bus with signs for sale – used only twice in perfect mint condition. v

OCTOBER 9

Great Scott! It´s Back to the Future Day! On October 22 – fans of the sci-fi trilogy celebrated the day that Marty McFly and the Doc travelled into the future in Back to the Future Part II. The occasion was commemorated with a variety of creative references to the 1989 film, including: fake police stops of speeding and time travelling Deloreans, a Pepsi product launch and special in-character appearances by original cast members Michael J Fox, Christopher Lloyd and Lea Thompson.

MARBELLA ROCKS 2015 Christmas Quiz POP CULTURE 1. Can you give the full three names of the Duke and Duchess Of Cambridge´s baby girl born on May 2? 2. What number is she in line to the throne? 3. The Queen entered the Guinness Book of Records in October, what was this for? 4. Which Keeping Up With the Kardashian´s star famously had a sex change in June 2015? (A point for the pre and a point for transgender name.) 5. What was celebrated around the world on October 22 this year? 6. Who overtook Jay Z and Beyonce as the world´s highest paid celebrity couple according to the Forbes Rich List? 7. What is their combined income in million dollars?

8. Can you name 3 Hollywood A-Listers that walked down the aisle in 2015?

SPORT 1. Which country was the first to crash out of the Rugby World Cup on October 3 2015? 2. In the Rugby World Cup which nation had the heaviest player? 3. Can you name him? A bonus point will be awarded if you can guess the weight. 4. Which rugby player is the all time leading points scorer ever? 5. Who was the youngest of these golfers to win their very first Major Golf Tournament? A. Tiger Woods B. Rory McIlroy C.Jordan Speith 6. How old were they at the time? And what was the name and year of the

tournament? 7. Which football player won the Balloon D´Or 2015 (footballer of the year) 8. Who won Wimbledon 2015?

POLITICS 1. What date was the UK general election? 2. Who won the election? 3. By what percentage of the vote? 4. What famous US real estate magnate announced in June they are running for American presidency next year? 5. What policy are they most famous for?

BUSINESS & CURRENT AFFAIRS 1. This year, what sporting organisation was involved in the biggest corruption scandal in the last 100

years? 2. Can you name the three main people implicated in this scandal? 3. What car giant was also involved in a huge scandal this year? 4. What did the car manufacturer admit to lying about? 5. How many billion dollars has been wiped off this company´s share value?

WORLD NEWS 1. What happened on January 7 in Paris? 2. What was this seen as an attack on? 3. How many people were killed during the June 26 Terrorist Attack in Tunisia? 4. How many of these were British? 5. How many countries were put on a red alert for Terrorist Attacks following the Tunisia attack? 6. Can you name the countries?

the results POP CULTURE

1. Charlotte Elizabeth Diana 1 point for each – 3 points in total 2. Fourth in line to the throne 1 point 3. Being the longest reigning Monarch 1 point 4. Bruce Jenner – Caitlyn Jenner 2 points in total 5. Back to the Future Day 1 point 6. Taylor Swift and Calvin Harris 1 point 7. $92 million 1 point 8. Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux and Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden 1 point for each couple – 3 points in total TOTAL POINTS TO BE WON: 13

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1. England were the first team out of the Rugby World Cup 1 point 2. France have the heaviest player 1 point 3. Uini Atonio French Prop 22 stone 9lbs 1 point and 1 bonus point for weight 4. Dan Carter from New Zealand is the world´s top try scorer 1 point for Dan Carter and 1 point for New Zealand 5. Tiger Woods 1 point and he won the 1997 Masters Golf Competition 6. He was aged 21 2 points 7. Christiano Ronaldo won the Balloon D´Or. 1 point 8. Novak Djokovic won Wimbledon 1 point TOTAL POINTS TO BE WON: 12

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1. May 7th 1 point 2. David Cameron 1 point 3. 36.9% lead 1 point 4. Donald Trump 1 point 5. Immigration 1 point TOTAL POINTS TO BE WON: 5

BUSINESS & CURRENT AFFAIRS 1. Fifa 1 point 2. Sepp Platter, Michel Platini and Jerome Valcke 1 point for each – 3 points in total 3. Volkwagen or VW 1 point 4. Rigging tests to make its cars appear greener 1 point 5. €16bn 2 points for exact figure – 1 point for

a billion either side TOTAL POINTS TO BE WON: 8

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1. 12 people were killed at satirical magazine Charlie Hebdu in Paris on January 7 1 point 2. Freedom of Press 1 point 3. 38 people were killed 1 point 4. 30 were British 1 point 5. 7 countries 1 point France, Corsica, Spain, Canary Islands, Tunisia, Turkey and Egypt were put on red alert 1 point for each TOTAL POINTS TO BE WON: 12

OVERALL POINTS: 50

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efron style H

annah Hawkshaw is a rare talent. Singer, songwriter and blogger â&#x20AC;&#x201C; originally from Dublin but brought up in Marbella, this 18 year-old has done Ireland proud. She recently competed in the International Song Festival in Gibraltar and came third out of 1,000 acts. She won another competition in her hometown, Teen Star, and spent the â&#x201A;Ź5000 prize money on her video for track Efron Style, which is racking up a huge following with over 50,000 hits on You Tube. Marbella Rocks caught up with the young singing sensation to find out more about her, her new track and pending album release.

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FEATURES HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN SINGING? Ever since I was a tot, say 3 or 4. It´s always been a huge passion of mine. I had the debilitating illness ME when I was 12 and it was the only thing that carried me through all the tough times. YOU WRITE ALL YOUR OWN LYRICS - WHATS YOUR INSPIRATION? Anything meaningful. If you dissect my lyrics you can see there´s substance to my writing. I like to write songs that tell stories and produces feelings. For example: “We lie on the grass under the sun, talking about life and how it begun.” To me that conjurs up feelings of hope. I hope it does to fans too. TELL US ABOUT EFRON STYLE? I wrote Efron Style when I was 12 and really into High School Musical but it wasn’t quite right so I went back to it when I was 14, pulled it apart and came up with the current version. HAS ZAC HEARD THE SONG? Yes! His management Alchemy have been in touch to tell me he has heard and loved the track!

Marbella is my home. My mum and sister live here and I am so fond of the place… and the weather of course.

WHAT IS YOUR STYLE OF MUSIC? Although Efron Style is a pop song; I have written and performed country, soul, dance and club music. I believe artists nowadays have to be versatile.

WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS? To fill an arena one day and win a Grammy! I also loved the US where I performed with a group called Broadway Dreams – cracking the US would be amazing. I believe if you dream it and want it enough, you can do it.

WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS FOR THE FUTURE? I want to release an album shortly. I have been working on composing my own music with Logic Pro as well as writing my own lyrics. I now have over 16 tracks built up and 20 more songs written. MARBELLA OR IRELAND? It has to be both! I split my time between Dublin where I have a lot of friends, family and support but equally

Hannah Hawkshaw´s new track Efron Style is available to buy now on iTunes. For more information see her website www.hannahhawkshaw.com

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he season of Christmas parties is approaching and the inevitable question is what to wear? This is actually not a very easy question to answer because every country and culture is so different and so is every party. So in this article I will give you some options: ● Go all-out chic in a party dress. ● Keep it simple but effortless in a blousy top and trousers ensemble. ● Wear those same tops with a nice skirt or go for a festive jumper. ● Dress up your casual jeans with a sparkly top ● Make it extra glitzy with the right accessories.

