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ISSUE 11 APRIL 2010

THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO LIFE ON THE COAST

SOCIETY Living ut a e B

ASCARI KZ1 Aggressive finesse

Smokey eyes and RED LIPS

FENG SHUI HARMONY... and comfort zones

delicate BEAUTY FOR A

LADY GAGA’S fit body secrets

blooming spring E XC L U S I V E

DOING IT IN STYLE WITH Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen

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n the one hand, Society Living has become established as the ultimate guide to life on the Costa del Sol. On the other, Beautiful Home is recognised as the Coast’s premier style guide.

So, with the market re-inventing itself to prepare for what we all hope – and quietly expect – will be a more positive year, it became clear to us that joining forces was a marriage made in Mediterranean heaven.

As the publishers of both magazines, we believed this would be the best way forward to ensure that, in spite of setbacks in the industry over the past year or so, the Costa del Sol could continue to have a quality publication that represents, reflects and reinvigorates the area’s profile.

This issue therefore becomes two top magazines in one: with readers enjoying expanded coverage across the wide spectrum of living and working in southern Spain; and advertisers able to take advantage of two distinctive, yet equally discerning and refined, readerships.

From readers who enjoy a good party, who like to stay abreast of latest fashion, health and beauty trends, who relish a superb meal out, who aspire to the finer things in life… to those who are fascinated by décor, architecture and state-of-the-art style.

Society Living will continue to be published monthly, while Beautiful Home will be incorporated quarterly as a bumper double-issue: creating the Coast’s glossiest and most comprehensive lifestyle magazine and showcasing this wonderful area at its best.

In addition, the revamped magazine will be found at even more outlets: that is, including all current distribution points for both Society Living and Beautiful Home.

We hope you enjoy this first combined issue, with its mix of our popular regular features, our customary exclusive insight into the world of celebrity – and the most beautiful homes and décor on the Coast.

Publisher Andy Clark andy@societylivingmagazine.com

Features Editor Jessica White features@societylivingmagazine.com

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Contributing Editor Peter Leonard Contributors Giles Brown, Russell Grant, Ian Kuah, Micky Reynolds, Kristina Szekely, Nicki Waterman Photographers Toni Cochrane, Gary Edwards, Ruth Jones, Saud Rifat, Gary Tapp, David Toms

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CONTENTS

No 11 – April 2010

Contents glamour digest 10

Chic style and stunning fashion trends

tech world 14

Cutting edge innovation ... state-of-the-art gadgets

big screen 16

Behind the scenes in the world of movies

music notes 18 Rock snippets from around the globe

society 20

Costa glamour... mixing business with pleasure

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Queen of Marbella social scene

celebrity shape-up 114

Ascari KZ1R LM: aggressive masculinity

latest trends 116

kristina szekely’s diary 34 on the road 36 fashion flair 49

Delicate style and beauty for spring

INCORPORATING

beautiful home magazine 58

Design, décor, trends, gardens, property

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Valuable advice from trainer to the stars Nicki Waterman

Tips, trends and new sensations in make-up and skincare

local trends 120

fine dining 130

Brasserie style and buzz in Marbella

table talk 126

Restaurant news and culinary tidbits

restaurant guide 134 Highly recommended for gastronomic pleasure

noticeboard ask the surgeon 141 122 in the stars gourmet club 145 128 Serene and calming beauty treatment

Business and other news from around Spain

Techniques and trends: your questions answered

Astrologist Russell Grant looks into the future

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GLAMOUR DIGEST Stunning collection from high street brand Spanish beauty Elen Rives has collaborated with Tesco to become the face of their new spring/summer lingerie collection “Diamond Boutique”. The collection showcases high fashion and luxurious designs made from silk, satin and lace in the season’s hottest colours and trends, including exotic animal prints, icecream shades and flirty florals. Elen says the underwear collection “is elegant, luxurious and a main feature of my lingerie drawer. Knowing you have something really beautiful on under your clothes can give you do much confidence.” www.clothingattesco.com

CHIC STYLES AND ALLURING IDEAS FROM THE WORLD OF FASHION...

PLUS OTHER IN-VOGUE NEWS FOR TREND-SETTERS COMPILED BY JESSICA WHITE

Chic touch for day and night We all need a little bling at times and, with the sun out, it is the ideal time to add some colour with this pink jewel cuff from Otazu. It will look great with a maxi dress during the day; and team it with killer heels and a mini dress for the evening for a glamorous chic look. www.cruisefashion.co.uk / www.otazujewellery.com

Colourful clutch for summer sun This cute, multicoloured, pink clutch from Rio Moda is the perfect accessory to brighten up any outfit this summer. Available in four other bright colours the clutch has a chain inside should you want to put it over your shoulder – in gorgeous handmade buntal material, the clutch is perfect for day to evening chic. www.riomoda.com 10

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GLAMOUR DIGEST Trendy cover-up for beach bar chic With summer almost here we are sure to spend a lot of time down at the beach sunbathing and getting hot, so when we retire to a chiringuito for a nice cold vino or cheeky mojito it’s nice to cover up that bikini with something fashionable yet comfortable.

This cute, stylish playsuit from Accessorize is great for just throwing on; the embroidery detail is bang on trend while the all-over white colour will keep you cool in the summer heat. Team with some funky wedges and bangles and take it from day to night at the beach bar. www.accessorize.com

Stylish suede and the city We’ve all seen Sex and the City and we all love Carrie Bradshaw, and most of us wish we could have her wardrobe. She loves her shoes, especially her Christian Louboutin’s with the trademark red soles (something J-Lo’s has just sung about), so why not join Carrie and her real-life counterpart Sarah Jessica Parker and invest in some truly beautiful shoes. These Staratata lavender suede sandals are perfect for the summer – and everyone will be green with envy. www.cruisefashion.co.uk / www.christianlouboutin.com

Bikinis with the WOW factor We all need a new bikini for the sunny weather and always want to look our best on the beach…I’ve been on my bikini diet since before Christmas! This stunning Myla bikini may not hide any flaws but it is stunning and an absolute must for this year. The white will look great against a tan so get out onto that sun lounger and you’ll see men’s jaws dropping all along the beach. www.myla.com

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GLAMOUR DIGEST

FASHION Naomi Campbell organised an extraordinary fashion show to raise funds for the White Ribbon Alliance, an organisation that helps mothers and babies around the world – promoting safe pregnancy and childbirth. Funds raised at Fashion for Relief 2010 will go to the women and babies of Haiti, helping to ensure they are at the heart of the heath care system.

International jewellery brand Stephen Webster was one of the headline sponsors of the event, with the many celebrities who offered their support wearing his famous creations on the catwalk. Stephen Webster commented that he was very proud to work alongside Naomi to raise vital funds through Fashion for Relief 2010 to help the people of Haiti.

Stars including Nicola Roberts of Girls Aloud, Geri Halliwell, Amanda Holden and Alexandra Burke all walked the catwalk to raise funds for the welldeserving cause, while funnymen David Walliams and James Corden brought laughter to the show, posing and even kissing on the catwalk to hilarious applause.

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FOR RELIEF

TECH WORLD

Wireless magic Want to listen to your music outside but don’t want to take your laptop out with you? Well now you can. Simply plug the USB stick into your computer and be up to 50 metres away relaxing by the pool. www.veho-uk.com

Small but powerful

CUTTING-EDGE INNOVATION

This new digital camera by Panasonic has the capabilities of a SLR camera but in a small, light, compact size. With interchangeable lens and HD recording it is perfect for your travels. www.panasonic.co.uk

STATE-OF-THE ART GADGETS, HIGH-TECH UPDATES AND CONSUMER ELECTRONICS NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE Cleaning at a touch of a button Don’t you just hate mopping! Well, some genius has now invented the robot mop. Fill up the compartments with water and cleaning fluid, then put your feet up. Job done! www.irobot.com

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TECH WORLD

Is it a watch, is it a phone…

Smallest coffee machine in the world

This luxury phone by Celsius won’t come cheaply, but it packs a lot of style. With the watch-like exposed components, it’s sure to get attention. www.celsius-x-vi-ii.com

Fresh coffee in under one minute… This machine holds enough water for one cup, meaning you will get a fresh brew every time.

Not only that, it looks good too. www.wmf.com

Quality contact Stunning HD shooting and 8.1 mega pixels of quality – all from a phone. Sony have outdone themselves! www.sonyericsson.com

Finding your way Always getting lost trying to find your car in a car park – or find it hard remembering where you live on a night out! Your problems are solved.

Just set your base location when you leave and this handy gadget will take you home. www.idcgps.com

3D revolution Want to sit back and watch the footy and feel like you’re in the game? Sky are about to announce 3D TV for viewers, so you can pop your glasses on and have the football come flying at you. www.sky.com

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BIG SCREEN SIX OF THE BEST INTERNATIONAL RELEASES FOR april I How To Train Your Dragon – 2 April (26 March in Spain) This DreamWorks animation is based on the children’s novel by Cressida Cowell.

The son of a Viking chief must capture a dragon in order to be initiated into his tribe. Voices of JAY BARUCHEL, GERARD BUTLER, AMERICA FERRERA. I Clash of the Titans – 2 April (31 March in Spain) Due for release last month but got held back at the last minute. Fantasy film which is a remake of the 1981 movie of the same name and loosely based on the Greek myth of Perseus, the mortal son of the God Zeus who embarks on a perilous journey to stop the underworld and its minions from spreading their evil to Earth as well as the heavens.

SAM WORTHINGTON, RALPH FIENNES, LIAM NEESON, GEMMA ARTERTON. I Kick-Ass – 2 April (4 June in Spain) An average teenager and comic-book fan decides to take his obsession as inspiration to become a real-life superhero…… only one problem – he has absolutely no superpowers.

AARON JOHNSON, NICOLAS CAGE, CHRISTOPHER MINTZ-PLASSE. I Lebanon – 9 April (7 May in Spain) June 1982: The First Lebanon War. A lone tank and a paratrooper platoon are dispatched to search a hostile town – a simple mission that turns into a nightmare. REYMOND AMSALEM, ASHRAF BARHOM, OSHRI COHEN. I Cemetery Junction – 14 April (Spain TBA) A UK coming of age comedy based in the 1970s about three upstart professional guys working at an insurance company.

CHRISTIAN COOKE, TOM HUGHES, JACK DOOLAN, RALPH FIENNES, EMILY WATSON, RICKY GERVAIS, JULIA DAVIS. I Iron Man 2 – 30 April (also in Spain) For synopsis see Movie of the Month.

QUICK CLIPS Wall Street 2: Money Never Sleeps, the followup to the 1987 original, has been put back five months by 20th Century Fox. The film was due to hit cinemas on 23 April and rumours suggest the delay came about so the studio can get more publicity by giving the movie its first screening at the Cannes Festival, which starts on the 12th of next month. The original earned MICHAEL DOUGLAS a best actor Oscar in 1987 and the sequel is reportedly set around the recent financial crisis with SHIA LaBEOUF as 16

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Movie lines WHAT’S ON SCREEN THIS MONTH… WHAT’S BEING FILMED AT THE MOMENT… AND WHAT’S IN THE PIPELINE… MICKY REYNOLDS LOOKS INSIDE THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF MOVIES Gekko’s (DOUGLAS) latest protégé. CAREY MULLIGAN, JOSH BROLIN, FRANK LANGELLA and SUSAN SARANDON co-star, with OLIVER STONE returning in the director’s role. The film will now be released in the US on 24 September and in Spain two weeks later.

There are two projects circling about the Kennedy family, with MATT DAMON portraying Robert F. Kennedy in a film based on the Evan Thomas biography, which shows both the good and bad side of the man who was assassinated in 1963.

And STEPHEN SPIELBERG looks set to work on Jackie, which examines the days immediately following the assassination of John F. Kennedy, from his wife’s point-of-view. The ace director/producer has several irons in the fire at the moment including Indiana Jones 5, an untitled George Gershwin project, The Trial of the Chicago 7 (dramatising the trials of protesters at the 1968 Democratic convention in Chicago), the untitled Tintin sequel, an untitled Martin Luther King Jr. project and the story of Abraham Lincoln during the American Civil War. After the success of Alice In Wonderland TIM BURTON has announced he will be making

a 3D adaption of the Addams Family but it will based more on the original 1930s cartoon drawings of Charles Addams rather than the 1960s TV series or the three movies from the 1990s. He is also working on a live action version of his 1984 cult animation Frankenweenie, and MICHAEL CERA (Juno), CHRIS EVANS and BRANDON ROUTH are all on board.

And his leading lady in Alice In Wonderland, MIA WASIKOWSKA, has just started work playing the main role in a new ‘‘darker’’ adaption of the CHARLOTTE BRONTE classic romantic novel Jayne Eyre. MICHAEL FASSBENDER (Inglourious Basterds) will play the love interest and they will be supported by JUDI DENCH, SALLY HAWKINS (Happy-GoLucky) and Billy Elliot star JAMIE BELL. The Smurfs, a comic and TV franchise which first came to light over 50 years ago, is being made into a live-action/CGI hybrid movie and several well-known names want in. Live action roles go to NEIL PATRICK HARRIS (Barney from the excellent How I Met Your Mother), JAYMA MAYS (Emma Pillsbury in Glee) and possibly QUENTIN TARANTINO, plus voice-overs from

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Wall Street sequel put back five months by film studio HANK AZARIA (The Simpsons), veteran JONATHAN WINTERS, GEORGE LOPEZ and pop star KATY PERRY. Filming starts this month.

Another children’s favourite, The Muppets, give their next ‘‘human’’ lead role to another How I Met Your Mother character, JASON SEGEL. This month the Forgetting Sarah Marshall star steps on set for the stoner

comedy Jeff Who Lives at Home as one of two brothers who is a loser. His more successful sibling is The Office (US version) star ED HELMS who, after finishing filming, will start on The Hangover sequel with BRADLEY COOPER, ZACH GALIFIANAKIS, JUSTIN BARTHA, HEATHER GRAHAM and SANDRA BULLOCK, plus EMINEM and BILL GATES as themselves.

ROBERT DOWNEY JR. will be spending this summer in London, first of all to film the sci-fi thriller Gravity as an expedition team leader at a remote space station. But he will need to find a new leading lady after ANGELINA JOLIE pulled out to concentrate on Wanted 2 (in which production has now come to a grinding halt). He will then move on to the Sherlock Holmes sequel.

SIGOURNEY WEAVER has said she would like to return in her role as Dr. Grace Augustine if JAMES CAMERON (who is to re-release Titanic in 3D) makes his second Avatar movie a prequel. This month she joins the vampire hoards in the romantic horror-com Vamps as the blood-thirsty Queen of New York. This modern-day story finds two young vampires (ALICIA SILVERSTONE and KRYSTEN RITTER) living the good night life until love enters the picture and each has to make a choice that will jeopardise their immortality. The Alien franchise star will also reprise her role as Dana Barrett in Ghostbusters III. Pirates of the Caribbean 4 update – IAN McSHANE (Deadwood) has landed the role of the iconic pirate Blackbeard and the filmmakers are looking for ‘‘young women who can dance and swim...and who have real boobs’’. It has also being revealed that PENELOPE CRUZ will be more of a nemesis to Jack Sparrow rather than a love interest.

Meanwhile MR. DEPP and his real life lover VANESSA PARADIS have both signed to work together for the first time in My American Lover, which is about the legendary French feminist philosopher Simone de Beauvoir and her love affair with writer Nelson Algren. The couple travelled through Latin America in 1949, and he was the basis of the character Lewis Brogan in her 1954 novel The Mandarins. Due to both of their working commitments, filming will not start until next year.

Sigourney Weaver keen to return for James Cameron's Avatar "prequel"

MOVIE OF THE MONTH IRON MAN 2 Paramount Pictures and Marvel Entertainment have teamed up again for the highly anticipated sequel to their 2008 blockbuster based on the legendary Marvel super hero, Iron Man. ROBERT DOWNEY JR. returns to don the heavy metal suit and JON FAVREAU is also back in both the director’s chair and for his role as Happy Hogan, the bodyguard and chauffeur to our hero.

At the end of the original movie wealthy playboy and inventor Tony Stark revealed himself to the world as the high-flying super hero and now he finds himself under pressure from the media and the public to share his technology with the US government – but he is unwilling to divulge the secrets behind the Iron Man armour as he fears the information will fall into the wrong hands. Apart from having to deal with several military big wigs who want in on the action Tony has his hands full with his soon to become nemesis, the Russian inventor Whiplash (MICKEY ROURKE), a corporate rival (SAM ROCKWELL) and an undercover Russian spy, Black Widow (SCARLETT JOHANSSON).

With the help of his ever faithful assistant Pepper Potts (GWYNETH PALTROW) and Colonel James ‘‘Rhodey’’ Rhodes, who himself gets suited up as wing man War Machine, our hero must confront all of these new and powerful enemies.

Marvel Comics legend STAN LEE once again has a small role and SAMUEL L. JACKSON will also return as The Avengers recruiter Nick Fury. The Avengers franchise will, over the next couple of years, see a super hero alliance form, featuring The Hulk, Giant Man, Wasp, Thor and Captain America. Films for the last two characters are currently in production with CHRIS HEMSWORTH as the mighty warrior, and several names have been linked to carry the shield of Captain America including JON HAMM, CHANNING TATUM, RYAN PHILLIPPE, MIKE VOGEL and CHRIS EVANS. Surprisingly, Iron Man 2 is released in Europe a full week ahead of its first showing on the other side of the Atlantic and fans will be glad to know that plans are already being drawn up for a third film.

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BACKSTAGE PASS The BLACK EYED PEAS, SHAKIRA and ALICIA KEYS will help kick-off the football World Cup with a celebration concert at the Orlando Stadium in Soweto on 10 June prior to the opening game – I bet DAVID BECKHAM won’t be dancing.

(Photo of Fergie courtesy of Minx Nails)

Music notes GIGS, GROUPS, GOSSIP... MICKY REYNOLDS BRINGS US UP TO DATE WITH ROCK SNIPPETS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

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K broadcasters the BBC have announced that they are considering axing their Radio 6 music station (Sky satellite station 0120). The station plays “alternative” genres of music, including indie, classic rock, punk, northern soul, jazz, funk, hip hop and classic dance. A campaign to save the station has the backing of several well-known artists including DAVID BOWIE, MARK RONSON and LILY ALLEN. Twitter and Facebook both have pages and you can join the petition by punching in Radio 6 on those sites.

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The GALLAGHER brothers continue to slag each other off big time but LIAM has announced he will be going into the studio soon to record a debut solo single which will be released in October.

The line-up for the younger sibling’s post-OASIS venture has yet to be officially confirmed but former band-mates GEM ARCHER, ANDY BELL and drummer CHRIS SHARROCK are favourites to sit in on the recordings. Before that LIAM is planning a range of women’s wear as part of his Pretty Green fashion brand – I bet NOEL will have

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something to say about that!

