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Indulge yourself and your loved ones this Christmas with He-Shi’s favourite gift sets also introducing the Christmas Mitt Set!

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e-Shi, the award winning tanning range, offers a selection of stylish gift sets for this Christmas season. The premium tanning brand has three deluxe gift sets for the festive period, to ensure a pampering Christmas whichever option you choose! The He-Shi Gift sets offer a different selection of premium tanning products, created specially to make that gift and offer exceptional value whatever your tanning preference.

For Christmas 2011, He-Shi introduces the Liquid Mitt set with the iconic He-Shi Express Liquid Tan in 150ml along with a patented applicator Tanning Mitt from He-Shi – a perfect stocking filler for the tan enthusiast. This must have gift will be the perfect party choice for the festive season and a welcome addition under any beauty lover’s Christmas tree! Priced at £21.00 with a value of £24.50.

The He-Shi Gold Gift Set was a favourite stocking filler last year and is the ultimate for any tanning enthusiasts as it includes a range of delicious He-Shi products to achieve the ultimate golden tan. This luxurious gift set includes the prestigious Exfoliator with scrumptious strawberry scent to prepare skin ahead of tanning, the best-selling Express Liquid Tan, Tanning Mitt and Soufflé Moisturiser. Three steps to an eviable glow this winter beautifully soft, moisturised and tanned skin even if a sun holiday isn’t on the cards this Christmas! This gift set is also a perfect little treat for yourself while you shop for others! The He-Shi Gold Gift Set is priced at £29.99 with a value of £49.00.

Finally, the He-Shi One Day Bronzer Gift Set makes an ideal gift for any girl or guy interested in tanning. Including He-Shi’s ‘One Day Tan’, an instant tan that offers a sophisticated and healthy glow, this gift set is

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the perfect Christmas gift for those in a hurry or with last minute parties to attend. The product is wash off so ideal for an instant application.

The set also includes the He-Shi Multi Fuzion Bronzer, a mosaic of bronzing powder mixed with a golden shimmering palette, to allow for contouring the face. The He-Shi Bronzer Brush completes the set , and ensures all night radiance is guaranteed at the swirl of your brush.

Ideal for indulging in a glamorous tanned look to sparkle at every party thoughout the season.

The He-Shi One Day Gift Set is priced at £29.99 with a value of £41.49.

All of the He-Shi Christmas Gift Sets offer a chance for professionally applied tan with ‘at home’ products, to give the most natural tan at Christmas, and all year round.

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Gordon’s Chemist Rapid lash competition

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Finger on the pulse with Grainne McGarvey

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UL introduces our new beauty columnist – Ruth-Ellan Logan from Beauty Company Belfast

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Fashionweek round up

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Victoria Square wraps up a/w fashion

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Spa Sleuth Cathy Martin visits The Spa at Belfast’s Merchant Hotel

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UL Fashion Columnists – Davina Sands

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Wine expert Gavin Butterworth

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UL Business Profile Derek Bingham Moira Cosmetic Dental

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Our Man in the art world – Patrick Colhoun

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Natural Luscious Lashes could be yours in time for the Christmas Party Season with Gordons Chemists

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ordons Chemists, Northern Ireland’s largest independent pharmacy chain, is offering five lucky readers of Ulster Life the chance to win RapidLash, a breakthrough product in the quest for natural luscious lashes.

While this year’s Christmas party season may still only be a distant reality looming on your calendar, in between eight and twelve weeks you will achieve healthier, fuller appearing-looking lashes and brows, with RapidLash, literally at the stroke of a brush, just in time to celebrate Santa’s arrival.

Clinically proven, following two years of extensive research and testing, RapidLash has been evaluated by an accredited laboratory for performance and safety, producing up to 50% longer looking natural lashes and up to 75% more volume.

The innovative high-performance serum conditions lashes and brows to look stronger, fuller, longer and thicker with a once a day application.

The eyelash enhancing serum replenishes lashes encouraging growth of lashes which we may have damaged due to aging, applying false lashes, mascara or even curling in preparation for a night out. Ulster Life has five RapidLash to giveaway to five beauty conscious readers courtesy of Gordons Chemists.

For your chance to win, answer this simple question:

Name the breakthrough product being stocked at Gordons Chemists to achieve enhanced natural lashes

Email your answer to barry@myulsterlife.co.uk or post your answer to 235 Great Northern Street, Belfast, BT9 7FN no later than Friday 11th November.

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The Beauty Company gets £50,000 Make-Over

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ot pink snakeskin chairs, soft grey velvets and luxurious wall coverings are just some of the glamorous additions celebrity interior designer Suzanne Garuda has made to the Beauty Company - Belfast’s leading salon.

The £50,000 make-over sees a whole new look and feel in the multi-award winning salon.

Owner Ruth Ellen Logan attributes a desire to always remain ahead of the trend as the reason for the investment. “We are absolutely delighted with the new look salon. We spent many hours working alongside Suzanne Garuda researching the perfect fabrics, colours and textures for our walls and floors.

“Client experience and comfort is always our number one priority, and with the feedback we have been receiving already, we know this was definitely the right decision.”

Client’s of the Montgomery Street salon will now also be treated to a more holistic service with each being offered a refreshing tea from

Belfast tea company, Suki, who are suppliers to the luxury Merchant Hotel, amongst others.

Ruth Ellen continued: “The Suki tea menu has been a fantastic success. Our clients can now unwind before and after their treatment, enjoying a wide range of herbal choices from Apple Loves Mint to the everyone’s favourite, the Belfast Brew.

“We have also updated our treatment list to include the wonderful celebrity Vita Liberata tan – which is the X Factor tan of choice and also the Lava Shell massage, which was shown on the most recent series of The Apprentice. Our team are always researching the latest beauty and holistic trends which our clients tell us time and time again that it is what sets us apart from our competitors.”

For a full list of treatments at The Beauty Company, Belfast, visit www.thebeautycompanybelfast.com or call 028 90332 546.

The Beauty Company owner, Ruth Ellen Logan is pictured with Celebrity Designer, Suzanne Garuda re-launching the ‘new look’ salon.

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30 Jobs as New Restaurant opens in Belfast

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he owners of James Street South restaurant have just announced plans to open The Bar + Grill, a brand new, three storey restaurant with private dining facilities and a cookery school in Belfast’s city centre.

The ambitious project is located on the corner of James Street South and Brunswick Street which is feet away from its award winning sister restaurant, James Street South.

The new eatery, in which Ulster Bank and the restaurant owners have jointly invested £300k, will create 30 jobs and help breathe life into a building situated in an area of Belfast that is popular with food lovers.

Niall McKenna, the head chef and business mind behind the new restaurant said: “The Bar + Grill is an exciting project that we’ve been planning for many years.

“The ground floor will occupy a sixty seater restaurant, which we plan to open in early November, seven days a week from midday until late. We have mixed old and new styles to help create an atmosphere that’s fresh, casual and fun and our menu has been specially designed to include firm favourites but with a few specialities and surprises thrown in.

“The food will be sourced from the seas and fields in and around Northern Ireland as we continue our commitment to support local producers and growers.

“On the first floor will be the Private Dining Room which can seat up to 40 people. We have deliberately made it a white space to ensure corporate clients and brands get total ownership of the room for whatever they need it for, whilst giving private parties a cool space to enjoy their dining experience.”

The addition of the Cookery School completes an offering that is unrivalled in the city of Belfast.

Niall continued: “We have space for 40 people to watch demonstrations and 8 cooking stations for practical sessions or group bookings.

“We plan to use the cookery school to host corporate occasions, cookery demonstrations, wine tasting, food themed launches and parties

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and team building events.

“Groups of eight, or less, can also use the space for more intimate occasions like birthdays or even cookery competitions.”

Niall, who is the only chef in Belfast to have a restaurant listed in the Restaurant Magazine TOP 100 UK restaurants, is about to embark on a recruitment drive to help staff The Bar + Grill.

“We have a dedicated recruitment telephone line, 07724836578 and website www.belfastbargrill.co.uk where people can register their interest in these job vacancies.

“We are looking for people with a fun attitude and love of good food to get in touch with us.

We need chefs, floor staff, bar people and porters and offer a great package, including cool and modern work surroundings and a great city centre location.”

Julie-Ann Halliday, Business Manager at Ulster Bank said: “Niall knows what it takes to run a successful restaurant business. His new venture will help to further capitalise on their reputation with a fresh offering that compliments their existing business. We are delighted that our financial support has enabled James Street South to realise this exciting new project which is creating a significant number of new jobs.”

For further information about The Bar & Grill contact 07724836578 or log onto www.belfastbargrill.co.uk.

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The science: Capsiplex is a completely 100% natural slimming aid made up of Capsicum extract (chilli pepper), and small amount of caffeine, black pepper extract (piperine) and niacin.

- Capsicum basically turbo charges the metabolism. It is also proven to help lower cholesterol and blood pressure, increase energy and suppress appetite - Piperine encourages thermogenesis, ie increases body temperature so that calories are burnt at a faster rate - Niacin helps to release energy from carbohydrates, fats and proteins so that they are better utilised by the body - Caffeine, in small amounts, also ramps up metabolism and helps break down fat Proven to burn 278 calories (comparable to 80 minutes walking or 25 minutes of jogging!), you will lose weight from week one of taking Capsiplex.

