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ISSUE 14 JULY 2010

THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO LIFE ON THE COAST

SOCIETY Living ut a e B

BOLD NEW WORLD OF JAGUAR XJ

Summer style at Coast’s TOP BEACH CLUBS

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From CITY GLAMOUR to PARTY FUN... Dressing for THE OCCASION

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Cool party scene…and a generous commitment to charities

hese might be difficult times but that is certainly no reason for putting our traditional summer revelry on hold. On the contrary… and especially because, in summer, the Costa del Sol really comes into its own – putting the capital P in Party. As our expanded Society coverage this month shows, from June through to September (summer officially ends in Spain on 22 September) the Coast is a hotspot of chic beach club fun and chilling out, as well as the capital of gala glam. In the latter case, of course, there is an added – and, during these times, more serious and important – element: raising funds for worthy charities. To that end, in addition to the traditional galas at this time of the year, Eva Longoria and Málaga’s favourite son, Antonio Banderas, will be co-hosting the inaugural Starlite Gala on 7 August at Villa Padierna. As Kristina Szekely, the “queen of the Marbella social scene”, reveals in her diary this issue, this is going to be the mega event of the season and an excellent opportunity to consolidate Marbella’s

image, not only as a playground of the rich and famous but also as a generous supporter of the deprived and needy. In this case, funds raised from the gala will go towards programmes for special needs children, award scholarships for students to study abroad, the construction of schools in Mexico and a local foundation. Another celebrity who is deeply committed to helping the less privileged is Gwyneth Paltrow. In our cover feature this month, the Academy Award-winning actress talks about her latest role in Iron Man 2 and her work with the Bent On Learning organisation, which provides weekly yoga and meditation classes to New York City public school children with the aim of helping them to be healthier and happier and thus better prepared to learn. Returning to the less serious themes of summer on the Coast, our fashion team headed to Tarifa where they shot a stunning feature inspired by Shakespeare’s The Tempest; we discover how the Jaguar XJ is breaking the mould; and we offer some valuable tips on how to stay glamorous on the beach.

This bumper issue also includes the latest edition of Beautiful Home magazine, featuring an exclusive interview with designer Lisa Stickley; innovative design trends, state-ofthe-art electronics; great ideas to help us live outdoors in comfort and style over summer (and into autumn); some hot tips for decorating the home over summer; and a guide to sprucing things up around the house – over just one weekend! From all of us at Society Living and Beautiful Home, we hope you have an enjoyable and relaxing July.

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CONTENTS

No 14 – July 2010

Contents glamour digest 12

Chic style and stunning fashion trends

tech world 16

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

movie lines 18

Behind the scenes in the world of films and DVDs

music notes 20 Rock snippets from around the globe

celebrity spotlight 24

Potty about Gwyneth Paltrow

society 28

Costa glamour... mixing business with pleasure

kristina szekely’s diary 48 on the road 52 fashion flair 64 Queen of Marbella social scene

Jaguar XJ: breaking the mould

Tempestuous tendencies in Tarifa

INCORPORATING

beautiful home magazine 79

Design, décor, trends, gardens, property

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64 latest trends 114

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

health and fitness 116

fine dining 128

Hidden gem ... and relaxed chic

restaurant guide 132 Highly recommended for gastronomic pleasure

clinic and boutique 120

business file 137 noticeboard 139

table talk 125

snapshots 142

The secrets of Tracy Anderson’s celebrity method

Health, fitness and beauty news from along the Coast

Restaurant news and culinary tidbits

A broad musical repertoire

Business and other news from around Spain

Your view... special moments and occasions

in the stars 145

Astrologist Russell Grant looks into the future

GLAMOUR DIGEST Jazzing up the summer look They always say less is more…but this summer I just don’t think that’s the case. Chunky bracelets, loads of bangles, necklaces and more are just what we need to update outfits in the wardrobe that may have been there for a while and seen a party or two. Block-coloured dresses and casual linen trousers that we all live in on hot sunny days on the Coast need something to jazz them up a little, and sometimes silver and gold just doesn’t cut it. Add some colour: it won’t only get you noticed, it will make you smile. accessorize.com

CHIC STYLES AND ALLURING IDEAS FROM THE WORLD OF FASHION... PLUS OTHER IN-VOGUE NEWS FOR TREND-SETTERS COMPILED BY JESSICA WHITE

Personal style for any occasion Lets face it, every girl loves her handbags and, if you are anything like me, you will buy one whenever you can (it’s true my mother calls me the Imelda Marcos of handbags!). So this fabulous collection from Missoni that was designed by Margherita Missoni Maccapani for the autumnwinter 2010 collection is perfect for all handbag lovers out there. This is the first accessories collection designed by Margherita, who has named each of the bags after a personal friend – making the collection extra special. The bags include evening clutches and day bags and are in a 12

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range of colours that are perfect for any occasion. The bags will be available in Missoni stores from late July and August so I’m sure I will see many of you there, waiting to pick up these beautiful bags. missoni.com

GLAMOUR DIGEST Iconic sportswear with a touch of luxury Olympic sailing gold medallist Jochen Schümann, football manager José Mourinho and six-time tennis Grand Slam champion Stefan Edberg have teamed up with Porsche Design Sport to launch the label’s autumnwinter 2010 collection. The collection hits stores worldwide in July and the three sporting stars will play a significant role in the campaign to promote the range. Porsche Design Sport is a collaboration between Porsche Design and the Adidas brand, and the eighth collection continues to be stylish yet understated, casual yet technical – “designing a new era of engineered luxury sportswear”. The range spans sporting activities such as driving, golf, running/fitness, tennis, water sports and snow sports with garments such as the GORE Comfort Mapping Jacket II and Pant, which offer the ultimate in waterproof breathability – designed for extreme winter sports. porsche-design.com

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GLAMOUR DIGEST

CITY If you decide you have your fill of sun, sea and sangria all summer long in Marbella and a fancy city holiday like in New York – become Carrie Bradshaw for the weekend and look fabulous.

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SUMMER HOLIDAYS DRESSING FOR THE OCCASION This summer we all want to get away – the only problem is choosing the right location and then packing for it. Jessica White gives you some suitcase essentials wherever your travels take you.

Freedom at Topshop

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PARTY You may want to take a plane across to Ibiza or another party capital, in which case you won’t need much – just some sunnies, a smokin’ bikini and lots of jewellery. 14

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GLAMOUR DIGEST accessorize

Cultural Whether it’s to educate the kids while away or to see some stunning cultural landmarks like the pyramids in Egypt, you won’t want to have to worry about straps falling down or shoes rubbing.

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Cruise Let’s face it, we all wish we could see more of the world so what better way than on a cruise? Whether you are taking a ride in the Med or around the islands in Barbados you will always need to dress for the occasion.

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TECH WORLD

A winning touch Kennethcole have designed a touch-screen watch that looks good and not geeky at all. With the ability to display the time in 32 cities and available in a range of different colours and styles, it is defiantly a winner! kennethcole.com

The art of LED Fancy a new TV but don’t want something bulky? This new unit from B&O sits on the wall like a painting, with an elegant frame. With outstanding sound qualities and the latest LED backlight technology, it is perfect to watch the exciting conclusion of the World Cup footie this month. bang-olufsen.com

CUTTING-EDGE INNOVATION STATE-OF-THE ART GADGETS, HIGH-TECH UPDATES AND CONSUMER ELECTRONICS NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE

Summer cool It’s finally arrived…… a new smaller, sexier iPhone. With face time, video calling to your friends with the option of using the two builtin cameras, HD recording, multitasking, iBooks and much, much more, it is this summer’s must-have! apple.com

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TECH WORLD Video revolution For those who want to access YouTube clips or favourite TV shows online Google have created a special TV box set in conjunction with Sony, Intel and Logitech – so watch out soon for Google built-in to new HD TV sets! google.com/tv/

Rugged and safe Want to keep documents safe and out of the hands of other people. With protection from physical damage and a biometric fingerprint scanner built in, this external hard-drive is pretty well indestructible and very secure. It is available with 500Gb or 1Tb storage capacity. lacie.com

Business boon Samsung have basically copied Apple’s iPad idea and blown up the Galaxy Si9000, so you receive the same features but a bigger screen. This will be great for businesspeople on the go who want to present information during meetings, etc. samsung.com

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CULTURAL CORNER Five top DVD releases

The Tooth Fairy Definitely one for the children…… starring DWAYNE JOHNSON as a hockey player who is magically transported into the world of tooth fairies when he steals tooth fairy money from his girlfriend’s daughter. He must become a tooth fairy for three weeks as punishment and finds it a lot harder than he imagined. DWAYNE JOHNSON, JULIE ANDREWS, ASHLEY JUDD, BILLY CRYSTAL, STEPHEN MERCHANT

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Lines Five of the best for July

The Sorcerers Apprentice JERRY BRUICKHEIMER produces yet another sure-fire blockbuster with JON TURTLETAUB directing and NICOLAS CAGE as leading man. Cage plays a sorcerer who recruits an average college student to help him prepare for battle against the “forces of darkness” in modern-day New York. NICOLAS CAGE, JAY BARUCHEL, ALFRED MOLINA

Predators ADRIEN BRODY leads a large cast who find themselves abducted by alien creatures known as Predators and released onto an alien planet. The group, consisting of mercenaries and convicts, find themselves as prey to these alien creatures until they meet Noland, an American soldier who was brought to the planet years before and who can help them survive. ADRIEN BRODY, TOPHER GRACE, LAURENCE FISHBURNE

Salt Evelyn Salt is a CIA officer who is accused of being a KGB sleeper agent plotting to assassinate the President of the United States. To prove she is innocent she must go on the run and use her skills to elude

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JESSICA WHITE LOOKS AT THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF MOVIES… WHAT’S ON THE BIG SCREEN THIS MONTH, WHAT’S BEING FILMED AT THE MOMENT AND WHAT’S IN THE PIPELINE

capture and protect her husband, or the world’s most powerful forces will erase any trace of her existence. ANGELINA JOLIE, CHIWETEL EJIOFOR, LIEV SCHREIBER

Our Family Wedding This romantic comedy is a mustsee for anyone who is getting married or who had some family “problems” when it came to their wedding. Lucia and Marcus return from college to announce, to their families, their engagement and find their father can wreak a lot of havoc on their special day. With insults and egos running high it’s a wonder if anyone will make it down the isle. AMERICA FERRERA, FOREST WHITAKER, CARLOS MENCIA, LANCE GROSS

The Karate Kid With many similarities to the original film, the new Karate Kid sees 12-year-old Dre Parker move from Michigan to Beijing when his mother is transferred there through work. After being bullied by a boy at school Dre meets Mr. Han (JACKIE CHAN), who teaches him martial arts, enabling him to overcome the bullies. JACKIE CHAN, JADEN SMITH, TARAJI P. HENSON

Leap Year On her way to Ireland with the hope of proposing to her boyfriend Jeremy on 29 February, the only day a woman can propose, Anna encounters some difficulty and ends up on the Dingle Peninsula. She enlists Declan to help her get to Dublin in time to propose but realises some things about herself and the man she travels with on the way. AMY ADAMS, MATTHEW GOODE, JOHN LIGHGOW, ADAM SCOTT

The Bounty Hunter A down-on-his-luck bounty hunter, Milo gets the job of his dreams when he is assigned to track down his bailjumping ex-wife Nicole. Thinking he’s in for an easy ride, Milo gets a surprise when his ex gives him the slip while trying to solve a murder cover-up. Finding themselves both on the run from the law and the baddies makes them realise that perhaps they belong together after all. GERARD BUTLER, JENNIFER ANISTON

The Runaways The film is based on the 1970s all-girl rock band The Runaways and shows how they came together, were signed by Mercury Records and had a successful album, through to their demise and lives post-band. DAKOTA FANNING, KRISTEN STEWART, STELLA MAEVE and SCOUT TAYLORCOMPTON play the four girls who find life as adults a little harder.

Remember Me Tyler and Ally are pushed together by a friend after revenge over Ally’s father but ultimately fall in love due to their respective losses of a mother (Ally) and a brother (Tyler) in the past. Tyler has a difficult relationship with his father Charles which only thaws when Tyler is arrested for acting violently when girls tease his sister and cut her hair. Charles asks Tyler to meet him in his office but he is late, leaving Tyler to wait in his World Trade Center office on the 88th floor – and, when his sister’s board at school reveals the date as 11 September 2001, his family and Ally are forced to realise Tyler has died. ROBERT PATTINSON, EMILIE DE RANVIN, PIERCE BROSNAN, CHRIS COOPER, LENA OLIN, PEYTON R. LIST

CULTURAL CORNER Movie of the Month Inception LEONARDO (swoon! I’m sure he gets better with age) DICAPRIO stars as Dom Cobb, a thief who is well-practised in the art of “extraction”, which is stealing secrets from people in their deep subconscious during their dream state. Cobb’s ability makes him very valuable but essentially a fugitive, costing him all he has ever loved. In a chance to redeem himself his last job is to cause an “inception”, planting an idea in the mind instead of stealing one. If Cobb and his team succeed they have accomplished a perfect crime; however, forces are at work to stop Cobb and he is the only one who can see his enemy coming. A host of stars join DICAPRIO including KEN WATANABE (The Last Samurai), JOSEPH GORDON-LEVITT, MARION COTILLARD, ELLEN PAGE, TOM HARDY and CILLIAN MURPHY – as well as veteran actor MICHAEL CAINE playing a professor who introduces Cobb to his sidekick.

Quick clips I Adam Sandler is all set to appear in the new film Jack and Jill, apparently playing both Jack and his twin sister Jill – hilarious moments will surely ensue.

I The stars of the original A Team TV show have apparently slated the film remake, with Mr. T, who played BA Baracus, saying it is too graphic and nothing like the series on television.

I It is many people’s worst nightmare being buried alive and Ryan Reynolds must overcome this fate in a thriller aptly named Buried to be released later this year. Luckily Reynolds has an easier role to play in Most Wanted where he teams up again with Sandra Bullock to play an agent handling her when she goes on the run.

I After 20 years of searching, Jaws has finally been caught – well almost. The mechanical shark that was seen in the terrifying 1975 blockbuster was lost after it was dumped in an unknown location in 1990 but it has been found after a long search, at an LA junkyard. Phew!

I The gorgeous Patrick Dempsey will be back on the big screen soon in Flypaper about a bank that gets robbed by two groups of crooks at the same time, only to come under fire from a secret enemy (Dempsey) who will stop at nothing to save the woman he loves. I Stanley Tucci and Neal McDonough have been signed up to star in Captain America: The First Avenger, which also stars Hollywood greats Samuel L. Jackson and Tommy Lee Jones.

I Sources have revealed that Rosie HuntingtonWhiteley is the new Megan Fox – at least in the latest Transformers movie. The third film will see Rosie playing Shia LaBeouf’s love interest after Fox reportedly left following a public rift with director Michael Bay, accusing him of “abusive behaviour” on set.