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1. THE PARTY DRESS

I’m definitely in the dressy camp and a nice party dress is always chic. This is the time of year when you can really go all out with sparkles which is heaps of fun! If it’s cold you want to make sure you don’t freeze at your party, choose a dress with sleeves and wear a cami underneath.

2. SIMPLE & EFFORTLESS CHIC

If separates are more your thing then dressy trousers with a blousy top are very chic. Wrap blouses are all the trend now, excellent for hiding tummies and so comfortable to wear.

3. CHOOSE A FEMININE SKIRT

For a slightly dressier and more feminine look you could make the same kind of tops work with either a straight, A-line or lace skirt. Great when paired with a clutch and some hip shoes.

4. CASUAL CHIC

If all the above options are too smart for you, you could even wear your favourite jeans to a party. I personally would go for your darkest and dressiest jeans. Make sure to choose a top that is dressier than your normal tops. Any tops with sequins would fit the bill!

5. DRESS UP WITH GREAT ACCESSORIES

Accessories are extra important at Christmas parties. Choose your fanciest shoes and your nicest clutch. Sometimes that is all it takes to dress up a simple outfit and make it party-ready. They are extra important if you have chosen a casual chic outfit.

WHEN THE THEME ON THE INVITE IS “CHRISTMAS PARTY” When I first saw this on an invite I

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was like, “Oh, crud. That is so open to interpretation. What will people actually be wearing?” The key is to understand the kind of party you’re attending. If the party is with close friends and family, go for it. Bring out the kitschy candy cane earrings or embarrassing jumpers. Every family seems to have a fun person who loves to go bold for the holidays. If it’s a work-related invitation or anything formal, wearing anything shaped like a present, candy cane or Santa Claus could be a huge manners mistake. You need to either leave it at home or it needs to be so tasteful that it would be considered cute and sweet without being childish or kitschy. If you’re going to your boyfriend’s parents’ house, where you will meet them for the first time, think twice about the impression you’d make by being decked out like Santa’s helper. I recommend dressing in a single classically festive color, like red, green or even cobalt blue, like this fantastic jumpsuit from French Connection. I’m also a huge fan of black and gold or black and silver because that’s always going to look sharp. Or, look to the season runway shows for what’s holiday appropriate. The runway trends can be the perfect guide. This year, fashions include sequined or lamé fabrics with

beaded or fringe accents. Just don’t wear that all at once. The key here, is to remember that a little goes a long way. Designers have taken a relaxed and pared-down approach to festive fabrics that have over-thetop reputations. Fabrics like lamé have an indelible history: Think MC Hammer, “Dynasty” and Solid Gold Dancers. Marc Jacobs used sequins on pants and paired them with a cashmere crewneck sweater for a playful, sporty look, and Lanvin’s T-shirt dresses featured gigantic, beaded flowers that looked soft and elegant because of tonal beading. Even in the most formal of situations, clothing is more casual now than it has been in the past. Festive dress is an opportunity to play up special elements. But what if your special element is a snowflake-and-jingle-bell necklace? Never say never! It’s all in how you wear it. If you’re going to have this crazy, Christmasy necklace, I would suggest wearing all black with it. But make sure you own it, if that’s what you’re feeling.

FUN CHRISTMAS OUTFIT Approach the holiday season with

outrageous holiday sweaters from the 1980s and ‘90s. Pair them with clean, understated make-up and hair, and have a great time. If you’re in on the joke, then you can really run with it, and if you’re not, then God bless you and it’s amazing that you still really love that sweater!!

Prepare to be amazed, because many people do. I love to use a sewing machine and a glue gun to modernise vintage sweaters as an alternative! Perhaps younger generations wear them ironically, trying to out-ugly each other, and that offers a degree of holiday flair that really shines. I also remember that in the 1980s, people truly loved these sweaters. Someone would have had home decorations that matched that sweater, and they weren’t tacky at all, at that time. In the holiday season people are feeling happy. A funny sweater adds to the festive flavour. If people dress in something that makes them stand out, they will have more fun.

MASTERING WHAT TO WEAR… ON THE FARM

The key to mastering a countrysideapproved Christmas outfit is interchangeable footwear. While you might fancy wearing heels to rock around the tree you’ll need boots, or, at the worst, wellies to make it from car to house and back again. Opt for a chunky knit — Fair Isle works well — and a pair of tapered jeans or trousers — I’m going for leather. NB: Thick socks are a handbag essential. WITH SLIGHTLY STUFFY IN-LAWS This minefield should only be tackled with the help of the perfect party dress. Neither too short nor too long, your dress shouldn’t be flash or revealing. Seek out decent fabrics — his parents are allergic to polyester — and choose a forgiving silhouette

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AT A POSH HOTEL Should you be lucky enough to be dining Michelin-style at Christmas, think long, floating and as dramatic as possible. If you can’t wear a long, backless gown to Claridge’s at Christmas, when can you? If straight off the catwalk is out of your price range — although, let’s face it, it probably isn’t — head to Topshop or Zara, which has an amazing collection of evening gowns in store at the moment. DURING A PUB LUNCH If an EastEnders’s character were writing this, she’d insist that all Christmas Day pub attire include a PVC mini and as much leopard print as Santa can fit in his sleigh. But she’s not, I am, and I say avoid the latter like the plague. A festive

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sweater is essential Yuletide pubgoing attire. Should your boozer be of the spit-and-sawdust variety, team with waxed jeans and biker boots. An A-line skirt will make for a more glamorous result. ON THE SOFA!! Before we get started on this — very lucky — tribe of Christmas dressers, there’s something I have to say. I ENVY YOU! Truly, what could be more delightful at the end of a hectic year than an opportunity to spend the entire day eating turkey and mince pies in your pyjamas? Should maintaining a state of undress be part of your Yuletide plan, ditch the faded M&S nightie and invest in a printed pair from Toast. Better still, ask Santa for them. Have a great Christmas and New Year Marbella and I´ll see you guys in 2016 with even more fashion forward tips and hints!!

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STEAL HER STYLE

Lydia Elise Millen (@LydiaEMillen) is a top contender in the fashion blog world, from her on trend outfit choices and on point accessory and make-up match ups you will definitely want to steal her style! Lydia created her website in 2011 after her passion for style led to her saturating her Facebook friends with fashion posts. She decided she needed to share her hobby to a wider audience and now has millions of hits a year. Lydia also met her boyfriend Ali through her blog posts after he took on the role of blog photographer, she states that he is her inspiration (aww!). Here at Marbella Rocks we have scanned the local boutiques, high street and designer stores to find you copycat garments which will put you way ahead of the fashion game.

1 JACKET Biker glam your outfit with this 100% leather jacket at €826 from Verses Versace at Elite. www.elitestore.es 2 SUNGLASSES These Celine Preppy sunglasses in Burgundy acetate with green lenses add glamour chic to any outfit. A snip at €330 Euros from Celine at www.celine.com

3 SKIRT This crepe skirt from Karen Millen is made from 100% polyester, like Lydia pair it together with high leg boots to become the ultimate style crush. Priced at €150 at www.karenmillen.com 4 BAG Small Classic Flap Bag, from Chanel of course! Also available in silver or gold metallic priced €1650 from www.chanel.com 5 JUMPER BSK round neck cableknit jumper is a steal from Berksha, perfect over the top of a pleated skirt to mix the array of seasons coming up. Priced at €19.99 from www. berksha.es

6 BOOTS Over the knee boots are key in this seasons trends, the control high leg boots are perfect due to their versatile heel and suede finish. Control 2 high leg boots cost €100 and are available from www. topshop.com.