And it’s seconds out round two for silly LILY ALLEN and COURTNEY LOVE – after February’s spat at the BRIT Awards the mouthy pair indulged in a four-letter foul-mouthed bust up at the NME Awards where the American told the silly one to go do a sexual act which is impossible to perform. Then both of them traded insults on Twitter – this isn’t over by a long chalk!

On 8 April KURT COBAIN’s widow is in court to try to get access to the couple’s 17-year-old daughter, FRANCES BEAN, who has a

restraining order against her mother. She has been living with Kurt’s mother and his sister since last year – can you believe the NIRVANA singer has been dead 16 years this month!

COBAIN’s former band-mate DAVE GROHL has announced his main band FOO FIGHTERS are finishing their hiatus and will go back into the studio after the summer. Before that he will release an album with his THEM CROOKED VULTURES project, which also features LED ZEPPELIN guitarist JOHN PAUL JONES and QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE main man JOSH HOMME. ROBBIE WILLIAMS’ hopes of singing again with TAKE THAT took another knock-back after the band put their recording sessions on ice while MARK OWEN undergoes rehab. He was due to lay down his vocals but now it’s not clear if the ex-band member will be invited to re-join them once they go back into the studio, as GARY BARLOW is said not to be 100 per cent sure it’s a good idea.

NATALI GERMANOTTA, who is the 17-year-old sister of LADY GAGA, is to launch her own career and is currently working with a vocal coach in her bid for stardom. BABY GAGA (as she may be called) got the bug after making a brief cameo appearance in big sister’s Telephone video and sitting in on studio recordings.

Meanwhile LADY GAGA is hoping to take the 3D revolution to the next level with her pending tour featuring lots of visual effects. The singer gave away a set of 3D glasses with the release of her The Fame Monster album package last December, along with a message saying they would be useful for “things happening soon”.

She is also in talks to feature in a future QUENTIN TARANTINO movie as an assassin.

The rollercoaster relationship with AMY WINEBOTTLE and her husband took yet another twist when he said he will re-marry her as long as she sorts out her drinking and drug habits. Maybe she should re-release her old hit but change the words: “He says I have to go to rehab but I said no, no, no”.

And we will leave you with the news that SUSAN BOYLE, who is moving to London, is looking for a man – run away!

BACKSTAGE PASS Rihanna behind the scenes in her new Rude Boy video (Photo courtesy of Minx Nails)

CONCERT AT FUENGIROLA CASTLE The Costa del Sol gets its first major concert of the year on 8 May when the 1970s pop outfit SMOKIE play at the Sohail Castle on the outskirts of Fuengirola.

The band had several hits during that decade including Living Next Door to Alice, which was transformed in the mid-1990s to Who the F*** is Alice, and became a huge hit with the help of a popular comedian of that time, ROY “CHUBBY” BROWN. Tickets cost €40 (standing) or €50 (seats) and are available from several outlets along the Coast There is also a VIP ticket which includes a light buffet and free champagne, spirits, beers, water and wine during the concert.

There are only 150 VIP places, to ensure that these guests get good seats and super service.

For more information and ticket outlets go to www.smokiespain.com or call 670 635 786.

Last month we told you that

MICHAEL JACKSON’s debts will finally be cleared after his estate reportedly agreed the biggest record deal in history with Sony BMG. The 10-album deal is valued at $200 million over the next seven years.

U2 are set to release a limited edition album of remixes. Artificial Horizon will be a triple-vinyl collection featuring re-workings of recent and classic songs by the likes of JACKNIFE LEE, TRENT REZNOR and HOT CHIP. The album will be exclusively sold via the band’s official website – www.u2.com.

PUSSYCAT DOLLS main lady NICOLE SCHERZINGER has had a change of heart and recently rekindled her romance with

Formula One hot rod LEWIS HAMILTON. This wouldn’t have anything to do with the fact that the sport’s season has just started and it’s an easy way to travel the world for free as part of his entourage?

In other news KIMBERLY WYATT and ASHLEY ROBERTS are the latest to quit the all-girl group due to bad feeling among its members.

The spin doctors and propaganda machines are now in full flow as Britain braces itself for next month’s general election, and it has been announced that current Prime Minister GORDON BROWN has been voted “worst dressed man” – LADY GAGA must be devastated.

on the following night at the same venue is the psychedelic rock sound of SIDONIE. More info at www.nvivo.es.

There are three interesting gigs in Madrid this month, with the up and coming UK Alternative rock duo BLOOD RED SHOES on the 10th; then, on the 30th, the icon that is IGGY POP AND

THE STOOGIES. Ticket info at www.ticketmaster.es. Also on the 20th, the legendary US indie rockers SONIC YOUTH: ticket info at www.livenation.es. That company also has tickets for Madrid concerts by RUFUS WAINWRIGHT on 5 May and MUSE on 16 June, plus AEROSMITH in Barcelona on 27 June.

MADNESS were not playing on the Coast this year, yet rumours still persist. The “Nutty Boys” only scheduled gig in Spain at the moment is at the SOS+4.8 Festival in Murcia on the weekend of 30 April/1 May. The line-up also includes FRANZ FERDINAND, FATBOY SLIM and THE HORRORS. More info on the festival is available at www.nvivo.es/festivales/SOS+4.8.

Spain’s biggest festival, Benicassim, has announced more acts for its line-up with THE CRIBS, FOALS, MUMFORD & SONS, VAMPIRE WEEKEND, HOT CHIP and ECHO & THE BUNNYMEN joining THE PRODIGY, KASABIAN, PUBLIC IMAGE (PIL), THE SPECIALS, IAN BROWN and DIZZEE RASCAL. Tickets for the event, which takes place from 15-18 July, are available from www.fiberfib.com.

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SCENE & HEARD

Antje, Mattias and Julia

A spectacular Moulin Rouge theme

Charity gala and fashion show at stunning venue Hotel Puente Romano was the venue for a gala fashion show and charity dinner dance presented by Fashion Villa and the Rotary Clubs of the Costa del Sol to raise funds for the Rotary Foundation project ‘End Polio Now’. Sponsored by Societe Generale Private Banking Hambros, the event, which had a Moulin Rouge theme, was a success with guests enjoying a stunning fashion show, music from a soul band, a tombola and a raffle.

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COSTA GLAMOUR ... MIXING BUSINESS AND PLEASURE

Dresses from designer Ella Singh

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Gerald, Kersten and Joost

Guests enjoyed the Moulin Rouge theme

Guests brought glamour to the event

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Special presentation of prestige cars Car enthusiasts were treated to a unique show when UK-based Porsche tuner Oakley Design and supercar rental firm Rent Bull staged a joint presentation at the Ritz Carlton Villa Padierna. Oakley Design’s tuned GT2 and GT3 have been widely acclaimed in the UK, US and French press. These cars played a supporting role to the real star of the show, their new Panamera Turbo. Rent Bull, a Spanish-based company specialising in the rental of prestige cars and supercars, have just opened a Marbella office near Puerto Banús. They brought along a selection of the Ferraris and Lamborghinis they have for hire.

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Guests enjoyed viewing the cars

Glamorous guests at the event

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Anna and Anja

Danish style on show at health event Aquapool Spas held a health and spa event at their showroom in San Pedro with a host of different products from numerous health and beauty companies on the Coast. Aquapool presented the latest Danish garden furniture and spa products, while other companies held a series of interesting demonstrations. Guests enjoyed catering from Fiesta Sol catering, music from MC Musica and magic with Magic Al. Photos: Ruth Jones

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Charley and the staff

Cool sounds at new venue’s trendy inauguration Charley’s Bar in Puerto Banus opened their doors for the summer with a special opening party for friends and guests. Drinks flowed at the trendy piano lounge, where guests were able to enjoy the cool sounds of leading Costa musicians and various up-and-coming artists.

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Celebrations for boutique’s first anniversary Nina B invited friends and guests to a special party to celebrate their one-year anniversary.

Guests enjoyed champagne and canapĂŠs while perusing the new collections of spring and summer clothes.

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Presentation of new jewellery collection The Marbella Club was the setting for a presentation of Antonio Seijo’s latest collection of jewellery, Tandava. Friends and guests of the hotel were invited by hotel director Count Rudi and Antonio, who gave a lecture about the collection which was followed by cocktails. The full collection can be viewed at the shop in Marbella.

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Showcasing the beautiful jewellery

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Guests enjoying the event

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Re-launch for revamped salon The Works salon in Elviria held a re-launch for friends and guests who enjoyed sumptuous creations from Sushi Sensations. Guests were able to look over the revamped salon with its new treatment rooms, while staff also showcased the new treatments available at the popular salon.

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call it the “turning point month”. We were probably one of the first real estate companies to feel the downturn, but also one of the first to feel the upturn. And there were definite signs of that in March.

It was all very positive and with Easter on our doorstep, and if we continue to have this good weather, we should have a great summer. It is already a better year for business than 2009.

Easter will be a key measure of how the rest of the year is likely to shape up. I hear that a lot of other businesses are reporting sales as well, and even car sales are up 46 per cent on 2009.

During a meeting with staff last month, I was pleased to announce that the Sotheby’s International Realty franchise in the UK had been sold to a very large company. In all they have about 1,000 offices, and 11 of them will be trading under the name Sotheby’s. Until now there had only been one office in the UK, in New Bond Street. They have expanded in Germany, Czech Republic, Portugal, Italy and Greece, so it really is becoming a worthwhile network.

The Rotary Club of Marbella, of which I am president this year, hosted a conference by former Minister for Defence Eduardo Serra, who spoke about the world strategic panorama and Spain’s own prospects. Like other conferences I have attended lately, it was all very optimistic. In

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fact, this is definitely what I smell in the air, and all these positive conferences serve a useful purpose in counteracting the sometimes more negative news in the press, which can be a little slow in reflecting current moods and trends.

Obviously, if you just look at the cold hard statistics, the press is right, but it’s not always that black and white. A lot of people, for example, made money on the stock market last year.

Here in Marbella, we have been given sole agency rights to an apartment building in San Pedro, well-positioned near the beach, with accessible prices, and an on-site office if people would like to come and visit. It just shows, as I mentioned before, that the property market is turning.

I was in Cairo recently for a wedding, and I spoke to many of the Egyptian guests who said they would like to come this summer. So that could be a new market opening up.

Cairo was absolutely magnificent: the city’s treasures, the museums, a boat trip on the Nile with a wonderful sunset. The only negative part was the traffic, absolutely chaotic. They toot their horns more than in any city I’ve ever been!

The wedding celebrations were held over three days, with intimate dinners for family and close friends on the first two nights then the wedding banquet itself. There were 2,500 guests

– must have been nearly all of Cairo’s social set! – and they even had film crews, and four cranes, producing simultaneous projections of the guests on a mega screen.

All the ladies were dressed up beautifully and showing off fantastic jewellery. The food was mostly western-style, but the setting, in a huge marquee, was lavishly exotic and traditional, and they had the most beautiful flower arrangements I’ve ever seen.

While in Egypt, we went to Luxor and the Valley of the Kings. It’s incredible that after 3,000 to 4,000 years the temples and sculptures are still intact, in almost perfect condition.

Back home, I went to a very nice concert by Amigos de la Musica in Hotel El Fuerte. It featured a performance by Dúo Amadeus, Marc Grauwels on the flute and Thomas Bloch playing a very unusual organ made of glass, which originates from the 16th century. He is apparently one of only two musicians in the world who plays the instrument; he has to wet his fingers to play the keyboards.

In a special event at the Hotel Don Pepe, their Calima restaurant’s Michelin-star chef Dani García was honoured by Marbella Town Hall as one of its “ambassadors for Marbella”.

Dani also has a very trendy and successful new tapas bar, or “gastro-bar” in Puerto Banús, La Moraga Ibérica, and is opening in international airports, which is all good news. In fact, there are other luxurious dining establishments opening as well, which just goes to show that people are betting on the future of Marbella.

I attended a very interesting lunch for businesswomen in Marbella, where Carmen Gurruchaga was the guest speaker; and I made an address to pupils at the Swan’s school, to talk about my experiences and how to become a realtor. A couple of the children asked all the right questions, so who knows…perhaps some realtors of the future!

As we have an office in Madrid, I visit quite frequently, and on my last trip my friend Mae invited me to a lovely cocktail reception for an exhibition of Italian jewellery. It’s a good time to meet up with friends.

I was delighted to meet Paloma Gómez Borrero, who is Radio Cope’s correspondent at the Vatican, and I hope to be able to bring her for a conference at Rotary. As a Rotarian, one can go to any of the Rotary Club meetings around the world and, whilst in Madrid, I attended the one in the Ritz Hotel. Diego Merry del Val, author of El Súbdito de la Zarina, gave a

conference at our club in Marbella – very interesting.

FashionVilla organised a great gala with Moulin Rouge dancers and a beautiful singer from Barcelona. Antje, also a Rotarian, made sure that part of the proceeds went to our international campaign to eradicate Polio Plus, which is also supported by the Bill Gates Foundation. In 1988, when the World Health Assembly launched a Global Polio Eradication Initiative, wild poliovirus was endemic in more than 125 countries. Now only four countries, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Nigeria, still need vaccines. Ninety nine per cent of Polio Plus has been eradicated.

Coming up this month is another very important event in Marbella for Rotary International. It’s the general assembly of District 2203, which takes in Andalucía, Murcia, the Baleares, Valencia, Ceuta and Melilla, and will involve new presidents and secretaries from the district’s 64 clubs. Many of the people coming will not have been to Marbella before, so it is a great promotion for the area. The governor-elect, Pedro Valenzuela, is from Sevilla but loves Marbella and has a second home here.

With winter over, and no more rain, everyone is much happier and enjoying the sun. In fact, you could almost say: back to normal! Sales are on the rise, especially in the Marbella area. We have great opportunities and buyers are taking advantage of it.

Please pop in to see us because we are open all through the holidays.

This month is our traditional Hat Party – always a lot of fun – but I’ll have more news and photos about that in the next issue. Until then, have a Happy Easter!

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Aggressive masculinity

and feminine finesse

ALTHOUGH THE ASCARI KZ1 FIRST SAW THE LIGHT OF DAY AT THE BIRMINGHAM MOTOR SHOW IN 2000, IT STILL – REPORTS MOTORING AUTHOR, RACING DRIVER AND PHOTO-JOURNALIST IAN KUAH – LOOKS BANG UP TO DATE A DECADE LATER

More classic Ferrari than contemporary Lamborghini, the curvacious, feminine lines of the Ascari KZ1R LM have a timeless elegance that moderates its aggressive, masculine stance.

This unique combination gives it real gravitas in the supercar world.

Jointly penned by Ascari boss Klaas Zwart and Omni Design in Coventry, the KZ1 was inspired by the same design ethos you see on all the great Italian sports cars. Compact and elegant, the KZ1 is also dynamic and purposeful, with exquisite proportions that look right from every angle.

Particularly when the soft golden rays of a sunset highlight its surfaces, it becomes very clear that the KZ1 is very well finished too.

Three coats of hand-rubbed paint over the carbon-fibre panels deliver an immaculate mirror finish.

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here the original KZ1 was a very pure shape, this latest version has unashamed trackday leanings, with a front splitter and large rear wing providing significant downforce over the front and rear axles. The drag coefficient is 0.32, still impressive for a supercar, where aggressive styling usually takes precedence over aerodynamic drag.

A car’s interior should reflect its exterior.

Simple and modern with no retro clichés or carryover switchgear from mass production cars, the KZ1’s interior design is supported by the top quality materials like fine leather and carbon fibre that are so crucial to both the eyes and the fingertips.

The reason that the Ascari KZ1 looks and feels so professionally crafted is down to the fact that former specialist oil drilling equipment king Klaas Zwart made up his mind to do things properly, and has deep enough pockets to put serious money where his mouth is.

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Hiring the best people in the industry, he has well-known ex-Lotus engineer David Minter on his payroll, along with a team of world-class people who cut their teeth in Britain’s race industry. And as with so many carmakers, big and small, Ascari employed the services of Lotus to finesse the ride and handling of the KZ1.

The KZ1R LM I am driving today is the fourth variation on the basic KZ1. The second was the KZ1R trackday version, while the third was the wide-bodied A10 that took the lap record at the BBC Top Gear test track in 2007.

Although it is superficially similar to the original KZ1 and KZ1R, the KZ1R LM has many upgrades developed for the Ascari A10, plus the wheel arch extensions and spoilers from the GT3 race version. Because of this, the genes of this car are more motorsport derived than the original road car, and Ascari are promoting it as a street legal club racer.

“It is a typical car for our club members,”

Klaas Zwart explained. “A client might come to our race academy, race in GT3 and then buy the KZ1R LM as a trackday car that can also be driven everyday. Of course you don’t have to use it on track, and some customers will simply drive it on the road as they would a Ferrari or Lamborghini.”

The KZ1 is constructed from carbon-fibre panels around a carbon-fibre centre tub.

While this flat-bottomed supercar was originally built at the Ascari factory in Banbury, a stone’s throw from Prodrive, assembly has now been moved to Spain, and occupies a floor of the workshop/car park facility at the Ascari Race Resort.

Even though the original KZ1 from 2004 weighed just 1,330kg, Klaas wanted the powerto-weight ratio to be comparable to big league supercars. So 520bhp became the target figure for the BMW motor in road trim with the 1,350kg KZ1R LM, which is lighter than the Ferrari F430 and Lamborghini Gallardo.

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‘‘Thanks to a moderately weighted clutch and balanced controls, the car is easy to drive in traffic’’

The BMW M-Power V8 is mounted amidships for a 46/54 front/rear weight distribution. The stock M5 motor has 400bhp at 6,600rpm with 369 lb ft at 3,800rpm.

Tuned by a UK race engine specialist, the KZ1’s V8 has high-lift cams, gas-flowed cylinder-heads, bespoke intake and exhaust systems and a remapped ECU. Thus modified, the BMW motor now pumps out 520bhp at 7,500rpm with 540Nm of torque at 6,500rpm.

The Ascari version of this quad-cam V8 has also been dry-sumped, which drops overall height by four inches (10 centimetres), benefiting the centre of gravity. This dry sump swallows nine litres of oil, 2.5 litres more than the M5 motor. However, the new intake manifold is taller, so the package ends up the same height as the stock BMW motor.

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cut down heat in the engine bay. A 90-litre racing fuel cell sits in the chassis between the cabin and engine bay.

The engine is mated to the same six-speed CIMA gearbox used on the Pagani Zonda. But, where the M5 has a dual-mass flywheel weighing a massive 23kg, the Ascari flywheel weighs just 8kg, and transfers the V8 motors grunt via a twin-plate organic AP Racing clutch.

Ascari claim that the slightly lighter and more powerful KZ1R slingshots to 60mph (100kph) in 3.7 seconds, to 100mph in 8.2 seconds and on to around 200mph.