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ON THE PULSE

OF ULSTER LIFE Ulster Life hears from Pulse PR owner Grainne McGarvey about what’s hot this month in Northern Ireland’s social scene.

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aybe it is just me, but September definitely went quicker than a cold daiquiri on a hot summer day – but I’m not complaining though as October is by far my favourite month of the year. It started with the

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Westcoast Cooler Belfast Fashionweek and of course my birthday celebrations and will be f inishing up with a great opportunity to dress up and hit the town for Halloween.

Speaking of dressing up, Victoria Square kicked off the autumn/winter season with a fabulous fashion show highlighting key trends including Seasonal Heritage, the Swinging Sixties, full-on Seventies glamour and Winter Sparkle. Meanwhile up in Ballymena, Fairhill Shopping Centre hosted a ‘Fashion Lives’ event which saw models take to the catwalk then into the shop window to give shoppers some inspiration for this season’s must-have wardrobe.

Back in Belfast local musicians will be hitting the high notes when Music Week begins on 30 October. The week-long programme will see more than 170 gigs and events being held across the city, culminating in the MTV Awards on 6 November. Although sourcing tickets for the EMAs is proving to be as rare as hen’s teeth, it’s still worth spending time in the city to do some ‘A’ list rather than the usual ‘Z’ list celeb spotting.

Halloween will be a busy affair across the province and as usual Derry will be leading the celebrations. Ex-Pussycat Doll Kimberly Wyatt and her group, Her Majesty And The Wolves will be performing on Monday 31 October, while a range of storytelling events, outdoor shows and ghostbuster tours will be held across the week-

Ulster Life end. Belfast will also have a host of activities that week including a glitzy masquerade ball in Cafe Vaudeville on Thursday 27 and Friday 28 October to raise funds for the autism charity, the NOW Project, the Monster Mash in the Odyssey car park from 2pm on Sunday 30 October and the largest fireworks display at Clarendon Dock with guest presenters from UTV on Monday 31 October.

Down Royal Racecourse will have more than horses on show early November with the hugely anticipated JNwine.com best dressed ladies competition. The fab prize includes a year’s free fashion wardrobe, products from Crème de Mer, and a Mulberry Bayswater courtesy of House of Fraser. It’s a great chance to get glammed with

the girls and with hospitality starting from as little as £60; you’ll have lots left over for a little flutter! Gates open from 11am on Friday 4 and Saturday 5, with the first races starting at 1.15pm. Entrance tickets can be purchased online at www.downroyal.com or at the turnstiles on the day.

And finally....a big shout out to Lisburn based company ConveyorTek that took on the mammoth challenge of pushing a bed from Belfast to Dublin. More than 24 staff took part in the event which stopped in towns along the way. In spite of the torrential rain, the team still managed to raise £5,190 for the Irish charity GOAL and I’m sure they were glad of the bed by the end of it!

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WARDROBE MISTRESS Ulster Life’s very own Style guru is back with top tips on how to look simply fabulous whatever your dilemma!

Dear Wardrobe Mistress, I recently cleared through my parents’ attic and came across some amazing pieces of clothing from the last few decades. I love inspiring pieces which I can add to my wardrobe but I also want to give it a modern edge so I don’t look like I have just found old clothes in the attic! Could you advise me on a few key pieces I could buy on the high street to create a vintage yet modern outfit, something I can mix and match with what I’ve found?

Vintage Vixen Dear Vintage Vixen, I love how you want to incorporate clothing from decades gone by into your wardrobe. The high street is full of items inspired from past eras at affordable pieces, so if charity and vintage stores aren’t your thing, then you can stick to what you know with your favourite shops. We love this entire look – all available at CastleCourt, Belfast, and these are pieces which you can match with items that you already have.

A midi skirt like this Pleated Rust one, just £35 from Miss Selfridge, creates an elegant base which can be worn casually throughout the day or piled up accessorised for the evening. As the skirt provides a solid base it can be teamed with a patterned top like this Grey Flower Print Top, £27 also at Miss Selfridge. For a more relaxed look, it could also be worn with a slouchy t-shirt.

When accessorising with vintage, don’t be afraid to wear a mixture of designer and high street - we love this combo of the Twisted Pearl Necklace £149 from Leo with the faux Pearl Bracelet, £7 at Claire’s.

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These pearls, whether the real deal or a good replica, add the finishing touches to the classic vintage look. Finally, the neutral yet detailed Tan Shoe Boot £50 at Dorothy Perkins, finish off this classic look. And, to turn this into a more casual outfit, just add a pair of tights and flat boots.

Dear Wardrobe Mistress, After months of hard work, I have finally reached my target weight loss and have shed the extra 2 stone that I had put on after having my children.

I’m now on the lookout for an LBD to celebrate.

I was a size 14 and have slimmed down to a size 10 and I really want to show off my new figure at my upcoming birthday party and think an LBD will do just the trick!

LBDieter Dear LBDieter, Wow, what an inspiration – congratulations! It sounds as though you have worked hard to slim down and you so deserve to show off your new figure. LBD’s are a staple in every girl’s wardrobe and can be worn in a variety of occasions, often seen by the Queen of LBD herself, Victoria Beckham. There are a variety of styles available, especially from French Connection which has a fantastic selection this season – we spied this one in particular for you – a flattering bodycon dress which will show off your toned svelte shoulders. Depending how daring you feel, it can be worn with tights or bare legged.

If you’re opting for tights, choose a lovely jewel tone – ruby would be perfect. Then continue to accessorize along this jewel toned theme.

Ulster Life Dear Wardrobe Mistress, Beating all the odds of the ‘current economic climate’ I have finally got a job! I graduated from university in June 2010 and have been dressing like a student since, so I have no clue where to start. The dress code is smart/casual which has confused me even more… I don’t want to be over dressed and I definitely don’t want to be underdressed. Can you give me a good starting point please?

Worried Workwear Dear Worried Workwear, Smart/casual is a term which leaves you in limbo between formal attire and crossing the line of being too casual, especially on a first day! The most important thing is to be comfortable in what you’re wearing. You are probably going to be nervous and wearing an uncomfortable outfit (8 inch heels for example!) would just add to the pressure. I would suggest a cream blouse, which is formal but delicate. This peter pan collar blouse from ASOS £30 is great - it’s a lovely neutral piece which can be worn with trousers, skirts or shorts, so once you suss out what everyone else is wearing then you can decide what it goes best with. Invest in a good blazer which will give a trendy smart/casual feel to your outfits and, depending on the weather, you can wear it as a coat or as a jacket. This season tapered trousers are bridging the gap between formal trouser and casual jeans.

Topshop have a range of tapered trousers in various colours. They offer a great happy medium and can be dressed up or toned down åaccordingly, and these would even look great with the cream blouse!

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Hidden Gems

A Sea of Secrets from CastleCourt

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ith party season right around the corner and a whole host of chic and affordable autumn/winter trends available at CastleCourt, Belfast, there is no excuse not to look fabulous this season. Every fashionista will know that finding the most stylish outfit takes dedication, time, effort and a lot of searching and scouring each store with meticulous precision for the perfect items. CastleCourt has a range of stylish stores, from Debenhams, GAP, Dorothy Perkins and Miss Selfridge to Laura Ashley, Leo, Muse, Blue Inc and H Samuel, so there is something to suit every style and budget.

To update a drab wardrobe without breaking the bank, a few hidden gems is all it takes to bring a look bang into this season.

A statement necklace in a jewel tone (Turquoise Pendant Necklace, £5.50, Cape, d Knitte Green Claires, CastleCourt or £33 & Mustard Blouse, £33, Maroon & Black Beaded Wallis; Grey Jeans, £45.95 & Black & Gold Shoulder Bag, Bracelet, £80.00, Leo, er Feath £39.99, Gap; Mustard Hat, £3 & CastleCourt) will add an Turquoise Pendant Necklace, £5.50, extra glitz and glam to ble availa all s; Claire in CastleCourt. a LBD look and a collar necklace (Black & Gold Half Moon Collar, £15.00, Wallis, CastleCourt) will give any top or jumper a 1940s feel in an instance. Floral patterns and checks are both en vogue and are, again, an easy way to update a plain ensemble (Flower Pumps, £25.00, Dorothy Perkins, CastleCourt or Roxy Red Checked Bag, £55.00, Quiksilver, CastleCourt). Lady like accessories with dainty details such as butterflies or birds will also add a bit of extra glam to a floral look outfit (Bird Necklace, £3.00, Muse, CastleCourt or Butterfly and Pearl Necklace, £8.50, Claires, CastleCourt).

Colours this season are richer; burgundies, spice colours, warm rust, rich greens and creams (try Red Bucket Bag, £28.00, Dorothy Perkins, CastleCourt).

Match these shades with mannish shapes, tweeds and flat shoes for an up to date, powerful look.