I John Corbett of Sex and The City fame has revealed he had to lie to his own mother about the second film, released in May. Telling his mother he was working in Ireland when he was actually in Morocco filming surely ensured some grounding from his mum when he returned home. I Superman should be flying onto our screens in early 2012 with Christopher Nolan on producing duties, but no one actually signed on for the role of the superhero. Other superhero characters due to be made into movies are Flash, Wonder Woman and Aquaman. 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

CULTURAL CORNER The Cervantes theatre in Málaga is host to a special evening with MARIANNE FAITHFULL on 10 July – FAITHFULL, whose career has spanned four decades, released her last album Easy Come, Easy Go in 2008.

Music notes JESSICA WHITE BRINGS US UP TO DATE WITH LATEST CD RELEASES, CONCERTS AND ROCK SNIPPETS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

BBA fans will be pleased to know that the worldfamous BJÖRN AGAIN group will be performing a spectacular concert on 18 August at the bullring in Puerto Banús. They are bringing their sell-out

show to the Coast after playing in London’s Albert Hall, Sydney’s Opera House and New York’s Irving Plaza, as well as Glastonbury 2009. X Factor finalist RUTH LORENZO will also perform a full live set for the first time on the

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Coast, taking a break from recording her debut album; the singer says she can’t wait to perform in her home country. MICHAEL JACKSON fans will be able to moonwalk with their idol when a new dancing and singing game featuring the deceased star is released. The launch of the un-named game will likely coincide with the debut of a new album containing unreleased songs by JACKSON. COLDPLAY are expected to release their fifth album by the end of the year. The alternative rock band have been in the studio recording the album, which is said to have some “killer tunes” and is the follow up to the 2008 album Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends – which has sold 8.1 million worldwide. Singer PETER ANDRE has observed that his marriage to KATIE PRICE aka JORDAN was weird (well, dur!). The star says the relationship between them was so quick it wasn’t a natural process. He also admits that Katie didn’t allow him to have a stag do, something he will

rectify later this year when he goes away with the boys. Talking of marriage – what is it with singers suddenly having affairs when we all thought they were happily married. RONAN KEATING has a lot of sucking up to do with wife YVONNE if she takes him back after the affair he had with a dancer was uncovered. Sources say RONAN is hoping to make a fresh start with the new house they bought earlier this year; let’s hope he keeps his promises this time. SEAN COOMBS aka P. DIDDY has told a British newspaper he hopes to be invited to co-star at RUSSELL BRAND’S wedding but he definitely won’t be best man – revealing his friends’ girlfriends don’t really trust him. The rapper, who stars alongside the funnyman in new movie Get Him to the Greek, did say though that he will have a special role in the wedding as he is writing a song to help celebrate the occasion. LILY ALLEN has said she hopes her future will be less in the public eye and she wants to stay away from the limelight. The singer has also recently claimed she is giving up her music career to concentrate on a fashion venture and says she plans to have children with boyfriend SAM COOPER. Singer RICKY MARTIN is to play the part of Che in the new production of Evita, which will run in New York’s Broadway theatre district. The musical is scheduled to open in spring 2012 and will also star Argentine actress ELENA ROGER stepping into MADONNA’S shoes as Eva Peron. Britain’s Got Talent finalist SUBO (SUSAN BOYLE) is expected to sing for Pope Benedict XVI when he makes his first visit to Britain in September. There will be a public mass in Glasgow and SUSAN is set to perform for the Pope and around 100,000 worshippers. LADY GAGA’S Bad Romance is on track to become the most downloaded song of the year, according to Ovi Music download charts. The pop princess has two songs in the top 10, with Telephone in at number eight. According to guitarist RICHIE SAMBORA, when BON JOVI were young they said they would play in a toilet just for somewhere to play and get the band noticed. I’m sure they get better venues these days.

Five new CD releases

KYLIE MINOGUE – Aphrodite Aphrodite is Kylie’s 11th studio album and the first from the pint-sized pop star in three years since X was released in 2007. The album has been described as Kylie celebrating her dance-floor roots. The lead single, All the Lovers, was released in June with great success.

STING – Symphonicities The companion album to his world tour this year, Symphonicities sees the symphonic overhaul of many of Sting’s classic and well-loved songs. See Sting in concert in Spain later this year in Bilbao on 27 October, Barcelona on 29 October and Madrid on 30 October.

ENRIQUE IGLESIAS – Euphoria Iglesias’s ninth studio album is also his first bilingual one and features guest appearances by

AKON, USHER, PITBULL and NICOLE SCHERZINGER – with songs in English and Spanish. Described as the most eclectic album of his career, it includes LIONEL RICHE as a songwriter.

SHERYL CROW – 100 miles from Memphis SHERYL CROW grew up Kennett, Missouri, 100 miles from Memphis; hence the title of her seventh studio album, which features lead song Summer Day and a duet with JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE on Sign Your Name.

M.I.A – MAYA This third studio album from the British singer/rapper has been summed up by the star as “being information politics”, with the first song XOXO to be released in July. The album was publicised during JAY-Z’S performance at Coachella when a blimp flew across the venue announcing the release date.

CONCERTS LADY GAGA – The fantastic Lady Gaga will be in concert at the Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona on 7 December, then in the Palacio de Deportes in Madrid on 12 December. Gaga will be performing her smash hits including Bad Romance, Pokerface and Telephone.

the Palacio Vistalegre in Madrid on 9 September, then at the Pavello Olimpic de Badalona in Barcelona on 14 October. FAITHLESS will be at the Bullring in Puerto Banús on 31 July.

GUNS N’ ROSES – The legendary rock band will be performing at

IMAGINATION will be at Buddha Beach on 17 July; and The Drifters will be at Buddha Beach on 31 July.

Annoying twins JEDWARD are to release a cover of BLINK 182’S All the Small Things and have their album Planet Jedward released this month. Their first single, a cover of Under Pressure, was a smash at number two in the charts – am I the only one who thinks these boys are ridiculous? ROBBIE WILLIAMS is releasing a greatest hits album after being in the music industry 20 years, albeit with some years away studying UFOs or something equally bizarre. The album, entitled In and Out of Consciousness, will feature 39 songs from his illustrious career

as well as a new song called Shame. Meanwhile, things for the star aren’t so great at home: his fiancée AYDA has apparently moved out due to the World Cup. Sources say Robbie’s wifeto-be got fed up when he was watching football constantly and has gone to stay with her mother until it is finished. SOMusic 2010 takes place in Barcelona with headliners THE BLACK EYES PEAS and special guest DAVID GUETTA on 3 July; while Benacassim kicks off on 12 July for four days with bands and singers including DIZZIE RASCAL, KASABIAN and THE PRODIGY.

CELEBRITY SPOTLIGHT

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CELEBRITY SPOTLIGHT HI LIGHTS

POTTY ABOUT PALTROW

Bent on Learning Gala hosted by Gwyneth Paltrow – Photo by Sara Weiss for BentOnLearning.org

GWYNETH PALTROW RETURNS AS VIRGINIA “PEPPER” POTTS IN IRON MAN 2 Compiled by Nicola McGeorge

hen Gwyneth Paltrow signed up for the first Iron Man film she placed her trust in the considerable talents of director Jon Favreau because, as she points out, while she was making it she really had no idea how it would turn out – just a hunch that the director was about to deliver something special. The chance to work opposite Robert Downey Jr., who plays playboy billionaire Tony Stark/ Iron Man, was also a huge draw. “Robert and I have a very good rhythm together,” she notes. But it was, essentially, a leap of faith that paid off spectacularly.

“I committed to it without ever reading anything; there wasn’t really a script at that point,” she says. “It was just Jon explaining the character to me, explaining how the relationships were going to be and kind of asking for that trust, that leap of faith. “I was really happy and surprised when I saw the first film. Because I didn’t even know the plot, even when we were doing it, I couldn’t really piece it together and I didn’t understand the whole picture. “And so when I saw the finished film I was happily surprised with how it all turned out. The reason that I decided to do the first movie is because I always wanted to work with Robert and I love Jon, who I’d known for a long time.

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“And both Jon and Robert were really encouraging and they said it would be fun. And I’m so glad I did it because it was a great experience and a great movie.” She was, therefore, delighted to be back on board, playing Pepper Potts once again for Iron Man 2. The movie starts six months after the first one ended and Stark is living under intense media scrutiny and political pressure now that the world knows that he is Iron Man. Revealing Stark as Iron Man marked the movie out to be very different from others in the same comic book genre, says Paltrow. “I do think it was a very fresh thing to do,” she says. “Revealing that Tony Stark is Iron Man at the end of the first film and not doing the whole Batman secret identity thing was a very fresh take and I think it allows for a whole world of possibilities that don’t normally exist in this kind of movie. “Normally the hero’s identity is hidden and now we can do a whole host of things that you normally don’t get to see.” Indeed, Favreau’s blend of wit and stunning action sequences, his crafting of the CGI with live action and, most of all, his passion for developing strong characters are all hallmarks of the first film that have been incorporated into – and improved on – for the second. Take, for instance, Stark’s relationship with his trusted aide, Pepper Potts. In the first film she was his assistant and the person who knew him best in the entire world. Behind that brash, arrogant exterior, Pepper knew that there was a man struggling to do the right thing, but rarely succeeding. She could see the good in Stark where others couldn’t. “I think part of the appeal of Tony Stark is that he is damaged and he is a complicated figure,” says Paltrow. “I think he represents the dark side in all of us and that hope that we all overcome our own demons – he’s sort of the personification of that. And it’s essential that we show that he has these demons and he is trying to overcome them.” Along with Tony and Pepper’s professional relationship there’s clearly a mutual attraction that plays out with some flirtatious banter and that’s expanded on in the new movie. “When we start Iron Man 2 Pepper and Tony are very much in the same vibe,” she says. “There’s that banter they’ve got and they have great chemistry. And then, as the movie progresses, Pepper is given more responsibility and she’s promoted and it’s nice to see her sort of grow up in that way. I think it really suits her; the job fits her really well.” Paltrow believes that one of the key factors in Iron Man’s success is that, even though the characters are drawn from the fantastic universe of Marvel Comics, they are, in fact, grounded in reality and, crucially, totally believable. 24

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Revealing that Tony Stark is Iron Man at the end of the first film and not doing the whole Batman secret identity thing was a very fresh take and I think it allows for a whole world of possibilities that don’t normally exist in this kind of movie.

“Like Pepper, you know, she is the voice of reason. She’s very grounded – a good girl, a very grounded person. I think the first movie really defined the whole world that these characters inhabit – it has its own pizzazz, it’s own kind of humour. “But I don’t think it would work as well if Tony was fighting supernatural villains. It is based in a kind of reality – the humour, the action – and I think that’s right and it works.” Paltrow was delighted that writer Justin Theroux joined the closely-knit creative team behind Iron Man but part of the fun of acting on the films is that Favreau allows, and indeed encourages, his cast to improvise if they feel the need, she says, which makes the process challenging and fun. “Justin’s a great writer and he did some great stuff. He’s a really, really talented artist. But then, we still do our improv thing and we change it up just because that’s how Robert and I like to work and that’s how we like to keep things fresh and super naturalistic.” Iron Man told the origin story and now Iron Man 2 is building on that success, she says; turning up on set felt like going home and she

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slipped back into the character easily. “It was great,” she says of the experience of working on the new film, “because we had the whole backbone of the first movie – we knew who we were already; there was less of a discovery process. “When you turn up for the first day on a film it’s usually like, ‘Oh my gosh, what am I doing? How is this going to work out?’ But this was like putting on a pair of old shoes. It was like, ‘I know how to do this girl……” The new acting talent joining the cast includes Scarlett Johansson as Natalie Rushman, a demure young woman who takes over Pepper’s old job as Tony’s assistant when she is promoted to CEO of Stark Industries. Later in the story, Natalie reveals herself to be The Black Widow. “It was great with Scarlett there because it just adds a whole new layer, especially in terms of Tony and Pepper,” says Paltrow. “There’s always a reason why they never quite get together and then in walks this young, gorgeous bombshell and it really throws Pepper off her course. “It’s a really fun thing to play and it’s been great having Scarlett there because she’s a really great actress.”

CELEBRITY SPOTLIGHT Bent On Learning provide weekly yoga and meditation classes to New York City public school children. Their mission is to help kids to be healthier and happier so they are better prepared to learn. Each week, they teach 1,500 students in grades preK through 12 in schools from Brooklyn to Manhattan and the Bronx. Since their inception in 2001, they have taught yoga to 9,000 inner city kids.

Gwyneth together with BOL students – Photo by Sara Weiss for BentOnLearning.org

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Gwyneth and Madonna, another long-time BOL supporter – Photo by Sara Weiss for BentOnLearning.org

The other newcomers include Sam Rockwell who plays Justin Hammer, a business rival who is out to steal Tony Stark’s crown, and Don Cheadle as Col. James “Rhodey” Rhodes. “The thing about Sam Rockwell is that he is a really, really good actor. He’s in the same universe as Robert in terms of skill and talent. So to have somebody playing his foil in that way is perfect. He’s funny, he’s really good and he adds a whole new twist. “And Don Cheadle is just heaven on earth. He’s so brilliant and he’s such a calm, grounding person to be around. He’s so good; it’s great that he’s part of this.” Paltrow, just like the other key characters, was

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faced with the challenge of working with green screen for Iron Man 2. She likens it to working in the theatre where you just have to use the power of your imagination a little more. “Jon is still into making everything as real as possible and using live action whenever possible but there are green screen moments

because he is taking it to the next level,” she says. “It’s kind of like when you’re in that theatre space when you do green screen and conjure up the world for yourself a little bit.” It does mean, of course, that watching the finished Iron Man 2, with all the CGI shots in, will have an element of surprise for Paltrow – just like it was for the original film. “Yes, once again there’s so much that I won’t know until I see it,” she says. “Because when we were on set it was changing shape all of the time. And there will be all of the effects so by the time I get to see it I’m sure I’ll be completely blown away by what Jon and his team have put together.” 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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Stylish summer beach club launch in Marbella Buddha Beachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s summer 2010 kicked off in style with a lavish opening party attended by many of Marbellaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s elite. Guests, who were dressed to a theme of white and gold, enjoyed music from DJ Mark E Strut and live music and percussion as well as great entertainment including fire breathers, stilt walkers and dancers. Photos: Ruth Jones

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Classic cocktails by the sea Guests at Ocean Club are now able to enjoy cocktails in the early evening – the perfect place to relax and unwind after a long day. Bar manager Momo is the cocktail extraordinaire who creates classics such as the mojitos and signature drinks that many already love at Ocean Club. Guests can enjoy their evening watching the sun going down or all the World Cup games on the 3x4m screen. Also available are the new shisha pipes with a variety of flavours including apple, cherry and melon – which can go with vodka or whisky. Photos: David Toms

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Fabulous opening party for beach club Suite del Mar had their daytime opening with a fabulously bright party to kick off the summer season. Guests enjoyed tropical cocktails, a barbecue and a fashion show by Vivarini, and danced to cool tunes played into the evening by the international DJs. Photos: David Toms

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Lavish launch party for sushi restaurant Sushi K Fe opened their doors to celebrate their launch with a great party where guests enjoyed a sumptuous array of sushi and free-flowing drinks all night. The well-attended event saw guests from along the coast celebrating in style both inside the restaurant and on their beautiful terrace area. Photos: Ruth Jones