The engine and gearbox, with bespoke bell housing, are mounted on a steel subframe. The race style double wishbone suspension uses steel arms mated to machined alloy uprights, Intrax height adjustable coil-overs with helper springs, and Intrax race dampers with separate reservoirs. The anti-roll bars are three-position adjustable in front, with no rear bar.

Massive AP Racing 362/32mm cross-drilled vented discs with six-pot calipers in front and 330/26mm with four-pot calipers with Lucas ABS are connected to a hydraulic booster rather than a servo. The 9.0J x 19 and 12.0J x 20inch Dymag three-piece lightweight wheels are shod with 255/35ZR19 and 335/30ZR20 Michelin Pilot Sport tyres.

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buy. Curious to know just how light these wheels are compared with forged alloy equivalents, I put them on the scales in the workshop. At 7.0kg and 9.25kg respectively, they are about 20 per cent lighter than a forged wheel, and up to 50 per cent lighter than a conventional cast alloy wheel.

First impressions are of a very fast, civilised and highly driver-focused car. The cabin is a bright and airy place to conduct business from. The driving position is good for someone of average height, and you can heel and toe perfectly.

Power delivery is smooth and strong and, thanks to a moderately weighted clutch and balanced controls, the car is easy to drive in traffic. Another plus is the relatively comfortable ride even on country roads. Both primary and secondary ride are good for this type of car, and it is obvious that the significant structural stiffness lets the suspension do its work properly.

For some reason, many manufacturers seem unable to get their power assisted steering right. But Ascari have succeeded, and just the right amount of assistance delivers good feel

ON THE ROAD ‘‘Strong and unrelenting from just above idle to cut-out, the big V8 is deceptively smooth’’

and linear reactions at all speeds without a hint of turn-in nervousness.

Ascari benefits from having its own 5.4km long, 26-corner racetrack near Ronda where I could give the car its head. Less weight and more power is always a good thing and, with the lusty V8 growling away behind your head, the acceleration punches you hard in the kidneys.

Unlike a turbocharged car of similar power and weight, which would be trying hard to break traction at the slightest provocation, the LM is wonderfully linear and progressive in its power delivery.

Strong and unrelenting from just above idle to cut-out, the big V8 is deceptively smooth.

With your race helmet blocking out a lot of the engines rumbling decibels, the reference points to your pace come more from the rate at which the scenery is hurtling past outside.

Coming off the gas and going hard on the anchors as I approach the tricky uphill chicane at the end of the main straight, I feel the big AP Racing brakes squeezing every ounce of retardation from the huge vented discs. These race-grade brakes proved to be fade-free even though I pushed them to the limit in a series of flying laps.

Equally impressive is the superb handling and grip. Before I took the wheel myself, Klaas drove me around the track at full pelt.

Although the LM was wearing road rubber, I was astonished by the sheer mechanical grip the car could generate, and felt that it was not that far behind a Porsche GT3R on slick tyres!

This is down to the fantastic chassis balance and finely honed geometry that allow the car to eke every last bit of mechanical grip out of the fat Michelins.

I know this track well, and was thus able to concentrate on what the car was doing. The left hand hairpin at the far end of the circuit is always a tough one for any car, as a too high approach speed results in the front end washing out in understeer.

Despite being on road rather than Cup tyres, the front-end of the KZ1R LM has very good mechanical grip here, especially if you trail brake in to settle the nose. The strong torque of the big V8 means you can use third gear although, if you want to play hero and powerslide round, second gear is there for the asking.

The Ascari is very user friendly on the limit for a mid-engined car. Its exquisite balance means there are no nasty surprises in store if you decide to hang the tail out on the exit of a bend. Breakaway is progressive and easy to catch, or hold if you are so inclined.

As a driver’s car, and an object d’art, the Ascari KZ1R LM is a stunning achievement for a small specialist manufacturer. Its straight line go is up there with the major league supercars, while its handling and grip and general usability are a wake-up call to the big names in the business.

On the minus side, the cabin is tight for largerframed drivers, but that is a problem with midengined supercars in general.

The only real downside is the price. If you look at the KZ1’s aesthetics and its dynamic abilities, it can hold its head up high against cars like the Ferrari F430 and Lamborghini Gallardo, perceived to be in the same class on looks and physical size. If it were similarly priced, in fact even if it were 20 per cent more, it would still be a good proposition.

However, due to the amount of money Klaas has poured into the project and the 1,000 man-hours build time for each car, the

‘‘As a driver’s car, and an object d’art, the Ascari KZ1R LM is a stunning achievement for a small specialist manufacturer’’

KZ1 comes with a €350,000 price tag, and that makes it a tough sales proposition.

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ASCARI RACE RESORT… DREAMLAND

‘‘Klaas Zwart made up his mind to do things properly, and has deep enough pockets to put serious money where his mouth is’’

Situated high up

in the Andalucian hills, 11 kilometres from the ancient Spanish town of Ronda, 5.425 kilometres of high grip tarmac winds its way through picturesque countryside with a backdrop to die for. The Ascari Race Resort is one of the finest racetracks ever built.

The brainchild of Klaas Zwart, who sold his offshore oil drilling equipment company for rather a lot of money in the late 1990s, the track is longer than most international Formula One tracks, and can be divided into sections so that different activities can be run simultaneously.

There is also a skidpan that can be wetted down for drivers to practise drifting, and an off-road course behind the track. The fully equipped workshop that is part and parcel of the resort is staffed by experienced race mechanics from the UK. The spacious 300-car garage and workshop allows Race Resort members to store their road and racecars in a perfect environment.

Here, pride of place in Klaas Zwart’s personal racecar collection goes to two late ‘90s exGerhard Berger Ferrari F1 cars.

Unlike most racetracks, the hustle and bustle is absent, and blaring tannoys and gaudy advertising billboards are out. The clubhouse is built in Spanish hacienda style from the finest materials and, as the track is so long and is only very occasionally used for racing, the sound of cars screaming past seldom disturbs your rest as you lounge on the patio or by the pool with a cold drink.

Although he originally built this petrol head’s dream playground to indulge his passion for cars and motorsport, Klaas quickly realised the commercial possibilities of his track.

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In addition, Ascari Race Resort offers a unique membership opportunity to hardcore trackday fanatics. For a one-off fee of €150,000 (you get a €50,000 discount if you buy a KZ1) these members will be guaranteed 52 track days a year. Membership is capped at 500 and, just like a golf or country club, you can resell your ticket if you so wish.

The race academy with its professional instructors can take someone with the right talent from basic right up to LMP sports prototype or Formula One over a period of time, so there is every incentive to keep coming back. Ascari recently acquired the former Jaguar R5 F1 cars, and has a three-seater Benetton for F1 experience passenger rides.

Klaas’s passion for cars goes far beyond the bounds of most very wealthy enthusiasts.

More than just a collector, Klaas is also a driver. A distinguished “gentleman driver”, Klaas has won the Euroboss 3000 Championship three times. In earlier days, he also competed in the TVR Tuscan series, Ferrari Maranello Championship, British GT and 24 Hours of Le Mans.

He entered the 1995 Le Mans 24 Hours with his own team running their Ascari Ecosse GT, and currently runs an Ascari KZ1 in the GT3 class of the Spanish GT Championship.

There are 87 golf clubs on the Costa del Sol, but only one facility like the Ascari Race Resort.

This is a car enthusiast’s dreamland where Klaas Zwart lets others play with his toys!

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TECHNICAL FILE ASCARI KZ1R LM Engine: 4,941cc V8, DOHC Output: 520bhp at 7,500rpm; 540Nm (399 lb ft) at 6,500rpm Gearbox: Six-speed manual Suspension: Double wishbones, Intrax coil-overs Wheels/Tyres: 9.0J x 19 and 12.0J x 20-inch Dymag three-piece lightweight wheels; 255/35ZR19 and 335/30ZR20 Michelin Pilot Sport tyres Brakes: AP Racing… front, 362mm crossdrilled, vented discs with six-pot monoblock callipers; rear, 330mm vented discs with four-pot callipers.

Body: carbon-fibre tub, carbon-fibre body panels Kerb weight: 1,350kg Performance: 0-100kph, 3.8 sec.; 0-160kph, 8.2 sec.

Top speed: 320kph Price: €350,000

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With spring already here and summer just round the corner, this month our fashion shoot focuses on bright colours and flowers‌ flowers‌ flowers!

We present some gorgeous items from the leading local boutiques that feature all the hottest trends of the moment, including embroidery, lace detailing and pastel colours.

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objects of desire 62

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Eye-catching insight into avant-garde style

Spring-themed items to brighten the home

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STRIKING AND INNOVATIVE CONCEPTS TO GIVE YOUR FAVOURITE ROOM, OR CORNER OF THE HOME, A STUNNING AND ORIGINAL NEW LOOK COMPILED BY JESSICA WHITE

Fire as art Using large blank walls in houses can sometimes be difficult – fill them with pictures or wall art and they can look too messy but leave them blank and the room can look cold and unloved.

A great way to utilise the wall to its full potential and inject not only a talking point but also a feature is to install a fire. The Dancing Flames from Pias Chimeneas are great for a large room as they become the focal point which every piece of furniture can point towards – they not only give out heat but also become art.

Another good way to use a long wall in the house is to create a feature with a fire; by contrasting it with a television the effect can be visually outstanding. The Fairo fire is a new generation of efficient closed gas fires, and a collection of many that are a great addition to any room. Pias Chimeneas offer fires based on the customer’s requirements, ensuring that you will always find exactly what you need.

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design ideas Sweet dreams Do you have trouble sleeping? The answer might be very simple: what should send you off into a dreamy sleep could actually be keeping you up at night – your bed. The Domos continental bed from Costa Carpet could be the bed of your dreams, ensuring a good night’s sleep, every night. It creates a dense and comfortable support with two perfectly matched spring systems, meaning your nightmares will soon be over and comfortable sleep will resume.

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Harmonious warmth Even though the sun may be shining occasionally now, and the rain is finally subsiding, the evenings can still be a little chilly and marble floors just make rooms even colder – so why not invest in a rug and keep those feet warm. Costa Carpets have a wide selection of allergy-friendly and dust resistant rugs including genuine hand-knotted oriental and woven wool rugs. Rugs not only add warmth to the room but they can also bring an extra flair to the decoration and design – you can choose a complementary colour that matches your other furniture or something in a different tone to harmonise the room and give it some depth.

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Casual style Bo Concept is introducing a new sofa model – the Milos, a modern, casual looking sofa that will look great in any room in the house, from the kitchen and lounge to a large bedroom. Fully upholstered, the sofa comes in two different sizes made in a broad variety of leathers and fabrics – it will look stylish in a modern home with its sleek lines and sharp contrasts. The white Rio leather version here looks great with a matching coffee table and electric blue accessories like the cushions and rug.

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Chic dining Do you love entertaining but only have space for six or eight people around the table? Well, Bo Concept can change all that. The Occa dining table, available in white lacquer, walnut veneer or black stained oak veneer, can extend to fit up to 18 people, ensuring small dinner parties are no more! The table is accompanied by the Sjinbo chair, a slender and elegant piece with a black stained oak veneer frame; while the seat can be the colour of your choice, enabling you to match your dining room colours perfectly. Classic yet casually chic, this dining table and chairs set enables you to live like a king and feast with friends.

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Barbecue flair As the weather slowly improves and the sun makes a re-appearance we will be able to start living and dining outdoors.

The Napolean Grills from Aquapool enable you to do just that…with a wide range of features, the grills can stand alone or be inbuilt into existing outdoor furniture. With many different areas to cook on, this is no ordinary barbeque –

gone are the days of cooking one thing at a time and having to wait for each dish; with the Napolean Grill you can cook on one of the seven burners or rotisserie kit. So enjoy outdoor dining with a little more flair this year and impress guests with your cooking skills over the summer.

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Rustic comfort The summer weather enables us to entertain outdoors and it’s always the case that some poor guy ends up either standing or leaning against something as you run out of chairs. The solution is simple: a rustic shade bench from Cape Reed. Seating up to six people the bench is made from pressure-treated timber which means it is protected from bugs and rotting and is affordable. The unit can also be moved, so you can always be in the sun and guests can find a seat when you are entertaining.

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With spring finally here, Jessica White has chosen a few of her favourite spring-themed items to brighten your homes and gardens.

Artistic timing Described as a poetic representation of time and moments that fly away from you, this Susanne Philippson clock makes a stunning addition to any household. The red butterflies are playful and will look beautiful on any wall – turning time into art.

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Quirky and cute With the flowers finally planted why not tend to them with this cute and quirky watering can. Hand-painted, the spotted cow can be left outside and works both as a watering can and an ornament in the garden.

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Tea the traditional way There are times when a cup of tea is exactly what is needed so why not treat yourself and have tea and biscuits in a delightful cup and saucer adorned with flowers. This peony cup and saucer is made from porcelain and lightens any mood with its pretty design.

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Blooming marvellous This beautiful floral cushion adds colour and elegance to any sofa with its modern embroidered look. Decorate the sofa with many, or a chair with just one; they will not only bring style but also comfort.

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Light the way to spring Brighten up any room with this wrought iron lamp encased in vibrant fabrics and colours; it will certainly illuminate the room with its charm and playfulness.

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Floral flourish

Easter joy With spring comes Easter and the chance to bring out some fun and unique items that guests will marvel over. These yellow rabbit coasters also double as napkin holders and are just adorable. Made from natural wool they make a great accessory to any table in the house.

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The changing of the seasons also comes with the changing of nature, so capture it on your wall with flower wall art. These floral photographic canvases will lift every room and bring the outside world inside, providing a flourish of nature in the home.

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Green-fingered goddess Not being terribly green-fingered myself, this set would be prefect for me and others who have not yet ventured into the world of gardening. With sweet peas, pansies and chrysanthemums you can grow your own flowers for your garden or window box.

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objects of desire Sleeping happily Most bedrooms could do with a spring clean when the sun finally raises its head after the winter hibernation so why not add a little colour with this attractive set. The crisp white with the colourful floral pattern is aptly named the “Happy� set, adding a little charm to the bedroom at this time of year.

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Charmingly pretty This charming dinnerware collection brings spring straight onto the table with its flower design and pale green hue.

With plates, bowls, mugs and table mats available it would be the ideal dinner set for an Easter meal with family.

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Practical and arty

Vibrant decorations It is sometimes just the smaller touches that can change the look and feel of a room. By adding some pretty peony lights, a butterfly vase or a decorative mirror a room can change into a vibrant space that people want to spend more time in.

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This original steel magnetic noticeboard can be used not only for its specific purpose as a handy place to leave notes but also as art. The bracket at the back of the noticeboard allows you to add your own artificial flowers – so they rest above the vase shape as though it were real.

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home tech Skyping in comfort With friends and family around the world, what better way to sit in front of your TV and be able to Skype your friends within the comfort of your lounge room. www.samsung.com

GADGETS AROUND THE HOUSE STATE-OF-THE ART AUTOMATION, CONSUMER ELECTRONICS, HIGH-TECH UPDATES AND NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE

Ideal drinking How to enjoy the perfect bottle of wine at the right temperature? This stylish thermometer by Jacob Wagner stops you guessing the temperature by touch. www.stylishlife.co.uk

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Want to keep track of your weight but hate writing it down? Now you can by stepping onto these scales by Withings and letting the technology do the rest. It sends the results to an online database where you can track your weighings on a graph. There’s even an iPhone app for it. www.withings.com

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Mirror mirror on the wall This isn’t your ordinary mirror. With the option to save personalised messages through the scrolling LED display, you can have a cheerful message to start the day. www.suck.uk.com

Sleek design B&O never fails to impress. This new digital jukebox black beauty can hold up to a thousand CDs and carry out fluid motions with the aluminum navigation cylinder. www.bang-olufsen.com

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FENG SHUI GARDEN IN OUR FAST-PACED SOCIETY GARDENS ARE CONSTANTLY EVOLVING. AS TRISH DYNES NOTES, GARDENING IS AN ART FORM AND HAS BECOME BOTH FUNCTIONAL AND DECORATIVE

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eng Shui and Feng Shui gardening has become increasingly popular in the western world. Feng Shui is the ancient Chinese Art of Placement, or the art of creating or finding harmony in your surroundings. Feng Shui, or Wind and Water, is based on the understanding of the flow of energy, or chi, throughout one’s inner and outer life.

A Feng Shui garden should follow nature’s lead as much as possible with the primary aim of creating harmony and balance.

Pleasurable winding walking paths are at the heart of the Feng Shui garden and are the vital conduits of chi. Paths can lead to sunny, pleasant seating areas surrounded by shrubs and aromatic herbs. Meandering paths can be

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edged with delicate creeping plants that balance the yang energy of stone, concrete or brick. If you already have straight paths, then allow plants to grow over them so the chi can circulate freely around them.

A garden should have living spaces that provide a haven for friends and family to relax and enjoy the sunshine and gentle breeze. Trees or large shrubs will provide privacy and protection at the back of the garden. Balance is created by mixing different sizes, shapes and colours of plants so that no one species is overwhelmed by another An arbor is a wonderful way to add height to your garden, yard, entry way or patio. If you have a large concentration of plants that are shorter,

such as hostas or other smaller flowering plants, an arbor can add the height that your yard or garden may be currently missing. They can also work as a transition point between ground plants, trees, and buildings.

Plants of course are at the very heart of every garden; however in a Feng Shui garden the combining of plants with foliage, and contrasts in colour and texture, not only looks appealing but will help to balance the yin and yang energies. Plants can help to create visual and acoustic privacy, softening the effects of negative chi.

Flowering and fruit shrubs attract very beneficial chi and invite living creatures into your garden. It is a law of nature that trees and plants

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blossom and share their fruit. Small shrubs are best placed in the southern area of your Feng Shui garden. Be sure not to block any of your entry ways or windows with plants.

Planting purple and red bougainvilleas attracts wealth as these colours represent prosperity and are very important Feng Shui colours. Shrubs which can be useful for their positive influence in the Feng Shui garden include camellia and roses; however, there are many others such as forsythia, shrubby clematis and rhododendron.

Any style of garden can incorporate Feng Shui principles, from the informal to the symmetrical formal gardens. The key is placement and balance of yin and yang energies. This can be done with colour, plants, trees, shrubs and water features. To

make the perfect Feng Shui garden, plant a mix of flowers, shrubs and trees that will delight the senses for all four seasons. Plants should be healthy, lush and well-trimmed. The shapes should balance each other to encourage good Feng Shui for your home and its occupants.

To encourage wealth, luck and prosperity grow healthy plants in the south-east of the garden. The presence of soft foliage can be balanced with the yang of natural stone and rock. Place some stone ornaments and terracotta plant containers for a touch of Earth energy. By using a variety of materials in a garden, you can bring about the kind of effect you want.

Groves and vines are very yang and can mark seating areas and garden borders. If you have

garden walls and fences, you can use them to support climbing plants and flowers. This adds colour and height to a garden. With planning, these plants can soften sharp edges at corners, thereby reducing harmful “cutting chi”. You can create a structured effect by growing a mixture of flowering and evergreen shrubs up pergolas.

