STYLE | December 2013 by Style Media

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49 Firey fashion Celebrate Topshop’s Brisbane opening in this month’s cover shoot with the Queensland Firebirds and Audi.

74 naughty or nice Forget Santa, Style mag has your silly season wish list sorted with our go-to Christmas gift guide.

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Photography: Bridget O’Brien Models: Amorette Wild, Ameliaranne Wells and Jacinta Messer from the Queensland Firebirds Cars: Audi Centre Brisbane Hair: Gemma from Stefan Hair Design Make Up: Laura from Stefan Hair Design

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lift off! Watch us paint the town pink with the launch of our brand spanking new website… a super Hit stylemagazines.com.au stylish, sleek and modern online and watch this space for our relaunch channel to bring Stylers even more during December! of what they are lusting after. December is about reflecting on the year that was, and I am grateful for all that I have and for the fabulous people around me. As we dim the lights on 2013, I look forward to spending time with those MY nearest and dearest to me, turning my phone FAVE off (well maybe on silent) and enjoying some down time until we do it all over again in 2014! Sit back, fasten your seat belts and get ready for the ride...and have a fantastic Christmas!

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day spa deities Claire Parviz heads for a girl’s day of pampering on the Gold Coast with Queensland Weekender’s Kimberley Busteed. Beneath the glitz and glam of the glitterstrip, the V8 Supercars and the glamorous Meter Maids of the Gold Coast, there is a far more relaxing pursuit on offer that’s also worth making a trip down the highway for. Tagging along with Queensland Weekender and the beautiful Kimberley Busteed, we were lucky enough to sample some of the best day spas on the coast. Our first stop was to Peppers Ruffles Lodge and Spa. Situated in the lush surrounds of the Gold Coast hinterland, this relaxation destination boasts of number of treatments alongside its luxurious accommodation and award-winning restaurant. Starting with a complimentary footbath, we were treated to a relaxation massage in the double treatment room, before retreating to the relaxation lounge with a cup of herbal tea while taking in the stunning setting and lofty views of the hinterland. Finishing up, we headed further down the highway to the heart of the GC, Surfers Paradise to the QT Hotel for something ‘freshly picked’. Here they do beauty treatments a little differently, offering a range of beauty and body treatments in a fun, colourful setting that you can choose on arrival – and are sure to leave you with a smile on your face and a bounce in your step. Both Kimberley and I opted for a Twinkle Toes pedicure and Petite Hand Pamper manicure, where our nails were buffed, shaped, and painted with a slick of Zoya polish. Driving further south, it was on to Broadbeach to the Harbour Day Spa, where body and massage therapies

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From left: Facial at Harbour Day Spa; Kimberley Busteed has her talons tamed at SpaQ; Relaxing post treatment at Ruff les Lodge & Spa.

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the high life Buyers swoop in on award-winning Kelvin Grove lifestyle. Urban Edge is taking apartment living to a new level in Brisbane’s inner city, with the construction of the $90 million ‘SkyView’ commencing this month. Located two kilometres from the Brisbane CBD in burgeoning Kelvin Grove, the project consists of three apartment buildings of various scales. The 14-level luxury SkyView will be the final and tallest on the Urban Edge site, with the majority of apartments offering sweeping views of the CBD and the Victoria Park golf course. Pradella’s Development Manager Brett Lentz said SkyView offers buyers the last chance to secure a place in the award-winning inner-city residence. “Urban Edge has recorded strong sales with the first stage Vista already sold out and the second stage, Horizons, more than 90 per cent sold and tipped to sell out shortly,” he said. Recently awarded the coveted 2013 Housing Industry Association’s Queensland Apartment Complex of the Year, Kelvin Grove’s Urban Edge development continues

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to attract astute buyers, due to its enviable location and quality design. “You just can’t underestimate the value of living in close proximity to the CBD, QUT, the RBH medical precinct, Suncorp Stadium and The Barracks – these are facilities that appeal to a very broad demographic”. Urban Edge apartments reflect modern lifestyle values with seamless indoor/outdoor living and innovative design, set within more than an acre of private landscaped gardens and pool areas. SkyView offers 174 luxury open-plan apartments with a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, priced from $340,000. The Urban Edge display suite is located on the corner of Blamey Street and Victoria Park Road, Kelvin Grove the apartments reflect modern and is open daily from 10am to 4pm. lifestyle values with seamless Urban Edge SkyView Apartments P 1300 945 055 www.skyviewapartments.com.au

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this silly season we’re breaking in the new heels for soirées, braving the Christmas crowds for that perfect present and looking forward to a well-deserved break with family and friends. My present to you? This hand-picked selection of gift ideas for lucky loved ones...or yourself!

Tracy

Add a tropical treat to your swimwear wardrobe. Isola by Megan Gale is available at David Jones and inspired by the model’s passion and love for Italy. The Grandiflora range is grownup glamour meets vampy chic; my favourite beach look! David jones Toowong village p 3243 9800

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get in on the act with a handmade arrangement this christmas. whether you’re in search of a spectacular centrepiece or the perfect gift for the host who has everything, beautiful flowers are always a winner. DIVINE FLOWERS SHOP 125/400 NEWMARKET RD, newmarket p 3856 2000 www.divineflowers.com.au Brass Lassi cups with festive florals $110

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Deck your halls with contemporary furnishings that will inspire you long into next year. Artisans have gone to town in creating sumptuous displays of timber, stone and crafted pieces that are a treat when creating your very own sanctuary. Ambience Store 52 Doggett St, Newstead p 3257 0000 www.ambiencestore.com

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The realms of the creative spectrum have finally landed in Brisbane to set sparkle to our world. Effortless glamour is the essence of AJE and in between the dishevelled elegance and tough femininity, your perfect occasion outfit awaits you. Make a statement of seducing confidence with hand embellished fabrics, offset by natural organic fibres designed by the label’s best friend duo. Definitely worth investing in, AJE is a welcome addition to local wardrobes. AJE Shop 1227, Westfield Carindale p 0456 826 876

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I’m predicting plenty of MY iMenso treasures will be lovingly wrapped under trees across Brisbane this Christmas, with their custom jewellery for loved ones with an individual taste. medallions can be laser engraved, and YOU CAN even ADD BEADS OR LOCKS OF HAIR for a truly thoughtful gift!

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IT’s safe to say I’LL be making an entrance this summer in these clear vinyl booties by Jeffrey Campbell. this season’s bare-all classics are making hide and seek a thing of the past, as perspex heels and seethrough statement pieces are climbing straight to the top of our style list. team with an immaculate pedicure and a sassy strut. Nasty gal www.nastygal.com Ondine clear bootie $175

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Immerse your senses by kicking back into a relaxing escape in the rejuvenating surrounds at The Garden Burees. This chic little treasure tucked away in the heart of Byron Bay is a secret find we can’t wait to indulge in. The six sleeper Grande Buree Villa is ideal for a group of family or friends in amongst the tropical surroundings. Enticed? Keep an eye out for our January issue as we take you inside! The garden burees 17 Gordon St, Byron bay p 02 6685 5390 www.gardenburees.com.au

happy holidays! Clinical psychologist Dr John Barletta suggests how to enjoy the holidays. THE CHRISTMAS SEASON is my favourite time of year. With it comes the end of work for five weeks, holiday parties, people being extra nice to one another, special family meals, not to mention the excitement and surprises of gift-time. Sounds great, and it if all goes to plan, it is, but sometimes things don’t work out like a Hollywood movie. For some, the holiday season comes with high expectations, of both yourself and others. You hope that everything will be endlessly joyous and happy, yet the high expectations can lead people to overextend physically, emotionally, and financially. We all want to relax and have fun during the holidays, so consider the following to survive the silly season. Commit to just one change you could make for a more peaceful and enjoyable holiday season with family and friends. It may mean you

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have to organise yourself a little better, or accept things you usually don’t choose to tolerate, or even consider a shift in your values if that enables you to be in a better space. Once you get in the groove of modifying how you think and behave, you are well on the way to replacing old unhelpful habits with more values-driven, goal-oriented ways of living. Although it’s the holiday season, don’t expect miracles (unless you’re on 34th Street), but you may be pleasantly surprised how things turn out when you sharpen your focus, take control of the things you can, are more self-compassionate, accept limitations, and minimise overindulging. Oh, and remember to keep your sense of humour!

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tag heuer opens in brisbane Nothing says sophisticated style like a classic TAG Heuer timepiece. The flagship store for TAG Heuer has finally opened in Brisbane, following incredible success in both Sydney and Melbourne. The opening of the store reflects the increasing development of Brisbane’s luxury retail industry. The Swiss watch company is one of the worlds leading brands, expanding the production of their renowned watches and chronographs into communication devices, eyewear and luxury lifestyle accessories. The multi-million dollar Brisbane store is inspired by the Frenchdesigned Sydney store, and will offer the entire TAG Heuer collection.

“We are excited to bring the full TAG Heuer lifestyle experience to Brisbane, a city that has always embraced our brand with great passion”, says Philip Richards, General Manager of TAG Heuer for Australasia. Located on the corner of Edward and Elizabeth Streets, the store reflects the concept of prestige that the brand has been characterised by for over 150 years. The opening of the Flagship TAG Heuer store echoes the steady growth of Brisbane as a style hub.