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Autumn/winter 2011 will see the seventies trend continuing; team high waisted trousers with elegant blouses for an effortless laid back look. For a fashion forward twist, add some fur (Fur Gillet, £32, Exhibit, CastleCourt) or a few cuff bracelets (Gold Cuff with Ceramic Detail, £18.00, Dorothy Perkins, CastleCourt) to bring the look bang into the new season. Classy, sheer maxi dresses or skirts and pleated options (Sheer Pleated Rust Skirt, £35, Miss Selfridge, CastleCourt) are another must to ensure an update to date wardrobe.

Camila McCourt, Marketing Manager of CastleCourt said: “As a centre, we pride ourselves on having a wide range of stores that reach a wide audience from young, tall, petite, curvy, those on a budget and those who want to flash their cash, so there really is something for everyone. We are encouraging everyone to Tobacco Fur Coat come and see what the £70, Warehouse; Maroon Jumpsuit centre has to offer, with £50 & Gold Pendant Necklace £10, so many stores, customers Dorothy Perkins; Black Platforms with Leopard Print Sole will see that looking super £29.99, Quiz; all available in chic doesn’t have to cost CastleCourt the earth.”

Fur Coat, £70, White Studded Detail Blouse, £50 & Maroon Shorts, £30, Warehouse; Gold & Black Half Moon Necklace, £15, Wallis; Tan Plaited Belt, £6.50, Claires & Tan Shoe Boot, £50, Dorothy Perkins; all available in CastleCourt

£39, Royal Blue Top, Maroon Dress Jacket, er, £32, Dorothy £26 & Black Cropped Trous nt, £15, Wallis; Perkins; Black & Gold Penda rd Print Sole, Black Platforms with Leopa CastleCourt. in ble availa all £29.99, Quiz;

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Tasting is believing Magners Unveils its Specials Experience

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he Magners Specials range have all the cachet, heritage taste and refreshment values that consumers expect from the creators of ‘Original’ but they come with an amazing twist that is truly and uniquely Magner-esque!

The look is one thing but this is a case of ‘tasting is believing’ so Magners have undertaken one of the most ambitious sampling programmes of recent years to give consumers the chance to taste and savour for themselves.

We know from the response over the last few months it has taken the market by storm - it is genuinely a product that gets people talking .... and coming back for more and proving what we all knew already: ‘there’s method in the Magners’.

Pictured are some of the many guests who were invited to sample the new Magners Specials range.

The glamorous trio of Sarah Jane Robinson (left) Tanya Trimble and Fiona Williamson take time out during the Victoria Square Ladies Day at Down Royal

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Gemma Garrett Cosgrove who was a VIP guest at Victoria Square Race Day enjoys sampling the new Magners Specials range.

Pictured (l-r) Sampling the new Magners Specials range at the Ulster Tatler People Awards at the Waterfront are Joleen McKee, Michelle Renehan, Anita Ross and Donna Ross.

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Adding sparkle to the New Magners Specials range are Rebecca McKinney, (left) and Kerry Vance at the Victoria Square Ladies Race Day at Down Royal.

Aisling Duffy (right) Tennent’s NI, suppliers of the new Magners Specials range is pictured with Miss Northern Ireland Finola Guinnane and Robbie Bremner at the launch of the new range.

Miss Northern Ireland Finola Guinnane is pictured with the new range of Magners Specials. The three new flavours have been blended with tradition to create a new, indulgent twist on Magners Cider.

Magners Specials girls Charlotte Sythes, Sarah Ennis and Tara McLaughlin

Sandra and Mark Gowdy pictured at the launch of the new Magners Specials range which took place at St George’s Market, Belfast.

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A Warm Welcome‌ Welcome to the very first of my new Ulster Life monthly column, packed with the latest beauty secrets and tips to bring out a glowing new you. With Jack Frost soon to be nipping at our noses we want to nourish and protect our skin from those harmful winter blues so...

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Ulster Life Protect that Outer Layer

A Little Blush Goes a Long Way…

As the summer sun fades and woolly jumpers replace sunscreen, skin needs a little more TLC.

Blusher is our best friend for an amazing glow and creams are great when applied to the apples of cheeks.

One word of warning though, use with caution, blusher can flatten our faces in so many ways but overuse is so unattractive and will make the eyes look smaller.

Our first ‘autumn sin’ is to pack the sunscreen away to the back of the cupboard... Definitely not! we cry at Dermalogica.

Sunscreen is a must have all year, and will protect against all elements, rain, wind, snow, and let’s face it; we usually get all three in a matter of minutes, never mind in a day!

There are some amazing sun screens on the market but I’m a huge fan of Dermalogica Solar Booster. (Price £27.60) Just a drop or two into your favourite moisturiser and you have SPF 30 all day long.

There is no heaviness, no thickness, just protection.

Adapt Your Moisturiser Some skins need to intensify their moisturiser from summer to winter and now is the time to do this. The skin does tend to produce more oil and vitamin D in the summer months so it’s a good idea to opt for an antioxidant moisturiser like Akademklinican Antioxidant Day Cream (£63.00). This will provide you with stimulating collagen activating ingredients along with a cocktail of vitamins. Best of all, it smells great too. Skin Smoothing Cream by Dermalogica (£38.50 for 100ml) is also a huge favourite with the fabulous texture of marshmallows and is a personal favourite as a base for makeup.

Tinted Moisturiser or Foundation?

Is it time to ditch the tinted moisturiser in place of some heavy foundation? The answer is a little bit of both.Skin looks best with a light coverage of good long lasting foundation and concealed were we need it, and we all do!

One myth I want to clarify is, is foundation bad for our skin, does it give us spots? In one word...

No! It just makes us look better, younger, and brighter. A lady once boasted to me at a party that she was 40 and didn’t know how to even apply foundation. You could tell!

Obvious sun damaged, prematurely aged and dehydrated. A good foundation will always give you sun protection and mineral brands will give you vitamin C, A, K and E and green tea!

Cleansing The key of good skin, is good cleansing. And probably the most essential product you can own, except of course the all important exfoliator.

To remove your makeup properly you’ll firstly need to remove any debris and dead skin cells.

Dermalogica offer a range of exfoliators and cleansers and are in my opinion the elite of the skincare market and my skin never does without the Daily Microfoliant (£33.50).

Dermalogica’s Special Cleansing Gel (from £22.10) will remove your makeup and keep you super clean and fresh, without stripping essential oils and maintaining a recommended PH balance of 5.5.

Pick-Me-Up And for a little luxury autumn pick me up!

Akademklinikan Peel Facial treatment can’t be missed, an amazing lactic acid and glycolic peel to help restore any sun damage and dehydration and ensure that you’ll most definitely be an autumnal beauty.

Visit the Beauty Company and enjoy the One hour deluxe experience, complete with massage and skin analysis all for just £60.00 All products are available at The Beauty Company, for further details log on to www.beautycompanybelfast.com or call 028 9033 2546.

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Sparking Seasonal Style: Appletiser StyleFIX Took Centre Stage This Autumn

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elfast beauties took away all the new season’s top tips as the Appletiser StyleFIX road show rolled into CastleCourt Shopping Centre on Saturday 01 October 2011.

The fashion and beauty tour exploded onto the style scene last year with an all-Ireland runway show giving fashionable females a fabulous free style fix and has proved just as fabulous this year.

Audience members at the event enjoyed high-impact fashion shows throughout the afternoon showcasing a whole host of the newest season’s trends on the catwalk. With a range of stylish stores, from Debenhams, GAP, Dorothy Perkins, Miss Selfridge, Warehouse, Wallis, Laura Ashley, plus many more, there was

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something to suit every style and budget. The seventies trend is continuing into the autumn/ winter season and the StyleFIX crew teamed high waisted trousers with elegant blouses for an effortless runway look. For a fashion forward twist, stylists added fur, leather harness accessories and a few cuff bracelets to bring the looks bang into the new season.

Those who attended also sampled delicious complimentary Appletiser while receiving free advice and mini make overs from top MAC make up artists.

For more event pictures log onto www.facebook.com/AppletiserIreland.

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Jade Entwistle & Robert Roy

Karen Abernathy & Hannah Noble

All models in lovely jewel tones Bronagh McCloskey & Aoife Murray

Kerry Crothers & Robert Sanlon

Zoe Wildridge, Kerrie Louise Lewis & Xeara Millar

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Style, Beauty and Health to get Top Billing at What Women Want Event

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hocolate thats good for you, luscious locks and a skin treatment that reverses the aging process sounds too good to be true.

But thats exactly whats on offer for one night only at Ten Square next month.

What Women Want is hosted by Elaine O’Roarty and promises to more than live up to its name.

And as well as offering a host of health, beauty and style secrets, the event will also raise vital funds for the Friends of the Cancer Centre.

But back to that all-important age-reversing skin treatment. As Elaine explained, she is one of the exclusive providers of the Environ Collagen Stimulation Therapy treatment I am incredibly excited to showcase the CST therapy. It is a revolutionary treatment, favoured by the Hollywood A-list including the likes of Angelina Jolie. The treatment uses a method that actually stimulates your own collagen production without the need for surgery or injectables.