A rustic wooden bench looks perfect in a country garden. If it is placed in the east it will help to boost the wood element.

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exist. If your home is situated on a steep hill, or very uneven terrain, a deck can create space where it otherwise would not have existed. A deck is perfect around a pool or hot tub. On upper levels, they become wonderful lookout points. Be sure to use a quality wood and protect it against the elements with proper stains and finishes.

It was not long ago that gazebos were almost solely found at parks and in public gardens.

Increasingly, gazebos are found in the gardens of private homes, providing individuals, families, and friends with a place to relax and enjoy the outdoors with a protective roof over their heads

WATER Water features are very important to a Feng Shui garden and are a key element in attracting positive and beneficial chi; they also symbolise prosperity and create yin (feminine) energy.

Water features are beautiful all year, trickling, splashing and reflecting light and shade, against a backdrop of luxurious plants or mysterious stones.

In Feng Shui the location of the water is essential. Elaborate water features can become the main focus of a garden. However, make sure it doesn’t overpower the rest of the outdoor space; some areas are only large enough for a small water feature. Free-form ponds look very natural in a garden and should be filled with interesting aquatic plants; goldfish in a pond are very lucky in Feng Shui but make sure the water circulates constantly.

People seek out water all seasons of the year and times of the day. A winter at a tropical beach, a sunset or moonlit walk alongside the ocean, or the sun reflected upon a lake or river.

Then there is the great feeling of jumping in a body of water, swimming, wading or just getting your feet wet. A pool or spa can bring a piece of this back to your own home and yard. With a pool, you can swim as often as weather and time permit. What better way to relax and get exercise than in your own swimming pool or spa.

A water fountain is a wonderful way to add an entirely new dimension to both your home and garden. Outdoors you will be able to recreate the sound of a bubbling brook, stream or waterfall. Indoors, a water fountain will help to bring the water element and nature into your home environment. There are even small kits available that include everything you need to create your pond or fountain.

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trend espaĂąa ILLUMINATION Night-time has its own look and feel to it. The stars are lit, the moon is out and shadows are cast in all different angles. It can be nice to get outside when it is dark to enjoy the stillness that comes with the night, or to have a party.

Lanterns and torches will greatly add to the ambience of the night. They will help to illuminate your garden, yard, porch or patio in the natural glow that only a flame can produce.. Not only will the lantern add to the ambience at night, but lanterns also make beautiful accent pieces on the patio or garden when not lit. Many granite lanterns have an Asian look and feel to them, and they can be found in all shapes and sizes.

The warm glow of candles always adds to the ambience of your garden and brings in more positive yang energy. You can also use candles that are designed to keep mosquitoes out of your environment at night. Hanging lanterns from hooks or trees is especially potent when placed in the south of any garden, as this particular area symbolises the Fire element.

You can create more yang (masculine) energy by using garden lights to illuminate dark areas.

Lights represent the Fire element and give out positive yang energy. Small lights placed anywhere in your Feng Shui garden create good fortune by adding positive yang chi. By cleverly using lighting you can effectively harness Earth luck, thereby enhancing and activating family and relationship luck.

Soft and subtle garden lighting placed beneath foliage or behind rocks can add to the ambience of your garden and enhance positive yang energy. If the areas you plan on using lighting receive plenty of sun during the daytime, try using solar-powered lighting that automatically turns on when the sun sets. You can bring about major improvements to your garden Feng Shui by the use of lights to energise good areas of the garden and offset problem areas.

GARDEN ACCESSORIES AND ORNAMENTS Once you have resolved the layout and planning of your Feng Shui garden you need to consider what accessories you can add to enhance it. You can create a unique and personal extension of your indoor living space by adding outdoor accents to your garden, deck, patio, garden and yard.

Outdoor accents fall into many different categories, such as: lighting, water features, yard ornaments, outdoor fireplaces, bird baths and houses, garden stepping stones, wind chimes, etc.

Bird feeders can bring a lot of joy not only to the birds but also to their human friends as well.

The song of a bird is a beautiful melody to hear, and a bird feeder will quickly become a gathering place for birds of all shapes and sizes.

Consider incorporating features to attract birds to your garden. Placing a bird bath or feeder nearby can help achieve this. A bird feeder should be placed near trees and other objects that provide the birds with some natural cover and nesting areas. Once you begin feeding the birds, be sure to make sure there is always birdseed in the feeder, and that it is kept clean to prevent the spread of disease.

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Big round terracotta or earthenware pots symbolise the Earth element and can be the focus point of your garden. Place them in the south-west (Marriage and Romance) and northeast (Education and Knowledge) areas. Sculpture or stones will absorb energy or force energy to move around it – thereby slowing it down.

Gazing balls strategically placed can deflect negative chi. Wind chimes and gongs add to the beneficial movement of chi. Different types of trellises can be used for trailing plants to soften cutting corners or walls or to conceal dull sheds.

Many people incorporate gazebos as a part of the design of their garden, adding a serene and private place to relax on sunny, summer afternoons. Remember, balance and harmony is the key to a good Feng Shui garden.

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Who can resist the taste of sweet, homegrown tomatoes or strawberries? Every year gardening becomes increasingly popular, and people are enjoying the healthy benefits of growing their own food.

Vegetable gardens can be grown on patios, balconies, decks or small spaces, and in containers. As you can see gardening does not have to be limited to the traditional large rectangular area. Vegetables can even be used in an ornamental manner, adding colour and dimension to non-traditional areas.

Outdoor living not only encompasses the garden plants themselves, but also includes how they are incorporated, what type of landscaping is employed and your choice of accents.

Backyards are no longer just for a barbecue grill, but now also include fire pits and full-sized outdoor cooking spaces complete with stone ovens for outdoor baking. Your yard is an extension of your living space, and it can be decorated and designed with as much detail and planning as the interior of your home.

Bells and chimes are very popular in yards and gardens of all cultures and can be found indoors, outdoors and as transitions between the two.

Wind chimes have come along ways over the years. It is now possible to purchase chimes that are tuned to your favorite classical song, Chicago blues scales, Asian Temple Bells and nearly every other scale you can imagine.

Bells are also a wonderful addition to an outdoor environment that are often overlooked.

However, once placed in a yard or garden, bells can quickly become a focal point. A perfect example of this are the designs by world famous Tom Torrens. These consist of very appealing bells and gongs that will make quite the statement wherever they are placed.

OUTDOOR FURNITURE When you decide to add outdoor furniture to extend your living space to your deck or garden, there are many considerations when making a choice. Outdoor furniture that is both functional and beautiful is becoming increasingly popular; out is in. Pieces are not only more stylish than ever but also more finely made, and more allweather materials are available to craft a whole new range of looks. Unconventional styles and innovative materials will add personality to an outdoor space.

Patio furniture comes in a variety of shapes and sizes. Common materials include rattan, resin, wicker, metal and wood‌ chaise lounge chairs, loveseats, coffee tables and patio tables with umbrellas. Consider a few container baskets or large planters. Plants help to provide an attractive outdoor space.

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Planters are decorative and functional containers for all types of plants, vegetables and herbs.

Seeds and plants have been especially developed for planters and container gardening.

There are a large variety of sizes, styles and colors to choose from. Planters can be made from a variety of materials, including stone, terra-cotta, plastic, resin, wood, metal and clay.

There are planters that are suitable for any type of garden, yard, deck or patio. Some planters come with seeds and soil, and most are easy to set up and maintain. Self-watering planters are available for the busy gardener, or for those who travel. Some planters are especially designed to fit balcony or fence railings.

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Doing it in style Laurence LlewelynBowen’s charisma and flamboyant style has established him as one of the UK’s favourite and most recognised interior designers. In this exclusive interview he tells Nicola McGeorge about his new book, future design trends and his eccentric family.

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Exclusive interview Laurence LlewelynBowen What is your signature style and why?

I’d love to say my signature style was diversity, which is something I’ve really tried to prove through the book. That actually it’s an attitude, it’s an approach, it’s a commitment to full-fat decorating, whether that’s in a modern context or a traditional context. It’s all about doing it with a lot of amusement and commitment, with a voluptuous enjoyment of being able to change an interior.

What is popular at the moment?

What’s popular is makeover; being able to make a quick, easy difference to the way that your room looks. We’ve got rather bogged down for too many years in these big project based schemes which were about taking walls off and replacing them with glass. Actually the pure simple enjoyment of being able to spend Saturday afternoon with two and a half litres of brightly coloured emulsion to change your living room in time to open a bottle of wine for that night’s Dancing On Ice is where we’re going back to.

Key future trends?

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B&Q, Matalan or TKMaxx. Team expensive items with much more multiple, fad-driven, disposable and key features that you can pick up at vintage shops or car boot sales. Approach decorating purple like you would approach dressing yourself. …and What are good green… investment pieces? and Well, the antique market is still very slow. Less and less people are buying antiques, but actually turquoise I think there’s nothing better that an antique piece of furniture to bring even very …and contemporary schemes to life. If I had two or three hundred pounds and I wanted to do teal. something with it that I knew would increase the We are in a recession… what are your tips to improve your home on a budget?

amount of money I had put into it, I would go to an auction or an antique dealer and buy a quirky piece of antique occasional furniture.

What looks should we be moving away from?

Well, definitely let’s turn our backs on haute beige-ois decorating. It’s all that’s wrong in this country. It’s anoraks, it’s caravans called Camelot, its bed and breakfast, its Tupperware containers full of oatmeal.

Your wallpaper designs are best-sellers… what looks should we be going for in 2010?

Still the nation needs to understand that the best thing you can do with wallpaper is wallpaper every wall in your room. The feature wall is a good starting point but actually a decent wallpaper with a good pattern repeat and a pronounced contrast acts like camouflage even in small rooms, and helps disguise the corners. The minute you disguise the corners the minute the room starts feeling bigger.

You are known for your distinctive dress sense.

Tell us your favourite designers and why?

I always wear William Hunt; he understands the fuller figured middle-aged gentleman in a way like no other – and Geoffrey West does my boots. Gresham Blake in Brighton does a lot of my country tweeds.

You have mentioned in the past that your family all have very colourful personalities… please elaborate, and how do you all manage to get on so well?

I think that the thing that keeps the family together is our noisiness, our loudness, our overthe-topness. I think it would be very difficult for one member of our family to survive if they were of a quiet or modest, self-deprecating personality. We’d eat them alive!

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Decorating with Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen published by Quadrille is out now.

Photography by Polly Wreford

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Trust me – I’m a designer POLLY JACKSON EXPLAINS WHY IT PAYS OFF TO HIRE A PROFESSIONAL – AND HOW TO FIND THE BEST ONE FOR YOUR REQUIREMENTS, STYLE AND TASTES

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Interior designers are creative, imaginative and artistic

Does your experience of interior

The main part of a designer's work involves many practical and technical considerations

design come from larger than life TV designers who brought screams of joy or shrieks of pain to volunteer homeowners? You might remember some of these design disasters such as Scottish tartan walls for a Royal Welsh Fusilier and his family or the heartrending sobs from a mother of young children when Anna Ryder Richardson decorated her bedroom walls with erotic French unmentionables.

“Trust me – I’m a designer” said Lawrence Llewelyn Bowen during an episode of Changing Rooms and many did and rued the day. But many others were overjoyed when their new rooms were revealed. Design was now open to everyone and the home makeover trend boomed and is still popular in one form or another today. But has the television experience of multiple home improvement shows enhanced our opinion of interior designers or diminished it? Can we trust designers with our homes?

The answer is a resounding yes!

Creating beautiful rooms is only part of an interior designer’s work; the main part of their work involves many practical and technical considerations that affect comfort, function and safety such as lighting, acoustics, space planning, organisation and storage, scale, the accommodation of special needs, fire safety and compliance with local building codes. Interior projects can include new construction, renovation, historic restoration and model homes. Specialty areas within the home might include the kitchen, bathroom and home theatre, as well as office and fitness areas.

When you hire an interior designer, you get the benefit of an experienced professional who can solve problems, help you avoid costly mistakes and, most importantly, create an attractive, affordable space designed specifically to meet your lifestyle needs. Interior designers are creative, imaginative and artistic but they are also professionals and are disciplined, organised

and skilled business people who are there to offer you a service.

So how do you go about finding a designer to suit you, your needs and your budget? Personal referrals are the best way to find a design expert.

You should aim to interview at least three designers – many will offer first consultations free of charge, which means you can dip your toe in the water without risk.

Make sure that you do your research before you meet with a designer, such as looking at their websites to see if their styles suit your taste.

Make a list of questions and don’t be afraid to ask about anything that is unclear; after all, you will be employing this person to undertake work on one of your most important assets – your home.

So what can you expect during this first meeting? Your designer should, by talking to you and looking at your existing environment, be able to diagnose and pinpoint your style. He or she should also ask you about your family, your pets and your hobbies as well as whether you entertain at home and have overnight guests.

You in turn can show pictures of rooms you have seen on the internet or in magazines. You need to let the designer know if they are working around existing furniture or whether you want them to source all you furniture and fabric needs etc.

A discussion about costs, timelines and your budget are essential before you give your designer the go ahead. One of the most important assets you have is your instinct. Do you like this person? Is he or she listening to you? You have to be comfortable enough with the designer to sit down on a regular basis for a coffee. By learning about you the designer is putting together the first building blocks of the design.

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Make sure that you do your research before you meet

A designer is adept at combining elements in total harmony with each other

any number of ways: a sample of fabrics and pictures of furniture is one option; sketches and swatches of fabric to discuss is another. Many designers put together a mood board to show you different colours and textures.

Whichever style of presentation the designers choose, find out in advance what you will be paying for it and what happens if you don’t like what you see. Many designers will “go back to the drawing board” free of charge or at a nominal fee until you’re happy because they rely on your happiness of a job well done for future referrals.

Interior designers have the training and resources to explore all themes and design options. They can often help you see a room in a whole new light, just by the addition of some built-in furniture, a new colour scheme, a different curtain design, or by re-arranging the furniture. A designer is adept at combining elements in total harmony with each other while 86

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staying within the guidelines of your initial brief.

A good designer will nudge you further along your chosen road but will never impose their taste on your environment. Designers are there to work for you and to help you achieve your design goal. If you’re not happy with something, always remember you can say no.

Check that the designer you choose has a defined fee structure and make sure you get this in writing. Your budget should be the amount that you are happy to spend to achieve the result that you desire. Ensure that the designer knows your decoration budget from the start and be clear about whether the design fees are included in this budget, or are paid on top. It often helps to check the feasibility of your budget by allocating portions of it to different areas of expense.

For a simple living room refurbishment you might allocate the budget into seven areas; for instance, floor covering, wall covering, curtains,

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The more direct and specific you are, the easier it will be for the designer to successfully meet your expectations

furniture, light fittings, accessories and designer’s fee. Allocating percentages to your project allows you to see what you can afford and are willing to spend on each area of the redecoration.

Give the designer the budget breakdown and as much specific information as possible about your expectations within that budget; for instance, If you want pure silk wall covering and your budget doesn’t run to it maybe you can you compromise somewhere else without spoiling the desired outcome.

Bear in mind that the designer is not responsible for the costs of other professional services. If the designer charges extra for other services – such as reviewing plans or attending meetings with an architect or contractor – these should be listed as well, both by type and rate.

You are paying for the designer’s design expertise; ability to source from trade – only suppliers of furniture, fabrics and accessories;

and the time they save you from having to organise and supervise builders, painters, joiners, plumbers, etc.

WORKING WITH A DESIGNER Be a good client and not the client from hell.

Designers love their work and hope you will take your responsibilities as a client seriously.

Working with an interior designer involves some give and take. The key to a successful project outcome is good communication. The more direct and specific you are, the easier it will be for the designer to successfully meet your expectations.

Remember, if you delegate the decisionmaking to the designer, you are agreeing to live with those decisions. Decide beforehand where you are willing to compromise and where you are not. Keep notes of your discussions with the designer and confirm any and all instructions, decisions or changes before they are acted on.

If you agree to make changes to the contract, always make sure to put them in writing and have them signed and dated by both parties.

Maintain a folder with copies of all plans and contracts, receipts, invoices and other documents.

If the end result of your collaboration with a designer has been design without tears then you and your designer have worked as a team. The home you imagined has been brought to life, not by magic, but by hard work and cooperation, resulting in a fresh, new look that will inspire you for years to come.

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The Comfort Zone When people stay

at home, they go back to basics and turn to the comfort of familiar things such as board games, which always thrive in times of recession or crisis: Trivial Pursuit and Cranium are good examples of this.

The latest game, Hollywood Domino, has a firm following among the celebrities of LA. Kylie Minogue plays Scrabble up to three times a day, while Paris Hilton throws regular game nights for friends to play her favourite Monopoly. Traditional parlour games that

require ingenuity rather than batteries are also enjoying a renaissance.

The minimalist style of décecor has become an unexpected casualty of the economic downturn, which is not surprising as the furniture, or lack of it, is not designed for an evening in. A comfortable home is one where the living space reflects the many facets of someone’s personal experiences, loves and tastes. Think plump sofas, cosy, colourful textiles, as well as rugs and carpets that create comfort.

AS THE CREDIT CRUNCH CONTINUES TO BITE, MORE PEOPLE ARE CHOOSING TO HAVE FUN AT HOME RATHER THAN GOING OUT… AND, AS TRISH DYNES REPORTS, THAT MEANS MAKING SURE YOU HAVE A COSY ENVIRONMENT

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Comfortable living and a true enjoyment of your home can be achieved through sensual texture variations. The current trend is for layering floor coverings to add richness and warmth achieved by overlapping several smaller, lightweight rugs with patterns and colours that are complementary, such as a striped runner on top of a larger geometric rug or overlapping multiples of the same style rug, but in a variety of colours.

To capture an inviting look with a lived-in feeling, start with comfortable seating and mix with well-loved antiques or weathered vintage pieces that add soul to any space. Avoid buying sets or groupings;, for instance, instead of buying a matching sofa, love seat and chair, select a sofa then a love seat then a chair that work together but don’t necessarily match. This will offer more flexibility and freedom to rearrange and move items from room to room and home to home.

A statement piece of furniture can be the inspiration for the design of your whole room.

Choose versatile furnishings and invest in classics that endure over time and allow creativity with accents and accessories so that you feel comfortable about your room and the choices you make.

Benches and ottomans offer flexibility, and can have different uses as coffee tables and extra seating and can be pushed aside when not in use. Welcome a touch of nature into the room with a variety of plants or fresh flowers. A plant is a very calming and helps to purify the air. If you can’t use the real thing, a tall silk tree will soften a corner of the room or create a break for the eye. You can also use a decorative room divider or screen and achieve the same thing.