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HAIR & BEAUTY

PARTY MAKE-UP

hristmas is just round the corner and there’s a reason why we love tinsel on Christmas trees and strings of lights around our homes! Whilst sparkle and glitz may create an impact, it can be hard to pull it off with your make-up. Here’s my top tips to stop you from glitter overdosing and getting it just right this winter.

ILLUMINATE

Marbella freelance make-up artist Alicia Raffaela Lorimer graduated from the DFMA Makeup Academy in Brighton after completing a fashion, TV and media make-up course. Her current work includes fashion, bridal and beauty work representing some of the largest names in beauty such as Dior, Estee Lauder, Urban Decay, Lancôme and Elizabeth Arden. She has also worked on multiple photo shoots and music videos, recently working with Sony Music London. Also as a member of MAC PRO Alicia regularly stays up to date with new looks.

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The winter can leave your skin looking dull and flat but this season is all about radiance. Highlighters will revive your winter skin and inject some glow into your complexion. Chanel Mouche de Beauté Illuminating Powder €72.00 is a gorgeous smooth illuminating powder that I can’t recommend enough. It adds warmth to your face and reflects the light leaving you with an instant glow. Get the most out of your highlighter by applying it to areas where the sun would naturally reflect, such as along the cheekbones, down the centre of your nose and along the brow bone.

GROWN UP GLITTER EYES

Whether it’s at your winter work do, Christmas dinner or New Year’s Eve party wearing sequin tops is one thing, but having loose glitter cascading down your cheeks is another. So make sure you rock that glitter right this Christmas. It is a bit more complicated than your average eyeshadow application, but wearing glitter isn’t impossible by any means. When choosing your glitter choose wisely! Stick with a glitter eyeshadow or cosmetic loose glitters, start with a little and build up gradually. Try doing a two-tonal glitter make up look where you blend colours from the inner to the outer corners of the eye. Always keep a tissue held under your eye when applying to catch any of the excess glitter that falls away. You want your eyes to be the main focus here. Remember just because it’s glitter doesn’t mean you have to go all out! If you’re not comfortable with full-on

HAIR & BEAUTY glitter, try it just in the corners of your eyes to instantly brighten and find a shade that’s neutral or close to what you’d normally wear. Lastly, a make-up setting spray will keep everything in place to leave you sparkling all night. Kryolan Ultra Setting Spray €28.00 is a fine mist spray that sets any kind of make-up, not only is it affordable but leaves fantastic results and looks amazing in photos.

different lengths for ultimate customisation.

BOLD LIPS

When Christmas approaches it’s a lot easier to work a more dramatic make-up look. The days get darker and the nights longer, so switching up your make-up choices can make a big difference to your mood. While summer is the

a large range of colours to choose from including a handful of vibrant bold shades for the festive season.

POP

Why not add on some eyelashes to really make those eyes pop! A good pair of fake eyelashes will give your eyes a completely different look. MAC has a wide selection of good quality, natural looking strip lashes that feature a dense full and wispy look. Even if you prefer to keep your look more toned down, you could place individual lashes in the outer corners of your eyes. MAC 30 Lash €14.95 are individual lashes that come in three

THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE

The best beauty tip of all time is just to ensure you’re having a good time! Seems so simple, but whatever you’re up to this Christmas, make sure you spend time with people you like and who make you feel good about yourself. Having a great time is the perfect beauty treatment because when you’re having a great time it shows! Your skin glows, your eyes brighten and you really do stand out from the crowd!

time for nude lips, Christmas is the time to go bolder with your choice of lip colour. Chunky lip crayons in burnished reds and delicious browns are just right for any Christmas party. They’re easy to wear and fool-proof to apply, whilst still delivering a high impact, glamorous look. Clinique Chubby Sticks €22 are fantastic for moisturising those dry winter lips and leaving you with long lasting colour. They have

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BE BODY BEAUTIFUL

WITH FLAWLESS Y

our quest for the perfect body may be achievable thanks to the latest improvements in cutting edge, non-invasive body sculpting treatments and procedures. At the forefront of this technology is new San Pedro based clinic, Flawless Marbella, who are proudly presenting a whole range of nonsurgical, inch loss treatments designed to give you a flawless body shape and pioneering facial treatments to give you clear, bright skin. Marbella Rocks caught up with Lorena Reyes Rodriguez, Aesthetic Technician for Flawless Marbella, to give you an insight into the latest procedures that can take both inches and years off you!

CRYOLIPOLYSIS

Often referred to as fat freezing, cryolipolysis uses controlled cooling to eliminate stubborn fat in those tough areas that people struggle to remove with diet and exercise alone. Q: HOW DOES THE TREATMENT WORK? Lorena: The cryolipolysis machine

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works by sucking the areas of fat you want removed into a plastic vacuum container that then freezes your fat to break down fat cells that are then flushed naturally out of your body. Q: IS IT PAINFUL? Lorena: No, some patients find it uncomfortable but it is definitely not painful. Q: HOW MANY INCHES OF FAT CAN A PATIENT TYPICALLY LOSE AFTER THE TREATMENT? Lorena: Everyone is different and it totally depends on your metabolism. If you eat healthily, drink lots of water and do some form of exercise you will see the results quicker. Q: HOW LONG TILL YOUR BODY STARTS TO SHOW THE EFFECTS OF THE SCULPTING? Lorena: After 3-4 weeks patients will start noticing the results. Full results are seen after 12 weeks. Q: WHO IS THE PROCEDURE MOST SUITABLE FOR? Lorena: Any age, the machine can be altered for older or young people.

LASER LIPOLYSIS

This non-surgical liposuction is the perfect treatment to have prior to having a cryolipolysis or can be used as a great standalone treatment for cellulite and fat. Q: CAN YOU EXPLAIN HOW THIS TREATMENT WORKS? Lorena: This treatment works by infiltrating three layers of tissue with the use of low level lasers. This fat zapping light energy encourages the fat cells to release water, free fatty acids and glycerol through the pores of the cell. Q: ARE THESE LASERS DANGEROUS? Lorena: No, all our machines are FDA and CE approved and are not harmful to the surrounding tissues including skin, muscle and nerves. Q: SO HOW EXACTLY IS FAT ABSORBED OUT OF THE BODY? Lorena: The fat cells become free floating compounds and are absorbed by the lymphatic system and metabolised as energy. The fat cells having lost the vast majority of their content shrink making you look

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thinner. Q: WHAT IS THE PROJECTED FAT LOSS WITH THIS TREATMENT? Lorena: Results can be seen immediately after treatment. Typically a 2-4cm loss in abdomen circumference can be achieved with every treatment. A course of 8 treatments is recommended over 4 weeks with 2 treatments per week.

THE DEEP FREEZE:

The Deep Freeze combines cryolipolysis with laser lipolysis. If combined with Flawless Marbella´s Infra red sauna room or Infra red pressotherapy room to aid detoxification and further enhance the fat loss process. This is a great option to combine the two to help aid fat loss faster. You have 45 minutes of cryolipolysis, then 45 minutes laser of lipolysis.