The treatment comes from the world’s leading cosmecutical skincare brand.... Environ, who will also host a dedicated skin scanning area where guests can see via powerful imaging technology their skin problem areas with tailored advice on tackling damage and aging skin.

And its far from the only thing on offer for the style conscious consumer looking for a relaxing night out.

Choc Au Vin will give us a first glimpse of a brand new chocolate to the marketplace which is high in antioxidants and the perfect complement to wine something I am personally looking forward to. she said.

The whole evening will be a fun filled, ultimate night of indulgence.

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Guests will firstly embark on a style sensation from the infamous Image Mistress who will demonstrate a Gok Wan type style workshop, educating guests on styles that suit their body shapes, with expert colour matching and an insight into how to make the most of their best bits.

We also have renowned hair dresser Paul Stafford and his wife Lisa who will host a hair workshop allowing guests to see first-hand this autumns trends and how to create them at home.

In Keeping with the nights theme, Expert nutritionist Jane McClelland will be talking about How to Eat yourself ‘Beautiful’ with ‘Vital Nutrition and explaining how a healthy body is the key to looking and feeling good.

Alongside Jane, Elaine will be showcasing The Advanced Nutrition Programme supplement range, formulated by Patrick Holford, designed to work in synergy with Environ and provide the optimum daily amounts of key vitamins, minerals and other vital elements required for good skin and vibrant health.

I am also delighted to announce that we will have mini makeovers courtesy of mineral makeup range Jane Iredale which will ensure guests leave looking as good as when they arrive.

And last, but certainly not least, Body Vibes power plates will showcase their latest programme which promises to have you looking lean, toned up and fabulous in no time.

Guests can kick off their skyscraper heels from 6.00pm on Wednesday 2nd November at a champagne reception before celebrity host for the evening Sonia Butterworth opens the event.

All of the activities on the night are included in the ticket price and places are still available despite a considerable demand.

In addition guests can win a host of prizes in the raffle, take advantage of fabulous discounts, glamorous goody bags and of course drinks and canapÊs. Tickets are priced at £18.00 and are available from www.seventhheaventherapies.com or by calling 028 90 643448

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Hollywood Beauty at Rituals, Victoria Square

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ituals is the first brand in the world with make-up based on 100% pure gemstones.

Its stunning collection uses a range of gemstones, which offer beauty-enhancing benefits that have won the brand legions of celebrity devotees.

From ruby, which helps to stimulate the blood circulation for a healthy glow and enhances the eyes with its clarifying properties to amythest, which smoothes and relaxes your skin – this stunning Rituals’ range is the ultimate in

affordable luxury make-up.

The pure gemstones ensure a soft, light structure and let your skin breathe, and are also dermatologically tested. Already Hollywood celebrities including Oprah Winfrey, Angelina Jolie, Sarah Jessica Parker and Miley Cyrus have experienced the Rituals gemstone make-up.

Now discover the power of pure ruby, sapphire and amythest in your beauty and make-up regime from Rituals, Victoria Square.

Step-by-Step Guide to Autumn / Winter Glamour: Lay the Foundations: Use Gemstone Precious foundation SPF 10, £17.90 with pure minerals for a delicately soft, easy to blend texture, which allows your skin to breathe and natural amythest to relax and sooth the skin.

A Brush with Beauty: For easy and even application for powder to the face and neck use the Rituals Powder Bush, £16.90. Made with the finest quality synthetic hair Get Lippy: Add some stand-out shine to your look this autumn/winter with a choice of three fab shades from the new Rituals Lip Shine range – sheer, down and fall, £10.90 each.

All eyes on you: Stand out from the crowd with one of these gorgeous new Rituals ‘Baked’ eyeshadow trios in bang on trend neutral and green shades, £17.90 each and finish off the look with this fab ‘Star Secret’ shimmer eye pencil in this rich ‘Jungle’ shade, £7.50 for a sultry look fit for the red carpet!

All of the products above are available exclusively from Rituals, Victoria Square. To book in for a free makeover, call 028 9032 0489.

FREE READER OFFER! Take this page into the Rituals store, Lower Ground Floor, Victoria Square and you will receive a free mini Rituals Shower Gel, plus 20% off the Rituals make-up range.

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Rituals Lip Shine Shandy Sheer, £10.90, Rituals, Victoria Square

Rituals Lip Shine Shandy Sheer, £10.90, Rituals, Victoria Square Rituals Star Secret in Jungle, £7.50, Rituals, Victoria Square

Powder Brush, £16.90, Rituals, Victoria Square

Rituals Misty Bambu nail polish, £8.90, Rituals, Victoria Square

Rituals Lip Night Fall, £10.90, Rituals, Victoria Square

Rituals Lip Shine Sun Down, £10.90, Rituals, Victoria Square

Rituals Baked eye-shadow Natural Glamour, £17.90, Rituals, Victoria Square

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On Trend for Autumn / Winter

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s London Fashionweek kicked off, Northern Ireland experienced its own fashionextravaganza, with the launch of the new autumn/winter 2011 collections at Victoria Square.

Adorned in a heady mix of high street and designer labels, some of Ireland’s top models put their best fashion feet forward at an exclusive press preview of the new season collections now on sale in Victoria Square.

Five fabulous fashion trends, inspired by looks on the international runways, sashayed down the catwalk in Victoria Square’s main mall in front of an exclusive gathering of invited press, followed by a second public show.

From the plush new colour-blocking ‘Autumnal Jewels’ trend, characterised by rich, vibrant emeralds, rubies, garnets, sapphires and citrines to the chunky knits, cosy tweeds and faux furs of the ‘Seasonal Heritage’ trend autumn/winter fashion at Victoria Square has many faces.

Taking attendees on a trip through the ages, the eclectic show previewed autumn/2011’s homage to three different decades. From the

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fabulously feminine form-fitting fashions of the forties characterised by pencil skirts, fitted blazers & trilby hats (Seasonal Heritage trend) to striking monochrome styles inspired by the Swinging Sixties (‘60s Chic trend) and full-on Seventies glamour (‘70s Glam trend) – Victoria Square showed how men and women will be stepping out in style this autumn/winter.

The show finale, based around the ‘Winter Sparkle’ trend had all eyes focused on Christmas, with a stunning array of sensational Christmas party wear and accessories that are sure to be a hit at Victoria Square this festive season.

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How to wear A/W Style at Victoria Square Rebecca McKinney, personal stylist at Victoria Square, explains the five key trends shown at the Victoria Square Autumn/Winter Fashion Preview: Autumnal Jewels “Colour blocking for Autumn celebrates all that is vibrant and rich; with key pieces in emeralds, rich rubies, garnet, sapphire and citrine shades. Punctuate black with colours that dazzle like gems, for a rich, luxurious look. Wear with snakeskin - the animal print of the season - and you can’t go wrong.

Monsoon in Victoria Square show colour blocking at its best this season with a stunning green evening dress (£180) or a colour pop clutch. Meanwhile, River Island’s Gucci a-like dresses will help you make a stunning statement this party season!”

Autumnal Jewels-Emerald Pleated Maxi Skirt, £139; Cappucccino Chunky Knit, £120; Snakeskin Belt,£49 &Felt Floppy Hat, £49,all from Reiss; Shoe Boots, £34.99,River Island, Victoria Square

Seasonal Heritage - Checked Jacket, £70; White Bow Tie Shirt, £28; Red Bodycon Tube Skirt, £15; Doctors Bag, £40 & Ankle Boots, £64.99, all from River Island, Victoria Square

Seasonal Heritage - Checked Shirt, £75, Chunky Jumper, £95 & Chinos, £79, Tommy Hilfiger; Red Chunky Scarf, £20, Accessorize; Brogues, £90, Kurt Geiger, all from Victoria Square

Autumnal Jewels - Oasis Flare Trouser £45; Untold Mustard Blouse £75; Biba Scarf, £65;Pied a Terre Bag, £225&Ted Baker Hat £49,House of Fraser;Kurt Geiger Sparkle Shoes £130, Victoria Square

Seasonal Heritage “Great Winter heritage is back and the only way is ladylike. Fill your wardrobe with 1940s style pencil skirts, tweeds, chords, prints and pleats; camel, capes and faux fur to work this look for everyday dressing with a difference. Accessory addicts will love this trend, with everything from chunky heels, gloves, trilby hats and frame bags hitting the shelves of Victoria Square retailers. Call into Topshop for their great range of tweed blazers and quilted jackets –the perfect transitional wardrobe pieces. Think homespun heritage dressing, with ponchos and wraps in quirky patterns taking centre stage.

Victoria Square is full of practical and gorgeous alternatives, like blanket style coats from River Island and House of Fraser. Perfect to fall into fashion this autumn.”

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‘60s Chic - Orange Shift dress, £110 & Faux Fur Stole, £45, Coast; Dotty Handbag, £30, Accessorize, all from Victoria Square

“The 1960s revival is back at Victoria Square, but with a 2011 twist. Find your inner Mod and work this look to perfection in striking monochrome tones or bold flame colour pops of orange and red. From chunky knits to tunic dresses that flatter every figure, this look will carry you through autumn and into winter with style. Experiment with light androgyny, by echoing clean Sixties lines with sleek, no fuss accessories.