Uncluttered, comfortable rooms are relaxing and easy on the eye, encouraging people to stay together in the room –- a valuable asset in today’s hectic life. The first step is to create a focal point that draws the eyes. It can be a fireplace, bookcase, piano or perhaps a table with a vase of flowers.

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trend españa Poor furniture placement in the living room forces people to turn their heads to talk, lean uncomfortably when placing coffee cups on tables, raise their voices when speaking, and twist uncomfortably in their seats. Avoid overstuffed chairs. If you’ve ever tried to curl up in an overstuffed chair with a hot drink, a quilt, and the latest thriller, you will have soon realised that the designers have sacrificed comfort for prestige and image.

The style for 2010 is a carefully edited ‘”anything goes”’ approach, which is all about the mix and how you combine individual, disparate elements such as combining graphic, modern print textiles with traditional chairs and sofas.

Whether you’re scouring flea market stalls or browsing in shops during a quick weekend getaway, incorporating souvenirs in your home can give it personality. Try collecting genuine old items that appeal to you and impart some meaning or invest in some handmade artifacts; even the most ardent modernists like to see natural materials or the hand of the craftsman brought into their homes. Display your treasured items along with simple accessories such as wooden bowls and baskets left empty or filled with apples, magazines or maybe photographs currently abandoned in a shoe box.

Those who enjoy books will love filling their home with them. Books provide a sense of warmth to a home; and unless you buy books by the metre, the books you collect and read speak volumes about you. So don’t hide them away.

Even if you haven’t got room for wall- to- wall bookshelves, stacking books on a console table makes a great display. Most designers place one or two books prominently on a coffee table, or stack them so you can read the titles. They are often art books, but can also be about nature, photography, travel or any area of interest, such as classic cars. Having books on the table is a great way to entertain guests and open conversation that leads to storytelling.

A gallery display of family photographs is an attractive way to infuse any room with warmth.

To create a photo wall, place your favorite pictures in frames of different sizes and shapes and hang them in a mosaic pattern. Pull it all together by using similar frames or matt colour or by using only black and white pictures. New framed pictures can be added to the arrangement until you’ve formed an overall shape that works for you.

Remember not to hang pictures for your height only. Consider the proportions of the wall as well as the surrounding furniture. A general guideline is to hang pictures 156 to 208 inches centimetres above the furniture. If the picture is hung too high it will seem to be detached from everything around it. If too low, it will interfere with the use of the furniture and will not be viewed properly. Large artwork or mirrors can be placed on the floor for maximum effect. w w w. b e a u t i f u l h o m e m a g a z i n e . c o m

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Membership of online DVD rental services has increased 40 per cent since the credit crunch hit.

Movies provide a great form of escapism and comedy is particularly popular at the moment. If you are lucky enough to have a media room, adding warm colours and texture will help make the space feel like a warm, welcoming place where you and your family will want to spend loads of time.

To create a comfortable seating area for watching movies, playing games or entertaining guests, consider buying squashy sofas that have slipcovers so you won’t have to worry about drink spills or the family dog as much. Be sure to add a soft throw and a few decorative cushions in complementary colours to get down and cosy whilest watching the film.

Interior decorator Albert Hadley may have said it best: “The essence of interior design will always be about people and how they live.”

Your home is more than where you sleep at night. It should be a comfort zone where you can surround yourself with the people and the things you love, whatever else is going on in the world outside.

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REAL PIGMENT COLOUR WHEEL

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ology of colo h c y s p ur The TRISH DYNES RECOMMENDS WE THROW CAUTION TO THE WIND AND BRAVELY GO WHERE COLOUR HASN’T BEEN BEFORE – OR WHERE OUR HOME NEEDS A BOLD AND MOOD-ENHANCING NEW LOOK

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Choosing colour can be tricky whether you are starting out with a blank canvas or trying to match colours with existing pieces of furniture and furnishings. You may think you know exactly which colours you want to use but are dismayed when the colour that looked so perfect in the tin ends up shouting “mistake” once it has dried on the wall.

The psychology of colour and its effect on human behaviour is now a serious course of study at universities. Commercial designers advocate painting hospitals, classrooms, fast food restaurants and offices in colours that will influence the behaviour and mood of the people who use these spaces. So why are we so cautious when it comes to using colour in our own homes?

Many television makeover programmes have made a virtue of using bold colours in wild combinations; interior designers seem to have an instinct for what goes with what. But lesser

mortals need to be careful about casually throwing colours together. It is worth investing in a colour wheel to help you see how colours sit with each other before you splash out on what may otherwise turn out to be a garish nightmare.

If you’re stuck for ideas when trying to decide what colour scheme to choose for a room, look at the furniture and objects you’re going to use.

You may have a painting or a rug that can act as your inspiration. Many interior designers build up complex colour schemes from just one item.

Look around you – even an old purple vase or the faded red covers of a collection of books can be the starting point of a whole room scheme.

Children’s bedrooms are a great place to have fun with colour. Other places where you can experiment with strong colours are hallways and second bathrooms or cloakrooms that are not used as often as other rooms. White paint will never change a tiny cloakroom into a larger space so why not emphasise its small

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proportions by painting the space navy as a contrast to white sanitary ware and white towels with a finishing touch of aquamarine. The important thing is to consider the quantities.

Decide on your main colour and then add carefully selected accents.

Consider the texture of your colours. You can tone down a bright red dining room by applying a glaze so that its vibrancy becomes a rich burnish. Colourwash a bright yellow over a white base to wash out the intensity and you will find that the original character of the colour is maintained and only its brightness is muted. You can layer colours for unusual effect. A piece of inexpensive pine furniture can be transformed by distressing it by painting an undercoat of blue, an overcoat of white and then sanding off the white paint on its corners and around its handles to make it look like it’s an antique.

Although the designers’ colour wheel has just 12 colours, the colours vary continuously around the wheel with millions of possible shades.

Understanding the colour wheel is very simple and can be vital when deciding on which colour scheme to use. All of the colours on the wheel are made up of the three primary colours: red, blue and yellow. When you combine two of the primary colours, you get green, orange or purple. These are called secondary colours. Once you mix a secondary colour with a neighbouring primary colour, you get a tertiary colour.

It is important to know which colours work well together and the way to do this is this is to understand their relationship to each other on the colour wheel. Colours that are harmonious create different colour schemes.

A monochromatic paint colour scheme is one of the easiest schemes to manage and is always appealing no matter the colour. Using different shades of one colour is a great way to add flair to a dull room. Although a monochrome scheme is not as colourful as a contrasting scheme, it always looks balanced and restful. By following a monochromatic colour scheme you can use various intensities of one colour to bring a sense of spaciousness and continuity to a small or crowded space. It also brings a sophisticated and elegant look if the colour you choose is used in different shades throughout the home.

An adjacent colour scheme uses colours that are directly next to each other on the colour wheel. These colours have a calming effect and are best used in an informal or quiet space such as a bedroom. An example of this colour scheme could be blue, blue violet and blue green. All of w w w. b e a u t i f u l h o m e m a g a z i n e . c o m

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these paint colours have a tint of blue in them, but they are also different. This adds personality to the room while bringing it all together, giving your room a contemporary look that is sure to be an eye catcher.

A complementary scheme uses paint colours from the opposite sides of the colour wheel.

Using this colour scheme can produce a bold and lively effect. Examples of this scheme would be yellow and violet, red and green, etc. It is, however, one of the hardest schemes to pull off.

For example, blue is a complementary colour to yellow, green is complementary to purple and magenta and red and green are also opposite on the colour wheel and will probably clash.

Colours that clash are not always a bad combination if used carefully. They provide great contrast and high visibility.

A triadic paint colour scheme is one that many people use throughout their homes. This theme uses three colours that are located around the colour wheel equally. One is used as the predominant colour, another as a secondary colour and a third as an accent. An example would be yellow-orange, blue-green and red-violet.

If you still shy away from colour on your walls and prefer subtle, muted colours that are easy to live with, consider contrasting and giving life to them by using bright highlights in your accessories and upholstery. Consider a multicoloured rug, some coloured ceramics or glassware, vivid prints or paintings, or squashy cushions in jewel tones. The overall effect will be airy and soothing yet the flashes of colour can bring in your personality and be your signature touches.

Colour itself is not magic, and to work magic it must be carefully combined with all the other elements in the house. Painting every room in your home with a different colour will result in a lack of harmony. A home should have a flow and energy, and rooms need to relate to each other in a harmonious way.

Have fun with colour. Be brave! Be bold!

Follow your instincts and give colour a go. If the result looks good then you’ve got it right.

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WHAT COLOUR SAYS ABOUT DESIGN AND YOU RED Red is associated with danger, passion and anger as well as energy, warmth and adventure.

It is wonderful for dining rooms because it is conducive to conversation and increases appetite. However, red can cause headaches and raise blood pressure. Despite its association with passion, too much red in the bedroom can lead to insomnia and is definitely unsuitable for nurseries. Red gets your attention.

People who like red are said to be passionate and energetic and like to make money. Women who wear red are sexy and seductive. This energetic personality craves attention – and what's more they get it.

PINK Pink is associated with love and can be restful in bedrooms, and hot fuchsia pink is perfect for passion. However, it can be sickly and a bit girlie.

To make pink more grown up introduce hints of charcoal or black.

People who like pink try to see the best in others. Pink people are careful of what they do or say because they are afraid that others may see them in a harsh light.

ORANGE You may have always cringed at the thought of an orange room, but you can successfully incorporate orange walls in your design by choosing the right rooms, complementary colours and accessories, though it’s best kept for living rooms and dining rooms where there is plenty of light. The benefits of orange are stability, reassurance and warmth.

Orange people may be inclined to dramatisation, but are generally good-natured and popular. Orange is the colour of youth, strength, fearlessness, curiosity and restlessness.

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GREEN The colour of nature and energy, green is calming and restful and gives a sense of security and stability. It is perfect for bedrooms, living rooms and studies, but too much green can make people overly laidback so add some red or orange to liven things up. Green is the colour of healing.

Green people are generally frank and community-minded, are fairly sociable, but prefer peace. Nurturers by choice, Greens are the ones who take care of other people, animals and plants.

BLUE Calming, soothing blue keeps hunger at bay. It promotes serenity, contemplation, loyalty, authority and protection. Blue is wonderful for bedrooms as it prevents nightmares and is also good in any room where peace and quiet is paramount, such as studies and bathrooms.

Unfortunately blue can look cold and unwelcoming so choose a blue with a warm undertone.

Blue people are compassionate and caring.

Blue is the colour of deliberation and introspection, conservatism and duty. Blues like to be admired for their steady character and wisdom.

YELLOW Sunny yellow promotes energy, stimulates the intellect, and is perfect for kitchens, dining rooms and rooms that are deprived of sunlight.

Despite its sunny hue, yellow is thought to enhance feelings of emotional distress and is not very restful in the bedroom.

People who love yellow have a sunny and shrewd personality, a good business head and a strong sense of humour. Yellows are usually clear and precise thinkers with lofty ideals.

LAVENDER Lavender suggests the misty area between the sky and heaven. It is a good colour for feminine bedrooms and bathrooms, and can create a stress-free sanctuary, but it can also be insipid so liven it up with black, silver, or both.

Lavender people may be on a continual quest for culture and the refined things in life. They prefer high and noble causes without the necessity of getting their hands dirty. A lavender person is usually creative, charming, witty and civilised.

PURPLE Rich purple is redolent of creativity, fertility and joy, but also magic, evil, death and sex. It should be used mainly in bedrooms, but cautiously as it can be overpowering.

Purple people are fastidious, witty and sensitive, with a strong desire to be unique and different. Temperamental, expansive and artistic, a purple person may become aloof and sarcastic when misunderstood.

BROWN This scheme is very popular for people who are painters or artists because it provides a strong contrast whilst giving a sense of balance and richness. It is associated with security and stability, and is very practical. Brown is best for living rooms, but a livelier colour such as green or blue should be used in contrast.

Brown people have stamina and patience, tending to be very solid and substantial, conscientious, dependable, steady and conservative. Browns love responsibility and are reliable and kind.

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The road up from the coast to Hotel Hermitage Casares provides an enticing first impression of the rustic destination that nestles in the hills. Turning off the main road, the route meanders past numerous luxury homes before reaching the hotel’s picturesque location – with its breath-taking views over the coast and surrounding hinterland.

The company that owns the establishment bought the site from an Englishman who had planned to build an aparthotel, and “totally raised the game” to create a vision for “luxury in nature”, with the first of several elegant and rustic boutique hotels in different countries.

They created a much more ambitious project: connecting electricity and heating, and excavating the basement to facilitate more rooms and a bijou bodega, which has direct access from the kitchen and the adjacent meeting room.

The interior decoration was carried out

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tree species, including the cork, olive and Spanish fir; and their déécor represents “unique variations on a unified design theme”, with some the furniture specially commissioned by the designers.

Five of the rooms have fireplaces for log fires, and all have private gardens or terraces.

The déécor combines a series of neutral tones: olive and champagne hues in the Celima restaurant and bold splashes of colour in the rooms – including fuchsia, turquoise and orange.

There are paintings by Russian painter Pavel Nikolaev, and bronze statues especially commissioned by a Granada artist from Estudio de Arte Moreno.

The restaurant has floor to ceiling sheer glass windows to maximise views to Gibraltar, the Mediterranean and northern Africa.

Set on two hectares of land, the hotel features expansive communal areas around the pool and buildings – relaxed, cosy and paying complete respect to the environment.

There are plans to add an additional 10 rooms and a spa, as well as an authentic Andalucian mill and farm for the enjoyment of guests.

All of which is designed to enhance the hotel’s already well-defined, and refined, charm and comfort and consolidate its growing reputation – it only opened in November – as a private and peaceful haven in a wonderfully idyllic setting.

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FAMILY VILLA EXUDING STYLE AND SPACE

Situated in the heart

of Nueva AndalucĂ­a is this stunning three-bedroom property that is frontline to Las Brisas Golf and located within a small gated community.

The extensively updated villa exudes style and space, and features an open plan lounge, a dining area with a fireplace that opens out onto the terrace, and a new, fully-fitted Clive Christian kitchen.

The ground floor comprises a guest bedroom with en suite and separate bathroom.

On the upper floor is the master bedroom, which leads onto a terrace and another guest bedroom, both with en suites.

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The basement features a large garage and storage space.

The picturesque, mature garden includes a heated swimming pool, jacuzzi and covered terrace following the length of the house. There is also a gazebo at the bottom of the garden – perfect for entertaining guests.

The 1,500 square metre plot is close to shops and restaurants in a quiet cul-de-sac. In short: the ideal family home.

More information: direct from vendor Tel. 662 338 809

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his stunning apartment is located in the lavish surroundings of the exclusive Albatross Hill urbanisation.

It comprises three bedrooms and a fully fitted and equipped kitchen with marble flooring and granite worktops.

Fully-furnished, contemporary, built to the highest standards, and large and bright, the apartment includes stylish terrace furniture on a spacious terrace overlooking the urbanisation’s outdoor pool.

There is a pre-installed Bang and Olufsen sound system, the lounge area includes an open fire, and

air conditioning and under-floor heating keep you acclimatised to the Coast’s changing temperatures.

The urbanisation features tropical gardens with outdoor and indoor heated pool, tennis court, gym and excellent views to the mountains and coast. Alarm systems, CCTV and security guards ensure safety throughout the urbanisation; while underground parking, a garage and a store-room provide the added space needed for an apartment.

I Direct from vendor Tel. (0044) 7710028575; k@basicthinking.co.uk

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BeautifulMagazine Home Business and Services Directory I INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICES I PROPERTY ADVICE I DÉCOR PRODUCTS I EXCLUSIVE SHOPPING I OUTDOOR LIVING

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CARLOS LAMAS San Pedro de Alcántara Tel. 952 886 970 / 609 572 275 www.carloslamas.com

CASA DEL MÁRMOL San Pedro de Alcántara Tel. 952 799 661 www.casadelmarmol.com

A1 SAFE SECURE ELECTRICIANS Manilva Tel. 952 891 924 / 671 281 757

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FLOR4U COLLECTIONS www.flor4u.com STONE & GLASS Guadiaro Tel. 956 695 896 info@estudioarque.com www.estudioarque.com

FIBER PROTECTOR Tel. 952 928 963 www.fiberprotector.es

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TOTAL BUILDING Altos de La Quinta Nueva Andalucía Tel. 622 541 722 I FINANCE, INVESTMENT AND INSURANCE JYSKE BANK Gibraltar Tel. (+) 350 72782 info@jyskebank.gi www.jyskebank.gi KNIGHT INSURANCE BROKERS Los Boliches Tel 952 660 535 www.knight-insurance.com I FIREPLACES PIAS CHIMENEAS Nueva Andalucía Tel. 951 275 693 / 617 649 583 info@pias-chimeneas.com www.pias-chimeneas.com I FURNITURE & FURNISHINGS BOCONCEPT Mijas Tel. 951 242 092 malaga@boconcept.es www.boconcept.es CHILLOUT BEDS Pol. La Campana Tel. 661 328 218 www.chilloutbeds.com

GLASS CURTAINS Mijas Costa Tel. 902 433 435 info@glasscurtans.es www.glasscurtains.es GUNNI GLOBAL STORE Marbella Tel. 951 968 771 www.gunni.es JENSEN STORE (beds) Nueva Andalucía Tel. 952 908 855 info@jensenstore.com www.jensenstore.com LAS TELAS DEL PORTICO Puerto Banús Tel. 952 908 479 altadecoración@lastelasdelportico.com www.lastelasdelportico.com LAURA ASHLEY Marbella Tel. 952 76 47 42 www.laurashley.es METROPOLITAN CLOSET Marbella Tel. 902 446 044 / 952 903 977 www.metrocloset.com

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ROCHE BOBOIS Marbella Tel. 952 777 858 www.roche-bobois.com

EL CORTE INGLÉS El Capricho Tel. 952 902 390 www.elcorteingles.es

SPOTON DESIGN Nueva Andalucía Tel. 952 780 310 www.spoton.es

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THE SHADE SAIL COMPANY Tel. 952 930 959 www.theshadesailcompany.com SUN SQUARE Marbella Tel. 951 968 368 TODO MADERA Estepona Tel. 952 793 391 www.todomaderaestepona.com UNOPIÚ ESPACE MARBELLA Marbella www.unopiu.es I GARDENS & FLOWERS JHK SPECIAL GARDEN Nueva Andalucía Tel. 952 897 911 www.jhkspecialgarden.com SOTOGARDEN Sotogrande Tel. 956 795 716/956 795 694/956 785 033 www.paradise-garden.net I HOME AUTOMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT BANG & OLUFSEN Puerto Banús Tel. 952 817 250 beolink@beolink.com www.bang-olufsen.com

ANA MORENO Fuengirola Tel. 952 479 858 www.anamorenodecoracion.com www.toldosmoreno.com

LOFT DESIGN San Pedro de Alcántara Tel. 951 969 179 www.loftdesign.es PAULA MONAGHAN INTERIORS Fuengirola Tel. 952 493 895 info@paulamonaghan.com www.paulamonaghan.com

DOMOSAT Pol. Ind. La Quinta Tel. 952 787 357 www.domosat.com

BARBARA IFFLAND Tel. 952 494 282 / 610 522 681 barbara.iffland@gmail.com

SMART SYSTEMS San Pedro de Alántara Tel. 952 799 344 www.smartsystems.es

CORTIJO LAS FLORES San Enrique Tel. 956 615 143 linda@cortijolasflores.net www.cortijolasflores.net

PATRICIA DARCH INTERIORS Torreguadiaro (Sotogrande) Tel. 956 615 351 www.interiorsinspain.com

GASTON Y DANIELA Marbella Tel. 952 774 224 www.gastonydaniela.com

RICHARD LEWIS INTERIORS Guadalmina Tel. 952 896 901 www.richardlewisinteriors.com

KABILA (ANTOLINI) Pol. Ind. San Pedro Tel. 952 799 398 info@kabila-décor.com www.kabila-décor.com

WHITE DESIGN COMPANY La Cala de Mijas Tel. 952 494 155 www.whitedesignco.com

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Nicki Waterman TOP TRAINER TO THE STARS OFFERS USEFUL ADVICE FOR A HEALTHIER AND FITTER LIFESTYLE – AND VALUABLE TIPS TO LOSE THOSE EXTRA KILOS

A GLASS OF WINE COULD MAKE YOU SLIMMER

LADY GAGA’S FIT BODY SECRETS We’re not surprised to learn that Lady GaGa sticks to a strict diet and exercise regime to stay in shape. How else would she pull off her wacky dress sense and have the energy for her exuberant and off-the-wall dance routines! The pop sensation revealed that she eats very few carbs, saying, "I'm on a very strict healthy pop star diet. I don't eat bread, just vegetables and salad and fish. Eating like that is much better for me anyway but on Sundays I sometimes eat pasta."