OXYGEN FACIALS

Oxygen is essential to rejuvenate dull skin, aging skin, fine lines and wrinkles while helping to clear acne. Think plumping and your skin will glow instantly. Measurable oxygen levels begin dropping in the skin at the age of

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HAIR & BEAUTY 25 and extremely low oxygen levels are strong indicators of aged skin. By age 40, 50% of the skins ability to consume and retain oxygen has been impaired. When the skin is deprived of oxygen, blood vessels constrict and it severely compromises the skins ability to function properly. Q: CAN YOU TELL OUR READERS EXACTLY WHAT THE OXYGEN FACIAL DOES? Lorena: Oxygen gets your skin breathing again. And when your skin is breathing everything thereafter that we do, brings even more exceptional results, because oxygen opens your pores all the way down through the layers. Q: CAN YOU NOTICE RESULTS AFTER JUST ONE TREATMENT? Lorena: Yes. One treatment and you will say “Wow!” Madonna, Kim Kardashian and Jessica Biel are celebrity fans of this treatment. Q: WHAT ARE THE OTHER BENEFITS OF THE OXYGEN FACIALS? Lorena: The list is endless… including evening out skin tone, drying blemishes and acne, increasing suppleness and elasticity and making the skin glow. Q: IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE USEFUL TO KNOW ABOUT THIS TREATMENT? You can do the treatment while pregnant. 98% Oxygen is pumped into the skin on the face, neck and decolage. The treatment is suitable for any age aged 18 and over.

FLAWLESS OFFER:

Microdermabrasion and Oxygen facials combined work very well together. Flawless Marbella are offering 10 sessions for €300 (normally €400).

NANO

The Nano is the best treatment to reduce fine lines and wrinkles. It is half Nano and half Oxygen Facial. The results are immediate and 10 treatments are only €400. It works best when you do the intensive at the start 2 treatments twice a week for the first 2 weeks, then have the treatments monthly thereafter to maintain the results. The Nano is a great alternative to Botox, as it gets your skin working, increasing collagen production.

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“man” in Manicure FOUNDER OF THE BARBER CLUB MARBELLA JON HAS TRAVELLED THE WORLD EXTENSIVELY AND IS ON POINT WITH THE LATEST TRENDS. HE HAS COME UP WITH THE UNIQUE CONCEPT OF COMBINING A LUXURY BARBERSHOP, HIGH-END COFFEE & COCKTAIL LOUNGE AND MALE GROOMING SPA. THIS INNOVATIVE CONCEPT, WHERE EXCLUSIVE MEMBERSHIP IS PARAMOUNT, MEANS MEMBERS CAN HAVE UNLIMITED USE OF THE BARBER CLUB PRODUCTS AND SERVICES WITH VARIOUS TAILORED PACKAGES. A NEW GENERATION OF MALE GROOMING HAS BEEN BORN.

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And no we´re not talking French, shellac or acrylic. Today men in executive jobs need to have clean nails and a sophisticated look. There´s no point in wearing a €1000 suit with ragged nails like a lumberjack. In my grandfather´s day, like today, men took pride in their appearance and Barber Shop´s offered haircuts, shaves and manicures. In the last 10 years male grooming has erupted with more men opting for treatments including manicures or waxing, plucking and threading for eyebrows. I blame the rise of Hollywood actors, footballers and pop stars in the media. They have suddenly realised that they can make themselves look good, feel great and with little effort. Plus, with the rise of the selfie generation - how you look close-up - has become even more important to men. So in the name of research(!)…..after a quick 5 minute Google search I found over 150 male celebs that regularly participate in manicures. Among them are: Johnny Depp, David Beckham, Jared Leto, Gavin Rossdale, Marc Jacobs, David Arquette, Steven Tyler, Seal and Russell Brand. Marbella Rocks also backed up my claims that grooming is here to stay. The mag polled 100 women on male grooming and the general consensus - 96% in fact - said that dirty, unkempt nails was a huge turnoff. A hairy back was high up on the list of turnoffs too – with 92% saying they would not date a man with overgrown, “gorilla-like” back hair. Similarly, 78% of women said they would not sleep with a man with a “monobrow!” Without doing further research, I can tell you now that NO CELEBRITY in their right mind still has a monobrow. So the list of male Hollywood A Listers, reality TV stars, footballers and celebs that have their eyebrows maintained would easily exceed 1 million. No word of a lie people. The funniest thing about male grooming is men don´t have to work hard to achieve a groomed look. These treatments can take as little as 5 or 10 minutes and can make a world of difference to your appearance. And even better news is there is now an easy, wallet friendly solution to the Neanderthal man!! While women have had salons dedicated to their beauty treatments for years, places like my new business, The Barber Club Marbella, are helping men to look good and at a fraction of the cost of what women dish out.

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THE ULTIMATE EXERCISE

eople ask my opinion of what I think is the Ultimate Single Exercise; my answer is always the same An Overhead Squat. The overhead squat is in my opinion the best indicator for every body part working in perfect form, that means great mobility, great flexibility and great core strength, it is not really an exercise for improving leg strength in the way that you think, It is however great tool for training the strength and stability of your shoulders and core. It’s also a great tool to mobilize your thoracic spine, ankles, and hips.

MOBILITY, STABILITY, AND STRENGTH

Most people struggle with at least one of these mobility and stability issues: ● Tight or overtight pecs that pull the shoulders and upper back forward. ● A stiff thoracic spine that can’t extend. ● A weak core - not just the ab section. ●Inflexible hips, knees, and ankles. Doing overhead squats can actually help relieve these issues. It’s important, though, that you start with basic positioning. Don’t throw plates on a bar and expect your body to be able to handle it, especially if you have any of the above issues. Patience is key and so is mobility training. The overhead squat can turn you into a more limber, well-rounded athlete:

EXTENSION TRAINING

Many people sit hunched forward all day, then go into the gym and train their muscles that they can see. If your upper body is in constant flexion (leaning forward), your

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shoulders and scapulae are pulled forward this makes it really difficult to extend your arms straight above your head. It will certainly feel most uncomfortable to do -that’s if it is possible at all. The overhead squat can help your body learn how to extend. Your thoracic spine and abdominal muscles must learn how to move backward with as much ease as they flex forward. If your thoracic spine and core can be strong and in a good position no matter what you’re doing, you’ll have better success in all of your functional moves including lifting weights and even how you stand. Although it might be uncomfortable at first, putting your upper body into an extended position can improve the health of your spine and shoulders. As anyone who lifts knows, avoiding back and shoulder injuries is paramount.

HIP AND ANKLE MOBILITY TRAINING

Many people I see struggle to do a back squat without their knees caving in or the their heels lifting from the floor, this becomes very more visible when they first attempt OHS. Most peoples posterior chain is poor, meaning the muscles in the rear of the body are not properly activated, such as glutes, hamstrings and hips and even calves, if you want to conquer the OHS posterior chain then all the rear muscles need to be functional and help assist move the weight. If you lean too far forward, you’ll put strain on your knees and rely too heavily on your quadriceps. If your knees continue to collapse inward, focus on loading your glutes and hamstrings in some isolated work before attempting OHS. Your knees should never fall

inside of your toes. Learning how to consciously move your knees into the right position will make your squat better. The overhead squat is also a great indicator of ankle flexibility. If you can’t get more than 90 degrees out of your dorsi-flexed ankle—meaning toes pointed toward your face—then more mobility training is needed.

