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FLAMINGO FASHION

NEW YEAR, NEW YOU!

LOVE & SEX

LOVE LEMONADE LAUNCHES

S I D D H A R T A

The Pre Parties

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CONTENTS

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JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2015

32 Mr Grey will see you now

NEWS 08 12 14 16 18

CelebritIES For Him For Her Chill In Rock Out

FEATURES 22 26 30 32 37 42 44

The Rosetta mission tinderella or tinderfella rita ora mr grey will see you now celebrity cherubs the sunshine tour the secret golfer

FASHION 47 48 6

FASHION blog Loving lingerie

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54 56

street style photoshoot

EXPLORE 70

healthouse las dunas

HAIR & BEAUTY 74 76

NICHOLIE REHNLUND COLUMN Daniel boardman COLUMN

30 Rita ora

HEALTH & FITNESS 78 80 82 86

fitness apps is your training making you fat? fitness legend the juice on juicing

EAT, SLEEP & DRINK 92

venta garcia

Tinderella or tinderfella

EDITOR’S NOTE

elcome to the January/ February Issue of Marbella Rocks. Hope you all had a fab Xmas and New Year.

42 the sunshine tour

37 celebrity cherubs

OUT & ABOUT 96 98 100 102 103

As everyone has probably over indulged over the festive period we have dedicated 10 pages to Health & Fitness this issue. Find out how to lose weight via Kayla Itsines, the No. 1 bestselling author of The Bikini Body Diet, Let Peet talk you through the best in ifitness and did you know working out could actually make you pile on the pounds?........well Jojo will tell you how to avoid the bulk up.

opera rock inauguration malavida hairy lemon xmas party marbella event academy nye bash a hit for voulez vous

CAREERS

Plus, we have given you an exclusive fashion shoot from Flamingo Marketplace, the chicest, most fresh concept store in Puerto Banus. Feast your eyes on 8 pages of gorgeous fashion from the top worldwide labels. Simply stunning.

104 dare to dream

LISTINGS 108 112 114 116 118

We have given you a love and sex special by telling you all the candid details about the new ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ film (released Feb 13 btw) and the lowdown on all the best dating and ‘hooking up’ apps out there…. so if you’re single and fancy free on Valentine’s check out page 26.

Listings WITH LOVE FROM LONDON Astrology Best of the Web 60-Second Interview

Hope you enjoy reading the Number 1 Marbella Magazine. And if you’re out on the town watch out for our style photographers…. we’ll be papping the best dressed bods from Malaga to Gibraltar for inclusion in our new regular Street Style page. Readers asked for it, we responded!

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CELEBRITIES EVERYONE’S TALKING ABOUT...

her first music video on Channel 4, where she’s seen strutting various types of bionic legs. The model turned singer has battled her entire life due to being born with a dislocated hip and leg, which left her unable to walk properly or without pain. After over 15 surgeries in Latvia, Viktoria moved to the UK hoping for better treatment. Yet after more failed surgeries here she finally persuaded doctors to have her leg amputated.

RIHANNA SWEARS OFF BAD BOY RAPPERS

ihanna has had arguably one of the world’s most successful pop careers, yet the ‘S&M’ hitmaker still can’t seem to profit in the love stakes.

Rihanna, who has been holidaying in Barbados, has revealed to pals that she won’t be hooking up with anymore bad boy rappers after two very public, failed romances with Chris Brown and Drake. “She isn’t going to mess with anybody in the industry,” a close pal said. “Those guys bring her nothing but pain and heartbreak.” Rihanna has drawn criticism for staying with rapper Chris Brown after he assaulted her in 2009 and her relationship with rapper Drake also ended last year amid claims that he has been treating her badly. “Most of her boyfriends have been whack and childish and she doesn’t have time for that. She’s not trying to raise a man,” the source continued.

MOVE OVER LADY GAGA

he world’s first amputee pop star shows off her amazing aesthetics in her latest music video.

Latvian born singer Viktoria Modesta has just released

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Photography: landmarkmedia / Shutterstock.com

Well we doubt there will be a shortage of suitors vying for RiRi’s attention. Maybe a good Hollywood boy can keep our Diamond girl happy!

NEWS Viktoria said this was the best life changing decision she ever made: “It has freed me of my complexes and boosted my self esteem,” she said. She is now proud of her body and has encouraged fans to go out and achieve their dreams no matter what obstacles lie in the way.

LUDACRIS POPS THE QUESTION

apper and ‘Fast and Furious’ star Ludacris has just got engaged to his long-term girlfriend Eudoxie after a serious, high-flying romantic gesture.

JEN & CHRIS REKINDLE ROMANCE

ennifer Lawrence and Chris Martin are reportedly giving their fledgling relationship another go.

The couple first started seeing each other in July last year but broke up a few months later with Jennifer blaming conflicting schedules as the reason for the split. Friends close to the star said Chris’ ‘close’ relationship with ex-wife Gwyneth Paltrow was another major factor in them calling time on the relationship.

However their romantic dinner out on December 30 at an LA Sushi restaurant was a sure indication that things have heated up between them again.

Ludacris hired a plane and had the words “Eudoxie will you marry me?” emblazoned on a marble surface aboard the plane. He also took snaps on his phone showing Eudoxie covering her eyes and another with her laughing, nestling into his neck. The ‘All I Wanna Do’ rapper captioned the collage on Instagram with: “She didn’t say yes. She said HELL YES! #milehighproposal” Ludacris, who also plays Tej Parker in the ‘Fast and Furious’ franchises, has been dating Eudoxie since 2009.

“Even though they are busy, the relationship is solid again. They see each other whenever they can.” a friend said. “Jennifer now understands that the children come first with Chris and that his relationship with Gwyneth is based around the family and will always be a part of his life.” Meanwhile, as news of Jennifer and Chris’ rekindled romance emerged, so did Gwyneth’s Harper’s Bazaar interview in which she admitted she had regrets about letting her husband go. “Of course, there are times when I think it would have been better if we had stayed married, which is always what your children want,” she said. “But we have been able to solidify this friendship, so that we’re really close.”

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

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

1 One Night Stand @ Freudenhaus Ladies Lunch @ La Fiorentina Live Music @ El Banco News Years Day @ The Beach House Rock Night @ El Jardin After Party @ Kube

Bank Holiday Cavalcade of the Three Wise Wen @ Estepona

Tango Lessons @ La Quinta

Karaoke @ Mama Nightclub

Live Music @ Bucintoro

Tango Classes @ El Banco

Disney Live @ José María Sports Hall, Malaga

Quincy Sax @ C’est La Vie Rockin’ Wednesdays @ La Sala

Friday

Live Singer @ The Hairy Lemon

Live Music @ Bucintoro

Karaoke @ Mama Nightclub Tango Classes @ El Banco Quincy Sax @ C’est La Vie Rockin’ Wednesdays @ La Sala

Edu Reyes @ Suite

Funky Sunday Jam @ D’ Blanco

Edu Reyes @ Suite

Belly Dance Show @ Mosaik

Karaoke @ Mama

Live Show @ Malavida

Live Music @ Yamas Marbella

New Years Resolution 5k Run

After Party @ Kube

Live Show @ Malavida After Party @ Kube

Tango Lessons @ La Quinta

Players Day

Live Music @ Bucintoro

Karaoke @ Mama Nightclub

@ Paintball Mountain Tango Classes @ El Banco Quincy Sax @ C’est La Vie

DJ @ El Banco

Sunday Brunch @ Mosaik

Ladies Lunch @ La Fiorentina

Feel Good Friday @ Tikitano

Quincy Sax @ C’est La Vie

Live Music @ Yamas

Live Music @ El Banco Rock Night @ El Jardin After Party @ Kube

Edu Reyes @ Suite Live Show @ Malavida After Party @ Kube

Tango Lessons @ La Quinta Live Music @ Bucintoro

Edu Reyes @ Suite Belly Dance Show @ Mosaik

Funky Sunday Jam @ D’ Blanco Open Mic Sessions

Live Music @ Yamas

@ La Caterina

Live Show @ Malavida

Karaoke @ Mama Nightclub

After Party @ Kube

Ladies Lunch @ La Fiorentina

Feel Good Friday @ Tikitano

DJ @ El Banco

Live Music @ Yamas

One Night Stand @ Freudenhaus Live Music @ El Banco Rock Night @ El Jardin After Party @ Kube

Live Singer @ The Hairy Lemon

Edu Reyes @ Suite

Quincy Sax @ C’est La Vie Belly Dance Show @ Mosaik Live Music @ Yamas

After Party @ Kube

Live Show @ Malavida

Reggateon Competition @ Malavida

Eurovision’s Lucia S @ Regina’s

Live Show @ Malavida

Sunday Brunch @ Mosaik

Funky Sunday Jam @ D’ Blanco Live Music @ Yamas

After Party @ Kube

One Night Stand @ Freudenhaus

Live Singer @ The Hairy Lemon

DJ @ El Banco

Sunday Brunch @ Mosaik

Ladies Lunch @ La Fiorentina

Feel Good Friday @ Tikitano

Quincy Sax @ C’est La Vie

Live Music @ Yamas

Edu Reyes @ Suite

Funky Sunday Jam @ D’ Blanco

Belly Dance Show @ Mosaik

Open Mic Sessions

Live Music @ El Banco Rock Night @ El Jardin

Edu Reyes @ Suite

Rockin’ Wednesdays @ La Sala

Carnaval Festival Begins @ Malaga

Live Show @ Malavida

Gastrofestival Begins @ Madrid

@ La Caterina

Casino Night @ Seven

After Party @ Kube

Live Show @ Malavida

Karaoke @ Mama Nightclub

Ladies Lunch @ La Fiorentina

Feel Good Friday @ Tikitano

Quincy Sax @ C’est La Vie

After Party @ Kube

@ Beach Fit Marbella

Live Singer @ The Hairy Lemon

After Party @ Kube

Sunday Lunch @ Yamas

Quincy Sax @ C’est La Vie

Casino Night @ Seven

Sunday Brunch @ Mosaik

Feel Good Friday @ Tikitano

After Party @ Kube

Tango Lessons @ La Quinta

3 DJ @ El Banco

Sunday

One Night Stand @ Freudenhaus

Casino Night @ Seven

Saturday

Karaoke @ Mama Nightclub Tango Classes @ El Banco Quincy Sax @ C’est La Vie Rockin’ Wednesdays @ La Sala Casino Night @ Seven After Party @ Kube

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One Night Stand @ Freudenhaus Live Music @ El Banco Rock Night @ El Jardin After Party @ Kube

Live Singer @ The Hairy Lemon

Edu Reyes @ Suite

After Party @ Kube

DJ @ El Banco Edu Reyes @ Suite Belly Dance Show @ Mosaik

Live Show @ Malavida

After Party @ Kube

NEWS

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

1 Sunday Brunch @ Mosaik Sunday Roast @ Yamas Open Mic Sessions @ La Caterina Karaoke @ Mama Nightclub

Cross Fit Induction Course @ Cross Fit Elviria Tango Lessons @ La Quinta Live Music @ Bucintoro

Tango Lessons @ La Quinta Live Music @ Bucintoro

Katy Perry @ Palau Saint Jordi

Tennis Academy @ Manolo Santana Raquets Club Tango Lessons @ La Quinta Live Music @ Bucintoro

Tango Lessons @ La Quinta Live Music @ Bucintoro Jolie Holland @ Espai Club, Barcelona

Karaoke @ Mama Nightclub Tango Classes @ El Banco Quincy Sax @ C’est La Vie Rockin’ Wednesdays @ La Sala Casino Night @ Seven After Party @ Kube

Ladies Lunch @ La Fiorentina Live Music @ El Banco One Night Stand @ Freudenhaus Rock Night @ El Jardin After Party @ Kube

Karaoke @ Mama Nightclub Tango Classes @ El Banco Quincy Sax @ C’est La Vie Rockin’ Wednesdays @ La Sala Casino Night @ Seven After Party @ Kube

Ladies Lunch @ La Fiorentina Live Music @ El Banco One Night Stand @ Freudenhaus Rock Night @ El Jardin After Party @ Kube

Karaoke @ Mama Nightclub Tango Classes @ El Banco Quincy Sax @ C’est La Vie Rockin’ Wednesdays @ La Sala Casino Night @ Seven After Party @ Kube

Ladies Lunch @ La Fiorentina Live Music @ El Banco One Night Stand @ Freudenhaus Rock Night @ El Jardin After Party @ Kube

Karaoke @ Mama Nightclub Tango Classes @ El Banco Quincy Sax @ C’est La Vie Rockin’ Wednesdays @ La Sala Casino Night @ Seven After Party @ Kube

Ladies Lunch @ La Fiorentina Live Music @ El Banco One Night Stand @ Freudenhaus Rock Night @ El Jardin After Party @ Kube

Live Singer @ The Hairy Lemon Feel Good Friday @ Tikitano Edu Reyes @ Suite Live Show @ Malavida After Party @ Kube

DJ @ El Banco Quincy Sax @ C’est La Vie Edu Reyes @ Suite Belly Dance Show @ Mosaik Live Show @ Malavida After Party @ Kube

Love Songs by Tene Sommer @ La Fontina Valentines Dinner @ McCafe Valentines Dinner and Fashion Show @ Suite Saint Valentines Day @ Trocadero Arena Live Show @ Malavida After Party @ Kube

Live Singer @ The Hairy Lemon Feel Good Friday @ Tikitano Edu Reyes @ Suite Live Show @ Malavida After Party @ Kube

DJ @ El Banco Quincy Sax @ C’est La Vie Edu Reyes @ Suite Belly Dance Show @ Mosaik Live Show @ Malavida After Party @ Kube

8 Sunday Brunch @ Mosaik Sunday Roast @ Yamas Open Mic Sessions @ La Caterina Karaoke @ Mama Nightclub

15 Sunday Brunch @ Mosaik Sunday Roast @ Yamas Open Mic Sessions @ La Caterina Karaoke @ Mama Nightclub

22 Sunday Brunch @ Mosaik Sunday Roast @ Yamas Open Mic Sessions @ La Caterina Karaoke @ Mama Nightclub

27 Live Singer @ The Hairy Lemon Feel Good Friday @ Tikitano Edu Reyes @ Suite Live Show @ Malavida After Party @ Kube

DJ @ El Banco Quincy Sax @ C’est La Vie Edu Reyes @ Suite Belly Dance Show @ Mosaik Live Show @ Malavida After Party @ Kube

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NEWS

FOR HIM tech & gadgets

SMELL-O-VISION

Smartphones now have the technology to send scented messages, with the aroma of champagne and macaroons already having been sent from the US to Paris. The system consists of an app which allows users to create an ‘oNote’ with a smell created out of a palette of 32 scents that can be combined in 300,000 possible combinations.

“The olfactory overload of a Sunday afternoon visit to your local flower market can be texted to a friend a thousand miles away. In 2015, I predict that the ability to digitally transmit smells will hit the mainstream,” he said.

The oNote can then be sent to the oPhone hardware - a device which is able to recreate the smell. Other technology in this field is the Scentee device, which can release a favourite aroma when an individual receives a text message. Scentee also claims to be able to change the taste of food with its mini air-freshener-like, alcohol-based aroma cartridges. A user can select to emit a puff of scent at will using the small plastic device. Nesta project manager Josh McNorton said the emerging Smell-O-Vision technology will hit the mainstream this year.

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WAVE GOODBYE TO CREDIT CARDS

While shopping has never been top on the list of hobbies for men, a new contactless glove that will enable users to simply wave and pay, could soon change all that.

NEWS The glove was trialled over Christmas by Barclaycard in the UK and if customer feedback proves successful, it could be rolled out among other European territories, including Spain, by the end of 2015. It is deemed as the ‘latest innovation in wearable tech’. Google glasses and iwatches are also topping the list as the most sought-after gadgets on the market. The glove, made in wool and touch-screen enabled, will allow shoppers to ‘wave and pay’ eliminating the annoying fumbling for cards and tapping in pins. They are designed to act exactly like a credit or debit card and are embedded with a BPay contactless chip that can be used to pay for transactions of up to £20…. at the moment.

being able to pay with gloves would take some of the stress out of their Christmas shopping, we wanted to respond positively to shoppers’ demand,” he concluded. Barclaycard said 45 million contactless cards were in circulation in the UK and a quarter of all plastic new cards were contactless-enabled.

LIFTING LANGUAGE BARRIERS – SKYPE’S LIVE TRANSLATION TOOL

If you haven’t learnt Spanish yet, there is now, terribly, another excuse not to bother! Skype has just released a live translation tool that allows users to speak to each other in another language. The tool translates speech instantly providing both text and spoken translations. So even if you don’t know what you’re saying in Spanish, the other person will. Que bien! Microsoft, who bought the voice-over IP service, Skype, for a cool $8.5bn in 2011, has just launched the trial. Conveniently for us, it is in Spanish and English to start. Eventually Washington-based Microsoft will roll out the translation tool in over 40 different languages, including Klingon (?!) - although no dates have been given for the full service.

Another main reason for the trial is to eliminate long queues at tills as payment can be done instantly. In the current climate, retailers have admitted they are searching for modern-day technology that can ease a shopper’s experience.

You will need to have the latest Windows 8.1 device to try out the technology, available now. To have a go, visit the Beta version at Skype.com/en/translator-preview.

Barclaycard said it is trialling the glove after shoppers in a survey of 2,000 voted the glove as the most “desired” wearable payment item. They were popular among shoppers who wanted an easier way to pay while laden with shopping bags. Rings and bracelets came second and third, it said. “At some point most of us have experienced the stress of holding bags full of shopping while trying to find a spare hand to get our card out of our purse or wallet to pay,” said Mike Saunders, managing director of digital consumer payments at Barclaycard. “Some may have even been subjected to frustration from those piling up in the queue behind them - so when people told us that

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NEWS

FOR HER celebs in fashion

New Celeb Brand Launches in Marbella

f you love sparkle and you’re in the hot spot for everything bling, you’ll love Lemonade.

