INside IT'S MY MANDURAH SS 13 | Issue 2
Win a muffin a day for a year! FROM MUFFIN BREAK
Savour a savoury treat Bacon and spinach pie Recipe from Uptown Coffee Lounge
Inside
Crystals Surf & Skate
Nail this season’s latest look With a manicure and pedicure from Fashion Nails
Play it casual With the latest menswear from connor
Alison Cover Look Floral Aztec Fedora Hat, Portmans, $24.95 Onyx Ring, Noni B, $14.95 Gold Necklace, Portmans, $24.99 Lucy Cage Detail Dress, Portmans, $89.95 Alison Look 1 Comfort Sports Bra, Lorna Jane, $65.99 Sky Excel Bright Yellow Tank, Lorna Jane, $62.99 Fine Wrist Pack Bracelets, Cotton On, $4.95 Maximum Full Zip Through Blue Jacket, Lorna Jane, $85.99 Tia Core Compression 7/8 Black Tights, Lorna Jane, $89.99 Blue & White Sweep Sneakers, Spend Less, $19.95 Alison Look 2 Cora Statement Necklace, Dotti, $25.95 Nautical Stripe Tank Top, Dotti, $39.95 Spike Bangle Set, City Chic, $14.95 Trilogy Watch, Cotton On, $19.95 Super Skinny Jeans, Jeanswest, $69.99 Velvet Coral Wedges, Novo, $69.95 Alison Look 3 Sunglasses, Stylist's own Pale Devon Denim Jacket, Cotton On, $49.95 Necklace, Portmans, $29.95 Moroccan Border Shift Dress, Dotti, $59.95 Bangle, Portmans, $19.95 Coral Cut-out Metallic Bag, Crossroads, $39.95 Paris Black Boots, Betts, $119.99 Alison Look 4 Gold Necklace, Portmans, $24.99 Lucy Cage Detail Dress, Portmans, $89.95 Gold Bracelet, Millers, $9.95 Floral Clutch, Betts, $69.99 Essential Floral Heels, Betts, $109.99
Claire Look 1 (Left) Trapeze Print Maxi Dress, Katies, $69.95 Gwyneth Brown Leather Belt, Jeanswest, $29.99 Gold Bangle, Portmans, $19.95 Daintree Gold Sandles, Betts, $69.99
Claire Look 2 (Middle) Liz Jordan Black Framed Sunglasses, Noni B, $39.95 Gold Necklace, Portmans, $24.99 Liz Jordan Zip V White Jacket, Noni B, $169.95 Liz Jordan Black & White Blouse, Noni B, $79.95 Skinny Belt 3 Pack, Cotton On, $9.95 Gold Bangles, Portmans, $19.95 Mini Spike Rings, City Chic, $12.95 Ariel Cobalt Clutch, Novo, $49.95 Mia Mint Heels, Novo, $79.95
Claire Look 3 (Right) Liz Jordan Black Framed Sunglasses, Noni B, $39.95 Moroccan Antique Brass Earrings, Katies, $14.95 Marrakesh Printed Scarf, Crossroads, $19.95 Dark Devon Denim Jacket, Cotton On, $49.95 Cotton Shirt with Roll Sleeves, Millers, $24.95 3/4 White Stretch Pants, Suzanne Grae, $49.95 Navy Square Tote, Noni B, $59.95 Maltese Orange Wedges, Betts, $99.99
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With John and Corinn Ditchburn from Crystals Surf & Skate As Aussies, being outdoors is part of our culture – whether it’s down at the beach, enjoying a BBQ at the park with mates, or getting in an early morning surf before work. Crystals Surf & Skate embodies this love of the outdoors, with owners John and Corinn Ditchburn the driving forces behind the store’s success.
How long have you been involved in the clothing/retail industry? “We have been in the surfing/fashion industry for 13 years now,” says Corinn. “Our background is in farming, however when our eldest daughter started high school, we decided it was an opportune time to move off the farm and explore a new avenue – and from there, our first shop at Centro Mandurah was born,” John explains.
triumphs, and we’re proud to have grown a Corinn, what is your favourite loyal customer base over the past 13 years. brand and why? It has been great to grow as a business “I like Seafolly and Tigerlily – both are with the support of these loyal customers, feminine, classic, and can be tailored to suit and to help meet their individual clothing any outing or occasion. They also cater for needs throughout the different phases of women of all ages.” their lives,” he says. Describe Crystals Surf & Skate What does Crystals Surf & Skate in 3 words: pride themselves on? Immediately, both Corinn and John
“We pride ourselves on our service and on the large variety of brands and Together, their passion for the outdoors How long have you had a store at garments available to our customers,” combined with their love of the ocean has Centro Mandurah? says Corinn. “We stock everything from helped them create a store that caters for “Mandurah was our first ever store, opening casual wear to beautiful jewellery and all customers’ needs, from beach wear right in 2000. Since then, our store numbers accessories, right down to smart evening down to the latest must-have fashion pieces. have grown to five, with stores in Mandurah, wear. Families are able to shop with us INside Magazine was lucky enough to chat Halls Head, Bunbury, Broome and and find an entire outfit for everyone. to John and Corinn to get an insight into how Rockingham,” says John. “It has been an We’re very proud of that.” this dynamic duo does business. exciting journey, with many challenges and
say “variety” – further emphasising the importance of providing their customers a range of fashion-forward outfits for any occasion. John also went on to add that Crystals Surf & Skate prides itself on being a “one-stop shop”, where families can avoid having to spend hours trawling the shops to find what they want, and instead pick up entire outfits with ease from Crystals Surf & Skate.