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Opening of new financial services office Staysure held the official opening of their offices in El Rosario, with many of the management team travelling from England. Guests enjoyed canapĂŠs and cocktails and had the opportunity of talking to the team of experts about the insurance and finance business for expatriates. Photos: Ruth Jones

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Funky sounds and champagne celebrations Funky Buddha held their inauguration party at sister club Seven before taking the party up to Funky Buddha in the early hours. Guests enjoyed canapĂŠs and cocktails at Seven then champagne, entertainment and funky songs from the DJs at Funky Buddha. Photos: Ruth Jones

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Kristina Szekely’s DIARY

arbella’s glittering summer gala season continues this month, as we also look forward to a truly mega event in August. The 1st Starlite Gala will be held at Villa Padierna on 7 August, where Eva Longoria and Antonio Banderas – accompanied by their respective spouses, basketballer Tony Parker and Melanie Griffith – will be the co-hosts of a starstudded evening whose main purpose is to raise funds to improve the quality of the lives of communities, families and children around the world. Three special charity foundations will be the main beneficiaries: Eva’s Heroes, which funds programmes for special needs children; Banderas’ Fundacion Lágrimas y Favores, providing award scholarships for students from Málaga to study abroad; and Niños en Alegríía, which constructs schools in Mexico. A special donation will also be made to a local foundation in Marbella. This really is going to be the event of the year. There will be live performances by international artists and a charity auction featuring unique celebrity

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experiences, including visiting Eva on the Desperate Housewives set and flying to Los Angeles for an NBA match. Sandra García-Sanjuán (from Avory International Celebrity Access) is making sure there will be loads of international and national celebrities present, and I, Gunilla Von Bismarck, Olivia Valere and other friends here in Marbella have set up a board to promote the event and attract local support. Tables are available for €10,000 (Platinum – with the presence of a celebrity) or €8,000 (Gold); and individual tickets for up to €1,000, depending on who is sitting at your table. There are also different packages for sponsors; and exclusive coverage of the event has been sold to Hola internationally, so Marbella is going to be projected all over

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the world. Meanwhile, other glamorous galas will also be helping to make it a memorable summer. The annual gala for Marbella Rotary, of which I am president, is being held at La Concepción on 9 July, with tickets available for €120; Concordia, the AIDS charity, will be holding their gala on 24 July at Marbella Club Hotel, with a “Bollywood” theme; and there is a homage in my honour, on behalf of the Spanish Heart Foundation, at Olivia Valere’s nightclub on 4 August. So take your pick – or come to them all! Marbella has been getting more good press lately, with the urban town plan now approved and most of the affected properties “regularised” (just some ongoing negotiations with developers to determine

compensation for the town hall); the Coast’s famed weather finally here; and many new places opening… restaurants, boutiques and beach clubs, including La Moraga at Don Pepe hotel. Business wise, these are very exciting times for Marbella. People in business have noticed that sales are up, and clients are spending again, which is what is needed for us to get through the crisis. The town hall has launched a new tourism website (marbellaexclusive.com), which was presented by the mayoress, Angeles Muñoz, at Don Carlos hotel, incorporates all the municipality’s services and offers new opportunities to local businesses. With Ramadan falling in August, many people from the Middle East will be coming here in July this year, so it should be a busy month. One of the main news items last month was the announcement that a member of the Qatari royal family, Sheikh Abdallah bin Nasser AlThani, has bought Málaga football club – and many of the meetings and negotiations were conducted in Marbella. Here at our main office in Benabola, we have rented space upstairs for a new restaurant, the La Sala bar and grill, which will open towards the end of July, offering an elegant and upmarket venue for diners. We also have another 300 metre square space for rent on the same floor. As for property sales, people are now realising they shouldn’t wait because homes are being snapped up before their eyes. Our Madrid office is very active, at least until August when

everyone comes down here; the office in Gibraltar is picking up; and, even though it is slightly quieter than Marbella, business in Sotogrande is still solid. We have one particularly beautiful house in Sotogrande, a dream property overlooking a golf course and the sea, with an amazing spa. The price is between €7 million and €8 million, and we had five visits in two weeks last month, so the elite are definitely returning. Many people prefer the peacefullness and sedate ambience of Sotogrande, where socialising tends to be more private and intimate, though always with the option of convenient access to Marbella, and the close proximity of Gibraltar. And there is the added advantage that Sotogrande is cheaper than Marbella. On the social scene, there was a lively atmosphere at the Marbella fair, with friends enjoying the festivities at the many different casetas; and I really enjoyed the opening of Buddha Beach, where they had a host of colourful entertainment, including someone playing an electric violin with the strings illuminated in blue, a saxophonist, Brazilian dancers and go go dancers in a golden cage.

Unfortunately, I was unable to attend the Amsudan fund-raising day in the country at Antequera, but friends told me it was incredible – don’t miss the next one! I was one of the guest speakers at a round-table conference organised by the Asociacióón de Mujeres Profesionales y Empresariales de Málaga, where advice was provided on how to start up a business internationally; and I appeared on various TV programmes, including Callejeros and España Directo, showing off some of Marbella’s most beautiful homes. There was a lot going on at the end of the month, including the British Chamber of Commerce’s London Season Garden Party, a fashion show at Bono’s Beach, a tribute to Antonio Montiel, “El Pintor”, the annual Dutch herring party and a businesswomen’s lunch organised by Revista Mujer. But I’ll have more about that next issue. In the meantime, the World Cup continues to take centre stage this month and, as an adopted Spaniard, I will be hoping “La Roja” can go all the way this time. But whatever your team: good luck!

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MOTORING AUTHOR, RACING DRIVER AND PHOTO-JOURNALIST IAN KUAH EXPERIENCES SOMETHING OF A CULTURE SHOCK AS HE SETS OFF ON A JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY IN FRANCE

My first sight of the new Jaguar XJ in the real world came when one of their company chauffeurs picked me up at Paris’ Charles de Gaulle airport. Against the sea of normal cars, the futuristic looking XJ stood out like a concept car that had escaped from a motor show. Even while staring at it myself, I could not help but notice the attention this uniquely styled Jaguar garnered from fashion-conscious Parisians. The high level of interest continued as we made our way down the autoroute towards Versailles, and only intensified as we became immersed in slower traffic. As the kilometres passed in the back seat, I had the chance to take stock of my unfamiliar surroundings. First contact with this radically different Jaguar is nothing short of a culture shock. Old reference points and expectations are thrown out of the window as your brain struggles to come to terms with the new XJ’s ultra modern exterior design. The interior is just as refreshing for its confident new style. Where rivals are still producing more of the same, Jaguar’s design chief, Ian Callum, and his team have taken the bold step of creating a whole new interior 52

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design language for this car. The result has a terrific appeal to anyone terminally bored with the German status quo. A great design feature is the wrap around forward cabin architecture that visually ties the door cappings and dashboard top together in one sweeping arc in front of you like the windscreen of a classic Riva motorboat. Rather than being used as an inlay in the traditional way, the choice of carbon-fibre, piano black or zebrano wood is used to

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emphasise this design feature. The chosen material also features far more prominently on the doors, looking more a part of their structure rather than a token embellishment. Thanks to the standard dark tinted and heat insulated glass roof with its twin apertures, the cabin is light and airy in all weathers. At eye level, both the cabin architecture and its attention to detail are quite delightful, and discovering and admiring both the major and minor elements here is a delightful journey in itself.

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“It is clear that the new mindset and technologies that arrived with the midsized Jaguar two years ago set the tone for things to come”

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make much capital of the fact that their new car is so distinctive it does not require any Jaguar badges on the outside. The Jaguar symbol on the deeply set mesh grille and the “leaper” on the boot-lid are the only clues to the car’s origins, and that works just fine. However, in a contradiction of this ideology, there are black and silver plastic “Jaguar” name badges in the cabin. One sits in the centre of the wrap around trim strip below the windscreen, and there is another on each rear door. These badges are wholly unnecessary and only serve to cheapen the interior. Equally objectionable to the church of aesthetic purity are the Bowers & Wilkins badges on the wood or carbon fibre door trim panels. They look like an afterthought, and should be both smaller and placed on the speaker grilles. Beyond those easily fixed minor gripes, the interior design is a master class in how to

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“It stood out like a concept car that had escaped from a motor show” break the traditional mould with a modern yet ergonomically excellent design. It is also notable for the seamless meld of traditional analogue instrument design with digital technologies. The 12.3-inch virtual instrument panel is the prime example of this, with analogue dials generated against a black background. At the flick of a switch, you can access different sets of information on this screen. The 8.0-inch dual-view widescreen in the centre console allows the passenger to watch a DVD while the driver sees the navigation screen or other information on the hard-drivebased infotainment system. Music lovers will be pleased with the Bowers & Wilkins audio systems. Three alternative levels offer increasing power and quality, culminating in a 1,200 watt, 15-channel, 20-speaker high resolution system with impressive dynamic range.

The radical new look throws your perceptions of Jaguar so far out of gear that you do not know what to expect from the driving experience. Part of the old Jaguar XJ ethos was a cosseting ride unmatched by any car this side of a Rolls-Royce. Going back a generation, the non-Sport versions could be downright floaty to the point of seasickness. While the XJ 2.7 diesel I tested in 2005 struck a pleasing balance between supreme comfort and taut handling, the long wheelbase Sovereign I drove immediately afterwards reminded me of a 1970s Cadillac. It was so under-damped that body heave and float were motion sickness inducing. This car proved that “soft” and “comfortable” can be mutually exclusive. As with its styling, the new XJ takes Jaguar off in a different direction with its chassis dynamics, which are best described as Germanic with a dash of Jaguar suppleness thrown in.

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ON THE ROAD “The radical new look throws your perceptions of Jaguar so far out of gear that you do not know what to expect from the driving experience”

Enjoying the generous amount of leg and headroom in the back of the 134-millimetre longer LWB XJ 3.0 diesel that picked me up at the airport, I carefully monitored ride quality on the way to the chateau where I would pick up my test car. From the back seat, the air suspension’s low speed secondary ride feels tauter than any XJ that has gone before. In this respect it is very much like the latest BMW 7-Series, and that means supple, but revealing of short, sharp bumps that would have barely registered on the old XJ. This is a corollary of the 20-inch wheels and tyres, which incidentally look great on a car of this size. The counterpoint is much better body control, with no sign of the dreaded float and body heave over long wave undulations that plagued some of the older XJ models. As you pick up speed, the ride smoothens out, and soon reverts to that gliding along feeling that Jaguar does so well. Beyond that, the XJ clearly exhibits the same finely honed purpose to the way it moves down the road I first experienced in the XF. It is clear that the new mindset and technologies that arrived with the midsized Jaguar two years ago set the tone for things to come. The XJ takes the traditional Jaguar blend of comfort to a new level with superb suspension control, and seats well-shaped for long distance travel. Just as Jaguar has 56

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reinvented its aesthetics for the 21st century, so has it also subtly changed the way its cars ride and handle. We only had the 275hp 3.0D V6 and 510hp supercharged 5.0 litre V8 in Supersport form on the launch, but the 385hp normally aspirated V8 and 470hp supercharged V8 will also be available by the time the XJ reaches the showrooms this summer. I drove the diesel first. Likely to be the most popular model in Europe, it is also the lightest XJ model. From the outside, the muted clatter of the twin-sequential-turbo V6 oil burner is

slightly incongruous with the XJ’s futuristic looks. From behind the wheel, though, the superb cabin insulation filters out the majority of this smooth turbocharged diesel’s soundtrack. Certainly at cruise, there is no hint that this is a diesel. The good throttle response and massive torque of this motor only serve to underline once again just how good a modern V6 turbo diesel is. With 275hp and 600Nm of torque, 0100km/h comes up in a hot hatch beating 6.4 seconds, and top speed is also electronically limited to 250km/h.

ON THE ROAD “The XJ takes the traditional Jaguar blend of comfort to a new level with superb suspension control” Even more impressive is the 40.1mpg (7.0L/100km) average fuel consumption of the SWB version and its 184g/km CO2 emissions. The 0.29 Cd of all the XJ models helps here. Low mass and a very well-honed chassis make the XJ handle in a way that belies its physical size. The lower roll angles of the latest air suspension and good steering feedback bolster your confidence on a twisty road where the XJ shows its willingness to change direction like a much smaller car. It is a wide car, but it soon shrinks around you. After a few kilometres, you are driving confidently without thinking about its width anymore. Stable and progressive when pushed on a twisty road, the XJ can be driven sportingly beyond the level you would normally expect of a luxury limousine. This is a car that can please both driver and passengers in alternative roles as a fast sporting saloon or smooth-riding limo. With 510bhp at 6,000rpm and 625Nm of torque from 2,500 to 5,500rpm, the supercharged Supersport V8 is a real weapons grade power unit, but it is also a paradigm of smoothness. Its torque characteristics give it the juice to waft the big XJ along on a whiff of throttle. However, when you either drop a gear or two with the standard paddle shifts or simply kick down, its ability to instantly launch the car towards the horizon at an initially insane rate is hugely impressive. The six-speed ZF automatic has been programmed to give a slight kick in full throttle upshifts in Sport mode to enhance this experience. But, in normal mode, it plays the deft chauffeur and keeps everything silky smooth. With its 4.9 sec 0-100km/h sprinting ability and electronically limited 250km/h top speed, the XJ Supersport is easily a match for its German rivals as an autobahn stormer. Thanks to its aluminium construction, low weight is a cornerstone of the XJ’s remit to the benefit of performance and fuel economy. The lightest variant is the V6 Diesel, which weighs just 1,796kg in SWB form, significantly less than its rivals. The heaviest XJ, the LWB supercharged V8, tips the scales at 1,915kg. The relatively low kerb weight translates into instant thrust when you open the throttle wide. Unlike a turbocharged motor, there is no hesitation here, no sense that the engine has to take a deep breath before it can blow hard. It just goes. And unlike in the XFR or XKR, where you want to hear the supercharger whine as part of their sportier remit, the same engine in the XJ just delivers a deep but distant V8 growl under full throttle. 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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“This is a car that can please both driver and passengers in alternative roles as a fast sporting saloon or smoothriding limo.”