Lemonade is a fast-growing, dynamic and innovative brand specialising in crystal costume jewellery, crystal shoes, bridal accessories, crystal bangles, women’s fashion jewellery and much more. Marbella resident and fashion and beauty specialist Jemma Woodley has just been announced as Spain’s first distributor of Lemonade products. She is organising private parties and private sales as well as concentrating on wholesale to local businesses. “Lemonade brings you celebrity style at high street prices with exceptional value, quality and fantastic customer service. With Lemonade’s amazing eye for fashion trends and styles we can give you the most up-to-date and unique products available,” Jemma says. Lemonade’s exclusive range is comprised of a vast collection of beautiful crystal hair accessories, shamballa-style jewellery, necklaces, crystal rings, fashion earrings, bracelets, bangles, crystal shoes, handbags and phone accessories. The recent launch of the Lemonade crystal-encrusted shoe collection features a range of styles from peep-toe, suede boots, crystal heels and flat pumps, all in a wide range of colours for you to choose from. Loads of Lemonade items have been spotted

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adorning film and television stars, as well as appearing in a range of high-end fashion magazines. They’ve been worn by celebrities such as Blake Lively, Paris Hilton, Kelly Brook and Alesha Dixon. Amanda Holden was spotted wearing the Lemonade silver crystal shoes on ‘Britain’s Got Talent.’ All of Lemonade’s products are exhibited at fashion, beauty and bridal shows worldwide throughout the year. You can buy with confidence knowing that every item is covered by Lemonade’s exceptional customer service guarantee that ensures you will always be happy with every item you purchase. Wholesale/Trade: The collection is perfect for retailers looking for costume jewellery, accessories and shoes with high quality designs at affordable prices. Lemonade supports its stockists with advice on best-selling items to ensure you stock the right items for your target market with the focus on building a successful and long-term relationship. So whether you’re a buyer for a gift shop, visitor centre, jewellery shop, beauty salon, hairdresser, party planner, bridal shop, or e-business who would like to add a little sparkle to your life, simply get in touch.

To see more of the collection go to: facebook.com/lemonadeinspain or contact Jemma directly on: +34 697 916 180 or email: jemmawoodley1@hotmail.com.

NEWS

KNEE HIGH BOOTS ARE BACK

f you have to buy one thing in January, it should definitely be over the knee boots. Seen on the likes of Lauren Pope and Mirander Kerr, these fabulous feline delights are perfect for day to evening dressing. But beware, in order not to channel Julia Roberts in ‘Pretty Woman’ there are rules which you need to follow. Think over the knee, as opposed to thigh high and remember to keep it classy not trashy, so if you are flashing a bit of flesh on the leg, then keep the top half covered. Over the knee boots look fab with jeans for a modern daytime look and can create the illusion of longer legs. For a chic and sophisticated look which you can take into the evening then go for an on trend block heel. Suede and leather are the materials of choice in black or grey. On a budget: Topshop Colide Boots: £130

Skinted v Minted

Lauren Pope’s boots are available from Stuart Weitzman for Russell and Bromley: £595

Wardrobe Staples for 2015

hey say that what goes around comes around and if the SS15 trend predictions are correct then this is certainly true for fashion. Whilst January and February are always difficult times in the fashion calendar the new year is well under way and Spring/Summer clothing lines are beginning to hit the shelves but with weather somewhat unpredictable at this time it is hard to know what to wear. But fear not, we have selected our favourite transitional pieces just for you. If your bank balance is still recovering from Christmas then the skinted outfits will be perfect, but if you feel like splashing the cash then try our delicious minted options.

Bold flower prints: All over the catwalks from Michael Kors to Victoria Beckham, bold flower prints are back and more vibrant than ever. This shirt dress from Topshop (£55) perfectly incorporates

Givenchy £2540. This Givenchy silk dress has the added fashion trend of a beautifully soft ruffle sleeve and bell cuff.

both the floral trend and 60s revival. This will look great with a hot pair of over the knee boots or dressed down with a pair of gladiators.

Full leather ensembles were spotted in the collections of Prada, Louis Vuitton and Proenza Schouler amongst others for SS15. Leather will never go out of fashion and that’s why these leather skirts have earned their place on our must have pieces for 2015 list. TOP TIP- Invest in real leather, if you take good care of it, it will last a lifetime. Well worth the initial investment.

River Island £70 at Riverisland.co.uk

Reed Krakoff £1240 at Net-a-porter.com

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NEWS 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.

RECIPE

VALENTINE’S RECIPE: OYSTERS G-FELLER Notorious 18th Century lover, Casanova, reportedly used to eat 50 oysters for breakfast to increase his sexual stamina. A recent study by Dr George Fischer, chemistry professor at Barry University, backs the lothario’s penchant for saltwater molluscs. Apparently oysters possess chemical properties that increase testosterone and oestrogen levels in the body, thereby increasing the sex drive in both men and women. So in celebration of Valentine’s Day and ‘Fifty Shades’ we’ve brought you the tastiest Oyster recipe going. INGREDIENTS SAUCE: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 cloves garlic 1 cup heavy cream 1/3 cup finely grated Parmigiano cheese 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1 cup baby spinach, julienned OYSTERS: 1/2 cup finely diced pancetta 1 cup rock salt 1 dozen oysters, shucked 1/2 cup finely grated Parmigiano cheese 1/2 cup panko (Japanese-style breadcrumbs) or substitute with normal breadcrumbs here if you cant find 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil DIRECTIONS 1. To make the sauce, heat a pan over medium heat and melt the

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butter. Add the garlic and fry for a minute or until golden. Add the cream, and then turn the heat down to medium-low. 2. Keep stirring until the cream begins to steam; do not let boil. Add the Parmigiano cheese, nutmeg, a pinch of salt and pepper, and stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is thick. Add the spinach and stir until wilted. Remove from the heat. 3. For the oysters, preheat the oven to 200 degrees. Heat a pan over medium-high heat. Add the pancetta and render until crispy. 4. In a baking tray, lay down a bed of rock salt and place the oysters in their half shells atop the rock salt to stabilise them. Add one tablespoon of sauce per oyster. Sprinkle with the pancetta, Parmigiano, panko and drizzle with the olive oil. 5. Bake until golden and bubbling, about 10 minutes.

FOOD & WINE MATCH

WINE MATCH Muscadet comes in as the ultimate oyster wine for its outrageous leanness. The minerality of the wine matches with the salinity of an oyster - a heavenly match. The most classic pairing is Chablis

or a non-vintage Blanc de Blanc Champagne. Both are Chardonnay based and grown in mineral rich soils. The flinty freshness will accent the oyster quality and make the whole experience reminiscent of the sea. A final classic pairing is Sauvignon Blanc, another mineral driven choice. For example, the classic Sancerre, which is grown in a cool climate has flint based soils. Fruit, acidity and mineral perfection! With the cream in the recipe, if you strive for an old world Sauvignon Blanc, you will be pleased with the outcome. An alternative match is a Pinot Noir from New Zealand, Awatere Valley. Intense, elegant and semiBurgundian. Please try it. Contrary to popular belief, wine and oysters isn’t always a natural match. You must be careful with the wines you choose otherwise they can highlight tannic and sour qualities in wine. So if in doubt, the other alternative choice is Guinness. Extraordinary!

NEWS DVD RELEASES OF THE MONTH

ROB THE MOB

BEFORE I GO TO SLEEP

A comedy, crime drama based

Nicole Kidman leads an all-star cast

on actual real life events. Small-

in this psychological thriller by Brit

time crooks Tommy (played by Michael Pitt) and his girlfriend Rosie (played by Nina Arianda) get put in jail for robbing a florist on Valentine’s Day. After their release

novelist S J Watson. The story centres around a woman who wakes up everyday having no knowledge of who she is. As she attempts to reconstruct her life

Rosie takes a job at a debt collection using a journal she discovers she is agency and persuades Tommy to

40, married with a son and is seeing

join her. The lovestruck couple

a doctor. But not everything is as it

can’t believe their luck when they stumble across a scam to take down the Mob and scoop their fortune.

seems and as the film develops she starts to question who she has been led to believe she actually is.

What ensues is a mad-capped plot

Also starring the immensely

to rob the biggest boss of the Mob

talented Colin Firth as her husband

by two unlikely, and previously very Mike and Mark Strong as Dr. Nasch. unsuccessful, crooks. The book of the same name has Directed by Sundance Film winner Raymond De Felitta whose hits have included ‘Café Society’ and ‘Two Family House’. Also starring Andy

won numerous awards and has been translated into 40 languages, topping both The Sunday Times and New York Times Bestseller polls. The film has been hailed

BOOK REVIEW

ENTER THE UNCREATED NIGHT Scientist and author Christopher Rankin’s psychological thriller ‘Enter the Uncreated Night’ is packed with the same power as previous hit titles ‘Creating Monsters’ and ‘Ann Marie’s Asylum’.

This new book, the third from Rankin, examines the human psyche in extremely in-depth form whereas his previous titles were mainly based on science and horror related themes. ‘Enter the Uncreated Night’ focuses on career psychologist Oscar Loste who is facing the most confusing and frightening case of his career. Six-year-old Beth is displaying bizarre behaviour, including interaction with an imaginary friend she calls Mister Smiler. This invented character supplies Beth with an impossible degree of knowledge about everything from science to ancient cultures to Oscar’s own secrets. The little girl’s parents, a highly-educated couple who also happen to be one of the wealthiest in the country, seem as bewildered as Oscar over Beth. The more he gets to know the little girl and her family, the more Oscar slips into chaos.

Garcia as Big Al, one of the mob

as a fantastic reprisal of the book

bosses. A role which he reprises

although criticism has been drawn

well, considering his previous

from some of the rather outlandish

gangster roles in ‘The Godfather’

plot lines.

As the chilling truth about Beth and Mister Smiler unfolds during her therapy sessions, Oscar must face consequences beyond his imagination.

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and the ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ trilogy.

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW with Eline Keijzer Aboutaka

Bamboo ‘Bamboo’ combines delicious Thai, Japanese and Lebanese cuisine with a fun and vibrant atmosphere. Plus with live DJ’s every weekend and regular fashion shows, singers and flamenco performances it makes the perfect destination for a night out. We caught up with the owner of ‘Bamboo’, Eline Keijzer Aboutaka, to give you an insight into the restaurant that’s taking Marbella by storm.

Q: What was your inspiration behind setting up ‘Bamboo’? I have always been involved in the catering industry, and after running ‘Café Banus’ for eight years, I thought a concept restaurant like this was missing in Marbella. Q: Can you tell our readers more about ‘Bamboo’s exquisite and extraordinary gastronomy? We actually have various chefs for each different cuisine. Our head chef is our sushi chef called Pietro. He has a great reputation for being one of the best on the Costa del Sol, having worked at ‘Fashion Sushi’ in Marbella and also London. We also specialise in Thai food and to complement this we have Lebanese dishes and daily specials on the menu such as fillet steak and hamburger. Q: Can you name your signature dishes for each cuisine you serve?

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group is usually over 30 but that varies.

Which are the ones that you’d highly recommend our readers try out? Thai: Red chicken curry is a favourite for most of our clients. Sushi: The jumbo roll, which has tempura prawn, salmon, tuna, wakame, avocado, cucumber and cream cheese. Also, the salmon deluxe which has salmon, cream cheese, avocado, cucumber and masago ali oli. Lebanese: Kibbeh and hummus are always in demand. Q: What type of clientele does ‘Bamboo’ attract? Marbella is an international community so we have clients from all over the world really. The age

Q: Who are some of your most famous celebrity guests? The tennis players Novak Djokovic and Feliciano Lopez, as well as Malaga footballer Roque Santa Cruz.

Q: You opened in 2007, having survived the boom and bust in Marbella, why do people keep coming back to ‘Bamboo’? I’d say great food, nice atmosphere and most importantly great value for money and easy parking.

NEWS Q: Do you allow non-dining guests to come in and have a drink or dance? Yes, non-dining guests are very welcome.

Q: You have live DJ’s every weekend so guests can enjoy dinner and dancing, is this a major factor in pulling in the crowds? Yes. We have ‘Deep Sushi Parties’ every Saturday and we also bring in live music acts and do fashion shows on a regular basis.

Q: What time does the DJ or entertainment usually start? It all starts at 9pm. Q: What type of music do you play? Usually deep house music. Q: You mix your DJs up each week, have you had any famous DJs take to the decks? We enjoy changing DJ’s for variation. Also, an up-and-coming DJ called Pio Valles often plays here; you can buy his songs on Spotify or iTunes.

Q: You also have a boutique on site, what type of fashion do you sell? We sell the ‘Eline Collection’ which is my own brand, designed by me. They are cashmere pashminas and handbags that are all made here in Spain. Q: What is the approximate price range of your collections? The pashminas start from €90 and the bags sell from €145 onwards. Q: So dinner, dancing and dressing up are ‘de riguer’ at ‘Bamboo’….. do you have any further expansion plans for 2015? Yes, as we still haven’t utilised the sun terrace part of the restaurant, so hopefully it will all be done before the summer for our guests to enjoy.

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GIN FIZZ Apart from the classic fermented rice wine drink, sake, the most popular cocktail at ‘Bamboo’ is the ‘Gin Fizz’. Gin, lemon, sugar and soda are shaken in a cocktail shaker, then served in a tall tumbler filled with ice. It makes a refreshing and a perfect accompaniment to some of the spicier Thai dishes.

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RAIN, WIND, HAIL, SNOW & FIRE. WHAT TO DO IF YOUR HOME IS DAMAGED BY ATMOSPHERIC PHENOMENON. General weather conditions in Spain As the climate has warmed globally, some types of extreme weather have become more frequent and severe in recent decades. Extreme heat, intense precipitation, and drought, are on the increase. Heat waves are becoming longer and hotter. Heavier rainfalls and flooding are more frequent. In a wide swing between extremes, drought is also more intense and more widespread. Small changes in the averages of many key climate variables can correspond to large changes in the weather. These changes are extremely difficult to predict and this weather variability can be extremely costly. Other atmospheric phenomena, such as hail, snow and fire, previously uncommon in regional climates such as the Mediterranean, are now becoming more common occurrences. That’s why its important to take out a quality home insurance policy. With Linea Directa you are covered for damage by atmospheric phenomena As global climate conditions vary, Linea Directa adapts their home insurance policies to ensure that customers are covered for damage resulting from some types of extreme weather. Linea Directa includes cover for these unpredictable events in their insurance policies. Peace-‐of-‐mind with Linea Directa We understand that your peace-‐of-‐mind is important, especially in your home. As adverse weather conditions become more common, Linea Directa will ensure you are fully covered from their diverse effects to your property and their contents. When you take out a home insurance policy from Linea Directa you can breath more easily. We can’t predict when extreme atmospheric conditions occur, but we be there to ensure that if any damage should result, you won’t have to worry. Our aim is to provide you with added peace-‐of-‐mind. We hope the information provided in this article is of interest. If you would like to contact Linea Directa please call 902 123 161 More information on Linea Directa online at www.lineadirecta.es

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THE ROSETTA MISSION Scientists claim the mission is key to discovering how life came to earth while conspiracy theorists dispute that it is actually alien lifeform coming to Earth. Read on to discover everything you need to know about the Rosetta Mission – heralded as one of the greatest achievements in space exploration.

n November 12th 2014 at

the beginning of untold discoveries

analyse this primitive material. This

4.03 pm, on a dark and

and gateways to new understanding

can give clues as to where Earth’s

icy comet 320 million

about the start of the solar system

water came from, and even how

miles away, the history-making

as we know it. Rosetta’s job is not

some carbon-bearing compound

Philae spacecraft came to a rest.

only to observe what is actually

brought by comets may have brought

After bouncing around a few times,

happening on the comet from close

the building blocks of life to Earth.

it managed to landed perfectly intact

up, but to probe the interior of the

It is what we are all made of. It will

near a steep cliff side. It is sleeping

comet and map its different layers.

help us to understand mankind’s place in the universe.”

now, its batteries depleted until there is enough sunlight to recharge.

Professor Coates from MSSL, who are co-investigators in the Rosetta

It is hoped that the spaceship will

While the lander has finished its

Plasma Consortium, said: “This is a

keep working and sending back data

preliminary job, now comes the

mission to understand more about

deep into 2016.

arduous task of collecting invaluable

a relic from the formation of the

data on the surface of comet 67P/

solar system 4.6 billion years ago.

Churyumov Gerasimenko. For many

By studying a comet close up on

scientists, the Rosetta Mission is

the surface we can sniff, taste and

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An artist’s impression of philae on the comet.

CONSPIRACY THEORISTS CLAIM COMET IS UFO

moment that a space agency would

Scientists, however, believe that the

suddenly decide to spend billions of

sound is produced by the activity

dollars to build and send a spacecraft

of the comet, as it releases neutral

on a 12-year journey to simply

particles into space where they

take some close-up images of a

become electrically charged due to a

randomly-picked-out comet floating

process called ionisation.

the conspiracy theorists are not far

electronics warfare technician,

behind. One of the most interesting

Carl Blackman, on the website

claims was made by Scott Waring of

BPEarthWatch said: “Definitely not

The Rosetta Mission was initiated

the website UFO Sightings Daily.

a natural signal, there is intelligent

over a decade ago when scientists

based stuff going on here.”

and engineers from the European

henever a

in space.”

monumental event like this takes place

Another post from ex-naval

Waring alleges that he received an

A DECADE IN THE MAKING

Space Agency control centre in

email from an anonymous ESA

According to reports, 67P is emitting

Dermstadt, Germany started the

‘whistle blower’ claiming intelligent-

a natural signal at 40-50 millihertz

project to land on a moving comet

sounding signals had been received

that, when amplified a few thousand

in space.

from the comet 20 years ago and

times, sounds like a familiar sound

the object is actually an alien ship in

– that of music. It was apparently

Previous spacecraft have visited

disguise.

heard clearly by the magnetometer

seven different comets, but nearly

experiment for the first time in

all missions were quick fly-bys. In

“Comet 67P is not a comet,” the

August, when Rosetta drew to within

2005, the Deep Impact mission fired

email stated. “Do not think for one

100 km of the comet.

an impactor into comet Temple 1,

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blasting a cloud of debris that could then be analysed. All these missions studied the comet at a single point in time, but comets are dynamic objects, their characteristics defined by change. They suddenly appear in the sky, growing brighter and brighter with their tails stretching longer and longer. Then just as they appeared, they shrink and fade. Future missions being planned involve the Comet Hopper project, which proposes the idea of a

The Rosetta Probe next to the Asteroid.

spacecraft hopping from place to place on a comet to study differences on the surfaces - but until then Rosetta has centre stage and the show is about to begin! Watch this space in Marbella Rocks to learn more about and the allimportant Space Rockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mission.

Rosetta Mission Control.

FOLLOW THE MISSION

he entire mission has also featured heavily in social media, with a Facebook account for the mission at facebook.com/ RosettaMission and both the satellite and the lander having an

official Twitter account through twitter.com/esa_rosetta. If you want to follow the live action from Rosetta, the hashtag #CometLanding is also gaining widespread traction. A live stream of the control centre has been set up, as well as multiple official and unofficial events around the world to follow Philae â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s landing.