CORE STRENGTH TRAINING

Your abdominals, obliques, and deep core muscles such as the transverse abdominals are essential to squats, pull-ups, and almost every other exercise you can name. Although many of us train abs by doing endless crunches, the primary role of the core is antiextension and antiflexion. So, if you have a loaded barbell on your back, your core must keep you from falling forward or backward and getting crushed. The overhead squat makes your core work overtime because the weight is over your head, making your centre of gravity much higher. Also, because your torso is elongated, the tension in your deep inner-core muscles will be very intense. So for a much stronger mid section, forget any form of sit-ups and learn to lift a bar overhead.

SHOULDER STABILITY TRAINING

Including the overhead squat in your program can train your shoulders to function better. To do the exercise properly, you’ll have to be able to rotate your shoulders and retract your scapulae. That’s not an easy position, even with no weight, and I find people struggle with this position more than any other body part. So practice mobility moves to improve this area. It is recommended that you

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work on your weak or tight areas for approximately 10 minutes per day, everyday.

BALANCING ACT

Holding anything above your head requires balance. The weight needs to be perfectly placed above the centre of gravity. If you lean too far back on your heels, you risk losing the weight behind you. If, on the other hand, you’re on the balls of your feet with your heels in the air, there’s a good chance you’ll miss the lift forward.

A word of warning

The overhead squat is a really difficult movement to do correctly. I would definitely not recommend this for beginners, you can damage any number of body parts, so before attempting lifting any bar try practicing with a long broomstick, work through improving your mobility first across every body part. A drill I give all my clients before moving onto OHS is the following: Stand facing the wall, 6 to 8 inches from the wall, set up at perfect squat position, feet hip width apart, shoulders retracted,. abs braced, now place your hand on the wall in front of your face. As you lower into the squat, pushing your knees out as you do so, maintain a nice straight spine, now slide your hands up the wall to straighten arms, you should be seated in your heels, with your bum at the bottom of the squat and arms straight overhead. Not everyone can get into this position at first, but it is a great mobility exercise to practice and will improve with time. Once you are confident in supported OHS squats then attempt using a broom, and when ready attempt with an empty bar, only loading once you are confident that the body is ready. AND, when you can complete and perfect OHS you can claim that your body is well balanced with great mobility, great core strength and good functional movement. Remember to consult with a GP before starting any new exercise program, and it is wise to seek advice from a strength coach before attempting any Olympic lifts. If you have any questions relating to this article or fitness in general then please contact me. Jojofrance_69@hotmail.com or 687 030 047 Good luck!

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restaurant review

MOS EISLEY

pposite the Senator Banus in the Urbanisation El Pilar is the beautiful Mos Eisley. The restaurant & bar is open daily and enjoyed by families, groups and couples alike. The new establishment offers amazing food at even better prices and their menu has a little bit of everything to enjoy from Baked Cod Filet to Entrecote Steak. The key features of this chic eatery is the front outdoor terrace, with coloured draping and vintage sofas it is the perfect setting to enjoy one of their impressive cocktails whilst listening to the chilled music playing from within the bar. Mos Eisley also has a back courtyard which caters for young children, including a Star Wars forest themed playroom with supervised activities such as pizza and cupcake making and homework help in the afternoon with Mos Eisley´s fully qualified bilingual teaching assistants. Plus, with mums ‘high tea’, it’s the perfect paradise for kids whilst parents can get their much-needed peace and quiet! There is also a kids menu from the main in-house menu where they can get a main and dessert for just €9.50.

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The cocktail menu has an extensive list bursting with flavours. The tasters picked the refreshing Strawberry Mojito, wonderfully garnished; it tasted fantastic. In terms of the food menu our reviewers opted for the starters of Tomato and Buffalo Mozzarella and Foie Gras, the two dishes were beautifully presented and tasted divine. The Tomato and Mozzarella dish came with light crunchy pastry wrapped perfectly around the salad and had a hint of fresh basil tangled in the tomatoes. The French option didn’t fail to disappoint, taking a tender slice of Foie Gras with 5 spices of Madagascar flavour and layering it on the homemade Brioche - created a taste sensation - which everyone needs to experience! The main courses on offer included Tagliatelle Vongole Mariniere, Beef Tartare and there also is an array of smaller dishes from the ‘Starters, Salads and Light Bites’ menu if that is preferred. Our testers went for the main courses of Chicken Tagine, Pork Belly and Home Smoked Wild Salmon Nicoise Salad. Again each dish was a masterpiece with lashings of coriander splashed across the plate. The Chicken

Tagine is a firm Moroccan favourite, accompanied with a bed of white rice and the persevered lemon and pear sauce from the chicken gave off a tremendous spicy flavour. The Wild Salmon will be a favourite with avid foodies as you will be able to distinguish the flavour, setting it aside from your normal salmon dish. The dish was served on a bed of lettuce with asparagus, baby new potatoes, kalamata olives and poached egg drizzled with a light hollandaise sauce - by far one of the best salads we have had in a while. The slow cooked Pork Belly was on par with the previous dishes, cooked to perfection and served with cabbage, apple and cloves. For the dessert, sweet-toothed readers will be happy to know you can take your pick from Tarte Tartin to Warm Chocolate Fondant. Our tasters went for the traditional Eaton Mess, with the merengue at the right texture and the raspberry coulis tasting sweet with a zingy twist, Mos Eisley knows how to do puddings just right. The front-of-house team are a very friendly group and the service is quick even during busy evenings. The interior design of the place reflects the tranquil ambience, with

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colourful lighting, candlelit tables and 3D wall features it’s a great evening setting. There is also a large state-ofthe-art curved TV at the bar making it the perfect place to showcase major sporting events. The restaurant is owned by the beautiful and glamorous Julie Campbell. Her vision was to create a place for families to enjoy by offering something exclusive for both adults and children. Every Sunday Mos Eisley now offer a full brunch buffet, which includes everyone’s favourite roast dinner and Disney characters to entertain the kids with face painting and more. If a long lazy Sunday roast dinner appeals to you adults – but the kids are less than amused – these fantastic in-house entertainment days will be worth their weight in gold! Plus, Mos Eisley is planning an exciting range of event nights every month, so stay tuned for more from this fantastic little gem of a restaurant. To make a reservation email moseisleybar@gmail.com Tel +34 622 948 828 Like on Facebook: Mos Eisley Bar Restaurant

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EXHIBITION

ROUND UP PICASSO GERMAN RECORDS The exhibition is only temporary so you better get down fast! “Picasso. German Records” mixes the result of research into the links and divergences that exist between the works of Pablo Picasso and a select group of German artists who are now classed as modern painters and have radically changed the direction of the history of art. WHEN: 10th June 2015- 21st February 2016 WHERE: Picasso Museum Malaga, Malaga

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he cultural diversity offering of Marbella and Malaga institutes more than 100 art galleries and museums. The famous Carmen Thyssen Museum, the Motor Museum and The Picasso Museum are just a few of the many on offer. Marbella Rocks has gathered the top exhibitions happening on the Costa Del Sol this season:

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EL ROSTRO DE LAS LETRAS

(THE FACE OF THE ARTS)

The exhibition compiles the history of the Spanish photographic portrait from its origins until the first half of the 20th Century. The images were found after a search for all photographs in public and private archives both in Spain and in other countries. WHEN: 2nd October 2015 to 20th November 2015 WHERE: Centro Cultural Province, Victoria Atencia