One piece of kit the supercharged XJ has that its rivals do not is the very effective Active Differential Control. ADC was first seen on the XFR last year and can vary its locking torque from zero to 90 per cent side-to-side, optimising traction at each driven wheel without cutting power or using the brakes. Unlike a mechanical differential, which is a permanently active part of the drivetrain, ADC remains dormant until it is needed. Because of this, it does not create understeer in tight bends or any mechanical noises when manoeuvring at low speeds. It is particularly effective in the wet, allowing you to exit Tjunctions rapidly without wheelspin, and so is a positive contribution to safety. With firmer suspension settings and that clever ADC supporting you when you are really pressing on, the Supersport is a very capable sports saloon. It is as fast as any big car needs to be and its handling gives you the confidence to use the power too. Jaguar managed to pull off the hat-trick of balancing ride and handling in the mid-sized XFR, and they have almost managed the same thing with the larger XJ. While you can attack corners with gusto, there is something more than faintly ridiculous about driving a big luxury saloon like you have just robbed a bank. The new XJ is a complete sea change for Jaguar both in design terms and as an ownership experience. With this new flagship model in production, the renewal of the product line is complete and Jaguar now has three world-class cars to sell. Three models is not an extensive line up, but then Jaguar is a niche market manufacturer whose range of cars gives it a potentially broader customer base than Aston Martin or Bentley, but less so than Porsche. 58

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In past years, the conservative retro styling of Jaguar was an attraction, but eventually this wore thin. On the face of it, Jaguar’s new innovative styling may be hard for traditionalists to swallow. But this is not a big issue because, as Jaguar moves firmly into the 21st century, growth will come mainly through conquest sales from other manufacturers rather than traditional buyers. These new customers are people looking for something different from the norm, yet are not prepared to compromise on build quality and engineering excellence. They will quickly discover that there is real substance behind the new XJ’s revolutionary styling.

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TECHNICAL FILE Jaguar XJ Supersport Engine: 5.0 litre V8, supercharged Maximum power: 510bhp at 6,000rpm Maximum torque: 625Nm from 2,500 to 5,500rpm Transmission: six-speed automatic Top speed: 250km/h (electronically limited) 0-100 km/h: 4.9 seconds Price: contact C. de Salamanca in Marbella (cdsalamca.com)

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Tempestuous tendencies in Tarifa This month Society takes it’s inspiration from Shakespeare’s The Tempest – think shipwrecked maidens lost on an island waiting for a loved-one to find them.

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Be not afeard; the

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With those that I saw suffer:

A brave vessel,

Who had no doubt some noble creature in her,

Dashed all to pieces!

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FASHION FLAIR Come unto these

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FASHION FLAIR Ye elves of hills, brooks, standing lakes and groves, And ye that on the sands with printless foot, Do chase the ebbing Neptune.

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I shall no more to sea, to sea,

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BeautifulMag Home azine SPRUCING UP YOUR HOME... over the weekend!

A touch of

HOT DECORATION TRENDS for SUMMER

LUXURY LIVING OUTDOORS in comfort and style

LISA STICKLEY The rising star

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Contents design ideas 82

Eye-catching insight into avant-garde style

objects of desire 88

Living outdoors in comfort and style

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State-of-the-art gadgets and electronics updates

designer in focus 98 property file 107

Lisa Stickley: the rising star

Family villa exuding style and space

business directory 110

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Sprucing up your home... over the weekend 102 Five hot decoration trends for summer

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

Relaxing in style We all want to be able to relax in the garden or by the pool and it isn’t always that comfortable on garden chairs or loungers, so these Fatboy products from Aquapool are perfect for both the garden and the beach. They are a funky design that both kids and adults will love, and come in a range of colours and styles so that you can match them to existing furniture that you already have in your garden. The materials used for the Fatboys are tough, durable and are rain, stain and UV-resistant, meaning you can use them year round. The “buggle up” bean bag has a special strap that enables you to take it from flat to a 60 degree sitting position; while the hammock can sit two people comfortably and enables you to swing away while forgetting all your troubles. Aquapool.es

Quality lighting AMC have been designing and manufacturing lamps and different types of lights since 1975 so they have a great deal of expertise when it comes to installing and choosing the correct lighting for you. Their main objectives are quality, design and reasonable prices, and these stunning designs certainly fulfil those goals. The beautiful designs are unique and will certainly be a talking point with guests – they fit perfectly into any room and look great with dark furniture as the lights stand out even more. amcprojects.com 82

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design ideas Garden comfort Loft Design have a great range of outdoor furniture that is beautiful and looks fabulous in any garden or terrace area. The cool, sleek designs are available in a range of colours and work well matched or mixed with each other. We all like to entertain outdoors in the summer with barbecues or World Cup parties so this range is perfect for days or nights when you have guests â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all of whom will be terribly envious of your garden furniture. For those who like to keep the outside quite simple the stunning Igloo design is great: the light colour against the dark wood really stands out and you can add a pop of colour on the cushions; while the Coconut design offers a great seating solution for when you inevitably run out of chairs. Loftdesign.es

Outdoor enjoyment Cape Reed is an international company that specialises in thatched gazebos and pergolas, enabling you to enjoy the outdoors in the summer without being in sun all day or sitting under the terrace where you may not be able to enjoy parts of outdoor life. They can create a great thatched gazebo to cover your barbecue area â&#x20AC;&#x201C; no one wants to cook in the midday sun without some shade and the barbecue itself gives off enough heat so the gazebo provides welcome respite from the sun. You can also get a covered seating area by the pool, enabling you to relax in the shade or watch your children in the pool without having to sit in the sun. Or why not get your hot tub covered so you can enjoy it year round, even in winter when the hot tub is hot but it is cold outside. Capereed.com

Contemporary luxury ChillOut Beds have an amazing range of benches that have all been hand-carved in Bali and are perfect for the terrace area, allowing you to relax in the shade on these comfortable, luxurious beds. They are better suited to the terrace rather than the garden as the dark wood is affected by the sun and rain quicker than lighter wood. They make excellent benches or daybeds and are big enough for all the family, meaning you can chill out together and enjoy some quality time. Made from Benkirai pillars they are strong and heavy but equally as striking and contemporary, and there are four different designs available, ensuring you find exactly what you need to relax on your terrace. Chilloutbeds.com 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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BO CONCEPT The importance of expert professional advice Deciding on how to redecorate your house, even if it is just one room, can be a hard task, especially if you aren’t really sure where to start. Getting the right colours and furniture can make all the difference and ensure you are left living in harmony. Thankfully there is help at

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hand – Bo Concept have a great team who can help you with all your needs. They can even allow you to see the rooms you are redecorating before you have started. The team want to make your home the best it can be, so they advise on decorating and plan the rooms to make life easier for you. They come

to your home to see the room before the decorating work starts – seeing where you live, how you live and the style in which you live enables them to gain a better picture and understanding about what it is you really want. Everybody is different and what may work for one person doesn’t necessarily work for somebody else. The concept really is to customise the room and everything in it to the individual’s taste and requirements. While at your home, the team take measurements of everything that is needed. Their expertise ensures all the little details are taken into account, ones that may be overlooked without professional help. The measurements are taken back to the showroom in Mijas, where they are inputted into a state-of-the-art computer program which shows the client a basic floor plan of the room in their house. Items are then placed into the room to show how it will look, so both the team and the client can choose furniture and colours and fit everything exactly into the home – making sure the balance looks right, without actually having to do anything to the room. The computer program shows a 3D version, allowing the client to see the room from all angles and how it will look colour-wise and providing them with a feeling of security: if they don’t like something, it can be changed, and they will not have to buy anything until they are sure. Everything in the room can be changed, from the wood to the upholstery and modules including colours and textures, meaning the house you end up with really is exactly the way you want it. Thanks to the team’s expert advice and the computer program, you can preview the finished product, and have an accurate idea of the price as, when things are added or taken away from the room, the program immediately re-prices the work.

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The showroom also allows clients to view different types of furniture and obtain ideas about items for their home – they can physically sit in chairs and determine if the comfort and style is what they had in mind. Bo Concept also have design furniture packages called “Affordable Luxury” where they can kit out your whole apartment with quality furniture for a better price. A one-bedroom apartment is €4,444; a two-bedroom apartment, €5,555; and a luxury package one-bedroom apartment, €6,666. Bo Concept Mijas Tel. 951 242 092 boconcept.es

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Ideal Furniture Spain is a specialist discount furniture warehouse on the Coast that brings quality furniture to clients at affordable prices by scouring the world for the very best items. They stock great pieces including designer leather sofas from Italy and handmade furniture from the Far East, ensuring you will always find exactly what you want for your home. The warehouse has a huge stock, which means that clients can take furniture home with them immediately and not wait for an order to come in. The friendly team at Ideal speak many languages so they are able to help with any clientsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; needs and, with their great selection of quality furniture, there is something to suit every taste and budget. Conveniently located in San Pedro, Ideal Imports also offer free delivery on the Coast and have a great website, allowing you to shop online with their step-by-step guide. They offer items for all over your home, from bedroom to terrace area, including soft furnishings and even furniture packages containing everything you need for a new home. Visit the store for more advice and information: it is the ideal place for all your furniture needs. Ideal Furniture Spain PolĂgono Industrial de San Pedro Tel. 952 853 123? sanpedro@idealfurniturespain.com idealfurniturespain.com

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A world of items for the home

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With summer here it is so much nicer to spend time outsideâ&#x20AC;Ś Jessica White has chosen some great items to help you live outdoors in comfort and style for the next few months.

Enchanted lighting Add a little magic to your garden this summer with these adorable Toadstool Garden Flares, which are perfect for lighting up pathways or clustered together over some flowers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; you can even mix and match the bases, which come in white, blue or pink. Berryred.co.uk

Time for entertaining When you want something a bit different outside this wall-mounted sundial will be a great talking point for guests. Enabling you to get rid of the traditional clock, the sundial requires a south-facing wall and ensures you are even doing your bit for the environment as it is made out of recycled vending machine coffee cups. Ethicsgirls.co.uk

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Floral charm When inviting friends or family round for a party or celebration outside, you want your garden to look pretty and unique. These giant teacup planters add a little fun to your flowerbed and are perfect for your favorite plants or herbs. They are hand-painted, which adds to the character and charm, and are sure to have guests talking about them. Strawberryfool.com

Thwarting those pesky wasps Wasps in summer when you are trying to eat outside are the bane of every dinerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life, so these ceramic wasp catchers are ideal for dining outdoors. They look attractive hanging from trees, and all you need to do is put sugar water, jam or honey inside and the wasps will go into the bottom via small holes. Strawberryfool.com

Jazzy walls These wicker stars and hearts are great for decorating plain walls outside. They will jazz up any area and go with almost any colour, meaning you can put them exactly where you want to. Dotcomgiftshop.com

A touch of fun Unusual and striking, these blue glasses and jug are great for a cocktail party or a relaxed summerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s evening barbecue. The bright colour is great for the table and adds a touch of fun when enjoying drinks with friends. TCH.net 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

objects of desire Setting the style Trying to match your tableware when dining outside is hard. When throwing a party or inviting friends over for a barbecue we always seem to run out of plates that match, so these French-style bowls, plates, jugs and mugs are a great option. As they are available in a range of pastel colours you can mix and match to create a colourful, trendy table setting. Jasmineway.co.uk

Sleek service Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s face it, we never want to take a glass bowl outside. Smashing it is almost inevitable, and it really is not a good idea around children or adults who may have had a tipple or two, so this sleek, contemporary salad bowl is ideal for summer barbecues. It is available in black, lime green or white so you can find one to match your other tableware. Bethstevens.co.uk

Chic lighting These stunning contemporary slate oil lamps are fabulous for the terrace area; chic and modern they will lighten up evenings round the table outdoors. Nordichouse.co.uk

Romantic flame Hand-made using recycled glass, this sparkling silver T-light holder is perfect for a summerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s evening when you want some gentle lighting to capture the romantic mood. Lilyandlime.co.uk 90

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home tech Convenient and quirky Twist the head and pop out the legs, and hey presto: you have a portable tripod you can carry around in your pocket. quirky.com

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Exclusive summer fun This bike by Cannondale is one of only 250 being made – the crème de la crème of bikes. With its singlesided setup and fatty solo forks it is the perfect summer ride. cannondale.com/onbike

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Don’t you hate using the old sharpening stick that never actually gets your knives sharp? This electronic gadget will sharpen all kinds of knives, including scissors. hammacher.com

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The perfect glass of wine Do you find that the last glass of wine from the bottle tastes the best – and this isn’t because you’ve already had too much! The Vinturi wine aerator will give you that last glass taste but with the first glass, by accelerating oxygen intake through the wine. vinturi.org.uk

A watchful eye Want to keep track of what’s going on in your house or office? This wireless genius has an “intelligent brain” that recognises whether it is your kids or a potential breakin. it will also send footage to your mobile phone. Neat, huh? myarcherfish.com

Purifying the pool Are you always fed up cleaning the pool, or having problems with algae? Floatron purifies the water, enabling you to use up to 80 per cent less chlorine; and is powered by built-in solar panels, so it costs nothing to run. floatron.co.uk

Modern and versatile candles A safe way to light up the lounge without setting fire to the carpets, these candles can also be used in the swimming pool – and last up to 20 hours before you have to charge them. philips.com

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Spruce up your whole house… over the weekend! WORDS JESSICA WHITE

Have you walked round your house recently, especially after the weather this winter, and thought “Oh dear”. Walls might need repainting, the garden new plants and the whole house just an all-over lift. But where do you start? And, if you haven’t got the money to do the whole house, which rooms do you choose? Well, there is a solution. Rather than repainting and decorating the whole house inside and out – which can cost time and money – choose certain areas in each room that need love and make your house look entirely different over just one weekend. Then the following weekend you can invite people round for a barbecue and not feel embarrassed about your home.

Kitchen We use our kitchens every day – breakfast, a quick bite for lunch and a sit-down meal in the evenings are all prepared in this one room, so we inevitably spend a lot of time there. The “hub 94

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of the house” may have children at the table after school doing homework or friends who pop round for a coffee in the morning, so the room needs to be looked after. Repainting the cupboard doors is a great way to change the atmosphere of the room – if they were white before, repaint them a different colour such as light blue to add texture and flair. Little things also make a difference – just by removing one cupboard door you have created a display cabinet, enabling you to put the best china or ornaments for the kitchen on display. Changing old blinds or curtains in the kitchen can help drastically – the old ones probably smell or are stained, so by replacing them with new ones you are giving the windows a facelift. Lastly, clearing out cupboards or drawers and throwing out things you never need or use will enable you to put away all the clutter that takes up space on the work surfaces.

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They say the kitchen is traditionally the room that sells the house so, if yours is the reason you bought your home, give it some love and think of how a prospective buyer would want to see it.

Living Room The living room is the room we entertain in all year; it’s the room guests gravitate to as the allure for comfy sofas proves too much. So you want the room to look good and be organised. Simply by changing a few things you can create a new haven for you and your guests. If you think your sofa may have had its day – think again. Just by re-covering it you can give it a new lease of life and also change the colour/pattern/design. (Some of us are given old sofas from well-wishing parents/grandparents or other family members which are perhaps not to our taste, but this an easy way to remedy that without breaking the budget or hurting their feelings.) Alternatively, if your sofa is relatively new some cushions in different colours add that something extra you thought the room was missing. When it comes to the rest of the room – decluttering is always the best place to start (my partner is forever asking me to put away all the magazines I buy). Invest in some good shelving or a chest of drawers that can hide all the things that shouldn’t be on show – this will also be a great place to put photos or plants (two other things my partner says are everywhere in our house; well, memories are good and plants are good for the environment, so I’m doing my bit). And don’t forget: a good lamp or even just a change of lampshade alters the light in the room and will have people asking if the whole room has been redecorated.