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AND THE LOWDOWN ON ALL THE LATEST ONLINE DATING APPS Research shows that January is the most popular time of the year for single men and women to sign up for online dating. Figures suggest that the lull after Christmas and New Year, followed by the marketing of romanticism before Valentine’s Day, may be what spurns people to take action in changing their relationship status. Are you up for trying out the latest online dating tools? Read on to find out…

o it’s seems that online dating is still a sizzling hot option for singles. Back in the days when it was all about E-Harmony and RSVP, online dating raised many an eyebrow… but new dating app Tinder has taken the online dating scene to a new level across most major cities in the world. The online dating app launched in August 2012 and was at first seen as ‘superficial’ and ‘vain’ as Tinder matchmaking is primarily about appearance, with only a short tagline under the user’s picture. Take-up was slow but eventually people warmed to the “swipe to like” feature and ease of connecting with people in

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whatever area they were in. A cult online dating tool was being born! As one Marbella user affirms, “At the end of the day if you’re not attracted to someone it’s never going to work anyway so why beat around the bush?” For those of you who don’t know what Tinder is - it’s a matchmaking mobile app that uses GPS technology, so users can set a specific radius and they’ll have the option to match up with anyone that’s within that distance. The app is available in 24 different languages and is used by over 10 million people daily, according to recent statistics. Forbes Magazine has indicated the company is worth in excess of $5 billion at the moment. Not too shabby for a toddler of a company. Tinder is open to those aged from 18 to 70, but reports show that at the moment it’s mainly the 18 to 40 year olds who are visiting the site. We took to the streets of Marbella to ask people if they’re using the app, and whether they’ve been on any Tinder dates - disastrous or not.

YOUR STORIES TINDERELLA Carmen, 34 an advertising executive from Benahavis, said, “I’d been single for ages, with all my friends on my

back about how I should be going on more dates, so much easier said than done! It’s difficult to find a guy you might find attractive enough to date when you’re on a night out with your mates. Tinder presented an opportunity to sift through hundreds of pictures of guys in the comfort of my own home, without the stigma of signing up to an internet dating site, and pick out the ones that could be worthwhile considering. It was like being in a bar, but with the advantage of being able to quickly establish whom I fancied without the hassle of having to find out if they’re in a relationship before approaching them. Landing a ‘match’ as well was always fun, it was like scoring points in a game. Before I knew it, I went from cold lonely nights to a hot inbox full of fun conversations with around eight guys I really fancied! Some just wanted to talk and couldn’t seem to take the next step into actually meeting (weird and boring), some just wanted to get in my pants or message inappropriate pictures (obviously idiots) but the rest were actually keen on a date. I spent a fun three weeks dating the guys I did fancy and to be honest it just perked up my confidence a little. I think the psychology of getting

FEATURES back into the dating game must have affected the overall vibes I was giving off and before long it felt like I was surrounded by hot men everywhere I looked! For me it kick-started dating again and opened my eyes up to the fact that there are some good looking single men out there.”

Jay, 28, a racing car driver from Malaga, says he’s looking for hot women to dine out with while enjoying their company. If a relationship forms from this he’d be more than happy to date just one girl. “I’ve met loads of great women on Tinder but I’m still looking for that one special girl to keep.”

Sophie, 28, a waitress from Estepona met a guy on Tinder and chatted for a few days online before they met at a local bar. She reported: “It was great. We got on really well, got really drunk and had a kiss…I can’t remember leaving! He did ask to see me again and although we met up a few times after our first date we are just good friends. I’m in the early stages of a relationship now but would definitely consider using Tinder again if it doesn’t work out.”

Jason, 27, a personal trainer from Marbella, says he doesn’t have time for a relationship or meeting new people and just wants a sexual partner. While this hot-bodied man gets an ‘A’ for honesty, this reminds us of a not-so-nice aspect of online dating: There are those who are merely looking for a casual fling, as opposed to the real thing. So be careful! So it seems that online dating is not all about blissful match-ups. If you’re looking for love and your match is merely out for a good time, things can get tricky. Gotinder.com

TINDERFELLA Adam, 30, from Mijas has a different view: “Now in her Tinder profile, she really wasn’t too bad, wasn’t too hot, but do-able. I pull up to her place to pick her up, and my heart sunk when I actually saw her properly. She had a weird limp and she was very different to her pictures. She was way bigger and not that great to look at. My first reaction was put the car in reverse and peel out of there while I could, but I was frozen. I may be a heartless asshole, but even I’m not mean enough to do that. So she got in the car and I struggled to make some small talk as we drove out into the country to do the deed. It was an incredibly awkward drive, but I eventually found a spot to park and we went for it. I’m not exactly a sex god, but I’m usually not a disappointment in the sack either, but for whatever reason, I came after probably 30 seconds, something I hadn’t done since my first time. At least it was over. Anyway, we had the longest, most awkward car ride back. I dropped

Tinder Rocks Rating: her off at her house, and went back to my apartment hopped in the shower, and sat down and cried for a minute or two. I know it was probably the same for her, or worse. We obviously never spoke again. I’ve had a lot of random hook-ups, but none ever affected me like that. I’ll never do Tinder, never, ever again.”

OTHER ‘DATING’ APPS ON THE MARKET… GRINDR We will just cut to the chase with Grindr. This one’s not really an app for dating. It’s erm… just an app for finding sex. Like Tinder, it is

ummer 2015 is already set to be massive in Marbella, with the summer season’s opening party dates already being released… so would you go on Tinder in Marbella?

Most definitely - 9/10 Marbella male and female party-goers said in our survey. Especially for groups of guys on holiday, it seems. They say it’s a great way to meet up with a gang of girls to have a great time! Many entertainment promoters say they find the app a real winner as a vehicle for getting party-goers into their bars and clubs for the night, with all their pals.

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FEATURES based on a GPS proximity but it’s a means for gay, lesbian and bi-curious people to find a sexual partner in their area. Some people may find this crude but those who use this app are looking for the same thing, so no one is offending or being offended, right? As of Grindr’s fifth anniversary in March 2014, the app had obtained more than 10 million user downloads and has more than 5 million active monthly users worldwide. People weren’t that honest about being on this app when we took to the streets but gave their opinions anyway. Sebastian, 29, from San Pedro said, “I think Grindr is a great app if that’s what you’re looking for.” Charlotte, 34 from Marbella, said, “It’s great for gay people to find likeminded people. I’m glad someone made an app to cater to everyone’s needs.” Grindr.com Rocks Rating:

BADOO Founded by Russian entrepreneur Andrey Andreev, there was a huge amount of hype when this app first launched in 2006. It’s been around the longest and people tend to like it as it doesn’t have to connect with their Facebook account. It also has the largest database of users, with a staggering 228 million people signed up. One downside to this app is that you cannot control the amount of people that can message you. One of our in-house ladies decided to give the app a go and after 3 hours she had over 200 messages and some were quite weird. She decided to reply to a few of the more ‘normal’ messages and ‘chatted’ to a few seemingly nice guys. She decided not to go on any

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real dates though, because the cons far outweighed the pros by far. “It was definitely not for me. I couldn’t shake the feeling that a lot of the men were fakes… Who knows what could have been on the other end of the phone?” Badoo.com Rocks Rating:

HINGE Makers of Hinge realised that Tinder works and people like it, but wanted to try and go a bit further instead of matching people purely on appearance. Hinge builds a romance graph using structured data clues to suggest people who will be ‘matched’. While Hinge’s app might not be as carefree and as easy to use as Tinder, where one can swipe through a seemingly endless queue of mates, it does deliver a daily set of tailor-made matches based on your profession, education history and interests, as well who you’ve had the ‘hots’ for in the past. Besides taking data pulled

from Facebook, Hinge suggests users add some extra tags about their religion, ethnicity, favourite date spots and personality. While you don’t need to compose awkward eHarmony-style essays, you should drop in key words so Hinge can send you compatible matches and track what you’re into. You don’t have to come out and say “I only like girls of this ethnicity” or “I only like guys of this religion”, but Hinge can quietly sway your matches that way. Dave, 34, from Nueva Andalucia said, “I like Tinder but Hinge is more specific. I guess it saves me wasting my time talking to a girl that doesn’t like doing the same things as me. At least here I can read about her and decide whether I like her enough to talk to her.” Badoo.com Rocks Rating: Our Team here at Marbella Rocks still think Tinder is the best App with Hinge coming in at second place. So ladies and gents, which way will you be swiping?

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Words by Laura Penna The stunning British blonde has come a long way, from performing at her dad´s pub and doing local radio shows, to being signed by Jay-Z’s ‘Roc Nation’ label, becoming the hottest artist of 2015 with a TV and film career to boot.

his R&B/pop singer has four UK number one hits so far, including ‘I Will Never Let You Down’ and ‘R.I.P.’, and has also hit the top spot on the album charts with her debut record, ‘Ora’, but that’s not the only thing Rita gets up to.

‘Fat Ora Burger’ chain) in London, and a fashion line called ‘Rita Ora Seduction’. No wonder the young pop star hopes to continue cultivating her role as entrepreneur outside her musical career, because among other holdings she has a football team called the ‘Pristina Angels’ in Kosovo, her country of origin, which

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The last year has been quite a hectic time for Rita, after a headlinemaking split with DJ and producer Calvin Harris, the singer is back and better than ever! Gracing the December cover of ‘Cosmo’, the ‘Black Widow’ beauty opened up about her break up with the 30-yearold Scottish DJ in addition to talking about her confidence and why it’s important to come to terms with loving your body. “Stand naked in front of the mirror and say, ‘I’m fucking sexy.’ That’s where it starts,” she asserts. She is also quoted as saying, “I’m very proud to say that I think about sex. It’s what everybody thinks about, whether they say it or not. For me, sex is a form of getting to know a person - feeling someone’s skin.”

Rita Sahatçiu is of Albanian heritage and is a real family girl. Even though things got rocky at home when she dropped out of school and moved out at 15, her family has always been there for her, and even help her with new projects. They are certainly cashing in now! ‘People With Money’ magazine reported that Rita is one of the highestpaid singers in the world, pulling in an astonishing $46 million between 2013 and 2014, nearly $20 million more than her closest competitor. The British singer now has an estimated net worth of $145 million. She owes her fortune to smart stock investments, substantial property holdings, and lucrative endorsement deals with ‘CoverGirl’ cosmetics. She also owns several restaurants (the

which will ensure the welfare of her family.

is directly managed by her company, ‘Ora Multi Services’, and directed by her sister Elna, who Rita fondly refersto as “The Genius”. Rita´s unusual projects, as she herself admits, are mainly explained by her desire to create an economic empire,

Rita is now feeling Ricky Hil´s skin (Tommy Hilfiger´s son) the pair have been dating on and off for a while. They were last seen together at ‘The Standard’ in New York where Rita rang in the New Year with a party and performance, playing the role of hostess with the mostest! The singer compered the black tie event while taking to the stage before counting down the seconds to 2015. Apparently, Rita

FEATURES has been using some of the tips she has learnt while shooting the new ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ film (Rita plays Christian Grey’s sister Mia), with beau Ricky. Could this be the reason why he came back for more? After guest stints on the ‘X Factor’ Rita landed one of the most highprofile and highly paid roles on television as the replacement judge for Kylie Minogue on ‘The Voice’ UK. The show, which started on January 10th, airs every Saturday

at 7pm on BBC 1. Rita is already making quite an impression with her down-to-earth nature and sense of humour, and she is being tipped to be the most popular judge this series. Rita is also attracting attention with her racy wardrobe choices. When promoting ‘The Voice’ on a TV show, she wore a plunging white suit that dipped low enough to reveal not just half her breasts but part of her stomach - not to mention the very obvious absence of any bra! “Rita Ora isn’t the sort of guest one expects on a familyfriendly BBC programme,” one outraged viewer proclaimed! In fact, a total of 400 complaints were sent to BBC producers. “I do not want to see her boobs hanging out on a family programme,” another viewer wrote. The BBC promptly issued an apology: “If we had been consulted we would have requested she wore something more suitable for 7pm.”

Rita has since vowed to cover up on the BBC show to avoid any more outrage and chose a more sophisticated lacy number for her debut. What will this diva-cumentrepreneur be doing next?

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The phenomenally successful ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ hits the silver screen this month, just in time for Valentine’s Day.

othing says romance more than a bit of light bondage. This February the 14th you can take your lover to see the film adaptation of the bestselling erotic novel ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’.

Single? No problem. Consider this a gift to yourself. Calvin Klein underwear model Jamie Dornan – known as the ‘golden torso’ - plays the infamous billionaire Christian Grey, and will be getting his kit off for the delight of female viewers.

FIFTY SHADES TAKES THE WORLD BY STORM ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ broke records when it became the fastest selling paperback of all time. Now the trilogy, dubbed ‘mummy porn’ by the press, has sold more than 100 million copies worldwide and been translated into 52 languages. A survey found that nearly half of women would rather read the kinky book than have sex themselves. So what makes it so popular?

Stepping into the role of naïve student Anastasia Steele, meanwhile, is Dakota Johnson – daughter of famous parents Melanie Griffith and Don Johnson.

There have been many erotic books before, but none have featured a male lead character as charismatic, alluring and downright sexy as Christian Grey.

Author E. L. James, who served as both a writer and producer on the film project, has promised fans that the book’s explicit sex scenes will not be watered down. Those who are easily embarrassed can pick up a Fifty Shades branded blindfold prior to viewing!

Mr Grey has it all: he’s filthy rich, devastatingly handsome, well educated and super ambitious. This is a man who knows exactly what he wants and just how to get it… especially in the bedroom (with the help of a riding crop and some cable

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ties!). Another key factor to the book’s appeal is Christian’s pairing with the thoroughly innocent Anastasia. She may be 21, but ‘Ana’ has never been drunk, is still a virgin and has never even ‘explored herself ’ down below. To predatory Christian, Ana is a lamb to the slaughter, but she’s a feisty girl and does not easily submit to his will, further fuelling his passion. ‘Fifty Shade of Grey’ takes readers on a tantalising journey of sadomasochistic sexual discovery, but, handcuffs aside, it is also a classic love story. Although he is tortured by his dark desires, Christian’s devotion to Ana is so strong that he is ultimately prepared to let her go. Show me a girl who could resist?

5 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE YOU SEE THE FIFTY SHADES OF GREY MOVIE It could spice up your sex life: A survey of married couples conducted in 2013 found two thirds of those who had read ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ were having better sex. Surprisingly, the racy novel

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had a greater effect on men than women, with 87% of men saying it had impacted on their lovemaking. Nearly 40 per cent had more foreplay, 38 per cent had more sex, 38 per cent bought sexy lingerie, 34 per cent talked more about desires and fantasies and 34 per cent introduced more sex toys into the bedroom.

around the film continues, however, with another petition taking off calling for people to boycott it because of its themes of sexual violence. “Little concern is being given to the influence that the positive and pornographic portrayal of sadism is having on teenagers and others,” states the petition, which at the

You won’t get to see Mr Grey’s “considerable length”: I’m sorry to break it to you ladies, but Jamie Dornan will not be showing us all of his, erm, talents when he appears as Christian in the Fifty Shades movie. Despite the fact that Mr Grey’s penis takes a central role in the book, the actor told ‘The Guardian’ it would not be making an appearance.

Meanwhile, 34 per cent of women who had read the book also reported a change in the bedroom, with 50 per cent having more sex, 43 per feeling more comfortable initiating sex and 31 per cent having more conversations about their fantasies and desires. It’s got people hot under the collar: The Fifty Shades movie has some people all worked up, and not for the reasons you might think. Not all fans of the trilogy were happy with the casting. A petition was started asking for Christian and Anastasia to be played by Matt Bomer - known for his role in US police drama ‘White Collar’ - and Alexis Bledel, who rose to fame as Rory Gilmore in ‘Gilmore Girls’. The petition garnered more than 90,000 signatures but the film’s producers refused to budge, stating: “There is a lot that goes into casting that isn’t just looks.” The controversy

time of writing has 7,600 signatures. (To check figure closer to time of publication visit: www.lifesitenews. com/petitions/50-shades-boycott.) Meanwhile, a recent study has concluded that reading the erotic novel could be bad for the health of young women. The study, reported in the ‘Journal of Women’s Health’, found women are more likely to have sex with multiple partners, binge drink, suffer eating disorders and have a lover who verbally abuses them.

“There were contracts in place that said that viewers wouldn’t be seeing my, um...yeah, my todger,” he said. “You want to appeal to as wide an audience as possible without grossing them out. You don’t want to make something gratuitous, and ugly, and graphic.” Jamie added that he found filming the sex scenes decidedly unsexy: “Anyone who thinks actors get turned on doing sex scenes in films

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FEATURES is mistaken. There are dozens of hairy men standing around, moving cables and lighting equipment. That’s not sexy unless you’re into being watched, which I’m not.” You will get to see Anastasia’s “inner goddess”: Ok, to be honest, I’m not exactly sure what her inner goddess is, but what I can tell you is that Dakota Johnson will be stripping off and she doesn’t want her mum to see the movie. “I have not seen ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’. I don’t think I’m going to see it,” mum Melanie Griffith revealed. “[Dakota] was like, ‘You guys cannot come. There’s no way.’ So we’re not going. I did go visit for a couple of days when they were shooting just normal stuff. I did see the Room of Pain—I did go in there and check it out.” Someone who’s not so shy is Beyonce – Queen B has recorded a song for

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the Fifty Shades soundtrack with a very raunchy video. The music video for ‘Haunted’ sees Beyonce writhing around on a bed in vampish underwear that does little to hide her modesty. The singer also recorded a breathy version of ‘Crazy in Love’ for the Fifty Shades trailer and, if that’s anything to go by, it sounds like she really enjoyed the movie! You can now live out your Fifty Shades fantasies in real life: Author E. L. James has put her name to an official range of Fifty Shades sex toys. Available from lovehoney.co.uk, the collection includes the legendary silver pleasure balls, handcuffs, blindfolds and whips featured in the erotic scenes as Christian and Ana experiment with dominance and submission.

“I’m so excited that the toys I described in the books have come to life and can now be enjoyed around the world,” says E. L. James. And you can take your role-play to a whole new level by booking in for a stay at Scottish hotel ‘Nira Caledonia’. The luxury hotel in Edinburgh has launched a ‘Fifty Plaids of Wahay’ package to celebrate the release of the film. The package includes two nights in a Jacuzzi suite, an aphrodisiacal meal, in-room couples’ massage and a black box containing a feather tickler, fluffy handcuffs, and even strawberries dipped in chocolate. The deal is priced €1,255, but if, like Mr Grey, you have cash to splash, you can add on a champagne bath for €2,522 (niracaledonia.com).

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BEST FIFTY SHADES GIFTS FOR YOUR LOVER Kiss and Make Up For ladies looking to channel their inner Anastasia Steele, ‘Make Up For Ever’ has launched a cosmetics collection inspired by the Fifty Shades trilogy. There are four different sets to help you get the look, including two ‘Tease Me’ lip gloss sets, The ‘Desire Me’ blusher set, which comes in a luxurious velvet pouch, and the ‘Give In to Me’ set featuring an eye shadow palette, eyeliner, lipstick and lip gloss. All available from www.sephora.com. Nailed it Hands can do naughty things, but you can make sure they look nice thanks to OPI’s ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ limited-edition nail polish collection. Don’t worry, there are not actually 50 different shades of grey to choose from; just five and one red (inspired by the Red Room of Pain). The colours have names like ‘My Silk Tie’, ‘Dark Side of the Mood’, ‘Cement the Deal’ and ‘Embrace the Grey’. Available from department stores and salons priced €16.80.