TAG Heuer brings the full lifest yle collection to Brisbane.

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living the ext. dream EXT. Living’s Commercial Sales Manager Shane Cassady has always had an appreciation for good design. She shares the ethos behind EXT’s brand and what’s in store for summer.

Shane C assady shares the EXT. brand with us.

Tell me about your role at EXT. Living? As the Commercial Sales Manager I assist designers, architects, and developers with their projects throughout Australia. I also enjoy working from our showroom assisting both retail and commercial clients to get a feel for our furniture brands and choose from a variety of our style and colour options. Tell me a little bit about EXT. Living? EXT. exclusively represents three European outdoor living brands, Rausch an 82 year old company from Germany and the Fast and Plus T brands, both from Italy. EXT. offers on-site or showroom furniture and fabric selection, design advice, delivery, installation and after sales support. Our Newstead showroom has been open since July this year, showcasing high quality furniture in contemporary and traditional designs. We keep a

warehouse here in Brisbane with stock available for immediate delivery. What do you love about the products you stock? Our range has been carefully sourced to work with Brisbane’s mix of architecture and sub-tropical climate, with furniture made from an array of materials, offering UV, corrosion and mould-resistance. Our latest shipment consists of cast aluminium and roto-moulded poly products including dining furniture, bar tables and stools, and sun lounges, arriving just in time for summer entertaining. A lot of thought has gone into the design and manufacture of our products to ensure it’s premium in design, quality and functionality. EXT. European In/Out Living 48 Commercial Rd, Newstead P 3252 7162 www.extliving.com.au

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laser hair removal Have you ever considered laser hair removal, but wondered how it works, how long it lasts or whether it’s right for you? We spoke to Australian Skin Clinics, the experts in laser treatments, to shed some light on the topic and learnt that it is faster, safer and even more affordable than you may have thought. How does laser hair removal work? Laser light is absorbed by the pigment in the hair, which affects the hair follicles in a way that prevents future hair growth. Is laser hair removal permanent? Almost! Laser clinics cannot claim full 100 percent permanency, as some small amounts of hair may grow back long term. Regrowth is affected by hormones and other biological factors which vary from person to person. However, where any regrowth does occur, the hair is usually much finer than the original growth and can be maintained with one treatment every six to 12 months. How safe is the treatment? Our staff are required to undergo our own vigorous training course in laser safety and obtain a high level of hands-on experience before 22

they become fully qualified. Technicians are trained to tailor a treatment to your specific skin type and hair colour to ensure treatments are safe and effective. Does treatment take long? With medical-grade Candela equipment, treatment is faster than ever. For example, underarms generally take just five minutes per treatment and can easily be performed during your lunch break with no downtime. Pricing: Underarms $33, Bikini/Brazilian $44, upper or lower legs $134, plus more affordable pricing with this month’s Australian Skin Clinics’ VIP Style Card – 25 percent off laser hair removal and other skin treatments! For more of your questions answered, check out our extended Q&A in the Beauty section of the Style website. Australian Skin Clinics Shop 195, Level 1F, Myer Centre, Brisbane P 3193 1000 www.ozskin.com/myer-centre-brisbane

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Dreaming of a tropical island getaway? CommBank’s flagship store has just added a flight centre kiosk to their already innovative list of services. Branch Manager Joe Bellofiore reveals the new addition and shares his top travel tips. You can withdraw US Dollars, Pounds Sterling and You’ve recently welcomed Flight Centre to the New Zealand Dollars quickly and easily with our two CommBank flagship store. What services will foreign exchange ATMs. the kiosk offer? It is a great convenience proposition for our customers. They can now visit CommBank Tell me a little bit about the CommBank Travel Flagship branch, book all their travel requirements Money Card? Our travel money card product through the Flight Centre kiosk and then take care of provides travellers with a more convenient, simple and their banking and finance requirements – all in the one safe way to carry money while they are overseas. You place. can load up to six different currencies on the one card (with Tell me a little you can now visit commBank the CommBank Travel Money bit about your el flagship branch and book your trav Card you can choose from a list foreign exchange of more different currencies than services? We have a at the flight centre kiosk. any other travel card – including team of foreign exchange the recently added Chinese Renminbi and Emirati specialists who work at CommBank Flagship Dirham) and you can lock-in the exchange rate. It branch. They can assist with foreign cash sales is accepted at more than 34 million MasterCard® and purchases, overseas cheques, foreign currency locations worldwide – including more than 1million accounts, international money transfers and of course ATMs. our fantastic CommBank travel money card. You have a Foreign Exchange ATM at Flagship CommBank Flagship store Branch, how does this work? Another fantastic Lvl 23, 240 Queen St, City www.commbank.com.au/flagship convenience for our customers. www.stylemagazines.com.au

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CHRISTMAS TRADING HOURS TAKE YOUR TIME AND ENJOY THE CHRISTMAS ATMOSPHERE IN CENTRE WITH OUR EXTENDED TRADING HOURS OVER THE FESTIVE SEASON.

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Entries close on Sunday 22 December 2013, 6pm. Competition drawn on Monday 23 December 2013, 9am. Entrants must reside in the Brisbane area. For full terms and conditions go to www.toowongvillage.com.au KitchenAid products are available at David Jones.

This year, Santa will arrive at Toowong Village and is ready to hear Christmas requests from your littlies.

Time: 10am to 2pm daily location: Level 1 opposite Kmart

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Sunday 22 Dec

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Monday 23 Dec

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Tuesday 24 Dec

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Wednesday 25 Dec

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Thursday 26 Dec

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Friday 27 Dec

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Saturday 28 Dec

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Sunday 29 Dec

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Monday 30 Dec

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Tuesday 31 Dec

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Thursday 2 Jan

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# Specialty store trading hours may vary. Sizzler and Fitness First may trade outside of these hours. Refer to individual retailers for trading hours. Visit www.toowongvillage.com.au for Christmas trading hours. Trading hours are subject to change.

GIFT WRAPPING The service commences Thursday 12 December. All proceeds will support Mummy’s Wish – helping mums with cancer and their families.

CHRISTMAS WOULDN’T BE THE SAME WITHOUT SANTA!

Date: Monday 9 December to Christmas Eve

Saturday 21 Dec

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Santa photo prices start from just $10 and will be available during Santa hours. Children will receive a FREE gift from Santa.*

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Friday 20 Dec

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HERE’S YOUR CHANCE TO WIN THE NEW KITCHENAID PLATINUM COLLECTION CANDY APPLE RED STAND MIXER VALUED AT $799.

Our photographers are also ready to capture your child’s special moment with Santa.

Thursday 19 Dec

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a very merthyr christmas Whether you’re a New Farm resident or an occasional visitor, you’ll know that Merthyr Village is the heart of New Farm and its community. Merthyr village is a place to meet, shop, socialise, run every errand imaginable, and pick up a special gift or two in the one convenient location. As well as being the heart of New Farm, Merthyr Village has its own heartfelt community and village atmosphere. Just last month the village supported the MS Swim-a-thon where the village’s ‘local lady’ and well-known face, Alma, raised funds for this important cause with the help of All About Fruit, Coles New Farm, Vue Lounge, Thousand Island Dressing and the New Farm Deli & Café. Chances are you’ll also see Alma around this December in a festive getup so make sure you keep an eye out! So this Christmas when you’re buzzing around (and possibly feeling a little overwhelmed!), be assured that Merthyr Village holds the greatest convenience for all your festive needs. Shop for those special gifts from New Farm Editions, Mary Ryan’s Bookstore, Thousand

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Island Dressing, Malouf Pharmacies and many more. Make sure you come down and treat the kids to silly season activities including a meet and greet with none other than Santa himself and Michael Wing’s Christmas Carols for a sing-along to get everyone in the festive spirit. Undercover parking is plentiful in this local hub where you’re sure to find a gift for the whole family. So embrace the best parts of Christmas this year and shop with convenience at Merthyr Village! Merthyr Village 85 Merthyr Rd, New Farm www.merthyrvillage.com.au

Extended Trading hours! COLES 7am – 9pm every day including Sunday Australia Post Longer hours in December Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday – 8.30am to 5.30pm Thursday – 8.30am to 6pm Saturday – 9am to 2pm

Christmas Activities Meet Santa December 21 & 22; 10am to 12noon Michael’s Wings Christmas Carols Saturday, December 14 & Saturday, December 21; 9am to 11am

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nutritional advice to help finetune your eating,” says Elisa. “20 minutes on the machine is like 90 minutes in the gym – and anyone can get through 20 minutes,” she laughs. As you get older, you increasingly lose bone density so it’s more important than ever to keep fitness and activity going. Elisa says since starting at Gravity Zone, her core has strengthened, she has better mobility and she is motivated by the women who train with her. “Training with other women gives me a social outlet but it’s also really motivational. We’re all working towards specific goals and there’s no age barrier!” Elisa says her training gives her balance and has spilled over to positively influence other areas of her life. Gravity Zone Unit 4/15 Lamington St, New Farm P 3358 6660 www.gravityzone.com.au

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Great results... 27 Dunsmore St , Kelvin Gr ove - 50 inspect ions, sold after the first week wit h six offers!