Dining Room I would say the dining room is the least used room in the house; many people now have tables in their kitchens and eat most meals there, so this is the room that always gets left behind in the decorating stakes. The easiest way to spruce up this room is to simply paint one wall a different colour to the others; it makes a focal wall and you can use the colour with accessories to accentuate it in other areas of the room. Use a bold colour like deep or bright red, which stands out and is easily reciprocated in other parts of the room – for example, a runner down the middle of the table breaks the solid colour. You can match napkins, candles and table ornaments to the colours or choose an opposing colour like green to create harmony. 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

trend españa If you want to splash out a little in this room a nice way to keep it looking like it has jumped straight out of a magazine is to invest in a gorgeous dining set and have the table laid even when you aren’t using it. Harsh lighting can sometimes be the last thing you want when hosting a dinner party so scatter candles around the room, with large ones on the table – enabling you to turn off the main lights and create a romantic atmosphere. Finally, if you decide to buy a new table and chairs for your spruce-up, always remember to sit in the chairs before you buy them – you want people remembering your dinner parties for your food, not for the sore bottom they had when they left!

Bedroom A calming place you can retreat to when the world is just too much to contend with… a boudoir… or simply a place you go to sleep – your bedroom should be somewhere you enjoy being, spacious even if it’s a small room and comforting. Bed covers are the obvious thing to use to spruce up this room but think outside the box a little – when buying bed linen also buy a few scatter cushions, which look pretty when you aren’t in bed, and some big square ones, which prop you up when you are. Gentlemen take note: women will always want and have a lot of jewellery; this need not be the bane of your life in the bedroom. Buy her some handy stands that hold necklaces, bracelets or rings and not only will she be very grateful but the jewellery will stay neatly put away on her dressing table, not on every available flat surface in the room. We never have enough cupboard/wardrobe space (not unless we’re Carrie Bradshaw and our beloved has built us one) so it’s a good idea to get some clear or white boxes that you can store under the bed – thus enabling you to put winter clothes there in the summer or simply extra items that never had their own space. If the room is small, get some good-sized mirrors and place them strategically around the room; the light will bounce off them and give the illusion of more space. Also, remember never to paint a small room a dark colour – it may look romantic but, trust me, its never a good idea.

Bathroom Just as the dining room doesn’t get much love, the bathroom is also often seen as a room used for necessity only and not in need of care and attention. However, this is so wrong. A fresh lick of paint to walls that have seen years of water splattered on them gives the room an instant uplift; while fresh towels and a new shower curtain ensure cleanliness and change the whole look to the room. It is also the little things that make a difference in the bathroom – having products stored away, a wicker box with goodies in for guests or a plant can make the room much more interesting. To add to the new feel, toothbrush holders and soap dishes as well as new toothbrushes also make the room feel new. Giving your house the love and attention it needs does not have to take too long or cost you too much money, if any. With a bit of hard work the home you share with family and friends can feel completely new. Just remember: be creative! 96

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The Rising Star Lisa Stickley’s style is a modern twist on traditional values, which has attracted fans such as Sarah Jessica Parker, Brangelina and Kirsten Dunst. Here she talks exclusively to Nicola McGeorge about being commissioned for Burberry, taking on Japan and her campaign to make sewing fashionable again.

How did you begin your career? After studying at Central Saint Martins and the Royal College, I was very lucky to do receive my first commission from Burberry and also started selling items to Paul Smith and Harrods. It has steadily grown from there. How did you find and develop your current style? I developed my final collection at the RCA around the “English tearoom”. These old English traditional values have become the root of my style. My work is an evolutionary story and along the way it has been developed and expanded to include themes such as playing cricket in summer meadows, a dog walking in the countryside and glamorous ladies from the ‘40s and ‘50s. What is your signature style? Lisa Stickley London embodies all that is quintessentially British but adds a quirky modern twist to each item, making it look fresh and current in the world today. What inspires you? The 1940s and ‘50s form my core inspiration, combined with experiences of the English dayto-day way of life. I collect like a magpie and inspiration can come from many different places, from objects I find to a quote from a book. What does home mean to you? Home to me is a place to relax away from the rest of the world. My familiar, comfortable,

eclectic and welcoming space where I can listen to the radio, bake things, read, spend time with my man friend, sit in a lovely chair and have my friends and family round for supper. Any home hates? Cleaning sash windows three floors up! Your style secrets… I like to keep things (eclectically) minimal with a touch of a quirk and a sophisticated twist… with a splash of colour here, and something unexpected there. What looks did you go for in your own home and what colours and textures have you used? My home is an extension of my personality. I have collected an array of objects along the way, many found in antique markets and junk shops. In every room of my home there is also a splattering of my own creations, homemade and items from the shop downstairs. I didn’t consciously choose a “look” for my home; it has evolved gradually, and the colours and textures vary hugely from the fluro pink of a Lisa Stickley cushion on my armchair to the shiny finish of my black baumatic fridge (a treasured edition to my interior!). Do you have any work inspired by or related to your family? How would you describe your concept and creating process for that work? Family and friends are a great support to me and many of my bags are named after certain people. My dad is a big inspiration too; he has

many, many quotes, sayings and random poems, which always make me laugh, and I have even commissioned him before! What’s in the pipeline? We have lots going on at Lisa Stickley HQ, including hunting for a new flagship store, which is very exciting indeed. I have just written my first book, Made at Home, which launches in July. So for next year who knows… maybe a book number two! We have just launched a collection for Tate and I am looking forward to the launch of my diffusion range, House and Home, for Debenhams in the autumn. With a wonderful liberty collection, a new stationary range, Lisa Stickley in Japan, and some inspired new prints in the pipeline the future is looking bright… watch this space! How can we steal your style? My new book is a step-by-step guide to help you create items that have the Lisa Stickley essence, like the ones that I have decorating my home, but if you really want some authentic ‘40s and ‘50s objects I would suggest rummaging in some junk shops to dig out some diamonds in the rough. How do you display your favourite objects? I love pieces dotted around my home and am constantly changing things around on my shelves, fireplace and bookcases. I like to see how different items look next to unusual colours and textures and placing things next to something unexpected. 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

designer in focus Recently, which work or work in progress has made you really satisfied? Completing my book was a huge landmark moment. Thumbing through the pages and inhaling that fresh off the press scent caused me to become a little overwhelmed. It was a wonderful project to be asked to do and, although it did take many a late night to complete, it was absolutely worth it, and hopefully it will encourage people to get sewing again! Could you talk about your most popular product? What’s your opinion on this work? Our Valerie make-up bags are our most popular shape and they do tend to fly off the shelves. They are perfectly sized to fit all your day-to-day make up must-haves and they are small enough not to weigh down your handbag. The mushroom hankie flower is one of our favourite prints; it is a timeless classic and goes splendidly with any accessories. This season the vibrant mustard hankie flower has been very popular too, adding a splash of confident colour to your cosmetic collection. Tell us about your celebrity clients… and whom would you like to design for and why? Kirsten Dunst is our favourite A-list client and she embodies so much of the Lisa Stickley brand. She is a young, confident lady with a quirky, chic, individual style. I would absolutely love to design a bag for both Audrey Tautou and Penelope Cruz as they are huge idols of mine and are always so effortlessly elegant. Tell us about your new book… My new book, Made at Home: a simple guide to sewing, is launched on 1 July. It features lots of easy-to-do projects, each with step-by-step instructions guiding you along the way. It covers everything from tea cosies to curtains and I have tried my very best to make the instructions clear and straightforward so hopefully it will give you the confidence and inspiration to have a sew. Perfect for homemakers like me!

My new book: Made at Home, a simple guide to sewing,is launched on1July.

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Ever since Michelle Obama wore an Isabel Toledo yellow dress and matching coat to the Inauguration last year designers in both the fashion and interior world have been buzzing about the colour yellow. This year it is the hottest colour of the season, both in the wardrobe and on the wardrobe doors. Many might look at yellow as a garish, scary colour and one they would never invite into their home but it can be a beautiful summery colour that, even when winter draws near, will remind you of warmer times. The trick with yellow is to either be bold and embrace the colour wholly or use it as an accent colour to softer tones, even monochrome. If you are the bravest of the bunch then use a strong or soft yellow on the walls. Not every wall in the

Vintage is back – big time – and what better way to update your house than with some great antiques with a history behind them. Vintage pieces add soul and character to any room and are a great talking point when you have visitors. Nowadays getting hold of vintage pieces is much easier then people imagine. You don’t have to go to markets in the back of beyond or a thrift store to find the furniture you want: big retailers are manufacturing items that will fit perfectly into your home. Now, you may not want a house full of old furniture but spice things up a little – what’s the harm? There is no need for everything in your house to be vintage; and in fact vintage items can look great next to modern pieces,

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house, just in one room, the kitchen, lounge or bathroom perhaps; and, if you prefer, as an accent wall with wallpaper instead of paint. If you are a bit more reserved or have a partner whose favourite colour doesn’t even come close to yellow, use it in your accessories such as cushions, curtains or even a stand-alone chair that will really make an impact in a room. Yellow is a fabulously bright colour that will make you smile when you enter the room and will keep you thinking of days on the beach in summer, when in fact you are curled up on the sofa watching the rain in winter.

Floral prints Now I know what many of you are going to say – as if my husband/boyfriend/partner will allow flower patterns to be scattered all over the house! Well, many of you may be right but if you start slowly and small you might be impressed at his reaction. Blooms and flower patterns needn’t and shouldn’t take over your whole house; they are simply there to add flair and to make your room look fabulous. Before you even think about buying anything with flower patterns on, take a good look at the room you want to add them to; you need to be able to balance out the flowers with another strong colour so, if you are choosing pink flower patterns, it might be a good idea to paint a wall in the room a grey colour (not only do grey and pink work wonderfully together but grey is another trend this year). Or you could choose the cushions/curtains or sofa (if you are going bigger with the flower print) and use the background colour as wall colour. There are so many colours and designs out there you just need to make sure you pick the right one for you and your home. And remember: do not go overboard…nobody wants to walk into a room that has floral wallpaper, sofas, cushions and curtains!

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because of the grain and it makes a statement in any room; while stone products look so much better than glass or plastic. Metals can be brought in with statues or ornaments which create a focal point in a room, and allow you to add a little of yourself without making the room crowded with pictures or paintings.

Patio chic We always know that every summer we will spend many hours outdoors enjoying the sunshine and entertaining with friends, and this year is no different except that it is all about patio chic – especially when it comes to arranging your outdoor space. In winter you will inevitably host a dinner party, firstly in your living room with drinks for your guests and then moving to the dining room for the meal. In summer, however, the two areas get a little muddled and now is the time to sort that out. You need to define simple areas outside where you can enjoy a meal with friends at a table then retire to a seating area for drinks, or vice versa – by doing this it enables you to decorate the areas differently. When it comes to the table it’s a good idea to make sure the seats are comfortable, so invest in some extra cushions to keep your guests happy and make sure there is enough light so they can see what they are eating. A helpful hint is to buy some candles that repel insects so that while you eat you are not disturbed by wasps or mosquitoes. The seating area should look inviting – somewhere people will want to relax though not too comfortable so they will fall asleep! When you are entertaining you should always make sure you have enough chairs; to save some expense repaint an old wooden bench, which you can place along a wall and throw cushions on. And remember: even if you don’t have a patio, just grass, you can still design your garden area as you want to. When all is said and done, all you really need to do is inject a little personality into your home and achieve overall comfort, allowing you to live in the style you aspire to and prefer. 104

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CELLULITE SOS In line with the rest of their range, the Omorovicza Dimple Vanisher treatment uses products which combine special Hungarian thermal waters with cutting-edge scientific technology. Easily absorbed and silky, this product helps to reduce the appearance of dimples and reshape the figure. The key ingredients in this fragrant gel work together to enhance the fat-burning rate and improve microcirculation to remove fatty deposits. This is obviously a treatment to start before your holiday, but make sure you keep up your routine while you are away. omorovicza.com 114

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TOP NEW RANGES, TREATMENTS AND NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF MAKE-UP, SKIN CARE AND FRAGRANCE SPEED TANNING We live in a world where we want everything done immediately, so it’s no surprise that we all want to tan as quickly as possible. Good news is that The Organic Pharmacy Tan Accelerator does just that. You can develop a rich, deep tan faster with less sun exposure due to the Betacarotene and Kapi Kacchu extract. The plant extracts stimulate melanin production with a long-lasting, deep and natural tan. This light aloe-infused formula will bring an instant sun-kissed glow to face and body; while the active plant ingredients activate and increase melanin production. This means less time in the sun to develop a deep golden tan. theorganicpharmacy.com

TIME TO SCRUB UP Being rather sweatier than us ladies, men are more prone to blocked pores and blemishes on holiday. The high temperatures and daily use of sun cream only aggravate this problem. I highly recommend regularly exfoliating with The Body Shop’s Men Maca Root Face scrub. An easy rinsing product that helps to draw out impurities and remove dead skin cells, it is enriched with maca root from Peru and crushed rice particles to exfoliate and promote a healthy-looking glow. thebodyshop.com

NO MORE WHITE BITS If, like for me, certain body parts don’t tan as well as the rest (yes, I am a typical Brit, whose legs never change colour) then you may want to take some fake tan with you. My new favourite is Clarins Delicious Self Tanning Cream. Big plus points for the mousse texture and non-chemical smell. The caramel tint and touch of iridescent gold guides application and gives skin an instant golden glow. The deeper, longerlasting colour is provided by Clarins’ renowned self-tan technology, while Cocoa Butter and Cocoa Powder nourish and protect. The result…… beautiful skin and a gorgeous, natural-looking tan. clarins.com

NEON LIGHTS Bright nail colours always look fab against a tan and it doesn’t get much better than Mavala’s S/S 2010 range. Mavala take a step back in time with their new Swinging Collection, reminiscent of the 1960s. Six shocking neon shades include a combination of exciting, flamboyant colours that boldly stand out in the crowd. These radical shades move away from classic tones, providing a flash back to the good times. mavala.com

GO TO THE BEACH TAKING THE OUCH OUT OF SUNBURN So you fell asleep in the sun and have now turned a pretty shade of pink, or more like lobster red. Help is at hand. Carita Paris Repairing After-Sun Cream for the Face is an after-sun night cream to minimise harmful effects of sun exposure. It also gets double points for being a genuine repairing, anti-ageing treatment. It smoothes out wrinkles and prevents the skin from losing elasticity. So you can wake up to pain-free and younger looking skin. What more could you ask for? carita.com

If you can’t go au-natural to the beach then MAC Cosmetics can give you a helping hand. The seaside has a kind of golden, sexy alchemy we’re all drawn to. The To The Beach collection encapsulates it with the most soothing, sultry shades of summertime. The Tinted Lipglass line comes in a range of fruit punch shades; I am loving the seahorse motif screened onto the coral-coloured cap. Another favourite is the High-Light Powder. This super-fine, lightly pearlised shimmer flaunts a whimsical seahorse motif embossed into the powder. Stylishly presented in a marine-green compact with see-through window…… beach glamour has never looked this good. maccosmetics.com 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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TracyAnderson Tracy Anderson's unique training regime is the secret weapon behind the bodies of A-Listers Jennifer Aniston, Gwyneth Paltrow, Shakira, Courtney Cox and Kate Hudson. This month she answers some of your most frequently asked questions. Women with children find it very hard to get time to exercise and when the children finally go to bed, they are usually too exhausted... what would be your advice? Women with children need to understand that, in order to care for their children, it is imperative that they find time to take care of themselves as well. Carving out time in your day and committing to a routine that allows you to exercise will benefit your children because you will feel so great about yourself! I created my DVD series to be a highly effective tool for anyone who doesn’t have the time to go to the gym. The DVDs will help you see results without taking too much time out of your day or taking you away from your children.