Choose fabrics that hold structure, like felt and wool to bridge the gap between ladylike and mod for ‘60s modernity.”

‘70s Glam - Leather Look Trousers, £14.99; Blouse, £9.99; Faux Fur Coat, £39.99, H&M; Pointed Loafers, £175, LK Bennett; all from Victoria Square

‘60s Chic - Purple Block Dress, £34.99; Orange Mini Satchel Bag, £14.99 & Gloves, £6.99, H&M, Victoria Square

‘70s Glam

‘70s Glam - Shirt Dress, £175, Faux Fur Boots, £235 & Handbag, £275, LK Bennett; Trilby Hat, £26, Accessorize; all from Victoria Square

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“To be fashion forward this autumn, it’s all about the ‘70s! Embrace the look during the day in ladylike, workable separates from high necked blouses and wide legged trousers, to faux fur gilets thrown over mid length dresses and floppy hats. At night, let you inner 1970s diva go wild with jumpsuits in bold colours, teamed with fur stoles and layers of jewellery. The original ‘70s brand, Biba at House of Fraser, showcases the daytime look perfectly, while River Island steals the show with their glamorous evening looks. Accessorize becomes a one stop shop for that bold, bright 1970s scene.”

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“As the evenings become cooler, fashion undoubtedly hots up with pre-Christmas party dressing that is truly breathtaking. Feathers, sequins, lace, velvet and embellishment details make a statement this season, with opulence setting the tone. Experiment with icy winter white, faux fur, luxurious lingerie and romantic Victoriana Gothicism for all round evening glamour, the Victoria Square way.”

Winter Sparkle - Warehouse Gold Sequined Dress £90 & Biba Clutch, £125, House of Fraser, Victoria Square

The Victoria Square Autumn/Winter Fashion Show was curated by Rebecca McKinney, Victoria Square’s personal stylist, who is available for one-on-one style consultations – perfect for those looking to build a new capsule winter wardrobe.

To find out more about the fashion trends and retailers available this season at Victoria Square, or to enquire about the Personal Stylist Service, visit www.victoriasquare.com

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s the wintery winds blow outside and the central heating blasts at our skin indoors, the colds and flu viruses of the season also abound. A healthy diet, plenty of water and enough exercise to keep us fit can help keep them at bay – and the old preventative measures such as plenty of Vitamin C can also contribute to a cold and flu-free winter. Good food sources include oranges and other citrus fruits as well as kiwis, guava’s, red and green peppers and winter’s favourite – Brussels sprouts - but this month our resident Spa Sleuth Cathy Martin took to applying Vitamin C facially with an indulgent Vitamin C facial at the Merchant Hotel’s Spa. This oxygenating, anti-aging facial seemed super enticing with its promises of ingredients brimming with antioxidants, including an application of natural Spirulina Algae - rich in protein, vitamins, minerals and botanical extracts, to combat premature aging and provide skin with a healthy glow. Just what the doctor ordered this season!

After checking in, and during a lovely mood-setting hand, arm and shoulder massage

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starting with Myrrh oil for my nail cuticles, my therapist talked about my skin and asked about my dermalogical concerns; and like probably 90% of women I have slight worries about dehydration and the resultant wrinkles. Thankfully I have mother’s genes and I’m probably not as wrinkly as I deserve to be, given the sun-kissed and cocktail drenched lifestyle I led throughout my late teens and twenties, but I am sure this, coupled with the stress of running a business, will catch up with me at some point and so I am determined now to keep my skin well hydrated through regular facials and plenty of H20.

However fret not, because the therapist is there to take away all worries and so she began the facial therapy with a Calm Mind Ritual whereby I inhaled fabulously relaxing aroma oils over simple breathing exercises.

My skin was then cleansed with Kerstin Florian’s rehydrating Neroli cleansing milk which contains pure Neroli oil, green tea and aloe vera to gently remove impurities as it hydrates. Rich in antioxidants, this oil protects and nourishes with sea derived minerals and is kind to even the most sensitive of skin. Next, came a rejuvenating thermal tonic – a light mineral based toner which leaves skin feeling fresh and soft and has a light moisturising effect. My therapist told me this prepares the skin for nutrient boosters and moisturisers and acts as an anti-inflammatory for tired & puffy skin. And mine was certainly tired.

But after tiredness comes a re-awakening.

And so the rehydrating Gommage Vetal – an exfoliant of Jojoba beadlets, evening primrose and avocado oils as well as wheat germ and apricot kernel plus St Johns Wort for calming all skin types – managed to refine my skin’s texture to a noticeable new clarity, smoothing rough

Ulster Life A & C. Once removed, the face is spritzed with rose water and the pure Vitamin C ampoule is applied to the entire face and neck area using gentle massage. This highly effective antioxidant treatment delivers immediate results,enhancing skin tone, texture and elasticity.

The 5% concentration is abVitamin C sorbed directly through the Microdermabrasion layers of the epidermis to – £12.00 the dermis, and has a cellular skin and fine lines while softening deeper lines effect on the skin and can, and wrinkles, and at the same time – I’m told – I’m told, actively change the skin type. it also increased receptivity to So what are the benefits of Vitamin C, and moisturisers. Then it was time for the luxurious how does it fare against Vitamin E, which is facial massage – or should I say, massages, as always promoted as the key Vitamin for the there are two massage techniques used here. skin? Well, the therapist explained that one is Firstly I had an acupressure point massage using not better than the other, but they both work the spa’s Rejuvenating Firming Extract. The in tandem. In short, Vitamin C is technique concentrates on sixteen facial preventative while Vitamin E is repressure points and relieves tension, stress and pairing. Vitamin C neutralizes free Vitamin C Skin relaxes the muscles, stimulating radicals which would otherwise Reviver – £13.00 circulation. The oils used contained pine cone be stimulated by UV light and this extract and – the biggie - horsetail extract, in turn helps prevent premature which is a natural extract from the fern family aging. Results show that increased containing the highest known content of the collagen forms a visible organic trace mineral silicon. Rosemary extract, improvement in wrinkled skin. By lemon extract and hops extract added to the applying topical Vitamin C, we delicious aromas and the lemon especially made help “rejuvenate” the skin and me feel like I was definitely being Vitamin C’ed. make it appear younger by The massage meandered smoothly into the activating an oxidising influence. second technique – Aculift – which Well, my skin certainly looked concentrates on lymph drainage and reduces fresher and so much brighter for puffed skin. Here different types of oils are used days after the treatment. And I’m according to your skin’s needs – I had an anti convinced the benefits are not stress oil but you can also have Capilar essence just short term either. For home use, there are or even a pure high-oleic safflower oil to a number of great Vitamin C products on the nourish and hydrate. market. One of my favourites is the Body Shop My favourite element to the treatment came range – which is natural and affordable as well next – it was the Rejuvenating Spirulina Masque. as being easily accessible. The Daily Vitamin C This thick masque stays on for 15 minutes capsules will definitely lift dull skin. You can also working its wonders while the therapist treats try some of the Dr Bronners organic lip balms – you to a soothing head massage. Many the lemon and lime is zesty and refreshing while people doze off here, myself included, it’s that the orange and ginger variety is perfect for this relaxing. The key ingredient in the masque is time of year. And at just a few pounds a pop, it’s the blue-green Spirulina Algae - the ultimate the perfect injection of natural Vitamin C. Who nutrient boost for skin as it is rich in vitamins needs Lemsip?!

Vitamin C Facial Capsules – £15.00

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Coat of Charm While it is grey and miserable outside - it is no excuse to lose your fashion prowess! A good coat is an essential staple of your winter wardrobe so invest in a great coat that will take you through the winter in style. Fashion Editor Davina Sands picks her favourite from the high street.

1. Long Faux Fur Coat, £85, ASOS 2 Premium Double Lapel Coat, £120, ASOS 3 Betty Jackson.Black Coat, £150, Debenhams 4 FurTrim Parka, £34, Dunnes Stores 5 Check Trench, £68, Dunnes Stores 6 Textured Belted Coat, £45, Primark 7 Colarless Coat, £30, Primark 8 Textured Belted Coat, £45, Primark (Editor’s Choice) 9 Animal Print Faux Fur Coat, £115, Label Lab, Debenhams 10 Black and Cream Sheepskin Coat £69.99, TK Maxx 11 Red Miltary Duffle Coat, £30, Primark 12 Dalmation Coat, £45, Primark

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Get Gok’d!

Our favourite stylist has collaborated with TU to bring us an amazing wardrobe capsule collection that combines key basics with strong statement pieces that celebrates your individuality and of course curves! Gok for TU is available to buy from 6th October with prices ranging from £20 - £45. Now you can get your fashion fix when doing your weekly shop!

Hurrah!

The collection will be available in: Holywood Exchange, Belfast The Kennedy Centre, Belfast Sprucefield Retail Park, Lisburn.