We took five minutes with local Harcourts real estate agent Bridget Gabites to discuss her year in inner-city real estate and what’s in store for 2014. 2013 has been a big year in real estate; what have been the stand outs for you? It has been a year of change. In the wider market we have gone from a strong buyer’s market to now the complete opposite for sellers with open homes having 20-30 groups of buyers each week! This has led to stronger prices and very quick selling time frames. What have been the highlights of your year? Definitely the market improvement - there is nothing like sitting down with my clients and bringing them five offers on their house. Secondly, for me it has been the referral business I’m now seeing come through from past clients. There is no truer sign of satisfaction than them referring me to friends and family. What changes have you made to your business to handle your market growth? My team has had a huge year of growth, more than doubling the number of properties we sold in 2012. Whilst this has been incredibly exciting, it’s been important to make sure that we continue to concentrate on our clients’ experiences and satisfaction. I’m also excited to have Hayley Caruana join my team. With four years of real estate experience, Hayley offers an additional level of client support to our buyers and sellers. What is your advice for people looking to sell in the near future? We can’t be sure this market surge will continue, particularly while we wait to see what the new federal government’s cost cutting measures will be for the coming years. If you are looking to sell, now is the time. Take advantage of increased buyer demand and reduce the risk of economic climate changes that may present themselves. Do you have a hot lead for buyers for the coming year? While not quite live to the market yet, we have just listed a fantastic unit complex in Kelvin Grove—Evoque Apartments, due for completion in February next year (just in time for the university return). Evoque is a small complex of only 20 units and we are sure it will offer strong investment returns and a beautiful living environment for owneroccupiers and tenants. With three already sold prior to launch, this one is going to sell like hotcakes!

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Wishing you and your family a happy festive season and a safe and prosperous New Year! Thank you to our clients for your support throughout the year.

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Kim Duffin, Principal Designer from Sublime Architectural Interiors, talks about relocating your kitchen. When someone says they’re thinking of renovating their kitchen, most are talking about updating the current layout. Relocating this hub is often not considered as it seems too hard or too expensive to make such a major transformation. However, with the kitchen becoming the focal point for most homes, repositioning this key space will help create harmony in your everyday life and add value to your home. A few key reasons to spend time and money relocating your kitchen to another part of your home are: • Creates flow between indoor and outdoor spaces – particularly important living in Queensland. • Increases natural light, which in turn improves the functionality of your kitchen and creates a happy space in which to work, play and entertain.

Sometimes relocating a kitchen is not possible; however, it’s worth engaging a professional to provide you with some advice about your options. You’ll need to consider such things as whether structural changes are needed (with the help of an engineer), where services are located (i.e. water, electrical, ducting options for extraction fans), and how existing flooring might be affected by such a dramatic change. With the right guidance, you can take advantage of the space within your home to create a hub that will improve your lifestyle and protect your investment for years to come. Sublime Architectural Interiors 6/45 Jijaws St, Sumner Park P 3715 6009 www.sublimegroup.com.au

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the B105 round up A personal Christmas message from Abby... Too many sick kids from Brisbane and all over Queensland will spend this Christmas in hospital. But it’s a beautiful thing to know that we can all do something to make their lives brighter during this time. Over the past 19 years the B105 Christmas Appeal has raised more than 11 million dollars to purchase vital medical equipment at the Royal Children’s Hospital. Each year, it breaks our hearts personally hearing from parents whose child has had to use the hospital with a similar story to tell – that they never thought it would be theirs. Traditionally our last show of the appeal is from the gardens of the hospital where we get the opportunity to meet the families, but it’s the faces from the windows of the children that are too sick to leave their room which reminds us why we do this. We have the chance to give these children a better future. From the bottom of our hearts, Labby, Stav and I wish to thank

BE A PART OF SOMETHING WONDERFUL THIS CHRISTMAS WITH LABBY, STAV & ABBY AS B105 TURN THE STATION OVER TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE ROYAL CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL.

What’s on... FROM MONday DECEMBER 2 - FRIDAY DECEMBER 6.

Monday

Brisbane’s Story Bridge will be lit up in green and red in support of the B105 Christmas Appeal.

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Labby, Stav and Abby will take over local Coles registers with all money raised going to the Christmas Appeal.

Thursday

Stand Up for Sick Kids comedy night at Gardens Theatre Complex at QUT Gardens Point featuring Julia Morris, Ronny Chieng, Joel Creasy, Kat Davidson and our very own Stav.

Friday everyone in Brisbane that has contributed over the years. We also wish to raise the bar and set a goal to make the 2013 B105 Christmas Appeal the biggest one ever. This year, the B105 Christmas Appeal is on from Monday December 2 until Friday December 6 with fundraising events every day of the week.

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Yes, it’s a thing. If you suspect your antiageing products have stopped working, it may be because your skin cells are lacking energy. Research reveals that over time, our cells get sluggish, gradually run out of steam and stop responding to the anti-ageing ingredients we feed them. Energy levels have now been found to progressively slow down between the ages of 20 and 60. Cellular Bionergetic findings conclude this has implications for our anti-ageing skincare routines. On a cellular level, our skin loses: • Natural barrier protection; • Water on a deeper level; • Ability to naturally remove waste and heal. All of these are related to poor cellular metabolism and make us look older. We can however, actually force the cells to repair by creating a controlled wound and shocking the body into healing. These procedures are performed by Skin Practitioners. Also ask about which anti-ageing heroes like pentapeptides and niacinamides are best for you.

Like most, I treat my Christmas shopping like a military exercise: get in, get out and make sure no one gets left behind. But this year I am putting my money where my mouth is and loving my local retailers. This isn’t just a marketing ploy or even a bandwagon that a multi-national finance company might jump on briefly. It’s because I value the independents and the variety and choice they offer. They make our cities interesting. Without little shops that carefully select and support other small businesses that lovingly create unique and special items produced in hundreds not thousands, Christmas just becomes about ‘stuff’. By choosing to buy my presents locally, I’m choosing to avoid horrendous parking queues at busy shopping malls; I’m choosing great customer service from someone who often owns the business and cares that I’m happy with my purchase, and I’m choosing to make Christmas personal again. Love your local this Christmas and put some heart back into giving!

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Auction clearance rates have improved substantially this year – this shows buyers want to secure their next property before the market really takes off. If you want to buy prior to auction, here are my tops tips. Tell the agent you’re interested and ask if the vendor is willing to sell privately. If the agent gets a flood of offers after the first open it’s important to make yourself known as you might not get the chance to make an offer. Let the agent know you have pre-approved finance. Offer a price that is close to your walkaway figure. Vendors will only entertain the idea of selling prior if a premium price is put forward. As with all negotiations, the vendors will assume your first offer isn’t your best. Waive your right to a cooling off period to show you’re a serious buyer. Do more than a verbal offer. Show you’re serious by signing the contract and attaching a cheque for the deposit. Good luck!

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One of the simplest ways to improve your appearance is to enhance the look of your teeth. A smile enhancement is often less costly and less invasive than a facelift and more lasting than other cosmetic procedures. Clean, bright and beautiful teeth can give you a youthful appearance. This transformation can be as simple as tooth whitening or a procedure to increase the height of worn-down teeth to restore a youthful smile. But did you know cosmetic dentistry may also improve the health of your teeth and body? Veneers or crowns can immediately provide whiter, straighter teeth and may also reinforce their structure to help prevent future problems. Replacing missing teeth with a bridge, implant or denture allows for better function of chewing and speech. Treating your gum disease removes a source of chronic infection from your body, and can reduce your chance of heart disease. Research shows that a healthy and attractive smile makes you appear more intelligent, successful, and friendly. Now there’s something to smile about!

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As mankind is moving into the 21st Century, the use of light technology will be further understood and implemented into our daily lives. Connecting with colour has a wonderful effect and can be instrumental in creating good health, harmony and inner well being. It has been documented that people who have suffered from illnesses such as cancer need “rainbow light” for healing to bring balance to the body. Other products that approach a holistic viewpoint like Aura Soma (which is based upon crystals and natural plant extracts that connect to Chakras for healing and can be applied to the body) is a way of discovering one’s spiritual journey in life. By way of consultation, you select four out of 110 bottles, which can relate to personality traits and lead to a powerful transformation in your life. You can also utilise Colour Therapy through channelled art works that contain “Positive Chi” and Reiki can also help facilitate the healing process for balance within the body by tapping into what is known as “universal energy”.

For those of us that work in events, there is much work to be done to deliver on many Christmas wishes. We’re certainly seeing some interesting trends developing for end of year celebrations that I believe will continue through to 2014. Gatsby or gold glamour themed parties in particular continue to be a strong trend, so stock up on your feathers and flapper accessories. More than ever, workplace teams are excited about the idea of combining an activity with their function. This can be anything from a fun game of putt putt with beverages to cooking classes, laser shooting or medieval archery. Our cocktail stations are also popular as we can set them up anywhere around the venue – delicious! As hectic as this time of year can be, we thrive on the chaos of Christmas! If we could dress up as elves to really get into the spirit of Christmas, I think our team would be in heaven. But for fear of being called crazy, we might stick with the uniforms.