Can you give advice on how to stay motivated for healthy eating and exercise? The best way to stay motivated is to create a clear-cut plan that you can commit to and can fit into your schedule. You need to stay focused on your commitment and that is how you will achieve the desired outcomes.

Who would you like to train and why? I created the Tracy Anderson Method for everyone; the method is for anyone who has a problem area that they think they are destined to have for the rest of their life. I want to show any person, regardless of weight, size, etc., that they can achieve their desired results through my method.

If you are desperately needing a sugar fix what do you recommend? I do not recommend cheating your cravings. What I mean by this is, it is important to have whatever it is that you are craving, but in a reasonable portion. If you are craving a chocolate chip cookie from your favourite bakery, let yourself have that cookie. Do not go out and buy a 100 calorie snack pack of chocolate cookies because that will not help your craving go away. Giving into cravings will not negate all of the hard work you have put into the Tracy Anderson Method!

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Why do you recommend taking green juices? I am a huge fan of green juices because, any time you can get a large amount of nutrients in a consumable portion, you are doing much to support and promote your health. It’s important to remember to include ingredients that you are going to get the most benefits from; I recommend juicing together the following: kale (mostly), spinach, cucumber, Swiss chard, parsley, one apple and lemon. Have this first thing in the morning and within 15 minutes of juicing.

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A Marbella success story Leading plastic surgeon Dr. Alexander Aslani is now offering his extensive expertise and state-of-the-art treatments at surgeries in Marbella and Málaga

he plastic and cosmetic surgery scene in Marbella has traditionally always been a vibrant one, with some turbulent times in recent years. Now, plastic surgery in Marbella has received a very special recognition: Dr. Alexander Aslani was appointed as head of the department of plastic, aesthetic and reconstructive surgery of Hospital Quiron in Málaga last November. Dr. Aslani is one of Marbella’s bestknown plastic surgeons, with his private practice, Cirumed Clinic, located right in Marbella centre. Hospital Quiron is Spain’s largest private hospital, with leading centres across Spain, some of which have already received recognition as university teaching centres.

What does the department focus on? Our main focus is reconstructive surgery of the female breast after cancer. There is an enormous demand for such surgery; currently only one out of 10 women who lose their breasts because of cancer have a reconstruction. In all honesty, I don’t know why the number is so low. Losing a breast is a very traumatic incidence for every woman affected, and satisfaction rates after a reconstruction are very high. We offer breast reconstruction with the patient’s own tissue, normally from the abdomen or the buttocks, as a microsurgical tissue transfer. As director of plastic and reconstructive surgery, Dr. Aslani had been travelling between the UK and Marbella in recent years. We spoke to him about the new challenge, which without a doubt is also an achievement for Marbella as a place of quality medicine. Congratulations… we understand you must be very happy about your appointment as director of plastic surgery at Quiron Malaga… Happy and honoured. Competition for this position was very challenging indeed, comprising some of Spain’s top plastic surgeons. Has the work as director of the new department met your expectations so far? In many ways, they have been exceeded. Quiron has made enormous investments, especially into the plastic surgery department, giving us complete gearing for a full reconstructive microsurgery service. The working preconditions for me and my team are fantastic, to say the least.

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We hear that you have taken another well-known surgeon from Marbella with you… Dr. Manuel Ortiz has been senior consultant of the department from the first hour. It would be impossible without him. Dr. Ortiz is a reconstructive head and neck surgeon with an enormous experience in microsurgical reconstruction, and has worked in the United States. He has been head of the head and neck surgery unit of the university hospital Rosario in Argentina for many years. Surgeons of his calibre do not grow on trees. I am very happy to have Dr. Ortiz with me. We furthermore have two resident surgeons and a wound care specialist in the team. What has changed at Cirumed Clinic? A lot. We have expanded the facilities. With Dr. Ramin Pakzad, we have been able to recruit one of Marbella’s top gynecologists for the clinic. Dr. Pakzad has introduced the 4D breast ultrasound, which is a great asset for breast screening. We have also expanded to have more room for aesthetic treatments.

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Dr. Aslani, thank you and all the best for your department in Málaga and your practice in Marbella. Contact details: Department of plastic, aesthetic and reconstructive surgery Hospital Quiron Málaga infoplast.mlg@quiron.es Cirumed Clinic Marbella Avda. Ramon y Cajal 7-4º Tel. 952 775 346 / 607 307 515 office@cirumed.es www.cirumed.es

We have heard that you also have laser liposuction… Yes, we do. It is a great solution for many patients; however, there are some restrictions for others. But for the right indication laser liposuction can yield fantastic results with little surgical distress; it always depends on the amount of fat a patient wants removed.

Where do you see the next revolution in cosmetic surgery? In cosmetic surgery revolutions come and go. Not all are meant to stay. If I was asked, where do I see the greatest potential, in the near future it would likely be fat transplantation. Recent refined techniques have made results much more predictable and longer lasting than in the past.

Have you had plastic surgery on yourself yet? Not yet, but now you mention it… never say never. Where is life better: in Marbella or in Málaga? This question impossible to answer – two great and magic places. Although they are in close proximity, they could hardly be more different. I think a combination of the two is the perfect solution……

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A ROUND-UP OF HEALTH, FITNESS AND BEAUTY NEWS FROM ALONG THE COAST

BLISS Powerful blend of oils and massage Bliss hair and beauty salon are now offering a great new technique for all those suffering from back problems. The Raindrop Technique performed by Maddie involves the amazing power of nine essential oils mixed with a variety of massage techniques including back massage and vita flex massage for the feet. The technique is designed to bring the body back into structural and electrical alignment. Often many types of spinal problems and spine misalignments are caused by toxins that lie dormant within the spine so the use of essential oils helps to dispose of these viruses within the spine, helping its structure return to normal and also increasing energy levels within the body. The Raindrop Technique was developed by Dr Gary Young, founder of Young Living Essential Oils, and is based on techniques taught to him by the Lakota Native American Indians. Bliss: Tel. 951 278 137 120

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REFLECTIONS Great prices for Elemis products Reflections have a great range of Elemis products to help any body or skin problems such as the Pro-Collagen Radiantly Smooth Body Cream – a ground-breaking cream that helps smooth, crepey skin texture, giving a deep hydration to the skin and leaving an illuminating youthful radiance. It is a fairly new product that is loved by many already and is now €102. Another great product is the Pro Collagen Marine Cream, a revolutionary anti-ageing

cream, which uses the marine extract Padina Pavonica to “transform the complexion in just over two weeks”. The skin becomes firmer and the elasticity is dramatically increased with this great product, which used to be €124 but is now priced at €90. All Elemis prices at Reflections are now the euro equivalent to the pound, representing a considerable saving over previous price levels. Reflections Hair Nails + Skin Care: Tel. 902 325 324 / reflectionsmarbella.com

FAKE BAKE The other option for a natural looking tan Sunbathing isn’t that good for you but we still all want to look brown, so the simple answer is fake tan and one of the leading brands is Fake Bake – which gives an instant sun-kissed colour and leaves you instantly feeling better about yourself. There are many products available such as the Original Self Tanning Lotion (€33.65), which has an easy glide formula and a “show where it goes” colour guide, letting you apply it with ease; the Airbrush Instant Self Tan (€36.75), the easiest way to achieve a tan as it dries in seconds and develops in just a few hours, giving you a perfect natural looking tan; and the Self Tanning Mousse (€33.65), a fast-drying, easy-to-apply mousse suitable for all skins and ideal for tan maintenance or to create a more subtle tan. Michelle Fettroll is the Fake Bake representative for the Coast and has the Fake Bake Mobile – perfect for summer. Tel. 654 833 356 / mfettroll@hotmail.com

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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. They do so enjoying the security that these are provided by a surgeon with a substantiative academic appointment as director of a Plastic surgery unit in one of Spain's most prestigious private hospitals.

ULTRA SCULPT America’s “Lunchtime Lipo” comes to the Coast Ultra Sculpt offer an innovative new way of removing fat and sculpting the body using focused ultrasonic waves. Unlike traditional procedures, Ultrasonic liposuction poses none of the associated risks such as infection and scarring and has no side-effects or the need for an anaesthetic as it is a non-surgical and non-invasive treatment, totally painless and requiring no recovery time. The ultrasound treatment removes and breaks down fat cells permanently, which re-sculpts the body and your figure to help you feel more confident about your shape. It can be used to help treat those areas where diet and exercise has failed to remove stubborn excess fat pockets that can linger, such as upper arms, stomach, bottom, thighs and even man boobs! Ultrasonic liposuction (in the same way as liposuction) is not designed to reduce your weight, but re-sculpt your figure into a more desirable shape, losing up to two dress sizes in some cases. Ultra Sculpt: Tel. 952 90 70 77 / lisa@ultrasculpt.es / ultrasculpt.es

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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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after sampling their lunch menu, with children (or adults) able to enjoy the large ice cream selection afterwards – and candles providing a romantic ambience at night. The café is modern and stylish while the bakery offers all different types of bread as well as sweet pastries and cakes. Every Wednesday evening they have a 50+ social club and they are having a summer party on 3 July. Pan de Lux: Tel. 952 832 891 pandelux.com

Relaxing days… and romantic evenings Pan de Lux, located on the beach side just past El Rosario, is a charming café and bakery which is open from 8am until late in the

evening, allowing customers to enjoy a sumptuous breakfast – the perfect way to start the day – or something a little later on when the hassles of the day call for something sweet. The terrace area is a great place to meet friends and have coffee or relax all afternoon The restaurants are a great place to grab a quick breakfast, a late lunch or just a drink with friends – the range of smoothies and juices is extensive. Terra Sana also offer a catering service with the same high quality and extensive variety that is so successful in the restaurants. They can offer to cater for anything from an intimate sit-down dinner cooked by the head chef to a casual buffet

TERRA SANA Fresh cuisine that nourishes the soul Terra Sana are known on the Coast for their menu, which includes sumptuous salads, wraps and other delicious dishes. Terra Sana are currently the only restaurant franchise in Marbella with 10 restaurants and they pride themselves on using the best ingredients and the freshest produce, making "food for the soul, served with love".

or wedding reception for 100 people, with dishes that include canapés, fish, meats and mouth-watering deserts. This year they will be celebrating their 10th anniversary with a big party in August, proving just how popular the restaurants have been since they opened several years ago. Terra Sana: Tel. 902 325 452 terrasana.net 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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SOL I LUNA Popular eatery offers quality dining experience Sol I Luna have just celebrated their third birthday and continue to be a firm favourite of residents and visitors to the Coast. Owners Rolando and Daniel provide an excellent experience for diners at the Marbella restaurant, with great service and a delicious, mouth-watering menu made from local seasonal produce of the highest quality. Starters on the menu include goat’s cheese salad with roasted vegetables, rocket and balsamic vinaigrette; Mediterranean salad of prawns, avocado, spinach and mustard sauce; and lobster cream soup. Diners can enjoy pasta, fish dishes or meat dishes for the main course, including roasted

pumpkin ravioli in sage sauce; prawns and rocket risotto; sea bass or bream with a watercress dip; pan-roasted turbot with spring onion dressing; veal emiliana with tomato and mozzarella sauce; and char-grilled rib eye in thyme sauce. There is also a buffet every Saturday starting at 7.30pm and Sunday brunch from 1.30pm which includes lobster, meat, salads and much more, all from €24.95 a person. In addition, on the first Thursday of every month there is a special wine tasting evening at the restaurant for €29.95, with starter, main course, dessert and wine all included. Sol I Luna: Tel. 952 866 627 soliluna-marbella2007.com Dishes on the men include tiger prawns served with a ginger and garlic beurre blanc with chilli and chives; tuna tartar with crème fraiche, salmon roe and gazpacho; steamed sea bass with lime leaves, ginger, garlic, coriander, fish sauce, vegetables and jasmine rice served with tom kha gai sauce; and rack of lamb with pocinio mushrooms, spaetze with spinach and red wine sauce. There is also a comprehensive sushi menu which definitely tempts the taste buds, including the Pravda set sushi of chef’s selection of nigiri sushi served with gari ginger and wasabi and sashimi of chef’s selection of raw fish served with warm rice, miso soup and wasabi. Pravda: Tel. 956 411 428 restaurante-pravda.com

PRAVDA Sumptuous dishes in a stunning setting Pravda, the contemporary restaurant on the front line of Puerto Banús, has been tempting diners for the last eight years, with the unique style of menu, ambience and attention to detail making them one of the best restaurants to visit in the port. Over the summer months the restaurant opens its marina-facing terrace area, allowing 126

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diners to enjoy the views of the bustling port while sampling some delicious dishes on the menu, which changes frequently but always has the signature dishes that regulars enjoy. Diners can while away balmy evenings on the terrace, enjoying the fabulous atmosphere and wide selection of fine wines and champagnes the restaurant offers. And they can also enjoy a pre-dinner appetiser at the bar of oysters or caviar before retiring to their table for the main meal.

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CASANIS

Authentic dining in picturesque setting WORDS JESSICA WHITE PHOTOS RUTH JONES

Casanis Marbella Old Town Tel. 952 900 450 128

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ucked away like a hidden gem in the heart of Marbella lies Casanis, a pretty, quaint bistro that serves delicious cuisine and has a great ambience. With diners coming back year after year, the food really speaks for itself; while the restaurant draws people in with the friendly helpful staff and a wonderful décor, both inside and out. While we sat outside the restaurant, people meandering the streets would stop and comment on the flowers and plants that cascade down the building like something out of a fairytale – taking pictures as mementos and to show friends the gorgeous restaurant they had found. The restaurant is well known to residents on the Coast as somewhere they can stop and grab a quick bite or relax and spend hours unwinding after a long day savouring the sumptuous dishes. Owner Guy has also opened a food shop and wine shop opposite, which serves as the restaurant’s wine cellar, allowing guests to take

home a slice of their favourite restaurant with the conserves, oils and other ingredients used in some of the dishes. The prices in the shops are extremely reasonable, with wine costing €12 less than on the restaurant menu. The most important thing for Guy is his staff – not only are they like a family but he also sends them on training every few months to his friends’ restaurants around the world (head chef Fibian Cangas was in the Caribbean training when we visited). We were lucky to be able to sample some of the dishes on the menu that are simple yet expertly cooked, with fresh produce bought daily from the market. Our starters were Vietnamese nems with mint, coriander and nuoc nam, a dipping sauce (which were also being enjoyed by many other diners at the tables around us, a sure sign the dish is delicious); and foie gras with a fig jam and homemade bread served with a dish of Kenyan green beans with baby tomatoes and vinaigrette – Guy always recommends the two

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together and describes them as a “mardi gras in the mouth”. We also enjoyed a salad of panfried large prawns with artichoke hearts, white mushrooms served over green leaves and balsamic vinegar. The main courses consisted of turbot with hollandaise sauce, green beans and potatoes; sea bass in a white butter sauce with sautéed potatoes and vegetables; leg of lamb with pesto dressing and crispy potatoes with a form of melted parmesan; and steak tartar served with 15 different condiments, chips and a salad. Guy and his staff understand and respect every aspect of the restaurant – from the sumptuous dishes to the ambience created, and the feeling people have as they leave. You can be a regular visitor or it may be your first visit but you are always made to feel so welcome. I think is emphasised the most when Guy tells me the restaurant is for everybody, not just himself, but for his staff and for giving customers an authentic dining experience.