Aural Pleasure E. L. James says she wrote the Fifty Shades books while listening to music. One song in particular helped her create the ambience for the sex scenes; ‘Sexy’ by the Black Eyed Peas, however she has made a slightly more refined selection for the official Fifty Shades album. ‘Fifty Shades of Grey: The Classical Album’ features 15 classical pieces that are referenced in the books. Including works such as Tallis Scholars’ ‘Spem in Alium’, ‘Flower Duet’ from Lakmé and Pachelbel’s ‘Canon in D’, it is said to provide the perfect accompaniment to the Fifty Shades reading experience. Available from www.amazon.es for €9.99. Show Your Mettle E. L. James has also endorsed a line of silver jewellery, apparently allowing the wearer to “carry the essence of the story in a chic, secretive accessory”. The collection includes necklaces, bangles and earrings featuring handcuffs, a riding crop, Mr Grey’s silk tie, his helicopter Charlie Tango and the elaborately filigreed key to his handcuffs (and his heart). The range starts from €45, available from www.fiftyshadesofgreyfinejewelry.com.

What Lies Beneath Tesco is not normally a name you’d associate with luxury lingerie, but the supermarket has been selected to retail an exclusive Fifty Shades underwear and sleepwear range. There are 19 items in the new range, in ruby red satin and black lace, including racy thongs, push-up bras and a sheer baby doll nightie. Priced from just €5, it will certainly make you exclaim, “Oh my!” Available from www.clothingattesco.com.

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Words by Anita Pouroulis Last year was a big year for the baby boomers of Hollywood, as oodles of celebs welcomed precious bambinos into the world. From the likes of music moguls to former child prodigies, it seemed that stars galore became mamas and papas last year!

dad posted photos of his son Eric on Twitter. Amid murmurings and wonderings about such a conservative first name for a tot in this day and age, Cowell was quick to report that Eric is a name of huge significance: it was the name of his father, who died in 1999 from a heart attack. Cowell affirms that the unexpected arrival of the tot was the perfect wake-up call for him. “You can start to live a slightly abnormal life and there is no question of doubt I was heading down that path,” he says. “Too many late-night phone calls. Too obsessed with things.” But the proud pop, who says that he was “born to be a dad”, has admitted that he has not embraced each and every aspect of being a dad. When it comes to nappies, he would rather not get involved…

o who are among the proud celeb parents?

Early in the year, Simon Cowell and his girlfriend Lauren Silverman (who was the wife of Cowell’s friend Andrew Silverman when she fell pregnant…oops!) welcomed their son Eric into the world. It was son number two for Silverman, and baby number one for the 54-yearold music mogul, who certainly took his time reaching ‘daddyhood’ status. Soon after the baby Cowell’s arrival on Valentine’s Day, the proud

Eric Cowell (Twitter.com)

wo days after the Cowell baby made his way into the world, John Krasinski and Emily Blunt, who got hitched in romantic Italy four years ago, became first-time parents with the birth of their daughter, Hazel. Blunt, 31, kept pretty mum throughout her pregnancy, not saying much to the media, but since the birth of baby Hazel, she has enthusiastically gushed about being a mum. “It’s really the coolest thing that’s ever happened to me. I feel good”, she raved. The couple revealed that they both have a passion for “old lady names”, hence the entrée of one ‘Hazel Kransinski’ to the world. Blunt, who is known for her erm… bluntness… gave a hilarious interview on The Ellen

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FEATURES De Generes Show, commenting on her “enormous” and “veiny” breasts that, she explains, seemed to think they were feeding 12 babies. But it appears that engorged mammaries were but a mere moment for Blunt, who soon after set off with co-star Tom Cruise on a world promotion tour for their movie ‘The Edge of Tomorrow’. And with a trim, svelte figure to boot. Blunt gave all the credit to her breasts.“I don’t know if other mothers had this, but I have found breastfeeding to be the thing”, she confessed.

eight months after giving birth wearing skimpy black underwear - with absolutely no trace of belly fat and not even a smidgen of a stretch mark!

Elsa Pataky and Chris Hemsworth with their daughter and twin boys (Instagram.com).

“Pics of kids should only come direct from parents. So I’m thrilled to introduce you guys to Hazel!!!” John Krasinski (Twitter.com)

“A specialised postpartum physiotherapist recommended not to work my abs until they were totally joined again. As you know, when you’re pregnant the abdominals separate as the belly grows. So you have to wait for your abs to return to its initial position before you start doing ab work or otherwise there may be a lump, like a belly that never goes away”, Pataky was quoted as saying. Phew.

adrid model and actress Elsa Pataky and her actor husband Chris Hemsworth are doing it double this time round! Already parents to twoyear-old India Rose, they welcomed twin boys, Tristan and Sasha, into the world in March. The twins were given names from both sides of their parental backgrounds, with Tristan being a noted ‘nombre’ in Spain and Sasha a favourite in Australia, where Chris was born. Despite having a huge twin belly during her pregnancy, the 38-yearold Spanish beauty appeared in a short advertising video for the Spanish brand, ‘Women’s Secret’,

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It feels like a miracle!” Drew Barrymore gushed on The Ellen De Generes Show three weeks after giving birth to her second daughter. Barrymore and

her husband Will Kopelman are the proud parents of two daughters, Olive and now, Frankie. Olive is only 19 months older than her sister, and Barrymore admits that raising two babies together is “a bit of a juggling act,” but she wanted Olive “to have a sibling, because I really would have liked that in my life. And always being on time, being there when I say I’m going to be there. Creating a real stable home.” The actress, who was a child star from the age of seven, when she starred in her breakout role as Gertie in Steven Spielberg’s ‘E.T.’, had a haphazard upbringing, with

Drew Barrymore with her little ‘uns’ (Twitter.com).

her parents divorcing shortly after her birth and her father leaving her with an “unstable mother”. By the time she hit puberty, she was an old hat at smoking and drinking, and had graduated to cocaine by thirteen and attempted suicide by fourteen. With this all behind her, Barrymore is determined to give her daughters the type of stable upbringing she never had.

he winner of the first season of ‘American Idol’, Kelly Clarkson became a firsttime mama to a little girl, River Rose in June last year. The Texasborn singer first became an instant mother of two when she married

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Okay this is adorable @BBlackstock :) Had to share! River loves her daddy & morning time! River Rose Blackstock (Twitter.com).

talent manager Brandon Blackstock in October 2013. Blackstock is dad to Savannah and son Seth, 7, from a previous relationship. Now baby River Rose makes number three and the ecstatic couple has told of their plans to expand their family even more.

ohansson, a notorious stickler for privacy, and an avid supporter of the ‘No Kids Policy’, the star-studded effort to keep celebrity children out of the public eye, hasn’t allowed any public photos of the tot. She has, however, spoke out about the joys of motherhood, disclosing that she’s doing it all, from the diapers to breast-feeding. “The whole bit,” she said. “I’m nursing, and I love it, I love it. It’s the best way to get back in shape.”

Kelly, an ardent fan of Twitter and Instagram, has posted pics galore of herself and hubby with their new babe. And that’s not the only publicity that little River Rose is getting – she was also part of the set for the filming of Kelly’s new music video ‘Wrapped in Red’. The singer Instagrammed a cute picture of her daughter at the shoot, captioning it #BabysFirstVideo Shortly after the arrival of their daughter Rose Dorothy in September, Scarlett Johansson and French journalist Romain Dauriac said, “I do” in a secret ceremony on a ranch in Montana, far away from the hub of Hollywood, Scarlett’s stomping ground of New York and Romain’s native Paris.

The half-Scandinavian actress, who was named “Sexiest Woman Alive” by Esquire magazine in both 2006 and 2013 added that, “It’s exhausting in the most wonderful way. I never thought how much sleeping through the night would mean to me. I still lack experience. Right now I’m just trying to manage. You have to first, how should I put it, learn the ropes.”

he hot duo Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes also welcomed their gorgeous bundle of joy, Esmeralda Amada, into the world in September. Eva, who gave birth at the age of 40, was quoted as saying, “I thought my wild nights were over but these are some of the wildest nights I’ve ever had.” The couple said that the exotic name Esmeralda Amada was inspired by the character Esmeralda in the Victor Hugo novel ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’, while Amada, which means ‘beloved’ in Spanish, is Eva’s grandmother’s name. Apparently the star couple has so far opted to go without the help of a nanny, relying instead on family members to give a helping hand or two. Eva was quite adamant that, for her, part of being a mother is

The couple has let it slip that they’re not too keen on living in the US or in Paris and are looking for quieter quarters in which to raise their daughter. Switzerland is rumoured to be a serious contender at the moment. Ryan Gosling with Esmeralda Amada (Twitter.com).

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FEATURES their motivation. “I was able to take time off work, which was nice,” said mama Kunis, “I think it’s a luxury to be able to do that. I am able to be a stay-at-home mum with my kid, and I do find that nowadays people can’t do that,” she said. “Everyone has to have a job and you have to have a two-person household. So, I was able to take time off and actually raise my child, which I consider a blessing.” Droll dad Kutcher quipped, “Staying home the first couple of weeks, I’ve learned the little things that will calm down the baby. So I feel like I’m the baby whisperer now… I like to give the baby to my friends and let (her) cry for a second,” Kutcher joked during an interview, “Then be like, ‘Let me just take care of that.’”

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She was in Cuba and totally alone. So when it’s the wee hours of the night and I’m feeling a bit insane, I think about her and realise that I have no right to complain about anything,” the down-to-earth actress declared. October saw Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher welcoming their baby girl into the world.

On the unusual choice of name for their tot, Kutcher explained that the idea came to him at a Lakers game. “I got name Tourette’s and I just started listing off anything and everything that I saw: ‘Sign! Truck! Wall! Door!’ (Mila was) like, ‘Shut up!’ Then I was like, ‘I’ve got a really dumb idea. What about Wyatt?’ She goes, ‘That’s it.’”

“Mila and I would like to welcome Wyatt Isabelle Kutcher to the world. May your life be filled with wonder, love, laughter, health, happiness, curiosity, and privacy,” Kutcher wrote on his Facebook page. “Now can the helicopter please stop hovering over our house, there is a baby asleep inside! And she’s super cute.” After the arrival of little Wyatt, the couple followed the apparent latest Hollywood trend of… ‘Not Using Nannies’… well, at least not initially. The obvious idea behind this is to ‘bond with the baby’. The couple confirmed that creating a deep connection with their daughter was

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There was a tad more tradition involved in the choosing of her middle name. “We gave her the name Isabelle after Mila’s grandfather, who was Yitzhak. And so it has a little heritage,” Kutcher clarified. And the tech-savvy parents are already thinking about Wyatt’s

online future as they rushed to reserve all possible domain names for Wyatt Isabelle. “I don’t want a porn site with my daughter’s name!” joked Kutcher.

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Gossip Girl’ actress Blake Lively’s first baby with husband Ryan Reynolds came a little bit earlier than expected in the New Year. Mother and baby are doing well and Blake has already indicated she wants another! Lively only announced her pregnancy in October on her website ‘Preserve’, by posting a photo of herself cradling her big belly. The actresscum-entrepreneur married Ryan Reynolds in September 2012. He was first married to Scarlett Johansson, before the couple split in 2011. This is baby number one for the couple, who met on the 2011 set of ‘The Green Lantern’.

here are scads of celebs expecting little ones this year. Those spotted sporting baby bumps include: Isla Fisher: It’s baby number three for Isla Fisher and her husband of four years, Sasha Baron Cohen.

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going through the struggle of not being able to sleep and “battling out those nights” with her baby. She has compared herself to her own mother, who at the age of 24, had three children.

FEATURES to-be haven’t been together for long. Tyler and sports agent Dave Gardner had publicly confirmed their relationship only a few months before announcing the pregnancy. Liv is already mama to nine-year-old Milo with her ex-husband, British musician Royston Langdon.

The couple already have two young daughters – Olive, who is six, and four-year-old Elula Lottie Miriam. Baby number three will be joining the clan around May this year.

Shakira: The singer confirmed that she is pregnant for the second time by tweeting to her fans, “Yes, we are expecting our second baby!! Thank you all for your well wishes!” The Colombian performer and her Spanish footballer partner Gerard Pique are already parents to twoyear-old son Milan.

Liv Tyler: The ‘Lord of the Rings’ star is apparently “delighted” that she’s expecting baby number two, although she and the daddy-

Milla Jovovich: The Ukrainian supermodel and her third husband, ‘Resident Evil’ producer Paul Anderson, are expecting their second child. So instead of flying to Cape Town, South Africa to begin working on ‘Resident Evil: The Final Chapter’, the star will be taking it easy. Jovovich has tweeted that filming will resume once the baby has been born, as then she’ll be able to do all the stunts that the filming requires. The couple met while working on the 2002 film ‘Resident Evil’, which Milla starred in and Paul directed. The couple welcomed their first child, baby girl Ever Gabo, in 2007.

on many an occasion wearing uncharacteristically baggy clothing. From all-black ensembles to long, wide coats, the outfits have all succeeded in keeping that midsection hidden. Well, to a point, as rumours about a baby bump are still abounding! Biel and husband Justin Timberlake, who celebrated their second year of marriage in October, haven’t confirmed or denied pregnancy rumours. If there is indeed a baby on the way, it will be a first for both.

Kate Middleton: Let us not forget England’s beloved duchess. A few months after celebrating Prince George’s first birthday, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge announced that another royal tot was on the way. Poor Kate was struck by intense pregnancy sickness again, but with the first trimester well and truly behind her, she’s returned to public life stylishly displaying the royal baby bump. The next royal baby is expected in April or May.

Jessica Biel: Is she or isn’t she? Biel has been spotted

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The Sunshine Tour By Alex Weaver

The Sunshine Tour is the biggest and most important winter equestrian competition in Europe. Originally named ‘Circuito Hipico del Sol’, the competition involves both show jumping and dressage. The Tour runs from the last week of February and throughout March with a total of 177 classes being spread over five weeks.

ince it began in 1995, people have flocked from over 46 countries to compete at the Dehesa Montenmedio grounds in the Cadiz Province. This year’s competition will see a staggering 1460 horses and 414 riders participating. If you want to get in on the action, Dehesa Montenmedio is only an hour and a half from Marbella and is a hive of activity throughout the Tour.

SUNSHINE TOUR ORIGINS The competition started here as the weather is much milder than anywhere else in Europe, therefore the grounds are in generally in a

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better condition and riders can compete in all types of weather, which isn’t snow and rain. The tour is often used for European riders to practise for the rest of the season. Also, many riders use the tour to qualify for international competitions, for example, many jumping classes will be used for riders and horses to qualify for the Adult European Championships, which will be held in Denmark in August. Also the younger classes will be the qualifiers for the Junior Championships, which are also held at Dehesa Montenmedio in July. Not only will riders use these competitions to qualify for European

competitions, they are also a qualifier for international games such as the Olympics. The Sunshine Tour is not only for internationally qualified riders, there are classes that run for all ages and horses. The show jumping competition runs classes which are divided into three categories: Young Horses, Classic Tour and GP Tour. Children aged 12 to 16 are able to compete in the Classic Tour, jumping heights of 1.10m to 1.20m! However it is the GP Tour which sees riders jumping heights up to 1.50m.

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The competitions are exhilarating to watch and undoubtedly filled with breathtaking moments. And if thrill-seeking show jumping isn’t for you, the dressage competitions also have a variety of tests, varying from ponies, juniors and young riders to small and big international tours.

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE The greatest thing about The Sunshine Tour is that there is something for everyone; the facilities are as outstanding as the shows! Dehesa Montenmedio is the most far-reaching equestrian centre. The competition area alone is home to 969 stables, eight grass competition

areas, five all-weather training areas, four restaurants and a large VIP area with views looking over the main competition areas and a large village area, which holds 25 commercial tents. And this is without including the Kurupay area; a place for riders and horses to train. This slightly smaller area still has a staggering 265 stables and four training arenas. It is clearly evident why Dehesa Montenmedio is the home to the biggest winter completion throughout Europe, its extensive facilities not only make it the number one place to train and compete but also a fantastic place for non-riders to visit and watch the shows. Although the price for competitors seems rather extortionate, with GP riders entering for €22,050 the prize money to be won is pretty exciting. The overall prize money that can be won by dressage competitors is €21,150 and if that seems to you a pretty hefty win, you’ll be bowled over when you find out that the total prize money for show jumpers is up to €100,000.

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SO THIS MONTH CLUB OF THE MONTH IS…

MIRAFLORES GOLF CLUB THE PARTICULARS: Designed by Falco Nardi and opened in 1990, Miraflores Golf Club has recently undergone a transformation and offers a real challenge to golfers of all levels. Located in Calahonda, 20 minutes north of Marbella, it is situated in the natural contours of the valley, although the course is actually much flatter than it appears. Some tricky holes but all in all a good round. HANDICAP LIMIT: Men 36 Ladies 36 BEST POINTS: With the recent improvements the course is in its best condition yet. Fantastic new, recently replaced greens make it easier to play on. Plus it is definitely good value for money with regular deals on, so be sure to visit their website (Miraflores-golf.com) before playing to find out more. MARBELLAROCKS || ISSUE ISSUE 07 07 44 44 MARBELLAROCKS

WORST POINTS: Quite a lot of villas and building work going on around the course so maybe not the ‘prettiest’ round of golf ever played. Also, some of the fairways are a bit patchy. FRIENDLY: Yes, very. Miraflores is a fun and relaxed golf course to play on. All the staff were friendly and helpful. They also have a great restaurant and a bar called Spikes, which puts on live entertainment four times a week. CLUB RULES:General rules apply. Collared shirts must be worn and buggies are not allowed to be driven on the fairways.

FEATURES PRICE:(FOR NON-MEMBERS) 18 HOLES: €47 in low season 9 HOLES: €31 in low season EARLY BIRD 18 HOLES (08.00-09.00) €36 SUNDOWNER/TWILIGHT: €36

Atalaya, Guadalmina and El Paraiso Golf Clubs. CONTACT DETAILS: +34 952 931 960 info@miraflores-golf.com OVERALL ROCKS RATING:

GLOBAL GOLF NEWS RORY MCILROY SCOOPS EUROPEAN TOUR PLAYER OF THE YEAR World number 1 Rory McIlroy has been named ‘European Player of the Year’, after winning two majors, the Ryder Cup and topping the Forbes Rich List with an estimated net worth of $50 million. GOLF LESSONS: Yes. The Miraflores Golf Academy and Driving Range is located on Calle Esmerelda, on the way to the golf club. There are 22 bays in all, with the upper level reserved for teaching by two professionals based at the range. Contact 952 939 381 for enquiries.