Meanwhile, trainer to the stars Harley Pasternak revealed to Hollywoodlife what the GaGa Ooh Lala’s exercise regime involves. She warms up with a fiveminute jog before using her dumbbells to train her upper back and lower body. She then performs 25 side bends to get rid of those pesky love handles. The workout doesn’t stop there – the singer uses a skipping rope for five minutes and tones up on a workout bar to boot. Good on you GaGa for staying fit and healthy!

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Often like a glass of wine to relax in the evening? Well, good news girls, as it has been reported that treating yourself to a glass of red could in fact help you keep those pounds off. New research has revealed that those who regularly consume a glass or two of alcohol a day are less likely to gain weight than those who stick to water or soft drinks.

These new findings come after a 13-year study monitoring the weight of over 19,000 American women, in relation to their drinking habits. It was discovered that those who declared themselves as teetotal gained the most inches while those who drank “moderate” amounts stayed the slimmest. One theory behind these results is that calories from alcohol have less impact than calories from food. It is suggested that the livers of regular drinkers develop a different method to breaking down alcohol, with excess energy converting mainly into heat rather than fat.

However, don't think that extra shot of alcohol on a night out will help to shift those few extra pounds, as beer and spirits have been linked to the highest weight gain.

Instead, research shows that red wine is the healthiest option. Not only could it help you stay trim but red wine has in the past been linked to other health benefits including boosting blood flow to the brain and cutting the risk of heart disease. Now doesn't a glass of Merlot sound more inviting than a punishing gym session!

HEALTH & FITNESS SWAP SHOP… 50 GRAM BOWL OF TORTILLA CHIPS WITH SMALL 100 GRAM TUB OF TARAMASALATA, WITH 794 CALORIES AND 71 GRAMS OF FAT FOR… 100 GRAM TUB OF TZATZIKI WITH WHOLEMEAL PITTA WARMED AND CUT INTO STRIPS, WITH 167 CALORIES AND 7 GRAMS OF FAT

HOW TO EGGCERCISE AWAY THOSE EASTER CALORIES EGGS ARE THE NEW SUPERFOOD

If you cannot resist an Easter egg then here’s how long it will take you to walk off your choccy favourites: Cadbury Flake Egg with four treat-size milk chocolate flakes: 916 cals = 3 hrs 5 mins walk Cadbury Crème Egg with two extra milk chocolate eggs: 1,034 cals = 3 hrs 45 mins walk Mars Milk Chocolate Egg with two full size bars: 1,873 cals = 6 hrs 25 mins walk Nestle Smarties Mini Eggs inside a milk chocolate egg: 3,096 cals = 10 hrs 30 mins walk Nestle Quality Street Egg with a bag of Quality Street: 2,770 cals = 9 hrs 25 mins walk

A recently released report suggests that eggs should now be regarded as a “superfood”.

And, with their reportedly high nutrient content and ability to tackle obesity, it's not hard to see why.

New research has revealed that eggs are excellent source of protein and are packed with essential vitamins, particularly vitamin D and vitamin B12. They also contain the highest mix of essential amino acids, crucial for proper growth and repair in adults and children.

The new studies have also revealed that eggs could play a vital role in keeping you in shape.

A medium-sized egg has fewer than 80 calories, proving a sensible breakfast option if you are watching those pounds. Even Margaret Thatcher was reported to have lost weight in 1979 on a short-term diet of 28 eggs a week.?

Dr Carrie Ruxton, a lead author of the report, says, "There are clear nutritional benefits to eating eggs on a regular basis." Just one egg a day provides you with your RDA of vitamin D, essential for bone health and preventing heart disease. Packed with nutrients that are key to leading a healthy lifestyle, and low in calories to keep you trim… it looks like this new superfood could be very much back on the daily menu.

AND FINALLY… To combat sugar cravings, snack on a mango as a healthy alternative. They also contain good levels of vitamins A, B and C. I’d love to hear from you, so email me your questions, tips and diet success stories at www.nickiwaterman.com

DID YOU KNOW? Tucking into Mediterranean-style foods like pulses, fruits, nuts, cereals, vegetables, fish and olive oil may not just help our weight and hearts: it could make us less likely to get depressed. New research on over 10,000 people shows those who stuck mostly closely to Mediterranean diets were 30 per cent less likely to develop depression compared with those sticking least closely to it.

NICKI’S QUICK DIET TIP You can use prune puree to replace fat, gram for gram, in muffin and biscuit recipes, which cuts calories and fat. To make the puree blend 250 grams of prunes with six tablespoons of hot water and blend until they reach the consistency of single cream.

WHAT’S NEW? iPod Nano with built in pedometer Pump up your workouts with music! As you walk or jog, it counts your steps and tells you how many calories you've burned. The screen is slightly larger than the older version (2.2 inches), making it easier to see and scroll through your music playlists when on the move.

There's also a microphone, so you can record a food shopping list while sweating it out (www.argos.co.uk).

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED Are rice cakes a healthy snack?

Nicki says: Rice cakes are low in fat and calories, but they are also a high 82 on the glycemic index (sugar is rated the highest at 100). A high G-I food can cause a rapid rise and fall in blood sugar, leaving you feeing lethargic and hungry again within a short time. w w w. s o c i e t y l i v i n g m a g a z i n e . c o m

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As the rain has finally stopped, we can now embrace the season of spring. This means walks along the beach, lunch al fresco and, most importantly, the new spring make-up

collections. Popular make-up looks for 2010 include smokey eyes, red lips, colourful eye shadows and natural looking make-up. Not all at once, please. Here are my top picks for spring.

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LATEST TRENDS TOP NEW RANGES, TREATMENTS AND NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF MAKE-UP, SKIN CARE AND FRAGRANCE Pastel Perfect The Art of Spring collection by Essie contains six new nail polishes in delicious, fruity, summery shades. This collection contains pastel colours in coral, light pink and violet shades. “When I go to the fashion shows, I don’t just see clothes, I see artistic expression and colour,” says Essie Weingarten, founder and president of Essie Cosmetics. “Art and fashion go hand in hand, and this season’s collections reminded me of the pop art fashion explosion. My spring colour collection is a reflection of that movement.” My favourite is Van D’go; if that doesn’t get you into the spring mood nothing will. essie.com

Pure Opulence “Versus is pure energy,” says Dontella Versace.

“I wanted a perfume which would express the strong contrast of romance yet tough femininity. This intense fragrance is dedicated to a woman who loves to dare.” The new Versus Versace fragrance is a vibrant and powerful fragrance. It is fresh, intense and enveloping. I love the purple packaging inspired by the 1990s, Versace fashion and music. Top notes of Versace Versus introduce kumquat, star apple (Chrysophyllum cainito) and lemon; a heart is composed of orange blossom, stephanotis and Centifolia rose, while a base finishes with musk, patchouli and ambrette seed.

EDT is available in 30ml, 50ml and 100ml; body products are the 200ml Bath & Shower Gel and 200ml Body Lotion.

Sex It Up

The Scent of Romance Jeanne Lanvin La Rose is a romantic and sensual reworking of the original Jeanne Lanvin fragrance created by designer Alber Elbaz in a loving tribute to Jeanne, the founder of the House of Lanvin. Elbaz has lavished Jeanne with the Queen of Flowers, the rose, which features at the heart of this limited edition scent. The fragrance opens with red fruit notes of juicy raspberry and blackcurrant with crushed rose leaves, giving the top notes a green rosy scent. The heart of the fragrance is dominated by the powerful yet delicate Bulgarian rose, which dries down on a base of white musk, benzoin and a pinch of cedar wood.

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Inspired by Catherine Deneuve’s role as Lucille in La Chamade, the NARS Spring 2010 Collection features soft, sexy shades that are as elegant as they are versatile. Think a contrasting mix of cool lilac and warm brown powder shadows complete with a shiny hot pink lip gloss. I cannot get enough of NARS Purple Rain nail polish, which pays tribute to the Prince song and film. It is an intensely gothic purple, totally gorgeous and totally fabulous! elcorteingles.es

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Hair Care With Substance I just want to introduce you to Davines.

They craft hair care products and projects for our world that express a balance of substance and style, nature and science, ethics and aesthetics. Davines Nounou Shampoo is a nourishing shampoo with an illuminating effect, which delicately cleanses the hair and scalp. Its rich, creamy consistency makes NouNou the ideal shampoo for treated and coloured hair.

Thumbs up for the texture, smell and lather of this gentle shampoo. It left my hair soft and shiny! davines.com

It’s all about the eyes this season and, of course, Shiseido have gone all out on this one. Staying with the catwalk trend for pastels, Shiseido have introduced five new pastel shades for the series. You can opt to go light for the day, and add more of the colour to create a darker look for nightouts. If you decide to work the block colour look then keep the rest of your make-up simple. We want a pop of colour effect – not channelling my inner clown instead. elcorteingles.es

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health&beauty SAMIRA BEAUTY Serene and calming

WORDS JESSICA WHITE PHOTOS RUTH JONES

ocated in the heart of Marbella, Samira Beauty enjoys fantastic views over Parque Almeda and the hustle and bustle of Marbella centre. But however busy it may be outside, as you walk into the salon you leave behind the outside world and arrive into a tranquil, relaxed space and the friendly smile of Jeannine Aslani. The salon and the treatment rooms are calming and serene with orchids and candles carefully dotted around.

Jeannine has been working for many years alongside Marbella top-surgeon Alexander Aslani treating clients before and after procedures and decided to set up separately after many clients asked for friends to be treated even though they were not having surgical procedures.

She offers many treatments at the clinic that include Peelings, Endo Lift, Soft Lift and diamond microdermabrasion – each different facial are specific to different skin problems and all treat different levels of the skin.

Samira Beauty also offers botox and wrinkle fillers, like restylane and Sculptra.

The Endo and Soft lift are good for balancing and re-hydrating the skin, if a client sunbathes,

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smokes or travels a lot these facial treatments would be what Jeannine would recommend to give the skin a deep re-hydration. The Diamond Microdermabrasion is good for acne, wrinkles and scars as it gets rid of the top layer of skin and the dead cells, refreshing the skin and making it smoother.

Jeannine offered me a treatment and decided on the Diamond Microdermabrasion to refresh my skin and as I had never had one before I wasn’t sure what to expect. Jeannine would recommend a course of treatments depending on your skin and what it is that you need to be treated, which could vary from a 6 week course every week or one a month to maintain healthy skin.

Jeannine cleaned my face then applied the peel which starts the process followed by a lovely warm towel that she wrapped round my face to remove the peel. She then began with the microdermabrasion machine which she moves around the skin removing the dead cells and concentrating on any specific areas. Many people may look at the machine and be wary but it just feels like a finger pressure all over the skin and rather than some facials that you cannot actually feel doing anything, you know that the machine is producing results instantly.

Jeannine finished the treatment with a hyaluronic gel which moisturises the skin as she massaged it in – I actually almost drifted off to sleep while she was doing this. As with other facials she would recommend keeping the skin clear and make up free straight after the treatment and to wear sun-block when in the sun.

I went into the salon with a cold that felt like man-flu and left feeling rejuvenated and refreshed with smoother skin, promising myself I would be visiting Jeannine regularly for her to her magic.

I Samira Beauty Marbella Tel. 952 775 346 / 620 668 666

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Ask the surgeon ...

General day case surgery THIS MONTH, IN OUR REGULAR SERIES OF ARTICLES ON LATEST TECHNIQUES AND TRENDS IN SURGERY, GENERAL SURGEON DAVE DEARDON FROM BRITISH SURGICAL CLINIC IN MARBELLA ANSWERS SOME COMMON QUESTIONS

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What does a general surgeon do?

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What happens if I’m not happy with the treatment advice from my doctor?

Broadly speaking, a general surgeon is a specialist surgeon who is trained in all aspects of surgery except bones (orthopaedic), the chest (cardio-thoracic), the brain (neurosurgery) or gynaecology. Therefore, a general surgeon tends to deal with diseases of the intestine, veins, thyroid, breast, abdominal wall (hernias), obesity and perianal conditions.

A Your doctor should not be offended

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if you seek the advice of another specialist. Good practice guidelines decree that every patient should be happy with the treatment being offered, and modern consent documentation requires that the patient is entirely comfortable with the diagnosis and treatment offered.

A Surprisingly, for many people advances in

Will my medical insurance be accepted?

What operations can be performed as day case surgery?

medical technology (such as keyhole/laparoscopic operations and new materials) mean many common operations such as hernia repair, gall bladder removal, varicose veins, haemorrhoids, intestinal investigations and some obesity operations can now be performed as a day case procedure. Patients deemed fit enough to undergo day case surgery are usually discharged home on the same day as the operation.

Q How quickly can I get back to my normal

life after a day case operation?

A This really depends on the procedure, as day

case operations are designed to minimalise pain and hospital stay but do not alter the body’s underlying speed of healing. Therefore, some procedures such as the new VNUS Closure technique for varicose veins enable patients to resume normal activities as soon as they leave the clinic. Day case hernia and gallbladder surgery can take a bit longer but these operations still enable patients to return to work much more quickly than conventional “open” surgery.

Q Do I have to be referred by my GP to a

specialist general surgeon?

A Not at all! You are perfectly at liberty to call a specialist general surgeon direct if you think you require surgery. If you are not sure who you need to see, then your GP will be

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A Most surgeons accept a wide variety able to refer you to the appropriate surgical specialist, avoiding unnecessary consultation fees.

Q What about exploratory procedures?

A General surgeons carry out a number

of endoscopic procedures where a camera is put into the intestinal track or abdomen, and normally these are done to diagnose or monitor conditions of the gut. These are called endoscopy and colonoscopy and are typically performed under light sedation. The patent is only in the hospital a couple of hours.

of medical insurance policies. Often your surgeon will be able to claim your fees directly back from the insurance company. It is advisable to ask the clinic or check your policy conditions if you are unsure.

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What happens if I don’t have medical insurance?

A If you are not covered by medical

insurance, your surgeon should provide you with a quote before asking you to commit to surgery. You may wish to seek a second opinion if you are unhappy with the cost; however, often the fees are dictated by the hospital charges which are not controlled by your surgeon.

Q Where do the operations take place?

A Normally consultant surgeons will

have admitting rights to a number of private hospitals. Some procedures, however, do not require hospital admission and can be done in a clinic operating theatre. Your consultant should discuss this with you before the operation and ensure that you are happy with your choice of facility.

I British Surgical Clinic Marbella Tel. 951 703 243 Specialist Medical Clinic Gibraltar Tel. +350 200 49999 www.britishsurgicalclinic.com

CIRUMED CLINIC

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Cirumed Clinic Marbella is the private practice of Dr.Alexander Aslani.

Dr.Aslani is the director and chief surgeon of the department of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery of Hospital Quiron in Malaga.

At Cirumed Clinic, patients enjoy a wide variance of treatments of aesthetic surgery as well as aesthetic medicine.

Specialist beauty carried out by a fully trained medical professional Treatments for both men and women including Endolifts, Soft Lifts and Diamond peelings

Avda Ramon y cajal 7-4, 29601 Marbella For appointments and consultations please call Tel/ Fax 952 – 77 53 46 Mobile: 620 66 86 66

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Bliss Hair and Beauty Salon, now in its fifth year of trading, has built up a reputation for quality, professionalism and great customer service for hair, beauty and nails. Based midway between Estepona and San Pedro near to Hotel Las Dunas, the salon was the mastermind of Lance and Jules Kearley.

LANCE – British hairstylist who speaks English and Spanish and has over 25 years experience, owning a salon for 15 years. He trained in the UK with Wella, L’Oreal and Vidal Sassoon and managed a successful salon in the prestigious 5 star swallow hotel in Birmingham attracting lots of celebrity clients, while participating in numerous shows and seminars. Winner of the midlands L’Oreal hair colour trophy, Lance trained young hairdressers in the academy and specialises in precision cutting and colour.

JULES – British beauty therapist and nail technician trained in the UK with over 15 year’s experience. She speaks English, Spanish and French and has worked in the famous 5star Ragdale Hall Health Spa winning a national award for beauty therapy. Jules specialises in Caci and Guinot micro current facial treatments and Dermalogica facials.

JORGE – Spanish hairstylist who trained in Spain and has worked in New York and London for John Frieda and Nicky Clarke. He has also worked on many photoshoots for adverts, London Fashion Week and the Baftas and specialises in colour, hair extensions, hair up, bridal hair and is a Mac trained make up artist. He speaks Spanish, English and Italian.

JILL – Norwegian beauty therapist and nail technician who was trained in Norway and speaks Scandinavian, English and Spanish. She is Cidesco qualified in all aspects of beauty and has 10 years experience working in luxury spas with outstanding product knowledge and is a Dermalogica skin care specialist. She also specialises in Dermalogica and Guinot face and body treatments and nail care.

SIAN – Welsh hairstylist who speaks English and Spanish and has over 15 years experience and specialises in colour and cutting. She trained in the UK at a top 5star salon winning awards for her cutting and colour work. She keeps a keen eye on current fashion trends and also worked as an educator within the academy.