Oversized Teal Shirt, £25

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Fashionweek fever ends for another season

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est Coast Cooler FASHIONWEEK came to a fashionable climax last night in super stylish fashion. Thousands of outfits were inspected by hundreds of audience members at the Europa Hotel over 3 nights of breathtaking catwalk shows.

Cathy Martin, FASHIONWEEK Director, said: “This Autumn/Winter season’s shows will go down in FASHIONWEEK history as being some the most exciting we’ve ever held.

“Our audience members were treated to literally thousands of outfit combinations, which included shoes, accessories, hats and dresses, from the best fashion brands and designers available Northern Ireland.”

During FASHIONWEEK ten make-up artists and hair stylists used 30 cans of hairspray per night, 75 pairs of eyelashes, 80 pairs of tights and socks, 200 pairs of shoes to create over 3000 looks for the catwalk.

“Our retailers want their clothes to look as beautiful as possible so our team of around 20 models is groomed to perfection by the best people in the business as each night has a different theme.

“On Thursday we had clothes from local luxury boutiques and designers Candy Plum, Hillsborough, SJ Boutique, Magherafelt, Paparazzi, Lisburn, Elegance, Lurgan, Rebecca Jane, Crossgar, Silk, Newry and Lisburn Road stores Jourdan, Orchid Lingerie and Blush and designers Una Rodden, Grainne Maher and Jude Cassidy.

“Friday night was our ‘High Street Heaven’ featuring brands such as French Connection, Firetrap, Marks & Spencer, Jigsaw, Republic & George at ASDA; CastleCourt brands including GAP, Miss Selfridge, Warehouse, New Look, Exhibit, Designers at Debenhams and The Outlet in Banbridge showcasing brands such as LK Bennett, Pilot, Oasis, Viyella, DKNY. “Saturday was dedicated to our Up-and-Coming

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Designers and featured Shauna Fay and Lisa McCabe with NorLisa as well as vintage fashion styled by young stylists and fashion bloggers.

Pop-up shop, Proof, also showcased fashions from some of its designers, including Dave Henderson, Goddess and Swift, Maria Cardenas and Mary Murphy’s Sioda Lingerie label.

“Our satellite events, Cream Teas and Catwalks at the Culloden Estate and Spa, featuring clothing from luxury retailer Cruise, and Style Sunday at James Street South, featuring clothing from Lisburn Road Boutique, Please Don’t Tell and Lingerie from stores The Bra Boutique and Orchid Lingerie in Belfast and The Lingerie room in Dungannon, were sell out afternoons of fun, style and glamour which are always highlights for our fashionistas during FASHIONWEEK.” Sarah Fawcett from West Coast Cooler, sponsors of FASHIONWEEK said: “We are delighted to be involved in this exciting partnership with Belfast Fashion Week which continues to evolve and grow from strength to strength as demonstrated by the ever-varied and even more exciting schedule this season.

“And with a West Coast Cooler to kick off their night, audience members at all of the events over the four days were assured of a refreshing start - it’s the perfect accessory to this fabulous fashion event!”

Plans are already underway for a series of Spring/ Summer 2012 shows.

Cathy said: “We have something special planned for next season so look out for details in the press and on our website and remember to get your tickets early as we always sell out.”

For further information on show schedules, tickets, links to participant retailers and designers as well as the season’s hottest trends, log on to www.belfastfashionweek.com.

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Aine Whiteside, owner of boutique Silk

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Models, Sarah, Laurina and Naoise wearing fashions from Please Don’t Tell, Lisburn Road, at James Street South

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Bags of Cash raised at Speed Style Academy for Stepping Stones

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annabe Fashionistas ‘turned out’ in their hundreds for the recent Speed Style Academy charity event at the Tannery in Moira- raising £4,000 of vital funds for local charity Stepping Stones. The style event which brought together experts from the world of hair, makeup and beauty for a number of ‘speed dates’ with ticket holders was a major success for organisers Style Academy and its charity partner.

Cara Cash, Business Development Manager at Lisburn based Stepping Stones - a training and employment service for adults with learning difficulties/disabilities - was overwhelmed by the support of the local community.

“The Speed Style night has been a real highlight in our fundraising calendar. As well as raising an amazing amount of money, everyone who attended had a fantastic night and gained some really useful fashion tips. The £4,000 will be used towards funding a team building day for our trainees as well as for a celebration event for their achievements over the last 12 months.

“Fundraising is such a vital part of what we do - both sustaining our four social enterprise businesses and developing the training and employment work we do for our trainees and clients. I’d like to thank everyone who was involved in the organisation of the event; Style Academy Belfast, Toni and Guy, Oonagh Bowman and all the independent stylists and make-up

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artists who helped make the night so successful.

Most importantly I would like to thank the public who came along and supported Stepping Stones and made it such a special night!”

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or me, finding a hair salon that ticks all the boxes is like finding your favourite designer shoes in your size on sale (with matching bag)! Dky Hair Company, Belfast Road, Bangor have succeeded in setting themselves apart from the competition with their fresh approach to salon life in a welcoming environment where quality and service are king.

Business partners Michelle (Shelly) Young and Christine Duncan have enjoyed establishing their business over the past 14 months and watched it grow from strength to strength. Much of this success is down to their hunger for developing their team of stylists and continually setting and striving towards achieving new goals, while pulling on their wealth of experience. Originally from Bangor, Christine Duncan has experienced something of a jetsetter lifestyle – with 13 years in New York and four years in Canada under her scissor belt she has trained with Aveda and Vidal Sassoon and her expertise in customer care has introduced a high standard of customer service to DKY Hair Company which brings a completely different experience to the hair salon. Christine is also a Bare Minerals cosmetics technician.

Michelle Young’s history follows a similar pattern with 8 years spent transforming clients in New York, working and training with L’Oreal 5th Avenue, Schwarzkopf, Bumble & Bumble and Goldwell to name a few. More recently she has spent the last ten years working for both Toni & Guy and Associate Hair, Stranmillis Road, Belfast specialising in colour. Michelle has 2 master colour degrees with Wella and Alfaparf Milano and is proud to be the technical director of DKY Hair Company.

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Ulster Life With a strong team of 6 stylists and 2 Juniors behind them and an amazing full time Salon Co-ordinator the business runs like clockwork.

The entire team are dedicated to progression and demonstrate this through attending 2 training nights per week allowing them to work on key techniques and prep for competition work. September’s Northern Ireland Wella regional finals of Trend Vision saw both Laura Rogers & Carmen McCracken compete, while Veronica Pugh and Kerry Moody are both gearing up to take part in the Alfaparf Milano Fantastic Hairdresser Awards in Cork on 6th November.

Keen to offer the client something extra, the team have expanded their repertoire of services available to include Brazilian Blowout 12 week blowdry, Feather hair extensions, a full array of tailored treatments available at all price points and Bare Minerals makeup applications. Their retail range includes Joico (The Art of Healthy hair) a range of products designed to replace lost proteins and restore the

hair’s natural health, Alfaparf Milano S4U styling range and Bare Minerals cosmetics.

Constantly busy, and always looking for ways to get involved in local events, the salon have sponsored the Belfast Telegraph Runher event twice this year in May and recently in October, an event focused on raising funds for charity Cash for Kids. They have also recently become a sponsor of Ireland’s Next Top Model, an all Ireland modelling competition offering a year long contract with Pose Model Agency, Belfast kicking off in Portrush in October.

With all these extra curricular activities in place, rest assured that it only strengthens the service and focus on exceeding client expectations in salon. From the second you arrive to the minute you leave, you can expect to enjoy the finest experience – in a relaxed atmosphere, with a focus on making you feel at ease and in your comfort zone regardless of the service you’re indulging in. You really do need to see it to believe it, go ahead and investigate the world of DKY Hair Company yourself www. dkyhair.com or better still, call them on 02891 857180 and indulge yourself in a personal experience!

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Charles Hurst Rover invests in new state of the art showroom in time for historic evoque launch

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harles Hurst Land Rover has unveiled brand new purpose built showrooms in Belfast to coincide with the historic launch of the hotly anticipated Range Rover Evoque.

The Land Rover showroom located within the Charles Hurst Multi Franchise complex situated on Belfast’s ‘Motor Mile’ the Boucher Road invested in the new Land Rover facilities which will provide Sales, Servicing and Parts to its customers and is part of a nationwide refurbishment programme, representing the biggest overhaul in the company’s showroom infrastructure for more than a decade.

Land Rover sales continue to go from strength to strength in Northern Ireland and internationally, with the showroom expected to attract brand devotees from across the province in time for the much heralded Evoque launch.

The technologically advanced, Range Rover Evoque, has been tipped as the next revolution for Range Rover and has received customer endorsement with over 50 orders already at Charles Hurst, 6,000 across the UK and international orders standing at 20,000 following the official sales launch.

The overwhelming reception of the new Evoque has led to the creation of two new jobs within the Charles Hurst Land Rover family; an additional Sales Manager and Sales Executive have been appointed to manage the predicted increase in sales.