The Northern Irishman started his winning streak in May at the tour’s flagship event at Wentworth in the UK. In July he won his maiden British Open title at Royal Liverpool and a few weeks later he won a second PGA Championship at the World Golf Championship at Firestone. All this came days after he cancelled his wedding to professional tennis player Caroline Wozniacki. September saw his biggest win at the world famous Ryder Cup in Gleneagles. McIlroy scooped three points as Europe successfully defended the title against Bubba Watson’s US team.

EXTRA INFORMATION: Miraflores holds regular matches with nearby golf clubs for its members. There are five categories, which include Interclub Men, Interclub Ladies, Men’s Senior League, Ladies’ Senior League and Los Bandidos with matches played against La Duquesa,

‘’If I had won any one of those four titles it would have been a good year, but to win all four, to win The Race to Dubai, and to be part of another fantastic European victory in the Ryder Cup, means it is a great one,’’ McIlroy said. “The European Tour has always been good to me, so it is always special to be recognised in this way,’’ he said of the win. According to the Forbes Rich List, these victories and his golf endorsements netted McIlroy $24.3 million in 2014, taking his total wealth to $50 million.

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fashion covered. What was particularly interesting was the inside scoop on the latest sales for men’s clothing! You’ll also find where to buy the latest trend item for up to half the price of brand retailers. As well as all the latest information from the site’s dedicated editor Joe, the community forum set up around Dappered brings readers much needed information about what’s out there and which websites are stocking what. Whether you’re looking for classic, edgy, quintessential or urban, there is something for everyone on this blog. Unlike a lot of other male blogs, Dappered pays particular attention to watches, accessories, footwear, grooming, men’s health and even drinks. What more could a man want?

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Now, I know I’ve talked a lot about wearing lingerie for yourself. And how lingerie can be about what you want and need and how you feel about yourself. But there are definitely aspects of lingerie that have to do with other people, and the way in which lingerie can be part of a connection between partners should not be overlooked. A question I often hear from people not as enmeshed in lingerie as I am is, “How does wearing lingerie for your boyfriend/girlfriend actually work?” This guide is for those people who want to wear lingerie for a special occasion, but just aren’t sure exactly how to pull it off, in the personal and the practical sense. In this case I’m going to address lingerie in relation to a long-term relationship. Here are my eight tips to bear in mind if you’re going to wear lingerie for yourself and your partner:

CONFIDENCE Wear what makes you feel sexy. The whole point of this adventure is for both you and your partner to have a good time! Confidence is the most important part of this whole experience – and the key ingredient to feeling both beautiful and desirable. If you feel supremely confident, you don’t really even need the rest of these tips, but I know for some people, having lots of ideas and instructions will help bolster lingerie courage.

THE ACT OF DISCOVERY IS SEXY I’m quite fond of wearing lingerie under regular clothes because I love the moment when my partner realises that I’m wearing something a little out of the ordinary. The fact that you look ‘normal’ on the outside and are a lingerie goddess underneath is exciting... and later, the act of undressing becomes more like an adventure. The whole idea of the “plainclothes superhero” is quite a turn-on.

FASHION Clothes that go well over sexy lingerie include structured dresses, pencil skirts and blouses.

SET THE MOOD

If this lingerie unveiling is taking place in your home, take advantage of it. Creating a ‘mood’ can definitely help you feel more comfortable and less awkward. Just wear a robe to answer the door (if you wish to avoid letting your neighbour catch a glimpse) and you can be in charge of exactly how everything goes down, whether it be with mood music, candles or red wine. Alternatively booking a romantic night or weekend away in a hotel for Valentine’s Day could set the mood perfectly.

DON’T RUSH Please don’t dress in a hurry, make sure you have plenty of time to prepare beforehand. Making my partner wait when I’m getting dressed stresses me out – and often lingerie can be a complicated affair. I hate trying desperately to clip my stockings in the bathroom when it just isn’t working. It’s so much nicer to have a calm, meditative dressing-up experience before you see your partner, which just makes you more excited about showing yourself off. Enjoy the ritual.

STEP OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE It’s okay to step out of your comfort zone. This may seem contradictory to tip #1, but it’s not. What I mean is, don’t be afraid to try something exciting or different – wearing lingerie is allowed to be a fantastical experience that

isn’t necessarily grounded in the ‘practical.’ Let your imagination or your desires take you wherever you want to go and there is plenty of room for experimentation.

FORGET THE TRENCHCOAT I view the whole trenchcoat and lingerie as an ‘advanced’ lingerie skill that requires a lot more confidence than might be doable for the lingerie neophyte. Especially because it really only makes sense when the journey is just point A to point B, as the outfit of trenchcoat & lingerie won’t make you feel particularly comfortable if you realise you forgot something and have to drop by the pharmacy or the supermarket. Plus, if you’re feeling nervous, suddenly dropping a trenchcoat to reveal your entire lingerie outfit might make you feel more simply exposed than seductive.

SURPRISE YOURSELF Your partner probably loves any lingerie surprise, but what about surprising yourself? Lingerie is more than just bras and panties. Corsets, garters, teddies, robes, hosiery and slips are all part of the lingerie wardrobe to mix and match to your liking. Lingerie is never limited. Maybe your splurge is one pair of silk panties or a super fluffy robe. No matter how much you spend, buy something that will make you truly excited to wear. Pretty lingerie and intimates is a different vision of beauty for everyone. I personally feel like there is nothing better than having my coffee in the morning in my favourite silk robe.

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IT’S ABOUT HAVING FUN If anyone makes you feel like you’re doing the wrong thing or you aren’t completely gorgeous in your lingerie, there is something wrong with them, not you. And if you’re wearing lingerie because you felt pressured into it, that’s a problem too. Only do what makes you feel comfortable, amazing and special - whether that includes lingerie or not, having fun is key to making lingerie work for you.

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UNDERWEAR AS OUTERWEAR Y

es it is possible! I love to buy beautiful lingerie, and I’ve built up a pretty great collection of pieces, but I’m tired of only wearing them around the house. How can I style my outfits to make them appropriate without feeling too exposed? When you’re investing money in any article of clothing, you want to feel like you’re getting the most bang for your buck – erm, pardon the expression. So we totally get that you want to take your pretty lingerie out of the bedroom. Here are some great style Do’s and Don’ts.

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ach month Marbella Rocks takes to the streets to find our very own Marbella style kings and queens. If you’ve got street style, we’re gonna be there to pap you……so look out for our roving reporters all along the coast from Malaga to Gibraltar. We’re also thinking about introducing Fashion No No’s too - is this fun or a little nasty?! Faces not to be included in pics - have your say on our Twitter, Facebook & Instagram pages.

Name: Lynzy Age: Late 20’s Occupation: Boutique Owner Hat: Asos Dress: Maternity Asos Shoes: Tommy Hilfiger Handbag: Vintage Necklace: Flea Market

Name: Anna Age: 25 Occupation: Fashion Assistant Jumper: J Crew Jeans: Miss Sixty Shoes: Zara Brown Clutch: Vintage

Name: Natalia Occupation: Restaurant Owner Age: 30

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Dress: H&M Coat: H&M Necklace: Zara Shoes: Zara

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Name: Alex Age: 18 Occupation: Intern Dress: Gail Berry Bag: Amira Boutique Shoes: Amira Boutique

Name: Mette Age: 21 Occupation: Student Sweater: Zara Cap: Staffbymaf Shoes: Nike Coat: Max Mara Bag: Topshop Glasses: Boss Trousers: New Look

Name: Selvia Age: 30 Occupation: Make-up Artist Blouse: Guess by Marciano Pants: Stradivarius Purse: Chanel Leopard shoes: Zara

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Dress: Priory of Ten Jewellery: Joomi Lim Shoes: Senso Sunglasses: Zanzan

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Bodysuit: Lonely Hearts Shoes: Miista Jewellery: Aamaya by Priyanka

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Bra: Lonely Hearts Brief: Lonely Hearts Body Jewellery: Patricia Nicolas

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Bra: Lonely Hearts Brief: Lonely Hearts Body Jewellery: Patricia Nicolas

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Jacket: Priory of Ten Earrings: Joomi Lim

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Bra: Lonely Hearts Brief: Lonely Hearts Shawl: Patricia Nicolas Jewellery: Joomi Lim

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Shirt: Priory of Ten Jeans: Paige Shoes: Senso Jewellery: Maria Black

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Dress: For Love & Lemons Earrings: Joomi Lim Shoes: Senso Bag: Paprika

Photographer: Joanna Kustra Stylist: Carla Melus Model: Jazmin Meileng Fashion: Flamingo Marketplace

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The Hairy Lemon

Plaza de las naranjas Puerto Deportivo de Sotogrande Cadiz, 11310 Tel: 956790224 f Lemon Sotogrande

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Location: Sotogrande

Price: â&#x201A;Ź 4,750,000

Ref: WW189

Beds: 7 Baths: 7

Build: 1,300m2

Plot: 5,870m2

This Cortijo style villa is a clever blend of state of the art appliances with rare objet dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;art, boasting unrivalled views over the fairways of the Almenara and San Roque Golf Courses in Sotogrande Alto. Amongst the many features of this unique 7 bedroom property, with its sweeping marble staircase, are an open plan kitchen / breakfast area and sitting area. A formal dining room, staff accommodation and separate guest cottage with two bedrooms. Plus a fabulous Spa with a three lane lap pool, gymnasium, Jacuzzi, sauna and Turkish bath. All of which leads to south facing, outdoor infinity pool and Padel Tennis court on a plot of almost 6,000m2.

www.winkworth.es

info@winkworth.es

Tel: (0034)952 880 941

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EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE

Location: Marbella Price: € 242,000 Beds: 2

Baths: 2

Ref: WW172 Build: 120m2

Location: Marbella Beds: 2

Price: € 284,000

Ref: WW180

Baths: 2

Build: 220m2

Features: Sea Views / Exclusive Spa / Gym / Community Pool

Features: Fully fitted kitchen / Communal Pool / Close to Golf

Location: Sotogrande Price: € 350,000

Location: Benahavis Price: € 550,000

Beds: 2

Baths: 2

Ref: WW115

Build: 115m2

Beds: 2

Features: Frontline Port / Communal Pool / Gym / Indoor Pool

Location: Marbella Beds: 2

Price: € 650,000

Baths: 193m2

Build: 193m2

Ref: WW112 Plot: 352m2

Features: Gym / Indoor Pool / Communal Pool / Gated Community

Urb. Guadalmina Alta C.C. Guadalmina 4, Local 12 San Pedro de Alcantara 29678 Marbella, Malaga +34 952 880 941

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Baths: 2

Ref: WW144

Build: 129m2

Features: Gym / Heated Pool / Sea Views / Communal Gardens

Location: Marbella Beds: 3

Baths: 3

Price: € 795,000 Build: 206m2

Ref: WW113 Plot: 362m2

Features: Contemporary style / Swimming Pool / Turn key project

EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE

Location: Sotogrande Beds: 3

Price: € 960,000

Baths: 2

Ref: WW174

Build: 289m2

Features: Frontline Port / Resident Parking / 24 hr Security

Location: Benahavis Beds: 4

Baths: 5

Build: 416m2

Ref: WW183

Plot: 649m2

Features: Gym / Cinema Room / Private Pool / close to Puerto Banus

Ref: WW151

Location: Sotogrande

Price: € 1,350,000

Build: 174m2

Plot: 1030m2

Beds: 5

Build: 319m2

Features: Private Pool / Sea Views / Fully Fitted Kitchen / Guest Apartment

Beds: 4

Beds: 5

Price: € 980,000

Price: € 1,300,00

Baths: 4

Location: Marbella

Price: € 2,000,000 Baths: 4

Ref: WW171

Build: 304m2

Features: Panoramic Views / Jacuzzi / Sauna / Entertainment Room

Baths: 4

Ref: WW120

Plot: 1,061m2

Features: Private Pool / Immaculate Gardens / Close to Golf

Location: Estepona Beds: 4

Baths: 5

Price: € 2,450,000 Build: 392m2

Ref: WW166 Plot: 815m2

Features: Sea View / Staff Quarters / Heated Infinity Pool / Cinema Room

Urb. Guadalmina Alta C.C. Guadalmina 4, Local 12 San Pedro de Alcantara 29678 Marbella, Malaga +34 952 880 941

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EXPLORE

Healthouse Las Dunas The Perfect Antidote to Christmas

ost of us have piled on the pounds over Christmas. Turkey, stuffing, Christmas pudding and a few too many glasses of wine or champagne. By January we are all feeling the pinch, not only to our pockets after all that present buying, but most importantly, to our waistlines. So what if we could visit a five-star health and wellness centre and guarantee to lose 3 kilograms a week, all in the luxury of a typically Andalusian style Hacienda surrounded by sub tropical gardens. Sounds too good to be true? Well itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not!

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EXPLORE

ealthouse Las Dunas is the only five-star deluxe health and wellness centre in Southern Spain, that has set diet, health and fitness programmes to reduce weight and train us to eat more healthily.

to be a total of 1300 calories or less to ensure you shift those stubborn pounds.

With support from one of 2000 or more Naturhouse Centres worldwide when we leave, we have help to continue losing weight to ensure we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fall foul to over indulgence again.

If the gym is not your thing, Healthouse has a yoga and pilates area with regular classes from the best local teachers. Plus, there is regular power walking and beach walking for those that like to stretch their legs, while blowing away those winter cobwebs.

The Healthouse offers several different packages depending on the length of your stay. From the week-long to the threeweek or month long stay, plus shorter day or half day packages just to set you on the right track to a healthier lifestyle. On arrival to Healthouse for a week or more stay, visitors are given a professional medical check-up, a dietary consultation and a check up with an expert in emotional coaching. Every area is covered right down to a blood and urine test to ensure your path to healthy eating and a brighter and fitter you is reached. You are also given a personalised health plan and all of the five meals a day at Healthouse are guaranteed

The newly refurbished gym is fully equipped with the latest technology by Technogym including free W-Lan to access your networks, videos or music while you train. Healthouse has also introduced Fitbit wristbands to monitor your exercise plans.

THE SPA & GYM Healthouse Las Dunas recently undertook a 40 million-euro makeover to its newly named Ekilum beauty spa facility and the medical Naturhouse spa. And this shows! Walk inside and you are bowled over by the high ceilings and Grecian inspired dĂŠcor. There is a steam bath, sauna, thermo, ice fountain and a plethora of spa treatments to pamper all your senses including massages and beauty treatments. With a total of 18 treatment rooms in Naturhouse and a combined 3300 metre squared footage in both spas, the refurbishment is both big and impressive.

Another added bonus of Healthouse is it is located right on the beachfront with panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea, the African Coast and rock of Gibraltar. Simply stunning!

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EXPLORE 55 LUXURY SUITES Guests are welcome to visit off site but to truly appreciate the beauty of Healthouse and get the most of your stay; there are 55 luxurious suites within Healthouse Las Dunas. Choose from garden suites to sea view suites and main hotel suites. All the rooms have 320 thread count sheets of 100% Egyptian cotton and all your bathroom and bedroom amenities. If you want to stay in pure luxury there are several royal suites with 250 metre squared floor space, a huge living area and separate guest rooms and bathrooms. All larger rooms are equipped with Bang & Olufson televisions.

GASTRONOMY Part of the Healthouse’s mass appeal is its Michelin starred chef, Andoni Luis Aduriz, who has drafted a staggering menu, which combines eating haute cuisine while concentrating on keeping calorie intake low. In fact one entire days dietary intake contains no more than 1,300 calories. Andoni professes, “We must stop thinking about what not to eat eating and start enjoying what we eat.” To this end, Andoni, originally the chef from Mugaritz, a famous restaurant in Northern Spain with two Michelin stars, has created a diverse menu where a standard

lunch or dinner contains four bountiful courses. The benefit being you are actually allowed to eat a large selection of food and at fairly generous portion sizes. Protein, fresh fruit and salads are de rigueur, carbohydrates are limited. A fibre rich bread roll is allowed on Wednesday and Sundays, where three courses are served. Plus, all the meals are prepared fresh on site according to guests specific dietary needs. For example if

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you visit the Healthouse to turn back the clock there is as an AntiAging Menu containing food with properties that help delay the ageing process. A typical Anti-Aging menu would consist of Gazpacho with smoked trout and nuts to start, Beef Tenderloin with green papaya salad and peanuts for main and Red Berries salad for dessert. Similarly, guests can opt for AntiStress, Anti-Tobacco or Normal Healthouse low-calorie meals if they have just general healthy eating in mind.

EXPLORE There are also 5 meals a day at the Healthouse: Breakfast, mid-morning snack, lunch, afternoon snack and dinner. Andoni explains why he decided to take part in this amazing gastronomical project. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I got involved in this project because I had an absolute certainty that a major feature of haute cuisine could be health. In the last few decades, it was impossible to relate haute cuisine to this concept. Yet, we are now in the early stages of this transformation. Taste and low calories are not incompatible with each other in anyway, what happens is we are changing the rules,â&#x20AC;? he says.

Unsurprisingly for an establishment concentrating on wellness and weight loss, there is no alcohol on the menu. Yet at each lunch or dinner guests can choose from a wide selection of water and fruit infused cocktails that taste simply divine. They are also served in traditional Martini cocktail glasses so you feel like you are getting a taste of the real thing! Sugar is another banned substance, as is smoking on site, however, caffeine in moderation is allowed.

making different menus for everyday of each month so no two meal is the same. He then leaves for further projects in Brazil and Dubai, before making several trips back per year to update menus and make sure the Healthouse is still keeping in with its winning formula: weight loss, health and happiness of its many guests.

These days Andoni advises the kitchen,

To make a reservation at the Healthouse Los Dunas call: +34 951 082 090 or email: info@healthouse-naturhouse.com. Visit Healthouse-naturhouse.com for further information on the 5 star resort.

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HAIR & BEAUTY Make Up Forever has launched a range of cosmetics inspired by ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’. The limited edition collection is sold exclusively at Sephora. It features a ‘sweet-meets-sexy’ lineup of provocatively named products that will unleash your inner Anastasia Steele.

Be Expressive in the Delightful Spirit of ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’

I Make-up Artist & Hairstylist Nicholie Rehnlund has built up an international reputation as a beauty industry professional with assignments in TV, fashion, commercials, print, music, and entertainment. nicholie Currently works and resides in Puerto Banus as the Makeup principal tutor at Marbella Event Academy second year in a row alongside freelancing. Credits include: Burberry, Walking Dead, Men in Trees actor Julie McNiven, London Fashion Week, Harper’s Bazaar UK, Nicki Minaj ‘Turn me on’ music video, etc. ‘As a stylist I pride myself with a great creative imagination and a strong visual sense with an eye for details. I love being able to inspire and encourage people, to share my passion and practical knowledge on beauty, fashion and wellness.’