“Win Brisbane and Australia will win the Ashes”, was my prediction. To walk the footsteps of every other privileged Ashes cricketer is an absolute delight. Our sport’s greatest tradition began from a thrilling first victory over England by Australia. A mock obituary in an English paper, after Australia had won at the oval, stated how ‘cricket had died and its body would be cremated and taken to Australia’ on their scheduled tour shortly after. Now the score is 31 all, with five series drawn! We have a rebuilding Australian team with a coach capable of improving their culture and it seems to be working. Batsmen scoring big and important hundreds and fearsome bowlers producing to their potential after many years. Mitchell Johnson has finally done it against England and they looked intimidated and terrible. From confident, experienced favourites to technically deficient nervous wrecks, this Ashes series has turned remarkably. Australia’s desire to compete should get them over the line, now they have won a big moment or two. Confidence is difficult to stop when it accompanies grit and talent. A great start deserves an even better finish.

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top of the shops TOPSHOP and TOPMAN are about to open their first Queensland store. Located on the corner of Albert and Elizabeth Streets, the fashion brand will spread across three levels housing the latest in apparel, accessories, makeup and footwear. The first 50 customers to enter the store on December 5 will win a free outfit to the value of $100.

Three: Tap into Topology This enegertic and hypnotic performance brings together three distinct genres of dance and music, working with rhythmic genius/drum-kit soloist, Grant Collins and tap dancer Bill Simpson, they push the boundaries of rhythmic possibilities. Tickets from $15. Visy Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse Brisbanepowerhouse.org

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Queensland’s 18-piece chamber orchestra, Camerata of St John’s, will perform their final concert for the year on December 14. Musical Firebrands will be held at the Conservatorium Theatre in Southbank, and feature award winning historical piano and harpsichord soloist Anthony Romaniuk and original compositions by Eric Griswold. camerata.net.au

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Wednesday 25 Indulge this silly season and enjoy an elegant dining experience at Cove Bar + Dining. Eat your way through Christmas overlooking the Brisbane river with a traditional three-course menu. Take away your Christmas stress for only $95 and spend the day being merry with loved ones! For more information, visit www.covebardining.com.au

Woodford Folk Festival is returning for its 28th year, presenting a diverse and talented program across six days. The adored Australian festival will showcase renowned musicians such as Clare Bowditch (pictured), as well as a number of other performances that combine to create the rich cultural tapestry that is Woodford Folk Festival. woodfordfolkfestival.com

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Endota Spa treatment valued at $230 and a Myer Centre Gift voucher of $200 for third place. The money raised throughout the day from tickets, donations and raffles will go to five different charities, and includes great prizes for those involved. The BAA charities being supported this year are the Leukaemia Foundation Queensland, Queensland Lung Transplant Support Group Inc., Mummy’s Wish Inc., Cerebral Palsy League Queensland and the Special Children’s Christmas Party. An Audi gift pack, quintessential High Tea for four people at Bacchus Southbank, and four $100 vouchers for Motion Bar & Grill at Brisbane Marriott Hotel are just a few of the raffle prizes up for grabs. General public tickets are available for $170, while members receive a discounted price of $150.

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sweet dream-liner Last month, Seasoned traveller Claire Parviz was treated to trip to Melbourne in Jetstar’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner, which has been designed to offer passengers the latest in inflight comfort. She was pleased to discover improved cabin pressure, a smoother ride, individual entertainment units in each chair, and bigger windows allowing a much better view of the landscape below and more natural light into the cabin. The best bits? You leave without feeling dehydrated, and the plane uses 20 percent less fuel than your standard Boeing so it emits less pollution. www.jetstar.com/au/en/dreamliner

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Elaine Emmanuel and Daniel Cox the duo use materials including gemstones, metals, leather, bone, recycled silver and acrylics.

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For Elaine Emmanuel of Emmanuel & Cox, her foray into the world of jewellery design was fuelled by a love for accessories and the desire to find the perfect piece. Initially Elaine’s craft was self-taught, re-working her own jewellery pieces and creating simple bracelets, necklaces and earrings. Eventually, Elaine wanted to learn more about the craft, enrolling at the Brisbane Institute of Art, where her now business partner, Daniel Cox was her teacher. Daniel’s entry in the world of jewellery was via sculpture and painting at university, but after dabbling in jewellery, he was hooked. The pair worked separately on their own independent labels creating commissioned pieces, before joining forces to create Emmanuel & Cox earlier this year. “After some time and after many suggestions from surrounding friends to merge our creative minds, we finally decided to join forces. It seemed inevitable; we have always been able to collaborate so well.” Elaine says.

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Heading in on its first night open in the week, Tuesday, the vibe is positively bustling. Young women giggle perched on a window seat among tables of well-dressed older couples, all enjoying cocktails, the spot’s extensive Queensland only beer list, and pared-back chow. We shared the lamb main with toasted almonds, green olives and a slick of date puree, and the restaurant’s namesake: the Tinderbox pizza - Mooloolaba prawns, chilli, zucchini, fior de latte, oregano and cherry tomatoes. It’s an honest serving of premium produce, drinks and ambience that transcends generations. But you wouldn’t expect anything less from PJ’s kitchen. Tinderbox Kitchen Shop 7/31 James st, the valley P 3852 3744 www.thetinderbox.com.au

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After struggling with anxiety, depression, and an eating disorder, Nicole Joy has found her inner self-confidence and is determined to help others do the same. With food previously a guilty pleasure, Nicole has focused her energy on turning it into a positive by releasing a cookbook, Dessert for Breakfast which includes personal stories that she hopes will inspire others. Nicole’s recipes are gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugarfree, and most importantly, regret-free desserts you can eat for breakfast!

Nico Colic from The Laneway has won the title of “Brisbane’s Best Cocktail Bartender” after a heated competition at Pony Dining on Eagle Street Pier last month. Over three weeks, nine bartenders competed in a series of rounds featuring key ingredients and spirits. Perryn Collier from Papa Jacks placed second, Chris Denman from Fourth Wall placed third, and Cameron Pirret from host Pony came in fourth. Nico took home not only ultimate bragging rights but also a $2,000 prize.

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C ampo s cust om pr int their bags to ensure qual it y contro l. John Ronchi

monthly grind Campos Coffee Director John Ronchi shares some stories behind his favourite brew. For those of you that have attended one of our cupping sessions, you would know that how coffee is processed plays a large role in the overall cup quality. Coffee from the same country, region, co-operative, or even the same plantation, does not mean that it is of the same quality. One of the challenges for the roaster, is ensuring that the green beans ordered, is what is received. You may have seen green bean coffee sacks used as decoration in café fit outs. In recent years, the bags have become more and more decorative, but they play an important role. They enable the roaster to trace back the origin of the 66

coffee, and in our case, ensure the coffee arrives in good order. For several years we have had our bags custom printed. This is not merely a marketing exercise, but rather to ensure that the coffee we have paid a higher price for, is in fact the coffee shipped to us. For many of our producers, we pay a premium to have the coffee specially prepared and specially these ziplock grain bags packed in Grain Pro bags. These ziplock grain use bags use hermetic storage to preserve aroma, hermetic storage to preser ve colour and freshness of the coffee beans. aroma, colour and freshn ess www.camposcoffee.com.au

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the height of fun Damian Griffiths continues to prove he’s at the forefront of bar and restaurant trends in brisbane. Newstead’s urban-chic bakery by day and inviting bar by night, Chester Street is a relaxed spot for a bit of an afternoon tipple whether it be for a girl’s outing, baby shower or hen’s party. Take indulgent treats and add in funky, free-flowing cocktail jugs and you’ve got a quintessential high tea come Chester Street boozy brunch! For $65 per person for two hours or $80 for three hours, the mother- to-be or anyone preferring to join in alcoholfree can enjoy mocktails while the rest of the gang indulge in rose sangria and some bubbly. Teas all round, of course! If you’re still feeling the fun post croquettes and cup cakes, head to the nearby and recently revamped Limes hotel rooftop bar to play into the night with one of the best views in town.

Sporting an astro-turfed floor, greenery-adorned bar and plunge pools, the newly refurbished venue has a urban resort feel perfect for sophisticated sundowners. For a stylish event, pre-book a drinks and canapés package for a Friday, Saturday or Sunday night. Feeling more spontaneous? There’s always something going on, from rooftop yoga during the day, to Sunday barbeques, rooftop cinema sessions and the midnight pool club on Friday and Saturday nights. Entry is free, with DJs and regular guest bands on rotation until late!