FASHION NAILS It seems that this season’s latest must-have accessory isn’t the perfect bag or statement necklace, but instead, it’s all about the statement nails!
CONNOR
Now, gents, pay attention. Looking good isn’t just about having the right wardrobe (though obviously this helps!) but knowing what to wear, and how to wear it. With this in mind, let us introduce Connor, who recently launched their new menswear range. Inspired by celebrities such as David Beckham (who always manages to look effortlessly stylish), the new range is sure to be a talking point. Basically, this season is all about rocking the casual look – but we’re not talking sweat pants and baggy t-shirts. Instead, it’s time to embrace the must-have casual button-up shirt, statement tee, and the oh-so versatile denim shirt (though if you’re planning on going for the double denim look, make sure you go for two different denim shades).
“Dressing down to go out is a new concept for Connor. We will help you master the art of casual dressing – when to play it up, dress it down, layer it…the possibilities are practically endless!” says Store Manager Abbie Hill.
From the Oscars to the Grammys, celebrities like Katy Perry and Rihanna are rocking the perfect manicure and standout nail art – and we just can’t get enough! To achieve the look for yourself (without the celebrity price tag), make sure to visit Fashion Nails, your one-stop pamper shop at Centro Mandurah. So next time you’re planning the perfect night out, make sure you give your nails the star treatment they deserve at Fashion Nails. As Store Owner Khoi Vo says: “We
specialise in a range of nail treatments from acrylic, shellac and gel nails to manicures and pedicures; providing a quality service that’s kind to your hands, feet and wallet!”
Community At Centro Mandurah, we’re proud of our efforts to support the wider community. Recently, as part of the Win Your Dream Car promotion hosted in association with Paterson Auto Group Ltd, over $12,000 worth of goods were donated to worthy charities, both locally and internationally. The promotion saw one lucky winner drive away in a vehicle of their choice to the value of $25,000. To enter the promotion, customers simply had to guess how many items were inside a display car filled with an assortment of different goods. At the end of the promotion, all items that were displayed in the vehicle were donated to these charities.
Charity
Donation
Mandurah Soup Kitchen
Grocery Items
Pat Thomas House
Winter Woollies
United Through Sport
Sporting Goods
The Reach Out Drop In Centre
Books
Shoes for Planet Earth
Shoes
Charity Link
Children’s Toys
RECIPE BY UPTOWN COFFEE LOUNGE • 2 sheets puff pastry • 1 onion, chopped • 4 bacon rashers, diced • 250g chopped spinach, frozen • 6 eggs • 250ml cream • ½ cup cheddar cheese • 100g fetta
METHOD 1. Preheat oven to 170° C
Bacon and Spinach Pie When you’re shopping up a storm, sometimes you need to take a little bit of time out to refresh and recharge your batteries. When it comes to putting your feet up, you really can’t look past Uptown Coffee Lounge. As one of the only remaining original tenants at Centro Mandurah, Uptown Coffee has been trading for an impressive 30 years, since the Centre first opened in 1983.
Part of what has made the café so successful is its commitment to providing customers with an authentic, ‘homely’ café experience, with every menu item baked on-site at the café (which explains those delicious smells). Another key focus of the café is to ensure customers receive excellent customer service and tasty ‘value for money’ menu items that will fill you up without you having to fork out all your cash. To give you more of a taste of the delicious menu items on offer, owner Janine Taylor has kindly shared her favourite bacon and spinach pie recipe with us at INside Magazine.
Spray a 20cm pie dish with oil. Place in puff pastry sheets and scrunch edges. Prick the base and sides and bake for 15 minutes. 2. Fry off bacon and onion in pan until golden brown. Add spinach cooked down. Pour mixture into pastry case. Mix together eggs, cream, cheddar and fetta in a bowl. Pour into pastry case. Cook for 30-40 minutes until puffed and golden. 3. Serve with a garden salad, dressing and chips.
To sample Janine’s decadent pie (and trust us, it’s definitely worth it!), make sure to visit Uptown Coffee Lounge, located beside Kmart.
Win a muffin a day for a year! Lovers of Muffin Break (and let’s face it – who doesn’t love this Aussie favourite?) will be pleased to hear that they’re giving away one year’s supply of muffins to one lucky shopper! To enter, all you need to do is scan your Freebies Rewards card in-Centre, or download the Freebies Rewards© App via the QR code below before Sunday 17 November. You can enter the competition on multiple days through both the Freebies Rewards Kiosk and App. The lucky winner will be drawn on Monday 18 November. Good luck! Terms and conditions apply. See www.centromandurah.com.au for more details.
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