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t’s pointless to deny that many women have been seduced by E.L. James’ passionate ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ trilogy. We’re eagerly longing for the movie’s premiere on Valentine’s Eve 2015, but while waiting, we all deserve to grasp the New Year by indulging and adding that little extra spark to everyday life. Applying some glam make-up can really boost and lift confidence in a quick turn. Whatever look you’re after: be it a sexy date, a night out with the girls, or even a steamy evening at home, make-up says things about a woman that she usually does not say on her own. Here’s a round-up of gorgeous make-up looks inspired by the ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ film.

It’s all in the skin A no make-up look shouts out pure innocence and sweetness. There’s nothing sexier than luminous skin. For a look that’s a little softer and sweeter—but still insanely seductive—apply MUF Desire Me Cheek Set luminizing highlighter colour to the highest point of the cheekbones and the inner eye for that healthy glow. Add either, or mix the peachy/rosy colour to the cheeks for a highlighted flush of desire. Finishing off your look with MUF Tease Me Lip Set, apply Agua lip 3C liner over the entire lips and then coat with Lab shine D16.

It’s all in the eyes A dramatic smoky eye makes for a smouldering stare. When creating this look, remember that less is definitely more. The key to an elegant smoky eye is to apply darker eye shadow sparingly; using lighter colours like sultry shades of grey over the lid and keeping the darker black

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HAIR & BEAUTY just in the crease. Once this is applied, use a blending brush to smudge and soften the colours. Put a brighter colour, like metallic silver, in the corners of the eyes to widen them. Don’t stop there; give yourself bedroom eyes instantly by smudging black liner across your upper and lower lashlines. Use the same smudging technique with your bottom eyeliner using a cotton swab or a precision eye brush and lightly blend in a nuance of grey shadow on top. Though the focus is on your eyes, you can’t forget about your lips. Go for a nude pout to help your head-turning eyes stand out, or opt for an equally bold lipstick in a shade of a classic or deep red.

It’s all in the lips Bold lips send a ‘kiss me’ message loud and clear. Glossy red lips are maybe the most classic of all passionate beauty looks. But it’s not the only way to score a seductive pout. Opt for a matte red from time to time, adding

a sweep of bronzer to the cheeks and a subtle cat eye to liven up. Feeling adventurous? Try out a vampy look using a deep burgundy lipstick (think shades of bordeaux) MAC’s new Viva shade is a great colour that won’t rub off. Pair dark lips with a flushed cheek, as mentioned above. Absolutely perfect for special occasions! Either way, you can never really go too wrong with a vibrant shade of red lipstick, as long as you are careful to choose one right for your skin tone. Get in the mood to go glam.

And finally we would like to wish all Marbella Rocks readers a Happy New Year by giving an exclusive 10% discount on all our classes booked at Marbella Event Academy. Simply visit Marbellaeventacademy.com and add in the Discount Code: MARB2015.

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HAIR & BEAUTY

The MANE trends for 2015 STRAIGHT TALKING

Senior Hair Technician at Reflections Hair, Nails and Skincare Salon in Marbella trained under the multi-award winning Errol Douglas, MBE. Daniel cut his teeth working on shoots for the likes of Cosmo and Elle, while his Fashion Week experience gave him the skills to tackle any hair type or problem...

This month I am going to be giving you a sneak peek at the hottest new hair trends for the new season. Ladies, you better start growing out your bobs and lobs because long hair is BACK and it’s cooler than ever; think the ‘Black Swan’ actress Mila Kunis or model, Kendall Jenner. Sleek and pinstraight styles with a centre parting were among the most prominent looks from the Spring 2015 shows, so dig out your straightening irons, you’re going to be needing them. I still love GHD Eclipse (€245,00) for achieving this flawless look. Please take note, ratty split ends are a no-no, (yes, I am talking to you Lindsay Lohan,) so I want you all to remember my motto: Length=Strength. The longer you grow your hair, the stronger it needs to be. I always recommend Kérastase Fibre Architecte (€36,20) to any of my clients who are trying to grow their hair. This product reconstructs while intensifying strength from roots to ends. Also, everyone and I mean EVERYONE should have a tube of Kérastase Ciment Thermique (€27,00) in their hair kit. This is definitely my Number One product. It is basically a heat-activated blowdry primer for weakened hair which protects from all styling. A total must-have.

COMING UP SHORT If long hair isn’t for you, then please let me introduce you

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HAIR & BEAUTY Product-wise Redken Powder Grip (€16,00) gives volume without going crazy, while the hair powder Redken Pillow Proof (€22,20) absorbs oil, extends the life of blow-dries, and instantly refreshes hair, making it perfect for those on the go. Finally, a sea salt spray such as Redken Fashion Waves (€22,20) is an ideal product for those eager to create a more messy WOB, as seen on the likes of Emma Roberts. All Redken Products are 3 for 2 when purchased insalon.

GOING BRONDE to the WOB. The ’wavy bob’ has now topped the ’long bob’ (aka the LOB) as the most sought-after hairstyle. Favoured by the likes of Beyoncé and Taylor Swift, I really adore this look because it’s such a modern take on femininity. My favourite WOB was sported by star of ‘The Hunger Games’, Jennifer Lawrence, who made it her own by adding a bit of bounce and body, creating a more contemporary and youthful look. The WOB would suit someone who prefers low-maintenance styles or who wants a short hair look without the commitment, as it can be grown out quickly.

Okay, before you think I have finally lost my mind let me explain. This is an in-between blonde and brown shade and is totally ‘the new blonde’. Think Miss Minogue and the ever so stylish Sarah Jessica Parker. Not only does bronde flatter everyone, it also has a lifting effect, and we ALL love anything that is anti-ageing, don’t we? This look is all about giving the hair a youthful glow and brightening the skin tone. I like to use bleach very sparingly, preferring natural tints which are very similar to the client’s true colour, while the light reflecting particles leave the hair with an amazing glow. Yum!

Photography: Cinemafestival/ Featureflash / Shutterstock.com

When it comes to styling the WOB, there are a huge variety of options available, from tousled, choppy waves to a more sleek and glamorous curl - and all can be easily achieved with just a handful of tools and products. The first step to any great hair look is making sure it is at its healthiest, but not over conditioned which can weigh it down. New from Kérastase is the Discipline Protocol (€30,00 - €40,00 depending on hair length), an in-salon, non-chemical, hair smoothing treatment designed to restore and repair hair, while making it easier to style and it also reduces frizz. What’s not to love? The results are immediate and blow-drying is much easier, giving you that salon-fresh chic finish at home. I have to say your hair will never have been so well disciplined as after Discipline! All products and treatments are available from: Reflections Hair Nails & Skincare Centro Plaza, Nueva Andalucia, Marbella + 34 902 325 324 / + 34 952 906 524 www.reflectionsmarbella.com

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Fitness Apps iFitness If you want to monitor or track your fitness and diet goals, using your smartphone is an ideal way to do it. Because your smartphone and apps are always with you, they are a constant reminder to check in on your progress, stay the course, and keep your motivation up. Whether you’re trying to lose weight, eat less or even make time for a seven-minute power workout in your living room, fitness apps can really help you to achieve your goals.

lets you know how many calories you should eat per day. Plus it has thousands of food options, with calories already laid out for you so all you have to do is add in what you eat or drink in the daily diary and the rest is taken care of for you. Added to this, if you input your activities, it will calculate how many calories your exercise routine burns. A really helpful and motivating app you will love.

7 MINUTE WORKOUT

Here’s a guide to some of the best fitness apps on the market for your mobile or tablet.

MY FITNESS PAL

Available on: Android, iOS ‘My Fitness Pal’ is a calorie-counting and exercise-tracking tool that helps users to monitor their diets and fitness levels to ensure they lose weight carefully and healthily. Enter your weight, add in how much weight you want to lose and the tool

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Available on: Android, iOS As featured in the New York Times, the ‘7 Minute Workout’ is considered the best travel fitness app as it can literally be followed anywhere, from your hotel room to the beach. Your minute workout is created according to your fitness levels and there is a workout library with 16 different workouts of various lengths and difficulty. All workouts are illustrated with a handy video and music (or you can set your own). Created by Johnson & Johnson with the help of Chris Jordan, director of exercise physiology at the Human Performance Institute, there is now no excuse not to get fit on the go.

By Peet Rothwell

NEXERCISE

Available on: Android, iOS

The biggest prize for losing weight! If losing weight is not enough of a reward, ‘Nexercise’ is an exercise app that rewards you with points for just about any type of physical activity and allows you to use those points to claim prizes like gift cards and discounts from various retailers. No matter if you’re running a marathon or running the kids to school, ‘Nexercize’ will track any fitness you do (even housework) and reward you well for your efforts.

BODYSPACE

Available on: Android, iOS ‘Bodyspace’ is a fantastic fitness community created by popular website Bodybuilding.com. You can track and post workouts with friends

HEALTH & FITNESS simple tools for crafting weightlifting workouts and keeping track of the details as you complete your routines. You can log sets and reps, as well as how much you lifted.

Available on: Android, iOS

ENDOMONDO A calendar helps you plan your workout days and rest days. ‘Jefit Workout’ isn’t especially rich with features, but it gets the job done.

Available on: Android, BlackBerry, iOS, Windows Phone, and Web ‘Endomondo’ focuses on the community aspects of staying motivated to reach your fitness activity goals. The app uses GPS features on your phone to track running, cycling, jogging, skating— any sport that you can measure by distance (plus a few others). You then share your progress with friends by connecting Endomondo to other online social accounts, such as Facebook, so that not only do you keep an eye on your progress, but your friends do, too. If you like social accountability and support, Endomondo is a good app to try. It can connect to other fitness-tracking devices, such as Garmin sports watches, too.

JEFIT WORKOUT Available on: Android, iOS When you hit the gym, do you still carry a notebook or crumpled sheet of paper to all the stations and machines? Don’t. With mobile apps for the gym, there are better ways to keep track of your sets and reps. The ‘Jefit Workout’ app gives you

DAILY YOGA

30 DAY AB CHALLENGE Available on: Android, iOS

The ‘Daily Yoga’ app offers short yoga and Pilates classes with accompanying music, along with access to a catalogue of different poses and exercise durations. More advanced features and longer course lengths require a paid subscription (around €10), but opting for the premium features will allow you to focus on things such as weight loss, strength and toning specific areas of your body. Plus, there are good quality HD videos as well as live voice guidance to ensure you create your yoga moves seamlessly.

THE WALK Available on Android and iOS

Abdominal workouts can be a killer and many gyms offer classes that last between 30 and 40 minutes but what if we could do it all from the comfort of our own homes in a matter of minutes for 30 days? The ‘30 Day Ab Challenge’ increases intensity of workouts slowly so by day 30 you will have reached the hardest workout and have defined abs to match. It offers neat boxes to tick every day to help keep you motivated. Plus you can track your progress and share with friends via Facebook, Twitter and email updates. Suitable for men and women of all ages.

If you’re into a more fun way to exercise, developers have come up with a few more creative options. The Walk, commissioned by the UK NHS and the Department of Health, is an interactive walking game that acts as a pedometer and motivator. Take more steps, and you’ll gradually unlock more chapters of a story about a rogue agents and bombs. The Walk was developed by the creators of another popular story app, Zombies, Run! which turns a daily jog into a race against the undead. Between the two, even the most reluctant exercisers should find enough motivation to get going.

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Photos: Rebecca Louise

and followers and add like-minded Bodyspace athletes to aspire and inspire. Think Facebook for the weight lifter. With body statistics, charts and fitness progress and over 1.9m members to share and collect tips from, this is definitely one of the best bodybuilding apps on the market today.

HEALTH & FITNESS

Is Your Training Making you FAT? Happy New Year everyone! If, like millions of other people, you have made a New Year’s resolution to get fitter and leaner, then this article is a great starting point.

f you’re tired, fed up and disappointed with the results you’ve been getting from your current workout maybe it’s time to make some changes. For many years doctors and trainers have been telling us that if you want to lose weight then you need to spend at least five hours per week hours doing cardio workouts. BUT what they don’t tell us is by doing hours of cardio, you could be ruining your ability to burn fat and build a lean, sexy body. Excessive daily cardio basically says to your body, “Whoa, hold onto this belly fat. We need it. Burn this muscle instead!” In fact, research shows that treadmills, elliptical machines and stair masters can actually train your body to STORE fat instead of burning it. The latest research, according to a study in the European Journal of Applied Physiology, states: “People who performed intense cardio suffered from decreased T3 hormone production. T3 is the hormone produced by your thyroid to burn fat. When you do cardio, your body is put under immense amount of stress, stress on the joints, and around the heart. The body reacts to the stress by suppressing

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By JoJo Ruby France

this fat burning hormone. This means your body starts gaining fat immediately. Cardio also increases the amount of Cortisol that the body produces. Cortisol is associated with heart disease, cancer and visceral belly fat. That’s the kind of fat that hangs around your waist, hips and bottom, the type of fat that we all train hard to remove.” And, according to a 2011 study in the scientific journal Psychoneuroendocrinology, “Cardio increases the stress hormone cortisol.” Cardio also makes you hungry, after a long run or bike ride the body will crave food, and sometimes we end up eating more food than is required, or even worse, more food than we have burned off during our workout.

you. In my opinion, the best type of exercise is FAST, EFFECTIVE and SAFE. You won’t damage your heart, you won’t age your body, and you’ll lose belly fat faster than ever. Aiming for intense burst of exercise is far more effective than long slow cardio, SO what would make up a good workout? 1. Aiming for intensity every time works well. 2. Add resistance or weights to your workouts, skip the long slow cardio and opt for fast and efficient. 3. Use compound moves (more muscle groups) such as deadlifts, squats, push-ups and burpees.

Another lesser known fact, is that cardio also ages your entire body…

4. Work safely but fast, keep each work out under 40 minutes, post warm-up and stretch.

A recent article in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research found that:

The Burpee Challenge

“Cardio causes immense oxidative damage and a flood of free radicals to the body.” Free radicals are molecules that cause rapid aging in your body. During cardio, your body is filled with free radicals that wander around your bloodstream and attack your cells. Not only do free radicals cause damage to all your organs…doing cardio can also damage your skin and make you look older.

This month’s fitness workout is based around the dreaded burpee. Now burpees are feared by most gym goers and not without reason, but what most people don’t realise is how fantastic a conditioning exercise it is.

So all these facts make you wonder what exercise is actually good for

So I have put together a ten-minute challenge. The idea is to select one of the three styles of burpees: Beginner, Intermediate and Bitch Burpees. On from January the third until February the third, I challenge you to attempt the ‘Burpee Challenge’!

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By following my plan, you should reignite your drive to get fitter, reduce belly fat (combined with a healthy eating plan) improve your cardiovascular health, and all this by committing yourself to the maximum of a ten-minute workout for five days a week. For videos of the different burpees, please join me on Facebook: ‘jojo’s fitness’ by jojorubyfrance. Full instructions on how to perform each type of burpee will be illustrated. The idea of the challenge is as follows:

watch for one minute intervals, or download a free interval training app. Minute 1: Perform as many of your chosen burpees as possible. Minute 2: Halve the number above, then rest for the remainder of the one minute. Minute 3: Repeat the same burpees as round 2. Minute 4: Halve the amount of round 3. Minute 5: Try and match round 1.

Warm up and mobilise all body parts. Set the alarm on your phone or

Minute 6: Match round 2. Minute 7: Match round 3. Minute 8: Halve the amount that you did in round 7.

score of 100, you are not aiming to do any more, just get faster on performing them. The Facebook page will be open to anyone taking up the challenge. By joining up you will be able to see what other people are doing, feel free to post your scores and comments. This is not an easy challenge, but it is very time efficient and very effective and it can be done anywhere. I wouldn’t suggest this exercise programme to anyone with problem knees, back issues or shoulder injuries, but check with your GP before starting any new exercise programme, and remember the easiest way of losing fat is to eat healthier and not train more. Good luck with the challenge.... I look forward seeing the amazing results.

Minute 9: Rest for 1 minute. Minute 10: Aim for as many burpees as possible. Add up your total score, each time you perform this challenge, you are aiming to increase your score on your first round by one. This means your overall score for the ten minutes should increase by three every time. Once you reach a total

Remember: ‘Train Wiser, Not Longer’. For more information about this article or anything relating to exercise please contact me, jojofrance_69@hotmail.com 687 030 047 or FB jojorubyfrance.

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Fitness Legend

Kayla Itsines Reveals All Her By Secrets Michelle Ganney Kayla Itsines is taking the fitness world by storm. I had the pleasure of talking to the 23 year-old Aussie beauty about her phenomenal fitness programme, where she revealed some of her health and fitness secrets. Kayla embarked on a personal training course at the Australian Institute of Fitness in 2008, securing a job immediately after graduation. This experience evolved into her very own venture, where her iconic Bikini Body Guide was created!

Kayla has been an inspiration and is an influential healthy role model to all women. It is evident from her toned biceps, her sculpted quads and her chiseled abs that her programme works - definitely a worthwhile investment this winter!

A day in the life of Kayla

ayla’s real passion began with sport, “my love of sport and basketball lead me to Personal Training, and that’s when I discovered how much I loved helping people to become healthier and happier! I have never looked back since, for me it was a great life changing decision. I wouldn’t trade it for anything in the world”.

Breakfast

Toast with poached eggs, avocado, tomato and spinach, plus a cup of herbal tea

After morning snack

One piece of fruit

Lunch

Chicken yiros wrap with homemade tzatziki, lettuce, tomato and onion

This fitness guru has become an Internet sensation thanks to her intense yet rewarding workout guide. Her health and fitness programme is adored by thousands of women and her Instagram page is inundated with her clients’ genuine inspirational transformations! With more than 1m followers, her guide is soaring with popularity. Kayla’s goal was to create something unique, which is where she created her eBook Bikini Body Guide. “The three weekly resistance workouts go for 28 minutes, require minimal equipment and can be used by almost all fitness levels”.

Afternoon snack

Tuna salad & a piece of fruit

Dinner

Avgolemono, a fluffy lemon & rice soup with Chicken - her absolute favourite!

Evening

She swears by a peppermint or chamomile tea in the evening

Despite her programme being labeled a ‘Bikini’ Body guide, Kayla was quick to point out some amazing tips for the colder winter months, as it’s getting chillier in Adelaide too - well at least by Australian standards! The message she wants to convey is that women have to feel confident, happy and healthy in their bodies continuously - not just on the beach! Consequently, she swears by warming up before exercise, especially during the winter chill! ”Warming up before a workout is vital, particularly in winter weather. This is because your body can be more injury prone as your muscles may be tighter if they aren’t warmed up! A slow jog or a fast paced walk for around 5 minutes is recommended prior to starting your high intensity workout”.