CARLOS REVILLA EXHIBITION Carlos Revilla is an artist who belongs to the school of Magic Realism, his work reflects his worries, obsessions and his devotion to the feminine figure. He is strongly influenced by artists such as Durer, Bosch and Velazquez but he has never left his roots behind. WHEN: 5th September 2015- 15th September 2016 WHERE: Ralli Museum, Marbella

IRREPROACHABLES COSTA DEL SOL INTERNATIONAL ORNITHOLOGICAL CONTEST

Spanish artist Alba Mateo presents the exhibition Irreproachable where four projects are brought together with the same exhibition discourse based on 16 large scale iron sculptures and 18 watercolours with drawings and fabrics. Mateo is a graduate in Fine Arts from the Complutense University of Madrid. WHEN: 8th October 2015- 6th November 2015 WHERE: Plaza de la Libertad, San Pedro de Alcantara

The Malaga Ornithological Naturalist Cultural and Sports association are holding their annual contest and exhibition in the Costa del Sol capital for the sixth time. The images include the defence of nature through the reproduction of bird species in captivity in accordance of the current legislaton and activities related to ornithology. WHEN: 28th October 2015 to 1st November 2015 WHERE:Trade Fairs and Congress Center of Malaga, Malaga.

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PSYCHOLOGY

Calm Communication this Christmas

I 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.

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t´s that time of year again. Surrounded by family and loved ones and with the over excesses of Christmas, tiredness can set in and arguments occur. It can happen without intention; words spoken by a loved one may touch a nerve, trigger a fear or inject anxiety into a situation, and before you know it…feelings running wild, logic and reason fade into the background, giving the stage to a full blown family argument. Sparked without warning, creating friction, tension and disharmony - the pressing of buttons happens most profoundly with close family members be it siblings or partners. Unfortunately those we are closest to are the ones we hit out at the most. Maybe its because we feel we have an unbreakable bond with these people we can say exactly what enters our heads. Often though, we may not even realise that we have ‘pressed a button’, and certainly (unlike perhaps with our siblings in our younger years), we have no intention of doing so, and most likely, the other person had no intention of triggering anything in us, (most of the time!). It is just something that happens because we all have hidden depths. When learning to stop allowing others to press our buttons, the first thing to know is that how we feel has nothing to do with the other person, when all they did was unintentionally trigger a nerve, touch a wound or press a button. Once we can accept that how we feel is purely about us, and that if we have unintentionally triggered something in another, it is not about us, we do not need to take on their issues, it is their issue. Here´s my psychologists guide to having a great festive season - with peace, love and joy to all!!! TAKE RESPONSIBILITY: If you find that you have said something to press someone’s buttons, acknowledge it. Sure, it was not intended, but it happened. It was not your fault, but you were the trigger. There is no need for blame or guilt, just simple recognition. If someone pressed your buttons, recognise they touched a nerve, and that it may not have been intentional. Take responsibility for your reaction to them, mindful of how you are feeling and what has been triggered, without projecting blame onto the other person. We are 100% responsible for how we feel; no one makes us feel anything.

PSYCHOLOGY

CREATE SPACE: Give the other person time to process what has been triggered. Remember, it may be nothing to do with you. If someone pressed your buttons, give yourself time and space to be with how you feel, and to process what has happened. Remember, it may be nothing to do with them; they were just a trigger, much like a car horn beeping when you are already stressed! ASK, WHAT IS REALLY GOING ON WITH ME: What is at the core; what fear, hurt or wound underlies how you are feeling? Buttons get pressed because something small, touches on something much deeper, something that you want to keep hidden or have pushed into the subconscious to avoid feelings of hurt or pain, or the experience of an unwanted emotion. In this sense, you could thank the other person for unknowingly highlighting something that may help you to heal. BE PATIENT: Do not engage with the other person until they approach you, or you feel calm and able to manage how you feel and ready to express yourself in a calm way, otherwise it is likely that another emotional scene on the stage will be written. LISTEN TO THE OTHER PERSON: If the other person chooses to express what happened and why what you said or did affected them, try to hear and to understand what they are communicating to you. When we listen to what is being said and we watch the way in which it is being said, we can also gather information to help choose an effective and calm response. If someone pressed your buttons, explain to the other person what happened and why you reacted as you did. Do not project blame, but rather create time to express

what you want to say. Sometimes this helps us to feel better understood and we give the other person a chance to respond, to show that they understand. As a result of such communications, relationships can flourish. FIND MEANING IN WHAT HAS HAPPENED: When we choose to go through life looking for meaning in things that happen, the good, the bad and the plain ugly, and we can take a positive meaning from this, it helps to let go of negativity, breed understanding and acceptance and make way for inner peace and peaceful relationships. FINALLY, CHOOSE GRATITUDE: When we can process difficult, painful or challenging feelings, emotions or interactions in a peaceful way, and make time to seek positive meaning, wisdom and empowering lessons in what has been, the situation can become a positive experience from which to learn and grow, personally, emotionally, psychologically and spiritually. When we share this process with others, we give each other a chance to see the beauty in the lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s challenges, and enable, inspire and empower each other to learn and grow together, in peace, compassion and love. I think many of us know all this, but it is not automatically embedded in our minds, and so it is helpful to keep reading about it, and thinking in this way, until it becomes automatic; until we become peaceful communicators. I really hope my advice to you all helps and remember above all, to take a deep breath and a step back before taking the high road with a family member. It may not be their fault rather us acknowledging a truth in how we feel about ourselves. Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and New Year. See you in 2016!

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OUT & ABOUT

URBAN BAR & BISTRO LAUNCHES

hic new bar and bistro Urban has just launched in San Pedro a stones throw from the new Boulevard. To celebrate the inauguration, the bars Les Roches educated owners Adam and Karina threw a lavish launch party on October 13 with 100 plus guests in attendance. Peach belliniÂ´s, cava, wine and canapeÂ´s were served to the audience who partied the night away. The Bistro aims to specialise in cocktails, gastro bar food and will have a retractable plasma screen to show all major sporting events.

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VINO Y MAR OPENING NIGHT

he grand opening of Beata KuparÂ´s San Pedro based Vino Y Mar tapas restaurant and wine bar was a packed night for revelers on September 28. Following on from the successful Nueva Andalucia restaurant launch 2 years previous, the new San Pedro restaurant on the main street shows huge promise for Beata and her winning team. The wine on offer to guests was superb and perfectly suited to the delicate tapas flavours the restaurant prides itself on. Expect big things for the burgeoning Vino Y Mar brand.

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DE MEDICI HOST HIGH FASHION LUNCH

e Medici Restaurant played host to an exquisite fashion show by luxurious brand Shapo Ole on October 3rd. Guests were treated to a sumptuous 3 course-meal and a lavish, renaissance inspired show set to operatic music. The collection included elegant daywear, cocktail dresses and glamorous evening gowns with an ultra feminine twist of velvet and flowers. The restaurant was decorated with a red carpet and red rose petals.

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24 HOUR DJ SET AT PURO BEACH

uro Beach was transformed into a 24-hour party to raise money for the Cudeca Cancer Care Hospice in Benalmadena from 10am on Friday 25 September to 10am on Saturday 26 September. Former Ministry DJ John Hobbs was on the decks for a solid 24 hour marathon set and raised â&#x201A;Ź7500 for Cudeca. Guests were also entertained by live singers and Brazilian Capoeira Dancers at the Laguna Village based beach club.