Urb. Guadalmansa, Ctra de Cádiz km 164, Estepona Open Monday to Saturday 10am till 7pm Estepona 951 278 137 / Marbella 951 318 956

JEANNINE – Canadian nail technician who speaks Spanish, English, French and German and is a master nail technician with 20 years experience of all aspects of gel and acrylic nail treatments. She trained in the UK and is also a qualified trainer and assessor.

Jeannine specialises in all gel and acrylic nail treatments.

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he Costa del Sol might be best known for sun, beaches and glamorous parties but it is also a paradise for discerning foodies who delight in fine cuisine. This month we continue our special section on restaurant and gastronomic news from along the coast.

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PASSION CAFÉ Take-away bakery for cakes and desserts Passion Café in La Colonia is now offering a takeaway bakery service with a full range of homemade desserts and bread including bagels, muffins and cakes. Customers will not have to enter the restaurant but can purchase items from a separate counter by the entrance. The muchloved cakes, including banoffe pie, carrot cake and chocolate fudge cake, will be available and customers will also be able to commission special cakes for celebrations and parties.

The café and restaurant is open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and is a firm favourite for residents up and down the Coast. Call the restaurant for individual orders.

Passion Café: Tel 952 781 583; www.passioncafe.eu

NIKKI BEACH Popular beach club opens with special Easter parties Nikki Beach is well known for its elaborate and entertaining parties held every summer – with tickets sometimes just like gold dust! It is renowned for its cuisine and atmosphere, and there aren’t many revellers and fine diners on the Coast who haven’t already tried the sumptuous sushi, mouth-watering specials and fantastic cocktails – so many are in eager anticipation of another summer season at Nikki.

The beach club opens its doors this month, starting with some great parties to celebrate Easter. Entertainment, live music and performances will get everyone in the mood to party on 2, 3 and 4 April, and guests can relax on the trademark white beds or party by the cocktail bar as the sun goes down at the Coast’s best-loved beach club.

Nikki Beach: Tel. 952 836 239; www.nikkibeach.com

GIRASOL RESTAURANT Revamped wine list – and al fresco afternoons Girasol restaurant in Nueva Andalucía has revamped its wine list just in time for summer, with a comprehensive selection including fine French and Italian wines. The restaurant is also introducing a variety of wines from Spanish boutique wineries including Losana from Bierzo; Valmoro from the Toro area; and the zesty Valdesil Godella from Valdeorroes – all for under €20 a bottle.

The house wines at the popular venue have always been noted for their quality and price: at only €12.95 the white is a classic Rioja from world-acclaimed Cune; while the red is an award-winning gem from the star wine makers at Artadi – Laderas del Seque, made from the monastrell grape. The rosé Aliaga is fruity, juicy and refreshing, hailing from the Navarra area, a treat on balmy summer evenings. Other great wines on offer at great value are the Viña Sastre crianza, rated 95 points by the Peñin guide; and the Viña Real Reserva 2004.

The restaurant’s outdoor summer terrace opens this month so why not head there for some light, tasty refreshments and enjoy a glass of something chilled as the sun sets.

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Star Turn Creative cuisine at its purest PHOTOS GARY TAPP

EARLIER THIS YEAR, SCHILO VAN COEVORDEN DAZZLED VISITORS TO THE MADRID FUSION FAIR WITH HIS CREATIONS, COOKING IN THE DEMONSTRATION SLOT IMMEDIATELY BEFORE FERRAN ADRIÀ OF THE RENOWNED EL BULLI RESTAURANT. SCHILO HAS EARNED QUITE A REPUTATION HIMSELF SINCE OPENING HIS RESTAURANT AT FINCA CORTESÍN – AS THE LATEST GUESTS OF SOCIETY’S LIVING’S GOURMET CLUB DISCOVERED TO THEIR DELIGHT

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ecognition by your peers is, arguably, the highest accolade. In May, Schilo Van Coevorden will be so honoured when Michelin-star chefs from throughout Spain make a private visit to Finca Cortesín to discuss latest trends, share ideas – and simply enjoy fine food, specifically Schilo’s eclectic fusion of flavours and natural ingredients from Arabia, Asia and Europe.

In the meantime, he once again kindly invited Society Living and guests to an exquisitely select dinner at his eponymous restaurant in Casares.

Our guests on this occasion were Marian Roman and Gretel Kutan, from Nikki Beach; Dr Kai O. Kaye, from Ocean Clinic; and Carlos

Rueda from Hestiun and Ana Ronco from Asec Group. After the usual office scramble for places, advertising director Fay Jones, advertising executive Emma Landberg and contributing editor Peter Leonard were the successful volunteers – and top Costa del Sol photographer Gary Tapp happily offered to capture the evening for posterity.

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On arrival we were met in the hotel lounge bar by Hotel Cortesín general manager René Zimmer, who was also to join us for dinner, director of sales and marketing Javier Rivadulla and, perhaps most important of all (with due respect to the former two), Rodrigo.

Rodrigo is the magician behind their cocktail concoctions (all especially made for Schilo) and, after our longish day at the office and an eagerly anticipative drive along the coast, his exceptional liquid creations were a welcome treat to begin the evening.

First we savoured his Yuzu Sour (shochu, yuzu juice, lime juice and sugar syrup), followed

by Mojito Zen (sake, lime juice, paste of green tee, sugar syrup, diced lime, mint leaves and lemonade) and finally Cucumber Caipirinha (cachaça, lime juice, sugar syrup, cucumber puree, diced cucumber and lime).

Suitably relaxed and primed for dinner, we adjourned to the restaurant, where Schilo and his impeccably professional team awaited us.

Always the innovator, Schilo had some surprises in store for that evening’s special tasting menu – as well as his customary favourites.

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After whetting our appetites with a shot of homemade beer with yuzu, and various snacks and canapés including wasabi peas, sugared cashews, Lebanese baba ghannouj and frog leg with black, red and green garlic sauce, we began the main tasting experience.

First up, accompanied by a Belondrade & Lurton 2008 (Rueda), was sashimi of salmon with crispy soya and green apple (and, remarkably, “oyster” flavoured green leaf), followed by a lobster capucchino.

An excellent Conde de la Salceda Magnum Reserva 2001 (Rioja) was then opened for the spiced duck gyoza (a kind of “Japanese ravioli”, explained Schilo), then rio frio sturgeon with its caviar and, finally, suckling pig with tomato SAR curry and lime risottini.

“Finally” that is, except for dessert: accompanied by a Par Naranja sweet wine (Conde de Huelva), we were served wild strawberries and violet then one of his surprises, the pièce de résistance of avocado crème brûlée and nutella sorbet.

We were his first public guinea pigs for this dish – and more than willing. Perhaps surprisingly, it worked!

On that note, we re-adjourned to the lounge bar for coffees and liqueurs, where René explained: “We have an Italian and a Spanish restaurant here, and golf snacks, and we wanted something else that people couldn’t have anywhere else on the Coast.”

We all agreed: nothing compared with Schilo – not just on the Coast, but anywhere. And his eminent colleagues visiting next month will no doubt concur.

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Brasserie style and buzz in Marbella WORDS JESSICA WHITE PHOTOS RUTH JONES

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ts sister restaurant Casanis has been a favourite among Marbella locals for years so it is no wonder that, only three weeks after opening, Casamono is already buzzing with clients and friends of owner Guy. The restaurant has been designed by the same artist who painted Casanis, Aldo Gigli, a long-time friend of Guy’s, and the main theme becomes obvious as soon as you walk in: Guy’s favourite animal, the monkey. The animal is a continuous theme throughout the restaurant, appearing on the menus, lights and windows, while the wall designs feature the monkey’s habitat – the jungle. Warriors, tall flowers and expertly carved wood – hand-carved by Mudo, Guy’s friend in Mallorca – adorn the walls, and large plants are carefully positioned around the large two-storey restaurant.

Outside is a cocktail bar that will certainly thrive in the summer months. It is just minutes from the beach, so regulars and visitors to the Coast will love to be able to take the short walk and enjoy sumptuous cocktails while watching the hustle and bustle of the town.

Inside, meanwhile, guests can enjoy an excellent lunch during the day or a great evening buzz listening to the relaxed funky tunes and waiting in anticipation of the sumptuous culinary delights.

Guy opened this restaurant for the people around him: that is, to give his staff another challenge and a new motivation. The team is used to working together, bringing quality and freshness to the plate. While Casanis is more

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no stopping us trying them. Banana bread with vanilla ice-cream, clafoutis, apple crumble and chocolate fondant finished the meal perfectly, leaving us comfortably full and very happy.

Casamono has great service, a fantastic buzz and atmosphere, and wonderful food – the perfect venue for a night out with friends or a fun night out with a partner.

like a bistro, Casamono is in the style of a French brasserie – mixing original classics that are not overly elaborated with a few fresh favourites of Guy’s – and head chef Tulio Ricardo Zampieri.

We were delighted to be invited to taste some of the mouth-watering dishes that included starters of moules Provencal served with chips; red beet, goat’s cheese, red onion salad with balsamic dressing; king crab; and sweet breads of white veal. Sharing all four meant we could enjoy the different flavours and tastes of each, something Guy says guests will be able to do with all dishes – making the meal more sociable.

For the main course we enjoyed roasted country chicken with salad; salmon beurre blanc; leg of lamb; and bouillabaisse – four delicious dishes that we ate with vigour. The crispy skin on the chicken, the smooth, perfectly cooked salmon and the tender lamb all had flavours that exploded and melted in the mouth. While they were my fellow diners’ favourite dishes, the bouillabaisse was definitely the one for me. The fish was cooked to perfection, with juicy prawns and scallops that would leave any diners feeling enormously satisfied.

We were tempted to decline desserts as many of us are on that bikini diet for summer but, after hearing what they were, there was

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Homemade cakes

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Pastries

Irish Breakfast Pancakes

Freshly baked bread

Mixed Berries

Bagels

Sandwiches Quesadillas

Scones

Salads And much more!

Wraps

Your favourite passion treats available to eat at home

Fajitas Burgers La Colonia, San Pedro

Open every day all day

Steaks Fish ‘n’ Chips

New take away bakery and patisserie counter!

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FROM TRADITIONAL MEDITERRANEAN TO A WIDE SELECTION OF INTERNATIONAL CUISINE

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TABERNA DEL ALABADERO

Location: Frontline port Tel. 956 793 333 Chic venue ideal for watching the world pass by with snacks and full meals.

FLAHERTY’S

Location: Crta. de Ronda Tel. 952 812 794 www.alabaderoresort.com Creative inexpensive cuisine, in elegant surroundings including stunning garden setting .

Location: Frontline port Tel. 956 790 390 SAN PEDRO Lively Irish bar and restaurant with well-priced snacks and full International dishes – fun ambience and live music evenings.

PASSION CAFÉ Location: C.C. La Colonia Tel. 952 781 583 CASARES www.passioncafe.eu Fresh and creative food served International throughout the day. Fantastic breakfasts, salads, wok dishes, SCHILO fajitas, burgers, wraps and Location: Ctra. de Casares sandwiches. Daily specials and Tel. 952 937 800 superb evening menu. Eclectic www.fincacortesin.com Gourmet Asian-fusion cuisine décor and pleasant ambience. created by world-class chef Schilo Van Corvorden at the PUERTO BANÚS Finca Cortesin hotel and golf resort. Superb service, elegant Italian setting and excellent wine list.

WEST OF SAN PEDRO Italian LA PAPPARDELLA Location: Laguna Village Tel. 952 807 354 Popular Italian restaurant group which made its mark in London and Puerto Banús. Extensive list of dishes made using finest Italian ingredients, and great service. A fine dining experience in chic, luxurious surroundings.

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STARZ MARBELLA

Location: C.C. Cristamar Tel. 952 815 319 Wide range of exquisite and exotic dishes enjoyed in stylish surroundings. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Take away and full catering service also available.

Location: C.C. Centroplaza Tel: 952 816 313 www.starzmarbella.com International food with all-day breakfast and extensive lunch menu. Open Monday to Saturday 8.30am–5pm. Free wifi.

HARD ROCK CAFE

Location: Opp. El Corte Inglés www.hardrock.com High-quality, classic American fare on offer, including such house favourites as burgers, southern-style sandwiches and signature smoke house specialities.

NUEVA ANDALUCÍA International GIRASOL

GOLDEN M ILE Oriental SUKHOTHAI Location: Marbella Mar Tel. 952 770 550 Fabulous Thai cuisine, with intimate surroundings and cosmopolitan décor.

TAI PAN Location: Puente Romano Tel. 952 777 893 Enjoy cocktails at Polynesian bar before sampling oriental cuisine in beautiful surroundings.

International VILLA TIBERIO

MAGNA CAFÉ

Tel. 952 771 799 Location: Magna Marbella Golf, Highly popular restaurant set THAI GALLERY within stylish surroundings, al Tel. 952 929 578 Location: Puerta de Banús fresco at its best. www.magnacafe.com Tel. 952 818 392 Exquisite cuisine in stunning Creative cuisine with professional surroundings. Bar and large service and lively atmosphere. terrace with breathtaking views.

Open daily for dinner.

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Location: El Ancon Playa Tel. 639 553 088 International A Costa del Sol institution, popular with visiting celebrities ZOZOÏ and residents alike.

Location: Plaza Altamirano Tel. 952 858 868 SUITE Old converted house provides Location: Hotel Puente Romano perfect atmosphere for cuisine Tel. 952 820 900 TERRA SANA with a difference.

Naruto Location: near Andalucía Plaza Stunning restaurant and lounge serving superb Moroccan and OPEN 7 days a week from 13:00 Tel. 952 906 205 SANTIAGO Mediterranean cuisine in Renowned for its tasty and – LATE Location: Paseo Marítimo luxurious surroundings. healthy dishes.

Centro C. Cristamar 24 Tel. 952 770 078 Puerto Banus www.restaurantesantiago.com (Next to El Corte de Inglés) EVITA BY BUENOS AIRES Italian Considered the “dean” of Tel 952 811 827 Location: Avda. del Prado Marbella restaurants, specialising Tel. 952 929 620 TERRAZA DUAL in fish and seafood from Superb Argentinean cuisine. Golf Location: Marbella Mar International throughout Spain. views on a beautiful terrace.

Tel. 952 925 250 www.terrazadual.com BUDDHA BEACH GARUM Italian Great service and attractive Location: Urb. Marina Villa Location: Paseo Marítimo surroundings. Home-made (beachside) Tel. 952 858 858 REGINA’S dishes. Take away also available. www.garummarbella.com Tel. 952 813 882 Luxurious Balinese setting with Location: near Andalucía Plaza Great for drinks, snacks and à al fresco restaurant serving an Tel. 952 814 529 DA BRUNO la carte dining. Open daily for appetising selection of dishes Elegant surroundings with high- Location: (also San Pedro, breakfast, lunch and dinner ranging from fresh seafood plat- quality Italian dishes ranging from Marbella and Cabopino) Open seven days. ters to Thai fusion cuisine, sushi, traditional to creative. Open for Tel. 952 857 521 dinner, Monday to Saturday. creative salads and lighter Fresh and fabulous Italian food THE ORANGE TREE dishes. A “snack and wrap” served in lively surroundings. Location: Orange Square YANX CAFÉ menu can be enjoyed from Open daily for lunch and dinner. Tel. 952 924 613 / 680 224 457 Location: Centro Plaza Buddha’s beach beds.

Creative contemporary cuisine, Tel. 952 818 861 with innovative new menu www.cafeyanx.com BUBLÉS every six weeks. Open daily for A prized location and lively Location: Plaza Antonio dinner from 6.30 till late; early atmosphere make this a great Banderas, TIBV evening menu until 8pm. choice all-round.

Tel. 606 070 979 Superb international cuisine and Oriental cocktails in stunning Balinese roof terrace setting. Menu THAI BANGKOK includes selection of hot and Location: Plaza de Las Orquídeas cold starters, creative sushi and Tel. 952 813 603 sashimi, fresh fish and delicious Traditional Thai and Asian cuisine meat dishes. made from the freshest ingredients.

Open daily for lunch and dinner.

Location: Avda. del Prado Location: Jardines del Puerto Tel. 952 813 859 Tel. 951 703 175 Superb service and excellent Fashionable pizzeria serving food from award-winning chefs authentic Italian specialities.

Michel and Paul. Attractive Takeaway available. Open every surroundings and pleasant patio night from 8pm. terrace overlooking golf valley.

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BECKITT’S Location: C/ Camilo José Cela Tel. 952 868 898 www.beckittsmarbella.com Creative cuisine and fine wines in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Excellent service. Open daily for dinner from 6.30pm with “early bird menu”; seasonal specials and full à la carte.

TERRA SANA Location: Nueva Andalucía Tel. 952 906 205 Freshly made, lovingly prepared food which uses the best possible ingredients. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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BONO’S BEACH Location: Costabella beachside Tel. 952 839 236 www.bonosbeach.com Fine cuisine in a stunning location on one of the most beautiful beaches in Marbella.

THE BEACH HOUSE

French

Location: frontline beach Elviria Tel. 952 839 458 www.thebeachhousemarbella.com Idyllic location by the sea with stunning sunsets over one of the Coast’s best beaches. Open daily for lunch and dinner.

CASANIS

BYBLOS

Location: Calle Ancha 8 Tel. 952 900 450 Exquisite bistro serving menu del día as well as à la carte, aperitifs and cocktails. Open Monday to Saturday for dinner.

Location: Elviria Tel: 952 836 208 Traditional Lebanese cuisine including a wide variety of vegetarian dishes..

Italian

NIKKI BEACH

Location: Hotel Don Carlos (beachside) ZAFFERANO Nikki’s signature “global” cuisine Location: Calle Gloria 12 served in luxurious beach club Tel. 952 863 125 surroundings either on the palmBeautiful renovated old town shaded al fresco terrace, or from house with modern Italian one of the oversized beach beds. cuisine in elegant surroundings.

CASA NOSTRA Location: C/ Camilo José Cela Tel. 952 861 108 Local dining institution since 1988, with extensive selection of superb Italian cuisine.

SOL I LUNA Location: Las Lomas de Marbella Club Tel. 952 866 627 A fusion of fine Italian and Mediterranean cuisine in a tranquil al fresco setting. Special menus, wine tastings and weekend buffets are a highlight.

DA FABIO Location: Marbella & El Rosario Tel: 952 823 376 / 952 833 467 Friendly, authentic Italian restaurant offering traditional cuisine and special dishes prepared by the chef. Delicious homemade pizzas and pastas served in relaxed interior setting or heated terrace of this family-run restaurant.

Open daily 11am-midnight, with easy parking.

MIJAS COSTA

International MIJAS PLAYA Location: La Cala seafront Tel. 952 493 749 Popular restaurant overlooking the sea, with entertainment and dancing every evening. Superb food in elegant surroundings.