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Kayla’s Top Tips to Brave that Winter Chill! Walk!

This is perfect in the colder months as it gets your blood pumping. “Throw on some gloves, a beanie and a scarf and brave the weather. How great is that - you can catch up on all of the latest news with your friends and burn calories at the same time!”

Winter Sport!

If you’re lacking in motivation, Kayla insists you join a sporting team with a friend. “Playing a winter sport is the perfect opportunity to keep fit and active during winter whilst being social at the same time!”

Parks!

Kayla advises you to find a local park, as this is a great space to workout in. “You can use any stable benches or elevated surfaces for exercises like tricep dips, knee ups and step ups. You can always invest in a skipping rope and an exercise mat for some more ideas!

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by: Anita Pouroulis Do you often feel bloated? Do you lack energy? Is your skin dry or dull? Are you carrying excess kilos? Do you have food cravings? Do you have cellulite? Have you ever suffered from IBS? Are you often irritable or stressed out?

ccording to the author of the flyer, Juice-Mad Jo, if I embarked on something called the ‘Raw Juice Cleanse’, I’d be well on the path to ridding my body of these ailments. This basically meant giving up food for three or four days, and drinking only raw fruit and vegetable juices in order to reboot my system.

“YES!!!!!!!” I shouted at the innocuous flyer that seemed to be firing these questions at me, as it lay against the windshield of my car. If I turned the paper over, would I find the magic solution to all these problems? Apparently, yes. Curious to know how it went? Read on below for a concise review of our three days of juicing:

Day 1

I took a deep breath, roped my husband into doing it with me, so I wouldn’t have to suffer alone, and gave Juice-Mad Jo a call. By the next day, our fridge was stocked with 24 bottles of juice in total, four each for three days. They were quite pleasing to the eye, lined up like healthy little soldiers, in their bright hues of red, orange and green. We were all set for our juice cleanse.

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9am: You start your day with a juice. Our very first juice was a bright orange, happy-looking, cleansing juice, which contained apple, carrot, celery, ginger and red pepper. It actually tasted quite delicious. However, after that went down, I began craving my usual hot, Brazilian coffee and chunky oatmeal rusks, which are my usual reward for waking up. 12 pm: This is when you have your second juice of the day. Read: This is your LUNCH. Ours was another bright orange juice. I felt quite unsatisfied slurping my ‘lunch’ instead of chewing something solid and substantial. My husband felt the same way. I began to think about

cheating at this point, using my issue of low blood sugar as an excuse. But, for some reason I soldiered on, bravely. 3pm: You get to quaff your secondlast juice of the day in the mid afternoon. This juice was of a dark green hue, not too dissimilar to a stagnant pool of algae. Jo’s notes informed us that it was her ‘fully loaded’ number, crammed with all the greens, plus wheatgrass, spirulina and acidophilus biffidus (and no, that’s not algae – it’s good bacteria for your digestion). My husband and

HEALTH & FITNESS I gulped, expecting the worst, but we were pleasantly surprised. It was actually very tasty. But I have to admit that I was thinking about a hot cup of tea and the biggest slice of cheesecake as this one went down. 6-7pm: Your last juice of the day. Read: this is DINNER, so make the most of it. Our last juice was another dark green ‘fully loaded’ one. At this point we were both in the mood for chomping on a juicy steak and killing each other. My head was throbbing and I was edgy. I sat in the bathroom as my daughter ate dinner. My husband was in no mood for small talk. We both went to bed early.

Day 2 9am: I woke up feeling extremely irritable. My head was sore and my sinuses were blocked. Thoughts of having to go another full day without eating (or drinking coffee!!!) had draped themselves around me like a veil of gloom. My cantankerous husband complained of a sore head and smelly breath. Today we were allowed to have our two dark green juices and our two light green juices in any order we wanted. A bit of free choice was being offered to us. Yay. My husband and I glared at each other and both reached for an unknown light green,

Day 3

to spice up our lives a bit. This juice was imbued with apple, avocado, celery, cucumber, green pepper, ginger, lemon and spinach. This juice tasted incredible. As a lover of avocado, this was my absolute favourite so far. 12pm: I was dying to have another light green juice but decided to leave it for later and had a dark green one instead. At this point, I was realising the benefit of drinking slowly and savouring the taste of each juice, if only to create the feeling of having a ‘meal’. But I still felt like dunking my favourite rusks in a huge mug of coffee and my head was still sore. 3pm: I greeted my next light green juice with great enthusiasm and savoured every drop. After I drank the juice I realised that I was beginning to feel a bit better. My head felt a bit lighter and my sinuses weren’t too bad. But more importantly, I wasn’t edgy and not hungry! 6-7 pm: Another dark green juice for dinner. Tonight I didn’t mind being near my daughter while she ate. I didn’t feel tempted by her chicken and pasta dish, and had even managed to prepare it myself without secretly scoffing bits on the side. We managed to watch a whole movie together; an unexpected boon of not cooking and consuming a full dinner was extra leisure time.

9am: I woke up feeling quite good. I wasn’t hungry at all and was getting into the rhythm of juicing. Today’s menu consisted of two dark green juices and two purple juices. We both chose purple, which was made from apple, beetroot, carrot, celery, cucumber, green pepper, ginger, lemon and spinach. The juice was tasty and my husband smiled at me. 12pm: Dark green juice for lunch. I was feeling energetic and quite clearheaded. My husband had had a very productive morning at the office. We even made small talk over our dark green juice.

3pm: Another purple juice, which we savoured and enjoyed to the last drop. We both felt good and our bodies felt light. I was wearing a pair of skinny jeans and noted that my usually convex stomach was actually flat. I was no longer bloated. My husband went for a run. 6-7pm: The last juice of the day. We both enjoyed it and wondered what we were going to eat tomorrow, since we were going to be travelling to London.

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Day 4 Believe it nor not, I woke up feeling disappointed that we weren’t going to be juicing another day! I felt as if I could manage one more quite easily. My husband felt the same way. Although Jo suggests that you try and complete four days of juicing, we’d decided on three, due to a business trip. But even doing three days of juicing had left us feeling light, healthy, energised and clearheaded. The problem with going straight back into ‘normal’ life though, is that you must take it slowly. Neither of us felt particularly hungry, and the fruit we ate for breakfast lasted us well into the early afternoon. This is unusual for me with my low blood sugar, as I normally ‘need’ to snack all the time. I can only put it down to the fill of nutrients I’d had over the past three days. I thought a meal of sushi would be perfect for lunch since sushi is light, but I was wrong, as I had really bad stomach ache thereafter. My husband was more careful, sticking to a simple salad.

This is Juice-Mad Jo’s Story: A friend had been to a juice retreat for a week and came back with a juicer, a blender a masticator for wheatgrass and numerous books; the only problem was he couldn’t be bothered to juice for himself, saying he didn’t have the time. So he asked me if I would juice for him for a week. I looked at the week’s juice plan and was quite taken aback at how many different juices I had to do. Anyway, I decided to do it. Now, at this time I had been to the doctor with bloated stomach issues. I was also suffering from excess weight gain even though I was going to gym, eating rather healthy and didn’t touch alcohol. My skin was dry and I just didn’t feel right. I also was not happy with what looked back at me from the mirror. My doctor said it was my age and unless I went on prescribed drugs there was not a lot I could do that I wasn’t already doing; ie: eating healthy and exercising. So my friend and I started our “No Food, Just Juice” week. I must say the only day it really got to me and I wanted to eat was the

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second day. I also had a headache, but as this was my body ridding itself of those nasty toxins, I didn’t really mind. I drank more water and herbal tea and reminded myself this was only for a few more days. As the third day dawned, I felt my body had rid itself of the bloated feeling. I felt light, slimmer and stronger. I walked stronger and taller. My skin even had a glow and a clean feel to it. I felt happier, my mind was alert, I was having eight hours sleep and waking totally refreshed. By the fourth and fifth days, I loved how I felt, and on the sixth day I decided this was going to be my new venture because I was literally ‘Juice Mad’! I wanted to juice for others to help them become happier and healthier from within. So that’s Juice-Mad Jo’s story. You’ve heard mine and there are many, many more to be told. However, after experiencing this ‘juicing joy’, and melting back into my real life of coffee, bread, chocolates and wine, I wondered how to blend juicing with my love of life and good food. I asked Jo this important question when I spoke to her. Jo, like me, loves food and enjoys eating out. So she has constructed a framework for herself, which she tries to stick to as much as possible.

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Her plan goes as follows: Once a season, she juices, without eating for five days. Three days a month she juices, without eating. One day a week she juices without eating. Each day she has one juice, yet eats normally.

What Else Can Juicing Do For You? Juicing… Gets you to understand how powerful the romance of unhealthy foods is. Breaks the cycle of dependence on comfort foods and snacking. This helps in the changing of bad eating habits. Reduces the appetite. Although juicing doesn’t shrink the stomach, after a while, it feels like it does, as you are not continually hungry. Gives your stomach a rest. Juice doesn’t requires as much of the stomach’s digestive process (churning, acid and pepsin) as solid food does. Helps repair the gut. Toxic foods (including saturated fats, refined carbs, foods with additives, pesticides and allergenic foods) can impair the intestine’s functioning. Consuming a nutrient-dense juice

diet allows food to be assimilated quickly through the intestine, thus giving it a rest, while the nutrients and antioxidants help in sorting out intestinal issues. Lets the liver rest a bit too. The liver is our main detoxifying organ. Since our diets are usually loaded with toxins, the liver is constantly working and detoxifying before nutrients go further in the body. Healthy, toxin-free juice lets the liver breath a sigh of relief… and rest. Floods our body with nutrition. The goodness of all the rawness provides nutrients that are often lost during cooking, or just not eaten at all. Helps to shed weight. A juice cleanse (three days minimum) is a great way to jumpstart a diet. Juicing for a bit longer will definitely result in weight loss, as juice is low in calories and full of nutrition. Improves energy levels and mental clarity. Since your body is getting a concentration of energizing and healing nutrients, your energy levels soar, and you can feel mentally sharper. Reduces physical problems and helps in detoxification. Many chronic symptoms such as headaches, rashes, general aches and congestion can be due to our bodies fighting off the harmful things we put into it. Juicing provides us with nutrientdense foods, giving the body the resources it needs to help remove cumulative toxins.

most whole fruits or vegetables and add water if it becomes too thick. Juice fundis will tell you, though, that it’s best to get a proper juicer. There are two types: centrifugal and masticating. If you’re going to go and buy yourself a juicer, then rather go for the masticating one, as with this one, more of the nutrients are kept intact. Centrifugal juicers operate at very high speeds, while masticating juicers run at very slow speeds. High speed means heat and a less thorough extraction of juice while masticating is a slow and more thorough way to extract juice and nutrients from fruits and veggies. (Worth Remembering: Juicing is not for everyone. Check with a doctor first, especially those who are pregnant, underweight, diabetic, have unstable heart disease or low blood pressure, or who have lifethreatening health challenges.) Juice-Mad Jo can be found at: www.juice-mad.com. She also tailor-makes juices for your requirements.

Can You Make The Juice Yourself? Absolutely. It’s not that hard. You may not need a juicing machine. You can use a blender for

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ucked away at the top of a mountain in Casares, ‘Venta Garcia’ is an Ibizan-inspired villa steeped in history, yet at the same time modernised, so you have antiquity and luxury in one visit. You can choose to eat out on the terrace, conservatory or main indoor restaurant. All the dining areas have enormous windows so you enjoy totally unspoilt views of the beautiful Casares countryside. There is also a calm and serene atmosphere to match. You must arrive early as there is a fantastic bar with lowlevel seating and chill-out music with which to enjoy ‘Venta Garcia’’s wide selection of cocktails or wines before dining. The staff are friendly and attentive without being overbearing. If you are lucky enough to meet Jesus, the owner, you are in for a treat. He is funny, charismatic and welcoming all at once. He laughs and jokes with his customers and makes you feel completely at home. Not surpassing the location and atmosphere, the food is also to die for. Rich, yet healthy mountain food, in generous portions with sides of fresh vegetables to accompany. Try the leg of lamb or chicken cooked ‘Mama style’. There is also a vast selection of fresh fish available such as the scallops and skewer of monkfish with lime sauce, as well as pasta, risotto and soups if you want to try something different. If you want to go for a lighter option the goat’s cheese and avocado salad is fantastic. One of the best dishes has to be the starter of prawns wrapped in filo pastry with fresh basil. You can choose from

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an orange marmalade or peanut dipping sauce. Can’t decide? Then go for the mezze of tapas sharing platter. If you have room for dessert we highly recommend the hot chocolate fondant with ice cream or apple crumble. And as always ‘Venta Garcia’ treats its guests to a drink on the house at the end of the evening and you are encouraged to enjoy this at your table or move to the bar afterwards. Children are also welcome here with special childfriendly dishes, including meatballs and chicken croquettes they’ll love. There is definitely a complete mix of clientele here from all nationalities, ages and walks of life - which in our opinion makes ‘Venta Garcia’ even more appealing. Another main reason for this restaurant’s enduring success has to be its history. Run by Jesus’ family for over 50 years, and apart from the interior, white-walled makeover in 2005, the restaurant hasn’t really changed over time. If anything it has got better and better according to its faithful regulars. Which brings us to another point. Despite its capacity of 90 sit-downs, you’d be well advised to make a reservation here in the busy summer months as this has been and will continue to be one of the most popular location restaurants on the Costa del Sol. Jesus never advertises: “There is no need to,” he says. Luckily Marbella Rocks has brought this wonderful Casares secret to your attention.

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OPERA ROCK INAUGURATION

he Opera Rock Grand Opening on the December 12th was a packed out first

night for the newly named club. Guests partied to rock & roll, pop rock and soul and original and updated versions of all the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s classics. DJ Kike Supermix played a superb set before DJ Adrian Forciniti finished the night off with house music from 5am. This place is rocking, be sure to pay a visit when the club reopens in March when resident DJ Carlota will also be playing tribute nights to the greatest rock stars.

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MALAVIDA

op Marbella nightspot Malavida has been the club on the top of everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list

ever since its opening in June last year. Formerly named Billionaire Club and Shout, the Golden Mile based venue has enjoyed a total revamp. Malavida are also planning some big acts for 2015 with artists including Clase A, Dasoul, Zovdie and King Africa. If you havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been there yet, this place is going off, so be sure to pay a visit soon.

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HAIRY LEMON XMAS PARTY

he Hairy Lemon threw a huge, red-themed Christmas Party where

guests enjoyed mulled wine, complimentary tapas and live singers. Organised by Carrie Bull and Lizzie May, the popular bar and restaurant was tastefully decorated and even held a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;kissing under the mistletoeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; competition.

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MARBELLA EVENT ACADEMY

artender, DJ and makeup school Marbella Event Academy went on a two

week-long tour of Sweden to promote their Marbella based academy in December. Four different cities and locations were visited during the tour and Marbella Event Academy dancers and flarers were on hand to make the events go off with a bang.

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NYE BASH A HIT FOR VOULEZ VOUS

vents and marketing company Voulez Vous threw a big New Year’s Eve

Party at the Los Pinos polo fields arena in Sotogrande. Over 300 guests enjoyed a 3-course meal, drinks and dancing to live bands and a selection of top DJ’s from London and Spain. Both platinum and gold tickets were completely sold out for the event. space!

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DARE TO DREAM How to Discover the Dream Career Path For You We all have dreams, but for many they remain clouded by fear, negative beliefs and conditioned expectations. Sometimes we have to realise that in order to get to that peak of success, achievement and happiness, we have to face our fears, ignore ingrained negative beliefs and stand up to conditioned expectations. It may be that a personal life tragedy or trauma triggers an awakening of a deep passion or meaningful purpose, but sometimes a simple change in perception, inspired by a friend, is all that is needed to realise that a dream is already in the making. We have a choice: we can wait for life to force us to see what truly matters or we can summon the courage to awaken our dreams and set them free.

o ignite inspiration or unveil a path of passion, meaning and purpose, listen to your

soul:

• What do you routinely say that you will do ‘someday’?

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• What have you always wanted to be? • When have you really enjoyed your work and what talents are you relying on and using in these situations? • What do you love to do when all your work is done? • For what would you take a very strong stand? • “The way to find out about your happiness,” said renowned mythology scholar Joseph Campbell, “is to keep your mind on those moments when you feel most happy, when you are really happy – not excited, not just thrilled, but deeply happy.” What in your current life brings deep happiness? • When you achieve your current objective, what do you hope it will enable you to do? Sometimes, to see our dream, we need to remove the obstacles that cloud our vision:

FEARS Fears can prevent us from seeing who we really are and what we truly

want in life. It may be a fear of the unknown, fear of change or fear that if we choose another path at this point in life, then everything up to this point has been wasted. • Have you decided that “this is the way the world is”? Is this belief working for you? • If you had the courage to face your fears and peer through the clouds, what might you allow yourself to see, in your dreams? • What is the scariest thing about pursuing your dream?

EXPECTATIONS Who is the source of your dream? Do you feel pushed into a job, career or routine by other people? Are you forcing yourself to be someone you’re not? What are your expectations and where do they come from? If you were to let go of the expectations of others, some of which may be only your perception, then who would you be, what would you do, and how would you choose to live?

CAREERS Sometimes, recognising our core values helps us determine our true dream: Values represent our deepest desires: what we choose to stand up for, how we live and the legacies we wish to leave to the world. Read through this list of values and then list them in your order or priority:

• Now draw another six stars and repeat the exercise. • Draw until you have up to 100 stars and 100 insights about what you want. • Draw a line from the circle to one star that you would love to aim for and consider the steps needed to get there. You Can Choose to Listen to Your Heart - What do you care about? What image, cause or issue makes you want to put your heart and soul into supporting and contributing to its development?

• Happiness • Love • Gratitude • Success • Independence • Resilience • Leadership • Advancement • Wealth • Power • Forgiveness • Freedom • Peace • Justice • Joy • Excellence • Harmony • Growth

You Can Choose to Be Strong When you can see the negative thoughts that play alongside your dreams and desires, you empower yourself with a choice - to choose to give them power, or to choose to ignore them and continue in pursuit of what really matters.

YOU CAN INSPIRE YOURSELF Draw a circle. The circle is your life. • Outside the circle draw six stars – these are stars of inspiration to help illuminate your inner most wishes, passions and dreams. • Close your eyes and allow each star to reveal your dreams

Don’t be Afraid to Fail - It can seem safer to have a dream and hope that one day it might be accomplished; to live in hope, rather than to face the fear of pursuing something that really matters, only to face potential failure. Don’t give up before you have given yourself a chance. Don’t create regrets for your future. You Can Choose to Embrace Change –Dr. Bourg Carter, (High Octane Women: How Super Achievers Can Avoid Burnout), says, ‘It’s easy to get side-tracked by “what-ifs.” Like

“What if I fail?” “What if I can’t do this?” “What if I do this and don’t like it?” But living a life of “what-ifs” can be crippling. Not only that, it’s not possible to live and not change. Change is constantly happening within us and around us. In fact, change is the foundation of life as we know it...Without change, we become stagnant. We don’t grow personally or professionally. So why not embrace it?’