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Chester Street and Limes hotel rooftop bar are open 7 days a week. WWW.CHESTERSTREET.COM.AU WWW.LIMESHOTEL.COM.AU

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THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS GIFT there’s something so festive about the delicious Christmas fare at Shingle Inn. Whether you’re looking for a sweet gift for those hard-to-buy for friends or something to make your Christmas feast extra special, our extensive range is sure to delight!

foodie expansion Everyone’s favourite healthy and convenient Asian restaurant, FantAsia has two exciting new locations opening up this month. Indooroopilly Shopping Centre and Westfield North Lakes will both welcome FantAsia’s famous fare to their food courts. The company’s rapid success lies in their absolute commitment to quality ingredients and freshly prepared healthy dishes. You’ll also discover some new taste sensations on the menu in time for summer, including Nagano Edamame Soba salad and beef and pepper gyozas. Fantasia Asian Food Wintergarden, Macarthur Central, Myer Centre, Chermside, Garden City www.fant-asia.com.au

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sugar-coated christmas Your most decadent Christmas awaits with goodies from Flour & Chocolate. Hailed by Brisbanites and Style staffers alike as the best patisserie in town, Flour & Chocolate is bringing a whole lot of sweetness to the table this Christmas. The always humble and incredibly talented brain trust behind this beloved patisserie, Lachlan and Kylie Scott, are constantly imagining new flavours and fresh twists on traditional treasured treats. Celebrate your Christmas morning with freshly heated chocolate croissants (rated the best croissants in Queensland!) with melted chocolate cascading through crisp pastry. Or enjoy a Christmas lunch with toasted sourdough, paired perfectly with turkey for a traditional Christmas meal. After lunch, tuck into their irresistible roulade: this year featuring their favourite raspberry and chocolate flavour as well as a Christmas treat: a black forest Lindt-based roulade. This decadent delicacy will melt in your mouth and delight the senses.

Call the store to place your Christmas orders now!

Top off your traditional Christmas with a hand-crafted, highly impressive and delicious gingerbread house (a huge hit with the family). This Christmas also brings with it exciting festive recipes including gingerbread reindeer, themed Christmas cakes, and enough artisan breads and fine cakes to ensure each member of your Christmas gathering reaches new levels of sugar-induced nirvana. If you haven’t visited the store yet, make sure you pop in to sample their decadent range – all made with 100 percent organic flour – and get ready for a very sweet Christmas indeed. Flour & Chocolate is open on Monday December 23 and Tuesday December 24 so you can enjoy fresh bread, cakes, and pastries for Christmas Day. That’s what the Scott family will be having! Visit Flour & Chocolate 4/621 Wynnum Rd, Morningside P 3161 6246 www.flourandchocolate.com.au

“We wish to thank everyone for the last tw o years and ho pe we can he lp make your Christmas special.”

the style website for an irresistible festive recipe from Lachlan himself.

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nye fave

palazzo party Versace on the Gold Coast will count down the new year with a decadent prohibition party, 1920s style. Guests will be treated to glittering entertainment, free-flowing Moët & Chandon, and performances by Jessica Mauboy and DJ Scott Pullen. Indulge in a grand buffet in the La Medusa Ballroom, a five-course degustation in Vanitas Restaurant or seafood buffet at Il Barocco, or opt for a family-friendly three-course dinner at Vic Bar + Restaurant. Guests can enjoy three night’s accommodation in a superior room with breakfast for $620 a night. www.palazzoversace.com.au

GARDEN PARTY

Celebrate at Cloudland’s Enchanted Garden Party this New Years, with five hours of drinks and enjoy a selection of appetising canapés for $140 or 10 tickets for just $1,300. Roaming performances from entertainers, DJs and live bands will keep you entertained. Purchase tickets at Moshtix.

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Check out our guide to the hottest events and spots in Brisbane (and beyond) for welcoming in 2014 with a bang.

fireworks galore! Cove Bar + Dining will bring in the new year with a bang, showcasing two firework displays throughout the evening. With early bird tickets only $155, the Barcardi sponsored event will include a five-hour drinks package and canapés. DJ Coolhand Luke will be accompanied by percussionists, so you can dance away the last of 2013!

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Fifth Element will whisk you into a sultry French celebration to see in the New Year with a five and a half hour package that includes spectacular cocktails and delectable canapés for $165pp. www.5thelement.com.au

Tyra cut out dress $350, becandbridge.com.au; Forever Rose cuff $160, samanthawills.com; Be Dazzled clutch $199, mimco.com.au.

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Celebrate New Years at Alfred and Constance for Brisbane’s biggest house party! With three levels, four bars, two stages and DJ’s on rotation, everyone’s invited to get tiki’d until 5am. Come in early for lunch or dinner – party menu by Jocelyn Hancock (bookings encouraged). Entry from $10 after 9pm. www.alfredandconstance.com.au

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NewYea ewYearsEv sEve.. ’rrsEv at Emporium Hotel’s Cocktail Bar.

Champagne, Canapés & Live music to welcome 2014 in Style! Tickets from $39 per person* Bookings: events@emporiumhotel.com.au P: (07) 3253 6999 www.emporiumhotel.com.au www.stylemagazines.com.au

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viva la fiesta! ring in the new year at hotel bravo with viva la fiesta! Bravo is putting on a full-throttle party for its valued customers, guests, and anyone who wants to welcome 2014 with a bang. Hotel Bravo is hosting a three-course banquet and beverage package with reserved tables for $110 featuring devilishly delicious dishes including Chimmichurri grilled sardines with orange and fennel and grilled eye fillet on dauphinoise potatoes. The mouth-watering goodness doesn’t stop there with the finishing flourish being caramel panacotta with chocolate. In the large island bar you’ll find a tapas and beverage package at just $90, worth its weight in gold. You’ll be lavished with tomato, basil and parmesan arancini (always a favourite), salt and pepper calamari, meatballs with chorizo, charred Goanese spiced chicken with salted cucumber and raita on mountain

bread....we could go on, but you’ll be painted a far more vivid picture if you sample these exquisite tapas firsthand. Beverages are available in both bars so you are free to move between them and enjoy the atmosphere on offer at this iconic Valley hub on a night of real celebration. Enjoy a range of beverages from Peroni, Leggera, AK Damm, and rum punch through to daiquiris, sangria, house wines and soft beverages. Basic spirits will also be available from 10pm. DJs Mr Tee, Anna Sonnenburg, Rene Ford, Hux and Jeremy Jay will be manning the decks so you’re covered for tunes right through to 2014. Happy New Year! Hotel Bravo and Bar.b.que 455 Brunswick St, the Valley P 3852 3533 www.hotelbravo.com.au

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The best riverside view in Brisbane awaits!

riverside new year This New Year’s Eve, make Jade Buddha your venue of choice. Offering an exotic taste of the Far East and with its superb position overlooking the Brisbane River, Jade Buddha is the perfect location to while away the dawning of a new year. The Jade Buddha Lounge operates as a bar and restaurant, while the upstairs Shadow Lounge is a sophisticated cocktail bar that will delight with an endless offering of cocktails to help you celebrate the end of 2013. Hint: try the signature Jade Buddha cocktail, the Karma Sutra for some added spice. Shadow Lounge offers you the best view in Brisbane with a panoramic 180 degree views and plush, intimate function rooms from which to survey the skyline. From audio visual capabilities to fully catered bars, security, wait

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staff and total exclusivity, it exceeds all expectations for your perfect function. Jade Buddha can cater for groups as little as 10 people through to exclusive hire of the entire Shadow Lounge level (catering for up to 450 people) for your New Year festivities. Whether you’re hosting an exclusive New Year’s function or want to stop by and enjoy the iconic Jade Buddha atmosphere with a group of friends over dinner, you’re guaranteed intoxicating riverside vistas, intimate function rooms and a great atmosphere. Welcome 2014 with Jade Buddha and enjoy a night you’ll never forget.

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‘Celebrate 2014 at Portside Wharf!’

anchors away in 2014 Bring in 2014 with fireworks, fun and fabulous food at Brisbane’s vibrant Portside Wharf. Whatever soirée and cuisine tickle your fancy for New Year’s Eve; Portside Wharf has a delectable platter of festivities to help you celebrate 2014 in style! Grab a taco from The Burrito Bar or fish and chips from Fresh and Wild, pick a spot along the river and enjoy live music on the wharf from 7:30pm and fireworks displays at 9pm and midnight! Cruisers Café Bar and Grill is catering for early birds with their 5pm seating -including a three course set menu plus bubbles on arrival ($55) followed by an 8pm seating with added wine, beer,

bubbles and cocktails ($80). Belvedere Bar and Grill and Gusto de Gianni are also serving up delicious three course set menus (each $119). Gusto de Gianni is great for the whole family at $59 for 12 to 16 year olds with the standard kids menu available for under 12s. Book Belvedere’s Plumm Room (20 people) for something a little more exclusive! For something more exotic, Byblos is having a NYE Summer Carnivale. Enjoy substantial tapas and a five-hour drink package with tiki cocktails, spirits, wine and beer ($199). Olé! Get your dancing shoes on at Moda Event’s

get your dancing shoes on and party in the New Year at portside wharf! black and white with a touch of bright themed cocktail party ($130). Party until the sun comes up with buses into the Valley from 12:30am to 1:30am! PORTSIDE WHARF 39 HERCULES ST, HAMILTON WWW.PORTSIDEWHARF.COM.AU

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cosmo recreation Milton’s iconic Central Cosmo hotel is undergoing a refurb into a fivestar property. The Park Road hotel’s transformation is already underway with the final product to be a boutique hotel offering an exciting new culture and vision, to be completed in early December – just in time for New Year’s Eve. The hotel will be open throughout the refurb process and guests have access to river views, restaurants, bars and shopping. Central Apartments & Hotels foresees this transformation as an exciting new development. Central Cosmo Apartments P 1800 077 777 www.centralcosmo.com.au

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PROHIBITION PARTY New Year’s eve

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A GrAndiose And GlAmorous celebrAtion where the PAlAzzo will be “PuttinG on the ritz”. This New Year’s Eve party fuses the decadence of the 1920s with the Pizzazz of the 21st Century to produce Culinary World Wonders, the finest Moet & Chandon Champagne and dazzling entertainment by the renowned Gold and Platinum Aria Artist, JESSICA MAUBOY.