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SMALL WORLD

Cool, contemporary and relaxed WORDS JESSICA WHITE PHOTOS DAVID TOMS

pened two years ago Small World is the ideal place to enjoy a lazy breakfast, quick bite at lunch or sumptuous dinner with friends and family. It began with four friends, Leandro, John, Victur and Alistair, who wanted to open somewhere that was fun, relaxed and had good food and a great atmosphere, and they have recently been joined by Kamil, a new partner. The boys all have varied backgrounds, growing up in Spain but relocating elsewhere to pursue their dreams – places such as five-star hotels and restaurants in New York and London. It is located in Centro Commercial Le Village, minutes from the Les Roches school of hospitality, where three of the guys studied, and the idea was to open somewhere they would like to hang out in – a cool, contemporary café that serves unpretentious, delicious dishes at reasonable prices. The restaurant/café is welcoming and every customer, whether they are there to enjoy cocktails, dinner or just a quick coffee with friends, feels a part of the relaxed ambience that they have created with the help of friendly and approachable staff.

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The interior has an urban vibe and the “Small World Boys”, as they are known to many on the Coast, did practically all the decorating themselves, down to laying the floor and painting the brickwork inside so that it coordinated with and matched the other colours in the café. You can tell just by talking to them about Small World that the boys are passionate about it and want to make it the best it can be – especially when it comes to the food and the value for money. Luckily, on our visit we were able to taste some of the excellent dishes from the simple yet creative menu that was designed both by the boys and by head chef Nico Tisone, who has worked with a Michelin-starred chef. Rather than stick to one dish each we decided to share so that we could have a taste of many dishes – these included the Small World salad of crumbled goat’s cheese, apricots and caramelised walnuts over mixes leaves, avocado, tomato and bean sprouts; roasted Cajun pumpkin tower with pan-fried goat’s cheese, sautéed spinach and a poached egg served with a sun-dried tomato pesto and balsamic glacée; fresh buffalo mozzarella, black olive, rocket, red onion and sun-dried tomato pizza; grilled Argentinean solomillo with caper butter, baked baby potatoes and a rocket

salad; and seared tuna steak marinated in wasabi and soy sauce, encrusted with sesame seeds and served with baked baby potatoes and green leaves. The tuna steak really deserves a special mention as it was absolutely delicious and literally melted in the mouth – it is fresh from Tarifa so, if they don’t have it when you visit the restaurant, blame the fishermen of Tarifa, not the chef. After the success of the last two years with Small World, the boys decided on another venture and have recently opened bar and nightclub Tribeca, located a few doors along from Small World. The club has been designed in the same urban feel and plays excellent music you can dance the night away to until the not so early hours of 7am, when the club closes. With music rotated nightly – Wednesday is alternative; Thursday is hip hop/R&B; and Friday and Saturday are funky house – guests will always find something to boogie to. Drinks are also value for money in the club, which has just been named the Grey Goose Embassy, one of only two in Andalucíía. Being next door to Small World also means that you can grab a relaxed, sumptuous meal and drinks before heading to the club for either a few late night drinks or all night boogie.

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NAGA THAI

MAGNA CAFÉ

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: Magna Marbella Golf, Tel. 952 929 578 www.magnacafe.com Exquisite cuisine in stunning surroundings. Bar and large terrace with breathtaking views.

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FROM TRADITIONAL MEDITERRANEAN TO A WIDE SELECTION OF INTERNATIONAL CUISINE

SOTOGRANDE

BENAHAVIS

International

KE BAR

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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Location: Jardines del Puerto Tel. 951 703 175 Fashionable pizzeria serving authentic Italian specialities. Takeaway available. Open every night from 8pm.

Oriental THAI GALLERY Location: Puerta de Banús Tel. 952 818 392 Creative cuisine with professional service and lively atmosphere. Open daily for dinner.

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STARZ MARBELLA

Location: C.C. Centroplaza Location: Cento C. Cristamar Tel: 952 816 313 www.starzmarbella.com Tel. 952 811 827 International food with all-day Contemporary cuisine, presented by Sushi des Artistes breakfast and extensive lunch (Golden Mile) – sushi, sashimi menu. Open Monday to and Japanese tapas. Takeaway Saturday 8.30am–5pm. Free wifi. available. Open seven days a week from 1pm to late. TERRA SANA Location: near Andalucía Plaza Tel. 952 906 205 International Renowned for its tasty and healthy dishes. BUDDHA BEACH Location: Urb. Marina Villa (beachside) EVITA BY BUENOS AIRES Tel. 952 813 882 Location: Avda. del Prado Luxurious Balinese setting with Tel. 952 929 620 al fresco restaurant serving an Superb Argentinean cuisine. Golf appetising selection of dishes views on a beautiful terrace. ranging from fresh seafood platters to Thai fusion cuisine, sushi, Italian creative salads and lighter REGINA’S dishes. A “snack and wrap” Location: near Andalucía Plaza menu can be enjoyed from Tel. 952 814 529 Buddha’s beach beds. Elegant surroundings with highquality Italian dishes ranging from BUBLÉS traditional to creative. Open for Location: Plaza Antonio dinner, Monday to Saturday. Banderas, TIBV Tel. 606 070 979 Superb international cuisine and YANX CAFÉ Location: Centro Plaza cocktails in stunning Balinese Tel. 952 818 861 roof terrace setting. Menu www.cafeyanx.com includes selection of hot and cold starters, creative sushi and A prized location and lively sashimi, fresh fish and delicious atmosphere make this a great choice all-round. meat dishes.

PRAVDA

Oriental

Location: Frontline Puerto Banús Tel. 952 907 103 www.restaurante-pravda.com Contemporary and international cuisine with excellent service in stunning surroundings – with terrace area overlooking the marina.

THAI BANGKOK

NUEVA ANDALUCÍA International

Oriental

GIRASOL

Location: Marbella Mar Tel. 952 770 550 Fabulous Thai cuisine, with intimate surroundings and cosmopolitan décor.

Location: Avda. del Prado Tel. 952 813 859 Superb service and excellent food from award-winning chefs Michel and Paul. Attractive surroundings and pleasant patio terrace overlooking golf valley.

Location: Plaza de Las Orquídeas Tel. 952 813 603 Traditional Thai and Asian cuisine made from the freshest ingredients. Open daily for lunch and dinner.

GOLDEN M ILE SUKHOTHAI

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

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International

MARBELLA

DA BRUNO

Tel. 952 771 799 Highly popular restaurant set within stylish surroundings, al fresco at its best.

Location: (also San Pedro, Marbella and Cabopino) Tel. 952 857 521 Fresh and fabulous Italian food served in lively surroundings. Open daily for lunch and dinner.

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VILLA TIBERIO

Location: El Ancon Playa International Tel. 639 553 088 A Costa del Sol institution, popular with visiting celebrities ZOZOÏ Location: Plaza Altamirano and residents alike. Tel. 952 858 868 Old converted house provides SUITE Location: Hotel Puente Romano perfect atmosphere for cuisine with a difference. Tel. 952 820 900 Stunning restaurant and lounge SANTIAGO serving superb Moroccan and Location: Paseo Marítimo Mediterranean cuisine in Tel. 952 770 078 luxurious surroundings. www.restaurantesantiago.com Considered the “dean” of Italian Marbella restaurants, specialising in fish and seafood from TERRAZA DUAL throughout Spain. Location: Marbella Mar Tel. 952 925 250 GARUM www.terrazadual.com Location: Paseo Marítimo Great service and attractive Tel. 952 858 858 surroundings. Home-made dishes. Take away also available. www.garummarbella.com Great for drinks, snacks and à la carte dining. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner Open seven days.

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BENALMADENA

THE ORANGE TREE Location: Orange Square Tel. 952 924 613 / 680 224 457 Creative contemporary cuisine, with innovative new menu every six weeks. Open daily for dinner from 6.30 till late; early evening menu until 8pm.

DA FABIO

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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 BIJOU BAR & BISTRO setting or heated terrace of this Location: Plaza Juan de la Rosa family-run restaurant. Tel. 952 776 468 Open daily 11am-midnight, with www.bijoumarbella.com easy parking. Varied and well-priced cuisine, designed to include fresh EAST OF MARBELLA ingredients, in comfortable environment with excellent, International friendly service. Specially created menus available to suit BONO’S BEACH personal or party requirements. Location: Costabella beachside Open Tuesday to Sunday Tel. 952 839 236 at 6pm. www.bonosbeach.com Fine cuisine in a stunning BECKITT’S location on one of the most Location: C/ Camilo José Cela beautiful beaches in Marbella. Tel. 952 868 898 www.beckittsmarbella.com THE BEACH HOUSE Creative cuisine and fine wines in Location: frontline beach Elviria a relaxed and friendly atmoTel. 952 839 458 sphere. Excellent service. Open www.thebeachhousemarbella.com daily for dinner from 6.30pm Idyllic location by the sea with with “early bird menu”; seasonal stunning sunsets over one of specials and full à la carte. the Coast’s best beaches. Open daily for lunch and dinner.

Contemporary international cuisine and champagne bar with DJ

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.

BYBLOS

French

NIKKI BEACH

CASANIS 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.

Italian ZAFFERANO Location: Calle Gloria 12 Tel. 952 863 125 Beautiful renovated old town house with modern Italian 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.

Location: Elviria Tel: 952 836 208 Traditional Lebanese cuisine including a wide variety of vegetarian dishes.. Location: Hotel Don Carlos (beachside) Nikki’s signature “global” cuisine served in luxurious beach club surroundings either on the palmshaded al fresco terrace, or from one of the oversized beach beds.

Terrace with views of the port, perfect for that early evening cocktail...

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.

Pravda Restaurant Ed. Levante Loc. 4-5, 29660 Puerto Banús phone +34 952 907 103 email reservations@restaurante-pravda.com

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LA GAMBA DORADA

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.

MIJAS PUEBLO International VILLA VARSOVIA Location: Crta. Mijas, Km. 4.2 Tel. 952 590 727 Polish and international cuisine – original creations, well-priced and generous servings – in a relaxed and comfortable setting, with easy parking and live entertainment twice a week.

Location: C/ Francisco Cano Tel. 952 585 417 Wide selection of traditional Spanish and original international cuisine for all tastes.

Oriental MAKATI TEPPANYAKI Location: Edif. River Playa Tel. 952 580 640 www.restaurantemakati.com Superb Japanese cuisine in chic surroundings with excellent service – moderately priced but ample dishes.

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VEGETALIA

NIRVANA

Oriental

Location: Altos del Higueron Tel. 952 568 564 Wide selection of excellent, moderately priced Indian cuisine in friendly atmosphere. Open evenings only and closed Mondays.

LA CARIHUELA Spanish RÍAS DE GALICIA

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

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

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THAI LANNA

HAPPY DAYS Location: Edif. Sierra Mijas Tel. 952 664 004 Superb, well-priced Danishstyle dishes, including traditional open sandwiches.

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LOS BOLICHES

Location: C/ Santa Isabel 8 Tel. 952 586 031 www.restaurantevegetalia.com Salad buffet with hot dishes of the day at lunchtime; a la carte selection in the evenings, fresh juices and homemade desserts. Open Monday-Saturday lunch; Friday and Saturday dinner. Closed July and August

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Location: Avda. Jesús Cautivo Tel. 952 477 267 The best seafood in town, in pristine surroundings with professional and friendly service.

Location: C/ Bulto Tel. 952 386 235 Cosy, family-run establishment specialising in home-style fish and seafood dishes, and varied tapas… excellent quality and moderately priced.

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here are those couples who work together and those who share a passion, but for James Ghigi and Eugenia Pino Palma these two things are one and the same, for music is their shared passion and their career. As the creative spirits behind Pino Palma Productions they bring their musical and organisational abilities together to promote the very best musical talent available on the coast. Musical agents Eugenia and James have the top classical, jazz and pop/rock musicians in this region on their books, enabling them to offer a broad repertoire of musical events not just within Marbella but also across and beyond Spain. “We founded Pino Palma Productions several years ago,” says Eugenia. “Having been in the music business for many years and with the experience of working with top professionals we felt that something was missing on the Coast. “There was no organisation to coordinate musicians,” says James, “so talented artists found it hard to get work whilst people wanting quality musicians struggled to find them.” Realising how wasteful this situation was, they set up their music production company to select the cream of the crop and subsequently promote and manage them on a professional basis. “We applied the high standards we had been used to in places like Madrid and London when selecting people, ensuring that with us our clients get the best artists.” In practice it involves a great deal of coordinating, promotion and drawing on a local and an international network of contacts to get bookings that range from private parties, weddings and corporate launches to major cultural and musical events. “It’s great work and now we have formed a family of artists of high quality and talent,” says Eugenia.

The Costa Band Perhaps the most emblematic part of their repertoire is The Costa Band, which unites a handpicked collection of the most accomplished professional musicians on the Coast. The band has created quite a name for itself as being able to provide great party dance music and a repertoire of big swing hits from the Rat Pack to Michael Bublé. The band ranges in size from seven to 12, specialising in jazz, soul, Motown and pop. They adopted the motto “you name it we’ll play it”. “It gives me a thrill to play with these guys and I take great pride in the level of performance that the band achieves,” says James.