YOU CAN BRING YOUR DREAM TO LIFE What is your dream today? Answering hypothetical questions can give you insight into your true motivation. What would your dream be if: • You suddenly became a billionaire? • You had every skill available at your disposal to do anything? • You already had everything you wanted? • You had to return to college to get a four-year degree? • You had six months to live? • You had a genie granting you three wishes? Knowing what you want is half the challenge. Bringing it to life is simple. All it takes is seeing and taking a single step, then another and another. What is your the first step?

Words by Antonia Behan

Personal and Professional Development Coach Antonia Behan 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. Available in Gibraltar, Sotogrande and Marbella. www.antoniabehan.com

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Hard Rock Café C/Ramón Areces, esq. Marina Banús, Puerto Banús Tel: 952 908 024 Route 66 Plaza Antonio Banderas 17/29, Puerto Banús Tel: 951 136 333 Yanx Centro Plaza, Nueva Andalucía Tel: 952 818 861

ARGENTINIAN

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

Belgian

El Coto Ctra. De Ronda (El Madronal), San Pedro de Alcántara Tel: 952 786 688 Mytilus Plaza de Los Naranjos, Puerto Sotogrande Tel: 956 790 212

French

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

Greek

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

For reservations call: (0034) 952 907 570 or (0034) 605 247 367 or email: info@restauranteelbanco.com

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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, L 21-22, Avda. de España, Calahonda Tel: 952 931 829

International

Albert & Simon Urb. Nueva Alcántara, Edif. Mirador, Bloque 4-B, Marbella Tel: 952 836 886 Black and White Marbella Muelle Benabola, under the Torre De Banús, Puerto Banús Tel: 952 815 607

LISTINGS C’est La Vie Paseo Las Palmeras, 15, San Pedro De Alcantara Tel: 952 783 394

Frascati Plaza de Los Naranjos s/n, Sotogrande Tel: 952 790 392

Del Mar At the Hotel Puente Romano Bulevar Principe Alfonso von Hohenlohe, s/n, Marbella Tel: 952 820 900

Lombardo’s Galerías Paniagua, Sotogrande, Cádiz Tel: 956 795 924

El Campanario CN 340, km. 168, Estepona Tel: 952 880 126 Guey Plaza de las Orquideas 4, Marbella Tel: 952 929 250 Venta Garcia Ctra. De Casares, km. 7, Casares Tel: 952 894 191

Italian

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

Pizzeria Picasso Puerto Banús Tel: 952 813 669 Ristorante Regina Edif. La Ruleta, Nueva Andalucía Tel: 952 814 529 Villa Tiberio Ctra. de Cádiz, km. 178 Marbella Tel: 952 771 799

Oriental

Asiatico Zen C/ Lirios s/n, Nueva Andalucía Tel: 952 817 691 Kama Kura The San Roque Club, Ctra. de Cádiz, Km. 127, San Roque, Cádiz Tel: 956 613 030

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

Seafood

Sea Grill CN340, km 187, Marbella Tel: 952 820 900 El Barlovento Puerto Deportivo de Sotogrande, Cádiz Tel: 619 007 101

Katie Lee Beauty Therapy Fully-qualified beauty therapist of over 20 years experience We are International Hair Extension and Beauty Experts covering the coast Marbella, Malaga, Mijas, Fuengirola, Benahavis, Puerto Banus, Estepona, Duquesa, Sotogrande to Gibraltar, London, Prague, Dubai. Our team of highly skilled hair extension technicians can help you get that natural looking hairstyle you want, thanks to our unique range of virgin Russian and Remy European human hair extensions, cuticle correct. This means that the extension hair can be perfectly matched to the wearer’s hair with respect to your colour, with our free consultation to create any look you want and it will behave exactly like your own natural looking hair. Can be coloured, cut, and styled in your usual way including the use of straightening irons and curling tongs. Contact: hrtmnv@yahoo.co.uk grahamewatson@icloud.com www.prestige-hairandbeauty.com

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LISTINGS Santiago Paseo Marítimo, 5, Marbella Tel: 952 770 078

Slainte CL Manolete CC Iberico 7, Marbella Tel: 951 279 314

Sala By the Sea Urb. Villa Marina, Nueva Andalucía Tel: 952 813 882

Spanish

Suite Hotel Puente Romano Tel: 630 962 852

Cafés

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

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

Passion Café Calle Marqués del Duero, 68, Marbella Tel: 952 780 344 Starz Avd Manotete, 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 Well-ness Studio Los Naranjos Golf Club Plaza Cibeles, Nueva, Andalucía Tel: 628 936 396 Reflections Hair Nails and Skincare Centro Plaza Tel: 902 325 324

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LISTINGS 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 Andalucia Tel: 951 279 214

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 Andalucia Tel: 952 817 129

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

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

FASHION

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

Twist Boutique Centro Comercial la Colonia. San Pedro de Alcántara Tel: 951 507 019 Vive la Reine Boutique Marbela Real 20, Avenida Principe Alonso de Hohenlohe, Marbella Tel: 663 452 040 Elle Morgan 31 Laguna Village, Estepona Tel: 647 869 831

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

Anthonys Diamonds Avenida Ramon y Cajal 40 Tel: 952 588 795

La Silla Colonial Calle Valle Inclan 30, Nueva Andalucia Tel: 952 813 992

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

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

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

GYMS & FITNESS

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

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film ‘The Prince of Egypt’, which premiered on 3rd December in London’s cinema hotspot, Leicester Square. This rendition took a much darker turn with the defiant Moses rising up against his brother, Pharaoh Ramses, in order to take 600,000 slaves on an epic journey to escape the deadly plagues and Egypt. Played by the multi-talented actor Christian Bale and former Batman legend, it was a tense two hours of this warped yet extraordinary biblical story.

hotspots

ondon was graced with some of the world’s most beautiful models last December in honour of one of television’s most prestigious evenings. For their annual catwalk show, the Victoria’s Secret models put on a stunning performance and were accompanied by some of showbiz’s musical legends including Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran and Ariana Grande. The show aired exclusively on December 9th on CBS, so we hope you managed to catch some of VS’s most angelic angels. From Adriana Lima to Alessandra Ambrosio, Doutzen Kroes, Candice Swanepoel, Lily Aldridge, Behati Prinsloo and Karlie Kloss, this bevy of beauties put on an unforgettable show.

What´s TRENDING December was a month fuelled with some of the biggest movie premieres. The legendary and much anticipated film, ‘The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies’ premiered in Leicester Square on 1st December. It was the final installment in the epic fantasy adventure trilogy and the last time we’d journey to Middle Earth. Also grabbing the spotlight is a film directed by Ridley Scott, ‘Exodus Gods and Kings’, a twist on the biblical, animated

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The UK seems to be taking the music world by storm, with Britain sweeping the nominations for the 57th Annual Grammy Awards. Our very own Sam Smith is leading the way with an astonishing six nominations. Powerhouse Ed Sheeran, renowned band Coldplay and newcomer Charli XCX have also got the nod. Smith’s album ‘In The Lonely Hour’ along with Sheeran’s ‘X’ and Coldplay’s ‘Ghost Stories’, make up just some of the contenders in the category for Best Pop Vocal Album. The countdown to the award ceremony on February 9th 2015 has begun!

FASHION

FIT FOR LIFE

ith Christmas, mulled wine, roast potatoes and mince pies well and truly gone, it’s that time of year again to begin to tone up. In preparation for the Spring and Summer clamour of getting into shape, Striders Edge have a dreamy 2015 collection to get you feeling fit, healthy and more importantly looking good! Their new collection, aptly titled ‘California Dreaming’, has a radiant palette ranging from fluorescent corals to turquoise blues and subtle shades of grey and yellow to really capture the sun-drenched landscapes of California with a London-designed twist. The new Spring ’15 collection also includes vibrant coloured vests, printed leggings, statement racer backs and a new line of technical coverups. Their luxury cashmere performance fabrics are unique in style as they combine exquisite design with technical innovation – a true fitness wonder! The most dynamic collection to date is available online from 1st January 2015 www.stridersedge.com.

Angelo Sosa, renowned Latino chef, revealed some of his postChristmas treats after the hectic festive holidays. In the seventh season of Top Chef, Sosa was the popular runner up. “Top chef was one of the most challenging things I’ve ever done in my life” he was quoted as saying. Since then his career has gone from strength to strength. Speaking candidly to me about his love of food, Sosa announced the launch of his new cookbook, ‘Healthy Latin Eating’, which is due to be released on January 2nd 2015. He explained how healthy eating doesn’t have to be bland and boring and how spice is his weapon of choice in the kitchen. “I consider myself a spice expert.” His favourite spice is ‘fenugreek’ which is indigenous to Middle East India. “This aromatic Mediterranean plant has a strong aroma but toasted correctly is absolutely beautiful”

SPOTTED! DEMI LOVATO Performed a duet with British charmer Olly Murs at London’s O2 for the ‘X Factor’ finale

One Direction star HARRY STYLES was spotted at the BBC Music Awards at Earl’s Court Exhibition Centre in London MILEY CYRUS Was seen at Xcel Energy Centre for 101.3 KDWB’s Jingle Ball

PRINCESS KATE The Duchess of Cambridge was at the Cleveland Cavaliers v. Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York

SAM SMITH Powerhouse newcomer Sam Smith performed his classic song ‘Stay With Me’ at the O2 for the X Factor finale

PRINCE WILLIAM Also attended the Cleveland Cavaliers v. Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York

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ASTROLOGY

MARBELLA ROCKS ASTROLOGY FORECAST JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015

Aries

Gemini

Leo

You’re making every effort to be amenable and to keep the peace, but others may just seem determined to push your buttons or go out of their way to test you. Try not to let unpleasant behaviour cause you to lose your cool. The New Year may feel like someone hit the ‘rewind’ button as people from your past - even past lovers - reappear. If this is the case, ask if you want history to repeat itself or if allowing them back into your life means you can bring about a new beginning. Don’t let sentiment cloud your judgement now as this month is trying to offer a fresh start, especially around your key goals. Bear in mind that replaying or reliving the past stops us from stepping into a better future. Look forward now, not back.

A missed opportunity could return now - perhaps even the ‘one that got away’. If travelling, you need to allow plenty of time to get to your destination and check all connections and reservations in advance, as chaos and delays can and will occur. Success could be within your grasp but you need to be completely clear about what it is you want to achieve now. Don’t take refuge in escapism - you need to understand the difference between going towards something and fleeing from something else. If you haven’t been watching your budget recently you could be facing a financial crisis or two. Don’t resort to escapism there either - open those statements and bills and come up with a realistic spending plan. Being in the black is back for 2015.

Love, passion and partnerships dominate your thoughts now and some of you may even hear from that ‘blast from the past’. If things have not been going well between you and your significant other, you’ve got the skills to smooth things over, or at the very least, bring things to an amicable conclusion. Singles could enjoy more than one flirtation and there’s the promise of more to come. However, something you hear about someone could cause you to seriously reevaluate your opinion of them, or even your entire relationship, especially if you discover they have been keeping something from you. You need people around you that you can rely on to behave with integrity. Don’t accept anything less.

Taurus

Cancer

Virgo

You begin 2015 with a new determination when it comes to goal-getting ambition, Taurus. However, when it comes to relationships, a different approach may be in order especially if you have been calling the shots too frequently or clinging onto rigid ideas about how relationships ‘should’ be or what your ‘ideal’ partner looks like. When we let go of these kinds of thoughts, we open the way for the universe to send us something far better than we can have possibly imagined for ourselves. Dare you do this now? Elsewhere, new career opportunities beckon if you are ready for more responsibility. Singles may snag the interest of someone successful or someone who just boosts their mojo in some way. Is he/she really going out with him/ her? You bet.

Emotional endings could take place early in 2015, or you may find yourself involved in arguments or negotiations involving money, your salary, or something you share with a partner. If it feels as if things are falling apart, this may not be the case, as what is happening is that a cycle is being completed now with new beginnings to follow. Whatever comes to an end or fruition now is designed to clear the way for this to occur. Try to keep emotions out of money matters or business dealings. The end of January should bring a sense of renewed optimism and freedom and someone could just appear who embodies this feeling as you begin to see the adventure is far from over.

Friends may not behave the way you expected, or social encounters may leave you feeling unsettled at the start of 2015. As a result you may choose to put your energy into work and if so, you’ll quickly discover you’ve made the right choice. Good news around a job, a project or pay rise could be on its way but just ensure you don’t get distracted from the job at hand. It’s important to stay focused - especially on the details – and if you do, you could reap the rewards now. When it comes to romance you won’t hold back from letting someone know how you feel just guard against wearing your heart on your sleeve. Sometimes it’s good to cultivate an air of mystery - and remember: some things are worth waiting for.

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Libra

Sagittarius

Aquarius

You could be starting the New Year on a romantic note, Libra and if there’s no one currently on your mind or on the scene that could be about to change. You’ll also have the passion to push through with work and business plans, as well as with any creative projects you’ve been nurturing. Expect to find yourself in the spotlight in some way and you’ll make your best impression, whether you’re meeting someone for personal or professional reasons, so ensure you’re looking and feeling your best. Old flames could be rekindled now or an opportunity you missed out on or passed up could reappear. If so, don’t let it slip through your fingers a second time. New love could have a distinctly different flavour to it expand your taste.

Something comes fullcircle and it’s now time to put the finishing touches to any projects that have been left over from 2014. You’ve entered one of the best periods of the year to look for that new job or launch that creative or business idea, so ensure you take advantage of this. People from your past, including lovers or even old school friends could be in touch, so expect a slew of phone calls, messages and emails to answer. If you keep in touch with others, they will keep in touch with you. Check the small print in any important papers you are signing. If romance is on your mind you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the arrival of a kindred spirit - opposites may attract but sometimes we have more fun with someone just like us.

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Scorpio

Capricorn

Pisces

2015 could see a move for many phoenixes and you may well be starting the New Year with thoughts around your living arrangements or lifestyle in general. A few big decisions may be made and each one is designed to improve your overall sense of security so make sure you think in the long term. By the beginning of February you should be in a position where you have established something for the future - even if it’s just a sense of knowing where you’re going to be hanging your hat for the long term. As February rocks in, your thoughts are on more immediate gratification as someone new could have you in a passionate tailspin. One thing’s for certain - you won’t let anything come between you and who or what you want.

Are you letting other people determine your self-worth, Capricorn? Do you value yourself based on what you earn or whether you are coupled up or not? Time for a self-esteem upgrade if that’s the case as this month will reflect your inner values in some way. Bank account and ego-boosting events could occur if you are clear about your inner values. People will treat or value you based on the value you put on yourself. For some this will be a time of rewards and validation but if this is not forthcoming or falls short of your expectations, then look within and not without for an explanation. It’s time to say what’s on your mind and not hold back for fear of how others may react. Walk your talk and speak your truth now.

You begin the New Year eager for change and may even initiate some that are long overdue. Don’t, however, throw the baby out with the bathwater just because you feel restricted in some way. Take some time to think things through. New information may come to light regarding a situation at work and again, you need to step back and gather the facts before acting. Things may not be as they first appear. Your intuition will guide you here as it is at a peak and whatever you do - don’t ignore what it’s saying. However, if someone has been misleading you or pulling the wool over your eyes, you will not be able to let it slide and others may see a side of you which rarely emerges. There’s no secret you can’t fathom now.

partnerships and close connections now and determining if they provide you with the emotional support you need. Whatever comes up short in your life - you won’t wait around for it to come to you or Santa to deliver it. You’ll be out looking for it and if it’s love you seek to explore - every possible avenue can connect to it now. At the very least all of you should be on the receiving end of a few invitations. It’s time to showcase your talents and embrace innovation in all areas of your life - especially at work. Any lingering problems require a different approach to what you’ve taken in the past. Love or a significant new friendship could begin at an unusual venue or event or with someone very different who crosses your path. Embrace the new - literally and figuratively now.

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Cliché group pose with hands on hips, check. Obligatory coffee cup holding on cold day, check. Cute dog selfie, check.

We all know what a typical women’s Instagram page looks like. And yes they are practically identical with thousands of clichéd shots, poses, selfies and cute dog pics. So what if men had the same time and inclination to do this. Well now luckily they have! An extremely amusing thread has been set up by the guys at Witty & Pretty showing up-for-a-laugh guys taking the mickey out of women and their predictable social media habits. Marbella Rocks Male Readers – we urge you to send in any funny Instagram pics that recreate what women are like on their social media – the funniest will receive dinner for 2 at a Top Marbella restaurant and feature on Witty & Pretty’s list!

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Each month Marbella Rocks will be quick firing questions at unsuspecting famous Marbella faces. This month we’ve been quizzing Sandro Morelli, the charismatic owner of Italian restaurant, Villa Tiberio.

How long have you been in the restaurant business: Almost 40 years. Since I owned Barbarella in London in 1976 to opening Villa Tiberio 25 years ago. Best thing about being running your own restaurant: A wealthy man likes his beautiful home and wants his friends to come round. The difference is people come to my beautiful home and they pay me – it’s paradise! You’re known for your extensive charity work, tell our readers why this is so important to you: Every day a child dies of starvation. I try my best to help. In the last seven years I’ve raised a quarter of a million for children’s charities. A lot of famous faces have visited Villa Tiberio, who were the most memorable and why: Prince Rainier of Monaco and Sean Connery - both very special people – warm, kind and friendly. Worst thing: Finding the right staff – we are an international restaurant so we not only need multi-lingual staff but also staff that appreciate that culture of food that is needed. Favourite dish on your menu: Linguine with fresh lobster and cherry tomato sauce.

If you weren’t in the restaurant business you’d be: Any business that helps children in the world. Greatest achievement: When I bought my mother a house in Naples and when my sons were born.

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Best advice ever given: Whatever you have or do in life appreciate it and try and help those less fortunate than yourself. What are your hobbies or interests: Football and my grandchildren. If you were an animal what would you be: A horse. Ideal dinner party guest: Charlton Heston – I met him in 1979 and he was the most entertaining man. Best character trait: Generosity. Greatest eccentricity: Dancing and singing. Worst habit: Eating too much bread and pasta. What do you do to relax: Regular holidays in Mauritius. Best thing about Marbella: Marbella belongs to the world. All nationalities can come here and live together peacefully.

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c/Jesus Puente, Local 15, Puerto Banus, Marbella