For more information please call 07 5509 8000 rsvp@palazzoversace.com.au or visit palazzoversace.com.au Seaworld Drive Main Beach Queensland 4217 Australia

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style has rounded up the most exciting christmas goodies and charitable ideas to help you and others celebrate a joyous festive season!

tendence gaining attention Discover why Tendence Watches are making their mark on the Australian market, and win a men’s or women’s watch, valued at $595 each, plus a $50 voucher for all entrants. Looking for a unique gift for someone special this Christmas? Tendence Watches Australia and Style are giving away a men’s and women’s watch, valued up to $595 each, plus a $50 voucher for every entrant. When Tendence Operations Manager Marc Silvester first laid his eyes on a Tendence watch brought home by his mother, Company Director Githa, he was impressed. “I can remember thinking, ‘wow!’” he says. “The design, the colours, the size; there’s nothing on the market quite like them.” The family opened their first store at Sanctuary Cove in 2010, and after immense popularity, opened their second Australian store in Brisbane.

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Company Director Githa Silvester with son and Operations Manager, Marc Grey.

The watch brand itself is no stranger to success. Since launching in Switzerland in 2007, the brand has had rapid growth, making its way into the top 100 watch brands at Baselworld (the leading world watch and jewellery exhibition in Switzerland) and has a global distribution. Marc believes the brand’s success is due to its distinctive design and branding approach. Each watch features three-dimensional numbers, and a diverse range of unique details, which may make use of bright colour combinations, silicon and stainless steel bands, Swarovski crystals and patterns. Watches range in price from $199 to $1,499,

ENTER TO WIN 1 x Women’s watch to one winner value up to $595 1 x Men’s watch to one winner value up to $595 $50 vouchers to every entrant and appear on the wrists of people from Jessie J to some of Australia’s biggest sporting stars. “The brand’s motto is larger than life. I hear time and time again that fans can spot a Tendence watch from across the room.” Marc says. In celebration of their new Adelaide Street store, Tendence is giving away one men’s and one women’s watch – to the value of $700, as well as a $50 voucher to everyone who enters! tendence australia shop 6, 158 Adelaide st, city p 3221 5615 www.tendencewatches.com.au

to enter visit stylemagazines.com.au, click on “competitions”, choose the prize you want to win and enter your details.

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STYLE | CHRISTMAS GIFTS

Goose Creek scented candles large $49.95, small $35.95 and melts $11.95, Simply Charmed Jewellery & Gifts p 3356 6010

Peacock disc decoration $18.95 & Peacock with feather tail $18.95, Redworks p 3876 4288

aark classic watch in white peach and grey lead $139 each, Oki & Oro p 3252 5442

18ct yellow gold black enamel ring $3,250, McKims Jewellery Design p 3368 3377

Beswick pair of penguins $350 and Royal Doulton flambé penguin $265, Brisbane Antique Emporium p 3862 1600

House of Harlow clutch $285 Jamieson’s Home and Fashion p 3194 6836

Bonnie and Neil cushions $150 each, Jamieson’s Home and Fashion p 3194 6836

Alessi Tigrito cat bowl $129, Sacred Pet Boutique www.sacredpetboutique.com.au

ASI All Day Hydration moisturiser with SPF protection $59.95, Brazilian Beauty www.brazilianbeauty.com.au

Ahoy trader portholes $135, Jamieson’s Home and Fashion p 3194 6836

Embellished gypsy clutch $75, Jamieson’s Home and Fashion p 3194 6836

Thomas Sabo black leather ‘Rebel at Heart’ watch $549 and Thomas Sabo gold plated watch $389, Objects D p 3394 4482

75 min signature facial, microdermabrasion, two weeks of unlimited yoga at Turf Studios plus a healthy smoothie at Orawgi all for $99, The Beauty Box Brisbane p 0479 055 672

18ct white gold Art Deco style, interchangeable, diamond, onyx and turquoise drop earrings $7,400, Kellies Antiques p 3221 4825

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Gift a Hot Air Balloon Brisbane & Canungra Valley vineyard champagne breakfast voucher, just $250, Hot Air Balloon www.hotair.com.au/christmas

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Type map print Brisbane from $96, ROC Design + Print Studio www.rocdesignstudio.com.au

Antica Murrina Venezia Necklace $175, Maria’s Emporium p 3395 0618

Ceramic glazed jug $170, Perfect Living p 3399 8335

Bvlgari ‘All Hollywood Glamour’ sunglasses $690, Da Rin Optometrist p 3358 3925

Body Brilliant gift pack $45, Endota Spa p 3252 0712

Adina Kensington gold plated with mother of pearl watch $329 and Adina Kensington Stainless Steel with Mother of pearl watch $285, Objects D p 3394 4482

18ct Gold onyx & diamond earrings $1,380, McKims Jewellery Design p 3368 3377

Smoky quartz and 2.21ct diamond drop earrings $7,695 Monili Jewellers p 3012 9457

Beauty bag - spend over $120 on ASI skin care and recieve a free ASI beauty bag. Brazilian Beauty www.brazilianbeauty.com.au

For maxmimum impact give a VMAX movie gift card. Purchase at the box office or at www.eventcinemas.com.au

2.1ct Yellow Sapphire with 0.99ct of Rose cut white diamonds with Ruthenium surround $1,499, Co Design p 3216 4116

Brown Dr Martens ‘Aimilie’ boot $269, Shays Shoes, West End p 3844 5005

Give movies this Christmas with an Event Cinemas Movie Gift Card. Purchase at the box office or at www.eventcinemas.com.au

Give the gift of luxury this Christmas with a Gold Class Movie Gift Card. Purchase at the box office or at www.eventcinemas.com.au

Dog door stoppers $19.95, Perfect Living p 3399 8335

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Baroque pearl and coral strand $599, Panda Pearls p 3256 8418

Cork high heels, embossed with silver overlay. Made in Portugal $299, Cork Leather www.corkleather.com.au

White gold and rose gold 4.89ct diamond leaf earrings $16,270 Monili Jewellers p 3012 9457

Custom bus and tram scrolls, from $132, ROC Destinations + Scrolls www.busandtramscrolls.com.au

Full head of hair extensions $496 and Half head from $298, Everton Park Hair & Beauty p 3355 2559

Cabin Co classic christmas stocking $35 each, Buy Design p 3862 1344

Crown Devon Dutch wall plaque $350, Brisbane Antique Emporium p 3862 1600

Pastel tea cups and saucers with gift box $29.95 each, Co Design p 3216 4116

Assorted hand puppets $17.99, Making Lemonade p 3161 0167

9ct Yellow gold and fresh water pearl drop stud earrings $295, Girls Love Pearls p 3012 8361

Dazzling blue tablecloth, seats 6-8 $265, seats 10-12 $295, Happiness Place p 3367 3114

Cat lamps in five colours $110, Sacred Pet Boutique www.sacredpetboutique.com.au

A gift of nature! Shrubs, trees, herbs and all types of plants. Oasis Plant Nursery www.oasisplantnursery.com.au

Carrano dress heel, two style variations $299, Kylie Ryan Australia p 3324 0300

Colourful leather purses and wallets by Mywalit designed in Italy from $35.50, Peter Baker-Finch p 3892 3544

Ceramic cross $148, The French Corner p 3856 4321

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Chanel ‘Prestige Collection’ sunglasses featuring stingray skin $890, Da Rin Optometrist p 3358 3925

Give a blockbuster season this year, Hoyts Gift Cards suit all budgets, starting from $15 www.hoyts.com.au

I’m Hot fan $49.95, Happiness Place p 3367 3114

Ayala bar earrings, hand made in Israel $235, Kellies Antiques p 3221 4825

Dress jewellery all $20 each, The French Corner p 3856 4321

Handmade Christmas cushion in red $45, Hand3made Cushions p 0450 718 306

Pantone Universe espresso cup and saucer set gift boxed $79.95, Buy Design p 3862 1344

Louenhide Baby Rhombo fuschia leather bag $99, wallet $79, Maria’s Emporium p 3395 0618

Dr Martens ‘Sophia’ shoes $169, Shays Shoes p 3844 5005

Handmade cork hand bag with embossed “flowers” texture. Eco-friendly, made in Portugal $299 Cork Leather www.corkleather.com.au

Chalcedony blue ring with flower detail, sourced from India $208, Jane Magon p 0409 720 117

Jnr Jed dog bed $200, www.jedsbeds.com.au

Handmade cushions / Angelique / $45, Hand3made Cushions p 0450 718 306

Jewellery boxes from $74.50, Redworks p 3876 4288

Luciano Barachini dress sandal, two style variations $265, Kylie Ryan Australia p 3324 0300

Give a blockbuster season this year, Hoyts Gift Cards suit all budgets starting from $15 www.hoyts.com.au

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French diamond and pearl cluster ring circa $4,900, Kellies Antiques p 3221 4825