Dealer Principal, Stephen Surgenor says: “We have experienced significant growth for Land

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Rover in Northern Ireland, continually exceeding the wider downward trend for new car sales in recent years. Local interest in the new Range Rover Evoque has been huge and the state-of-the-art showroom couldn’t have come at a more appropriate time. The Range Rover brand, which is synonymous with luxury off-road capability, is one of the world’s most renowned luxury, premium SUV manufacturers and we felt it was important that our showroom mirrored this beautifully.”

The Range Rover Evoque is available now at the Charles Hurst Land Rover Boucher Road show room. For more information contact Stephen Surgenor on 028 90 381 721 or visit www.charleshurst.landrover.co.uk

Lindsay Whiteside and Craig Thornberry

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Bryan and Gillian West

Jacqueline, Paul and Natasha Haslem

Mark Brown and Andrew Adams

Thomas Hoey and Sam Brown

Josephine and William Quinn

Liz and Ronnie Heron

Charles Hurst Land Rover Deal Principal, Stephen Surgenor with Antia and Coline Kane

Dessie and Adam Reid

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The Pop-Up Restaurant that’s a home from home

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ith the influx of roving supper clubs, the landscape of Belfast’s dining scene seems to be shifting with a vacant restaurant premises in Callender Street in Belfast City Centre being transformed into a new restaurant concept for three months.

A team from Mourne Seafood Bar has taken on the premises for a pop-up restaurant, HOME. The 50-seater restaurant will be open for business seven days a week, late into the evening and will operate a BYO policy.

Over the next three months, chef Ben Arnold and manager Stevie Haller and crew, under the guidance of Mourne Seafood’s Andy Rea, will transform the space into a new restaurant concept collaborating with ReFound using unwanted and salvaged furniture as the canvas with artists transforming reclaimed pieces into unique, functional furniture for dining and which will also be available to buy. Everything from the coat stand, tables, chairs, pictures will be available for purchase.

Manager Stevie Haller said, “Pop-up restaurants are the latest food craze with chefs taking over underutilized spaces or vacant kitchens providing an outlet for chefs to express their culinary creativity.”

“Pop-up restaurants are trendy, in high demand and can vanish as quickly as they appear, making them awesome but often elusive for securing a table. We’re already experiencing a high level of interest from prospective diners”.

Jill O’Neill of ReFound commented, “HOME will take our ReFound pop-up shops to the next stage to sit in an environment with our furniture.

The idea of HOME worked perfectly with the ReFound ethos of re-found experiences. As soon as customers walk in, the food will inspire homeliness and comfort, listening to music will inspire memories and furniture that will remind you of your childhood. From the moment you walk in, we’ve tried to create and evoke a homely

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sense. The environment will change on weekly basis as and when furniture is sold and replenished.

The menu for HOME has been created by chef Andy Rea of Mourne Seafood Bar and dishes on the menu include “Old school” ham shank and split pea soup, organic roast beetroot salad with walnuts and goats cheese croquettes for starters. Main courses on the menu include Dexter oxtail cottage pie with whipped potato top and seasonal vegetables; cod with wilted greens, roast tomato and shallot confit and polenta fries; local herb roast chicken with Irish style cabbage, potato sauce and bacon bits.

While to finish desserts range from oaty spiced apple crumble with vanilla ice cream and warm chocolate cake with chocolate sauce, berries and crème fraiche.

Reservations will be accepted for evening bookings on 07936292502.

HOME, 8 Calendar Street, Belfast. www.homepopup.com

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A bright new idea at the OUTLET:

W5 Lite T

oday sees the opening of a new concept at the OUTLET shopping village Banbridge: W5 Lite.

In an exciting first for one of Northern Ireland’s top family attractions, W5 has brought its award-winning interactive discovery experience outside Belfast, to join the host of big brands at the OUTLET. W5 Lite is a free taster experience at the OUTLET and will offer families the opportunity to enjoy some of W5’s hands-on exhibits: interactives such as Flying Fish, One in a Million, Sound Tube and others which develop creativity and skills in animation.

Brendan Considine of Glenrye, asset managers of the OUTLET said, “We are delighted with our new partnership with W5. It’s a genuinely exciting innovation that provides something for young families that isn’t available at any other retail centre in Ireland. W5 Lite extends our offer to shoppers who are looking for great value as well as a fun day out. We hope it will be a great success.”

Centre Manager of the OUTLET, Chris Nelmes said, “W5 Lite is all about grown-ups sharing experiences and discovery together with the younger members of the family. Smart shoppers will know we have an array of big brands offering superb outlet prices all year round at the OUTLET. Now you can bring the kids, spend the day together, shop, eat out and discover W5 Lite too.”

Chris Nelmes continued, “Don’t tell the children you know, but many of the exhibits at W5 Lite are linked to things they are learning about at school.

This gives them a fantastic opportunity to get an independent hands-on try at things like animation, in a pressure-free fun environment – and a unique chance to show off their knowledge to their parents and carers.”

The OUTLET shopping village attracts large numbers of visitors from all over Northern Ireland as well as a substantial number of cross-border shoppers.

Chris Nelmes said, “The opening of W5 Lite at the OUTLET is an important step in the development of Banbridge as a gateway to other destination tourism opportunities throughout Northern Ireland.

By creating a truly value for money family destination, we hope this will encourage Irish visitors to come back and find out more about what’s on offer in the region.

Liam Hannaway, Chief Executive of Banbridge District Council said, “This is a great new addition

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to the OUTLET and we are delighted to welcome the arrival of W5 to our area. This will have tremendous appeal for local families and we hope it will provide an even more compelling reason to visit Banbridge, to spend time exploring the wide range of sporting, cultural and retail opportunities in the area and supporting the region’s economy.”

The launch of W5 Lite also marks a new partnership between the OUTLET and W5, which will see the OUTLET sponsoring W5’s interactive START area for the under-eights in its Odyssey Belfastbased attraction. Here, children can build a house, make a splash and sail their own boat, make music, explore a castle and play shop in a miniature-scale supermarket.

W5 Chief Executive Dr Sally Montgomery said, “This is an exciting new partnership for W5 which makes really sound sense. The OUTLET is seeing visitors coming from all over Ireland in search of great value outlet shopping. W5 is enjoying large numbers of local families, overseas tourists and schools visitors coming to share our interactive exhibits, events and experiences. This new partnership gives both organisations a great opportunity to showcase what they do to a fresh audience, add value to the other and, we hope, ultimately to drive and develop each other’s business. These unique partnerships are really important in Northern Ireland’s future as a tourism destination, as we are all striving for the same shared economic success.”

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To pay or not to pay?

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t was not that long ago that I appeared on BBC Breakfast with Bill, Sian and Simon to do an early morning blind wine tasting session (not my idea of a pleasant experience that early in the morning!).

The mornings’ programme was dedicated to informing viewers about alternative investment opportunities such as Gold, Art, Timber, etc., but wine certainly stood out as having the greatest appeal with one of the main advantages being no capital gains tax to pay! They wanted to do a live tasting to see if any of them could tell the difference between an investment quality wine to a standard Bordeaux claret. You can see the results on our website – www.fineandco.co.uk I would imagine that most of the general public would be capable of selecting and preferring a considerably more expensive wine in a blind tasting. Having said that, you cannot argue with you own pallet! If you like it and it suits you, then that is absolutely perfect.

The question is how much are you prepared to spend? Northern Ireland can claim the prize of spending the most money on the average

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bottle of wine compared to the rest of the UK. This would suggest that we are prepared to look for quality and realise that you do have to spend above the average to seek out the best wines.

Don’t get me wrong, I am not suggesting you have to spend a fortune each time, but in my opinion I believe you get what you pay for in wine. When you think about the tax, the transport, the packaging and all the other costs involved, what price do you think the importers paid for the actual wine?

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The question is how much are you prepared to spend?

Speaking of good claret from Bordeaux, the wine I recommend this month has an interesting background. The owner of Chateau de la Ligne is a local Northern Irish business man and has owned the vineyard since 17th March 2000.

Perfect for the winter nights around the corner!

Fine & Co. are hosting a free open day for individuals interested in hearing more about

investment into the fine wine market, on Friday 29th October at The Merchant Hotel – 3.00pm to 6.00pm.

To contact Gavin at Fine & Co. Northern Ireland’s, first dedicated fine wine investment company, call 0843 2896460 or visit www.fineandco.co.uk

My wine recommendation: Chateau de la Ligne 2006. Available in Sainsburys and Winemark.

Perfect for those winter nights on the horizon.

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“TALKING HEADS” An exhibition of new paintings and sculptures

by Deepa Mann-Kler & Patrick Colhoun

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n exciting art and sculpture exhibition featuring two of Northern Irelands’ contemporary artists is set to be unveiled at Canvas Galleries, Stranmillis, Belfast on Thursday 27 October, from 7-9pm.

Patrick Colhoun and Deepa Mann-Kler have worked together to produce sculptures and paintings that explore memory, family, collective and individual experience, identity and purpose.

Called, Talking Heads, the pieces will be shown in Canvas Galleries, 76 Stranmillis Road, Belfast from Thursday 27 October until Saturday 11 November.

The exhibition will see Patrick and Deepa each produce a new body of work, jointly influenced

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by the same overarching themes.