An intuitive team Within the company they play to their respective strengths. Eugenia is not a musician herself, but with her organisational skills forms the hub around which everything moves, and as a classically trained musician with an impressive CV James is one who can lead by example. He freelanced all over Europe and has performed with renowned conductors such as Simon Rattle, John Elliot Gardiner and Sir Neville Mariner and

A broad musical repertoire WORDS MICHEL CRUZ PHOTOS DAVID TOMS & JEREMY STANDLEY with orchestras such as The Amsterdam Baroque, The English Concert and London Philharmonic. He is a specialist baroque trumpet player who over the years has become skilled in a wide range of styles. Their respective skills, now so perfectly complemented by one another, have been honed after many years in the business. “When we met I was working for Ibermusica, a major agency in Madrid that brings orchestras such as The Berlin Philharmonic, Vienna Philharmonic and London Symphony to Spain; my English was poor, his Spanish non-existent.” For the Marbellaborn professional and the English artist of Italian extraction such hurdles were rapidly overcome as they fell in love during a brief spell spent on tour together. When James returned to England the two continued their relationship with eagerly awaited letters and phone calls. Eventually Eugenia moved to England and worked as a freelance orchestra manager for the London Philharmonic,

among others. “Our children were born there and grew up surrounded by musicians, rehearsals and performances,” recalls Eugenia. It was also for the children that they decided to move to Marbella, but this brought change for them too. “After 25 years playing classical music I felt that I needed a new challenge.” It came in the form of jazz, which has since rekindled his passion for music. “I have fallen in love with music – and in particular the trumpet – all over again. Everyone working within a creative field needs a driving force and a change can provide it.” Where the desire to learn jazz has given James renewed impetus, Eugenia is doing what she loves best: “Working with talented artists and coordinating performances is almost as good as being able to make music yourself.” For James and the other musicians that form part of Pino Palma Productions she is the conductor that harmonises their sound. For more information: Tel: 952858765 or 627908065/3; ppmusicproductions.com www.societylivingmagazine.com

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PANGEA NIGHTCLUB EXCLUSIVE MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS AVAILABLE This summer Pangea nightclub makes its longawaited return to Puerto Banús after a three-year break. The Pangea experience will not disappoint as the club re-opens its luxurious roof-terrace featuring breathtaking panoramic views, music from international DJs and exceptional service. The “members only” launch night is Saturday 3 July and is held exclusively for members and their guests. Membership is subject to acceptance but has many benefits, including special member discounts in selected Marbella establishments. For club and event info, bookings and membership application forms, visit: pangea-Club.com. Or contact Martin Quinn / Annalisa on Tel. 657 041 766; or info@pangea-club.com.

BJORN AGAIN COMPETITION FREE TICKETS FOR MARBELLA CONCERT

S7 MODELS AGENCY COMPETITION FOR THE “MAGNIFICENT 7” A new agency on the Coast, S7 Models are celebrating their launch with a competition for the “Magnificent 7”. The competition started in June and will run until September, with two catwalk training days plus the final catwalk show. The winners will include: one male and female model (18 to 30 years); one teen boy and teen girl model (13 to 17 years), one boy and girl model (two to 12 years); and one baby (0 to 24

months). The seven winners will be used in all their marketing and promotions. The total prize fund will be over €2,100, with several different sponsors providing prizes, including Society Living, Studio Seven Portraits, Twist, Mini Mi, Babyzone, Replica, Liza Mayne (make-up artist), Swim bebe Swim and Gary Tapp. For more information or registrations: Tel. 952 885 723/633 159 102; s7models.com

Society Living has 10 tickets to give away for the Bjorn Again concert on 18 August at the bullring in Puerto Banús. You just need to answer this question: Name the four original members of ABBA. Send the answer, together with your contact details (name, telephone number and email), before 10 July to: info@societylivingmagazine.com More information in “Music Notes”.

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Stylish fund-raiser for cancer charity A lavish “Head to Toe Fashion” night was held at Puro Beach in aid of the Los Claveles cancer charity. The compere for the evening, which raised over €1,000, was Jessica Churchill (pictured).

Flagship golf event in Marbella More than 100 golfers took to the fairways at Marbella Golf & Country Club for the British Chamber of Commerce’s Andalucía Golf Outing, organised by Golf the Costa.

All the fun of the fair at top Marbella jewellers Ladies Day on the Coast

Marbella mayoress Angeles Muñoz was among the guests when the Suárez family hosted a select party at their Marbella jewellery store to coincide with the annual San Bernabé fair.

Guests came dressed in elegant Royal Ascot style to mark the traditional race day with a glamorous luncheon party at El Oceano Beach Hotel in Mijas Coast.

Generous support for Butterfly Children at Aloha A total of €42,200 was raised when 163 players enjoyed a day of golf at Aloha, followed by a gala dinner, raffle and auction, to raise funds for the Butterfly Children charity. “Butterfly Children” are affected by a rare genetical disorder known as Epydermolysis bullosa (butterfly skin) that causes extreme fragility and vulnerability of the dermis. The funds raised will be dedicated to the creation of a Respite Home in Marbella for young patients, 142

Stunning summer soirée in Marbella Guests got right into the spirit of the “Gangsters and their Molls” theme when LetsDanceRoc presented a plush summer party at top Marbella restaurant Villa Tiberio.

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Anniversary celebrations at Salon Varietes Stalwarts and long-time supporters of the Coast’s theatre scene joined local authorities from Fuengirola Town Hall to celebrate the 25th anniversary of SALVA with a special celebratory party at the Salon Varietes.

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IN THE STARS

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CANCER

CELEBRITY CANCER Tom Cruise Born 3 July 1962 in Syracuse (New York) Nominated three times for an Academy Award and the winner of three Golden Globe Awards, Cruise first gained fame in “Generation X classic” Risky Business and went on to become one of the highest paid actors in Hollywood – with most of his films becoming lucrative blockbusters. He was in Sevilla last month for the international premiere of his latest film, Knight and Day, which also stars Cameron Diaz.

July 24th – August 23rd

June 22nd – July 23rd Expressing your opinion could change a troublesome situation on the 1st. Be realistic about your finances in the days surrounding the 8th. A creative collaboration pays off handsomely near the 9th. The pace of daily life becomes much more relaxed and pleasant as the 10th approaches. Favourable publicity could turn your life upside down on or around the 11th; get ready for your close up. A flirtatious conversation on or around the 13th makes you feel like a sex symbol. Setting down roots will become an increasing priority in the days surrounding the 21st; think about buying some real estate. The best way to land a wellpaid job on the 23rd is to stress your originality. Don’t hide your beliefs as a means to gain popularity near the 25th. The 26th sees an improvement in your financial situation, thanks to a dividend, inheritance, grant or scholarship. Sign up for a class in the days surrounding the 27th; you’ll benefit from the intellectual stimulation. Avoid a family feud on or around the 30th. A home repair project could grind to a halt on or around the 31st.

You’re willing to do whatever it takes to get what you want on the 1st. It may be necessary to cancel a trip at the last minute near the 5th. Don’t take a loved one for granted in the days surrounding the 8th. The 9th is ideal for teaching, writing or lecturing. More money for luxuries becomes available on or around the 10th. A grant from a bureaucratic institution near the 11th gives you the money to fund a creative project. Business ventures related to art, music and luxury items yield impressive profits around the 13th. The 21st inspires you to take a class in a subject that has fascinated you since childhood. Your wit and charm make a fantastic impression on an influential executive near the 23rd. Don’t overestimate your expertise near the 25th, when a colleague’s knowledge is superior to yours. The days surrounding the 26th are ideal for getting engaged or married, or forming a business partnership. Creating a budget on the 27th can keep you out of debt. The 30th is perfect for sending out job applications and going on interviews.

Horoscopes VIRGO

LIBRA

SCORPIO

SAGITTARIUS

August 24th – September 23rd

September 24th – October 23rd

October 24th – November 22nd

November 23rd – December 21st

Winning a debate with a knowledgeable friend puts a spring in your step on the 1st. You may have to return some electronic equipment near the 5th. The period around the 8th isn’t favoured for taking time off work. Joining a club on or around the 9th will increase your professional opportunities. Your sex appeal soars in the days surrounding the 10th. A powerful person enters your social circle on the 11th, which helps you realise a cherished dream. You call the shots in a romantic relationship near the 13th. Money will get tighter around the 21st; take this opportunity to create a leaner, meaner budget. You’ll wield the most influence from behind the scenes in the period surrounding the 23rd. Don’t give a loved one access to your bank account near the 25th. The results of a health regimen pay off around the 26th, giving your sex appeal a big boost. The days surrounding the 27th are ideal for promoting your personal and professional agendas. If you work hard, you’ll bring in lots of extra cash around the 29th.

A stimulating conversation with a friend could prompt you to launch a creative project around the 1st. The 5th draws an unusual person into your orbit; the two of you could form a powerful partnership together. Be realistic about your expectations of a child or lover on the 8th, or you’ll be bitterly disappointed. Let a friend set you up on a blind date in the days surrounding the 9th. Spending time on your own will be great around the 10th. A fantastic career opportunity takes your life in an unexpected direction on or around the 11th. Restoring a vintage work of art on the 13th could inspire you to start a business. The 21st forces you to become more selfsufficient; stop leaning on loved ones for help at the first sign of trouble. Exciting news from a friend could prompt you to make travel arrangements on the 23rd. Don’t let someone impose their religious, ethical or political beliefs on you around the 25th. The successful conclusion to a creative project near the 26th attracts the attention of an influential expert.

Your advanced knowledge of an obscure topic gives you a place in the winner’s circle on or around the 1st. An old lover could resurface in the days surrounding the 5th. The 8th warns against taking too much time away from work. Don’t hesitate to do work that falls outside of your job description on the 9th. Friends are eager to help you run errands around the 10th while you’re busy with career matters. A golden opportunity to get an advanced degree, go on an overseas trip or get some writing published suddenly arrives near the 11th. A flirtatious friend prompts you to look at your relationship in a new light on or around the middle of July. Therapy could uncover some deep, dark secrets in the days surrounding the 21st. Your boss is eager to reward you for doing a thankless job on the 23rd. Don’t waste valuable resources near the 25th, no matter how persuasive a bad influence is. Relatives come to the rescue around the 26th, and your health will improve as a result. Trust your instincts about a relative at the end of the month.

The first few days of July are ideal if you’d like to change things for the better at work. The 5th finds an old flame making their way back into your life. Be truthful about the extent of your experience on the 8th, or an embarrassing situation could ensue. Let a friend introduce you to an unusual hobby on or around the 9th. The 10th begins an exciting new phase in your career; get ready for some glamorous assignments. Money from an inheritance, scholarship or dividend helps you pursue your dream career in the days surrounding the 11th. Your ability to talk honestly to an imposing authority figure wins you big career points near the 13th. Your social circle will expand to include some powerful people around the 21st. Putting a creative spin on a time-honoured tradition will win you favourable publicity on the 23rd. Don’t show off your superior knowledge around the 25th. Good news about a youngster comes your way on the 26th; this is cause for celebration! Public presentations go very well starting on the 27th; don’t hesitate to step into the spotlight.

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AQUARIUS

PISCES

ARIES

December 22nd – January 20th

January 21st – February 19th

February 20th – March 20th

March 21st – April 20th

Let a loved one open your eyes to the world of new possibilities as June makes way for July. Changes to your household could disrupt your life in the days surrounding the 5th. Avoid spending money on luxuries near the 8th. Money for household appliances becomes available on the 9th. Planning a romantic vacation is favoured around the 10th. A love affair or business partnership enables you to earn a living teaching, writing or travelling around the 11th. The 13th is perfect for furthering your education with some career-oriented classes. A promotion or high-powered job could fall into your lap in the days surrounding the 21st. An electric physical attraction turns your world upside down on or around the 23rd. The 25th warns against making promises you can’t keep to family. Payment for a job is finally made near the 26th; invest this money in your home. Be ready to elbow the competition out of the way for a job in the days surrounding the 29th. Trust your instincts when it comes to an ethical matter at the end of July; take a chance and defend the underdog.

Romance could be brewing between you and a fellow worker at the start of July, but technical hassles and headaches could slow your progress on or around the 5th. The 8th warns against taking a loved one for granted. An exciting text, phone call or email gives you hope for an intimate relationship on the 9th. The 10th finds you letting down your defences with an attentive admirer. A fantastic job could be offered to you on or around the 11th, and the perks will be significant. A secret rendezvous in the middle of July will be more than intriguing. Plans to go back to school, write a book or take an overseas trip solidify after the 21st. Your original way of thinking is a strong source of attraction on the 23rd. Resist the urge to try to reform somebody in the days surrounding the 25th. A neighbour or relative will offer to relieve you of a dreaded chore near the 26th; accept this generous gesture with an open heart. The 30th is disastrous for taking tests and showing off skills. Push yourself to widen your options at the end of July.

Working on a creative project with your partner or best friend could cause hassles and headaches at the start of July. Keep all your receipts in the days surrounding the 5th, as you may have to return a defective item. Don’t get romantically involved with someone at work on the 8th. An electronic device will cut your work in half near the 9th. Your powers of attraction are at an alltime high in the days surrounding the 10th. An engagement, marriage or pregnancy lifts your spirits on or around the 11th. Let a loved one take over your responsibilities on the 13th so you can rest and relax. Create a plan on or around the 21st for paying off your credit card bills. Try to negotiate a little extra vacation time on the 23rd. Trying to keep up with wealthy friends around the 25th will burn a hole in your bank account. You’re finally able to cut through red tape in the days surrounding the 26th, enabling you to get paid for a job you performed some time ago. All is fair in love and war at the end of the month.

Put a home improvement project into action on the 1st. You may have to revise personal plans around the 5th, due to technical difficulties. Love may not go your way around and about the 8th, when a friend doesn’t return your feelings. A meeting of the minds will be stimulating on the 9th. The 10th is ideal for adding attractive items to your wardrobe. A new addition to your household makes the pace of daily life much faster on the 11th. Your polite behaviour could net you a plum work assignment on the 13th. Relationships will require more work around the 21st; stop taking loved ones for granted. Teaming up with an experienced person helps advance your career on the 23rd. Don’t promise too much to your boss on the 25th. A group project comes to a happy conclusion on the 26th, and you’ll be given tremendous credit for its success. Make more mindful decisions about your diet on the 27th. The 29th is perfect for loving and being loved. Insisting on doing things your own way will lead to disaster on the 30th. You’ll make significant progress towards a goal thanks to a business or romantic partner on the 31st.

TAURUS

GEMINI

April 21st – May 21st

May 22nd – June 21st

Domestic harmony could be shattered by work in the days surrounding the 8th. Be sure to attend a concert, play or movie on or around the 10th; art affords great pleasure on this day. An expensive time-saving device like a computer, PDA or mobile phone could fall into your lap on the 11th, making life much easier. Working alongside a respected artist around the 13th will develop your own talent by leaps and bounds. The 21st forces you to consider your health more carefully. Take everything a respected expert says with a grain of salt on the 25th. A job assignment comes to a successful conclusion on the 26th, thereby enabling you to spend more time on the people and activities you love. Plan a vacation near the 27th; you could find some great discounts on hotel rates and air fares. Integrate some aerobic exercise into your routine on the 29th. You could be asked to demonstrate a skill to an influential teacher around the 30th. You’ll get the support you need for a demanding work project on the 31st.

Look for bargains on household goods on the 1st. The 8th finds you doing battle with an impractical teacher. A generous relative could give you a gift of money near the 9th. A new source of income suddenly becomes available on the 11th, allowing you to make several home improvements. Spending more time at home in the days surrounding the 10th is a great idea. Assume leadership of a domestic project on the 11th. Money to upgrade your déécor becomes available near the 13th. The urge to develop your creative talent becomes overwhelming around the 21st. Your honesty makes you a valuable member of the team on the 23rd. The 25th forces you to collect a debt from an irresponsible friend. An educational endeavour pays off near the 26th, putting you in contact with several influential people. Create a household budget on or around the 27th. Your competitive side is evident to everyone on the 29th. Merging households with a roommate, relative or lover is a distinct possibility on the 30th. The 31st finds you pushing someone to be more responsible.

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