Leather tassel keyrings in a variety of colours $17 each, Italian Shoes Outlet p 3378 8087

Nikki Lissoni SP Medium pendant $79, GP Protection coin $59 and GP 4mm Belcher 48cm chain $69, Simply Charmed Jewellery & Gifts p 3356 6010

Hand beaten metal pitcher $199, Objects D p 3394 4482

“Ambitious” Handmade vibrant blue and yellow cushion $45, Hand3made Cushions p 0450 718 306

Give a blockbuster season this year, Hoyts Gift Cards suit all budgets starting from $15 www.hoyts.com.au

Fiesta Summer bag $39.95 Buy Design p 3862 1344

Natural lavender amethyst crystal prayer beads $140 Holistic Light New Age Gallery p 3210 0808

Jaali cut gold plated silver earrings with tanzanite gems $185, Jane Magon p 0409 720 117

Howdy bouncing cow $79, Little Avenue p 3217 9921

Coloured fresh water pearl and rose gold clasp bracelet $310, Girls Love Pearls p 3012 8361

Hape Turtle maze game 24 months + $39.95, Mama’s Home p 3357 3333

Gold and diamond ring $1999, Maria’s Emporium p 3395 0618

Impress Package - lash extensions, shellac mani or pedi and spray tan only $138, Everton Park Hair & Beauty p 3355 2559

Citrus Bensimon canvas shoe $80, Margi’s of Graceville p 3278 0366

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Handmade red coral gemstone tree $30, Hand3made Cushions p 0450 718 306

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Come and try our new Sunlighten Infrared sauna, $40 a session, save when you buy packs of 3 or 6. Hypoxi Bulimba p 3161 7141

Spirulines Ella Baché Christmas pack $118 (valued at $227), Ella Baché Hamilton at Portside p 3868 2500

Induldge in a luxe manicure and pedicure with shellac for only $120 (Usually $145), Hypoxi Bulimba p 3161 7141

Stylish long cork necklace, with two hearts $99, Cork Leather p 3899 8200

Reisenthel nest basket $29.95, Green Grass Home and Body p 3399 1219

Photo on canvas from $42, ROC Canvas Prints www.roccanvasprints.com.au

Swarovski crystal necklace $299, Margi’s of Graceville p 3278 0366

Sunnylife tablet sounds $69.95 Green Grass Home and Body p 3399 1219

Smart power emergency re-charger for smart phones, recharge anytime, anywhere $21, Peter Baker-Finch www.peterbakerfinch. com.au

Queensland Theatre Company gift vouchers and season tickets available. Call 1800 355 528 or visit queenslandtheatre.com.au

Set of two 19 inch deer $173.95, Simply Charmed Jewellery & Gifts p 3356 6010

Stunning silver baroque opera strand $1,699 and sterling silver marcasite, garnet and onyx enhancer $295, Panda Pearls p 3256 8418

Royal Josephine bags $98 each, The French Corner p 3856 4321

Swarovski crystal sterling silver stud earrings $10 each, Co Design p 3216 4116

Jim Shore ‘Piled high with holiday spirit’ $89.95 Simply Charmed Jewellery & Gifts p 3356 6010

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Simon’s cat products from $10, Sacred Pet Boutique www.sacredpetboutique.com.au

Semi-precious stone and pearl necklaces $99 each, Panda Pearls p 3256 8418

Orange leather handbag by Sasha Weave $89, Italian Shoes Outlet p 3378 8087

Ram design Australian shilling coin with Italian sterling silver ball bracelet and enamel tassel $457 Co Design p 3216 4116

Skater socks, box of 6 $40, Little Avenue p 3217 9921

Willowtree The Holy Family $269.95, Objects D p 3394 4482

Swarovski crystal elements Christmas tree earrings by Cotton & Co $69, Co Design p 3216 4116

Treat your friends and family with a day at Vic Park! Gift cards priced from $20 Victoria Park Golf Complex p 3252 9891

Red Gear robot clock $22.95, Mama’s Home p 3357 3333

Virility in Yellow painting $485, IRN Original Artwork p 0450 718 306

Tickle Monster book $29 with matching Tickle Mitt $15, Little Avenue p 3217 9921

Peter Lang necklace $299 with matching earrings $249, Kylie Ryan Australia p 3324 0300

Ancient Roman Silver coin of Emperor Caracalla dating 198-217AD set in 9ct gold with rose cut black diamonds and 9ct gold chain $1,999 Co Design p 3216 4116

Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics - All you need starter kit valued at $187, (now $110), Ella Baché Hamilton at Portside p 3868 2500

Jnr Jed dog bed $200, Jeds Beds www.jedsbeds.com.au

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Original platinum diamond set Art Deco clip on earrings $5,300, Kellies Antiques p 3221 4825

Christmas Voucher of facial and pedicure $99, Varsa G Beauty p 0438 023 388

Square trays $59.95, vanity $39.95, napkins $8.95, pump foam soap $21.95, shea butter soap $19.95, soy wax candle $29.95, Peter Baker-Finch p 3892 3544

Pineapple candles large $24.95 and small $14.95 Buy Design p 3862 1344

Pink alabaster stag head $135, Happiness Place p 3367 3114

LUKA Handmade semi-precious stone necklace ‘lava blood rush’ $299.95 Mama’s Home p 3357 3333

White gold, diamond and pink topaz ring $3,650, Monili Jewellers p 3012 9457

in the bag Stefan has Christmas in the bag with some great gift ideas for friends and family. With Christmas just around the corner, there’s nothing more daunting than buying presents for family and friends without knowing what they want and need. Stress less this season; Stefan has Christmas in the bag. With his annual and much anticipated Christmas bag offer, there is a present suitable for all your loved ones. The famous Stefan bag special works like this – you buy a stylish Stefan Xmas bag for $49.95 and any Stefan products you put inside the bag automatically become half price. That’s 50 percent off your choice of all Stefan straightening irons, blowdryers, shampoos, conditioners, hair extensions, make-up, kids bath products and so much more! There’s sure to be a present for your mum, grandma, sister, niece, aunty, cousin or best friend that they will love. Pop in to any Stefan salon before Christmas Eve to make the most of this amazing Christmas bag offer. Also, contact your nearest Stefan salon to find out when your closest Stefan Christmas VIP shopping night is! www.stefan.com.au Follow them on instagram and twitter @stefanhairfashions

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BE A LUSH Lush is a Christmas paradise with dozens of heavenlyscented bath and body products you’ll be tempted to keep for yourself! My pick of the dozens on offer? Grab a Knot-Wrap scarf ($5.50) and fill with some Fun $9.50 (gooey modeling soap for body and hair with shimmering gold glitter), Snow Fairy Sparkle $9.95 (a shimmering moisture bar) and some Santa Baby Lip Tint $9.95, lush.com.au.

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The Body Shop’s array of gifts is dazzling but here’s the pick, go coconuts with the Coconut and Mango Picnic Pamper Pack, $79.95. With all kinds of coconutty and mango shower gels, soaps and lotions housed in a lovely re-useable fabric box it’s a great gift for a couple who don’t mind sharing, thebodyshop.com.au.

The Grown Alchemist Travel Kit, $69.95, is the perfect gift for the traveller. It contains all you need to keep your body and hair clean and conditioned for two weeks, all in a chic black travel bag. The products are organic, cruelty-free and contain no harmful chemicals. From Myer, DJs and grown.com.

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HOLLYWOOD GLAM Bobbi Brown’s new Old Hollywood Collection is one of the most wearable and beautiful of the holiday releases. The Eye Palette, $125, houses nine shades from a soft vanilla and sparkling bronze to black and is all you need for party season while the limited edition Old Hollywood lip colour, $48 is the perfect shade of red, David Jones. 83

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skin prep timeline Laura hooper from Ella BachÉ hamilton shares her skin-prep timeline in the count-down to your next special event. Glowing radiant skin, beautiful brows, glistening nails and a perfect summer tan: preparation is vital for any special occasion to ensure fabulous skin on your big event or vacation. Exfoliation and an influx of powerful nutrients will effectively re-energize skin to reveal a radiant version of you! Regular facial treatments are a great way to inject the skin with some much-needed affection. Why not arrange a professional treatment to maximise the effectiveness of your homecare products and boost your complexion before any special occasion! A healthy glow is achievable regardless of season with the Ella Baché Professional Tanning system. Ella Baché Hamilton at Portside use an exclusive solution that is enriched with antioxidants to keep skin nourished and protected while you tan. If you’re heading away on vacation, be sure to take Ella Baché Great SunKiss lotion to prolong the life of your tan. Ella BachÉ Hamilton Shop 7, Portside Wharf, Hamilton P 3868 2500 www.hamilton.ellabache.com.au

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Three to six weeks prior – Have a Signature Solutions facial that can be tailored to suit your individual skin solution plan. Three weeks prior – A facial treatment in the form of a Flower Peel Microdermabrasion to smooth skin texture. Four days prior – Radiance C Brightening facial treatment, plus waxing or tinting and a Pre-tan Body Exfoliation. Two days prior – Spray Tan. Day of event – Book in for a makeover using Young Blood’s premium range of mineral makeup, and you’re ready to go!