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SAVE THE CHILDREN CHARITY DINNER

isa Toni from Marbella Social Butterfly put on a wonderful evening of dinner and dancing at La Papillion restaurant on the 17 October in aid of Save the Children UK. The nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s events consisted of a fantastic 3-course meal with wine followed by a raffle and auction with prizes from the likes of Flawless Marbella and Bamboo Restaurant. Entertainment came from the beautiful Laura Elen who did a fantastic Katherine Jenkins tribute. The event raised a total of â&#x201A;Ź1,530 for the charity.

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A NIGHT WITH THE BOYS

he Barber Club Marbella and De Medici hosted an exclusive MenÂ´s Night on Thursday October 22 complete with Whisky, Cigars and a lot of male camaraderie! The night included a delicious 3-course meal with the very macho courses of steak polished off with red wine. Entertainment was provided by the fantastic Marlon before festivities continued in the port.

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FUERTE MIRAMAR GALA FASHION DINNER

PHOTOGRAPHY: IRENE SEKULIC

he Fuerte Miramar Hotel in Marbella played host to a fantastic, soldout gala dinner to showcase the brand new collection of Like a Queen fashion, jewellery and accessories. Organised by the adult-only hotel and Like a Queen owners Patricia Nahmad and Caroline Azzi, guests were wined and dined whilst watching the showstopping catwalk show.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

ITALIAN

ORIENTAL

Top Thai Centro Plaza, 64, Nueva Andalucía Tel: 951 319 445

Don Giovanni Avda. de Antonio Belón 3, Marbella Tel: 952 765 550

Kama Kura The San Roque Club, Ctra. De Cádiz, Km. 127, San Roque, Cádiz

SEAFOOD

Carpaccio Frontline Puerto Banús Tel: 952 813 357

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Asiático Zen C/ Lirios s/n, Nueva Andalucía Tel: 952 817 691

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

LISTINGS 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

AROMA INDIAN RESTAURANT & LOUNGE & FREE BOTTLE OF HOUSE WINE WITH ANY TABLE OF 2 OR MORE 951388336/631461539 aromaestepona80@gmail.com www.aromaestepona.es There is also a takeaway service and discounts available for large bookings. Located 5 minutes from Marbella in Estepona at the El Pilar complex, located on the A7, opposite the Senator Banus Hotel.

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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 Flawless Marbella C/La Concha No. 4, San Pedro de Alcantara Tel: 951 919 899

INTERIORS

Ambience Home Design

Edificio 3, La Cancela de la Quinta,San Pedro de Alcántara Tel: 952 788 691 FOC Design Avenida Gustavo Adolfo Bequer 16, Locales 2/3, Nueva Andalucía Tel: 952 817 129 Continental Design Urb. Nueva Alcántara, bloque 6, local 3 Bajo, San Pedro de Alcántara Tel: 952 900 313

San Pedro de Alcántara Tel: 951 507 019 Vive la Reine Boutique Marbella Real 20, Avenida Principe, Alonso de Hohenlohe, Marbella Tel: 663 452 040 Elle Morgan 31 Laguna Village, Estepona Tel: 647 869 831 Anthonys Diamonds Avenida Ramon y Cajal 40 Tel: 952 588 795

La Silla Colonial Calle Luis Braille 24/26, San Pedro de Alcántara Tel: 951 275 077

Flamingo Market Place c/ Jesus Puente, Local 15, 29660, Puerto Banus, Marbella Tel: 951 388 262

Etno Design Ctra. N 340 Km 133 Pueblo Nuevo, Sotogrande Tel: 956 796 924

Religion Clothing Francisco Villalon 17-A Puerto Banus, Marbella Tel: 951 350 227

FASHION

Fashion Villa Paseo de Suiza, Elviria Tel: 952 850 501

Twist Boutique Cntro Comercial La Colonia

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MGM Avenida de Manolete 10, CP 29660, Nueva Andalucía, Tel: 952 817 219 QI SPORT Urb. La Azambra Tel: 952 929 013

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hristmas is just around the corner and if you were thinking of sending your friends and family a Christmas Card (or an e-card for those non-paper wasting environmentally friendly folk) why donÂ´t you take a leaf out of these families book? Not only is it a great way to spread some joy and love at Christmas it is also a chance to show your funny side and loved ones missing you here in Spain will appreciate it even more.

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CAN YOU DO BETTER? Marbella Rocks is offering dinner for two at a top Marbella Restaurant for the best self made Christmas Card in Marbella! Please send your entries to info@ marbellarocksmag.com or post on our Facebook, Instagram or Twitter with the #rocksxmascompetition.

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ASTROLOGY

MARBELLA ROCKS ASTROLOGY FORECAST NOVEMBER 2015

Aries

Gemini

Leo

21 MAR – 20 APR A soulmate connection could be winging its way to you this November as the planets shine and entwine in your sector of lasting love. What lies between you and your heart’s desire should also be exposed allowing you to dissolve the barriers between you and your goal. A trip of a lifetime or even travel for business could open up new horizons or opportunities to make your mark. It’s time to think seriously about the direction you want to go in and commit to it - whether it involves career or goals of the heart. Go directly to your dream and you will have high possibilities of achieving it, is this month’s message.

22 MAY – 21 JUNE Perhaps your current obsession with the body beautiful has been triggered by the attention of someone special this month, Gemini? It’s a chicken and egg situation as in which comes first? Does your desire for a more gorgeous and perfect version of you attract the attention in the first place or is it a response to the love potential you feel welling around you? Whichever way it plays out, you can look forward to making an impression whether it’s a business or a personal encounter - so ensure you create the best possible one. Think of yourself as stepping into a movie role every time you set foot outside your front door and project your stardom accordingly for success.

24 JULY – 23 AUG The start of the month sees you focussed on home and family matters or something that cements your future, Leo. Think in the long term and discover that roots allow you to reach for the sky and this is the most important thing in any person´s life. The third week of November is alight with opportunities to go out and have fun or even a fling with someone who may just offer the entire package - smart, savvy and sexy and whom you’re proud to show off. Your idea of what’s important to you may have changed of late. Prioritise what your heart wants now - whether it’s a nest, a nest egg, or someone to nest with. You´ll know what this is by Christmas so avoid panic early on in November.

Taurus

Cancer

Virgo

21 APR – 20 MAY Incredible inroads into work goals can be made now with a new job beckoning for some while others could carve a starring role in projects or collaborative ventures. Don’t be tempted to over indulge now however as you may discover there is more than one kind of hangover if you do - not just the head kind but the sort that hangs over your jeans and is hard to shift. The universe is also sending you a message that time’s up in some way - it’s either time to go on or realise it has run its course and it’s time to walk away. If you experience endings this month it is all part of a larger plan so please don’t try to hold on or prevent it happening. New beginnings lie ahead - even if they are not yet visible.

22 JUNE – 23 JULY Fresh starts, new beginnings especially around creative projects or romance see you sparkling like an early festive light, Cancer. Others could see children feature in some way. Time to shrug off being serious and kick up your heels and let your inner child have his or her way. If you do, you’ll attract like-minded others. Remember there’s a world of difference between being childlike and childish. Time to unleash a sense of wonder or magic that comes with discovering something new - either a new love or loving what you do - or simply discovering that you can! Others may find themselves on the move or moving in with that lover. You could be playing for keeps now - playing being the operative word.