VALPARAISO Location: Ctra de Mijas Tel. 952 485 996 Excellent Italian and international cuisine served in charming and elegant surroundings.

THE TERRACE Location: Golf Hotel Tamisa Tel. 952 585 988 www.hoteltamisagolf.com Stunning views across Mijas Golf.

Extensive à la carte and moderately priced menu of the week.

FUENGIROLA International PUEBLO LÓPEZ Location: off C/ Valencia Tel. 952 471 929 Well-established, family-run restaurant in charming Pueblo López cobbled courtyard offering excellent, well-priced international cuisine. w w w. s o c i e t y l i v i n g m a g a z i n e . c o m

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MAKATI TEPPANYAKI

Location: Edif. River Playa Tel. 952 580 640 Location: Crta. Mijas, Km. 4.2 www.restaurantemakati.com Superb Japanese cuisine in chic Tel. 952 590 727 Polish and international cuisine – surroundings with excellent service – moderately priced but original creations, well-priced ample dishes. and generous servings – in a relaxed and comfortable setting, with easy parking and live BENALMÁDENA entertainment twice a week.

VILLA VARSOVIA

LOS BOLICHES Vegetarian VEGETALIA

Indian

NIRVANA Location: Altos de Higueron Tel. 952 568 564 Wide selection of excellent, moderately priced Indian cuisine in friendly atmosphere.

Location: C/ Santa Isabel 8 Tel. 952 586 031 www.restaurantevegetalia.com Salad buffet with hot dishes of LA CARIHUELA the day at lunchtime; a la carte selection in the evenings, fresh Spanish juices and homemade desserts.

Open Monday-Friday lunch; RÍAS DE GALICIA Friday and Saturday dinner.

Location: Paseo Marítimo Tel. 952 385 974 / 629 535 887 www.riasdegalicia.es Oriental Basque and Galician cuisine in frontline beach setting. Extensive THAI LANNA à la carte selection and Location: C/ Francisco Cano moderately priced menu del día .

Tel. 952 587 139Exquisite selection of well-presented Thai dishes in attractive BAR PLAYA ambience, with friendly and Location: C/ Bulto attentive service.

Tel. 952 386 235 Cosy, family-run establishment specialising in home-style fish International and seafood dishes, and varied tapas… excellent quality and HAPPY DAYS moderately priced.

Location: Edif. Sierra Mijas Tel. 952 664 004 Superb, well-priced DanishGIBRALTAR style dishes, including traditional open sandwiches. International

Spanish

14 ON THE QUAY

Location: Queensway Quay Tel. (+350) 200 43731 Location: Avda. Jesús Cautivo Relaxing setting overlooking Tel. 952 477 267 the marina, with flexible The best seafood in town, in opening hours (11am to 11pm) pristine surroundings with and menu, including light professional and friendly service. dishes, exquisite a la carte and weekly specials – at reasonable MESON BRAVO prices. Open seven days a Location: C/ Francisco Cano week; closed Sunday night.

Tel. 952 585 417 Wide selection of traditional Spanish and original international cuisine for all tastes.

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‘‘Movement of Sushi has been broken by RAMEN’’ (N. Y. Times)

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Appetizers from €3.00 Main Dishes from €8.60 Take Away Available OPEN 7 days from 13:00 – LATE

Centro C. Cristamar 24 Puerto Banus (Next to El Corte de Inglés)

Tel 952 811 827

Music and Entertainment If you want the best music and entertainment for your event Pino Palma Productions offer a personal touch and professional service. We have a wide variety of groups, musicians and entertainers to choose from.

Please have a look at our website.

Tel/Fax: +34 952 858 765 Mob: +34 627 908 065 Email: info@ppmusicproductions.com www.ppmusicproductions.com

Inside Urbanisation La Alzambra next to Dreamers disco in Puerto Banus Aerobic Step Spinn Pilates Yoga Box Strength Free parking We also have a kids park and much more

Tel: 952 907 090 info@qi-sport.com

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DAUD HASHMI NEW SALON IN NUEVA ANDALUCÍA

GARUM RESTAURANT FOND MEMORIES OF TOP MARBELLA CHEF Friends and colleagues were deeply saddened when Marcel Geel, the head chef at Garum Restaurant in Marbella, died suddenly at the end of the February – with no signs he had been ill. Originally from Holland, Marcel had been on the Costa del Sol for 15 years, the last five at Garum, which had just celebrated its fifth anniversary. He was an innovative chef and a popular figure among diners, with his warm hospitality, wonderful sense of humour and highly creative personality. A special memorial evening was held for Marcel at the restaurant last month, where an understandably emotional owner Timo Hamalainen said his death had been a huge loss for everyone: staff, clients, associates…

“Garum was his family here in Spain.”

Garum is located on the Marbella promenade: www.garummarbella.com

Daud Hashmi has re-opened Crú@Nueva Andalucía, located next to Terra Sana and opposite the casino, following his move from Crú@La Cañada when the Oxigeno gym closed. “Sheri and I talked about amalgamating the two salons a while ago” said Daud, “but the time was not quite right. Now we feel that it is. I am looking forward to a time of expansion with the addition of the staff from Red to work with my current stylists, and I am sure that we can all work together and make a great team.” In addition to traditional hair services, the new Crú offers a full range of beauty treatments with Laura, and sports massage therapy with Grant Foster. The “Shop in Salon” stocks a range of quality products from Kérastase, Redken, Paul Mitchell, Nioxin and Joico. Special offers are nearly always available and currently the offer is one free product with the purchase of two items. There are up to 30 per cent “recession-busting discounts” on all services from the current price list.

Appointments and more information: Tel. 952 813328; www.hair-marbella.com

FERRARI 458 ITALIA NEW MODEL PRESENTED AT C. DE SALAMANCA Named by Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo as a tribute to his country, the Ferrari 458 Italia is said to be “five years ahead, in design, technology and mechanics, of any other current model on the market”.

With 570 HP, it has 60 HP more than the F430 Scuderia, and it accelerates from zero to 100 kph in 3.4 seconds, with a top speed of 325 kph. Seven 458 Italias have already been purchased from C. de Salamanca, the official Ferrari dealership in Spain, and will be handed over during 2010.

More information: www.cdesalamanca.com

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NEWS UPDATE INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW PREMIUM YACHT BRANDS IN GIBRALTAR

Running from 8 to 11 April, the annual Gibraltar International Boat Show will feature a wide range of exhibitors from premium yacht brands – offering a fleet of ready-to-buy boats valued at a total of more than ?20 million – to marine electronics and property developers. This year the show will be staged in two locations interconnected by a marina walkway: Ocean Village’s Leisure Island (with bars, restaurants and shops, and the first Gala Coral facility to house a casino, bingo club and sports betting

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zone under one roof) and the Exhibition Arena. It will also include a special government-backed “Experience Zone”.

Located adjacent to the Ocean Village and Marina Bay complex, this arena will give sports enthusiasts the opportunity of enjoying a wide spectrum of activities, including a climbing wall, golf showcase, tennis lessons, rowing machine, sailing boats and kayaks.

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HOTEL PUENTE ROMANO AWARD-WINNING MUSICAL COMES TO MARBELLA

The award-winning musical Jersey Boys will be presented in Marbella for one night at The Salon Andalucía at Hotel Puente Romano on 15 May. The hotel will be offering a “Gourmet Musical” evening with cocktail reception and canapés on arrival for guests followed by a gala dinner with wine selected by their sommelier; This month… we feature Marianne and her then a fantastic performance of the musical beloved Davidson. featuring original cast members from the Meanwhile, we are pleased to offer space in London show. The musical is in a documentary these pages to Costa associations looking after and style and is based on the lives of one of the trying to find homes for abandoned or mistreated most successful rock and roll groups of the animals. If you would like news or contact details 1960s, The Four Seasons. It premiered on for your association included in this section, email: Broadway in 2005, winning many prestigious editorial@societylivingmagazine.com awards, and debuted in London’s West End in ADANA: www.adana.es 2008 to sell-out shows. For those who have ANBAD: www.anbad.wordpress.com seen the musical it’s a great chance to revisit its F.A.M.A.: www.f-a-m-a.net. fantastic performances; while those who MAPS: www.mapss.eu haven’t are in for a night of brilliant music and SEPE: www.sepeonline.net West End glamour.

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IN THE STARS

In the stars ... with Russell Grant TAURUS ARIES March 21st – April 20th The 1st is perfect for planning a relaxing holiday.

Create a budget on the 2nd, or you could do serious damage to your financial future. Trying to buy someone’s affection won’t work around and about the 3rd. The 5th is impossible for talking sense to someone younger; be ready to impose a serious punishment. The 6th is perfect for salary negotiations. Step up your exercise regimen around the 7th. Your star power will be evident to all on the 14th, when you’re asked to lead a large group.

Sarah Jessica Parker A secret admirer could leave a beautiful gift for you on the 17th. A cheque or payment could go Born 25 March 1965, in Nelsonville, Ohio astray on the 18th. Don’t lend or borrow money around the 23rd. An impressive job could be offered Best known for her role as Carrie Bradshaw in Sex to you on the 24th. If you’ve been thinking of and the City, for which she has won various launching a website or blog, make a start on it Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild and Emmy Awards, she is also a respected stage actress, a self- around the 25th. Make sure your colleagues can find confessed “art enthusiast” and a fashion icon. She you at all times on the 26th. Jealousy could rear its married actor Matthew Broderick in 1997, and they ugly head on the 28th; don’t make any accusations without proof. have three children.

CELEBRITY ARIES

April 21st – May 21st Confide a heartfelt dream to a friend on the 1st; they can help make it come true. Don’t step on a male relative’s toes in the days surrounding the 3rd, or you could be the victim of his wrath. A love connection with a powerful guru could occur near the 5th. You might want to confer with an expert on the 6th about a business plan. Developing an artistic talent should be your first order of business on the 7th. Rest, relax and reflect as the 14th approaches; your ruminations will result in a profound epiphany regarding your career.

Friendship could turn to romance around the 17th, if you’re so inclined. You may have to go back on a promise on the 18th, due to unforeseen technical problems. Don’t believe everything your boss says near the 23rd. The 25th forces you to choose between your happiness and your family’s comfort.

A flighty friend doesn’t understand the pressure you’re under on the 26th. The 28th puts added strain on an intimate relationship; the two of you have very different ways of viewing the world.

Horoscopes CANCER

LEO

May 22nd – June 21st

June 22nd – July 23rd

July 24th – August 23rd

Ask a well-travelled friend’s advice when planning a vacation on the 1st. Working alone proves fulfilling on the days surrounding the 2nd. The 3rd warns against saying what you really think; silence is golden during this period. Beware of blurting out a secret on the 5th, or you could do serious damage to a friendship. A secret love affair lends welcome intrigue to your life near the 6th. The 7th finds you assuming more responsibility at home; setting down roots is a distinct possibility.

An energetic foreigner could join your social circle on the 14th. Working behind the scenes allows you to put a creative stamp on a job near the 17th. The 18th finds you venturing into new territory with a friend. Be realistic about your knowledge of a particular subject before accepting a job on the 23rd. A surprising turn of events on the 24th could allow you to work from home. Your sex appeal becomes red hot near the 25th; use it to your advantage. An exhausting job situation comes to an end near the 28th, leaving you sad but relieved.

Conserving your resources in the days surrounding the 1st will make a good impression on your boss. The 2nd is perfect for collaborating on a creative project. Don’t lend money to an irresponsible friend near the 3rd. Your powers of persuasion are at an all-time high on the 5th.

Confiding a secret solidifies a relationship on or around the 6th. The 7th invites you to take your raw talent more seriously; develop it by taking a class. An exciting career opportunity arrives on or around the 14th, and it includes lots of glamorous perks.

An optimistic attitude puts you on the path to financial fortune around the 17th. A concert, movie or play will give you great pleasure on the 18th. Be realistic regarding a friend’s strengths and weaknesses near the 23rd. If you’re looking for a job, spread the word among friends near the 24th. Don’t feel pressured to spend money on the 25th as a means to impress your peers.

The 28th brings an abrupt end to a romance or creative project, forcing you to make new plans.

Taking a short trip with a loved one will be great for you both at the start of April. The days surrounding the 2nd will put you before the public; be sure to look your best.

Keep your temper with a stubborn woman on the 3rd, or your reputation will suffer. A glamorous work assignment could fall into your lap in the days surrounding the 5th.

The 6th favours making suggestions to your boss about improving your workplace. Money could become increasingly tight in the days following the 7th; show more financial restraint.

The opportunity to write, teach or travel falls in your lap on the 14th; don’t look this gift horse in the mouth.

An attractive executive could make a pass at you near the 17th; this attention is quite flattering. An inspirational teacher could take your life in an exciting new direction on or around the 18th. The 23rd puts strain on a close relationship; it may be time to cut back your work schedule. A fitness regimen attracts favourable attention on or around the 25th. The 28th finds you facing off with a stubborn female relative; hold your ground.

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LIBRA

August 24th – September 23rd

September 24th – October 23rd

You can negotiate some extra vacation time on or around the 1st. The 2nd prompts you to sign up for an adult education class. Try not to express your disapproval of a member of the opposite sex near the 3rd; you don’t want to appear judgmental. Expanding your horizons will attract romance on or around the 5th. Apply specialised knowledge to a creative project near the 6th. The 7th finds you assuming more professional responsibility.

An inheritance, grant or scholarship comes in the nick of time on the 14th, improving your financial picture tremendously. An attractive foreigner could turn your head in the days surrounding the 17th. It may be necessary to revise travel plans soon after the 18th. Be realistic about work responsibilities on the 23rd; it may be necessary to call in some experts. The 25th finds you facing off with a passive aggressive male. Your cautious approach crimps a loved one’s style near the 26th. You’re convinced it’s time to leave a large organisation on the 28th, when a charismatic leader starts being too controlling.

The days surrounding the 1st will be good for a short pleasure trip. Discussions about your long-term financial future near the 2nd prompt you to start a savings account. Don’t lend or borrow money in the days surrounding the 3rd. The 5th is good for buying household furnishings like furniture, bed linens and bathroom towels. Approach a lending institution on the 6th to finance a real estate purchase. An exciting new relationship flowers near the 14th; this alliance will make life much sweeter. A sweet physical encounter puts a smile on your lips on or around the 17th.

Your creative work attracts several admirers in the days surrounding the 18th. The 23rd warns against mixing romance with finance. Trust your instincts near the 24th when it comes to a sexual attraction. Money from an inheritance, legal settlement or investment helps you make some beautiful household improvements on the 25th.

Being unreliable at work on or around the 26th will make colleagues resentful. You’ll have to put your thinking cap on over money matters at the end of April, as it looks likely that a source of funds is about to dry up.

If you want to work from home, you could negotiate such an arrangement in the days surrounding the 1st. The 2nd is ideal for signing a contract or making a business deal. You may have to cancel a date for the sake of work on or around the 3rd. Let a loved one’s compliments sink into your bones near the 5th; it’s about time you realised your true worth. Be ready to negotiate better terms to an agreement in the days surrounding the 6th.

Being around older, experienced people will bring you luck in the days following the 7th.

A new work assignment helps you flex your creative muscles around the 14th. A mid-month passion-packed patch promises to bring you lasting happiness. Launching a health regimen near the 18th will lift your spirits. Don’t give family any say about your personal life in the days surrounding the 23rd. A youngster’s spontaneous tribute touches your heart near the 24th. Your sex appeal roars into overdrive around the 25th.

You’re forced to choose between your own wellbeing and that of a loved one on the 28th.

SAGITTARIUS

CAPRICORN

January 21st – February 19th

November 23rd – December 21st

December 22nd – January 20th

Making plans to add to your qualifications at the start of April will give you a welcome opportunity to flex your artistic muscles. Finding a new job is highly favoured in the days surrounding the 2nd. Don’t get defensive around a colleague who knows more than you around the 3rd. You have a divine opportunity to transform your body into a beautiful work of art by starting a fitness regimen on the 5th. The 6th is perfect for negotiating a pay raise. You’ll be given some impressive work responsibilities in the days surrounding the 7th.

An exciting romance flowers in the days surrounding the 14th; alternately, you could get news of a pregnancy or launch a creative project. Working from home in the middle of April helps you put a creative spin on an important job. You’ll be able to get the people around you to follow your lead in the days surrounding the 18th. The 23rd forces you to take a more realistic view of work responsibilities; be sure to do your fair share.

An unpleasant secret about a friend, lover or business partner comes to light around the 28th.

Your schedule will pick up considerably in the days following the 1st. A sudden short trip for pleasure will be great fun for you and your friends at the start of March. You could receive a generous loan on or around the 7th. The 8th is favoured for studying, writing or teaching. Don’t flake out of work responsibilities on the 9th. Your sex life roars into overdrive in the days surrounding the 10th. Beware of over-indulging in sensual pleasures around the 11th; you need to stay focused on work.

The middle of the month is ideal for purchasing electronic or technical equipment and household appliances. You won’t be able to talk your way out of a difficult work assignment near the 18th. Don’t exert too much pressure on an indecisive relative around the 20th.

You need to make a decision between your personal and professional lives near the 22nd. Try to get control over your emotions on the 26th before confronting a relative.

You reach a breaking point in your career near the 30th; it may be time to leave an incredibly stressful job.

SCORPIO October 24th – November 22nd

AQUARIUS You’ll get positive feedback on a creative project during the first few days of April. The 2nd prompts you to extend an olive branch to a relative. A workmate, friend or loved one could hurt your feelings with a crass remark on the 3rd. Trust your instincts about a female family matter near the 5th; this woman could use a shoulder to cry on. You could find some things you thought you’d lost while cleaning house on the 6th. In the days following the 7th, you’ll be forced to face fears regarding intimate relationships.

A short trip on the 14th could inspire a creative project.

Money for furniture and artwork becomes available on or around the 17th. The 18th is perfect for launching an advertising campaign or website. Be realistic when it comes to a flaky relative on the 23rd. Don’t let a lover’s financial circumstances be the deciding factor in a pursuing a relationship on the 26th. A great deal of career pressure weighs on your shoulders towards the end of April; it may be necessary to quit your job as a means to spend more time at home.

PISCES February 20th – March 20th You may be inspired to do some charity work on or around the start of April. The pace of daily life becomes much faster after the 2nd. Be extra polite to neighbours and close relatives on the 3rd, as these people may be on edge. A friend may encourage you to take an art class on or around the 5th; you’d be wise to take their advice. The 6th is good for having a serious talk with a powerful executive or politician. You could strike up a business or romantic alliance with an intelligent person in the days following the 7th.

A new job that falls into your lap around the 14th helps you make money by doing something you love. Express thanks for a female friend’s help on or around the 17th. Don’t sign any contracts or make expensive purchases on the 18th, or you’ll later regret it. Taking a short trip for pleasure on or around the 24th could put you on the path to romance. Steer clear of legal disputes as April makes room for May, or you’ll have to pay some hefty fees.

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