Patrick said “This exhibition comes at an important time in my career and explores issues such as loss, identity and purpose. The Talking Heads theme comes partially from the lack of features in my figurative work and that in turn relates to a lack of voice and a loss of identity that we sometimes feel as individuals. Whilst all of the work in this exhibition is new, it has the same very strong signature style. The influences are the same but have been shaped and refined somewhat by having been immersed in the contemporary art scene in London for the last year. I have learned a lot in a short space of time.

It’s great to have such a significant exhibition in Belfast. This exhibition with Deepa has been

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a long time in the making and I have looked forward to it all year. Deepa’s work is very strong and that raises the bar for me in terms of what I make and how it is presented.”

Deepa said, “Talking Heads represents a new body of work that is taking me into the artform of abstract expressionism. While I traditionally work with oils, this show represents a departure in the way the work has been created. Since the themes inherent in this work are about family, the collective, groups and the memories and experiences they accumulate and the dynamics of how we influence each other, the paintings were all worked on collectively - as if the paintings themselves represented individuals within a family group. During the process of creating the group, individual paintings were moved about, to replicate the external dynamics that are constantly influencing the family. Sometimes particular paintings were omitted from a particular painterly experience, to underline the theme that we may all be part of a collective, but we all come at it with different stories. On an individual level there are memory/experiential gaps, but as a collective those memories become a whole. I have also introduced the use of texture into the surface of the paintings to create a sense of depth and to convey the feeling that what we see on the surface may not be the reality underneath.”

Deepa said “I feel I reached a certain level of artistic maturity that now wants to work together with other artists. Patrick and I have been following the development of each others work and career closely over the past two years.

I have a tremendous amount of respect for the original sculptural interpretations that are symbolic of Patrick’s work. This joint show is very exciting and comes hot on the heels of a very successful George Best exhibition for me.

It has been a challenge to create this body of work – but it was something I wanted to do.”

Patrick said, ‘I’m working in a very traditional field but I see this as a challenge to be very different, very contemporary. I strive to be unique, my work will divide opinion. It is strong, brooding and masculine, it touches on subjects like sexual deviancy, containment, aggression, with hints of religious symbolism, making distasteful subjects into attractive physical forms.

My work is not for everyone but winning the sculpture category of the Signature Art Awards recently in London is a great reassurance that I am doing something right.’

Paul Evans, owner of Canvas Galleries said, “I am genuinely looking forward to launching this exhibition in our Stranmillis Gallery at the end of October. I have given the Talking Heads exhibition a prime time of year as I want everyone to experience this show for themselves. It will be a unique and wonderful experience that I think will underline how well established these two artists are in their own fields. The quality and level of commitment in this new body of work is going to be evident in everything they produce. I feel the underlying narrative that will work its way throughout this body of work will reach out to the public in a very person focussed way. We have also made excellent decisions on pricing of this latest work to make sure it is accessible to everyone”.

Talking Heads is sponsored by Ulster Life Magazine.

Paintings and sculptures range in price, starting from £300 and going up to £1000 and will be available to buy on the opening night and during the Talking Heads exhibition.

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Derek Bingham

Derek Bingham is a Dentist who decided to start his own boutique style dental practice that suited its surroundings in the village of Moira.

Derek is passionate about dentistry and takes great pride in the results he achieves.

What was your first job?

I worked as an associate for 4 years after graduating in a busy NHS practice in Belfast then with the same company I then provided private dentistry and implants in their practice in Ballymena. Other than helping on the family farm dentistry was my first job.

How did you end up doing your current job?

Although I really enjoyed my time as an associate I found it frustrating that all I could ensure was my clinical work, because I was working in someone else’s practice I couldn’t ensure that my patients were receiving ultimate customer service and I had no control over the surroundings, the team or the brand.

I decided to start my own boutique cosmetic practice were I could have my team trained specifically as I wanted, I could ensure good customer service because all the systems in place would be created and implemented by me and I could choose what services we provide and what materials we use.

In early 2007 a practice came up for sale in Moira, I decided to take the plunge and start my own practice, Its nearly our 5th birthday and in that time we have renovated twice, added an extra surgery, created a purpose built decontamination room, added two more dentists to the clinical team, and provided the most straight teeth in the UK using the

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Clearstep System. It has been in many ways a very stressful 5 years but also very rewarding and we are so happy with the way things are coming together at the practice.

What qualifications do you have?

Every dentist is required to complete a certain amount of continued personal development by attending lectures and courses, I am a full member of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, this requires me to attend extra and specific Continued Professional Development lectures on Cosmetic Dentistry.

Having completed training I am a registered provider of Clearstep, Inman Aligner, Invisalign and Six Month Smiles, I am currently the UK’s largest provider of Clearstep and as such I am classed as a Clearstep Ambassador.

In 2006 I completed a year long course in dental Implantology.

I am currently participating on the prestigious Chris Orr Course for cosmetic dentists in London.

Describe your typical working day?

I live locally and after breakfast I head down to work to set up for our first patient who is due at 8:30am . We start our day with a daily team meeting this ensures that the day runs smoothly and we are ready for every eventuality, talking in detail with the team about each expected patient and the

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Between 8:30 am and 5:30pm is usually quite crazy, my nurse and I go from one patient to the next, only breaking for lunch. A day can be so very diverse from one patient to the next, fitting braces followed by placing a dental implant then there is always the unavoidable fillings. Once the last patient leaves in the evening the fun begins, replying to e-mails, creating treatment plans for patients, dealing with my post and calling patients back who I need to speak to and sitting down over dinner to discuss the day with my wife and practice manager, Naomi.

What’s the most rewarding thing about your job?

Its so cliché but so true, helping people out of pain is very rewarding, for the dentist it is not the most difficult thing and patients can not be more thankful, helping get a patient out of pain often provides the team with biscuits for tea break. The most rewarding part of my job is being part of a smile transformation, from the start when the patient comes in for initial consultation explaining their wishes. During the treatment working with the laboratory, discussing with the patient and the technician the shape, size and colour of someone’s new smile. Or at the very end when you take a patients braces off to reveal a perfect new straight smile creates great satisfaction.

injuries I now have to watch rather than play.

Although my age is gathering momentum against me, my wife and I are still both involved with the Youth Group at our church often spending our weekends involved in church activities.

What has been your most extravagant purchase?

I would love to have an exciting answer to this!

But unfortunately I have to say my dental chair.

When I bought it back in 2007 there was only a handful of practices that owned such a chair, it’s the Mercedes of the dental chair world, German engineered and very sleek. I have to say however that it looks the same as every other dental chair and patients are oblivious to its worth, I love it no less now than the day I bought it although next time I decide to spend that amount of money I should spend it on something more exciting.

What car do you drive?

A Mercedes C class

Do you have any unfulfilled ambitions?

Lots! And they are all very boring and to do with teeth!

To make an appointment with Derek call the clinic on 028 9261 1828

Outside work and family, what do you enjoy?

Rugby is my sport of choice, however, dentistry and Rugby don’t go well together and owing to

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Patrick Colhoun A month in the art world

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hen I started on my artistic journey only a few short years ago after a career doing something totally unrelated, little did I think that I would become so busy, so quickly. My exhibition with Deepa Mann-Kler in Canvas Galleries which opens on the 27th October will mark a significant milestone in both our careers. To collaborate on an exhibition with someone, there needs to be a ‘fit’. With Deepa there has been a synergy in terms of age, family makeup and previous career, but more than anything there has been a strong gut feeling that the partnership would work. Early ndications are good, but as we are both revealing completely new bodies of work the nerves are certainly there. We are both delighted that Ulster Life has decided to sponsor the event for us, because we both feel that the fit the audience is excellent.

Because my head has been down 24/7 preparing for this exhibition, I have not had the chance to visit many events this month but I was delighted to be asked to provide sculpture for what can only be described as the ‘coolest’ new house in town. The Iceberg has been designed by the ‘House of the Year’ team, Des Ewing Architects and Garuda Design and as expected has been finished to the highest specification. Apart from the stunning split level design, the finishes were immaculate and what stood out for me as a design item was the ‘velvet concrete’ wall cladding by Tactility Factory, it’s worth checking out.

This month I also wanted to spread the word about a couple of artists whose work I have got to

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know over the last while. Ian Wilgaus has a huge talent for portraiture. So lifelike are his graphite portraits, they are like looking at photographs, but it’s his pop art that really grabbed me. He showed his Belfast Boy painting in an exhibition alongside my work in The Waterfront Hall late last year and it was a standout piece for me.

At the other end of the spectrum, Clinton Kirkpatrick’s work is based mostly around abstraction. Clinton is an exuberant character and this comes out in abundance in his work.

Clinton has a group exhibition in the Emer Gallery this Christmas and a solo show in The Waterfront Hall next March and no doubt there will be many influences from his research trip to Kenya earlier this year.

For me, work continues unabated. This month has seen me submit a proposal for my biggest ever installation of work and an invitation to exhibit oversees with 20 artists from 10 different countries. Fingers crossed that these come off, as I’d hate to have any time off.

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