24 AUG – SEPT 3 If you’re not serious about your plans then how do you expect to be taken seriously? Time to commit to something for the long haul with no half measures. Be prepared to do whatever it takes for however long it takes. Fortunately for you, unlike many other signs you don’t have an ‘instant gratification takes too long’ mindset. Good news could reach you around the second week of November which shows you that you are on-track. Try to organise business meetings, interviews and presentations in the third week when you’ll not only be able to get your point across or sell yourself effectively, but be in a position to impress those in positions of authority while you’re at it. December offers a milestone and even if it’s not your final destination, you’ll at least be able to see you’re on your way.

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Libra

Sagittarius

Aquarius

24 SEPT – 23 OCT Think carefully about what it is you want to attract this November as you are a magnet set to ensnare anyone or anything on the same wavelength as yourself. I always say there is nothing sadder than a single Libran as you are the sign of partnerships, so this could be good news for those of you whose scales have become decidedly unbalanced from being solo for too long. Put it out there and take that step towards it and chances are it will meet you long before you get to halfway. But it does pay to be specific. You don’t buy an airline ticket to ‘somewhere nice’ - you have Marbella as your destination. So, when it comes to what or who you are hoping to encounter don’t be afraid to get specific and radiate ‘ready to receive’ as you do it.

23 NOV – 21 DEC This birthday season love has a touch of déjà vu magic to it even if you’ve only just met. This could quickly turn into something serious and even get free-spirited archers thinking about settling down. Life and soul of the party? That’s you as you launch into holiday festivities a month early. Social situations offer the chance for romance, to make new connections and to reach your goals. Who you know becomes increasingly important. No matter what it is you are seeking, reach out and connect to as many different people from a diverse range of backgrounds as you can. One of them you encounter could literally hold the key to manifesting a heart’s desire in the early part of December.

21 JAN – 19 FEB A new job offer or promotion could be on the cards and if you are seeking help or advice, older or more experienced friends or contacts are the ones who can offer the guidance you seek. Those of you travelling could encounter someone who just seems larger than life with a touch of Lara Croft or Indiana Jones about them. If you are studying, want to work in the media, travel or have a vision to share with the world, they could be the key to either collaboration or making it happen for you. Fire up those goals and ambitions now and don’t be deterred by thinking any dream is impossible now. By the end of the month you’ll know if a romance has a future - or not as you’ll see the connection for what it is. Time to fall in love with the real person - not the rose-tinted version of them, or let things go.

Scorpio

Capricorn

Pisces

24 OCT – 22 NOV Does someone deserve a second chance? Only you can answer that and only you can decide whether you and they, have changed enough in the intervening time to ensure a different outcome. You want the future to offer something fresh - not a reheated version of more of the same so think carefully. We only repeat history when we fail to learn from it. If you have learned to value yourself you’ll want to avoid repeat performances when it comes to heartbreak. Assets and self-worth form the bedrock of your decisions and you need to ask if someone is an asset that you can bank on? If they come up short then your choice should be clear. A new source of income could be up for grabs and that reflects what you’re truly worth. Ensure others mirror back the same message.

22 DEC – 20 JAN That prospective (or current) partner had better be serious in their intentions and be prepared to stick to their word. If you discover you have attracted a 10 x 8 glossy as opposed to the real thing, you will have no hesitation in discarding them and waiting for something more substantial to turn up. You may not have to wait long. Career opportunities beckon you higher up that ladder and you will find assistance from those in positions of authority or if you are seeking a mentor, you could connect to the person prepared to offer just that. Cultivate all your contacts - both existing and new as you could connect yourself to a hub of potential when it comes to your career ambitions. When you make it - pay it forward. Good karma comes from giving a hand up to those who deserve it.

20 FEB – 20 MAR You’re seeking that special soul who can meet you on all levels physical, mental and spiritual and if present company can’t connect with you on that higher realm you’ll attract someone who will. Temptation could be the name of the game this month. You may be more than usually susceptible to taking risks now, so watch out as a dash of subterfuge just adds to the excitement. Forbidden fruit? Just make certain you’re willing to pay the price for a taste no matter how sweet it is. If you want a rush then other kinds of adventure may prove to be a better option in the long term. Emotional matters around home and family peak at the month’s end. Let’s hope that’s not because your hand was caught in the cookie jar. Get a taste of excitement this month but remember - while temptation is hard to resist, keep it in moderation.

‘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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CAN YOU TELL OUR READERS ABOUT FASHIONGYYRL AND WHAT THE BRAND IS ALL ABOUT? It´s an international platform that offers a solid foundation for Fashiongyyrls & FashionBOIIs to Create Their Own Identity in their lives. WHAT´S BEEN YOUR CAREER HIGHLIGHT SO FAR? Modelling in the Yamaia Summer 2015 fashion show. WHAT´S THE MOST ROCKING ITEM IN YOUR WARDROBE AND WHY? My JQ Britt fitted caps. It's the first item that has my logo on it. It marks the beginning of the JQ Britt brand! WHAT´S THE MOST EMBARRASSING ITEM IN YOUR WARDROBE? A mosquito net! WHO WOULD PLAY YOU IN THE MOVIE VERSION OF YOUR LIFE? Keke Palmer. WHO´S YOUR IDEAL DINNER PARTY GUEST? Serena Williams, Ronda “Rowdy” Rousey, Folorunsho Alakija, Stephanie St Clair and Richard Branson. BEST ADVICE EVER GIVEN? Failure should be our teacher, not our undertaker. Failure is delay, not defeat. It is a temporary detour, not a dead end. Failure is something we can avoid only by saying nothing, doing nothing, and being nothing. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO? I listen to everything but my top is Soft Rock, Hip Hop, R&B, Rap, Classical, Conscious Music. You cannot go wrong with the poet Kendrick Lamar. IF YOU WERE AN ANIMAL WHAT WOULD YOU BE? A Jaguar or American Black Bear. FUNNIEST PICK UP LINE USED ON YOU? Does your left eye hurt because you

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JQ Britt is the glamorous and chic Fashiongyyrl that is making inroads in the fashion world alongside her successful model turned designer mother, Yamaia. After a summer in the US we caught up with JQ to find out what makes this Fashiongyyrl tick!

have been looking right all day? BEST PICK UP LINE YOU’VE USED? Of all your beautiful curves, your smile is my favourite. WHAT DID YOU WANT TO BE GROWING UP? An international business women. BEST CHARACTER TRAIT? Open minded. WORST HABIT? Not being able to hide my facial expression in a situation or with people that are getting on my last nerve! FRIDAY NIGHT OUT OR SUNDAY DAY IN? Sunday day in. WHAT´S THE BEST THING ABOUT MARBELLA? It´s international. WORST THING? It can be slow and too relaxing. WHAT´S THE FUNNIEST THING

THAT HAS HAPPENED TO YOU RECENTLY? My guy friend attempting to drink water like a boss, but ended up choking & coughed out all the water on the floor. The funniest thing was no one saw but me. WHAT AGGRAVATES YOU THE MOST? When I can’t solve a problem. WHERE WOULD YOU GO IN TIME MACHINE? Ancient Egypt. WHAT´S YOUR 5 YEAR PLAN? Get my GED, study business in university, get a license, increase my fighting skills and have my first fight! WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOU WON THE LOTTERY? I would pay for my Nana´s house and help her by getting a butler, invest in my family business, buy land and properties, cover my university costs, buy myself a car and treat my Maa to an awesome vacation, no business!

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