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Start spreading the news; Brooklyn Beauty Bar on James Street is mixing things up with a new service in store. Brooklyn Beauty Bar in the Valley is adding literal meaning to the word bar, with owner Brooke Jesberg adding an alcohol licence to its array of beauty services and treatments. Located in the bustling entertainment and shopping district of James Street and open late three nights a week, Brooke says the idea to add a cocktail bar came about after noticing clients coming in after a long day at work and hanging out for something to take the edge off their day. The salon was also welcoming parties of women – and men – who were getting ready pre-wedding or birthday party, and thought she could assist in getting the celebrations underway at Brooklyn. “Our clients will come with friends and combine

grooming with socialising, which, when you think about it, is the ultimate in multi-tasking and perfect for people who are time-poor,” Brooke says. With an intimate fitout harking back to the period of the glamorous 1940s in New York City, guests can sip Champagne or even a mojito and listen to upbeat jazz classics as they get waxed, spray tanned, manicured and more. And, at the end of the treatment, Brooke hopes that clientele will leave the premises refreshed and looking fab – and like they’ve just taken a bite out of the Big Apple.

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Calling all gossips! Former Vogue Australia Editor-in-Chief Kirstie Clements launched her new book Tongue in Chic at Stokehouse on November 12. This insider account offers exclusive dirt on the competitive world of fashion magazines. Guests had the opportunity to sit in on a Q&A with Kirstie and purchase a signed copy of the book.

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ARM CANDY It was nothing but luxury and elegance at the JR/Duty Free, JR/Watch Co. VIP night. Guests experienced the latest in lavish wristwear first-hand with Longines showcasing their Conquest Classic collection during the night.

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Brisbane’s newest and most exciting market opened at Hamilton Northshore. The brainchild of Peter Hackworth and Jacki Macdonald, the innovative venture offers tantalising food stalls and entertainment set among old containers every Friday and Saturday night.

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silver lining showcase Silver opened at the Museum of Brisbane, showcasing 12 artisans and photographers, who, working in pairs, created their interpretation of silver. A fascinating show with so much talent in one room. The show runs until April. By Mary Dickinson. Stephen Cameron, Alison Kubler and Megan Brown, all wearing bespoke medals made by artisan Nadine Cameron

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SHOW PONy Vibrant colours were all the rage at the Brisbane leg of the Paspaley Polo. Brisbane’s fashion elite mixed with Star players and Australian Polo professionals at Doomben racecourse while enjoying live entertainment and ‘Fashions on the Field’. Matt Dwyer & Andrea Higgins

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Ooh ahh, we love you… The highly anticipated musical Chitty Chitty Bang Bang hosted a VIP opening night on November 19. Channel Seven’s Sofie Formica and 97.3 FM’s Robin Bailey were some of the many high profile guests in attendance. Running over five weeks, the production will feature all the iconic songs from the original film, stunning special effects and elaborate set design.

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THIS MONTH, CLAIRE PARVIZ EXPLORES THE ENCHANTING CORAL COAST OF FIJI, WHERE TRADITION, CULTURE AND NATURE MEET.

Nestled amongst sugarcane fields, pine forests and endless coastline, Outrigger on the Lagoon Resort encompasses the best of the Coral Coast area. Embracing the design and hospitality of a traditional Fijian village, the resort accommodates for a variety of guests, offering family oriented assistance, such as nanny services, as well as adult only venues including a swim up bar, spa and restaurant.

MY FAVES: • Divaway Fiji is the perfect way to explore the coastline and complex topography of the area. • Sigatoka River Safari takes you on an adventure through “The Salad Bowl of Fiji”, where you learn the history of the country and explore local village life. • Swim up to the resort bar and enjoy a Pina Colada while relaxing in the crystal clear water. • Indulge like no other and be captivated with a spa treatment at the magestic Bebe Spa.

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Set at the base of Mount Coolum, fronting a two-kilometre pristine beach, the resort covers 150 hectares of exquisite natural bushland and features 324 one, two and three bedroom suites placed in small clusters throughout the tropical landscape. The diverse array of activities is sure to keep everyone entertained. Dad may like to tee off at the championship golf course while mum indulges in treatments at The Spa Coolum and the little ones enjoy the Kid’s Club which caters for ages six weeks to 10 years. Bring the family together for quality time doing the other fun-filled things on offer like biking, tennis lessons, fitness classes at the gym, canoeing, archery, fishing, enjoying the beach club – you name it! There is also an eclectic mix of eight restaurants to choose from. If you’re looking for a getaway, Palmer

Coolum Resort is offering a range of fantastic deals and discounts on accommodation packages from now, over the festive season and until April 2014. From December 9 – 23, guests who stay for two nights and quote DECHOL2 will receive 15 percent off the daily accommodation rate and guests who stay three nights and quote DECHOL3 will receive 25 percent off. Room rates start at $265 plus resort fee. Continental breakfast daily at Ned Kelly’s Restaurant is also included in the deal as well as a late checkout at 6pm plus 50 percent off a full priced game of golf and 25 percent off spa treatments.

set over 150 hectares of to a natural bushland the resort is host championship golf course.

PALMER COOLUM RESORT 1 WARRAN RD, YAROOMBA P 1800 266 586 WWW.PALMERCOOLUMRESORT.COM.AU

are you being served? On the site of the Crest Hotel, The Pullman has had a face lift but hasn’t forgotten its roots.

Grant Parnell

Best hotel in the world? “Sofitel Melbourne on Collins. Outstanding views and first-class service.” Who would you most like to serve? “Ricky Gervais. I’d like to find out what makes him tick.”

n The new lobby at the Pul lma el Hot e uar Sq Br isbane King George 102

If it were a person, the new Pullman Brisbane King George Square Hotel would be Cate Blanchett. A true-blue Aussie who, despite a bit of five-star treatment is firmly in touch with the past. “Bricks and mortar don’t go anywhere but the brand changes,” says general manager Grant Parnell. “The hotel has a rich history and we want to remember that as well as rejuvenating it.” The Pullman achieves a mix of the contemporary and the retrospective: its KG Bar is one of the top cocktail spots in Brisbane, while nearby a history wall will soon display photos of the hotel from when it opened in 1971. A glass cabinet displaying RM Williams clothing will also be erected. Another of the Pullman’s harmonious dichotomies

is that it unites two separate hotels: the five-star Pullman and four-star Mercure. Guests check-in together in the entrance lobby and are then shown to their chosen accommodation. “It’s the first time in Australia the two brands have combined,” says Grant, who, 18 months ago took on the job of rebranding the hotel from The Sebel and Citigate. He shares what he’s most excited about: G20 Australia 2014. “The hotel has always had a history of political life but this event has put Brisbane on the world map,” he says. Grant has a passion for ensuring guests have the best travel experience possible. “I spend a lot of time in the lobby talking to guests,” he says. “Everyone has a story to tell and it is that personal contact that makes people feel relaxed and want to come back to the Pullman – whether they are international guests or locals who remember the Crest.” Pullman Brisbane King George Square Hotel CNr Ann and Roma Sts P 3229 9111 www.pullmanhotels.com

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STYLE | HOROSCOPES

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Stella Stargazer looks to the skies for a “tongue-in-chic” take on your horoscopes.

Capricorn DEC 23-JAN 20

Taurus APRIL 21-MAY 21

No need to resist foodie delights in the month of soirees if you keep up your fitness regime. Opt for more cardio to boost those endorphins!

Take the bull by the horns! Confrontation is never appealing at the time but makes for more open relationships in the long run.

Aquarius JaN 21-FEB 19

Gemini MAY 22-JUNE 21

Time to embrace summer Aquarius. Fresh air is calling! Take a day for yourself at the beach, in the pool or pottering in the garden.

Organisation is the key to success. If the end of the year seems like a flurry of events, shopping and running around, stop for a second to plan everything out!

Pisces FEB 29-MAR 20

Cancer JUNE 22-JULY 23

This month is a time for reflecting and giving back. If an opportunity to help someone or volunteer comes up, embrace it!

Don’t slack off in the final stretch of 2013 -you’ve been focussing like a camera. Avoid temptation! Tenacity is your watchword.

Aries MAR 21-APR 20

Leo JUL 24-AUG 23

Weekends are wide open for Sex and the City repeats. If a romantic proposition does arise, be sure to channel your inner Samantha Jones.

Looking mighty fine Leo! With Christmas parties galore in the diary, don’t forget all the trimmings - dress to the nines! A secret admirer is sure to notice.

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Virgo AUG 24-SEP 23 A financial goal may restrict your spending this month. Resist fuelling your shopping habit online and focus on work and working out!

Libra SEP 24-OCT 23 It may seem like your to-do list is more important than anything. Remember to keep a healthy balance and take time to support your friends and family.

Scorpio OCT 24-NOV 22 It must be love! Don’t let your doubts tell you otherwise Scorpio. Towards the end of the month let your heart do the talking. It could well be a happy new year!

Sagittarius NOV 23-DEC 22

This Month: ‘Tis the season to be rewarded for those long hours spent working! Treat yourself to something sparkly for a festive night out with the girls. Cosmos all round! This Year: End the year and bring in the next one with a bang! Living in the moment is just as important as planning for the future.